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A LOCAL Mareeba family-owned business has raised more than $100,000 in six years for Down Syndrome Queensland, a cause very close to their hearts.

Nine-year-old Milan Villella was born with Down Syndrome and due to the support from Down Syndrome Queensland, his mother Marie was able navigate the difficult, new situation she found herself in.

Milan’s grandfather Alex Arena decided to use his business to help raise money for the Queensland Down Syndrome Association, starting the first Casali s own yndrome Awareness Drive six years ago.

“The most important thing about the drive isn’t to raise money it’s to raise awareness,” Mr Arena said.

“People with Down Syndrome don’t want any special treatment, they just want to be

treated like normal.”

The annual October drive starts from the Biboohra shop and heads down to the Daintree and to loomfield through the CR track. This year’s event was so popular that Mr Arena was forced to put a 100-person cap on the drive.

Marie said that without the support of the Queensland Down Syndrome Association she would have struggled putting Milan in school.

“Milan started school a few years ago and I didn’t know where to send him or what to do but they just gave me a heap of information,” she said.

“If you’ve got any concerns whatsoever you can email them and they’ll give you some feedback or information to read and things like that – they’re very supportive.

“It even helped the school understand where we were coming from for Milan to be

in a mainstream class.”

The Dimbulah Lions Club has always supported the drive, with members regularly attending the drive over the year's and now this year, they made a lump sum donation.

Out of two recent donations made by the club 1000 was given to the RF while another $1000 was given to the Casali’s Down Syndrome Awareness Drive “There is no point in fundraising and not being able to give the money back out,” Dimbulah Lions president Brendan Goldsworthy said.

“We have always prided ourselves over the years on giving donations to different groups.

“K eeping in the Lions spirit of serving the community and giving back when we can.”

The club has also decided to pledge ongoing support and donations drive in the form of participation and monetary donations.

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F ERAL deer are increasing in numbers around the region, with multiple reports of cars striking the animals at night, gardens being destroyed and even local horses being attacked and killed.

Deer sightings are common around K oah, Speewah, Myola and even Springmount, west of Walkamin, with concerns growing about their increasing numbers and impacts, prompting calls for government action to address the issue.

Myola property owner K en Harley said he feared for his horses and others that may encounter deer while riding in the area.

“I have had deer in my paddocks… and I had a friend in Speewah whose horses were absolutely destroyed by them,” he said.

“They can be seen regularly at Myola and on the K uranda Range Road.

“I think there needs be something in place to get rid of the deer as they

pose a risk to horses. I don’t know what would happen if someone was riding a horse and a deer approached but I can assume ( the deer) wouldn’t hold back.”

K uranda veterinary surgeon Dr Andrew aston confirmed he had treated horses who had been attacked by male deer during mating season.

Speewah local Brad Lewis said it was not uncommon to encounter deer on the K ennedy Highway on his way to work.

“I usually leave Speewah at around 5am, when it is still dark, foggy and often raining and without a doubt, each morning I go that way, there will be around three or four full-sized deer standing on the right-hand side of the highway around the K oah service station on the crest of the hill,” he said.

“These animals just automatically freeze when the high beam lights hit them – they literally are deer in the headlights. “The issue really needs to be addressed by a government authority urgently before a smaller car collides with one of these animals and someone

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Locals shared their experiences on F acebook regarding interactions with deer.

“My husband carpools from Speewah to work and a deer came across the highway just near the old zoo and smashed his car – luckily no one was hurt except the deer,” one commenter said.

“Nearly hit a buck one night and the next night a doe and fawn just west of the K oah servo- some locals say they are a pest and others love them, I suppose it depends on whether you have a good fence around your garden,” another post said. uranda Police fficer in Charge Sergeant Shane Mattes said two vehicles had collided with the feral pests at the K oah service station hotspot in the past two months.

“It’s quite common to encounter various livestock and wild animals on roads throughout the Tablelands,” he said.

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Dur ing b r eed ing season, it common f or a d oe to b ir th up to thr ee f aw ns, causing a r apid incr ease in its popul ation. wary sightings on the K uranda Range along with stock using the roads as you head further west. Motorists can also expect to encounter deer, kangaroos, wallabies and other wildlife.”

Under the Biosecurity Act 2014, deer must not be moved, fed, given away, sold or released into the environment without a permit.

In a statement, the Department of Environment and Science says it does not consider feral deer to be an issue in the region.

We can confirm that feral deer are not currently seen as an issue in national parks in the K oah, Speewah and Myola region and the department

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has no feral deer management activities occurring in these parks at this time,” they said.

According to the Department of Agriculture and F ishery, people are allowed to use pest control measures against deer so long as it is on their property.

Motorists are urged to keep an eye out for road signs warning of animals in the area and adjust their driving accordingly. If anyone encounters an injured animal requiring care, they can contact F NQ Wildlife Rescue on 4053 467.

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Concerns raised over land supply study for Tablelands A NEW land supply study has been endorsed by Tablelands Regional Council but not without some concern by councillors that the study’s recommendations could deter potential development.

The study was commissioned by council in 2020 to determine what land was available and whether that supply would cater to the projected population growth in the area.

The completed study, which looks at the land needs up to 203 1 and then to 204 1, provides council, public utilities, government and the development industry with accurate information on land availability, development trends, new growth fronts and the implications for planning and infrastructure.

It contains four recommendations, most notably that no additional land be released in the life of the current planning scheme which caused some councillors to question whether the document should be “endorsed” or “received”.

Deputy Mayor Cr K evin Cardew said he was concerned that endorsing the study would “tie us in to the recommendations” contained within it.

“There is a danger it will be taken literally as the bible . Council officers may take it as it’s etched in stone if we endorse it,” he said.

Cr David Clifton agreed, saying he wanted to be assured that the study and its recommendations would “be a guide and not a rule”.

We don t want a document for officers to say that no additional land will be released – I don’t want that dictating future development,” he said.

Cr Peter Hodge said while he understood the concerns of his fellow councillors, endorsing the study did not mean it would be seen as a mandate.

“By endorsing it, we are not saying it’s a mandate but it gives officers guidance and a pathway,” he said.

The study was endorsed with Crs Marti, Cardew and Clifton recording their vote against the recommendation.

The land supply study was based on a forecast population growth of 74 18 people by 204 1 – a rate of 0.87 per cent increase a year – and noted that from 2001 to 2019, the region had an estimated 25,575

Teenagers charged over burglaries TWO Atherton girls aged 16 and 17 years have been charged following investigations into a number of burglary offences allegedly committed in the Atherton area between 7-9 J anuary.

About 10pm on 7 J anuary, the girls allegedly gained entry to an Austin Street, Atherton, home and stole a handbag containing money and keys, gained entry to the resident’s vehicle and ed the scene after being disturbed by a resident.

The pair allegedly attempted to enter another vehicle on Austin treet, but ed the scene after sensor lighting was activated.

At around 11pm the same day, they allegedly attempted to force entry at a Tardent Street, Atherton, home, searching inside vehicles parked at the premises. he teenagers have been charged with multiple offences and will appear in the Mareeba Children’s Court.

residents which represented an increase of 3 681 since 2001.

“In consideration of vacant land supply, and land with development potential, the study area was identified to be capable of supporting an additional population of 12,3 19 persons across all residential and rural residential zones,” it said.

To accommodate the growth, wastewater upgrades would likely be required across all districts, except for Malanda and Ravenshoe.

The study took into account all types of land uses including commercial and industrial needs.

“The districts of Tolga-Walkamin, Tinaroo-K airi and Malanda are projected to e perience minor land deficits in the low impact industry zone by 204 1,” it said.

“In the case of the Tolga-Walkamin district, the land deficit may be largely ignored as the Atherton Industrial Estate is pro imate and contains sufficient land to accommodate future low impact industrial needs with an identified surplus of 1. hectares in 204 1.”

Tragic deaths on weekend TWO men lost their lives on the Tablelands over the weekend in two separate incidents.

A 20-year-old man who had been the subject of an extensive search in Mareeba was located deceased in Emerald Creek F alls on Sunday afternoon.

At 1pm, J anuary 15, the 20-year-old man was reported missing when his friends lost sight of him when he walked ahead of them on Emerald F alls Road. officers, specialist

police and swift water rescue assisted with police divers locating the man at 4.15pm on Sunday.

A 53- year-old man also died on Sunday in a single vehicle crash at Tinaroo. Police say preliminary information suggests the man had been driving along Burton Road when his vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree. he inaroo man suffered significant in uries in the crash and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

U lla M ul chior sen is inv iting l ocal s to the new M ar eeb a Cr af t on the F r ing e ev er y T uesd ay.

Spin a yarn at new craft group A GROUP of like-minded crafters have joined forces on Tuesday mornings, “stitched together” by their love for arts and crafts.

The group has now formed Mareeba Craft on the F ringe as an inclusive way to bring people together regardless of age, gender, artistic ability and health.

“I have been with the arts society, and I knew a few people there, so when they started asking for my personal medical records, I decided to start a new group where everyone could get involved,” group founder Ulla Mulchiorsen said.

“So far there are about 12 adults and six kids who come along, some people do cross stitch and sometimes there’s painting or bracelet making and weaving.

“It doesn’t really matter what sort of craft, we just come together in an inclusive environment and do it together.” lla says she is offering to share her 25 years’ experience to anyone who wishes to learn, especially in spinning and wants her group to be an opportunity for people to grow and develop new skills.

“It’s mainly textiles that we do and its good to see people engaging and learning from each other,” she said.

“It’s lovely to be doing this and I am really excited to see our lovely group grow.”

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COVID-19 has claimed another scalp, with the iconic Majestic Theatre at Malanda shutting its doors on Wednesday due to the impacts of the State Government’s mandates and rules – and owners Bernie and Charmaine Rayner warn it may never open again.

The historic theatre – Australia’s oldest cinema – has been suffering for the past two years due to the impacts of the pandemic, but Mr Rayner says it is the State Government’s mandate against unvaccinated people entering the cinema that has really killed their business.

“On 17 December, when Anastacia Palaszczuk's vaccine mandate was introduced, we lost close to 25 per cent of our audience because there is a large unvaccinated group in this area,” he said.

“The mask mandate cost us another 7-10 per cent. Some people are just not prepared to wear a mask when they go out socialising they will tolerate it for the supermarket or bottle shop, but not for a pub or cinema.”

Mr Rayner said comments from the Premier in relation to not socialising and staying at home had cost them more patrons.

“Additionally, we have had to employ extra staff to enforce her vaccine mandate,” he said.

“We could have lived with the mask mandate, but the ill-conceived and ill-considered vaccine mandate has killed the Majestic Cinema as it is killing numerous small businesses across the State.

“Typical of governments, they have not considered the ramifications of their decisions and its impact on many small businesses. And the Queensland Government does not have the decency to offer any financial support whatsoever.”

Mr Rayner said the mandates had effectively discriminated against businesses such as his.

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criminated against by the Queensland government, but in reality, the entire hospitality and cinema industry has been discriminated against unfairly by this action,” he said.

“Cinemas, pubs, restaurants can only employ vaccinated people and only accept vaccinated patrons when there are stacks of other non-essential business types that are free to trade to anyone, including new and used car showrooms, bottle shops, fashion boutiques, camping shops, food courts, indoor markets, and nail salons to name but a few.

“The actions of the Queensland government have basically destroyed what was a very viable business and our livelihood.

“The Majestic Cinema opened in 1929. It survived the Great Depression, the second world war, the arrival of television in the mid50s, the onslaught of drive-ins in the late 50s and 60s, the advent of colour TV in the 70s, the novelty of video home entertainment in the 80s, the advanced technology of DVDs in the 90s, the streaming services from the mid-2000s, and the initial shock of Covid in 2020 and 2021, but finally Annastacia Palaszczuk has managed to kill it off with her Covid mandate.

