The Express Newspaper 15th August 2018 by Carlo Portella

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Hospital accomodation officially open for use Three new staff accommodation houses, costing $1.5M, have been opened at the Mareeba Hospital. Member for Cook, Cynthia Lui, said the project was part of the government’s commitment to the improving health services in regional Queensland.

“Staff accommodation has been identified as one of the critical aspects in the recruitment and retention of staff in rural and remote areas. These houses will go a long way in helping to attract and keep staff at Mareeba Hospital.” Cairns and Hinterland Hos-

pital and Health Service Board Chair, Clive Skarott, said the new housing would be an asset for the area. “This project was one of the Health Service’s infrastructure priorities for this year, and it’s been delivered on time and on budget. With this extra housing,

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community.” Each new house has three bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms and is lockable, providing flexibility. Cairns based WIP Construction was responsible for the build, and four positions were supported during the construction.

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we can continue to attract and retain permanent staff to Mareeba. “Along with the upcoming $5M installation of a CT scanner, and the refurbishment of the hospital’s theatre for endoscopy services, this project shows our commitment to the Mareeba Hospital and the people of this

Sergeant John Ridgway from Mareeba RPU, Geoff Stockall from the Rotary E-Club of Outback Australia, David Mete from Mareeba Mazda, PCYC Mareeba branch manager Sergeant Mary-Anne West and Mareeba Rotary President Margaret Schweiger with the new car handed over last Monday.

PCYC Queensland received a brand-new Mazda2 from Mareeba Rotary, in conjunction with the Rotary E-Club of Outback Australia to support the PCYC Braking the Cycle program that commenced at PCYC Mareeba in June 2018. The PCYC Braking the Cycle program is a learner driver mentoring program that empowers young people aged 16 to 25, who due to financial hardship or social barriers, would otherwise be unable to achieve the mandatory 100 hours of supervised driving. Mareeba Rotary Immediate Past President, Matt Jacob, said they are proud to support the program by helping young people accomplish their hours of supervised driving in a safe vehicle. “PCYC Braking the Cycle is a great program that can provide young people with increased

employment chances, community connection and driver education,” said Mr Jacob. PCYC Braking the Cycle is currently run at 24 PCYC clubs across Queensland. Since the program commenced in 2011 over 620 participants have obtained their drivers’ licences, which is made possible by the volunteer network of more than 500 driver mentors. PCYC Mareeba branch manager, Sergeant Mary-Anne West, said the program could not run without the support of volunteer drivers. “Our volunteer mentors act as supervisors, assisting the learners to develop positive road safety attitudes and practice their driving skills in a safe way, and also provide encouragement and help young people improve their self-esteem.” Sergeant West said.

Men’s Shed donation The Atherton Men’s Shed support group has welcomed a $500 donation from the Crop Science division of Bayer and Tableland Fertilizers through the iGiveLocal Community Support Program. Now in its third year, the iGiveLocal Program has to date donated over $100,000 to 190 local causes around the country. The cheque was proudly presented to Men’s Shed representative Brian Brown by

Tony Fitzgerald from Bayer and Stewart Low from Tableland Fertilizers. Stewart said: “The Atherton Men’s Shed provides invaluable support to men in this community by facilitating their work on community-based projects. This donation will go towards a dust extraction unit to allow for the expansion of the woodworking workshop and improve user safety.”

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Farmers left in the lurch after agent goes broke By Rebecca Wallis

A group of farmers on the Tablelands is owed in excess of $400,000 collectively after an agent operating out of Brisbane went into liquidation. Eureka Fresh Produce had been buying fruit from local farmers for the last two years but on August 3 the company went bust leaving clients stranded without being paid. Mango and Lychee farmer Luigi Serafini is devastated. “They let us down,” he said. “We paid all our bills and we expect the money to come back and for us to go forward, but now we’re stuck in the middle and we can’t go forward and we can’t go back. “We have to borrow money now to make ends meet.” Mr Serafini is owed over $50,000 from the company. John Gauci is owed $140,000 and considered one of the owners of Eureka Fresh, Ethan Kelly, a friend. Mr Kelly was invited to his daughter Tara’s wedding two months ago. “He’s had dinners here, we let him stay, he was a mate,” said Mr Gauci. “Most of his clients I got for him and it makes me look like a bit of a fool.” Mr Kelly was a partner in the business with Phuc Thien Ngyuen Trinh until Mr Trinh resigned on June 11. It is alleged Mr Trinh is now operating a similar business called Tropicalk-

ingg or Fruit Obsession with Mr Kelly appearing in photographs advertising the enterprise. “What hurts more is that we saw he had started this new company up,” said Mr Gauci of Mr Trinh. “How can he resign from one company and start another company when he still owes a lot of money?” Mr Kelly was reluctant to comment but denied he was involved in a new business. He said the business had folded “due to uncontrollable circumstances” and that the situation was now in the hands of the liquidators. There are around nine farmers affected locally with more at Cape Tribulation, Tully and Innisfail. Liyan Tay and Nick Combis from Vincents Chartered Accountants are overseeing the liquidation. A report will be made available in October but none of the farmers expect to see any of the money owed to them. “If we’re not happy with the liquidator we’re going to take it to the fraud squad,” said Mr Gauci. “It might take a year or two years but something’s got to happen. “We’re not going to give up, there’s too much money involved.” Chair of the FNQ Growers Joe Moro said the process of agency transactions needs to change to stop situations like these occurring again. “We’ve always argued the case for trust accounts and I be-

Tara Gauci-Quintieri, John Gauci, Jozo and Jo-Anne Hrkac and Luigi Serafini are just some of the farmers affected by the closure of Eureka Fresh Produce.

lieve that this money should be held in trust and then whoever is owed money, the grower, the transporter or whoever is paid out of the trust account,” he said. “That would solve all of these problems but unfortunately we haven’t been able to convince the industry across Australia to take this on board but this is something that we advocate very strongly for in Far North Queensland because this has happened before and unfortunately will

happen again.” Mr Moro said situations like this could put a massive strain on individuals and that he was concerned with the effect on farmers’ mental health. “There are some very good operators in the market and there’s also some shonky ones,” he said. “Unfortunately when you get caught up in it there aren’t many avenues available.” Now the farmers want to warn others to stop them from

ending up in a similar situation. “What can you do? just help the fellow grower,” said Jozo Hrkac. “It’s not a good feeling.” Tara Gauci-Quintieri feels betrayed by Mr Kelly whom she considered a friend. She says there was little communication in the lead up to the business collapsing. “It’s hard to go forward if you have no money in the bank,” she said.

“You can’t pay the wages and you can’t pay all the bills that are outstanding. You can try with the bank but it’s not a guarantee.” For Mr Serafini, the financial strain is unbearable. “When I spoke to him last he called me mate,” he said of Mr Kelly. “I don’t know if he meant it or not but he’s not our mate now. We’re really disappointed in him.”

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Participants visited the Collins familyâ€™s biodynamic garlic farm at Kaban.

