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AND AWAY Tourism is back and booming once again on the Tablelands after three long years of enduring a lack of national and international visitation due to the global pandemic.

Now international travel is back, tourism operators like Hot Air Cairns are seeing a new market of Europeans and Americans making their way to the region to experience the beauty of the Far North.

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New playgrounds bring excitement to local families TWO NEW playgrounds at Amaroo Estate and Kuranda are a step closer, with Mareeba Shire Council approving two contracts for the projects.

The Amaroo playground will be established at a site located on Karobean Drive and Hastie Road, with the first stage of the park development costing $270,000.

A report to council advised the project, which was awarded to Moduplay Pty Ltd, will feature interactive play equipment to tie into a main central play feature being a domed climbing frame or similar.

The project also includes rubberised softfall and a structure to shade the play area as well as the inclusion of seating, tables, picnic shelter and lighting.

“Council received six tenders for consideration, and I would like to congratulate Moduplay Pty Ltd for being awarded the contract. Their design had special charm due to layout, presentation and the potential to appeal to a broader cross-section of children, across a wider age range,” Mayor Angela Toppin said.

“The playground will be constructed on an underdeveloped greenfield site, and is the first step in a redesign of the entire location.

“The park will be further developed in the future when funds become available.”

The completion of the playground is the first stage of the park development, with council developing an overall master plan for the entire site.

“The master plan will be further developed through local resident input and will be the subject of a further workshop with council,” the report stated.

The new Kuranda playground will be established at Centenary Park, bordered by Coondoo and Therwine streets, and will be based around a theme appropriate for the rainforest village.

Council awarded the $300,000 contract to Moduplay Pty Ltd for the new facility.

The playground project includes interac-

An artist’s impression of what the Amaroo playground playground will look like.

An artist’s impression of the Kuranda playground.

tive play equipment, a rubberised soft fall surface, shade sail structure, lighting for night-time use and security, shelter, seating, and tables for parents.

“Council specified that all materials and equipment be robust and suitable for installation in a wet environment that is prone to mould and fungal attack,” a report stated.

The contract also includes the removal and salvage of the existing play area and shade

sail for potential use elsewhere in the shire.

“I am delighted to know that the shade sail and play equipment will be re-purposed,” Mayor Toppin said.

“This is another example where council has looked to the circular economy for ways to reuse materials for as long as possible, and reduce valuable items going to landfill.”

It is expected that the park upgrade will be completed by the end of the year.

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Business considers move over constant town crime

BY RHYS THOMAS

REPEATED break-ins to a new business in Byrnes Street have forced the owners to consider closing their doors and relocating to a safer town.

Fantasy Tails have been operating for just 18 months but over the past year have been broken into at least seven times and have had multiple incidences of vandalism, property damage and theft.

Owners Jared Yates and Zach Kroonenburg have been vocal about the rising crime rate in Mareeba and are now feeling targeted, with the latest break-in seeing a lone perpetrator cutting the wires to their CCTV and stealing the box.

With their tenancy expiring in November, the young business owners have started to seriously consider fleeing Mareeba in favour of a safer town amidst fears the perpetrators may target the animals within the store.

“It almost seems like the most sensible option and for the safety of the animals as well – we don’t have the rescue cats in here anymore because we are scared for their safety,” Mr Kroonenburg said.

“We have had seven major incidents but we have had many more smaller things that aren’t even worth bringing up like graffiti and shop lifting, we have had a heap of cases of shop lifting.

“We have spoken to every level of government as well as the council and councillors but everyone just points the finger at each other.”

The young owners have been publicly outspoken against crime in Mareeba and some members of the community have suggested they should quieten down in a bid to stop being targeted.

However, Mr Yates and Mr Kroonenburg believe they should not have to be silent and walk on eggshells around young offenders who are doing the wrong thing.

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Fantasy Tails owner Zach Kroonenburg with the mass of CCTV camera wiring which was cut during a recent break-in.

“We have been vocal about crime because we want something to be done, we don’t want our town to be run by juvenile offenders,” Mr Kroonenburg said.

“Business owners should not have to cower in fear and have sleepless nights wondering about when they will get broken into next.”

Fantasy Tails has forked out $30,000 to either repair damages or install security systems to deter break-ins, however over the past two weeks, there have been five attempted break-ins to the back of the business.

The owners have been constantly forced to choose to either provide product for their customers or repair damages to their businesses – they even had to postpone their plans for a major expansion.

“We had big hopes and dreams but the last two weeks have been an emotional drain,” Mr Yates said.

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TWO Mareeba boys aged 13 and 14 have been charged with multiple offences after they allegedly broke into three businesses last week and stole items from a vehicle.

Police allege that around 12.30am on 17 August, the boys smashed a glass door of a Doyle Street business to gain entry and steal a number of bottles of alcohol.

In the early morning of 16 August, they allegedly forced open a rear door of an Atherton Street business and stole a quantity of money.

It will be further alleged they forced entry into another Atherton Street business and stole money and an EFTPOS machine.

Around 8.30pm on 16 August, the 13-year-old boy allegedly entered an unlocked vehicle on Brown Street and stolen two wallets from the vehicle.

It will be further alleged that in the early morning of that day he smashed the front glass entrance to a Byrnes Street business and stole an amount of money from the till.

The 14-year-old boy was charged with a further seven offences including unlawful use of a motor vehicles and break and enters in relation to offences allegedly committed between January and August this year.

The boys were located on 18 August by police and are scheduled to appear at Mareeba Children’s Court at a later date.

Bridge speeding shock MORE than 215 motorists have been caught in a three-hour period speeding over the Barron River Bridge at Kuranda.

The shocking figures, which translate into a driver being booked every 0.8 minutes, were revealed by Queensland Police at a recent meeting of Mareeba Shire Council’s traffic advisory committee meeting.

The meeting was told since the 60km/h speed limit was imposed on the bridge, “heavy monitoring” by police had been ongoing.

Over a three-hour period, 216 drivers were detected speeding which was considered to be “extremely high”.

Another statistic was also shared at the meeting regarding traffic crashes between Koah and Kuranda Range lookout.

Police reported that 31 traffic accidents had occurred on the Kennedy Highway between Koah Road and the lookout in the past 12 months. This was considered to be one of the highest on the region for traffic crashes, police advised.

Only five of the 31 crashes occurred between Koah and the Kuranda village itself.

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A shocked Mareeba Chamber of Commerce president Joe Moro said he is disgusted by the way Fantasy Tails has been targeted.

“It is terrible and I am very disappointed by the level they have been targeted, it is disgusting – it would be very sad to lose them and I hope they reconsider,” he said.

“They should be able to do their business and express their views, it is very sad and disappointing in the sense that they may be forced out of the town.

“We’ve heard from a number of businesses that part of the reason why they’ve closed down is because of the level of crime they have been experiencing.”

Other businesses in town were also victims of crime last week, with two businesses on Atherton Street broken into and another on Byrnes Street early Tuesday morning.

The Mareeba Leagues Club also had one of its front glass doors smashed last Wednesday morning and alcohol stolen, while another attempt was made last Wednesday night.

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Tourists flood back to the region

BY ELLIE FINK

TOURISM is booming again on the Tablelands now that Covid travel restrictions have eased up and domestic and international tourists taking the trip up the hill once again for a unique country experience.

Although local tourist attractions have seen a new wave of international tourists coming in, numbers are still yet to meet pre-Covid levels.

Hot Air Cairns has been hosting hot air balloon flights over Mareeba for several years, offering quick flights for up to 200 passengers a day to longer flights with only 20 passengers.

Deputy chief pilot Frank Bouwer said he was still fortunate to have a market during some of tourism’s worst years.

“We were fairly fortunately after we went into lockdown in March 2020, we were allowed to start flying again in September,” he said.

“We are now a quarter of the size of what we were pre-Covid, but we just keep ticking along and giving people the best experience we can.”

Pre-Covid, Asian and Indian tourists made up the majority of Hot Air’s clients but with the state

of world affairs, that market had decreased.

To adapt to the change, the company has redesigned their product to suit the new thriving local market.

“Our market has completely changed from what we had pre-Covid. We had a predominantly Asian and Indian market and we used to fly much shorter trips which many more passengers,” Mr Bouwer said.

“During Covid we had a lot of domestic tourism, and we began to change our product to suit the Australian market and it is a much better product now with much longer flights and our passengers love it.

“A lot of people who fly with us now are actually locals and it is great to see them pointing out their homes and their cars to others. These folks join us at the Heritage Museum at 5.30am and come along with us for the ride.

“We wouldn’t be still here today if it wasn’t for the support of the locals.”

Information Centres throughout the region have welcomed a variety of new faces through their doors to discover more about the region.

Contrary to belief, local visitor centres have even

seen an increase in visitors since Covid, breaking record numbers.

Mareeba Heritage Museum and Visitor Information Centre manager Janet Greenwood said numbers had increased drastically due to a change in traveller profiles, with the centre seeing more self-driving Australian tourists.

“Last financial year, we had 83,000 visitors through our front door,” she said.

“That is approximately 30,000 more visitors than pre-Covid figures, which is a huge increase.”

Mr Bouwer and Ms Greenwood’s comments were echoed by Tourism Atherton Tablelands chair Eddie Nye who believes domestic tourism is the main visitor market right now.

He said Covid had really driven local people to discover their “own backyards” and support their local tourist spots.

Although there has not been a significant return in the Chinese market, Mr Nye explained there has been a large number of tourists from other corners of the globe.

Chasing that “Aussie outback experience”, Americans and Europeans are the latest market coming to the Far North with travel restrictions

easing significantly more than Asian countries.

Mr Nye said he was glad to see the economy booming again thanks to the increase in tourists.

“We are seeing a lot of domestic travellers coming up to the Tablelands as well as seeing a new market of international tourism come through,” he said.

“We usually relied on the Chinese market but based on current global events, we are seeing more of an influx of American and European tourists coming through – particularly on working visas.”

He also believes hot air ballooning over Mareeba is at the top of the bucket list for many and Hot Air is still a huge driver for tourism, specifically on the Tablelands.

“Hot air ballooning is a big thing in Mareeba and a bucket list item for many people, including me, and Mareeba is the perfect place to do it,” he said.

“The waterfall circuit is a big calling for a lot of tourists as well as experiencing indigenous culture.

“There is quite a bit of drive in First Nations tourism right now with many people wanting to learn about their culture and ‘paddock to plate’ foods.”

Hundreds of bollards installed to deter drivers HUNDREDS of bollards have been installed at the McGrath Road truck stop, after locals called for the facility to be relocated to Biboohra.

Residents say the constant use of the truck stop creates fumes and dust and have implored the Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR) and Mareeba Shire Council to do something about the issue.

While DTMR has identified a site that could accommodate the truck stop, there is currently

no funding to undertake the project.

In the interim, the department contracted council to install 340 bollards to prevent drivers from using the gravel surface alongside the sealed bitumen pad.

However, at last week’s council meeting, Cr Locky Bensted said he was concerned that now the bollards had been installed, there was less room for the trucks to park and DTMR may need to action a new truck stop as a result.

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With Queensland needing almost 12,000 new nurses and midwives by 2025, the next generation of healthcare heroes such as Lachlan have joined the line in hospital and other healthcare services across the state.

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“My grandma has just retired from nursing after a 35-year career at the Mareeba Hospital, so she inspired me to become a nurse too,” he said.

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Car meet drives to bring young and old together DRIVEN by a passion of cars, a group of young car enthusiasts have decided to host a new car meet in Mareeba this Sunday, hoping to bring together car lovers from across the Tablelands.

Organised by brothers Riccardo (Ricco) and Nicholas (Nic) Tallarico and their cousin Emanuele Timpone, the meet aims to bring together people’s pride and joy and put them out on display for everyone to enjoy.

The car meet will be hosted on Sunday at the southern end of Byrnes Street with a cruise set to follow the meet beginning from around 9am with a location to be decided on the day.

With a focus on V8s, classics, American muscle and of course, Holdens and Fords, the organisers are inviting anyone to come along and use the centre parks to display their cars. People not participating in the meet have been asked to use the angled parks.

Owner of a Holden Maloo and a classic car of his own, Ricco is hoping the meet will bring together the younger and older side of the car scene and become a regular event.

“Events such as car meets are about likeminded people connecting and creating new

Brothers and two of the organisers for Mareeba’s new car meet Riccardo and Nicholas Tallarico are encouraging other car enthusiasts to join them for the meet and cruise this Sunday.

friendships,” he said.

Emanuele is aware of the strong car culture present in Mareeba and hopes to see many car enthusiasts there on the day.

“Mareeba has been the FNQ hub for fast cars and V8s for as long as I can remember.

To be able to give the local community a taste of that car culture that is entrenched in Mareeba is what we want this meet to be all about,” he said.

Nic is hopeful the meet will bring together everyone who finds joy in cars, whether they be younger or of the older generation.

“Being a little bit old school, the image of what the car scene in Mareeba may have been like back in the day excites me and if we can somewhat replicate that for both the younger and older generations, I think it could be something really special,” he said.

Even if you don’t own one of the cars set out for the meet, you are more than welcome to come along and enjoy the car show.

The organisers have stressed that this is an event for car enthusiasts, not hoons so burnouts, skids and other behaviour will not be tolerated, with police set to attend the meet.

Mayor explains rate hikes

BY ROBYN HOLMES

WITH rates notices on their way to Tablelands Regional Council ratepayers this week, Mayor Rod Marti has moved to explain why farmers and graziers will have massive hikes and what actions council is taking to avoid a similar situation in the future.

Due to very high valuations, farmers and graziers will pay on average of between 19 and 34.5 per cent more in rates this year.

That means those in Categories F and G (which cover farming and grazing properties) will pay on average between $1020 to $3530 more, with the highest increases in each category at $3328 and $12,152 respectively.

Mayor Marti, who has written to those whose rates have risen by more than 10 per cent, cited the significant increases in land valuations issued by the Department of Resources in 2021-22 as the biggest factor in the rate hikes.

“On average, category F land values increased by 43 per cent (or $234,000) and Category G by 94 per cent (or $1.3 million).

