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Mareeba’s very own fashionista Gracyn Masterson will be hitting the 2022 Victoria Racing Club’s Myer Fashions on the Field as the first woman finalist in the Best Suited category at the Melbourne Cup. With the help of Sonlia Fashion, her vision of a beautiful, bold and romantic Spanish bull-rider suit was created with just two pairs of trousers.

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SHOWCASING a suit inspired by the bold and romantic Spanish dancers at the Mareeba Multicultural Festival, local fashionista Gracyn Masterson will be taking to the fields at the 2022 Victoria Racing Club’s Myer Fashions on the Field finals as the first female Best Suited finalist.

The Mareeba model, alongside Sonlia Fashion designers Liana Hastie and Sonya Alba-Miller, designed the pastel “Spanish bull fighter” suit which took her straight through to the national finals.

Following the current Barbie-core trend, Gracyn’s suit, created

by Liana, incorporates pastel baby pinks and blue with pompoms and lace details with a “low-key” pink Spanish inspired beret to top it off.

“The suit is actually made from two pairs of pants. I had purchased one pair but when it arrived there was two pairs,” Gracyn said.

“I didn’t want that fabric to go to waste so when the opportunity to enter a suit came I asked Liana to help me create the perfect one.

“When I used to go to the Multicultural festival, I would see the Spanish dancers, Liana and Sonya included, and I fell in love with how strong and romantic they were– it was my inspiration for the design.”

Her unique suit was also recently showcased in a photoshoot where she was pampered by local hairdresser Yahni Pole-Rindlisbacher and photographed by Cairns photographer Alex Nuno which gained lots of attention on social media.

For the first time ever, females are allowed to compete in the Best Suited category and males are able to compete in the Best Dressed category with fashion becoming an expression that isn’t attached to man or woman.

When Gracyn heard of this change, she was beyond excited and knew immediately she had to enter her dream suit.

“A lot has changed in 2022 and things are becoming a lot more inclusive,” she said.

“Fashion is not gender-specific and it is for everyone to express whether they are a man, or a woman and I am actually the first woman to become a finalist in this category.”

Fashion has always been a staple in Gracyn’s life, with Sonlia fashion often being her go to since their early days in business.

Growing up on a cattle station in Laura, Gracyn’s favourite time of the year was the races, where she could dress up in soft fabrics and beautiful colours.

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“When I went to Mareeba State High School, I did my work experience with Sonlia Fashion and I made my very first millinery which I won an award for,” Gracyn said.

“I have always felt really supported by the girls (Sonya and Liana) and they have really helped me make something fun and a little bit cheeky.”

Although her suit was a huge highlight in the competition, Gracyn was also a finalist in the Queensland titles for Best Dressed in a bright pink and tangerine dress (pictured) created by Sonya. The look was completed with a wide brimmed open hat with tangerine veiling created by Liana.

Gracyn will be heading to Melbourne in the coming days to strut the field in her suit and make history as the first female Best Suited finalist. The winner will be announced on 3 November.

Liana Hastie will also be in Melbourne where another one of her designs has made the top 10 in the Emerging Designer finals. A millinery design inspired by a family heirloom will also be showcased in the finals on Melbourne Cup day in the Millinery competition.

Councillor Update Mareeba Shire Councillor Lenore Wyatt I would like to start this month’s Councillor Update by thanking all the staff at Mareeba Shire Council. Councillors engage with community members and make decisions on the future of our Shire, but it is the staff who bring these plans to life.

team’s recycling education initiative that aims to increase understanding of responsible waste management.

Council launched the ‘Recycle Right’ campaign under this initiative, and I am honoured to lead the campaign.

The campaign encourages residents to brush up on their recycling knowledge, discover new tricks to cut down on waste and to reuse items as much as possible.

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Mareeba Shire Council is one of the largest employers in the shire with 215 staff members, and this year Council celebrated twelve staff members who have been part of the team for more than twenty years.

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I am proud of our Council staff, and it is wonderful to receive positive feedback about the work that they do from community members.

This year PlanetArk reminds Australians that ‘Waste isn’t Waste until it’s Wasted’. Founded in 1996, Recycling Week is a great opportunity to improve your recycling knowledge and to build better recycling habits.

One such example, that I am very appreciative of, is the Water and Waste

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I would also like to encourage residents to consider bringing items of good quality, that they no longer use, to the Buy Back Shop.

We all have a responsibility to minimise the amount of waste going to landfill, and your item might be just what someone else is looking for.

The Shop is open to the public every Saturday from 10am to 3pm. Pop in to see what second-hand treasures are on offer or visit Council’s website for more information.

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Suspicious fires take toll on farms FARMERS in Mutchilba were left defending their properties from sudden suspicious fires last Wednesday - less than a month since an arson attack wiped out millions of dollars’ worth of farming in Chewko.

A “stay informed” warning was put out

by Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) at 2.47pm for the Mutchilba area as fires continued to destroy bush and farm land between Pin Road and Springmount Road.

Queensland Police said they are investigating the fire, specifically one that broke out at 4pm on Lemonside Road.

“Police are investigating the circumstances around a grass fire that broke out along Pin Road in Mutchilba shortly after 4pm (Wednesday),” a spokesperson said.

“Investigations are yet to find any evidence to support that the fire was deliberately lit.”

In the early afternoon, Tabacum farmer Damon Westwood was replanting passionfruit trees alongside his family and workers when they noticed smoke across the road.

Within less than 20 minutes, the fire

had jumped across the road into his four neighbouring farms, lighting up 10 acres of his own property.

The several fires on his property were strong due to the change in wind and it took up to two hours to contain them. The fire then spread through the hills in the distance.

Damion said his avocado crop which was affected by the fire can be revive thanks to the help of the local rural fire brigades who fought the blaze.

He believes the work the brigade and the community who were quick to come out and help made a huge impact in the future of his and his neighbouring farms.

“We really count ourselves lucky here,” Damon said.

“The volunteers at the rural fire brigades were very quick with their response and if they weren’t it would have been a lot worse. They make the world of difference, and their local knowledge goes a very long way.”

Anyone with information or dashcam footage from the area on Wednesday afternoon is urged to contact police.

Damon Westwood and his daughter Sarah standing on their burnt property as fires continue to burn in the hills.

Rural property owners warned to lock up after big robbery Pilot to be remembered A WIDOW has had tens of thousands of dollars in equipment, vehicles and property stolen right from under her nose in what is being described as the worst robbery on the Tablelands in decades.

Initial reports suggest that around 11.30pm on Friday 14 October, an unknown vehicle was seen driving past Brenda Reddie’s property on Andrick-

son Road at Upper Barron.

The vehicle was heading towards the back of the property where an unknown person gained entry to an unsecured caravan and stole a large quantity of money, alcohol and several keys.

The following night at around 11.15pm, a white dual cab ute towing a large dual axel trailer, a blue Landcruiser station wagon also towing a dual axel trailer and

a white sedan were seen driving onto Mrs Reddie’s property.

A zero-turn mower, camper quad bikes, side by sides, and toolboxes were amongst the property stolen in the second hit.

In light of the robbery, a police spokesperson has warned other rural property owners to be vigilant and take appropriate measures to secure their farms.

“Police encourage all farmers

and anyone on rural property to report any thefts or suspicious behaviour, to be vigilant in locking up their equipment and to ensure they have adequate security measures in place like CCTV cameras and sensor lights,” she said.

Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact police and quote QP2201794676.

A MEMORIAL service has been organised in Mount Molloy next month to honour the life of Pilot Officer Robert John Granger, who died in an air crash 78 years ago just outside of the small town.

Pilot Officer Granger was flying over Mt Molloy in November 1944 in his Royal Australian Air Force, Boomerang Serial A46-192 when it crash-landed and burned, taking the 23-year-old’s life.

The service, organised by Mareeba history enthusiast Michael Musumeci, will be conducted at the Mount Molloy Cenotaph Memorial on 5 November at 2pm and will include the unveiling of a dedicated bronzed plaque to honour the late pilot.

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Census data reveals WHO DID IT

49,100 people did the census

POPULATION MSC – 23,166 TRC – 26,488 MEDIAN AGE MSC – 43 yrs TRC – 49 yrs INCOME

(median weekly)

LABOUR FORCE Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Mining

MSC

TRC

1534

1472

Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Construction

295 398 116

347 438 113

700

880

Wholesale Trade

174

162

Retail Trade

740

1042

Accommodation and Food Transport, Postal & Warehousing Media and Telecommunications

516 364 33

682 366 62

Financial and Insurance

67

115

Rental, Hiring and Real Estate

84

123

Manufacturing

Professional, Scientific & Technical 295

395

Administrative and Support

309

274

Public Administration and Safety

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659

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RTHRITIS and mental health are the now most common long-term illnesses of people living in the Mareeba Shire and on the Tablelands, according to the latest statistics from the 2021 Census.

New statistics from the census provide an insight into who we are, what we earn, where we work and other interesting information about the 49,100 people who did the survey in the Tablelands Regional Council (TRC) and the Mareeba Shire Council (MSC) areas.

The median age of people in Mareeba was 43, while TRC has an older population, with the median at 49 years of age. It came as no surprise that agriculture, forestry and fishing was the biggest employer in the region, with 1534 people employed in the sector in MSC and 1472 in TRC. The number of people suffering from long-term illnesses were very similar across both LGAs, with arthritis topping the list, followed by mental health, asthma, heart disease and diabetes.

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People with a mortgage

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2583

Median monthly mortgage repayment

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1996

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People in community or State housing

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319

People who changed their address from five years ago and where they came from .....

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SA 136

VIC 379

WA 22 7

TAS 55

People who moved from overseas

NT 266

MSC

TRC 447

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The census also asked people to name what ancestry they identified with, which showed the vast majority of people living in both LGAs believe they have a European background.

