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Light up Christmas winners AWARDS for the best Christmas Lights around the region have been decided by both Tablelands Regional Council and Mareeba Shire Council.

The best residential award for Mareeba’s competition went to Irene and Bill of 9 Totten Street, Mareeba, with Best Street going to Borland Street, Mareeba.

The Best Business display award went to Allen’s 4x4 Tint & Signs at 10 Basalt Street, while Luke and Aimee of 149 Slape Road, Mareeba, took out the Best Rural prize with their display.

Tablelands Regional Council’s winners were presented with their prizes at last week’s council meeting by judges Crs Annette Haydon and Bernie Wilce.

Cr Haydon told the winners she was in awe of the effort people put into their light shows”.

“It’s great to see so many houses and streets vying for recognition – this show of community spirit makes me proud to be a Tablelander,” she said.

Taking out the top Residential category was Anthony Trimarchi of 46– 76 Tate Road in Tolga. Accompanied by his children, Elyse and Ryan, Mr Trimarchi said he was surprised to win the award because he had not even nominated for the competition.

Second in Residential was 5 Ellwood Close, Atherton, with third going to 20 Barlow Close, Tolga.

Best Street went to Ellwood Close, Atherton, with Burton Close, Malanda coming in second, and Filippo Close, Rangeview awarded third place.

The council also had a special Judges’ Choice Award which went to 18 John Street, Ravenshoe.

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Mareeba demands crime action B Y R O B Y N

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A PACKED grandstand of concerned Mareeba citizens has demanded a raft of actions be addressed by local and State governments to reduce crime and “reclaim their town”.

Sunday’s rally in Davies Park attracted 500-plus citizens who endorsed a number of resolutions which will now be sent to Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, all relevant State Ministers, Member for Cook Cynthia Lui, who did not attend the gathering, Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll, Mareeba Police, Mareeba Chamber of Commerce, Mareeba Shire Council, and Federal Member for Kennedy Bob Katter.

Describing the crime situation in the town as the worst he has seen in his lifetime, convenor and former fire chief enis McKinley outlined the concerns of the community, saying “enough is enough”.

He told the crowd “we need to stop this bushfire because it will be a runaway if we don’t stop it in its tracks” and detailed a number of actions that could mitigate the daily criminal activity in the town which has been largely attributed to juveniles.

He urged the crowd to take this “one chance to save the image of our town and turn this around at the community level”.

Mr McKinley said the justice system was “wishy-washy” and police were often hamstrung as to what actions they could take.

The conse uences do not fit the crime – We say, you do the crime, you do the time.,” he said.

“But these young people know full well how the system works and that it’s just a revolving door.”

Mareeba Mayor Angela Toppin addressed the rally, saying while council was not the responsible authority in relation to policing and crime, it was actively advocating for more resources and ser-

vices to tackle the issues that contribute to anti-social behaviour and criminal activity.

“Mareeba is not designated as hot spot for juvenile crime so we do not receive the sort of funding that other places do,” she said.

“We are currently assisting the PCY C to get funding for a purpose-built facility and night programs, and just last week we met with Y outh Justice and outlined our re uest that graffiti be removed by the youth that put it there.”

But she warned that there must be a structured approach to addressing the issue.

“Spreading fear and division will not serve us – we must work together as a united community for a common goal,” she said.

Mareeba Chamber of Commerce president Joe Moro also spoke, calling for more police resources, and making parents and guardians of uvenile offenders responsible for their children’s actions.

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Among the raft of resolutions put forward was the introduction of a youth curfew from 10pm to 6 am, with appropriate penalties for parents or guardians if their children were found on the streets at night.

Another key action was the immediate establishment of an Alcohol Free Z one in the area between Mareeba Heritage Centre in the south to Rotary Park in the north and from the Railway reserve in the west up to and including Walsh Street in the east (excluding hotels).

They also demanded that local magistrates be empowered to enforce the removal of graffiti by those found guilty of its creation and that council fund afterhours security patrols of the CBD between 10am and 6 am. uch patrol officers would have direct contact with local police in order to effect uick response to graffiti, other property damage or theft in business premises. Such funding can be drawn down from the current Benefitted rea

Fund,” the resolution read.

Council was also called upon to reinstate CCTV surveillance of the town’s CBD after the gathering was told police relied upon businesses to have CCTV to identify offenders because council’s CCTV had “been discontinued” for some time.

Other resolutions were that the State Government make immediate changes to the Justice and Y outh Justice Act to not allow bail for repeat offenders empower courts and police to enforce to make parents guardians of youth offenders financially responsible for any damage, theft or other result of unlawful actions implement regular monthly reporting of any group assigned or volunteering outh ustice upport for offenders and the State Government to take a more responsible and proactive role in effective management/ deterrent strategies with respect to uvenile crime offences that better reflect community e pectations and standards.

Youths charged THREE teenage boys have been arrested and charged following investigations into multiple offences that had been committed over the past three weeks.

The boys allegedly broke into several homes, in the Mareeba township, stealing valuables and vehicles before driving around town.

Police will allege that the boys committed several of these offences together.

A 13-year-old Mareeba boy was charged with two counts of entering premises and committing an indictable offence and one count each of unlawful use of motor vehicle and public nuisance. He was bailed with strict conditions and will appear in the Mareeba Children’s Court at a later date.

A 13-year-old Mareeba Boy was charged with entering a premises and committing an indictable offence, entering a dwelling with intent at night and trespass. He was bailed with strict conditions and will appear in the Mareeba Children’s Court at a later date.

A 14- year-old Mareeba boy was charged with burglary, entering a premises and committing an indictable offence and unlawful use of a motor vehicle. His bail was denied, and he will appear in the Mareeba Children’s Court.

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Buy back shop gets approval to proceed

i h in choo achievers awarded at Mareeba primary MAREEBA State Primary School (MSS) acknowledged their highflying students at their annual Presentation Ceremony, highlighting the arts, cultural and sporting aspects of the school.

The Y ear 6 Dux winners were Michelle Walsh, Molly Gillman and X avier Myrteza, which were represented by Mayor Angela Toppin.

The Frosty Firth Sports Award winner was Lene Mukadi, presented by Mareeba State High School Principal Scott Whybird.

The Instrumental Music Encouragement Award was presented to Lyla Toohey and Gemma Read which was presented by Mareeba Shire Councillor Lenore Wyatt.

The LOTE (Language other than English) Award for AUSLAN Sign Language was awarded to Aimee Fink and Kobe Whiteside, presented by Mr Barry Lynne.

All students are now enjoying their Christmas break, preparing for another year of learning in 2022.

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New heart testing clinic now available in Cairns T B N residents can now find out whether they have a genetic heart condition, with Cairns Hospital announcing a new testing clinic for patients with inherited heart conditions.

The hospital has become the only public health facility north of Brisbane to offer the new service, which is available to patients and their family members who have been diagnosed or suspected with an inherited heart condition.

Each year, 1 in 4 Australians die from some form of cardiovascular (heart) disease; it is estimated that up to 200 young Australians (those aged less than 35 years) will die suddenly each year from cardiovascular disease.

Direct (child/ brother/ sister/ parent) relatives of people with an inherited heart disease have a 50 per cent chance of inheriting the same genetic heart condition.

Cairns Hospital cardiac electrophysiologist Dr Kevin Ng said a person’s genetic history could influence their risk of heart disease in many ways.

“Our genes control every aspect of the body’s cardiovascular system, from the strength of the blood vessels to the way cells in the heart communicate with each other,” he said.

“A genetic variation in a single gene can affect the likelihood of developing heart disease.”

He said genetic screening searched for the gene variant that caused certain conditions, such as arrhythmias, congenital heart disease, cardiomyopathy, and high blood cholesterol.

“We can bring the whole family in for testing,” he said.

“For example, if you have been diagnosed with the heart rhythm condition Long QT syndrome, it doesn’t mean we will see just you – we

can see your family members as well, to make sure we’re screening them to find if there’s any early warning signs or any changes that could potentially lead to some problems for your family down the track as well.

If we find or identify anyone at risk of developing these conditions, then hopefully we have caught it really early, so we can prevent serious outcomes such as sudden cardiac death or early heart failure in young people, from occurring.”

Since the new service started, dozens of patients had benefited from it.

“We have doubled the number of clinics that we have been offering, to keep up with the volumes of families coming through,” clinical nurse co-ordinator of cardiology genomics Natalia Morris said.

The clinic is available to patients upon referral by a GP or heart specialist.

A BUY back shop for at the Mareeba transfer station will become a reality after it was approved by council last week.

The buy back shop will be built on the left just past the toll house and will provide an opportunity for all residents and businesses to re-purpose goods they no longer need.

Council was told that a similar facility had been operating in Cairns for many years and in 2019- 20, it had saved approximately 800 tonnes of waste from being sent to landfill, with the current financial year figures heading towards a 1200-tonne diversion.

The shop will sell items such as building materials, household appliances and cookware, vintage goods, collectables and restoration pieces, clothing and accessories, tools, indoor and outdoor furniture, musical instruments, baby items, art pieces, and bicycles.

Council will construct a new shed-like structure to accommodate the shop as well as provide parking for 11 vehicles.

A solid 1.8 metre high colorbond screen fence has already been erected to the west and the south of the buy back shop site to screen the development from the adjoining Mareeba Cemetery.

Mareeba Mayor Angela Toppin said council’s 10-year Waste Management Strategy was underpinned by a number of key strategic focus areas including waste reduction, the circular economy, littering and illegal dumping and community and regional partnerships.

The focus on waste reduction meant council wanted to encourage and support the community to reduce waste generation and divert recyclable commodities from landfill.

“Buy back shops, or dump shops, have proven very popular in other regions and we are confident that this will be very well supported in Mareeba,” Cr Toppin said.

“This is more than turning trash into treasure. This is stopping the waste flow in its tracks before goods are sent to landfill. The Buy Back hop model addresses environmental, economic and social considerations.”

Deputy Mayor Kevin Davies said while he was supportive of the new facility he wanted to be assured that the shop would not turn into a “dump”.

“I want to make sure that there will be a system in place which will ensure constant turnover of goods,” he said.

Council plans to call for quotes for the construction of the facility in 2022.

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Local transport route study to be made public B Y R O B Y N

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A $1.6 MILLION study into how transport routes can be improved between Cairns and the northern Tablelands is set to be made public early next year.

Member for Barron River Craig Crawford made the announcement amidst calls from local councils to apply for $21.5 million in Federal funding to undertake a business case on the Kuranda Range Road to investigate possible solutions to improve the transport corridor or consider alternate routes.

But Mr Crawford said the Queensland Government, local councils and key stakeholders must first consider the findings of the Cairns to Northern Tablelands Access study.

“This is a very detailed report,’’ Mr Crawford said.

“It looks at improving the capacity and efficiency of transport routes between Cairns and the Northern Tablelands.

“The Kuranda Range section of Kennedy Highway is part of this study, but the scope of the project is much broader, and it also looks at Palmerston Highway, Gillies Range Road, Mossman-Mt Molloy Road and other alternatives.”

Last week, 12 Mayors who are members of the Far Northern Queensland Organisation of Councils (FNQROC), called on the State to access the Federal funding, having a virtual delegation with Federal Ministers,

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Shadow Ministers and Queensland Senators to make it clear that finding a solution to the inefficiencies, capacity and safety issues of Kuranda Range Road was a top priority for the region.

Mareeba Mayor Angela Toppin says the road is currently constraining economic growth on the Tablelands.

“This road is the gateway to Cape Y ork Peninsula, Gulf of Carpentaria and the Tablelands.

Reliable efficient access is paramount for our industries, our communities to access health and education and reliability for our tourists,” she said.

There had been a number of proposed solutions to open access to the Tablelands over the years and it was important now that the State Government undertook the business case to determine which option would provide the best outcome.

To develop the business case, the Federal Government has made $21.5 million available significantly more than usual due to the terrain, geometry and location within the World Heritage Wet Tropics.

FNQROC chair and Douglas Mayor Michael Kerr has urged the State to act immediately.

“Our state counterparts must get on board with this issue.

Without the ability to work on a solution for the ongoing problem, it will continue to devastate any economic growth prospects for those shires beyond the range,” he said.

INV ESTIGATIONS into long-term solutions for the Barron River bridge at Kuranda are set to get underway, with a new contract awarded to engineering firm, rup.

Member for Barron River Craig Crawford said the company had played an important part in previous investigations and repairs into the bridge.

“Earlier this year we undertook some structural repairs, which allowed us to reopen both lanes over the Barron River bridge,” Mr Crawford said.

“Now, Arup will complete a $2.1 million planning project to identify the best option for a safe, efficient crossing over the Barron River.

This will confirm the preferred alignment and scope of a replacement bridge, including a viable delivery strategy that also considers the ongoing management and rehabilitation of the existing structure.

While traffic is flowing well again, we need to prepare for the future."

Mr Crawford said the project would complement the planned roll out of Intelligent Transport Systems on the range.

We will install the hi-tech system between mithfield and Rainforestation Nature Park, Kuranda, to improve driver safety and road reliability,” he said.

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Campion takes on Katter for Federal seat B Y R O B Y N

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OUTSPOKEN Tolga commentator Peter Campion will put his strong beliefs to the test next year when he contests the Federal seat of Kennedy at the next election.

Mr Campion says long-time Member Bob Katter, who has held the seat since 19 9 3, has had his day and it is time for a change.

But what is really driving him is the need to combat the “attacks on our sovereignty” on a number of fronts.

“Our nation is under attack by a very powerful foreign organisation (the World Economic Forum) and our legacy political parties – Labor, Liberal, Nation-

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als and Greens – aren’t doing anything to defend us,” he said.

“My late Dad was a World War II veteran and if he could see what’s going on right now, he’d be spinning in his grave.

“Attacks on nations can be kinetic (bullets and missiles), or they can be economic (unfair trade deals), or informational (propaganda, false science) or, as we’ve seen recently, biological (germs and viruses).”

Mr Campion has had a tilt at politics before, running as an Independent for the seat of Hill at the last State election. This time, he has opted to join the United Australia Party (UAP) and hopes to help the party win enough seats to gain the balance of power.

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Mr Campion asserts that the original variant of COV ID-19 was uite a severe flu, however it was massively overhyped”.

“The only rational and logical response any Australian government has made was the closing of our borders to China.

None of the others were remotely helpful masks that don’t filter out viruses; lockdowns where everyone still mingled at the supermarket; quarantining of the healthy; and worst of all – the vaccine ‘ mandates’ which are expressly prohibited by Section 51(xxiiiA) of our Constitution,” he said.

“The Omicron variant is very mild and will end the COV ID risk, in the same way the 19 18 Spanish Flu was ended, by providing immunity to more dangerous variants.”

Proudly unvaccinated, Mr Campion has called for a Royal Commission into government COV ID responses.

“Since January 2020, I’ve read many research papers describing the structure and origins of the COV ID virus and the timeline of the development of the so-called vaccines. I won’t be taking those vaccines,” he said.

“That will inhibit my mobility during the campaign, however there’s always a way around the sort of unlawful rules being forced on us by the Queensland Government.

“I urge everyone to think deeply on the lockstep approach of our legacy political parties, the damage to our small businesses while billions were funnelled to the mega-corporations, the harms inflicted on our elderly and our families, and the division artificially created in our society by an unwarranted fear campaign.

