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lEADING THE WAY We are fortunate to have women in leadership across our great region. They are active and significant roles models for generations to come and continue to make a difference to our communities.

With International Women’s Day to be celebrated on Monday, March 8, it’s timely to recognise the tremendous efforts by women and the roles they play in shaping our future and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

International Women’s Day has been observed since the early 1900’s. The global day celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Significant activity is witnessed worldwide as groups come together to celebrate women’s achievements or rally for women’s equality.

Since the first International Women’s Day, we have strived to end inequality against our sisters, mothers, cousins, daughters and every other female in our lives. From the moment women marched in suffrage, we have watched some of our most powerful females rise and take on the responsibilities needed to take on the new world.

Now 113 years on we encourage women everywhere to take the leap into power and create something amazing in their local community.

To celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day, The Express spoke to Mareeba Shire Council’s first female Mayor, Angela Toppin about leadership and what inspired her to become the influential woman she is today.

INSIDE – p15-20: Six page International Women’s Day feature showcasing inspirational and diverse women across our region.

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Friends of baby Violet, who was diagnosed with a bleeding brain tumour last week and flown to Brisbane, are helping to raise funds to support the family with Violet’s recovery.

BABY Violet Sherman was just 11 weeks old when she suffered a bleeding brain tumour and was flown to Brisbane for life saving treatment on Sunday, February 21.

Violet’s Parents, Dave and Elizabeth Sherman, were in the middle of moving back to Mareeba to start new jobs when the emergency unfolded.

Mareeba resident, Jayde Coyne said he had to do something after he found out that his future best man’s baby daughter was in trouble.

“David and Liz just had a baby, and he was moving back to Mareeba to start working with me, after working down south for a while,” Jayde said.

“On Sunday morning he got a phone call that his little girl was deteriorating quickly and that they had to fly her urgently from Cairns to Brisbane.

“They didn’t even think she would make it through the flight.”

Jayde said he is hoping to raise enough money to help fund the recovery for Violet and support the family during this tough time.

“It will help them out financially until they can finish moving up here and start their jobs,” he said.

“They were between homes and jobs while moving and then this happens, we are just hoping to give them a helping hand to get back on their feet.

“As a new parent myself, I can’t imagine the pain that Dave and Elizabeth would be experiencing through such a tragic event.

“There is nothing we can say to take the pain away, however, we hope that this fundraiser will help them on the road to recovery for Violet and her parents.”

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Search begins for new TRC CEO

BY Phil Brandel

Tablelands Regional Council (TRC) is on the search for another CEO after current interim CEO, Bob Owen chose to resign, effective on Friday, February 26.

Mr Owen was just eight months into a 14-month Interim CEO appointment, filling the chair after original TRC CEO Justin Commons resigned suddenly in May 2020.

The vacancy has left the TRC scrambling, as they need to appoint an acting CEO to take the chair from Monday, before they can hire an interim CEO, who will then fill the position while the recruitment process takes place for a fulltime CEO. Mayor Rod Marti said that Council had made steady progress under Mr Owen.

“We tried to hit a reset button early, adopting a balanced

budget and freezing the general rate,” Cr Marti said.

“Bob has made it clear that he wanted to do something less stressful in his life and we wish him all the best and thank him for his contribution.”

“Under Bob we’ve strengthened our local buy policy, we’ve tidied up our procurement more broadly. We have also been working on improving the customer service experience and making the organisation more accessible.”

To fill the gap, at Thursday’s Council meeting the TRC resolved to appoint the General Manager Community and Corporate Services, Hilary Jackson as Acting CEO until an Interim CEO can be appointed.

Ms Jackson will be the third CEO to oversee council since Rod Marti and the new council were elected in March 2020.

“It will be great having Hillary on board, its fortunate

TRC Mayor Rod Marti with new Interim CEO Hilary Jackson at last Thursdays Council meeting.

that we have someone well equipped and qualified to do the job,” Cr Marti said.

“Hillary is highly professional, competent and calm, all the things you want as an acting CEO.” Mr Marti added that council would like to have an interim

CEO appointed within the next few weeks.

“As for a full time CEO, it would be nice if we could hire the fulltime CEO before we adopt the 21/22 budget in June, but that could be a bit ambitious.”

Mayor Rod Marti said that

recruiting a CEO would take some time, but Council did see the transition as an opportunity to refresh and continue the reform process.

“Council will be seeking a leader who understands the challenges of rural local government, who has the desired

competencies and who is strategically aligned with Council,” he said.

“Local government is a tough gig, but we live in a great region, so we expect we’ll get some well-qualified leaders apply.”

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KAP launch Bridle Track petition

KENNEDY MP Bob Katter and Hill MP Shane Knuth have joined together to launch a petition with the aim of fast tracking a new road linking up the Tablelands with Cairns, which they hope to present to the Queensland Parliament.

Mr Katter said that bureaucratic delays have held up the improvement of the Barron River Bridge at Kuranda. He has also questioned why Transport and Main Roads (TMR) have left residents in the dark as to what is wrong with the bridge.

TMR have said they are waiting on a report about the bridge, which they have claimed will not be released to the public as it is ‘to technical.

The Express asked TMR for an update on the bridge and the condition report with a TMR spokesperson saying. “The Barron River Bridge report is currently being finalised and we are continuing inspections,” the spokesperson said.

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Mr Katter is now calling on Mareeba and Tablelands residents to show their support for a new road from Mareeba to Cairns by signing his petition, available on the Queensland Government website.

“There are seventy thousand people that live on the other side of the Great Divide, and a new road will allow them to get mineral and agricultural products out but there needs to be significant work done,” Mr Katter said.

“The North Queensland tourism industry will also be able to reap huge benefits from improved transport links, particularly as the region starts its economic recovery from the COVID pandemic.

“There will an explosion of people living on the Tablelands as they will be able to access Cairns in 25 minutes.”

Mr Katter and Hill MP Shane Knuth said they have taken the drastic action of launching the petition to the State Government because “The Member for Cook Cynthia Lui, has been missing in action and failing to adequately represent her electorate,” they said.

“It is now up to the state government to secure the safety of North Queensland residents,” Mr Katter said.

“A report prepared by the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads on the condition of the Barron River bridge has been withheld from the public because it is ‘too technical’ – an excuse that I call laughable.”

Mareeba resident Denis McKinley signed the petition launched last week to get a new road from the Tablelands to Cairns.

Mareeba resident, Denis McKinley said he signed the petition as new road infrastructure was overdue.

“We need to get heavy loads in and out of Mareeba,” he said.

“Because of this road not

happening it’s stagnating development across the Tablelands.

“If we had a decent road, we could have big industry up here, which would mean more jobs, which means more pay packets which then gets spent back into

the community.”

The petition is available to sign at Bob Katter’s office in Mareeba, Shane Knuth’s office in Atherton and also online at www.parliament.qld.gov.au/ or go to https://bit.ly/3bzSXsJ

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Train down to one trip a day Kuranda Scenic Rail will now only be travelling once a day to Kuranda.

BY Phil Brandel Residents and business owners in the rainforest village of Kuranda feel like they may be suffering a death by a thousand cuts after Queensland Rail announced that it would be reducing the Kuranda Scenic Railway (KSR) down to one trip per day.

The news comes after Skyrail announced that from February they would only be operating on weekends until the April School Holidays.

The train will now leave Cairns at 9.30am, arriving at 11.25am and leave Kuranda for the return trip at 3.30pm.

President of the Kuranda Traders Association Dei Gould said even though the news came as a shock she was not surprised.

“The other day we only had nine people on the train, so financially it doesn’t make sense to run two trains,” she said.

“We will still have the same number of visitors coming up on the train, it just means that they will all leave and arrive around the same time.”

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need to do this maintenance now and thankfully not later when we are back to capacity,” she said.

“We will just have to market to the self-drive market and hope that we can fill up that one train so that it’s viable.”

Queensland Rail Head of Regional Jim Benstead said the locomotives undergo regular maintenance, however recent inspections identified additional work was required on some of the locomotives.

“The Kuranda Scenic Railway (KSR) will temporarily reduce from two to one daily return services from today, allowing for major locomotive maintenance to ensure ongoing safety and reliability,” he said.

“Customer safety and the reliability of our fleet are the highest priority, which is why we are undertaking some additional maintenance works on KSR locomotives.

“This means from today (23 February 2021), Queensland Rail will temporarily operate just one daily return service – the 9.30am Cairns to Kuranda service and its return service at

ers Association, nor any local business were notified ahead of the decision.

“I found out from friends, nobody in the association was officially notified by Queensland Rail,” she said.

“This time of year is normally quiet for us, but with the border closures and no international travellers, this year is especially quiet.”

Group Director of Marketing for the Kuranda Koala Gardens, and Birdworld Angela Freeman said that the news came as a surprise.

“We only knew because people started phoning us, we had no official notice from Queensland Rail,” she said.

“The train gets in at 11.30am leaves at 3.30pm so visitors only have four hours in Kuranda.

“Visitors will arrive and have lunch, look around and then they will have to go home.

Ms Freeman said that the decision means they now have a reduced opportunity to get visitors at a time when visitors numbers are already limited.

“We have to accept that they

3.30pm.

“Due to lower than usual patronage at the moment as a result of COVID, as well as the recent increase in accepted capacity onboard each service, we expect to still meet our usual weekday demand with this one return service per day.”

Mr Benstead apologised for the short notice regarding the change.

“The change was communicated as soon as possible after the decision was made, with direct trade operators who hold KSR ticket allocations notified on Monday and broader stakeholders notified on Tuesday,” he said.

“While we recognise that this is a sudden change, we have put safety first and are addressing the identified maintenance requirement in a timely manner.

“Current customer demand is still low in the wake of COVID, so with the temporary reduction to one daily return service, KSR still has capacity to meet current ticket sales.

“From Saturday, the current onboard capacity limit of 50 per cent will be lifted to 100 per cent. “We will continue to work with industry partners to provide

the great customer experience that Kuranda has on offer.”

“Queensland Rail expects to return to the full KSR schedule in April 2021.”

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The World Day of Prayer is a worldwide movement of Christian churches from multiple denominations who come together each year to observe a common day of prayer.

World Day of Prayer is observed in 170 countries and the next event is this Friday March 5, with multiple churches from across the Tablelands coming together to pray.

The tradition goes back to 1812 when women encouraged one another to engage in communal prayer within their mission auxiliaries and associa-

tions.

Each year a different country is nominated and prayed for, this year Christians from around the world will be praying for Vanuatu and money raised on the day will be donated to Christian organisations in Vanuatu.

In Mareeba, the host church is Saint Thomas of Villanova Church in Constance Street.

Mareeba Event coordinator Sue Hoger said several different denominations would come together under the roof of St Thomas’s to pray together at 10am.

“Anybody from any religious denomination is welcome,” Sue said.

“So far, we know the Catholics, Baptists and Anglicans are all coming, but anyone is welcome even Buddhists.”

In Atherton World Prayer Day will take place at Saint Mary's Anglican Church in Atherton on Friday from 9.30am.

Major Peter Townsend from The Salvation Army said all churches and denominations are welcome to participate.

“It is a great way of showing

the unity of the church, this is a good way to show that we are all one,” he said.

“Initially the World Day of Payer started as The Women’s World Day of Prayer, but its now just the World Day of Prayer, which allows us fellows to get involved.

“This year a proportion of money raised on the day will go to a trauma healing project in Vanuatu.”

For more information go to www.worlddayofprayeraustralia.org

Shire goes solar Mareeba Shire Council’s (MSC) solar project has charged ahead with several sites now fitted with solar power systems.

Nine Council-owned facilities across the Shire including swimming pools, treatment plants, pump stations and the Mareeba Cedric Davies Community Hub will be connected to solar photovoltaic infrastructure.

Mareeba Shire Mayor Angela Toppin said the million-dollar project was made possible by the Queensland Government’s Works for Queensland Program and was at no cost to the ratepayer.

Locations include Dimbulah Swimming Pool, Mareeba Swimming Pool, Kuranda Aquatic Centre, Mareeba Water Treatment Plant, Kuranda Water Treatment Plant, Cedric Davies Community Hub, Centenary Booster Pump Station, Mareeba Water Treatment Plant Booster

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“We are extremely grateful to the State Government for allowing Council to invest in such an important environmental initiative that will result in long-term benefits for the community,” Cr Toppin said.

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It is estimated that Council will cut electricity costs by transitioning around 31% of the sites’ energy usage to renewable energy, substantially reducing Council’s carbon emissions by approximately 600 tons per year.

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The Dimbulah Lions Club have made an early call to cancel their annual Lions Festival, but will still go ahead with their 60th year celebration.

Due to COVID regulations, the small volunteer club simply does not have the people and infrastructure to comply, for the festival to go ahead in May. President of the Dimbulah Lions Club, Brendon Goldsworthy is disappointed that the popular festival will not go ahead for the second year in a row.

“The COVID related precautions, the manpower needed to stage the event and the cost associated with it all is just beyond the club’s capabilities, so we had no choice but to call off the festival again this year,” he said.

“It is disappointing, we were all looking forward to having the festival this year especially since the Dimbulah Lions Club will be celebrating its 60th Diamond Anniversary and we wanted to make it a grand occasion.”

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days and still retain the popular Queen and King competition as well as celebrate their 60th anniversary.

“The committee have decided to hold a cabaret in the shire hall, similar to the old-style cabaret’s the soccer club used to have on New Year’s Eve,” Mr

Goldworthy said.

“We are going to retain the King and Queen competition which is always popular with the locals.

“The Lions Club will also continue to fundraise so that local charities and people in need can benefit from what we do.

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Millaa Millaa road repaired with recycled glass A section of the Millaa Millaa to Malanda road has been resealed using recycled glass as a substitute to sand.

The recycled glass used for the project was collected from bottles returned through the Containers for Change scheme in the Cairns area.

The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) joined with Pioneer North Queensland (PNQ) to repair the 1.2-kilometer section of road using over a million recycled bottles.

On this project asphalt manufactured with five percent recycled glass was incorporated into the top layer, underlying repairs were completed using asphalt manufactured with 10 percent recycled glass.

Chief Executive of Container

Exchange Ken Noye said developing markets for recycled materials was an important focus in growing the circular economy in this state.

“A vital function of this scheme is to generate economic activity for Queensland,” he said.

“This project demonstrates a way to apply a sustainable recycled material by utilizing it in the construction of roads.

“It is a viable and beneficial alternative to using natural or manufactured sand.”

More than 3 billion containers have been exchanged for refund since the Containers for Change scheme began two years ago.

The positive impacts of this project can not only be felt by

TMR and road users but also the broader economy and environment.

“There are positive sustainability impacts in this project because the recycled product was sourced from glass collected locally through the Containers for Change scheme,” Mr Noye said.

“This forgoes the need to transport the glass to another destination for recycling and saves the emissions that transport would create.

“The scheme has ambitious targets we have injected $300 million into the community and produced a 54 per cent decrease in beverage container litter in the environment.”

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Calling all Wisk debutantes A call has been made for young debutant’s aged 16 to 18 interested in participating in the St. Thomas Catholic Debutante Ball on Saturday, May 29.

Co-ordinator Mary Stefanutti says the Ball was traditionally for young women ready for marriage being introduced into society but has since been modernised.

“The ball now is an opportunity to learn 12 of our dances and meet people from other schools,” she said.

“The debutant ball is open to anyone from any school, so debutants get to meet each other and other families.”

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Thanks to a local Fast Track Pain Management System, Atherton resident Michelle Duncan left her debilitating pain behind her and has not looked back in over seven years.

After waking one day with excruciating back pain Michelle was diagnosed with arthritis in her lower spine and joint dysfunction, causing intense nerve pressure and making ordinary life extremely difficult.

Michelle visited a physio where she was told about her issues, she could not eat, sleep or even walk without incredible discomfort and pain.

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GP referred her to the Cairns and Hinterlands Hospital and Health Service (CHHHS) new Fast Track Pain Management System.

Michelle said that attending the clinic a year ago was a lifechanging decision.

“The pain is nowhere as bad as it was,” she said.

“Going to pain management they have taught me not to fear my pain, and to learn what my body can do.

“I find it incredible what I am doing now considering I didn’t move for seven years.”

Now after attending the clinic Michelle does yoga every morning, exercises six days a week, swims and goes

for walks, things she never imagined she would be able to do again.

The Fast Track Pain Management System it is a multidisciplinary pain service that started in June last year, it provides high value, evidencebased care close to people’s homes.

Since starting, the clinic has received 158 referrals nearly 20 referrals a month, double the estimated 8 patients a month referral rate.

Jay Wittem from CHHHS North Queensland Persistent Pain Service says that chronic pain affects 1 in 5 people and costs the FNQ economy $1.45 billion each year.

“Chronic pain is common, costly and disabling,” he said.

“For people suffering chronic pain they can feel like they are the only ones fighting this battle.

“They’re not, there are some very effective pathways to manage pain.”

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If you’re currently living with debilitating chronic pain and would like a referral to the Fast Track Pain Management System talk to your GP.

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Boost to stay at home care Elderly Atherton residents will be able to receive care from home for longer after the Atherton Hospital received a grant to boost their home support program.

Atherton Community Health has only been running the Commonwealth Home Support Program since February 8, providing care to residents in the comfort of their own homes.

The care includes physio and occupational therapy, social work, dietetics and nutrition, speech pathology and nursing.