Another interesting metric to come out of the census was the number of people who said they participated in some level of volunteer work in each LGA, with Mareeba recording 2885 volunteers, while TRC had 4277.

People aged between 45 and 84 years of age made up 67 per cent of volunteers in MSC, while that number climbed to 72 per cent in TRC. The census also showed how many people chose to move to the region in the past five years, with Mareeba Shire attracting 3799 people from interstate or from within Queensland, and 627 migrating from overseas.

In TRC, 5815 people moved to the area from interstate or from within Queensland, while 447 people moved there from overseas.

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280 208

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2044

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TRC

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New Zealander

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1533 1771 382 223 62 205

Filipino

167

180

Not stated

3842

2622

Both Parents Born Overseas

5019

4220

TRC

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Arthritis

1880

2635

Mental Health Asthma

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Heart disease

1320 977

2088 1846 1382

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Cancer

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SUPER-pups from near and far came together last weekend as the Mareeba Animal Refuge teamed up with the Mareeba Drive-In to host a “super awesome” movie fundraising night.

The two businesses joined forces to bring DC Super Pets to the big screen, with refuge volunteers selling tickets for their $100 board, their Christmas raffle and pre-sales on their 2023 calendar during the screening.

The event was a success, with movie-goers kindly donating bags of wet and dry food and raising $136 altogether.

“We approached Ann-Marie (one of the owners of the drive-in) a little while ago to see if there was an opportunity to do some fundraising together and we were waiting for the right moment,” Refuge volunteer and event organiser Sue Jodner said.

“Just as important, was the chance for our volunteers to chat with people about the refuge and the work it does for animals in need.”

Drive-in owners Ann-Marie Donnelly, Jason Donnelly, Josephine Doger de Speville and Craig Torrisi bought along their own pups as well to enjoy the experience. “(The refuge) does a very important job in our community and we love connecting locals, so when the opportunity came up with an appropriate movie, we thought it would be really nice,” Ann-Marie said.

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FAMILIES will no longer need to pay a hefty fee to use the Better Together children’s contact centre in Atherton after the group was approved for a $2 million grant over the next four years to subsidise its services.

The centre was initially built and operational in October 2021 but was fully funded off the back of Better Together which was pursuing funding at the time through a commonwealth grant.

The grant was approved two weeks ago with the centre due to reopen in January next year accompanied by new services and a majorly reduced co-contribution fee which is expected to be around $20.

Better Together CEO John Russell said even if families could not afford the co-contribution fee they would never be turned away from using the contact centre.

“This time last year we launched a very successful pilot project that was funded by Better Together but we couldn’t get the fees low enough to help as many families as we hoped,” he said.

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Mr Russell said the need for a children’s contact centre was identified some time ago.

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Mr Russell emphasised that the confidentiality and privacy of all families will be respected.

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Danger of drugs focus of student workshop MAREEBA and Dimbulah high school students learned about the dangers of Australia’s most used drug, Ice, and the damage it can do to them, their families and their lives through an Australia Anti Ice Campaign (AAIC) workshop.

The AAIC workshop educates students about the highly toxic ingredients used in making Ice, the short and long term physical and mental health effects of usage as well as presenting students with tools and strategies if Ice is ever offered to them or if a friend is using or considering using Ice. Presenters of the workshop are typically ex-users themselves who have been clean for at least a year and weave their own stories and personal experiences into the workshop.

The core message of the AAIC is “not even once” warning students on even trying the drug once.

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Shire wins support for youth centres MAREEBA Shire Council has had a win in the fight against youth crime, with councils across the State supporting two motions put forward at last week’s Local Government Association of Queensland annual conference.

Council put up two motions – that the State Government fund Queensland police to install, maintain and operate CCTV in communities, and that diversionary facilities by established on remote State-owned properties for wayward youth.

Mareeba Mayor Angela Toppin is understandably thrilled to get the majority support of the 77 councils who

attended the conference.

“I am delighted that Mayors across Queensland supported the motion.

This evidences that the issue of crime is not isolated to the Mareeba Shire, but communities across the State are suffering the impacts,” she said.

“These facilities should not be seen as places of punishment but rather places where young people, who have often missed out of opportunities because of the environment they are in, could develop the necessary skills to succeed in life.”

“I acknowledge that not all young offenders would suit being sent to a re-

mote facility for training, and I think hardened criminals who did not want to change should still be incarcerated in detention facilities.”

“As a school principal, I was privileged to witness situations where a young person starts to go the wrong way, then someone takes an interest in them, and they can turn that around.

“The motion is a first step by our council to try and make a change that will allow these young people a chance to learn skills so that when they are released, they can pursue employment and become good members of our community.”

KAP Leader Robbie Katter said the support by the State’s councils was indicative of the harrowing impact youth crime was having across Queensland communities.

“The ball is now in the Palaszczuk Labor Government’s court – let’s make this happen,” he said.

“If we could have an immediate trial funded, this pilot could be used to refine the program and ensure it is fit for purpose for both the community and the offenders’ sake.”

Member for Hill Shane Knuth was also full of praise for the council’s move.

“The passing of this motion reflects the frustration and desperate need for something further to be done to combat the increasing rates of juvenile crime,” he said.

Mareeba Shire was also celebrating getting its second motion regarding CCTV across the line, with Mayor Toppin sresssing how important CCTV was in the fight against crime.

“We know that CCTV video monitoring systems systems are needed in the Mareeba CBD and we will continue to support the Queensland Police and advocate on their behalf,” she said.

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Mareeba High students shine at awards night SOME of the best academic and sporting students at Mareeba State High School were recognised last week at their 63rd annual presentation night.

The night kicked off strong with students from each grade receiving awards for their best subjects and their achievements in school sporting activities.

Afterwards, bursaries and special awards were awarded to students who had gone above and beyond in their studies and extra-curricular activities.

Although the grade 12 Dux will not be determined until next year, the grade 10 and 11 Dux were awarded. Chloe McNab took out the grade 10 award and Kelli Scott and Jared Latif took home the grade 11 dux.

Making their names known in the school’s sporting scene, Meesha McCurley, Chase Sheppard and Coco Gambino all took out sports person of the year for their efforts on the field.

This year, Neve Godfrey took home the Dimbulah Lions Community Involvement award for her dedication and passion when serving her communities in both Mareeba and Dimbulah.

The Ampol Best All Rounder award is one of the highest honours to receive at the Mareeba High presentation with Coco Gambino being a well-deserved recipient.

The 2023 school leadership team was also announced with Cassia James, Jack Fealy, Lachlan Costa and Kelli Scott taking on the roles of school captain.

Tanisha Hastie and Natalia Grogan will be taking on the Indigenous leaders role, Jared Latif and Abby Campman will be stepping up as student council president and vice-president, Talisha Falvo as secretary, Matthew Heggie as treasurer and Jack Cruz taking up the new role as student voice.

All students were commended on their achievements.

Mareeba High’s Grade 10 DuxChloe McNab and the two Grade 11 Dux, Kelli Scott and Jared Latif.

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Nominations are now open for Mareeba Shire Council's 2023 Australia Day Awards, and all community members are invited to nominate a local individual or group that has made an outstanding contribution to the community.

Council regularly shares information and updates from across the Shire about important projects and initiatives. We also share information from other sources that may be relevant to the community.

2022 Citizen of the Year, Norma Moloney (pictured below) encourages residents to nominate their local hero. “I am so proud to have received the award for Citizen of the Year in 2022,” Ms Moloney said. “Volunteers don’t do it for the kudos, but it was a wonderful honour to be recognised.”

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Nominations can be submitted online, returned to Council's Customer Service Centres or posted to PO Box 154, Mareeba QLD 4880.

Nominations must be received, or post marked no later than 3pm on Tuesday, 6 December 2022.

The 2022 Mayor’s Christmas Appeal has been launched. Each year, generous community members and organisations make donations which Council then distributes to local families in need with the help of Community Centres across the Shire.

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Council would like to encourage residents to get behind the annual cause and donate to the appeal to assist those in need. If you have never donated before, consider making a small donation to the Mayor’s Christmas Appeal for the first time in 2022.

Your donations will be gratefully accepted at Mareeba Shire Council Customer Service Centre’s in Mareeba and Kuranda.

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Donations can also be made by cheque and mailed to PO Box 154, Mareeba QLD 4880. Please make the cheque payable to ‘Mayor’s Appeal Gift Fund’. Visit Council’s website and search ‘Mayor’s Christmas Appeal’ for more information.

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AFTER a lifetime of caring for others, Dr Merrilee Frankish has decided to retire and take some time to care for her own body instead of others and pursue passions besides healthcare.

Dr Frankish has been practicing medicine for nearly all her life, with 31 years of her medical career being in Mareeba after first getting a taste for the region in 1990 when she was a trainee doctor under Dr Towne and Dr Bestmann at the Mareeba Medical Clinic.

She opened her own practice sometime later before selling it in 2012, opting to do obstetrics at the Mareeba Hospital, instructing hundreds of student doctors and interns during her time.

It was her passion and aptitude for teaching that got Dr Frankish recognised as one of Australia and New Zealand’s best clinical educators, receiving the highly commended Clinical Educator of the Year award in late 2020.

One last batch of students got the chance to learn from the veteran doctor as Dr Frankish finished up her last day at the Mareeba Hospital last Thursday.

Dr Frankish stopped doing clinical work last year due to her mental health and moved to instead coordinate training for students and

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“I have been very privileged to work in this career and it has been a real honour, it is a great workplace,” she said.

“My core value has always been service is joy and this job has always allowed me to serve the community because it is all about the Mareeba community to me.”