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“That is the only chance that patriots and realists have to slow or even halt the attacks on our country, our families, our lifestyles, and our prosperity,” he said.

“We’ve seen the anti-humanist Greens tail wag the government dog. Our power prices doubled, and our manufacturing went to China. We’d all be much better off if the were the tail wagging that dog.”

Mr Campion believes that more than half of all Australians “are utterly sick of the legacy parties marching in lockstep to the beat of the globalists’ drum”.

“In the 2019 federal election, the ALP promised “Net Z ero by 2050” and one trillion dollars debt. The LNP won, because a clear majority did not want the ALP plan.

“And yet the LNP have delivered ‘ Net Z ero by 2050’ and 1.3 trillion dollars debt In effect, they are two branches of the exact same party – and people see that clearly now.”

His main platforms for the election campaign will be centred around “the propaganda attack of ‘ global warming’ and the biological attack of COV ID-19 ”.

“Green climate alarmists refuse to accept that the science is actually settled, just not their way. Hard science confirms that carbon dio ide has no effect whatsoever on global baseline surface temperature. That’s been propaganda all along,” Mr Campion said.

“I can explain it using physics specifically lanck’s aw, Wien’s Displacement Law, the Second Law of Thermodynamics, and Henry’s Law – in about 100 words. Anyone who does know some physics can figure it out just by revisiting those Laws.

“Net zero is the most direct route to zero jobs, zero income, zero security and zero future. It must be stopped and reversed.”

RETIRED magistrate Pat O’Shane AM has announced her candidacy for the seat of Leichhardt in the next federal election.

A Kuku Y alanji woman from Mossman, Ms O’Shane’s distinguished career has included teaching, public service, and university chancellorship.

Ms O’Shane has been voted as one of Australia’s living treasures by the National Trust, and in 2021 was awarded a NAIDOC Lifetime Achievement Award for her tireless and longstanding advocacy and support of her community. She retired from the bench of magistrates in NSW in 2013 to work on a pro bono basis.

Ms O’Shane returned to Cairns in 2019.

“I’ve a long-term connection to the Far North. My family are here, and my entire First Nations family have lived here for many generations. We’re the Traditional Owners of the Daintree rainforest, the world’s oldest lowland tropical forest.”

Ms O’Shane said she is running for the seat of Leichhardt because there had been “a dismal failure of the Morrison Government to acquit their responsibilities to all Australians”.

“I can’t sit by and let this inaction go on. That’s why I’m

pleased to announce my candidacy today,” she said on Friday.

“As a vocal advocate for climate action, social justice and youth justice, I will hold the government accountable to secure a better future for all of Leichhardt - not just the big end of town.

“Warren Entsch has been the LNP member for Leichhardt for 22 years. In all of that time he has become very stable - or at least he says so on his billboards. But, stable does not mean able.

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Fees set to rise in 2022 B Y R O B Y N

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FEES to dump commercial, construction and industrial waste, entry to public swimming pools, sites at the Dimbulah Caravan Park, and for event approvals were all increased during last week’s Mareeba Shire Council meeting.

Construction, demolition, commercial and industrial waste taken to transfer stations will rise by $50 a tonne to cover the costs associated with transporting it to the Springmount landfill. It will now cost 2 a tonne.

But council stressed that the new fees would not yield the

organisation any additional revenue and would only cover the costs to dispose of the waste.

Council’s 10-year Waste Management Strategy was guiding decision-making into the future.

“Council must implement a cost recovery model to ensure the long-term financial viability of the Mareeba Waste Transfer Station,” Mayor Angela Toppin said. he said the landfill cell at the transfer station was in the process of been capped and council was assessing how best to manage self-haul waste for the town.

The construction of a new landfill cell at the Mareeba site is one of the options being considered.

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In the interim, waste that was previously disposed of at the Mareeba andfill will be transported and landfilled at the privately-owned Springmount Waste Facility which will result in an increase in costs for the disposal of waste to cover labour, transport, additional loading fees and gate fees.

Having a swim at the Dimbulah Aquatic Centre will now cost more from 1 anuary 2 22, with the fee for adult entry to rise from 2. to 4. , child entry to go from 1. to . and a spectator will pay 2, up from $1.50. Adult entry to Kuranda and Mareeba pools will only go up by cents, and children’s

entry will go up by cents.

Mareeba Shire CEO Peter Franks said the Dimbulah fees were being brought into line with other public pools in the shire, noting that due to its operational costs and low patronage at Dimbulah, the actual cost of each swim was .

Site fees at Dimbulah Caravan Park will also go up, with nightly fees for unpowered sites for a couple to rise by and weekly fees to increase from to 114.

Applying for a temporary event approval will also rise, depending on the size of the event.

The changes will result in organisers of larger events paying

at least double the fee they currently pay.

Currently, council charges a flat fee of 1 to process an event approval application – required if more than 100 people are attending – regardless of the size, risk or complexity involved.

“Each Temporary Entertainment Event application requires different amounts of time to assess and approve. Recent large events have required extensive liaison with the applicant, emergency services, and other stakeholders to approve an event,” the council report stated.

The current fee of $610 did not represent a fair cost recovery

for the work involved in assessing the applications.

Council agreed to implement a two-tiered fee structure to cover events with less than 500 people and events with more than 500 attending.

Under the new arrangements, a flat application of 2 2 will be required for all events, then a minimum of 2 for the assessment fee for smaller events, with a minimum of for the assessment of larger events such as music festivals, circuses and concerts.

The changes mean organisers of larger events will now pay a minimum of 122 .

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Councillor complaint dismissed B y R O B Y N

Photomontage of what the wind farm would look like from the Kennedy Highway

Renewable energy company Epuron is working on a proposal for a new utility-scale wind farm approximately 15 km south of Ravenshoe and Millstream. The area proposed for the project is within two cattle grazing properties, Wooroora and Glen Gordon Stations.

Planning and assessment update The site is about 800 m west of the boundary of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area and Tully Falls National Park and about 1 km from rainforest areas. It includes open Eucalypt woodland with cleared areas for grazing, farm tracks and high voltage transmission lines.

Protecting the natural environment and increasing renewable energy are both critical objectives. With good planning and management the project can avoid and mitigate ecological impacts, and even result in a net positive outcome for key species and habitat.

A thorough and comprehensive assessment of potential ecological impacts is required for both the Queensland Government and the Australian Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE).

The Queensland Government’s requirements are outlined in State code 23: Wind farm development. It includes assessment for birds, bats, habitat, corridors and on-site vegetation, as well as strategies to minimise and mitigate impacts, technical reports and management plans.

The project must also be approved by DAWE under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. DAWE will assess the proposal through a Public Environment Report (PER), a rigorous, multi-step process that encourages public participation.

The ecological assessment work for the proposal is being done by independent specialists in accordance with best practice and requirements.

It includes multi-seasonal surveys and investigations for key species. As the work has been done the project design has been refined and modified in consultation with ecological experts and key stakeholders. The work to minimise the disturbance footprint is ongoing.

Epuron is aiming to submit a development application to the Queensland Government at the end of 2021 and the project’s ecological consultants will prepare a draft environment report for DAWE in early 2022. Once the report has been accepted by DAWE it will be put on public exhibition.

H O LM E S

A COMPLAINT by a former CEO against a Tablelands Regional councillor has been investigated and dismissed and the organisation has made it clear it wants to “move on”.

The complaint, from former CEO Bob Owen, was lodged with the ffice of the Independent Assessor (OIA) in December last year, alleging that Cr David Clifton had breached the Code of Conduct for Councillors in Queensland.

He claimed the breaches occurred during a pre-agenda meeting, by sending an email on 15 December 2020, and/ or during a conversation with a council officer in the days prior to a council meeting on 17 December 2020.

Mr Owen claimed Cr Clifton responded “aggressively” when he mentioned that there had been some negative public feedback about the Acting Mayor’s use of the phrase “bleeding” when referring to council’s operations and finances.

He claims Cr Clifton stated in “a loud and aggressive manner ‘ why should we stop using the phrase? ’, then got out of your seat, slapped yourself across the face, said ‘ I need to get out of here,’ then walked out of the room”.

Cr Clifton then allegedly returned to the boardroom, “stood leaning slightly forward, with his feet apart and arms extended by his side, glaring at (Mr Owen)”.

The complaint also alleged Cr Clifton had “asked a council officer not to look at (you)” when he read out an apology

Cr D av id Cl if ton.

during the upcoming council meeting on 17 December 2020, or he would “burst out laughing”. The apology by Cr Clifton was the outcome of a separate complaint process which was unrelated to this matter.

On 15 December, Cr Clifton sent an email to Mr Owen, which was copied to other officers, in which he e pressed concerns regarding a five-year contract relating to a pilot project and “inferred” that Mr Owen had “acted improperly when signing a contract during a previous council term and in accordance with a resolution of the previous council”.

The OIA referred the matter to council to be dealt with and recommended it be referred to an external agency for investigation. The investigation was completed and a report sent to council last month.

Having considered the evidence and analysis, it was concluded there was no evidence that Councillor Clifton had en-

gaged in inappropriate conduct.

At last week’s meeting, Tablelands Mayor Rod Marti said the matter had taken 12 months to resolve.

“This has been ongoing for 12 months to get to this point – I think it’s time we put this behind us and moved on,” he said.

Cr Clifton said the matter had led to a wide ranging investigation with interviews of many officers and councillors and had cost the TRC ratepayers a considerable sum of money.

“In addition, my sense of wellbeing and confidence has been considerably challenged,” he said.

“I welcome the changes that we, the Council, have made in addressing some organisation and staff issues and I am confident that we are moving positively forward with trust and mutual understanding of our role in representing and supporting the TRC community.

“Elected councillors ought to be able to get on with their job of representing the community and asking the right questions without being dragged through legal channels by disgruntled officers.

“Several of the charges were really trivial and ought not have been put up by officers nor been considered by the OIA. “Charges such as these are one of the reasons that the ffice of Independent Assessment is currently undergoing an inquiry.

I’m very glad that this matter has, at last, been resolved with the decision that there was no misconduct to answer and I very much appreciate the support given me by my councillor colleagues.”

Register for project updates For updates and news on opportunities to engage with the process please register for email updates at epuron.com.au/mailing-list-details or to receive updates by post send your name, postal address and a request to be added to the mailing list to info@chalumbinwindfarm.com.au.

Updates are also available to download under the ‘News’ tab of the project website at chalumbinwindfarm.com.au.

Information session Epuron is planning to host an information session in Ravenshoe in early 2022 to give interested members of the community an opportunity to learn more about the proposal and discuss it with the project team. Details will be advertised and provided in the next project update.

Questions and feedback Questions and comments are welcome and can be sent to the project team via info@chalumbinwindfarm.com.au or the online feedback form on the website at chalumbinwindfarm.com.au.

Thank you to everyone who has engaged with us for this project.

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COMMUNITY SAFETY PRIORITY FOR MAREEBA

F irst y ear j ew el l er apprentice D ecl an Stew art h as w on Apprentice J ew el l er of th e Y ear: R ising Star Aw ard f or h is piece “M oon W ater” .

Jewellery apprentice recognised state-wide B Y E LLI E F I N K Y OUNG Atherton jewellery enthusiast Declan Stewart has had a unique necklace named “Moon Water” recognised by TAFE Queensland, winning Apprentice Jeweller of the Y ear: Rising Star Award.

The first-year apprentice participated in the state-wide competition against other first and second year apprentices, with an unexpecting theme catching him off guard.

It had to be based on reflection and I didn’t really know what to do, so I Googled a bit and found a lot of water reflections,” he said.

I saw a few with the moon reflecting in the water which I thought was pretty cool and took it from there.

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“The competition was a part of the third years graduation ceremony and (TAFE Queensland) encouraged us first and second years to enter our pieces to give people something more to look at.”

He said that he was amazed at winning and even though he couldn’t attend the awards evening at the TAFE Queensland Campus, he made the best of it.

“It was really cool, and I was super surprised to see the outcome and there was a whole heap of other entrants there too,” Declan said.

“The ceremony was held down south at the South Bank TAFE Campus, so I sadly was not able to attend.”

Declan will now be selling “Moon Water”, with his highest bidder being his own proud father.

MAREEBA Shire Council Mayor Angela Toppin reassures residents and visitors that Council will continue to advocate and act within the powers we have as a local government, to improve community safety.

“While crime prevention is not a local government responsibility and an area in which we have no real authority, Mareeba Shire Council has, wherever possible, done what it can to improve community safety and reduce the incidence of crime in our community.”

“The one thing we can do and have been working hard at is advocating for improvements to services and resourcing.

In addition, we have been working with our networks to ensure that where possible the community is supported.”

Mayor Toppin explained.

Council has written to the Premier to request that the State takes urgent action on the issue of youth crime, anti-social behaviour and vandalism in Mareeba and that the State immediately restores the Queensland Police Service contingent in Mareeba to full strength and, ideally, seconds additional staff to assist.

This was on the back of Council presenting a motion to the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) State Conference for LGAQ to lobby for increased action on youth crime.

This motion enjoyed the support of the vast majority of Councils in Queensland and the LGAQ will now also be pushing the State Government on this issue.

In addition to actively advocating for change, Council has implemented numerous initiatives to improve community safety in public spaces.

Additional lighting has been installed and public spaces have been reconfigured or upgraded at the Bicentennial Lakes, Anzac Park, Arnold Park and Railway Avenue behind the Mareeba CBD. raffiti on ouncil buildings is removed as soon as possible, and ouncil officers lock public amenities at night to reduce the likelihood of vandalism and anti-social activity.

Council’s Mareeba CBD Community Safety Enhancement Program aims to enhance public safety in Byrnes Street by supporting businesses in identified priority locations with cash contributions to augment existing CCTV systems, to install new CCTV or additional security lighting in public areas. There has been some uptake by the business community, and the program is ongoing.

Council also recognised that seniors in Mareeba were feeling unsafe in their homes and organised an information session at the QCWA where the Police presented information about ways to improve home security.

The Police were also engaged for individual home safety audits for concerned tenants, with this service available on an ongoing basis.

“The morning tea was well attended, and a number of residents accepted the offer of the home safety audit by police,” Mayor Toppin said.

“Improving community safety is not a simple task, and Council recognises that the solution lies beyond judicial changes only.

This is why Council has funded arts programs, in partnership with community services, for disadvantaged young people.

These activities involved an artist working with young people to produce public murals on buildings that have previously been targeted for vandalism and graffiti.”

Council also supports not-forprofit services and community groups working with young people by providing subsidised and affordable premises and facilities.

“This includes the long term and rent-free lease for the PCY C Hall, many sporting clubs and the half basketball court near Ward Street as well as affordable community hire fees for the Sports Hall.

Many sporting clubs and community groups receive 100% rate rebates and remissions, and Council provides cash and in-kind donations to community groups holding free events to engage and re-engage young people in community life.”

Mayor Toppin explained, “I am proud to live in Mareeba and I promote our town and Shire as a great place to live, work and invest at every possible opportunity.

Councillors and I are urging the State government to intervene, so the incidence of crime is reduced.”

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Christmas Holiday Fun!

The Freeman family owned Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures is a must-do for locals and visitors to Tropical North Queensland.

It is located just 40 minutes easy driving north of airns minutes from mithfield and ust north of the Cairns Beaches.

You will immediately feel relaxed and immersed in nature as you experience the Crocodile Cruise Safari Boat Rides, Crocodile and feeding shows, Koala feeding, Cassowary feeding, Snake demonstrations and much more.

