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‘Nipper’ to enjoy Savannah pool festival ahead of October smorgasbord of country music BY MICHAEL WARREN MAREEBA festival goers, residents across the Tablelands and others from across the state will make their way to Cairns this Friday and Saturday to sip cocktails, dine at poolside pop-up food stalls and enjoy 18 hours of live music at the Savannah Summer Series Pool Party. The two-day event is a prelude and warm-up to the region’s new country music festival, Savannah in the Round, (SITR) at Mareeba’s Kerribee Park from October 1-3. Among the masses at the Novotel Oasis hosted event over the next few days to enjoy the likes of Thirsty Merc, Adam Brand and others will be one of the people that pushed for the creation of SITR, Edward 'Nipper' Brown. Nipper like many others is excited to get a taste of live music ahead of the main thing in a few months’ time. “It will be a good few days and a timely lead into the real

stuff in October,” he said. “I think after the past 12 months we’ve experienced a lot of people are just wanting to have some fun outdoors, both the pool party and later in the year, SITR, will allow people to do just that.” Meanwhile, SITR is sure to become entrenched as one of Far North Queensland’s most iconic annual events. After seeing the powerhouse success of CMC Rocks down south Nipper wanted to create Far North’s version of CMC. He soon secured the funds for an event feasibility study, joined forces with renowned promoter James Dein to get the project off the ground – and the rest is history. Aside from Nipper, Mareeba’s Shane Srhoj also played a big role in the formation of the event. His passion, initiative and ongoing discussions with Dein, which started at the Way out West Fest in Winton, vital in SITR eventually being established.

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Far North Queensland towns named as finalists for top tourism awards BY MICHAEL WARREN THREE Far North towns and two others based further inland have been announced as finalists in a state tourism competition that recognizes and showcases towns that regularly provide outstanding visitor experiences across the state. The Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) confirmed Mareeba as a finalist in the large top tourism town category, (over 5000 people) and it will need to overcome towns such as Townsville, Noosa and Bundaberg to secure the major prize of an Earthcheck $25,000 strategic consulting and capacity building package. Karumba, Georgetown, Yungaburra and Kuranda (under 5000 people) are small top tourism town finalists and stand to win a $7,500 Tourism Group, tourism consultancy and development package if they overcome rivals such as Airlie Beach, Agnes Water 1770 and others. “It’s very exciting that Mareeba has been confirmed as a large top town finalist,” Mareeba Mayor Angela Toppin told The Express. “We have a very friendly town that is an ideal destination to work, live and visit. “I also want to thoroughly commend Kuranda, as well, just as much for being confirmed as a small top town finalist –

Kuranda is a wonderful town to visit and explore.” Kuranda’s confirmation as a small-town finalist is certain to be welcome publicity for the ‘village in the rainforest’ with members of the local Traders’ Association making a concerted recent push to promote the small tourist mecca to potential future visitors from Queensland and interstate. Both winners will be determined by a public vote with voting now open until April 26. Those who take the time to vote can win a $2,000 Apollo Motorhome travel package. QTIC Chief Executive, Daniel Gschwind said the Awards highlight the great and diverse destinations across Queensland. “With the current focus on domestic tourism, now is the time to draw attention to our regional destinations and to put the spotlight on our tourism operators and communities who keep our regions thriving,” Mr Gschwind told The Express. “We have towns from as far north as Mareeba, to the coast of Rainbow Beach and out west to Longreach which shows the amazingly diverse tourism landscape we have right here in our backyard. “It is now up to the public to tell us who they think should be crowned the top tourism town of Queensland, which is a challenging task, with so many worthy contenders.”

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Lack of nominations causes Great Wheelbarrow Race cancellation BY MICHAEL WARREN NEXT month’s Great Wheelbarrow Race has been cancelled with a modified single day challenge event not securing the required 45 nominations to go ahead. Because of the remaining COVID restrictions the Great Wheelbarrow Race committee had instead planned to host a reduced event on Saturday, May 15 with entrants to have completed a 95km challenge from Dimbulah to Chillagoe. “Unfortunately, there were not enough nominations to make the event viable,” Mareeba Shire Councillor Locky Bensted said. “The new one-day event was an attempt to make the event feasible within COVID requirements and keep the spirit of the race alive. “With many social elements of the race taken away due to COVID, it was evident there was not enough support out there for the re-formatted event. “The committee worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make the event happen this year, navigating through the COVID restrictions and requirements.”

“While we are disappointed with the outcome, we had to be realistic. The decision came down to the number of nominations we received and unfortunately we didn’t meet our target to enable the event to proceed.” Mareeba Mayor Angela Toppin said other factors also contributed to the event’s cancellation. “Even with Council’s generous contribution, both financially and in-kind, the number of nominations and sponsorship received this year will not cover the costs to run the event,” Ms Toppin said. “I know many people were looking forward to this event however, the community cannot afford to fund the shortfall. “As Mayor I thank the Chair of the committee, Cr Locky Bensted and committee members for their commitment and passion to keep the spirit of the race alive.” The Great Wheelbarrow race acts as an annual fundraiser for multiple charities and provides a timely social and economic boost for small towns like Dimbulah, Almaden and Chillagoe and several clubs along the race’s route.

The Mareeba ANZAC Day march ias back on after COVID restrictions were lifted last week.

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MAREEBA residents will be able to celebrate and march in Mareeba this Anzac Day after COVID restrictions were eased across Queensland. Last Wednesday afternoon the Queensland Premier announced that Anzac Day parades and outdoor events could proceed without COVID restrictions. The Mareeba RSL SubBranch was cleared to host their march after receiving a statement from from Queensland Health. The statement read, “Anzac Day restrictions have now eased further. According to the Roadmap for easing restrictions for Queensland, Anzac Day Parades do not require a checklist or event plan. You can go ahead with your 10am service if you wish, with no restrictions.” This is welcome news for the Mareeba RSL Sub-Branch who initially had to cancel their

march due to the difficulty of enforcing the COVID restrictions on the large number of residents who regularly attend. With backing from both the Mareeba Shire Council and Mareeba Police road closures have already been approved for the event. “We know that many citizens were disappointed when we originally announced the cancellation, none more so than our own veteran members,” Mareeba RSL Sub-Branch Secretary Cheryl Emmerson said. “It’s great that we can now all gather together once again to honour our veterans in the timehonored way of the Anzac Spirit. “We are urging everyone to be Sun Smart, please wear a hat, bring your brollies, wear cool clothing and bring water bottles to stay hydrated.”

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Mareeba miner Ron Reddicliffe said he first examined the Kuranda Bypass Road 30 years ago and mapped it for then local MP Martin Tenni as Mr Reddicliffe had constructed beef roads for the State Development Department in western Queensland during the 1960s.

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New Kuranda Range Bypass Road Committee to call public meeting A STEERING committee has been formed to support an alternative road to Cairns from Mareeba which will keep motorists and the public informed about funding and progress of its construction. Spokesman for the group, Ron Reddicliffe said the exact location of the road given to The Main Roads months ago had not altered but some motorists were confusing the new route with the existing Bridle Track Road

which begins on Davies Creek Road. “The Kuranda Range Bypass Road has nothing to do with the Bridle Track which was excluded as an alternative road to Cairns years ago because it climbs to 800 metres or more and is too steep for a highway,” Mr Reddicliffe said. “The new road starts on the Cairns side of the Davies Creek Bridge on the Kennedy Highway.

“We have been told a consultant has been employed by Transport and Main Roads to examine this new road or anywhere else if suitable and we hope it doesn’t drag on for years because after reading the latest report on the condition of the Barron River bridge the new road construction is now urgent. “We should be bypassing the Kuranda Range as soon as possible before more cars or trucks go over the edge and give

transport companies some relief knowing something is actually being done to go around the dangerous range road.” The group intends to call a public meeting in Mareeba in the near future to involve Mareeba and Tablelands’ residents and an invitation would go to Cairns Regional Council. For more information contact Ron Reddicliffe on 0428 937 954.

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Lui satisfied she's doing the best job for Cook Being a State Member with a responsibility to represent the thousands of constituents within an electorate is no easy task. It’s generally an extremely grueling and demanding role that comes with undeniable scrutiny and pressure – such is the life of a public servant. Add trying to service an electorate during a global pandemic and you have a one very challenging job. In recent times Member for Cook Cynthia Lui has faced her own criticisms about her time in the role. Express journalist Michael Warren sat down for an extended interview with the State Member.

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. I’m not going to change the views of every single person. I know myself I try and do the very best I can as the Member of Cook. I advocate for every single person as best I can in this electorate. Generally speaking I have one of three biggest electorates in Queensland; my region obviously covers Mareeba, The Ta-

blelands, Douglas Shire and all the way back to the Torres Strait. Naturally in recent times being in the middle of a global pandemic, I’ve had to ensure all our communities in the Cook electorate are safe and that we are doing all we can to make sure the virus doesn’t get into the communities. Another perceived view from sections of this side of the electorate is that you generally only visit Mareeba or surrounding towns when you’re chasing votes or it’s near election time. Again, a fair assessment or an inaccurate point of view? I think it’s very unfair. I know how hard I work for communities to elevate issues right across my electorate. Like I previously mentioned I’ve been working on community issues, as well as (the challenges) a global pandemic (presents) to make sure all my communities in Cook are safe guarded. Most recently we’ve had issues with the rising number of COVID cases in PNG and that is putting a lot of pressure on the Torres Strait, so obviously my attention has been on that

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What are your thoughts when you hear conversations about constituents suggesting you spend way more time in the Torres Strait than any other part of your electorate? That’s always something that’s been thrown around, I think for the obvious reason that I’m from the Torres Strait. Every trip I take to the Torres Strait people see it as me spending too much time in the Torres Strait. I can tell you last year alone I spent very little time in the Torres Strait and a lot more time in Mareeba and this part of the electorate. I have had no one In the Torres Strait suggesting I spend too much time in Mareeba, but a fair few suggesting the opposite, again I can’t change people’s views, and what they think. But is it a fair assessment though? Like I said it’s a large electorate; I’ve got 13 Councils that I work across, 13 Mayors and one town authority. I’ve got two other communities in the western Cape and Weipa that I need to look after. I respect and understand people in Mareeba feel they don’t see me enough, but as you can understand people want to see me in other communities as well. There’s only one of me and only so far I can stretch myself. I’d love to say I’ll be regularly able to visit every town in my electorate on a frequent basis, but that simply isn’t possible. I’ve just got to do the best I can. So COVID aside it sits comfortably with you that you’ve given this side of your electorate enough of a focus over the past few months? Yes. If you mean have I fairly spread myself right across the

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region, yes. I’m not just talking about Mareeba, I’m talking about right across the electorate. Crime is always a talking point in your electorate. Do we need tougher penalties in Far North Queensland for juvenile and youth led crime? I firmly believe a wholistic approach is the way to combat youth and juvenile led crime. Our five-point and now sevenpoint plan has proven successful and we are happy with how it is going. What are the themes or types of issues your constituents have been raising with you at your pop-up office? Besides crime matters, people have asked questions about the Barron river bridge, Government’s stance on supporting future job creation, while the want for a new community hall was also mentioned to me. Just on the Barron bridge, what’s your own opinion on what should happen to it?

