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CONCERNED: Geoff Guest was one of many locals who attended the crime rallies in Mareeba and Atherton last week.

sick and tired of crime Enough is enough. In a show of solidarity that they have had enough, locals fed up with the increase in youth crime across the region united to voice their concerns at crime rallies held in Mareeba and Atherton last Friday and Saturday â– FULL STORY P3

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The Atherton Tablelands Chamber of Commerce (ATCC) were recently successful in receiving a grant from the Tablelands Regional Council (TRC) Economic Development Fund to introduce a Shop Tablelands Gift Card.

The Shop Tablelands Gift Card will be a plastic style EFTPOS card, that can be loaded with any value. The only difference with the new card is that it will be part of a closed-loop style program where the card can only be bought and redeemed at participating businesses within the TRC area.

President of the ATCC, Bree Hargraves said the aim of the card is to provide a simple and effective model to keep money in the local economy while providing flexibility and choice to card recipients.

“We recently received funding from the TRC to bring the Tablelands Gift Card to reality,” she said.

“We also eventually hope to include Mareeba, but at this stage we will be concentrating on the Atherton Shire.

“We will also be working with Malanda and Ravenshoe Chambers to ensure that their chamber members across the entire region are included in this opportunity.

“We’re also inviting the Herberton and Yungaburra business associations to be involved.”

Bree said that the idea came from seeing the success of a similar card in the Hinchinbrook Shire which was launched in November, so far putting approximately $27,000 back into the local community.

“The good news is that the gift cards will be bought and then spent in local businesses instead of going to a multinational company,” she said.

“By getting involved it helps support local jobs and businesses and keeps the money in the local economy.

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Locals rally against crime

By Phil Brandel

NEARLY 200 local residents gathered at Arnold Park in Mareeba last Friday in the first of two rallies held across the region aimed at addressing the ongoing youth crime problem that is happening across Far North Queensland.

Attendees got to hear from speakers from the Crime and Justice Action Group, Politicians and other concerned residents.

Spokesperson for The Crime and Justice Action Group, Aaron McLeod said that it was great that so many people showed up, listened, and got to be heard.

“We are happy with the turn out and I’m having fun chatting with everybody,” he said.

“Today we are proving a platform for people to voice their concerns and bring up some ideas and for the community to come together for the common good.

“The ultimate goal is that we need to bring about reform, through youth justice, we need to bring about a structural change about the way youth crime is handled.

Mr McLeod claimed that youth crime, property crime and personal crime are all trending up and that the government does not know how to deal with it.

“If I could change anything overnight, it would be to create an accessory to offence charge in legislation. Which would mean that we would target the institution that is meant to be responsible for the children, parents and guardians,” he said.

“We are not targeting the kids but saying to the parents, it’s your responsibility.

“We want that provision put into legislation straight away.”

Indigenous Australian Joanne Boyd said that the current way of addressing youth crime was not working.

“We don’t want to keep on depending on the government, we want to fundraise for recreational equipment for the kids,” she said.

“A lot of youth crime comes down to boredom, there’s nothing for them to do and there’s minimal public transport.”

Ms Boyd said that throwing money at the problem was not going to solve anything. “We keep seeing parents and kids in trouble and we keep pouring in money,” she said.

“If it was me personally, if I was putting money into something that wasn’t working, there is no way I would keep putting more in.

“If the kids are still getting into trouble where is all the money going, nobody asks where is all the money is going?

Ms Boyd said intervention programs needed to be rolled out in primary schools.

“There’s nothing in primary schools to catch the kids,” she said.

“The PCYC can’t get any funding for 13’s and over and by then it’s too late.

“They have it back to front.

They only get intensive support when they enter the justice system. That is not the time to catch the kids, by then it is too late.”

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Locals turned out to voice their concerns at crime rallies held across the region last week.

“They needed help before they entered the justice system.”

Mareeba Mayor Angela Toppin said the recent criminal activity was causing angst within the community.

“We share the concerns of residents and business owners regarding the recent increase in crime and antisocial behaviour,” Cr Toppin said.

“The number of thefts, breakins and acts of vandalism is simply unacceptable.

“While these issues fall outside Council’s powers, we are certainly advocating on behalf of the community.

Cr Toppin said she was in regular contact with multiple organisations and State agencies, including the Queensland Police and the local Member Cynthia Lui, to tackle the issue.

“This week I have met with the local Acting Police Inspector and I took the opportunity to meet with Ms Lui at her mobile office in Mareeba,” Cr Toppin said.

“I will continue to be in regular contact with the local Member and I am hopeful that she can coordinate the multiple agencies and organisations to work together and bring about positive change in our community.”

On Saturday January 6, the second anti-crime rally took place at Railway Lane in Atherton with about 100 residents turning up to have their say about the increase in local crime.

While Cook MP Cynthia Lui and Kennedy MP Bob Katter sent their apologies, Hill MP Shane Knuth attended both rallies and said It was frustrating to

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see the same criminals hijacking cars, stealing purses, and breaking and entering into homes and business”.

“Many of these offenders are already out on bail for similar or other offences,” he said.

“Obviously, what is in place now is not working. Enough is enough.”

Mr Knuth said he will be strongly advocating for the KAP Relocation Sentencing Policy which aims to banish repeat offenders from our communities to remote locations and put them to work to learn skills to break the crime cycle.

“The recent incidents of crime are unacceptable, and must be addressed to make our communities safer,” Mr Knuth said.

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councillor Bernie Wilce said the impacts of recent juvenile-led crime had rocked the communities’ sense of safety.

“We will be working closely with our State and Federal members to look at a reform of the Juvenile Justice Act as harsher penalties are required to stem these types of activities,” Cr Wilce said.

“This includes the criteria used by magistrates and watch housekeepers when considering granting bail to repeat offenders, juvenile or adult. It is beyond belief that a young person from our community has allegedly stolen four cars in a 24-hour period and had been arrested twice in ten days.

“Something has to change to deter youth crime.”

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Katter calls for immediate removal of crocs

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Kennedy MP Bob Katter has once more called for the controlled and immediate removal of crocodiles from all populated areas in Queensland.

Mr Katter said he was sick and tired of the Queensland Government’s handling of crocodiles.

“They tell us it’s the crocodiles’ territory,” he said.

“The crocodile population is growing, the current management strategy is just not working, and we have to get our priorities in order.

“Lake Placid has never belonged to the crocodiles. If they knew anything about the ecological history of Australia,

they would know the First Australians got a significant part of their diet from crocodile meat and eggs. Lake Placid was never a crocodile habitat,” stated Mr Katter.

Last week a 56 year-old Cairns local man was attacked whilst swimming at a popular cairns swimming spot.

Mr Mark Ridge had taken a lunchtime swim in Lake Placid when he was attacked and grabbed around his head by what he thought to be a 2 metre plus crocodile.

After managing to free himself from the croc’s vice like grip he swam for shore and paramedics were called.

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This sighting was made by members of the public and later confirmed by DES Wildlife officers.

Since the attack a further warning has been issued by the Department and further investigations launched.

A Department of Environment and Science spokesperson stated, “On January 28, following reports of a swimmer being bitten by a crocodile in Lake Placid, DES wildlife officers began a search of the area.

“Under the Queensland Crocodile Management Plan, Lake Placid is within Zone B (Active Removal Zone). This means that any crocodile confirmed to be present is targeted for removal by DES and its contractors.

“All crocodiles that pose a threat to human safety are targeted for removal under the

A new aquaculture facility has been approved by the Tablelands Regional Council at a site in Wondecla, which is hoped will see red claw crayfish exported around the world.

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Mr Katter believe it’s time to put people before animals and time to get serious about the management of these creatures.

Bob Katter says he is sick of dealing with “half-witted, Lilypad Lefties, with stars in their eyes and marijuana in their head and lungs,” “You’d have to have no

heart, no soul and no brain to say that we can’t remove crocodiles. You’d prefer little children and human beings get torn to pieces.”

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Kennedy MP Bob Katter has once more called for the controlled and immediate removal of crocodiles from all populated areas in Queensland.

project is moving forward as a joint initiative between William Pham from Melbourne and local businessman James Rattray and Stephen Till.

Mr Pham said he chose Wondecla because he already has a herb farm there.

“I fell in love with the region around the same time as red claw was introduced to me and we did some research and discovered it’s a great product that is lacking in commercial volumes,” he said.

“Coming from an agricultural and hydroponic background it was the next step in our business.

“To start with we will be promoting and selling locally, but we have lots of contacts across Australia with our herb business.

“When we scale up, we will be targeting the Australian market and once we start hitting those big production numbers

the end goal is to export globally.”

While red claw will be the main business Mr Pham said that they are hoping to be able to supply locals with turnkey aquaculture farms, so they can process larger numbers and combine together in packing sheds and export markets.

“We want to get it to a point where we can then sell our model of producing, growing, packing, distribution and marketing,” he said.

“Anyone who is interested will be able to chat with us and we can supply a solution and model that is ready to go.

“We need more people growing red claw, our aim is to build a local red claw industry.”

Mr Pham said while their goal was to start small, eventually they are looking at putting in 40 ponds with about 10,000 animals in each pond.

“To finish building will take

close to two years, but we want to finish a few dams this year and ideally we could start selling in about 12 months,” he said.

“We will start with a few dams and gradually scale up from there.”

During the building stage there will be about 10 - 15 tradespeople required to build the site and then the facility will require about 5 people to keep it running.

“Initially the red claw will end up in restaurants with a little in retail, we want to get this into the best restaurants in Australia who we currently supply with our herbs,” Mr Pham said.

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The Floor Coverings & Blinds Man! TIME TO LISTEN: Bill Cohen met with the Member for Cook to invite her to the anti-crime rallies in Mareeba and Atherton that were held last Friday and Saturday.

by phil brandel Member for Cook, Cynthia Lui held her first mobile office for 2021 last week.

The visit turned out to be an angry affair with several constituents voicing their opinion on the crime situation plaguing the Mareeba Shire in recent weeks.

Ms Lui runs regular mobile office meetings at the front of the Mareeba IGA as a way of meeting with local residents who can’t get to see her in Cairns.

One of the people who lined up to see Ms Lui was Bill Cohen who orgainsed last weeks anti-crime rallies in Mareeba and Atherton.

During the meeting Mr Cohen presented Ms Lui with an invitation to the rally, an event that she said she would not be able attend as she had prior meetings elsewhere.

Mr Cohn said that local

rally is going to make a difference, it’s not,” she said.

“We need to look at this from a holistic perspective, we need to look at the home environment and we need to talk to all the departments working with kids to address this issue.

“It’s a community concern and I’ve had a number of inquires through my office and I’m working through it and I’m talking to everyone I need to talk to.

“I’m happy to sit down and have a meeting with yourself and anyone you would like to bring and talk about this in a respectful manner.”

When asked about the crime round Tableland meetings from last year the Member for Cook responded with, “The whole idea about the round table meeting was to see who was working in the community and see what they were doing and to see if it was working,” she said.

“Now that we have done

residents were getting sick of crime in the area.