Dr Frankish felt it was time to look after herself and ease into the retired life, pursing hobbies such as art, singing and writing – she also has her eye on some community groups and activities she would like to get involved in.

“I have done a lot of art which I started last year because it helped my mental health – I hadn’t done anything like that because all I have ever done is study and work,” she said.

“I have always bush walked and there are lots of community activities in Mareeba that I would like to get involved in but first I am planning to have a few months off.

“I like singing so I will do some of that, writing, spending time with my family and I might even be able to cook for my husband occasionally which never happened because I always worked.”

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Local school goes hybrid

LEFT: The top two grade 12 students based on internal results were Alannah Falvo and Joshua Snell pictured next to their school principal Ms Kerry Manders.

A UNIQUE new way of learning is being introduced at Jubilee Christian College in Atherton, allowing secondary students to conduct their schooling part-time from home and part-time in the classroom.

The “Hybrid Learning” initiative allows students more flexibility in their learning, removing classroom distractions for key subjects whilst still allowing them to socialise and engage with other students and staff in more practical subjects.

Students who want to be involved in this program will be able to choose which subjects they would prefer to study at home and at school, with principal Dr Chris Radcliffe embracing the idea.

“Research has shown that students who work within a hybrid model are at least as effective as conventional education,” he said.

“In fact, they can often be more effective learners as the hybrid model creates an opportunity for flexible design and personalisation of experiences.

“As educators we know that peak learning times differ from student to student. Some learn best in the mornings, some in the evenings, some learn best on the weekend, we also know that many secondary students have part-time jobs”.

For further information regarding the Hybrid School Model, contact Dr Radcliffe by emailing principal@jubileecc.qld.edu.au.

BELOW: The James Cook University Rising Star award was given to Amherstia Jasmin.

Many stories to tell PETCHAKUCHA Atherton volume three will be taking off on 4 November, telling local stories in 20 images and 20 seconds each. Volume three will welcome farmer John Gargan, Juergen Freund, Stella Chiu-Freund, Yungaburra Lions’ John Compton, Melissa Robertson, Tim Trehearn, Tom O’Connor, Alistair Hart, Desley Mosquito, Raven Timmer, Marita Morano, Susie Armytage and Douglas Tait.

The event will be held at the Barron Valley Hotel on 4 November from 7pm with doors opening at 6.30pm. This is a free event, but tables must be booked through Eventbrite by searching “PetchaKucha Atherton Volume 3”.

The Sister Mary Stephen Memorial Award recipient for 2022 was Elosie Bertola.

Excellence rewarded

SOME of the best academic and sporting achievers at St Stephen’s Catholic College were recognised last week for their annual “celebration of excellence” presentation night.

Dozens of students from each grade were recognised for their excellence in the classroom, at Tafe and on the sporting field, with many also receiving awards for being the best in their classroom subjects.

After each grade was awarded their academic and subject awards, the special awards took place with students and parents on the edge of their seats for the rest of the evening.

This year, Grade 12 school captain Alannah Falvo took out a vast majority of the awards – grade 12 Academic Excellence Award, Subject Awards for Physics, English and Economics, Public Speaking Award, All Rounder Award, Mareeba and Dimbulah Community Bank Award for Citizenship and Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence.

Her co-captain Joshua Snell also reeled in several awards, taking home the Grade 12 Academic Award, Subject Awards for Chemistry, Engineering, English, Mathematical Methods, Physics and Specialist Maths, Australian Defence Force Future Innovators Award, Rotary All-Rounder Award and Principals Medal for Academic Achievements.

The top sporting champions in the school were recognised, with seniors Nicholas Fogale and Emalina Fogalo and juniors Allegra Sciani and Matt Rantucci taking out the big win.

Young Anne Fermaak was a worthy recipient for the Junior Citizenship award for her kind heart and dedication at school and in the wider community that inspires students and teachers alike. This year’s most honorary award, the Sr Mary Stephen Memorial Award, went to Eloise Bertola. Eloise received this award for her passion, impact within the community, her amazing problem solving skills and humility – the traits that Sister Mary once had and passed on to others.

St Stepehn’s congratulates all students on their incredible achievements.

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Our Council Our Community Projects & Programs Update

The following projects and programs will commence, continue or be completed in November (weather permitting): • slashing in Butchers Creek, Carrington, Kairi, Lake Eacham, Millstream, North Johnstone, Peeramon, Rangeview, Ravenshoe, Tolga and Topaz • boom slashing in Millaa Millaa • grading in Barrine, Cashmere, Kirrama, Minbun, Moregatta, Peeramon, Tarzali and Yungaburra • road, culvert and bridge inspections across the region • widening and sealing of a section of Brooks Road in Mungalli and Shead Road in Kairi • bitumen road reseal program • replacement of Duncan Brown bridge in Malanda.

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

Touring Exhibition

Pub Rock — a photographic exhibition from the National Portrait Gallery — celebrates the people, places, scenes and sounds that define 1970s and 1980s Australia. The exhibition is on display at the Tableland Regional Gallery until Saturday 12 November. Free entry.

Free Careers Program

We are offering a free career guidance program for young Tablelanders (15–24 years). Stage 2 is a series of Career Readiness Workshops throughout November in Atherton, Malanda and Ravenshoe. Take part in practical activities, and receive advice and support on resume preparation, job search, interview skills, employability skills development, workplace culture and rights, regional job opportunities and the benefits of networking and volunteering. Find out more and register at trc.qld.gov.au/tablelands-tomorrow.

Radio Club Official Opening

Kairi State School is holding an open day to officially launch its Amateur Radio Club — VK4KSS. Join them at the school at 12noon–4pm on Saturday 29 October. The opening coincides with the radio club’s participation in the CQ Worldwide Radio Contest. The club was formed via a grant administered by TRC with support from the community.

Business Excellence Awards

The Tablelands Business Excellence Awards showcase our region’s outstanding business operators and not-for-profit entities.

Nominations are being accepted across seven categories: • Customer Excellence • Technology and Innovation Impact • Visual Stand-out • Employer of Choice • Sustainability Contribution • New and Emerging Business or Service • Champion Business.

Nominate until midnight Sunday 13 November at trc.qld.gov.au/business-excellence-awards and vote for your favourite business from Monday 14 November in the People’s Choice Award category.

The Gala Awards Ceremony is on Saturday 3 December at the Atherton International Club.

Thanks to gold sponsors Costa, Old Mate’s Farm, Aro Industries, NBN Co. and CQ University; silver sponsors Kaban Wind Farm, Smart Biz HG and Smart Training Australia; and our media partner The Express Newspaper.

Next Council Meetings

9am Thursday 27 October 9am Thursday 24 November Meetings are held in the Coordination Centre, 15 Vernon Street in Atherton. See socials and trc.qld.gov.au/meetings for agendas, minutes, recordings and live stream links.

Tenders

TRC2022-06 for stage 2 of the Ravenshoe water supply upgrade is open until 11am Tuesday 15 November 2022. Go to tenderlink.com/trc for more information and to lodge your tender.

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

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

Mental Health First Aid Training Visit bit.ly/tablelandsevents for course dates.

Work With Us

We are looking for a: • Manager Roads and Projects • Plant Operator Construction • Plant Operator Maintenance (Roller).

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Need drives plan to expand centre NEW facilities are being proposed for an existing childcare centre in Mareeba, with the application noting there was a growing need for more childcare places in the town, with the current facility often operating at maximum capacity.

Kelly Developments has put forward the proposal to Mareeba Shire Council to extend the Kids Campus facilities located at 67 Constance Street and 2-6 Hastie Street.

“The proposed extensions will help to facilitate an increase in capacity to meet the growing community need with the current facility often at 100 per cent and wait lists for certain times and age groups,” the application stated.

“The proposed project would involve demolishing all but one of the existing buildings and structures currently located on Lot 2 (Constance Street site) and furthermore construct an entirely new childcare centre.

“This new childcare centre will cater for 109 kids and 30 staff.

“No improvements have been proposed for ex-

isting buildings/structures located on Lot 10 (Hastie Street site) which currently has approval to cater for 44 kindy and 50 out of school care children.”

The proposed new childcare centre will primarily cater for children ranging from newborns to pre-kindy and will be a one-storey structure and provide for separate areas within the centre dedicated to separate age groups including one area for babies, two pre-kindy areas, and three toddler areas.

Some of the designated areas will also include their own toilet facilities, as well as shared preparation and store rooms. Additionally, the design includes a kitchen, laundry, meeting rooms/offices, as well as areas that can be used as creative spaces and/or multipurpose uses.

“It is intended that the additional areas incorporated into the final design will be used by visiting medical practitioners or specialist and allied health services to complement the overall education and wellbeing services provided,” the development application stated.

New OIC for Kuranda police KURANDA Police Station has a new officer-incharge.

Sergeant Matt Harling started his career with the police in Rockhampton and has served in many rural locations including Biloela, Texas, Gin Gin, Mount Morgan and now, Kuranda.

Sgt Harling said he had a passion for working in small towns and enjoyed the many challenges and benefits that came from working with a small team in close-knit communities.

“I am enjoying Kuranda and can see the local community is very passionate about local issues,” he said.

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continue to be a great community.”

Kuranda police would like to remind the community that they provide a 24-hour policing response.

“Local police understand that having your property damaged, entered or stolen is stressful and costly, so our frontline officers are working hard to investigate all reported police matters,” Sgt Harling said.

“When you report your matter via Policelink, we receive notification via our communications officers and if we are not in the station, we can still respond promptly. If you are unsure if you require Police, call Policelink and they can contact Kuranda Police to advise.”

Founder Jurg Jutzi, George Riley, Kuranda Conservation Community Nursery president Dianne Daniels, Mayor Angela Toppin, Community Nursery secretary Jax Bergersen, Rebecca Koller, Connie Rovina, and MP Craig Crawford with the cassowary statues (Photo: Steven Nowakowski).