CL: I can’t really tell you what should happen to it. Right now it’s the only access for local residents to Cairns airport. At the end of the day I want a safe bridge that is suitable for everyone to travel on. I don’t feel I’m in a position to make any further comment without a proper report about its future in front of me. Probably one of the most talked about matters in Mareeba, The Tablelands and this part of your electorate throughout the first four months of this year has been the push to fast-track the construction of a new, dual lane highway that links Cairns with Mareeba. What is your personal opinion about this project turning into reality? I haven’t heard and don’t know anything about it. More broadly as a State Government we’ve injected $45m into the Kennedy Highway, specifically between Kuranda and Mareeba - the Kuranda Road is safe and a good road to travel on.

Cynthia, what are you most proud of during your tenure in this part of your electorate? I’m really happy we purchased and installed a CT scanner at Mareeba Hospital and equally proud about the $3.8m endoscopy service. At Mareeba State school we constructed a new prep learning centre while at Mareeba High we constructed additional classrooms. From a roads perspective and like I mentioned earlier we upgraded 31km of the Kennedy Highway between Kuranda and Mareeba which resulted in 284 jobs being created. We’ve also committed $30.5m for works on the Burke Developmental Road. From an infrastructure perspective I’m proud about the Mareeba Airport upgrade, the community hub and the other projects we’ve completed in the community. Thanks for your time Cynthia. No worries, thanks Michael.

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There is a notion by some of your constituents and stakeholders particularly in this side of your electorate that, rightly or wrongly, have dubbed you the 'invisible minister', an inference that over the journey as Member for Cook you haven’t been as readily accessible, available or present as they’d expect you to be. Before we started this interview and purely coincidentally, I observed and overheard from a short distance away a Mareeba constituent at your pop-up desk take issue with you about this very matter. How does the term ‘invisible minister’ sit with you? Is it a fair portrayal or an unbalanced viewpoint and complete misconception?

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Sustainable water plan needed for Tablelands BY SALLY TURLEY FARMERS in the Barron River catchment have combined during recent weeks to appeal to government for more water and continued legislation to keep out the sharks, combined with water security and a presence during the development process of the new water plan. Around 50 farmers gathered in Atherton recently to listen to Acting Manager Water Planning from the Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing

and Water (DRDMW), Patrick Huber and assistant, Kira Hinton-Tingay speak on the development of a replacement for the 2002 Barron water plan which expires on December l9, 2022. With the cutoff date for submissions to the Proposed replacement of the Water Plan (Barron) 2002 - S44 of the Water Act 2000 closing last Friday, farmers in the area have been united and consistent in their message to DRDMW. "Water is everything and without it we have nothing,"

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restrictions from day one. Reliability of supply is so important, but we are always living on the edge, looking for help from the skies. The government needs to look at alternatives like channeling high flow water out of the Johnstone River into Tinaroo dam to supplement supply. There are very few irrigators on the Johnstone and most of the water accumulated throughout its 2,320 sq km catchment area is just emptying into the Coral Sea," he said. Keeping out water dealing by landless corporates was equally important to farmers. Meeting organiser, Case Schoorl said, when water packages were released in Southern Queensland, allocations were snapped up by cashed up, non-farming investors who then dealt water back to farmers at exorbitant prices. Farmers were forced to go to these dealers and buy water from them on a 'take it or leave it basis,' just so they could keep operating. The Government could be sympathetic to this process as they received a percentage of the transaction every time water was dealt. Local cane and potato grower, David Nix said the current Barron Water Committee fought long and hard to ensure that only people who owned land in the area were allowed to buy water. "So many farmers have had to mortgage their water entitlements to their banks and those entitlements were pivotal to their financial security as well as security of production. Losing those water rights could even result in bank foreclosures," he said. Mr Nix raised the idea of a water register for inclusion in the new plan. With water supply so tight and the need for many farmers to double crop to survive financially, they often needed to embark on seasonal trading to get them through. He said having a list of what water was available for purchase would speed up that process. Other issues of concern to producers included the cutting of water allocations throughout the growing season. Once a crop is in the ground or the cattle are in the paddock, the economic commitment to that project has already been made by farmers.

On invitation from local farmer Case Schoorl (L), Acting Manager Water Planning for the Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water, Patrick Huber attended a meeting with some 50 concerned local farmers in Atherton recently to discuss the Proposed Replacement of the (Barron) Water Plan 2002.

Growers requested a longer lead in time be provided to them by the department before water restrictions were enforced, allowing them a better opportunity to manage the water they had to maximise annual growth and production. Agricultural representation through the formation of an advisory body to work alongside the department during the preparation of a replacement plan was also high on farmers' wish-list. "Development of plans such as these is a complex and convoluted process" Mr Schoorl said. The finalisation of the 2002 plan, estimated to take 18 months to 2 years ended up blowing out to a 14 year process and while the department has been good to work with historically, if we do not get involved, they will have a free run," he said. " I received a total of 10 submissions from farmers affected by the plan and delivered them into the hands of the department staff last Friday. Once those submissions have been read, I believe DRDMW will call for the formation of an advisory group and then the process will begin in earnest." For decades farmers have relied on Tinaroo Dam for their water. Completed in 1959, the

dam impounds 75% of the volume of Sydney Harbour, or 438,919 megalitres at 100% capacity, has a maximum depth of 41.8m and a spillway capacity of 1,160 cubic metres per second. It was designed over 60 years ago for water storage and to supply irrigation to 9000ha of farmland,' but by 2015, over 59,000ha or 28% of the catchment was being used for agriculture. Some 415 square kilometres of that area was farmland irrigated from the extensive 176km network of channels, dwarfing the original area planned for by over four and a half times. Tinaroo Dam also provides drinking water to the townships of Tinaroo, Walkamin, Mareeba, Kuranda, Mutchilba, Dimbulah and Yungaburra. The population has almost doubled across the region growing from around 23,000 people in 1966 to around 45,000 in the 2011 census. If we are to maintain our enviable reputation as the 'food bowl of Queensland's far north,' the formation of a plan that ensures a sustainable platform for horticulture, while catering to the region's continued growth in population and eco-tourism is what is required from this new water plan.

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Carmel Ciranni (25 year book compiler), Kayleen Wright (Tolga State School Principal), Richard Standen (P&C President) and Judith Snelling (100 year book author).

125 years of enriching young minds BY RHYS THOMAS

AFTER being founded in 1895, Tolga State School (TSS) has lived through two world wars and now two global pandemics all before its 125th birthday this Saturday. Originally the 125-year celebration was due to be held last year but was postponed as the celebrations could not be held

due to COVID. Tolga has been situated in an area rife with industrial and agricultural developments from a bustling railway town in the late 80s and early 90s to the construction of the Tinaroo Dam, all driving economic and population growth. The school has developed and grown with the rest of the world and its surroundings, go-

ing from a one building school with around 30 students to a multi building school with 10 times the number of students. Kayleen Wright has been the principal at TSS for over eight years and is currently in her ninth, she has seen the school progress into the modern age firsthand. “The school has progressed enormously over the years go-

ing from chalkboards and long desks to single desks and electronic whiteboards,” she said. “Last year when we were in the middle of COVID the school went highly technical, and we were able to offer lessons at home through a variety of means, old school and new school. “Tolga has shrunk over the years but at the moment it is

growing and expanding.” A deep sense of community and camaraderie often accompanies small town schools and businesses and the TSS is no exception with them currently teaching the fourth generation of some local families. The oldest building in the school is the administration block which is suspected to have been constructed in the

early years of the school’s lifespan, since then it has undergone many renovations, but the stories and history still lingers in its foundations. TSS is inviting all past students, teachers and community members to join them in a celebration of their 125 years of education with a special celebration and country fate this Saturday, April 24, from 9am.

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Children in the Gulf take on natural disaster

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THREE schools from the Gulf have teamed up with local musician Josh Arnold to create a music video promoting effective ways to stay safe in floods and cyclones that hit the region. Normanton State School, Gulf Christian College and Karumba State School all starred in the video, with students singing and dancing in rain and sun. ‘Big Water’ was written by Josh Arnold who saw the opportunity to spread the message through monsoonal trough relief funding granted to the Carpentaria Shire Council. He then contacted the three big primary schools to create compose and film the two min-

ute YouTube video. Community Development Officer for Disaster Recovery of Carpentaria Shire Council. Emmy Lou Gallagher said the video has a big message to locals of Normanton and Karumba. “Up here we witness a lot of flooding and there are so many messages in the video to warn people about,” she said. “Mr. Arnold took on the project and has been corresponding with the schools back to happen.” Josh Arnold says that working on the project was great fun and believes it will spread the message well. “I believe it will have a great effect as it is a catchy song and the music is a great way to reit-

erate information,” he said. “Council gave me some key points that they wanted in the song around flooding and cyclone awareness then they asked the local community for some ideas and I wrote the song in a few hours. “A few years ago I worked with the Council to create a different song and video called ‘Outback by the Sea’, so they really engaged me to do this production.” The song features messages such as ‘if it’s flooded, forget it’ and ‘watch out for fallen powerlines’ in the case of natural disaster. To watch the video, go to www.youtube.com/ watch?v=9KietVQJDqw

Minister inspects hospital upgrades QUEENSLAND Health and Ambulance Minister Yvette D’Ath has visited Mossman Hospital amidst its $10.1m upgrade which will deliver a modernised emergency department and improved health facilities. The key refurbishment areas improvements to the emergency department includes new triage and administration areas, a new patient waiting room, four stretcher bays, an additional four fast track treatment chairs, two new consultation rooms, two resuscitation bays, a dedicated plaster room and eye exam room, a new patient shower and toilet and a purpose fit room for medical records.