“You have 14-year-olds running around in stolen cars,” he said.

“We have kids breaking into elderly ladies’ homes and stalking them.

“The whole purpose of the rally is to say that enough is enough and we want something done.”

During the conversation Mr Cohen also took aim and another Labor politician.

“I can’t believe that Michael Healy said crime is down, that’s crap,” he said.

“People are getting brand new cars stolen off them and they are being trashed.

“This is a problem in your electorate, and this is an electorate issue, this is not the Mayors issue. How are you going to address the issue if we are not all in the one place at the one time?”

Ms Lui responded with “If you think showing my face at a

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Multi-million dollar college centre opened

By Rhys Thomas

After being constructed more than a year ago, St Stephen’s Catholic College (SSCC) was able to officially open their new Holy Spirit Centre last Thursday with a special parade and blessing ceremony.

Due to the centre being finished in the midst of last year’s COVID lockdown the opening ceremony had to be postponed until restrictions were lifted.

The new centre features a sporting hall with pull out grandstands for parades, an auditorium, commercial kitchen, staff offices and an impressive foyer with display cabinets.

The $7 million project drew elements from other school halls

across Queensland in its construction to ensure that SSCC was building a top-quality facility for its students and staff.

SSCC Business Manager Hayden Flynn visited many schools throughout Queensland to inspect school halls in preparation for the construction of The Holy Spirit Centre.

“We have incorporated the best elements of existing multipurpose centres to create an impressive space with functionality and purpose,” he said.

“It certainly is an exciting time for the St Stephen’s community, it is all geared to enhancing student experience to create an environment for quality teaching and learning.”

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New SSCC Principal Kerry Manders is excited for the centre to be officially opened and for students to continue to use its facilities.

“The Holy Spirit Centre will serve as a centerpiece for all the major college events,” she said.

“The College was founded 15 years ago and The Holy Spirit Centre is the largest selffunded project to date.

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who have been able to position us in such a way as to undertake this huge project.”

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plan with a further eight building projects to complete over the long term.

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Get set for a new race challenge in 2021 Preparations are in full swing to keep the spirit of the Great Wheelbarrow Race alive.

In light of COVID restrictions, the Great Wheelbarrow Race committee will host a one-day “COVID Challenge” on Saturday, May 15, 2021.

The ironman style event will see competitors tackle a 95k challenge along the wheelbarrow way from Dimbulah to Chillagoe.

Committee Chair, Mareeba Shire Councillor Locky Bensted said teams could pull up stumps at Almaden if they choose and solo and duo competitors can join the race from Almaden.

“It will be different, but myself and the committee are really looking forward to it,” he said.

The event will start in Dimbulah early on Saturday morning and finish the same afternoon in Chillagoe.

Competitors who choose to push on through Almaden to Chillagoe will need to meet a time deadline to ensure everyone arrives safely in Chillagoe

on Saturday afternoon.

Councillor Bensted said the committee and Councillors saw this alternative event as a welcome social and economic boost for the smaller communities.

“While COVID restrictions have prevented us from running the annual event as normal, the committee and Council wanted to find a way to keep the spirit of the race alive,” Cr Bensted said.

“After such an abnormally quiet year in terms of events, I am really encouraging everyone to get involved and support the event and local communities.

“Preparations are well underway and we are encouraging everyone to start training and organising their teams.”

The committee is working through the logistics of the event. Competitors are encouraged to follow the event's Facebook page to keep up-to-date.

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Extra special Valentine’s Day for HeartKids HEARTKID: The Madrid family – Victor, Monica, Remi and Tylee with happy and healthy Heartkid, Rafael.

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February 14 is more than just Valentine’s Day for some families. February 14 is also ‘HeartKids Sweetheart Day’, a national event held each year to raise awareness of congenital heart disease (CHD), which af-

fects eight babies born in Australia everyday. The complex condition with no known cure is one of the leading causes of infant death in Australia.

For one local family, this Valentine’s Day will be extra special.

In May of 2020, Mareeba’s Rafael Madrid was born at the

Mater Mothers’ Hospital in Brisbane in the middle of the COVID lockdowns and mum Monica Madrid said HeartKids helped when her family could not be with her.

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“They told me I would need to relocate from Mareeba to Brisbane for the birth.

“Rafael underwent a balloon septostomy intervention at birth and then an arterial switch operation when he was only eight days old.

“I got to hold him for 10 seconds before they whisked him away.”

Monica said that when you have a HeartKid they earn what a called Heart Beads which is anytime a child has a procedure, operation, or a challenge that child earns a bead.

“While in hospital HeartKids do a great job, they provide freezer meals, they fund and stock the parents lounge,” she said.

They can also come visit and offer assistance and once we got home HeartKids would ring regularly to see how everything was going and to see if there’s

anything they could do to help.”

Monica said Rafael is now doing well.

“We do have to keep an eye on him, but he is growing in leaps and bounds and is on track with his developmental milestones.”

This Sweetheart Day, everyone is encouraged to purchase a $5 Heart Beads bracelet to help support families impacted

by CHD. The bracelets symbolise the beads that many of the HeartKids receive during their hospital stays.

Despite being a serious lifethreatening condition, over 65,000 Australian babies, children and adults currently live with CHD, facing unique challenges for the rest of their lives, including repeated heart surgeries and ongoing medical treatment.

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only national charity dedicated to supporting those impacted those families impacted by CHD. Newly appointed HeartKids CEO, Fiona Ellis, said HeartKids has been the voice of Australian children with heart disease and their families for almost 40 years.

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Atherton State High School 2020 Dux recipient Xaante Thomas is excited to be moving forward and closer to realizing her dream

ASHS graduate secures 99.85 ATAR ranking Atherton State High School (ASHS) graduate and 2020 Dux recipient Xaante Thomas has successfully scored a monster 99.85 ATAR score, just .1 off the highest possible attainable score of 99.95.

Miss Thomas attended ASHS and was apart of the 2020 graduating class where she participated in the end of year exams to determine her Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).

On top of being acknowledged as the 2020 Dux for ASHS she also claimed the title of highest ATAR ranking with her amazing 99.85.

Miss Thomas did not expect

that she was going to get such a high ATAR ranking or be the recipient of the Dux for 2020.

“I wasn’t expecting to get that high of a score it was very much a surprise,” she said.

“I did a lot of questions from a variety of textbooks and mock exams that the school provided for us.

“There was a lot of studying in my own time to get prepared for the ATAR exams.

“I wasn’t particularly aiming for the Dux, so it was a bit of a surprise to get it.”

Now Miss Thomas will be using her talents to help others after being accepted into James

Cook Universities Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery where she will start in 2022.

“It’s (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) something I’ve wanted to do for a very long time,” she said.

“I’ve wanted to do it for most of my time in high school.

“I’ve always been very interested in doing a lot of rural and remote work particularly with pregnant women and children.”

Now after attaining her impressive ATAR ranking and Dux honor Miss Thomas is excited that she is finally on the journey to realizing her dream.

2020 Mareeba High Dux announced Mareeba State High School recognized their brightest star of 2020 after awarding the 2020 Dux at their recent parade last Tuesday.

Liam Newlands graduated in one of the hardest years for students in recent memory, for his excellent scores at school and during his external ATAR exams he was awarded the honor of Dux. He studied under the new ATAR system which stands for Australian Tertiary Admission Rank and it differs from the old Overall Position (OP) system.

Liam performed well during his ATAR exams earning him an ATAR ranking of 99.6, one of the highest rankings possible in the ATAR system and equivalent to an OP 1.

Liam will be leaving for Brisbane this Saturday, February 13 to study a Bachelor of Engineering Honors and a Bachelor of Science at the University of Queensland.

“I didn’t really know what I was going to do and then I just

Mareeba State High School honored Liam Newlands at a parade last Tuesday awarding him as their Dux for 2020.

decided to go for engineering and science because it’s interesting,” Liam said.

“I enjoyed doing math at

school and I definitely don’t like English.

“It felt good to perform well and get a good ATAR ranking.”

Kairi based Red Dirt Motorcycle Club have continued their generous support of the local community with a recent donation to the Upper Silver Valley Rural Fire Brigade.

The funds will go towards maintenance of equipment at the brigade.

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Work program shaping young lives

BY PHIL BRANDEL

Mareeba State High School alumni Nicholas Duncan, Rhianna Jerome and Farah Terzi have all been accepted into tertiary studies or trades after leaving schools.

Graduates celebrate success

By Ellie Fink After a year of hard work, some of Mareeba State High School’s (MSHS) 2020 graduates have earnt places in university courses and workplaces.

MSHS had a small ceremony on Tuesday, February 2 which welcomed the graduates back and recognised their achievements after finishing school.

Farah Terzi, Nicholas Duncan and Rhianna Jerome were among the students who were successfully accepted into their courses or offered trades.

Miss Terzi says that she didn’t know what she wanted to do after grade 12, but her interest in house design led her to study architecture.

“I’ve always been interested in building houses and designing,” she said “I studied graphics up until grade 10 but it (architecture) was something I didn’t think I wanted to do until the end of

grade 12.”

Mr Duncan on the other hand was influenced by his job at TGT and his infatuation with how things work, this has led him to study a Bachelor of Engineering at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT).

“I have always been interested in how things worked so engineering was a good option,” he said.

Miss Jerome did not pursue a university course like a large amount of her peers and instead was offered a barbering apprenticeship at ‘Brushed Hair Gallery’ in Mareeba.

“I am doing a Certificate III in Barbering at TAFE Cairns,” she said.

“I got the apprenticeship and thought why not do something different.”

These graduates will join other like-minded people as they pursue their passions and careers.

With last year’s school leavers looking for jobs, Mareeba PCYC announced the next dates for their Ready for Work Program.

The program is for anyone under the age of 24 who needs help brushing up on their interview skills or is having trouble landing a job.

The free two-week course will cover everything from how to write a resume, interview skills, job applications, how to get a tax file number and even how to dress for an interview.

PCYC Mareeba Manager Mary-Anne West said the course is free for anyone aged between 15 to 24.

“It’s only 2 weeks long and runs from 9am to 2pm Monday to Friday. It covers a wide range of topics including interview skills, dressing for an interview, working as part of team, money, tax file numbers, cover letters, research, applications and communication skills,” she said.

“Its completely free and we include snacks and lunch.”

Mary-Anne said interested people need to enroll by February 12 because the next course starts on the 15th.

“This is great for anyone who just finished school as a lot of young people don’t have those interview or resume skills,” she said.

“We also help people build their resume even if they don’t have work experience, they may have volunteering or relevant school experience.

“Some people have a resume, but it may just need a bit of polishing.”

Raynor Elu at her marching out parade at HMAS Cairns and Mary-Anne West from the Mareeba PCYC.

“At the end they get three copies of their printed resume and a USB with their resume on it to take home.”

Raynor Elu is one of the success stories from past ready to work programs. Ms Elu was first introduced to the PCYC Mareeba club in 2014 when she began attending the Pulse Café, the club’s weekly drop-in youth centre.

In 2015, Ms Elu had to drop out of high school and move away from home, and soon experienced difficulties settling into a new life.