And while he agreed that the valuation model was flawed insofar that sales of very valuable properties can adversely affect others not so valuable, there was no other alternative at the present time.

“We are required by the Local Government Act to use land valuations in the calculation of rates and, faced with the significant valuation increases last year, we did two things for Category F and G properties.

“First, we adopted a land-value averaging strategy to run over two years and, second, we de-

“We could do that through creating banding under Category F which will allow more flexibility in how rates are levied against differently valued properties,” he said.

Another area that plagued the council in the past year has been a number of budget blowouts on infrastructure projects, with CEO Gary Rinehart giving a commitment to council in July that every project scheduled for the next three years

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“We have also set up a project management office which has a dedicated officer who will review all projects and ask the right questions as to whether all aspects of the project have been properly considered, bringing rigour to that part of the organisation,” Mayor Marti said.

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Bike show roars into Mareeba THE Mareeba Workers Club will transform into a biker’s haven with the club’s 22nd annual bike show rolling around this Saturday.

The event kicks off from midday this Saturday, bringing together bikes off all shapes, sizes and colours from across the region.

Heading late into the night there will be two live bands playing alongside a burnout competition and full catering is available.

creased the cents in the dollar used in the calculation for those categories.

“This is the final year of land-value averaging which means the new land valuations are fully applied to the rating calculation.

“While the valuation averaging tool was intended to spread the impact of rates increases over two years, much of the rating impact has fallen into the second year.”

While there was nothing that can be done to change the current situation, Mayor Marti is intent that going forward, changes have to be made to try to avoid similar rises in the future.

“We are conducting a complete service review to understand the cost of service delivery and better inform how our operations and expenditure can be more efficient,” he said.

“A consultant has come to take a look at every service TRC offers and part of that assessment will be what services the community values highly, and those they don’t value highly, we may reduce or cut it altogether.

“In other words, we will look at each service we offer, we will consult the community, and determine what services they value highly and what services could be potentially cut or reduced.”

Council is also currently moving to change how it collects its kerbside waste, planning to go to tender for an external contractor which will save the organisation money in the long run due to the costs associated with managing their own fleet of waste trucks and staff.

Mayor Marti also revealed council will investigate how the rating categories could be managed to ensure the more valuable properties could be separated from those not so highly valued.

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Property owner wins battle over payment

BY ROBYN HOLMES

A PROPERTY owner and local businessman has finally reached an agreement with Tablelands Regional Council to be paid for earthmoving and other works done after years of wrangling with the organisation.

Owen Byrnes and his family have been trying to reach a settlement with the council over works he performed to rectify a stormwater drainage issue and to install a water main but after years of discussions with officers and managers failed to resolve the matter, a special meeting of council was called last week so councillors could step in and sort it out.

Mr Byrnes and his wife Terri say they were left angry and frustrated after a series of meetings and promises from officers did not resolve the matter, but were given the opportunity to speak directly to councillors at the special meeting before council went into closed session for more than 90 minutes to come up with a solution.

Mr Byrnes outlined how the matter had been handled over the past six years which started when he undertook some earthmoving on his own property at Tinaroo to rectify a stormwater flooding issue that, he says, was generated by the failure of

the developer to meet the conditions imposed on the development.

When council was alerted to the works, Mr Byrnes was charged a fee of $4400 for an operating works permit.

“The drainage works carried out on our property were to rectify negligence on council officers’ behalf to enforce appropriate conditions on a neighboring property developed by others – not us,” he told council.

“This was at a cost to us of $40,000. Would you think council should contribute 50 per cent to this infrastructure to rectify their error? Not just a refund for a permit to work on our own land?”

The other issue related to Mr Byrnes’ three lots which are in the reticulated water benefited area but not yet connected to the council’s water network.

“Council has been collecting revenue of in excess of $6000 to date for a service they are unable to provide,” he said.

“At a minimal rate, Byrnes Earthmoving (his company) has installed, under council direction, an upgraded 100mm water main to replace the old inadequate 40mm water main that is past its useful life which has extended the service to the three lots,” he said.

Mr Byrnes says that after holding meetings with officers, they followed a process which included an operational works application, water main drawings submitted and accepted, and installation as per regulatory guidelines and all fees paid.

However, funds for the work were not forthcoming despite it being completed 18 months ago, and promises three months ago from an acting chief executive officer that it would be paid with a deed of agreement drawn up also never eventuated.

“That didn’t happen because we were then told that we would have to enter into an infrastructure agreement before the monies would be paid,” Mr Byrnes said who added that he would not sign such an agreement.

“Every time we get close to an outcome, they move the goal posts – and the revolving door of staff changes does not help.

“In business, we understand that sometimes mistakes occur and we have worked endlessly to help council meet its obligations and to rectify the wrongdoing of the past.

“This has resulted in a huge financial commitment on our part.

“The current settlement figure on the table

($60,000) which officers have been promising to pay for more than three months is only a fraction of our real costs which are more than four times that amount.”

Mr Byrnes said he had spent around $60,000 just in administration and professional advice and assumed council may have also forked more money to deal with the matter than what it committed to pay in the first place.

“We have strived to work in harmony with our local authority. The effect that the continued disconnection within the organisation to the business community has had on our lives is immeasurable – financially and emotionally,” he told council.

After council emerged from closed session, it rejected the officer’s recommendation (which was not made public) and instead moved to pay Mr Byrnes a total of $70,410, with a statement included to explain why they rejected the recommendation.

“Council’s view is that it is no longer in our interest to prolong the matter given its duration, its very extensive impost on officer time and their welfare, the real financial and ongoing cost t council, including seeking external legal advice and, most of all, the reputational damage to the organisation,” it read.

Veterens mark Vietnam War

Representatives of the Mareeba RSL Sub Branch with their wreath.

ACROSS the Tablelands, bugles were sounded and respects were paid as residents paused to remember members of the Australian armed forces who served in the Vietnam War and to mark the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan. The Vietnam War was Australia’s longest military engagement of the 20th century with almost 60,000 Australian serving from July 1962 to 1972, 3000 of which were wounded and 521 lost their lives.

The RSL Sub Branches of both Mareeba and Atherton held services to commemorate those who served but to also mark the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan in 1966.

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Alicia tells of a life full of love

BY ELLIE FINK

Local girl Alicia de Haas has officially released her new book “The Story of My Life”.

ALICIA de Haas’s life is one full of love, challenges, adventure and fun and with the help of her dad, the 38-year-old has officially released her new book “The Story of My Life – It’s great to be me!”

Inspired by her father Peter de Haas, who has published two books in the past, Alicia told him it was time to write a book about her crazy and wonderful life.

Peter immediately agreed and the father and daughter duo sat down for months, writing down every memory and every story that has made Alicia’s life so unapologetically amazing.

“I wanted to write about my love for my family and all the cool things we do and all the places we go,” Alicia said.

“I wrote this book mainly for my fam-

ily to tell them about my life, but I hope I can sell a million copies!”

“The Story of My Life” tells the story of Alicia, who was born with Down Syndrome and a congenital heart condition which restricts some of the things that she can do.

Not long after she was born, her parents Peter and Angela adopted her into their adventurous family, taking her across the country due to Peter’s work commitments.

Whilst exploring and travelling alongside her mum and dad, she never let her disabilities get in her way and has spent every day smiling, laughing and doing the things she loves. “(My disabilities) have not stopped me at all from living a very full and rich life filled with love, joy and laughter,”

she wrote in her book.

“While I do have some disabilities, I have many more abilities and I look forward to telling you about some of them.”

Although her book was written to show her friends and family just how amazing her life is, she hopes “The Story of My Life” will help families who have children or other family members with Down Syndrome.

Although she may look a little different, Alicia says she is just a regular girl who has been able to achieve above and beyond regardless of her diagnosis, loves to read and ride horses, loves to learn and explore and lives her life to the absolute fullest.

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Developers present proposed new shopping centre to Mareeba

BY RHYS THOMAS DEVELOPERS of an ambitious new shopping centre stopped into Mareeba last week to hear from residents and businesses owners about the proposed development in a bid to gain insight into how it is being received and asking for the community’s support.

Sphere Group Development’s application to build a new shopping complex on the corner of Byrnes and Rankin Streets is currently being assessed by Mareeba Shire Council.

But in the interim, developer Greg Ritchie, along with project manager Kris Wilson, attended the Mareeba Chamber of Commerce Business Luncheon, to outline the details of the project before opening the floor up to questions.

Chamber president Joe Moro welcomed the proposed shopping centre, saying it would be a major addition to Mareeba.

“I know a lot of people do not like change but I love change,” he said.

“This project will be a significant improvement to Mareeba.”

During the construction period, 120 direct and indirect jobs will be created, with 180 ongoing jobs when the centre becomes operational, all with a local employment focus.

The proposed centre will feature an array of speciality stores to accompany major retailer Woolworths which has already signed on to take over 3500sqm of the 4500sqm centre.

A new drive through fast food outlet will also be built on site but which one has yet to be revealed.

According to the developers, Woolworths has held off on upgrading the online section of its Atherton store, opting to instead add the improvements to the new supermarket in Mareeba.

During their presentation, Mr Ritchie said the need for the centre had been identified some time ago and residents of Mareeba he had spoken to welcomed the development.

“The feedback that we have had from the lo-

cals to date is that the centre is something that is wanted,” he said.

“Not sure if everybody likes it, but generally people have been telling us it is wanted and needed for the town.

“It is going to bring some exciting opportunities and it will have flow-on effects to other businesses.”

Luncheon attendees were given the chance to ask questions relating to the development, with the majority centred around access to the centre from the Byrnes Street and Rankin Street entrances and the traffic issues that might cause around that intersection.

The developers advised a traffic management plan was being specifically developer for the project and initial studies had shown the access points would work however they took the feedback onboard and promised to look further into it.

The developers are hoping to have the first shovel in the dirt by mid next year with an expected 12-18 month construction time, having the

Proposed retail centre project manager Kris Wilson, Chamber president Joe Moro with Sphere Group Developer Greg Ritchie.

centre ready to open by late 2024.

In the meantime, they have asked locals to send letters of support for the development to Mareeba Shire Council as it continues the assessment process.

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Buy back takes off MAREEBA’S new Buy Back Shop has been officially opened and from all accounts, locals are keen to come in and find a bargain.

Mayor Angela Toppin and Cr Lenore Wyatt officially cut the ribbon to the new facility last Friday, ahead of the shop’s first trading day on Saturday.

The opening was a resounding success, with 221 sales for the day. The Mareeba Men’s Shed cooked up a sausage sizzle and over 100 customers grabbed a bite to eat.

Mayor Toppin said the Buy Back Shop was part of a broader strategy by the shire to reuse as much waste as possible.

“While we aspire to reduce and even avoid waste, if these goals are not achievable then we, as a council and as a community, must look to the circular economy for ways to recycle or reuse waste materials for as long as possible,” she said.

OPEN: Mayor Angela Toppin and Cr Lenore Wyatt cut the ribbon to the Buy Back Shop, flanked by with Cr Mario Mlikota (left), and Crs Mary Graham and Danny Bird.

“The Buy Back Shop will result in improved environmental, financial and social outcomes for the community and will operate at no net cost to council.

“Mareeba Shire Council is three years into a 10-year waste strategy. The Buy Back Shop will reduce waste and enhance reuse of waste products.

“Furthermore, income generated from sales at the Buy Back Shop will offset the cost increases associated with the State Waste Levy and the closure of the Mareeba Landfill.

“Council will also use the income generated to support recycling initiatives,” she added.

The Buy Back Shop, located at the Mareeba Resource Recovery Centre, which is part of the Mareeba Transfer Station on Vaughan Street in Mareeba, will be open to the public every Saturday from 10am to 3pm.

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Mr Katter said the fight to maintain an adequate health workforce in North Queensland had been a constant battle and he feared that the Federal Government’s recent expansion of the distribution priority area (DPA) would lead to an immediate exodus of doctors out of rural and remote areas.

The changes enforced by the new government sees all GP catchments in Modified Monash Model 2 (MM 2) areas automatically gain DPA status with immediate effect. It means places like Sunshine Coast can compete for medical staff from the same pool that very remote parts of the country like Cloncurry or Mareeba tap into.

These inclusions in priority status also enables them to recruit from an expanded pool of doctors, including Overseas Trained Doctors (OTD).

Mr Katter intends to make submissions to the Minster for Health Mark Butler over the coming weeks in anticipation of a meeting at the September sitting.

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used State Parliament last week to call for immediate action on attracting more GPs to rural and remote areas.

“I have been warning the State Government for a long time that we were heading for a health crisis in regional and remote areas of Queensland. There is no doubt access to GPs is rapidly declining and we need immediate action,” he said.

“GP practices are closing at an alarming rate – people are being turned away from hospital emergency departments, there is a lack of nurses, extended waitlists for vital surgery and a lack of lifesaving medical equipment such as dialysis chairs.”

Mr Knuth said to make matters worse the Rural Doctors Association has expressed deep concern about the proposed changes to the DPA. Meanwhile, Mareeba residents attended the recent Local Area Needs Assessment feedback session hosted by the Cairns Hinterland Hospital and Health Service, providing feedback on the needs the health group identified.

Those in attendance were pleased with the needs and spoke further on issues such as dialysis, transport, mental health and better information surrounding preexisting health services.

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Big change planned for Tablelands waste

BY ROBYN HOLMES

A NEW era in waste management for Tablelands Regional Council is starting to emerge, with an investigation underway to sideline the organisation’s ageing fleet of kerbside rubbish trucks in favour of an external contractor, and a new deal to send all recycling to Cairns.

Council endorsed a new waste strategy last year but will not make the document public due to the confidential nature of some of the actions contained within it.

Stage 1 of the strategy seeks to investigate ways to achieve more cost efficiency, which is playing out in the new deal with Cairns Regional Council to take the council’s recyclables, and plans to go to tender to test the market for an external contractor to pick up the kerbside waste.

The direction was set by council in September last year when it gave the green light to management to start investigating the benefits of using an external contractor.