Soil health the focus of workshop A biodynamic garlic farm helped to set the scene for a soil health tour on the Tablelands recently. Fruit and vegetable growers learned how Adam Collins grows diverse winter and summer cover crops to improve soil health when they visited the Collinsâ€™s property during the workshop led by ecologist and farmer Dr Wendy Seabrook. Natural resource management organisation Terrain NRM brought Learning for Natureâ€™s

Dr Seabrook to the Wet Tropics for the event, which was held in Ravenshoe and funded through the Australian Governmentâ€™s National Landcare Program. Terrain NRMâ€™s Regional Landcare Facilitator Jenny Redway said participants from the Tablelands and Gordonvale learned methods to fortify soil health and increase their soilâ€™s microbiology, including techniques using plants to increase the biomass and diversity of soil organisms.

New technology will benefit farmers Far North Queensland beef and sugarcane producers will use new technologies to learn about better grazing, land management and sustainability to improve profitability for their industries. The $4 millionÂ E-beef Smart FarmÂ project will include three properties across North Queensland to showcase the latest land management technologies so farmers can see the benefits for themselves. Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud and Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said the project would benefit

graziers and beef producers in Cape York. â€œThe e-beef project will demonstrate â€˜WOWâ€™ or walk over weighing technology for cattle, which automatically weighs the cattle daily as they leave the water yard,â€? Mr Littleproud said. â€œBeef producers need accurate information to make decisions about cattle numbers during drought. â€œHolding cattle too long hurts ground cover and farm profits in the long term.â€? Mr Entsch said producers wouldmental benefit from the project. the health of

1st Lieutenant Thomas Whilcock and Staff Sargent Brendon Leher of the United States Marine Corps flew over for the official unveiling of the memorial to US pilot Second Lieutenant Andrew Kendel DUKE.

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An American pilot that was killed near Biboohra on August 9, 1943 was remembered on the weekend. Second Lieutenant Andrew Kendel Duke was piloting P-38 Lightning Serial No 43-2200, that was attached to the 5th Air Force, 475 Fighter Group, 431st Fighter Squadron. At 16.05hrs on the above date 2nd Lt Duke experienced engine trouble during flight over Mareeba during his flight from Amberley to New Guinea. Due to this engine trouble Duke requested to land at Mareebacommunity? airfield but was advised to your

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ba Military Muster and donations from a number of organisations including relatives in the USA have gone towards a memorial to honour the tragic loss of Lt Duke which was officially unveiled on Saturday. The Memorial sits within the garden area of the Biboohra Cash Store and Service Station along the Mulligan Highway. Memorial Co-ordinator Michael Musumeci said; â€œWe are very grateful for all of these donations as well as added contributions from Lt Dukeâ€™s family, the Mareeba RSL Sub branch and the Vietnam and Veterans

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Putting the spotlight on animals in need By Rebecca Wallis

For 24-year-old Chantelle Pedersen, being a Maize Festival Ambassador is a great way to promote the volunteer work that she does – helping out at an animal rescue and rehabilitation centre at Lake Eacham. FNQ Foster Farm has been running for three years, saving the lives of animals that have been abused and neglected across the Tablelands. For Chantelle, pitching in at the farm as a volunteer is where her heart is. “I’ve been riding since I came out of the womb, practically,” she laughed. “I’m a huge animal lover and I love being with the animals at the farm. It’s so important what they do. The animals can’t help themselves, they need someone to help them.” Chantelle was born and bred in Mareeba and now lives in Biboohra. She is eligible for the Maize Festival’s re-vamped Ambassador Program because she works in Atherton as a trainee at Tablelands Regional Council, which is also her sponsor. The Astute Maize Festival Emerging Ambassador program is now in its second year and invites both young men and women to take part as an opportunity to ‘grow confidence and leadership potential’. The Maize Festival will this year take place on September 1 but Chantelle and the five other 2018 Ambassadors have already been part of some exciting events including learning more about public speaking and social media. A former Mareeba Rodeo Queen Quest competitor, Chantelle jumped at the opportunity to be an Ambassador. “I wanted primarily to get exposure for FNQ Foster Farm,” she said. “But it’s also already been really helpful to me. There’s a lot of focus on selfimprovement. It’s definitely not your typical beauty pageant.” Chantelle is hosting some fundraising events in the lead up to the festival, including a pie drive, a raffle and market stalls in Atherton, Wondecla, Yungaburra and Tolga. On August 19 she is holding a sausage sizzle outside of Bunnings and on August 18

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she is holding a Cowboys and Indians Trivia Night at the CWA Hall in Yungaburra with some awesome prizes up for grabs. All of the money raised will go towards the animals rescued by the FNQ Foster Farm. “They offer a safe haven for all horses and livestock when their families can’t and specialise in rehabilitation, retraining and re-homing,” said Chantelle. “They also provide a community service offering temporary support to livestock and horse owners enabling them to maintain the needs of their stock through financial setbacks.” Sue Ehrmann from the organisation said she was thrilled with Chantelle’s efforts to support the cause and said that the money was much needed.

“This fundraising will go towards an arena here so we can work the horses ready for rehoming,” she said. “We really pride ourselves on matching horses with owners so there are less complications and better outcomes on a long term placement.” Part of Sue’s work involves helping to educate the new owners of the animals she rehomes. “We also focus on curbing abuse and neglect through education,” she said. “Horses think a lot like primitive humans and this is why they can read our body language so well. So for example someone timid or shy while have a downward submissive approach and the horses will walk all over that, so we show people how to stand

tall and confident to more this big animal where they are asking it politely to move. “It also shows parents and teens how to understand each other better as they see the horse’s personality mimic theirs.” Sue said volunteers are an integral part of the work she does at the FNQ Foster Farm. “Volunteering can involve animal contact but also non animal contact,” she said. “We really need a fundraising committee to keep the momentum of what Chantelle has started and will continue after the Maize Festival. “The community can support our fundraising activities and volunteering where they feel able.”

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St Stephen’s Catholic College students Sam Jackson, Joshua Snell and Milan Maloberti competing at the QAMT Maths Quiz at Atherton State High School.

A Sydney artist has compiled an art display using cartons from farms across the Tablelands.

Tableland growers the focus of art show

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An art exhibition that will tell the stories of the fruit and vegetable farmers of Far North Queensland opens in Cairns in November, featuring a number of growers from the Tablelands. Sean Rafferty calls himself a ‘cartonographer’ collecting the fruit and veg cartons from farms

across the region to showcase as part of his display. “It’s curiority about packaging and I used to work in the fruit and veg industry and developed a bit of a fascination for it over the years,” he said. “I identify the cartons as markers in the land that have the potential to convey mystic truths about places and their people.

“I started making art work about it and wanted to know a bit more about where they came from.” Sean was here in May for a research trip visiting some of the growers to add more cartons to his collection. He has been mapping the region through the cartons since 2013. “I’m creating a kind of map of the cartons,” he said.

“The collection is best seen as an abstract map, getting the stories behind them is kind of like zooming in. The more I can focus on one location, the more I can see.” Sean will be back in the region soon to collect more cartons. If you’d like to be part of his collection you can contact him one 0406 073 685 or email sean.b.rafferty@gmail.com.