Now after receiving a $222,204.00 Commonwealth Grant these services can be expanded to provide care for longer to the residents who need it.

Atherton Community Health nurse unit manager Kelly Pollock said that this kind of stayat-home care program is well

needed on the Tablelands.

“The biggest benefit of this program is that care is delivered from within the home, people don’t come to us we go to them,” she said.

“There is a huge community demand and need for these services so it’s a matter of providing the services that the community needs.

“The number one comment we get is, “why can’t we have more of these services?.”

This grant has allowed Atherton Community Health to expand some of the services they currently have and add additional services to the Tablelands.

The current grant will last for three months before running out, in that time Atherton Community Health will be searching for more long-term grant opportunities.

Get your running shoes ready and start training as the Great Wheelbarrow Race has been confirmed to run in 2021 under a new one day format.

Last years event was cancelled due to COVID and to ensure that eager racers still get the chance to run the wheelbarrow way, the event has been changed to a shorter, single day format to be held on Saturday, May 15.

Teams will start at Dimbulah at 6am with a mandatory stop at Petford catered by the Irvinebank Fire Brigade, before heading onto Almaden and then finishing at the Chillagoe Town Hall.

Competitors can choose to run in three stages, the 65km Almaden Amble for social teams the 98km Pioneer Push for competitive teams and the 33km Chillagoe Chase for Solos, Duos and Trios.

Mareeba Shire Councilor and chair of The Great Wheelbarrow Race Locky Benstead is excited to bring The Great Wheelbarrow Race back in 2021.

“We always wanted to make sure we were going to do something in the name of the wheelbarrow race and the legacy it has,” he said.

“Council is offering huge support with staff, vehicles and signage so we are very lucky to have their support to make sure this race happens.

“I’m really looking forward to it, it’s going to be something that a lot of teams were hungry

to run last year will enjoy.”

With the new one-day format the talent quest and other such events have been cancelled to make way for new ironman style challenge.

The Great Wheelbarrow Race not only gives hungry runners another chance to run the wheelbarrow way, but it also gives a vital push to those communities doing it tough.

“It’s a very important thing to make sure we continue to bring people into these towns,” Cr Benstead said.

“If we do not have anyone coming into town, buying at takeaways, the pubs, the hardware shops, then they don’t open. “It’s a good shot in the arm for those communities that desperately need it.”

Presentations are being held in Chillagoe and competitors are encouraged to stay around and celebrate their success.

It is unsure whether the race will return to its usual three-day format next year but it is something that Cr Benstead is hoping for.

“We don’t know what’s happening tomorrow let alone next year, I would hope that we will go back to a three-day format,” he said.

“That’s how it was started and that’s the legacy of the race.”

Nominations close on Sunday, May 1 and Cr Benstead is urging people to register sooner rather than later.

Visit www.greatwheelbarrowrace.com to register.

Mareeba Shire Councilor and Chair of The Great Wheelbarrow Race Locky Benstead is excited to bring a new one-day race format for this years event.

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Over the past few years Elvis had suffered several tragedies with all his chicks from last year killed by suspected vehicle strikes.

Now fears of Elvis’s demise has locals worried as two of his chicks from his latest batch were found wondering around alone near the Kuranda bus depot.

Kuranda Conservation community nursery co-ordinator Jax Bergersen said Elvis was last seen over a week ago near the cassowary’s nest.

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was of him sitting on his nest, unable to stand,” she said.

“We went out there to help sustain him, making sure he was comfortable and had water.

“The next day we checked again, and Elvis was able to get up and take a few steps.

“Three days ago, we went back to check, and Elvis wasn’t there.”

Ms Bergersen said they believed Elvis may have been hit by a car on or around February 15-16, although no reports had been received of a cassowary strike.

“It looked as if he had abrasions on his neck and some damage to his rear.” she said.

Ms Bergersen said volunteers had been on several searches to find Elvis, with no luck.

A DES spokesperson said officers were attempting to rescue the second of Elvis’ chicks, with the intention of taking them into protective care.

“Once both cassowary chicks are rescued, DES wildlife officers will place them in a privately operated cassowary rehabilitation centre at Barrine, where they will remain until they are ready to be released back into the wild,” they said.

To report a cassowary sighting, call the Department of Environment and Science hotline on 1300 130 372.

Parents across the region are being urged to watch out for Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) following dozens of cases that have been identified in the Far North.

There have been more than 60 presentations of (HFMD) to Cairns Hospital’s Emergency Department since the start of the year, including nine patient admissions.

Tropical Public Health Services Cairns public health medical officer, Dr Annie PrestonThomas, said the team was aware of at least 15 day-care centres affected by the disease across the Cairns and Tablelands regions since early January.

“HFMD is a viral illness common in children,” she said.

“We are currently investigating why and how this virus is circulating in our region, but it is commonly linked to warm weather.

“There is a rising global incidence of HFMD, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region.

“We usually see a small number of cases during our hotter parts of the year, but this year has been especially severe.”

HFMD is usually a mild illness that occurs mainly in young children but can also affect older children and adults.

It is caused by several different enteroviruses.

People can be infected with these viruses but not develop

symptoms of the disease. Outbreaks of HFMD can occur among groups of children, including in childcare centres. Dr Preston-Thomas said the disease usually began with a mild fever and a runny nose.

“This is followed by a sore throat and mouth, with the appearance of blisters in the mouth, and on hands and feet,” she said.

“Sometimes blisters may also be seen on knees, elbows or in the nappy area. “The blisters usually last for 3-5 days.”

She said in rare cases, those infected with HFMD go on to develop neurological disease such as meningitis (inflammation of the lining of the brain), encephalitis (inflammation of the brain itself), or paralysis.

“Any person with consistent symptoms should not attend day care or school until they are symptom free, and all blisters have completely dried,” she said.

“To prevent the disease spreading, ensure you practice good hand hygiene; clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and soiled items, including toys; avoid sharing cups, eating utensils, towels, and clothing; and teach children about cough and sneeze etiquette.”

To assist in prevention of spread, parents should report the illness to the director of the childcare centre or school principal.

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Seeking funding 2021 Great to help our youth Wheelbarrow Race

BY PHIL BRANDEL

Could a simple idea that was rolled out at the PCYC in Moree NSW be the solution to youth crime in Mareeba?

In 2018 the PCYC in Moree decided that something had to be done about the rising youth crime problem in the area.

Moree PCYC manager Tayla Macey said that children roaming the streets had been an issue for some time.

“There was a big cry for a drop-in centre to open, but there was never any funding or anything to run it,” she said.

Local volunteers, police and staff volunteered their time to stay open late on Saturday nights, to get youth off the street and to hopefully get them engaged with residents and to build relationships with the local police.

“Once the police came on board, we knew it needed to happen, so we made it happen,” she said.

Tayla said the centre is open until 1am on Saturday nights and then police drop the children at home.

“For some of the kids being on the street is safer than being at home,” she said.

“We stay open late, we play sports, give the kids activities to do and give them a feed.”

Tayla said one of the positives was that kids got to play games against the local police officers and from that they slowly built relationships.

“We get between 80 -100 children turning up on a Saturday night,” she said.

“They can play basketball, touch football, cricket and we also have a chillout area for kids to colour in or play.”

Tayla said the oldest kids were about 16 -17 but they also had children as young as 3 - 4 years old attending.

“It fills in their time, it’s safer to be here than at home, Tayla said. “Most kids don’t want to be causing trouble, so if you give them something to do or somewhere to go, they will go there.”

Since starting the program there has been a decrease in youth crime on all nights.

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“They know that if they get into trouble there were consequences for them to attend the program,” Tayla said.

“They have also built relationships with residents and police.

“Police have gotten right behind it; we also have community members coming along and the police drop in during the night.”

Tayla said that everyone noticed a difference to how the youth reacted to the police afterwards.

“They have a good experience on a Saturday night and when they run into the police on the street, they have a better relationship,” she said.

“When they played a game of basketball against the police officers, it breaks down a lot of barriers.”

Tayla said that it was all done by the local police and residents.

“We have received minimal funding, everything is donated, including the volunteers time,” she said.

“We didn’t have any funding to start with, the town needed it, so we just did it.

“Most of it has been from donations of food, games and sporting equipment.

“We have only been granted about $3000 since we started.”

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“We need funding to pay wages and to pay for food,” she said.

“We would also like to get some elders to come in and hold some art and craft activities and engagement.”

Mary-Anne said that they regularly held BBQ’s and basketball events at Arnold park and The Granite Esplanade which needs lighting.

“If there was lighting at The Granite Esplanade we could stay longer and engage the kids more, at the moment we need to leave once it gets dark,” she said.

“We would love more funding to stay open late on a Saturday night.

“We also need donations of food and consumables and if any volunteers want to help, please contact me.”

When approached by The Express Mayor Angela Toppin said “Council is very supportive of these initiatives and will be advocating on behalf of the PCYC to get additional funding to offer these kind of services,” Cr Toppin said.

“Council is also looking at the possibilities of getting some lighting along the Granite Creek Esplanade and will also be improving lighting at Arnold Park so that the PCYC can increase services particularly for the youth in a safe environment.”

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Malanda set to become mural hub Artist Tom Cosic, adds the finishing touches to one of the murals. Photo

By John de Rooy - Tableland Photography.

Dr Anthony Brazzale and Sue Dixon from the Cairns Hospital with a bioresorbable scaffold.

Cairns leads cardiac care

Malanda is quickly becoming the hub for murals in Far North Queensland after four new paintings were recently revealed at The Malanda Majestic Theatre building on the exit doors in Catherine Street.

Designed and painted by Mareeba artist Tom Cosic, the murals reflect past and present usage of the old Theatre.

Mr Cosic said he was given

the brief of reflecting what goes on inside the theatre.

“We wanted to represent what goes on there, it’s not just movies, there’s a theatre company as well,” he said.

“We were not allowed to paint on the actual building due to its heritage listing, so we painted on the exit doors.

“We came up with the idea of making it look like you were

looking through the doors and into the building.”

Mr Cosic said each mural told a different story.

“The first door represents the box office, the second door is the audience, the third is showing the old chairs and then there’s the stage and backstage,” he said. “I used photos from the historical society as a reference.

“It was easy three weeks of

solid work, a couple of times we had to stop due to the rain but in the end I’m really happy how it turned out.”

The funding for the mural was made available from The Regional Arts Development Fund which is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Tablelands Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.

Thanks to the efforts of the Cairns Hospital cardiologist team, local heart attack patients will not have to live their lives with stints after their use of new bioresorbable scaffolds.

Cairns Hospital cardiologists have been working with 80 patients who have had bioresorbable scaffolds inserted into the coronary arteries of their heart after a heart attack.

The team of interventional cardiologists at Cairns Hospital have been among the most prolific users of the new devices in the world and are passionate about its benefits.

Cardiologist Dr Anthony Brazzale said “normal” stents stay in the body for life but the bioresorbable scaffolds were completely absorbed within 12 months.

“They’re great because with the traditional stent there is a risk the body will reject the device and this can result in unwanted late complications,” he said.

“We liken it to when you have a broken bone, you treat the bone with a cast and once the bone heals, the cast is removed.

“This is the same except the scaffold absorbs naturally through the body over time.

“If I had a heart attack, this is the stent I would want to have.”

Cairns Hospital is the only Queensland site implementing the new scaffolds and only one of five sites in Australia.

They were also the highest recruiter in Australia and the fifth highest recruiter in the world.

“Our department is very committed to providing patients of North Queensland with world-leading contemporary cardiac care,” Dr Brazzale said.

Currently the study for the bioresorbable scaffolds is still ongoing as the last patient was recruited in July 2020, the study will then close in July 2025 after the five-year post-implant follow up.

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Surviving Polio

BY RHYS THOMAS

Polio survivor Carol Gear with the Mareeba Rotary’s ‘end polio now’ sign in Byrnes Street Mareeba which goes up in town every February to spread awareness of Polio.

For many young people, the word Polio carries little weight, but others remember the time and trouble that Polio wrought on young kids lives.

Diagnosed with Poliomyelitis in 1951 at just 16 months old, Mareeba local Carol Gear has been living with the effects of the viral disease for 70 years.

Polio is a highly infectious disease targeting young kids, it invades the nervous system and can cause total paralysis even leading to death if left untreated.

Carol counts herself as one of the lucky ones as her mother quickly noticed that something was wrong and took her to the doctor who then diagnosed her.

In 2021 we have vaccines for Polio but back in the 1950’s there wasn’t, so Carol relied on treatments and surgeries to help her walk.

Despite being diagnosed at a young age and having her leg muscle development hindered, Carol never let it weigh her down.

“At school I was spoilt, the teachers would give me half a field start and I thought I’d beat the other kids, but I never did,” she said.

“I played basketball, I played squash and I swam.

“Put me in the pool and no one could beat me.”

Years on, Carol has had surgeries on her foot to try and get it to stay flat as it was arching, she had her tendons cut and eventually pins put in her heel.

The pins enabled Carol to get rid of her calliper and let her walk and play with her grandkids, some of which never noticed her Polio leg.

Now Polio is 99.9 per cent eradicated across the world with the help of organizations such as WHO and Rotary.

If eradication efforts stopped today within 10 years Polio could paralyse as many as 200,000 children each year.

Mareeba Rotary holds fundraising events year-round raising money for these eradication efforts and every February, Rotary’s birth month, an ‘End Polio Now’ sign is erected in the main street.

Having lived through Polio Carol is amazed by the work done by groups like Rotary and the support they provide.

“We need people like that, we need Rotary,” she said.

“Without these types of organisations it would be so much harder in the world.

“I’m very happy that Rotary get behind Polio and hopefully they can help end it, you’d hate to see another Polio epidemic.”

Dimbulah local and event organizer Tara McGrath is encouraging people to come along this Sunday and help clean up Dimbulah

Get ready to step up and clean up Dimbulah locals are being encouraged to ‘step up to clean up’ for Clean Up Australia Day this Sunday, March 7.

Clean Up Australia Day is held annually across Australia where schools, businesses, communities and individuals do what they can and help clean up their town, business or school.

Organizer of the Dimbulah step up to clean up event Tara McGrath said that she started this event last year after seeing the rubbish littered around Dimbulah.

“Once I signed up, I noticed around town there was a lot of rubbish, especially coming into

town from people throwing it out of their car,” she said.

“I thought we need to create some awareness in the town to get people involved and help clean it up.

“We picked up four ute loads of rubbish last year.”

Everyone who nominates on the day will get special biodegradable bags to put the rubbish in along with gloves and a small pack with some food and water for the day.

Registration for the event starts at 6:30am at the Dimbulah Community Centre, the event is set to start at 7am and will run until it gets too hot.

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Day of golf for mental health

Anthony, Reece, Alan, Amelia and Ben.

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Workers were able to trade their shovels and picks for beers and golf clubs last Friday as Robinson Civil Group (RCG) hosted their second Men’s Mental Health Golf Day at the Atherton Golf Club.

The day brought together men from the civil construction industry who normally spend their workday building roads and operating large machinery and gave them the job of kicking back and playing golf instead.

RCG CEO, Caytlyn Mead developed the concept of a ‘whole of company event’ to talk about men’s mental health after seeing the impact it can have on men in the industry.

“Poor mental health can show up as poor work attitude and or inconsistent performance,” she said.

“My concern is that this could quickly escalate to unemployment, break downs in the family unit and ultimately the worst-case scenario, suicide.

“This has a huge impact on both men and their families, underlying issues of mental health do not need to go unaddressed nor ignored within the workplace.”

To address her concerns Mrs Mead enlisted the support of the company directors to give employees a day out on the green where they get paid to talk,

laugh, and play golf.

Director Kelene Jenkinson applauded the initiative as workplace mental health and morale is important.

“Men within our workforce are valued employees,” she said.

“We want to provide them the opportunity to connect with each other on a more social level to enhance their working relationships.

“This provides the opportunity for them to address personal concerns.”

This event was also used to help raise money for the Atherton Mens Shed and the $2000 goal that was set was well and truly reached.

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Cardew said he is looking for locals aged 16-25 willing to make a difference and to have their say in regional matters.

“Our Inclusion Advisory Committee is open for a twoyear term for applicants who have interest and experience in disability, older people and inclusion.” he said.

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INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day Monday, March 8, 2021

Mareeba Shire’s leading woman

From farm girl to educational leader, Mareeba Shire’s first female Mayor, Angela Toppin has overcome many challenges to become the influential woman she is today.

Mareeba Shire Mayor Angela Toppin with the Mayors before her. INSET: Mrs Toppin in 1985 as a grade 10 teacher.

By Ellie Fink From farm girl to leader, Mareeba Shire Council’s first female Mayor, Angela Toppin, has overcome many challenges to become the influential woman she is today.

From the early stages of life, Angela was always a determined and resilient woman working on her immigrant

parent’s tobacco farm in Mareeba.

As the eldest daughter of four, Angela took on the responsibility of household chores from a young age, on the farm doing heavy work and assisting with household duties, leaving little time for homework.

“You would come home from school and help out on

the farm, and then you would have dinner and clean up, meaning you would not get time for homework until 7pm,” she said.

Angela said one of her greatest achievements was graduating from Mareeba State High School.

“Lack of money did not stop me, I worked hard to be rewarded with a teaching

scholarship and travelled to Brisbane to start my tertiary education,” she said.

After a very rewarding teaching career, Angela was appointed as the first permanent female Principal at Malanda State High School.