It’s a great option for families as there is so much for them to do and see in the daily program, plus Hartley’s always offer special kid-friendly activities during the school holiday period.

Koala holding and patting photos are available for individuals, couples and families and conditions apply. You’ll love Hartley’s Gonwana Gateway where you can meet kangaroos, wallabies, wombats and more.

The Gallery of Living Art has an amazing reptile display and you’d be delighted with the quality local produce at the licensed “Lilies” Restaurants.

The Paperbark Gift Shop will surprise you with an amazing range of items including luxury crocodile leather goods, crocodile leather belts, wallets and unique drink coolers. VIP Tours are also a perfect choice for special occasions and gift cards are available.

The Freeman family also own two smaller attractions in Kuranda. They are Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Kuranda both located in the Heritage Markets in the heart of Kuranda Village. There is plenty of free parking in Kuranda Village in close proximity to these attractions.

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lighted with the native Australian animals including koalas, wallabies, wombats, quokkas, bilbies, gliders, bettongs, freshwater crocodiles and a small range of reptiles.

As with Hartley’s, there are opportunities for a koala or python encounter photos. Special guided tours can be arranged with the team for kid’s birthday parties with Frog’s Restaurant also in the Markets.

At Birdworld Kuranda, you’ll have the chance to enjoy the company of over 400 Australian nati e and spectacular e otic birds ing freel in their e pansi e ight a iar You’ll be surrounded by the birds as they enjoy your company and like to have some snacks which can be purchased at admission.

There is a wide range of species at Birdworld uranda that includes parrots finches aterbirds, cockatoos, lorikeets and the famous rainforest bird, the Southern Cassowary.

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TH old Battery ite situated off race treet in Herberton is the sub ect of a survey to determine what activities and facilities would be best suited to the site. mineral processing plant was on the site, near the Wild River bridge, for appro imately 1 years and the last of the old e uipment was removed in the early 1 s. ue to its central location, it has been identified by Tablelands Regional ouncil as a potential place for community facilities to serve the people of Herberton. ver the past years, there have been a number of ideas raised but funding has been difficult

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With upgrades underway at ions ark across the river, council believes the development of the site would be part of the ongoing connection of the Herberton township through to the Historical illage. nce consultation closes, the information gathered will then inform future planning meetings with the schools, businesses and community groups of Herberton with the aim of a design to be created this financial year.

Residents can have their say by going to the TR website, Have our ay section. eedback will close at the end of anuary.

H erberton h istorian I v an Searston unv eil ed th e Geol ogical timew al l at H erberton M ining M useum. B E LO W : Th e R isl ey Scul pture.

i nificant in in e be ton inin R NT assessment at the Herberton Mining Museum has identified 1 internationally, nationally and regionally significant items. ommunity Heritage rant funded r an Wegner and r ave hoeni to conduct the significance assessment” of the museum’s collections. The team discovered two items of international significance the ames Baines oil painting of the Irvinebank Hotel and the Risley culpture in the ordon ardens.

With a little more research, the Roger Taylor tin collection may also be added to the internationally significant findings,” Tablelands Regional ouncillor nnette Haydon said. f the items recognised for their national significance, the Herberton and istrict Rock rill lub collection, effel turbine, Ma lin pick and tin dredge collection were standouts.

The national significance of the museum itself was also recognised and the collections were acknowledged for the regional importance in preserving the history of many families and organisations in

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the area.

The findings will inform our strategic planning early ne t year and help to make sure the museum and collections are well recorded and preserved,” r Haydon said.

This level of recognition is testament to the dedication, passion and hard work of the museum’s volunteers ” In une 2 2 , the museum won the prestigious ohn ley ibrary ommunity History for e cellence in the

preservation, recording and sharing of ueensland history by a community organisation. ast week, the museum also unveiled two brand new initiatives, a brand-new website and a eologic Time Wall.

The Time Wall is the only one of its kind in the outhern Hemisphere, located in the car park and displays the linear history of the arth.

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Send the young criminals bush

For years I have been screaming for relocation sentencing.

Ǥ ǡ The current situation is that there are no vacancies in the ǡ youth detention centres or prisons. So the magistrates can Ǥ convict these kids, but nothing is going to happen. They will be put on probation which is a joke. And the little

ǡ miscreants know it is a joke. And really, the detention ǡ ’ Ǥ

centres are probably better living conditions than their Ǥ ǡ ǡ own homes. ǡ ’ ǡ It’s unbelievable but they are costing us around $500,000, Ǥ per youth, per year. So, the main people that get punished Ǣ are we the taxpayers. But with this approach, I seriously

believe we can bring it down to $180,000 a year. ǡ ǡ The main thing for everybody to know is that they will not ǡ ͻ͵ be in Mareeba. They will be 500-600km away, in the Ǥ

middle of nowhere in Cape York. And even with the best ȋ “ ”), Ǥ bush skills in the world, you’re never gonna make it back to civilisation from there. ǡ “ In building their own buildings with simple cavity ǡ”

Ǥ ǡ construction, or learning useful skills and finding out that Ǥ they can actually be productive with their hands, it just ǡ ǡ might have a positive, real rehabilitation and integration Ȃ

effect and give cause for bettering themselves. Ǥ Remember, the vast bulk of these kids’ grandfathers were

̈́ͷͲͲ stockmen and bush miners. But the bottom line is, they’re ϐ given another chance and we the people of Mareeba have Ǧ ǡ the full and complete protection which we haven’t got now

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Facebook users say local newspapers are 'essential' to communities MORE than half of people who do not read local newspapers believe they are essential to their communities, a national survey has found.

Findings from the survey show that 64.5 per cent of respondents consider a printed copy of a local newspaper an essential service to their communities. Further, 48 per cent, or just under half, state that if they ever did read a local newspaper, they prefer to do so in print, compared with online (33 per cent) or via social media (13 per cent).

The survey, conducted in July and August this year, sought the views of 400 Facebook users, who do not read a local newspaper, about the role of local news within their communities.

The research targeted participants in areas that were being served by independent local newspapers within the Country Press Australia (CPA) network.

The findings come as many local newspapers have struggled to survive during the pandemic.

Deakin University Associate Professor Kristy Hess, who is leading the research, said the Facebook survey supported findings from a previous national study of local newspaper readers, her team conducted last year, highlighting a passion for the printed product.

“The fact that social media users examined here (in the latest survey) also indicate a preference for print is perhaps especially profound,” she said.

Cost and accessibility were the key reasons these Facebook users did not engage with a local newspaper in print or digital format.

“Many participants highlighted that the absence of a home-delivery service or easy way to access the paper created an impediment to accessing the physical copy. They also indicated that they resisted paying for local news and would engage if it were free.

This resonates with findings from our first survey of newspaper readers – that is, the existence of a culture of ‘ free’ where people believe local news content should be readily available without cost to audiences.”

CPA Executive Director Bruce Morgan said the survey results were not surprising and reinforced the mood of many regional communities.

“It is not just about the survival of local independent (newspaper) businesses, but that it is fundamental to community well-being, and to basic democratic notions of accountability within those communities,” he said.

“Issues around accessibility and cost are also not surprising and reflect swings in community expectation in recent generations. Most independent publishers are adapting to that, having learned from the mistakes of the big corporate players who are now deserting the regions.”

Both surveys are part of a national three-year Australian Research Council-funded project involving researchers from Deakin and RMIT universities, with support from Country Press Australia, the peak media body for independent news organisations. The project is about to enter its third year.

New lights to help improve safety NEW streetlights will be installed in Byrnes Street next month in a bid to improve road safety, security and visual amenity in the CBD. Ergon Energy area manager Charlie Casa said the works program was timed to minimise disruption at a busy time of year for local businesses.

While excavation and construction is in progress, traffic control will be in place for the safety of the community and crews.

At times, this will involve the temporary closure of lanes, pedestrian crossings, car parking bays and sections of footpath.

“We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate the community’s understanding while crews tackle a big job that will ultimately improve the safety and appearance of the precinct,” Mr Casa said.

Work is scheduled to start on 4 January and finish on 14 anuary.

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PET owners have been advised to be mindful of their animals this festive season and be careful not to feed dogs and cats foods that grace the table at Christmas time.

Tablelands V eterinary Services has advised that favourite festive treats like chocolate, Christmas cake and puddings, mince pies, alcohol and nuts should never be given to animals.

Keep anything containing onions, garlic, shallots, caffeine, grapes, raisins, raw dough, or cooked bones out of your pet’s reach,” Practice manager Jason Chuck said.

There were a number of “good treats” to give to dogs in particular, with carrot sticks, apples, peanut butter, ice cubes made of saltreduced beef stock, and boiled eggs just some of the options.

“If you aren’t sure if a certain food is safe for dogs or not, err on the side of caution and feed only treats you know are OK for our best mates,” he said. et owners should also be mindful of New ear’s ve fireworks that can cause dogs to panic and break out of their yards.

Mr Chuck said summer heat was also a factor to consider at this time of year, urging dog owners to ensure their animals have plenty of shade and water.

“Also, when you consider taking the dog for a walk be conscious of the temperature of concrete paths and bitumen roads because they can burn the bottom of their pads,” he said.

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Winning big for shopping local

Four lucky local shoppers from the Tablelands have been rewarded for their commitment to supporting local businesses, winning $500 worth of vouchers through The Express Newspapers Christmas Vouchers Giveaway.

E A C H ye ar T h e E xp ress Newspaper j oins with 40 l ocal b usinesses and the M areeb a C hamb er of C ommerce to encourage residents to shop l ocal and b e rewarded. T he vo uchers can b e used at any T ab l el ands b usiness that participated in the competition.

40 b usinesses on the T ab l el ands put their hands up to b e apart of this y ear’ s cometition and offer locals who supported them $ 5 00 to in-

j ect b ack into the community .

T his ye ar’ s winners were O rnel l a C urcio who got her winning ticke t f rom shopping at the worl d’ s b est I G A , F resh S t M arke t I G A , Whitney M itchel l who stopped into the humpy and picke d up her ticke t, M oniq ue F oxwel l f rom spending some time with f riends and f amil y at the M areeb a L eagues C l ub and R ena C eol a who shopped at C ol or S tudio.

O rnel l a Curcio w ith M att B ow l es f rom F resh St M ark et I GA.

Angel a M usumeci and R ena Ceol a f rom Catering w ith Cl ass W ith N eol a M atth ew s f rom Col or Studio.

M onique F ox w el l ( centre) w ith M areeba Leagues Cl ub’ s Lucy Connor ( l ef t) and D i Campbel l ( righ t) .

W h itney M itch el l ( righ t) and th e H umpy ’ s Al ex B ozs an.

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Season’s Greetings T H E F estive season is upon us again and, as 2021 draws to a cl ose, I woul d l ike to pass on my most sincere appreciation to residents and f riends of the M areeb a S hire.

T he past f ew ye ars have b een tumul tuous f or many , and I trul y hope yo u can reflect on the oyful times shared throughout the ye ar.

L ooki ng b ack on 2021 , I am incredib l y proud of the accompl ishments of memb ers of our community . T he vo l unteerism and resil ience shown has b een trul y extraordinary .

T here are al so many achieve ments

b y M areeb a S hire C ouncil that I am honoured to b e a part of incl uding the opening of the new M areeb a A nimal M anagement F acil ity , rel ocation of the M areeb a L ib rary and opening of the C edric D avi es C ommunity H ub as wel l as the new water inf rastructure b uil t at hillagoe. hese ro ects were made possib l e with contrib utions b y the S tate and F ederal gove rnments and C ouncil .

A l though we are stil l f eel ing the impacts of the C O V I D pandemic, I am proud to see how the community has responded to the changing circumstances. A s M ayo r I thank eve ryo ne f or doing

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their b it to ke ep us saf e.

I t is my hope this hol iday season, yo u spend q ual ity time with f amil y and f riends. R each out to those who are l ess f ortunate in our community and take the time to connect with those who may b e f eel ing ove rwhel med or isol ated. lease stay safe and en oy a wonderf ul C hristmas and New Y ear.

O n b ehal f of the C ouncil l ors, I wish yo u a M erry C hristmas and al l the ve ry b est f or 2022.

– Cr Angel a Toppin M ay or, M areeba Sh ire Council

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Ch ristmas is, most of al l , th e time to be w ith f amil ies and f riends And while en oy this time m al so conscious that not eve ryo ne is as f ortunate.

Not al l of us have a b ed to sl eep in, a C hristmas meal to share and l ove d ones cl ose b y . t s not a oyous and easy time for eve ryo ne and my thoughts are with peopl e in our community who find this time to be a struggle.

Remember to be kind. t s one of the greatest gif ts yo u can give .

M erry C hristmas.

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WH A T a ye ar it has b een! I am so proud of what our community and our C ouncil has achieve d in the l ast 1 2 months.

F rom the excitement and cel eb ration of the C ookt own and C ape Y ork E xpo to the ongoing chal l enges of C O V I D - 1 9, our community constantl y inspires me with their passion, creativi ty and ab il ity to adapt.

We have some incredib l y exciting deve l opments coming that wil l improve our economy , b usiness and work opportunities, so the f uture f or our S hire is sound.

F or now, though, we al l deserve this b reak and the chance to spend time with our f amil y and l ove d ones.

T hank yo u f or the ye ar that was and have a saf e and happy C hristmas.

– Cr Peter Scott M ay or Cook Sh ire Council

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Season’s Greetings M A NY of us entered 2021 thinki ng the heal th pandemic that f oreve r changed the way we l ive and do b usiness in 2020 was movi ng b ehind us.

Whil e we have l ef t b ehind some of the uncertainties generated b y the pandemic, C O V I D - 1 9 is stil l ve ry much a part of our l ive s.

I n M areeb a we have b een shel tered f rom gove rnment- enf orced restrictions and l ockd owns that have gripped the l ive s of our f amil y , f riends and col l eague’ s interstate.

Y et the pandemic has l ef t its mark on our community – C O V I D - saf e check - ins, social distancing, capacity l imits, trave l restrictions and va ccinations.

M ost of our community has emb raced the changes, b uoye d with b eing ab l e to continue to enj oy the f ree-

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doms that interstate f riends and f amil y have sadl y not.

O ur b usiness community has b een f orced to pivo t, change the way they do b usiness and compl y with new rul es.

T he C hamb er has worke d hard to gal va nise the community as it continues to f ace a certain amount of uncertainty . A s we enter the f estive season and approach a new ye ar, we remain hopef ul that we wil l continue to experience the l ib erties of f reedom we have come to enj oy .

O n b ehal f of M areeb a C hamb er of C ommerce, I extend the warmest wishes f or the f estive season and a prosperous new ye ar.

– J oe M oro, President M areeba Ch amber of Commerce

T H E A therton T ab l el ands C hamb er of C ommerce I nc woul d l ike to thank al l b usinesses and the community in getting the S hop T ab l elands ift ards off to a flying start this ye ar. With ove r $ 20, 000 worth of gif t cards out in the community now, a b ig win f or l ocal b usiness. hey have been the erfect staff rewards and C hristmas gif t.

We hope yo u have a chance to take a wel l deserve d b reak ov er the F estive S eason ready to tackl e 2022 with renewed strength and enthusiasm. We understand what a tryi ng ye ar it has b een, and we are proud to b e here to support our memb ers.

M erry C hristmas and H appy New Y ear.