“In 2017, I moved back to Mareeba. I then spent the next two years trying to find a job, but I had lost all motivation.”

“My partner and I both signed up for the 2-week course at PCYC Mareeba. We attended every day in the hope that it would lead to something, as we were both out of options.”

After completing the Ready for Work course, Ms Elu completed her application to the Royal Australian Navy with support from PCYC Mareeba’s Youth Support Officers.

In August 2019 Ms Elu flew to HMAS CERBERUS – Victoria to begin the five-month course and by December 2019 was one of the eighteen recruits to successfully graduate.

“The graduation ceremony at HMAS Cairns was surreal,” said Ms Elu.

Since completing the Navy Indigenous Development Program, Ms Elu has been offered a four-year contract with the Royal Australian Navy.

“Returning to PCYC Mareeba and participating in the Ready for Work program was one of the best decisions of my life. It taught me to be a better person and provided me with skills and knowledge I will use throughout the rest of my life.”

“I am grateful for the program and the staff at the club for their support. They helped me find my dream career and it has completely changed my life.”

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Aspiring dentist receives $10,000 scholarship Eliza Tolley, an Atherton State High School 2020 alumni has been the first recipient of the new Fresh St Market IGA University Scholarship, being awarded $10,000 to go towards her future studies.

In her last year at ASHS, Miss Tolley decided to apply for the Fresh St Market IGA University Scholarship in the hope that it would help her along with her study of dentistry at JCU Cairns.

The scholarship provides $10,000 over a span of three years to assist with both the setup and relocation costs of starting university.

Miss Tolley was ecstatic to win as she did not think that she was going to be awarded the scholarship.

“I realised that going into the

real world is a lot more expensive than I thought it would be,” she said.

“I thought it would be really helpful to have the scholarship and then I can focus more of my time on studying.

“The last two years I focused on moving into dentistry, I did work experience leading into university.”

Fresh St Market IGA owner Mike Shakes was thrilled to give Eliza the news and said he was always looking at ways to support the local community.

“We’re so grateful of our community and the support they give to our business,” he said.

“We are always looking at ways to give back.

“Our aim is that this money will help take some financial

pressure away during the first years of university to allow the student to focus on their studies.”

The scholarship was born out of talks between Mr Shakes and ASHS P&C President Dr. Andrew Dennis.

“This scholarship will make such a difference to university bound students and their families,” Dr Dennis said.

“We are incredibly grateful that Fresh St Market IGA is so supportive of our community.”

The scholarship will continue to support another five students over the next six years and give them a helping hand to get into their university journey.

After finishing her studies at JCU Miss Tolley aspires to return to the Tablelands and open her own Dentist Clinic.

Eliza Tolley receives her $10,000 Fresh St Market IGA University Scholarship. Pictured with Fresh St Market IGA Partnerships Manager Matt Bowles, Office Manager Sophie Irvine, Atherton State High School Principal Tony Whybird and Atherton State High School P&C President Dr Andrew Dennis.

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Our Council Our Community AUSTRALIA DAY AWARD RECIPIENTS

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The Tablelands Folk Festival Committee’s pledge to organising and running the 2020 event was bold and commendable.

The 40th annual festival hosted over 100 musical acts from across the state who performed for 600 attendees. Many in the lk o audience expressed delight sF nd a l e l b in being able to hear live music Ta from Queensland artists for the first time in eight months.

Everyone enjoys a garden and the Millaa Millaa Garden Club has brightened up Millaa Millaa by making and maintaining the M b illa Clu Main Street gardens. aM illaa Garden The members are from all walks of life and abilities and are always happy. The group are great ambassadors for the town.

Inclusion

Through his crossfit community, Thomas Blain changes people’s lives and inspires them to be the best they can.

Tommy actively includes people Th fit with disabilities, om my Blain Cross PTSD, illness and other barriers in his gym and his facilities are all-accessible. Tommy’s passion for community and inclusion is worthy of recognition.

Sports Supporter Bradley Price took on the role of secretary of the Atherton Tableland Gun Club soon after joining. He continually strives to think outside the box and has an amazing ability to connect with other organisations and businesses.

Bradley has an ‘I’ll give it a go’ attitude to everything and his sense of humour and Fo ds n creativity have kept ela ice Tabl Pr the club connected Bradley

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Catherine English feels strongly about the wellbeing of others.

She is a very active member of the TRC Youth Advisory Committee and is passionate about the agricultural industry.

Catherine developed a project h that connects youth and farmers, and is involved in several community groups.

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and engaged during Covid-19 restrictions.

Reilly Cifuentes has made significant contributions to sport at school and in the wider community.

She excels in athletics, cross country, netball, touch football, rugby league, long distance running and triathlon, and has represented her school, district and region across the state and internationally. Reilly is respected for her ability to lead, is a mentor for other athletes and a role model for her peers. s Reilly Cifuente

Dr Digby and Anne Hoyal have given a lifetime to practising, promoting and advocating medicine in rural and remote regions. Their list of contributions is long and includes the formation of and involement in pivotal community programs, services and organisations.

Digby and Anne’s contributions mean people who need an advocate have A y& b organisations in place that g Dr Di care for them.

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The Tolga Historical Society has made significant contributions to the community over many years. They have gathered, restored and displayed an enviable collection of artefacts. The society is Tolga Museum an example of how a shared passion for the region’s past, combined with a willingness to contribute time and effort, can result in a truly valuable resource for the region.

Junior Cultural

Emmy Riber made an outstanding cultural contribution to the Tablelands community in 2020. She participated in Emmy Riber arts and academic activities at school. She participated in the One-Act Play Festival and has written a 30min play called The House. Emmy’s dedication to the arts inspires others and helps them to explore and develop their potential.

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Hungry Pug fills tummy’s and minds at school Mrs Crosby asked customers what should be done with their monthly tips.

“Every month we have our community tip jar that we spend on community organisations,” she said.

“One of our customers suggested doing a stationery drive for kids who don’t have the supplies.

“We contributed about $300 and the customers through the tip jar donated about $1000.”

Families in Mareeba were able to drop off school supplies to the store or contribute tips, which all went towards to the drive.

The Hungry Pug had previously been involved with Mareeba Primary School by proCOMMUNITY: Teachers and students at Mareeba State Primary School with the emergency lunches that are being provided by The Hungry Pug in Mareeba.

BY ELLIE FINK Thanks to the generosity of the Mareeba community, a local café has been able to supply Mareeba State Primary School

with emergency lunches for the entire school year.

With the new school year back in full swing, owners of the The Hungry Pug in Mareeba, Simon and Victoria Crosby

dedicated themselves to providing lunch every day for students as well as donating stationery supplies.

The idea came about with a simple Facebook post where

viding sandwiches and wraps to the school's emergency lunch program.

The program started as a part of the school’s student welfare hub where students can be provided with lunch by the school when they need it most.

“We had been providing lunches previously and we thought, what can we do to make a really big impact in the new year,” Mrs Crosby said.

“We thought, let's set ourselves a challenge, bite the bullet, and provide lunch every day for about 20 kids for the whole year.”

The lunches are made fresh every morning and picked up by the school around 7:30am and provided to students in the

case of an emergency.

MSS Acting Principal Hannah Simpson expressed her gratitude for these donations as students begin to utilise them.

“We are very lucky to have these donations from the Hungry Pug and such thoughtful families that have made a huge difference in our student’s learning,” she said.

“The emergency lunches began last Wednesday and we sent out stationery packs to students on Friday January 22 who need it most.”

MSS students can be provided with emergency lunches and stationery supplies from their student wellbeing hub if they are ever in need.

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The installation of this system is to promote preparedness, resilience and ensure business continuity in the event of any future disasters.

FlexiChoice is a not for profit organisation and has been delivering disability support services across the North Western Tableland and Mareeba region for 17 years.

A suspicious ‘meteorite’ crash landed at Malanda State School (MSS) last week gathering world-wide attention and even a phone call from NASA. The ‘meteorite’ crash was covered by a group of young students called the Moolanda News Team as a part of their creative writing exercises.

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Since the installation of the system in September 2020, our electricity bill has reduced by approximately $300 per month.

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Secretary for the Atherton Men’s Shed John Whyte hopes that once word gets out about this program other Men’s Shed’s across the county will follow suit.

“We’ve had 25 men jump on board to do this program just to improve their general health,” he said.

“The program is tailored to each person, it won’t be one size fits all.

“If this program works well other men’s shed’s around Australia may pick up on a similar model.”

TRC Councilor Bernie Wilce is excited for this program to launch and give men a chance to take their health into their own hands.

“As a councilor one of my bigger pet peeves is to see good health within the community whether that be mental health, physical health or a combination of both,” he said.

“We have to look at housing, health, medical facilities, a lot of stuff and this is a fantastic start.

“If we can get the aging male population to appreciate their own health and wellbeing that’s going to go a long way.”

The 16-week program officially launches today (Wednesday, February 10) and will be held at the Prior’s Creek exercise park off Vernon Street, Atherton.

HEALTH: Atherton Men’s Shed committee member Tom Murray and FNQ Health and Fitness Exercise Physiologist Carla Barletta are looking forward to the 16-week program.

Keeping abreast of art LOCAL artist Gina Jones has tapped into a niche market of parents looking for DNA keepsakes by painting portraits from breastmilk.

What started out as just portrait painting, in March last year Gina started experimenting with incorporating breastmilk into her paintings.

Gina said she experimented with a few different methods and testing while she was breastfeeding her own child.

“The paintings are sealed to stop mould and any smell,” she said.

“It was a light bulb moment because I was doing the portrait paintings and I had seen people making breastmilk keepsakes.

“A lot of people are sur-

prised because nobody has heard of it or done it before.

“A few of my friends said you should post on Facebook and now it has taken off.”

Gina said the subjects donated their own breastmilk and most portraits were usually of the mother with her baby.

“I have been doing some promotion through the Australian breastfeeding association and 10 percent from the purchase price goes back to the charity,” she said.

“It’s my way of giving back.

“My passion for art was started as a hobby, but as time passed, it’s turned out to be a great business.”

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Bouyant start for far northern cattle market by sally turley

A record breaking pen of store heifers, nearly twice the usual number of cattle on offer and a large gallery of spectators boosted Mareeba's first livestock sale of 2021 to a very positive start on Tuesday, February 2.

Buyers came from as far

south as Roma to see what the north had to offer and vendors were pleased with results across the board.

The total yarding of 190 head of mixed quality cattle sold to an average of 363.87 c/kg and returned $1,059.39 per head.

Greg and Carol Ryan of Green Hills Station Georgetown

set a new saleyard record of 438.2c/kg, achieving $595.95/ hd for their pen of 136kg brahman weaner heifers.

The heifer's paddock mates, a pen of 132kg store steers also topped their section selling to a Roma producer for 456.2c/kg.

Mr and Mrs Ryan were suprised to achieve such outstanding results.

They had a few old herd bulls they wanted to send and drafted out some weaners they had on hand to fill the truck.

Typically, the Green Hills steers were sold at 360 to 380kg into the live export market and providing they have a decent season, Mr Ryan doesn't expect that to change this year.

