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Brothers Chase, Remy and Flynn Williams dressed up as scarecrows at the festival.

FESTIVAL FUN FUN and games were the order of the day at the Tolga Scarecrow Festival on Saturday.

The community came together at the Atherton Showgrounds to enjoy the many market stalls, entertainment, and, of course, the famous scarecrow-making competition. Oldfashioned games drew a big crowd with sugar cane javelin, sack races, bale run, three-legged races, and egg and spoon races.

Adults and children joined in the fun on the day wearing their best farming gear or dressed as a scarecrow, with Maria McPherson judged the winner of the Festival’s Best Costume Junior. MORE PHOTOS PAGE 15

Fires heating up this season

PROPERTY owners have borne the brunt of the fire season already, with several blazes raging through Mareeba and the Tablelands last week. Fires have burnt through paddocks, triggering a fire ban for the Far North. Queensland Fire and Emergency Services has set up an incident control unit in Mareeba to service the entire Tablelands during what looks to be an intense season ahead. MORE PAGE 5.

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ENVISIONING 2024 as a year of success, four St Stephen’s Catholic College students have taken on the responsibility of college captains.

Rylan Srhoj, Michael Liu, Manvir Kaur and Ella Davin are keen to step up to their new positions heading into next year.

Rylan decided to run for college captain to become a role model for his younger peers, with a motivation for a year of fun and healthy learning.

“My primary motive for applying for this role within the college is my aspiration to create a more fun and healthy learning environment for the younger students who will be attending our school,” he said.

“In 2024 I want all of Mareeba and beyond to see our school as not only a Catholic school but an enjoyable and inspiring place to learn.”

For Michael, being a college captain means upholding the school’s morals and ethics, while also fostering his own leadership skills.

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“I would like to see 2024 St Stephen's be a conglomerate where everyone with similar and different aspirations gather in unity and proceed with excellence. And obviously, I envision that 2024 St Stephen's will be better than 2023 St Stephen's.”

With many ideas already running through her mind, Manvir envisions an exciting year as a captain and is keen to start establishing stronger relationships between staff and students – especially the grade 7s.

“A school can only run with student feedback, and an important responsibility is ensuring the student's voice is heard, and changes are made accordingly (where possible),” she said.

“Everyone has ideas for improvement and getting together with the rest of the student agency team and receiving ideas, no matter how big or small, ensures we can get the ball rolling.”

“Transitioning from primary school to high school is daunting; every high school student had to make that jump, and one of the

first things you notice is the 'scary' big kids (who are actually not that scary).

“A mentoring system where the year 7's, at choice, can be paired with a senior to be mentored, whether it's they need help with studies, navigating school life, friends, or someone to talk to, as everyone needs mentors in their life to help with life things.”

Ella has been involved in the school community for most of her high schooling years and has many ideas to help foster kindness and courage within students.

“My vision for St. Stephens is to help foster this environment and be a friendly and familiar face in the school community,” she said.

“I want to be a reliable bridge between the faculty and the students, to allow for better communication, and in turn, more issues and ideas that can be addressed.

“I want to build upon the St Stephen's legacy by making the school an even greater place than what it is already and spreading my love for the school throughout the student body and the wider community.”

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Multi-million dollar investments delivered for a better shire future Mareeba Shire’s Annual Report handed down last week highlights the key achievements in delivering services for residents over the past financial year.

MORE than $44 million was invested in key water and road projects throughout Mareeba Shire during the past 12 months.

Tabled and adopted at the recent Ordinary meeting, Mareeba Shire Council’s 2022-2023 Annual Report highlighted the organisation's major investments and achievements in delivering services over the past year.

Mayor Angela Toppin said while council had faced many challenges in 2022/23, it was financially sustainable and dedicated to delivering services.

“There was a significant investment in infrastructure services, including $15.2m dedicated to roads and drainage, and $29.2m to water, waste, and sewerage,” she said.

“Council continued to prioritise our 10-year Water Strategy and saw upgrades to essential infrastructure to help secure safe and reliable water access for our growing community,” she said.

A breakdown of key capital works completed during 2022-2023 included $2m towards the resheet, reseal and asphalt program, $1.4m to the Parks and Open Spaces strategy, $3.5m for water pipe replacements, $1.7m for the Granite Creek sewerage pump station upgrade, and $1.5m for the Mareeba Aquatic Facility.

While more than 54% of council revenue was derived from rates and charges, the second major source of revenue, almost 30%, was from grants, subsidies, contributions and donations.

The annual report also focussed on council’s continued efforts to advocate on the most crucial issues impacting the community, Mayor Toppin said.

“Council continued to advocate to both State and Federal Government levels about issues vital to the community,”she said.

“This includes seeking funding for essential water infrastructure, roads and the environment as well as lobbying for increased support for local services for community safety and health.”

Mayor Toppin said she was pleased to report on the achievements realised this year.

“In 2022/23, council continued to deliver important services including community facilities,

libraries, community partnerships and events.”

Another key highlight was the outcomes achieved in Parks and Open Spaces program following community consultation.

Many projects had benefitted from this program including upgrades to Bicentennial Lakes, Anzac Park and Mareeba East Park in Mareeba and Centenary and Anzac Park in Kuranda.

The Mareeba Aquatic Centre also received a new Splash Park and heating for both the 50m pool and toddler pool.

The recent meeting also heard that council was making significant progress towards the completion of projects listed under the Parks and Open Spaces Action Plan.

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“Projects under the plan are funded through a combination of council’s own funding and external grants and subsidies.”

One project to revitalise Bicentennial Lakes in Mareeba was reported to be progressing well, with the playground and pump track expected to be completed by early 2024.

“Thanks to Councillors and council staff, this council will continue to strive towards its vision as a growing, confident and sustainable shire,” she added.

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Locals furious New trucks named and ready to hit the road over highway speeding fines ness owner said she specifically looked at her speedometer when going through the stretch of road, when the camera was there, and she was doing 61km per hour but received a speeding fine for 71km per hour.

“Another 71-year-old woman, who has been driving for more than 50 years, within the speed limits and never received a speeding fine, received an infringement notice at 73 km per hour.

“Another man said his wife, who is a resident at OZcare and visits her every day, will lose his licence as he received three infringement notices during the period in question, so he will be unable to visit his wife in care.

“There are many other heartbreaking stories. There is obviously a problem with the camera."

Mr Knuth is calling on the Minister for Transport to conduct a complete investigation into the validity of the location and accuracy of the unmanned stationary speed camera, during the period the speed camera was stationed at the location in Malanda.

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OVER 100 Tablelanders have been slapped with speeding fines over a short period of time just outside Malanda OzCare, prompting Member for Hill Shane Knuth to take immediate action to find out why.

Mr Knuth has contacted the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR), advising that he believed the camera, installed by TMR, was either not calibrated properly or was malfunctioning at the time.

“I have raised the issue with the Far Northern District Manager for TMR and advised we have already documented about 150 people with more than 300 fines during this period in September, which is outrageous,” he said.

“However, I believe this is just the tip of the iceberg, with more flooding in today."

Mr Knuth went on to say that some people had recorded multiple speeding fines with one person up to eight fines, worth thousands of dollars, causing significant stress and financial hardship.

“These are police, doctors, nurses, businesspeople, pensioners and ordinary mums and dads, some who have never received a speeding fine in their life, and it is unacceptable,” Mr Knuth said.

“I have never seen anything like it, and it’s a case of pure revenue raising by the government.

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NEW trucks will soon be collecting kerbside waste and recycling bins in the TRC region with the start of a contract with JJ’s Waste and Recycling on Wednesday 1 November.

“Our five kerbside collection vehicles are at the end of their useful lives and will cost nearly $2.5 million to replace,” Mayor Rod Marti said.

“This contract with JJ’s will save the community around $7 million over the life of the contract, as JJ’s can provide the service at a lower cost due to their economies of scale.

“We are one of the last councils in Queensland that was still providing an inhouse kerbside collection service – it just doesn’t make financial sense to continue.

“Some of our truck drivers have been offered positions with JJ’s, and we’re working to redeploy other drivers within TRC. “There will be no disruption to the community as the bin collection routes will stay the same for the start of the contract.

“The only change may be the timing so, as usual, make sure you have your bins out by 5am on the day of collection,” Mayor Marti said.

JJ’s Waste and Recycling will be partnering with TRC on the new Waste and Recycling Collections Service Contract.

General manager for JJ’s Waste and Recycling David Colvin said “expanding our operations and being part of the Tablelands community is important to us, as a Queensland-based, family-owned company”.

“We are well established in Far North Queensland, employing over 65 local staff, and will be introducing the latest truck and collection technology to the region,” he said.

Mayor Marti said the fleet of new trucks was sporting beautiful images from the region and names picked out by the community.

“Keep an eye out for Dustbin Beiber, Bin Diesel, Bindarella and Bindiana Jones as they do the rounds of the community, and head to our website if you’re unsure what goes in each of the bins,” he said.

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Locals fear animal law changes

BY GAIL SEDORKIN

ELDERLY people living on their own are among the many residents who will be impacted if the Tablelands Regional Council’s proposed animal law changes restricting stock and dog numbers go ahead.

Malanda dog groomer and trainer Terri Wilson believes a large number of residents, businesses and ratepayers including the elderly will also be affected by these changes.

“I have quite a few elderly clients, some who live alone, who live in units and small properties (under 600sqm) that have two small companion dogs,” Terri said.

“For most of these people their pets are their life and all that they have.

An animal lover all her life, Terri said she would like to know what council will do about these small units and allotments that already have two dogs and the households that have paid (and been approved) for permits to have three dogs.

“If our elected council can propose such changes based on a few complaints from a small majority of people, then I am very sure they can dismiss these changes based on the many who oppose them.

“Why should a select few dictate the lives of so many?”

Together with horse trainer, Louise Terzi, Terri will attend this week’s TRC meeting as part of a delegation objecting to the changes.

Louise said they would be attending the council meeting to question the legality of the proposed changes and the severe difficulty it would bring if it went through.

“It’s all going to be terribly difficult going forward – it’s going to affect a lot of people, a lot of businesses, if these changes go ahead.

“It’s going to affect Terri’s business as well as other dog groomers on the Tablelands. It is also going to affect local produce stores, local farmers, pony clubs and show jumping clubs,” Louise said.

“Local farmers and businesses are in an uproar – where does it stop. What’s the next step – to shut everyone down?”

Terri said most of her clients throughout the council area had two (or more) dogs.

“Dogs are social animals and benefit from the company of other dogs,” she said.