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St Stephen’s win maths quiz

St Stephen’s Catholic College has won round one of the year seven and eight QAMT Mathematics Quiz, which was held at Atherton State High School on Thursday, August 9. The team consisting of Joshua Snell, Sam Jackson and Mi-

lan Maloberti, held off competition from other schools in the Tablelands District to advance to the Cairns regional finals. The team will head to Cairns to compete in round two later this month.

State heritage listing for trees An avenue of fig trees in Kuranda has been entered in the Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council Chair Ms Debbie Best said the avenue of Ficus Microcarpa and Ficus Obliqua trees, entirely located with the road reserve, were listed for their historic, aesthetic and social heritage values. “The avenue comprises 27 ficus trees— lining both sides of Coondoo Street, Kuranda between Therwine and Arara Streets—were planted from 1931 onwards as a Council initiative to beautify the village which was firmly established as a state and national tourist destination by this time,” Ms Best said. “The plants demonstrate the development of tourism in Far North Queensland in the interwar period, and to this day the expansive trunks and extensive

aerial roots of many of the trees are often photographed by tourists. “The canopies of the fig trees lining the main street of Kuranda create a physical and visual tunneling effect along many parts of the street, contributing to Kuranda’s distinctive tropical character. “The trees were planted in the early 1930s through the efforts of local council and community benefactors, and have been valued by locals and visitors alike ever since.” The Queensland Heritage Council is the state’s independent advisor on heritage matters and determines the places to be entered in the Queensland Heritage Register. Places entered in the Heritage Register are considered important to Queensland’s history and are protected under heritage legislation.

TRC grant program open

Tablelands Regional Council’s grant programs are once again open and accepting applications to provide services and assistance to the community. “This year we have four separate grant streams,” said Mayor Joe Paronella. “The Community Grants Program, Economic Development Fund, Youth Assistance Program and Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) are all accepting applications.” The Community Grants Program provides grants of up to $1000 as cash donations, in-kind support or remittance of some fees and charges to not-for-profit community groups. In 2017–18 TRC provided $50,000 worth of grants through this and the youth achievers pro-

gram across 114 applications. “This year we have introduced a Youth Assistance Program that will support young achievers in sporting, academic and cultural endeavours,” explained Mayor Paronella. “The Economic Development Fund supports initiatives in the community that will help grow local businesses and create more jobs and economic opportunities on the Tablelands.” It is open to not-for-profit groups, such as industry groups, or businesses looking to fund a project that will not result in direct profit. “If you have an idea that could help businesses grow, then apply for a grant from the Economic Development Fund,” said Mayor Paronella.

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Kindy Assistant Judith Saker, students Olivia Morris, Charlotte Hopton, Leona Kelly and Imogen McLennan with longest serving teacher Dianne Pirovich and Vice Preseident Tahnee Detournouer.

Kindy plans 50th celebrations By Rebecca Wallis

Mareeba Community Kindergarten will be turning 50 next year and the anniversary celebrations are already in full swing. Now based at two centres, the

kindy was originaly the first nonprofit full pre-school program run in Mareeba. The Stewart Street centre opened its doors officially on October 13, 1969 after fundraising by a group of Mareeba parents. By August of 1969 they had enough money to buy the

house for $6000. Alterations cost another $2000 after a lot of the work, materials and furniture was donated by local service clubs, tradesmen and residents. Now there are four kindy groups run by four teachers at both the Stewart Street and Sutherland Street centres.

Forum aims to raise awareness of drugs in Mareeba By Rebecca Wallis

Next week the issue of drugs in our community will be discussed at length during a form that aims to educate and raise awareness. The Australian Anti Ice Campaign (AAIC) is hosting an Anti Ice community forum in Mareeba for the first time on August 23. Campaigners will also be working with local high schools to educate students and parents on the dangers of ice through workshop presentations delivered by trained educators. AAIC Operations Manager Glen Ivis said forums like these have been effective in other towns across Australia.

“It gets people talking and it’s a start,” he said. “Its primary focus is education, awareness and prevention but there is a an outreach element to it as well for anyone that needs it.” Mr Ivis said that although there had been anti-drug forums in Mareeba before, this was the first by the AAIC and that they were hoping to help stamp out a nation-wide epidemic. “It’s inundated,” he said. “We know it’s in the schools Australia wide. We’re not coming to Mareeba high schools because there’s an issue, we’re there more as a preventative measure.” However Mr Ivis said he was aware through local police that

there were drugs in Mareeba. Community groups and clubs have been invited to attend the evening which will be held at the Mareeba International Club. “It’s a call of action to the community,” said Mr Ivis. “The teachers that we’ve spoken to have said that any kid that saw the program would be put off getting into drugs.” Mr Ivis said he wanted to thank Hanson Ford and Mareeba Toyota for a generous donation that helped get the program up and running locally. The Mareeba Community Forum on Ice will take place on August 23 at the Mareeba International Club from 6.30pm onwards.

The Mareeba branch of the Royal Antedilubian Order of Buffalo (RAOB) last week presented three local community groups with a cheque for $650 each. Mareeba Scouts, Mareeba Guides and Mareeba Animal Refuge were all grateful for the funds boost to their respective organisations. Pictured is Secretary Tony Alston and Steward Tony Sullivan with representatives from the Mareeba Scouts Elspeth and Ashley King and Zoe Williams as well as Jennifer Brownie from Mareeba Animal Refuge.

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For the 50th anniversary celebrations the kindy has formed a sub-committee and is looking for more members. The first task is to get together a recipe book. Recipes from any past or present student, parent or staff member can be sent in to kindyrecipebook@bigpond.com

To kick off a year of events an Open Day and fundraiser will be held on Sunday, September 8 this year at both centres where families can explore the environment, participate in activities, meet staff and join in the bake stall at the Mareeba Markets. The kindy is hoping that past

students and staff will get in touch with them over the next few months with old photos and stories to be part of the 50th celebrations. Anyone can contribute by emailing mcki@aanet.com.au or by calling 0740 922 559. You can also stay in touch via the Facebook page.

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Matthew Cawdell has been nominated as an everyday hero.

Jon Cuffe was the winner of the Novice Men’s Gold Panning competition.

North Queensland Miners Association Gold Panning Championships Ringer Booth with some of the gold he collected during the Novice Men’s gold panning competition.

South American backpackers Rodrigo Vergara, Macarena Arriagada and Carolina Arrese.

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Byron and John Burley.

Prison officer named a hero

Lotus Glen Correctional Centre’s Custodial Corrections Officer, Matthew Cawdell, has been nominated as an everyday hero in this year’s QBANK Everyday Heroes Awards. Mr Cawdell has been nominated for his volunteer work as Group Leader of the Holloways Beach State Emergency Service Unit. During March 2018, Mr Cawdell travelled to the remote community of Pormpuraaw to help with the recovery effort following Cyclone Nora crossing the Gulf of Carpentaria coastline. The awards celebrate front line public safety agency officers who have contributed to a better

and safer Queensland by making a positive difference in the community. Mr Cawdell said he was grateful to be nominated for the award. “Being nice, helpful and kind is what we are meant to do in this world. If we all did our part to help those in need, the Queensland community would be a better and safer place to live,” he said. “Nothing that I do could be made possible without the support of my family, colleagues and friends.” For more information about the awards, visit www.qbank.com.au/ community-proud/everyday-heroesawards.

r u o y r e p a Grab p s w e n l a c o l : s n o true i 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 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.

