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Katter set to retain seat By Ryan Groube

Bob Katter is poised to extend his stranglehold over the seat of Kennedy deep into a second decade as voters head to the polls on Saturday. ABC election analyst Antony Green told The Express that he “can’t imagine any other outcome” then the Katter’s Australian Party leader retaining Kennedy. Bookies have installed Mr Katter as an unbackable favourite with Way2bet.com.au declaring: “This vast northern outback seat is the Katter’s Australian Party’s to keep, and he’ll [Mr Katter] romp in again!” Despite holding the seat by 18 per cent, Mr Katter said it would be arrogant to think he was a shoe-in and that any election reflected the will of the people. “I have never felt confident ever in any election I have con-

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tested,” he said. The most likely challenger to Mr Katter on the eight-person ballot is the Liberal National Party’s candidate Noeline Ikin. Ms Ikin has been campaigning since April, having circumnavigated the electorate three times, and with a national swing to the LNP is confident of “taking some skin” off Katter. The LNP’s state director Brad Henderson was bullish about Ms Ikin’s chances although he did concede unseating Katter was the ultimate challenge. “Noeline understands the challenge she faces in winning the seat and has worked extremely hard to carry her message around the electorate with every available resource of the LNP being made available to her,” Mr Henderson said. “The LNP will continue to provide whatever support is needed to Noeline to help her become the member for Kennedy right up until polling booths close on September 7.”

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The Labor Party has gone back to the future with their candidate Andrew Turnour who contested the seat at the 2010 Federal Election – attracting 20 per cent of the vote. Mr Turnour was drafted in as candidate late in the campaign after the ALP’s first choice, Ken Robertson, was stood down for calling opposition leader Tony Abbott a racist. The remaining candidates are: Jenny Stirling, a social worker from Townsville, running for the Greens, Mareeba’s Dan Vogler for Family First, Mt Garnet pensioner Gordon Tuxford who is standing as an independent, George Brazier for Palmer United Party and Pamela Hecht a candidate for the fledgling Rise Up Australia Party. The Express’ Ryan Groube conducted interviews with the candidates as part of a three-page election guide for the seat of Kennedy which can be found on pages six to eight. Mr Brazier was the only candidate who couldn’t be reached by deadline.

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Community comes together By Ryan Groube MOMENTS after having a park named after him, Col Colman’s reaction typified how the Chillagoe community were able to transform a barren reserve into a topnotch sport and recreation precinct. “I appreciate it but [rather than talk about myself] I’d rather just cook the sausages,” Mr Colman said. On August 30, about 80 people attended the official opening of Colman Park located at the intersection of Frew Street and the Burke Development Road. The opening fulfilled the vision of Mr Colman and former Chillagoe senior constable Chad Prien to provide a dedicated recreation and sporting area for locals. A combination of volunteer work, thrifty bargain hunting and salvaging, donations from the Tablelands Regional Council (TRC) and the private sector has transformed the park over a period of five years. Today, the park has two netted cricket pitches, a bmx track, four light towers to allow night football, a new barbecue, similar to the ones found at the Cairns Esplanade, as well as a $60,000 toilet block. Former TRC Mayor Tom Gilmore officially opened the park having been in the Mayor’s chair when council allocated the money for the toilet block. Mr Gilmore urged those in attendance to ensure they never took the park for granted. “Just for a moment I would like you all

Sue and Col Colman at the official opening of Colman Park in Chillagoe.

to look through new eyes at this facility which has been built, for the most part, by volunteers,” he said. “Today isn’t just the opening of a park or a toilet block. It’s the opening of something that is the heart and soul of this community. This is a place for kids,

it is a place for all people in this marvellous little community and I would hope that you will continue to look at this park through fresh eyes and cherish it.” Chillagoe mother of two, Catherine Cockburn has her young ones play in the touch football game on Wednesday

and said the facility was a great asset to the community. Major contributors to the park include; the TRC, Kagara Social Club, Mareeba and Dimbulah Bendigo Community Bank branches, Little Brothers, Peter McCubben and Mirriwinni Lime.

Tolga couple scoop Garden of the Year ACCOUNT MANAGER Natasha Srhoj

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By Boyd Robertson A combination of green thumbs and elbow grease has netted Ray and Alice Titmarsh of Tolga the Garden of the Year and an induction into the Hall of Fame at the annual Tablelands Regional Council Garden Awards on August 27. Adile Shyqyr and Selfie Xhafer, who placed first and second, respectively, for the Home Garden category in the Northern Region, were also inducted to the Hall of Fame. Other winners include Biboohra State School and Ravenshoe Garden Club for the Waterwise category in addition to Carmello Leonforte and Steve and Marijke Hancock in the Sustainable Category. The awards were presented at Tinaroo Lakes Resort by TRC councillor Shaaron Linwood and Mayor Rosa Lee Long. Judge Len Curtis, a former TRC councillor, said he was delighted to see many firsttime competitors this year. “There’s new gardeners that have never

entered before and that’s very encouraging – my major concern is that young people don’t garden but it’s obvious that people are still taking it up and getting involved. “When I judge a garden I look at several criteria including colour, health and variety – but there is also a subjective element and I admit that I am very partial to winter flowers,” he said. “The Titmarshes have lovely flowers, as well as a beautiful range of orchids, veggies and fruit trees – they really have the whole package.” Alice Titmarsh, 91, said she and her husband were grateful to accept the award and that their garden took a lot of work. “We maintain the garden all by hand,” she said. “Previously we had a soaking hose but water restrictions have become an issue so we hand-water the whole thing now. “We’ve been here for seven years and we’ve built the whole garden from scratch.” Ray Titmarsh, 86, said he and his wife had battled health problems while building the garden, but maintaining it was good for keeping them active.

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QR land now up for sale By Ryan Groube A large corridor of unused Queensland Rail (QR) land in the heart of Mareeba has been put up for sale by the State Government, with proceeds to go towards the Mareeba Airport upgrade. The Express exclusively broke the story about the possible sale of the unused railway corridor, which runs from parallel to Byrnes Street, in January. Since then, Member for Cook David Kempton has spent months in negotiations to put policy in place to allow the sale to go ahead. “Any policy blocks we had to do this have now shifted and QR policy now lines up with the State Governments intention to dispose of this excess land,” he said. Mr Kempton has a map of the available land at his electorate office at the Post Office Centre and has called for businesses, private buyers and community groups to lodge expressions of interest with his office. Once an expression of interest is lodged, the land will be valued by the State which Mr Kempton said given

its current state: “Wouldn’t be much at the moment”. Already, five bids to purchase parcels of the corridor are pending but cannot be discussed due to commercial-in-confidence. Mr Kempton said while there will be some operational line remaining, to service two train movements each week, Mr Kempton said selling surrounding land would be a boost to Mareeba. “At the moment this land is an eyesore that is difficult to manage and has left a big hole in the middle of the town that in my view is long overdue to be filled,” he said. “All the excess land along this corridor is up for grabs and it is substantial. Selling this land has the potential to lead the economic rebirth of the Mareeba township.” Premier Campbell Newman has given Mr Kempton an undertaking that all or part of the proceeds from the sale of the land will go toward funding the controversial Mareeba Airport upgrade. In July 2012, the LNP withdrew $12 million in funding for the upgrade which had been promised by the former Labor government.

Member for Cook David Kempton has announced the State Government will sell off unused portions of a railway corridor in the middle of Mareeba.

Students cram for QCS test By Boyd Robertson Tableland Year 12 students are cramming their brains ahead of the Queensland Core Skills (QCS) test over September 3-4. The test, which is used in combination with the results of a student’s regular assessments to calculate their Overall Position (OP), is vital to gaining entry into high-demand university courses. Instead of testing information specific to their subjects, the QCS examines student ability in the Common Curriculum Elements (CCEs), such as spelling, punctuation, grammar, basic mathematics, extrapolation and analysis. Students are sorted into cohorts for the test, the group results of which are used to scale the school’s academic results so the Queensland Studies Authority (QSA) can fairly calculate OPs across the whole state. Extensive training programs have been run Mareeba State High School (MSHS) and Atherton State High

Mareeba State High School Year 12 students Curtis Midgley and Julian Kath at a QCS practice session. School (ASHS) over the the last year, with MSHS’s QCS tutorials beginning nearly a full 12 months ago. Preparations included background information, dry runs and studying past tests. MSHS has also retained the services of Matt Rigby, a linguistics expert and QCS marker, to help tutor students. Additionally, both schools have support programs in place to help

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Katter responds to preference claims In answer to continuous claims made by the LNP in the local press that a vote for KAP is a vote for Labor, I want to set the record straight. After the last Federal Election, I informed the LNP that they would have my backing in forming Government. My 20 points, that I felt were necessary to save Australia, led me to make this decision. In the State election, most people got letters that said a vote for KAP was a vote for Labor. A vote for KAP is a vote for KAP. To pretend it’s something different is ridiculous. Now, the lies are again coming thick and fast. The LNP/ALP corporation both hold some sort of world record for making clear cut promises prior to elections and once elected, doing totally the opposite. Under KAP, Government cars will be Australian made. Government construction will be Australian steel. The dollar will be forced down, doubling the income for our farmers and manufacturers. Ethanol (and the dams to produce it) will deliver prosperity to regional Australia. Sugar, cattle and grains will thrive. Our retirees will receive 5 per cent