The motion also directed the decommissioning of council’s materials recycling facility (MRF) and to transport all recyclables to Cairns for processing, and for community consultation to be conducted on the possible closure of some waste transfer stations or changes in operating hours.

That direction was cemented at June’s meeting, with councillors approving the go ahead for council to develop the tender documents to find a suitable external contractor to pick up kerbside waste.

The move will mean council will have to manage how it deals with truck drivers employed to pick up waste.

“We’ve been consulting with the staff and unions since last year (in accordance with our Certified Agreement 2018–22 and section 198 of the Industrial Relations Act 2016),” chief executive officer Gary Rinehart said.

“Until we have received and accepted tenders for the kerbside collection contract, we really don’t know what the actual impacts on staff will be.

“Regardless, they will be managed in accord-

ance with our Certified Agreement.”

Asked how much money it may save council to outsource the kerbside collection, Mr Rinehart said that figure was yet to be calculated.

“The purpose of our waste strategy is about improving service and efficiency, however we won’t know the actual benefits and viability until we understand the contract conditions and pricing offered through the tender process,” he said.

Sending the recyclables collected from Atherton’s yellow bins to Cairns for processing will save the council $350,000 a year, according to Mr Rinehart.

Around 80-100 tonnes of kerbside recycling is transported to Cairns every month and has been for the past 15 months after the closure of the MRF in April 2020 due to high contamination rates.

The arrangement had been a temporary one until council endorsed the long-term contract with Cairns at June’s meeting.

“We send three loads a week to Cairns. Successful recycling relies on economy of scale so the larger the facility, the more efficient the process is,” Mr Rinehart said.

“North Queensland councils have to work together to make recycling sustainable, especially with the tyranny of distance.”

The cost to the council to use Cairns’s recycling facility is $240,000 a year, with loading and transport costs of about $80,000 a year, and a gate fee of around $160,000 a year.

Still, Mr Rinehart said when employee costs were added, the major capital investment required at the Atherton MRF was taken into account, and an anticipated decrease in transport costs because of a long-term contract, then the estimated cost saving to the council was $350,000.

Kerbside recycling of paper, plastics, aluminium and glass is processed at the Cairns MRF, while steel, ferrous and non-ferrous items that are brought by the community to council’s transfer stations are stockpiled and sold to a metals recycling company through a contract with Far North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils.

Malanda State School Japanese students (Front L-R) Rylie, LaLuna, Kayla (Back L-R) Jonte, Brandon, Jordan and Mitchell with their letters from their Japanese pen pals.

Schools and cultures connect through writing

BY ELLIE FINK ALTHOUGH thousands of kilometres apart, students at Malanda State School have made some lifelong friends at Shirahama Daiichi and Shirahama Daini Elementary Schools in Japan through the school’s pen pal program.

Each grade six student studying Japanese is designated a pen pal from Shirahama, a small seaside town in the Wakayama Prefecture of Japan, who they write letters in Japanese about their life in Australia.

In return, their Japanese pen pals will write back in English and tell them stories of what their life is like in their country.

The relationship between the three schools began with a visit from one of the Japanese school teachers to Malanda, where he envisioned a long-term friendship with the small town.

Malanda State School Japanese teacher Inge Arnold says students are enthusiastic about the program which has translated into significant improvements in their studies.

“For most students, the letter writing activity is the first opportunity students have to use their Japanese language skills in the real world,” he said.

“Students experience the magic of hav-

ing communicated effectively to someone in another language - it is empowering, highly motivating, but most of all, fun!

“The students bug me for weeks asking, ‘have the letters arrived yet?’ and when they finally do, the excitement is palpable. Everyone loves to learn more about their own pen pal, and they are eager to share and write the next letter.”

As well as writing to their pen pal, students have the opportunity to meet their new friends “face-to-face” via Zoom video conferences.

Grade 6 Japanese student Aiden McCorry, aged 11, has been exchanging letters with Towa, a student like him in Japan.

He has thoroughly enjoyed having a pen pal and learning about life in Japan whilst sharing stories of his fun-filled life in Malanda.

“It’s good to share stuff about my life in Australia - I love Japanese culture and it’s fun to meet someone new,” he said.

“I’ve learnt that Towa loves baseball, and you can see pandas at the zoo in his town and he lives by the sea.

“I’m very excited to see Towa at the Zoom session and say hello. I’d love to meet him in person as well.”

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Eucalyptus leaves sought to feed rescued animals FRESH eucalyptus leaves to provide daily nutrition to rescued gliders and possums are desperately needed by Tablelands Wildlife Rescue.

The team of wildlife carers have been searching high and low across the Atherton Tablelands for the perfect food for the animals they have in care and are now calling upon private property owners to help.

“We currently have a Northern Greater Glider and a large number of possum species in care that need to eat fresh tipped eucalyptus daily,” the Facebook post read.

“This is becoming increasing hard to come by and our carers can be out for hours daily trying to find enough leaf.

“If you are around the Tablelands and don't mind our carers cutting fresh eucalyptus on your property, please send a message… cutting will be on a rotation system so the tree will have enough time to reshoot.

“Our carers are careful with where and how much they cut and will clean up any branches they cut down.”

Nutmeg the Common Ringtail enjoying some fresh gum leaf.

Leaves cannot be gathered from busy roadsides due to dust and exhaust fumes that contaminate the food source, National Park or Heritage listed areas or be severely contaminated by herbicides, pesticides and poisons.

Wildlife carers would prefer easy to access trees to collect that are not too high off the ground, preferring 5-6m off the ground at a maximum.

To help out, contact Tablelands Wildlife Rescue on 07 4091 7767 or message the group through their Facebook page.

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FRESH NEW faces have taken on president, vice president and treasurer at the recent Mareeba QCWA Branch annual general meeting.

Helen Elmes took on the role of president, Doreen Whelan took on the role as vice president, the position of treasurer was awarded to Pam Hart and Janet Parkinson will remain as the secretary.

With the values of the QCWA imbedded in her bloodline, Helen took on the role as president and was humbled to be elected.

“I am so very excited and very proud that I have a beautiful bunch of ladies here with me,” she said.

“I have been a member for the last seven years and some big highlights have been stepping up into leadership roles.

“I will do the best I can to encourage the ladies around me, get us more education and get us involved in more QCWA travelling events.”

Janet has held the position of secretary for seven years on and off and has watched the branch grow and change since joining in 2017.

She believes it is fabulous to have a great new team of ladies to work with and knows they will achieve high.

“I think the ladies are doing well. They are new to the job and it will take some time for them to learn to ropes but I know they will do well,” she said.

Robyn Lindsey from Regained Charity enjoying the Jubilee car boot sale, which donated $1200 to the cause.

AFTER realising they had a lot of old stuff tucked away in their back shed, Jubilee Christian College decided to host a car boot sale recently, with all funds going towards the Regained Charity.

A variety of “odds and ends” from the school alongside stalls for community groups such as Regained and Northpointe Church were sold to the public, with staff and students volunteering their weekend to help out.

Overall, the school was able to raise $1200 for Regained and Regained president Robyn Lindsey said it was a great morning, with great weather and an excellent opportunity to not only get rid of some junk, but also connect with people in the community.

“Regained is so grateful for Jubilee Christian College for putting on this event specially to benefit the children in Western Kenya,” she said.

“This is the first time another organisation has held an event like this to raise funds on their behalf.”

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Connecting back to culture in Chillagoe INDIGENOUS youth will be able to learn more about their culture and heritage through a special camp being hosted by local indigenous community leaders in Chillagoe.

Organiser Joseph Callope has already run several cultural camps through his men’s group and Bungaru Aboriginal Corporation, his corporation based in Chillagoe.

The camps bring together indigenous men from various backgrounds to learn more about their culture and connect back with the land.

The no drug and alcohol camps provide men the chance to experience the land as their elders once did, they learn to make spears, catch and cook their own food, share stories with each other and more.

Joseph initially had the idea for the cultural camps a few years ago to help combat the rising youth crime trend plaguing Mareeba and now he has the chance to host his first all-youth camp.

The community leader will host the youth camp in September and has already had an influx of interest from across the state including as far as

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“This is what I wanted to do from the beginning but I couldn’t, so I started with the men’s group first and then everybody started to take notice of what I am trying to do,” he said.

“Get back to culture, get back to country, the kids need to get back to country and listen to their elders and get that respect back.

“It is important to pass along our stories and culture – our culture is lost and we want to bring it back.”

The camp is open to youth aged between 7-17 and while they can come on their own, Joseph says it would be better if they were accompanied by a parent or guardian.

There will be hunting and fishing, language and stories, bush walking, cave exploring, bush knowledge and more to be experienced during the camp.

To talk more about the Chillagoe Cultural Camp and to reserve a booking, send an email to chillagoeculturalcamp@gmail.com or ring Joseph on 0457 593 237.

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Dr Wilkison provided students with valuable tips when writing and worked alongside them as they created their own story throughout the workshop.

The school and Dr Wilkinson hope that programs such as these will provide young budding writers an opportunity to have their work published and awarded.

New camping and caravan venture approved A NEW venture that will cater for short-term camping and caravan stays at a property on Kovacic Road has been approved by Mareeba Shire Council.

The project will involve the establishment of a camping and caravan facility on the 6.2 hectare site which will have four designated camping areas for a maximum of 74 guests plus an area set aside for communal use.

The applicant made it clear in his proposal that the intention was to provide only minimal facilities with a “leave it as you found it” policy.

As such, there will be no powered sites, parking slabs for caravans, or cabins.

The grounds will not be open to caravans or large vehicles such as buses or any campers without fully self-contained conveniences.

“The intention of the proposed campsite is to provide a low-budget camping ground for travellers such as retirees, backpackers, as well as to cater for local residents in the region from fami-

lies to groups such as scouts,” a report to council stated.

The proposed campsite will also not include the provision of any amenities such as ablution blocks, covered areas, cooking facilities, hardstand areas, water or electrical supplies.

“The campsite will function in a similar way to another recently approved campsite located on Hume Road, Biboohra in that guests will pay a reduced fee for use of a campsite on a 'leave it as you found it' basis only,” the report said.

The camping area will be separated into two areas to enable closure of individual areas for maintenance, safety, guest management or seasonal considerations such as the wet season.

Guests will be required to provide their own temporary accommodation, food, refrigeration, cooking facilities, toilet and bathroom facilities, however, a manager will be onsite to manage the grounds.

Green light for new Ford tourist attraction A DREAM to turn a passion into an official tourist attraction has come true for a father and son team who want to share their love for the Ford motor brand.

Mareeba Shire council last week gave the green light to the tourist facility at the Cobra Road farm owned by the Blundell family.

Paul and father Ron have amassed an extensive collection of Ford vehicles at their property near Mareeba but have wanted to take their “hobby” to the next level by opening it to tourists so they that can show off the vehicles to fellow Ford enthusiasts.

From the first Model T to the latest 2015 Falcon, Paul’s collection has grown over the past two decades and now the family is ready to show it off to the world.

The family have already hired several mechanics, panel beaters and car enthusiasts to help with

the process of getting cars restored.

From remaking panels to tracking down the exact original parts overseas, the team is able to restore a car in less than six months. Currently, they are restoring up to seven falcons at a time to their original form.

As well as focusing on cars, Ron has begun collecting tractors and other historic trinkets and memorabilia that are displayed across the shed walls.

It is understood that Ford Motoring has contacted the family to discuss branding the new tourist attraction.

Commenting on the project at the council meeting, Cr Mario Mlikota said the new museum would be a wonderful addition to the shire, while Cr Locky Bensted joked that Holden fans may not be welcome at the new Ford museum and may need a museum of their own.

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ENTERTAINMENT Festival set to highlight and celebrate cultures

BY ELLIE FINK

FAMILIES are pulling out their secret recipes, traditional dancers are practising their moves and talented musicians are warming up their vocal cords in preparation for one of Mareeba’s most diverse and spectacular cultural events.

The annual Multicultural Festival is kicking off again this weekend, showcasing the diverse range of nationalities, religions and identities that make up the Mareeba and surrounding communities.

From the canals of Italy to the tropical islands of the Pacific, a little bit of every culture will be showcased at Arnold Park for the free event.

Mary Graham has watched the festival grow in numbers and popularity over the last two decades and is honoured to be involved as this year’s chair of the organising committee.

She says the festival brings to the fore how culturally diverse the Mareeba Shire is and honours the journey people from the across the world made to become a part of the community.

“After World War II, many different people, particularly from Europe, came to settle here and everyone managed to get along, introducing multiculturalism to the area,” she said.

“And now here we are, celebrating the diversity in our region together years later.”

A large majority of people living in Mareeba are Italians, who travelled over after World War II to become a prominent part of the tobacco and other farming industries.

Since the first festival in 1999, Ginetta

Seasonal workers from Samoa will showcase their colourful and bright culture through dance this Saturday.

Ginetta Avolio has been preparing over 60kg of pastas, breads and other Italian delicacies for the Multicultural Festival.

Avolio has been making her pastas, breads and sweet treats for everyone to enjoy, giving them a taste of true Italian cuisine.

She makes a whopping 65kg worth of freshly-made Italian delicacies which are always a massive hit for visitors to the festival.

“I make my own pastas, bruschetta, bread and fried dough, and we have been making it ever since the festival started,” Ms Avolio said.

“I just really enjoy doing it and events like this are going to die out one day, so we need to keep the spark alight.”

Whilst enjoying the variety of different foods from across the world is a key attrac-

tion to the festival, cultural performances representing a number of countries are also a major drawcard.

Keeping their love for traditional dance alive is the Samoan and islander dancers who are currently working at Rock Ridge Farming, Walkamin.

Seasonal workforce coordinator Ashleagh Bergmann has watched the boys continue to connect with culture even a thousand miles away and looks forward to seeing them shine at Saturday’s event.

“We are proud that they have stayed connected with their culture by dancing regularly and showing others what their culture involves,” she said.

“It is going to be lovely to see the groups performing at the festival.”

The iconic Bavarian dancing couple Carol and Albert Peirce from Tableland Bavarian Dancers will be centre stage again this year, captivating their audience through the unique art.