Cassowary awareness

CASSOWARY awareness in Kuranda has been boosted by three newly painted cassowary statues which are being placed at Kuranda Heritage Market, Terra Nova Gallery and Skyrail Kuranda terminal.

The Kuranda Cassowary Trail officially opened during the Kuranda Spring Festival recently and has already attracted the interests of locals and tourists.

“The launch was very successful, many people were there and took photos and admire all three painted cassowary statues,” trail founder Jurg Jutzi said.

“Thanks to the Regional Arts Development Fund grant, we could kick off the Cassowary Art Trail.”

Atherton Multicultural Celebration Enjoying Faith, Food & Family Fun! Starting at St Joseph’s Church at 11am, followed by celebrations at St Joseph·s School Smorgasbord: Primary School Students $10 Adults $20 (No EFTPOS available)

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ENTERTAINMENT

Cup function to benefit foundation While the Black Cockatoo Foundation has received donations since establishing from local community groups such as Mareeba Rotary and Mareeba Lions, the luncheon is it’s first ever fundraising event.

Black Cockatoo Foundation CEO Louise Livingstone said the Gateway Hotel is the first group who have come forward and offered to host a fundraising event.

“This is very exciting for the foundation to have so much community sup-

THE Black Cockatoo Foundation is having its first fundraiser event in the form of a special Melbourne Cup Charity Luncheon, hosted by the Gateway Hotel in Mareeba.

For a $70 ticket, a three-course meal will be provided on Melbourne Cup Day, 1 November, with sparkling wine on arrival, a lucky door prize and a raffle.

Fashions of the field will also be hosted alongside sweeps, live music and a silent auction with proceeds going towards the foundation.

port and there will be members of the foundation there on the day,” she said.

Founded in memory of Dr Mark Bestmann, one of the main focuses of the Black Cockatoo Foundation is about mental health and wellbeing.

The foundation is looking to establish a network of community champions using some of the money raised at the luncheon and through donations.

To book tickets, call the Gateway on 4092 1032 – payment will be taken on the day at the door.

Success for first pocket film festival LIFE on the Tablelands was the theme of entries for the inaugural Herberton Pocket Film Festival, held during the town’s annual Jacaranda Festival.

A large crowd gathered in the Herberton Shire Hall to witness the first pocket film competition, with the building transformed into a complete movie theatre for the event, thanks to the Cairns cinema group, End Credits.

Festival committee member Peter Whalley-Thompson says pocket films are short stories, shot on a smart phone, expressing whatever the creator wants to say.

Tablelands Regional Council, through its Regional Arts Development Fund, gave a grant to hold workshops on film-making and editing techniques, so that people with no background in film could still enter and succeed.

“Entries spanned the full spectrum of the community.

We had stories of how people found themselves starting new businesses and new lives up here on the Tablelands,” he said. “We had a murder mystery drama set in the old Herberton Railway Station. We saw the story of one young boy’s dreams to join the world soccer league and the sacrifices he has made to get to Europe and be seen.

“We even saw the virtual sing along video that commu-

nity choir BellaCapella made during the Covid lockdown when they couldn’t be together in a hall.”

With a full screen, full stereo sound and a high-end projector, entrants to the festival saw their work up in lights, and a crowd of around 100 people enjoyed a full night’s entertainment.

Major sponsor of the prizes, Karl Schuch from the 5 Star supermarket in Herberton, said they were very happy to be involved. The film festival may now become an annual event.

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The event is popular with car and bike enthusiasts, but there’s fun for the whole family, with hot food and drinks for sale, and plenty of wonderful machines on display.

Gates open on Railway Lane, Atherton at 5.30pm and close at 8pm and everyone is welcome to attend.

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“Sophie” showing her ring off as the Malanda Theatre Company prepares to bring “Mamma Mia” to the Tablelands.

Theatre group to bring Mamma Mia to life

THE Malanda Theatre Company has been hard at work over the past few months preparing to bring “Mamma Mia” to the Tablelands in a never-before-seen way, starting in November.

A cast of more than 50 members, aged between 10 and 80 years of age, has been assembled to bring the popular play to life, with rehearsals held three times a week.

The show is directed by Gill Harrington with well-known and familiar Malanda Theatre Company faces in lead roles alongside some fresh ones.

Under the leadership of musical director Michelle Toshach, a 40-person chorus is supporting the lead actors to perform 23 ABBA greats in a four-part harmony.

The production will have dancing, drama, glitter, spectacular lighting and of course, flippers and to top it off, the singing will be supported by a six-person band and a brand-new sound system.

A trademark of Malanda Theatre productions, the enthusiasm, talent and dedication on stage is matched behind the scenes with a production team of 50 volunteers.

They are constructing a set that will transport audiences to a Greek taverna for the night, preparing props and stage features, perfecting the sound and lighting and making sure everything runs smoothly backstage.

To do this iconic musical justice, a team of nine ladies are working feverishly to complete hundreds of costumes.

The company has set nine dates for the musical which will be performed on 18-20,25-27 November and 2-4 December.

Tickets for the nine high-energy performances are already on sale via www.malandatheatre.org, Tableland Books Atherton and Bendigo Bank Malanda.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Bucking bulls to give a good show QUEENSLAND’S toughest cowboys will take on some of the hardest bucking bulls in the country in the final of the Great Northern Bullriding Series on 5 November at Atherton’s Mungalli Creek Dairy Stadium.

For the second year in a row, Atherton will have the pleasure of hosting the final round of the series as they raise money for the Make A Wish foundation, with the proceeds from the final going towards the cause.

There will also be an auction on the night, with volunteers making rounds asking for donations as well as when manning the gates as thousands flock to the stadium for the finals.

The series final is set to be an adrenaline-filled decider as a hair’s breadth separates the top three bull riders.

Professional Rockhampton rider Lane Mellers leads the ladder followed closely by local Wyatt Milgate in second and Mount Molloy rider and open debutante Jayden Brittan in third.

Great Northern Bull Riding Series spokesperson Peter Brown said it would all come down to Saturday’s final round.

“This is the race for the title, the top two bull riders have only a seven-point separation and in bull riding, that is nothing – the title could be won or lost on the night,” he said.

“This kind of a final you don’t see every weekend in this part of the world, it will be a not-to-miss event for a great cause.”

While the riders may be some of the best in the circuit, they will be going up against some of the toughest, quickest and rankest bucking bulls including the infamous Pandemonium and Slide Out – no cowboy has survived eight seconds on either bull’s backs.

Tickets for the final are still on sale and can be bought on the TryBooking website by searching “Great Northern Bullriding Series Finals Atherton”.

The gates open at 5pm with the first bull set to come out of the gate at 7pm.

Great movies to thrill

TWO very different, but entertaining, films will be on the big screen at the Majestic Theatre this weekend.

The highly anticipated comedy drama “Mrs Harris Goes To Paris”, starring acclaimed actor Lesley Manville as Mrs Harris, is a feel-good movie is based on the well known novel.

If you want some great action, don’t miss popular actor Dwayne Johnson in the lead role in “DC Universe Black Adam”.

This action-packed adventure sci-fi fantasy should appeal to all ages.

For all session times and information, go to www. majestictheatre.com.au

Protection clown running from a bull during last year Great Northern Bullriding Series in Atherton. Photo by Peter Roy Photography.

Display of motor excellence

THE region’s best old, new and vintage cars and bikes will all be on display at the Tablelands Car and Bike Show due to be hosted at the Malanda Showgrounds this Saturday.

Starting at 9am and ending at 2pm, the show will bring together bikes and cars of all shapes and sizes, with several categories’ people can sign up for including best hot rod, best Japanese car, best 4WD and best bikes across British, European, American and Japanese makes. There will also be an overall winner for best car of the show and best bike.

People can register their vehicles at the gate on the day for $5, entry to the show is $5 with children under 12 able to enter for free.

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Morning tea organising committee Helen Graham, Tracey Jenkins, Tanslee Curcio, Karen Waite, Sylvia Boakes, Denise Brackley, Beth Auer and Margaret Plant.

LOCAL veterans got together last Friday for a special Senior’s Week event at the Malanda Hotel, promoting physical and mental health for veteran women and the men in their lives.

The ‘Queenagers’ Wellbeing and Friend-

ship Day brought together local veteran women and gave them a chance to mix and bond with other veterans. A joint venture run

by Women Veterans, Operation Blankie and Tablelands Partners of Veterans, the day featured guest speakers, a mini cent sale and lucky prizes.The Malanda RSL Sub-Branch and the FND RSL Qld sponsored the event.

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Sue Hudson, Terry Edmondson and Gill Attewell enjoyed the day’s events.

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ON LAND the

Agforce updates northern graziers

BY SALLY TURLEY

Agforce Policy Officer, Townsville-based Nikki Hoffman, chats with Mt Surprise graziers, Tom and Christine Saunders of “Whitewater” Station.

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GRAZIERS from Mt Garnet, Mt Surprise, Kidston, Charters Towers, Forsayth and Croydon converged on Mt Surprise and Croydon recently to attend Agforce workshops focused on land tenure and native title, understanding the steps in the land valuation and freeholding conversion process.

Townsville-based Agforce policy officer Nikki Hoffman has been working on issues such as land tenure, Native Title, cultural heritage and the stock route network.

“Approximately only seven per cent of Queensland is under perpetual lease which extinguishes Native Title, while 49 per cent is term lease,” she said.

“Converting term lease to freehold, to gain greater security and reduce risk to excessive rent increases is usually a difficult, cumbersome and expensive process.

“It can cost around $20,000 to host the first meeting with Native Title holders just to start the conversation and even if claimants will engage in discussions, there is no simple, direct path. Producers can spend upwards of $1 million with no results.