She was then promoted to Principal at Mareeba State High School and later moved on to take on the ‘challenging yet rewarding’ role of Principal of Cairns State High School – one of the largest secondary state schools in Far North Queensland.

“These leadership roles were very rewarding and allowed me to mentor many aspiring leaders,” Angela said.

“One of my highlights has been witnessing many past students achieve beyond my expectations and their expectations.”

In 2016, she was recognised for her outstanding contribution to education.

“One of my proudest moments was when I was awarded the Queensland Secondary Principals’ Association Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016 for significant contribution to Queensland state education,” she said.

Angela says that although she has accomplished many firsts, she did not set out to do that.

“I set out to achieve my goals and to inspire young people to achieve their personal best,” she said.

After retiring as the Principal of Cairns State High, her family convinced her to run for Council.

“I thought that now was my time to give back to the community that supported me in achieving all the goals I have achieved,” she said.

“It was time for me to give back.”

After spending time as a Councillor, in 2020 she decided to put her hand up and run for Mayor.

Angela said her ‘can do attitude’ kept her focussed during the campaign which saw her win at the March 2020 election and become Mareeba Shire’s first female Mayor.

“I used to always tell my students to never give up and if you preach something, you should definitely practise it,” she said.

“I knew when I became Mayor that my proven track record of commitment, hard

work, honesty and integrity was very important to me and would assist me in this leadership role as Mayor.

“As Mayor of Mareeba Shire, I particularly enjoy working for my communities and improving the liveability for all residents in the Shire.”

Through many highs and lows Angela said that something most important to her is her family.

“Their continued love, support and encouragement fuels my energy levels,” she said.

“I now have the greatest pleasure of being the grandmother of four beautiful grandchildren.”

ASHLEY CUPITT BOXING ACADEMY

ABOUT FACE NAILS & BEAUTY

When I first started in business, I was given the sage advice that if you made it through your first year you would be set.

Well, add another 20 years and a global pandemic and I think I am well and truly set!

At About Face Nails & Beauty it is our business to make women feel beautiful. An atmosphere of warmth and calm will envelop you as soon as you enter this beautiful boutique salon.

Conveniently located in the hub of the Atherton business area, you can experience any of our professional, nurturing treatments in complete privacy and serenity. Health and well-being is reflected in our selection of retail and professional use products.

We proudly use and stock natural, organic Skin Juice skincare products, made from ethically sourced Australian ingredients. This ethic continues into our range of body care treatments.

Pedicures are performed using a modern eco-friendly smart foot spa system. Client care and hygiene is a top priority, with disposable utensils and pipeless, single use disposable pedicure tubs for every client, every time. Even our selection of colour varnishes are cruelty free and vegan.

Reserve your own special time to relax, refresh and renew, knowing that you are also helping to keep our earth beautiful.

A local gym run by Volunteers for 40yrs. Our Trainers have Blue Cards, First Aid and Boxing Trainer qualifications. Our gym is very family friendly. Come for fun, fitness, mentoring, rehabilitation, learn self-defence or choose to box competitively as an amateur or professional boxer.

Louise Anderson-Clemence was the first girl to join the Atherton Boxing Club in 1993 and started training due to the bullying she was receiving at school.

After graduating at Atherton, Louise moved away from the Tablelands to find work, travelled the world and lived in the UK for 8 years. In 2013, Louise moved back home to Yungaburra and re-joined her old gym, leading her to assist with training again.

Keen to address juvenile crime in the region, Ashley and Louise mentor troubled youths in the community, helping them channel their energy into sport.

To our credit, we have had 3 females compete at State Titles and win a Silver Medal each! See if you can beat them.

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Superhero teachers

By Ellie Fink

Ms Janai Sugars (Assistant Principal Religious Education), Sophie Schrale (College Captain), Ms Kerry Manders (Principal), Sara Donovan (College Captain) and Mrs Jayarani Salerno (Assistant Principal Students).

MARY GRAHAM

From humble beginnings on my parent’s tobacco farm to a wife, mother, grandmother, manager, business owner and councillor.

Growing up I could never have imagined that I could have achieved what I have to date.

For example, when I was asked if I was interested in becoming a councillor, I had never given it any thought, but after talking it over with my family I said yes.

The reason I ran for councillor was so that I could make a difference, by looking for opportunities to grow our Shire so that our children have the same opportunities that I had, to be able to grow up, work, live and enjoy all we have to offer within this great Shire of ours.

ST STEPHEN’S CATHOLIC COLLEGE

On International Women’s Day we celebrate the contribution of all women to the community. As the women in leadership at St Stephen’s Catholic College, we strive to make the world a more inclusive and compassionate place. We influence the community through empathy, authenticity and encourage our students to transform the world. #womenlead A St Stephen’s education empowers young people to look forward to a bright future with options and opportunities. Academic learning provides the connection to multiple possibilities and our spirit of service drives our students to step up to make the world a better place.

We are committed to developing the next generation of leaders.

On March 8 we will host IWD celebrations with breakfast and a panel of dynamic local women to share their leadership wisdom.

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FIRST NATIONAL - ATHERTON

First National Real Estate Atherton is proud to celebrate International Women’s Day. We believe in the constant pursuit of equality for all and cannot overstate the importance of the ladies who make First National what it is.

First National and its staff strive to pursue excellence and Jayde, Kaydee, Taylor and Tracey embody that every day; quite a feat when you consider the amount of extracurricular activity they strive in, outside of work.

It is our hope that these women inspire others in the community to pursue their own goals and achieve whatever they set their minds to both professional and personal.

If you are considering the need to buy, sell or rent please reach out to one of these lovely ladies who will take care of all your real estate needs.

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ELAINE DUNCAN OF FLOURISH PLANTS

27 years experience in the Horticulture industry, which she first began in 1994 in the Cairns region after moving from New Zealand with her family in 1990.

Elaine later ran and operated Anza Nursery in Tolga for her parents Tom and Joy who established the company which later moved to Mareeba after it outgrew itself.

Elaine has an advanced diploma in ‘Production Horticulture’, diploma in ‘Frontline management’ and was on the Nursery and Garden Industry Queensland board for 10yrs before becoming the president 3yrs ago.

Elaine continues to expand her business and invest in ways to automate manual processes and make a safer and more productive workplace.

Her favourite career moment was buying her 1st Prime mover and loading it up for the first time.

WHOLESALE & COMMERCIAL GROWERS Mareeba, Queensland E: info@flourishplants.com.au

Teachers are some of the regions most important people, and there is no doubt that the Tablelands has some incredible female educators.

MAREEBA STATE SCHOOL

but on a state level when she conducted the AUSLAN Signing Choir at the 2019 Creative Generation.

“I felt very privileged to have the opportunity to represent MSS at a state level and I am extremely proud of the choir and the work they have done.”

ST STEPHEN’S COLLEGE

Mareeba State Primary School (MSS) teacher Ms Susi Wahjuningrum (pictured above) has been the AUSLAN educational interpreter at the school since 2013 and conducts the infamous AUSLAN Choir.

Ms Susi has done outstanding work with supporting students with special needs and promoting AUSLAN culture in the school.

Her work has been seen not only in the community

Toni Smith (pictured) has been working as the Middle Leader Curriculum for Engineering and Design at St Stephen’s Catholic College (SSCS) since 2013 and has gone above and beyond in her field.

She had the great privi-

MERCEDES GONZALEZ

Mareeba set some serious foundations for my travel path some 36 years ago at NATA Travel. Working under the well respected and industry leader Liv Marcolongo at NATA who instilled in me some valuable instincts and helped formulate a clear and relevant presence in the industry which lead me to managing JAL NQ & NT. Having spent 8 years at Flight Centre, as an award winning consultant and store, it was easy to recognise my demographic was changing which pushed me to where I am now.

There is no doubt that Mercedes Travel is about the savvy traveller, the experience and most importantly the community. A boutique office modelled around a club lounge, private consult rooms, bar, lounge and music sets the scene real quick for your destination. A one of its kind.

Success is about the people. Integrity is everything and now more than ever the focus is on relationships not clients. Experience is the new luxury. As a Helloworld Retailer of the Year for QLD proves, that size does not matter, and the sky is the limit!

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INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day Monday, March 8, 2021 lege of being a part of the State Panel for her field for nine years to ensure that OP eligible students were treated fairly and equally.

She was the lead teacher on four international ski trips with students and said that her greatest highlights were

building relationships with the students and teachers.

“It is the single most important and rewarding aspect of being a teacher.” She said.

She has also been awarded a VET teacher of the Year award in 2005 prior to teaching at SSCC.

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MALANDA HIGH Malanda State High School Principal Gary Toshach says that all his six female executive staff have gone above and beyond to keep the school running like clockwork.

Deputy Principal Belinda Grose has worked hard in her field for many years and oversees the Junior sector of the school.

Louisa Greatrex and Lidia Leeden are the Heads of Department for the junior school and Selena Harding and Stacey Stremouchiw for senior schooling.

Kay Swenson also plays the important role of Business Manager in the executive team ensuring financial enquiries are overseen.

Mr Toshach says the he is proud of all the female staff he has and roll they have in growing strong women for the future.

“I believe all my female teaching staff have helped mentor strong women who are ready and capable of handling the problems of 2021,” he said.

“All of these ladies have done an amazing job in helping nurture and grow our nation’s leader and every teacher deserves this recognition.

“They say it takes a village to raise a child, but without the efforts of these four strong women and every other teacher, the village would be lost.”

Young, motivated and enthusiastic, Ryley Tilse is thirving in her new role as the sales and marketing manager of Amaroo in Mareeba.

A local through and through, Ryley prides herself on providing exceptional customer service and connecting with others in the community.

Her past experience in administration, sales and marketing has provided her with the tools to hit the ground running at Amaroo and continue to help people turn their dreams into reality.

“I am extremely passionate about helping others and contributing to the community, which is why I am loving my role at Amaroo,” said Ryley. “With new developments underway, everyday is different and I love meeting new people.

“I am excited to be part of the future of Amaroo.”

MAYOR ANGELA TOPPIN

As Mayor, Mareeba Shire Council, I take this opportunity to celebrate and thank all the tremendous women and girls in our Shire in shaping a more equal future.

This year’s theme of Women in Leadership highlights the centrality of women’s contributions to decision making. Across our Shire, women are leading in their communities, workplaces and organisations.

Throughout the challenging COVID Pandemic, women brought different experiences, perspectives and skills to the table to lead and support decisions and policies at the highest level to ensure that our communities remained safe and better for all.

So on 8 March, I wish you all a wonderful International Women’s Day and thank you sincerely for ‘the difference’ you are making in our communities and Shire.

C E L E B R AT E

“Women in Leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 World.”

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APELS SOLICITORS AND NOTARY

Committed to supporting flexible work hours so that employees can focus on family as well as advancing their careers, Apels Solicitors is at the forefront of providing opportunities for women in the legal profession.

With over 50% of lawyers now female, Apels Solicitors understands the importance of promoting gender equality within the workforce.

Apels Solicitors prides itself on providing practical, reliable and timely advice in all areas of law including residential, rural and commercial conveyancing, water allocations and licensing, business advice and contracts, family law and domestic violence matters, police matters, wills, power of attorney and estate planning, deceased estates and disputes, debt recovery and general disputes, mediation and litigation.

Contact our office to see if we can help.

Happy International Women’s Day ladies!

BENDIGO BANK

Mareeba and Dimbulah Community Bank Branches of Bendigo Bank have a strong connection of women in lending.

Our great team of local lenders are Jenni, Sara, Ann-Maree, Bev, Kristie-Lee and Tara and they understand that each person’s situation and requirements are different. Together these ladies are passionate about giving back to their community and committed to helping you achieve your financial goals.

These women dedicate their time to being involved in their local community with volunteering, whether it’s at a committee meeting, sporting group, meals on wheels or supporting many other local events and groups. This volunteer work helps strengthen and grow our local community and local branches.

So, if you want to join a bank with a difference, come and see us at Bendigo Bank Mareeba or Dimbulah.

Your town. Your bank.

Everything you need We deliver the products and technology you’d expect from a big bank, plus the personal service you wouldn’t.

Apels Solicitors provide practical, reliable and timely legal services to our clients in Mareeba, the Far North and Across Australia.

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KAREN RANIE

As a mobile real estate agent, Karen Ranie of Area Real Estate believes she has the best of all worlds. Every day is different, she gets to meet interesting people, view a huge variety of properties and drive through amazing, ever changing scenery.

Working all over the region, Karen spends her days out and about talking to buyers and sellers and getting sold results for her clients. The way people buy and sell real estate has changed and this is why Karen believes it’s more important than ever you choose an experienced Licenced Agent with a high level of negotiation skills and one who stays up to date with industry changes. Karen is also a Fellow Member of the Real Estate Institute of QLD. “I have been helping people buy and sell real estate for 40 years. I will look after you, your property is my priority. Call me to discuss your real estate needs.”

jodie turner

Business and community go hand in hand for Jodie Turner. Like so many business owners, it’s not just about making money and being successful, it’s about building a business that can also make a real difference in the lives of other people and supporting the growth in their local community.

After 12 years in business, Jodie and husband Max, continue to give back to their community all while continuing to grow their business with the same passion and commitment they had when they started. “By being in business and volunteering and helping the community where we can, everybody benefits.”

There is no slowing down either. Last year the local pest control experts expanded their services with the opening of a second office in Atherton to better service their growing clientele.

“We love what we do – we are locals, we employee locals and are committed to our business and community.”

COMMUNITY FUNERALS – ATHERTON, MAREEBA, MOSSMAN & CAIRNS

Thank you to all the women of Far North Queensland who make this region dynamic and innovative. Community Funerals is a proud supporter of International Women’s Day because we know that diversity is a key to success in every aspect of life.

Just as in real life a vibrant business must reflect the make up of our community. Community Funerals employs at least 50% women across our business and actively encourages women to work in an industry that has for many years lacked the dynamic and positive contribution that women bring.

At Community Funerals we choose to challenge traditionally gendered occupations and roles and in doing so benefit all our employees through creating an environment where individuals can fully achieve both personal and professional growth.

exceptional Care by trusted Professionals

TABLELANDS PROPERTY SPECIALIST Contact Karen at AREA REAL ESTATE M: 0458 408 540 E: karen@arearealestate.com.au W: www.arearealestate.com.au

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MULUNGU WOMEN- LEADING THE WAY IN ABORIGINAL PRIMARY HEALTH CARE SERVICES

These ladies are passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of their community. They do this by creating effective and positive changes with the clients they work with. Mulungu Aboriginal Corporation has 77% of women employed in their workforces, from a range of careers: • GPS • Nurses • Accountants • Executive Managers • Health Workers • Human Resources Specialists • Administration Staff • Health Promotion Workers • Family Support Workers • Family Development Officers • Mental Health Workers • Early Education Workers

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COMEDY TOURS

DEBBIE BOARDMAN

With care and compassion for all, Deborah Boardman has combined her love of flowers with that of helping others when they need it most. “I love combining my work as a funeral celebrant with my love of flowers.”

Four years on since opening Love Them Flowers, her love of floristry has continued to flourish and since becoming a qualified funeral celebrant three years ago, Debbie has created a life where her businesses allow her to fulfil both her passions.

“I strive to make a funeral the best it can be for the family – a final farewell with respect that truly reflects the loved one lost.”

Debbie prides herself on friendly and professional service and most of all beautiful flowers and compassion for all.

Established by Ida Portella Business & Travel Services in the midst of the COVID pandemic, Comedy Tours continues to spread laughter and fun wherever they go.

With more than 30 years of acting and directing in plays and theatre restaurants, Ida wanted to bring a little a laughter during the challenging and strange times. By investing in the talent and skill of the local thespians, acting, entertainment and humour are guaranteed.

Comedy Tours proclaim the hashtag “laughter is the best medicine” and this seems true for the local economy and visitors who flock to the regular tours.

Comedy Tours uses a range of fictional comical characters who escort the local tours, as well as improvisational comedy dinners, lunches and brunches at local restaurants, both in the Mareeba Shire and surrounding regions.

Back (L-R): Brooke Carmody, Cherene Trimble, Hannah Simpson, Kerry Watson, Rebecca Westcott, Wendy Harris-Gallichan.

Front (L-R): Pina Carroll, Nyree Burton, Valerie Dayes, Nadine Apps.

MAREEBA STATE SCHOOL

The Mareeba State School community is an exceptional example of women in leadership educating our future leaders. With over 90% of the leadership team women, “a strong woman stands up for herself, but a stronger woman stands up for everyone else” – (Unknown).

They believe that effective school leaders talk about their vision and their beliefs and prove them through their practices and results.

Leading the largest primary school in our district, Hannah Simpson (Principal) is teamed with a strong group of women in leadership in Deputy Principals Nyree Burton and Brooke Carmody, Head of Special Education Pina Carroll, Business Manager Rebecca Westcott, Guidance Officer Wendy Harris-Gallichan, Head of Curriculum Valerie Dayes and Nadine Apps, Head of Behaviour Cherene Trimble and Head of Learning Support Kerry Watson.

debbie boardman Fresh & silk arrangements, balloons teddies, handmade cards, giFts & more!

funeral Celebrant Final farewells with respect

Phone 0410 328 357

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Lots of fun and heaps of laughs!

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MARGARET BLACK AM All those years ago, living in Warragamba where my Dad was the medical officer during the building of the dam, who would have thought that I would end up a successful business woman and leader with an “AM” after my name for over 30 years of voluntary service.