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government secured bonds, and there will be a 10 per cent charge on all imports. This will deliver $20,000 to every family with young kids and an extra $3,000 to our struggling retirees each year. None of these things are radical; they are exactly what are being done in other countries. You can have all of this; all you have to do is give us your vote. Bob Katter Federal Member for Kennedy Ikin’s insurance plan The burden of ever-increasing insurance costs must be reduced. If elected on September 7, I will work in the Abbott Government to develop more detailed mapping of flood prone regions across North Queensland. This plan could reduce property insurance fees by more than two thirds. In my previous role as CEO of the Northern Gulf Resource Management Group, I spearheaded a new approach to mapping across leading cattle stations in North West Queensland. We repeatedly found there were properties which, whilst located in flood prone areas, actually very rarely flooded. Despite this, landholders were still paying a premium for their insurance. By providing more detailed mapping and historical analysis to the insurance companies, we were able to successfully reduce the insurance costs for some properties but more than 65 per cent. The same cost savings should and must be available for properties closer to the coast. My plan already is gaining attention among the senior Coalition ministers I have brought to Kennedy. I am born and bred in Mareeba and know rising costs are jeopardising employment and business confidence. We can bring real change. However, the Kennedy electorate must have a seat at government to bring change. And I will be proud to fight for you in Canberra. Noeline Ikin LNP Candidate for Kennedy

A grave disgrace For many years I have maintained the grave of prospecting explorer James Venture Mulligan, each year making the trip to the Mt Molloy cemetery to carry out cleaning, painting, laying new sand around the enclosure and replacing the red roses. The grave is photographed every year in its pristine condition. I was angered when making my vigil this year to find that one of my vases which holds the red roses had disappeared. An attempt had also been made to remove the second vase near the headstone. I located the missing vase nearby on another grave. The old Mareeba Shire Council erected an “historic site” sign outside the cemetery fence line a considerable number of years ago. Visitors and tourists who pay homage to James Venture Mulligan leave in the knowledge that he is remembered and that his grave is always presentable. I would implore that those who chose to visit them cemetery may in the future desist from robbing the dead. Elwyn Troughton Mareeba Preferences clear as mud Like many people I have been confused about all the mudslinging over Senate preferences this election, in our newspapers and on our roadsides. So I took the LNP Senator’s advice and checked for myself on the AEC website – and came away even more confused. I found that in Queensland, the LNP has favoured a ‘legalise marijuana’ party ahead of the Greens, but put the Greens ahead of One Nation Mr Katter, meanwhile, has put the Greens at dead last – and also managed to convince Labor to give its votes to the Katter party before the Greens in Queensland. But the Queensland, LNP has given its Senate preferences to an independent, who also so happens to be Kevin Rudd’s brother, ahead of the Katter party. Clear? Lachlan Bensted, Former KAP candidate for Cook

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The Atherton Lions Club Charity Golf Days payed off for Blue Care and Meals on Wheels with a donation of $600 to each organisation. The Meals on Wheels are putting their cheque towards the refitting of stainless steel kitchen where they prepare up to a 1000 meals a month for clients on the Tablelands, and Blue Care will continue to provide services to the Tablelands. The Atherton Lions Sunday Market is getting bigger and better each month, August market was our first fine day and with nearly fifty market stalls we had a terrific day. September 8th market can only keep getting better with fruits and veg, clothing, jewellery, entertainment and much, much more from 7am to 12pm. The Atherton Lioness Club had great success with their first Mt Baldy Fun Run having 80 runners (and some walkers) competing on a picture perfect Atherton day, well done Girls. This month our club have helped the Maize Festival with manning the bar at the Ball, what a lovely night seeing all the young girls having a great time dancing with the Fireflies, the Maize Festival committee can be congratulated for a fantastic festival.

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KENNEDY decides Dan Vogler:

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wide ranging review and audit of the insurance industry to combat soaring premiums is the key election platform of ALP candidate for Kennedy Andrew Turnour. Mr Turnour, who contested the seat of Kennedy at the 2010 Federal Election, was drafted in by the party after original candidate, Ken Robertson, was stood down in August after accusing opposition leader Tony Abbott of being a racist who wanted to reintroduce the White Australia Policy. Despite conceding he was running a “catch-up” campaign, Mr Turnour – who made a brief pit stop in Mareeba on August 23 – said his past experience as a candidate and his active role on the ALP branch at Ingham meant he was “well across the issues” of the electorate. “The horrifying cost of insurance is one of those hidden cost pressures that no one is really talking about and one that needs to be tackled,” he said. “The whole industry is in need of a refit. These huge increases are affecting at least 25,000 voters in this electorate. “We need to revisit government insurance, we need to look at competition, we need to look at selfinsurance and this has all become necessary because I believe the cur-

Breaking the rent cycle is the key election issue for Family First candidate for Kennedy Dan Vogler. Mr Vogler said it had become increasingly difficult for young families to fulfil one of the most fundamental elements of being an Australian, owning a house. “Home ownership makes the family dynamic much, much more stable,” he said. “At the moment we have a generation of young adults who are stuck in the rent cycle and who are unable to even consider raising enough money to put a deposit on their own home. “We live in this amazing and free country yet for many, if not most, the dream of owning their own home has become something that is near impossible to achieve.” Mr Vogler said the “housing affordability crisis” could be broken by; making more land available, investing in cheap housing “that may not necessarily be a dream house but would be a start” as well as implementing policies that drive down the cost of building. He also said that having to pay to be connected to council services up front was a hindrance to many potential home owners. Mr Vogler conceded that many of the issues of housing affordability rested with State governments and local councils but that the Federal Government needed to bring more pressure to bear to enact change. Inspired to run by the growing inequity between the “haves and the have nots”, Mr Vogler said the 2013 Federal Election was a vital one for the people of Kennedy. “There seems to be an ever increasing gap between the few that do have and the many that don’t have,” he said. “I think it is those people who most want to see their point made, and more importantly answered, in Canberra.” Mr Vogler said the benefit of voting for minor parties was that it was a vote for: “fresh faces, fresh ideas and fresh people with a balance and more in-depth understanding of what it is like to live as an everyday Australian.”

rent system is being abused.” Mr Turnour said for the people of Kennedy the 2013 election was all about jobs and job security. He said given the continued uncertainty in markets both locally and abroad, as well as the rising costs of living it was more important than ever that people felt secure in the jobs that they have or are able to find work. “Labor has done a lot for this seat and we need to be very clear that if he [Opposition Leader Tony Abbott] is elected there will be cuts right across industry, education, welfare and other many other areas,” he said. “Under our NBN plan, people like myself (an engineer) will be able to work locally yet compete and communicate globally. That is the way we are going to grow rural areas like Kennedy.” Mr Turnour conceded it would be hard to trump Bob Katter but that Mr Katter’s representation had kept Kennedy “in stasis for more than a decade” and that voters “should make Kennedy an active seat again”. During the campaign the ALP has announced a strategy, Growing the North: A Plan for Northern Australia a “three-point strategy to develop and diversify the economy of northern Australia” including a 20 year growth plan for Cairns.

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KENNEDY decides Refreshingly honest, Greens Candidate for Kennedy Jenny Stirling concedes her chances of being elected are “between Buckley’s and none”. Despite her frank admission, Ms Stirling said it was important the Greens were on the ticket to provide people with an alternative to the major parties. Ms Stirling said it was a constant source of frustration for her that people had bought into the idea that environmental policy could not be in the best interest of other industries. She also said that while some of the criticism that the Greens were made up of city people who don’t understand the bush was merited it certainly wasn’t accurate in her case. “I grew up in Innisfail and have lived in western coal mining areas so I understand the mining, farming and grazing industries,” she said. “In these industries the land and the environmental conditions govern their lives. They move with the rhythms of the seasons. “The challenges are real when it comes to climate change. We have seen it with the drought out west and the impacts of [Tropical Cyclone] Yasi on the coast. The drought is not something that we are going to be able to change so the business model that we have used in the past has to change and both major parties have failed to do that.” Ms Stirling said she opposed the introduction of coal seam gas mining because it would undermine the agricultural industry as well as the introduction of uranium mining. She said she was supportive of the development of a renewable energy corridor (the CopperString project) linking Mount Isa and Townsville. “We have these massive properties that would be ideal for solar farms,” she said. Ms Stirling said with both major parties outlining major policy initiatives for developing northern Australia that environmental concerns weren’tP exI G A Q L 7 5 1 1 _ 0 2 0 9 1 3 ME r . p d f a ge cluded from those plans.