“With 36 per cent of Queensland under determined claims, 25 per cent subject to current claims and 861 registered Indigenous Land Use Agreements, this is a significant issue and we have established a working group to try and understand the issues and develop a solution.”

Outside of the native title process, over six million hectares has been returned to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander groups and the free legal representation that has been available to pastoralists for State native title claims for the last 20 years has recently been revoked.

Proposed amendments to Queensland’s Cultural Heritage Act may soon give government a greater capacity to monitor and enforce compliance.

“If adopted, these changes will cause undue delays, uncertainty and inefficiencies to land users without demonstrable benefits to any of the stakeholders,” Ms Hoffman said.

“Even owners of freehold properties may soon need clearance to install dams or carry out other property improvements.”

She said Agforce was, however, supportive of the State Government’s proposed changes to the management of Queensland’s 2.6 million hectares of stock routes, reserves and pastoral lease corridors in a bid to re-

Giles and Sam Atkinson of “Gunnawarra” Station, outside Mt Garnet discussed industry issues with Michael Furber of “Soda Springs” Station, Forsayth at the Mt Surprise workshop.

duce red tape and complexity, while remaining responsive to change.

Cattle producer and former valuer with the Department of Natural Resources, John Moore, now works with Agforce helping graziers understand and object to the valuation process they are subject to.

“Increasingly, valuations are being done by mass appraisal, placing the onus more and more on landholders to check those assessments against their own knowledge of their properties,” Mr Moore said.

“I realised noone was helping producers with this, so I went back to the land and have been providing a member advice and representation service for the last six years.

“Starting with comparing your property value to others in the area, there are a lot of

bargaining points for getting a fairer property assessment, including access, weed and pest infestations, soil types and the property’s carrying capacity.

“Bitumen roads for example are only a positive if your property is close to one, not on one, as they create other issues such as increased risk of weed invasion, poaching, fires and rubbish from careless road users.

“If your property is affected by rubbervine, grader grass or woody weeds, the area needs to be mapped and its impact costed out for presentation at your objection meeting. Rubber vine affects your prime grazing land and attracts pigs, which reduces your carrying capacity and costs money to fix.

For best results, highlighted problems need to be backed by figures.”

NEQ’s Kate Malouf mingled with workshop participants, John Turley of “Wandovale” Station, Charters Towers and Amanda Dixon of “Bagstowe” Station, Kidston.

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Win/win formula developed by local business

BY SALLY TURLEY A FAMILY-built Malanda timber business believes it has developed the ideal ecological balance between commerce and conservation.

Working out of the old Rankine Brothers sawmill near Lake Eacham, Will Russell-Smith and Bess Murphy, of Topaz Sustainable Timbers, are one of the few commercial operators specialising in natural timber slabs.

“We supply a lot of timber to wholesalers, cabinetmakers, joineries and local DIY customers. What I love about working with timber is that every piece is unique and many pieces have a special history that makes them a conversation piece for their owners,” Will said.

“Increasingly, we are finding people want timber pieces, recycled or repaired. By using epoxy resin, we can stabilise and reconstruct imperfect or damaged slabs that might once have been thrown out, turning their faults into features.”

He said a lot of the company’s clients were young couples building their first family home, who were seeking to create a special centre-piece that would last long enough to become a family heirloom for their children.

“Every few months we open our warehouse to the public for a sale day. We have a huge range of slabs and dimensional timbers and also other goods such as spoons, breadboards, necklaces and more. We run these sales by appointment only so we can spend quality time with clients,” Will said.

Like the Rankine family, who first bought into the industry in 1962, the Russell-Smith’s love of timber is generational.

Though from the Northern Territory, Will’s parents’ fascination with the Tablelands and its rainforests inspired them to buy a cleared, Topaz ex-dairy farm 28 years ago and convert it back to its natural state.

The 122-hectare property, adjacent to Wooronooran National Park, has been planted completely back to native rainforest cabinet timbers which Will says are designed to be harvested in small sections over a 650-year circular rotation.

“As each group of trees is harvested, their replacements will be planted back into the canopy opening, creating a completely self-sustaining life cycle, minimising habitat destruction and allowing the plantation to function as a rich forest habitat,” Will said.

“High quality rainforest trees take an average of 35 years to reach a minimum critical harvest diameter of 500-1500mm and we aim to grow more trees than we will ever get around to harvesting, leaving us in a credit balance with the environ-

ment. It is our objective to help boost the market for local North Queensland timbers.

“I may be a bit biased, but I believe we have so many beautiful species here, much nicer than what they have down south.”

The company works with more than 60 species of trees, from the iconic Queensland Maple, Northern Silky Oak and Red Cedars to Camphor Laurel, Mango, Cadaghi and Bunya Pine and other beauties like Black Wattle, Sassafras, Satin Sycamore and Queensland Walnut.

“We do not, however, harvest any old growth trees, for, while timber is the item we sell, the product of our business is something far greater,” Will said.

“We have entered into a voluntary Nature Refuge conservation agreement and as the forest grows, more and more animals and birds have come to visit, including five cassowaries we now see on a regular basis.”

Growing up in Darwin, Will initially spent time on the Tablelands with his parents during holidays and again during university holidays when he was completing his degree in economics in Wollongong.

His attachment to the area continued to grow until he moved here eight years ago.

While a percentage of timber used in the business is from their own plantation, the majority of their supply is salvaged from within a 100km radius of their base.

“We collect native or exotic trees from people’s back yards or properties that have been blown down in cyclones or storms or are being removed for building or development purposes by the owners. We also work in with arborists, removing their off-cuts at no cost,” Will said.

“Using our mobile milling equipment, we can travel to where people are building and process trees that need to be cleared on-site, allowing the timber to become a feature of the new home, reducing waste and sometimes cost for the owners.

“We were able to salvage around a dozen trees that were cut down in Atherton recently for the extension of the hospital there, resulting in a couple of semi-trailer loads of timber we can now give new life as part of another project.

“Our planet has finite resources and we need to take a holistic approach and develop sounder business models to cope with the world’s population growth.

“Timber is a fantastic and truly renewable product if grown and harvested in a sustainable manner,” Will added.

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e th to LETTERS Have your say! Email editorial@theexpressnewspaper.com.au

Elderly need more help

THE public needs more steps and railings in Byrnes Street so we can park our cars and mount the footpath safely. The elderly would be appreciative.

Recently, I was trying to do the above and fell and cut my leg on the bricks.

Pam Strelnikoff MAREEBA

Sally’s stories applauded

I WOULD like to congratulate Sally Turley on her top articles and photography which, for me, are the highlights of The Express.

Sally is an outstanding journalist.

Her articles are brilliantly written and showcase the wide variety of agriculture which the Tablelands has to offer.

Brigitte Daley MILLAA MILLAA

stating that signs were the responsibility of local council and the roads authority.

The point I was trying to make was as a tourist attraction – it would be something of a first, another for Queensland? It has not been done anywhere else except for a small trial in the USA and one in Canada, so I was very surprised that it was ignored and not even an offer to forward it to others.

Colin Bull MALANDA

Premier leading us astray

We can’t stop warming trend THE news told us last week that our electricity prices will rise by 35 per cent next year.

Despite all the money that has been spent on renewables, it proves that the cost of relying on them for cheaper power is completely wrong.

If this increase occurs, it will devastate our economy and, in particular, our hospitality industry which has had a terrific hiding from State Governments in getting over the Covid hysteria.

It will also destroy any hope we had to resurrect our manufacturing industries.

We need someone with the guts and determination to take over all the coal-fired power stations and keep them going until they can be retired economically.

We should stop wasting money on renewables and build dams for hydro generation and nuclear for a long-term solution for this problem.

Electricity is the centre of high standard of living and our families should not have to suffer by making it too expensive, especially when we have other alternatives.

Our scientists have told us that no matter what we do we will have no effect on global warming.

Winston Churchill was a famous world leader and he warned us about our future.

He said: “The whole world, including the United States, and including all that we have known and cared for, will sink into the abyss of a new dark age, made more sinister and perhaps more protracted by the lights of perverted science.”

In 1888, scientists declared that the little ice age weas ended and that the world was now entering a warning phase and that the world was going to warm up. The mighty Sun controls our climate and man’s efforts to control it will be ultimately futile.

P.W. English MALANDA

Suggestion was ignored

THE letter from Jen Fleming (12/10/22) about signs that tell you what crops are growing caught my attention as I had exactly the same thoughts.

I took it a little further and emailed the Minister for Tourism, amongst other things, but all I got was a reply from a secretary

editor

from 1.35pm. Why? Well, asynchronous inverter-based electricity must be diluted into the output of the synchronous coal and hydro generators to keep the output frequency stable, and it’s easier to turn off a wind farm than a solar farm.

Premier Palaszczuk, in her profound technical ignorance, is proudly rushing to destroy our electricity grid. Now, what happens when the grid goes down and can’t be restarted? Town water can’t be filtered and distributed. Sewage can’t be pumped. Fuel and groceries can’t be bought. Phones can’t be charged. Hospitals can’t run.

After about four days without food and water people will become very desperate.

Gangs will form to steal supplies stored by those who thought ahead. Complete societal collapse becomes imminent. That’s where the arrogant, ignorant, green-left, globalist ideology of Premier Palaszczuk is taking us.

Now, what are the odds of Chinese invasion at that point, with troops wearing blue UN “peacekeepers’” helmets? Hmm? Peter Campion TOLGA

Rescue pleads for support

A reader thinks Premier Palaszczuk is leading us down the wrong path.

THE late great British historian, Robert Conquest CMG OBE FBA FRSL, famously said, “Everyone is conservative about what he knows best.” And this, “Premier blown away by wind farm”, (The Express, 12/10/22), is how we can be certain that Premier Palaszczuk and her advisors know very little about grid-scale electricity generation.