“This work will substantially enhance conditions for patients and staff and provide a more comfortable experience for patients and a smoother flow from the Emergency Department to the rest of the hospital,” Ms D’Ath said. There are also significant improvements to the hospital’s air conditioning and water supply systems. Member for Cook Cynthia Lui said the new emergency department design will improve Mossman Hospital’s ability to triage and treat emergency presentations. “Our emergency department was designed around twenty

years ago when it had an average of five to 10 presentations to the emergency department a day - but now we are averaging 38 presentations per day,” Ms Lui explained. “So, we are excited to see this work nearing completion. It will give the staff and patients in the emergency department a lot more room. “There is also an improved patient drop off and pick up area and a new covered ambulance bay with direct access to the emergency department which will enhance patient transfer in all weather conditions.”

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Crime Stoppers Far North Queensland Volunteer Area Committee is looking for like minded community volunteers in the southern Tablelands.

Crime Stoppers asking for help CRIMESTOPPERS is looking to push out of Mareeba and make its presence known in the southern Tablelands as the local Volunteer Area Committee is looking for like-minded, motivated volunteers. The Far North Queensland Volunteer Area Committee (FNQVAC) was only formed three years ago but it comprises of passionate volunteers of Crime Stoppers who wanted to make BUSINESSES in the community are being encouraged to place a sticker sign on their store window to support Crime Stoppers. The stickers will bring more attention to Crime Stoppers and encourage more

a difference in their community. The FNQVAC does not just cover Mareeba but the whole of the Tablelands and now they are asking for volunteers to help them in other towns including Atherton. FNQVAC Chair Mladen Bosnic is asking for registered members of Crime Stoppers Queensland to put their hand up and get involved in the FNQVAC. “We need to expand into locals to report crime and suspicious behaviours in the Tableland and Gulf Regions. Far North Queensland Volunteer Area Chairperson, Mladen Bosnic says he encourages business owners to get their hands on the store

Atherton, it is the other major town on the Tablelands, so we need to get people there on board,” he said. “We want people to step forward from Atherton and be part of the committee. “The committee wants to expand into some of the major towns and bring the message there, but we can only do that if we can recruit locals from those towns.” stickers. “It is important to remind the community of our program so that we can get people to report suspicious behaviour and decrease the amount of crime in the local community,” he said.

“We need people in these towns to step up and say, ‘we will be part of the committee’.” To be a part of the FNQVAC and help bring Crime Stoppers to the southern Tablelands you first need to be registered on Crime Stoppers Queensland. From there Crime Stoppers Queensland will be in contact with the FNQVAC informing them you want to be a part of Crime Stoppers. “We would really like to get as many businesses as possible on board and get a few outlets to even give out the stickers.” The stickers are easy to apply and are available from The Express office.

Tolga QCWA President Janice Ryan with Treasurer Susan Fowke giving the domestic violence packs to Program co-ordinator Kellie.

THE Tolga QCWA has done their part in helping domestic violence victims after putting together and donating special domestic violence emergency packs to the Tablelands Women’s Centre. The packs contained essential items such as soaps, conditions and other hygiene items along with crocheted items and toys for children. These packs are then distributed to victims of domestic violence at the centre to use and ensure that they feel safe and comfortable. President of the Tolga QCWA Janice Ryan said that it was important to have these packs there for women and children to utilise when they arrive at the centre.

“When the women arrive in these situations, they are given an emergency pack to get them through because when they arrive, they virtually have nothing,” she said. “A lot of times women arrive with their children and the toys are there so that the kids don’t feel lost. “We felt that we needed to do something, and this is what we decided on because of what we have heard about domestic violence on the Tablelands.” The Tolga QCWA was able to get the funds for the emergency packs through their Cent Sale with the remainder of the money raised donated into the Tablelands Women’s Centre.

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Their eldest son Francesco made his mark in the church, entering the Archdiocesan seminary of Genoa in 1830 and became the first missionary for the Society of African Missions and founder of the Catholic Church in Nigeria and Benin. He came home to write and teach philosophy and theology, eventually becoming the Spiritual Director to the Seminary of the Sons of Mary Immaculate, where he was entombed beneath an alter dedicated to his memory after his death in 1892. Revered by the people there, his life is celebrated annually on the anniversary of his death. But 11 kids is still a lot of mouths to feed, so it is not suprising that many of them made the decision to seek new lives elsewhere. Several migrated to South America and the USA, but 2 sons, Tommaso (Louis) and Emanuele (Manny) chose Australia, sailing here on the Helige Ludwina in 1855. Naturalised in a ceremony in Clermont in 1868, Manny was a the owner of a watering hole in Charters Towers from 1864 - 1874, no doubt making some good money after gold was discovered there 1872. Within a few years, his brother Louis was also following in his father's footsteps, as a licensed retail spirit dealer, living on the Palmer, Cook and Hodgkinson gold fields from 1878-79. The brothers developed a pattern of finding gold, selling it and buying a hotel. Meanwhile, Louis' Irish bride to be Ellen Keenan, daughter of a soldier, was on her way to Australian shores on board the Fiery Star. They were married at Peak Downs in 1864 and together they followed the mining fields through Queensland. Legend has it that Louis discovered the first reef of gold at Ravenswood and Ellen was by his side to break a bottle of champagne across the flywheel and christen the lease "Enterprise." The couple sadly lost two children in Charters Towers and Ellen died of nephritis at only 39 years of age in Port Douglas. The Borghero brothers finally settled in Watsonville and held the license of the Albion Hotel there. Manny was buried there in 1885 and Louis moved to Mareeba and died there in 1907. In an act of romantic audac-

The two surviving siblings from Victor and Flo Borghero's family of 10 children, Lawrie Borghero, Atherton and Elva Ebrington, Cairns, welcomed around 60 relatives from all over Australia to a reunion in Atherton last month.

ity, Elizabeth Jack eloped with Louis and Ellen's son Emanuele in 1888 and they married in the Hermitage in Brisbane. The Jack family travelled on horseback to Herberton from Port Douglas around 1880 and Elizabeth's father James qualified as a JP before he and wife Martha became storekeepers in Watsonville. The newly married couple came back to Irvinebank where Emanuele worked as a dairyman and a packer and ran a carrying business between Irvinebank and Herberton, while serving on the Walsh Shire Council, the Jockey Club and hospital committees in his spare time. Elizabeth moved to Mareeba after Emanuele died in 1924 and in a beautiful gesture, her son Vic pulled the family house down by hand, carted it to Mareeba by bullock wagon and rebuilt it near the river in Walsh Street. Their daughter Grace caused a sensation when she became Australia's first woman taxi driver in the early 1920's. She and her younger sister Peg decided to take on their father's carrying business and updated his horse and buggy with a 4 cylinder Chevrolet that cost 300 pounds. Hardly anyone had ever even seen a car back then and no-one knew how to drive one or fix one. It took Grace three days to learn how to operate the contraption and then she kept on driving taxis for the next 30 years, eventually moving the business to

Mareeba, taking on mining jobs and adding a second car." Soon after the sisters took on ambulance work and during the war had an official pass into the airport to ferry passengers and troops. They met 51 trains per week and never had a single bad debt over 3 decades. Florence May Murphy married William Victor (Vic) Borghero in 1920 and they spent their lives in Irvinebank, producing 10 children along the way - Florence May, Lesley, Blanche, Victor, Herbert, Morrison, Jenet, twins Elaine and Elva and Lawrence. Vic worked as a tin dresser at the mill and died just before his 53rd birthday, leaving a 46 year old Flo to care for 6 children alone. She moved to Herberton where she took in ironing and washing to support her family, but sadly the younger children were temporarily made wards of the state. Once she got her babies back, the Herberton Sisters of Mercy wanted the children to go to the convent school and as Mrs Boghero couldn’t afford it they supplied the uniforms and books and no fees were paid. Flo worked tirelessly for various Herberton associations and her efforts were recognised in a valedictory article in the Cairns Post when she moved to Cairns in 1954, so Lawrie, her youngest could start an apprenticeship there.

Improved telecommunications for Aurukun and Napranum AURUKUN and Napranum residents can now look forward to new and improved telecommunications services thanks to the Australian Government’s Regional Connectivity Program. The $90m program is delivering 81 place-based digital connectivity solutions in regional Australia through a range of mobile and broadband services. The $289,638 project in Aurukun will see an upgrade to transmission and backhaul capacity at Telstra’s 4G base station. This will see improved connectivity and support for online banking and financial transactions at existing retail busi-

nesses as well as supporting employment opportunities at an industrial estate currently under development in the area. The $356,908 project in Napranum will establish a fixed wireless network comprising one greenfield 45m tower. The improved connectivity will enable the Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council to deliver services more efficiently, including health, welfare, education, emergency management and cultural heritage programs. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said both projects would certainly boost connectivity in these remote indigenous communities.

“I am thrilled that residents and businesses in Aurukun and Napranum will enjoy the benefits and opportunities that improved digital connectivity brings,” Mr Entsch said. “These projects will provide people in those communities with access to improved broadband services and data, delivering fast, affordable and reliable connectivity. “This will help keep our businesses connected, our families stay in touch and mean we can better access health, education and online services on the go.”

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Yungaburra author's award winning fight against bullying Dr Karen Coombes from the Tree Roo Rescue Conservation Centre and Inner Wheel Club of FNQ Tablelands President Julie Brozowski with the drone that will be used to identify injured or at risk tree kangaroos.