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DIMBULAH: Dimbulah Food Works, 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. KURUMBA: Post Office Kurumba, Mrs Mac’s 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, Mt Surprise Service Station and Gulf Gate Roadhouse. FORSAYTH: Store and Post Office and Goldfield Tavern and Einasleigh Post Office. MOSSMAN: Port Douglas IGA and Mossman News. CAIRNS: Smithfield News (Shopping Centre) and Cairns Central Nextra News.

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Hannah Dearlove competing in France last month on a borrowed horse.

Tolga girl taking on international showjump world By Rebecca Wallis

Hannah Dearlove may have only just finished high school but already the 17 year old is making headway with her plans to have a career as a professional show jumper. Hannah is fresh off the plane from France where she was one of a four part team representing Australia at the Generali World Club Tournament. Riding a borrowed horse, her and her team mates went head to head with some of the best riders in the world. “It was awesome,” said Hannah from Tolga. “It’s a totally different experience from any-

thing I’ve done before.” Hannah is a member of Atherton Pony Club, as well as the North Queensland Showjumping Club. She owns two ex-racehorses that she showjumps at local competitions – 7 year old Four Jays, now jumping 1.10m and “showing potential” and Smart Arch, 14, that Hannah has owned for four years. But the horses she rode in France were completely unknown and Hannah and her team mates were allowed just four rides before they were expected to compete them in the main arena. “Each of us went out as a team and had a bit of fun,” she said,

“The second day was round one. I went clear and the other girls had four faults. The third day I went clear again and then had one rail down and overall we came 8th out of 14.” For Hannah, living in a regional part of Queensland means she has to work twice as hard to qualify and win at competitions. She has access to a coach around once a month whereas riders living in the larger cities have access to round the clock advice. These hurdles have made her success even more compelling. She says she couldn’t have done it without some valuable sponsors including Tableland Vets and Rocs Stockfeed.

Police frustrated with drink and drug drivers Tablelands police have been left frustrated after eight people were charged in one weekend with drink driving offences and six people with drug driving offences. Drink driving offences: A 63-year-old Millstream man is expected to appear in the Mareeba Magistrates Court on August 20 after he was intercepted on Raleigh Street Dimbulah and it will be alleged that he returned a reading of 0.072 per cent BAC. A 26-year-old Malanda man was intercepted on Lake Barrine Road, Lake Eacham and it will be alleged that he returned a reading of 0.054 per cent BAC. Police intercepted a 39-yearold Mareeba man on Doyle Street Mareeba and it will be alleged that he returned a reading of 0.054 per cent BAC. A 67-year-old Atherton man

will appear in the Atherton Magistrates Court on August 28 after being intercepted on Atherton Herberton Road, Herberton. It will be alleged he returned a reading of 0.066 per cent BAC. Police intercepted a 23-yearold Atherton man on Grace Street Herberton and it will be alleged that he returned a reading of 0.104 per cent BAC. A 53-year-old Ravenshoe man was intercepted on Moffat Street Ravenshoe and it will be alleged that he returned a reading of 0.111 per cent BAC. A 62-year-old Mareeba man will face the Mareeba Magistrates Court on August 6 after being intercepted on Tinaroo Creek Road, Mareeba. It will be alleged that he returned a reading of 0.133 per cent BAC. Police charged a 21-yearold Mount Sheridan man after

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he was intercepted on Danbulla Road and it will be alleged that he returned a reading of 0.191 per cent BAC. He is expected to appear in the Atherton Magistrates Court on August 21. After police charged five people on Wednesday August 1 with drug driving, the results are of great concern to local police. Inspector Rolf Straatemeier of the Tablelands Patrol Group said police are concerned that any one of those persons affected by drugs or alcohol would likely have their normal driving skills significantly affected. “This could have had dire consequences,” Inspector Straatemeier said. “Police will always be out there on our roads, aiming to stop both drug and alcohol affected drivers, wherever they are on the Tablelands,” he said

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2018 PROGRAM OF EVENTS

09.15am: Assembly at Arnold Park 09.30am: Pipe Band Play 09.45am: Advance Australia Fair (Albina Niciforo) 09.50am: Welcome to the Land 10.00am: Mareeba State Primary School 10.15am: Wa-Band – Japanese Community Band 10.30am: The Rhythm of My Land (The Ritmos Themi Tierra) 10.45am St Stephen’s Catholic College

11.00am: Drum and Dance – Cairns Community Drummers 11.15am: Chinese Cultural Performers 11.45am: The Trio Caracoles 12.00pm: Tango Craze 12.15pm: Samoan Traditional Dancers 12.30pm: Milly Niciforo The Music House 12.45pm: Mareeba Spanish Dancers 1.00pm: Welcome Address – Giuliano Cordenos (Chairman), Cynthia Lui MP, Mayor Tom Gilmore, Citizenship Ceremony 1.25pm: Mareeba Academy of Dance

1.30pm: Edelweiss Dance Group 1.45pm: Kuranda Djabugay Dancers 2.00pm: Zumba Demonstration 2.15pm: Philippine Cultural Dancers 2.30pm: Tamariki Araura 2.45pm: Sakurh Variation 3.00pm: Serbian Cultural Dancers 3.15pm: Zagareb Island Dancing 3.30pm: Japanese Dancing 3.45pm: Kainga Tonga 4.00pm: Punjabi Folk Danch Cbmangra 4.15pm: Samoan Traditional Dancers 4.45pm: Albanian Dancers 5.00pm: Zorba for Everyone

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Mareeba Lionesses Pink Ribbon Garden Party Saturday August 11 at Mareeba Turf Club

Craig Batchelor, Lucia Curcio, Ida Portella and Lisa Formoso from the Mareeba Theatre Group promoting their upcoming performance Take a Chance on Me.

Kerry Day, Cate Shanahan and Jade Peebles.

Amanda Murador and Emma Hole.

Cathy Cowan, Kay Harrold, Jenny Coates and Jack Coates.

Mareeba Lionesses Sandy Kelly and Lyn Dyer.

Leanne Murador, Makaela Hole and Rachelle Gray.

Mary Taifalds, Mary Hooper, Helene Windsor and Tilly Hovenden from the Lioness Club of Cairns.

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Mt Carbine Bull & Bronc Ride Saturday August 11

Winner of the steer ride 7-14 years – Tyrone Simpson.

Winner of Junior and novice bull ride – Wyatt Milgate.

President Ian Pedersen with the winner Men’s open bull ride – Rohan Markham-Gaudion.

Winner of the Men’s saddle bronc – Raymond Brown.

Winner of the Bushman saddle bronc – Jack Campbell.

Plaque unvelling and dedication Valarie Fry.

Police officer Greg Lee.

Service announcer Cr Owen Byrnes.

VP Day Commemorative Service Rocky Creek War Memorial Park – Sunday August 12

Kev Plummer. Trudy Lamberton.