“With council proposing to restrict households of dogs I feel it will open up issues and more complaints about barking and nuisance behaviour. This in turn leads to local law officers having to investigate more complaints than usual, which costs the ratepayers more.”

Terri said if the proposed laws went through it would not only affect her business, but also that of other Tableland dog groomers and trainers, and all pet and animal businesses in the region.

“We are a rural community that has a history of farming and animal keeping,” she said.

“The majority of people who live in rural residential and rural areas have some form of stock animal and this is what we pay our rates to live in these areas for.”

Louise said she would also be questioning where the council proposed where the animals go if a permit was not given.

“Are they to be put down?” she asked.

“I will be talking about the fact that you already need a permit to have more than two dogs, so why is it necessary to change the land size? Just don’t give the permit if you think the housing is unsuitable.

Dog groomer and dog trainer, Terri Wilson with Ava, the newest addition to her family.

“Also regarding dogs allowed on 600sqm being reduced to one – a lonely dog is a barking dog.

“Where are the animals to go? Are they also to be destroyed, as all the animal shelters are full?”

Louise said she would also ask how many people have made complaints to change a law for an entire community and would also be requesting to see those numbers in a report.

TRC HAS PROPOSED THAT: Local Law No. 1 (Administration) 2019 and Subordinate Local Law No. 2 (Animal Management) 2019 are amended to define an urban area, increase the minimum lot size for keeping stock (this does not include poultry or swine, if developmental approval is already in place), require a permit to keep stock on a lot between 4000sqm and 20,000sqm, and prohibit three or more dogs being kept on lots under 4000sqm.

You can still have: one dog on a premises which is up to 600m2 one or two dogs on a premises which is between 600m2 and 4000m2 three dogs on a premises which is over 4000m2

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Multiple fires prompt local ban SEVERAL fires wreaked havoc over the north last week, leaving property owners defending themselves for over 48 hours straight.

Last week alone, three “prepare to leave” warnings were issued in the Mareeba area whilst Tinaroo and Kairi were on watch for several grass fires burning in the area.

Over the weekend, a prepare to leave notice was put in place at Millstream whilst Koah was put on a watch and act alert.

A fire ban was also put in place for the entire Far North, prohibiting the lighting of all fires north of the Hinchinbrook Shire, which has since been revoked as of print.

Incident control coordinator Neil Parker said more than 60 crews, with majority being volunteers, worked through the day

The Mareeba Mountain Goats Bike Track near Chewko Road had to close after the fire destroyed their course.

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and night to protect properties across the region.

While majority of the fires have been deemed accidental and not suspicious, the

local fire crew is urging locals to keep an eye out and stay alert.

“We are investigating a couple of the fires … so locals need to remain vigilant and careful whilst it is really dry,” Mr Parker said.

“One of the issues is permitted fires that aren’t being put out properly as well as people welding and slashing – there’s a number of things that cause accidental fires.”

He urged property owners to clean up around their yards to ensure there is nothing that can catch alight in the event of a fire and to start creating fire breaks to keep fuel loads low.

To report suspicious activity, contact the Mareeba Incident Control Centre on 4092 1044 or CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000.

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COMMUNITY UPDATE COUNCIL PROJECTS IN PROGRESS Mareeba Shire Council is making significant progress towards the completion of projects listed under Council’s Parks and Open Spaces Action Plan.

The Action Plan is focussed on the enhancement of the Shire's liveability and visual appeal, and to encourage active communities and economic development. Projects under the plan are funded through a combination of Council’s own funding and external grants and subsidies.

One project to renew the playground and fitness equipment at various locations is progressing well with exercise equipment for Roscommon Park, Speewah ordered and procurement for play equipment at Pat Kinnear Memorial Park, in Chillagoe, and Bill Newburn Park, in Irvinebank, planned.

Another project to revitalise Bicentennial Lakes, Mareeba is progressing well.

The Bicentennial Lakes Project will completely revitalise the Lakes, starting in the southern section between Rankin Street and Keeble Street, with some minor work in the northern section between Keeble Street and Granite Creek to improve the movement of water.

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KURANDA CEMETERY

ANNUAL REPORT ADOPTED

The existing Kuranda Cemetery is close to reaching capacity. Council has purchased an adjacent property on Kuranda Heights Road for the expansion of the cemetery.

The new Kuranda cemetery will be named the Kuranda Heights Cemetery.

The bulk earthworks to shape the project into the existing surface is close to completion due to favourable weather conditions enabling significant progress by the Contractor.

The first step was the removal of the weirs that allowed the ground to dry before staff proceeded with the reshaping of the lake to form a gully.

Rocks and dirt have been brought in to complete the reshaping works.

The southern section will include a range of new facilities, including playground equipment, a pump track, and a toilet facility. Construction has commenced on the toilet facility and contracts have been awarded for the pump track and play elements. It is estimated that the playground and pump track will be completed by early 2024.

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Council continued to deliver important services including community facilities, libraries, community partnerships and events. Another key highlight was a significant investment in infrastructure services, including $15.2M dedicated to roads and drainage, and $29.2M to water, waste, and sewerage. Council continued to prioritise our 10-year Water Strategy and saw upgrades to essential infrastructure to help secure safe and reliable water access for our growing community.

AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS 2024

This year, Council will have a range of categories including sports, arts and culture, community group of the year, community event of the year, environmental achievement award, community service and of course the Mareeba Shire Citizen of the year.

Deputy Mayor Cr Kevin Davies

The report highlights Council’s key achievements in delivering services to the Mareeba Shire over the past 12 months.

Visit www.msc.qld.gov.au or scan the QR-code to read the report.

If you know an inspiring individual, group or event please nominate them for an award.

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Mareeba Shire Council’s Annual Report 2022/23 has been tabled at the October Ordinary Council Meeting.

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Mareeba Shire’s Christmas celebrations will commence in November 2023 and conclude on Tuesday, 2 January 2024.

This year will see the addition of five new Christmas trees installed in Mareeba, Kuranda, Mt Molloy, Chillagoe and Dimbulah.

Council’s Christmas Campaign includes: 1. Christmas Lights Competition 2. Businesses Christmas lights $100 cash incentive 3. Augmented Reality (AR) Treasure Hunt Visit Council’s website for more information and to sign up.

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Farming industry left feeling WHAT THE LETTER SAID: “neglected” after letter leak

Enact, with immediate effect, a major shift in its water quality programs, specifically implementing: 1. By 31 December 2023, a complete mapping of all priority areas of grazing land for gully repairs and associated restoration and remediation activities; 2. By January 2024, double compliance activity being undertaken across the regulated reef catchment areas comparative to 2021 in order to enforce landholder compliance with reef protection regulated standards; 3. By July 2024, expand the implementation of 2018 land clearing legislation and further strengthen protection to remnant and high value conservation areas; 4. By February 2025, accelerate progress to achieve all water quality targets through a program of sediment, nutrient and pesticide reduction through combined efforts in regulation, incentives and accelerated landscape restoration programs (e.g. a further 32.3% reduction in dissolved inorganic nitrogen loads).

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A “LEAKED” document has caused a stir among farmers in the north, with Katter’s Australia Party calling it a “betrayal” on the industry, while Labor Member for Cook Cynthia Lui has defended her party’s approach.

The document, penned by Federal Environment and Water Minister Tanya Plibersek and addressed to UNESCO DirectorGeneral Audrey Azoulay on 25 May 2023, is an extensive account of the proposed measures concerning water quality, fisheries, and climate change.

These measures are framed as the government's response to UNESCO's Reactive Monitoring Mission on the state of the Great Barrier Reef.

This also comes after gill net-free zones were announced in the Gulf of Carpentaria, leaving North Queensland fishing companies feeling “neglected” and outraged.

In her correspondence, Minister Plibersek conveys that the Government has collaborated closely with the World Heritage Centre to ensure that these actions align with their expectations and address the recommendations outlined in the Mission report.

Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) Leader and Traeger MP Robbie Katter said the Minister and her Queensland counterparts’ agreement to UNESCO’s demands were a gross betrayal of the Australian people.

“If you are in farming or fishing, and live in a regional or rural Queensland community, you should be deeply disturbed by the anti-future you have been relegated to in direct response to bullying by the Paris-based UNESCO,” he said.

“No Parisians will see their seafood communities closed, their farming operates rendered, or the use of their own natural resources to power their homes and businesses made illegal.

Completely restructure access to fisheries in and around the Reef, specifically: 1. By 31 December 2023, establishing a complete net-free zone in the North third of the property (Cape Bedford to the tip of the Cape York) and establishing additional net-free zones that expand net restrictions in the Gulf of Carpentaria so to “strengthen protections for threatened species that move between the GBR and the Gulf”; 2. By 31 December 2023, finalising all harvest strategies with defined quotas for all key species and by 31 December 2027 working to achieve the target maximum economic yield of 60% biomass; 3. By 31 December 2023, introduce legislation to mandate the use of Independent Data Validation on all commercial fishing vessels.

4. By 30 June 2027, phasing out all gillnet fisheries to ensure the property as a whole will be gill-net free.

Katter’s Australian Party say local farmers are feeling gutted after a letter was “leaked”.

“It is the people of our communities, our state, who are the sacrificial lambs to this nonsensical obsession to ‘save the reef’, despite it boasting record high coral cover in recent years.

“Political heads need to roll over these decisions which have been deliberately concealed from the people it will actually affect.”

Ms Lui has rejected Mr Katter’s claims, saying the proposed measures by UNESCO and the Federal Government had “no secrecy”.

Being in talks with landowners, farmers and communities, she says Labor is working with everyone involved to ensure they are all on the same page.

“The Palaszczuk Government has made no secret of its commitment to protect the Great Barrier Reef, not only because of its environmental and cultural value, but because it injects billions of dollars into our

economy each year and supports more than 60,000 jobs,” she said.

“The job of protecting the Great Barrier Reef is not over. The Palaszczuk Government continues to work to protect this iconic ecosystem.

“We will continue to work with the Albanese Government, the science community, industry, landholders, farmers, fishers, conservationists and the wider community to protect this natural wonder so it can be enjoyed by future generations.

“We will also continue to work with UNESCO and its World Heritage Committee, the internationally recognised organisation responsible for protecting world heritage sites across the world, including our own Great Barrier Reef.

“The Katters, Nick Dametto and Shane Knuth’s attempt to demonise the important work done by this organisation is simply pathetic and a national embarrassment.”

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New chair for TTNQ

A TOURISM company CEO with a deep knowledge and passion for local tourism has stepped up as Tourism Tropical North Queensland’s newest chair.