“What a tragic shame for this iconic cinema.”

Mr Rayner said it had become abundantly clear during the pandemic that Premier Palaszczuk and her government were “only interested in the big end of town and sports and entertainment celebrities – and they could not care one little bit about small business and the regions”.

“It will only really be viable to reopen the cinema, once all restrictions end and all people are free to attend all venues, like they are in New South Wales and the ACT.” “If this takes a long time – say 6-15 months – then I guess it will be the end of the historic Majestic.”

MAREEBA Shire residents will no longer be able to take rubbish to transfer stations for free after the council revoked the 100kg free dumping for residential waste.

At its last meeting of 2021, councillors voted to revoke the 100kg free allowance for residential waste brought to the transfer station and approved new charges which come into effect on 1 February.

For residential solid waste, transfer stations with a weighbridge will weigh vehicles and trailers and charged at a rate of $90 per tonne, while at sites without a weighbridge, charges will be as follows: $5 per bag to a maximum of 60L; $16.50 per car or ute or trailer; or $22 for a ute with a trailer.

Mareeba Mayor Angela Toppin said with the landfill cell at Mareeba Transfer Station in the process of been capped, council was assessing how best to manage self-haul waste for the town.

“The construction of a new landfill cell at the Mareeba site is one of the options being considered but no decision will be made until the least cost option for the community is determined,” she said.

In the interim, waste that was previously disposed of at the landfill will be transported to the privately-owned Springmount Waste Facility which will result in an increase in costs for the disposal of self-haul waste.

“Council must implement a cost recovery model to ensure the long-term financial viability of council’s transfer stations,” she said.

“In the past, council relied on the income collected from

the contract with SUEZ for disposing of their waste in our landfill to cover the cost of the ‘one free load’ per property, per month.

“However, with SUEZ ending that contract and the capping of the landfill, that source of revenue has ended. Council has no option but to recover the costs incurred from those who use the service and hence to charge the fee at the gate.”

Meanwhile, the State Government has announced a new grants program to grants to assist primary producers and landholders with the cost of removing and safely disposing of illegally dumped waste.

Under the program, landowners can apply for grants of up to $50,000 for projects to

remove illegally dumped hazardous waste and/or illegally dumped waste that is difficult to access or requires specialist equipment to remove due to the location or size of the material.

Environment Minister Meaghan Scanlon said the program formed part of the government’s war on waste.

“This grant program is geared towards land managers such as primary producers, natural resource management groups, nature refuge holders and special wildlife reserve managers,” she said.

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COVID-19 news New rules help ease worker shortage IA farm workers will now be able to continue to work if classified as a close contact provided they meet new strict health criteria. ast week the ueensland overnment announced that essential workers can still work after being identified as a close contact, waiving the usual seven-day isolation period. he workers will have to abide by new health directions to mitigate the spread and reduce the risk of their co-workers contracting C I . hey must travel to and from work in a private vehicle, while travelling and working, wear appropriate PP , maintain personal hygiene ( hand washing etc) , undertake regular symptom surveillance and they must undertake a RA on day , consistent with the re-

uirements for all close contacts.

F rowers chair oe Moro said business need to lodge a list of essential workers to the epartment of ealth within three days of utilising the new criteria.

It doesn t have to be everybody in a business, you don t have to put everybody on that list but they need to be critical to make your business operate,” he said.

I would say that in most cases its everything from a picker right up to a packer but they need to be double abbed or they don t ualify – they stay at home. echnicians and mechanics that work on farms fi ing e uipment also ualify as long as the farmer or business identifies them as an essential worker.”

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Vaccination rates take off in the Northern Peninsula orthern Peninsula region has had a strong boost in vaccination records over the past three months, with the help of the Community Champions Campaign. he campaign began in ovember and was funded by community-owned indigenous organisation amaga nterprises td. It was then undertaken by the orres trait and Cape ospital and ealth ervices Indigenous C I 1 accination and ngagement eam. he aim of the campaign is to increase vaccine rates in the orthern Peninsula communities, with the vaccination rate only 8 per cent when it started.

Community Champions Jeffery Aninba and Clifford Wasiu have helped boost the Northern Peninsula Area’s COVID Vaccination Rate double over the last three months.

Campaign team leader ylda Wapau said she was glad to see more people rolling up their sleeves to protect the community.

he rate for the orthern Peninsula Area now is about per cent fully vaccinated and 8 per cent with at least one dose of vaccine,” she said his has been a phenomenal improvement and I would like to thank our highly respected local champions who were instrumental to our success – Clifford Wasiu, effrey Aniba and Reginald Williams.” ecause the Community Champions were able to speak the traditional orres trait Island language of ala awa a , they were able to take a more cultural approach to family hierarchies.

Prison feels effects of Covid spread len prison is grappling with staff absences due to Covid, with 20 officers reporting unfit for duty from e posure to the virus in the community, 12 officers absent due to being close contacts, inmates with the virus and another 1 8 in isolation as close contacts of the positive cases.

Last weekend, the prison stopped personal visits to the facility to allow staff to focus on core activities and to minimise internal movements within the centre. he correctional centre has ad usted its rostering to cover for officers who are absent from the workplace and decisions on the day-to-day management of the centre are being made by the local leadership team. otus len general manager Chief uperintendent abby Payne has praised the hard work and commitment of officers at the centre as they activate their C I operational plans.

While this is an an ious time for everyone in ueensland, the officers at otus len are showing an e traordinary resilience, teamwork, comradery and commitment,” she said. perating in a business-as-usual correctional environment is a demanding ob, however at this time, officers at otus len have

come together, rolled up their sleeves and carried on with their vital roles, with no fuss and in the most professional manner.

I would like to thank everyone at otus len for their absolute commitment and professionalism as we work through a challenging period. I am incredibly proud of the way our staffing group are responding to the present challenges posed by the global pandemic.”

Ch upt Payne said the centre was working closely with ueensland ealth to make appropriate decisions to ensure the safety and security of the prison. he safety of our officers is an absolute priority,” she said. very centre across the tate has e tensive plans in place to manage the scenarios posed

by Covid and the uni ue risks of the virus in prison environments with decisions made in consultation with ueensland ealth.”

All officers working in ueensland correctional centres are re uired to have had at least one vaccination, and to be fully vaccinated against Covid by 2 anuary. very prisoner in ueensland has been offered vaccination, with new prisoners placed in isolation for a period and offered vaccination upon reception into a correctional centre.

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A A R have been congratulated by local police for how they have complied with the ueensland overnment s Covid mandate and reuirements.

Acting Inspector Rob Campbell said ablelands businesses and community were to be congratulated for adopting the re uirements, demonstrated through their compliance with directions, or by modifying their practices to play their part in protecting each other. e said the ablelands Patrol roup police were out in the community, conducting compliance checks on individuals and businesses, ensuring adherence to the Chief ealth fficer s C directions.

Police are taking an educational and commonsense approach to ensure compliance, however

we will not hesitate to take enforcement action when necessary and will issue fines for blatant disregarding of the C directions,” Acting Insp Campbell said.

With the highly contagious micron variant of Covid spreading throughout ueensland, now is the time to remain vigilant and adherence to the safety precautions.

What is known about Covid is that is carried and spread by people with social gatherings, crowds, parties providing ideal opportunities for the virus to spread. he Chief ealth fficer s directions have been put in place to maintain safer social and health protocols including the wearing of masks and limiting social interactions at various establishments.”

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Kids roll up their sleeves for vaccine

1 1 - year ol d A imee re eived her rst dose o P er last w eek .

THE Mareeba and Atherton ospitals are preparing to house and treat C I patients as the region s positive cases continue to rise. oth Mareeba and Atherton ospitals have been actively preparing to care for their own town s Covid cases, repurposing some of their facilities to care for C I patients. here has also been a suspension of some services such as non-urgent elective surgery at both hospitals.

Cairns and interlands ospital and ealth ervice C Acting ecutive irector Rural and Remote ervices Mark oodman said that C has been preparing for an escalation of C I positive cases in the region. ur Covid response plan outlines what services we may have to suspend or change to create capacity as case numbers increase, including provisions for teams across all our sites, with staff who may test positive to Covid and be re uired to isolate at home,” Mr oodman said. his also includes suspension of some services such as non-urgent elective surgery and providing treatment of C I positive patients in isolation at our rural facilities, including Mareeba and Atherton hospitals.

Across ueensland ealth, all hospitals are preparing to care for Covid positive patients and our facilities are not e ception.”

For community sports both vaccinated and unvaccinated people can attend outdoor sports as they are not considered a restricted business, activity or undertaking.

Contact sports are not e pected to maintain social distancing whilst undertaking activity, however people have been urged to observe social distancing at all other times where possible.

C I R A five to 11 are now eligible to receive their C I vaccines. ast week 11-year old Aimee rolled up her sleeve to receive her first dose of Pfizer before she starts rade in February.

Aimee and her parents had the discussion together regarding the vaccine, where she e pressed, she wanted to be brave and protect her community like mum, dad and her three big sisters.

I was really nervous at first because I have seen people have side effects, but it didn t hurt which was really good,” she said.

I wanted to get the needle” before I go back to school and see my friends.”

Aimee was e cited to get a bright yellow sticker to match her bright yellow shirt that day and will get her second ab in si weeks time.

Primary and secondary school kids will be delayed going back to classrooms as the spread of micron surges through the state.

Minister for ducation race race said that schools will work closely with the epartment of ducation to help the transition back to school as smooth as possible.

Principals will implement staffing arrangements to ensure only the minimum number of staff are on site, but we will ensure vulnerable children and children of essential workers can still attend,” she said. his the first time most of us in ueensland are e periencing wide-

spread community transmission of C I , and it s challenging for everyone.

An e tensive range of resources and activities will be available to students via our comprehensive learning home site, however, school staff – like the wider workforce – are likely to be significantly impacted by the number of C I cases, so directed remote learning won t be offered at this stage other than for years 11 and 12.

Parents and carers can decide what their children do over these two weeks and staff who are able to work will be carrying out a range of duties, ust as they would on other student free days.” ealth Minister vette Ath said that now is a vital time to get vaccinated in order to protect the wider community. anuary and February are going to be tough months for ueensland, with a significant impact e pected on all our workforces – including teachers but the more people who are vaccinated, the smaller the impact on our health service,” she said.

I cannot emphasise enough, getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself against C I .

Whether it s your first or second ab, or your booster, do not delay.” o book your child in for their vaccination before school starts, ring your closest pharmacy or go to https www.vaccinebookings.health. ld.gov.au

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Dance is for everyone! It can inspire your child’s creativity, it can build self-confidence & poise, it can create a life-long passion for fitness and movement.

Whether it’s our mini stars developing their gross motor skills, our recreational dancers who dance for fun & fitness with their friends, or our more dedicated dancers looking to a future career, there are so many positive benefits of careful dance tuition including co-ordination, good posture, self-discipline, concentration and focus, communication and creative expression, resilience, persistence and courtesy and co-operation through

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Why in2dance? We believe in quality learning – but quality learning doesn’t mean not having fun! Young dancers aren’t looking to be professional dancers when they start. They want to dance and have fun with their friends.

But isn’t it great to know that they are also learning the correct body-safe foundation skills & steadily progressing. If they do change their mind, good body posture & placement habits learnt in their foundation years are going to support their aspirations, not hold them back or lead to poor-technique injury in the future.