The couple perform traditional dances originating in the hilly regions of Austria and Bavaria including the famous Schuhplattler which was performed in the “Sound of Music”.

Festivities will kick off on 27 August from 10am at Arnold Park, Mareeba, with a parade of the cultures following non-stop entertainment, food and activities until 4pm. Entry is free.

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Rising band King Stingray will join the star line-up at this year's Savannah in the Round festival in October.

King Stingray to strike at Savannah

AFTER propelling to surprise popularity over recent years, homegrown and unique band King Stingray will be taking to the stage in Mareeba for October’s Savannah in the Round country music festival.

Growing up together in Yirrkala in NorthEast Arnhem Land, founding members of the band Yirrŋa Yunupiŋu (frontman) and Roy Kellaway (guitar) have been playing and making music together for as long as they can remember.

Yirrŋa and Roy formed the band with mates Dimathaya Burarrwanga (rhythm guitar backing vocals and yidaki), Campbell Messer (bass) and Lewis Stiles (drums).

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ences to create a unique sound of their own, Yolŋu surf-rock.

In just over 12 months King Stingray have performed for triple j’s Live at the Wireless, appeared on ABC TV’s The Sound, been profiled in The Guardian and Rolling Stone, and won triple j’s Unearthed Artist of the Year J award.

Now the up-and-coming group will join some of the biggest Australian and overseas name in country music for Savannah in the Round over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend.

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Club marketing and administration officer Tash Greskie is excited about the grand opening on Saturday.

ATHERTON International Club is preparing to celebrate the venue’s major redevelopment in style this Saturday with a Grand Opening event that will showcase what the club has to offer.

The event has been planned to celebrate the $3 million makeover the club has had over the past nine months, transforming it into an expansive modern venue that offers patrons comfort, entertainment and great service.

Starting at 4pm on Saturday, the grand opening will feature a live broadcast by Radio 4AM, then live music from 4.30pm by wellknown performer Mark Burton who will entertain the crowd with his country rock style.

The club is looking to increase its membership through the event, with patrons given an added incentive to join up and be in the running for a $5000 travel voucher which will be drawn at 9pm. The voucher will allow the winner to arrange the holiday of their choice with Travel Experience Atherton.

But wait there’s more….. the club will be giving away a $5000 travel voucher every Saturday night for the following three weeks! The only requirement is that members must be present to claim the prize. Members can get multiple tickets into the competition – every time they visit the club during the week, they get another ticket in that Saturday’s draw.

With social membership only $7.50 a year, there is no better time to join up.

Apart from the holiday voucher, patrons attending the grand opening this Saturday can win great prizes throughout the evening

through the Lucky Wheel. Every half hour from 4.30pm to 8.30pm, the wheel will be spun and another prize given away.

At 5.30pm, the official opening of the club will take place, with president John Wilkinson and Member for Kennedy Bob Katter doing the honours of cutting the ribbon.

From 6pm, free canapes, prepared by Michael’s Cuisine, will start to be served around the venue and given the restaurant’s reputation for fabulous food, these will be a must to experience and will be available right through until 9pm.

The popular Wolf Lane Distillery will also be on site, offering patrons the chance to try their Grapefruit Spritz or Expresso Martinis.

Given that patron receives a free drink ticket when they enter the venue, it’s an ideal time to give these a try.

From 7pm, Carrizma, who regularly appear at the club, takes to the stage in the function hall and will entertain until late.

The Atherton International Club grand opening is a celebration of how far this venue has come over the years so take some time out, go along and see what a wonderful venue this is.

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Fourth Better Beef open day hailed best yet

BY SALLY TURLEY AUGUST 14 dawned a perfect winter's day for the 2022 Better Beef Open Day and after months of preparation, a total of 14 Tableland stud cattle breeders opened their gates to visitors who were eager to see what the north had to offer.

Most stud representatives reported having their “best day ever” as the collaborative concept, originally introduced by event president Nick Trompf of Lake Barrine, continued to grow in size and reputation.

Brittany Pearce of “Telpara Hills Brangus and Ultrablacks” described their experience as an extremely well-attended, beautiful day, which she said worked well as a preview day, to prepare potential buyers for their annual on-property bull and female sale next month.

“We had a lot of quality people visit us from all over. They came from Bowen, Winton and Nebo, lots of locals and we even had Brangus breeders from Singapore here,” she said.

“We had 120 bulls and over 30 elite females on display and people were blown away by the volume.

“Open day is the day for everyone, when people can come and have a look around. We try to make everyone feel comfortable and keep the day very relaxed. Everyone could go at their own pace, shop around and compare the different breeds,” Mrs Pearce said.

Trying something different this year, Brian and Carla Harriman, of Reedybrook B Brahmans, and Gordon Rassmussen, of Euluma Droughtmasters, decided to exbibit their cattle at the Mareeba saleyards.

“Being at Millaa and Julatten, we are both on the end of the Tablelands geographically, making

it a bit of a challenge for people to get to us in the time they have, so we trucked cattle to the yards this year and had around 220 visitors throughout the day,” Brian said.

“Mareeba's guaranteed fine weather, combined with the increased accessibility for visitors made it a smart move for us. With plenty of room, good infrastructure, heaps of water and even some shade trees, it worked out perfectly.

“I did have to cart two body-loads of cattle over, but the steady flow of visitors from 8am onwards and seeing how wrapped people were in our cattle made it worthwhile.

“There were a lot of cattle producers looking for registered heifers, but I am already cleaned out for sale cattle this year.

“I had a few offers on the little stud bull calf I took, but he was still on his mother. He should make good money next year.”

Being a one-man display, Peter Bauer of Warrina Droughtmasters, at Millaa Millaa, who had to cancel due to the weather last year, was worried the day might be too hectic for him to handle, but said it couldn't be better, with just a couple of rush periods across a day that flowed nicely.

“Located on the Palmerston Highway, I am usually people’s first or last stop on the way up from the coast. This year I got a nice mix of return clients and brand new people, from Richmond, the Gulf, Burketown and from Tully to Cooktown,” Peter said.

“The event has evolved since 2020 when only about 20 per cent of the people were here to do business, but this year 80-90 per cent of them were here to buy something or have something lined up to buy for when they are ready later on.”

Open Day president Nick Trompf said it had been their most successful day ever and all the ex-

Fassifern's Charleene Pedersen prepares her charges for a busy day.

hibitors he had spoken to had reported a very busy day, showing the event was becoming very well established on the beef industry's annual calendar.

“People just love the structure of the event. No pre-visit organisation is necessary and they can go wherever they want for as long as they want and are free to look at any breed without any pressure to buy.

“I think there will be 20 studs exhibiting by

2025. “As the number of presenters continues to grow, committee members are being asked continually about extending the event over two days, and that scenario is becoming increasingly likely.

“Our committee prepared a survey for visitors this year to record their preference, and those results will play an important role in our decision,” he added.

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Pinnacle Pocket Senepols Principal, Peter Spies and his offsider took a moment between visitors on the day.

Maureen and Trevor Pearce, Telpara Hills were pleased with this year's open day.

Anne Cover was well prepared for her first year as a Better Beef Open Day host at Beki Speckle Park.

Terry Leary of Gadgarra Murray Greys points out some of his cattle's show achievements to John Bock of Millaa Millaa.

Moving his cattle from his Julatten-based property to the Mareeba Saleyards worked well for Gordon Rassmussen of Euluma Droughtmasters.

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Mt Garnet erosion works benefit reef

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LOCAL talent was showcased at the Queensland Royal Show (The Ekka) recently, with local showgirls and farmers making their way to the big smoke of Brisbane to show off the rich agriculture of the Tablelands.

The Ekka is Queensland’s largest annual event, bringing the country to the city to celebrate the rich and diverse agricultural community.

Representing her region with pride was North Queensland Sub Chamber Showgirl Caitlin Murray (pictured), who was judged in the Queensland Showgirl competition.

Although she didn’t place, she was offered a once in a life experience and made new connections with federal parliament.

“My duty was to represent North Queensland sub chamber by attending functions such as luncheons at Parliament house and Government House,” she said.

“Senator Susan McDonald invited me to go to Canberra for a week to get more of an insight into Parliament and how it runs. It was a great privilege to receive that invitation from Senator McDonald as I’ve looked up to her since first meeting her on my show runs last year.

“Although I didn’t win an official title, I am still a state finalist for the Queensland Country Life 40th Showgirl awards and no one can take that away from me.”

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THE Great Barrier Reef is a long way from the Mt Garnet region – but the world’s largest collection of coral reefs is benefitting from work on cattle properties there to repair eroded gullies and keep topsoil on the land.

A 40-metre rock chute is the latest project which has been built on Woodleigh Cattle Station with an accompanying 500 metres of bund walls to stop the spread of a gully complex that’s now several hundred metres long.

The structure is expected to save almost 200 tonnes of fine sediment from reaching the Great Barrier Reef each year and, just as importantly, prevent the loss of more productive land to erosion.

Terrain NRM is working with Woodleigh’s Waddell family as part of the Upper Herbert Sediment Reduction Project, funded by the partnership between the Australian Government’s Reef Trust and the Great Barrier Reef Foundation.

The rock chute is the first engineered structure for a project that’s heavily focused on grazing management practice changes.

Woodleigh Cattle Station’s Kate Waddell says the combination is working well on her family’s property.

“Even with good grass cover and light stocking rates, some of our soil types erode easily during heavy rainfall so there has been quite a bit of erosion over the years,’’ she said.

“It’s important to keep our soil on the property – it’s our lifeblood.”

Terrain NRM’s Jen Mackenzie said the new rock chute was slowing water and channelling it into a nearby creek.

“This is an area with historical erosion that’s several hundred metres from a creek

EROSION SOLUTION: The 40m rock chute at Woodleigh Station.

and getting worse over time,’’ she said.

“The chute was built in the worst of a series of gully heads. When it rains, the bund walls now channel all the water into the chute, and on into a pre-existing channel to the creek.”

The on-ground works follow a series of small group workshops for graziers in the Upper Herbert region on healthy grazing ecosystems, managing cattle to create healthy pastures and reducing erosion by better understanding the way water moves across the land.

Terrain’s Duncan Buckle said 28 land

managers had so far been part of the workshops.

“Through the workshops, we’ve been working with landholders from 16 properties. Together they cover more than 209,000 hectares in the Upper Herbert River catchment,” he said.

“The potential outcomes are improved grassland ecosystems, improved cattle and production and, with the reduction in fine sediment flowing down the Herbert River, improved conditions in the Great Barrier Reef lagoon.”

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Surprise results in carcase competition

BY SALLY TURLEY

IN a surprise result, a pen of coastal-finished Charbray heifers has edged out a competitive field to win the inaugural Far North Queensland MSA (Meat Standards Australia) Grass Fed carcase competition, the results of which were announced in Atherton last week.

The winning pen, owned by Greg and Judy Brown of Tolga and their son and daughter-in-law, Alistair and Nellie Brown of “Karinya” Gumlu, were bought out of the Mareeba saleyards from three separate vendors situated at Wondecla, Mt Molloy and Atherton, to average 195kg at their on-property induction.

Post purchase, the heifers were de-pastured into a mixture of Redlands Leucaena, Rhodes grass, Bambatsi panic, Silk and Forage sorghums, stylos and native grasses, recording an average daily weight gain of 0.65kg/day, peaking at 1.39kg/day in the lead-up to the competition.

Data collected during the heifers' MSA grading process showed an average dressed weight of 321kg, an Eye Muscle Area (EMA) measurement of 79 sq cm, ossification of 157, a marbling score of 340, 7mm of rib fat, 17mm of P8 (rump) fat, and a lean meat yield of 56.96 per cent to give them an MSA index score of 60.62, placing them in the top 10 per cent of Australian beef cattle.

The Browns bought the neglected 469-hectare Karinya, situated just 15m above sea level, two years ago and have since established 80 per cent of the place to irrigated pastures and leuceana and plan to develop the remaining 82 hectares in the near future.

They have started breeding their own Charbray calves on a lease block approximately 20 minutes west of Karinya and hope to have their current crop of weaners ready by March 2024 to compete in the next Beef Australia carcase competition.

“We bought some nice bulls from the annual National Charbray Bull Sale at Gracemere a cou-

ple of years ago as well as a good sire from Baronessa Farming near Atherton, and we will be looking for a couple of more bulls later this year,” Alistair Brown said.

“Pasture management is key in our operation.

Pastures must be palatable, productive and perennial. No frost and our almost year-round growing season enables us to keep fresh feed in front of our cattle throughout the year.

“Important data from cattle sold to feed-on or live export markets is lost to producers and competitions like these are an ideal way of getting feedback on all aspects of your operation – your genetics, nutrition, livestock management and animal performance.

“We don't currently have an MSA grading facility in the north and it has long been considered by southerners that northern cattle don't stack up in the eating quality department.

“Results like these, show processors we can finish cattle up here and if pockets of opportunities begin to open up for us to have cattle graded into that system for a premium, while assuring consumers are getting a reliable, high quality product, that would be fantastic,” Mr Brown added.

Donna and Rob Rea of “Lisgar” Pastoral Company Gumlu, placed second with their pen of home bred and home-grown Droughtmaster heifers and in a close third was Gordon and Tabitha Carcary of “Acton Ridge Ultrablack and Brangus” stud near Millaa Millaa.

One of Gordon and Tabitha's Ultrablack 2 tooth steers was also successful in topping the individual animal carcase results, recording a dressed weight of 339.5kg, an EMA of 88 sq cm, an ossification score of 120, marbling of 380, P8 fat of 10mm and a lean meat yield of 56.34 per cent to achieve and impressive MSA index score of 63.71.

The Carcary family run their stud breeders on 81 hectares of very well fertilised, improved pastures featuring perennial, highly rainfall tolerant, pinto peanut and shaw creeping vigna legumes

The mate to one of these steers won the individual carcase prize for Gordon and Tabitha Carcary.