The former managing director of Tourism Australia, John O’Sullivan (pictured) replaces Chair Ken Chapman who has completed his three-year term.

Chief Executive Officer Mark Olsen welcomed Mr O’Sullivan as Chair and thanked Dr Chapman for his three years of service during the toughest time the tourism industry had ever faced.

“Ken’s unfaltering support for the region’s tourism industry and consistent approach to recovery helped to elevate our advocacy and secured millions of dollars in direct industry support,” he said.

“The $10 million in Federal Recovery Regions Funding secured to support our domestic recovery in 2021 through TTNQ’s advocacy not just for our industry, but for our regional economy, has helped to deliver record after record, culminating in $4.3 billion expenditure last financial year.

“After much lobbying TTNQ then became the only regional tourism organisation in Australia to get the support of the Federal Government for our international recovery.

“TTNQ has already generated publicity worth

nearly $30 million in just three months to assist our international recovery after receiving $15 million from the Australian Government’s International Tourism Recovery Program administered

by Austrade.

“Thank you, Ken, for your insight and guidance.”

School’s officially out for seniors

Mareeba local, Stacey Maisel with a young refugee in the Middle East. Stacey has been working with multiple organisations to expedite visas and travel for refugees and help them heal from the trauma they faced in Gaza, Israel and the West Bank.

‘NO ONE WINS’ Local humanitarian returns home from Middle East

BY ELLIE FINK

Mareeba State High School grade 12s graduated last week making a symbolic 23.

GRADE 12 students across the region have said goodbye to high school life and hello to their next chapter, finishing off their schooling years last week.

For those students heading into tertiary education next year, external exams are already well underway. The results from their exams this week and their overall marks throughout the year will go towards their ATAR scores and Queensland Schooling Certificates.

For other students who have chosen a different pathway, they are now off seeking careers in other sectors, such as trades, business, hospitality and retail.

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ONLY moments before the recent attack on Gaza, local humanitarian Stacey Maisel left Egypt, where she was working to help refugees of war in the Middle East.

Thousands of lives have since been lost, with Palestinian gunmen from Hamas storming into the Gaza Strip border, launching the deadliest attack in the history of the conflict.

The effects of the war have torn through every country across the world, and Stacey, a Mareeba local, has already begun talks with several humanitarian groups to help protect citizens.

Taking no side, Stacey stands with the citizens of the Middle East whose lives will never be the same again.

“There will never be a ‘good side’ or ‘bad side’ because, at the end of the day, it will always be the civilians who are losing on both sides of this war,” she said.

Being Jewish, Stacey knew being in the area was dangerous and was urged by her children to return home as soon as she could.

But despite this, she never felt unsafe in any part of the Middle East and set her goal to helping anyone who was displaced during the war, whether they were Jewish or Arab.

“It sounds really crazy but I struggled to leave and I want to go back,” she said.

“My children were saying, ‘We worry about you mama because you’re a Jewish person in an Arab country where there’s conflict’ and I never want to put myself in harm’s way for my children.

“To be very transparent with you … I know I’m meant to go back and help those refugees on the ground. I am working with two organisations, and I feel I need to be there.

“If you go anywhere where people have been persecuted like the Jews have, you find home with them, and I think I really struggle not being there and helping them.”

Already in talks with Voice to the Martyrs Australia, Trauma Healing and Resource Centre and Christian Mission to Gaza, Stacey is preparing to help expedite visas for refugees on the ground and help them process their trauma.

With 10 families already pinpointed, she is determined to do what she can to help, whether that means she has to go back into the Middle East or not.

“There’s so many to bring out, but right now, we are going to bring out these 10 families, and we are planning to set them up with visas,” she said.

“So, for example, in Australia, where we have a shortage of certain skills, we can bring them across based on that or in France and Germany, who, I think will take some on.

“For me, I will be working a bit as a liaison to make sure those 10 families can get airlifted and get their paperwork done and all that misery behind the scenes.

“It’s so sad because, at the end of the day, the civilians are losing.”

Christian Mission to Gaza currently has a fundraiser to help them provide relief to refugees. To donate, please visit https://cm2g.org

Endeavour’s employment showcase DISCOVER the wide range of employment opportunities on show at Endeavour Foundation Business Solutions in Mareeba next Wednesday 1 November.

The Employment Showcase will be run by the Endeavour Foundation who are committed to providing meaningful employment and training for NDIS participants in the Mareeba community.

The Employment Showcase, from 11am to 1pm at 13 Cobra Road, Mareeba, is the chance to find out more about different jobs, what it’s like to work for Endeavour Foundation and the business

solutions available.

Endeavour Foundation is committed to providing meaningful employment and training for NDIS participants in the Mareeba community.

Endeavour Foundation’s Mareeba social enterprise are actively seeking partnerships with local businesses that want tailored business solutions while creating new opportunities for people with disability.

For more information or to let Endeavour Foundation know you are attending, email Josh.

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Banks should compensate scam victims AN elderly couple just one year away from retirement have put those plans on hold, after losing their life savings in a scam their bank won’t take responsibility for – a trend which must change, Katter’s Australian Party MP Bob Katter says.

Innisfail couple Paula and Jose Canha E Sa were scammed for about $35,000 in July, with their provider, Bendigo Bank, managing to recover about $7000.

Ms Canha E Sa, who is working three jobs to make ends meet under cost-of-living pressures said the ordeal had physically and mentally impacted her, and her husband.

In July, Mr Canha E Sa received multiple calls from a private number, eventually he chose to answer. On the line was a man “speaking fluent English” telling Mr Canha E Sa he was from Bendigo Bank, before reciting his date of birth and some recent transactions, he already had access to.

The scammer convinced Mr Canha E Sa he was a genuine Bendigo Bank employee and advised him that his accounts had been compromised and instructed him to transfer all his savings from his four accounts, into new accounts.

Following the transfers, the scammer told the Canha E Sa’s he would call back within five minutes after speaking with a “security team”, however that call never eventuated, and the elderly couple realised their fears – they had now genuinely been

scammed.

“So we then phoned the 1300 number for scams at Bendigo Bank and the lady on the other side after 45 minutes answered and confirmed that we had indeed been scammed. Everything had been taken with just $4 left,” Ms Canha E Sa said.

“My husband was interviewed by the financial crime department and told to wait for two weeks. And we still heard nothing so I made an effort to come to the (physical) bank (at Innisfail) every week.”

Ms Canha E Sa said she complied with all the bank’s instructions which included reporting to various departments, resetting cards and phone apps and multiple appointments in a desperate bid to recover her savings, but after about a month she was told: “According to their codes, they found there was no issue with the bank's proceedings and they were not liable for anything.”

“That's when I went to Bob Katter's office. But it’s just totally unfair, there must be fall back, there is no way the bank can expect me to have the total know-how, to outrun these scammers.

There is no way.

“Digital banking is not easy, for anybody. And if that's where we're going, protect us. We put our money into the bank's trust - protect us, help us, but don't put the onus on us to know exactly what's going on, we can't know.”

Ms Canha E Sa said her husband was still struggling to come to terms with the incident, with the couple still

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Paula Canha E Sa speaks with Federal MP Bob Katter.

out of pocket over $25,000, and now no longer on the verge of retirement.

Mr Katter said he wrote to the Federal Finance Minister about Ms Canha E Sa’s case, while urging the government to legislate banks to take greater responsibility when issues arise, “especially as they direct more customers towards digital banking”.

The minister is yet to respond.

Mr Katter said while banks continued to save costs and boost profits, the onus should be on the providers to protect and payout victims of scams.

“It's not good enough for their bank to say ‘a scammer got in and did this’.

Because of your move to online bank-

ing, scams become easy,” Mr Katter said.

“In the case of Paula and her husband, that will become increasingly true – as the banks get rid of staff and make more profits for themselves.

Mr Katter said a long-term solution was to endorse former Australia Post chief executive Christine Holgate’s vision of a people’s owned bank.

“Now, if we move to a people's owned Australia Post bank, that huge volume of money being paid to banking executives – can instead be used to compensate the Paula and Jose's – and a people's owned bank will compensate victims.”

TABLELANDS Regional Council is set to get a $2.4million boost in funding towards the Ravenshoe Region Water Quality Improvement Plan.

The funding boost comes through the Works for Queensland (W4Q) program, an initiative aimed at enhancing infrastructure and economic development across regional areas.

The program's funding support has been elevated from the previous $200 million to an impressive $300 million for the upcoming round, covering the years 2024 to 2027.

The funding towards the Ravenshoe Region Water Quality Improvement Plan will not only help improve water quality in the area, but also create 27 jobs.

Cook Shire Council also receieved $2.2 million for Stage 1 of the Cook Shire Water and Wastewater Electrical Upgrade, supporting an estimated 16 jobs while Cairns Regional Council is set to receive $2.1 million for the Asphalt Overlay Program, supporting an estimated nine jobs.

Douglas Shire Council has also been granted $420,000 for maintenance and repairs to gravel roads, facilitating an estimated five jobs.

“We’re going above and beyond to ensure local communities in the Far North get even more of the infrastructure they need,” Member for Cook Cynthia Lui said.

“It will mean councils can fund things like water and sewerage infrastructure, housing and regional economic development.”

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College’s top achievers recognised at celebration TO celebrate student’s efforts over the past year, St Stephen’s Catholic College hosted their annual Celebration of Excellence to recognise their top achievers.

This year’s academic medal winners were Hannah Schrale (Year 7), Melody Hadfield (Year 8), King Dang (Year 9), Samantha Bauer (year 10) and Emalina Fogale (Year 11).

This year's top achieving year 12 students were Caitlin Wadley, Eva McLennan and Nicholas Brammer.

Caitlin received the Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence award for demonstrating dedication to her studies across Chemistry, Biology, Specialist Maths and Physics, where she

College captain Eva McLennan was the recipient of the prestigious Sr Mary Stephen Memorial Award.

scored 100% across all subjects after her three internal assessments.

The prestigious Sr Mary Stephen Memorial Award recipient this year was Eva, who worked consistently and independently to be a strong leader and was a top role model to all her peers.

Nicholas went above and beyond, being awarded Academic Excellence Award, Australian Defence Force Long Tan Youth Leadership and Teamwork Award, Australian Defence Force Future Innovators Award, Ampol All Rounder Award, Claude Cater Business/Law studies bursary, Public Speaking Award and the Mareeba and Dimbulah Community Bank Award For Citizenship (Years 11-12).