He believed the market was starting to test buyers capacity to pay for cattle and still make a profit out the other end.

He said Green Hills was having an unusual season so far.

They had good early rain of around 340mm around Christmas, but then it just stopped until they got under a welcome 66mm on Wednesday night.

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Steve and Odette Plozza of Butcher's Creek topped the prime cow section selling their 532kg British Whites to By-

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Bill and Anne Cover of Kairi, had a big sale, topping the market in the butcher's steers section where there 428kg animals aver-

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Michael Lee will be cooking up a storm at the Chinese New Year celebrations this weekend.

IT’S all happening at Michael’s Cuisine at the Atherton International Club this weekend with a massive Chinese New Year Special.

Owner of Michael’s Cuisine, Michael Lee has decided to host a Chinese New Year dinner celebration this coming Friday and Saturday nights, February 12 and 13.

There will be live music, lucky door prizes and lucky red packets given out to patrons along with a best dressed Chinese costume competition.

A special deal is being made to celebrate the Chinese New Year with an amazing four course meal being offered for just $40 per person and $25 for kids un-

der 12.

The meal will include soup, an entrée, an amazing selection of authentic Chinese meals and a delicious dessert.

“This is the first year that we have come back cooking in the restaurant since COVID so were going to make it big,” Mr Lee said.

“For Chinese New Year up here there is nothing going on and we want to celebrate so everyone can come and enjoy themselves.

“We are expecting a good happy atmosphere with good food, good music and a good time, it’s all happening at the Atherton International Club.”

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ENTERTAINMENT Time for a Valentine's movie As Valentine's Day draws near, there's a special lineup of two fabulous new movies to bring your loved ones to the Majestic this weekend.

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ENTERTAINMENT on-stage with Paula (Natalie Taylor) and Amos (Steven Tandy). Photo by Frontrow Foto.

Prematurely cut short by lockdown restrictions in its maiden 2020 season, To Kill A Cassowary is back in 2021 from March 5 to13 and destined to delight audiences.

JUTE Theatre Company’s Artistic Director and CEO, Suellen Maunder said calling a halt to last year’s season of To Kill A Cassowary after just two sell-out shows was heartbreaking.

“Like everyone else, the future was uncertain, and we had no choice but comply with regulations. It was hard for audiences and equally, our cast and crew who had been so invested in the delivery of this wonderful production,” she said.

“To Kill A Cassowary was very much ‘unfinished business’ and here we are a year down the track with the great

fortune of being able to pick up where we left off.

“JUTE’s culture and resilience has never been more evident, and I could not think of a more perfect way to celebrate the start of our 30th year of operation than with a remount of To Kill a Cassowary.”

Written by Mission Beach local and JUTE’s Write Sparks alumnus, Laurie Trott, To Kill A Cassowary is a story about place, family inheritance and the interwoven issues of this small, tropical rainforest community.

According to Laurie, To Kill A Cassowary applies a good deal of warmth and wit to highlight its more serious themes of legacy, ageism, and environmental heritage.

“This is an engaging and entertaining play of our times

and one that focusses predominantly on relationships – relationships not just between people but the land and sea on which we live,” Ms Trott said.

“For me, writing To Kill a Cassowary was as much about creativity as communication and using the stage to promote public awareness about the urgent need to preserve and conserve the Cassowary Coast.

“Where possible I have included reference to some of the many threats to biodiversity including introduced species, habitat modification and loss, unsustainable development, tourism and climate change.”

From a ramshackle veranda in the rainforest To Kill a Cassowary directed by the award-winning Bridget

Show back on stage in 2021 Doyle, is a colourful story about an ageing conservationist father, Amos (played

by Steven Tandy) and his pro-development daughter, Paula (played by Natalie Taylor) who are ready to do battle over a patch of paradise found, also known as the Cassowary Coast. Throwing a spanner in the works is neighbour, Josie (played by

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Director, Bridget Boyle is supported by a stellar cast of three; Steven Tandy (of The Sullivan’s fame); Natalie Taylor who people will remember from Here We All Are. Assembled and Paula Nazarski, new to the JUTE stage

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OPINION

With Phil Brandel @Philbrandel1

Email: editorial@theexpressnewspaper.com.au

Silence is not golden Last week residents sick of inaction by successive state governments over the crime situation in Far North Queensland decided to rally together in peaceful protests in Mareeba and Atherton.

Politicians from all side and levels of the political spectrum were in attendance to hear from locals who are sick and tired of youth violence, graffiti, break ins, and car jackings.

One notable absence at the Mareeba rally was The Member for Cook, Ms Cynthia Lui who told the The Express she could not make it to the community orgainsed rally.

“I’m unable to make it as I have other meetings on,” she said.

“This issue is important to me. If you think that me showing my face at a rally is going to make all the difference, it’s not.

“It’s all the work that needs to be done to make sure youth crime is addressed and we need to look at this from a holistic perspective.”

I would love to know what meetings Ms Lui had that were more important than her constituent’s safety and ability to live peacefully?

Last year the Member for Cook held a couple of round table meetings addressing the crime situation in the shire.

The meetings came to naught as the crime problem continues to escalate.

Another telling sign of Ms Lui’s contempt for the Mareeba Shire is that Mareeba Shire Council Mayor Angela Toppin must line up to speak with the local member at the local IGA when she has one of her mobile visits.

Why does the lo-

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cal member not make an appointment to see the Mayor. Rather she makes the Mayor line up and wait in the local shopping centre. Not a great use of the Mayor’s time.

At the 2020 state election Ms Lui lost the polling booths of Biboohra, Chillagoe, Daintree, Julatten, Mount Molloy and the two booths in Mareeba.

If the Mareeba Shire were its own separate seat, Ms Lui would have lost it badly. Where Cynthia got across the line was pretty much everything north of Cooktown.

Ms Lui now knows she does not need Mareeba or any of the surrounding towns to win and hold on to the seat of Cook.

Mareeba constituents can now be safely ignored and she can safely hang onto her base salary of $159,122, plus whatever else she earns for being on various committees.

Ms Lui’s promise to the people of Mareeba at the last local election for a water park, was an answer to a question that nobody asked.

The silence has also been deafening from the local member about The Barron River Bridge, a new route from Mareeba to Cairns, Dialysis machines and the Mareeba Bypass. They all just seem too hard for the local member.

Let’s just hope for our sake and the sake of her career Ms Lui changes gear and steps up, because as Enoch Powell once said, “All political lives, end in failure.”

ANZAC Day commemorations I would like to take the opportunity to enlighten Mr Phil Brandel on the reasons why nobody ever says that "it happened a long time ago, we weren't alive, get over it" when referring to ANZAC Day commemorations.

The first reason is that those who made the ultimate sacrifice number not in the hundreds or thousands but tens of thousands, I would invite Mr Brandel to visit the cemeteries in places such as; France, Belgium, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Malaysia or the Middle East as well as the Cenotaphs in every town and city in Australia, their names are recorded in the cold hard stone.

The second point I would like to raise for the benefit of Mr Brandel is that it wasn't "a long time ago", should he ever manage to closely observe those who march on ANZAC Day look at the left side on their chest and take note of the ago of those particular people marching, they are the ones who were awarded medals, not given, yes some are barely out of their teens.

The last point is pretty simple, the Wars and Conflicts Australia has been involved in have included ALL Australians regardless of; heritage, skin colour, religion or culture.

To conclude, while ANZAC Day commemorates "some Aussie's who were killed by Turks or Germans" Australian as people do not go around giving; Turks, Germans or even Japanese a hard time about something their forefathers were more than likely not involved in, so should anybody have an issue with the 26th of January, I trust they can do what many do on the 25th of April, stay at home and enjoy the day off.

James Gowan Mareeba

Great editorial piece We just want to say Congrats to Phil Brandel on the editorial “Goodbye Australia

Day.” We want to share it with friends and relatives.

Luckily, your paper is not published by New Ltd. You would be hung, drawn and quartered.

Robyn and Roy Murray-Prior Yungaburra

Member for Cook – missing in action There are three major issues right now in the Mareeba Shire Local Government gazetted area that require immediate input and same communicated to our 22,000 residents by the elected state government Member for Cook - Cynthia Lui. The three major issues are:• Barron River Bridge at Kuranda - what are the immediate structural issues and what are the planned rectifications and time frames associated with same?

• Crime rate in Mareeba is escalating due mainly to juveniles - the community is rightly concerned as the consequences within our legal system for these escalating crimes in no way represent the damage costs and trauma caused to those community members who are the recipients of the on going juvenile crime incidents in Mareeba - the Mareeba community is awaiting a reply to these crimes by our elected Member for Cook?

• A recent major accident in Byrne Street Mareeba causing serious bodily injuries to a mother and son once again raises deep concerns as to the plan put in place some 50 years ago by the then Main Roads Department and no doubt supported by the State Government of the day to construct a “ Heavy Vehicle Alternative Route” to the west of Mareeba to minimise heavy vehicles traversing our central business area - I am of the belief Member for Cook - Cynthia Lui supported this alternative route in her policy statement prior to the recent election - to date there has been no comment from the Member for Cook?

A detailed response to the

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above issues by the Member for Cook is warranted and no doubt a requirement as our elected state government member of the Queensland State Government.

Denis McKinley Mareeba

It’s time for the Member for Cook to step up I would like to respond to the comments made by Ms Lui in The Express after her Mobile Meeting at IGA in Mareeba on Friday, February 5.

A: “If you think showing my face at a rally is going to make a difference, it’s not.”

1. Wrong: Showing your face will go some way towards demonstrating to the people of Mareeba that you are one with them on this issue, and share their genuine concerns.

2. Attendance will also show the people of Mareeba they have not been abandoned.

B: “We need to look at this from a holistic perspective, we need to look at the home environment and we need to talk to all of the departments working with the kids to address this issue.”

1. This is not a new problem. It has been going on for a number of years while you have been in office. You should already have had all the talks with the relevant departments. It’s past time for talk and is now time for action.

2. It’s your government who has weakened the Juvenile Justice System. Time to fix that.

C: “It’s a community concern and I’ve had a number of inquiries through my office and I’m working through it and I’m talking to everyone I need to talk to.”

1. Your office is in Cairns.

Many people in Mareeba cannot go to Cairns for meetings with you. Having a Mobile Office here every so often is an insult and demonstrates that to you, Mareeba, (the largest centre in your electorate), is only a “second thought” area.

Peter Beatts MAREEBA

We need to be one people Australia While I do not endorse any actions of English settlement of 233 years ago it is not a fair representation to look at 1788 through the standards of 2021.

It was a different time with different values and standards. History is what it is and cannot be changed but we can learn from previous mistakes in the hope of not repeating them.

There are good things as well as bad about January 26. On January 26 1949, the date of the proclamation of the National and Citizenship Act 1948. This was the first day all Australians including descendants of First Australians, became Australian Citizens.

When you change one of your own parents you do not exist as a different union produces a different baby and you do not exist. We are all here because we have the ancestors we do and the history they lived through. There will be no fixing the past as it is what it is, history.