Parade Marshall John Hardy.

Bugler Raymond Cupitt and Bishop Tony Hall-Matthews.

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New display opening soon! Located on the corner of Dandaloo Close and Moondani Avenue, Aaron and his team from Tropic Coast Homes have outdone their selves with this new display. Elegant and spacious this

275m2 master built home will be finished and ready to inspect in approximately four weeks. Stunning floor plan that will make entertaining a dream, four bedrooms, two bath-

rooms, the ensuite is immaculate. Lots of light and airflow, a spacious patio and perfectly positioned on a 1127m2 lot. Construction on other homes in this new stage has commenced, with the very

first house pad being constructed today, another Tropic Coast Homes creation to keep an eye on. Amaroo and Tropic Coast homes have a lovely selection of lots and house plans

to choose from, Aaron takes so much pride in his work, and is a pleasure to work with through the design process. Tropic Coast Display Home on 11 Jannali Ct, Amaroo is currently open, so if you

want to pop in, you will be most welcome. For information contact Deb on 0409 321 000, or visit the Amaroo sales office at Hastie Road. www. amarooestate.com.au.

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conditioned master bedroom) plus modern family bathroom upstairs • Wide front veranda wraps around two sides of the home • Spacious air-conditioning living and dining area with vinyl flooring • Well-appointed central timber kitchen with ample bench and cupboard space and gas cooking • Second air-conditioned family/rumpus room which can be closed off from the rest of the house (perfect for someone who works from home) • Large office/craft room off the dining area with ample storage • Underneath the house is fully lockable with 7 rollers doors, huge man cave/entertainment area with full bar and country style kitchenette, projector screen with blu ray home theatre system, double vehicle garage, second bathroom, toilet and laundry area (ideal for dual living, home business or tradie) • Private outdoor garden courtyard with wood fired pizza oven

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chook pen • Surrounded by beautiful established low maintenance, irrigated, tropical gardens This property has so much to offer it really must be seen to be appreciated. For further information or a private inspection, please contact exclusive agent Sophie Bozzo at Joe Torrisi Real Estate on 0428 128 154.

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The charms of country living

The easy pace of rural country living combined with the charms of this acreage property present an outstanding lifestyle opportunity for anyone searching for that escape from a small town lot or looking to downsize from a larger rural lot. The home is picture per-

property fect in its presentation and has been immaculately kept. Set on a fully fenced 5 acres and located just 15 minutes west of Mareeba, this generously sized four bedroom, two bathroom home will cope beautifully with all the requirements that new owners may have. Easy maintenance is assured with its solid masonry block internal and external walls. The kitchen is the hub of the home and the large open plan living area plus office room ensures there is plenty of space for everyone. Property features include: • Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, office room, additional spare room (man cave / games room) • Well designed kitchen with huge pantry, ample storage, breakfast bar, gas cook top and two ovens, double sink • Tiled floors throughout • Four bay Colorbond shed (6m x 12m) with cement Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

floor and power, garden shed • Wood-fired BBQ • 3.5 KW solar power system to grid • Solar hot water system • Insulation in the ceilings • 5,000 / 6000 / 4000 gallon water tanks • 2ML water from the channel • NBN service via Skymuster • Activ8 satellite service • Assortment of wellestablished fruit trees, • Chook pen, sheep shed, hydroponics system (optional) • Easy care yard/gardens * On school bus run All the ingredients for the finest in country living are here – privacy, relaxation and lifestyle. All this can be yours. For further information or to arrange an inspection, please contact exclusive agent John Falvo at Mareeba Property Office. Phone 0408 456 344.

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Acreage living on a beer budget This fully fenced five acre property is situated in a quite close just 20 minutes to either Mareeba or Atherton, a

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Features Include: • Approved modern liveable shed • Fully lined with ceramic tiles throughout • Two separate bedrooms with robes • Enclosed entertainment area/3rd bedroom • Very spacious lounge room • Three separate fenced paddocks plus chook run • Stables with enclosed tack and storage area • 1 meg water licence gravity fed to property This ideal acreage offers the best of both worlds being located between two major

regional towns and is surrounded by similar acreage properties ensuring a peaceful and safe environment for your family and your ponies. For more information or to arrange a private inspection please call exclusive marketing Agent Andrew

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Don’t be too shy to promote your own interests. Children might be on your mind. Don’t hesitate to make special plans just for two. Be honest with yourself before getting involved with someone who is likely to lead you on.

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Leo

July 23 to Aug 22

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Sept 24 to Oct 23

You have more than enough on your plate already. Be careful what you consume this week. Don’t let children hold you back from doing things you enjoy. Attend to things that you should have done yesterday.

Scorpio

Oct 24 to Nov 22

Your high energy will help you through this rather hectic day. You may have a hidden adversary who would love to prove you wrong. You’ll be tempted to spend extravagantly this week. Your intellectual charm will entice new love interests.

Sagittarius

Nov 23 to Dec 21

Travel will result in new romantic attractions. Moves or the possibility of having someone different living with you may be difficult at first. You’ll find it easy to deal with government agencies or large institutions.

Capricorn

Dec 22 to Jan 20

Aquarius

Jan 21 to Feb 19

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You may be uncertain about some of your coworkers and your boss. You will find it easy to learn and excel. Be inquisitive about unfamiliar circumstances. Love can be heightened if you sit down and discuss your future. Investments may not be as lucrative as you thought. Go after your goals and don’t be afraid to ask for assistance. Your fight for those less fortunate is not likely to end in sweet victory.

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There might be one who is quite willing to take the credit for your work. Remember; talk to them, not at them. Home improvement projects will run smoothly.

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A quiet restful day just staying in bed or catching up on reading will be your best bet. You will be able to dazzle others with your obvious charm and your outgoing nature.

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Tuesday 21st

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1. In a large bowl, combine chicken, mushrooms, garlic, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, rice vinegar and white pepper. 2. To assemble the dumplings, place wrappers on a work surface. Spoon 1 tablespoon of the chicken mixture into the center of each wrapper. Using your finger, rub the edges of the wrappers with water. Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape, pinching the edges to seal.* 3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add potstickers in a single layer and cook until golden and crisp, about 2-3 minutes per side. 4. Serve immediately with soy sauce, if desired.

You should be able to get a lot done. Don’t trust a deal that looks too good, or a lover who appears to have it all. Investments may not be as lucrative as you thought. You will have a tendency to exaggerate, which will lead to major confrontations with loved ones. Refuse to get involved in idle chatter; it will only make you look bad.

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Don’t neglect these problems; deal with them once and for all, then move on to more pleasurable tasks. Your attitudes at work will open new avenues for you.

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ACROSS 7. A small wave or series of waves on the surface of water. 8. A magical or medicinal potion. 9. Another term for pent-up. 10. Seriously affected by an undesirable condition or unpleasant feeling. 11. A physical attack. 13. A short piece of writing on a particular subject. 15. Characterized by pleasantly warm weather. 16. A rich cold dessert made with whipped cream, eggs, and fruit. 18. An edible mollusc of warm seas, with a shallow ear-shaped shell lined with mother-of-pearl 19. An uncomfortable sensation on the skin that causes a desire to scratch. 21. Small in degree; inconsiderable. 22. A short-sleeved casual top, generally made of cotton, having the shape of a T when spread out flat.