Competition winner, Greg Brown of Tolga (C), receives his prizes from Andrew Carcary, JBS (L) and a half ton of DAP from event sponsor, Paul Keevers (R) of Tableland Fertiliser, Atherton.

combined with the more common brachiaria and setaria grasses.

Interestingly, the competition's two top scoring pens were heifers and five out of six of the top performing pens were finished on the coast, challenging some of the traditional ideas the industry holds about the best class of animal to finish and the best country in which to finish them.

The 16 pens of competition entries, which were processed at JBS Townsville by 27 July, had to be pasture-fed animals with a dressed weight range of 260-340kg, presented as pens of three steers or three heifers.

The brainchild of Bernie English and Greg Brown, the competition drew entries from seven high profile cattle producing families, from the Tablelands, south to Gumlu and west to Mt Garnet.

Breeds represented included Charbray, Droughtmaster, Ultrablack, Brangus and Brahman.

MSA is a 24 year old, science-based red meat eating quality program driven by consumer preferences that measure eating quality factors that must be expertly assessed, such as the meat's ossification (carcase maturity), HGP status, fat coverage, hump height, PH and acidity levels, marbling and meat colour.

JBS Townsville livestock buyer Andrew Carcary said they were happy to participate in this year's competition to give their clients a benchmarking snapshot of their cattle's performance, while at the same time JBS gets to see what northern producers are capable of.

“There are not enough cattle readily accessible to make it viable for us to offer MSA grading now, but I hope that these kinds of competitions will make more cattle available in the future,” he said.

“Hopefully more producers will enter next year's competition – the more the merrier.”

Robert and Donna Rea's Droughtmaster cattle, bred and finished on Lisgar Station, Gumlu, performed very well in the competition.

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VOCAL to the editor LETTERS

Reef and rainforest have symbiotic relationship

SIMPLY looking at a map of Queensland should make it obvious that there is a symbiotic link between the rainforest and reef – it is so obvious, yet for us this link is never talked about or scientifically evaluated to any real extent.

The wonderful David Attenborough series on ABC TV showing the new research being done on our reef did not to my memory ever look at this vital link.

Unfortunately, mankind with his huge sugarcane farms along the coast has forged a separation of reef and rainforest, stopping to a great extent the special rainforest nutrients from reaching the reef and feeding the coral polyps.

Humans have changed the coastal plain for our own purposes without any thought for either the reef or rainforest and this must change. We need to look at how this nutrient has been reduced so dramatically and reverse it.

We also need to reduce the use of unnatural fertilisers and poisonous sprays by looking far more towards natural fertilisers improving the soil profile and humus within the soil to stop soil erosion into coastal seas, as these soils carry nasty synthetic poisons on to the reef and into the natural system.

Farmers in general do care what happens and small changes have been made but it is plainly not enough to make a real difference.

This is not a case of just a few small changes, we need to make many small changes because that is how nature works, but we humans always make great strides in farming and land clearing to satisfy our basic need to grow crops for feeding our growing population both here on the Queensland coast and around the planet.

Our farmers follow the scientific community which, for many years, has been locked into synthetics and chemistry – not natural science which has ruled our planet for billions of years.

Now we need to concentrate our scientific research into using the huge possibilities

that nature offers and stop messing about with these synthetics, which have, and are, causing so many problems in nature and the health and wellbeing of all living things.

This I truly believe.

We hope that this message gets back to not only Sir David Attenborough but to every person that can make the smallest difference.

Grahame West ATHERTON

Intolerance of toddler irks Mareeba mother MY letter addresses intolerant behaviour towards toddlers in Mareeba. My son is not yet two and yet some Mareeba locals shouted at him to “shut up” in a busy Cafe.

(Toddler in question was squealing, a new addition to his developmental repertoire).

The men were over 60 and proceeded to give me glaring looks as they stormed out.

Are we so intolerant that we cannot handle the squeals of a toddler any more?

We in Australia are in the global elite of extreme privilege, and yet this is one of the few countries in the world where people have become so cruel and intolerant.

Shame on you, table of men who walked out!

Proud mother MAREEBA

Confusion still reigns over Byrnes St crossings HOW long have we had the new pedestrian crossings – a fair while eh?

We all know how they work. Motor vehicles have right of way. Pedestrians, and they know this, can only cross when traffic is clear. Byrnes Street is two lanes, carriageways each way.

Some people just shouldn’t be driving a vehicle. Whilst driving down Byrnes Street recently I suddenly discovered that the vehicle on my right, nearest the centre parking had stopped at a crossing (not the lights).

It turns out they were waiting for pedes-

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trians who were in the centre area, to cross.

This is the sort of stupidity that causes accidents, encouraging pedestrian to cross, against their will even. It immediately puts them in a dangerous situation.

Traffic travelling in the same direction but in the kerbside lane cannot always see what’s happening because of the stopped vehicle.

The consequences of this rot would be catastrophic, both criminally and civilly – and perhaps for the drivers of both vehicles.

Wake up.

Barry Braes MAREEBA

Agricultural land should not be subdivided I AM writing with respect to Tom Hedley subdividing land in Malanda and Atherton.

The Tablelands Regional Council (TRC) approved this destruction of farmland. Hedley makes money by selling the land.

TRC makes money by charging Hedley development fees and then receives rates once the blocks are released. It is all about money.

Does the TRC not know there are specific governmental policies on the subdivision of agricultural land?

CSIRO has released documents outlining a similar opinion. How did the TRC determine this land was not suitable for agriculture?

We saw the fiasco of the Kochi development application, which was obviously a slap in the face for the TRC approving it, yet they approved these Hedley developments!

Why? Where is the explanation to the public as to why policies of the State Government and research organisations recommending agricultural land not be developed were put aside?

Graham Sweeper MAREEBA The Express reserves the right to edit letters.

LOCAL

Your views are important to us so today we are starting a new section in our Letters page called VOCAL LOCAL in which we will publish a selection of comments and views from Facebook posts on important issues in the community. Today we start with your thoughts about roadworks from Mareeba to Atherton.

Disappointment and disbelief summed up the reaction of locals to advice from the Department of Transport and Main Roads that the upgrade of Kennedy Highway between Atherton and Mareeba would be fully completed by the end of September. They also complained about the lack of an overtaking lane as part of the project.

What a waste of taxpayer money as the whole stretch was dug up twice and first potholes in already. Hope that goes on to warranty. Only doing the shoulders and no space won for passing. What a disgrace. Shameful.

– Claudia Schmeink How many millions to basically separate oncoming traffic by 3 feet? Passing lanes are what's needed and a study to determine why drivers up here can't maintain a constant speed and/or drive 20-30 km/h under the speed limit.

– Geoff Hoyle Would have to be the most expensive bicycles lanes in history.

– Lionel Carr It's just a joke – if they worked more and spent less time standing around or on their phones, or the best one I have seen – using shovels as horses and racing around.

The job would have been finished by now. Love how you got a worker painting the lines out and other one beside them carrying the paint and this is the best we got huh!

By the time it's finished, we will have to restart again.

– Giovanni Ibba.

“Hardly an improvement not even enough room for a broken down car to get fully off the road. The whole section should have been dual lane.

– Troy Cramp I’ll believe that when I see it, the only stretch finished in 15 months is from the airport to the jump up. Lost count of the number of times they’ve had a crack at the Rocky Ck corner and the section Atherton side of the channel – really surprised there hasn’t been an accident.

– James Gowan I was really hoping there was going to be another overtaking lane, this section is super busy, lots of work for not that much gain.

– Lynette Stanford September 2023 maybe (for the completion). Absolute joke of an “upgrade". Why weren't more overtaking lanes put in?

– Jason Byrne So hoping for an overtaking lane driving to Mareeba!

Can’t believe they didn’t plan for one.

– Toni Ann

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PROPERTY

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Are you looking to make your next move?

AMAROO Estate is the place to be offering an amazing opportunity to build your dream home with a breath-taking surrounding of nature and bushland between 800-2208 sqm.

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Pop into the Amaroo Land Centre for any information or call Ryley on 0409 321 000 if you would like to arrange an inspection, at a time that best suits you. Follow us on our socials or check out our website www.amarooestate. com.au for all updates regarding our upcoming stages.

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Acreage With A Creek

MALANDA: 2 Figtree Close • House and 2 bay powered shed on 3,689m2 block minutes from Malanda • Enjoy space, privacy and access to a creek flowing through the property • Large timber deck • Stone floor in dining area, hardwood floors in the living area and kitchen

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EDMONTON: 38 Woodlock Drive • Located on a quiet street close to Sugarworld Water Park • 18 solar panels with a 6.6kv system • Beautiful entertaining area with immaculate gardens • Fully fenced 620m² block

Offers In The High $500,000s

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IRVINEBANK: 901 Macdonald Street

General Hardware and Stockfeed Store - Leasehold

• 868m² vacant block • Located within walking distance to the tavern, post office and school • Power and water is ready to be connected from the front of the block

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

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For more property details or to arrange an inspection contact 4091 3144 or visit: atherton.ljhooker.com.au www.theexpressnewspaper.com.au

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Spacious and modern

SPACIOUS, modern and beautifully presented, this home has all the features to be your next dream home.

Highlighting a great layout, the living, dining, kitchen & media room are located at the rear of the home which allows you to enjoy effortless indoor/outdoor living and entertaining through to the spacious covered patio.

Newly installed shutters are a feature of the living area, allowing you to control light and breeze throughout the space making it comfortable no matter the time of day.

Fitted with electric roller blinds, the patio offers great privacy while still being able to enjoy the lovely gardens and breeze from the elevated position.

The three bedrooms all feature built-ins as well as reverse cycle air con and the master includes an ensuite with a spacious walk-in shower & walk in robe. The fourth room could be utilized

as an office, bedroom or media room.

Fully fenced the backyard is generous in size featuring a three bay shed with side access for vehicles as well as established gardens & rainwater tank.

Why build when you can move into this modern Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

Contemporary and secure

WHAT IS YOUR PROPERTY WORTH? Call Raquel today to find out!*

*Free No Obligation Appraisal

84 Main Street, Atherton QLD. 4883

Phone: 0408 983 879 www.sommersetrealty.com.au

established home with all of these features on a 957 sqm block.

Contact agent Suzey Whitby at Ray White Atherton today on 0438 090 306 for further information. www. raywhiteruralatherton.com. au/L19396938 ATHERTON $549,000 Suzey Whitby Ray White Atherton 0438 090 306 or 4091 7111

THIS beautiful home will have you hooked from the minute you walk in the door...

If you want a modern, stylish home in a quiet area on a low-maintenance block with very little mowing to do then this property is ideal.

The home has all the modern fittings and fixtures you require and is ready to move into with nothing for the new owner to do.

Features Include; • Steel framed fully insulated home • 3 carpeted bedrooms all with built in robes and reverse cycle air-conditioning • Master bedroom features an ensuite • Open plan living with part raked ceiling • Modern kitchen with an electric oven, gas cooktop, pantry, breakfast bar and a dishwasher • Main bathroom includes shower/bath & vanity • Separate toilet • Ceiling fans, screens, quality fittings & plenty of storage space throughout • Internal laundry

• Covered entertainment patio • Double remote-control garage with internal access • Exposed aggregate footpaths & driveway • Fully fenced backyard with vehicle side access • Low maintenance living • Close to schools, shops & medical facilities.

For further information or to arrange an inspection of this Atherton home, call Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

HANDY TO SCHOOLS Atherton • 3 large bedrooms with built-ins • Open plan living/dining • Timber floors throughout • Updated bathroom • Separate office/study • Semi-enclosed patio O/O $350,000 L19287622 Suzey Whitby 0438 090 306

5 Sommerset Drive, ATHERTON $397,000 EXCLUSIVE to Raquel Cunzolo Sommerset Realty 0408 983 879

Atherton

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

GREAT LIFESTYLE PROPERTY Lake Eacham • Set on 16.32 hectares • 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home • Rainforest views • Walking tracks • 2 bay shed + 1 bay shed • Waterfall + spring fed creek Offers Invited L19391114 Morgan Brennan 0407 730 450

exclusive marketing agent Raquel at Sommerset Realty on 0408 983 879.

WHAT MORE COULD YOU ASK FOR? Upper Barron • 4.26 hectares of lush pastures • Modern 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom • Large living & dining areas • 3 paddocks & good fencing • Rainwater storage & solar • Sheds: 18x10m & 12x10m $1,299,995 L18447858 Morgan Brennan 0407 730 450

HOME AMONGST THE GUM TREES Herberton • Elevated 2,512sqm • Close to town • Backs on to state forest • Wood heater • Double carport • 3 bedroom home O/O $350,000 L19168989 Suzey Whitby 0438 090 306

LARGE SCALE PRODUCTION Tarzali • Set on 267.54 hectares • Cattle yards + work area • Large machinery shed • Permanent running creeks • 3 dams • 3 brm Queenslander style home $P.O.A. L11706832 Morgan Brennan 0407 730 450

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Absolute convenience, low body corp unit

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LIFE couldn't be easier in this unit. Located just two streets away from Atherton’s main street and supermarket complex, everything is within walking distance.

This home would be perfect for those looking to downsize or for investors seeking a strong rental return.

The unit offers two spacious bedrooms both with built in wardrobes, bathroom with walk in shower and separate toilet and laundry.

The main living area is open plan - the kitchen offers plenty of bench space and storage below. The lounge area opens out to the patio via sliding doors which allow natural light to fill the room.

Outside is an additional storage room and well maintained and private garden. The property also features a double carport so parking is no issue. If you want an easy life, close to town then you can't go past this!

Additional Information: Body Corp – $1,480 per year and Rates – Approx $1,345 per half year.

This property won’t last long, call exclusive agent Alex Payne today on 0409 328 153.