Electricity is a service that we expect to be available on demand. When we come home after dark, we flip the light switch expecting electricity at that moment - not to have to wait until the sun is high enough to put solar panels into productive mode.

We can’t store electricity in a dam like water, as federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen claimed we could a few months ago. Storage options such as batteries or pumped hydro are expensive. They make electricity dearer, not cheaper.

Premier Palaszczuk has again repeated the old, oft-debunked furphy, “Once complete early next year (Kaban windfarm) will generate … enough to power up to 100,000 homes.” In fact, when electricity is properly viewed as a service instead of a product, it will power no homes when the weather is calm. Sometimes wind farms produce no power at all even when there’s plenty of wind. Take Mt Emerald on October 12, when The Express published this story.

There was plenty of wind all day, but in the middle of the day – when there was heaps of solar – Mt Emerald was throttled back, probably on AEMO’s orders.

Mt Emerald was turned off nine times between 10.05am and 4.10pm. It was off for 40 minutes from 12.10pm and for 55 minutes

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I OWN and operate Animal Rescue Tablelands Inc, a self-funded registered not-forprofit and have been operating it since July 2012.

This is not the pound in Hickling St – I am in Biboohra and I rescue abused, neglected, abandoned and owner-surrendered dogs, pups, cats, and kittens, and get them desexed, vaccinated, microchipped, wormed, flea and tick treated, and find forever families.

I also rehabilitate the rescues who need help. I am a no kill rescue. All rescues stay in care until they are adopted. I run solely with foster carers in family environments which carers help on a voluntary basis.

I also have a secondhand shop, The Seconds Shop, next to Ampol servo in Mareeba.

Everything is 100 per cent donated and we help the less fortunate families in our community by selling items at a very low price.

We also help the elderly around their homes and take their rubbish to the dump, assist with boarding their pets while in hospital at a largely discounted rate. We also help domestic violence victims and their pets stay together by boarding their pets at a heavily discounted rate until they get back on their feet.

We offer the Last Litter program where the owner surrenders the whole litter, we desex the mum for free and return her to the owner. We do receive any government or council funding to help us financially and the number of animals and families we assist is taking its toll on us financially.

We need help with financial assistance to help us continue saving animals who don’t have a voice and also to continue helping the elderly and domestic violence victims.

If you can find it in your heart to help us, we would be forever grateful. My contact number is 0487 430 443.

Sandy Brown MAREEBA

VOCAL LOCAL THIS week, we asked our followers to tell us whether they have had any experiences with bad driver behaviour and whether they think it is getting worse on our roads....

No one in Mareeba knows how to use roundabouts or indicators. – Mathew Schulze People not looking when pulling out on the main street, and crossing both lanes for either car parking or to use the center park as a turn around point and cutting other drives off. Please drives take the time to look around before moving your vehicle, their is other drivers and pedestrians around. – Joeline Burnett People need to check their lights, there are so many people with 1 head light or 1 tail light. Please get it fixed.

– Sally Jones There’s been some doozies this week.– Heidi Buchgraber Overtaking in road works. Happens between Walkamin and Tolga all the time. – Kerrie Small Erratic driving, speeding up then slowing down for no reason, I find are a far greater occurrence than tailgating.

I’ve lost count of how many times while driving to Atherton recently I’ve been behind vehicles in 100k zones constantly fluctuating between 60- 90 and everywhere in between. Dangerous driving is a huge contributor to accidents, both in itself, and with the frustration it causes, potentially leading to other drivers taking risks to overtake these drivers. Focus is always on speed - this aspect seems to be overlooked. – Matt Lachlan People sitting on 80 in a 100 zone - in good driving conditions - and refusing to allow others, who wish to travel at or near the speed limit to pass are a massive problem... no right to complain about tailgating if you’re not travelling at the speed limit... Get out of the way and let others go... – John Klye

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Tranquility on Tinaroo

OPENHOMES 29th October 10am- 11 am 2nd November 5pm-5.45pm 5th November 10am-11 am TUCKED away in a peaceful bush setting with Tinaroo lake frontage this home away from home is the perfect place to escape reality.

Bring your kayaks, paddleboards or sail boat and the minute you arrive all your stress will melt away.

Only three years old this home was custom designed and quality built as a "weekender".

It is modern luxury surrounded by native trees pro-

viding shade and privacy.

The property itself 8668m2 bordered by over 5 acres of reserved park and recreation land making the it feel even more secluded.

Lightweight construction appropriately positioned on site to ensure minimal impact on the environment this retreat was built with the attention to detail typical of McIntosh Builders and features the following: • 2 Spacious bedrooms at

either end of the home, both with external access, views towards the lake and adjoining bathrooms.

• Open plan kitchen dining and living area with floor to ceiling doors leading to the patio which maximise the views and natural light.

• Family room with double cavity sliders designed to act as a third bedroom when required.

• Well appointed kitchen with views towards the lake,

stone benchtops and quality appliances.

• Large timber decked outdoor area • Stylishly appointed bathrooms, tiled to the ceiling • High ceilings, clearstory windows, security screens, ceiling fans and air-conditioning throughout.

• Internal laundry Outside the features continue: • Lockable insulated and powered shed

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Premiere Residence In Atherton ATHERTON: 15-17 Dalziel Avenue • Situated on a 1,601m2 fully fenced corner block • Compressed Bamboo flooring • Indoor pool placed perfectly to take in views • Carer’s quarters complete with bedroom, ensuite and kitchenette

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• Lovely unit in a complex with 2 other units • 2 spacious, carpeted bedrooms • Covered carport with lattice sides • Colorbond fenced backyard

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

$230,000

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• Open powered shed • Boat shelter • Gas Hot water • Fenced yard surrounding the home to keep the kids and pets safe

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A winner for the beginner

AUCTION SATURDAY 12TH NOVEMBER - 10AM RSL INNISFAIL - 18 FITZGERALD ESPLANADE, INNISFAIL 5 properties are to be auctioned in an ‘as is, where is’ condition.

Bidding by phone is available via prior registration with arrangements being made no later than 24 hours prior to Auction. It is recommended to have your own representative present at the Auction.

All boundaries lines are approximate only.

Contacts: Alf 0418 774 849, Kylie 0428 944 563 or Louise 0448 751 963

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Auction 1 – Lot 3 Rainforest Falls Rd, Coorumba.

Via East Palmerston - Land Area 1.179 ha Sloping block of land, includes one bore, bitumen road frontage, underground power access. Two sides with fenced boundary to cattle farm. Short walk to a freshwater creek to enjoy swimming and the peace of the rainforest.

Auction 2 – 23 Edith St, Innisfail.

Commercial Building 118 sqm + shared easement.

OWNING your own home has clear advantages over renting. So, climb onto the property ladder with this, the most affordable home in Atherton, a great little starter cottage.

This three-bedroom home has an open plan living area with polished timber floors giving the home character and warmth.

Entry level buying gets you this practical home where kids and pets can play safely in the fenced 800m² fenced allotment with large shade trees offering a cool place to relax.

Your privacy is assured in the delightful back yard. This

home will appeal to first home buyers or an investor as the long term tenant is keen to stay on.

Situated in a quiet and family friendly neighbourhood. A council sports field is conveniently located just 250 metres away.

Young tradies and DIY enthusiasts muscle up and give Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

yourself a kick start into home ownership.

For more information, call Trisha Jackson at Professionals Atherton. Phone 4091 3955 or 0419 1833 145 anytime. To view more photos, visit athertonrealestate. com.au ATHERTON $305,000 Trisha Jackson Professionals Atherton 0419 183 145

Ground floor is leased to 31/10/2024 + 3 year option.

Auction 3 – 6 Brownlee St, Innisfail.

Land 1,012 sqm.

Corner block of land including small shed with one roller door, constructed approximately 700mm aboveground and 24 sqm in area.

Auction 4 – 34 Payne St, Webb.

Land 1,012 sqm.

Residential block of land with one side boundary to cattle farm.

Auction 5 – Prince of Wales Island – Land 2,252 sqm.

Lot 32 Muralag Beach Rd, Country Womans Beach.

Oceanfront block with views to Horn Island. Includes small section of old dwelling needing work, an added on section may need demolishing. No power or water connected.

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Historic paradise in Tolga

FILLED to the brim with history and warmth this beautiful property captures a moment in time where people took pride in their homes and the current owner has lovingly kept the history in tack for the next generation to enjoy.

Each area of the home has been carefully curated to showcase its historic charm & features; from the high ceiling to the timber details.

Entering the home off the rear deck through lovely French doors you are greeted with the living & dining areas which expand down the center of the home showcasing cascading ceilings, intricate timber details & a fireplace.

The kitchen extends almost one side of the home with plenty of storage and large window cutouts create serveries on either side of the benchtops allowing conversation to flow. The 'L' shaped sleep-out is situated at the front of the home connecting the living and kitchen.

Three bedrooms plus study, each of them include access to timber decks. The master includes a generous sized ensuite, heaps of storage & access to its own private deck.

Set on 13.75 ha (approx. 34 acres) the property is separated by Spring Creek which has access to the back paddocks, mostly cleared and perfect for running some cattle or adjist for some extra income. Additional access is utilised at the top boundary.