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ncumbent Member for Kennedy Bob Katter believes he has done enough to be re-elected to the seat he has held since 1993 but said Saturday’s Federal Election is about the future, not the past. The leader of Katter’s Australian Party said the election of country and western singer James Blundell to the Senate would give his fledgling political party “balance of power numbers”. Should Mr Blundell be elected, the Coalition would have 36 senators as well as three cross-benchers for an absolute majority of 39 votes out of a possible 76. Mr Katter said that should his party get the balance of power numbers it would coincide with a period of “prosperity and go-forward” for the people of Kennedy. His major election platform remains the need to mandate ethanol as a fuel additive with a “national ethanol volume percentage” of five per cent by 2017 and 10 per cent by 2010. KAP would give mills $200 million over seven years to make the infrastructure changes necessary to produce ethanol. Mr Katter said the production of ethanol would reinvigorate the sugar industry, drive down petrol costs as well as help enable farming on the River. A E SMitchell T

“The development of our ethanol production is a tangible item that we are promoting that will allow our region to grow,” he said. “This cannot happen unless our mills switch to ethanol production.” During his time as a member of the 43rd Federal Parliament, Mr Katter said more than $1.1 billion had been spent on road infrastructure in Kennedy, $350 million for an electricity transmission line, known as the CopperString project, from north west Queensland to Townsville and $950 million in assistance post Tropical Cyclone Yasi. Mr Katter said he still had the passion and the will to represent Kennedy and that in the event of not getting reelected he would not disappear from the public sphere. “To those people who are hoping I am going to vanish [I say to you], too bad, so sad,” he said. “I still have a burning fire inside of me. The LNP and to a lesser extent the ALP destroyed my homeland. “I don’t want to, and I refuse to, bequeath to my children a country with no opportunity.” Mr Katter said if policy trends continued as they had, Australia will become a net importer of food and would not be able to produce a kilogram of steel, a litre of oil or manufacture a tyre.

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KENNEDY decides Noeline Ikin: Liberal National Party

f the candidates in Kennedy, the LNP’s Noeline Ikin has spent the most time travelling the electorate and said the biggest gripe people had with the Federal Government was how difficult it was to get even the most basic things done. Pre-selected in April, Ms Ikin has completed three round trips on the electorate, driving more than 50,000 kilometres, and is one of the few candidates to have met with the major lobby groups on the Tableland. “The people of Kennedy are sick and tired of the negativity and red tape that has made it so difficult for people to do just about anything,” she said. “I nominated as a candidate because I wanted the opportunity to move this electorate, my home, forward and I know that people here want

someone who will back them and help them move through the system.” Since April, Ms Ikin has attracted eight shadow ministers to the Tableland including shadow treasurer Joe Hockey as well as shadow ageing minister Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells and shadow small business minister Bruce Bilson. With every major poll pointing towards a Coalition victory, Ms Ikin said the 2013 Federal Election was all about ensuring that the people of Kennedy elected someone who not only could voice their concerns in parliament but was also in a position to enact change. “The system is all rusted up. There is no question about it. But there isn’t a silver bullet to fix it. There may be a couple of bronze bullets but the reality is the hundreds of little things that don’t need to be there are costing our farmers, graziers

Pam Hecht: Rise Up Australia Party Votes are less important to Rise Up Australia Party (RUAP) candidate for Kennedy Pamela Hecht than spreading awareness of the fledgling political party which is contesting the Federal Election for the first time. Launched in 2011, RUAP are contesting 77 House of Representatives seats as well as fielding 16 candidates for the Senate under the slogan “Keep Australia Australian”. RUAP is opposed to the spread of Islam and other foreign cultures within Australia and are also firmly against same-sex marriage. Ms Hecht said the party’s key election platform was based on differentiating between “multicultural and multi-ethnic”. “What that means is that we oppose people from other countries coming in [to Australia] and telling us what our laws should be,” she said. “Multi-ethnic means that we embrace the good things about their culture; the food, the music, the art, but not their law. Taking

the good parts and leaving out the bad.” Asked how she felt about the Mareeba community having a mosque and a large Muslim community Ms Hecht said RUAP wouldn’t persecute anyone so long as they abided by Australian law and not Sharia law – the moral and religious law of Islam. When pressed about whether the prevalence of Sharia law in Australia merited such action, Ms Hecht said: “Keep in mind that during the cold war, Russia infiltrated America with spies and you could not tell the difference between them and the average citizen”. “Generally Muslims don’t like extremism but Rise Up Australia wants to make sure that it never reaches the stage that it does.” Ms Hecht said she saw the 2013 Federal Election as a beginning and a way of introducing people to the party. She also said: “Rise Up Australia has a broad police base but the security of our country is our main priority.”

Biboohra set to dance the night away at fundraiser

and small businesses extra time and money,” she said. “If the LNP win, which I think they will, and I win, Kennedy would be in government for the first time in a very long time. I will be at the table where all the decisions are being made. “I will be right out in front to ensure that the decisions that are being made by government don’t cause us harm and that the government starts to understand a lot more about the issues of north Queensland and north-west Queensland.” Ms Ikin has floated the idea of a tax trade scheme that would allow graziers to sell tax losses to banks in a bid to reduce their debt without having to sell assets. The Coalition has also announced a white paper for the development of northern Australia as well as $100 million to improve mobile phone coverage in rural areas, including Kennedy.

– Gordon Tuxford: Independent – Disillusioned by the major parties, Mount Garnet pensioner Gordon Tuxford used some savings put aside for the renovation of his house to run as an independent candidate for Kennedy. Mr Tuxford said he had spoken to people, particularly younger voters, in the lead-up to the election who weren’t sure who to vote for because they thought that both parties were “a mob of dick heads”. The final straw for Mr Tuxford was when he saw former Queensland Premier Peter Beattie [the ALP’s candidate for Forde] in a television interview where he said he was going to keep politicians in Canberra honest.

“I was watching that interview and all I could think to myself was ‘Well, who is going to keep you honest?” Mr Tuxford said. “So I went out and I got my hundred signatures and here I am exercising my rights under the Westminster system.” Mr Tuxford said while he won’t win the election, if he did, his key platform would be electoral reform. He said he used to cherish that everyone in Australia had to exercise their civic duty by voting but he had since changed his position and was now an advocate of optional voting. “At the moment the people we elect

are more interested in holding on to power or kicking the other bloke out of power to actually do what they were elected to do in the first place,” he said. “If I was elected the first thing I would get rid of is preferences, the second thing that would go is I would give people the right to choose whether they vote or not. “People should be given the right to choose not to be a part of it [elections], particularity if they feel that none of the parties are going to be the representatives that they want.” Mr Tuxford said he would proud to stand up for the “little bloke” at the Federal Election.

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Atherton State High School Merrilands Hall, Atherton Biboohra State School Butchers Creek State School Chillagoe State School Dimbulah State School Henderson’s Residence, Emerald Creek Georgetown State School Herberton CWA Hall

Everyone is invited to come along and join in some good old heeland-toeing at Biboohra State School’s Family Bush Dance this Saturday September 7, kicking off at 6pm at the school grounds. The first of its kind and set to the be the biggest event of the year, the night will raise funds to assist the P&C association in purchasing iPads

Innot Hot Springs Progress Association Hall Julatten State School Kairi State School Karumba State School Malanda State School Mareeba Hospital Mareeba State High School Mareeba State School assembly area

to enhance student learning. Bring along Mum, Dad, Grandma and the whole family to join in the community celebrations. It’s a great way to celebrate post Father’s Day. This small family friendly school located in the heart of Biboohra always knows how to put on a memorable night. The night will feature bush dancing

Millaa Millaa State School Mount Garnet Mount Molloy State School Mutchilba State School Ravenshoe State School Tolga State School Walkamin State School Tablelands Car Club, Wondecla Yungaburra State School

and fun dancing, raffles and heaps more. The school’s new tuckshop will be catering on the night and drinks are available from the bar. Everyone is encouraged to come dressed in their best country-style outfits to help set the scene. So kick up your heels and have a good time. Cost is only $10 for adults and kids under 12 are free.

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All the fun of the festival A record crowd descended on Atherton’s Main Street on Friday night to watch Taleesha Fegatilli crowned Maize Festival Queen. Ms Fegatilli also took out the Ms Charity crown while St Joseph’s teacher Aleesha Exarhos was crowned Princess. The Atherton State High School band entertained a growing crowd prior to the street parade kicking off at 7.30pm. Wave after wave of colourful floats, intermingled with Queens’ floats, completed two

laps of Main Street much to the delight of the crowd. Event organiser Wendy Ganly said she was overwhelmed by how successful the 2013 event had been. “It was the best crowd I have ever seen at the Maize Festival,” she said. “A lot of people put their hearts into putting this on and it is great that the community support it and come out to have a good time.” Ms Ganly congratulated Ms Fegatilli and Ms Exarhos but said all the Queens entrants

had been “wonderful” and choosing the winners had been a “very hard choice”. Princess Exarhos said she had entered the competition to show her students the importance of being active in their community. Ms Fegatilli said after her coronation that she was: “in shock, so happy and very thrilled”. She said she wanted to thank the organisers for putting on such a wonderful event. The Maize Festival is an annual celebration of the region’s agricultural base.

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Vets Madeleine Kelso and Gretel Fowler give CC, the Central Veterinary Surgery clinic cat, a once over for parasitic ticks.