Eye in the sky for at risk tree kangaroos INJURED tree kangaroos will now be more easily identified and located thanks to the Tree Roo Rescue Conservation Centre’s new donated drone. The drone was donated by Inner Wheel Club of FNQ Tablelands through a Tablelands Regional Council Community Grant to help the conservation centre track, find and then rehabilitate injured tree kangaroos. The Tree Roo Rescue Conservation Centre, located in Malanda, the only centre of its kind in Australia and is indispensable to the rehabilitation of native Lumholtz Tree Kangaroos on the Tablelands. These Lumholtz Tree Kangaroos can be injured or in distress for several reasons including dog attacks, being hit by cars, or being found in unusual places on the Tablelands away from their natural habitats.

Dr Karen Coombes from the Tree Roo Rescue Conservation Centre said that she is exceptionally happy to have received the drone and the support of local groups and council. “This is an immense donation it will help us find animals that we would not normally be able to find,” she said. “If they are injured and we cannot find them it essentially becomes a death sentence, so this drone is a huge benefit. “We don’t get any government funding we rely entirely on donations so this means a great deal to us.” The number of injured tree kangaroos has grown over the last 12 months making purchasing the drone that much more important to the protection and care for at risk tree kangaroos quickly and efficiently.

LOCAL author Brenda Turner won a fifth award for her book "Bullying What are we really scared of?" The book was published in 2015 to educate victims on how to deal with bullies, how to overcome devastating effects of bullying, how to rebuild damaged lives and find hope for a positive bullyfree future. A victim herself, Brenda has studied bullies, to understand what motivated them, how exactly the abuse was carried out, what tools would help and how to stop it affecting victims. “I have been bully free for a long time now, I found the right formula, tested it and once I learned how effective it was, I wrote this book to tell everyone else how to be bully free.” Bullying What are we really scared of? has won a Pacific Book Award for the best self help book; a Book Excellence Award for best self help book; an Elite Choice Book Award for an educational/reference book; a Literary Titan Award for expertly delivering a thought provoking theme in an easy reading, fluent and powerful form and in March this year, a Book Excellence Award for an educational and academic book. “My discovery of the right formula to defeat bullies changed my life, I wrote this book hoping readers could also live a happy bully free life. Readers tell me of the dramatic changes in their lives and how happy they were to have found

me and my book. Many wish they had a book like this when they were going to school. I never expected to win awards, especially so many prestigious International awards. I’m humbled my work is considered with such high regard and is helping so many people” Ms Turner said, knowing that quietly in the background, this book has saved countless lives. “In my spare time I’ve developed a school bullying program to retrain bullies to stop abusing others; to help victims overcome their fears that bullying can hurt them and to help teachers understand bullying and equip them to deal with it more appropriately. The current system only rewards bad behaviour and punishes good, or ignores the problem altogether. This stops victims from reporting abuse letting schools think they don’t have a bullying problem, but if you asked the students there, they would say it was rife. If they are not retrained at school, bullies will become perpetrators of domestic and family violence and victims of school bullying will become victims of domestic violence. My program is designed for both primary and high schools, but, the earlier it can be implemented, the higher the success rate will be. Unless there is a dramatic shift in how we deal with bullying and domestic violence, the only change we will

Prestigious prizes keep piling up for Yungaburra author Brenda Turner's novel which addresses the problem of bullying in society today. Ms Turner is currently working on an illustrated children's book to extend her message to the younger members of our community.

see in this sector is higher statistics and more deaths. I am offering this program for free, for any school that wants to solve their bullying problems. I encourage people to visit my website for details on how to obtain this program. In the coming months I will publish a children’s book about bullying for ages 4+. I’ve employed a very talented local artist to illustrate my book. Her artwork far outweighs my stick figure drawings and I love that she is also a local woman. My goal is to take away the platform for bullying, if we can stop victims and potential vic-

tims being bullied, the bullies will have to find another way to get their kicks. To make her book accessible to more people, Ms Turner said she has heavily discounted the price of her book by more than 50% . "Bullying starts from an early age, if I can stop children from suffering the devastating effects of bullying and teach them how to protect themselves while they are still young, we will begin to see a shift to a more positive, productive and healthy society," Ms Turner said. For more information visit www.bullyprevention.com.au

Spike in child respiratory illness A RESPIRATORY illness similar to COVID has been surging among Far Northern children and parents are being urged to take care and keep their little ones safe. The Cairns and Hinterland region has recorded a massive spike in Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) since the start of 2021. There have been 378 confirmed cases of RSV in the far north since January 1, a stark comparison to 88 cases for 2019 and 70 in 2020, 34 of these cases have been reported in the Atherton and Mareeba hospitals. More than 70 percent of the total cases recorded in the region from January to the start of April this year have been in children under 10 years old.

Cairns Hospital clinical director of paediatrics Dr Neil Archer said RSV was a common virus that generally caused a minor cold-like illness in older children and adults but in younger children it was a common cause of bronchiolitis. “The symptoms of RSV may include a runny nose, cough, fever, sore throat, and headache but in infants they also may not feed as well, breath more quickly or with more effort,” he said. “A person with RSV is normally infectious from when they start to show symptoms to 7-10 days after symptoms develop. “It's particularly important not to send your child to daycare if they are unwell to protect the other children.”

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ENTERTAINMENT Mt Garnet raring to go Vintage cars will be on display at the 2021 Atherton Men’s Shed Cruise In.

Cruising in with the Atherton Men’s Shed CAR owners start your engines, the Atherton Men’s Shed will once again be holding its annual Cruise-In on Friday, May 7. The Cruise-In will allow anyone, members and non-members, to join in for some fun at the Men’s Shed to show off their classic and vintage cars. The popular car show has been hosted by John Whyte, who is said to be the ‘driving force’ behind the event. The event is open to the wider community, with free entry and a BBQ available at the venue. The cruise has been running since 2016 and hosted by Men’s

Shed President Paul Jones this year. “The Men’s Shed will allow people to bring their cars to show off, there are no restrictions, all cars are welcome,” Mr Jones said. “We usually get up to 400 people to come along and 70 cars, anyone is able to come along. “We love to see everyone come along and enjoy the evening with us.” The Cruise in starts at 5.30pm and ends at 8pm at the Atherton Men’s Shed at 2 Railway Lane, Atherton.

The Mt Garnet Races and Rodeo is set for this May long weekend.

TAKING place over the May long weekend this year, the Mt Garnet Races and Rodeo is only one of a handful of events approved to go ahead and is looking forward to welcoming people for three days full of bull bucking and racing fun. Running from April 29 until May 2, the weekend long event will showcase rodeo action in the arena as well as horse racing on

track. Mount Garnet Rodeo Association Secretary Kylie Rankine is excited that the races and rodeo will go ahead this year, but asks for people to be understanding of the new rules and regulations. “We can’t wait for this years event, it is coming together beautifully and will be here in just over a week,” she said.

“We would like to acknowledge all the excitement within the community and afar. “We ask you all to be patient with us as there is a lot of extra protocols as per COVID guidelines and restrictions.” When arriving at the main gate you will need to scan the QR code provided and sign in for the weekend then answer some COVID

related questions. After answering the questions, you will either be directed into the venue or to their medical facility at the front gate if exhibiting COVID like symptoms. For $90 you can buy an adult weekend pass or a day pass for $25, however it is a cash only main gate and there will be no EFTPOS facilities.

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Mareeba locals had some gut busting fun recently as a stand-up comedy workshop and performance was held by their friends and neighbours.

Budding Mareeba comedians deliver stellar performance BY RHYS THOMAS Mareeba residents got the rare chance to see their friends and family in a different light recently as a standup comedy night was held with locals bringing their comedy to the stage. Australian stand-up comedian Anthony Lamond touched down in Mareeba last fortnight to host a comedy workshop and performance. After a full day of workshopping and developing their routines, the workshop members were able to present their polished material to an audience later that night. Mr Lamond was thrilled with the quality of the material presented by the per-

formers stating, “It was the most fun I’ve had on stage since COVID.” “I was absolutely thrilled from where we started off at the beginning of the day to deliver a performance like we did,” he said. “There were genuine laughs, not sympathy laughs from the audience, I think the audience was extremely pleased with the level of entertainment they got out of the night. “The energy in the room, the setup of the space, the diverse group of people, it just worked.” Spring boarding off the back of this successful performance, comedy night organiser Ida Portella is hoping to integrate some of the performers and their stand-

up comedy into her Comedy Tours and possibly some stand-alone comedy nights. “I’d love to incorporate some of the actors and their standup comedy into some of the comedy tours,” she said. “If the actors are keen to do it, I certainly think we should do it. “We had really good feedback from the audience and some of them asked why we haven’t done this before.” Now with a solid foundation to build off the chance of regular stand-up comedy coming to Mareeba is a high possibility whether it is in the form of a comedy tour, or a once-a-year comedy special.

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BY MICHAEL WARREN AN emerging country music artist set to perform later in the year at Savannah in the Round in Mareeba has released her debut album as she continues to generate momentum in her career. Raechel Whitchurch, raised in the small NSW towns of Parkes and Broken Hill will spend the next few months promoting “Finally Clear” produced by Matt Fell from HZ studios. The talented solo artist, competent on the mandolin, guitar, banjo and keys has an alternate and old school country music vibe, with her three career singles “I found home”, “My Father” and “You ain’t one of us” previously been placed on the music network country hot 50 air-

play charts. Most recently Whitchurch revealed “Don’t be afraid”, the fourth single from her new album. Whitchurch has previously supported well-known artists Shane Nicholson, Fanny Lumsden, Wendy Matthews, and Colin Buchanan. Whitchurch will continue to tour over the next few months. Tour dates are : Wednesday 21st April – Hart Bar – Parkes, NSW, Thursday 22nd April – Wesley Anne – Northcote, VIC, Friday 20th August - NQ’s Rockin’ Country - Mackay, QLD, Thursday 26th August - The Gympie Muster - Amamoor, QLD and Friday 1st October - Savannah in the Round - Mareeba, QLD.

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THE Yungaburra Village Exhibition is now officially open at the Tablelands Regional Gallery, with small artists showing off their incredibly big talent. The Yungaburra Village Artist Group is a group of artists from the 4884 postcode that come together to share their artwork with each other and the community through exhibition. Member Alison Faigniez says that there is currently a broad range of art on display at the exhibition. “We have artwork displayed from 2D paintings on the wall to 3D sculptures and even some jewellery and woodwork,” she said.