Not every child that starts in a sports team is going to compete in the Olympics either! But they all deserve to be trained carefully by qualified teachers who keep up to date with the latest moves but, more importantly, the latest in safe movement for young, growing bodies & minds.

When to start? Start young, build great foundations then steadily add further skills, technique, musicality & artistry over time to allow your young dancer to steadily progress & blossom into the best they can be.

It is easiest to start at the beginning of the year when everyone in the class is new to that level. The only exception being our littlies “Twinkles” class, which is geared for year-round entrance when they’ve turned 3.

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Pressure mounts for crime action B Y ROB Y N

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ORGANISERS of Mareeba’s crime rally held late last year will be front and centre at this week’s Mareeba Shire Council meeting to see what, if anything, the organisation is prepared to do to help reduce crime in the town.

Crime continues to impact upon residents with almost daily reports on F acebook pages of vehicle thefts, break-ins and anti-social behaviour as well as reports of uveniles casing streets to find opportunities to steal cars or enter homes – some in broad daylight.

J uveniles committing the crimes are now aunting their achievements” via a new Instagram page – Mbaa_ crimes_ page – which they use to brag about their actions.

Crime rally convenor Denis McK inley along with residents Barry Simpson, Bob Neate, K en Harley, Greg Williams and crime victim J oan Moore OAM will attend the council meeting on Wednesday morning to hear first-hand what actions the council is prepared to take from the raft of resolutions passed at the public crime rally on 19 December. he group want the council to officially endorse the resolutions – some of which can only be actioned by the State Government and others that could be implemented by council – and advocate strongly to the State for changes to the J ustice Act and punishment models.

The resolutions included four key actions for council: Work with Queensland Police to in-

troduce a youth curfew from 10pm to 6am; Immediately establish an Alcohol F ree Zone in the area between Mareeba Heritage Park in the south to Rotary Park in the north and from the Railway reserve in the west up to and including Walsh Street in the east ( excluding hotels) ; F und after-hours security patrols of the CBD between 10am and 6am from the enefitted Area Fund, with patrol officers to work hand in hand with local police to get uick responses to graffiti, other property damage or theft in business premises; and Reinstate CCTV surveillance of the town’s CBD. Mr McK inley said incidences of crime, particularly break-ins and vehicle theft, had continued unabashed over recent weeks and Mareeba citizens were close to breaking point.

I have lived here since I was a small child and I have never seen crime it like this,” he said.

If this is the standard we are prepared to walk by and drive past every day, then that becomes the standard we’ve accepted as a community and that would be very sad for this town.”

He pleaded with community leaders to stand up, grow a backbone and lead the community” before Mareeba gained an unenviable reputation as a crime town.

If this keeps going and escalating, there will be a direct economic impact on the valuation of your property and businesses won’t want to establish here if they are going to get broken into every week or have graffiti painted all over their build-

ings which they have to pay to clean off,” Mr McK inley said.

He insists that if council took action under its jurisdiction, it could help to reduce crime, but it would take action from the tate to really make a difference in the long-term.

We can do what we can but then the State Government must act to make changes to the Y outh J ustice Act and look at alternative punishment options because at the moment, they go into detention centres as punishment and come out a better criminal,” Mr Mc inley said.

Local resident and businessman Greg Williams agrees that changes must be made to break the cycle and equip young offenders with skills they could use to become a productive member of society.

He cited the Nebraska Correctional Y outh F acility in the United States as a case in point.

The centre requires inmates to participate in educational program, gives them an opportunity to take on college courses, recreational programs, and even a program that allows for an inmate to train a rescue dog before the dog is placed with a family.

We need some sort of facility where these kids can go, learn skills and come out a better person,” Mr Williams said.

He is also advocating for a reference group to be established so council, police and residents can keep the communication channels open.

We really need something to happen because if it doesn’t, I fear people will start taking the law into their own hands.”

New mango takes lead A MASSIVE mango weighing 1.546kg has taken top spot in The Express Newspaper’s K ensington Pride Mango Competition, with entries continuing to ow in.

Growers – be they commercial or residential – can enter their mangoes until 31 J anuary.

Milan Maloberti of Mareeba brought his 1.546kg mango ( pictured) in this week, leading the table from Brianna J ones of Dimbulah who entered a 1.140kg mango also this week.

Anthony Simonato of Mareeba threw his hat into the ring with a 1.128kg mango.

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SITT awards local bursary

Teacher Hazel Bensted has joined some of Mareeba State High School’s longest standing and most respected teachers after she was honoured as the 2021 Mareeba Medal recipient. Hazel is pictured with past Mareeba Medal recipients Terry McClelland (left) and Felix Acha (far right) and principal Scott Whybird.

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ACTING principal of J ulatten State School, Sarah Mason, has been presented with a bursary by the International Soroptimist of The Tropical Tablelands ( SITT) .

Ms Mason was the successful recipient of a $1500 bursary that was presented to her by Barbara Whybird, president of Soroptimist International of Tropical Tablelands, in partnership with the Queensland Association of State School Principals.

The presentation was made at a special morning tea to mark the event at the Atherton RSL. The bursary will provide Ms Mason with opportunities to develop leadership skills such as attending the 2022 School Leadership Conference.

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Help for DV victims MEMBERS of Mareeba’s QCWA have donated a number of personal care bags to help victims of domestic violence.

Branch president J essie Richardson said the group made the cloth bags at craft mornings held at its hall on Wednesday and Saturday mornings.

She said the group donated around 20 bags contain personal care items for women and essential toiletries.

The bags were presented to Mareeba Domestic Violence Care recently.

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TRC cycling strategy costs questioned

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A NEW cycling strategy will be developed by Tablelands Regional Council despite Deputy Mayor K evin Cardew strenuously arguing that it will cost ratepayers too much.

Council had been approached by local recreational umbrella group, Tablelands Outdoor Recreational Association ( TORA Inc) , to develop a 10-year strategy so the region could reap the economic and social benefits cycling can bring.

The group presented three ways to achieve the outcome – council engage an external consultant; develop the strategy in-house with the expertise of council staff and liaison from stake-

holders; or a joint internal/external model involving council staff working with a community reference group or advisory committee.

Council officers recommended it take the first option which would require $80,000 be allocated in the next budget for an external consultant to develop the strategy, but Cr Cardew said that despite the fact he recognised the importance of such a document, he did not support paying that much money to a consultant to develop it.

“There are better ways to achieve the strategy without having to spend $80,0000 of ratepayers’ money,” he said.

I would be surprised if officers did not have the capacity to do this and I

won’t be supporting any motion with $80,000 in it. I believe we have the expertise sitting in this room without having to put a burden on ratepayers of $80,000.

“We have the capacity and the knowledge and much of the work has been already done. We will get a much better outcome if officers worked with stakeholders – the people in the cycling fraternity know what they want.”

But Community Services Manager hiralee Mc ardie said council officers did not have the capacity to do the work as the Community evelopment team is small” and rejected any suggestions that the strategy could be done by an external consultant for less than $80,000.

We have benchmarked this and $80,000 is the bare minimum – if this was cut down, officers will not be able to deliver the strategy,” she warned.

Mayor Rod Marti said it was imperative that the strategy be done as uickly as possible as the region was losing opportunities without it.

“We have good assets but it’s not organised and not strategic. I don’t believe the resources are here internally and I can’t approve this ( going ahead with the strategy) without funding being attached to it,” he said. e also backed the e ercise to be done as a joint project between council and the relevant bike and recreational groups involved.

Cr Bernie Wilce was also in favour

of taking on a consultant to prepare the document, saying “we want to do it properly and I don t think we will get the result we want” if council attempted to do it internally and with less funds.

Council agreed to allocate the $80,000 cost in the 2022-23 Budget for an external consultant to develop the strategy and also to establish an advisory committee to allow for input from stakeholders.

Outside the meeting after the decision, RA spokesperson ayle Sticher said she was surprised and thrilled council had opted to fund the external consultant and also set up the advisory committee to allow groups like RA to feed into the document.

National treasures in Mt Molloy

BY SAL L Y TU RL EY

ONE of Queensland’s oldest pubs, the ational otel, Mount Molloy, 0km north of Mareeba on the Mulligan Highway, seems to be having a new lease of life these days.

Publican Shane McElligott and his wife Tanya bought the National Hotel in 201 on a trip back from arwin to visit his mum and sister who live in Cairns.

“Buying the pub was a way of bringing our family back together,” Mr McElligott said. ne of the first things we did was create our own beer – the Mt Molloy ager. It took a lot of taste testing sessions with mates and a few hangovers to get it right, but now we have a couple of approved varieties.

What we didn t realise at first was that we had bought a little more than

the items listed on the sale contract. We seem to have inherited Leslie, the pub’s friendly ghost with the deal.”

Leslie died accidentally from an overdose of pain killers she had taken for her monster tooth ache back in the 0s. he spends her time poking around the pub, turning lights on and off, opening locked doors and carrying out other ghost-like activities.

“We had a ‘medium’ come and release her and she did go for a while, but after a couple of weeks, she came back.

I guess she couldn t find a better home to occupy so now she is here to stay,” he said.

The historic mining and timber town of Mt Molloy was born in the 1890s after Patrick Molloy stumbled onto a copper lode while searching for some of his stray bullocks. Its cemetery is also home to another national treasure and previous owner of the hotel –

J ames Venture Mulligan.

Born in Ireland in 1840, Mr Mulligan opened the Palmer River and odgkinson goldfields in the 18 0 s and found the silver at Silver Valley west of Herberton amongst other feats.

He married in Brisbane in March 1903 at the age of 63 and bought the Mt Molloy hotel the same year. aving finally settled into a marriage and business, he died from pneumonia after sustaining broken ribs in a fall from the hotel balcony during a pub brawl in August 1 0 .

Surprisingly, Mt Molloy is also the centre of Australia’s richest region for birdlife. The Mareeba area is home to nearly half of the 0 species of Australian birds and birders have recorded 00 of those species within a 1 km radius of Mt Molloy.

The current publican and former road train driver, Shane McElligot is

Port Douglas local Jason Allison, enjoys a Mt Molloy lager and a yarn with publican Shane McElligott on a lazy Mt Molloy Saturday afternoon.

known for saying I ve owned two pubs – my first and my last” and for first time visitors to the ational, his

welcoming banter and sense of humour certainly seems to be making a lasting impression.

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Push to fully seal Hann A I the final 10km stretch of the ann ighway between he ynd and ughenden is critical to transporting produce from the region, according to Member for ennedy ob atter who has written to the Federal overnment to put pressure to get the funding needed to do the ob.

Works on the ann ighway or ennedy evelopmental Road works are currently funded under the Roads of trategic Importance R I initiative. he 0 million pro ect to progressively seal appro imately 8km of the road is due to be finalised at the end of 202 but Mr atter says around 10km of highway road will remain unsealed following the completion of the current R I works.

e said it was critical that the final 10km of sealing take place as soon as possible as the ann ighway cuts 00km off the ourney from the tropical fruit and vegetable growing area of Australia, to Melbourne – the biggest distribution hub.

In orth ueensland we grow around to 10 per cent of Australia s fruit and vegetables and it s critical that we can get it to market as uickly as possible and in the best condition,” he said.

A fully-sealed ann ighway will be the most productive way of achieving this. We will send tropical fruit and vegetables bananas, mangoes, avocadoes and receive back temperate produce.”

Name change for Jaggan road Road at aggan will now be known as ohnston Road after ablelands Regional Council moved to correct an historical anomaly.

Council made the decision to revert the name of the road back to what it was originally intended to be – to recognise a pioneer family who moved to the area in 1 2 . n behalf of the family, Mitchell ohnston sought council approval to amend the road name. e said the road was originally named ohnston” but over time it has been amended to ohnstone” and later ohnson”.