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DOWN 1. A religious or other solemn ceremony or act. 2. The branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of disorders and diseases of the eye. 3. To an extreme and unpleasant degree. 4. A vagrant, especially one who is dependent on alcohol. 5. A Spanish dollar, equivalent to 8 reals. 6. Well-educated people who are interested in literature. 12. A belt used to secure someone in the seat of a motor vehicle or aircraft. 14. University. 17. The state of being united or joined as a whole. 20. A bottle stopper made of cork or a similar material.

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Wedding David and Natasha

Congratulations on your wedding day. You are a wonderful couple and we wish you so much love, joy and blessings for eternity. Love Dad, Mum, Frank, Lucy, Matthew, Sophie, Genio, Helen, Zoe & Milan.

Wedding The time has finally arrived! The “I do’s” are here!

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Thanks The day has ﬁnally arrived… the moment you say I Do! Dave, you are a patient man. Tash, we are just happy you set a date. Love, laugh and encourage each other in everything that you do.

Lots of love and happiness, Dad, Mum, Alex, Ally and Tamara

Tash and Dave

Best wishes for a happy day and a happy ever after. Love Aunty Mary, Uncle Andy and Michael.

Car�elina Veschet�i

Rosie and Gino, Loui and Pat, Laura and Danny, Mar� and Lindsay, Josie and Frank wish to sincerely thank ever�one for their suppor�, flowers and cards sent, phone calls and care shown at the time of the loss of our beloved Car�elina. Thank you to the staff and doctors at the Mareeba Hospital. We would also like to thank Father John for the beautif�l mass, Sandra and Staff from Tableland Communit� Funerals and The Italian Choir. A loving Wife, Mother, Nonna and Bis Nonna who will be forever missed and never forgotten.

Church Notices Presbyterians continue to meet in Mareeba for worship each Sunday 10am, QCWA Hall, Wilkes Street (behind Meals on Wheels) ~ All Welcome!

Dear Natasha and David

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We are so happy to be able to share your special day. We wish you a lifetime of beautiful memories as a married couple. Love Mama and Papa.

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It’s about time you two clowns!! We can’t wait to make memories and celebrate your day in style. LOVE YOUR BRIDAL PARTY Alex Q, Becky, Alex S, Tamara, Daniel, Manda, Bella, Zoe, Sophie and Karolyna.

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Mareeba State School

CLEANING POSITION

A position exists for a Cleaner at Mareeba State School. The successful applicant needs to be self-motivated, flexible, able to work in a team and highly skilled in cleaning. The position is for 6.25 hours per week. Accrued Days off (ADO) arrangements also exist to access school holidays. This position could be for morning or afternoon shifts, so it is important to be flexible. The successful applicant must make application for, and be able to obtain, a suitability card from the Commission for Children and Young People, and, may be subject to a probationary period. The initial cost for the Suitability Card is to be met by the applicant. How to apply for the Position An Application Package is available from Mareeba State School or by email. Application packages will not be faxed or posted out. Interested applicants are required to submit a brief resume including: • Contact details for 2 referees • A maximum 1 page written response addressing all the key criteria and responsibilities as listed under “HOW YOU WILL BE ASSESSED” in the Role Description. • Provide documentary evidence of Australian Birth Certificate OR evidence of Australian residency/work visa required. Applications are to be addressed to: Business Manager, Mareeba State School PO Box 1112, Mareeba QLD 4883 Closing date: Applications close Friday 17th August, 2018 at 3pm.

HOUSING SUPPORT OFFICER

Mareeba Community Housing has an opening for Housing Support Officer working under Housing and Homeless Programs (Building Futures) operating from our Mareeba office. The role provides integrated support services to homeless clients to acquire and develop stable housing, maximize their capacity to independency and connect with social and community supports. This full time position offers competitive remuneration, salary sacrifice, professional development and monthly rostered day off. Applicants must possess a C Class driver’s licence and ability to acquire a Working With Children Blue Card. Position descriptions are available on website: www.mchc.org and contacting the office on 4092 6899 for package. Applications addressing selection criteria with current resume are to be addressed to Manager and emailed to: reception@mchc.org.au. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply. Closing date: Monday 20th August 2018.

PERMANENT MC/HC PUD DRIVERS ~~~ Mareeba ~~~ Lindsay Transport is currently hiring permanent MC/HC PUD Drivers. Please send resumes to: people@lindsayaustralia.com.au Call 1800 OUR WAY or 0428 183 999

Carer wanted for older lady, no heavy lifting, near Mareeba, experience not essential. Ph 0438 608 450.

FIRST AID & CPR TRAINING Congratulations David & Natasha

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Jeweller Brett Thompson Jeweller. Watch batteries and jewellery repairs now in Cairns. Ph 0437 800 892. Advertising works. Call us on 4092 3464.

LOOKING FOR LIME PICKERS To start work end Sept, hourly rate $23.28, 7.5 hours per day. Must be committed to long term work and be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. Apply in writing to: PO Box 1509, Mareeba by 27th August, 2018

Mobile Butcher Bill Black Mobile Butcher. Hang up to 7 days. 0408 922 812.

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MAREEBA NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH Will be holding our AGM on Monday the 20th of August at 9.30am at the QCWA Hall in Wilkes Street, Mareeba. Please come and support us to fight the escalating crime rate. For further information please phone Keith Nelson on 4092 5224 or 0458 179 293

PROPOSED PERMANENT ROAD CLOSURE Attention is directed to an application for permanent road closure of an area of about 333m2 of Plowman Street abutting the North Eastern boundary of Lot 2 on Plan MPH32528 and shown as Lot 1 on Drawing TSV18126, in the manner specified in the Government Gazette of 27 July 2018. A copy of the notification and of the drawing in illustration may be viewed at Mareeba Shire Council, 65 Rankin Street, Mareeba and the Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy (DNRME), 28 Peters Street, Mareeba. Objections to the application must be in writing and submitted to the DNRME Townsville Office, no later than 6 September 2018. Any objections received may be viewed by other parties interested in the proposed road closure under the provisions of the Right to Information Act 2009. If you lodge an objection, please include in your objection letter whether you would like to be consulted if this issue becomes the subject of an access request under the Right to Information Act 2009.

For further details contact the DNRME Cairns Office on (07) 4222 5427 Quoting Reference Number 2018/004460.

POLLINATION SERVICE Avocado & Lychee Book Now... Limited Supply! Contact Graham at Honey Providore 0404 460 500 your local CLASSIFIEDS Proposed Development MAKE A SUBMISSION FROM 15/08/18 to 5/09/18 COMMUNITY CARE CENTRE (EXPANSION)

CONTROLLED BURN - MAREEBA Mareeba Shire Council wishes to advise residents that Mareeba Shire Council Ofﬁcers will be conducting a controlled burn within the south east corner of the Mareeba Turf Club. Date: Thursday 16 August 2018 Time: 9:00am weather permitting It is advisable for residents within this vicinity to remove any clothing from clothes lines during this operation. Residents who suffer respiratory problems may have to take adequate precautions to avoid the smoke. The planned hazard reduction burn will reduce the fuel loads and help to protect life and property during the wildﬁre season. For further details, please contact Council’s Fire Control Coordinator, Mr Graham Fox on 0429 171 762.