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Saving the iconic Swamp Orchid... You know, when we talk about rare, threatened and endangered plants, especially in this part of the world, we automatically think of rainforests. But our open eucalypt forests also have precious flora greatly in need of protection from extinction. The Swamp Orchid (Phaius tancarvilleae) is a ground orchid which grows in swamps, springs and soaks in eastern Australia. It has large strap-like leaves, and in August and September it produces very tall flower spikes (which can grow up to 2 metres high) with beautiful large purple and white flowers all the way up the stalks. It is a very beautiful plant. Unfortunately for this orchid, being so beautiful makes it very desirable for orchid collectors, and so its natural populations have been raided by collectors, almost to extinction. It is now classified as very rare indeed. One of the few remaining natural populations of this orchid is in the springs and swamps at Yuruga Nursery. When we bought the property in the late 1970’s there were only a handful of plants left. The populations had been decimated. While the main threat was from collectors who dug it up by the bag-full, the tiny stands were also under threat from fire, cattle and drainage. In those days it was the ‘done thing’ to burn the bushland every year, thus playing havoc with the orchid populations. Cattle also applied pressure through trampling and (possibly) eating it. And in those days wetlands were seen as wastelands that had to be drained and put to productive use, thus destroying the orchid’s habitat. So the poor orchid was under threat from every direction. No wonder it was rare. So, Yuruga became the custodians of a very rare plant, and we set about protecting it with a simple management plan. Firstly, we locked out the collectors. Then we kept out the yearly bushfires. Cattle were excluded. Our springs, soaks and swamps are valued and protected. And, being a nursery, we propagate the plant and make it available for people to buy. So there’s no need for anyone to steal it from the wild because they can easily buy it at a very affordable price. Almost immediately, the population of the orchid began expanding. And we now have here at Yuruga Nursery one of the largest populations in the world. It flowers every August-September like clockwork, and a plant in flower is a sight to behold. At Yuruga we are passionate about preserving our native flora and our natural environment. As the Swamp Orchid story shows, it can be done!

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Deadly ticks on the rise By Ryan Groube Vets have recorded a spike in presentations of a deadly tick capable of killing its host in as little as three days. In July, Central Veterinary Surgery (CVS) had 28 parasitic tick cases, up seven on the previous month. Wallabies and bandicoots carry the tick which can be passed on to animals including dogs, cats, small horses and calves when they cross paths with the carriers. If an animal is affected, it will become lethargic, weak in the back legs and once the ticks poison begins to spread the animal will vomit and have difficulty breathing. CVS veterinary surgeon Doctor Madeleine Kelso said death by the toxin of a parasitic tick was a horrible way for an animal to die. Doctor Kelso said no tick prevention measure was 100 per cent effective and that the message to pet owners was

to check their animals for ticks once a day. “Animals that pick up these ticks are intensive care patients. It should never be a case of ‘I’ll put off bringing it in until tomorrow’. “The sooner we can begin treatment the more chance they have of surviving.” Fellow CVS veterinary surgeon Doctor Gretel Fowler said checking animals every day not only increased the chance of catching a tick early but could also significantly reduce the vet bill. If a parasitic tick is caught at a reasonably early stage the cost of treatment is between $250 and $500 and the animal has a survival rate of about 70 per cent. If the animal is bought in too late the cost of intensive care treatment could see the bill spike to about $1000 and the chances of the animal living decrease.

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rts to Council. Committee and repo in the months Much more to come happy to meet with ahead and I would be eak with individuany local groups or sp know more about als who would like to d what is planned what has occurred an ry 1, 2014. in the lead up to Janua RUMOUR SMASHER is that the name This month’s rumour en approved for a Mareeba Shire has be Shire - as the electchange to Savannah t exist to consider ed Council does no ne seek the comsuch a change, let alo matter, that is not munit y’s views on the fac t - just a rumour.

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The LAND Mackay Sugar has fulfilled a promise made at a fiery community consultation meeting to establish a group to look at ways to reduce the impact of B Double trucks passing through the towns of Mt Molloy and Julatten.

CWG meetings will be ‘valuable’ By Ryan Groube

Improvements at cattle sale Mareeba Combined Agents penned a total of 491 at this week’s Prime and Store Cattle Sale. One local trade buyer put a very strong effort in to secure two very good pens of steers causing the rate to rise 9 c/kg above last week’s value. The same applied for the good trade heifers selling into the mid 120 c/kg range. Cows suitable for the wholesale trade improved for the best, mostly they

sold in the 85 c/kg-105 c/kg range, which was a great improvement. Bullocks to the Export Slaughter Market attached some competitive rates, overall 30 Ox were sold and values did improve. Cows to the Export Slaughter market were unchanged on last week. Heavy Bulls sold to a stronger demand. Light condition Cows and Bulls struggled to gain any real value.

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Mackay Sugar’s Community Working Group (CWG) met at the Mt Molloy CWA Hall for more than two hours on August 26. The group consists of Julatten and Mt Molloy residents: Dennis Rose, Lorne Cubit, Juliet Skinner, Loretta Zammataro, Martina Leiter and Rupert Russell. Also on the CWG is Tablelands Regional Councillor Gaye Taylor, Member for Cook David Kempton and was attended by senior Mackay Sugar personnel. The meeting was used as an introduction, for housekeeping and to appoint a chair for the CWG. Queensland Corporate Communications Network (QCCN) Managing Director David Donohue was appointed chairperson in recognition of his extensive stakeholder relations experience and proven ability in chairing similar groups. Mr Donohue was Acting Chairperson for the inaugural CWG meeting, yet was absent during the Chairperson selection process. Mr Donohue said the group had yet to agree on the terms of reference and that

resolving specific issues “haven’t progressed very far at all”. He said the meeting had predominately been a chance to get an understanding of the issues and to appoint a chairperson. Mackay Sugar Communications Manager Lorelei van Dalen said she was encouraged by the constructive approach displayed by all CWG members at the meeting. “I’m hopeful that the CWG meetings will prove a valuable consultation process for members and Mackay Sugar. “Over the coming months, the CWG will investigate possible options that will contribute to the planning for the safe and efficient transportation of Tablelands cane to Mossman Mill in a manner that reduces impact on the Mt Molloy and Julatten communities,” Ms van Dalen said. Member for Cook David Kempton said: “there was a frank and robust discussion and I am really encouraged by the progress that was made”. The CWG will meet bi-monthly until August 2014, with outcomes of each meeting reported back to Mt Molloy and Julatten community members via group members and Mackay Sugar.

Policy welcomed by Growcom Peak horticulture body Growcom today welcomed the statements on agriculture policy released by both the Federal Government and Coalition in the lead-up to Saturday’s federal election. Chief Executive Officer Alex Livingstone said these announcements directly addressed key priorities identified by Growcom in creating the conditions for a competitive horticulture industry. “The Federal Minister for Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry, Joel Fitzgibbon, has announced a commitment to an enhanced Food and Grocery Code of Practice and a set of standardised contracts for produce supply that will capture retailers as well as wholesalers and will include an independent mediator to ensure fairness,” said Mr Livingstone. “This is an important step in increasing transparency in the food supply chain and giving producers confidence that they will secure a fair price for their products,” he said. “However, we hope Mr Fitzgibbon will widen his consultation on these matters to key representative bodies in

the horticulture industry which sit outside membership of the National Farmers’ Federation, including Growcom.” Mr Livingstone said that the Coalition’s announcement addressed the need for investment in information and research for the future by promising an increased contribution to agricultural RD&E programs. “Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food Security, John Cobb, has announced the Coalition’s welcome commitment to increase agricultural R&D expenditure by $100 million to address the decline in productivity growth,” said Mr Livingstone. “While this does not go far enough to restore the Australian Government’s contribution to agricultural RD&E programs to 5 per cent of industry gross value of production, it is a useful first step.” Mr Livingstone said these announcements followed the release of the Greens’ plan for the Australian food sector, Our Future Food, in July. “Many elements of the Greens’ plan align with the fruit and vegetable industry’s priorities.