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2/4 Alice Street, ATHERTON $270,000 EXCLUSIVE to Alex Payne LJ Hooker Atherton 0409 328 153

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ULTIMATE ACREAGE ESCAPE  Positioned on a tranquil 2.3ha  Privacy and seclusion 5 minutes from Atherton  Immaculate, well-appointed family home  Perfect for entertaining  Generous open plan design & spacious living areas  Separate family room with fireplace  Wrap around verandah  Sleek modern kitchen  Four bedrooms with built-ins  Reverse cycle air conditioning & ceiling fans  Intercom system to every room  Indoor saltwater swimming pool  4-Bay shed with extra storage sheds  Well established gardens with irrigation & bore  Cattle Yards, crush and loading ramp  School Bus

OPEN HOME

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Lifestyle acreage plus income bonus M A R E E B A

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

JOETORRISI.COM.AU JOE TORRISI 0417 700 468

ENJOY the freedom of space and the lifestyle that only an acreage property offers.

This 5 acre property is still within easy reach of town and features a 4 bedroom plus office, 2 bathroom, rendered masonry block home with full length verandah as well as a lime orchard and all the infrastructure in place for picking, packing and maintaining the orchard and acreage.

The substantial list of inclusions are: • Fully tiled 4 bedroom + office home, rendered internally & externally with 2.7m high ceilings & concrete pathways all round • Open plan living area & tiled full length verandah incorporating the patio • Main bedroom with split system air-conditioning &

ensuite fully tiled to the ceiling • All bedrooms with mirrored built-in robes • Sizeable kitchen with loads of cupboard space, breakfast bar, filtered water & Asko dishwasher • Main bathroom fully tiled to the ceiling with separate shower & plunge bath plus an external vanity • Large laundry • 6.6kw solar power system • Approx 216 income producing lime trees • Town water + bore for lime orchard & gardens • 5000 Gallon concrete water holding tank • 13m x 15m shed incorporating a 9m x 7m shed with 2 roller doors, single phase power, toilet & shower facilities & timber fruit grading machine + a list of

machinery included • 8m x 7.5m awning with pizza oven & fire pit area • Chook pens & greenhouse • 2ha fully dog fenced with electric gated front entry • Picturesque landscaped & irrigated gardens • Garbage & School bus collection out front It’s tucked away from the hustle and bustle yet still only 7 minutes from all town amenities and awards a peaceful country lifestyle with everything desirable for your family.

Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

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

4091 1177 21 Main St, Atherton

449 Ray Road, MAREEBA Offers in Early $900,000’s EXCLUSIVE to Joe Torrisi Joe Torrisi Real Estate 0417 700 468

4091 1177 21 Main St, Atherton Do you need assistance with your Rental Property?

Check out what our landlords have to say!

“Zach was fantastic to work with.

He understood my predicament and was very proactive in getting my unit ready for renting and finding a new tenant. Kudos to Zach and his team.” - K. Dinnie

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• 3 bedroom steel framed home on 2.5 acres minutes from town • Tiled bedrooms, master with ensuite and office • Open plan living with combined kitchen/dining/lounge with fireplace • 6m x 6m carport with workshop to rear • Multiple sheds, town water and bore water + tank storage

Price: $349,000 - Call Greg on 0437 332 912

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• 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom rendered block home with double garage • Fully fenced 4,038m2 corner allotment with established gardens • Airconditioned master bedroom boasts a walk-in robe and ensuite • 54m² steel shed with concrete floor, power and two roller doors • 12 solar panels offer 3.8kw feeding back into the grid

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A serene lifestyle

FINISHED with style and only just completed is this fantastic highset home sitting on an established and private 2.02 Hectare (5 Acres) fully fenced allotment.

• Home Approximately 12 Months Old – Steel Frame & Hardiplank Finish • Stylish & Modern Kitchen Complete With Stone Tops, Breakfast Bench, Quality Bosch Appliances, Gas Stove & Pantry • Open Plan Living/ Kitchen Area Flowing Onto Timber Deck Overlooking Rural Views • Spacious Timber Deck Overlooking Established Gardens, Rear Yard & Down To Creek • Timber Look Vinyl Floor Coverings Throughout

• 3 Good Sized Bedrooms – Built-Ins In 2 While The Master Is Complete With A Large Walk-In Wardrobe & Private Ensuite.

• Both Bathrooms Beautifully Finished With Modern Colours, Tiles To Ceiling & Fresh Designs Suited To North QLD Living • Lockable Downstairs Area – Currently Laundry & Storage Area – Can Be Converted To Extra Liveable Area If Needed • Large 4 Bay Carport • 12m x 9m Shed – Newly Built • 79,500L Over 5 Address: Price: Agent:

Rainwater Tanks – Equipped Bore As Secondary Water Source • 5kw Solar Power System • Ceiling Fans & Security Screens Throughout • Fruit Trees (Mandarin, Limes) • Animal Shelter

Rent now, retire here later

HERE you will find the freedom to purchase this unit firstly as an investment opportunity and have the option to retire here later.

This 2 bedroom unit is ready for a savvy investor to expand their investment portfolio. It is situated in the best position in Atherton; Woolies, Big W and Main Street are just a short stroll away for all your shopping needs, saving you time and money.

The open plan design presents you a feeling of space and the bedrooms have builtin wardrobes. There is an easy access shower in the

Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

2023, earning you income straight away.

For more information, call Trisha Jackson at Professionals Atherton. Phone 4091 3955 or 0419 1833 145 anytime. To view more photos, visit athertonrealestate.com.au ATHERTON $255,000 Trisha Jackson Professionals Atherton 0419 183 145

For more information or a private inspection, please call exclusive marketing agents, Daimin Kochi on 0448 916 246 and Kaydee Chatfield on 0417 468 941 at Main St Real Estate Atherton.

46 Harding Street, WONDECLA Offers Over $699,000 EXCLUSIVE to Daimin and Kaydee Main Street Real Estate 0448 916 246 or 0417 468 941

Contact:

DAIMIN KOCHI 0448 916 246

WATER VIEW TO COMPLIMENT SOLID HOME • Open plan kitchen, living, dining with fireplace upstairs • Timber deck with water views, 2 way main bathroom • Self contained 1 bedroom downstairs • Outdoor covered patios • 2 bay garage, 2 bay powered shed • Fully fenced 1,654m2 double allotment OFFERS INVITED

bathroom and an internal laundry. Ideal for outdoor living there is a tiled patio leading to a private courtyard.

For your peace of mind, the unit is fully security screened. There is nothing to spend on this low maintenance unit.

There is already a quality tenant in place until January

VERSATILE OPPORTUNITY IN YUNGABURRA • 4 bedrooms, master with walk-in robe & office • Separate lounge, formal dining, breakfast nook • Timber kitchen, large pantry, spacious bathroom • Timber & slate flooring, front and rear decks • Colorbond shed/carport with garden shed • Opportunity to own & operate a business from home OFFERS INVITED

Call Trisha 0419 183 145

KAYDEE CHATFIELD 0417 468 941

SOLID & SPACIOUS BRICK HOME • Brick exterior home close to town • Open plan kitchen, living & dining rooms • 3 bedrooms with built-ins, enclosed patio • 2nd bathroom has been added in the garage • 2 bay garage & 2 bay carport, small shed at rear • 820m2 fenced allotment with established fruit trees $409,000

UNIQUE HOME WITH RURAL VIEWS • 5 acres of flat usable land, Colorbond exterior home • 3 bedrooms with built-ins, further 2 upstairs loft style • Lounge with fireplace, spacious kitchen, timber benchtops • Water source rainwater tank & bore, 4kw solar system • Irrigation supplied to gardens & paddocks • Carport, 2 bay open shed, chicken coop, dog enclosure NOW $679,000

BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME • Located 5.5klms from Atherton township • Situated in newest Carrington Ranges Estate • Large 3981m2 allotment – boundary pegs • Surrounded by mountain ranges & state forest • Services: Underground power, water & phone • Building covenants to protect your investment $220,000

Phone 4091 6246 • www.mainstrealestate.com.au www.theexpressnewspaper.com.au

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Family living in Amaroo estate IF modern and convenient family living is what you've been searching for, then look no further as we have just the property for you.

Located at 9 Mirrabook Avenue, Mareeba in Amaroo Estate this home is the perfect place to watch your family grow.

Centrally located in the home is the gorgeous open plan living, dining and kitchen space that effortlessly flows onto the rear patio, perfect for entertaining friends and family.

The homes kitchen has plenty of storage space, a breakfast bar and generous 900mm gas stove and oven. A split-system airconditioner services the space to keep your family cool in the warmer months ahead.

All 4 bedrooms in the home feature carpet, built in

wardrobes and ceiling fans, and three of the rooms are serviced by split-system airconditioners. The master suite in the home features a walk-in wardrobe, en-suite bathroom and sliding glass door access onto the back patio. The family bathroom has a combined shower and tub, separate toilet, and is located convenient to the rest of the home.

Outside sits the back patio overlooking the fenced rear yard. On a 1,009m2 allotment, with side access to the rear there is plenty of opportunity to include a shed down the back or expand on the already existing fruit trees & gardens.

Located in Amaroo Estate, one of the most exclusive and sought after Estates in Mareeba, convenience is no issue as schools, parks, shops are

Self sufficient lifestyle acreage in Malanda

THINKING ABOUT SELLING YOUR PROPERTY? Then you need an experienced, local Real Estate Agency that gets results. Call Remo or Vince today on 4092 2232.

159 Byrnes St, Mareeba Phone: 4092 2232

Malanda

only a short drive away and the Amaroo Medical Centre is just around the corner.

Features Include: • 4 Bedrooms all with built ins, 2 bathrooms • Master suite with walkin robe, en-suite & access to back patio • Good kitchen with plenty of storage, breakfast bar & 900mm gas stove & oven • Open plan living, dining & kitchen • Split-system airconditioning in 3 bedrooms & living • Tiled back patio overlooking fenced rear yard • Security screens throughout • Easy side access to the rear • 2 Bay garage, Pebblecrete driveway • 1,009 m2 allotment

For further information and to arrange your private inspection of this Mareeba home, contact exclusive Agent Vince Costas on 0419 926 691.

HAVING just over 63 metres of North Johnstone River frontage, this 2.25 acre property lends itself for self sufficiency and is less than 5 mins from Malanda township.

The large swimming hole is definitely the main feature of the property with steps right down to the waters edge.

Further features of this unique property include: • Masonry block home with three bedrooms, all with built in robes • Master suite with sunroom and reverse cycle air-conditioning • Modern kitchen with stone bench tops, pyrolytic cooktop, electric oven, rangehood, dishwasher • Lounge with wood heater, separate dining room • Slate floors & vinyl plank throughout • Main bathroom with two toilets (one separate) • Spacious laundry with ample storage • Large patio and pergola with spa • Double bay garage with large store room & Tesla electric charger • 5 kw solar system & 10

kva generator * 2 phase shed - 15m x 7.5 m with butchers shop & cold room, bar & mezzanine floor • Shipping Container studio room • Lime orchard, hen house, goose house and sheep pens • Aquaponic vegetable garden with Barra

Shellie Nightingale 0429 966 038

SOLID FAMILY HOME

Michelle Raso 0428 116 136

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9 Mirrabook Avenue, MAREEBA Offers Over $500,000 EXCLUSIVE to Vince Costas Central Realty Mareeba 0419 926 691

• Two shipping containers for extra storage Call

Elders Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

exclusively

listed agent Shellie Nightingale on 0429 966 038 to arrange an inspection of this unique property.

32 Riverlea Close, MALANDA $650,000 EXCLUSIVE to Shellie Nightingale Elders Real Estate Malanda 0429 966 038

Claire Taylor 0477 778 009

SUNSET RIDGE ATHERTON - STAGES 3 & 4

Insurance starts with a chat We take the time to work out what cover you need.

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• 805m2 block with rural outlook • Fenced backyard with fruit trees • Open plan formal dining and lounge room 10 Bernard Street, Malanda - $540,000

• Blocks ranging from 835m2 to 1568m2 • Serviced with underground power, water and sewerage • Mountain views with a forest/creek backdrop Lot 72-92 Ophelia Avenue, Atherton - CONTACT AGENT

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Contact Dee Cuda on 4095 6677 today Elders Insurance Tablelands Zoners Pty Ltd ABN 59097345474 trading as Elders Insurance Tablelands AR No. 254599 is an Authorised Representative of Elders Insurance (Underwriting Agency) Pty Limited ABN 56 138 879 026, AFSL 340965. Insurance is underwritten by QBE Insurance (Australia) Limited ABN 78 003 191 035 AFSL 239545. Visit www.eldersinsurance.com.au to consider the Product Disclosure Statement and any applicable Target Market Determination to decide if the product is right for you.

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houses l land l units l investments l acreage l farms l rentals

It’s a steal… $295,000

SMALL acreage (1.34ha) with house and sheds, needs work but very private, level block with basic fencing, established trees and 10 minutes from town.

Solid masonry block house set well back from the street hidden away behind a curtain of greenery, you can enjoy street privacy on the front and rear outdoor verandahs. It’s the ideal place for BBQ’s, a quiet snooze or just enjoying a cuppa and the birdlife.

Very spacious open plan living with slate floors, there’s a private patio off the living and a a wood burning fireplace.

Three bedrooms, the third used as an office, separate shower room, vanity and toilet. Handy for busy households.

The shower room is

disability friendly and the laundry is internal with wrap around high shelf for storage.

Back onto easement no rear neighbours, with some TLC would make an ideal Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

Looking to Sell?

Call us for a Free Market Appraisal.

Call Karen on 0458 408 540 for further information.

293 Millstream Parade, MILLSTREAM $295,000 Karen Ranie Area Real Estate 0458 408 540

THE MARKET HAS CHANGED Before you make your next move – call me for sound and professional advice

Solid investment THIS home offers good space with extra wide corridors and good internal layout providing ideal wheelchair accessibility.

Located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac and taking in fabulous Tableland vistas this home certainly is an attractive parcel.

The home is constructed of red brick and includes security screens and good external fencing. There are 2 living areas allowing the new owner flexibility with multiple potential uses.

• 3 Built-in bedrooms • Open plan living • Large kitchen with corner pantry and storage • Bathroom has separate shower and bathtub • 2nd bathroom located in the garage • Split system air conditioning in living and main bedroom • Enclosed outside patio/2nd living area • Double lock up garage with remote roller door plus a double open carport

rental in an area starved for rental properties or with a bit more effort the forever home.