“We have this exhibition annually and it allows us to show what we have been working on.” Mayor Rod Marti opened the exhibition and says that he was impressed by the talent shown by the group. “I’m always proud of the depth and range of arts and culture talent in our region, and the fact that we have many opportunities to showcase and share this talent,” he said. The free to view exhibition will be held until May 1 at the Tablelands Regional Gallery in Atherton from 10am-4pm on Tuesday to Friday and 10am to 1pm on Saturday.

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ON LAND Surviving and thriving in the grazing game the

BY SALLY TURLEY PRODUCERS gathered at an interactive workshop in Mareeba recently to learn how to thrive, not just survive in the northern grazing business. The workshop addressed four aspects of the cattle industry – business tools, succession planning, communication and weather interpretation. Ian Maclean of Bush Agribusiness presented information from the Business Edge Workshop, the Australian Beef Report, Bush Agribusiness and anecdotal evidence from producers to help establish why people are in the beef business and what constitutes a good business. He looked at what the top performing graziers across the Tablelands, Croydon, Mckinlay, Richmond, Flinders and Charters Towers shires were doing and analysed what put them ahead of the game. He questioned what was a safe level of equity and whether the business and the family could survive succession. "In northern Queensland, the top 25% of business performers managed 51% of the cattle herd, 49% of the land area, generated 56% of the beef produced and effectively made all the industry profits," Mr Maclean said. Why? Because they have more productive herds that con-

verted feed more efficiently resulting in more income/animal; they had more targeted expenditure and used labour more efficiently, with more animal units/ full time staff members. They ran an average of 6,861 head of cattle, almost double the regional average of 3,774, so they achieved better economies of scale, reduced overheads and managed an impressive $1.29kg liveweight production cost compared to the regional average of $1.89/kg . When it came to succession however, things were not so clear. With around 5,500 Australians turning 65 each week it has become an issue affecting many families across the country, but workshop participants were advised to think of succession as a process rather than an event. Mr Maclean announced that only 30% of family enterprises successfully transitioned to the second generation and this reduced to 13% for the third and was down to 3% by the time they reached the fourth generation. In other presentations, Senior Mental Health Clinician with the Royal Flying Doctor Service, Sharyn Bunn talked about the role of communication and stress in family business, specifically the benefits of effective communication and how to avoid barriers to communication.

Natalie Mason and Harry James of Cape York NRM learned a lot at the day long workshop.

Scott Paterson of Alternate Strategies addressed the topic of steering your business through succession, particularly 'Management versus Ownership' succession and addressing the barriers that could retard or even stall the process. The University of Southern Queensland's climatologist, Dr Chelsea Jarvis said the success or failure of the Australian wet season could make or break a cattle business in northern Australia. She said the El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO) was Australia's most important climate driver and that an active phase of the ENSO usually occurred every 3-5 years. Interestingly the 2002 and 2019 ElNino events were both Central Pacific ElNinos and the wet season in much of northern Australia was very poor during both those years. Dr Jarvis helped participants calculate their Green Date for their location, helped them understand the BOM website and interpret its seasonal rainfall forecast, as well as discussed weather apps that were currently available. Workshop participant, Millaa Millaa cattle producer, Brigitte Daley said the free interactive workshop was a fantastic day. "It was a real credit to the organisers, presenters and to everyone involved," she said.

Ms Daley said "Ian McLean from Bush AgriBusiness gave an excellent presentation on interpreting beef business performance and demonstrated Excel-based support tools which would benefit a lot of producers. He really got producers thinking about how they could improve the profitability of their business." "Dr Chelsea Jarvis was a dynamic speaker who taught us some really interesting things about weather forecasting and how we can use this information to our best advantage. "Sharyn Bunn from the Royal Flying Doctor Service gave us some really interesting and helpful ‘take home’ tips about communication in stressful situations, for getting our message through to the people that we have to live, work and deal with. "We did a succession planning exercise with Scott Pattern from Alternate Strategies which highlighted the ‘real life situations’ we can all face when we want the farm – our whole life’s work to be passed onto the next generation," "The free social dinner which followed afterwards gave everyone the chance to meet the speakers personally and to ‘kick back’ and have a top night," a delighted Ms Daley said.

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LETTERS to the EDITOR EMAIL: editorial@theexpressnewspaper.com.au

Legend of the game ONE of the best moments of entertainment in my life was watching Michael Morgan give the Broncos the choice to tackle him or go after winger Kyle Feldt, as the full-time siren sounded in the 2015 NRL Grand Final. Quite frankly if Oates had not left his wing then Morgan would have scored that try. Oates had to leave his wing, and when he did Morgan was able to send Kyle Feldt over to level the score. Everyone knows how the story goes, minutes later JT kicked the match winning field goal in golden point, extra time. Michael, that pass will live in the nightmares of Broncos fans and in the memory of every North Queenslander forever. I’ve watched the 2015 grand final on replay nearly 20 times. Well done on a fantastic career with the Cowboys and in rep footy; a shame that it was cut short due to injury. The Morgan family are a great rugby league family. All I can hope and pray is that some little Michael Morgan’s are coming down the line. Bob Katter MEMBER FOR KENNEDY

Spill no blood for new road IT seems that there is an endless supply of money when it comes to fighting a virus. Well it would appear that the Kuranda Bridge has become the latest casualty that has succumbed to the concrete virus. This being the case then the federal government shouldn’t have any problems injecting funds into building a new road from Mareeba to Cairns as Bob Katter has indicated. Naturally the Kuranda Bridge would need repairing to make it safe for light vehicle use. I don’t think there is a need to spend millions just for some outfit to do a study on a new route then years of planning. Bob really is passionate about getting this done, but please Bob tone it down abit – we don’t want any blood spilt, leave that to Mr Trump. Merv Buckley TOLGA

A wombat what “HAS anyone had the time to read The Express newspaper? The Mareeba Shire Council and Councillor Davies are proudly claiming a solution to the serious issue of safety on pedestrian crossings. God forbid how anyone in their right mind would think that changing from zebra crossings to “Wombat” crossings would make them safer. Never heard of a wombat crossing – nor have I. I believe a wombat crossing involves creating a hump in the road and then. Wait for it. The pedestrians have to give way to vehicles.

How any pedestrians could get an opportunity to cross such a busy road and further more how this could possibly make the crossings safer is beyond belief. I believe this is going to cost more than a $1,000,000?. I remind council and anyone interested that creating one lane through Byrnes Street will solve the problem without costing more than a quarter of that sum. Again I am reminding everyone that currently Byrnes street is one lane on the northern and southern entry/exits so this won’t reduce traffic flow. It will however allow vehicles in both angle and centre park to come out into a space where visibility is good. It will also get rid of the problem of one lane of traffic obscuring the view of the other lane at the crossings. Greg Williams MAREEBA

Panic in the chemical industry CAN you imagine the panic that must have set in in the Farm Chemical Industry, with their inability to kill off the Fall Armyworm and protect Australia’s crops? This pest is the most serious thing to hit our Nations farming community and our food production in history, because we are told the caterpillar eats 350 different plants, but we are not told how many of these are our food crops. The truth is, this pest is yet another World Pandemic, a pest we must beat. and in this case, Science does not have an answer, or they would have beaten it long before it got to us. It all started in Mexico many years ago, and has quickly spread around the World, as the moth can fly around 200 kilometers a day on the wind. Farmers tell us that it will not die when sprayed with chemical insecticides when it reaches 25 mm or one inch long, then it becomes an enormous problem for our farmers. Fall Armyworm loves eating crops that are in the growing stage when they are soft and juicy with low sugar levels in the leaf, and boosted by Urea and other Nitrogen fertilizers. The caterpillars will eat the crop as it emerges from the soil, giving our farmers no chance, and reducing the ‘National Harvest’ dramatically. We hear no word from our State or Federal Governments about what they intend to do about this impending national disaster, and The Departments of Agriculture are strangely silent, but they must be extremely concerned. We are told that some farmers are spraying up to seven times with the strongest poisons at their disposal to get a crop… this is definitely not viable in the long run. Many people in the street do not know and have not heard of this problem, they just trust in the system to solve everything, and while they can buy their food in the

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supermarkets they will not be concerned, but if this new pandemic runs its full term and reduces dramatically our vital food crops, there surely will be much anger and rallies in our cities. Our present farming food system depends on chemicals that kill almost everything in the ‘Natural System’ and has caused great problems in natures balance as Man pushes forward to feed our growing populations… but is all this really necessary, we should take more care of our planet, especially at this time when everything seems to be going wrong. There are better ways, more natural methods and there are intelligent farmers and growers proving that ‘Natural Farming’ can be done very successfully, turning out just as much and often more, plus healthier, more nutritious, tastier food, without chemicals and only making a fair profit, because natural farming “does not cost more”, that is just a lie to keep chemical farming afloat in our communities and trick everyone into believing that their poisons do no harm, Natural is always best. Grahame West RAVENSHOE

Retired member or not? IT has been at least 10 years if not more, that we were promised by the LNP Member for the seat of Leichhardt, that he was going to fix cost blow outs and other major concerns expressed by the people in the Far North. These concern were as follows. 1. The price of fuel compared to areas where competition was evident in other parts of Australia. Result to date – nothing has happened, nil, zilch. 2. Expensive price of electricity would be fixed, no competition up here. Result to date – nothing has happened, nil, zilch. 3. The real killer for people living in the north, the price of household and property insurance. We are constantly reminded that this is because we live in a cyclone area, yet property damage from floods, storms and fires is far greater in other parts of Australia. When the State Government Insurance Office(SGIO) was operating years ago, insurance right across the board was significantly cheaper. What has happened since the demise of the SGIO? Insurances have continued to rise steeply. Both State and Federal governments don’t care. An other promise broken by the Member for Leichardt – nothing, nil, zilch. 4. The greatest dud ever played out by a government on the people of Far North QLD must surely be the con that is NAIF(Northern Australian Industry Facility). This was dreamed up over 5 years ago to deliver record upgrades and help develop this part of Australia with massive pro-

jects. Not one single dollar of some $5 billion has found it’s way here – nothing, nil, zilch. There is little doubt that a large percentage of constituents in the seat of Leichardt think that the current member had retired some time ago, as we have heard very little about his list of promises over the past 10 years. Seems he has thrown his hat in the ring to stand again. Adding to the letter to the editor, I would like to express my sincere thanks to departing journalist Phil Brandel for his straight down the middle, more than fair commentary on many subjects. How refreshing it is today not to be lectured to by many commentators wanting to ram their particular politics down your throat. There are far to many papers in Australia pushing their particular agendas and nothing else. We need our independent newspapers. All the very best in your new endeavour Phil – we’ll miss you. Jerry Micola TOLGA