There will be no progression from where we are until people of Aboriginal decent forgive people of all other decent for being here. Likewise, other Australians have to forgive any reprisal killing made against their ancestors. Forgiveness is not about endorsement of past wrongs, it’s about freeing ourselves of hate and resentment from what others have done to you and your family, past and present.

We need to be one people to be Australian no matter when we arrived in Australia, be it 50,000 or 200 years or last year and no mater our colour or creed. This comes from forgiveness, trust and personal effort that transfers to community effort.

W.R. Holme, Bentley Park

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New year, new beginnings

Amaroo welcomes Ryley Tilse to the team as the new sales and marketing manager A NEW year means new beginnings and fresh starts and after nine years at Amaroo Estate in Mareeba, Debbie Sweedman is moving on her pursue a new life venture.

Over the years Debbie has seen Amaroo grow to become the ‘place to live’ in Mareeba and feels privileged to have helped countless individuals and families find their perfect piece of paradise to build their dream home on.

“Thank you to each and every person who I have had the privilege of assisting in their journey purchasing land at Amaroo,” said Debbie.

“It has been an absolute pleasure watching you all turn your dreams into a reality. I am so grateful for the friendships and relationships that we have formed – thank you so much.”

As one door closes, another one opens and Amaroo

is now excited to welcome Ryley Tilse to the team as the new sales and marketing manager.

Ryley, who was born and raised in Mareeba, has a background in administration, sales and marketing and with youth and enthusiasm on her side of excited to be part of the future of Amaroo.

“I am extremely passionate about helping others which is why I am so excited to be taking on this role at Amaroo to continue building existing and new relationships by turning dreams into realities,” said Ryley.

“I pride myself on providing exceptional, professional customer service and building relationships within the community.”

Debbie also expressed her heartfelt thanks to all at Amaroo and is excited to see Ryley take on this new role.

“Thank you to wonderful Musumeci, Stankovich and CQB family,” said Debbie.

“Thank you for always demonstrating Integrity, passion, vision, honesty and consistently high standards.

It has been an honour and a privilege to work with you all.

“Also a big congratulations to Ryley. I have no doubt your enthusiasm and passion will be an asset to Amaroo and I wish you all the best for the future.”

Ryley is here to help you turn your dream into a reality and with a new development now under way this is the perfect time to pop and see Ryley at the Amaroo land sales office.

“I am looking forward to meeting you and being a part of the next stage of the developments at Amaroo,” said Ryley.

NEW BEGINNINGS: After nine years Debbie Sweedman (right) is moving on and Ryley Tilse (left) is excited to start her new role at Amaroo.

Amaroo land sales office The Amaroo Land sales office is now located at Shop 3 Amaroo Village, beside Amaroo Pharmacy and QML. Amaroo welcomes all new visitors and they pride themselves on providing the best quality service with open and honest communication.

They love meeting new people

and extend an invitation to pop in and say hello today.

The office is open from 10am to 3pm on weekdays or contact the team to arrange a suitable time, it’s never a problem to meet outside of these hours.

Check out the latest by visiting www.amarooestate.com.au or call Ryley on 0409 321 000.

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gas oven and cooktop and a server window to the expansive patio.

The open plan living area is kept warm on chilly Tableland nights with a quality wood heater.

There is a floor to ceiling linen cupboard in the hall providing plenty of storage space.

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Built by renowned local builder Shane Dodds in 2019, this unique home has been kept like new in its time as a successful bed and breakfast.

Rates are approximately $2000 / half year.

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High set Queenslander close to cbd This well maintained 2 storey Queenslander is positioned only a stone’s throw from the centre of town on a large corner allotment and boasts the following beneficial attributes: • Polished timber flooring in the living areas upstairs • 3 large air-conditioned bedrooms, kitchen, combined and air-conditioned living and dining area and enclosed front verandah/balcony upstairs • Fully enclosed and concreted area downstairs with garage, laundry, storeroom and large open area that could be utilised as a workshop, rumpus room or entertaining area Address: Price: Agent:

• Sizeable central kitchen with updated cabinetry and appliances • Security screens throughout • Fully fenced 802m2 corner allotment with large rear yard and gated side access • Quiet location, close to town centre • Currently tenanted and returning $350 per week Properties of this nature don’t come up that often, so you’d better be quick.

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Full of character in the heart of Malanda nects to the kitchen.

The living area and bedrooms are carpeted to keep you warm in winter and provide a cosy feeling. The spacious office is ideal for working or studying from home.

Other features include: • Gas cooking, Walk-in pantry, 2 bay carport, Single lock up garage, Vegetable gardens and Fully fenced.

Please allow 24 hours’ notice for inspections.

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Contruction to commence on Dural & Ponto’s Place at Amaroo

It’s got it all 2021 welcomes Dural and Ponto’s Place (stage 11) construction.

Nestled in quiet surroundings off Amaroo Drive in the heart of Amaroo, Dural and Ponto’s Place are comprised of 13 lots located in a private Cul -de-sac.

Gully and gum trees compliment the area offering a sense of serenity, nature and peace.

The anticipated date for

Set on 39.7 hectares in East Barron this versatile farming property has everything you need to make a lifestyle change.

Extremely well-watered this property offers a 2 meg earth dam, 40 megs of Barron River water allocation, 79,000L rainwater storage and approximately 1.2km Barron River frontage.

Also featured is a 3 bedroom brick home with 2 updated bathrooms, open plan kitchen, living and dining as well as plenty of storage. This

home also provides a lovely rural outlook.

Offering both a lifestyle change and great farming opportunities this property is a very unique find. *As this property is currently tenanted please allow 24 hours’ notice to view the

completion is approximately June 2021.

This selection of bigger than average lots available range from 872sqm up to 2408sqm, the majority with 20 metre plus frontages.

Town water, sewerage, underground power, wide sealed roads and close proximity to Amaroo Village, incorporating Amaroo Medical, Amaroo Pharmacy and QML Pathology.

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$119,500. These lots are available now to inspect and reserve off the plan.

Dural and Ponto’s Place is a very special location with no further development behind for several years.

RARE COMMODITY Tarzali • Set on 59.61 hectares • New boundary fencing • Natural water from 2 springs • Clean improved pastures • Machinery shed, power connected • New bore, water line & troughs $1,200,000 ATH22828359 Morgan Brennan 0407 730 450

TIMELESS CHARM Kairi • 5 bedrooms with built-ins • Master with ensuite & WIR • Formal lounge & dining rooms • High ceilings + timber floors • Outdoor entertainment area • Set on 2,028m2 + shed $539,000 ATH22351210 Suzey Whitby 0438 090 306

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Resort style living in Atherton JEANETTE Suffield presents this "resort style living" four bedroom home, with an abundance of character that has something to offer for just about everyone who is in the market.

There is a huge 4 bay shed, 5 acres just two minutes to town, perhaps run a business from the office room or the shed.

• The patio is brilliant for entertaining and overlooks the yard and pool.

• Main bedroom is very generous in size, it has baystyled windows that has a seating area but doubles as storage as well. The well appointed ensuite has a spa

bath, vanity, toilet and walkin robe.

• The three other bedrooms are big enough for double beds all have built in cupboards. Fifth bedroom or office is situated at the front of the home and is perfect to run your business from or convert into a media room.

• Kitchen is well equipped with induction cooktop and oven, dishwasher space, plenty of cupboards, a generous amount of benches and a double fridge space.

• Open plan dining compliments the kitchen and is family friendly as it is central to the house and catches the breezes.

• Main bathroom is sizable. It features dual shower heads and a sunken tiled bathtub.

Entertaining will be your new role with your family and friends, as they will love com-

ing over to relax on the back patio.

Don’t delay, call Jeanette right now to inspect. Phone 0407 745 780 at Elders Real Malanda.

Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

35 Page Road, ATHERTON $595,000 Jeanette Suffield Elders Real Estate Malanda 0407 745 780

Are you looking for affordable acreage?

Small Acreage is something we all dream about. But finding affordable acreage is not always easy. Finally an affordable property that could be the country escape you have been waiting for.

Located minutes from the Mareeba CBD on the Atherton side, this 2ha property features a well looked

after timber home and lots of space for the keen gardener to grow veggies, fruit trees or have farm animals such as horses or cows, a pet dog and some chooks.

The home sits on steel stumps, with a timber exterior and a double carport attached. Inside the home although not big, still features 3

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MAREEBA $420,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to John Goncalves Ray White Mareeba 0407 690 961

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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

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INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY NOT TO BE MISSED!

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Situated in the sought after Sanctuary Vista Estate, this executive home provides an opportunity to have the best of both worlds. Modern luxury living and a rural lifestyle, its the great Australian dream.

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bedrooms serviced by a bathroom with toilet, a separate living area and a generous

size kitchen with a pantry.

Out the back a semi enclosed patio with a second bathroom would make the perfect place for an afternoon drink.

Other features include timber floors, security screens and garden shed.

Best of all is the price. The owner of this fenced 5 acre property is motivated to sell and has priced the property accordingly for $420,000 negotiable.

Please contact exclusive agent John Goncalves at Ray White Mareeba on 040 690 961 for inspections.

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Lifestyle home at Lake Eacham Tucked away and out of sight in the rainforest surrounding Lake Eacham, this easy lifestyle home or weekend retreat has just hit the market.

If you are craving serenity and privacy this property doesn't have a neighbour in sight and the only sounds to be heard are bird songs.

The property consists of a 1 bedroom residence with a double garage/workshop attached. The residence is connected to mains power and the water supply is via a crystal clear bore.

Features include..

• 1 bedroom with built-in cupboard Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

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47 Winfield Road, LAKE EACHAM $395,000 EXCLUSIVE to Collette Rowston Atherton Realty 0419 733 712

For more information, or to book your private inspection, call Darren on 0429 977 675 at Tablelands.com & Malanda Real Estate.

This amazingly neat threebedroom bessa block low maintenance home on 854 sqm block, conveniently located within walking distance of Malanda town centre and schools offers a quiet and se-

cure home.

The large newly tiled front patio welcomes you into the home, which has an open plan design that flows from the living areas to the kitchen.

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24 Main St Atherton VILLAGE LIVING 14 Margaret Street - $349,000

Contact Exclusive Marketing Agent, Collette Rowston from Atherton Realty on 0419 733 712 for more information.

No neighbours to the rear of the property with cattle farm views. This home is presented well with no more to do chill and relax.

• Three bedroom block home • New blinds • Shower and Bath in one • Freshly painted inside and out • New floor coverings, light fixtures, tap fittings • New tiles on patio • Secure fenced dog yard • Close to Town • No back neighbours and views over the farm land • Small Garden shed • Single carport

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• Open plan living which incorporates a timber kitchen and built-in table and bench seat • Timber clad ceiling • Fully insulated living • Council approved • Bathroom has built-in linen storage • Fully tiled living • Ceiling fans • Outdoor living • Attached 2 bay garage/ workshop with roller doors

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Set in a quiet close, surrounded by other quality homes, this spacious three bedroom, two bathroom home is unassuming from the street, but once inside, it

opens up to a well-designed and decorated modern home that boasts a roomy office with direct access out to the back deck.