– B ree H argreav es President Ath erton Tabl el ands Ch amber of Commerce

TH E M al anda Ch amber of Commerce w oul d l ik e to w ish al l of th e M al anda and surrounding communities a v ery h appy and h eal th y f estiv e season.

Al th ough it h as been anoth er y ear of unprecedented ch al l enges, th e M al anda and Tabl el ands' positiv e, community spirit h as, once again, sh one th rough , and w e' v e sh ared in some w onderf ul community ev ents and ex citing new proj ects.

H appy h ol iday s to al l and h ere' s to a crack er 2022.

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Season’s Greetings M A L A ND A would like to wish the entire able lands community a wonderful hristmas eriod where we en oy the holiday s irit with friends and family. e ho e all our families get to do e citing and fun things which will recharge the batteries for the new year and the start of a wonderful school e erience in . ee safe and have a a y hristmas.

– Gary Tosh ach Principal M al anda State H igh Sch ool

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I A C K NO WL E D G E the crucial role that family lay toward our success this fes tive season. n school or at work it is the su ort that a family gives that romotes ositive en ergy for every individual. he uncondi tional love of our families is vital to kee our resilience high. ver this festive season take the time to be grateful for what we have and do something s ecial to su ort the eo le in this great community. wish everybody a fantastic hristmas holiday and look forward to the year ahead.

– Scott W h y bird Principal M areeba State H igh Sch ool I WI S H all our students and staff a safe and ha y holiday. d like to e tend my thanks to everyone in our community for your su ort feedback in ut ideas volunteering financial su ort and encouragement. t was all greatly a reciated.

– M ich el e K irk l and, Principal Ath erton H igh Sch ool

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No matter what your Christmas looks like this year, make it merry.

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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Commence operation Tango Mistletoe

T H I S ye ar has certainl y thrown up many chal l enges f or al l of us.

B ut, l ike al ways, we supported each other during these chal l enging times. have no doubt will be vastly different and the challenging and trying times will be firmly behind us.

I woul d l ike to take this opportunity on b ehal f of myse l f , my beautiful wife Yolonde and my magnificent staff to wish you yo ur f amil y and l ov ed ones a ve ry M erry C hristmas and a saf e and prosperous New Y ear.

– W arren E ntsch F ederal M ember f or Leich h ardt

Q U E E NS L A ND P ol ice hav e l aunched their newest C hristmas road saf ety operation, aptl y named operation T ango M istl etoe.

With C hristmas edging cl oser and cl oser pol ice hav e b een preparing f or an increased numb er of v ehicl es on the road as f amil ies trav el to their hol iday destinations.

T here wil l b e increased pol ice presence on highway s and roads with a f ocus on deterring and detecting speeding driv ers and encouraging f atigued driv er to tak e b reak s on their l ong trips.

Q ueensl and P ol ice A ssistant C ommissioner B en M arcus urged driv ers to tak e their time when trav el l ing to their destinations. “ With the school hol iday s now upon us and more of us poised to trav el to spend C hristmas with our l ov ed ones, we expect to see an increased numb er of driv ers on our roads, ” he said. “ D riv er f atigue is one of

the l eading f actors contrib uting to road crashes and can hav e a direct conseq uence on y our l if e and those around y ou. “ I want to urge al l driv ers pl anning to trav el l ong distances these hol iday s to pl ease tak e y our time, b ecause ev ery decision y ou mak e b ehind the wheel counts.”

A cting I nspector of the T ab l el ands P atrol G roup R ob C ampb el l has put f orward a C hristmas message f or the T ab l el ands. “ I wish al l the readers of T he E xpress and the T ab l el ands community a saf e and f estiv e C hristmas and New Y ear.

T he Q P S has maintained its activ ity in assisting Q ueensl and H eal th with heal th measures that prov ide protection.

P ol ice wil l continue to act with compassion and consideration of indiv idual s whil e assisting to educate and

“I want to urge all drivers planning to travel long distances these holidays to please take your time, because every decision you make behind the wheel counts.”

maintain compl iance.

T hrough the season, I hope ev ery one can tak e some time to rel ax, b ut to tak e care when driv ing as this can b e a period where f atal and serious crashes are more l ik el y to occur. fficers will be atrolling to limit the five causes of such crashes, mob il e phone use, speeding, drink and

drug driv ing, inattention and f ail ure to wear seatb el t.

A s we mov e into the new y ear, the Q P S l ook s f orward to continuing to work with partner agencies, serv ice prov iders and the community to prev ent, disrupt, respond to and inv estigate crime whil e prov iding a saf e and secure pl ace f or al l community memb ers.”

To all the Tableland Residents young and old, Compliments of the Festive Season and have a wonderful New Year!

From the Chairman and Branch Members of the Tablelands LNP.

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John, Adriana and Staff of Tyrepower Mareeba wish all their clients a safe and happy Christmas! We would like to thank our customers for their patronage over the last 12 months and look forward to seeing you in the New Year.

We will be closed from 12 noon, December 24th and reopen December 28th.

Also closed from 12 noon, December 31st and reopen Monday January 3rd, 2022.

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Wishing all our customers a happy Christmas holiday and a prosperous and bright 2022!

STORE CLOSURES: All branches closed 25th December to 28th December, 2021 and 1st January to 3rd January, 2022.

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Season’s Greetings I T was two thousand ye ars ago when H ope came into the worl d with the b irth of a newb orn chil d, Je sus.

I n an eve r- changing, imperf ect worl d, we stil l need o e and that s what hristmas is all about. m reminded from the ible in orinthians ch 1 3: 1 3, “ A nd now these three remain: f aith, hope and l ove . B ut the greatest of these is l ove .” et s celebrate this hristmas with our family and f riends, reminding us al l the reason f or the season.

I wish y ou a M erry C hristmas and a happy , saf e, prosperous new ye ar.

– Sh ane K nuth State M ember f or H il l

F R O M my f amil y to yo urs, I woul d l ike to extend my warmest wishes to yo u al l f or a wonderf ul and saf e f estive season.

2021 has presented another ye ar of l ivi ng through the uncertainty of the gl ob al pandemic. No doub t our l iv es have take n a new social discourse to mitigate the risks of C ovi d- 1 9 entering our community . I am thankf ul that we have not seen a singl e case of C O V I D the C ook E l ectorate. I ackn owl edge the rol e of eve ry singl e person, ke y agencies and l ocal l eaders worki ng together to ke ep each other, f amil y , and community saf e.

K eeping up with C ovi d- saf e practical measures, the use of the C heck I n app or getting tested f or C ovi d highl ights the important rol e indivi dual s pl ay in ke eping community saf e. H oweve r, we are not out of the woods ye t. A s we get cl oser to the Q ueensl and B order re- opening on 1 3 D ecemb er, I am reminded of the ve ry real threat of C O V I D in our communities, as we b egin our j ourney to l ive with C O V I D . O ur b est def ense against C O V I D into the f uture is to get va ccinated.

We wil l get through this gl ob al pandemic, and

we wil l get through this together.

Whil e C O V I D has taught us many things, I am reminded of the importance of f amil y and f riends. T ake the time to enj oy a wel l deserve d b reak with those yo u l ove , and may the new ye ar b ring yo u l ove , j oy , peace, and prosperity .

S tay saf e and see yo u al l in the New Y ear.

– Cy nth ia Lui M ember of Cook

B O B K A T T E R M y station, when I was heavi l y invo l ve d in mining, cattl e, and other enterprises, was cal l ed S aint F rancis.

A nd I had take n to reading S aint F rancis A ssisi praye rs; “ O , D ivi ne M aster, grant that I may not so much seek to b e consol ed as to consol e; to b e understood as to understand; to b e l ove d as to l ove ; F or it is in givi ng that we receive ; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; it is in dyi ng that we are b orn again to eternal l if e.” I have some difficultly with the ardon art ve neve r b een that good at b eing pardoned or pardoning.

O n occasion, I ask the q uestion ‘ Why are our yo ung peopl e so unhappy with l if e that they j ust l eave this l if e?

What is wrong? ” I f eel it is a compl ete l ack of understanding of what are the important things in l if e.

I recentl y had dinner with two peopl e that l ive f or their C hristianity . T hey are handing out 1 0, 000 l ittl e b ooks of S aint uke s os els. or what does a rofit mean if he gains the whol e worl d b ut suf f ers the l oss of his immortal soul ? M ark 8 : 36 A l l the b eautif ul C hristmas trees, decorations and presents – al l can b e f ound in our bushland. he beautiful wildflowers the ye l l ows, purpl es, oranges, and greens the magnificent ft gum trees.

S o, l et us enj oy the gl itter and f un.

O ne of my greatest j oys when I get down and depressed is to simpl y go down to the pub , team up with a f ew mates and tell a few funny stories don t tell the naughty ones and try not to l augh at the ones I hear) . A nd then yo u real ise in those

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moments, what does it matter if yo u have no money? What does it matter if yo u get laid off r you end u in the school of hard kn ocks? T hese are j ust things that happen.

We A ustral ians, down the pub , we couldn t care less about all of these things.

We j ust enj oy the company of others. hat s what s im ortant.

Je sus came to give the message of eternal l if e: that there is something b igger than me and this thing we cal l existence.

A nd that is a wonderf ul message whether yo u are an atheist or a b el ieve r. F or me, this hristmas ll find oy in a game of touch f ootb al l with my son, daughters, grandsons, and my aggressive , cheeky granddaughters. ay od s hristmas blessings be upon yo u al l .

– B ob K atter F ederal M ember f or K ennedy

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Season’s Greetings

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year WE ’ R E l ivi ng in an extraordinary time in history; gove rnments have a tight grip on what we can and can’ t do. O ur f reedoms are not what they used to b e.

A s we move into the third ye ar of this worl d pandemic cal l ed C O V I D we should take time to reflect and think of those l ess f ortunate than oursel ve s.

C hristmas is a time f or f amil y , a time to come together to b e with the peopl e we l ove .

T he usual C hristmas f estivi ties that we have b een accustomed to, may not b e possib l e f or some.

O ur cel eb ration of C hristmas shoul d not b e dampened b y C O V I D , l et us spread more hope, peace, j oy and l ove this season. ith this in mind he ress staff wil l b e taki ng a wel l - earned b reak to spend time with their f amil y and f riends. ur office will be closed from mid day T uesday D ecemb er 21 and wil l return in the new ye ar on Ja nuary 4 for our first edition on anuary . n behalf of all staff would like to wish our readers, cl ients and associates a j oyf ul C hristmas as we al l l ook f orward to a b right and prosperous new ye ar.

F rom Carl Portel l a and Th e E x press N ew spaper team

s ' n o Seas tings e e r G O’Brien Electrical Mareeba All the symbols of Christmas, the trees, decorations and presents – all can be found in our bushland. The beautiful wildflowers, the yellows, purples, oranges and greens – the magnificent 90ft gum trees.

So let us enjoy the glitter and fun.

Jesus came to give the message of eternal life - that there is something bigger than me and this thing we call existence.

And that is a wonderful message whether you are an atheist or a believer.

So this Christmas, I'll find joy in playing touch football with my son, daughters, grandsons, and my aggressive, cheeky granddaughters.

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Season’s Greetings S E A S O N’ S reetings from L ions C l ub of A therton I nc O n b ehal f of al l L ions C l ub of Atherton members resident eil larke would like to thank everyone for their su ort this year. he club has been humbled by the generosity of the l ocal b usinesses who have donated goods and servi ces to the club and overwhelmed by the su ort of the community for our ro ects. n s ite of the uncertainty surrounding C O V I D - 1 9 restrictions the club has raised significantly more dollars than in revious years and this has al l owed us to donate even more back to deserving indivi dual s and organisations in our community.

With this continuing sup-

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ort the club s community work for is assured.

L ions C l ub of A therton members oin in wishing everyone a safe and rela ing hristmas and a ho e that 2022 wil l b ring an ease to restrictions as well as good health and ha iness for all.

– ATH E R TO N LI O N S

D E S P I T E al l the hassl es with C O V I D during 2021 M al anda L ions C l ub have powered on with proj ects that benefited our community. n addition to the alanda onthly arkets the club has been able to build another unit for aged ensioners taking the total number of units to si teen all in the town of alanda. he club also saw a need to acknowledge some of the eo le whose contribution makes alanda such a great lace to live so roduced a 2022 C al endar entitl ed “ O ur P eopl e and laces . t is a uality roduct that has been well received both within our community and with visitors to our town. he alanda ions lub would like to wish all in our community a very ha y hristmas and a great to all.

– M ALAN D A LI O N S

AR of the roceeds from December sales of ulatten mother of four rystal eonardi s first book oy of teel will go towards the hildren s H ospital F oundation to hel p f und vi tal brain cancer research. rystal released the book in ctober and has decided to give from every sale of the book this month to the foundation. he foundation funds the first A ustral ian paediatric b rain cancer research centre hildren s rain ancer entre. rain cancer sadly kills more children in Australian than any other disease killing an Australian child every nine days. he book tells the ourney of the eonardi family as they co ed with their son s treatment after he was diagnosed with a brain tumour the si e of an orange when he was only two years of age.

I t is now b el iev ed that S eb astian was likely born with the tumour however sym toms didn t become obvious until the tumour had grown to a substantial si e. hese sym toms began occurring at months of age and included insomnia night sweats e cessive urination bowed legs and igeon toes and left sided weakness including facial alsy. he family had to co e with D as they gra led to manage

everything involved with their young son s treatment. he events of were something that we were al l recove ring from so it was uite confronting to revisit each setback and com lication rystal said.

C hil dren’ s H ospital F oundation acting livia ary is thankful rystal chose to benefit the organisation from

the sales of her book. t is wonderful that rystal chose to support the C hil dren’ s H ospital oundation through oy of teel sales and by doing so she is giving ho e to families of kids with brain cancer ust like ebastian she said. oy of teel is available from the areeba s nder lue kies bookstore in yrnes treet.

We at T-Hire would like to wish our valued customers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to working with you again in 2022.

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Season’s Greetings C H R I S T M A S 2021 is al most with us and the concl usion of another ye ar. I t has b een a ye ar of turmoil and uncertainty f or many .

A s T he S al va tion A rmy shares in givi ng out physi cal assistance throughout the community this C hristmas b y way of hampers, gif ts, and toys we at T he S al va tion A rmy want more than eve r to give hope at a time when al l seems hopel ess.

S o, we share the words of L uke s G ospel chapter 2

ve rse 1 0 ' b ut the angel said to them, " D o not b e af raid, I b ring yo u good news that wil l cause great j oy f or al l the peopl e."

T he news of the b irth of our S avi our, Je sus. T he b est message of hope eve r. S o, as we cel eb rate, we wish al l the C ommunity M emb ers across the T ab l el ands a peacef ul , b l essed, and j oy ous C hristmas.

– M iriam N ew ton- Gentl e Sal v ation Army Tabl el ands Corp

C O M E l et us sing; “ Jo y to the worl d! T he L ord has come! L et earth receive her K ing! “ Je sus was b orn into the worl d as a man and eve n to this day H e continues to l ove us and pour H is grace on us, H e is the answer f or manki nd.

D on’ t j ust ob serve C hrist’ s b irthday! E ngage in H is l if e and grace and l ive to H is stranded.

I t is at this time of the ye ar we rememb er the

L ord Je sus C hrist, the greatest gif t give n to the worl d. M ay the l ove and grace of Je sus hrist fill your home and life to be a blessing to yo ur f amil y and f riends. M ay yo ur l if e shine a l ight of the presence of Je sus C hrist to al l those around yo u.