Mr ohnston provided background of his family s history in the area, noting that his greatgrandfather avid had initially purchased property on illcrest Road, then more land was pur-

chased by him and his three sons with a boundary of ohnston Road which linked their farms. he name of the road that connects from auld Road to illcrest Road was always named ohnston Road with that spelling,” research documentation from the acham istorical ociety accompanying the council report said.

In recent years, for whatever reason, it appears a mistake has been made with the spelling. oth avid ohnston and his son ric served long terms on the acham hire Council so they would have made sure it was spelt correctly.”

Mr ohnston said over time it has been amended to ohnstone” and later ohnson”.

Council agreed to change the road s name back to the original spelling of ohnston.

Electric is the future B Y E L L IE F IN K

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A R is leading the charge to an electric age, with 8 electric and hybrid vehicles currently registered for the 88 postcode as the ablelands region begins to embrace battery power.

As of eptember 2021, 2 electric and hybrid vehicles were registered for all postcodes in the region, taking us into a generation of greener transportation.

Mareeba has electric and hybrid vehicles registered, while oah, uranda and peewah district has registered. he surge for electric cars was to be e pected, with popular car manufacturers across the world set to transition to produce only electric vehicles from 202 20 0.

With fuel prices rising and the epartment of ransport and Main Roads releasing strategies for more electric access, buying an electric vehicle has become an easy and reliable option. overnment installed public chargers can be worked with websites and apps, with the main one being the Chargefo app, allowing vehicle owners to find charging points and pay online. n the Atherton ablelands, there are currently no government charging stations, but through Plug hare.com, many privately-owned access points can be found.

According to Plug hare, charging stations are at Mareeba Coffee Works, Atherton interland Motel, erberton istorical illage, Park ouse ungaburra, Information Centre ungaburra, Paronella Park at Mena Creek and Mossman orge.

Atherton interland Motel manager ohn apier said its basic three-phase charging socket was installed after a visit from global leader in electric car production, esla.

We had esla come here and visit and wanted us to be added to their data base,

F A CT S

There are four different types of chargers – Wall plug, standard, fast and ultra-rapid Wall plug is up to 2.3 kilowatts of power and 15 minutes of charge gets you 3km of driving Standard is up to 22 kilowatts of power and 15 minutes of charge gets you 30km of driving Fast is up to 50 kilowatts of power and 15 minutes of charge gets you 60km of driving Ultra-rapid is up to 350 kilowatts of power and 15 minutes of charge gets you 400km of driving Information provided by Chargefox. which we have been,” he said.

We have had about four people drop in, only one of those actually spending the night, to charge up and we ust charge them the 12 for the electricity used.

I really hope that electric vehicles take off and that there will more places for people to be able to charge up with them having to plan trips and worry when they will run out of power.” o buy a new esla off the oor, travelling to risbane is the closest dealership in ueensland unless you order online, making hybrids the easiest to access in Far orth ueensland. ybrids allow cars to be powered by electricity and petrol, with the battery being charged when a car is breaking, idling and driving with no need to plug in to charge up. his differs from a Plug-in ybrid which needs to be charged at a station, giving appro imately 0km range and switching to petrol when the battery is at.

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dealership currently has 10 hybrid vehicles on the oor, with sales representative rew Mc enzie saying demand has increased over the last year for hybrid cars across the region. oyota uses hybrid, which seamlessly combines the power of a petrol engine with the efficiency of electric motors,” he said. he demand of these vehicles is most certainly rising due to cost of petrol , but also people are wanting to move more into greener vehicles as the time goes on. We are currently e periencing a minimum of si months wait for all hybrids. hese vehicles are very popular currently due to rising fuel cost, registration fees and of course moving forward to a greener future.” hose who own an electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle or hydrogen fuel cell powered vehicle must now display a safety sticker in the case of an emergency. hese can be ordered at https www.mta .com.au electric-vehicle-labels

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1 . F U N CT ION A L IT Y Homeowners are prioritising day-to-day use of their outdoor spaces instead of entertaining, driving a need for functionality. Practical elements like lighting and audio technology can elevate the outdoor space. Other features like shade structures, privacy walls and screens, built-in barbecue grills and WiFi allow you to use the space for working, relaxing, cooking and more.

and accessories are on the rise. Using cool, monochromatic tones with choice accent colours can create a brighter or contrasting outdoor living space.

2 . DE F IN E D ROOM S Whether it s an outdoor kitchen, o ce or living room, homeowners are leaning toward creating more e cient, de ned outdoor spaces. Homeowners want to use outdoor living on a day-to-day basis to unwind, connect with nature and take advantage of the health and welleing ene ts the outdoors provide.

Adding an outdoor kitchen may inspire you to make dishes using herbs and veggies you've grown in your garden, and an outdoor living room can help you bring the family together at the end of the school and workday.

3 . M ON OCH ROM A T IC COL OU RS W IT H A CCE N T S While lighter, tone-on-tone colour palettes remain popular, accent colours

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THERE’S nothing better than a tried and tested family recipe. Sure, there are plenty of recipes online available if you just Google, but a recipe that has stood the test of time and had plenty of feedback is always the best bet.

T he E xpress wants to share recipes that we know families in the region have enjoyed for generations, so we’re asking you to join with us and share these beloved recipes to the rest of the community.

If you have a great recipe for mains or desserts, please send the recipe and an image if possible to T he E xpress via email (editorial@theexpressnewspaper.com.au) and we will publish them monthly in this feature.

Today we start the journey with a well-loved recipe from Mareeba local Anna Parisotto. Enjoy!

4 . M ODU L A R DE S IG N A N D G E OM E T RIC P A T T E RN S Another popular trend is modular, geometric standard patterns composed of clean lines and simple formats. Simple patterns create a modern, uncluttered aesthetic that emphasises furniture or other focal points in the space. Large format patterns and pavers also lend themselves to this style, allowing for more e cient installation.

5 . E N T A N G L E D DE S IG N As people blend their outdoor spaces to serve as extensions of their homes, many are focusing on entangled design, which combines the surrounding landscape with the hardscape design.

Fractured edges with no de ned break, natural stone transitions and irregular edges blended with boulders, grass and aggregate create a more natural, organic look that enhances design continuity.

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HOMEsweet HOME Traeger Grills – the original wood pellet grill is now available at FNQ Hub THE original wood pellet grill, Traeger Grills, is now available on the Tablelands at FNQ Hub in Atherton.

Traeger Invented the Original Wood-Fired Grill over 3 0 years ago in Mt. Angel, Oregon.

The company continues to lead the industry as the world s 1 selling wood- red grill, perfected by decades of mastering the craft of woodred cooking.

The premium wood pellets are made from 100 per cent natural, cooking uality hardwood.

Traeger pure wood pellets grant the perfect burn for optimal wood red avour.

Made in the USA and overseen from sawmill to shelf, it is most trusted fuel source availa le with endless avour combinations.

The Wood-Fired Grill features Wi-Fire control which means you can control your grill anytime, anywhere.

With the WiFire technology and the Traeger App, you can adjust temperatures, monitor food, browse over 16 00 recipes, and so much more.

If you’ve used a pellet grill in the past, you’ll be familiar with its combination of wood smoke avour and easy, digital temperature control.

Being able to watch the internal temperature of a

piece of meat remotely is particularly useful and has helped ensure that not a single thing cooked on the Timberline will be overdone.

With Traeger’s Wi-Fireenabled Series pellet grills, you can control your grill via your phone. Y es, really.

With the Traeger App, and thanks to the rand s WiFire technology, you can use your phone to change your grill’s temperature, monitor your food’s temperature, and even add smoke from anywhere that you have an internet connection.

As a bonus, you can also access tons of recipes in the app (there’s even one for smoked apple pie, which honestly sounds amaz ing) and use Traeger’s grill guide technology to get step-bystep help to grill your food to perfection every time.

Alongside the grill’s smart features, it’s also a lot more than just a grill. ike the rest of Traeger s offerings, you can use it to grill, ar ecue, smoke, ake, raise, and roast food to your heart’s content.

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MAK ING the move from primary school to high school is a key education milestone for students and parents have a critical role to play in helping their children manage this sometimes daunting transition.

Most students thrive on the new environment and the varied experiences that secondary school offers, ut some students nd the move to e challenging. n addition, the transition from primary school to secondary school happens alongside the transition from childhood to adolescence which means children are going through oth physical and emotional changes.

The transition may result in some uncertainty and even a sense of loss, especially where students had leadership roles as the most senior students in the primary school and now they are the most unior mem ers of the secondary school.

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child transitioning from primary to secondary school.

Ask what assistance the school provides to help transition your child into secondary school – for example transition day, orientation day or uddy program.

Help your child review any orientation material provided y the school – this may include simple ut important information such as the location of the toilets.

Make sure you know the school’s key dates – usually these are made availa le online or in a regular newsletter.

(Make sure the school has your up-to-date contact details.)

Make sure your child is organised efore the rst day in their new school – uniform, school ag, ooks, etc. should e ready at least the day efore to alleviate any rush or panic on the morning of the rst day.

Encourage your child to wear their new school shoes around the house to make sure they are comforta le.

Sore feet on the rst day will detract from the positives. earn a out school routines – school start and nish times, recess and lunchtime.

Have an emergency safety plan. e clear a out who your child should contact and what you expect them to do in an emergency.

Talk to your child a out their timeta le, including su jects and classrooms. Make a few copies of the timeta le to keep in different places.

Encourage your child to think ahead Make sure your child gets enough sleep to cope with the extra workload they may have.

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Civic edger will test the paradigm of ne t generation water markets at scale by establishing the platform to enable the Mareeba-Dimbulah Water Supply cheme M W to move to its blockchain-enabled water market and trading platform – Water edger.

Water edger is the world s first blockchain-based platform for the accounting and trading of water entitlements and allocations. he result is a more open, transparent, and publicly verifiable system to support improved water management and enhance the water trading e perience with water rights that are clearly defined, enforceable, and transferable. he CRC A and Civic edger are working together on the rollout of Water edger in the M W as a strategic research test-bed’ that has applicability across orthern Australia for real time continuous water accounting and growerled trading,” CRC A C Anne t nzner said. ur aim is for water markets that implement transparent governance frameworks and support the sustainable economic development of orthern Australia.” he partnership will e plore the interconnectedness between water market design and institutional governance goals to address water security and social e uity issues relating to water access.

Industry and agricultural communities need to have confidence in orthern Australia s emerging water markets,” F rowers president oe Moro said. We are working closely with CRC A, Civic edger, and Inclusive rowth Partners to design place-based governance models that support emerging grower-led water markets in orthern Australia. he nation relies on our avocados and mangoes – we need a water market platform that we can trust, so that the crops that we plant today have the water they need tomorrow,” he continued.

We e pect new economic opportunities to be developed in orthern Australia through enhancing water market governance and participation,” Inclusive rowth Partners managing partner Cassian rew said. ur place-based investment and governance platform will support growers, indigenous Australians and investors to create and participate in new opportunities enabled by Water edger and the work of F rowers and the CRC A.” uring 2020, Civic edger conducted the world s first pilot for trading temporary water allocations on the blockchain in partnership with the CRC A and F rowers in the M WSS. We at Civic edger are thrilled that the outcome from the pilot was so positive,” Civic edger C atrina onaghy said. ow, we are e cited to continue our partnership with CRCA and F rowers, building a lively peer to peer water trading culture in Far orth ueensland that fosters the sustainable development of ueensland s tropical heartland.” lockchain is an emerging way for industries and government to make and verify transactions, streamlining processes, reducing the potential for error and fraud. lockchain supports water markets with its ability to provide a verifiable record of e change and ownership of a water allocation at any given time.