A light and bright formal

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lounge room and an open plan dining, kitchen and family area that has a cosy wood heater and sliding glass doors that lead out to the elevated patio area, with views

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of the garden and a 6 x 3 shed in the fully fenced back yard.

The cooks’ kitchen has loads of cupboard space, with an induction cooktop, pyrolytic oven, range hood and dishwasher, that’s set off with the pop of colour from the glass splashbacks. All three bedrooms have built-in robes, soft grey carpet and an ensuite bathroom off the master suite.

The home is fully screened with modern vinyl flooring in the living areas, and a stunning bathroom with heated towel rails, a standalone bathtub and a walk-in show-

er with a decorative glass screen for privacy. And the all-important separate toilet and a very functional laundry with a large linen press.

Downstairs there is a lockable store room under the house and a shady spot to sit or pot plants, while out the front there is easy access from the street to park the Address: Price: Agent:

caravan or motorhome under the 8 x 4 m high clearance carport.

Main St Real Estate is delighted to present this Exclusively listed property to the market and is available for private inspection by calling Kath on 0488 426 686.

34 Storer St, Atherton $480,000 Kath Johnson Main Street Real Estate 0488 426 686

Contact:

A sanctuary of seclusion Your lifestyle is complete on this lightly forested 2.3 hectares (5.7 acres).

Here you will discover a rural residential property in a tranquil park like setting.

The sizable family home has an open plan living area with timber panelled walls and cathedral ceilings, creating a warm and inviting ambience.

There are three bedrooms, and two bedrooms have ensuites.

The main bathroom has a shower over your bath, giving you the best of both worlds: enjoy a long, relaxing soak, or a quick rinse depending

on your mood.

Extra living space is provided by the two enclosed patios.

For the handyman or tradie there is a 10m x 7m shed. Abundant water is available from the bore and two tanks.

Located just 4km from the Tepon Equestrian Park, Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

so bring your four legged friends as the pony club is just a short ride away.

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 WONDECLA $360,000 Trisha Jackson Professionals Atherton 0419 183 145

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SOLID INVESTMENT • Solid home close to schools & childcare • 3 carpeted bedrooms, 2 with built-ins • Open plan living / dining flows to patio • Well appointed kitchen, pantry, dishwasher • Spacious rear patio with fantastic views • Deep single bay garage, 840m2 allotment $289,000

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IMMACULATE HOME OR INVESTMENT • Open plan lounge / dining area, fully tiled • Well appointed kitchen with a pantry • 3 good sized bedrooms with built-ins • Full length entertaining area at rear • Single garage, veggie patch & fruit trees • Fenced 834m2 block, lockable garden shed $285,000

MODERN, SPACIOUS, LOW MAINTENANCE • 4 good sized built-in bedrooms, ensuite • Well equipped kitchen, dishwasher, pantry • Spacious open plan living, security screens • Large tiled patio, 800m2 block, garden shed • Fenced rear yard, double lock up garage • Currently tenanted at $400/wk – periodical $429,000

A RARE FIND • Live an acreage lifestyle right in town • 2 living areas, modern kitchen, pantry • 5 good sized built-in bedr00ms, spa ensuite • Outdoor entertaining area, inground pool • 14m x 7m solid & lockable insulated shed • 2.023 hectare block, backs onto state forest $595,000

A GREAT START • 1.51 acre allotment, benched house pad • 12m x 9m lockable shed with power & water • Bathroom, kitchen & living on one side • Shed space on other side, septic installed • Large shade trees to establish privacy • Ready to extend or start from scratch $305,000

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Tastefully restored with modern twist

157m2 Fully Partitioned, Modern, Airconditioned Office Space comprising of: • Reception Area • 5 Offices • Large Boardroom • Records or Storeroom • Kitchenette FRESHLY PAINTED WITH NEW FLOOR COVERINGS OF YOUR CHOICE!

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This Queenslander style home has been brought back to life with today's modern living in mind while still having the character of yesteryear.

From the ground up this home has been restored and modernised for you and your family to appreciate for many years to come.

On two levels the home has multiple living spaces (2 downstairs, 1 upstairs), wrap around verandahs on both levels, 2 bathrooms (1 downstairs and 1 upstairs) and 4 bedrooms (1 downstairs, 3 upstairs).

Downstairs there are 2 living areas, a bedroom with walk in robe and a fullsize bathroom. Both living spaces are oversized, one has pressed metal featured ceilings, tongue and groove walls and opens out onto a ground level patio overlooking the beautiful front garden.

The living space downstairs has a featured pressed metal ceiling and the kitchen and dining space is roomy with plenty of cupboard and bench space as well as custom cabinetry.

There's also a breakfast bar and this space overlooks the rear garden and opens out onto a rear porch.

Upstairs (via an internal staircase) features beautiful fretwork, a full-length hallway which runs from the front to the back of the house, tongue and groove walls and timber

flooring. Off the hallway is another living space with builtin cabinetry. At the front of the home there are 2 good sized bedrooms with double doors opening out onto a huge wraparound verandah - an ideal spot to relax and enjoy a coffee.

The master bedroom at the rear of the home has a walk in robe, ensuite and a small sitting room opening out onto a rear balcony.

There is an external staircase for easy access to the back yard, laundry, carport and shed.

Think old meets new, really high ceilings, beautiful fretwork, wrap around verandahs, tongue and groove walls, casement windows, afternoon breezes flowing through your home, timber flooring, ceiling fans, security screens, air conditioning and lots more.

The back yard has a small vege garden, a garden shed and room for a caravan. The big shed is approximately 9x9m with concrete floor and power.

A 6 x 3 lean to is used as a carport and a shaded outdoor sitting area.

Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

• 4 bedrooms (1 down, 3 up), master has ensuite and walkin robe • 2 bathrooms (1 down, 1 up) • kitchen/dining space overlooks landscaped yard and opens onto rear deck • 3 living areas (2 down, 1 up) • Expansive verandahs front and back on both levels • Internal and external stairways • 9x9 shed with 6x3 lean to (approx.), concrete floor and power • Landscaped gardens front and back, vege patch, garden shed • 1406m2 allotment with fencing on three sides As you wander through this home there are gorgeous features to be enjoyed at every turn. There is nothing further to do here.

To really appreciate the size of this home and all of it’s many features arrange your private inspection with exclusive agent Vince Costas. Just call 0419 926 691 today.

4 Pares St, MAREEBA $460,000 EXCLUSIVE to Vince Costas Central Realty Mareeba 0419 926 691

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Prime acreage in highly sort location This 144-acre property is located on the Cairns side of Mareeba on Tinaroo Creek Road rural number 729.

Offering first and foremost an enviable lifestyle surrounded by an amazing array of mature Australian natives.

An amazing natural beauty consisting of a modest 3-bedroom revamped home with all the latest features one being the positioning of the alfresco area absorbing some of the properties beautiful landscape.

The home is currently being rented at $400 per week with tenant willing to stay on should the opportunity be available with the new buyer.

The powered work shed is quite spacious and incorporates a lockable section with roller door for secure storage. Adjoining the shed is an amenity block with shower, toilet and kitchenette facility just perfect for visiting friends with their own caravan.

Fully fenced with 5 internal paddocks all with water allows

the ability to run livestock and the opportunity to grow field crops, fruit trees, bananas or coffee. Approximately 60 – 70 acres has been cleared of all trees and ready for immediate development should this be a requirement.

Other Property Feature Include: • Two joined 10m x 6m powered shed with 1 x lockable bay with roller door access plus an adjoining masonry block lockable kitchenette, shower and toilet facility • 33 Meg water allocation gravity fed • 2 meg domestic water allocation • Cattle yards with loading ramp and crush • 4610 tractor with slasher and bucket Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

• High clearance carport for caravan • Sealed road frontage with steel entry A local based hot air balloon company is currently using the property as a launching site and back again with their clients for morning breakfasts which also desire to enter into an agreement if possible, with new owners to continue using the property without standing in the way or hinder any development.

Location perfect and ready for new owners to put their own personal stamp on it.

For further information and or a private inspection please call marketing agent Andrew Rogato today on 0418 183 444.

Tinaroo Creek Road, MAREEBA $975,000 Andrew Rogato Rogato Real Estate 0418 183 444

Buy the land, build the dream With limited blocks remaining in Atherton you don't want to miss this opportunity.

A brand new shed already on site, the only thing missing from this 1,000m2 block is your forever home.

• 1,000m2 gently sloping allotment • 7m x 10.7m colorbond shed • All town services are ready to connect • Soil test completed • Engineered house plans included • Surrounded by quality Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

$280,000

newly built homes Ideally Located in one of Atherton’s newest Estates ‘Sunset Ridge’ and only a short drive to Atherton Town Centre.

Take advantage of the government grants on offer and secure this allotment today.

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For further information or to arrange an inspection, call marketing agent Raquel at Sommerset Realty on 0408 983 879.

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POOL

“WE OFFER A COMPLETE ON SITE POOL SERVICE”

CONTACT DETAILS: Blake Daniel 0439 988 227 Email: atsamfnq@hotmail.com

P: 4092 1443 or 0413 013 297

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

TECHNICIANS - Over 20 years experience!

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Servicing the Tablelands • David Cifuentes 0438 682 002

price includes an online listing on www.theexpressbusiness. com.au

SECURITY

QBCC No. 1275266

T QUALIT Y PAIN PROTECTION GUARANTEED

P: 0411 344 110 | E: ramon@uitownplan.com.au | W: www.uitownplan.com.au

124 Mason Street, Mareeba  (07) 4092 2433

• 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

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

ry, Farm Machine rs, Ute Trays, Traileel, Structural Ste .

Rims and more

TRANSPORT

SAND BLASTING & PAINTING

SANDBLASTING & PAINTING

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!

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Excellence Through Perseverance and Diligence Wally Amory - Mareeba Depot Manager

TREELOPPING

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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

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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.

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CLASSIfIedS

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4092 3464 ChurCh NotiCe

admin@theexpressnewspaper.com.au iN MeMoriaM

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

GALLO

Antonietta Clementina Formerly of East Barron Qld. 4883.

Antonietta (nee Molinaro) was born in Adami, Italy 23rd November, 1933.

aNNiversary Spasoje and Kata Bilic Married on 12th February, 1961 at Hrasno, Hercegovina.

Congratulations on 60 years of marriage!

From Djeca, Mara and Stipe.

eNgageMeNt

On Sunday 17th January, 2021 Antonietta passed peacefully to her rest at Blue Cross Hansworth Nursing Home in Mulgrave, Vic. 3170.

Much loved Sister of Vincenzo Molinaro, Sarina Costanzo, Nicola Molinaro, Connie Pane and their families. Much loved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother of Marco Gallo, Rosamaria Perri, Liliana Gallo and their families.

Sadly missed.

In Loving Memory Of

NOELINE MARGARET IKIN 18/05/1969 ~ 11/02/2017

Robyn and John Lindsay together with Brian and Anita Rolley are delighted to announce the engagement of CATRINA and SCOTT.