– Tim Pianta Tol ga Community Ch urch

A S we approach C hristmas, we are reminded that another ye ar is coming to a cl ose and gl adl y emb race the opportunity to have a b reak, eve n if it is f or two days.

O ne thing we have b ecome so aware of l atel y , is our own vu l nerab il ity and the great need to b el ong in f amil y and a community .

G od had this in his mind when H e sent the G if t of H is S ong Je sus to the earth with the D evi ne purpose to make a way f or eve ry person to have an opportunity to b e adopted into H is f amil y . Not into a church, not into a rel igion b ut into a rel ationship where through receivi ng C hrist as yo ur personal S avi or, yo u can cal l G od, F ather.

A s a son or daughter, yo u than have the enj oym ent of receivi ng the l ib erties and privi l eges of a chil d of G od.

T his is why , no matter what the chal l engers are in our l if e, we can, b y f aith in his wonderf ul G if t, neve r b e al one or af raid and kn ow according to the B ib l e, that yo u have a H eav enl y F ather who understands.

T heref ore, it is my praye r, that each of yo u ab ound in the G race of G od and enj oy his presence in yo ur homes, workp l aces and community .

H ave a b l essed C hristmas.

– Pastor D arry l R oos Abundant Lif e Centre

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

M E R R Y C hristmas and H appy New Y ear f rom the R otary F NQ F iel d D ays ( C omb ined R otary C l ub s of A therton and M areeb a) wishing our C ommunity a ve ry happy and saf e f estive season. e wish to offer our thanks f or yo ur support which ensures our eve nt continues to b e successf ul al l owing us to contrib ute b ack to yo u in our C ommunities.

– R otary M areeba and Ath erton

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MAYOR’S CHRISTMAS MESSAGE The festive season is upon us again and, as 2021 draws to a close, I would like to pass on my most sincere appreciation to residents and friends of the Mareeba Shire.

“Pacific Radiator Services would like to take this opportunity to wish you & your families a very Merry Christmas & a safe and happy New Year 2022” O r Office or sho ll be closed ro 4 0 h rsday 2 rd ece ber, 2021 e o en n at 8a esday 4th an ary, 2022  New & Recores  Repairs  Cleanouts  Automotive  Intercoolers  Heat Exchangers  Mining & Industrial  Agricultural  Motorcycles  Restoration  Oil Coolers  Spare Parts  Consumables, PPC & Austech Products

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The past few years have been tumultuous for many, and I truly hope you can reflect on the joyful times shared throughout the year.

Looking back on 2021, I am incredibly proud of the accomplishments of members of our community. The volunteerism and resilience shown has been truly extraordinary.

There are also many achievements by Mareeba Shire Council that I am honoured to be a part of including the opening of the new Mareeba Animal Management Facility, relocation of the Mareeba Library and opening of the Cedric Davies Community Hub as well as the new water infrastructure built at Chillagoe.

These projects were made possible with contributions by the State and Federal governments and Council.

Although we are still feeling the impacts of the COVID pandemic, I am proud to see how the community has responded to the changing circumstances. As Mayor I thank everyone for doing their bit to keep us safe.

It is my hope this holiday season, you spend quality time with family and friends. Reach out to those who are less fortunate in

our community and take the time to connect with those who may be feeling overwhelmed or isolated.

Please stay safe and enjoy a wonderful Christmas and New Year.

On behalf of the Councillors, I wish you a Merry Christmas and all the very best for 2022.

Cr Angela Toppin Mayor

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Season’s Greetings Camping fun over the school holidays

Local s are being encouraged to f ol l ow th e rul es set by Q ueensl and Park s and W il dl if e Serv ices w h en camping in national park s. PH O TO CR E D I T: Th e State of Q ueensl and.

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WI T H C hristmas kn ocki ng on the door of A ustral ians across Q ueensl and, many wil l b e packi ng their b ags and heading out across the hol idays.

C amping is one of A ustral ia’ s f avo urite past times howeve r there are certain things that eve n the most experienced campers need to ke ep in mind this C hristmas hol idays.

When going out with f amil y or f riends to many of the picturesq ue l ocations across the state it is important to f ol l ow the rul es set b y Q ueensl and P arks and Wil dl if e S ervi ces.

I t is important to reserve your cam ing s ot first by b ooki ng it in vi a the Q ueensl and P arks web site, yo u must then print out and displ ay yo ur camping tag in the dashb oard of yo ur ve hicl e or fi ing it to your tent.

T here are onl y certain areas in the parks that can b e

used to light fires these can be fire laces fire rings or e isting fire locations. sing these areas mitigates the risk of a otential bushfire. “ E ve ry camping area has different facilities from toilets to B B Q s, to drinki ng water and showers, ” a D epartment of E nvi ronment and S cience spoke sperson. “ S ome areas are compl etel y natural envi ronments and have no f acil ities at al l . “ None of our camping areas have powered sites b ut yo u can use a generator at some l ocations.”

Whil e these rul es are common across nearl y al l camping areas managed b y Q ueensl and P arks each indivi dual area coul d have their own s ecific rules on to of them. o find a cam ing s ot near yo u and check their s ecific rules head to htt s arks.des. ld.gov.au cam ing

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Tips for caravanning this Christmas WI T H the Q ueensl and b orders open, many trave l l ers have take n to the ski es to b egin their hol idays whil e others have instead chosen to hit the road in a b rand- new carava n or motorhome.

T here was an unprecedented growth in carava n sal es in Q ueensl and ove r the past 1 2- 24 months with an 8 2 per cent increase in new recreational ve hicl es incl uding carava ns, camperva ns, camper trail ers and motorhomes.

With so many new ‘ caraf ans’ hitting the roads ove r the C hristmas b reak C arava nning Q ueensl and has of f ered seve n saf ety and preparation trips f or unb l ooded carava ners. “ T here wil l b e hundreds of new carava n and motorhomes hitting the road for the first time over the summer hol iday period with many first time cara fans excited to test out their recent purchases, ” C arava nning Q ueensl and T rade C E O Ja son P l ant said. “ With the increase in new product and users on the road, it’ s especial l y important that trave l l ers understand the

do’ s and don’ ts and prepare wel l in adva nce, to ensure a saf e and enj oya b l e hol iday .”

1 . S af e T owing – E nsure that yo u tow set up is saf e and l egal 2. S af ety C hains – Y our chains must b e strong enough to touching the ground shoul d the coupl ing f ail 3. B raki ng S yst ems – E f f ective b raki ng sys tems must b e instal l ed on al l trail ers of 7 5 0G T M ( G ross T rail er M ass) 4. T yr es – C heck yo ur tyr es b ef ore a trip and make sure they are in good condition f or towing and the l oad.

5 . A ccessories and I nstal l ations – M ake sure that al l af termarke t accessories instal l ed are saf e and l egal maki ng sure to ke ep the b al ance of the l oad eve n.

6. M aintenance – A l ways ke ep yo ur ve hicl e in good condition maki ng sure it is road- trip ready .

7 . P re- H ol iday C heck L ist – D o a thorough revi ew inside and out to ensure eve ryt hing is in worki ng order b ef ore heading out on the open road.

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We wish to extend to you our best wishes for the Christmas Season and the New Year.

From our family to yours, we would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year.

We thank you for your continued support and look forward to working with you in the New Year.

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CHRISTMAS TRADING HOURS: Closing from 12pm Thursday, 23rd December, 2021 and Reopening Monday 10th January, 2022.

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Season’s Greetings Appeal helps those in need this season

ayor An ela o in and Ashlee llis aree a Co nity Centre s Front e Coordinator ith one o the Christ as ha ers a aila le than s to the o nity s s ort o the ayor s Christ as A eal

M A R E E B A S hire M ayo r A ngel a T oppin has thanke d l ocal s f or supporting this ye ar’ s C hristmas C heer A ppeal .

E ach ye ar, the M ayo r’ s C hristmas A ppeal pl ays a critical rol e in ensuring that the vu l nerab l e and isol ated peopl e in the M areeb a S hire can experience the j oy of C hristmas.

C r T oppin thanke d al l residents and groups who made contrib utions during 2021 . “ T here were contrib utions b y indivi dual s and organisations, incl uding the F ar North Nomads who organise the C hristmas in Ju l y eve nt, with gol d coin donations col l ected at entry donated to the M ayo r' s C hristmas A ppeal , ” she said. “ I n the true spirit of C hristmas, M areeb a S hire C ouncil woul d l ike to hel p make the f estive season easier f or those in need through the appeal . “ We want eve ryo ne in our community

to b e ab l e to cel eb rate C hristmas without f eel ing stressed ab out not b eing ab l e to af f ord the necessities. A ssistance provi ded through the appeal is a gesture of goodwil l and that adds a l ittl e cheer to what may b e a difficult time of the year for some eo le in our community .”

E ach ye ar, C ouncil donates the proceeds of the M ayo r' s C hristmas A ppeal to l ocal community centres with those groups then provi ding C hristmas hampers or vo uchers to f amil ies in need. “ T hese organisations do a marve l l ous j ob of ensuring that that assistance is receive d b y those most in need, ” M ayo r T oppin expl ained.

C r T oppin encouraged those in need of assistance to contact the M areeb a C ommunity C entre, K uranda Neighb ourhood C entre, Ju l atten C ommunity C entre or the D imb ul ah C ommunity C entre.

Shane Knuth MP and staff wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy, safe and prosperous new year.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

LI GH TS W I N N E R S: Th e w inners of Tabl el ands R egional Council ’ s Ch ristmas Ligh ts competition w ere presented w ith col ourf ul h ampers as th eir prize s at l ast w eek ’ s council meeting. Th e h amers ere filled ith oodies and treats as ell as Christ as li hts that ill ho e lly add to the inners dis lays ne t year

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Christmas Eve Carol Service 7pm This service will include an opportunity to light a candle for departed loved on and after the service cake and a cool drink will be provided.

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Wishing all our loyal clients a Merry Christmas and a Happy & Prosperous New Year from the team at Mobile Finance Broker.

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CHRISTMAS OFFICE CLOSURE OUR OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED FROM THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2021 AND WILL REOPEN ON MONDAY, JANUARY 17, 2022 PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT OUR OFFICE. PH: 4091 5861 EMAIL: HILL@PARLIAMENT.QLD.GOV.AU www.theexpressnewspaper.com.au

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ENTERTAINMENT Holiday entertainment continues M O R E hol iday magic continues on the b ig screen with a mammoth week of excitement, f un and much much more at the M aj estic T heatre.

T wo new f amil y annimation mov ies hit the b ig screen S unday . T he adv enture comedy “ S ing 2” and the comedy “ E nchanto” are great f or al l ages. he o ular action adventure sci fi ider an o ay H ome” continues f or another extraordinary week .

T he huge and highl y anticipated action adv enture f antasy hostbusters Afterlife is going to be a blast. he family action drama A oy alled hristmas and the popul ar action, adv enture drama “ D une” continues this week .

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ENTERTAINMENT Thriller from Millaa Millaa returns to Tablelands L O C A L L Y b orn, B risb ane- b ased comedian G eorgina H umphries wil l b e b ack on the T ab l el ands to present two special New Y ear comedy shows.

M s H umphries has b een maki ng her mark on the B risb ane comedy scene and is determined to put her smal l rural town of M il l aa M il l aa on the map.

A t 23, she has b ecome a regul ar at the S it D own C omedy C l ub in B risb ane and has appeared numerous times on A B C R adio B risb ane as a guest panel ist.

P erf orming at seve ral comedy shows each week, G eorgina is passionate ab out b ringing tal es of smal l town l if e and rural antics to city crowds during her time on stage.

A f ter q ual if yi ng f or the S tate F inal s of T ripl e J’ s C l ass C l owns in 201 5 and l ater b eing selected as a semi finalist for RA omedy Q ueensl and, G eorgina real ised that the l if e of a chicke n f armer wasn’ t her destiny .

D aughter of a f ourth generation dairy , she traded in her gumb oots f or a microphone and move d to the city in 201 6. D etermined to chase her dream of b ecoming a standup comedian, she says she won’ t stop until ‘ the cows come home! ’ rowing u on a illaa buffalo farm life was destined to b e f ar f rom “ the norm” f or eorgina. tories about being bucked off buff al oes and rounding up prize chicke ns, are great f odder f or her on stage act, givi ng her pl enty to ' crow' ab out!

H er unwave ring l ove of chicke ns and passion f or tel l ing smal l town stories to b ig city audiences, has l ed to her b eing ref erred in

comedy circl es as the “ S pring C hicke n” of the B risb ane comedy scene and now, “ T he T hril l er f rom M il l aa M il l aa” – a real f eather in her cap.

F resh f rom one of her 2021 career highl ights, supporting a wel l - kn own M el b ourne comedian in f ront of a sol d out crowd of 5 00 at an E v ent C inema, M s H umphries pl ans to continue her C hristmas/ New Y ear T ab l el and perf ormance tradition. “ T he T hril l er f rom M il l aa M il l aa” wil l b e the third show which G eorgina has written and dedicated to her home town.

A f ter taki ng her q uirky and l ight- hearted humour to audiences f rom C airns to B risb ane, the G ol d C oast, S unshine C oast and down to she said here s nothing in the world I l ove more than my home town ( sorry M um! ) . “ T o have the chance to perf orm standup comedy to the amazi ng community who raised me is pricel ess and to me is the most special thing in the worl d. “ I t take s a vi l l age to raise a chil d and the smal l town of M il l aa M il l aa to raise this upand- coming comedian.”

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B risbane based, l ocal comedian, Georgina H umph ries, w h o h as been mak ing a name f or h ersel f on th e south ern circuit, w il l perf orm h er new standup routine at M il l aa and M al anda in one o sho s on N ew Y ears E v e and J anuary 7.

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coffee producers ucy tocker and ames Masterman of rater Mountain offee, pper Barron, are thrilled to have been awarded a bron e medal in the ilter category of the world’s largest coffee roasting competition, the olden Bean”, in their first year of commercial operation.

To win this award, we had to put our coffee beans up for professional evaluation and blind tasting, against not only hundreds of ustralian growers, but also against beans grown in the anama Republic, thiopia and by the rest of the world’s best,” ucy said.

There was a 1 fee attached to each entry, and self-doubt almost stopped me, but I am so pleased that I put our product forward. This award confirms we are on the right track and totally validates all the work and money we have put into establishing our business over the last four years.

The really e citing thing about winning the bron e, was that not only is this our first year of commercial sales, but I have another do en flavours in the pipeline, some of which I think, are actually better than the three I submitted this year.”

With a minimal margin available in the traditional model of selling green beans, ucy knew she would have to move away from the commodity brand concept and sell specialty coffee direct to the consumer.

It’s been a hard slog selling coffee 1kg at a time online, but I am determined to keep going this way,” she said.

In an ideal union between farming and technical e pertise, ucy has perfected growing and roasting the beans, while ames, who works from home as a programmer has reduced her workload by designing remote water monitoring and irrigation systems, as well as computer monitored probes for the critical coffee roasting process.

Roasting the beans takes a lot of practice and a batch can be ruined in seconds after a whole year of work in the paddock. We have been e perimenting with using wine and champagne yeast in the fermentation process,” she said.