Where: 14 SUTHERLAND STREET, MAREEBA QLD 4880 On: LOT 4 ON RP717124 Approval Sought: Application for a Development Permit for Material Change of Use – Community Care Centre (Expansion) Application Ref: MCU/18/0022 You may obtain a copy of the application and make a submission to: Mareeba Shire Council PO Box 154, MAREEBA QLD. 4880 E: info@msc.qld.gov.au P: 1300 308 461 W: www.msc.qld.gov.au Public notification requirements are in accordance with the Planning Act 2016.

RATE NOTICES ISSUED - DUE 14 SEPTEMBER, 2018 The half-yearly Rate Notices for the six-month period ending 31 December 2018 have been issued. The discount period closes on Friday 14 September, 2018. If you have not received your Rate Notice, please contact the Rates Department. HOW CAN I PAY MY RATES? You can pay your rates in a number of ways. This includes BPay, Australia Post Billpay, EFTPOS including debit and credit card, cash and cheque. To receive the discount, you need to ensure that any transactions are processed and funds cleared into Council’s bank account on or before the discount date. WHERE CAN I PAY MY RATES? You can pay at any of the Council’s two (2) Service Centres or at any Council’s agencies: • Australia Post: Pay safely and securely in person at any Australia Post Office, pay by cash, cheque or credit card (Visa and Mastercard only). • By Phone: Call 13 18 16 at any time of the day for the cost of a local call (within Australia). Visa and MasterCard are accepted, normal call charges apply from public phones, mobile phones and overseas phones. • By Cheque: Post a cheque to Mareeba Shire Council, PO Box 154, MAREEBA QLD 4880. • Australia Post Billpay: Visit www.paypaperbills.postbillpay.com.au. Use the BillPay Code (4068) and use your BillPay Reference Number (found on your most current Rate Notice). • Direct Deposit/BPay: Call your financial institution (or logging onto their website) to pay your rates by cheque or savings account, BPAY Biller Code 228171 and your customer reference number that is found on the bottom of your Rate Notice in the BPAY box. • In Person: Mareeba - 65 Rankin Street. Open Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm (Thursday opening 9.00am). Phone 1300 308 461. Kuranda Block C, 18-22 Arara Street, Kuranda. Council business conducted Monday to Friday, 10.00am - 4.30pm. DO YOU KNOW ABOUT OUR PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS? To help ease the financial burden, Council has a payment arrangement scheme available provided the total amount outstanding is paid by 31 December 2018. This allows you to pay a nominated weekly, fortnightly or monthly amount towards the Rates and other charges. You will only receive the 10 per cent discount, if the full amount of Rates and Charges is paid by Friday 14 September 2018. Contact Council’s Rates Department for further information. Discount will not be allowed under any circumstances if payment is not received at Council’s Service Centres at the above times by the due date. A Pensioner Rebate may also apply to those holders of a State Government Pensioner Concession Card or Repatriation Gold Card. Peter Franks Chief Executive Officer P O Box 154, MAREEBA Q. 4880

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St Stephen’s soccer boys’ top effort

St Stephens Catholic College Mareeba went down 2-1 to Palm Beach Currumbin in the Bill Turner Cup last week. The team worked hard to get a place in the national comp and fought hard in the their place play-offs against Kawana Waters State College where they were beat 2-1.

TOP EFFORT: St Stephen’s Catholic College’s soccer team took part in the Bill Turner Cup.

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ATHERTON ROOSTERS vs INNISFAIL LEPRECHAUNS THIS SATURDAY AUGUST 18

Atherton International Club Oval at MUNGALLI CREEK DAIRY STADIUM, ATHERTON 4PM: SPAR MALANDA ROOSTERS UNDER 19s 5.30PM: DANIEL PAYNE BLOCKLAYING ROOSTERS RESERVE GRADE 7PM: HIT 97.9 TABLELANDS ROOSTERS FIRST 100 Years GRADE “JOHN COLE TOYOTA MAYORS CUP” Jersey Auctio n MATCH DAY PARTNER: following th e first grade game!

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EXPRESS SPORT PORT Dimbulah boxing night another success Dimbulah Hall was packed on August 4 with locals crowding for a view of some top amateur boxing entertainment. Boxers at War is a regular event held by Brydes Boxing gym, showcasing the local boxing talent with some tough competition travelling north for the night. Fight of the night and the main bout was local lad Marcus Rowan going against the tough warrior of Babinda Grant Skates. Chevy Tobin was not able to compete for the main bout because of a work related injury, but luckily Marcus stood in for the challenge. The fight consisted of four 1.5 min rounds with both men coming out fighting in the 1st round. Later in the round Marcus ran into a straight right hand that shocked the local, but he kept fighting and the round went all the way until the last 30 seconds of round four. “Marcus threw all he had and overwhelmed Grant to take out the fight,” said coach Wayne Bryde. “The crowd went crazy. Family and friends were jumping with joy. “He has really showed pure heart to take this fight, even for experienced fighters four rounds of boxing is tough going, and to

Wayne Bryde, boxer Marcus Rowan and Grant Skates.

do it on his first ever fight is even greater. Well done mate. “ Akia Jose was also matched up. Again her original opponent had pulled out due to a sparring accident, so Akia had to go against the fierce fight and current Golden Gloves champion Georgia Gilbertson from Art of Strength, Townsville . Both women came out throwing bombs but coach Wayne Bryde threw the towel in to stop the fight, awarding the bout to Georgia. Local lad Callan Goldsmith destroyed his German opponent Ben Key winning his debut in boxing. Ben went on to fight again, narrowly losing his fight on a split decision over Townville fighter Jessie Wilson.

Dimbulah local Gerard Kath also had his first boxing bout and took on a very strong boxer from North Coast Combat in Townsville. “Both fighters left nothing behind and were hitting each other left right and centre,” said Wayne. “Unfortunately Grant dropped his guard down and was hit with a right hand resulting in the end of the fight. Full credits to Gerard for giving it a go.” Also local boxers Zack Bryde, Matthew Carroll and Georgie Anderson stepped in the boxing ring for some rounds. The winner of the Mike Tyson framed photo was Leann from Mareeba Electrics. “I’d like to thank all the sponsor and people who helped out,” said Wayne.