For more information contact Dual-Exclusive agency, Ray White Atherton. Call Morgan Brennan or Suzey Whitby on 0407 730 450 or 0438 090 306. www.raywhiteruralatherton. com.au/L20585761

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BOOK THE BUILDER Tolga • Perfect canvas for your new build • Set on a 4,000sqm block • Soil test has been completed • Views to the ranges • Great location • Town water $272,000 L19986438 Suzey Whitby 0438 090 306

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238 Griffin Road, TOLGA Offers Over $1,200,000 Morgan Brennan & Suzey Whitby Ray White Atherton 0407 730 450 or 0438 090 306

READY TO ESCAPE Upper Barron • Set on approx. 20 acres • 4 bedroom, 1 bath shed home • Front patio to take in views • Private, bordering state forest • Rainwater tanks & orchard • Mains power with 5kw solar $ P.O.A. L20710699 Morgan Brennan 0407 730 450

VERSATILE LIFESTYLE Dimbulah • Situated on 30.83 hectares • Main home: 2 bed, 1 bath + office • Cottage: 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom • 28m x 7.5m + 11m x 7.5m shed • 30 acres* of improved pastures • Walsh River frontage + orchard $889,000 L19694705 Morgan Brennan 0407 730 450

TROPICAL LIFESTYLE Lake Barrine • Set on approx. 2.5 acres • 3 bedrooms, 2 with built-ins • Timber kitchen, granite benchtops • Airconditioning throughout • Covered patio, 2 sides of home • Fruit trees & veggie gardens $626,000 L20092954 Suzey Whitby 0438 090 306

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Inspiring views, creeks, pasture and more THIS beautiful parcel of land could be what you've been looking for. 153 acres of pasture, fully fenced with several potential house sites to build your dream home. The undulating block boasts rainforest, rich pasture, several creeks and 360 degree views over the Tablelands. Two paddocks are already established but there is plenty more space for you to capitalize on and put your own stamp on.

At just over 10 minutes drive to the township of Malanda which offers schools, shops, cafes and more this property makes a great location for those seeking some space and privacy while remaining close to amenities.

For more information call exclusive agent Alex Payne today on 0409 328 153.

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883 Russell Road, BUTCHERS CREEK $995,000 NEG Alex Payne LJ Hooker Atherton 0409 328 153

Did someone say duplex?

IF you are looking for a solid, multi-unit investment that will really boost your portfolio,

then look no further and welcome to number 2 Fenwick Street, Mareeba.

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

159 Byrnes St, Mareeba Phone: 4092 2232

Malanda

Situated on a super low maintenance 716m2 allotment, this duplex (2 units) has been built with convenience and low maintenance in mind. Constructed of masonry block internal and external walls it will be a solid investment for your future.

Located only a few minutes from the Mareeba CBD, with Mareeba State High School just around the corner and the Mareeba Tennis Club and Borzi Park just across the road, your tenants will have the convenience of being close to everything.

The two units are almost identical, with a few defining features that set them apart from each other.

Each Unit Features: • 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, separate toilet, internal laundry • Good kitchen with plenty of cupboard space • Open plan living, dining & kitchen serviced by split

Shellie Nightingale 0429 966 038

RELAX IN RANGEVIEW

Michelle Raso 0428 116 136

system air-conditioner • Front patio & 1 single carport • Dividing privacy fence between units at the rear • Garden shed, concrete path around the unit • Low maintenance, concrete block construction, security screens on all windows & doors • Currently tenanted at $300 per week The only differences between them are: • Unit 2 has a fully fenced back yard.

• Unit 1 has a single gar-

den shed and unit 2 has a double-size garden shed • Unit 1 has an additional air-conditioner in the master bedroom • Unit 1 has built-in wardrobes in all rooms, unit 2 has built-in wardrobes in two rooms • Unit 1 has carpet to bedrooms, Unit 2 has vinyl floorAddress: Price: Agent: Contact:

ing to bedrooms This Duplex will not last long in this market, so don't miss out of this great opportunity to own a great investment.

Give exclusive Agent Remo Esposito a call on 0401 969 473 for more information.

2 Fenwick Street, MAREEBA $550,000 EXCLUSIVE to Remo Esposito Central Realty Mareeba 0401 969 473

Claire Taylor 0477 778 009

MODERN & GREAT LOCATION

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

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• 1 ¼ acre block with established gardens • Fully fenced paddock suitable for horses • Two sheds, main shed is powered 66 Bulankoff Road, Tolga - OFFERS OVER $790,000

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• Low maintenance 1006m2 block with rural views • Bright, airy and modern home • Open plan kitchen, dining and lounge 27 Bernard Street, Malanda - OFFERS OVER $500,000

A: 21 James Street, Malanda | P: 4096 5666 | W: malanda.eldersrealestate.com.au PAGE 22 The Express, Wednesday, October 26, 2022

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Private mountain view acreage with creek MOUNTAIN view has always been considered the premier location for those wishing to live on acreage around Atherton. With excellent access to schools and all facilities, you can live the rural lifestyle without compromising on the benefits of living in town.

Located in the prestigious area of Mountainview, this 3-bedroom home is set amidst private established gardens just 2 minutes from town.

Just over an acre of land surrounds this home which features open plan living plus 2 office areas and the added bonus of a permanent creek. The home is well proportioned with easy care tiles throughout with two bedrooms having built-in storage robes and to accommodate

outdoor entertainment there are two full-length verandas.

Property features include: • Open plan living with casual living area • Kitchen with island bench • Master bedroom with built-in and a/c • Two separate office/craft areas • Bathroom laundry combo • Front and back full-length verandas • Tandem carport • 2 Bay Shed with lean-to and power connected • Fully fenced Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

Located at the end of a cul-de-sac The gardens and established fruit trees surrounding this property create shade and privacy with the added bonus of the creek. From a busy family to a couple seeking some space, this property offers so much so handy to town that it is sure to please.

For your immediate inspection contact Marketing Agent Rino Gava on 0427 779 086.

13 Panoramic Drive, ATHERTON Offers Over $498,000 EXCLUSIVE to Rino Gava Raine & Horne Atherton 0427 779 086

Mixed farming opportunity THIS 134.9 acre farm is located in between Atherton and Yungaburra, well known for its fertile soils and reliable seasons. The property has approximately 1km of frontage to the Barron River.

Area: 54.62ha (134.9acres) Water: This property has an allocation of Approx.

70megs of irrigation ground water and 80megs Barron River allocation.

Irrigation: 1 x T&L centre pivot, water supply from the bore, watering the top paddock and 4 hydrants suitable for a travelling irrigator pumped from the Barron

Looking to Sell?

Call us for a Free Market Appraisal.

River, watering the bottom paddock.

Sheds: The property has 2 near new large machinery sheds and 1 workshop/storage shed. Shed 1: 12m x 30m 5 bay shed, 2 bays enclosed and lockable with 2 roller doors and a cement floor.

Shed 2: 15m x 32m Hay storage/machinery shed. Shed 3: 12m x 15m shed, 1 roller door, cement floor, mezzanine floor, storeroom, power connected, shower & toilet.

Houses: House + Separate Granny Flat. House 1: 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, open plan living, large kitchen, rumpus room/garage, laundry,

patio & solar power. Granny Flat: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, open plan living, large kitchen, laundry, storeroom, an enclosed entertainment patio/garage & solar power.

Crop: The property is operating as a vegetable/mixed cropping farm, currently under 26ha of Rhodes grass and 19ha of corn. Suitable land to grow nearly all differ-

ent crops and trees.

Location: The property is located approximately 10km from Atherton Town Centre & approximately 5km from Yungaburra.

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

Address: 4749 Gillies Range Rd, EAST BARRON Price: Contact Agent Agent: Raquel Cunzolo Sommerset Realty Contact: 0408 983 879

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

*Free No Obligation Appraisal

84 Main Street, Atherton QLD. 4883

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

WALKAMIN LIFESTYLE ACREAGE 6663 Kennedy Highway

NEW BUILD IN ATHERTON 3 Twine Close

A REAL LIFESTYLE CHANGE 173 Martin Avenue

SOLID INVESTMENT 4 Larkin Close

• 6.03 Ha property offers rural living • Fully renovated 3 bedroom block home • 2 meg channel water allocation • 2 bay enclosed shed with power

• 4 Bedroom newly completed home • Security screens and blinds • Pantry connects to kitchen and laundry • Double lock-up garage with remote Sale $560,000 Web ID 17281973 Colle e Rowston 0419 733 712

• 5 bedrooms ,2 bathrooms + media room • 16 acres of laser-levelled land • Double lock up garage with tiled floor • Four bay shed with mezzanine floor

• Brick home with security screens on 820m2 • 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom • Double lock up garage • 2 living areas + shed Sale $409,000 ONO Web ID 16733698 Colle e Rowston 0419 733 712

Sale $849,000 Web ID 16733682 Rino Gava 0427 779 086

Sale Offers Over $1,800,000 Web ID 911961 Rino Gava 0427 779 086

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Near new

Live a serene lifestyle to the sounds of a permanent running creek while only being 500m from the Atherton CBD. • Air-Conditioned Throughout All Bedrooms & Living Area • Tiled Throughout For Easy Care Living • 4 Bedrooms – 3 With Built-Ins While The Master Is Complete With A Walk-In Wardrobe & Private Ensuite.

• Open Plan Living/Dining With Direct Access To Private Rear Patio • Well Appointed Kitchen With Electric Appliances • Massive Rear Patio Overlooks Established Trees And Permanent Creek – A Great Entertaining Area, Private & Weather Protected • Ceiling Fans & Security Screens Throughout • Fenced 947sqm Allotment • Only 500m To Woolworths & The Atherton CBD For more information or a private inspection please Contact Marketing Agent Daimin Kochi at Main St Real Estate Atherton.