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Averaging a healthy net profit of $110,000 each year for the past five years, this successful organic farm and dried fruit business operation is being offered for sale. Located in a rural setting on 10 hectares on the beautiful Atherton Tablelands and close proximity to the Cairns International Airport this property has the added benefit of being certified organic for the last 15 plus years and posses the potential for future growth and increased profits, particularly with the dried and/or online sales. The business is widely diversified and combines sales of fresh produce with value adding processed products (dried fruit) to local and domestic markets in addition to sales at the farm gate. The farm produces a wide

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range of fruit including mango, citrus and tropical fruit. There is approx 1100 commercial fruit producing trees and a further 157 mixed fruit trees. This successful operation is run by a husband and wife team with the help of WWOOFER (willing workers on organic farms) workers during peak times of the year. There is still considerable scope for growth with the dehydrators and commercial kitchen currently being used for only a few months of the year. Increased usage of the dehydrators by way of external farm mango purchases or drying other fruits such as bananas, paw paws, pineapple and vegetables. Additional arable acreage is available on the farm which could be used for additional fruit trees

or other produce. Selling organic produce at the local markets is also a great way of selling lower grade produce to increase sales. Other Features: • 4 bedroom spacious homestead • Various sheds including large packing shed complete with staff accommodation • 17 ML water allocation • Bore and dam • 2 large rainwater tanks • Seasonal creeks There is widespread public belief that organic food is safer, more nutritious and tastes better than conventional food. If you are looking for the opportunity to enter this fast growing industry where demand is ever in-

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creasing or just simply looking for a profitable business/lifestyle change then this property is a must to inspect. Priced at $795,000 negotiable. For more information or to request an information memorandum contact exclusive agents John Goncalves 0407 690 961 or Norma Moloney 0417 541 126. Address: MAREEBA Price: $795,000 NEG Agent: John Goncalves & Norma Moloney Ray White Rural Mareeba Contact: 0407 690 961 or 0417 541 126

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PROPERTY FOR RENT

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This three bedroom home is ready to go with a new kitchen, renovated bathroom and good size bedrooms. Located in a handy position within walking distance to Coles. Close to schools and the local swimming hole, you'll never have nothing to do, not to mention the large yard for the kids to play in and combine that with it being fully fenced and you have the complete package.

All pets are by application. Available to rent now for $290.00 per week. For an inspection and further information on this property please call our Rental Team on 4092 4040. You can download our rental application form from our website under forms at: www. rentalhomesnow.com.au

ALTITUDE REALTY MAREEBA 4092 4100

Imagine how much you can do news is we now have one with on a one acre block, yet it is easi- an already completed double gaer to look after compared to larger rage/shed. We are currently running our acreages. You can fit in a good size veg- sales office from it and would like gie garden plus some fruit trees you to come and see us Saturand cut you shopping list in half. days or Sundays, or visit our AlThere is still plenty of room for titude Realty Mareeba Facebook play and recreation or maybe for page for further updates. some pets that like to run around. Good soil, plenty of water as you Come and see as this weekshall have town water as well as a end at Rayfield. We'll be on bore included in the sale. site 10am to 1pm Saturday and www.altituderealtyPower, phone, bitumen ac- Sunday. cess, school bus and all this on mareeba.com.au Atherton side of Mareeba. There are a number of Address: Rayfield, Mareeba blocks still availPrice: FROM $140,000 able for you to Inspect: This Saturday and Sunday choose from, Agent: Elizabeth Bors some at a dis Altitude Realty counted price Contact: 0437 921 648 or 4092 4100 and the good

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Looking for a change of lifestyle.... how does 30 acres with a comfortable home only 20 minutes north of Mareeba sound? • 3 spacious bedrooms • Modern kitchen, separate airconditioned dining and living • Covered entertainment area • Fully fenced with 4 separate paddocks and water to each paddock • Dams plus a seasonal creek • 2 sheds: 1x 4 bay shed, the other 17m x 7m powered workshop • Fully fenced and plenty of room for the kids to play Owners want to move on and want this property sold. Call for an inspection today. Price: Reduced to $429,000 Neg Contact: Norma Moloney on 0417 541 126

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WINNING COMBINATION INVESTMENT + LIFESTYLE Want an acreage that earns you money every week, then this is the property for you. • 8.4 hectares (approximately 20 acres) • 3 dwellings with a rental return of $820 per week • Bore + dam • 7 ML water allocation • 4 bay shed + machinery shed A must to inspect! Price: $609,000 Neg Contact: Exclusive Agent Norma Moloney on 0417 541 126

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Situated on Cairns side of Mareeba, this 5 acre lifestyle property has much to offer starting with the eye catching drive way through to the dressage arena for the horse enthusiasts. • 3 bedroom plus office homestead style rendered block home • Wrap around verandahs • Spacious kitchen with breakfast bar • Main bedroom, WIR, airconditioning and sliding doors to verandah • Powered 4 bay Colorbond shed with 2 lockable bays • Improved pastures with fenced paddocks and horse shelters • Olympic size dressage arena • Irrigation system • Bore + 2 water tanks • School bus run and only minutes to town If you are a horse lover and are looking for a property with features galore, then look no further. Price: $470,000 Neg Contact: Norma Moloney on 0417 541 126

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This newly renovated home is ready for the investor or the first home owner on a budget. Located a five minute walk to the main street, this three bedroom home is even metres to the local gym and minutes to your local coffee shop. The home has quite a bit of work done like brand new kitchen, brand new vinyl timber flooring, brand new paint as well a new roof. The property has two sheds, one is a lawn locker and the other is a 3m x 6m garden shed.

FEATURES INCLUDE: • Three bedrooms • Brand new kitchen • Brand new vinyl timber flooring • Newly painted • New roof • Two sheds • One bay carport • Five minute walk to town

Please contact the exclusive agent Vince Costas at Sibi Girgenti Real Estate for more information. Phone 4092 5566 or 0419 926 691. www.girgentigroup.com

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BOXES! 1 Acre Blocks Beautiful Rural Setting

Close to Town & Schools Bore on each block Town Water Good Drainage Great Soil

LAND STARTS AT $140,000

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PROPERTY Located in the Dimbulah township, this property boasts approximately 185m2 of well appointed residential living space including three bedrooms plus office as well as a shop annex to the front of the house which can be locked to separate the two. Features of the residence include: • Vinyl floor coverings in bedrooms and office • Tiles to living and wet areas • Patio access from the main bedroom • Ceiling fans • Combined lounge/dining area with feature wall • Security screens on windows and Crimsafe to back screen door • Two pack finish to kitchen and laundry cabinets • Neutral colour scheme The annex to the house front currently operates as the Dimbulah One Stop. This shop facility offers

7 days a week trading, and its services include: *Hot and cold food with all necessary kitchen facilities • Convenience store for essential items • DVD hire plus gas bottles plus ice • Fuel stop with petrol bowsers • Sealed driveways All this and more – a 6m x 8m powered shed with whirly birds, cement floors and double roller doors with remote access (two vehicle accommodation) as well as a garden shed set on a fully fenced 799m2 corner allotment). Here is a great opportunity to acquire not only your own home, but an operating shop that has immediate earning potential, all in very close proximity. For further information or to arrange an inspection, please contact Sole Agent John Falvo on 0408 456 344 or Mareeba Property Office on 4092 1355.

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301 CatheriNe athertoN Drive the rise CouNtry estate

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DIMBULAH $477,000 NEG John Falvo Mareeba Property Office 0408 456 344 or 4092 1355

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Located at the Rise Country Estate is this proposed House and Land Package (not yet constructed) designed to compliment Lot 209. With a spacious 3416m2 allotment to play with, featuring elevation, and boasting some of the most fabulous views of the surrounding mountainside and dams – this package is a winner! Plenty of space to landscapebuild the Man Cave and truck loads of space for the children to play. Priced from $348,257 and $388406 for “Turn Key “package. This beautifully designed four bedroom, two bathroom home, provides a total of 210m2 under roof. Dixon Homes have designed this little beauty to compliment the block, and capitalize

on the position. The “Turn Key” price includes 55m of fencing, Security screens, Air con to The Master Bedroom and the Living room. Stone Bench tops, Solar Hot water. Tiled throughout, with carpet in the bedrooms. Also included in the package is 250 litre Hot water system, TV antenna, clothesline, Alfresco area, 300m2 turf and 60m2 of exposed aggregate driveway. There are many more inclusions, too numerous to list, please contact Debbie, 0409 321 920, or email info@therise.net.au House picture is an illustration only, Subject to soil test, survey & Site conditions. House and land are sold on separate contracts.

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Air Conditioning Auto Electrician

Blinds Brick laying Building/Renovating Butcher

DIRECTORY

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Driving School

AIR CONDITIONING

Furniture

Electrical Embroidery Earthmoving

Glazier Gutter guard

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Handy Men Home/Decor House Removals

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DRIVING SCHOOL

Call Sandro for your FREE QUOTE 0417 843 015 or Ph/Fax: 4092 7536 info@soncinelectrical.com.au

EMBROIDERY

Jane Peters Phone: 0427 932 776

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Servicing

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Church Notices Presbyterians continue to meet in Mareeba for worship each Sunday 10am, QCWA Hall, Wilkes Street (behind Meals on Wheels) ~ All Welcome! Living Waters (ACC) An Encouraging WORSHIP SERVICE Thought: 10.00am Sunday 6.00pm Sunday

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It gives me great pleasure as chairman of the Mareeba Multicultural Festival committee to acknowledge the vast amount of co-operative and community support that has created by far the best festival in fifteen years of operation. I especially thank each and every one of our generous sponsors, The State Government (Multicultural Affairs), and the various ethnic groups, people who mounted cultural and food displays, performers and artists and of course the many thousands of the general public from throughout the Far North who contributed to our success. I also wish to pass on a special mention of appreciation for the personal support and committed effort of each and every one of my committed members. These include Tableland Regional Council, Fred, Frank, Milli, Sabrina, Fatima, Evan, Stacey, Des, Ram, Sushma, Julie, Uto, Jennefer and everyone else who assisted us in our endeavours. I trust that this has proved an excellent base from which we can look foward to a similarly successful festival in 2014. In appreciation, GIULIANO CORDENOS, Chairman, Mareeba Multicultural Festival Committee