A key advantage of blockchain is that as a system it is owned by all those who participate in the water market. o one can have more information than another

meaning that it cannot be operated in the interest of only a few. uring the 201 -20 pilot, Water edger reduced trade times down from months to mere days – the time that it took to get trade approval from the market operator, as the actual trades on the blockchain only take seconds. Most importantly, it published the last traded price in real time – no price, no trade.

Water resources around the world are becoming scarcer and it s vital that we protect them with the absolute best in management practices. We are confident that Water edger is best-in-class to deliver the most reliable solutions to mitigate future uncertainty and ensure water security across orthern Australia,” Ms onaghy said.

It s vital that we only use the most accurate and trustworthy data in making water management decisions and blockchain technology helps us do that. he planned adoption and scale-up of the Water edger will be enable the emergence of an efficient and active growerled water market in orthern Australia for decades to come.”

Civic edger, CRC A, Inclusive rowth Partners and F rowers will work together over the year to assist more than 1000 growers onto the Water edger platform. Moving the M W onto Water edger is e pected to be completed mid2022, with the results from the pro ect published in a report at the end of the year.

Moving the M W water markets onto Water edger is the precursor to scaling blockchain-enabled water markets across orthern Australia.

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Australia Day fun returns to Malanda TOAD racing and thong-throwing are just two of the fun activities planned for Malanda Hotel’s annual Australia Day celebrations.

The pub has been hosting Australia Day fun for more than a decade now and this year will be no different, with activities to start at 12 noon on 26 J anuary.

Manager Sharon Graham said there was plenty of e citement on offer, especially the popular toad races which happen every half hour, culminating in the grand

final and the awarding of the grand champion.

“We will have the ‘Toadium’ set up which will host 10 races and then we have a final, award the grand champion with $50 and a trophy and their name also goes onto our perpetual trophy,” she said.

Toads will be available on the day but participants can also bring their own.

“We have local boys go and collect them but you certainly can bring your own,” haron said.

She said English Street and J ames treet would be fenced off to make way for the activities which include thong throwing competitions, free face painting, and a DJ playing Aussie music all afternoon.

“We also award ‘Miss Aussie’ – someone who is dressed loud and proud Australian – and the ogun award,” haron said.

There will be a BBQ menu to choose from as well as Aussie pies.The event will kick off at 12 noon and go until . 0pm.

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WHEN the Barron River Bridge closures started, Shane K nuth MP and I were down there with television cameras securing national media attention.

A year later, we finally heard a noise from the ld Cabinet Minister who represents Barron River.

K uranda, a major town in his electorate, was cut off by that bridge. is inaction for more than a year did great damage to the local tourist industry.

Shane K nuth was responsible for getting the $1.6m study that is looking into alternatives, which we all know was simply a face-saving device by the State Government.

Secondly, the Minister is absolutely determined to cripple F by opposing the ridle rack highway which would open up the economy of the Tablelands, Gulf and Cape Y ork.

His Government’s paternalistic “Brisbane arrogance” means they don’t believe we locals would have an idea about anything.

If we do not have an unrestricted heavy vehicle highway through the Great Dividing Range to Cairns, and a proposed natural deep-water port at Y arrabah, then the potential of three of Australia’s four biggest rivers and the Georgetown to Chillagoe mineral province will forever be shackled.

The Minister should heed the words of Napoleon Bonaparte on China; “Let China sleep, for if it ever awakens it will shake the Earth.” his applies so accurately to F . hey are keeping us incarcerated between the mountain and the sea.

If we break through the mountain then we will shake Queensland.

Thirdly, the Bridle Track, from the Martin Tenni and Mick Borzi days, has always involved a tunnel through the range, and I have never contemplated any other result. The whole idea of the Bridle Track is to stop the congestion in northern Cairns and to facilitate a quick access to our hinterland.

I have never advocated for the highway to go through Redlynch. The sensible solution is a tunnel through the range and for the highway to connect to the Bruce Highway’s southern approaches into Cairns.

Finally, the Minister s figure of b for the ridle Track is an outrageous untruth. Brisbane’s 5km Legacy Way was the last road tunnel built in Queensland at a cost of $1.5b, or $300m per kilometre of tunnel.

The Bridle Track involves a 1-2km tunnel, costing $600m, and 16km of road from the Davies Creek turn off to the tunnel entrance, costing 2m 2m a km is generous) . Coming out of the tunnel on the Cairns southern suburbs side, there will be an overpass onto the ruce ighway costing 00m. o, there s no way the total project will cost any more than $1.5b.

Y ou will be able to get to Cairns in 19 minutes from Mareeba. Look no further than this issue to realise why we need a new state. All we must do is get rid of our prison wardens like the Member for Barron River and the Member for Cook.

Bob Katter Member for Kennedy

THE article on State youth crime and the out-oftouch wa e that was accredited to tate Police Minister Mark Ryan as reported in the media last Friday will be of no comfort to the increasing numbers of victims of crime against person and property across the tate, particularly in the Far orth.

On face value, Minister Ryan’s politically motivated diatribe could be best be described as delusional and totally out of touch with reality and the status quo.

For Minister Ryan to claim that the current outh J ustice provisions are “tough, comprehensive etc. etc.” shows no understanding at all of the impact the current revolving door” arrest court release nil deterrent sequence of the juvenile crime reality that Queenslanders have to endure. ake a look at the crime figures of any police district or town available on the QPS website and you will quickly ascertain how Minister Ryan’s statements are so out of touch with the reality facing Queenslanders and their property day in day out, every year.

As for his blatantly incorrect claim that “Police themselves are seeing tough new measures are taking effect”, one could reasonably ask Mr Ryan which officers he was uoting - the water police Check most juvenile court cases decided or current under the court system and you will quickly see this pattern. Citizens call the police to investigate.

Police make an arrest.

The alleged young crim goes before a Magistrate’s Court.

If the youths are given bail conditions, police officers might check on the youngster s whereabouts but after they leave, the youngster more often than not joins the long list of recidivist juvenile criminals who damage and in ict other measures on an increasing number of people and property across the State.

But Mr Ryan is not alone in the current State Government cohort.

If you check figures from the P website on a location by location basis after deducting traffic, weapons and drug offences you will learn that the Far orthern electorates currently occupied by tate abor s Fabulous Foursome” – namely Pitt, ealy, Crawford and Lui – and it will be revealed that these four electorates are among the worst numbers of offences per 1000 residents anywhere in the State. And yet they remain silent on juvenile crime and State Labor’s revolving door legislation that makes most young crims untouchable.

Perhaps if Mr Ryan or any of the Fabulous Four accompanied police in this region on any of their investigations and learned first-hand how the current revolving door system is NOT working, perhaps truth and clarity can then become part of an effective tate Labor’s youth justice strategy instead of blind ignorance and politically inspired ministerial rhetoric.

Barry Simpson MAREEBA

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REGARDING the article in last week’s Express 12 01 22 entitled Covid mandate effects ow on”.

The Village K ahawa Cafe have NOT been forced to close. They have chosen to close because they have declined to follow the government mandate.

I strongly support cafes who are vigilant in checking my vaccination status and will continue to do so.

Our political candidates would be wise to consider the silent majority.

Denise Vrenegoor ATHERTON

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MAREEBA Shire Council Mayor Angela Toppin stated in her Christmas message that 2021 “had been a tumultuous year”.

For this pensioner or ratepayer and airport hangar leaseholder of over 50 years standing, it most certainly was. And for all ratepayers too, because of the costs incurred for the CEO’s campaign in relation to my lease and hanger at the Mareeba Airport.

This all failed spectacularly in the Supreme Court, so MSC legal costs run into $100,000 plus and more

with the use of council employees.

Newspaper readers would have seen the articles in The Express, Cairns Post, The Australian and elsewhere.

As a result, I have been stopped by many residents in the street and had calls from far and wide to express their dismay at such conduct and my treatment. he outcome has had a useful ow-on” effect for folk in other council jurisdictions with problems relating to airfields, hangars and leases.

The next step will be regarding costs and damages, and the MSC costs will be in multiples of the above.

All at the ratepayers’ expense, of course. Sorry.

Unfortunately our elected representatives, this “council” showed its true worth.

Like the Three Monkeys; they would see no Evil, hear of no Evil and would not speak of the Evil being perpetrated. hree simple settlement offers from myself, being only legal costs and lease returned, were all rejected out of hand.

After a nine-month lockout from my hangar, in the Supreme Court where I was forced to go to protect my asset, that is exactly what the J udge gave me.

As an old citizen I believe this sort of bureaucratic behaviour does not bode well for “Local Governance” sic in the tate of ueensland.

Richard Rudd MAREEBA

Q uestions ov er w hether council has w hat it tak es page of last week s press 12 01 21 , RC s Cr Marti outlined council’s major focus for 2022 namely: the Prior Creek Development and the revitalisation of Atherton, success with cycling in the region including e panding the Atherton Forest Mountain Bike Park, extending the Atherton Tableland Rail Trail to Herberton and working with community to develop a cycling strategy.

Considering the present TRC Council has been actively promoting the sale of council assets so as to decrease council’s operational and maintenance cost, one may be excused for being totally confused as to why council would want to build more assets that will require ongoing operational and maintenance cost. n Page 12 01 22 of the same edition, there s a story of a bitumen reseal budget blow out of 2 ,000 and it is confirmed that RC has a more deteriorating road network than previously thought”. Council’s record on regular road-side mowing, stormwater drain maintenance, weed and feral animal control and solutions to local traffic bottle necks could also be questioned.

One may also wonder why council would use ratepayers funds to develop mountain bike and walking trails and cycling strategies when the local cycling and walking clubs have the capacity to raise their own funds locally and annually secure tate and Federal sport and recreation funding to develop their respective projects.

Most other Tableland cubs secure their own project funding without TRC contributions.

Cr Marti also said his three top priorities for 2022 were to “build stronger relationships and work collaboratively with indigenous groups, grow concurrency and consistency in our organisation with an experienced and long term CEO, and advocating for short and long term solutions to the housing crises in our region”.

One may be left pondering as to whether Cr Marti’s not concurrent, inconsistent council has what is realistically needed to build stronger community relationships or advocate for long-term local solutions.

Brian Stewart WONDECLA

rights around gift cards B Y K RIS T Y N

K N OX

MANY of us in the far north would have received gift cards over the holiday season, with research showing they were one of the most popular gifts for Christmas.

With so many people giving and receiving gift cards as presents, it’s important to understand your rights as consumers when it comes to these products.

Most gift cards must be valid for at least three years from the date of purchase, with some exceptions – for example, if it s a gift card to a specific theatre performance or exhibition.

The expiry date needs to be clearly displayed, and retailers can’t charge fees for activating the gift card, or making a balance inquiry.

It’s a good idea to note any identifying codes of the gift card, and where you will keep it. Y ou could use your phone to take a photo of both sides.

If you’ve bought a gift card for someone, it’s worth hanging onto the receipt.

If you’ve lost a gift card or it’s stolen, talk to the store as soon as possible about your options.

Some stores maintain a register of their cards and will allow you to cancel or reissue a lost card, although a fee may be required.

Most cards will say you can’t redeem it for cash, but some may give you change in cash if the balance is a small amount.

If you have a problem with a gift card, raise it directly with the retailer first to see if you can find a way to resolve the issue.

Be clear about what the problem is and what outcome you’re seeking, and gather any evidence you have.

If you re still unable to find a solution, you can make a formal complaint to ueensland s ffice of Fair rading.