Caitlin Wadley (right) pictured with principal Gary Conwell, was recognised with multiple awards last Wednesday night.

Nicholas Brammer (right) with Stephen Gear from the Mareeba and Dimbulah Community Bank, took home a host of awards at the Celebration of Excellence.

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Our Council Our Community Projects & Programs Update

Tenders

Rural Numbering

These projects and programs will commence, continue or be completed in November (weather and resources permitting): • Slashing in Glen Allyn, Herberton, Jaggan, Kairi, Malanda, Tarzali, Tolga, Topaz, Walkamin and Wondecla.

• Gravel road resheeting across the region.

• Bitumen reseals across the region.

• Grading in Beatrice, Lake Eacham, Millaa Millaa, Minbun, Minnamoolka, Mount Garnet, Mungalli, Peeramon, Silver Valley, Tarzali and Yungaburra.

• Renewal of a section of Wongabel Road, Wongabel.

• Design and construction of a water treatment facility in Ravenshoe, and constructing a new water main from Ravenshoe to Millstream Estate.

Follow these and other projects and programs at trc.qld.gov.au/projects.

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Legible rural numbers are essential for emergency services to locate your property. The numbers need to be kept clear of vegetation and shouldn’t be obscured by fences or letterboxes.

Replacement number sleeves, numbers and posts can be purchased from our Atherton Customer Service Centre. Find out more at trc.qld.gov.au/rural-addressing.

Work With Us We are looking for a: • Systems Analyst — open until Monday 30 October.

• Project Managers — open until Monday 30 October.

• Plumber — open until Tuesday 31 October.

• Apprentice Plumber — open until Thursday 2 November.

Go to trc.qld.gov.au/careers to find out more and apply. Register to receive our career opportunities by email at trc.qld.gov.au.

Emergency Management Dashboard Our Emergency Management Dashboard (dashboard.trc.qld.gov.au) provides up-to-date information on road closures, power outages, evacuation centres and links to key sites.

Early Warning Network It’s a great time to subscribe to our free Early Warning Network to receive alerts for severe weather and other emergencies by email, text and voice. Subscribe now so you’ll be better prepared at trc.qld.gov.au/ewn.

Tender T-TRC2023-13 for the Malanda integrated water supply is open until Thursday 2 November.

• Tender T-TRC2023-15 for the Yungaburra raw water intake replacement is open until Friday 10 November.

Go to tenderlink.com/trc for more information and to lodge your tender.

Council Meetings Ordinary Council Meetings 9am Thursday 26 October 9am Thursday 23 November Coordination Centre, 15 Vernon Street, Atherton.

These meetings are live streamed and recorded.

Planning Committee Meeting 9am Thursday 12 October Atherton Boardroom, 45 Mabel Street.

This meeting will not be live streamed or recorded.

See socials and trc.qld.gov.au/meetings for agendas, minutes, recordings and live stream links.

LOST YOUR FURKID? Check trc.qld.gov.au to see if they are in our animal management facility.

Join The Conversation Tourism is an important contributor to our economy and we’re keen to hear from the tourism business community to help identify current priorities and industry needs. Share you thoughts via Tourism Support Survey at trc.qld.gov.au/engagement-portal.

Call 1300 362 242 or visit a customer service centre before 4pm on weekdays to pick up your pet.

PENSIONER PRE-CYCLONE CLEAN UP If you receive an age or disability pension and are in a kerbside collection area we’ll remove green waste, iron and general yard debris during this free clean-up.

White goods, furniture, household rubbish, car bodies and tyres are not eligible for collection.

Register at trc.qld.gov.au/cyclone-cleanup or 1300 362 242 by Friday 27 October. Collections will begin in early November.

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By Jan Sargeant On display until Saturday 25 November

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Kerbside collection times are changing.

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OLD POST OFFICE GALLERY By secondary school students from the Tablelands On display until Saturday 25 November

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the Tablelands Region and pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

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Collection days are NOT changing at this stage.

See the kerbside collection calendar at trc.qld.gov.au/bin-collection-calendar.

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Little artist honours medical hero

Millaa Millaa Children’s Centre assistant educator Belinda Cockroft, Millaa Millaa Lions Club president Catriona Arnold-Nott, Member for Hill Shane Knuth, Millaa Millaa Lions Club members John Reynolds and Ross Heidke and Millaa Millaa Children’s Centre director Anne-Maree Perks.

Generous donations make needed work for Millaa Millaa Children’s Centre ‘child’s play’

BY BRIGITTE DALEY WHEN Belinda Cockroft and Anne-Maree Perks put out a request to the Millaa Millaa Lions Club and Member for Hill Shane Knuth, they never expected to be so generously supported to enable them to purchase signage, as well as gravel, for the front of the Millaa Millaa Children’s Centre.

Centre director Anne-Maree Perks said the centre tried to keep the enrolment fees affordable for families, so parents could stay in the workforce.

“We would have had to sell a lot of raffle tickets to get to the finish line,” Anne-Maree said.

“We are not biased, we have wonderful children enrolled at the centre and fantastic staff.”

Children’s Centre assistant educator Belinda Cockroft said they were truly blessed

to have received such generosity and have such a wonderful community supporting the centre.

“We were more than happy to fundraise over a period of six months to raise enough funds to cover the costs, but we didn’t have to as the Millaa Millaa Lions Club and Shane Knuth were more than happy to support the Millaa Millaa Children’s Centre with financial support for these purchases,” Belinda said.

Belinda and Anne-Maree would like to extend a big thank you to Elmore and Staun for donating their time to spread the gravel.

“From mowing the lawns, pressure cleaning the cement paths, attending working bees, donations of resources/toys and clothing and donating time to read to the children, there’s no shortage of community spirit in Millaa Millaa,” Anne-Maree said.

The Millaa Millaa Children’s Centre

A Malanda boy has gone above and beyond in his artistic talents, being the youngest in his age category to receive a Highly Commended in the Brisbane Portrait Prize.

operates Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 8.30am to 3pm and operates over all school holidays excluding the school Christmas break.

The centre takes enrolments for children from birth to five years of age.

It currently has vacancies and has revived the Millaa Millaa Playgroup on Tuesdays from 9am to 11am (excluding school holidays) which would not have been possible without the support of the Tablelands Regional Council.

The centre also offers “First 5 Forever Rhyme Time” on Wednesdays from 9.30am to 10am.

Belinda and Anne-Maree would like to extend an invitation to families with young children to visit the Millaa Millaa Children’s Centre which is located at 30 Palm Avenue to see for themselves how beautiful, warm and welcoming their little centre is.

IN a heartwarming display of appreciation and artistic talent, nine-year-old Noah Merlin Cuda from Malanda State School has received a prestigious award for his latest masterpiece, “Saving Lives No 2”.

The subject of the painting is Dr Lindy Jeffree, a neurosurgeon who performed four life-changing brain surgeries on Noah's father.

The piece he painted all by himself has earned him a Highly Commended award in the Brisbane Portrait Prize.

He is also the youngest in the under-18 category to receive this award.

“I am proud of the portrait as I was awarded person to receive Highly Commended in the Brisbane Portrait Prize, for next generation, under-18s,” he said.

“I am the youngest and received Highly Commended in 2020 as well, being only six years old at the time.”

Noah will now be focusing on more portraits, looking for “something that inspires me” to create his next masterpiece.

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Mikayla makes hair-raising difference

Mikayla before cutting her hair off last weekend at the Atherton Turf Club.

FOR the past 13 years, Mikayla Rankine has been growing her hair, always with the aim of donating it to create wigs.

For a long time, Mikayla didn’t know who to donate it to, but this year she decided it was time to do the big chop for the Wigs 4 Kids foundation.

The hair cutting took place at the Atherton Turf Club’s recent race meet, with hundreds of patrons gathering around to witness the moment.

Over 80cm of her 107cm long locks were chopped off and are now being used to create wigs for children who have lost their hair as a result of illness.

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TOLGA SCARECROW FESTIVAL Saturday 21 October

Lisa Williams-Legge and Jo Hamilton.

Clairice Lucey was crowned Torimba Queen for 2023 and also Miss Charity, while the Miss Personality title went to Emma Armstrong.

All colour and glitz at Torimba parade Salvation Army CORPS Leader Miriam Newton-Gentle.

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HUNDREDS of locals and visitors alike lined the streets of Ravenshoe recently for the annual Torimba Festival Mardi Gras Street Parade, with businesses and organisations putting their creative flare to the test in the float competition.

From Bob the Builder to a horse float, the theme “When I Grow Up” was showcased in a range of creative ways.

Azara Langtree with a scarecrow imaging local Tolga legend Dick Daley that was runner-up Business Scarecrow for 2023 and, BELOW, Mr Daley with the scarecrow.

Jett McGowan.

This year’s float winners were – WALKERS: • Ravenshoe Pony Club – Theme "I'll grow wings" • Ravenshoe State School – Theme "I want to be an Olympian" • Tableland Pipe Band PARADE FLOATS: • Grand Champion – Clairice Lucey, sponsored by Central Servo, Theme "Tame em and Treat em" • 1st Sophie Jonsson – Queen Entrant sponsored by Jonssons Farming – Theme "Farm to Fork" • 2nd Miss Torimba 2022 Taylah Dalgety with Miss and Masters Sophie, Skylah and Leo – Theme "I want to own Old Macdonald's Farm”.

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Owner of The Slotted Spoon Café in Atherton, Lisa Williams-Legge, who won the Festival’s Best Dressed Adult, said it was a great interactive festival with the whole community joining in.

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Farmers learning together strengthens experience For Dimbulah papaya and lime producer Chris Maisel, an opportunity to attend the workshop was a valuable chance to dig into the topic alongside fellow farmers, Rabobank staff and expert presenter, Sustainability Field Manager for Nutrien, Charles Starkings.

Held at Tinaroo, in North Queensland, Chris believed the format of the two-day workshop – whereby everyone was learning together – set the initiative apart.

“I studied science at university, so I have a good base understanding of the topic, but to be able to draw from the knowledge and experience of a pool of fellow farmers from across a range of industries was second-tonone and makes for practical, robust discussion.”

Themed around building knowledge on the fundamentals of emissions sources and sinks in farming, the workshop included the completion of a carbon calculation using the Greenhouse Accounting Framework developed by the University of Melbourne and the Primary Industries Climate Challenges Centre.

“This was our first time having a glimpse of a number, and it was really helpful to be able to sit down and work through our onfarm emissions guided by experts.”