Stats don't add up The Australian Bureau of Statistics website carries our provisional mortality statistics for 2020. We had 2131 deaths from influenza and pneumonia and 832 from COVID. That’s a total flu-related death toll of 2963. The 2015-2019 average annual death toll from influenza and pneumonia was 3332. 2020’s COVID plus regular flu resulted in 369 fewer deaths than the five year average. Some “pandemic”. The average age at death in Australia is 82, but COVID-19 victims’ average age is 85. A US study has found that the virus survives for just 6.8 minutes in comparatively weak northern hemisphere sunlight. Our governments locked us inside when we’d have been safer and healthier outside. Then there’s the push to vaccinate everyone despite only a small demographic being susceptible to death-bycovid. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine has joined AstraZeneca in giving some people worse health problems than they faced from COVID. The European Commission, the executive branch of the European Union, was planning for vaccination passports several months before the January 2020 Wuhan outbreak. There is too much that doesn’t make sense about COVID-19 and its associated government irrationalities for it to be coincidental. The economic, societal and health problems, and $590 million debt, created by our governments’ blind obeisance to the UN’s WHO must never be allowed to happen again. UNexit now. Peter Campion TOLGA

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With Mareeba Mens Shed APART from the camaraderie the Men's Shed movement engenders, it's also about giving Mens Shed members the opportunity to improve their lifestyle and to learn new skills and also to get involved with our community by way of the work we do. In essence, it's really up to each individual member where they go and what they do. Some might want to develop new skills, some might get involved heavily and others might just want to come along for a cuppa and a chin wag on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Mareeba Mens Shed is very grateful of the support we get from Mareeba Shire Council and a number of local business operators and service providers from across our region. Of course this enables us to provide activities and materials for our various projects which in turn spread the benefits of that support across the greater community. We have active support and volunteering of major events including the Multicultural Festival, the Rotary Field Days at Kerribee Park where in conjunction with Community Health we intend to conduct men’s health checks at our Field Days site and we also assist numerous local charities via labour and other support for their events and projects. Mareeba Mens Shed arrange monthly talks on various topics that cover all spheres. Staff from Mareeba Hospital and Community have given presentations on Diabetes, last month we learned more about Alzheimers and Dementia last month and we have another presentation on Aged Care Services what are available, where to find assistance, who is eligible etc. and other very important information to have access to as we get closer requiring these services as we age This will be held at Mareeba Mens Shed at the river end of Lloyd Street tomorrow, Thursday, April 22 from 10am. Any intending members should come along on a Monday, Wednesday or Thursday morning to the Mareeba Mens Shed at the river end of Lloyd Street. Contact any Shed member available and you’ll be directed to one of the Committee members for further information. Or you can phone us on 0499 229 986 and remember everyone is welcome... and don't forget there's usually a great morning tea on offer from 10am. DEAN THOMAS President Mareeba Mens Shed

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TOLGA / RANGEVIEW $570,000 EXCLUSIVE to Kaydee Chatfield First National Real Estate Atherton 0417 468 941

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‘EXOTIC GROVES’ Far North Queensland | 48 HA / 118 AC* The freehold, lifestyle and irrigation opportunity

07 4086 3500 dg_mareeba@elders.com.au 317 Byrnes Street, Mareeba QLD 4880

Branch Manager Mark Peters 0419 791 223

Livestock Sales Eddy Lah 0418 870 037

Rural Property Sales Chris Atkinson 0429 342 944

• Situated west of the township of Miriwinni in a rich tropical jungle in North Queensland • Opportunity and lifestyle in one of the most dynamic areas of Australia • The tropical fruit orchard is in an area known for its excellent microclimate, making it an ideal place to grow the exotic tropical fruits that surround the homestead • Water will never be an issue due to the high rainfall, town water, and large water licence

• History of high production and located close to markets. The current owners are retiring and moving south, reluctantly due to family requirements. All improvements on the property have been done over the last five years. This opportunity may be the getaway escape with income that you * Approximately are looking for.

For Sale

Chris Atkinson 0429 342 944 eldersrealestate.com.au/22897695

eldersrealestate.com.au ‘HILLVIEW’ Atherton, QLD | 64.75 HA / 160 AC * 160 acres* Barron River frontage, highway frontage, excellent access • Nestled against the hills and only 11.7 km from the Hub of Atherton on the Atherton Tableland • Highway frontage and good access • Barron River frontage, spring-fed creek, bore and tanks • Split into five paddocks, a set of yards • Rich red soils, some of which have been contoured for farming, gently undulating with an arable area of approximately eighty percent • Improved pastures of mainly Brachiaria, Setaria and Glycine Legume • An excellent site to build your dream home. The property lends itself to dry land farming as well as cattle fattening. For some years now the property has been renowned for its turnover of finished steers.

Auction Thursday 20th May

*Approximately

Venue Atherton International Club Inspection by appointment Chris Atkinson 0429 342 944 Elders Mareeba eldersrealestate.com.au/23028970

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Large industrial shed • Mezzanine level • Office space • Kitchenette • Bathroom • Rear & side personnel access • Concrete apron front & end

TAKE the opportunity to invest in commercial property in the Malanda Industrial estate with this large industrial shed set on a 3655m² fenced block. The building is masonry

block with four bays all with roller doors along the front of the building; other features include very high clearance, personnel doors at back and side and concrete running along the front of the building

into an apron on the far end. Comprehensive facilities encompass kitchenette and bathroom, both located within the building along with several offices, including on the mezzanine level. Zoned

General Industry the property provides a very tidy and appealing premises from which to run your business or manufacturing industry. • Industrial shed 26m x 12 meters

• Gravel drive & parking • Zoned General Industry

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

MALANDA $425,000 Darren Hithersay Tablelands.com & Malanda Real Estate 0429 977 675

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Retire at Ambrose Place, Tolga mowing lawns and maintaining gardens. This three bedroom home is immaculate and ready for its new owner to move straight in to! These clay brick villas are

THIS small over 50's community is the ideal property for someone wanting to downsize to a manageable home on your own block of land, without the hassle of

SATURDAY 8TH MAY, 2021 @ 11.00AM Auction to be held at the Malanda RSL 2x residential blocks of land on Charles Street, Malanda. Town water, power and phone to front of blocks.

Lot 12: 1030m - Lot 15: 968m Contact Darren 0429 977 675 2

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

all similar in design, with an open plan living area that has easy care vinyl flooring, tiled wet areas and carpeted bedrooms. The alcove style kitchen has plenty of cupboard space and includes a full length pantry, electric cooktop and oven and while washing the dishes, you look out to the covered back patio and gardens. There is a separate store room off the carport and a garden shed for those extra items that you don't want inside. Ambrose place boasts low body corporate fees, an in-ground swimming pool and a covered BBQ area, that you are encouraged to enjoy, whether its at a community get together or with family and friends over. Positioned Just out of town and only 8 minutes drive into Atherton for shopping, you will find Ambrose Place to be a friendly community of like minded people, where you can live independently, and feel secure in knowing

that there is always someone around for a chat or to lend a helping hand. Main St Real Estate is proud to present this Exclusively Listed property to the market and Kath can be contacted on 0488 426 686

for more information or to

MODERN HOME WITH HEAPS OF ROOM • Open family room, dining & kitchen • Modern kitchen, pantry, dishwasher • Central formal lounge, 4 bedrooms • Master has WIR & ensuite, tiled patio • 6m x 9m lockable shed with power • 6.6kw solar power, 4014m2 block $549,000

16/125 Tate Rd, TOLGA $275,000 EXCLUSIVE to Kath Johnson Main Street Real Estate 0488 426 686

Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

DAIMIN KOCHI 0448 916 246

arrange an inspection.

KATH JOHNSON 0488 426 686

A RARE FIND • Live an acreage lifestyle right in town • 2 living areas, modern kitchen, pantry • 5 good sized built-in bedrooms, spa ensuite • Outdoor entertaining area, inground pool • 14x7 solid & lockable shed (insulated) • 2.023 Ha block, backs onto state forest $575,000

IDEALLY POSITIONED • Large timber home on 2023m2 block • Massive kitchen & two living areas • 10 bedrooms, enclosed verandah • Casement windows, 3 bathrooms • Potential to be re-zoned for business • Currently returning $400 per week $498,000

CLOSE TO AMENITIES • Quaint home on 760m2 allotment • Currently tenanted at $330 per week • Renovated kitchen, separate lounge • 4 bedrooms, 2 renovated bathrooms • 2 shadehouses, garden / storage shed • 6m x 9m lockable shed with power $320,000

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

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Exceptional Atherton acreage WELL situated on the Yungaburra side of Atherton, this impressive 12.42-acre property offers a fantastic lifestyle without compromise and the opportunity to enjoy a wellestablished home-based business. Located 5 minutes from Atherton CBD and 10 mins to Lake Tinaroo, the current owners have established a fully enclosed 3.75acre netted orchard of persimmons, figs and pomegranates with a successful seasonal farm gate store. The remaining acreage is fenced and set up for livestock to reap the benefits of a self-sufficient lifestyle. The home is a very well-presented, quality clay brick build, which has open plan living, three bedrooms (one currently used for office), a wellthought-out three-way bathroom and external shower. The internal layout provides a great outlook for the

whole family with excellent outdoor living areas that overlooks the water feature. PROPERTY FEATURES INCLUDE: • 12.42 Acres located in the Atherton Golden Triangle • Quality built clay brick home with unique water feature • Home consists of two generous carpeted bedrooms with built in robes with third bedroom having built in office and robe • Open plan tiled living with kitchen having quality Miele appliances and kitchen being registered with TRC • Three-way main bathroom with shower/spa and adjoining outdoor shower • Established raised veggie garden beds • Fully enclosed 10 bay Colourbond shed totalling 31m X 7.5m with 6 bays having 3m doors and 2 bays having 4m doors for high clearance for