A breach of the consumer laws around gift cards could potentially lead to fines for the business.

One of the main problems with gift cards is that people forget about them entirely, use part of a card and forget about the remaining balance, or lose them.

And if you get a gift card and the business changes owners or goes into liquidation, receivership or liquidation, they may not honour your card.

That’s why some of the best tips for gift cards are to use them as soon as possible, or put an alert into your calendar that reminds you when the card will expire.

Kristyn Knox is a Cairns-based lawyer who heads Maurice Blackburn’s Tablelands office. This legal information is general in nature and should not be regarded as specific legal advice. If you have a legal question you would like Kristyn to answer you can contact her at kknox@mauriceblackburn.com.au

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Outstanding production SI TU A TED only a short drive f rom the bustling township of Y ungaburra, this 35 9.2 acre* property offers supreme cultiva tion country on 5 titles.

G ently undulating this property is set on predominantly rich red soil allowing f or serious crop production with additional heavy soils provi ding the option f or hay production as well.

Well-watered, currently there are 4 irrigation bores, 1 domestic bore, 2 center pivo ts as well as sediment dams and Petersen Creek f rontage.

The main homestead is a Q ueenslander style home with 4 edrooms, 2 athrooms plus there is also a second residence that features 3 edrooms, 1 athA d d r ess: P r ice: A g ent: Contact:

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New Business Opportunity TOLGA: 57 Main Street

General Hardware and Stockfeed Store - Leasehold

• Take over this take away • Positioned on the main street of Tolga on the corner of the Kennedy Highway • Walk-in walk-out sale

• No competition in town • Authorised Origin Gas dealer • Increasing annual turnover • General hardware, paint, timber, steel, gardening, tools, stockfeed etc.

$60,000 ONO

HERBERTON: 42 Grace Street

$62,500 Plus Stock

T o b ook your inspection contact E x cl usiv e ag ent, M or g an B r ennan at Ray W hite A ther ton on 0 4 0 7 7 3 0 4 5 0 or ( 0 7 ) 4 0 9 1 7 1 1 1 . Visit w w w .r ayw hiter ur al ather ton.com.au/ L 1 6 2 4 9 1 9 6

PEERA MO N Price U pon A pplication EX CL U SI V E to Morgan Brennan Ray White A therton 0407 730 45 0

4091 3144

Bargain Freehold Opportunity with Multiple Incomes

HERBERTON: 1-3 Denbeigh Road • A fantastic opportunity for a savvy investor • The service station has an external Compac 24-hour EFT facility meaning you can make money in your sleep

$700,000

room with an open plan layout and 2 lounge areas.

O ther improve ments of the property include boundary fencing 45m 35m machinery shed which also houses a workshop. tremely well maintained, this incomparable farm offers high uality production with majority of the work done, ready to make way f or the next generation of keen f armers.

Not Your Everyday Opportunity!

YUNGABURRA: Coffee and Clay

• Located in the bustling township of Yungaburra • This established business offers far more than just a coffee shop • The venue is 150m2 and can hold up to 70 people at one time

Contact Agent For Details

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Live the North Queensland lifestyle I F you have been looking f or a little bit of ext ra sp ace on a p rop erty that comes w ith all the ext ras, then look no f urther, as your N orth Q ueensland lif estyle dream aw aits.

T his 5 acre p rop erty, situated j ust minutes f rom the Mareeba C BD, has all of the conveniences you are looking f or, w ith the lif estyle acreage to go w ith it.

T here is a large, f our bedroom home, a great shed w ith p ow er, trop ical p ool, 5 acres to sp read your w ings, and did I mention the p rop erty is even connected to tow n w ater - so rare f or a p rop erty of this size !

T he f our bedroom home w as built w ith the f amily in mind. T here are multip le large living areas, the size able main lounge room overlooks the f ront courtyard, and has a high raked ceiling w ith exp osed raf ters, and the sec-

ond living area has glass on tw o sides, p erf ect f or a second lounge room or rump us room w hich has direct access to the sp acious outdoor living area and out to the p ool.

T he huge dining area w ill accommodate the largest of dining tables and the eq ually large kitchen w ill allow you to cater f or the w hole f amily w ith loads of bench and cup board sp ace, and even a w alk- in p antry.

T he house is naturally cool, constructed w ith double brick ext ernal w alls, and rendered masonry block internal w alls, p erf ect f or the N orth Q ueensland climate. T here are f our large bedrooms, tw o of w hich are absolutely huge! Heap s of built- in storage including large linen and storage cup boards in the hallw ay. T he main bathroom has been tastef ully renovated and there is a sep arate toilet

and second bathroom and toilet f or convenience.

O utside the f eatures j ust continue! T here is a f amily size p ebblecrete coated concrete in- ground p ool to relax in all summer long w hich is accessed f rom the large outdoor area, comp lete w ith a built in BBQ area to one side.

T here is a great shed w ith power and a concrete oor, it even has a large carp ort great f or the caravan or boat!

Did I mention that there is tow n w ater sup p ly connected to the house? Such a huge bonus, as very f ew p rop erties that are this size in the Mareeba area have tow n w ater sup p lied, and if you need extra w ater, there is a bore on the p rop erty as w ell.

T he p rop erty has an old mango orchard on it, w ith several varieties of different mangoes, but you could easily p lant other f ruits, be self -

sustainable, or remove the trees and have an excl usive p addock f or your horse, j ust take your p ick.

Seriously, I could go on and on, but the only w ay to see the real ene ts this property has to offer, is to come and insp ect f or yourself .

P rop erties are being snap p ed up in record time,

and a lif estyle p rop erty w ith this many f eatures is not exp ected to last long. Get in and register your interest today.

106 McGrath R oad, MAR EEBA $ 69 0, 000 EX C L U SI V E to R emo Esp osito C entral R ealty Mareeba 0401 9 69 47 3

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Rural views minutes from Atherton town

and bench sp ace • Main loungeroom w ith combustion heater and access to outdoor entertaining • L arge 2nd living area p rovides numerous p ossibilities dep ending on your needs • Generous laundry/ utility room w ith built- in cup boards • 2 bathrooms w ith a sp a bath in one and a w alk- in show er in the other • Masonary block shed p rovides car accommodation along w ith a sep arate room w hich could serve as a 4th edroom or o ce • 6m x 6m C olorbond shed

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EN JO Y the ene ts on living close to tow n w hilst sp reading yourself over 4045sq m of at land with stunning rural view s.

T his brick veneer p rop erty is surrounded by mature trop ical gardens w hich include a variety of f ruit and ornamental trees along w ith sheds and entertaining sp aces.

F eaturing generous p ro-

p ortions and a great internal layout, this home is suitable for running a home o ce or business, otherw ise is eq ually suitable f or a f amily w ith enough sp ace to move and grow w ith generous bedroom size s and a huge additional rump us/ f amily room.

F E A T U R E S IN CL U D E : • 3 generous bedrooms w ith built- in cup boards in-

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4091 1611

24 Main St Atherton TABLELAND ACREAGE, VIEWS 3794 Gillies Range Rd - $1,890,000

Cal l E x cl usiv e A g ent Remo E sposito on 0 4 0 1 9 6 9 4 7 3 f or mor e inf or mation and a pr iv ate inspection.

READY TO BUILD VACANT LAND 68 Loder Street - $165,000

cluding a large w alk- in robe in the main bedroom • Sup erbly ap p ointed q uality kitchen w ith amp le storage

Come and ex pl or e the possib il ities this home has to offer by allin ar etin A g ent Col l ette Row ston on 0 4 1 9 7 3 3 7 1 2 .

AT HER T O N $ 57 9 , 000 C ollette R ow ston Atherton R ealty 0419 7 33 7 12

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SELLING?

Call now for a FREE MARKET APPRAISAL TOLGA VILLAGE LIVING 15 Elizabeth Street - $299,000

Rino Gava 0427 779 086 Collette Rowston 0419 733 712 GENEROUS 3 BED DUPLEX 2/40 Tumbare Street - $339,000 MUST SELL!

39.8 acres of pastured acreage odern 3 bedroom, office media room 6 rainwater tanks, dam & solar system bay shed & 4 bay shed

Rino 0427 779 086

WEB ID: 837612

802m2 vacant block of land ully serviced with water, power & sewerage lose proximity to all town amenities Surrounding mountain views

Collette 0419 733 712

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WEB ID: 871115

3 bedrooms + 2 living areas Walking distance to Tolga village ully enclosed olorbond shed urrently tenanted at 330 per week

Rino 0427 779 086

WEB ID: 882426

3 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms Tiled open plan living area fficiently designed modern kitchen Ceiling fans throughout

Collette 0419 733 712

WEB ID: 313262

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Solid Family Home In Atherton

THIS neat, tidy low maintenance home is perfect for a small family or couple. Solid block throughout and has been well maintained.

The extra wide carport has a roller door and pedestrian access. Inside is a spacious living and dining area which is lled with natural light.

The kitchen features plenty of bench space and storage as well as ample power points for modern appliances.

The three bedrooms are

carpeted, two have air conditioning. The master bedroom has lots of space and large windows meaning natural light lls the space.

Bathroom is conveniently located next to the bedrooms and has walk in shower and vanity – toilet is separate meaning additional space in the bathroom for any updates or renovations you may wish to make.

Outside is a shaded seating area which is looks out

into the garden and has beautiful views out over Bones K nob. The area is q uiet and peaceful despite being located so close to town.

The property has vehicle access at the side and also A d d r ess: P r ice: A g ent: Contact:

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features a large garden shed - perfect for storage.

F or mor e inf or mation on this pr oper ty cal l S ol e A g ent A l ex P ayne tod ay on 0 4 0 9 3 2 8 1 5 3 .

17 Goldview Street, ATHERTON ffers over 350,000 EX CLUSIV E to Alex Payne LJ HOOK ER Atherton 040 32 153

Atherton

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

RARE 3 BEDROOM UNIT! Atherton • 3 bedrooms all with built-ins • Neat kitchen • Open plan living • Low maintenance • Fenced yard • Ideal investment property $279,000 L14552309 Suzey Whitby 0438 090 306

FARMING LIFESTYLE Ravenshoe • Set on 30.79 hectares • 4 paddocks with a laneway • Undercover yards • 24m x 12m machinery shed • 2 storey shed home • 5.4kw solar system $P.O.A. ATH22479330 Morgan Brennan 0407 730 450

MAKE IT YOURS Malanda 4 bedrooms office • Shed style home • Open plan, tiled throughout • Modern kitchen • Entertainment area • Fruit trees, private & town water $475,000 L15441492 Suzey Whitby 0438 090 306

EXCELLENT GRAZING Butchers Creek • Set on 67 hectares • Improved pastures • Permanent running water • Fenced paddocks • Solid 3 bedroom, 2 bath home Worker’s quarters granny at O/O $1,650,000 L16075289 Morgan Brennan 0407 730 450

HOME WITH COUNTRY VIEW Tolga • 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Spa bath • Potbelly in living • Outdoor patio • 3 fenced paddocks • Large 4 bay shed $555,000 ATH22637930 Suzey Whitby 0438 090 306

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Don’t let this one get away CAN'T nd the right house Want space Take advantage of this 1-acre vacant allotment in sought-after Rangeview – Ju st minutes from Tolga and Atherton town centres. eady to uild ot lans ower, Water and Phone are ready to be connected - So getting construction started should be no trouble! This acreage block is surrounded by q uality homes and fenced on three sides.