Dimbulah papaya and lime producer, Chris Maisel (at right) with Rabobank’s Gavin Kruger

“I don’t believe we yet have enough of an understanding about where we stand, or what that number means - so there’s still a bit of refinement that needs to happen, particularly in the horticultural industry,” Chris said.

Increased efficiencies and production key to farming sustainability Describing the workshop as “engaging and thought provoking”, Chris said one of his key take-aways was that, while it may be hard for some producers to become net zero, reductions in emissions intensity can be achieved by increasing productivity and input use efficiency.

“It’s every farmer’s dream to produce more with less, it’s good for the environment, and it’s good for the bottom line profitability.”

Within his own operation, Chris is leading industry innovation – recently developing an on-farm lab where papaya plants are tested and their sex determined before planting.

“The current industry standard is to plant multiple seedlings at one site and later cut away the undesired sex trees,” he explained. “By identifying the sex of the seedling prior to planting it enables a grower to plant the desired sex seedling across the entire paddock, thus increasing efficiency, production and reducing waste.”

An industry moving forward Crawford Taylor, Rabobank Head of Client Sustainability, said the workshops provided an opportunity to lay the foundation for farmers and staff in understanding the pathways towards a low emission, or potentially carbon neutral, farm business.

“There is plenty of discussion around the agricultural industry’s ability to sell carbon credits to other industries for diversification of farm income, or whether producers should focus on their own carbon emissions. Our clients are curious as to how they fit in,” Crawford said.

“Before farmers consider their options, a thorough understanding of their greenhouse gas emissions is key, and strategically imperative for a farm business.”

Chris applauded Rabobank for taking a lead and supporting their farming clients through this practical, grassroots approach.

“It’s an evolving space which will change rapidly in the coming years, but it’s important to make a start, and with workshops so conveniently located it made that start very easy to access.”

“It’s also refreshing to be with a bank that is not telling us what targets to hit, but is supporting us to make conscious decisions regarding our future – and I don’t know anyone who doesn’t want to invest in their future.”

For more information on Rabobank’s Carbon Farming and Carbon Neutral Workshops please call your local Rabobank branch.

To read more of Chris’ story see www.Rabobank.com.au

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Record funds raised to better future health care THE Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation has shattered records and raised the bar for health care impact into the future.

The charity’s latest annual report shows history was made as the Foundation soared past $6 million in revenue from their cafe, carpark and fundraising initiatives in 2023.

More than 74 pieces of equipment were purchased including cannulation chairs, vital signs monitors, portable oxygen concentrators and bladder scanners as well as Indigenous art at hospitals including Atherton, Herberton and Mareeba.

Around 90 volunteers contributed 15,000 hours of service throughout the 2022- 2023 period to achieve these fundraising records to, in turn, support, improve and promote public healthcare.

This fundraising record has resulted in a profit of $2.605 million available for grants and distributions, setting a new standard for health care philanthropy in the region.

The Foundation awarded $145,736 in local research grants and $60,774 towards supporting health staff education grants throughout the 22-23 period.

This is an increase of $80,000 from the previous year.

There were 50 health care workers who shared in $60,774 worth of grants to complete further training in their fields, and 17 research projects funded at a cost of $145,736.

The Minister for Health, Mental Health, and Ambulance Services Shannon Fentiman said “our hospital foundations across Queensland play a crucial role as they work year round to support their communities and hospitals”.

“The work the Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation has done over the past 12

Students involved with the project “spread their wings” and embraced all things birds.

Home Tweet Home

BY LIANA SEARLE

AS part of the Gifted Global Green Program conducted through Tinaroo Environmental Education Centre, our team has been researching different species of birds at Walkamin State School.

Through our project titled, “Home Tweet Home”, we hope to encourage our school peers, and staff to identify bird species in the school grounds.

Our team observed that many students could not identify the bird on our school logo. It is the Azure Kingfisher. This made us think about the need to educate our students on bird life.

This project is important because if you know the names of birds you think about them more and care for them more.

So far we have researched birds, conducted surveys, counted bird sightings, created art work, presented on parade and created a video presentation.

My team still needs to do another survey to discover how much knowledge students have gained about birds and whether our project has been successful.

This project and the Gifted Global Green Program have helped us learn about bird identification, how to use iMovie, and how to properly send emails.

The most satisfying part of our project has been getting the classes to listen and look at birds.

The most fun part of our project has been running around creating the video clips and dressing up as cockatoos.

We look forward to presenting our results to all the other Tableland schools involved in the program at the end of November this year.

Liana is a grade 4/5 student at Walkamin State School who submitted this piece as a part of their project.

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months to improve the health experience for patients and staff is incredible.

“The Foundation’s efforts saw more than 74 pieces of vital equipment funded, 50 staff supported to complete further education and training, and 17 research projects funded to improve healthcare services across the region,” she said.

“I want to congratulate and thank the team behind the Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation for their efforts supporting Queenslanders to receive the best healthcare possible.”

Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation Chairman Dr Ken Chapman said the goal of $1.5 million for the $3.4 million Cancer Care Hub project resulted in $1.14 million raised before the end of the last financial year and the goal was realised in August this year.

“These funds have been set aside for distribution as the project gets underway.

“In the 2022-2023 financial year we contributed $1.66 million towards health care, which is $728,000 more than last year, and is in addition to the $1.5m for the Cancer Care Hub.” Dr Chapman paid tribute to the team of staff and volunteers who achieved such exceptional outcomes.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Building confidence with every high note HELPING young people gain confidence through music and theatre, lover of the arts Don Winsor has started coaching sessions in singing in Atherton.

With a strong background in music theatre, Mr Winsor has always loved his career in the performing arts but stepped away from the spotlight a few years ago to start his family.

His motivation to begin tutoring was to help young people like himself who may be just starting out and can see a career in the arts.

“I wanted to give back and maybe help someone who was just like me when I started out and doesn’t know where to start,” he said.

So far, Mr Winsor has five students but is looking to take on up

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to 20 to help them reach their fullest musical potential.

He says working with younger people he knows firsthand how coaching has improved their overall wellbeing, especially teenagers struggling with their confidence.

“When you’re a kid, it is certainly difficult, and pursuing a career in the arts is challenging,” he said.

“Having that career though can benefit them from just having the experience to express themselves to finding something that makes them, them.

“It can be very emotional and helpful because it gives them an outlet.”

To contact Mr Winsor, give him a call on 0406 482 470 or visit his website www.donwinsor.com

Art exhibition to supports survivors IN support of Sexual Violence Awareness Month, Tableland Sexual Assault Service (TSAS) is hosting an art exhibition to promote community awareness about sexual violence, provide support options for survivors, and emphasise zero tolerance for sexual violence.

The art competition allows individuals to express themselves creatively while shedding light on the significance of SVAM, held annually in October, and its associated themes. The event aims to engage the community in meaningful discussions and actions against sexual violence.

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ENTERTAINMENT Up and coming country music star releases EP LOCAL country star Jeremy Fletcher will be releasing his first EP titled Til The Sunrise, showcasing his love for country living.

The EP features five tracks, with an overall “feel-good vibe” which Fletcher hopes will appeal to anyone who loves old-fashioned country.

“I think the EP has an overall feel-good theme to it with a few upbeat songs to make you want to dance and a couple of slower, more powerful songs,” he said.

This isn’t Fletcher’s first time in the studio, releasing several singles over the past two years but recording an EP was a whole different ball game in his opinion.

Travelling to Newcastle to record alongside his producer Liam Kennedy-Clark, he was keen to give his fanbase what they wanted.

“I really wanted to show the

people of this community and my fans a handful of songs that Im proud of and give them a bigger variety of songs to listen to,” he said.

“I’m very excited the release date is almost here, and I hope everyone enjoys it.”

Being in his 20s, Fletcher’s dream to make it big in the country music charts is finally being realised, and he encourages anyone who is interested in making music to never give up.

“My advice to other young artist starting out would be to never give up and treat every gig as an opportunity to improve and learn even the smaller gigs,” he said.

“Never stop writing and creating original music.”

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ALL THE ACTION IN THE ARENA

THE North’s top 10 cowboys and cowgirls in each rodeo sport gathered in Mareeba recently for the ABCRA NQ Zone Titles.

Only the best were invited to compete, with some of the rankest bulls and the quickest horses making their way into the Mareeba Rodeo arena.

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Innovative technology for regenerative farming in Far North

BY BRIGITTE DALEY

TERRAIN Natural Resource Management (Terrain NRM) will be bringing innovative soil technology to the Wet Tropics region thanks to a new project funded by the Tropical North Queensland Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub (TNQ Drought Hub).

Atherton Tablelands agronomist Sally Fields said Terrain would create a demonstration site for the Soilkee Renovator on an Atherton Tablelands farm and would thoroughly assess the seed planter’s potential to improve pasture quality, fertility and resilience in the Wet Tropics.

“This project is all about activating regenerative soil functions and fertility, increasing the soil’s water-holding capacity and building stable soil carbon in pasture while eliminating the paddock downtime that’s traditionally associated with pasture renovation,’’ Sally said.

She said project staff would also work closely with Victorian farmer Niels Olsen, who invented the Soilkee Renovator.

A worldwide patented innovation, the Soilkee Renovator is a key component of the patented Soilkee System which earned the first carbon credits under the government regulated Emissions Reduction Fund.

It has been hailed as the one pass solution for productive, profitable, resilient soils.

Inventor Niels Olsen was a speaker at the highly successful Soil to Food conference held

over two days at the Trimarchi farm in Atherton earlier this year.

The Soilkee Renovator is a pasture cropping system which enables producers to plant seasonal crop and pasture seeds into existing pasture to fill feed gaps.

It also enhances the growth of the existing pasture and builds a resilient topsoil.

The specialist seed planter can sow a diverse mix of seasonal seeds and seed sizes ranging from clover seed to faba beans with minimal paddock disturbance.

The Soilkee renovator works by creating a minimum till disturbance in spaced apart rows by means of rotating blades to create a competition free seed bed for successful germination, leaving around 80% of the pasture undisturbed.

The undisturbed portion acts as a cover crop which protects the soil from the elements and reduces erosion.

While creating the seed bed the Soilkee Renovator provides additional benefits of aeration and a green manure crop within the worked up portion, providing aerobic conditions and a food source that activates the soil fungi, bacteria and earthworm populations and the natural soil processes they perform.

The unique action of the Soilkee Renovator activates soil life.

This improves fertility and increases plant growth as indicated by independent trial results.

It allows producers to reduce their brought in

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Local agronomist Sally Fields will be involved in assessing the potential of a new specialist seed planter, the Soilkee Renovator, on the Atherton Tablelands.