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CLASSIfieds Public Notice RATE NOTICES ISSUED - Due 26 September, 2013 The half-yearly Rate Notices for the six-month period ended 31st December, 2013 have been issued. The discount period closes on Thursday 26th September, 2013. If you have not received your Rate Notices, please contact one of Council’s Service Centres. HOW CAN I PAY MY RATES? You can pay your Rates in a number of ways. This includes BPay, EFTPOS including debit and credit card, cash, cheque and money orders. Change or cash out is not given on credit card payments. To receive the Discount, you need to ensure the BPay 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 four Service Centres or at our Agencies listed below; Council Service Centres • Atherton: 45 Mabel Street - open Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.45pm (Tuesday opening 9.00am) • Herberton: 40 Grace Street - open Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.45pm (Wednesday opening 9.00am) • Malanda: 31 James Street - open Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.45pm (Wednesday opening 9.00am) • Mareeba: 65 Rankin Street - open Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.45pm (Thursday opening 9.00am) • Kuranda: 4-12 Thooree Street, Kuranda - open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 11.00am - 4.45pm; Friday 9.00am - 11.45pm • Ravenshoe: 24 Moore Street - open Tuesday to Friday 10am - 4:15pm Council’s Agencies • Paying safely and securely in person at any Australia Post Office, pay by cash, cheque or credit card (Visa and Mastercard only) • Phone 13 18 16 at any time of 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 • Posting a cheque to Tablelands Regional Council, PO Box 573, Atherton QLD 4883 • Using Australia Post Billpay - www.trc.qld.gov.au, click on the icon “Pay my Rates” then click on “Australia Post Billpay”. • Calling your financial institution (or logging onto their website) to pay your rates by cheque, savings or credit card account, BPAY Biller Code 122234 and your customer reference number that is found on the top right hand corner of your rates notice. 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 31st December, 2013. This allows you to pay a nominated weekly, fortnightly or monthly amount towards the Rates levy. You will only receive the 10 per cent discount if the full amount of Rates and Charges is paid by Thursday 26th September 2013. Contact one of Council’s Service Centres 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. Ian Church CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PO Box 154 MAREEBA QLD 4880 www.trc.qld.gov.au

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The Committee wish to advise that there will be fireworks (noise only) before and during the Mass which commences at 2.30pm as well as during the procession which follows the Mass. This should conclude at approximately 5pm. In the evening there will be fireworks display commencing at 8.30pm and will conclude prior to 9pm. Please tie up your dogs in preparation of the event.

NOVENA As part of the celebration there will be a Novena to Our Lady from 31st August to 7th September in St Thomas’s Catholic Church. The Novena will be held at the following times: 5.30pm from Sunday to Friday, 4pm on Saturdays.

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SUNDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER, 2013 Notice is hereby given under the provision of the “Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act and Regulations 1995” that there will be Temporary road closures to vehicular traffic, as listed, for the purpose of the St Thomas’s Church Religious Festival Procession on 8th September 2013: (i) Between 1530 hours and 1700 hours, Constance Street, Atherton Street, Walsh Street and Hort Streets will be temporarily closed to all vehicular traffic. (ii) All road closures will be kept to a minimum. Senior Sergeant D. GARNER Officer in Charge Delegated Officer by the Mareeba Police Station Commissioner of Police

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NOVENA Quest’anno si terrà ancora una volta la Novena alla Madonna dal 31 di Agosto fino al 7 di Settembre nella Chiesa Cattolica di St Thomas in Mareeba. La Novena si terrà nei seguenti orari: Dal Lunedi al Venerdi alle 5.30 di pomeriggio, Sabato alle 4.00 di pomeriggio.

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Sustainable Industries Officer LOCATiON: MAREEbA A full time position has become available within the Northern Gulf Resource Management Group, for a Sustainable Industries Officer. Purpose of the position: To work with the farming community in the Mareeba-Dimbulah Water Supply Area of the Northern Gulf region by assisting farmers and industries to improve the sustainability and productivity of farming systems and improve the condition of natural resources, with a key focus on soil and water management. To obtain a full copy of the position description and selection criteria or for more information, please contact: Dale Harrison, Office Manager Northern Gulf Resource Management Group P: 4062 1330 • E: om@northerngulf.com.au

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An opportunity has become available at Springmount Waste Management Facility (SWMF) for an experienced Administration Clerk. The role will involve all administrative duties associated to operations of the Springmount Waste Facility and Woree Recovery Centre in Cairns. The position will be based at Springmount office, with some minor work required in Cairns at times. Duties will include but not be limited to inputting of accounts, payroll, daily plant tracking, record keeping and systems control. The successful applicant must be able to work unsupervised, be self motivated, and have solid time management skills, good knowledge of computer software programs, Microsoft word and excel. This will be a 30 hour, 5 days a week position, wage will be negotiated with successful applicant based upon relative experience. Further details contact Kevin Davies 0400 490 493. Written applications, including resume and 2 referees should be submitted by Friday 13th September, 2013 and addressed to: The Manager, SWMF PO Box 1320, Walkamin Q.4872 Or Email: kevin.davies@remondis.com.au

Tenders BITUMEN RESEAL PROGRAMME TRAffIc DISRUPTION POSSIBLE MINOR TRAffIc DELAyS cENTRAL - SOUThERN TABLELAND Boral Resources (QLD) Pty Limited will be undertaking bitumen reseal works on a number of roads on behalf of Tablelands Regional Council, planned for the next 2 months in the following locations, weather permitting. TOLGA / WONGABEL: Barson Road, TolgaKairi Road and Wongabel Road. MALANDA / PEERMON: Ann Street, Thomas Street, Downing Street, Turnbull Road, Merragallan Road, Mundey Road, East Barron Road and Peeramon Road. RAVENShOE / TUMOULIN: Wooroora Road, Binbrook Road, Kays Road, Jones Road, Kent Close and Stancombe Road MT GARNET: Gunnawarra Road. During the works, motorists may experience minor traffic delays. Council apologises for any inconvenience the works may cause. Inquiries can be directed to 1300 363 242. Ian church chIEf EXEcUTIVE OffIcER PO Box 154 MAREEBA QLD 4880 www.trc.qld.gov.au

Tenders T-TRC2013-54 NDRRA 2012 SouTheRN GRAvel RoADS ReSToRATioN WoRkS - PACkAGe 3 T-TRC2013-55 NDRRA 2012 SouTheRN GRAvel RoADS SuPPly/DeliveRy of GRAvel - PACkAGe 3 The Tablelands Regional Council hereby invites tenders for the abovementioned works. obtaining Documentation: The tender documentation may be obtained by contacting Council’s Tenders and Contracts Officer, Maree Lopez on (07) 4043 4613 or email: mareel@trc. qld.gov.au. lodgement of Tenders: Tenders must be lodged in the Tender Box of the Tablelands Regional Council - Mareeba Regional Service Centre at 65 Rankin Street, Mareeba by the Closing Time. Closing Time: The Closing Time for lodgement of Tenders is 11:00 am on Thursday 26 September 2013. Tenders will be opened publicly. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. ian Church Chief eXeCuTive offiCeR Po Box 154 MAReeBA QlD 4880 www.trc.qld.gov.au

T-TRC2013-57 Supply and deliveRy of Type 2.4 RoadbaSe (TRC SpeCifiCaTionS) ooTann Road dRainage and gRavel ReSheeTing WoRkS ooTann Road, gingeRella The Tablelands Regional Council hereby invites tenders for the Supply and Delivery of 38,500 Tonnes of Type 2.4 Roadbase (TRC Specifications) to Ootann Road, Gingerella. obtaining documentation: The tender documentation may be obtained by contacting Council’s Tenders and Contracts Officer, Maree Lopez on (07) 4043 4613 or email: mareel@trc. qld.gov.au. lodgement of Tenders: Tenders must be lodged in the Tender Box of the Tablelands Regional Council - Mareeba Regional Service Centre at 65 Rankin Street, Mareeba by the Closing Time. Closing Time: The Closing Time for lodgement of Tenders is 11:00am Wednesday 25th September, 2013. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. ian Church Chief eXeCuTive offiCeR po box 154 MaReeba Qld 4880 www.trc.qld.gov.au

BITUMEN RESEAL PROGRAMME TRAffIc DISRUPTION POSSIBLE MINOR TRAffIc DELAyS NORThERN TABLELAND PAN Materials Pty Limited will be undertaking bitumen reseal works on a number of roads on behalf of Tablelands Regional Council, planned for the next month in the following locations: weather permitting. KURANDA / SPEEWAh: Lotus Lane, Douglas Track, Kauri Close, Mahogany Avenue and Speewah Road. MAREEBA: James Street, Wallace Drive, Malcolm Close, Emerald End Road, Fichera Road, Roiko Road, Shaban Drive and Narcotic Creek Road. JULATTEN: Gadd Close. PADDyS GREEN / TABAcUM / MUTchILBA: Byrnes Road, Gentile Drive, Randazzo Road, Springs Road, Algoma Road, Borzi Road, Chisari Road, Demis Road, Mutchilba Road and Pin Road. DIMBULAh / chILLAGOE: Cattarossi Street, George Street, Glynn Street, Leadingham Creek Road, Veness Road, Cathedral Street, Frew Street, High Street, Atherton Street, Hill Street, Tower Street, Weir Road, Aerodrome Road and Hospital Avenue. During the works, motorists may experience minor traffic delays. Council apologises for any inconvenience the works may cause. Inquiries can be directed to 1300 363 242. Ian church chIEf EXEcUTIVE OffIcER PO Box 154 MAREEBA QLD 4880 www.trc.qld.gov.au

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‘Gators through to grand final By Ryan Groube The golden boot of Gordon Hunter has guided the Mareeba Gladiators Reserves into the CDRL grand final after a thrilling come from behind win against the Yarrabah Seahawks on Sunday. With scores locked at 38-38, the ‘Gators were awarded a penalty after a series of infringements by the Seahawks with about 10 seconds left. In blustery conditions, Hunter lined up from 30 metres out at a 45 degree angle and slotted the conversion to secure the 40-38 win.