My life has taken many roads, living in isolation on cattle stations in Qld, NT and Malaysia, home schooling my children to settling in Atherton 30 years ago.

Throughout my life I have never thought that I couldn’t do something because I was a woman. The thought never crossed my mind.

Be who you are, set yourself a goal, yes you will stumble, keep going and achieve. The first step is often the hardest.

Atherton 22 Main Street, Atherton Phone: 4091 7111 Margaret Black: Principal www.raywhiteruralatherton.com.au www.theexpressnewspaper.com.au

DIMBULAH COMMUNITY CENTRE

Proudly contributing to the Dimbulah and surrounding communities for over 45 years, Grace Armenti continues to dedicate herself to empowering people through her work at the Dimbulah Community Centre (DCC).

Coordinating a team of specialist providers and implementing programs for young and old, she works hard to achieve equality within the workplace and encourage equality within the community.

With the centre a hub for the community, the DCC team work to demonstrate and celebrate women’s achievements, influencing behaviour in the younger generation and smashing existing stereotypes.

Grace leads the team by example, committed to empowering, motivating and inspiring each person she meets in her day-to-day engagements.

Women continue to be the primary contributors to programs at DCC, great exemplars to the younger generation. These women continue to support the community, encouraging all to be leaders in their own life.

YOUR HEALTH IS OUR FOCUS Lucinda Hartge, Shae Jonsson and Peta Condullas opened Healthwise Physio in 2018 to offer thorough assessment and professional hands-on physiotherapy treatment for Tablelands residents.

The team at Healthwise Physio are focused on providing holistic care and offer treatment for management of sports injuries, vertigo, headaches, pre and post-operative care, pregnancy and post-natal care, dry needling and more. They also have a physiotherapist who specialises in Women’s Health and can help treat conditions including incontinence, prolapse and pelvic pain.

Healthwise Physio are proud to employ a number of women who are assets to the business. We celebrate Women today and every day.

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CURVES...

28 YEARS STRONG! As owner of Curves on the Tablelands for 14 years, leader of our incredible team of women, coach to an amazing group of women and Business Development Manager for Curves Australia and New Zealand franchisees – I know, we are simply stronger together.

We #ChoosetoChallenge, the norms of the fitness industry, women can be strong at any age – any stage.

Our programs and research are dedicated to supporting women as we help them discover their own health solutions.

We are so much more than just fitness!.

MAREEBA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

A strong chamber results in a strong business community. With a passion for their community, the executive team which includes six local businesswomen, all play important roles within the Chamber and therefore the community.

The Chamber represents the interests of members in a variety of ways and is front and centre where it matters most. First and foremost, the organisation promotes Mareeba as a vibrant retail, trade supply and professional service commercial centre, which services not only the Mareeba community, but surrounding satellite areas. Mareeba is a community consistently growing and evolving which makes it a great place to live, play and do business. They believe Mareeba is the powerhouse of the Far North and will continue to promote opportunities and support expansion of the town and surrounding areas.

MAREEBA Chamber of

Commerce Phone: 0422 609 445 Website: www.curves.com

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CYNTHIA LUI MP – MEMBER FOR COOK International Women’s Day is a day to celebrate and acknowledge the wonderful contribution women make to our communities throughout the Cook electorate.

This year’s theme ‘Choose to Challenge’, highlights that we are all responsible for our own thoughts and actions - all day, every day.

We can all choose to challenge and call out gender bias and inequality. Together, we can all help create an inclusive world, so let’s all choose to challenge.

I believe that recognising and celebrating the contribution of women and girls enriches and strengthens our communities and creates a more equal Queensland where everyone is valued.

I encourage everyone to get involved in Queensland’s Women’s Week that highlights Celebrating our present and owning our future.

It’s a week for women, and men to recognise the immense contribution of women and girls to our communities.

MARGARET AND GAIL

Two peas in a pod who have volunteered at the Mareeba Heritage Museum and Visitor Information Centre for 12 years. Margaret and Gail started just one week apart and have become strong friends. They not only volunteer at the Centre together but socialise and look after each other.

At the Centre they are responsible for ordering and displaying Visitor Centre brochures whilst welcoming our visitors. They enjoy the responsibility of this task and talking to visitors about our beautiful region and sharing local stories.

Margaret was involved in the tourist industry for many years in Innisfail prior to moving to Mareeba, she enjoys a cuppa with neighbours and friends from the Centre and is an avid gardener.

Gail is a local from Tolga, before retiring to Mareeba after operating a sand and gravel business in Dimbulah, she loves her family and is very proud of her grandchildren.

Margaret and Gail bring passion, new ideas, a wealth of experience and they connect the Centre with the local community – their commitment is second to none and above all they always have fun working together

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International Women’s Day dinner – it’s time to celebrate ladies Atherton, Malanda and Ravenshoe Chambers of Commerce will be hosting a two-course dinner at the Barron Valley Hotel on Monday, March 8.

This dinner will be hosted for any women who wishes to attend and enjoy a night of laughs, inspiring stories and meet other influential women for International Women’s Day. President of Atherton Chamber of Commerce Bree Hargreaves says the event can be attended by any women, especially hard working mothers.

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“The event will start at 4pm and finish at 7pm to ensure mothers wanting to attend can do so after picking their little ones up from school and return to them early,” she said.

“Goodie bags will be handed out as well as four inspiring guest speakers.”

This year’s guest speakers taking the stage will be Rubia Braun, Kristy Nancarrow and Megan Hendry, with Katrina Mellick being MC on the night.

Tickets for this event can be purchased from www.athertonchamber. com.au/iwd/

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OPINION With Phil Brandel @Philbrandel1

Email: editorial@theexpressnewspaper.com.au

To like or not to like?

A week after Facebook decided to ban Australian news on its platform, it announced it would slowly reverse the decision after coming to a deal with the Federal Government.

Treasurer, Josh Frydenberg announced on Tuesday, February 23 a compromise had been reached at the 11th hour.

Facebook’s Australian managing director, Will Easton, confirmed news would be restored in Facebook newsfeeds in Australia following agreement over the changing of the code.

“We’re pleased that we’ve been able to reach an agreement with the Australian Government and appreciate the constructive discussions we’ve had with treasurer Frydenberg over the past week,” he said.

“We are satisfied that the Australian Government has agreed to a number of changes and guarantees that address our core concerns about allowing commercial deals that recognise the value our platform provides to publishers relative to the value we receive from them.”

Later the company’s global VP for partnerships, Campbell Brown indicated that the company could pull news from Australia again. “Going forward, the government has clarified we will retain the ability to decide if news appears on Facebook so that we won’t automatically be subject to a forced negotiation.”

In a nutshell Facebook can decide who they pay and how much and can still pull the news at any time they wish.

It’s no coincidence that the big news corporations are receiving favourable treatment and grants from the Federal Government while the ABC is getting its budget cut.

Australia’s biggest news suppliers are trying to triple dip. First they advertise stories that you need to pay to read, then they populate their website and stories with paid for advertising and now they are asking Facebook for more money, because they choose to use Facebook and place their content on the platform voluntarily.

That Facebook have potentially agreed to the now watered-down legislation, is more about paying a token fee to make the problem go away, rather than agreeing to paying more money to the big three news organisations that they don’t deserve.

The Australian Liberal party has proudly waved the free market flag for decades, so it beggar’s belief that the Federal Government is now involved in what is a commercial disagreement.

Can you imagine the government fronting up to McDonald’s and saying, “Hey give some money to Hungry Jacks!”

Questions have got to be asked why Google has made deals which Channel 7, 9/Fairfax and News Corp even before the new code was passed by parliament? Whereas small independent publishers won’t pick up anything.

Why is the Federal Government running a protection racket for the biggest news players in Australia?

Could it be that we are in an election year, and the current government has been rocked by sports rorts, rape rorts and the bungling of the Aged Care industry?

It means right about now they need friends in very high places.

We can live without China – the proof is in the pudding I have been screaming at the Federal Government that we need to be aggressively marketing out exports.

Free trade deals aren't worth two bob. China has spat in the face of the agreement they signed with the Abbott Government.

Economic nationalism trumps economic rationalism.

The VIP markets (Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines) plus Japan and Thailand

have a combined population of 720 million people, which is nearly as big as China.

These are the people we should be trading with.

The Australian Newspaper (23/02/2021) reports that coal has added $2B to the bottom line of Australia’s budget, despite China’s blanket ban on our coal.

The article states, the demand from... "established and emerging markets – including Japan, Taiwan, Korea, Vietnam and India – remained strong in the backend of last year as sales to China plummeted following Bei-

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jing’s ban on local coal miners.”

So, there you have it. The VIP markets can deliver for Australia, it’s already happening.

Bob Katter, Federal Member for Kennedy

Closed for lunch I am amazed that in a town the size of Mareeba, the biggest town in north Queensland outside of Cairns, the local NAB bank is closed for lunch on a Friday.

Whatever happened to

CLUB NEWS Although there is a climate of uncertainty over a number of events Mareeba Lions are planning for the usual annual events to take place.

The regular events include the Ovarian Cancer Teal Cake Stall on the 27th February outside Priceline on Byrnes Street, hosting the Zone final of the Youth of the Year on the 13th March, the sale of Anzac biscuits on ANZAC Day, assisting with the FNQ Field Days in May, the Lions Family Fun Metrogaine on Sunday 20th June raising money for the Australian Lions Childhood Cancer Research Foundation, The Coast-to-Coast bike ride on Saturday 26th June, The Rodeo parade side show ally, and Christmas in July on Sunday 26th July.

Another initiative of the

club is to start a battery muster. If you have any old car, truck, tractor or bike batteries lying around give the club a call and we will collect for recycling.

We thank our partners FNQ Filters and Parts, and Outback Solar and Wind.

Please call Lion Justice on 0484 647 333 to arrange pickup.

As well the Club continues the fortnightly sausage sizzle in the Coles car park, is active in maintaining the Bunny Seary Lookout with more work to be undertaken there in the near future, and work should commence soon on the upgrade to the bike jumps south of the Fire Station.

As well as supporting local charities the Club supports Lions Club International Foundation and the Australian Lions Founda-

customer service? At that time of the day and week, Friday. There were six or seven people waiting outside the bank when I went to do my banking. I do not like using the internet for my banking, so I prefer to do it face to face.

I hope they do not start a precedent, next thing you know they will be taking the afternoon off.

Bring back customer service, it is lacking in some areas of our society.

Giuliano Cordenos Mareeba

With Mareeba Lions tion. Donations of $1,000.00 were made to each of these Foundations at the February meeting. These Foundations consistently provide grant funding for local and global humanitarian projects. Funded entirely by charitable donations from Lions and partners, LCIF has awarded more than US$1 billion through nearly 14,000 grants focused on vision, youth, disaster relief and humanitarian programmes.

Don’t throw those beer cans and bottles in the bin, remember you can support your Mareeba Lions Club by taking your recyclable containers to Containers for Change 11 Bowers Street and quote Scheme ID C10128319. The depot is out near the cattle sale yards. No need to package just take your recyclables

out there and quote the ID number for Lions. Don’t waste the containers help your local Lions Club by dropping them off for recycling.

Although membership of Lions is by invitation you are invited to enquire about joining this great international humanitarian organisation.

It is not hard to become a Lion.

Fellowship, Good times, meeting people, building lasting friendships, service to the community, learning new skills, Leadership and personal development - these are some of the reasons we are the Lions.

Lions meet in Mareeba at the Mareeba Leagues Club at 6.30 pm on the first and third Tuesday of the month.

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ENTERTAINMENT Action packed year of racing and fashion The Mareeba Turf Club will be action packed with racing and fashion this year with two additional races added to their racing calendar.

At the beginning of the year the Turf Club only had plans to host four meetings in 2021, however two extra race days have been transferred to Mareeba, the Laura and Einasleigh races which were called off due to COVID restrictions.

This is something that Mareeba Turf Club President Alex Malliff is very excited for and thinks it’s a great thing for the club.

“We are rapped, as a club we are so happy for things to be going the way they are now,” he said.

“There is a really positive vibe around the club.

“We are a lot busier and hopefully it brings a lot of new people into racing.”

The next meet on the cards for Mareeba

The Mareeba Turf Club is looking forward to a big 2021.

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is a Saint Patrick’s Day themed race day on March 13, with Mr Malliff currently searching for some green beer to serve on the day to keep with the theme.

“If I can find some green beer, I’ll get It there,” he said.

Up next is the Eina-

sleigh Easter race on April 3, followed by May 29 with a yet to be decided theme.

The Laura Cup has been booked in for June 26, followed by the Mareeba Annuals on September 4 and then the popular Boxing Day races on December 26.

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Tullara has been making her mark across the Australian music industry since her debut single release Better Hold On in 2016.

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The Australian action thriller HIGH GROUND is back for another exciting weekend.

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Change of direction for Ravenshoe farmers

BY SALLY TURLEY In June 2019, Mark and Francis Toohey stepped away from 100 years of family tradition of farming cattle and potatoes, to set up their new enterprise, “Buy Avocados Online,” and their timing seems to have been perfect.

Buy Avocadoes Online delivers 2.7- 4.7 kg satchels of chemical free avocadoes, picked fresh to order from their trees, direct to their customers’ door and includes helpful information on how to manage, eat and store their fruit to maximise the eating experience.

Their new business has grown exponentially during 2020 and they have accumulated a strong customer support base, many of whom now have regular standing orders for product.

Believing the established system of getting food to producers served neither the producer nor the customer, the Toohey family couldn't have picked a better time to launch their fledgling online business.

They, like other growers, had been selling their avocadoes through the Rocky Point packing shed and onto the two major supermarkets via the wholesale markets, but they were frustrated by the inefficiencies and shortcomings of that system.

Their corporate purchasers demanded blemish free fruit conforming to specific size and weight criteria, which were put on the road for too long, gas ripened and then put into cold stor-

age, resulting in a very hit and miss product for consumers and wastage on farm.

Covid has changed the way a lot of people shop and the relationship they have with producers. Customers are looking increasingly to food as a source of good nutrition and healthy outcomes and are now actively taking part in making good food choices.

“We stopped using Glyphosate three years ago and soon after we gambled on our first fully organic orchard. We were already a long way towards an organic operation before the official decision was made,” Mr Toohey said.

At the end of last year, the whole farm was declared “organic in conversion” pending full organic accreditation in the near future.

While the business' sales made steady progress throughout the last half of 2019, it was when Mark and Francis made the decision to hire marketing coordinator Nicki Dyson that things really started to take off.

Nicki jumped onto the business' Facebook page, onto Sell, Swap and Buy sites and any other relevant platforms along the east coast of Australia, and started building the story about the Toohey family, their business and their philosophies about good food and good health.

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gan in earnest. But it wasn't all plain sailing and the company learned a few operational lessons about delivery of product along the way.

Even though Covid worked in their favour, producing a new type of customer, hungry for online shopping, organic produce and the opportunity to support Australian farmers and small businesses, their delivery system, Australia Post, chose then to go into meltdown.

They ended up with delayed and lost bags of avocadoes turning up as far away as Perth and sometimes not arriving until they were rotten and unusable. Packages labeled as avocadoes from the outside were often raided en-route leaving customers with none or only part of their order.

Nicki Dyson was full time online during this initial phase, answering questions, reassuring customers, mitigating disasters and re-sending orders that had gone wrong. Interestingly, Ms Dyson said their customer support only grew during these tricky times.

She believed that for customers, it was about making that connection with the producer and feeling valued. If they could get the support they needed and the product they were looking for, they didn't want to move to another seller and have to restart that process.

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BY SALLY TURLEY Farmers from all over the Tablelands gathered in Malanda last week to learn how to improve production outcomes through the inclusion of legumes in their pastures.

The field day, organised by Tablelands Pasture Diversity Peer Group Facilitator, Kasmin Brotherton, reviewed results from local trials and included discussions of farmers' personal experiences.

Workshop presenter, Bernie English of DAF in Mareeba, told the group, that while legumes did increase protein levels and plant digestibility and reduce fertiliser requirements by nitrogen fixing soils, they weren't always easy to manage.

He said farmers had to do everything right if they wanted to establish strong stands of legume in their grasses and maintain them over two to three decades.

They needed to work to a timeline, know the varieties of legume that best suit their location, check availability of seed, have all requirements on hand and then monitor paddocks continuously.

To achieve the highest chance of success, farmers should load their target paddock up with cattle during winter to graze grasses down to a very low level.

Ravenshoe Avocado grower, Mark Toohey of Buy Avocadoes Online and marketing coordinator Nicki Dyson inspect the 240m rows of the farm's 25 year old avocado orchard that has been transformed into an abundant example of syntropic agoroforesty.

to their customers, who have come back asking what else they can buy from the Toohey family.

Mark said that enthusiasm has encouraged them to expand their range. They sold $10,000 worth of pumpkins last year, are working on selling honey in biodegradable packaging and are considering a dried banana product in the near future.

In the meantime, Mr Toohey's commitment to a chemical-free farm and regenerative agriculture has continued to grow and he is in the process of converting his entire 809.5ha of lush farming land into a syntropic agoroforestry system.

Syntropic farming is about growing fruit, nuts, vegetables and timber together in the same space to replicate the growth that occurs in nature's abundant forests creating a system that generates more energy than has been

They should then mulch any remaining grass down as heavily as possible, repeating the process a few days later if necessary, getting grass down to, or even below soil level to reduce competition with emerging legumes.