The yeast is combined with the beans before they are sealed inside olive barrels for up to 12 days of fermentation. They are then placed on racks and sun-dried for a month to develop the flavours before roasting.

The crop is completely hand harvested, sorted and processed during ctober November and that process was made more difficult this year by I -1 induced staff shortages.

We are always pursuing new product opportunities and in an e citing new collaboration, we have been supplying our coffee to the Wild River Mountain distillery where it undergoes a cold drip concentration’ treatment, before being mi ed with their hand crafted white rum to create a uni ue coffee li ueur,” ucy said. ur product vision aligns with the third wave of coffee’ connoisseurship, which is about delivering high uality coffee sourced from farms instead of countries, where roasting is about bringing out the uni ue characteristics of each bean, and the flavor is clean, hard and pure. ur coffee trees are practically pest free, so we do not use any insecticides or pesticides. ur crop is grown in a clean, clear environment and our beans are stored under optimal conditions.” ucy tocker took the long way around to becoming a coffee producer. rowing up on a farm that produced some of the north’s first avocadoes, near the tiny town of aggan, she studied Mining ngineering at Wollongong niversity, before accepting a ob in Western ustralia. he met her husband, fellow engineer, ames in Tom rice and they stayed on and worked in the west for many years.

We had seen coffee growing in the New uinea highlands and were fairly confident it would do well on the elevated basalt soils of the family farm at pper Barron,” she said. ust over four years ago, ucy approached the epartment of griculture and orestry which supplied 1 different varieties of trees to trial.

They settled on the panish variety, atuai Ro o’, a lovely dense-leafed rabica tree.

The cool, cloudy conditions of her parents’ property proved ideal for growing coffee and the thick foliage of the trees gave the beans the cover they needed to mature slowly over 1 -11 months to produce the comple ity of flavour ucy was looking for.

We planted the initial trees on the slopes of my pilot paddock near the house, where I could e periment with fertilising, irrigating and tree spacing. We applied a lot of dolomite and lime to correct the soil chemistry and I tried to make as many mistakes as I could there before planting the ne t 2 , trees,” she said.

We would love to see other farmers in the area give coffee a try. stablished growers were e tremely helpful when we started. They were all about collaboration and improving the reputation of ustralian coffee and we would like to pass that on down the line,” she added.

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Sweet WTO ruling a relief to cane growers KATTER’S Australian Party has applauded the outcome of the World Trade Organisation’s deliberations on India’s sugar subsidies, which were found to be illegal under rules governing world trade.1 KAP Deputy Leader and Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto said the ruling was a welcome result for North Queensland sugar cane farmers who, in 2018, were already subject to critically-low purchase prices when India dumped millions of tonnes of subsidised sugar supply on the world market.

Mr Dametto and Federal Member for Kennedy Bob Katter led calls for the Federal Government to lodge a formal complaint with the WTO, and after three years of deliberations Australia (and other countries involved in the complaint such as Brazil) have been vindicated.

The WTO panel found India had export subsidies in place that were prohibited under

trading rules and subsequently recommended their removal.

Mr Dametto said while export dollars were now flowing into the region on the back of higher sugar prices, it was vital the WTO’s ruling was heeded by India and other export nations so there was a level playing field for all sugar producers.

He has called on the Federal Government to closely monitor the situation and said the international growing community expected India’s subsidies to be removed immediately.

“Failing this, there may be a need for international sugar importers to consider economic sanctions such as imposing import tariffs or even embargoes on India’s sugar supply,” Mr Dametto said.

“Ultimately our Australian, and North Queensland, growers simply want fair trading conditions and this position has now been entirely supported by the WTO’s ruling.

“Unlike the Indian sugar industry, which is being subsidised by their government, Queensland growers are up against bureaucratic red and green tape and ever-rising input costs that undermine their profitability and sustainability.”

Mr Dametto criticised the Federal LNP Government for being slow to act on this issue in the first instance.

About 85 per cent of all Australian sugar is exported where it competes on the international market, sometimes unfairly, as overseas producers are often domestically subsidised which can lead to an oversupply of the commodity.

The KAP cautioned that the WTO ruling was a “recommendation” only, and said it was vital that the Federal Government kept pressure on India and other nations that heavily subsidise their farmers at Australia’s expense.

Af ter th ree y ears of del iberation, H inch inbrook M P, N ick D anetto said h e w as pl eased th e W orl d Trade O rganisation' s decision on I ndia' s subsidies v indicated th e Austral ian gov ernment' s appeal , giv ing N orth Q ueensl and sugar grow ers a ore le el layin field during f uture trading.

Gulf ladies unite for day of laughter and learning WOMEN from the areas of Chillagoe, Almaden, Dimbulah, Mareeba and the Cape united recently for the last Gulf Savannah NRM’s women’s event of the year. A day of laughter, learning and sharing was enjoyed by all.

Richmond Biosecurity officer Katie Hay brought the ladies up to date on emergent disease of Ehrichiosis in dogs and the development of testing kits for African Swine fever.

Bernie English, from the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, presented all with the very handy book “Dry season management of a beef business”. The final speaker of the morning was Gulf Savannah NRM’s own Jackie McLeod, she spoke to the ladies about her journey in the traditionally male-dominated profession of fire management.

Participants had the opportunity to view the latest Gulf Savannah NRM seasonal weather report video and one of the fire management case studies produced through the Living with Fire in Mareeba Shire program.

The afternoon activities gave the ladies a chance to laugh, joke and share while they followed the gentle guidance of

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Janelle from Nell’s soap in the art of soap making. The ladies then enjoyed a spot of gardening with planting out a take home window box herb garden.

The day was funded by The National Recovery and Resilience Agency.

New leader in mango comp THE competition is starting to heat up in The Express’ Kensington Pride Mango Competition. A new entry by local farmer, Sam Gambino last week, is now in top spot.

This year’s competition started off with Weston Hilditch’s entry of a 1.135kg mango, improving from his mango entry last year.

However, his reign was short lived as Sam’s whopper mango, weighing in at 1.244kg (pictured), knocked Weston off top spot.

First place for the competition will be taking home $500, $300 to second place and $200 to third place courtesy of major sponsor Lindsay Rural.

Now there is still plenty of time and plenty of mangos to be seen before the end of the competition in January 2022.

Make sure you get in your monster mangos for a chance to win some truly juicy prizes.

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Suncreen damages lake IN response to the Lake Eacham story published in last week’s edition of The Express Newspaper.

I have seen year after year with tourists covering themselves in sunscreen the filth on ake acham returns. When they are not there, it goes away.

Di a n a Ta y l o r , He r b e r t o n

Trust in the vaccine THE continued media coverage of demonstrations about vaccine mandates relies upon concepts of people’s rights without drawing attention to the responsibilities that everyone has under those same rights.

Item 29 of the United Nations universal declaration of human rights says that: “Everyone has duties to the community … … subject only to such limitations as are determined by law … … . meeting the just requirements of morality, public order and the general welfare in a democratic society.”

Another UN agreement requires governments to take steps “necessary for the prevention, treatment and control of epidemic, endemic, occupational and other diseases”.

In other words, our “human rights” would be infringed if governments did not take steps to protect the community from Covid-19 . Likewise, we are infringing other people’s rights if we do not follow the public health instructions. ince the first vaccine mandate in 1 (24 years ago) governments around the world have used mandates many times because they work. V accinations of various kinds are mandatory when studying or working in medical fields. eople who served in our defence forces or did government service overseas not only had mandatory vaccination but mandatory preventative medication too.

At some point we have to decide who to trust - medical professionals who have spent a lifetime studying pandemics might be a good place to start.

When going out to cafes I trust that they are following safe food handling practices. Driving my car involves a degree of trust that other drivers are being sensible too.

Sure some of us would love not to have to follow rules all the time nor suffer a little bit of inconvenience but that means disrespecting the rights of others. At the end of the day following the public health instructions shows respect for yourself, your family, your community, our health care workers and the businesses you visit.

Congratulations to the silent majority in our community who are already vaccinated and to everyone who checks in to businesses. Y ou are demonstrating real and deep respect for human rights by your actions.

Ca t h y He a p s , Ma r e e b a

Climate change hysteria I WRIT in response to the letters from addy oresayeth and Jemery Tager in The Express ( 12 21). addy oresayeth, as a scientist” you should be aware that the fact that V enice is having trouble with rising water is because it sits on the Adriatic plate, which is subducting under the Apennines dragging the ground on which V enice sits down with it.

The sinking has been going on for millennia and has nothing to do with climate change. Similarly, the much published “rising sea levels” in Jakarta are actually the ground sinking due to residents drawing ground water from under the city, but media call it rising sea levels. s for the outhern acific, some islands do show rising sea levels on tide gauges, others show falling sea levels. They, like V enice, also sit in tectonically active areas and may be rising or falling

due to tectonic movement rather than sea level change. Nobody seems to be concerned as to the actual facts, because it is so easy to blame it all on climate change.

The climate-change hysteria, arises just because we have been able to measure some changes in the last 1 years, it is misguided. In the 1 s, the fear was that an ice age was on the way – now we are worried about it warming. The idea that we can do anything about either is human arrogance.

Climate change has been occurring on earth in cycles of warming and cooling for 2.6 million years with temperatures varying from - degrees cooler to 5-6 degrees warmer than now. Nobody has been able to determine why. Eighteen thousand years ago there was no Great Barrier Reef, it was dry land.

Then seas rose about 1 metres to 2- metres above what they are now 1 , years ago, as the earth warmed.

Was the formation of the Great Barrier Reef due to global warming beginning 1 , years ago a global disaster? Will further warming and sea levels rising to what they were ust 1 , years ago be a global disaster?

Jeremy Tager wants to stop The Express publishing eter ampion’s letters because he disagrees with him – typical of the modern cancel culture. He should get a ob fact checking for acebook so we all have a single opinion.

He should also acknowledge there is still much scientific debate about the causes of climate change and what we could or should do about it. If he considers the I , which he uotes, to be one of the most respected scientific bodies on the planet” he needs to rethink.

The I is a political organisation not a scientific one. ust read the latest report produced in 2 21. There you will find all the unadulterated nonsense” you can handle and quickly become aware the I it is not a scientific institute.

Of course, both the above contributors are talking about climate change in their contributions, which is of course, not necessarily anthropogenic climate change. I suspect neither is aware of the difference.

Br u c e J o n e s , In n i s f a i l .

Global action needed I REALISE that there is some scepticism and misunderstanding about the science of climate change and I would like to do some science with your readers.

The vast amount of heat energy coming into this planet goes into the water and ice, billions of times more than into the atmosphere. As the oceans’ temperatures rise, their temperatures are much the same as the surrounding atmosphere so we don’t realise the huge amount of energy going into our waters.

It is the oceans which generate the weather systems we experience. As the energy in the oceans gets larger, there is a bigger reserve of energy to power more and larger storms.

Another phenomenon which is not immediately obvious is that ice doesn’t physically change much as heat energy goes in. As the world’s glaciers and ice caps absorb heat, their internal temperatures rise eventually to zero centigrade. They will stay at that temperature until they have absorbed enough heat energy to melt, and they will melt comparatively quickly. This is known to science as latent heat of fusion.

The Greenland ice cap is doing this right now, that is absorbing heat, as is the Antarctic ice and glaciers around the world.

Another worry is the Arctic tundra, the frozen bogs and marshes in the northern parts of Russia and Canada. Their internal temperatures are rising as can be measured with thermometers and the like.

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As they melt, they will release huge amounts of methane, a very potent greenhouse gas. This is not too far away in the decades ahead.

It is often said that the climate has changed back and forth in ancient times. This is true but the problem for the world now is the rate of change. The little ice age spanned tens of thousands of years allowing plants and animals time to adjust.

The first eukaryotic organisms had about two hundred million years to get out of the primitive oceans. The catastrophe facing humankind at the moment is that the temperature change is happening so fast that our flora and fauna will have a hard time adjusting to that rapid change.

I fear that without determined widespread social action around the globe the worst will result for our offspring. I do hope this social action will happen and soon.

P a d d y Fo r s a y e t h , At h e r t o n

Concern for creek K acham looked fine last time I was there.

There hasn’t been the great numbers of tourists the past two years so not sure about the motives behind the latest claims.

I am way more concerned with the health of the Granite Creek - northern exit of Mareeba. It appears to be very clogged up with a water plant. ish and other animal species would have to be feeling the effects of this invasive plant. I only hope something can be done about it before too long. urthermore, I do en oy reading both sides of the climate change argument. Regardless of whether I agree with them or not. However, I find that I respect those who accept and respect another’s right to voice an opinion that may differ from their own.

Merry Christmas everyone.

J a n Co i s - Tu l l o c h , Bi b o o h r a

No pity for Katter I SEE that our veteran Member for Katter – sorry Kennedy – is like a lot of the Canberra mob and is accustomed to doing his own thing in his own way and expecting the rest of Australia to shut up and get on with it.

Good on the pub in Tamworth that chucked him out because he didn’t comply with the New South Wales re uirements Hasn’t he got staff who are supposed to make sure that all this was done before he set off from anberra Do u g Bu r c h i l l , Ma l a n d a

Involve everyone in decisions made by board SOME more facts about the Mareeba Leagues Club other than the recent board members’ statements.

The Rugby League committee formed the separate body known as the Mareeba Leagues Club and it was managed by the first combined team of Rick and Di Reedman. The venue was very successful and many weddings and formal functions along with rugby league was conducted . This was all done at the location of the present section known as the ooty lub.

In 1 , the complete operation along with the stock and liquor license was handed over to the present board structure. There were many local business people and owners who helped not only run but build the present complex. These business leaders and owners’ skills, then extended to the original board and with their input, the constitution of the club was formed.

I can appreciate the wording of the document and the prime objective listed and understand the feeling of members when this was acted for change a few years ago. It is what started the discontent

amongst some members.

The reason was it was seen as not being broadcast in advance to members and kept secret. It was presented to Clubs Queensland as a change and they made reference to it a couple of years later in the belief it went through, but it seems an administration error on their side.

Through the assistance of Government ministers and grants, along with the combined assets, the first Leagues Club was functioning as a separate entity from the Rugby League Club. This venue existed where the present Rugby League clubhouse is and the assets and liquor licence was transferred to the present downstairs club in 1 .

There are many parties involved in this Community Club with Council, State Government, Board Members and last but not least the members and the general public and sporting organisations. Before any major change and decision is made on the future and for that matter any change at all it should be referenced out.

Again, the old saying the best way forward is to take everyone with you rather then proceed and ask for forgiveness when it fails.

Te r r y Ro o s , Ma r e e b a

Herd immunity or herd mentality?

THANKS to The Express for covering the local meetings regarding segregation. I am grateful that we have a local newspaper.

I recognise the threat to quality of education posed by standing down unvaccinated teachers but beyond the effect of shortages, I am concerned by the ever-narrowing world view expected of our whole community which would be greatly accelerated by the loss of diverse gifted and talented individuals from various community roles on the grounds that they have different mindsets or healthsets.

Since when did we live in a country where everyone has to think the same way? Where is the example of thinking, research and debate for our young people?

Consider: • Number of COV ID deaths in Australia since March 2 2 is 2 2 ( 12 21).

• So calculate… ..the loss of children in one year, through abortion in Queensland alone, is more than ten times the total loss of life from COV ID-19 deaths throughout Australia, of all ages, since it began .(Read again ) ee herish ife ueensland - a rise to 2 , in 1 year, after laws brought in by this government in 2 1 .