A Soilkee Renovator demonstration site will be created on the Atherton Tablelands as part of a Terrain NRM project.

feed costs and better utilise their fertiliser inputs and soil nutrient reserves by making them plant available.

“Precision planting of winter annuals into tropical grasses increases diversity and resilience in slow-growing periods,” Sally said.

“It also allows for slower rotation of cattle and gives graziers more options for stock movements and carrying capacity during the cooler months.

“And it can help to develop healthy soils, improving their capacity to retain moisture and activating the nutrient cycle.”

The project includes monitoring to assess soil health and fertility, vegetation diversity and erosion control.

Terrain NRM plans to plant the demonstration site next April.

The Wet Tropics region’s Natural Resource Management organisation secured a share of

$350,000 in funding from the Tropical North Queensland Drought Resilience Grant Scheme, designed to boost the agricultural sector’s resilience against drought and climate variability.

Other projects look at bare soil rehabilitation (James Cook University), silvopastural systems (Gulf Savannah NRM) and satellite-based water analysis for drought planning (Southern Gulf NRM).

The grants scheme is supported by the TNQ Drought Hub, through funding from the Australian Terrain NRM, one of 56 regional natural resource management bodies around Australia.

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BY BRIGITTE DALEY

THE 2023 North Queensland Best Beef Carcass Competition (NQBBCC) conducted by Rocky Creek Abattoir has been hailed an outstanding success, with nine butchers entering and 96 carcasses supplied by 23 producers.

The competition aims to promote Far North Queensland butchers who support the local region and its beef producers and to identify who supplies the best beef in the Far North.

Victor Byrnes initiated the carcass competition in 2001 and it was conducted from 2001 to 2005.

It was then reinstated in 2022 by Cailan Byrnes due to the benefits it has for the industry.

The NQBBCC is a North Queensland premier beef industry event.

The competition stands as a testament to the region’s dedication to producing the finest beef, showcasing the seamless collaboration between butchers, wholesalers and producers in pursuit of excellence.

Most importantly, the competition provides producers and butchers with feedback on compliance of beef carcasses to market specifications, yield of saleable meat and the predicted eating

quality of those carcasses.

The competition is based on the Meat Standards Australia (MSA) Index which is the predicted eating quality of the whole carcass.

MSA Research and Development officer Matthew Scott, who travelled from Armidale to officiate in the competition, said the carcasses presented were exceptional.

“The numbers of butchers, producers and carcasses entered were up from last year,” Matt said.

“The average of the carcasses processed was higher than the Queensland MSA grading averages.

“The competition is not soley about winning, it is about producers learning as well.”

David and Glenyse Hampton scooped the pool with their wins, winning Class 1, Overall Champion Pen and also winning Overall Champion Individual.

They have been breeding beef cattle for 35 years.

All carcasses entered were all home bred cattle.

David said shortly after winning the major awards, he was told by a long-time friend who he had originally purchased cattle from when he first started, that he had reached the pinnacle of

breeding his cattle.

“I was absolutely amazed at the results, I couldn’t believe it!” David said.

“The butcher was ecstatic, what was achieved was incredible.

“Cailan came and spoke at a Malanda Beef Plan Group meeting and mentioned the competition and encouraged producers to enter.”

The winning carcass was a black Simmental/ black Limousin cow crossed with a black Simmental/ black Limousin bull.

The animal was bred from Lavarta Final Verdict, a Simmental bull who won his class at BEEF 2000.

The Hamptons went on to purchase him at a later date.

“Full marks to Rocky Creek Abattoir for the initiative in establishing this competition,” David said.

“It’s a great competition and very well organised.

“It’s all about getting a quality article into the right category.

“It’s a very exacting competition.

“Glenyse is big on records and accumulated data, she is very good at crunching the numbers.

“With butchers and suppliers, we need them

and they need us.”

Babinda Meat Mart co-owner Wendy Nucifora said her husband Salvatore (Tootie) encouraged David to enter because he knew their beef was high quality, also it had a good yield factor and he wanted to see how it performed under MSA grading.

“We were over the moon and so excited for David and Glenyse because this proved what we already knew – they had good beef,” Wendy said.

“We were speechless also because we saw such a high standard of beef carcasses at Rocky Creek Abattoir that day and couldn’t believe we won.

“We have been supplying Hampton carcass beef to our customers for several years now and have built a reputation for quality beef in store.

“Thank you to Cailan and Shannon Byrnes and team for working hard to organise this event, well done, you’ve proved that Far North Queensland beef is top quality.”

Wendy and Tootie’s son Mark, who is also a butcher at Babinda Meat Mart, said the meat being supplied by David to his father was absolutely superb.

“We have never had anything like this, it’s the best carcase beef we have ever had,” Mark said.

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The competition’s event agenda also included a Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) presentation on MSA, carcass showcase chiller tours, carcass grading demonstrations and a carcass breakdown demonstration, field day stalls and presentations by Nutrien Ag and Farmacist as well as a presentation by Niilo Gobius from the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) and a drone demonstration by NQ Commercial Drone Services.

The program culminated with the 2023 NQBBCC Awards Gala Dinner which was held at the Tinaroo Lakes Resort, Tinaroo.

Rocky Creek Abattoir manager Cailan Byrnes and his wife Shannon Byrnes said the purpose of the carcass competition was to build up the meat industry in Far North Queensland and to promote careers in it as an attractive and viable option.

“Future carcass competitions will have interschool meat judging and more sponsors involved,” Cailan said.

St Teresa's Catholic College travelled from Abergowie to take advantage of the valuable learning opportunity of being able to participate in a school group tour.

Remarkably, both Cailan’s grandfather D'arcy and father Victor attended Abergowie as well.

Rocky Creek Abattoir would like to extend sincere thanks to event sponsors Nutrien Ag, Farmacist and Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) for their generous support.

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HAVE YOUR SAY – EMAIL US TODAY!

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Election tip

HEY “Mr Albo,” Sir and your mob.

Just a quick tip for your election coming up.

Don't use the same publicity mob that you used for the Voice Referendum. A two-year-old on a galloping horse could have done a better job.

It all started to go down hill the first night the commercial, about two young Indigenous lads sitting by a camp fire and one asks Grandad, who must have been telling the youngsters fairy tales about the Dream time, "Is all this true, Grandad?” and Granddad replies "It could be!”. It “could” be?

End of campaign. Mr. Albo, Sir. All down hill from there. And it didn't get any better from there.

Tommy Turbo ATHERTON

Questions over where money was spent YES, it was a small number from the second highest-paid per capita area at the bottom of Australia. Politicians, corporations, celebrities, and sports people spruiked a browbeating, dollarsplurging campaign to have it their way because it’s their way. And now, because of the resounding no, considered a mysterious aberration by some, they are sorry for themselves. So now what? Sit back, pontificate, commiserate and do nothing.

An estimated $37.5 billion spent in 2022-23 equates to $46,000 per person, apportioned across the 812,728 ATSI persons in the 2021 census.

(ABS source) Where is the money?

A CEO would populate the census forms to receive more funding. Similar to having phantoms on the payroll.

These things of which I speak occurred 20-plus years ago. But what do I know, and who cares? I’m a retired bookkeeper, an old one, working 55 years to date in just about any business you can name throughout South Australia, Northern Territory and Queensland. I preferred small companies and communities but did stints in state, federal and local government. I found them incompetent, foolish and inefficient, where money is water, a never-ending flow trickling through grasping hands, errors unnoticed and dollars unmissed.

Like smoke, I reckon I can smell a fraud at 50 paces, sniffed an $800k one a few years back, but no one listened.

‘White people never listen,’ the old man of Kakadu would say. And they don’t – voice or no voice. Although the head sharang and white overseer are often mutual beneficiaries, the money does not line black pockets.

Southern architects designed and built a new building for an indigenous organisation. Millions of dollars later, when the building was ready to be furnished, the architects refurbished their office and freighted the used furniture – a warehouse full – to Far North

Queensland, where its recipients eventually dumped it. The building was refurnished, but the organisation is no longer in residence.

Another scheme proliferated by bosses, employment agencies and accountants was time in lieu, hiring fees and billable hours. Specific staff accumulated time by “working’ at night.

A shredder the size of a washing machine droned daily, and staff who generated reams of shredded paper and headaches returned at night claiming “overtime’ as time in lieu. Despite being salaried staff, the money was paid out in wages or claimed as owing when they left. A single conference or meeting necessitated a minimum absence of a week. External staff hired from accounting firms also worked needlessly in the evenings and claimed the hours for payment.

The only time the safe balanced was when the bosses were away. They blamed the girls at the front desk, and missing funds were reimbursed by the overseeing body, who could not tell the difference between a pizza menu and a balance sheet. One day, around $50,000, part of the float, was discovered lying on the airstrip.

Employment agencies were always in bed with someone, and administration staff and bookkeepers turned over quarterly. The agency received a percentage of every new hire’s salary as a fee.

Locals were required to “work” This translated into sitting up to four hours daily in all weather, outside the office where they could be seen, or risk not receiving their CDEP. Despite the available jobs, no tasks were assigned.

The budget did not have funds for purchasing gardening equipment, tools, building equipment, and other supplies.

Suggestions of what could be done were not well received. Two guys were exceptional mechanics. No tools. It’s a tight budget, but okay for the boss to slip their personal bills through billpay. As for staff training, maybe if you’re meek and mild but never ask a question or have a child.

I’ve seen the government pay hundreds of thousands to creditors - twice and care less. Spend millions (those impartial tenders) on resources they neither know how to use nor understand, and then hire external contractors to do the same work. And today, many are incapable of running an accurate payroll. All attempts to fix, change or improve situations were met with a white lazy-brain mentality of “don’t want to know,” “go with the flow”, or “don’t rock the boat”. They did not like their flows and boats moving. Not one little rock.

Has anything changed decades on?

Look at the number of fraud cases in the media. At least the ones who are caught. The mind boggles at what a few audits would discover. Instead of crumbs from a rich man’s table, remember the “trickle-down economy” use that $460 million spent on the

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Voice referendum and give people a genuine leg-up with essential services and a universal basic income. It would destroy the parasites.

If we know nothing else, the single proof is the money went somewhere, and we know where it isn’t.

Cheryl Ison MAREEBA

Many people need to be listened to THE Express Newspaper published an article on Wednesday 18 October titled “No one is listening to us!” As the story was unacknowledged as to the author I will address the following remarks to the paper’s editor.