Ploughing in September/October would eradicate most of the weeds and let the organic process occur by planting time usually in December/January to catch the start of the wet season.

Once the paddock had received a minimum of 50mm of rain, planting could begin at double the recommended rate of seed/ha to offset the high attrition rate of young legumes that are shaded out, stepped on by cattle or lost to predators.

An application of Sodium Molybdate, (an essential micronutrient for plants and animals) and a 100kg/ha of DAP was recommended at this point to enhance nodule formation and boost growth, particularly in areas south of the Barron River.

Then Mr English said, for optimum germination in legumes, it was essential to roll the seed in well, with a Cambridge roller or something similar and ensure there was good seed/soil contact. Once the legumes started to grow, the struggle to contain grass growth began.

The paddock must be slashed regularly to guarantee the grass

invested.

It was started by Ernst Gotsch in Brazil, when he used it to restore dry and depleted farm land by planting a combination of species that grow to different heights, maximising the use of sunlight at each strata.

Mr Toohey has combined eucalypt trees with avocadoes, bananas, ginger plants, turmeric, cassava, pumpkins and tomatoes believing that through the biodiversity of the plants, the soil becomes richer, sequesters carbon and produces plants so packed with nutrition from the rich soil, that no chemicals are required.

As the orchard grows, it creates its own environment, from the microbial biome (gut bacteria of the orchard), up to the canopy, increasing humidity within the system and sometimes even leading to increased rainfall.

“It is not okay to sell lesser

quality product just because it is organic,” Mr Toohey said.

“The only way to go organic and combat weeds is by using large amounts of inputs – compost and organic fertilisers, which have to be brought in."

In a wholistic, regenerative syntropic orchard, plants become self-sustaining and protect themselves from pests.

“Becoming organic makes you lose your economies of scale. You have to earn the right to be an organic farmer and it has made me an advocate for other producers going through the same process.”

But with customers loving the more intense flavours of their avocadoes and last year's supply selling out a month before the end of the season, there will be no turning back for this ‘reluctant food activist.’

Mark Neill of Lake Barrine and Geoff Campbell of Mutchilba were impressed by the quality of the Rankine family’s pasture.

did not outgrow the juvenile legumes and to avoid excessive trash build up from bulk cuttings smothering the new plants.

After establishment, cattle should be kept out of the paddock for about 5-6 months, allowing just a gentle graze towards the end of the first year.

Normal grazing could resume in the second year, but must be on a one month rotational basis.

Cattle would preferentially graze legumes and at an estimated establishment cost of over $400/ha, it was important that farmers looked after their investment. Cheaper home-adapted machinery often worked just as well for those who did not have access to specialised minimum till machinery or rollers.

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Kisima Garlic grows bumper crop Adam Collins and Gwen Bocci have recently harvested their largest ever crop of Russian and True garlic on their organic and biodynamic farm at Kaban, just outside Ravenshoe.

knew he did not want to work with chemicals.

Mr Collin's reverence for the earth drives him to create a 5 star atmosphere for nature on their property. "Using fertilisers makes the grass and crops dependent on us, we become their life support system because we have stuffed up all the earth's natural cycles,” he said.

But even with demand for organic garlic growing Australia-wide and their own crop selling out in just three months last year, the Collins' have no plans of expanding their current crop.

They are focused on maintaining quality, evolving their flavours and following their personal ethos of “living simply to simply live.”

The smallest 10% of the annual garlic crop bulbs are retained for the next season plant which should get underway in April 2022, while the bigger bulbs are sold to organic retailers throughout North Queensland.

BY SALLY TURLEY Kaban farmer, Adam Collins is on a mission to create the best quality, finest tasting organic and bio-dynamic garlic bulbs it is possible to grow and has spent the last two decades refining the condition of his soils and the flavours of his produce.

His dedication paid dividends this year, when along with his partner Gwen Bocci and his father John Collins, they recently harvested their biggest crop of garlic on “Kisima Farm” in 20 years. They picked an impressive 10 tonnes of Russian and True Garlic bulbs from just under a hectare of land.

“When growing garlic, the yield is more about the size of the bulbs than it is about a kilo/ hectare basis and the bulbs this year were a very good size. The harvest took us two weeks to

complete and the support we received from the local community was inspiring,” Mr Collins said.

“A total of 37 people came and helped us pick the crop off the field and some of those have come back to help with the painstaking job of peeling the bulbs as well. Having help meant we were able to get the crop off and be two weeks into the drying process before the wet arrived, which was very beneficial.”

Every bulb was hand planted, hand harvested and inspected, hand peeled and hand cracked before being sold for $30/kg to Tableland, Cooktown, Townsville and Longreach organic retailers.

“There is a considerable difference between the harvest weight and the selling weight,” Mr Collins pointed out.

“Garlic out of the paddock doesn't taste like garlic. It has to be stored undercover for 6 to 8 weeks to cure and the cloves shrink as they dry. Garlic has very few predators and can sit for up to a year in storage.

“The bulbs need the right ambient temperature and humidity to dry correctly. If they dry too fast, the outside seals and the inside rots. The dry sclerophyll forests around Kaban are ideally suited to growing garlic and the whole process has worked perfectly this year.”

In a recent response to consumer demand the Collins’ have started breaking their garlic down to sell in single cloves.

“People love the larger Russian variety and in households of 1 or 2 they are sometimes hesitant to buy the full knob of garlic,” Ms Bocci said.

While costs are kept to a

minimum in this model of farming, the Collins' have to retain a tonne (or 10%) of bulbs each year as seed stock, to replant their crop and must rotate their paddock use over a 6 to 8 year cycle, planting green manure to increase soil nutrient levels .

There was also a constant process of biodynamic soil improvement being carried out.

Preparations made from herbal flowers were added to compost heaps to benefit the atmosphere and to animal sheaths which were buried to enhance the health of soils in the paddocks.

Sent to boarding school in England at seven years of age, before spending five years at an agricultural university “learning how to kill everything,” Mr Collins spent several years travelling the world looking at farming enterprises to see what excited him, after which he

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Aries

March 21 to April 20

You need to sit back and enjoy. Don’t give them the use of your credit card.

Social activity should be on your agenda. Alienation may be the result of a misunderstanding.

Puzzle solutions

▶ 1½ tbsp olive oil ▶ 1 onion, finely chopped ▶ 2 red capsicums, sliced ▶ 1 garlic clove, crushed ▶ ½ tsp chilli flakes ▶ 2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes ▶ 100g giant couscous ▶ 500ml hot vegetable stock ▶ 12 pork meatballs ▶ 150g baby spinach ▶ ½ small bunch of basil ▶ grated Parmesan, to serve (optional)

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1. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan.

2. Fry the onion and capsicum for until soft, then stir through the garlic and chilli flakes and cook for 1 minute.

3. Add the tomatoes, giant couscous and vegetable stock and bring to a simmer.

4. Season to taste, then add the meatballs and spinach.

5. Simmer for 5-7 minutes or until cooked through.

6. Ladle into bowls and top with the basil and some Parmesan, if you like.

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Scorpio

Libra Sept 24 to Oct 23

Oct 24 to Nov 22 You may need to lend an ear to an old friend. You will be highly entertaining when in contact with your lover.

Your energy will be high. You should be putting your cash into long-term investments like real estate.

Confusion is apparent and you’ll need some sound advice if you want to do the right thing. You can make money if you pursue your own business. Take care of your own responsibilities before you help others.

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Capricorn

Dec 22 to Jan 20

Your ability to communicate with ease will win the hearts of those you are in touch with this month. Your lover may feel rejected. You may have more to do with children this month; keep an open mind.

April 21 to May 21 Your emotional reaction will be dependent upon your partner’s responsiveness.

Someone close to you may need help. You may find yourself in an uncomfortable situation if you have overloaded your plate unintentionally.

Aug 23 to Sept 23 Enjoy some socialising this month. Don’t trust a deal that looks too good, or a lover who appears to have it all. You need a break from your daily routine.

Don’t draw too much attention to yourself at work.

June 22 to July 22 You need to mingle with people who can spark enthusiasm and confidence in you. You will be accident prone if you aren’t careful this month. You may find it necessary to confront a situation that has gotten out of hand.

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Aquarius

Jan 21 to Feb 19 A romantic dinner, followed by a quiet evening with the one who is enticing you, should be most satisfying.

Don’t give out any personal information that you don’t want spread around.

Gemini

May 22 to June 21 Your high energy will enable you to take the role of leader in group functions.

You can have a working relationship with children if you exercise patience and understanding of the dilemmas they face.

Leo

July 23 to Aug 22

Travel will be favourable.

Things at home may be somewhat rocky. Be careful when using machinery or electrical equipment.

You may want to put your creative thinking cap on.

Sagittarius

Nov 23 to Dec 21

Get involved in worthwhile endeavours and meet new friends. You will be able to contribute a great deal to organisations that you join.

Be aware that joint financial ventures could fall apart.

Pisces

Feb 20 to March 20

You can make personal changes that will enhance your reputation and give you greater self confidence.

You will meet some interesting people if you at tend promotional functions.

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If growing your own organic food and being selfsufficient is important, then you will be impressed with at least 183 tropical, nut and exotic fruit trees to pick from

and perfect designated areas to grow your own herbs and vegetables.

Still outside, the large private back patio has stone seating overlooking a separate pergola and volcanic rock (some as long as 3m) that make up the fire pit area, all ideal places for entertaining or just relaxing with a drink in hand and enjoying the abundance of birds and butterflies.

Inside and just like outside, the features are too long to list but here are some just to name a few; beautiful high bamboo ceiling and blackbutt timber floors in the living, generous size kitchen with granite benchtops and black wattle cupboard doors as well as bifold servery window.

Three generous size bedrooms serviced by a main bathroom whilst the master

THE HOME • Double sided riverstone exterior walls • Steel frame internal walls & roof trusses • Terracotta roof tiles • Numerous artistic mosaic and steel features throughout • Custom made security screens • Large, tiled double garage

bedroom with a walk-in-robe has an amazing ensuite where you feel like you showering outdoors alongside an enclosed private fernery.

If all this was not enough, attached to the main residence but with a seperate entrance is a self contained guest room or granny flat featuring a third bathroom and Address: Price: Agent:

separate kitchenette perfect for extended family, visitors staying the night or paying B&B clients.

Please contact exclusive agent John Goncalves at Ray White Mareeba on 0407 690 961 for more information or book an inspection.

MAREEBA $875,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to John Goncalves Ray White Mareeba 0407 690 961

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THE GARDEN • Greenhouse • Irrigation to all trees and gardens • Unique riverstone and galvanized steel bamboo feature front fence • Fully fenced property • Large food forest area • Pond feature • Town water and fully equipped bore • List of fruit trees available • Over 100 different variety of fruit trees THE POTENTIAL (Possible income streams if desired) • Plant nursery • Organic fruit and vegetable sales • B&B Accommodation • Farmstay • Therapy business i.e yoga, detox retreat • Site for gardening organic, biodynamic and permaculture courses

4091 1177 21 Main St, Atherton

57 RANKINE DRIVE, TOLGA

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Call Zach Reid 0427 683 023

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$P.O.A. - Call Brendan 0447 809 808

UNIQUE FAMILY HOME WITH POOL IN SOUGHT AFTER LOCATION

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• Solid construction with unique features and stunning views • 4 built-in bedrooms, ensuite & main bathroom • Renovated kitchen overlooking pool and 2nd living area • Spacious sunken lounge opens out onto the patio • Covered outdoor entertainment area, saltwater pool

$420,000 - Call Kaydee 0417 468 941

Zach 0427 683 023 | Kaydee 0417 468 941 | Brendan (Auctioneer - Rural Expert) 0447 809 808 | www.athertonfn.com.au www.theexpressnewspaper.com.au

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History re-imagined

An echo of a bygone era and one of Malanda’s oldest homes, believed to be built in the early 1900’s by Jack Prince, a member of one of Malanda’s pioneer families.

This residence also served as Malanda’s RSL from the early 1940’s to the mid 1960’s. One block away from Malanda’s Main St. puts you in walking distance of shops, schools, post office and the historic Majestic Theatre. Situated on a 1,129m2 block boasting landscaped gardens designed for privacy.

This home has been carefully renovated by a qualified builder.

Original refinished rainforest timber floors, vertical joint timber walls and over 3m high ceilings offer a classic sense of Queensland living.

Well placed windows throughout the home maintain privacy while providing green garden views and

cool air flow on warm tropical days.

Generous open plan living combines a kitchen, dining and lounge space, providing flow and function. Separated by the central living space, the master bedroom and Ensuite are situated to the Northwest and the other two bedrooms to the Southeast.

Retreat to one of two sun drenched North facing decks. Relax to the sound of flowing water, overlooking a courtyard garden with water feature or invite family and friends to share a spacious BBQ area.

A 90m2 fully concreted workshop/shed complete Address: Price: Agent:

with power, hot and cold running water, lockable tool shed and a polished concrete floor offers a whole other living space for projects of all kinds.

Other Features include: Stone counter tops, new European appliances, pantry, Three bedrooms, Three bathrooms, laundry, carport and shed offer covered parking for up to 4 vehicles, Rewired, re-plumbed, recently re-roofed, Steel stumps For more information, or to book your private inspection please call Kath on 0488 426 686 at Main Street Real Estate.

9 Downing St, MALANDA $425,000 Kath Johnson Main Street Real Estate 0488 426 686

Contact:

Occupy or invest

Step into a great location with this solid, well main-

tained and partly renovated 3 bedroom home. Located in a

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For local knowledge, dedicated service and exceptional results give Joe a call!

quiet area of town only 2 minutes from town centre and built of masonry block construction internally & externally the home features open plan living, a tastefully updated kitchen and bathroom and represents exceptional buying for first home buyers, anyone looking to downsize or investors alike.

Features include: • Generous bedrooms, master with split system airconditioning • Updated kitchen and appliances • New floor coverings • Updated bathroom • Large internal laundry • Built-in hallway storage

JOETORRISI.COM.AU JOE TORRISI 0417 700 468

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cupboards • Security screens throughout • Lockup garage • 883m2 allotment with garden shed • Convenient location only 2 minutes to Mareeba Town centre It’s the perfect setting to enjoy a relaxed, easy care lifestyle in a solid, low maintenance home that's affordably priced.

For further information or to arrange a private inspection please contact exclusive agent Joe Torrisi on 0417 700 468.

4 Lannoy St, MAREEBA $289,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to Joe Torrisi Joe Torrisi Real Estate 0417 700 468

DAIMIN KOCHI 0448 916 246

QUALITY HOME IN DESIRABLE CLOSE • Cook’s kitchen, loads of cupboard space • Formal lounge, elevated timber deck • Open plan kitchen/living, wood heater • 3 built-in bedrooms + office & ensuite • Stunning bathroom, high 8m x 4m carport • 1330m2 block, fenced at back, 6m x 3m shed $480,000

KATH JOHNSON 0488 426 686

IDEALLY POSITIONED • Large timber home on 2023m2 block • Massive kitchen & two living areas • 10 bedrooms, enclosed verandah • Casement windows, 3 bathrooms • Potential to be re-zoned for business • Currently returning $400 per week $520,000

STUNNING QUEENSLANDER IN TOWN • Beautifully renovated home, timber floors • Sold with eclectic mix of vintage furniture • Fully equipped cook’s kitchen & laundry • Living area with aircon & electric heaters • 5 bedrooms, 2 modern bathrooms • Outdoor covered dining area for BBQs $498,000

RESORT LIVING AT LAKE TINAROO • Executive style, fully furnished & equipped • 2 bedroom townhouse on Tinaroo Dam • Secure off street parking, private rear entrance • Open plan living/dining with a garden patio • Updated kitchen, internal laundry, 3rd toilet • Master bedroom with private balcony & ensuite $248,000 Firm

ACREAGE HIDEAWAY, 5 MINS FROM TOWN • Solid block home on 1 hectare with a bore • Open plan living & dining, wood heater • New kitchen, dishwasher, 2 built-in bedrooms • Full length patio & 2nd secure side patio • 6m x 9m lockable shed with 3 phase power • Fenced paddocks, stable, animal pen $398,000

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Is this your new address?

Make this picturesque, modern Queenslander nestled in a blissfully quiet part of Yungaburra your new home

Who doesn't love a classic Queenslander?

This picturesque, modern home is nestled in a blissfully quiet part of Yungaburra on the very sought after Bunya Street. As soon as you drive up to this property you will instantly fall in love.

Entering the home through large sliding doors you are instantly greeted with the exquisitely decorated interior, everything has been meticulously designed for not only practicability but style.

The living and dining area is open planned with seamless indoor to outdoor entertaining to the verandah.

Onto the kitchen, it showcases breathtaking soft close fittings and finishes, vast amounts of storage as well as a breakfast bar and

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Luxurious design flows effortlessly into all 3 bedrooms - 2 have access to the verandah and the bathroom has been stylistically thought out so that you feel as if you are in a boutique hotel.

Outside is the pergola and fire pit perfect for entertaining while enjoying the surrounding gardens that have been beautifully maintained. There is plenty of room to store you boat and caravan with the high clearance 7m x 9m shed.

Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

CHARMING QUEENSLANDER Ravenshoe • 3 bedroom Queenslander • Spacious kitchen with island bench • New stove & dishwasher • Polished timber floors throughout • Tongue & grove walls • Set on 1,012m2 $230,000 ATH22877430 Morgan Brennan 0407 730 450

Contact exclusive agent Suzey Whitby at Ray White Atherton today on 0438 090 306 or 4091 7111 for your inspection. www.raywhiteruralatherton.com.au/ ATH22882247 1 Bunya St, YUNGABURRA Expressions of Interest Suzey Whitby Ray White Atherton 0438 090 306

Atherton

22 Main Street, Atherton - Phone: 4091 7111 Margaret Black: Principal

SOLID AS A ROCK Atherton • 3 bedrooms with built-ins • Main with ensuite • 2 living areas • Front patio with enclosed sunroom • 9m x 7m shed with power & water • Set on 843m2 + solar panels $480,000 ATH22897547 Suzey Whitby 0438 090 306

This property is being sold via Expression of Interest.

Expressions of Interest close Thursday 1st April 2021, all EOI Forms must be submitted in writing by 12PM day of closure to Ray White Atherton, 22 Main St Atherton.

CONVENIENT LIVING Atherton • 3 bedrooms with built-ins • Main with ensuite • Spacious kitchen • Outside patio • 987m2 fenced backyard • Double remote garage $389,000 ATH22902659 Suzey Whitby 0438 090 306

LIFESTYLE, LOCATION, PRIVACY Yungaburra • 5 bedrooms, 1 bathroom • Set on 16.17 hectares • Fenced into 2 paddocks • Fertile soil + bore & creek • Machinery shed • Granny flat $899,000 O/O ATH22119085 Morgan Brennan 0407 730 450

GREENER PASTURES Millaa Millaa • Set on 47.87 hectares • Spring fed water • Boundary fencing • Currently running a breeding herd • Power available • Bitumen road access $460,000 ATH22743845 Morgan Brennan 0407 730 450

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Investors delight Check out this gem of a property on the edge of Atherton.

A detached duplex with all the boxes ticked. Tiled throughout and airconditioned, this spacious villa has 3 bedrooms with built in robes and each one with a fantastic view. Situated at the back of the block, road noise is non-existent, and the gardens are low maintenance.

Other features include: Address: Price: Agent:

• Security screens • Open plan living • Single lock up garage • Outdoor patio • Pizza oven The property is already tenanted so no need to go searching. Please allow 24 hours' notice for inspections.

Call exclusive agent Alex Payne on 0409 328 153 to book your inspection now.

11B Quadrio St, ATHERTON $290,000 EXCLUSIVE to Alex Payne LJ Hooker Atherton 0409 328 153

Contact:

Elevated position in cul-de-sac If you are looking for a modern home with a big yard, room for the kids to play or build a big shed, then welcome to 27 Jacana Close, Mareeba.

Situated on the Cairns side of Mareeba, just a short

stroll from the Amaroo Medical Centre precinct and convenient to town, this home is perched up in an elevated position near the end of Jacana Close. four large Boasting rooms, all with split-system

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air-conditioning, all with ceiling fans, two with built in robes and the master bedroom having an en-suite and walk in wardrobe, there is plenty of space for the whole family. The fourth bedroom or media room is a great size and the floors are tiled throughout, making for easy cleaning.

At the rear of the home, the air-conditioned living area is open plan and features a large lounge room, a dining room that overlooks the back yard and a trendy modern kitchen with island bench. The main bathroom is convenient to the bedrooms and the laundry, and features a separate shower and bathtub.

Well thought out, the positioning of the house is off to one side, maximising the space on the other side of the large allotment, allowing for easy side access through double gates for anyone wanting to build a big shed, to bring in the boat or caravan, or all the toys you can think of.

• Near new modern home,

Cairns side of Mareeba • 4 bedrooms (1 as media room), 2 bathrooms • Master bedroom has walk in robe and en-suite • Modern kitchen, island bench, breakfast bar, pantry • Open plan living areas access to rear patio • Tiled floors, air conditioning and ceiling fans • Double garage with remote controlled roller door • Solar power system

• Side access, fenced back yard, 1,100 m2 block • Established garden beds, landscaped front yard For more information, or to Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

ATHERTON

Compact Home in Quiet Suburb ATHERTON: 12 Norbury Circuit 3 2 • Located in the Atherton Rise • Great investment opportunity • Airconditioned open plan living • Low maintenance house & gardens • 423m2 block

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Full of Character in Heart of Malanda MALANDA: 26 Patrick Street 3 1 2 • Ideal investment opportunity • Cottage style home • Single lock up garage • Vegetable gardens • 1,012m2 block

$270,000

arrange a Private Inspection call exclusive agent Remo Esposito on 0401 969 473 or drop into the Central Realty Mareeba office today.

27 Jacana Cl, MAREEBA $410,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to Remo Esposito Central Realty Mareeba 0401 969 473

4091 3144

Premium Lakefront Property BARRINE: 4 Old Boar Pocket Rd 3

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• Direct access to Lake Tinaroo • Wraparound verandah with lake views • Hardwood floors • Large liveable shed • 1.30 hectares

$P.O.A.

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Look Out Over Your Own Paradise TARZALI: 15 Turner Road 3 1

2 • Beautiful views of lush paddocks & rainforest • Former dairy farm, now runs approximately 40 head of cattle • Farm equipment and cattle included • 153 acres

$1,375,000

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Stage two land release – Sunset Ridge

Stage Two land release of Sunset Ridge is now complete and selling quickly with half the lots already sold. All blocks are generous in size, ranging from 871m2 to over 1000m2 and serviced with underground power, water and sewerage, you will need to be quick to secure one of only 5 lots remaining.

Take a drive and see for yourself, with beautiful new homes already under construction you will discover that Sunset Ridge is a wonderful place to call home.

Nestled around the Mazlin Creek this estate maintains it’s country town feel with over 3 acres preserved for parkland, concrete pathways and mountain views this is

town living at its best.

Pricing for all remaining lots are as follows: Lot 82 - 1099m2 - $165 000 Lot 89 - 923m2 - $152 000 Lot 106 - 871m2 - $150 000 Lot 107 - 869m2 - $150 000 Lot 108 - 923m2 - $152 000 We invite you to contact us for more information, Covenants and Contour Plans are available from our office.

For more information contact Jeanette for more information on 0407 745 748 or email malanda@eldersrealestate.com.au

Address: Sunset Ridge, Aurora Circuit, ATHERTON Price: From $150,000 Agent: Jeanette Suffield Elders Real Estate Malanda Contact: 0407 745 748

Prestigious family home, outstanding Atherton location

Positioned in a quiet close, surrounded by other quality homes and only 2km from Atherton town centre is 1a Bailey Close, an immaculately presented and well maintained five bedroom family home.

Offering a spacious floorplan filled with natural light, open plan living, dining area and lounge room. All bedrooms have built in wardrobes and the master suite has a large walk-in robe and a beautifully open ensuite.

The neutral colour pallet throughout, coupled with the tiled floor adds to the overall appeal. There is a large entertaining area at the back of the home, overlooking the rear yard.

Property features include: • All bedrooms carpeted with built in robes • Large master bedroom walk in robe, air-conditioning, generous ensuite featuring double sinks, shower and toilet.

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• Media Room • Modern well-appointed kitchen • Spacious open plan living • Ceiling fans and security screens throughout home • Main Bathroom – Plunge Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

bath plus shower • Internal Laundry with linen cupboard, sink and rear door access to patio • Double glazed windows and glass sliding doors • Large undercover entertainment patio overlooking rear views • Double remote control garage – can fit 4 cars or perfect for extra storage space • 1.5KW solar power – Save on electricity bills!

• Partly fenced 1 acre allotment For further information or to arrange an inspection, call marketing agent Raquel at Sommerset Realty on 0408 983 879.

1a Bailey Cl, ATHERTON $599,000 EXCLUSIVE to Raquel Cunzolo Sommerset Realty 0408 983 879

Jeanette Suffield 0407 745 748

Located only 2km from Atherton town centre is 1a Bailey Close – an immaculately presented and well maintained five bedroom family home.

What’s your proper ty wor th?

Call Raquel today to find out!*

*Free No-obligation appraisal

Shop 1, 116 Main St, Atherton QLD, 4883

Phone: 0408 983 879

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Shellie Nightingale 0429 966 038

ICONIC TOLGA BAKERY

Insurance starts with a chat The popular 5 star Tobin’s Supermarket is located in the heart of Millaa Millaa and offers a wide variety of products and produce. Fuel, fresh fruit and vege, hardware, plumbing, local product brands and much more.

Main Street, Millaa Millaa

$930,000 WIWO

This highly rated bakery is in a great location. Loved by locals, tourists and all the tradies. With fantastic figures there is still potential to increase and grow the business.

Main Street, Tolga

$325,000 WIWO

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Contact Jeanette Suffield on 4095 6677 today Elders Insurance Tablelands Zoners Pty Ltd ABN 59097345474 trading as Elders Insurance Tablelands AR No. 254599 is an Authorised Representative of Elders Insurance (Underwriting Agency) Pty Limited ABN 56 138 879 026, AFSL 340965.

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Waterfront living INVITING FAMILY HOME - PEERAMON

1012m², central Tablelands location, 3 bedrooms, 3 built-in robes, masonry block, kitchen with breakfast bar, rumpus/family room, bathroom, separate toilet, office, wood heater, entertaining area, established gardens, fenced, school bus.

Price: $360,000 (R666) Contact Darren 0429 977 675

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45 James Street, Malanda: 4096 5446 13 Main Street, Millaa Millaa: 0408 733 149

Wake up to a vista unlike any other with Yungaburra Waterfront.

Featuring elevated blocks overlooking the placid Lake Tinaroo, this estate is selling at an unprecedented rate.

Families, retirees and inves-

tors are all rushing to secure themselves a little slice of peace and serenity.

Yungaburra Waterfront is an incredibly unique site with a location and quality never to be repeated. Walking distance to Yungaburra’s res-

taurants, shops and services as well as water sport and fishing, residents are guaranteed a prime position and excellent accessibility.

There will be pedestrian and cycle access connectivity along the waterfront and out to the town.

Blocks are between 667777m2 and are fully serviced Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

with underground power, sewerage and town water.

With only 11 lots, they are in extremely limited supply.

For more information, or to book your private inspection, call Darren on 0429977675 at Tablelands. com & Malanda Real estate.

YUNGABURRA Starting from $185,000 Darren Hithersay Tablelands.com & Malanda Real Estate 0429 977 675

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“Calliungal” is situated in a quiet area & offers a rural lifestyle only minutes from town. With its proximity, scale and improvements, it offers comfortable and relaxed living with ease of management and multiple income options.

Home: Ensuited master with built-ins, large kitchen with dining & lounge, airconditioning throughout.

Office/sleepout: Covered verandah & patio.

Machinery Shed: 5 bay, enclosed 3 sides.

Cattle Yard: Steel & panel, crush & branding facilities.

Water: 2 bores, 1 dam & rainwater tank, reliable supply with distribution through easy to manage delivery system, main bore solar equipped.

Fencing: Fully boundary fenced, internally 6 paddocks & lane system.

Pasture: Improved with buffel and stylo, strong darker alluvials, minimal weeds/pests.

David Woodhouse M: 0427 910 035 | P: 07 4787 1666 david.woodhouse@nh.com.au Shane Stretton M: 0427 158 115 shane.stretton@nutrien.com.au Nutrien Harcourts Charters Towers

FOR SALE $940,000 View by appointment nutrienharcourts.com.au/LCH2328

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Escape to the country

Escape to the country on this one acre of land with a seasonal creek on the boundary.

There is plenty of room for a growing family with three bedrooms at ground level

and an elevated master bedroom taking in views of the natural surrounds.

Alight from the double carport, stroll along the covered veranda and enter through the front door to find an open

plan living area with a modern kitchen, featuring a breakfast bar, overhead cupboards, gas cooktop and pantry.

There is a wood heater in the corner of the tiled lounge to keep you warm on chilly

Unique riverfront property

Tableland nights, and a ceiling fan to keep you cool on a hot day.

Built in cupboards in the hall provide plenty of storage space.

The large powered shed with mezzanine floor and extra wide double carport below the house has room for all the toys and tools.

Just a short drive into Her-

berton, this property would suit those looking for a rural lifestyle relatively close to modern amenities.

Style and sophistication with wonderful views of the Granite Creek, this beautifully renovated property has alot more to offer than most would expect. Hidden behind a colorbond fence, this recently renovated old girl has been lovely brought back to life and given a modern facelift that rivals the most contemporary designs.

A patio at the front of this gorgeous home overlooks a permanent running creek lined with trees and vegetation, ensuring privacy and even the hardest of working days seem insignificant.

If all this wasn't enough, this large 1593m2 allotment still has room for another separate dwelling or dwellings (with council approval), all of which could overlook this magnificent setting.

Here are some more, but not all of the property fea-

tures: • 3 bedrooms (plus office or 4th bedroom) and 2 brand new bathrooms • Lovely new kitchen with adjacent dining • Spacious living area with high ceilings • Gorgeous timber floors • Split system air conditioning Outside • 3x Vehicle accommodation (semi enclosed) plus storage area • Shadehouse • Beautiful easy care gardens • Recentaly added concrete driveway and footpaths

Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

Call Brendan Williams on 0447 809 808 or First National Real Estate Atherton 4091 1177.

75 Syme Road, Herberton $350,000 Brendan Williams First National Real Estate Atherton 0447 809 808

• Fully fenced for privacy This amazing 1593m2 river front property would be ideal for someone who is looking for somewhere special to call home. Or for the investor, the potential to develop this property further whilst collecting rent from the existing improvements, make the asking price of $395,000 neg, outstanding value.

Rental appraisal is $410$430p/w.

For further details or to inspect today please contact exclusive agent John Goncalves at Ray White Mareeba on 0407 690 961.

BIBOOHRA $360,000 NEG John Goncalves Ray White Mareeba 0407 690 961

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY NOT TO BE MISSED!

FABULOUS HOME ON SMALL ALLOTMENT

• Fully fenced 951m corner allotment • Good access for a caravan, boat or large shed • Modern open plan design • Fully airconditioned • A front to back double carport ideal for large family gatherings • Room for construction of a 2nd dwelling (STCA) • Currently rented at $360 per week Price $345,000 Neg Exclusive Agent John Goncalves 0407 690 961

This rare and unique 3 unit complex is situated on one freehold title with no Body Corporate fees.

• Beautifully renovated units, all tenanted with off-street parking • Private / exclusive use of outdoor areas • Easy to maintain gardens and Colorbond fencing • All units are fully renovated • Separate water and power meters • Possibility to add a further unit Price $650,000 Neg Exclusive Agent John Goncalves 0407 690 961

Retirees and anyone looking to downsize will love this place!

• Modern 3 bedroom home on 319m2 freehold title • Surrounded by great neighbours • Fully airconditioned • Well appointed kitchen • Lovely outdoor patio, fenced for privacy, pet friendly • Lock up carport with automatic roller door Price $295,000 Neg Exclusive Agent John Goncalves 0407 690 961

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Charm, character and convenience

$395,000

www.4880.com.au Aurelia 0418 183 555

$280,000

Oodles of character and appeal this highest home has been lovingly maintained to encompass all of the charms historic homes like this are known for.

Beautiful timber floors flow throughout the home as well as updated sliding aluminium windows allowing an abundance of natural light and airflow to enter, high ceilings – enough to make you swoon.

The lounge and dining are truly the hub of the home with a cosy but spacious area which effortlessly flows onto the beautiful easy to work in kitchen.

All three bedrooms are complete with built-ins with bathroom and toilet centrally located for easy access The granny flat underneath the house with its own shower and toilet makes for

the perfect teenagers retreat or the extended family visiting. Adjacent is a large enclosed area ideal for entertaining with lockable storeroom.

Fully fenced and close to town this well maintained home provides all the character without compromising on the conveniences.

Features at a glance • 3 Bedrooms all with robes • Double car port • Granny flat with own Shower and toilet • Large enclosed area unAddress: Price: Agent:

derneath • Legal height underneath house • High ceilings, upgraded sliding windows • Timber floors throughout • Front and rear stairs • Private deck off living • Fully fenced • Storage and workshop underneath house To view this beautiful family home, contact exclusive agent Andrew Rogato on 0418 183 444 or email andrew@4880.com.au at Rogato Real Estate.

Brown St, MAREEBA $280,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to Andrew Rogato Rogato Real Estate 0418 183 444

Contact:

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$249,000 neg Aurelia 0418 183 555

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A visual landscape of magnificence and peace OPEN HOME THIS SATURDAY 11am-12noon

Great location

A hidden gem, this very neat, well maintained home sits comfortably in established gardens in a peaceful location at the end of a cul-de-sac.

Fully fenced, this three bedroom home is in good condition with great street appeal and neat gardens.

A double carport at the front of the home offers protected all weather entry plus undercover entertaining for family gatherings.

Open plan living incorporates a good sized kitchen with pantry, dining area and lounge room.

This area has airconditioning for summer and a cosy fireplace for winter. The 9 x 4 metre shed has

power and TV point for creating a great escape pad.

There is also a separate garden shed. Close to shops yet tucked away from the traffic makes this an ideal owner occupier or investment property.

Features • 803m2 fully fenced residential block at end of cul-de-sac • Split faced masonry block home • 3 Bedrooms with builtin cupboards Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

Here you will discover a prestigious property that provides a sanctuary for an extended or multi-generational family.

A place that exceeds expectations and delivers a vast panorama of spectacular sights with an envied lifestyle.