WITH room for all the family this stylish, 6 bedroom home is tailor made for those looking for a modern design that's sophisticated yet still imminently livable! Quality built by Tropic Coast homes it offers substantial room and superb positioning in Amaroo Park Estate on the Cairns side of Mareeba , only a short stroll from the Amaroo medical facilities and future shopping complex. Quality features include: • Generous family home with approx. 245m2 of living area. • Cool, gloss tiled living areas and carpeted bedrooms for warmth • Bedrooms with mirrored built-in robes • Master bedroom with ensuite, his & hers walk-in robes & double vanity • Carpeted, closable media room/rumpus with full length built-in storage cupboards • Separate dining area • Modern, central kitchen with sizeable walk-in pantry,

lengthy breakfast bar, ample cupboard space and dishwasher • Split system air-conditioning to the living area, master bedroom and bed 2 • Tinted windows and security screens throughout + crimsafe screen on the front door • Main bathroom with separate tub • Laundry with storage cupboard • Tiled patio directly off the living area • Gas hot water system • 900mm wide cement pathways all round • 7m x 6.8m colourbond shed with 3.2m cemented carport/awning • 935m2 fully fenced allotment with side access in a quality estate If you're looking for the perfect modern, family home that will tick all the boxes or a terrific investment rental… your search ends here. Open for inspection this Saturday from 10am to 11am.

machinery • 25 Meg Water licence supplied by bore • 3.75 acres fully enclosed netted orchard with established persimmons, figs and pomegranates • 3.4 acres sheep fenced and 4-acre hay fattening paddock with electric fencing • All weather and dual ac-

cess from Marks’s Lane and Picnic Crossing Road. • Plant and equipment also available as a separate purchase • Property is also available as a W.I.W.O sale Exceptional acreage properties of this calibre and location rarely come on to the market.

For further details and to arrange your private inspection of this Atherton Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

acreage, contact Exclusive Marketing Agent Rino Gava on 0427 779 086.

357 Marks Lane, ATHERTON $1,190,000 EXCLUSIVE to Rino Gava Atherton Realty 0427 779 086

Comfortably fit the whole family M A R E E B A

OPEN HOME This Saturday For further information or to arrange a private inspecAddress: Price: Agent: Contact:

tion please call Joe Torrisi on 0417 700 468. 206 Hastie Rd, MAREEBA $439,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to Joe Torrisi Joe Torrisi Real Estate 0417 700 468

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4091 1611

SOLD

24 Main St Atherton

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Rino Gava 0427 779 086 Collette Rowston 0419 733 712

PERFECT BLEND OF OLD & NEW 6 Gray Street - $363,000

COMPLETE LIFESTYLE PACKAGE 34 Geddes Drive - O/O $650,000

STUNNING VIEWS 4 Coronis Circuit - O/O $499,000

WATSONVILLE BUSH ESCAPE 29 Zaic Road - $385,000

 4 bedrooms, 2 renovated bathrooms  Polished timber floors  New kitchen with pantry & gas cooktop  Shed with workshop + separate office

 Solid 500m2 5 bedroom brick home  5333m2 fully fenced, backing rural land  7m x 12m Colorbond shed  Large patio with rural views

 Architecturally designed home  5 bedroom, 3 bathroom incl. granny flat  Timber floors upstairs  Central Atherton with views

 Seasonal spring fed creek with waterfall  Two near complete homes  Two sheds  Rainwater tanks

Collette 0419 733 712

Rino 0427 779 086

Collette 0419 733 712

Rino 0427 779 086

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WEB ID: 525174

WEB ID: 694461

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Idyllic private hideaway with permanent creek frontage ESCAPE to your own private hideaway where there is plenty of space and fresh country air assured. Set on 2.28 hectares (5.63 acres) and located on the outskirts of Mareeba where there are 300 sunny days a year to enjoy the bush land setting and views to the surrounding panorama of farmland and mountain ranges, here is a home in which to embrace a gentler pace of life. The property area is mostly flat, the soils are fertile, the acreage is partly treed and there is the wonderful Atherton Creek frontage to add to the mix. Property features include: • 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom steel framed home with hardiplank exterior • Modern kitchen with stone bench tops, island bench, walk-in pantry, 5 burner free standing gas cook top & electric oven, stainless steel range hood, plenty of room for refrigerators • Vinyl flooring over concrete • Main bed features aircon, ensuite and WIR • Wide front and back verandas • 20,000L poly tank for creek water storage • 2nd tank for rainwater storage • Established native gar-

dens with rock feature garden • Electric pressure unit and tank (2 phase power) • 12m x 8m Colorbond shed including lean-to (insulated, roller door & sliding door access) • Chook pen | pig pen | 2 shade houses | garden shed • Lockable 3 bay steel carport with storage area at the rear • Zoned rural residential • Riparian rights allowing water to be pumped from

Atherton Creek for domestic and stock use • Approximately 5 kilometres from the Mareeba town centre This special property presents an outstanding lifestyle opportunity and could just be your forever home.

Private and peaceful on six acres

Contact Mareeba Property Office on 40921 355 for more information and an inspection.

Please call Elders Exclusive listed agent Shellie Nightingale on 0429 966 038 for further details.

Address: 46 La Spina Rd, MAREEBA Price: $579,000 Agent: Mareeba Property Office Contact: 4092 1355

Malanda STUNNING RURAL VIEWS

Jeanette Suffield 0407 745 748

SET on a private and peaceful 6 acres only 15kms from Yungaburra this stunning majestic Queenslander is definitely worth an inspection. Upstairs, three good sized bedrooms, all with built-in's, large open modern kitchen with timber bench tops and cork flooring, spacious lounge and dining area with wood heater, polished timber floors & high ceilings. Office with built-ins; full mobile coverage area, huge bathroom with two vanities and laundry shoot; separate toilet and a deck on either side of the house with two sets of staircases.

Downstairs is great area for the extended family & friends or a teenagers retreat with two bedrooms, bathroom, rumpus room, laundry and a concrete veranda on either side of the house. Outside a large powered 4 bay shed/garage compliments the double carport with high clearance for larger vehicles & caravans. Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

The property has a seasonal creek to the rear of the boundary and is fully fenced and private with remote gated access. Large fenced paddock for livestock.

225 Winfield Rd, LAKE EACHAM $749,000 EXCLUSIVE to Shellie Nightingale Elders Real Estate Malanda 0429 966 038

Shellie Nightingale 0429 966 038

TOLGA ACREAGE

• Fully fenced on a 1,012m2 • Open plan lounge with reverse cycle airconditioning • Lockable shed/workshop 13 Pine Street, Millaa Millaa

Offers Over $230,000

• Surrounded by established quality homes • Rural north facing views • Fully serviced with underground power, town water and telephone & NBN cabling • No Covenants Galvin Street, Tolga

Lot 48: 8785m2 Priced at $238,000 Lot 50: 4138m2 Priced at $198,000

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Insurance starts with a chat Contact Natalie Freeman on 4095 6677 today Elders Insurance Tablelands Zoners Pty Ltd ABN 59097345474 trading as Elders Insurance Tablelands AR No. 254599 is an Authorised Representative of Elders Insurance (Underwriting Agency) Pty Limited ABN 56 138 879 026, AFSL 340965. Insurance is underwritten by QBE Insurance (Australia) Limited ABN 78 003 191 035 AFSL 239545. Contact us for a Product Disclosure Statement to decide if a product is right for you.

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Family friendly acreage IF you are constantly dreaming and waiting of owning your own acreage in this one of Mareeba’s most exclusive pockets your waiting may very well be over. A little over 7 acres (2.87Ha) with large masonry block home, 4 bay shed and permanent creek just to name a few attributes, if these few key features along with Malone Road location is what you are after, then you must make an appointment to view this property. You will be thrilled at the content on offer and beckons for you to call 399 Malone Road Home. The home is charming with a warm ambience throughout, many features include: • Solid build with internal cement rendered walls • Ceramic tiles throughout living and wet areas, bedrooms carpeted • Spacious kitchen with plenty of cupboard and bench

space • Spacious open plan kitchen dining area • Electric cook top and wall oven, double bowl sink • Massive open plan rumpus | large office area • Equally as large is the separate lounge room • Three double bedrooms with office nook • Semi en-suite of the master bedroom • Double garage with second toilet and shower • Front and rear alfresco areas The outside features 270 producing lime trees watered from Levison Creek which runs through the property. A few acres of fellow land with

irrigation perfect for horse paddocks or possibly grow some vegetables and sell at markets as a sideline. The extra high four bay shed measures approximately 16m x 12m which houses all the property inventory and still leaving plenty of room to incorporate a workshop. The list of equipment included with the sale is quite extensive and available upon request. For further information or if you would like to arrange an inspection of this property please contact Exclusive marketing agent Andrew Rogato on 0418 183 444.

Malone Rd, MAREEBA $780,000 EXCLUSIVE to Andrew Rogato Rogato Real Estate 0418 183 444

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If you have a family – we have the home YOU will love living and entertaining the entire family and guests in this gorgeous acreage property offering total privacy and plenty of space set on a fully usable 3.92 acre allotment. One word could easily describe this immaculate home "LARGE".... Featuring multiple living and entertaining areas, plenty of storage space and surrounded by rural & mountain views this home has family in mind. Features Include; • Chocolate brick Vermeer Home (approx. 534m2 under roof) • Master bedroom featuring a walk-in robe and generous ensuite • Bedrooms (2) & (3) have walk-in robes • Bedroom (4) has a builtin robe and door access to side carport • Open plan living /dining/ kitchen area – built in bar, fire place, 14-foot ceilings and

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opens to the patio • Extra-large chefs’ kitchen with plenty of bench space, storage, electric oven, gas cooktop, butler’s pantry, servery to patio, water filter and built-in breakfast bar. • Additional formal dining room and living room • Massive office with built in desk & storage – perfect space to run your own business from home • Rumpus room with bifold doors to side patio • Spacious tiled main bathroom – Fibreglass shower, toilet & linen cupboard • Long hallway with two large sets on cupboards • Covered entertainment patio • Paved wrap around veranda • Asphalt driveway • Fully fenced 3.92 acre property • 2 fenced paddocks one at the front of the property and one at the rear

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• 2 bay carport (can fit 6 cars) • 2 bay shed attached to carport (approx. 7m x 7m) – power, cement floor and roller doors • 5 Bay lock up shed - 15 AMP power and water connected • Garden Shed • Rain water tank • 6 Person inground Spa • Underground Irrigation system • Services - Septic, town water and school bus run • Mountain & Rural Views

This is an outstanding property for a family looking to get away from neighbours and have somewhere for the kids to be active in a safe outdoor environment. Prime Location only 6km from Atherton Town centre. Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to own acreage so close to town. For further information or to arrange an inspection, call marketing agent Raquel at Sommerset Realty on 0408 983 879.