Karen Ranie

0458 408 540

www.arearealestate.com.au

• Fully fenced with access to backyard for a vehicle • Easy-care gardens • Situated at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac • Fully security screened • 1200ltr rainwater tank • Garden sheds This is a home that will stand the test of

time with its classic styling and good sized rooms. Well located to suit buyers at any life stage, why not call this your new home today.

Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

Contact Exclusive marketing agent Collette Rowston on 0419 733 712 at Raine and Horne.

WEB ID 947063.

4 Larkin Close, ATHERTON $409,000 ONO EXCLUSIVE to Collette Rowston Raine & Horne Atherton 0419 733 712

THIS BUSINESS IS FOR SALE! This is the time to make a change.

Opportunity to be made here with this successful, reliable, and friendly business.

This well-established business offers more than just a newsagency, its diversity never stops with gifts, Lotto and stationery, just to name a few.

Conveniently located in the main Street (Byrnes St) of Mareeba, NQ.

PRICE ON APPLICATION CONTACT DEBORAH GODFREY REAL ESTATE MOBILE: 0408 449 808

FABULOUS ACREAGE, SHED, VIEWS SOLID BUYING IN ATHERTON 111-113 Rankine Drive 48 Anthony Drive

PRIME HIGHWAY LOCATION 7427 Kennedy Highway

CALLING ALL INVESTORS 4/19 Tower Avenue

• 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Large open plan living, timber floors • 4165m2 with fencing on 2 sides • 15 x 7m block shed with 2 roller doors

• 3 bedrooms all with built-in wardrobes • Solid pointed block internal walls • Two carport garage • Low maintenance lawn & gardens

• Solid 4 bedroom home on 1 acre • Two bedroom two storey townhouse • Horse stables + training round yard with patio & balcony • Opportunity to purchase adjoining blocks • Open plan living & dining area • Town water + bore • Low body corporate fees - $900 Per Year

Sale Offers Over $680,000 Web ID 1011912 Colle e Rowston 0419 733 712

Sale Offers Over $398,000 Web ID 16777314 Rino Gava 0427 779 086

Sale $550,000 Web ID 975220 Colle e Rowston 0419 733 712

Sale Offers In The Low $200,000s Web ID 990833 Rino Gava 0427 779 086

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Weekly Horoscopes

Aries

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Taurus

Gemini

This week, you have many choices. This week is about using your imagination and creativity and finding some metnal space. As you find ways to quiet your mind you’ll find some balance.

You might find your self truth seeking this week

This week, you’re changing inside and out. Don’t get too caught up in those tingly, butterflies and lovey romantic thoughts. Be careful you don’t fly to high, the sun might melt your wings and send you crashing back to earth.

This week, you’re making quick decisions. Early this week might be low on ambition and energy. Go with it, nap, watch your favourite show, have an early night. You probably need it more than you realise. Later in the week your bounce will return.

Cancer

Leo

Virgo

This week, you’re growing spiritually. Communication, especially the written kind will flow easily this week. You might find yourself receiving of confessions this week.

You won’t ask, but don’t tell either.

Just file it away for later.

This week, you’re on the verge of a breakthrough. You might be actively “forgetting” you have a budget. You made the choice, don’t beat yourself up. You might be feeling determined this week to transform yourself. Take the opportunity and run with it.

This week, you’re finding your path. Your brain in processing the last 12 months, your higher self is pulling at your consciousness.

You might find it difficult to stay present. Don’t fight it, you’ll soon have your feet back on the ground and a clearer head for it.

Libra

Scorpio

Sagittarius

This week, you’re taking steps to make a better life. You might be feeling the desire to float in a pool or lake and just let the world float by. Later in the week the energy will shift and you’ll be able to see clearly and honestly, both yourself and others.

This week, you’re learning to ask good questions. The overarching theme for all the signs early this week is rest. Be kind to yourself and rest. Later in the week you’ll be on fire, communication and action will flow freely and easily.

This week, others notice you.

You might not want to go to work early in the week, rest is needed but be mindful of your responsibilities too. Find some balance between work, play and rest.

You can’t always just pick the fun thing.

Capricorn

Aquarius

Pisces

This week, you’re going places.

Pay attention to your body and soul. It’s been screaming at you for weeks to slow down and have some fun. Play, be silly, listen to your inner child. Later in the week you’ll feel energized for it. You might find yourself going in depth, analyzing facts and figures.

This week, you’re getting what you need. Your imagination might be running wild, you could be feeling intimate with your partner or it could just be the novel you’ve finally started reading. Later in the week you’ll be seeing patterns and taking the birds eye view.

This week, you’re making new connections. You are always giving to others, energy, time, resources often far beyond what you have to give. The balance has tipped too far in the wrong direction and you need to find some equillibrium before you burn out completely

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BLINDS

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

COXEN CLEANING SUPPLIES Custom made spill kits Safety storage showers and eyewashes

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CONTRACTING

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• Airconditioning Installations • Cold Rooms • Fridge Seals • Gasing • Servicing and Maintenance • Authorised Artic Licence

Kat Child

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

CHILDCARE

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

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DOUG ROLFE 0418 760 644

CABINET MAKER

BUILDING

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

DOZOCO

MAREEBA DENTURE SERVICE FR EE

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

Paul Johnstone

DENTAL TECHNICIAN DENTAL PROSTHETIST Registration No. 931417

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

ELECTRICAL

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QBCC: 1109288

O’Brien Electrical Mareeba (07) 4092 4146

Shed 3, 9 Wallace Drive, Mareeba | mareeba@electrical.obrien.com.au LIC. 55472 | ARC. AU31673

obrien.com.au/electrical/mareeba

Lic. No. 77513

ELECTRICAL SOLAR & BATTERIES AIR CONDITIONING

PHONE: 0408 764 850

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Electrical Licence: 86387 Security Licence: 4162579

FLOORING

QBCC No. 1275266

• Polished Concrete • Dust Controlled Grinding • Ceramic, Vinyl, Carpet Removal • Supply & Installation of Vinyls • Vinyl Planks & Carpets • Commercial & Domestic

Phone Darrin 0428 917 539 Email: daz.northernfloors@gmail.com Northern Floors Pty Ltd LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

HARDWARE

PET RESORT

124 Mason Street, Mareeba  (07) 4092 2433

RAVENSHOE HARDWARE

PLUMBING

ENGINEERING

LOCALLY All types of ork OWNED AND w e th la , g in ld e w OPERATED and milling.

PAINTING CONTRACTORS

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

PO BOX 1414, MAREEBA QBCC 1115490

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

284 Byrnes St, Mareeba | 4092 1659 | sales@outbacksolar.net.au | www.outbacksolarandoutdoors.com.au

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Max & Jodie Turner

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

 RURAL  DOMESTIC  COMMERCIAL  ROOFING  PLUMBING  DRAINAGE

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

19 Wormboo Street raven@iig.com.au

IRRIGATION

4097 6208

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

50 BYRNES STREET, MAREEBA • PHONE 4092 7788

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d plumber! o o g a d e e n ABN 18 540 707 031 You’ll QBCC Licence No: 701045

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As a local born and bred, I am invested in the success of the community and how it is developed. Enquire today for a free consultation.

• Pre-purchase property search reports / due diligence - Understand your future or current property rights • Specialise in Development Approvals • Reconfiguring a Lot / Subdivisions • Material Change of Use

Excellence Through Perseverance and Diligence Wally Amory - Mareeba Depot Manager

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Phone: 0421 839 353 | mrboperations@exodas.com.au

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TRANSPORT

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

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

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Classified Deadline: 4pm every Friday FUNERAL NOTICE

ANNIVERSARY Thomas EVANS

Tito & Anna Sciani

Married at St Michaels Church, Gordonvale, Queensland 27th August, 1952 Congratulations on your platinum anniversary.

We are so proud of all you have achieved and grateful for what you have taught each of us.

There are two essential truths that we have all learned: Nonno will fix anything, and Nonna rules!

Lots of love, Henry and Allison, Denise, Simonetta & John, your 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Late of Mareeba, formerly of Mt Isa. Passed away peacefully on Thursday the 18th of August, 2022. Aged 93 years.

Dearly loved Husband of Evelyn (dec.). Much loved Father and Father-in-Law of Tony and Jenisse, Bruce (dec.) and Jeffrey. Stepfather of Colin, Graham, Rhonda, Loretta and Steve.

Beloved Grandfather and Great Grandfather (Gundy) to all of their families.

Family and friends are warmly invited to attend Thomas’s funeral service to be held at the Mareeba Cemetery on Monday 29th August, 2022 commencing at 11.00am.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Camp Quality would be appreciated. A donation box will be available at the service. Donations can also be made via their website: www.campquality.org.au.

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GERAGHTY, Bryan Joseph Late of Kairi. Passed away peacefully on the 3rd of August, 2022. Aged 94 years.

Loving Husband of Mary. Much loved Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather.

A private service has taken place.

Chapels, Crematorium & Memorial Gardens

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

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MOWING/ HOME MAINTENANCE

SCARABELLO, Annette

Late of Mareeba.

Passed away surrounded by family.

Aged 59 years.

Beloved Partner of Alan. Loving Mother of Sandra, Angelina, Jade, Erica, James and Kristy. Daughter of Alby (Dec.) and Joan Scarabello. Cherished Ninny to all her Grandchildren. Dearly loved Sister, Sister-inLaw and Aunty to her family and friend to many.

Relatives and Friends of Annette are respectfully invited to attend her funeral service, which is appointed to move from St. Thomas’ Catholic Church, 57 Constance Street, Mareeba on Thursday 25th August, 2022 after a service commencing at 1:00pm for interment in the Mareeba Cemetery. You may wish to join the service via the following link: https:// livestream.com/rapidspin/annettescarabello.

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

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Late of Julatten. Passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, 13th August, 2022. Aged 92 years.

Dearly loved Mother of Evelyn Corney (dec.), Gwen Hall, Cathy Hall, Annie Braund, Anthony Edmonds and their families, and beloved Sister of John Edmonds.

Family and friends are warmly invited to attend a celebration of life to be held at the graveside at Mareeba Cemetery on Friday 26th August commencing at 10.30am.

Late of Millaa Millaa. Passed away on the 17th of August, 2022. Aged 77 years.

Dearly loved Son of Amy and Alexander ‘Sandy’ Ogilvie (Dec.). Brother of Heather Haynes (nee Ogilvie)(Dec).

Family and friends of Eon are respectfully invited to attend his funeral which is to be held at the graveside of the Atherton Lawn cemetery, FRIDAY 26th August, 2022 commencing at 1:00pm.

Guilfoyle Funeral Services Chapels, Crematorium & Memorial Gardens

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

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FUNERAL

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Funeral Celebrant Final farewells with respect.

Phone 0410 328 357

1 Jack Street, Atherton P: 0414 700 081

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WORK WANTED

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Ph John Hales 0409 638 882.

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

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Full-time Junior/Senior Salesperson and a Parts Interpreter are required for immediate start joining a team of specialist providers of technical advice and expertise across pumping, irrigation, filtration and all aspects of water and fluid management.

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AGENDA: • President’s Welcome and Report • Presentation and adoption of the minutes of the previous AGM • Acceptance and Adoption of any correspondence, addressing the AGM • Presentation and acceptance of the financial report • Receiving of the Auditor’s Report and its adoption • Passing of any recommendation by the Management Committee to grant Honorary Life memberships • General business arising from the year just ended • Appointment of Auditor for 2022/23 • Election of Patron • Election of Officers for 2022/23 • Any other general business John PURCELL Secretary, ATHERTON INTERNATIONAL CLUB

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SPORT RESULTS • RESULTS • RESULTS RAVENSHOE AND DISTRICT GUN CLUB Camp Perry: Gordon 170, Graham 155, Chris & Miriam 144, Bryan 110, Wayne 95, Don 83,Vance 75.

Rook Rifle: J. Anderson 87.1, W. Hose & N. Roach 86, J. Norman 84, V. Harris & M. Roach 77, A. Messenger 71, G. Arnold 53, J. Lobegeiger 32.

ATHERTON GOLF CLUB Wednesday Carrington Hotel Medley Stableford: Brian Brown 40pt, Neil Stubbin pin shot on 9, Cheryl Piccone pin shot on 11.

Wednesday Sporters: 11 Hole Stableford Mick grumley 25pts, runner-up Hollywood Robbo 23 pt, NTPs Flory 3, Steven H 11, M Grumley 18, least putts Johno 16.

Thursday Stroke Event: Melissa Webner 68 nett, Wendy Pelich 69 nett, Laila Cashmore 70 nett. Pin shots M Webner 3, A Seawright 9, L Morrison 11, K Williamson 18.

Friday 6 Hole Chook Run: Matt Livermore 17pts, runner-up Patrick Foss 15pt on countback from Darren Morey.

Saturday Turner Shield Stableford: Men’s Div 1 and overall winner Greg Stewart 44pts, runner-up Randall Hains 39pts.

Div 2 winner Tom Vigor 43pts, runner-up Paul Cannan 42pts.

NTP winners Dan Ardley on 3, Paul Posselt on 11, Jack Magnusson on 18. Ladies’ winner Marea Mead 42pts, runner up Gail Gard on countback Lorraine Doolan 35pts. NTP Licia English 3 aand 9, Marea Mead 11, 2nd shot Sandra Watson 18.

Sunday Medley Stableford: John Dunne 35pts, runner-up Ross Milevskiy 34pts.

YUNGABURRA BOWLS CLUB Wednesday: winners B.Lord, G.Dent, S.North, runner-up I.Wilson, M.Mitchell, L.Wakeling, L.Cashmore.

Friday: Winners K. Anderson, K. Mackenzie, runner up T. Whykes, R. Mitchell Social Bowls Day Events: Wednesday 1pm start, Club selected teams, names in by 12 noon, club uniform optional.