• 4 ,004 m2 allotment • Elevated with a gentle slope A d d r ess: P r ice: A g ent: Contact:

• Private with established Lilly Pilly hedges on 3 boundaries • Fenced on 3 sides • Beautiful rural views • Town water, power & phone available for connection • Rates Approx. $ 1,4 00/ half year • School bus run service • Z oned Rural Residential F or f ur ther inf or mation or to ar r ang e an inspection, cal l mar k eting ag ent Raq uel at S ommer set Real ty on 0 4 0 8 9 8 3 8 7 9 .

8 Melevsky Close, TOLGA $ 28 5 ,000 Raq uel Cunzo lo Sommerset Realty 04 08 9 8 3 8 7 9

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SITTING close to schools, shops and the CBD is this solid and spacious masonry block home. Sitting on an 8 09 sq m allotment the home is only 3 00m to Atherton High School & 4 5 0m to the Atherton Primary School.

• Solid Masonry Block Construction • 2 Bedrooms (Massive Master) With Built-In Cupboards • Spacious Lounge Room

Area & Separate D ining • Open K itchen Area With Room For Overhead Cupboards (If Needed) • Main Bathroom With Shower – 2nd Bathroom Complete With Spa Bath • Spacious & Enclosed 2nd Family Room With Ample Storage Cupboards • Separate & Lockable Workshop Area With Storage • 8 09 sq m Allotment With Fenced Rear Y ard – 2 Lock-

able Garden Sheds • D ouble Tandem Garage With Lockable Roller D oor Daimin at M ain S t Real E state is pr oud to pr esent this A d d r ess: P r ice: A g ent: Contact:

E x cl usiv el y L isted pr oper ty to the mar k et and inv ites you to ar r ang e your pr iv ate inspection b y cal l ing 0 4 4 8 9 1 6 2 4 6 .

6 Finch Street, ATHERTON $ 28 4 ,000 EX CLUSIV E to D aimin K ochi Main Street Real Estate 04 4 8 9 16 24 6

DAIMIN KOCHI 0448 916 246 BEST INVESTMENT

SOLID HOME & HANDY LOCATION • Open kitchen, spacious lounge, separate dining • 2 built-in bedrooms, 2nd bathroom with spa bath • 2nd spacious enclosed family room with built-ins • Separate lockable workshop area with storage • 809m2 block, fenced at back, 2 garden sheds • Double tandem garage, lockable roller door $284,000

GREAT POSITION IN RANGEVIEW • Solid clay brick home, exposed brick features • 5 generous built-in bedrooms, private ensuite • Open plan living/dining, 2nd family room • Kitchen with dishwasher, island bench, breakfast bar • Spacious entertaining area, 8x12m powered shed • Fenced 4001m2, western views, established gardens $649,000

MODERN FAMILY HOME IN CUL-DE-SAC • Solid block home, family friendly layout • Central lounge room & 2nd family room • Well appointed kitchen with dishwasher • 4 large carpeted built-in bedrooms, ensuite • Security screens, large private tiled patio • Fenced 841m2 block, tenanted till Oct 2022 $384,000

SOLID DUPLEX INVESTMENT • Combined rental income $490 per week • Spacious front lounge rooms • 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom in each unit • Large yard, single carport / patio area • Close to town, parkland & golf course • Both units never empty, at end of cul-de-sac $379,000

• 5% return • $355 per week every week • Has never been empty • Best tenants ever • Rare investment opportunity • Don’t miss out! $368,000

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Now complete and open for inspection

3 DR I V ER C lose, Atherton p rovides an exc iting op p ortunity to secure a brand new q uality built home. T he Builder is one of the most highly regarded builders on the T ablelands and the home is of exce p tional q uality.

C leverly designed this home offers a lot of ang for your buck w ith op en p lan living, 4 bedrooms, study, 2 bathrooms and p lenty of storage.

T he style of this home w ill

be classic w ith its neutral colour p alette and subtle additions of text ure and timber, it w ill be sure to imp ress.

T he home f eatures vinyl plank ooring throughout and reverse cycle air- conditioning to the op en p lan living and main bedroom.

T he kitchen is modern in style w ith q uality ap p liances, stone benchtop s, w alk in pantry fully tted with custom built cabinetry including a benchtop f or your ap p liances

Malanda

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RELAX IN RANGEVIEW

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w ith amp le shelving.

T he master bedroom boasts a his and hers w alk in robe and an en- suite tiled to the ceiling, double basin w all mounted vanity and both rain and hand held show er heads.

T he remaining three bedrooms all have built in robes w ith mirrored doors and ceiling f ans. T he home also has a small study sp ace w ith a built in desk T he laundry also has stone benchtop s to match

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TOLGA - $649,000

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Cal l E l d er s l isted ag ent M ichel l e Raso on 0 4 2 8 1 1 6 1 3 6 f or mor e inf or mation and a pr iv ate inspection of this b r and new A ther ton home.

3 Driver C lose, AT HER T O N $ 520, 000 Michelle R aso Elders R eal Estate Malanda 0428 116 136

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• Great location on 4 045m2 block with established gardens • Tasmanian oak kitchen with pyrolytic oven • Huge media room with airconditioning ATHERTON - $ 79,000

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rimeter of the home and a double garage w ith timber look remote p anel lif t door.

O p en f or insp ection on Saturday 22nd January f rom 9 :30am- 10:30am.

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• Low maintenance 4 001m2 block with large 5 bedroom family home • Open plan living with two living areas • Powered 8m x 12m shed with attached 6m x 11m carport

Shellie Nightingale 0429 966 038

the kitchen w ith cup boards elow. The laundry offers direct access to the outside and is conveniently located next to the Main bathroom w hich is also tiled to the ceiling throughout and f eatures a bathtub, sep arate show er and w all mounted vanity. T he toilet is also sep arate.

O utside the f eatures continue w ith a generous size p atio, f ully f enced yard w ith side access.

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Grazing on the Tablelands

T HI S p rop erty has been in the same f amily f or over 30 years and is on the market and is in the Malanda catchment area f or schooling.

O ver 67 ha w ith good grazing w ith legumes, p ermanent running w ater to every p addock via three creeks, not to mention the w aterf alls.

T he home w as built in 2009 . T here are three bedrooms all w ith timber builtins, w ith the main bedroom having an en- suite.

T he beautif ul silky oak kitchen op ens onto the large

living dining areas. T he dining area is large enough to have a 16- seat dining table.

T he home is solid brick and f ully tiled, security screens and ows out onto a large K w ila timber deck w ith view s to Mount Bartle F rere.

T he use of timbers ( red cedar, silky oak, map le, red elder to name a f ew ) is extensively seen throughout the home.

T here are good p astures w ith legumes throughout and f enced into p addocks f or easy management, p res-

ently agisted and running 60 bullocks, w ith w eed control in p lace, a butcher shop w ith good size cold room.

T his p rop erty w on' t last long w ith good grazi ng and p lenty of w ater.

• T hree bedroom all w ith built- ins Solid brick • Bathroom and En- suite ce • L arge silky oak kitchen w ith a variety of timbers throughout this house

Wood re heater • T iled through out • L arge K w ila timber deck • O ld liveable cottage • T w o w aterf alls and three p ermanent creeks • Good p astures and no sedge • F our bay shed & lockable block w orkshop ranny at and storeroom attached • Butcher shop w ith cold room

• P resently agisted & running 60 bullocks • V iew s to Mount Bartle F rere • 67 .9 4 ha

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MAL AN DA ver 1,650,000 Darren Hithersay T ablelands.com & Malanda R eal Estate 0429 9 7 7 67 5 ffers

SOUGHT AFTER GRAZING BLOCK - MALANDA enced 62 hectares 1 3 acres of at to undulating gra ing land, creeks, red soils, great spots to build your dream home, 11 kilometres to alanda township.

PRICE: $1,050,000 Contact Darren 0429 977 675

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Make the most of low interest rates

Call Trisha 0419 183 145 PAGE 26 The Express, Wednesday, January 19, 2022

R EN T AL vacancy rates have remained historically low f or the p ast several months. So now could be your op p ortunity to exp and your investment p ortf olio by using the eq uity in your current p rop erty.

T his dup lex unit comes has tenant p roof masonry block w alls inside and out f or durability. T he op en p lan living area is tiled f or easy care.

T here are 2 bedrooms, w ith built- in w ardrobes and the bathroom has an easy access show er. T he lock- up

garage has a remote controlled door f or easy access.

F or p eace of mind the unit is security screened.

L ocated close to a council p ark, this unit occup ies the rear p osition in the comp lex, so your p rivacy is assured.

A d d r ess: P r ice: A g ent: Contact:

F or mor e inf or mation, cal l T r isha J ack son at P r of essional s A ther ton. P hone 4 0 9 1 3 9 5 5 or 0 4 1 9 1 8 3 3 1 4 5 anytime. T o v iew mor e photos, v isit ather tonr eal estate.com.au

AT HER T O N $ 240, 000 T risha Jackson P rof essionals Atherton 0419 183 145

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Mazlin Edge – Atherton's premium acreage release

WELCOME to Mazl in Edge.

Representing Atherton's premium acreage offering this estate offer locks from 4 ,4 11m² to 5 ,7 6 5 m² .

Slated for ownership in 2022 the locks are now availa le to reserve. a lin dge will e an extremely limited opportunity with a limited num er of locks availa le for release. f you are looking for acreage while maintaining the con-

venience to town act fast.

Featuring opportune access to Atherton and amenities these allotments are only 2. km from therton s . dditionally they offer access to the Atherton Rail Trail and provide access to this well known attraction. ll locks feature a lin reek Frontage, a rare nd and well sought after. on t miss your opportunity to secure what may e

Atherton's most exclusive land release.

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2. While butter cools, whisk 1⅔ cups all-purpose flour and 1 tsp baking soda in a medium bowl to combine. Press ⅓ cup cocoa powder through a fine-mesh sieve into bowl then whisk again to combine.

3. Add ¾ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup granulated sugar, and 1½ tsp salt to browned butter, stir vigorously to combine. Add 1 large egg and whisk until incorporated, about 1 minute. Repeat with remaining 1 large egg, then whisk in 1 tbsp vanilla paste. Mix in the 250g chopped chocolate.

4. Shape dough into ping-pong sized balls and arrange on prepared baking sheets. Lightly press a chunk or two of remaining chocolate on top of each dough ball. Bake cookies for 8–10 minutes. Let cool on baking sheets 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely.

5. Transfer cookies to a platter. Serve and enjoy!

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

CHEETHAM, Joseph (Joe)

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iN MeMoriaM In loving memory of our dearest Baba

Husband of Beryl Cheetham. Father, Fatherin-Law and Grandfather of Janelle, Hugh and Lachlan and Warren & Sarah.

The Family expresses their sincere thanks and gratitude to Dr Grant Manypeney and the staff of Mareeba Blue Care providing the highest standards of palliative care for Joe. A Funeral Service has been held. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Mareeba Blue Care.

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FuNeral NotiCe

26/6/1928 - 21/1/2013

We were blessed to have you in our lives and everyday we miss your warmth and welcome smile. It’s been 9 years and treasured memories of you remain in our hearts forever.

Loved and remembered always Makse & Denise, Stipan & Barbara, Mary & Andy & all your grandchildren & great-grandchildren.

Mario Merletti

Passed away 22nd January, 1998 We hold you close within our hearts, and there you shall remain.

To walk with us throughout our lives, until we meet again.

So rest in peace Dad, and thanks for all you have done.

We pray that God has given you the crown you have truly won.

MIETHKE, Frederick James (Fred)

Late of Clifton Beach, Cairns.

Passed away peacefully on the 13th of January, 2022.

Aged 66 years.

Beloved Husband of Angela. Father of Adam, Danielle and Melissa and Nonno to Sebastian, Lucia, Sophia, Isabella and Freddie.