• Does that sound like protecting the most vulnerable to you? accines by definition are meant to stop a person contracting a disease and thereby stop its spread.

Have the vaccinated been fully informed that this one does neither? How will dismissing the unvaccinated help? poch Times Nov.1 -2 , 2 21, reports an Israeli advisory committee’s consideration of the safety profile of a weaker fi er vaccine dose for children 5 -11 years. “According to the modelling for 5-11 year old males, vaccination was estimated to prevent 2 hospitalisations per million, while leading to 156 extra hospitalisations per million due to heart inflammation” (page ).

• As a mother, I ask, please… … why would someone consider risking a healthy child, 5 or 15, to an e perimental vaccine when the average (median) age of ovid deaths in ustralia is 4 yrs • QUESTION: Do we really need to get rid of unvaccinated teachers to keep children safe? Is the goal “herd immunity” or “herd mentality”?

Al i s o n P e a c h e y , Di m b u l a h

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FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS!

We here at Elders, would like to wish all our valued customers the very best for the festive season and a wonderful and prosperous New Year.

Our offices will be closed from Midday 24th December and reopen on Tuesday 4th January, 2022.

In case of an emergency during this time, please call Jeanette 0407 745 748 or Gail 0419 663 845.

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I n a great position cl ose to town, doctors, shops and parks are cl ose b y , this hal f du le must be sold ffering pl enty of l ivi ng, the spacious floor lan is a ro imately 1 60m2 with ve ry comf ortab l e

l ounge, dining and ki tchen areas, b uil t- in rob es to two b edrooms and an ensuite pl us wal k- in rob e to the master.

T he ya rd is a winner as yo u have yo ur own f ront garden and a secure rear ya rd area l arge enough f or yo ur smal l pet or a garden b ed f or ve getab l es.

L ocated in A therton R ise which is cl ose to central A therton shopping, sports

grounds and P l atyp us P ark.

• R endered M asonry B l ock 3 B edroom U nit ( approx. 1 60m2) • C ompl eted in 201 4 • T il ed open pl an l ivi ng area opening to undercove r patio fficiently designed mod ern ki tchen with pantry • 3 B edrooms with carpet ensuite & WI R to main, b uil tin rob es to 2 b edrooms

• C eil ing f ans throughout • 2.6m C eil ings • E xposed aggregate drive way to doub l e remote access garage • 6 S tar E nergy rating.

D on' t b e scared ab out B ody C orporate as with onl y 2 units yo u onl y share b uil ding insurance with yo ur neighb our.

With f ew three b edroom two b athroom units ava il ab l e

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4091 1611

24 Main St Atherton

on the marke t, this property is a smart inve stment. C urrentl y tenanted, the size and position of this property wil l al ways b e a winner with rentAddress: Price: Agent: Contact:

SELLING?

Call now for a FREE MARKET APPRAISAL

ers or home occupiers.

Contact E x cl usiv e M ark eting Agent Col l ette R ow ston on 0419 733 712.

2/ 40 T umb are S treet, A T H E R T O N $ 339, 000 E X C L U S I V E to C ol l ette R owston A therton R eal ty 041 9 7 33 7 1 2

Rino Gava 0427 779 086 Collette Rowston 0419 733 712

TOLGA VILLAGE LIVING 15 Elizabeth Street - $299,000

NEW TO MARKET 20 Goldview Street - O/O $350,000

TABLELAND ACREAGE, VIEWS 3794 Gillies Range Rd - $1,890,000

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

3 bedrooms + 2 living areas Walking distance to Tolga village Fully enclosed Colorbond shed Currently tenanted at $330 per week

3 spacious bedrooms + 1 bathroom Currently tenanted under periodic lease Double garage, drive through to rear Large open plan kitchen, dining & living

39.8 acres of pastured acreage odern bedroom office media room Spring fed dam + 6x rainwater tanks 4 bay Colorbond shed with 2 enclosed bays

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

Rino 0427 779 086

WEB ID: 882426

Collette 0419 733 712

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WEB ID: 882001

Rino 0427 779 086

WEB ID: 837612

Collette 0419 733 712

WEB ID: 871115

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Your next investment

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

from all of us at Ray White Atherton

ur office ill be closing from nd ecember and will re-open 4th January.

SALES: Morgan Brennan 0407 730 450 Suzey Whitby 0438 090 306 Tenant Repairs ONLY 0447 917 111

See you in 2022 for all your real estate needs!

T H I S property is in prime l ocation situated cl ose to town this opportunity appeal s to a wide range of b uye rs.

T he Q ueensl ander was original l y used as the radio station in A therton and has retained a l ot of its rustic charm. I t has since b een used as a home and currentl y consists of 2 units created b y a divi ding wal l and returns $ 5 1 0 p/ w.

T he f ront unit is a 1 b ed 1 b ath with 1 car accommodation as wel l as open l ivi ng and additional office storage space. T he rear unit is a 3

b ed 2 b ath and 2 car accommodation.

T his home is packe d with character and space! F eaturing high ceil ings, l arge bedrooms wooden floors throughout and stunning stained gl ass windows to top it off. his ro erty could be a sol e inve stment, a pl ace Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

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to l ive and ke ep a tenant in the other unit. O r yo u coul d restructure and move in yo ursel f - the choice is yo urs.

F or more inf ormation on th is property or to book an inspection pl ease contact E x cl usiv e Agent Al ex Pay ne on 0409 328 153.

29 B eatrice S teet, A T H E R T O N C ontact A gent E X C L U S I V E to A l ex P ayn e L J H O O K E R A therton 0409 328 1 5 3

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

BARRON BEAUTY Mareeba • Set on 2 hectares • Operating as a commercial nursery • 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom home • Town water + 23 meg water license • Extra self-contained accommodation • Machinery sheds $P.O.A. L16309753 Morgan Brennan 0407 730 450

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Small acreage meets country style home with shed O N the outskirts of alanda C B D , set on a prime 2.5 acres allotment is this clay brick family home with a uirky floor lan and a coun try feel.

T here are 3 b edrooms, 2 with built ins and the master has enough s ace for an en suite walk in robe. here is country style lounge room with fire lace s acious tim ber kitchen with servery and breakfast bar and a com b ined dining room. A f ront verandah runs the length of the home and accesses every bedroom and tiles are throughout for low main

tenance car et in one bed room . A s acious laundry with lenty of storage s ace and access to a rear patio with the added bonus of se curity screens throughout. he large car shed will suit the working man with ower connected the home runs off solar hot water and the owners have treed the Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

boundaries leaving you with am le s ace to utilise the cleared land.

Th e ow ners w ant it sol d – f or more detail s, contact E x cl usiv e M ark eting Agent Kaydee Chatfield 0417 468 941 at First National Atherton today .

4091 1177 21 Main St, Atherton

498 L ake B arrine R oad, M A L A ND A $ 5 49, 000 aydee hatfield irst ational Real state Atherton 041 7 468 941

4091 1177 21 Main St, Atherton

SOUGHT AFTER HERBERT RIVER ACREAGE 4

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• 4 bedroom cladded home on 83.9 acres with equipped bore • 252 megalitre highflow & 144 megalitre lowflow water license • Approximately 85% of the property is cleared for cropping • Additional river flat for grazing • 8m x 7m carport which could double as an entertainment area

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Price: $849,000 - Call Greg on 0437 332 912

ENTERTAINER THAT TICK ALL THE BOXES 3

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• 3 bedroom home on 840m2 allotment • Master has walk-in robe, ensuite & airconditioning with secure porch access • Kitchen has ample storage and is fitted with quality appliances • 68m2 double bay carport with enclosed workshop and storage room • Maintained lawns & gardens + raised veggie garden already in place

Price: $399,000 - Call Kaydee on 0417 468 941

ROOM FOR EXTENDED FAMILY

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• 1 Ha / 2.5 acres with 4 bedroom block home, shed and 2 studios • Maple benchtops, corner pantry and overhead cupboards in the kitchen • Solar power and solar hot water • Tiled enclosed patio and swimming pool • Double garage, lots of fruit trees, close to town but far enough away

Price: $730,000 - Make An Offer! - Call Brendan on 0447 809 808

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Impressive location and the size will surprise

T H E Y seriousl y don' t get much b igger than this and the l ocation is j ust as impressive .

Whether yo u' re a l arge f amil y l ooki ng f or a spacious f amil y home, something to renova te or eve n an inve stment property to add to the portf ol io then this is the perf ect opportunity f or yo u!

F eatures I ncl ude; • 6 carpeted b edrooms al l with high ceil ings • M aster b edroom is separate f rom the main l ivi ng f eaturing a wal k- in rob e, ensuite & air- con.

• S tudy , S pacious l ounge Rum us room with a fire pl ace

• O pen pl an dining/ ki tchen • C entral ki tchen with a b reakf ast b ar, pantry & el ectric appl iances • M ain b athroom with a shower/ b ath, va nity , l inen cupb oard & separate toil et • L arge internal l aundry + 3rd toil et • C ove red entertainment patio with a b uil t- in b ar andem car ort can fit 2 cars) • S ol ar hot water syst em – save on those power b il l s!

• Worksh op 6x6m • 1 3x7 m powered shed – 1 b ay encl osed & 2 b ays open • F ul l y f enced 1 , 01 2m2 al l otment with ve hicl e side ac-

cess • C urrentl y tenanted b y a l ong- term tenant f or $ 41 0/ week • L ocated within wal ki ng distance to T ol ga amenities and a short drive to A therton

town C entre.

F or f urth er inf ormation or to arrange an inspection, cal l mark eting agent R aquel at Sommerset R eal ty on 0408 983 879.

Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

6 E l iza b eth S treet, T O L G A $ 420, 000 R aq uel C unzo l o S ommerset R eal ty 0408 98 3 8 7 9

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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Living with a view T H I S dupl ex styl e l ivi ng is q uite uniq ue. T wo l ive ab l e sheds offer s ace for a young f amil y or f amil y with el derl y arents. ne dwelling offers two b edrooms, a b athroom, smal l l ivi ng room and a encl osed carport that coul d b e conve rted into a ki tchen or b igger l ivi ng room.

T he b ottom dwel l ing is onl y a f ew steps away and offers a large living dining ki tchen area with b athroom and a b edroom with a vi ew!

B oth dwel l ings are f ul l y airconditioned, insul ated and have l ots of l arge gl ass sl iding doors f or l ight and b reeze .

A 6.2 k w sol ar syst em hel ps to ke ep the cost of el ectricity down. A new hot water sy stem has recentl y b een instal l ed as wel l .

T he 1 01 2m2 b l ock is f ul l y f enced to ke ep yo ur dog and ki ds in the ya rd. R 1 642 • 1 01 2m2 • 2 D wel l ings • P l enty of room to park

• F ul l y f enced • B eautif ul vi ews • F ul l y airconditioned • 6.2 kw sol ar syst em F or more inf ormation, or to Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

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book y our priv ate inspection, cal l D arren 0429 977 675 or Susanne 0408 733 149 @ Tabl el ands.com & M al anda R eal estate.

M IL L A A M IL L A A $ 35 9, 000 S usanne R eyn ol ds T ab l el ands.com & M al anda R eal E state 0408 7 33 1 49

and a Happy New Year!

To all our valued clients.

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1.8 acres land with bush backdrop P O S I T I O NE D on the C airns side of M areeb a and onl y 2 minutes f rom the C B D is this 1 .8 acre al l otment f eaturing a b ushl and b ackd rop as wel l as the f ol l owing attrib utes: • S ituated at the end of a q uiet cul de sac • 7 41 5 m2 mostl y f enced + seal ed b itumen road f rontage • M C l ass soil test + septic pl an ava il ab l e • P iping & wiring in pl ace f or town water & underground power Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

• S chool b us servi ce & garb age col l ection • R eady to b uil d on • H orse shel ter with water T his al l otment is positioned cl ose enough to town f or conve nience, ye t f ar enough away to enj oy a peacef ul acreage l if estyl e.

F or f urth er inf ormation or to arrange a priv ate inspection pl ease contact J oe Torrisi on 0417 700 468.

L ot 1 91 H arte C l ose, M A R E E B A $ 25 7 , 000 NE G Jo e T orrisi Jo e T orrisi R eal estate 041 7 7 00 468

Where would you rather be?

Have you considered the benefits of owning a weekender at Lake Tinaroo instead of camping by the lake?

H E R E at T inaroo T erraces, y ou can enj oy hol iday s f or y our f amil y whenev er y ou want, f or howev er l ong y ou want.

A t a moment’ s notice y ou can get away without hav ing to worry ab out the weather, where to go or what to tak e.

Y ou can l eav e hol iday toy s here, al ong with househol d items that y ou may need, sav ing unnecessary pack ing up ev ery time.

T his two story townhouse is furnished and offers two bed rooms with the main b edroom situated on the upper l ev el .

T he 2nd b unk sty l e b edroom is l ocated on the l ower l ev el al ong with the b athroom, k itchen and l iv ing area which flows out to your own rivate b al cony .

T here is access to y our own sandy b each and the l ak e v ia a path that goes past the in- ground swimming pool . E nAddress: Price: Agent: Contact:

oy fishing and sailing all year round.

F or more inf ormation, cal l Trish a J ack son at Prof essional s Ath erton. Ph one 4091 3955 or 0419 1833 145 any time. To v iew more ph otos, v isit ath ertonreal estate. com.au T I NA R O O $ 1 5 8 , 000 T risha Ja ckso n P rof essional s A therton 041 9 1 8 3 1 45

From our family to yours Merry Christmas & best wishes for a safe and prosperous new year

Joe, Trina & Family Scan to view more properties

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Almost two acres in town H A V E y ou al way s wanted a property that is in town, with al l town serv ices, b ut j ust wanted that b it of extra space? T hen wel come to numb er 3 S tanl ey S treet, in M areeb a.

T he property b oasts al most 2 acres of l and, a b eautif ul spl it l ev el home, three sheds and a b ore, and al l this tuck ed away at the end of a cul - de- sac, hidden away f rom it al l , surrounded b y l uscious natural gardens f ul l of b irds and wil dl if e! I t' s right here that y ou can start l iv ing yo ur F ar North Q ueensl and dream.

T he spl it l ev el home tak es adva ntage of the natural gradient of the property and f acil itates f or a super siz ed bottom floor as well as a full length to floor balcony

which ov erl ook s the b eautif ul gardens and l awns that surround the home, perf ect f or that morning cup of cof f ee or f or watching the k ids pl ay in the af ternoon shade.

T he top l ev el houses three l arge b edrooms al l with air conditioning and b uil t in rob es, the master f eaturing a l arge wal k - in rob e, and there is also an office. he three b edrooms al l hav e their own sl iding gl ass door access out to the b al cony , perf ect to tak e in the b reez es.

T he k itchen is wel l eq uipped and has an open pl an f eel with the dining room and there is a l arge l ounge room which al so has access to the b al cony .

T here are v erandas on b oth sides of the home to tak e adv antage of the b eau-

tif ul North Q ueensl and cl imate.

T he b al cony prov ides a cov ered stair f or external access to the b ottom l ev el and the office rovides internal access stairs.

D ownstairs there is a massiv e open space which can b e util ised in a mul titude of way s.

I t is currentl y b eing used as a huge second l iv ing space b ut woul d b e a great entertaining area, a home gy m, a rumpus room or a magnificent lay area for the k ids, or al l of the ab ov e.