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game, with the Dolphins hitting the lead in the opening minutes of the game, but in a scrappy first half a 47th minute equaliser from Katia Spena drew the Bulls level at the break. In the second period, the lady Bulls found their rhythm and looked the better team with Chelsea Manitta hitting a left volley in the top corner to give the Bulls a lead which they worked hard to keep and come home with the three points to just about seal their first finals berth in over a decade. The Bulls youth played out a dull 0-0 draw in a match where player shortages and school sport effected their team, the point was still vital in the young Bulls chances to finish third and secure a finals spot. On Friday night in the Tablelands Derby in Atherton, the Bulls were unable to fire in the men’s 1st division and went down 2-0 in a disappointing re-

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of the finals appearance for the 2018 season. Co-Coach Angelo Tatti felt for the boys, but was also frustrated as his charges put in a great first half only to fall away in the second half. “We were in it, I felt we were the better team for most of the first half, but again we fell away in the second period and could not sustain the level of the concentration and work rate,” Tatti stated. “I feel for the boys, we work so hard to put ourselves in good positions, but then little simple errors are costing us.” Tatti commented. In the reserve grade match, the Bulls fought back from 1-0 down early to draw level and then take the lead to come away with a hard-fought 2-1 win to just about seal second spot on the FNQ reserve grade competition. In the premier ladies match it was a mirror image of the reserve

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from the Naylor boys, leading from lap 1. This time, they also crossed the finish line in 1st place. Overall, with a combination of experienced drivers and a highly skilled pit crew, the team took out 1st place for Round 2

of the Australian Production Car Series at QLD Raceway in Willowbank and now sit in 3rd in the Australian Championship. The team cannot thank their crew and sponsors enough for helping them claim their first

round win of the year. Next on the calendar is Sydney Motorsport Park on September 21. To follow the team’s progress, be sure to jump on and like their Facebook page, Naylor Racing.

Littlies get international training

U8s from Atherton Hockey Club had some international coaching recently.

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Last week saw Atherton Hockey host a special event Minkies U8s training session and a Goal Keepers clinic thanks to support from Cairns Hockey and their visiting International Players. “It was a fantastic turnout and all the players enjoyed the training session, benefitting and learning from the highly experienced visitors,” said organisers. “It was wonderful to see our ‘up and coming’ Hockey stars showing off their skills.” Atherton Hockey is fast approaching finals time and all training sessions are crucial to the finals preparation, but as always the focus is on having fun and enjoying the game. Visit Atherton Tablelands facebook page for details on the upcoming finals.

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The Mareeba Bulls premier men’s side again turned out a spirited first 45 minutes, only to fall away in the second period to go down 4-1 to arch rivals the Stratford Dolphins on Sunday at Stratford. The Bulls went into the match keen to erase last weekend’s disappointing 5-0 loss to the Comets. After going down early they fought back to 1-1 midway through the first half and looked the better side with striker Steven Cater scoring and also hitting post as the Bulls dominated, but then against the run of play the home side hit the front late in the first period to take a 2-1 lead into the break. A halftime power outage brought the lights down on the Bulls and after the delayed start the away side came out without the vigour and drive of the first period and paid the price as the Dolphins ran away with a 4-1 win ending the Bulls chances

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313-315 Byrnes Street, Mareeba 4092 5100 www.mareebamazda.com.au After Hours: David Mete 0408 793 050 www.mareebamm.com.au Peter Acha 0417 006 698 or Adrian Madrid 0413 745 247

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DRIVE AWAY USED VEHICLES* > 14 Mazda BT50 XT Manual Freestyle Cab ...........................................................$34,950 > 15 Mazda 3 SP25 GT Manual Hatch.................................................................... $18,950 > 13 Mitsubishi Triton GLX 4x4 Manual Dual Cab ................................................... $18,950 > 10 Mitsubishi ASX Diesel Manual Wagon............................................................. $14,950 > 08 Mitsubishi Triton VR 4x4 Auto Dual Cab ......................................................... $14,950 > 13 Mitsubishi Lancer Auto Hatch .........................................................................$12,950 > 09 Subaru Forester 2.5X Auto Wagon ................................................................ $11,950 SOLD

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$20,500 DRIVE AWAY

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MYFORD FINANCE 0.9% PA

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BALANCE OF 5 YEAR WARRANTY

> 09 Mitsubishi Lancer Auto Sedan > 08 Ford Ranger XL 4x2 Manual Single Cab > 07 Ford Ranger XL 4x4 Manual Extra Cab > 06 Mitsubishi Pajero GLS Auto Wagon

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...WHY PAY MORE? USED VEHICLES

 16 MITSUBISHI PAJERO GLX: 3.2 litre turbo diesel auto 7 seat 4x4 wagon, good kilometres, fitted with alloy dropside body, 2 tool boxes, steel bull bar, driving lights, tow bar, electric brake unit, reverse camera, window tint, vehicle in immaculate condition............$39,990  16 TOYOTA KLUGER GX: 3.5 litre V6 auto AWD 7 seater wagon, travelled 33,000 kilometres, ideal family car, outstanding condition, balance of factory warranty .............................................................$37,990  12 TOYOTA HILUX SR XTRA CAB: 3.0 litre turbo diesel manual 4x4, fitted with alloy dropside body, 2 tool boxes, steel bull bar, driving lights, tow bar, electric brakes, snorkel, UHF, reverse camera, cruise control, side steps ........................................$30,990  15 NISSAN PULSAR SSS: 1.6 litre turbo CVT sedan, travelled 42,000 kilometres, sporty alloy wheels, leather seats, sat-nav, reverse camera & rear sensors, local vehicle, immaculate condition ...$16,990  14 TOYOTA COROLLA ASCENT SPORT: 1.8 litre CVT hatch, good kilometres, sporty alloy wheels, fog lights & reverse sensors, excellent condition ..........................................................................$15,990  15 SUZUKI SWIFT GL: 1.4 litre manual 5 door hatch, good kilometres, alloy wheels, fog lights, sat-nav, good value......................................$11,990  10 MAZDA 6 CLASSIC: 2.5 litre auto hatch, one local owner, tow bar, reverse sensors, full service book history, smart appearance .............$10,990  14 HOLDEN BARINA CD: 1.6 litre manual sedan, low kilometres, alloy wheels, well maintained vehicle in good condition, value ..............$9,590  09 SUZUKI SX4 S SERIES: 2.0 litre manual 4x4 5 door hatch, low kilometres, alloy wheels, fog lights, well maintained, top condition ..$9,450

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ALL WHEEL DRIVE CENTRE TOLGA ROAD, ATHERTON • PHONE 4030 5400

AFTER HOURS: Con Spanos 0417 914 285 • www.allwheeldrivecentre.com.au

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Subaru Forester 2.5i-L Luxury Edition

$1000 Factory Bonus* on selected new & demonstrator Forester models Get out and get amongst it in a Subaru Forester. The highly capable SUV that’s perfect for super busy Aussie families. And right now when you purchase and take delivery of a new or demonstrator 2018 Forester 2.5i-L or Forester Luxury Edition variant by 31 August 2018, you will receive a $1000 Factory Bonus*.

Hurry don’t miss out – visit the All Wheel Drive Centre today!

Chano Trentin’s

ALL WHEEL DRIVE CENTRE 1005020

Vernon St, Atherton • 4030 5400 • www.allwheeldrivecentre.com.au * $1000 factory bonus available at participating Subaru Retailers on selected new and demonstrator Forester 2.5i-L and Forester Luxury models sold between 1/7/2018 –31/8/2018 and delivered by 31/8/2018. Excludes Government, Fleet and Business Rental Buyers. AWDC Licence Number 1005020.