The day you left and gained your wings, My heart just broke in two.

I wish you could have stayed with us, But Heaven needed you.

You left me with the wonderful memories, And I love you dearly still,

BEHRENS, Lutz

Late of Mareeba, formerly Brandenburg, Germany.

Passed away peacefully at the Mareeba Hospital on Saturday the 30th of January, 2021. Aged 81 years.

Beloved Husband of Valerie (Dec.) nee Sturby.

Former Sun Water Officer.

In keeping with Lutz’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place.

Of all the gifts in life, However great or small, To hvae you as my Daughter, Was the greatest gift of all.

Love and miss you.. Mum. XXX

HAPPY 90th Birthday

Chapels, Crematorium & Memorial Gardens

Atherton: 4091 2147 Mareeba: 4092 1013 Local Family Owned & “Entrusted for over 70 years”

Happy Birthday Love From Ivka SRETAN 90 ROÐENDAN

Dragi Naš Tata, dobro znamo koliko puta si se u životu žrtvova za nas i našu budučnost. Dobro znamo da nas puno voliš i da ti puno značimo.

Upravo zbog svega toga ti češ uvjek biti na našem prvom mijestu u našem srcu i ti si naš Dragi Tata i zaslužuješ svu ljubav ovog svijeta.

Izkreno ti želimo mnogo lijepi rođendanski želja.

Tvoja Mala Jozica; Mirko, Boris i Familje.

FuNeral NotiCe MATHIESON, Andrew Shane

Late of Cairns, formerly of Mareeba.

Passed away peacefully at home on Sunday the 24th of January, 2021. Aged 52 Years.

Dearly loved Brother of Vincent, Phillip (Dec.), Susan (Dec.), Sandra, Bernadine & Rosaline.

Nephew, Cousin, Uncle, Grandfather & Great Grandfather to many. Andrew will be sadly missed by the Mathieson, Rowrow & Grogan Families.

Due to the current Covid-19 restrictions, please contact the family for funeral details.

Guilfoyle Funeral Services

HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY

To our Dear Dad we know all the sacrifices you made to help us and know you love us dearly and we mean the world to you.

We would like to let you know you hold a very special place in our hearts and deserve all the love and happiness in the world.

Best wishes for your Birthday. Love from Jozica, Mirko, Boris and their Families.

Guilfoyle Funeral Services Chapels, Crematorium & Memorial Gardens

Atherton: 4091 2147 Mareeba: 4092 1013 Local Family Owned & “Entrusted for over 70 years”

www.guilfoylefunerals.com.au

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0419 836 097 • desgroves@yahoo.com.au any old acoustic or electric guitars & vinyl records. 0437 112 512.

LoCaL Mobile Farm Butcher - will travel. Ph Bryan 0407 691 752.

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

MoBILe farm butcher.

Ph John Hales 0409 638 882.

FuNeral

Chapels, Crematorium & Memorial Gardens

Atherton: 4091 2147 Mareeba: 4092 1013 Local Family Owned & “Entrusted for over 70 years”

www.guilfoylefunerals.com.au

LOWE, Frances “Fran”

Late of Magnetic Island, formerly Yungaburra.

Devoted and loving Wife of Don of Magne�c Island. Loving Mother of Stuart of Tolga, Sheryl of Perth and Andrew of Brisbane.

Passed away peacefully on the 29th January, 2021.

A Private Crema�on will take place and a Memorial and Celebra�on of Fran’s life will be held on Magne�c Island at a later date.

Death NotiCe Late of Mareeba. Passed away peacefully on Friday the 29th of January, 2021 at the Cairns Hospital.

Aged 85 Years.

Beloved Wife of Bob (Dec). Much loved Mother to Kathy, Trish, Chris, Bruce, Robert & Sharon.

Mother-in-Law, Sister, Aunt & Cousin. Nan of 16 Grandchildren & 20 Great Grandchildren.

In keeping with Beryl’s wishes, a private family Funeral has been held.

To buy or for removal, structurally sound, renovations OK, VJ walls tongue and groove, verandahs.

ButCher

your locAl CLaSSIFIedS

TUNNAH, Beryl Rose

Wanted

OLD QUEENSLANDER HOME

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Vojko Ivičević Sretan ti Rođendan želi tvoja žena Ivka

WaNteD to Buy

Guilfoyle Funeral Services

No matter how much time goes by, You know I always will.

BirthDay

Death NotiCe

Natasha Burton

BusiNess For sale

entre C y h p Mareeba Tro Established business with existing clients.

Includes stock, engraving machine and cables. $3,500 4 Warren Street, Mareeba

Contact Paul Johnstone 0402 809 556 or 4092 2464

Make your ad stand out froM the rest...

add CoLour!!

DEBBIE BOARDMAN

WaNteD MOTORCYCLES WANTED 2 or 4 wheels, running or not.

Will pay cash!

Pick up in most areas.

 0400 079 544

For reNt SERVICED OFFICES FOR RENT 1 Jack Street, Atherton P: 0414 700 081

Funeral Celebrant Final farewells with respect.

Phone 0410 328 357

Classified deadlines

SeLF removal Storage. 6m units $150 per month. 3m units - $80 per month.

Ph 0418 772 791.

agriCulture

4pm Friday prior to the next week’s publication

hay Tarps uV Stable Strong.

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agriCulture 70 very quiet DM and Brahman heifers. 100% polled. Best offer over $3.60/kg. 4060 2207 leave message. have you got a position vacant? Phone 4092 3464 today.

alloCatioN UNDERGROUND WATER WANTED Atherton/Yungaburra Wanted to purchase for permanent transfer.

Call 0439 965 366

garage sale Garage Sale Stan Moses Hall Vernon Street, Atherton 8am - 12noon SATURDAY 13th February

Shed/ Garage Sale - 4 Anzac Avenue, Mareeba. 7am - 13th & 14th February.

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CLASSIfIedS Position Vacant

tender Barista & All Rounder - Casual

The Historic Village Herberton is seeking a friendly, history loving, customer focused person to work in its Tearooms (approx 10 - 15 hours per week).

Experience making coffee and a food handling certificate is required. Must have own transport.

McDonalds Mareeba

NOW HIRING!

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / DIRECTOR POSITION Full Time Position We are looking for the perfect person to fit into our dynamic business of Mareeba Kids Campus. The right person has exemplary leadership abilities and skills, can adapt to change and work within a challenging industry and also can manage profitable systems and processes.

The right Leadership abilities that match MKC company ethos and policies is an essential part of the role of employment within Mareeba Kids Campus. An exemplary level of knowledge and experience of Early Learning, Education and Care of the 0-5 years is mandatory.

Industry practices within the National Quality Standards and National Law Regulations will be a requirement along with the curriculum of 0-5 years Early Learning.

A passion for working in childcare and demonstrated work achievements must also be demonstrated.

Minimum Qualifications: • AQF Level V Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, or recognised equivalent • OR Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care • Current Working with Children Check • Knowledge and experience using IT systems are essential • Attention to detail for administration and systems are essential • Current Driver’s Licence • Current recognised First Aid and CPR Certificates and Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management training

We love nothing more than watching our employees grow. Did you know that a lot of our most successful Managers started their careers as Crew Members? You can do it too, and the best part is you get to earn while you learn! If you’ve got the appetite to succeed, we’ll give you the opportunity.

CREW POSITIONS AVAILABLE We understand that everyone should be able to work with their strengths, and at Macca’s®, we like to provide you with the opportunity to earn your money the way you want! So whether you like putting a smile on people’s dial, building custom-made burgers, or making a mean macchiato, we have a role that will work for you! Crew are trained and verified to work in the Front Counter, Customer Areas, Kitchen, Drive-Thru or McCafe areas of the restaurant.

SHIFT MANAGERS POSITIONS AVAILABLE The first step in the McDonald’s management journey is to become a Shift Manager. Shift Managers are operations experts and run shifts delivering outstanding QSC at all times. Shift Managers supervise employees to ensure restaurant operations and procedures are adhered to and ensure the delivery of an exceptional and memorable Macca’s® experience.

DELIVERY DRIVER POSITIONS ALSO AVAILABLE

TO APPLY Applicants must contact General Manager Jeanette Sturiale on 0437 539 559 To apply for an Application Pack

Applications now open.

PLEASE EMAIL RESUME TO: 1379@au.stores.mcd.com Or Call (07) 4092 1495

Please submit your interest (and resume) to: info@historicvillageherberton.com.au

Amaroo Medical Requires the following staff: PRACTICE NURSE Casual Registered Nurse for 2-3 days per week and holiday relief. Duties include clinical support, chronic disease management, wound dressing & immunisation.

RECEPTIONIST

Casual Receptionist for 2-3 days per week and holiday relief. Duties include answering phones, greeting patients, data entry, processing transactions & maintaining confidentiality.

All applicants must be competent in computer use and previous experience in a medical practice is desirable.

For an application package: Phone 4092 5900 or Email: jo@amaroomedical.com.au

Applications close: 5pm, Friday 26th February.

Applications close 19th February, 2021.

ADVERTISEMENT

Yards Person Required for busy local agricultural machinery dealership. Full time position, above award wages apply.

P: 0408 184 601

Tolga Farm requires a person 3 days per week with flexible working hours for the following duties:

LAWN MOWING/SLASHING, WASHING MACHINERY AND VEHICLES, CLEANING SHEDS, GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND WEED SPRAYING The position would suit a local resident.

Experience driving and working with tractors and heavy machinery would be advantageous.

Phone 0418 260 037

Mareeba State High School

Administrative Officer A02 (AAEP) 32.5 Hours Per Week Temporary/Part time until 10th December 2021 unless otherwise determined.

We have an opportunity for interested persons to apply for a Temporary/Part time Administrative Officer (AAEP) position based at Mareeba State High School.

All applications MUST be lodged through the Queensland Government Smartjobs website: www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au Job Ad Reference: QLD/FNR362923/21T Closing date for applications: 16 February, 2021.

The Commission for Children and Young People Act 2000 requires the preferred applicant to be subject to a Working With Children Check and as part of Education Queensland policy, temporary employees must undergo a Criminal History Check. Education Queensland actively supports and encourages workforce diversity and equity.

A Non-Smoking Policy is effective in Queensland State Schools.

Authorised by the Queensland Government, Mary St, Brisbane.

MECHANIC OR TRADES ASSISTANT WANTED

Full time or casual Start ASAP Call Clinton on 4095 4523 for details

Painting Contractor Required For the Atherton Tablelands area.

Must be trade qualified, have own transport and tools

Contact Hagen on 0413 660 419

Machinery For sale GRADER FOR SALE

2013 Komatsu Model GD555-5

Wish the Bride & Groom all the best in The Express!

Pets

Engine hours 8,552, air cab, rippers, TRIMBLE, blade 14ft, tyres 17.5 across 25, unit in excellent condition.

$115,000 + GST

Lane Machinery Cairns CONTACT MAL LANE ON 0400 657 058 Or Email: lanemachinery@gmail.com

Machinery hire

adopt a Pet My name is Dixie. My owners had to move and couldn’t take me. I am such a pretty and friendly girl, I definitely deserve a new loving family. I am only very young. If you think Dixie would be a good fit for your family, contact the Refuge on 4092 3060.