Relatives and friends of Fred are respectfully invited to attend his funeral which is to be held at St Thomas’ Catholic Church in Mareeba at 10am on Friday the 21st of January, followed by a private cremation at Tablelands Crematorium and Memorial Gardens, Atherton.

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Who passed away on 21st January, 2021 aged 55 years and 6 months.

He will be in our hearts forever.

From your loving mother Valda, daughters Makayla, Shonay, Rebecca and partners, brothers Grant, Barry and their families.

Forever with Dad.

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In loving memory of our Daughter and Sister 31/3/75 ~ 14/1/93 “I will never forget you, I have carried you in the palm of my hand.” (Isiah 49:15) Your loving Mum, Dad, Sister, Brother and family.

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RADF 2021-22 COMMUNITY GRANT ROUND Individuals, groups, not for profit organisations and arts and cultural companies are now invited to submit applications for RADF 2021-22 Community Grants for arts, culture and heritage projects that build cultural capacity, cultural innovation and community wellbeing within the Mareeba Shire.

Projects in the priority areas of cultural tourism, public mural partnerships and youth arts engagement will be highly regarded.

Applications must be submitted by 5pm Monday, 14 March 2022.

Guidelines and application forms are available on the Mareeba Shire Council website www.msc. qld.gov.au/community/grants-and-sponsorship/ or from Mareeba Shire Council Customer Service Centres and Libraries.

For more information, please contact Coordinator Community Services on 1300 308 461 or email info@msc.qld.gov.au.

The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Mareeba Shire Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.

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Make a submission from: 19th January to 4th March, 2022 Material Change of Use – Preliminary Approval to Vary the Effect of the Planning Scheme – Use Rights in Accordance with the Low Density Residential Zone AND Development Permit for Reconfiguring a Lot – Subdivision (1 Lot into 24 Lots) Where: Tilse Street and McIver Road, Mareeba On: Lot 100 on SP276719 Approval Sought: Preliminary Approval AND Development Permit Application Ref: RAL/21/0024 You may obtain a copy of the application and make a submission to:

Mareeba Shire Council PO Box 154, MAREEBA, QLD, 4880 info@msc.qld.gov.au 1300 308 461 www.msc.qld.gov.au Public notification requirements are in accordance with the Planning Act 2016.

PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE OPTUS MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION AT CLOHESY MT 1. Optus plan to upgrade the existing telecommunications facility below through the reconfiguration of existing on-site equipment.

B8968 – Clohesy: On the existing lattice tower at Clohesy Mt 2241 Kennedy Highway KOAH QLD 4881. (RFNSA: 4881003) The proposal involves: The reconfiguration of existing antennas and associated equipment; and • The installation of ancillary equipment such as feeders, cabling and other equipment necessary for the proper functioning of the facility.

• The installation of 1x 1200mm Parabolic Antenna 2. Optus regard the proposed installation as ow-impact acility under the Telecommunications ow-impact acilities Determination 2018 (“The Determination”) based on the descriptions above.

3. In accordance with Section 7 of C564:2020 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code, we invite you to provide feedback about these proposals. Further information requests and/or comments should be directed to Kordia Solutions: E: Community.Consultation@kordia.com.au M: Kordia Solutions, Unit 1D/400 Nudgee Road, Hendra QLD 4011 P: (07) 3907 1430 We will accept comments on the proposed upgrade until 5pm, Monday 1st February, 2022.

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Commencing in Term 1, 2022 and working from the College in Atherton, this is a casual term time position - up to 25 hours per week during school hours. Casual remuneration for 2022: $34.05 per hour (includes 25% loading in lieu of personal and annual leave accrual).

The successful applicant will have the following attributes: • Special Education training and or experience as a Learning Support Teacher Aide desirable • Experience working with students with additional needs • Extensive knowledge of the social and educational needs of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability, and other conditions that impact learning • Knowledge and understanding of IEP’s • Knowledge and understanding of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and the Disability Standards for Education 2005 • Sound record keeping, communication and reporting skills utilising digital technologies, in particular G-Suite platform • Exemplary communication and interpersonal skills students, parents & colleagues • Ability to contribute to and implement a strengths-based educational framework, presenting an integrated Christian worldview • Demonstrated ability to establish a productive, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment with students from all backgrounds • Applicants should be suitably qualified with a passion for quality Christian education whilst displaying a heart for young people to reach their God-given potential • Experience and knowledge of distance education mode of learning desirable • Open C class licence Prospective employees must be able to comply with the Chief Health Officer’s “Covid-19 Vaccination Requirements for Workers in a high-risk setting” Direction. The College will be required to collect vaccination details and those details will be held in accordance with the College’s privacy policy.

Apply with a covering letter and your CV including 2 referees to the Principal Dr Chris Radcliffe: jobs@jubileecc.qld.edu.au

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SECONDARY SCIENCE TEACHER 2022 START Jubilee Christian College provides high-quality P-12 on-campus and distance education programs to both Tableland students and students across Queensland.

We are looking for an innovative educator who can share their passion for Year 7-10 Science with our enthusiastic students.

Ideally, the candidate will possess knowledge of online learning platforms and be proficient with the Australian Curriculum. We seek an educator who can create an engaging learning environment in which students feel safe to take intellectual risks, feel comfortable to seek assistance and will be encouraged to perform to the best of their ability whilst developing a love of Science.

This position is based in Atherton and will involve working in both on-campus and distance education.

Please apply directly to: principal@jubileecc.qld.edu.au And include a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae and the names and contact details of two (2) referees To request a Position Description please email: principal@jubileecc.qld.edu.au Staff at JCC are caring and dedicated professionals who value relationships, insist on high standards and are supportive of the Aims and Ethos of a Christian School.

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S PORT rst w of the ear for aree a MAR A has returned from their Christmas break with a bang winning their first match of 2022 against Mulgrave on unday at Walker Road.

In hot and muggy conditions Mareeba won the toss and sent the home side into bat looking to strike early and gain the advantage. he wickets were shared around by the bowling attack with arrod France being the pick of the bowlers securing wickets for ust 20 runs off his eight overs.

Mareeba managed to keep Mulgrave to a tidy score of 1 after the allotted 0 overs. he Mareeba batting order looked comfortable and untroubled as they slowly chipped away at their target with all the top order making double figures. pener rendan Falvo kept his form from before the break ust eight runs shy off a half century as he helped his side to a win.

Mareeba passed Mulgrave s score in the th over ust four wickets down as they secured their first win of the year. ow they will face the Cassowary Coast Cyclones at orzi Park while fourths will be taking on town rivals Atherton on aturday at home.

ster ‘N’ a c w s ala da Cup ATHERTON horse trainer Roy Chillemi has started the year off with a bang after his horse Mystery Magic won he ig Pub Malanda I enchmark race at the Atherton urf Club on aturday.

After starting slow Mystery Magic managed to close the distance the last couple hundred meters sitting ust behind Filly later.

I thought he d be a good chance, I didn t e pect him to win,” Mr Chillemi said.

1000m is a bit short for Magic but he did get well back in the field, he was probably 10 lengths off the lead at one stage. e closed it off well and won it at the end.” verall Mystery Magic managed to take home , 00 including some bonuses after the race.

Trained by Roy Chillemi, the Big Pub Malanda Cup winner Mystery ‘ N ’ Magic and jock ey Stephen Wilson.

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ATHERTON'S first grade team were relieved as they found some winning form on aturday after a run of disappointing losses in the Cricket Far orth competition.

Playing host to Cassowary Coast at Atherton s oder Park, captain Paul asser was happy with the toss-win and sent Cassowary in to bat first. ason alvetti struck early with the new ball, dismissing the Cassowary opener for a duck. Paul asser claimed the ne t wicket, returning figures of 1- off his si over opening spell.

Angus lackwood then took a blinder of a catch in the covers off the bowling of adyn teele to have Cassowary reeling -28.

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of chances in the field, allowing Cassowary s uke McAvoy to consolidate in a run partnership, before Mason laney took 2-1 off his first over putting pressure back on the batting team.

Chance Riggs bowled a tidy eight over spell, claiming two wickets in his 1st rade debut. Cassowary batted out the fifty overs, closing their innings -1 0.

Cassowary hit back putting Atherton on notice with a wicket off the first ball to dismiss

Chris Adams. Mason laney and Caleb Constant dug in taking the score to 2 to relieve some pressure for Atherton.

Paul asser consolidated in a run partnership with ommy oorman 1 , followed by a 0 run partnership with Fred Pittorino 2 , before being caught on the boundary for 1, ust short of the winning target.

Atherton claimed the match with a wicket win in the th over, picking up a valuable bonus point. he win will see

them sneak back into third place on the ladder, with ust three points separating third to fifth.

Atherton s ne t match is scheduled for this aturday anuary 22 against ladder-leaders and premiership favourites Mulgrave at oder Park.

Resul t: Atherton 5- 16 (P Nasser 51, M Bl aney 35, F P ittorino 23*) Def. Cassowary Coast 9- 160 ( M Bl aney 2- 13, C Riggs 2- 25, P Nasser 1- 14, J Sal ve tti 1- 20, H Steel e 1- 24)

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S PORT Juniors encouraged to come and try golf A F REE come and try day is hoping to encourage and inspire the next generation of Atherton golfers.

The Atherton Curlew J unior Golf is holding an open day next month with all eager locals invited to come along and try their hand at the game.

The Atherton J unior Golf Club has been operating for several years, but has really picked up speed recently with now over 3 0 active members ranging from five to 1 years old.

Running from 8. 0am to 10. 0am on unday February, uniors will learn all the nec-

essary skills and etiquette they need to start in their golfing careers.

Atherton J unior Golf coordinator Tom McEwan is inviting anyone interested to come along to the course and try their hand on the green with a special professional set to visit.

“They all learn golf skills, etiquette, how to interact with people and many other social skills,” he said.

“I have a professional PGA coach coming up to do the coaching side of things. “The biggest benefit is mi ing with other kids and learning some life skills – we don’t take it to serious.”

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Come & Try Day! K ar a T r imb l e of M ar eeb a took out numb er one f or her ag e g r oup at the r ecent A l l - S tar s A l l iance Cr ossF it G ames.

Trimble continues to smash goals B Y E L L IE F IN K uperwoman” of Mareeba, ara rimble, smashed goals last month at the All- tars Alliance CrossF it Games, taking out number one for her age group. he national competition was something ara had always wanted to do, making it one of her top goals when she began CrossF it competitively in 2020. he 1 -year-old said All tars was a little bit different this year due to C I restrictions, but she made the most of it.

All tars is an Australian Competition for all the states to compete and this year we had the option to either compete online or travel to Brisbane to compete,” she said.

“I decided to travel down, which was a bit different because I didn’t have anyone to compete against so I had to try do my best and push myself as much as I could because I didn’t have anyone to compare against.

“I trained as usual every morning and after-

noon for about an hour and since ( Torian Pro) I have focused a lot more on my gymnastics skills because I seemed to be lacking in that.” uring the competition, ara pushed the hardest she could, kicking some personal goals along the way.

“I made a personal best in snatching, so now I can officially snatch 0kg over my head - I think I do better every time I compete, and it really pays off,” she said.

“I would like to continue doing CrossF it as much as I can and hopefully go down to the CrossF it games or at least go back to Torian, but we will see.”

After competing, ara took a few weeks of rest to celebrate the holiday season, but said it was hard for her not to do a little bit of light training.

Her love for CrossF it will continue, even though she is entering the efence Force this year to begin her training in Wagga Wagga. efence really focuses on CrossFit and fitness, I think it might affect my training at first but I think I will get back into it soon enough,” she said.

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