Striking the perfect balance of beauty and warmth with family friendly functionality that will cater to your every need with its array of indoor and outdoor living and entertaining spaces.

The exquisite executive residence has three generous sized bedrooms and two bathrooms. Adjacent to the main residence is a two bed-

room guesthouse, ideal for visitors.

For the handyman or tradie there is a 15m x 9m workshop plus boat or caravan storage.

This is your opportunity to secure a truly magnificent and rare waterfront property on 2.3 acres with a 116 metre frontage to Lake Tinaroo where you can ski, fish, and sail all year round.

Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

For sale by Expressions of Interest. Expressions of Interest close at 5:00pm, 29th March 2021.

For more information, call Trisha Jackson at Professionals Atherton. Phone 4091 3955 or 0419 1833 145 anytime. To view more photos, visit athertonrealestate.com.au

9 Spry Close, Tinaroo Park Expressions of Interest Trisha Jackson Professionals Atherton 0419 183 145

• Spacious bath with separate shower and bathtub plus a new vanity • Double carport, entry patio • 9 x 4 metre colorbond shed with power, water, hand basin and TV connection For more information, or to book your private inspection, call exclusive marketing agent Collette Rowston from Atherton Realty on 0419 733 712.

3 Larkin Cl, ATHERTON $319,000 EXCLUSIVE to Collette Rowston Atherton Realty 0419 733 712

Call Trisha 0419 183 145

www.athertonrealty.com.au

4091 1611

24 Main St Atherton

SELLING?

Call now for a FREE MARKET APPRAISAL

Rino Gava 0427 779 086 Collette Rowston 0419 733 712

QUIRKY HOME, PLENTY OF SPACE 2 Canopus Circuit - $309,000

TUCKED AWAY IN HERBERTON 7 Empress Avenue - $415,000

NEW TOLGA 1 ACRE AND LARGER LOTS AVAILABLE NOW

 Timber home on large 1095m2 corner block  Two living areas with open fireplace  3 bedrooms, all with built-ins plus office  2.5kw solar system with 3kw inverter

 Galley style kitchen with gas cooktop  3 bedrooms with built-in wardrobes  Undercover motorhome parking  Open plan lounge and dining area

 Lot 48 - $238,000 - 8785m2 in size  Lot 50 - $198,000 - 4137m2 in size

 3 bedrooms with ensuite in main  600m2 easy care allotment  Open plan living leads to outdoor living  Currently tenanted at $360 per week

Rino 0427 779 086

Collette 0419 733 712

Rino 0427 779 086

Collette 0419 733 712

WEB ID: 691980

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WEB ID: 694152

 Lot 49 - $198,000 - 4463m2 in size

WEB ID: 697151

MODERN HOME 36 Tumbare Street - $349,000

WEB ID: 201846

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Certain work defined as “building work” in the QBCC legislation may only be undertaken by licensed contractors, or if undertaken by unlicensed contractors, only to the value of $3,300.

However, work falling outside that definition may be performed by unlicensed contractors and is not subject to any value limit.

To check whether a Contractor holds a QBCC Licence visit: www.qbcc.qld.gov.au Or call the QBCC on 1300 272 272

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 All Brands  Prompt Service  We also install Aircons!

Come and see Daniel and the team at B&C Cabinets for all your cabinetry needs!

P: 4092 2671 • E: enquiries@bccabinets.com.au • QBCC 1209087

ABN: 61 788 170 092 LIC. NO: L012565 ARTIC LIC: AU21630 QBSA: 1220582

DAVE’S

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Serving Mareeba & Tablelands Areas • Residential & Commercial • Kitchens • Vanities & Wardrobes • Offices & Retail

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R & C AIRCONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

ir a n c oo l a Breath cle comes first! giene w he r e hy Lic. No. LO21176

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FULLY INSURED LOCAL FAMILY BUSINESS

• Bond Cleans • Mould & Mildew Treatments • Pressure Cleaning, Roofs & Exteriors • Gutter Cleaning • Contract Cleaning

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• General Repair and Maintenance Services • Roof Repairs and Maintenance • House Extensions • Concreting • Tiling • Retaining Walls and Fences • Shed, Carport and Awning Construction • Asbestos Removal

For ONLY $40 per week this spot could be yours!

es c i v r e S g n i n Clea

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Paul Johnstone

DENTAL TECHNICIAN DENTAL PROSTHETIST Registration No. 931417

• Full and Partial Dentures • Relines and Repairs • Mouthguards Private Health Fund Rebates Apply Veteran Affairs Provider

4 Warren Street, Mareeba Q.4880 PH/FAX: 4092 2464 • MOB: 0402 809 556 • Email: choppers@qld.chariot.net.au

ELECTRICAL

BUILDING

ROOFS: • Repairs • Re-Roofing • New Roofs • Awnings • Gu�ers • Pain�ng

DOZOCO

DENTAL

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QBCC: 1109288

Servicing Mareeba, Tablelands & Cairns areas!

P: 0488 700 086 E: redsjoinery@outlook.com

Phone DAVID AVOLIO on 0409 924 006

For ONLY $40 per week this spot could be yours!

BUILDING/ BRICKLAYING

Natasha Burton

Shop 4, 276 Byrnes St, Mareeba PO Box 1034, Mareeba Q.4880

CHILDCARE

AIR CONDITIONING

4092 3464

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ELECTRICAL SOLAR & BATTERIES AIR CONDITIONING

DO YOU NEED A RELIABLE ELECTRICIAN? Do you need a RELIABLE Electrician who shows up on time, CLEANS up after himself, and completes your work CHEERFULLY, without charging the earth? Call TODAY!  Farms  Sheds  Shops  Houses  Maintenance  Renovations  Installations  New Homes  Repairs

Call DANIEL 0433 158 941

HARDWARE

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Lic No 69788

• Ravenshoe • Herberton • Millaa Millaa • Tarzali • Topaz • Malanda • Yungaburra • Atherton • Tolga • Walkamin • Mareeba • Croydon • Georgetown • Einasleigh • Forsayth • Mount Surprise • Mount Garnet

Lic # 81562

ARC Lic # L166416

OEC

K.W.S. Rural Fencing & Yard Building

PAINTER

BELL HARTLEY & CO. PAINTING CONTRACTORS

P: 4092 1176 M: 0418 184 147 E: markterri70@bigpond.com

NO OBLIGATION FREE QUOTES!

PO BOX 1414, MAREEBA QBCC 1115490

100% Locally Owned & Operated!  DOMESTIC W: www.maximumpestman.com MAREEBA OFFICE:  COMMERCIAL P: 4092 1999 1 Vaughan Street ATHERTON OFFICE:  TERMITES M: 0418 150 759 30 Main Street Pre-Construction | Pre-Purchase Inspections

PET RESORT

FENCING

Will travel anywhere!

Phone Keith 0455 268 369 keithstephan3@gmail.com

SALES, SERVICE & REPAIRS

MAXIMUM PEST MANAGEMENT

2 Zinc Street, Mount Garnet | 4097 9053

• Steel, Timber and Exclusion • Lean-to Sheds, Shed Slabs • Vet Crushes

Shop 3, 203-215 Byrnes St, Mareeba P: 4092 7038

M. HARTLEY PTY LTD TRADING AS

OUTBACK ENGINES & CUSTOM

K.W.S. Rural Fencing & Yard Building

IRRIGATION DESIGN AND SUPPLY

www.burratronics.com.au

124 Mason Street, Mareeba  (07) 4092 2433

RESTORATION • MAINTENANCE • REMANUFACTURE • Mandrill Bending and Sheet Work • Full Custom Fab • Component Rebuilds • Engines, Transmissions, Final Drives • Vehicles, Machinery, Heavy diesel • Concept to Creation

• Pumps Sales & Repairs • Filtration • Water Treatment • Water Tanks & Troughs • Pool Treatments • Solar Pumping Systems • Reinke Centre Pivot and Lateral Move Irrigators

IN-STORE AND ON-SITE

PEST

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19 Wormboo Street raven@iig.com.au

• Laptops, Tablets & Towers • Phone & Tablet Repairs • Custom Systems • Networking Solutions

CALL ADRIAN 0429 265 082

LOCALLY All types of ork OWNED AND welding, lathe w OPERATED and milling.

• Hardware • Plumbing • Flat Pack Kitchens • Paint • Nursery • Giftware • Jaycar • Building Materials • White Goods

BURRATRONICS

Efficient and friendly service - Servicing all areas!

GENERAL ENGINEERING

RAVENSHOE HARDWARE

50 BYRNES STREET, MAREEBA • PHONE 4092 7788

I.T

• Airconditioning Installations • Shed Wiring • Underground Power • Renovations & New Houses • All Electrical & Repairs

Natasha Burton

4097 6208

IRRIGATION

ELECTRICAL

4092 3464

Max & Jodie Turner

PROFESSIONAL DOG BOARDING • On the Tablelands at Kuranda • Dedicated Staff • Great Facilities • Highest Quality Diet • Lots of Play Time in Big Yards • Long or Short Stays 131 Boyles Road, Kuranda | Phone: 40938239 www.kurandapetresort.com.au Email: graham@kurandapetresort.com.au

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SECURITY

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Natasha Burton

• Patrols • Cash in Transit • Alarm Response and Installation • Alarm Monitoring • CCTV Installation For all security needs call... DRU THURSTON 0408 913 063 and Service

W: www.nqpssecurity.com.au | E: dru@nqpssecurity.com.au

SHEDS

PLUMBING

4092 3464

Rapid Sheds & Construction Daniel and Cheryl Reid

POOL MAINTENANCE & POOL SHOP 71 BYRNES ST, MAREEBA

ALL POOL SUPPLIES INCLUDING FREE WATER TESTING & EXPERT ADVICE

LICENSED POOL SAFET Y INSPECTOR

P: 4092 1443 or 0413 013 297

For ONLY $40 per week this spot could be yours!

Call Natasha Burton today on 4092 3464 or email admin@theexpressnewspaper.com.au

Service & reliability you can trust!

SCENIC FLIGHTS

QBCC No. 1275266

CONTACT DETAILS: Blake Daniel 0439 988 227 Email: atsamfnq@hotmail.com

P: 0411 344 110 | E: ramon@uitownplan.com.au | W: www.uitownplan.com.au

124 Mason Street, Mareeba  (07) 4092 2433

EXPLORE ATHERTON TABLELANDS

Come fly with us!

30 MINUTES - �250 + GST PP 60 MINUTES - �400 + GST PP Minimum Booking 2 people

Trevor 0400 750 330

As a local born and bred, I am invested in the success of the community and how it is developed. Enquire today for a free consultation.

• Pre-purchase property search reports / due diligence - Understand your future or current property rights • Specialise in Development Approvals • Reconfiguring a Lot / Subdivisions • Material Change of Use

TOWN PLANNING

T QUALIT Y PAIN PROTECTION GUARANTEED

TRANSPORT

SAND BLASTING & PAINTING

ry, Farm Machine rs, ile a Tr Ute Trays, el, Structural Ste . re o m d n Rims a

• SHIPPING CONTAINERS Hire, sales & hire/buy option, self-pack removals, Australia wide transport & logistics, container modifications.

• 4X4 FORKLIFT HIRE • TRANSPORT & TOWING Tilt trays & trailers, general freight, accident & breakdown.

• Slashing and Mulching • Orchard / Tree Trimming • Earthworks • Machinery Haulage • Accident Towing / Tilt Tray Hire

price includes an online listing on www.theexpressbusiness. com.au

SANDBLASTING & PAINTING

ABN: 91 542 926 251

8452 Kennedy Highway, Atherton | 4091 7242 | sticklizard.com.au

SLASHING/ MULCHING

POOL

“WE OFFER A COMPLETE ON SITE POOL SERVICE”

SHIPPING CONTAINERS

Sheds, Carpentry & Excavator Work Daniel 0407 768 622 dcreid10@hotmail.com

Locally Owned and Operated

DELIVERY 4 TIMES DAILY!

ALL TYPES OF FREIGHT LARGE AND SMALL: CAIRNS, MAREEBA, TABLELANDS AND SURROUNDS

TELEPHONE: 4092 7680 - FARM DELIVERIES WELCOMED!

YOU CAN AFFORD TO ADVERTISE IN THE EXPRESS DIRECTORY

Advertising has never WITH PRICES AT JUST $40 PER WEEK!! been more affordable! price includes an online listing on www.theexpressbusiness.com.au

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Excellence Through Perseverance and Diligence Wally Amory - Mareeba Depot Manager

TREELOPPING

TRANSPORT

4092 3464

PROFESSIONAL TREE SERVICE SERVICING NORTH QUEENSLAND

Phone: 0421 839 353 | mrboperations@exodas.com.au

P: 4095 4595 | E: aataylorstreelopping@outlook.com

TABLELANDS TREELOPPING

CAIRNS • MOSSMAN • TABLELANDS DAILY YARRABAH SERVICE TWICE WEEKLY

• Treelopping • Bobcat Hire • Wood Chipping • Pensioner Discounts • Stump Grinding • Fully Insured

P Taxi&TrucksM- Tail-Lifters Carriers 4035 2034  Express Couriers Email: admin@pmcarriers.com 247 Hartley Street, Portsmith

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FREE QUOTES!

Call Jon Lambert | P: 4091 5008 | M: 0407 575 916

CASH OR ACCOUNT CUSTOMERS WELCOME

VENUE HIRE

 Freight Distribution  Warehouse Storage

Natasha Burton

HAVING A PARTY OR FUNCTION? We have the perfect venue!

price includes an online listing on www.theexpressbusiness. com.au

Spacious open venue, beautiful gardens and all facilities – the perfect setting for all occasions!

Race Day Parties, Weddings, Birthdays, Engagements, Business Functions, Christenings, Christmas Parties & more!

Bookings & Info Phone (07) 4092 1167

GET AN ADVERTISEMENT AND ONLINE LISTING FOR ONLY

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A new place to find all of our great Local Businesses!

We have a new brand new Online Directory to support our great Local Businesses that works hand in hand with our existing Business Directory. The Express newspaper is locally operated and proudly independent.

We provide comprehensive coverage of news and events across our region, and are passionate advocates for the local stories of each town in our region, and cover the issues affecting us all. In addition we also play an important role in promoting local businesses and organisations. The Express Directory in conjunction with our existing print Business Directory will further help connect our local residents with our great local businesses ensuring we reach as many potential clients as possible whether they search for trades and services online or in print.

Take out an advertisement in the Business Directory your business will automatically get an online listing on The Express Directory all for a total cost of only $40 per week.

Contact Natasha Burton today on 4092 3464 Or email: admin@theexpressnewspaper.com.au for more information.

Visit our new website: www.theexpressdirectory.com.au and join us in Supporting Local Business.

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ChurCh NotiCe

iN MeMoriaM

ButCher

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

EASTER SEASON CONTINUES ON SUNDAY 7 MARCH, 2021: THE FIRST EASTER #3: THE SANHEDRIN

In Loving Memory

local Mobile Farm Butcher - will travel. Ph Bryan 0407 691 752.

Aaron Zenel 13.10.82 – 05.03.07

Your life was a blessing, Your memory a treasure.

“Now the chief priests and all the council sought testimony against Jesus to put Him to death, but found none.” (Mark 14:55) Includes prayer for an understanding of our Christian heritage, in support of the ‘Forty Day of Prayer for Revival and Transformation in Australia’ initiative.

Bahá’í Faith “The world of humanity has two wings one is woman and the other man.

Not until both wings are equally developed can the bird fly.” ~ Bahá’u’lláh Meditation and Uplifting Discussion.

All are welcome!

1:45pm, Tolga (0488 900 707) 0409 815 526 - www.bahai.org.au

You are loved beyond words, Missed beyond measure.

Mum, Dad, Damon, Grandmum, Uncle Robert, Aunty Chris, Teresita, Rosita and Joseph.

In Memory of Our Sister,

Isabella Briggs (Merletti) 17/05/58 – 06/03/17

The love in life we had for you, In death grows stronger still.

Let the winds of love blow softly, And whisper for you to hear,

Always in our hearts.

Your loving sisters, Angela, Lorenza, Pia Margaret and families.

CHRISTOPHER SHANE ERNST 25/4/85 ~ 2/3/94

4pm Friday

WaNteD to reNt WANTED TO RENT 4 Bedroom House with Double Lockup Garage Atherton, Tolga, Yungaburra, Malanda area. Rent up to $500pw. Real Estate references available.

Please Call Daniella 0472 694 901

thaNks

7.00am - 5.00pm Baby clothes, women’s clothing, large dining table with 6 padded chairs + lots more!

Geoffrey Stocker

1300 781 084

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garage sale

THE FAMILY OF THE LATE

Late of Mareeba. Passed away peacefully at the Mareeba Hospital on Tuesday the 23rd of February, 2021. Aged 88 years.

Very much loved by all the Harrigan Family.

A Graveside Service for Ewan was held on Friday the 26th of February, 2021 at the Mareeba Dimbulah Road Cemetery.

A very special thanks is extended to the Mareeba Hospital staff, Ozcare Home Care staff and Dr Manypeney.

1 Jack Street, Atherton P: 0414 700 081

Heaven has an angel, His name is Chris.

This little boy we do miss, His beautiful smile, His cheeky grin.

We needed him here, But God had the win.

Sadly missed. Barry, Danielle, Kattina, Jessyk & Emily

1300 781 084

Ewan SAWTELL-HARRIGAN

SERVICED OFFICES FOR RENT

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We love and miss you sadly, as

Late of Ozcare Malanda, formerly Tinaroo Dam.