For over two years Ark Energy (Korea Zinc) has been going through the regulatory process to try and win approval for a wind farm in the Chalumbin area south of Ravenshoe. An extensive public consultation period was initiated under the rules governed by the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act), a commonwealth requirement after the Queensland State Government under their State Assessment & Referral Agency (SARA) had given permission for 94 turbines to proceed.

Fortunately the EPBC Act is far more wide ranging in its applicability

than State legislation, so in decisions around proposed wind farms a much wider remit is given to assess all aspects of potential impacts of these developments on the environment.

In due course the Public Environment Report (PER) was released by Ark Energy and public submissions were solicited. Ark Energy have stated that 783 submissions were received from the public: 772 against the proposal, 11 for; that is 98% of all public submissions were against this wind farm project proceeding.

I presume that the Jirrbal clan group mentioned in your story were one of the 11 submissions received by Ark Energy in support of Chalumbin (now Wooroora Station) Wind Farm. It is grossly misleading for them to claim that “no one is listening to us!” as under the rules of the EPBC Act all individuals and groups had equal opportunity to present their case.

The PER submission period allows all concerned to have their say prior to the Federal Minister (Tanya Plibersek in this case) making a decision. Before the law all are equal, all parties will be listened to, and no one group will be allowed to out-shout any other about the primacy of their case. That is how the democratic process works!

So everyone involved in this very protracted and drawn out submission

and consultation process, whether in favour or not of this wind farm proceeding, should follow the governing procedures. A new date of February 13th , 2024 has been currently set for a determination.

Everyone wants to be “listened to”, so in the 98% of submissions against the Chalumbin (Wooroora Station) Wind Farm many aspects were detailed covering the forests, the waterways, the threatened and endangered species, the soils, the visual impacts, ecosystem fragmentation, community license, etc.

Many issues that have the potential to severely and negatively impact the Chalumbin area were presented under the PER process – so all respondents want to be “listened to” - and hopefully that will be the case.

Gary Burgess, - On behalf of Friends of Chalumbin

Please fix our road

CAN you please find out why Mareeba council is not fixing Bakers Road.

We are writing to them for a long time and no respons at all. Last time the Road was fixed was 2 years ago.

Please send some one to look at the Road and maybe help us.

Thank you.

Frank Wohlhuter MT MOLLOY

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Affordable small acreage in prime Mareeba location

HAVE you been looking for a small acreage block in town and they are all out of your budget? Want room to build a big shed but still want the kids to be able to kick the footy? The look no further and welcome to 11 Owens Street, Mareeba!

Just around the corner from the St Stephens Secondary School and a short drive into town, this 5041 m2 property (approximately an acre and a quarter in the old scale) has all the space you've ever wanted.

Perfectly positioned in the centre of the allotment, slightly towards the rear, the masonry block home is very private from the road, and the neighbours.

The front yard is littered with trees, offering shade and giving that rural feel, the back yard is mostly clear, yearning for someone to come along and build the shed of their dreams.

Inside, the home offers four bedrooms and two bathrooms, a large living or lounge area and a separate dining room which is just off the kitchen.

The outdoor living area is private and is accessible from the living and dining rooms through sliding glass doors on each side. There is

a double garage for secure parking and a 6m x 3m (approx.) garden shed for all your lawn and garden tools.

• Masonry block construction • 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Central kitchen, separate dining and lounge rooms • Spacious lounge room with access to patio • Air-conditioning to living area and bedrooms • Large master bedroom with en-suite • Main bathroom with separate shower and tub • Separate toilet and vanity room • Built-in wardrobes, security screens • Private outdoor area, double garage • 6m x 3m (approx.) garden shed • Town water, town sewerage, NBN • Close to St Stephens Secondary School • Fully fenced 5041 m2 allotment Properties with all of this space to offer in a location like this don't last long, so register your interest today, call exclusive agent Remo Esposito on 0401 969 473 or email remo@crmareeba.com

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BLANK CANVAS Tolga • 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home • Set on approx. 1 acre • Open plan living • 2 living areas • Outdoor patio • At the end of a cul-de-sac Offers Over $570,000 L11705569 Suzey Whitby 0438 090 306

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ROLLING HILLS Tarzali • Set on approx. 680 acres • Improved pastures • Fenced into 4 large paddocks and 2 smaller paddocks • 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom farmhouse • Permanent water Offers Over $4,300,000 L24160904 Morgan Brennan 0407 730 450

WONDECLA WONDERLAND Wondecla • Set on 1.57 hectares • 2 bedroom cottage + granny flat • Timber floors + T & G walls • Fireplace & airconditioning in living • Wondecla creek + pond • 4 bay shed with 3 roller doors Offers Over $585,000 L24666485 Suzey Whitby 0438 090 306

RARE COMMODITY Tarzali • New boundary fencing • Natural water from 2 springs • Clean improved pastures • Machinery shed with power • Quality bore water • Water lines and water troughs Offers Over $1,000,000 L24001447 Morgan Brennan 0407 730 450

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PROPERTY Family home on four acres houses l land l units l investments l acreage l farms l rentals

THE possibilities are endless with this versatile 4-bedroom home situated on 4 acres of useable land situated within a short distance from the township of Malanda.

The home lends itself to shared living or offers plenty of space to house a large family. There are 2 large living areas plus a fully enclosed sunroom which offers great views of your paddock.

The home is constructed of solid masonry block on a concrete slab with character injected throughout such as timber clad raked ceiling in living area and timber French doors.

The property includes a steel construction shed which includes a self-contained unit with the possibility of providing accommodation for either family or to rent for additional income.

The house is connected to town water and there are 2 newly installed septic wastewater systems.

This property sits within residential zoning and a proposed reconfiguration into residential lots has been drawn up with the plan available to the new buyer should they wish to explore this option.

FEATURES INCLUDE. • 4 bedrooms • 2 separate living areas • Open plan kitchen, dining, lounge incorporating a pot belly stove • Modern kitchen with large pantry, dishwasher, Address: Price: Agent:

rangehood • 2 separate bathrooms in house + 1 in shed • 10 kw solar panels • Internal laundry • Office/gym room • Mud room • Enclosed veranda/living space on 3 sides with views • Double carport • Security screens

All round great property with stunning views wherever you look book your private inspection now with Exclusive Marketing Agent Collette Rowston from Raine & Horne Atherton

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GET out of town and discover what it is like to live in peace and quiet. This gorgeous acreage property offers total privacy and plenty of space set on a fully usable 2.86 acre allotment.

Features Include; • Beautiful highset home • 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 bedrooms open onto the veranda. Master bedroom includes a built-in robe.

• Bathroom with a walk-in shower & vanity unit. Separate toilet • Air-conditioned open plan living • Modern kitchen with electric appliances, rangehood, dishwasher, breakfast bar, pantry & ample bench space.

• Internal laundry with a sink & built-in cupboards • Ceiling fans & fly screens

throughout home • Full length front veranda overlooking stunning mountain views • 2 bay carport with a work bench • Large industrial shed (approx. 14m x 14m) with three phase power & water connected • 2 fenced paddocks • Water supply: Rainwater tank & a permanent spring fed creek

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IMMACULATELY PRESENTED • Solid block home on 816m2 • 3 bedrooms, master with walk-in robe & ensuite • Open plan living/dining flows onto patio • Tiled patio, low maintenance yard, lockable garden shed • Double lock up garage with remote roller door • Fully fenced yard, double gate vehicle access $569,000

UNMATCHED FAMILY HOME, LOCATION • Ideal family home close to Atherton CBD • 3 large bedrooms, 2 with built-ins • Master with walk-in robe and ensuite • Expansive lounge and gallery style kitchen • 6m x 4m Colorbond shed with side access • Double garage tiled and remote door $590,000

• 2.86 acre low maintenance lifestyle property No neighbours in sight – Enjoy your outdoor living in privacy!

• Located approximately 38kms from Atherton and Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

17kms from Ravenshoe.

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

1044 East Evelyn Road, EVELYN $530,000 EXCLUSIVE to Raquel Cunzolo Sommerset Realty 0408 983 879

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SECLUDED PROPERTY CLOSE TO TOWN • Cozy home on 3.3 acres • Timber kitchen and dedicated office space • 3 bedrooms, all with built-in robes • 23 x 14 metre shed for versatile use • Breathtaking views of Kairi & the Seven Sisters • Town centre just a short 5 minute drive away OFFERS INVITED

THE DREAM AWAITS • 35 acre rural paradise with Lake Tinaroo views • Two spacious paddocks for versatile land use • Rainwater tank for sustainable water supply • 6m x 6m Colorbond shed for storage/workspace • Provisional house pad with panoramic views • Only 25 mins to Atherton, 10 mins to Yungaburra OFFERS IN THE HIGH $700,000s

STUNNING VIEWS & SPACE • Solid double storey home, timber floors upstairs • 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, wood heater • Open plan living, timber kitchen with pantry • Large family room downstairs, patio area • Lockable shed & double garage, solar power • 809m2 allotment close to schools, shops & CBD OFFERS INVITED

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Five acre gem

HAVE you been dreaming of flat acreage close to town with a huge shed? Look no further than this amazing 5 acre gem.

Entering through the front door you are greeted with the living area featuring a lovely fireplace, making this a cozy space to enjoy with the family.

Flowing from here onto the dining & kitchen, these spaces are generous in size with the kitchen showcasing heaps of cupboard & bench space sure to impress the cook of the home.

Making your way down

the wide hallway you will find the three bedrooms, 2 with built-ins & air conditioning for comfort. There is a large linen press proving great storage & the bathroom has been updated with a large walk-in shower.

Step down into the massive laundry which leads onto the lockable carport & storage area or create an entertaining/rumpus space.

Outside you are surrounded by stunning mountainscapes and rural outlooks with your own paddocks to utilise for running a few head of cattle or some horses.

A huge bonus of this property is the 4 bay, high clearance shed. Three bays are open with the fourth bay being lockable & a large mezzanine located above.

To top it all off there is also a granny flat/workshop, it is in need of renovations but has huge potential for extended

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Sleep in, you are close to everything

IF a central location is important, here is a townhouse in an excellent position, close to the Atherton hospital and walking distance to Woolies, schools, bowls club, library, and pool.

Housework is a breeze with tiled living areas. Lovely timber stairs lead upstairs to the bedrooms. Both bedrooms have built ins.

Master bedroom is airconditioned for year round comfort.

There is a single car space allotted to the unit. For peace of mind the unit has security screens throughout.

A nicely presented complex close to all amenities.