Contact the refuge on 4092 3060. Hickling Avenue, Mareeba

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SKID STEER DRY HIRE • Kubota SSV75 Skid Steer + 6-in-1 Bucket • Other Attachments Available for Hire • Hedger, Auger, Trencher • Short & Long Term Hire Options • Competitive Rates

Phone: Alex 0419 948 629

T-MSC2021-03 REGISTER OF PRE-QUALIFIED SUPPLIERS INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE SERVICES Mareeba Shire Council hereby invites written tenders for appointment to the Register of PreQualified Suppliers - Infrastructure Maintenance Services.

Tender documents are available on Council’s online e-procurement system, Tenderlink - www. tenderlink.com/msc.

All enquiries or clarifications must be via the online forum which will close 7 days prior to closing time.

Council officers are unable to respond to verbal or emailed enquiries.

The closing time for electronic lodgement of Tenders is 11.00am Tuesday 2 March, 2021.

Regulation 228(7) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 may be applied.

Tender will not be opened publicly. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

Peter Franks Chief Executive Officer PO Box 154, MAREEBA QLD. 4880

T-MSC2021-04 REGISTER OF PRE-QUALIFIED SUPPLIERS FOR THE SUPPLY OF OCCASIONAL PLANT 2021-2022 Mareeba Shire Council hereby invites written tenders from Contractors wishing to be included on a Register of Pre-Qualified Suppliers for Occasional Plant Hire from July 2021 to 30 June 2022.

Tender documents are available on Council’s online e-procurement system, Tenderlink - www. tenderlink.com/msc.

All enquiries or clarifications must be via the online forum which will close 7 days prior to closing time.

Council officers are unable to respond to verbal or emailed enquiries.

The closing time for electronic lodgement of Tenders is 11.00am Wednesday 3 March, 2021.

Regulation 228(7) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 may be applied.

Tender will not be opened publicly. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

Peter Franks Chief Executive Officer PO Box 154, MAREEBA QLD. 4880

Music United Tableland Pipe Band

INFORMATION NIGHT Tuesday 16th February 7pm to 8pm At the Pipe Band Hall, Atherton Community Centre Access from Vernon or Mabel Streets

(Look for signs to the band room)

The band is seeking to recruit new pipers & drummers.

If you are interested, please come along!

FOR MORE INFORMATION 0428 443 336

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CLASSIfIedS Public Notice ATHERTON LIONS CLUB

INDOOR MARKETS

A.G.M.

Of the Atherton Bowls Club Inc. Sunday 14th February @ 9am All members welcome!

MALANDA Bowls Club

Dimbulah & District Museum

A.G.M.

SATURDAY 20th February 10am at the Museum

NOTIFICATION OF

Fresh fruit and vegetables, plants, arts and crafts, clothing, bric a brac, coins, bank notes, stamps, jewellery, gemstones, working hot air engine display, Lions foodstuff and much more!

Merriland Hall, Atherton Show Grounds Sunday 14th February 7am to 12noon Sites Only $10.00 - New Stall Holders Welcome!

Contact: 0448 336 035 E: marketsathertonlions@gmail.com

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10am, Sunday 21st February at the Clubhouse All Members Welcome!

ADvErtISIng works. call us on 4092 3464.

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Contact Vanessa for information 0431 317 772

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sport

Cricket Blast takes off in town Last Friday, February 5 local kids got the chance to get out onto the field for the first Woolworths Cricket Blast session hosted by the Mareeba Cricket Club.

Gregory Brown.

The latest Blast session is just one of six upcoming sessions that will see kids develop some cricket skills and receive some free Big Bash gear, nearly 80 kids have already signed

onto the new program.

After the end of the session kids will receive a personalised Big Bash shirt of a team of their choosing with their own name on the back.

Quinn Brewer.

Jonathan Curcio.

Ashton Ericson.

Dominic Carusi.

Jack Pownall.

Tyla Powiesnik.

Aiden Brewer.

Volunteers Sought - Interested persons please visit:

crimestoppersqld.com.au/volunteer

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sport Medal day at Millaa Millaa It was monthly medal day at the Millaa Millaa Golf Club on Sunday, with many players turning out for a day on the green.

The winner with a 67 was Shaun Darby, second was decided by a countback with

two players, Paul Foster and Mark Peters this went to stage three but eventually Paul took second and Mark third place.

Mark Twomey won his second eagle badge today and Bruce Hunters tee shot on the par three 1/10 won him the

RACE DAY: Head on down to the Mareeba Turf Club this Saturday for the Valentine’s Day themed race meet.

Eagles Nest and the $300 that goes with it.

The other nearest to the pins went to Guy Williams on 5/14 and second shot nearest on 8/17 was won by Graham Murray.

Wright wins monthly medal at Ravenshoe After a slight downpour at the end of the round, Tarnia Wright prevailed to win the February Monthly Medal at Ravenshoe Golf Club on a countback from Jim Robinson.

There was a tie in the gross between Shane Soper and Prudence Wright.

Mid week golf saw Dave Cassells the winner, with Anne Heinemann the best putter again.

Next Sunday is Valentine’s Day so grab your sweetheart and head on out to the course for a romantic day of golf.

There might even be some chocolates might be up for grabs. Everyone welcome.

Hot and humid, but a great day of archery Nine members of the Tableland Company of Archers came together at club grounds on Sunday for a club shot of 144 arrows over 4 distances and 2 target sizes.

Six members shot scoring rounds with the club coach, George was able to concentrate on one lucky new comer.

To everyones surprise, the

Mareeba wind was kind to all and stayed away for the most part.

The results were: WA60/1440 round: (consists of 36 arrows each, at 60m and 50m on a 122cm target face and 40m and 30m on a 80cm target face).

Robert Hodgetts 1338 (new club record for his

class/again), Ren Wachtler 1280 (PB), Vittorio Falvo 1242 (new club record for his class), Garry Patten 1101 WA70/1440 round: (consists of 36 arrows each, at 70m and 60m on a 122cm target face and 50m and 30m on a 80cm target face).

Jeff Green 1314, Brenton Davis 1311 (PB).

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The Mareeba Turf Club is inviting couples and hopefuls to a special Valentine’s Day themed race meet this Saturday, February 13.

The day will feature live music, drinks, food plus a specially tailored Valentine’s Day themed fashions on the field competition.

Mareeba Turf Club President Alex Malliff is encouraging people to come along and bring

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their partners for a day out on the track.

“We’re expecting people to bring their dates along for Valentine’s Day,” he said.

“There will be challengers far and wide to race in Mareeba, everyone is excited about the track development.”

Fashion on the field organiser Rowena Petersen is excited to see all the different Valentine’s Day themed outfits for Fashions

on the Field.

“Our prizes this time are Valentine’s Day themed and we are looking for people dressing up in the reds and tailored towards the theme,” she said.

“I am excited to see all the different outfits on the day.

“Races are a very exciting time of the year and I’m looking forward to it.”

For more information visit the clubs Facebook page.

Junior soccer fires up for 2021 season Soccer fields across the Tablelands will soon fill up with players of all ages as the local 2021 soccer season kicks off.

The Tablelands Junior Soccer Association (TSJA) is looking forward to another season and seeing their young players out on the field playing soccer and making new friends.

Players ranging from seniors all the way down to the Miniroos are dusting off their boots ready for another actionpacked season.

Acting TJSA President Edward Balzarolo invites all new and returning players to join their local soccer club.

“Clubs throughout the TSJA value everyone’s participation in soccer because it provides a fun and healthy way to participate in our community life,” he

said.

“Soccer is a great sport for all ages and for all abilities.

“2021 is going to be a very exciting year for soccer as Australia prepares to host the 2023 Women’s FIFA World Cup.” The 2021 season sign-on for Dimbulah, Atherton, Malanda and Ravenshoe clubs will be held over several weekends in February, new players will need to provide a birth certificate or passport when first registering to play.

Mr Balzarolo encourages people to keep an eye out for information with the details of each sign on, players can also register online at https://www.playfootball.com. au/#whereCanIPlay

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Atherton bowl out Barron in big win Seppe Barletta opens the bowling for Atherton at Loder Park on Saturday.

Atherton's bowlers all did their job at Atherton’s Loder Park on Saturday, to bowl Barron out for a defendable 108 in the 45th over after Barron elected to bat first.

Luke Parnell started proceedings with a caught-and-bowled in his first over, going on to pick up 3-35 off his 10. Tom Boorman tore through the middle order with his economical offies taking 4-8 off 10 which included a hat-trick opportunity.

Dan Parnell's leggies snared him 2-24 and Paul Nasser returned a very tidy 1-13 off 10.

In reply, Dan Parnell got the chase off to a good start once again, hitting 34 runs off 36 balls, caught with the score on 50 in the ninth over.

Barron fought back with their bowlers having the upper hand as Atherton's batsmen struggled to get starts. Brendan

and Will Nasser formed a 38 run partnership taking the score to 99 and Pete Sceresini hit the winning runs in the 24th over.

While managing to claim a 3 wicket win and pick up valuable bonus points, Atherton will be looking to improve on recent batting performances leading in to finals with only two rounds left in the Cricket Far North first grade competition.

Dan Parnell will lead the Thunder team in Friday night's Barrier Reef Big Bash game at Griffiths Park, going up against teammates Tom Boorman, Seppe Barletta and Will Nasser.

Atherton's Paul Nasser, Pete Sceresini, Luke Parnell, Logan Poggioli and Michael Raso will also line up for the Thunder.

Atherton's next Cricket Far North match is away this Saturday February 13, at Griffiths Park in Cairns against Norths.

Finals hopes slipping Both Mareeba seconds and thirds were rained out over the weekend with finals hopes slowly slipping out of seconds grasp.

Thirds game against Port Douglas on Saturday was called off before they even took the field gifting each

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Seconds were able to play on Sunday until the rains came through in the afternoon and battered the field and the game was called off.

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ATHERTON FOOTBALL CLUB CLUB INFO DAY: SUNDAY 28TH FEBRUARY Where: Atherton International Club, 9am - 11am Training: Tuesdays & Thursdays 5.15pm, Atherton International Club Contacts - E: athertonfc@gmail.com P: Tiffany 0428 096 570

DIMBULAH FOOTBALL CLUB COME & TRY DAY: FRIDAY 19TH FEBRUARY Where: Dimbulah Football Grounds, Bruno’s Park @ 4.30pm Training: Fridays @ 5.00pm, Bruno’s Park, Dimbulah Contacts - P: Edward 0429 935 474 E: dimbulahbarras@gmail.com

RAVENSHOE FOOTBALL CLUB SIGN ON: THURSDAY 11TH, THURSDAY 18TH & THURSDAY 25TH FEBRUARY Where: Ravenshoe State High School, in the sports shed 3.15 - 4.00pm Training: Starts Thursday 11th February, 3.30pm - 5.30pm Contacts - Tony 0400 888 179

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