T here is ev en a k itchenette down here, and enough space to mak e a coupl e of extra rooms if req uired.

O utside, the f eatures continue...

T owards the f ront of the

property , there is a l arge, 3- b ay A merican b arn sty l e C ol orb ond shed which woul d b e great f or storing the b oat or carav an, a proj ect car, and any other toy s y ou can think of .

T he second shed which is at the rear of the property has another three encl osed b ay s, an open carport b ay , an extra cov ered awning space at the f ront, and prev ious owners think ing of ev ery thing, this one has a toil et too.

Not to mention there is a generator input connection on this shed as wel l as a garden shed and a b ore.

T he l ist of f eatures is endl ess, so y ou real l y need to come and inspect this property to b e ab l e to tak e it al l in.

Features include:

• 7 , 325 m2 property in priv ate setting, end of the cul de- sac • S pl it l ev el home with pl enty of indoor & outdoor l iv ing • 3 b edrooms, al l with A C , b uil t ins & b al cony access, lus office • L arge M aster b edroom f eatures wal k - in rob e • E xcel l ent l iv ing area upstairs with l arge k itchen and open pl an dining • E xtra l arge downstairs l iv ing space with a k itchenette Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

• 3- b ay A merican b arn sty l e C ol orb ond shed • 4- b ay shed with work shop space and toil et • A dditional garden shed, G enerator input sock et and b ore • G reat cov ered and pav ed outdoor B B Q area • L uscious natural gardens with b irds and wil dl if e F or more inf ormation or to book an inspection, cal l ex cl usiv e agent R emo E sposito on 0401 969 473.

2 S tanl ey S treet, M A R E E B A $ 495 , 000 E X C L U S I V E to R emo E sposito C entral R eal ty M areeb a 0401 969 47 3

TOWN LIVING WITH CREEK & PRIVACY • 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Recently renovated block home • Open plan with verandahs on 3 sides • Additional separate outbuilding ideal 4th bedroom / office • 3370m2 allotment • Permanent creek Price $475,000 Neg Exclusive Agent John Goncalves 0407 690 961

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Merry Christmas from Remo, Vince & the team

Our office will be closed over the festive season, but we are still available by telephone

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December Pine

Bells

Decorate

Present

Boots

Gift

Rejoice

Bow

Giving

Rudolph

Candle

Happy

Santa

Candy

Holiday

Stat

Carols

Nativity

Stocking

Celebrate North Pole Tree Charity

Ornament Visit

Christmas Party

SUDOKU

Wish

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ACROSS 7. T he action or f acul ty of rememb ering something l earned or experienced.

8. A b b rev iation: L y mphocy tes.

9. A n adhesiv e sub stance used f or stick ing ob j ects or material s together.

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11. T he f eel , appearance, or consistency of a surf ace or a sub stance.

13. A work er in metal .

15. A sweet flavoured drink made from a sugar sy rup, sometimes containing al cohol

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Aries

March 21 to April 20 A v oid l ending or b orrowing.

Y ou wil l tend to ov ereat today if y ou stay home al one. Y ou shoul d expect to hav e changes in y our home. T hursday wil l b e y our l uck y day this week , b e open to new opportunities.

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10. Pl ace in to th e frid g e for 15 m in u tes. . ig tl ress t e extra altesers into t e to o t e c eeseca e to decorate.

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Taurus

April 21 to May 21

B e prepared to tak e care of the issues at hand. D on’ t say things that coul d b e damaging l ater on. C ut l oose. K eep y our cash in y our pock et and offer them sound advice rather than your financial assistance.

Gemini

May 22 to June 21

Y our high energy and discipl ine wil l enab l e y ou to compl ete any seemingl y insurmountab l e task s. Y our determination and sheer desire to do y our own thing wil l b e successf ul .

Virgo

Y ou wil l prob ab l y hav e to def end y our mate. C hil dren may b e on y our mind. Y ou may have difficulty trying to get y our mate to understand y our position.

Y ou may hav e more peopl e on y our domestic scene than anticipated. S ome of that extra energy y ou hav e stored up might j ust b e put to good use. T ry not to say the wrong thing at the wrong time.

T his is a great week to mingl e with peopl e y ou woul d l ik e to impress. T ry to incl ude the one y ou l ov e in y our pl ans today . Y ou wil l get upset ov er triv ial matters.

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Sagittarius

Aug 23 to Sept 23

June 22 to July 22

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21. Withdraw f ormal l y f rom memb ership of a f ederal union.

22. A smal l or medium- siz ed songb ird, ty pical l y hav ing a b rown b ack , spotted b reast, and l oud song.

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2. L eather with a gl ossy v arnished surf ace.

3. A n act or process of cl osing something.

4. A doub l e or mul tipl e f ol d in a garment or other item made of cl oth, hel d b y stitching the top or side.

5. A l arge outdoor area with f airground rides, shows, and other entertainments.

6. G iv e a b ab y a C hristian name at b aptism as a sign of admission to a C hristian C hurch.

12. R esul ting f rom or hav ing had a good education.

14. A disease of chil dren caused b y v itamin D deficiency.

17. A person who div es as a sport.

20. M oney in coins or notes, as distinct f rom cheq ues, money orders, or credit.

Oct 24 to Nov 22 Restrictions may be difficult f or y ou to l iv e with, b ut try to do things b y the b ook . I f y ou’ v e b een under stress and worry ing ab out ol der memb ers of the f amil y , it’ s time to come to terms with the situation.

S ocial ev ents wil l b e rewarding. Y ou’ l l meet new f riends if y ou try new activ ities. Y ou hav e a tendency to think that no one el se wil l do things properl y .

 Capricorn

Dec 22 to Jan 20

A residential mov e may b e in order. S ocial ev enings at y our pl ace wil l b e highl y successf ul . Y ou wil l b e wel l l ook ed upon due to y our compassionate and giv ing nature.

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Leo

July 23 to Aug 22

Nov 23 to Dec 21 Y ou’ re on the right track and y ou can mak e money if y ou are wil l ing to go out on a limb. You may find that your b oss is not del ighted with y our work l atel y . L ook into j oining groups that can giv e y ou hands- on adv ice.

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Aquarius

Feb 20 to March 20

Jan 21 to Feb 19

U nexpected b il l s wil l l eav e y ou a l ittl e short. Y ou need to tak e a l ong, hard l ook at y oursel f and y our personal situation. R el ativ es wil l b e cordial .

P ositiv e connections can b e made if y ou get inv ol v ed in env ironmental organisations. R esidential mov es shoul d b e considered caref ul l y . F amil y tal k s may get a l ittl e comb ativ e.

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ST GEORGE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH 49 - 51 Constance Street, Mareeba Christmas Day Saturday 25th December, 8.30am ALL WELCOME!

ST GEORGE’S ANGLICAN OP SHOP 49 - 51 Constance Street, Mareeba Closed from 16th December, 2021.

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Passed away on the 17th December, 2021.

Wife of John. Loved Mother, Mother-in-Law, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, Sister-in-Law and Aunt.

Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend a Funeral Service for Daphne at the Abundant Life Centre, Constance St, Mareeba on Friday 24th December, 2021 at 10:00am. At the conclusion, the cortage will proceed to the Mareeba Lawn Cemetery.

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Relatives and friends of Rosa and her family are respectfully invited to attend her funeral service which is to be held at St Thomas’ Church, Constance Street, Mareeba on Thursday 23rd December, 2021 commencing at 10:00am, followed by interment at the Mareeba Cemetery. Due to COVID, a maximum of 200 people may attend.

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Division one winners Carl’s Caloundras, Carl Martens, Chris Maisel, Simon Gargan and Kim Kruze.

Michaels Maryboroughs Narelle Duncan, Marina Battistin and Jody Hogan.

Game set for Mareeba tennis The 2021 Mareeba Tennis champions have been crowned after the last of the fi tures last week in three separate divisions.

To start off the week the semi finals were held on Monday night between the eight teams registered for the competition.

After the teams were narrowed down it was time to get down to business over the Wednesday and Thursday night fi tures.

In division one it was a season of upsets with the top two teams on the ladder for the season, Matts Mission Beaches and eoffs attons being knocked out in the semi-finals.

Roys Rockhamptons ( allum ale,

Mark Keating, Roy Messina, ack Kru e) played arls aloundras ( arl Martens, hris Maisel, imon argan, Kym Krue) in the finals with arls team emerging convincing winners by 16 ga mes.

The division two finals were played out between Michaels Maryboroughs (Michael Hoskin, ody Hogan, Narelle uncan and Marina Battistin) and hils ort ouglas’ ( hil arr, hil Bensted, Kim eckham, amie aton). Michaels Maryboroughs got home in a hard-fought battle despite the hils teams fighting back to lose in a nail biter finish by only two games.

In another tight finish the division

three final between amens aintrees ( amen Marcolongo, Trevor pry, arrah Bousted, leanor ilver) scraped home by 4 games against iule’s eorgetowns ( achlan almer, reg Nason, iulie lderton, aryl Turner).

Best and fairest awards were awarded to ue Tokorahi, tevie Harnisfeger and eter Blake.

King of the lobs Ben Watson was awarded the most social player on court award while hris Maisel won the most social player off the court award.

This year encouragement awards were handed out to both ylan Kru e and Toby Watson.

Atherton’s Tom Boorman on his way to 51 at Loder Park on Saturday.

Barron River down Atherton Bowls championships success

TH Mareeba Bowls lub has held one of their last competitions of the year after they hosted their club championships followed by a mi ed social event last unday.

There were seven events held across mens and ladies from singles all the way to fours with many bowlers out to en oy the event. .Brady came out on top in the ladies singles as well as pairs with . tevens, fours with . tevens, . ummings and . oda and finally mi ed pairs with . adorin.

In the mens competition B. ynne won out the singles while . Tiraboschi and . rema won pairs. . Brady, . Burns, M. Battistin and R. Hill all won the fours competition. fter the club championships players had the chance to bowl in the residents Ham ay with players bowling 2 12 ends with winners . teffensen, . rema and R. arry.

After all the bowls had been played it was time for the players to settle down for the annual presentations.

RI K T ar North’s first grade competition returned on aturday with therton hosting Barron River.

After winning the toss and electing to bat therton found it tough going and lost early wickets to Barron' s seamers. ete ceresini 2 and aul Nasser worked hard for their starts but could not lift the run rate in a slow scoring affair.

Tommy Boorman brought some respectability to the score hitting 1 runs off balls in a 2 run partnership with Nasser, and the tail added a valuable 2 runs to close the innings -1 .

Atherton' s opening pacemen uke arnell and aul Nasser got the team away to a good start with Nasser knocking over Barron' s one and two cheaply in a tidy opening spell. The game

Players at the Mareeba Bowls Club Championships.

continued to hang in the balance with the scores almost level through to the last session. an arnell took wickets, hris dams bowled well 1-1 and achy Hollitt mounted scoreboard pressure bowling a great spell of overs for 1 runs.

The game went down to the wire but therton paid for a missed chance in the field allowing Barron' s Adam Trewin to bat the innings and hit the winning runs in the 4 th over stranded not out on . therton s ne t match is anuary against Rovers at riffiths ark, airns.

RESULT: Atherton 7-183 (T Boorman 51, P Nasser 37, P Sceresini 27) Def. by Barron River 6-186 (D Parnell 3-56, P Nasser 2-26, C Adams 1-16

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iffin signs with Roosters

THE therton enior Roosters have confirmed the signing of former Northern ride prop forward Rodney riffin for the 2 22 rugby league season. riffin recently cut ties with the Northern ride and will return home to be a fulltime therton Rooster ne t year.

The former therton unior and senior player last played with the enior Roosters back in 2 before moving onto win R Intrust uper up premierships with the Northern ride and Ipswich ets. lso during his career, Rodney has represented N and had stints with NR clubs the West Tigers and the Bulldogs. enior Roosters head coach raham lark welcomed the signing of Rodney riffin who will bring a wealth of e perience to the red, white and blue.

The fact that Rodney grew up in therton is also a positive for the local sporting community and it is great to welcome him home,” lark said.

He has played a lot of footy and brings important e perience to the playing group we are building for ne t year.”

The much travelled Rodney riffin said he had always planned to finish his career at therton and looked forward to being a Rooster again ne t season.

It is fantastic to be able to finish where I started and I can’t wait for the new season,” riffin said.

It means a lot to me coming back here and giving back to the community.” ollowing the hristmas break, the enior Roosters will resume pre-season training on Thursday anuary.

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N W facilities and e uipment are on the hori on for three separate Tableland’s sporting organisations after getting a hand in the ambling ommunity Benefit und pot.

Both the therton BM lub and the Malanda ymnastics lub were given , to upgrade track lights and purchase a new spring floor and e uipment respectfully.

The current lights on the therton BM lub track were initially installed si years ago, newer, and more efficient lights are planned to be installed to increase safety on the track. urrently when riding on riday evenings there are some dark spots in the track so the club has decided to rectify this by installing new lighting.

Meanwhile the Mareeba unior Rugby eague lub will be using their 2 ,2 from the fund to recondition the four fields used for unior league. Works are suspected to be completed by the end of anuary.

Toilets on the way for Mareeba cricket

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TR N and players spending their weekends watching cricket at Mareeba’s Bor i ark will now be able to have access to their own set of demountable toilets after Mareeba hire ouncil approved a loan to install sewerage to the new facility. or years the cricket clubs’ players, visitors and officials have all been forced to use the band hall toilets and now soon they will have access to their own set of demountable toilets.

The cricket club had been fundraising for weeks to try and raise some money as they pushed the council for assistance through a loan. ust last week their loan was approved to install sewerage, cutting across the field from hewko Road to the proposed site of the toilets.

Their fundraising efforts didn’t go unnoticed however with ouncillor ocky Benstead drawing special attention to the club’s work.

The club will now get to work with sewerage works as they aim to get the toilets installed and ready for use as soon as possible.

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2016 FORD RANGER WILDTRAK DUAL CAB 3.2L turbo diesel, full service history, reverse camera, side steps, tow bar, under 90,000klms, 12 months warranty.

$52,490 DRIVEAWAY

2020 FORD EVEREST 2WD TREND 2.0L bi-turbo 10 speed automatic, window tinting, company demo, only 6812 klms, balance of 5yr/unlimited klms warranty.

$50,990 DRIVEAWAY

NEW! 2021 FORD PUMA SUV Eco-boost petrol 7 speed auto, window tint, company demo, only 2350klms, balance of 5 year unlimited klm warranty + auto club membership.

$29,990 DRIVEAWAY

NEW!

2021 FORD RANGER WILDTRAK X 4X4 2.0 litre turbo diesel, 10 speed auto, 5 year unlimited klm warranty, auto club membership + many standard features.

$74,465 DRIVEAWAY

$32,661 DRIVEAWAY

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2021 FORD PUMA SUV Eco-boost petrol 7 speed auto, 5 year unlimited klm warranty, auto club membership + many standard features.

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2021 FORD PUMA SUV 7 speed auto, hands free power tailgate, 5 year unlimited klm warranty, auto club membership + many standard features.

$32,765 DRIVEAWAY

Prices include government transfers, stamp duty and registration.

HANSEN FORD

Andrew Ford: 0417 633 002 - Claude Formoso: 0477 229 949 - Drew McKenzie: 0400 068 700 279 Byrnes Street, Mareeba - 4092 9400 - www.hansenford.com.au

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