The kick sparked wild celebrations from not only the players but a healthy spattering of ‘Gators supporters who had made the trip down the hill to Barlow Park for the major semi-final. After the win, ‘Gators coach David Grainer said he had no doubt Hunter was going to nail the penalty. “I knew he was going to get it. He has been kicking them from everywhere all year,” he said. Although Hunter was the hero, the ‘Gators would never have been in a position to win if it wasn’t for outstanding games from outside

No fairytale for U11s By Ryan Groube when Mareeba re-entered the Cairns and District Junior Rugby League competition at the beginning of the year the expectation was that they would struggle for the first couple of seasons. No one told the Under 11s. After finishing the regular season as minor premiers, the ‘Gators faced off in the grand final against the Edmonton Storm at Jones Park, Cairns on August 31. The result didn’t go their way but the youngsters proved to the rest of the competition that the Gladiators not only belonged but deserved to be respected as well. In the end, the final scoreline was Edmonton 40, ‘Gators nil but for

Mareeba’s Under 11s coach Les Strickland the result was inconsequential. “With this being our first year back in this competition I think the boys have done really well just to have been here today,” he said. “Edmonton were just a bit too good for us but there is always next year.” Strickland said the team had lost its most valuable player throughout the season, Grand Hagai, just before the grand final. Playmaker Stewart Stephens, captain and fullback Tresmin Banjo and prop forward Tyrone Strickland were the best for the ‘Gators. The man of the match award for the final was given to the Storm’s lightningquick fullback Tyreece Crathern who was the difference between the teams.

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back Rick Shave and underrated lock forward Luke West. Throughout the 70 minutes, the ‘Gators played nowhere near their best and too often were guilty of dropping the ball or giving away penalties. Each time the ‘Gators surrendered possession, West was the man making the tackles that mattered. With a handful of minutes left in the first half, West had tackled himself to a standstill and half jogged, half staggered his way to the bench for a brief reprieve before fronting up again in the second half.

Shave terrorised not only the Seahawks backs but their forwards as well in a brilliant display. With about one minute left on the clock, Shave bundled his opposite winger into touch to set up what proved to be the decisive attacking raid. The ‘Gators enjoy the weekend off before the grand final which will be held at Barlow Park on September 15. The ‘Gators grand final opponents will be decided at the weekend with the Yarrabah Seahawks playing the Cairns Kangaroos for the remaining finals berth.

Tigers roar in Eacham By Ryan Groube The Ravenshoe Tigers rattled off 20 unanswered second half points to overturn a 14-4 halftime deficit against the Malanda Eels and claim the Eacham Junior Rugby League Under 16s premiership. The teams had met five times throughout the regular season for a return of two wins apiece and a draw. Malanda started the better and off the back of strong defence made the most of their attacking opportunities to jump out to a 12-4 lead. With about three minutes left in the first half, Malanda choose to take a shot at goal despite being in good attacking position. It would be the last points they would score as the Tigers lifted in the second half led by a superb performance by fearless prop Tom Squires who bent or broke the line with every carry. Tigers coach Kelvin Groves told The Express after

the match that he wasn’t surprised the Eels took the two points. “We have built our season on defence and all year teams have found it difficult to score against us so I wasn’t surprised,” he said. “I am really proud of the boys. I knew they had it in them.” In the Under 14s final, Atherton easily accounted for Herberton 42-14 with Brendan Pensini named man of the match. Atherton also took out the Under 12s final with a 26-6 win over Ravenshoe. Kobe Martin was adjudged man of the match. After the Under 16s final a series of major awards were handed out including: Club Championship - Atherton Rising star - Dylan Parise Michael Hayes Club Person of the Year - David Gampe Kev Bailey was awarded a life membership.

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Bulls mixed bag Shooting The Mareeba Bulls Premier League side will have to qualify for the grand final the hard way after falling 2-1 to the Marlin Coast Rangers away from home on Saturday night. Against the recently crowned FNQ Football premiers, the undermanned Bulls - missing key midfielders Wayne Srhoj and Dennis Allen - battled manfully throughout the contest to fall just short. Coach Alex Srhoj said: “Proud of the boys, it was a pretty intense game both teams gave it everything they had and that is what finals football should be.” “We had our patches they had their patches and I think we showed we can hold our own and they showed how much they wanted to win”. Shroj’s comments couldn’t have been more contrasting to that of the Rangers outspoken mentor Paul Fitzgerald. Despite only winning by one goal, Fitzgerald, speaking to The Express Managing Editor Carl Portella after the game, said: “I thought we dominated it. It took us a while to get used to how physical you are but we tore you apart in the second half.” “We dominated possession, dominated territory, dominated the chances on goal and we deserved to win.” Srhoj, when told about Fitzgerald’s outburst said: “I think that is a load of crap to be honest.” The Bulls Premiers will be looking to set up a rematch with the Rangers in the grand final when they host Douglas United in an elimination semi final at Borzi Park on Saturday. Srhoj said it would be a big test for the team to respond but said “we head into every game with the belief that we can win.” There was better news for the Bulls Reserves who have secured direct passage through to the September 14 grand final after thumping Douglas United 5-1.

Ian Wallace after his feature race win and inset, action from the track Pictures: Peter Roy

Sunday Speedway Jarrod Veivers had the best of A Grade during the day but wily veteran Ian Wallace proved too strong in the feature race at the Mareeba Motor Racing Club’s monthly meet on Sunday. Results: A Grade:1st Jarrod Veivers, 2nd Ian Wallace, 3rd Luke Dougherty /Ben Cross

B Grade: 1st Lucy Reed, 2nd Terry McFarlene, 3rd Darren McCulkin C Grade:1st Brady Musmarra, 2nd Callem Musmarra, 3rd Mark Alba/Tony Villella Juniors: 1st Madalyn Wallace, 2nd Andy Wallace, 3rd Eric Wallace Feature races: A Grade- Ian Wallace, B Grade- Lucy Reed, C Grade- Brady

helps John defy the odds

By Boyd Robertson Age and disability are no barriers to being a crack shot, as Malanda resident John Baxter, pictured above, proves. Having recently celebrated his 75th birthday, Baxter is thought to be one of Australia’s oldest living paraplegics. He’s also a highly accomplished fullbore rifle shooter, having won competitions in Brisbane, Sydney, Bendigo and Belmont among others. Using a “highly individual” customised 6BR rifle assembled by Tableland gunsmith Phil Mastin, Baxter regularly bullseyes targets between 300 metres and one kilometre away in the F-Class Open category. Having previously been a member of the Cairns and Inland District Rifle Association, Baxter is now a member of the Mareeba Rifle Club. Now residing at the Ozcare Malanda home for the aged, Baxter’s competitive spirit is still burning brightly. “If you aren’t trying to come first, you might as well not turn up – in anything,” he said. Born on August 28, 1938, Baxter began standard shooting when he was “just a hairy-legged child.” An accident at work when he was 17 left him without the use of his legs, but didn’t dint his enthusiasm for shooting. Neither did strokes, nearly losing the use of his right arm and various other health problems. “Shooting’s my reason for living - if you took it away from me I would probably curl up and die,” he said. Baxter shoots now from the stable platform of his wheelchair. He has “absolutely no plans” to stop shooting anytime soon, and was to take part in an Atherton Rifle Club shoot over the weekend.