8693 Kennedy Highway, WONGABEL $785,000 EXCLUSIVE to Raquel Cunzolo Sommerset Realty 0408 983 879

What’s your proper ty wor th? Call Raquel today to ﬁnd out!*

*Free No-obligation appraisal

Shop 1, 116 Main St, Atherton QLD, 4883

Phone: 0408 983 879

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Exclusive Acreage Blocks House & Land Package Offers over $635,000

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Make the rural change NESTLED at the end of a quiet easement, this inviting home offers you and your family the laid back country lifestyle you have been waiting for. Beautiful high cathedral ceilings grace the lounge & dining area showcasing timber details, a long sunroom flows off this area with a lovely outlook creating a perfect all weather entertaining space. The kitchen is a good size and houses and island bench as well as a brick feature wall with inset stove. All 4 bedrooms provide plenty of Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

space for the family and both bedrooms have been nicely maintained. You can enjoy the stunning rural views from the front patio, a great place to sit and relax or entertain. There is plenty of space for the kids, to run with approx. 20 acres of land and 220 meters of Davies Creek frontage. This property is also fenced into 5 paddocks, 1 of which is set up for sheep or goats. There are also cattle yards, a loading ramp and large shed which houses a toilet and shower.

MALANDA $790,000 EXCLUSIVE to Morgan Brennan Ray White Atherton 0407 730 450

If you are looking to make a rural change then contact Sole agent Morgan Brennan, at Ray White Atherton today on 0407 730 450 for your inspection. www.raywhiteruralatherton.com.au/ ATH22955197

Tropical living close to town SET in a sought after and convenient location a short distance to town and shops, is this Palm Close residence. Very solid and cool, this well

maintained home is awaiting its new owner or will suit the savvy investor who values quality and solid returns. Every aspect of this solid

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concrete block four bedroom, two bathroom home oozes comfort. Surrounded by tropical gardens and with timber features throughout, this house feels like a home. All internal living is spacious, including the massive lounge room and practical kitchen with separate dining. The two separate living areas move to the outside living with ease, where you are greeted with a private and generous outdoor undercover entertaining area. There is also a spacious backyard and only the one neighbour. • Spacious living, two separate areas • Main bathroom with separate toilet & vanity • Low maintenance floors are tiled throughout • Solid concrete block internal and external walls • Security screened windows and doors • Split system air-conditioning in all rooms - Huge outdoor entertaining area

• 6m x 3m powered utility shed • Double lock-up garage with remote access • Fully fenced 800m2 allotment Outside offers a convenient 6m x 3m utility shed with power, a cute little cubby house for the kids and beautifully landscaped gardens and lawn, all on a 800m2 allotment. For the keen investor, the

property has been a long term rental and tenants have shown interest in staying on if required. currently returning $380 per week.

21 Palm Cl, MAREEBA $370,000 EXCLUSIVE to Vince Costas Central Realty Mareeba 0419 926 691

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Atherton

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

SO CLOSE TO THE LAKE Yungaburra • 3 bedrooms • Timber kitchen with breakfast bar • Spacious living area • Large patio space • Set on 1,196m2 • Walk to the lake $450,000 ATH22670348 Suzey Whitby 0438 090 306

YOUR RURAL ESCAPE AWAITS Tarzali • Set on 64.95 hectares • 4 bedroom, 2 storey home • Timber deck + views • Fenced into 3 paddocks • 2 large sheds • Cellar & creek $770,000 ATH22998916 Morgan Brennan 0407 730 450

For more information or to arrange an inspection please contact exclusive agent Vince Costas at the Central Realty Mareeba office today.

SOLID AS A ROCK Atherton • 3 bedrooms with built-ins • Main with ensuite & WIR • 2 living areas • Front patio & enclosed sunroom • 9m x 7m shed with power • Solar panels + set on 843m2 $465,000 ATH22897547 Suzey Whitby 0438 090 306

ACREAGE LOT East Palmerston • Perfect canvas to build your dream home • Generously sized block, set on 4,788m2 • Underground power, phone line connection & separate bore $120,000 ATH10610679 Morgan Brennan 0407 730 450

NEAT & CONVENIENT Atherton • 3 bedrooms with built-ins • 4th bedroom / office • Timber floors + fireplace • Galley style kitchen • Games / media room • Patio + set on 961m2 $320,000 ATH23013511 Suzey Whitby 0438 090 306

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CONCEALED behind a modern residence is this massive 5-bay shed with everything for the tradie or serious handyman. This man cave is a personal sanctuary where you can indulge your hobbies and guilty pleasures with freedom. It provides personal space for your much needed metime especially if you have a busy life. There are 3 bedrooms in this low maintenance home and the open plan living area with vinyl floor coverings for easy care. The two-way bathroom

has an easy access shower and a separate plunge bath. For outdoor living there is a private patio with wood stove for winter warmth. The 940sqm allotment is fenced for privacy and safety for children. For fun and fitness, a 10 acre council park is nearby. Situated at the end of a cul-

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No man shall be bored again

de-sac, walking distance to the library and swimming pool. For more information, call Trisha Jackson at Professionals Atherton. Phone 4091 3955 or 0419 1833 145 anytime. To view more photos, visit athertonrealestate.com.au ATHERTON $370,000 Trisha Jackson Professionals Atherton 0419 183 145

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Own it on auction day. Outstanding highway location. 4 Tolga Road, Atherton QLD. Auction Thursday, 29 April at 11am onsite.

Generous site 808 sqm*

Building area 560 sqm*

Perfectly positioned

Quality building, three levels

High clearance roller doors

Property will sell at auction

Knight Frank Cairns is pleased to present 4 Tolga Road, Atherton to the market for the first time in over twenty years. The building has been refurbished into an outstanding opportunity for a commercial and retail sales outlet with excellent passing traffic. The site is 808 sqm on the main road between Atherton and Mareeba. The recent renovations have been undertaken to a very high standard resulting in a highly professional property that staff and clients will enjoy. A significant investment has been made, and the new owner will benefit from not only the refurbishment, but the exposure that only a location such as this can provide.

John Lynch 0418 771 340 Matt Carless 0407 964 013

*Approx.

The building area consists of 156 sqm of airconditioned showroom and office and 125 sqm workshop with two high clearance roller doors. The property also includes an additional storage shed or work area at the rear of approximately 62 sqm and a mezzanine office or storage area completes the package with a total usable space of 560 sqm.

View at knightfrank.com.au / 6365810

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Brownie Base 2 cups walnuts 1 1/2 cups medjool dates 1/3 cup raw cacao powder 1 teaspoon vanilla paste Pinch of sea salt Caramel Layer 14 medjool dates, pitted 1 cup raw macadamias 1/2 cup pure maple syrup 2 teaspoons vanilla paste Chocolate Layer 1/3 cup coconut oil 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup 1/3 cup raw cacao powder

Method

1. Crush walnuts in a food processor until they resemble fine crumbs. Add the cacao powder, vanilla and sea salt and mix. Add the dates and process until a sticky dough is formed. Spoon mixture into a lined square baking tin and smooth with the back of a spoon. 2. To make the caramel layer, process the macadamias in a food processor until they resemble fine crumbs, next add the medjool dates, maple syrup and vanilla paste and process until smooth. Spoon the mixture on top of the brownie base and smooth with the back of a spoon. 3. To make the chocolate layer, melt the coconut oil in saucepan on low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and add the maple syrup, whisking briskly until well combined. Add the cacao powder, stirring until well mixed through. Pour the chocolate on top of the caramel filling and make sure it is evenly spread. Place back into the freezer and let it set completely.

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April 21 to May 21 You will do best to entertain those you wish to close deals with. Try to compromise rather than having an all out battle. You can expect your mate to get fed up and make the choices for you or back off completely.

Cancer

Virgo

You should get involved in competitive sports this month. Travel and communications will not run as smoothly as you had hoped. Don’t be afraid to lay your cards on the table.

If you can’t get away, make plans to do something special with friends or relatives. Visit those less fortunate than your self; be sure to help them with their personal problems.

Aug 23 to Sept 23

June 22 to July 22

Raw caramel brownie slice

Taurus

Scorpio

Libra Sept 24 to Oct 23 Things may not be as harmonious as you would like with colleagues or employers this month. Rid yourself of that which is old and no longer of use. Tuesday will be your lucky day.

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Capricorn

Dec 22 to Jan 20

Concentrate on your career and on making money. A new you could help your attitude. Avoid joint ventures and steer clear of groups that want you to contribute financial assistance.

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Oct 24 to Nov 22 You may find that you are a little lucky this week. Be prepared to take advantage of your good fortune. Be sure to get involved in self improvement programs that will bring you in contact with interesting people.

Aquarius

Jan 21 to Feb 19 Your suggestions for fund raising events will be well received. Your emotional reaction will be dependent upon your partner’s responsiveness. You should channel your efforts into getting rid of bad habits.

Gemini

May 22 to June 21

Watch for empty promises that may give you false hope. Offer good conversation and a nice soothing lunch. Social activities or travel should be in your plans.

Leo

July 23 to Aug 22

Things will be hectic and family members will be erratic. Try to be patient with their inability to accept your new beliefs. Be considerate and avoid being overly opinionated, or arguments will ensue.

Sagittarius

Nov 23 to Dec 21

You may find that getting together with colleagues after hours will be worthwhile. You’re on to something tangible and need to act fast Get together with friends and catch up on reading and letter writing.

Pisces

Feb 20 to March 20

Don’t beat around the bush. Be creative in your efforts. Romantic encounters are evident through travel or educational pursuits. Be careful of disclosing personal information.

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