Toucher Jackpot = $370. Friday: 1pm start, Self-selected pairs, game sheet outside the club, mufti dress. Margins Jackpot = $266 Upcoming Events: Yungaburra Classic: 26- 27 August, Yungaburra Ladies Potato Festival 6 September. Yungaburra $1000 Challenge Saturday 17 September. Self-selected mixed 4s, $140 per team, $2000 Prizemoney. Come and Try Day: 16th October starting 1pm. Fun for all the family. To enter email name and contact to ybowls11@gmail.com or call Alf Hogan 0447953186.

INNISFAIL INTER-BRANCH RIFLE NASHOS SHOOT 2022 Total scores: winner Ray Byrnes total HPS 261.1, Jake Panigas 261.4, Kyle Barbagallo 253.1, Peter Hutchinson 250.1, John Hady 241.5, Aldo Bensi 239.8, John Paterson 220.2, Terry Edmondson 204.3, Tony Anich 203, Len Barbagallo 196.4, Louis O’Farrell 195.6, Rob Saunders 195.3.

Top Marksman Trophy - National Servicemen: Ray Byrnes (Tableland Branch) highest total score of 261.14 pts, second place Peter Hutchison (Innisfail/ Babinda/Tully Branch) 250.1 points and John Hardy (Tableland Branch) 241.5 points.

Friends of Nashos Trophy - Non-National Servicemen: First place Jake Panigas (Tableland Branch) 261.4 points, second place Kyle McLeod (Tableland Branch) 253.1 and third place Terry Edmondson (Tableland Branch) 204.3 points.

Encouragement Trophy: Rob Saunders (Innisfail/Babinda/ Tully Branch) 195.3 points despite recording the highest rifle score of 190.1.

Branch Scores: Tableland Branch 236 pts for their 6 competitors, Innisfail/Babinda/Tully Branch recorded an average score of 217 points for their 6 competitors, Cairns Branch did not field any competitors.

Edward Smith and Daniel Weller fight for the front running.

Duels in the dirt at Tepon Raceway

IF you were looking for car racing action on the weekend, Herberton’s Tepon Raceway was the place to be.

The 13 strong C Grade field made it difficult for any single competitor to dominate. Peter Cuda made a strong return to the track, but it was Daniel Weller who came out on top.

The close duels in B grade continued throughout the day, with Mitchell White surviving at 3 car stack up near the pit entrance. The morning A Grade races were very evenly matched.

David Shade unfortunately had to withdraw with handling is-

sues, but it was Owen Jonsson who dominated the afternoon events.

With only two more race events left in the season, don’t miss the next exciting event put on by Tableland Competition Car Club Tepon Raceway, Sunday 18 September.

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RESULTS: C Grade: 1st Daniel Weller; 2nd Edward Smith and Luke Cummings; 3rd Peter Cuda. B Grade: 1st Sam Jennings; 2nd Geoff Schulz; 3rd Mitchell White. A Grade: 1st Owen Jonsson; 2nd Owen Rankine; 3rd Andrew McCreath.

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SPORT Gymnasts move onto Brisbane after success at regional comp GYMNASTS from Mossman, Cairns and Atherton totalling 230 competitors flocked to Mareeba recently to compete in the 2022 Far North Queensland Junior Regional Championships, all vying for a chance to compete in Brisbane come September.

Hosted at the Arthur Randolph Lane Gymnastics Centre in Mareeba, the championships brought together some of the best junior gymnasts in the region, attempting to qualify to compete in the following championship in Brisbane.

The Junior State Championships is due to be held in Brisbane in September and quite a few competitors qualified as individuals.

Mareeba had Gemma Read, Lillia Joslin and Lyla Toohey from WAG Level 4 and Addyson

Hampton, Larhni Wenborn and Natalia Esposito WAG Level 6 qualify.

Bentley Posma, Drummond Eugster-Ward, Leon Beguely and Matthew Davies in MAG Level 3 also qualified, as well as Ryan Pearce in MAG Level 5.

The top six gymnasts in each division also qualified for the Far North Queensland Regional Team, this included Esposito, Posma, EugsterWard, Davies and Pearce.

This team will represent Far North Queensland by competing against other Queensland regions at the State Championships.

The successful gymnasts are now training hard to polish their routines and skills before travelling to Brisbane for the championships.

Millaa Golf Club hosts Biscue Bogey

Mareeba Gymnastics boys who competed in the recent Far North Queensland Junior Regional Championships.

Basketball bounces back

IT was smiles all around in Millaa Millaa over the weekend as the local golf club held a Biscue Bogey event, a fun event that makes players use tactics as well as their golf skills.

After a while away, Les Taylor was too good for the field, finishing with +6 and an amazing display of good skills and tactics.

Repeating his second place from last week was Kelvin Brooks with +5, but he didn't have this score on his own, winning on a count back from Trevor Warrener who took third place.

This was not the only count back during the competition as the Bradman’s prize also required one which was won by Warwick Howarth.

Warwick wasn't to be beaten for nearest to the pin on 1/10, followed by Gary Soper on 5/14 and Paul Foster's on 3/12.

THE Mareeba Basketball Association is set to be reborn as a new president has taken the helm of the association, aiming to revive the local basketball competition.

Saliman Bin Juda was sworn in as president of the association at the recent annual general meeting, alongside Tyson Tatti as vice president, Daphne Tuaoivasa as secretary and Andy Harris as treasurer.

A new resident to Mareeba, Mr Bin Juda went to the meeting not expecting to put his hand up for any executive positions but after another member suggested put forward his name for him, he decided to take on the position of president.

Mr Bin Juda has decided to refocus Mareeba Basketball on the club’s junior and build a solid foundation to properly improve on.

“Our plan is to basically look at starting up Aussie Hoops, getting the youth and young people back into basketball,” he said.

“We want to try and rebirth Mareeba Basketball and get the teams that put in interest last year back into the comp.

“At this point in time there isn’t a set date or anything, as a new committee we are trying to feel around and fit back into the cycle of Mareeba sports.”

Aussie Hoops is a basketball program targeted at primary school aged kids from five to 12, showing them the basics and eventually putting teams together to play against each other.

There is no set date yet for the start of the season as the new committee settles into their roles and begin planning the revival of the club.

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SPORT Bulls pull through to secure finals spot A 4-1 win over the Southside Comets on Sunday has cemented the Mareeba Bulls Premier Men’s spot in the finals this season and coach Kane Alderton said the boys still have plenty of fight left in them.

The Bulls travelled away over the weekend to face off against the comets in yet another do-or-die game with a chance to drop out of the finals running.

However, the Bulls rallied and showed they are here to play, putting the Comets down 4-1 and solidifying their spot in the finals alongside the Premier Ladies.

“The result is good and that cements us a finals finish, the boys knew what was on the line – a loss would have put us out of finals contention,” Alderton said.

“A win this Saturday will cement a home semi-final as well so there is still a lot to play for.

“Securing a home semi will be big for the club, as it stands if we get it the Reserves will follow us, the Ladies, U15-16s.”

For the past couple of weeks, the Premier Men’s have been teetering on the edge, with just one loss meaning they could lose their chance to play in the finals.

With Sunday’s win over the Comets, Mareeba can finally breath a quick sigh of relief before they steel themselves and prepare to play in the finals.

“The biggest thing has been the effort and commitment from the boys, it is a 90-minute game and the focus and effort has to be there for 90 minutes,” Alderton said.

“Everyone wants to play finals football at the end of the day so that hunger and determination to play has been a factor too.

“I am confident heading into this weekend’s game, the boys should be confident but hopefully not overconfident – the way I see it we still have three or four weeks of football left in us.”

The Mareeba Bulls Premier Men’s will play their last regular season game this weekend at home against the Innisfail Cutters as well as the Ladies before they get geared up to play finals football.

Riders claim podiums at Reef to Reef finish

FIRST-TIME winners and defending champions stood on the top step of the podium as Reef to Reef finished off four-days of actionpacked racing on the iconic Four Mile Beach in Port Douglas on Sunday.

The 170km gruelling mountain biking competition took riders across the Tablelands while they ripped through the region’s many mountains, trails and tracks, including the mountain biking trails at Davies Creek and further afield in Mount Molloy.

Riders started their last day at Mount Molloy, making their way through the stunning before hitting the famous Bump Track for a fast and furious descent to the beach, the 46km stage finished with a blast up Four Mile Beach to the finish line.

Tasman Nankervis and Alex Lack claimed the overall men’s title, ahead of Brendan Johnston and Jon Odams, with Nathan Mummery and Alex Diorietes third.

Johnston and Odams were first across the line in Sunday’s final stage, just over a minute clear of Nankervis and Lack, with Nankervis and Lack taking the overall title by almost nine minutes.

“It was good, we were in control in the first half and then it got quite gnarly, big holes and things like that so we were a bit cautious in there – we got a gap in the middle of the race but then they came back to us,” Nankervis said.

“This is one of the premier events of the

Overall men’s winners Tasman Nankervis and Alex Lack during the second leg of Reef to Reef at the Davies Creek Mountain Bike Park Photo credit: Flow MTB

year and it is so hard to win with the pairs as well, you’ve got to get someone that’s compatible with you, the same level of fitness, but also someone you can work well together with.”

Nankervis won the Reef to Reef solo men’s title in 2019, backing it up to win as a pair with Lack this year.

Emma Viotto and Karl Michelin-Beard were victorious in the mixed pairs, claiming the title by almost four minutes from Peta Mullens and Jarrod Moroni, with Holly Harris and Mitch Docker Third.

In a similar finish to the men’s pairs race, Mullens and Moroni won the final stage by less than a minute from overall champions Viotto and Michelin-Beard.

“It was good to have the top three mixed pairs riding together for most of the race, it was fun, it was fast, and that last section is amazing, it sort of rewards you,” Viotto said.

“It’s a different dynamic racing in pairs and I really like it and I think it’s good to see more and more people doing it, couples, partners, girls.”

This year’s event was Viotto and MichelinBeard’s third trip to Reef to Reef, with the pair finally standing on the top step of the podium

after finishing second in both previous visits.

Anna Beck and Karen Hill finished the event as they started it, by taking victory in the women’s pairs.

The duo were the team to beat all week, taking the title by more than two hours ahead of Sharon Dean and Monique Ralph, with Morna Nielsen and Kathryn Drew third.

“We really did a good effort before the bump track to get ahead of some roadies and other riders and had a bit of a gap, finishing on the beach is just so refreshing, it’s so nice,” Beck said.

This year’s victory made it back-to-back Reef to Reef titles for Beck, with Hill winning for the first time.

The final day of Reef to Reef also featured the 30th anniversary of the famous Triple-R, with hundreds of riders taking on either the 48km or 35km events.

Stephen Knott won the 48km Triple-R event, crossing the finish line on Four Mile Beach in 1:47:01, two minutes clear of Rinaldo Lookene, with Lennon Colclough third.

Chris Cochrane was first over the line in the 35km event, finishing in 1:19:41, almost a minute ahead of Joshua Rayner, with Maxwell Foley third.

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Roosters retain Tableland Cup THE prized Tableland Cup remains in Atherton after the Roosters 52-20 local derby win over the Mareeba Gladiators on Saturday night.

Four tries in the last ten minutes powered the Roosters to their ten tries to four victory at Atherton’s Mungalli Creek Dairy Stadium and secured their spot in the coming finals series set to start in two weeks’ time.

Rooster debutant winger Alfred Passi started his first grade career in great style, crossing for three tries while fullback Ty Grogan added four to his season’s tally which now stands at 21.

The Roosters opened the scoring after four minutes when Alfred Passi found the try line out wide to celebrate his first four pointer in the top grade.

The Gladiators replied early with Seone Patola breaking through five minutes afterwards to lock the score up at four all.

From here the Roosters picked up the pace and hammered the Gladiators defensive line with a further five tries to set up a 32-4 lead at the break.

In this collection of tries

for the Roosters was Grogan with two while Ned Blackman, Kaleb Dawson and Jesse Carleton crossed for one each.

The Gladiators steeled themselves and rallied with Bradley Lyall, Nasili Taulua and Hubert Elu all scoring tries after the restart and closing the gap to 3220 with 20 minutes remaining.

However, the Mareeba comeback was shut down quickly as the Roosters kicked into another gear and went onto find the try line four more times with doubles to both Grogan and Passi.

In Saturday’s lower grade games, Mareeba won the under 18 match 34-32 over the Roost-

ers while the Roosters took the reserve grade points 30-10.

The Roosters host their last home and premiership game against Cairns Brothers this Saturday while Mareeba are also at home to Mossman.

With one round remaining in the FNQ rugby league premiership competition, Mossman heads the first grade points table on 34 followed by Brothers 32, Innisfail 30, Atherton 26, Ivanhoes 24, Kangaroos 22, Suburbs 14, Tully 12, Yarrabah 10, Mareeba 8, Edmonton 2.

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Debutant winger Alfred Passi and fullback Ty Grogan with the Tableland Cup after the Atherton Roosters win on Saturday night.

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

After Hours: David Mete 0408 793 050 Peter Acha 0417 006 698 or Adrian Madrid 0413 745 247

FIND ALL YOUR FAVOURITE BRANDS AT COLE MOTOR GROUP

SAME BRANDS YOU TRUST - QUALITY EXPERT KNOWLEDGE - FRIENDLY FAMILIAR FACES CON, RAINE, MERYL, SHAYNE, MARTIN, GRAHAM AND TREVOR AVAILABLE TO HELP YOU WITH YOUR ALL-WHEEL DRIVE NEEDS

CALL: 07 4030 5400 VEHICLE SALES CON SPANOS: 0417 914 285 RAINE CAFARELLA: 0498 146 032

MOWERS AND SMALL MOTORS SHAYNE VIT: 0438 921 800

Atherton

Atherton All Wheel Drive Centre

John Cole Toyota, John Cole Isuzu Ute, & John Cole Suzuki 7813 Kennedy Highway, Atherton, QLD 4883 07 4030 5555

Atherton Nissan, Atherton Subaru, Cole Motorcycles & Cole Mower Centre CNR Louise & Vernon St, Atherton,QLD 4883 07 4030 5400

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CMG Head Office 7813 Kennedy Highway Atherton, QLD 4883 www.colemotorgroup.com.au 07 4030 5555

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