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Bowled over By Ryan Groube

A modest grant has made all the difference in firmingup an unlikely partnership between Mareeba State High School and the Mareeba Memorial Bowls Club. For the past three years, MSHS seniors taking health and physical education have spent a term learning lawn bowls at the Mareeba Memorial Bowls Club. Previously, the club did not have enough bowls to go around and students had to share. A portion of a $5000 grant from the Community Gambling Benefit Fund has allowed the bowls club to purchase 10 sets of four bowls. Grade 11 student Casey Walmsley had reservations about learning lawn bowls but said since beginning the sport at the beginning of term three she had changed her view. In partnership with Tjana Furnari-Southam, the pair has catapulted to the top of the class who playoff in fixtures each week. “At first I thought it was going to be boring but it is actually really fun, I really like it – we all do,” she said. Walmsley conceded her first bowl “was horrible” but she had begun to “get the hang of it” after receiving some tips from club members. Chair of the Mareeba Memorial Bowls Club committee Peter Soda said there was a lot of talent among the students. “Their teachers run the class but we show them how to deliver the bowl and also teach them a bit about the etiquette of bowls,” he said. “There are some really natural bowlers among them and they improve a hell of a lot since they get here for the first time.” Mr Soda said the lack of bowls had become a real hindrance and that the club “had jumped at the opportunity to get some more”. Mr Soda said the bowls would be made available free of charge for people at their Barefoot Bowls events on the first Friday of each month. Barefoot Bowls cost $10.

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COMMERCIAL VEHICLES  06 Toyota Rav CV: AWD manual, airconditioning, very low klms, 12 month warranty ... $16,990  09 Toyota Rav Cruiser: AWD manual, alloys and more, 12 month warranty ................. $20,490  06 Toyota Hilux 4x4 Dualcab: Airconditioning, canopy, low klms, 12 month warranty . $25,990  09 Hilux Singlecab 4x4: Turbo diesel, bull bar, tray and racks, 12 month warranty ...... $29,990  11 Toyota Hilux 4x4: Manual, tray, bull bar, side rails, tow bar & more! .......................... $35,990  08 Hi-Ace Commuter Bus: T/D manual, internal wheelchair hoist, only 69,000 klms ....$37,990

> 13 Mazda 6 GJ Atenza Auto Diesel Demo ........................................................$46,990 > 09 Mazda 3 MPS Manual Hatchback ............................................................... $27,950 > 06 Mitsubishi Pajero GLS Diesel Auto 7 Seater ................................................$26,950 > 10 Mazda 3 SP 25 Manual Hatch, Only 35,000 Kilometres............................... $24,950 > 09 Honda Accord Euro Auto Sedan ................................................................. $19,950 > 07 Ford Ranger XL 4x4 Manual Dualcab .......................................................... $19,950 > 08 Ford Ranger XL 4x4 Manual Singlecab.........................................................$17,950 > 08 Mazda 6 Limited Auto Sedan ...................................................................... $15,950 > 08 Mitsubishi Triton 4x2 Manual Singlecab ....................................................... $14,950 > 07 Toyota Hilux 4x2 Singlecab .......................................................................... $10,950 > 05 Mazda 6 Limited Auto Sedan ........................................................................ $9,950 > 08 Holden Viva Auto Sedan................................................................................ $9,950 > 01 Nissan Pathfinder Auto Wagon ...................................................................... $9,950 > 03 Mazda Bravo B2600 4x2 Extracab ................................................................$8,950 > 07 Toyota Yaris YR Manual Sedan ......................................................................$8,950 > 04 Holden Commodore Executive Auto Sedan .................................................. $6,950 > 03 Ford Focus CL Manual Sedan ....................................................................... $6,950 SOLD

HUGE RANGE COMING SOON! > 09 Mitsubishi Outlander Activ 4x4 Auto Wagon > 09 Nissan X-Trail ST-L Auto Wagon > 03 Nissan Navara 4x4 ST-R Manual Dualcab > 09 Mitsubishi Pajero GLX Auto Wagon > 90 Nissan Patrol Modified Dualcab > 09 Toyota Landcruiser V8 4x4 Singlecab

BONUS 12 MONTHS WARRANTY ON SELECTED USED VEHICLES *All prices inclusive of Government Statutory Charges

NEW 2013 mazda 3 NEO MAREEBA TOYOTA $19,990 and FROM

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HANSEN FORD

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 09 Holden Colorado: 4x2 spacecab ute, low klms, immaculate condition, warranty ...$16,500  08 Holden Colorado DX: Manual 4x2 singlecab dropside ute, low kilometres, sound vehicle ......................................................................................................$12,990  12 Suzuki APV Window Van: Only 12,000 kilometres, factory warranty, as new ......$13,500  04 Nissan X-Trail ST: Auto 4x4 wagon, sound vehicle, great appearance ..................$11,990  02 Honda CRV: Auto 4x4 wagon, good kilometres, outstanding vehicle, a credit to it’s previous owner ................................................................................. $9,990  10 Nissan X-Trail ST: Auto 4x4 wagon, low kilometres, faultless condition, warranty .$21,990  07 Ford Falcon Ute: Auto, fitted with tray body with hydraulic lift tailgate, sound vehicle, value buying ..................................................................................$11,990  08 Honda CRV: 4x4 auto wagon, sound vehicle, warranty .........................................$16,990

USED PASSENGER VEHICLES

 05 Nissan Pulsar ST: Auto sedan, travelled only 16,000 kilometres, one owner, faultless condition .................................................................................................. $8,990  11 Subaru Forester X: Auto AWD wagon, 44,000 kilometres, one owner, cannot be faulted, plenty of warranty.....................................................................$24,750  04 Subaru Forester X: Auto AWD wagon, top condition ............................................. $9,990  05 Mitsubishi Lancer: Auto sedan, low kilometres, value .......................................... $8,990  09 Subaru Forester X: Auto AWD wagon, low kilometres, outstanding condition, Subaru Assured Warranty .....................................................................................$19,590  09 Mitsubishi Lancer ES: Manual hatch, low kilometres, unmarked condition ..........$12,990  09 Honda Civic: Auto sedan, low kilometres, one owner, well kept vehicle .................$14,990  06 Subaru Impreza R: Manual hatch, well kept vehicle with warranty ......................$11,990  09 Subaru Liberty: Premium AWD auto sedan, leather seats, low kilometres, unmarked condition, Subaru assured warranty.......................................................$20,490  07 Holden Astra CDTi: Turbo diesel 5 door manual hatch, everything right about this vehicle .................................................................................................$10,990  09 Hyundai Sonata SLX: Auto sedan, low kilometres, unmarked condition, plenty of warranty ................................................................................................$13,990  08 Ford Escape LXT: 4x4 auto wagon, smart appearance, sound condition, plenty of warranty ................................................................................................$13,990

ALL WHEEL DRIVE CENTRE

BYRNES ST, MAREEBA SANTO GANGEMI: A/H 0438 922 189

TOLGA RD, ATHERTON CON SPANOS 0417 914 285

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• 07 SUBARU OUTBACK: AWD automatic wagon, travelled only 68,000 kilometres, in beautiful condition throughout.......................................................................... A STEAL AT ONLY $18,790 • 11 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER WAGON: In beautiful condition with “Active Option” pack (has everything), you’ll love it! ......................................................................................................................................$18,490 • O8 BF FALCON SR MARK II SEDAN: Beautiful one owner car. WAS $17,990 ................... REDUCED TO $16,990 • 06 FALCON SR SEDAN: Automatic, DVD player, ideal for travelling with the children ........ REDUCED TO $15,990 • 08 TOYOTA CAMRY ALTISE: 4 cylinder engine, very roomy, low kilometres .................................. JUST $14,990 • 07 HOLDEN ASTRA: T-bar auto, low kilometres, a very attractive vehicle, great first car ............... ONLY $14,890 • O6 HONDA JAZZ: 4 doors, very low kilometres, airconditioning, a good reliable little runabout. WAS $15,990................................................................. NOW REDUCED TO $13,990 • 09 HOLDEN BARINA HATCH: Travelled only 27,000 klms, just like new, save save save, great value ......$11,495 • 04 KIA CARNIVAL: 7 seater passenger van, heaps of room, comfortable, perfect for the large family .......$8,990 • HOLDEN VECTRA GL EQUIPE: Auto sedan, 4 cylinder, one owner from new, great value ...........................$5,490 • FORD FALCON XR6 SEDAN: With Tickford body kit, very stylish with special motor ..................................$4,990

COMMERCIAL VEHICLES

• 11 MITSUBISHI TRITON GLR 4X4 DUALCAB: Turbo diesel ute, plenty of factory warranty, drastically reduced to only ............................................................................................$32,890 DRIVEAWAY • 10 FORD TRANSIT VAN: Very well maintained, diesel, bull bar, great buying................................. ONLY $22,990 • 05 NISSAN NAVARA DX: Turbo diesel 4x4 singlecab ute, low kilometres, ready to go.............................$16,990 • 08 HOLDEN COLORADO 4X2 UTE: Airconditioning, only 61,000 kilometres, the car would look good on a showroom floor ................................................................................................ ONLY $12,990 • 06 NISSAN X-TRAIL: 40th anniversay model, auto, well maintained, very economical ............................$11,990 • 02 FORD COURIER: 4x4 dualcab ute, powerful diesel motor, ideal for town and country .........................$10,990 • 00 HOLDEN RODEO: 4x4 dualcab ute, powerful diesel motor, carry rack, tow bar, bull bar ........................$9,490 • 03 FORD FALCON RTV SUPERCAB: Steel dropside ute, well maintained, all new rubber, full lock diff, high clearance, a good heavy duty work ute.........................................................................................$8,990

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