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ATHERTON $265,000 Trisha Jackson Professionals Atherton 0419 183 145

Secluded property on 3.3 acres close to town your dream rural retreal awaits EXPERIENCE the epitome of serene living with this secluded and cozy 3-bedroom home, featuring a charming timber kitchen, a comfortable bathroom, all bedrooms with built in robes and a dedicated office space.

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This unique property spans approximately 3.3 acres, providing ample space for your dreams to come to life.

The incredible views from the top of the block make it the ideal location for your

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Step outside and be captivated by the awe-inspiring views of Kairi and the Seven Sisters, offering a daily reminder of the natural beauty that surrounds you.

While relishing the tran-

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SPORT

Battle of the ages lights up Dimbulah IN true local football fashion, the Mareeba Bulls and Dimbulah Barras went head-to-head in a very competitive, and entertaining, Fantin Cup on Saturday night.

Being described as Dimbulah’s biggest-ever crowd, the memorial event

hosted in Dimbulah attracted hundreds of local football fans, young and old.

In the main Over 45 event, Mareeba took an early lead, shooting the first goal in the first half. In the second half, Dimbulah came back in true competitive style and scored their first goal.

But Mareeba wasn’t letting them get away that easy, coming back with another two goals.

Dimbulah was blessed with a penalty shot in the last five minutes, but Mareeba still won the cup 3-2.

The “good old fashioned Mareeba

Dimbulah rivalry” had spectators and players in a frenzy of excitement, and organiser Sandro Soncin is already looking forward to next year’s event.

“It was played in good spirits, and it was a real battle of the ages,” he said.

“It was a very close game because,

unfortunately, Dimbulah came unprepared and got caught with their pants down a little bit but setting that aside, there weren’t too many injuries and a great spectacle to watch.”

The Jeffrey Ali player of the match was awarded to Sandro Soncin.

Anglers ready for Barra Bash

THE 2023 Tinaroo Barra Bash is set to kick off this Friday, with more barramundi, sooty grunter and mangrove jacks in the dam than ever.

Organisers are keen to keep Tinaroo a major draw card for fishing enthusiasts, with over 21 world records being broken since their first event in 1987.

There are 22 categories this year, including longest barramundi, sooty grunter, mangrove jack or red claw.

Prizes are also up for grabs for most caught tilapia and blue and forktail catfish.

Every adult who competes in this year’s bash will also have a chance to win a prize of $10,000 cash, so long as they are at the event site at Foreshore Park on Sunday.

Nominations for the event can be made at Atherton Bait and Tackle and registrations on the day will take place at Foreshore Park in the Tinaroo Township from 3pm Friday.

Search on to find players names EX-players, family and friends of the Millaa Millaa ERL senior rugby league team in the 1950s are being asked to identify the players in this photo.

Millaa Millaa had won the 1949 and 1950 junior premierships with players, including many of the 1948 Millaa Millaa minor junior premiership team.

To date an extensive search has failed to locate any either of the 1949 and 1950 Millaa Millaa premiership teams.

This photo is one of the few of the very early 1950s and was taken before the match against Ivanhoes on 11 March 1951.

Millaa Millaa players are squatting on the front row. Several names are missing, and some that are listed may possibly be incorrect.

Local league and history enthusiast Martin Grandelis is writing A History of the Millaa Millaa Rugby League 1924 – 1987 and Recollections of Players and Supporters and is looking for community support finding names of the players pictured.

To help in his research, email martin.grandelis@gmail.com or call 0437 047 966.

Possible Millaa Millaa players from left - Neville Nelson, Fred ‘Dodger’ Cifuentes, Eric Woolley, Eric Cifuentes, (UNKNOWN), (UNKNOWN), Michael Barry ‘Red’ Daley, Ken Sleep, Bill Cleary, Errol Miller, (UNKNOWN) , Ash Hanley, (UNKNOWN) Ballboy is unknown.

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SPORT Mareeba bodybuilding queen takes home top prizes

BY ELLIE FINK

PUSHING herself and her body to the limits to come out on top, local bodybuilder and trainer Annette Price, clinched wins in all her categories at the ICN Championships and ANB championships in Townsville.

During the ICN championship, Price brought her all onto the stage, coming first in the figure under 45 years, figure international short, figure open, best female figure posing and overall figure champion.

Only a few weeks later, she did it again at the ANB championship, coming home with a win for the short division category and under 35s division and came second in the open division against every winner from each age group.

Price's success at the respective championships was the culmination of 18 months of gruelling preparation.

Her tireless training regimen, dedication to nutrition, and mental resilience propelled her to peak performance on the competition stage.

“I mean, if I can do it, anyone can do it,” she said.

“It took me 18 months of bulking and cutting in total to get on stage. It’s a lot of sacrifice you know, missing birthday parties, barbeques, camping, holidays.

“It’s a very selfish sport, but when you have a good support network around you, it makes it so much easier.”

With her husband, children and her training team at Furious Fitness Mareeba by her side, Price felt unstoppable and was grateful for their continuous encouragement and flexibility around her strict preparation.

The most challenging part of her training was cutting, continuously being knocked with cravings of salty, crunchy food.

Thanks to her family, nutritionist and coach, she could pull through despite the cravings and mood swings that came with it and look towards the big picture, which she said was worth every second.

“That’s why it is really important

to have those coaches around you to help you prepare,” she said.

One of the biggest bumps in the road during Price’s journey was losing her grandmother only three days before the ANB Championships.

Almost ready to throw down the towel and give up, Price pushed through, put her head up, channelled her grief into her performance and proved what a true champion could do.

She said she couldn’t have done it without her coach's support.

“It was hard but thank Christ for the hubby and the kids and the crew here (at the gym) who were like ‘you can do it’ and didn’t want that prep to go to waste,” she said.

“I am so grateful for that support around me.”

Now taking a quick break to relax, Price will be looking another competition at the beginning of next year, but after that will be taking 18 months off to bulk up, relax and enjoy salty, crunchy food with her family.

"I couldn't have done it without them" Annette Price with her support team who helped her through every high and low during competition preparation.

Annette Price competed in two bodybuilding championships this year, winning all of her categories.

Garnet Eagles swoop in to Gordonvale cup THE GARNET Eagles have returned from the Gordonvale Indigenous Rugby League Carnivale feeling a sense of pride after re-establishing the indigenous team for the first time in several years.

Although not making it through to the cup title, team manager Gibson Billy was proud of the boy's dedication and commitment throughout the event.

“I am very proud of the efforts the boys gave,” he said.

“This indigenous team has been absent from carnivals for many years and now it’s time to bring them back.”

The team are now preparing for next year’s carnival in Gordonvale.

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SPORT Leporati set for world cup

Atherton go down by six wickets

IT was another loss for Atherton Cricket at the weekend, with a lack of players costing them their game against the Cassowary Coast Cyclones in Tully.

After winning the toss, Atherton went in to bat, with Alex Nassar, in fine form, making 70 runs and captain for the day, Logan Poggioli checked in with 42.

Atherton’s winning start was quick to collapse, leaving Atherton with 178 runs.

Captain Tom Boorman said that for such a young team, making 178 runs was a huge achievement and he hoped it would encourage them to keep pushing through.

“We have such a young team and it was a really good effort,” he said.

“The Cyclones made the runs pretty easily in the end, making 182, and in the end, we lost by six wickets.”

This weekend, Atherton is set to host “fan favourite” Rovers at Loder Park.

Just across the road, Mareeba lost their game against Norths at Griffiths Park.

Mareeba is set to play the Cyclones this weekend at Borzi Park.

BY ELLIE FINK

AT only 20 years old, local man Josh Leporati will be heading to Mexico to compete on the Australian side for the AMF Futsal World Cup in Mexico.

Only selecting the highest calibre of athletes in the sport, Josh Leporati will be heading to Sydney for two days of intense training to prepare for the competition.

This isn’t his first time playing on an international scale, travelling to Brazil in 2017 to compete in the boy's world cup.

When returning home from that competition, the then-14-year-old stepped onto the senior competition field where he “was sh*tting myself”.

Despite this, the team believed in his abilities, and he continued to train hard and put his all into every single game.

Since then, Josh has won many tournaments at national, school and club levels. Josh was named the winning MVP at the Junior Nationals, was accepted into the Australian All-Stars team and has won the Golden Gloves several times in the National Southern Cross Futsal League.

Futsal champion Josh Leporati will be donning green and gold next month at the Men’s World Cup.

With only a few weeks to prepare, Josh is training hard every week, fuelled by excitement and nervousness.

“I am super keen to get over there and give it my all,” he said.

“I am really thankful for my dad, who is also my couch, for believing in me and sticking by me throughout this entire journey.

“It’s an honour to be selected – the coaches from Brisbane saw potential in me and put my name forward.”

With only a few weeks left until Josh touches down in Mexico, he is calling on community support to help him.

The overall cost of the trip will be $7000, and he is calling on the community to help through their fundraising Pasta Night event, organised by his dad and coach Ronnie Leporati.

The Pasta Night will take place at the Mareeba International Club on 10 November, with tickets available at The Express Newspaper office or Claude Caters Mensland.

To donate directly, contact Ronnie on 0402 788 763 or email ronnieleporati1@bigpond.com

Rogaining event set for Tinaroo LAKE Tinaroo will play host to a Rogaining NQ and Queensland Rogaine Association event this November.

Paddlers – be it canoe, kayak, race ski or stand-up-paddleboard – will be able to take part in the Paddle and Foot Rogaine (longdistance cross-country navigation).

To be held on 5 November, there will be two distances on offer – three or five hours – with various age classes including junior; open; veteran; super veteran; plus family and novice categories.

The event course area suits paddlegaine for participants or all paddling and navigation experiences. The longest open water crossing is just 1.5km and there are many sheltered sections of water as the lake beds and turns.

Its land surface area of 8600acres, the lake offers a range of diverse landscapes and is the perfect location for this event.

The course is designed to provide an enjoyable and achievable experience for novice

and family teams while presenting the option of a physically and navigationally challenging adventure with tough route choices for experienced and well prepared rogainers.

There is a tropical dress theme and the ‘most in spirit’ will win an award. Camping is encouraged on the Saturday night at the TEEC Black Gully Campus for $5/person.

Canoe hire is available through TEEC Black Gully Campus, cost is $15/watercraft.

Both canoe hire and camping can be paid for when nominating a team.

Entries are now open and close at 10pm on Wednesday, 1 November.

For all enquiries prior to the event contact email kim@adventuresportnq.info or for enquiries relating to course, camping or canoe hire please contact Tim 0428 861 001 or Matt 0417 708 987.

More information is available at www.qldrogaine.asn.au

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