The Flying Dutchman!

Hans passed away peacefully. In respect of his wishes, the family will hold a private celebration of his life.

Dearly loved and forever missed by Dorothy, Louise, Leisa, Karen, Glenn, families and friends.

We wish to thank Dr Jess Adams, and all Doctors and Staff at Ozcare Malanda.

For reNt

With hearts and eyes that fill,

Johanus (Hans) Maria BEKKERS 24/04/1933 ~ 18/02/2021

One man (uniquely talented and funny).

MoBilE farm butcher.

Ph John Hales 0409 638 882.

How constantly we think of you,

It dawns another year.

Death NotiCe

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

Would thank all those who sent cards and messages of condolence and those who attended his funeral.

Please accept this as our sincere thank you.

Want to wish someone in your life Happy Birthday? Call Tash at your friendly locally owned Newspaper on 4092 3464. Classie deadline is 4pm every Friday.

Classified deadlines

4pm Friday prior to the next week’s publication

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IS SOMEONE YOU KNOW GETTING MARRIED? Place an advert in The Express and wish them all the best!

SATURDAY 6th March 11 Fraser Road, Mt Molloy

Combined Garage Sale 44 Main St, Tolga Sunday 7th March 8.00am - 3.00pm Household brica-brac, clothing, beads, succulents, polished stones, cut slabs & crystals.

Natasha Burton PuBliC NotiCe

RATE NOTICES ISSUED - DUE 26 MARCH 2021 The half-yearly rate notices for the six-month period ending 30 June 2021 have been issued. The discount period closes on Friday 26 March 2021. 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) Customer 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 - 18-22 Arara Street. Council business conducted Monday to Friday, 10.00am - 4.30pm.

DO YOU KNOW ABOUT OUR PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS? To help ease the fi nancial burden, Council has a payment arrangement scheme available provided the total amount outstanding is paid by 30 June 2021. 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 26 March 2021. Contact Council’s Rates Department for further information. Discount will not be allowed under any circumstances if payment is not received at Council’s Customer 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 PO Box 154, MAREEBA QLD 4880

AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS For friends and family of Alcoholics.

Meetings in Yungaburra P: 0413 346 957

Massage MASSEURS MASSEUR Experienced, Certified, Deep Tissue.

Guaranteed to float away with excellent results that last for days.

PROPOSED PERMANENT ROAD CLOSURE Attention is directed to an application for Permanent Road Closure of an area of about 1045m2 being part of Brown Street abutting Lot 4 on SP237460 (locality Malanda) and shown as plan of Lot A, road proposed to be permanently closed on Drawing TSV20045.

Objections to the application must be submitted no later than 1 April, 2021 in writing to the Department’s DNRME Cairns Office, PO Box 5318, Townsville QLD 4810 or online at the Queensland Government’s website at ‘Current Road Closure Applications’: https:// www.qld.gov.au/environment/land/state/roads.

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 and to view a copy of the drawing, contact the DNRME Cairns Office, on (07) 4222 5417 quoting reference number 2020/0124392 or view the application online on the Queensland Government’s website at ‘Current Road Closure Applications’: https:// www.qld.gov.au/environment/land/state/roads.

~ Tom-Paul ~

0417 412 347

How Do I CanCel an aDvertIsement?

Should you need to cancel an existing advertisement please call the office on (07) 4092 3464 before the deadline: Display ads 4pm thursday; Classifieds 4pm Friday Prior to Wednesday’s publication date.

Another method of cancellation is by: Fax (07) 4092 6346 or email: admin@theexpressnewspaper.com

FuNeral DEBBIE BOARDMAN

Funeral Celebrant Final farewells with respect.

Phone 0410 328 357

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Want to place an In For Rent advert? Phone 4092 3464 today.

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NOTICE OF IMPOUNDING ABANDONED VEHICLES To the owners of the apparently abandoned vehicles located at Mareeba Shire Council Depot, Kowa Street Mareeba.

Notice is hereby given that, under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 Section 100, the vehicles have been removed from roads within the Local Government area and have been detained by Council.

The vehicles (unless owners claim possession) will be offered for sale by public auction on 18 March 2021 at 12:00pm at the Mareeba Shire Council Depot - Kowa Street. Vehicles can be inspected between 11:45am and 12:00pm on the day of the auction.

Conditions of entry: 1. ENCLOSED shoes MUST be worn 2. There must be NO ATTEMPT to start a vehicle within the Council compound.

A full list of the abandoned vehicles under this notice can be found online on Mareeba Shire Council’s website listed under ‘public notices’.

Alternatively, a printed vehicle list will be provided upon request.

Any enquiries regarding these vehicles are to be directed to Council’s Local Laws Officers on 1300 308 461.

Peter Franks Chief Executive Officer PO Box 154, MAREEBA QLD. 4880

Proposed Development Make a submission from: 4th March to 24th March, 2021

For Sale

PoSition Vacant

Mango Harvest Aid and Mango Packing Equipment

Short Order Cook

Comprising of bin tipper, trough tank and elevator gas hot water dip tank, inspection conveyor, brushes, singulator, 7 bin grading conveyor.

All in good condition!

Also approx. 1900 mango trays, 3 Dix sticker guns and 49 bins.

$315,000 NEG

For information contact owner 0447 484 284

HOME BREW KIT Including bottles.

$50

Phone 0417 615 477 advertising works.

Call us on 4092 3464.

Wanted MOTORCYCLES WANTED 2 or 4 wheels, running or not.

Will pay cash!

Pick up in most areas.

 0400 079 544

your local CLassiFieds

Where: 280 CLOHESY RIVER ROAD, KOAH

PoSition Vacant

On: LOT 498 ON SP189698 Approval Sought: Development Permit Application Ref: RAL/21/0003 You may obtain a copy of the application and make a submission to:

Copies of the full application can be viewed or obtained from Council at 65 Rankin Street, Mareeba.

Public notification requirements are in accordance with the Planning Act 2016.

Wanted to Buy

Want to join a new team, and earn above Award rate and work with an amazing group of people close to Yungaburra?

Then call Alli on 0400 078 456 Or email: alli@thegilliescafe.com.au

Project Officer

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HOUSING SUPPORT OFFICER Mareeba Community Housing Company is recruiting for Housing Support Officer to join our team working under the Homelessness Support Services. The position is full time working from our Mareeba office.

The person we are seeking to join our team will be highly motivated, dedicated to quality client services, willing to undertake professional development, high level of computer skills and actively participate in team environment.

Tertiary qualification working in the social services, health or education sector is desirable with essential requirements for the position police check and Qld open licence.

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The position can be casual or permanent part time, hours are flexible, approximately 40 hours per fortnight This is a role share position and ongoing training will be provided. Above Award wages and Salary Sacrifice arrangements available.

Experience in Aged Care is desirable.

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• To assist Coordinator in BCC’s Atherton Office.

• Excellent background in office procedure required.

----------------------------------• Not-for Profit sector experience is an advantage for both positions.

Please email: info@barronrivercatchment.org.au To request a position description Applications close Wednesday 17th March.

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MAINTENANCE AND MECHANICAL SERVICE PERSON We are a small family run Machinery Hire Company in Mareeba and have been in business for 33 years. We service a wide area through the Tablelands and Cape York.

Qualifications & Experience: • A wide range of experience in mechanical repairs on petrol and diesel motors and general machinery • Experience in welding and delivery truck driving is essential • LR License Tasks & Responsibilities: • Mechanical repairs • Cleaning and servicing of hire equipment • Support the Hire Manager The role is a permanent position with a review after the first three months. Flexibility in the hours when needed is understood.

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Company: Tableland Fertilizer Position: Retail Sales Person Location: Atherton Operating Hours: 8am - 5pm Monday to Friday and every second Saturday 8am - 12pm Tableland Fertilizer is a family owned agricultural business with affiliation to CRT. It operates stores on the Atherton Tablelands in both Mareeba and Atherton.

We have an opportunity for a Retail Sales Assistant to join our dynamic team and become an integral member of the Atherton store.

This role Focus’s on both customer service and retail merchandising, selling a wide range of farm inputs, stock feeds and gardening products while keeping a focus on the merchandising and organisation of the store and drive through.

The successful applicant will have demonstrated customer service experience and be available to work on weekends as part of a monthly roster. A forklift licence and a knowledge of the local farming industry are highly desirable.

Responsibilities: • Ensure Day to Day operations of the store are conducted efficiently and safely.

• Service customer enquiries and generate sales transactions from in store traffic.

• Loading and unloading vehicles as required.

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sport

Pride clinic success Northern Pride U16 Tableland Players Bryce Fincham, Jamie Curcio, Jhidan Dikes, Jackson Fahlstrom, Cain Hastie, Joel Trimble, Noah Blooranta and Zaimen Gilbert.

Reece Dally.

Davies Park was full of young and upcoming football stars last Saturday as the Mareeba Junior Rugby League (MJRL) held a special carnival.

The carnival saw young footballers participate in rounds of coaching clinics run by the Northern Pride and games between Mareeba and Redlynch.

The highlight of the day was the exhibition match between the Northern Pride U16 and U17

teams with several Tableland players on both sides playing.

In a turn of events the younger U16 side ended up coming out on top after a blitzing first half put them in the lead early.

MJRL President Shaun Fincham said it was a wonderful day and they had a good turnout.

The kids learned a lot of the clinics to take away and put into practice In the upcoming 2021 season.

Cain Hastie.

Morgan Payne.

Jackson Fahlstrom.

Northern Pride U17 Tableland players Morgan Payne, Jack Gatacre, Reece Dally, Cody Schaffe and Kaleb Nielsen.

CLUB RESULTS - CLUB RESULTS - CLUB RESULTS

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Herberton SSAA Benchrest Saturday was calm, overcast and intermittently wet for our rimfire benchrest competition over 50 m and 100 yds.

Results: ( average group diameter at 50 m., 100 yds and overall score ) 1.Don, 0.3184, 0.6282, 0.6385; 2, Robyn, 0.3012, 0.7001, 0.6513; 3, Doug, 0.3064, 0.799, 0.7059; 4, Jack, 0.287, 0.8858, 0.7299; 5, Anne, 0.3597, 0.8179, 0.7687; 6, Dennis, 0.4094, 0.7856, 0.8022; 7, Bill, 0.3254, 1.1277, 0.8893; 8, Gary, 0.4204, 1.0253, 0.9331; 9, John, 0.3899, 1.1832, 0.9815; 10, Ian, 0.3936, 1.3694, 1.0783.

Atherton Golf Club

Wednesday 24th Feb - 18 hole Stableford sponsored by Carrington Hotel was won by Jerry Jierasak - 33 pts, 2nd on C/B was Clayton Doyle to Brian Brown - 31 pts.

11 Hole Sporters winner Scott Whybird 25 pts on C/B from Peter Doherty. 3rd Peter Ives 24 pts on C/B from Dennis Thelan. NTPs 3 P.Doherty, 6 M.Grumley, 9 Broads. Least putts Jackpots with 2 on 16 Thursday 25th Feb - 20 ladies played our yellow course due to wet conditions.

Winner was Dee Jierasak 34pts, 2nd Lisa Lowres with 32 pts on C/B to Amber Barker and Michelle Pearsall. Pin shots - Annette Seawright, Amber Barker, Robin Beck and Dee Ji-

erasak.

The Trinity Petroleum 8-hole chook run on Friday 26th Feb was won by our form golfers Alicia English - 19 pts and Junior Robert Close r/up - 17 pts.

Saturday 27th Feb - BV Hotel sponsored the Harold Nasser Memorial Shield. Men had 57 play. Div 1 Mick Buckley 68 nett, r/up Simon Dari 69 nett.

Div 2 Swifty Finlen 66 nett, r/up Paul Krause 69 nett. NTP 3 Paul Pensini, 9 Roy Murray-Prior, 11 M Vermeer and 18 Simon Dari.

Ladies had a field of 18 players today and the winner was Annette Seawright 75 nett, r/ up Kerry Williamson 76 nett on a c/back to Robin Beck. NTP 3 & 9 Annette Seawright, 11 Patsy McMahon and 18 Kerry

Williamson, least putts went to Heather Beaven 30.

RAVENSHOE/MT GARNET RIFLE CLUB 28 February – The Prize Shoot at Mareeba having been cancelled due to inclement weather conditions, we shot double 600 yards under overcast conditions with minimal winds.

F/Open: Paul Padgett shot a 15 shot match with a result of 83.5. FTR: Jason Houseman 116.5, Garry Sandilands 112.4, Stephen Durham 106.5.

F/Standard: Murray Wilson 117.8, Liz Wilson 115.7. Hunter Class: Alex Condon 91.4

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sport Chillemi monopolizes Jewel qualifier With a little bit of planning and a stroke of luck, Tolga horse trainer Roy Chillemi was able to take out first, second, third, fourth and fifth in a six horse race.

Racing in the recent Cairns Jockey Club meet on Tuesday, February 23, Mr Chillemi was able to put in five of his horses in the QTIS (Queensland Thoroughbred Incentive Scheme) Jewel Qualifier Three-Year-Old Plate.

This caused him to monopolize the top positions and take away four races’ worth of winnings for just one race.

Such a situation doesn’t happen often in the racing world but sometimes the stars and the situation align and a trainer is able to put forward multiple horses in one race.

Mr Chillemi said that this is not something he often aims for but this time he had the right horses needed for the race.

“I’m an old trainer but I train a lot of young horses 85 per cent of my stable consists of young horses,” he said.

“It’s like winning four races for one race and if you race in the country it’s like winning eight races.

“It’s not easy to do, it’s not something that happens often.”

Robig ended up being the winning horse out Mr Chillemi’s five horses scheduled for the race, due to this Robig has qualified for the $300,000 Jewel race on the Gold Coast, if Mr Chillemi decides to send him down to race.

Outnumbered Bele Adele who came in

Roy Chillemi and Robig.

Dimbulah Dolphins swimmers Ally MacLeod, Emma McDermott, Cayde Miller and Nate Mitchell all recently competed at the RMHC Queensland Sprint Championship all getting new personal best.

last place did not have much of a chance going up against five other horses all running for the same trainer.

“If he would have run a place it

wouldn’t have bothered me,” Mr Chillemi said.

“I don’t normally aim for this kind of thing but luck just come my way.”

Semi-final loss for Atherton Atherton’s first grade suffered a demoralising loss to Mulgrave in the Cricket Far North elimination final played at Minniecon-Gregory oval on Saturday.

While weather looked to be the main threat to a result, Mulgrave's quality bowling attack proved to be Atherton's downfall.

Mulgrave elected to bat first in fine but humid conditions and Atherton's opening bowlers got away to a flying start to have the home team reeling at 6-25 in the 12th over.

Luke Parnell had a field day

taking 5-19 off his 10 overs with his left arm pace. Seppe Barletta kept the pressure on at the other end completing his spell 1-10.

Mulgrave staged a late fightback, sticking it out to post a defendable 107 runs. Dan Parnell 2-31 and Michael Salerno 1-19 were the other wicket takers while Peter Sceresini accounted for one with a run-out.

In reply, Atherton's batsmen were put on notice by the Mulgrave quicks from the outset.

Dan Parnell went out to a very sharp catch, followed by the contentious dismissal of Paul Nasser. Atherton did not han-

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dle the pressure of the situation and continued to lose wickets cheaply, eventually bundled out for 64 runs to end their season on a disappointing note.

On a positive note, Paul Nasser will take out the Cricket Far North batting awards with the highest aggregate runs 515 and best average 51.50, whilst also equal third number of wickets taken.

Dan Parnell and Tom Boorman finished in the top ten for aggregate runs and Dan equal second for the number of wickets taken. Caleb Constant stepped up to wicket keep this

season and has taken the most catches behind the stumps in the competition this season.

Mulgrave now play Rovers in this Saturday’s CFN grand final.

The team would like to thank the many volunteers, supporters and club sponsors for seeing them through the season and hope to see you all back next season ready to go one better.

Result: Atherton 64 (D Parnell 13, B Nasser 12, C Adams 10) Defeated by Mulgrave 107 (L Parnell 5-19, D Parnell 2-31, S Barletta 1-10, M Salerno 1-19)

States success for Dimbulah swimmers Four members of the Dimbulah Dolphins swimming club have recently competed at the Ronald McDonald House Charity (RMHC) Queensland Sprint Championship in Brisbane with many getting personal bests (PBs).

Ally MacLeod, Emma McDermott, Cayde Miller and Nate Mitchell all qualified for the championships and were able to fly down to Brisbane at the beginning of the month. Jack McDermott and Beau Hatfield also qualified but were unable to compete.

For Ally and Nate, it was their first time competing at state and they did not let it go to waste both getting PBs for freestyle.

Cayde competed and managed to get a new PB on both his freestyle and butterfly and out of three swims Emma was able to

get a new PB in butterfly.

Dimbulah Dolphins president and assistant coach Jason McDermott was incredibly proud of the kid’s performances.

“They swam brilliantly and beautifully,” he said.

“They have trained incredibly hard and consistently through the season and even during their entire holidays break to achieve these impressive results.

“It’s inspiring the younger swimmers in the club.”

The Dimbulah Dolphins also expressed their thanks to Bendigo Bank and the Dimbulah Lions Club for their donations towards the club’s travel expenses for the trip.

The young swimmers enjoyed their experience and are already discussing and preparing for next year’s championships.

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