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

Karen Ranie

Address: Price: Agent:

0458 408 540

Contact:

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DAIMIN KOCHI 0448 916 246

STRIKING INDUSTRIAL RESIDENCE • Colorbond exterior set on 4000m2 block in Rangeview • Spacious kitchen with pantry & butler’s pantry • Glass bi-folding doors open to infinity pool • 4 large bedrooms, 2 with walk-ins • 3 bay shed with workshop, poultry coup, fruit trees • 2 self contained studio rooms could create rental income OFFERS OVER $750,000

BRAND NEW VILLAS, READY TO GO • Units 1 & 2 are available • Open plan kitchen, living & dining • Unit 1: 3 bedrooms, master with ensuite & walk-in robe • Unit 2: 3 bedrooms, master with ensuite & built-in robe • Outdoor entertainment patio, fully fenced courtyard • Air, fans, security screens, double bay garage FROM $430,000

40 Cook Street, ATHERTON $495,000 Daimin Kochi Main Street Real Estate 0448 916 246

KAYDEE CHATFIELD 0417 468 941

SO MUCH SPACE THROUGHOUT • Open plan modern kitchen & dining area • Large lounge, wood heater, 2nd family room • 6 bedrooms, ensuite, aircon & WIR in master • Undercover entertaining area, built-in bar • Large 4 bay steel shed, 6x6m workshop • Solar HWS, tandem carport, fenced yard $420,000

EVERYTHING YOU NEED • Solid masonry block home on 1 acre allotment • 3 spacious bedrooms with built-ins • Master complete with private ensuite • Open plan kitchen & dining flows to ent. area • Open entertainment area has lovely views • Large 3 bay shed, 2nd 4 bay Colorbond shed $640,000

UNMATCHED IN SIZE AND VIEWS • Modern block rendered home • 4 spacious bedrooms, master with ensuite & WIR • Open plan dining/kitchen, lounge with patio access • Kitchen with double door pantry, breakfast bench • Single bay lock-up shed, access to rear yard • Fenced rear yard, secure for animals $549,000

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It’s the quality that matters THEY don’t make them like this anymore certainly rings true with this quality built home offering a masonry block & brick exterior, rendered internally.

• Superb positioning in a family friendly estate, only 5 mins to town centre • 3 generous bedrooms, 2 with built-in robes • Fully air-conditioned & security screened throughout with Crimsafe on the front door • Kitchen with loads of bench space, corner pantry

& dishwasher, generously sized and positioned overlooking the patio & rear yard • Main bathroom fully tiled to the ceiling • Sizeable laundry • Tiled rear patio • Single lockup garage with tiled floor • Cement pathways all round • 4m x 6m powered colourbond shed • 1000m2 allotment with low maintenance gardens, fenced rear yard with side access

M A R E E B A • Solid investment - currently rented & returning $400 per week This is a sensational opportunity to purchase a solid & well- maintained home in a quality estate for yourself or for investment.

Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

Inspection is highly recommended.

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

4 Mountain View Close, MAREEBA Offers Over $420,000 EXCLUSIVE to Joe Torrisi Joe Torrisi Real Estate 0417 700 468

SOLD

MORE S G LISTINED! T N A W

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

JOETORRISI.COM.AU JOE TORRISI 0417 700 468

WARATAH, Malanda | Nth Qld ON

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BLUE RIBBON GRAZING Over 20 years of Biodynamic Farming 13km from Malanda Exceptional weight gains and carrying capacity Outstanding pastures, 4 spring fed creeks Undercover yards and 2 sheds Some of the best fattening country on the Tablelands Low cost, High yield No frost, No sedge, High annual rainfall AUCTION DATE: Wednesday 23rd November 2022 Commencing 11:00am at the Malanda RSL

For more information Contact: WARATAH | NORTH QLD | 61.2 ha - 151 acres LIVESTOCK & RURAL PROPERTY AGENTS

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SCOTT HART P: 0428 371 659 E: shart@qldrural.com.au JACKO SHEPHARD P: 0417 790 147

www.qldrural.com.au ID L20641302

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Connie Watts, Rachel Grandcourt and Debbie Savage enjoyed the festival.

Belly dancer Wendy Clark.

TABLELANDS FOLK FESTIVAL Yungaburra 21 to 23 October Vocal harmony group Secret Men’s Peter Firth.

Martin Enock won the emerging songwriter category.

Kristina Haren and Liliana Williamson.

Dan Geiger.

Giant puppet Janggaburra.

Geoff Onus

Bel and Zeah Moore.

Hello Tut Tut band members took part in the street parade.

Tony Pearse.

Scott McInnes and Cam Leitch.

Ingrid Piper.

Max from band Ungus Ungus Ungus.

John Buttigieg.

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Gabby Treasure from local band Froggy Le Blanc.

Imogine Gallaway in the Street Lantern Parade.

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R & C AIRCONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

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

Call Ross Malfitana Mobile: 0429 898 657

CLEANING  All Brands  Prompt Service  We also install Aircons!

EARLY LEARNING • KINDERGARTEN OUTSIDE SCHOOL & VACATION CARE

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FULLY INSURED LOCAL FAMILY BUSINESS

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

Phone: David or Julie 0428 993 205 | Email: tablelandcleaning@outlook.com

ABN: 61 788 170 092 LIC. NO: L012565 ARTIC LIC: AU21630 QBSA: 1220582

AIR-CONDITIONER

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CHILDCARE

Authorised Fujitsu Service Agent

CLEANING

Shop 4, 276 Byrnes St, Mareeba PO Box 1034, Mareeba Q.4880

CLEANING SUPPLIES

AIR CONDITIONING

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COXEN CLEANING SUPPLIES

Custom made spill kits

Safety storage showers and eyewashes Workshop cleaning products Cleaning machinery Sales and Service

38 Years, we must be doing it right!

“GOTTA CALL COXENS”

We provide a FREE DELIVERY SERVICE see our website for details

www.coxen.com.au | Phone: 07 4051 9355 Email: cleaning supplies@coxen.com.au

Phone DAVID AVOLIO on 0409 924 006

OUR SHOWROOM IS SITUATED ON JUBILEE STREET, CAIRNS CITY, 50 METRES FROM CAIRNS CENTRAL

AUTO

Chris’s Auto Repairs & Spares ALL MECHANICAL REPAIRS • LOG BOOK SERVICING MOBILE SAFETY CERTIFICATES FOR CARS, TRAILERS & MOTORCYCLES

BLINDS

GREAT QUALITY, AUSTRALIAN MADE BLINDS • Motorisation & Automation • Shutters • Aluminium Shutters • Roller Shutters • All Internal Blinds • All External Awnings

DEMOLITIONS

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DOZOCO

BUILDING SERVICES

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

DOUG ROLFE 0418 760 644

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Serving Mareeba & Tablelands Areas • Residential & Commercial • Kitchens • Vanities & Wardrobes • Offices & Retail

CABINET MAKER

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

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

MAREEBA DENTURE SERVICE Paul Johnstone

DENTAL TECHNICIAN DENTAL PROSTHETIST Registration No. 931417

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

4 Warren Street, Mareeba Q.4880

PH/FAX: 4092 2464 • MOB: 0402 809 556 • Email: chopperspaul@gmail.com

ELECTRICAL

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QBCC: 1109288

DENTAL

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ELECTRICAL SOLAR & BATTERIES AIR CONDITIONING

PHONE: 0408 764 850

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LICENCED CCTV INSTALLERS

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Electrical Licence: 86387 Security Licence: 4162579

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PEST

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

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

HARDWARE

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

PO BOX 1414, MAREEBA QBCC 1115490

100% Locally Owned & Operated!  DOMESTIC W: www.maximumpestman.com MAREEBA OFFICE:  COMMERCIAL P: 4092 1999 1 Vaughan Street OFFICE:  TERMITES M: 0418 150 759 ATHERTON 30 Main Street Max & Jodie Turner

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

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

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IRRIGATION

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• Laptops, Tablets & Towers • Phone & Tablet Repairs • Custom Systems • Networking Solutions

Call DANIEL 0433 158 941

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Excellence Through Perseverance and Diligence Wally Amory - Mareeba Depot Manager

Excellent Rates - Free Quotes!

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TABLELANDS TREELOPPING • Treelopping • Bobcat Hire • Wood Chipping • Pensioner Discounts • Stump Grinding • Fully Insured

Call Jon Lambert | P: 4091 5008 | M: 0407 575 916 • Tree Removal • Wood Chipping • Stump Grinding • Firewood

SUPPORT

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

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

To check whether a Contractor holds a QBCC Licence visit: www.qbcc.qld.gov.au Or call the QBCC on 1300 272 272

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Classified Deadline: 4pm every Friday CHURCH NOTICE

FUNERAL NOTICE

Presbyterians meet in Mareeba for Worship each Sunday 10am, QCWA Hall, Wilkes Street (behind Meals on Wheels). All welcome!

Sunday 30 October: Reformation Sunday

ROSE, Ivan

“Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.” (Matthew 8:36)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Happy 80th Birthday

Jim, Jimmy, James HOUSLEY

Late of Mareeba. Passed away peacefully on the 18th of October, 2022 at the Mareeba Hospital.

Aged 92 years.

Beloved Husband of Grace. Loving Father and Father-in-Law of David & Cathie, Helen & Ian. Cherished Grandfather of Louise, Jennifer, Liz, Pat, Maddie, Mitchell and Alex. Great Grandfather of Jasper, Emilia, Zara, Darcy and Rishi.

Relatives and Friends of Ivan are respectfully invited to attend his funeral service which is to be held at Mareeba Memorial Chapel, 45 Constance Street, Mareeba on Friday 28th October, 2022 commencing at 11:00am.

The family would like to thank the Doctors and staff at Mareeba Hospital for their care of Ivan.

Guilfoyle Funeral Services www.guilfoylefunerals.com.au

ROSE, Ivan

Thanks also to all those who attended Holly’s funeral, sent flowers, or sent messages of condolence.

Late of Mareeba. Passed away peacefully on the 18th of October, 2022 at the Mareeba Hospital.

Aged 92 years.

Beloved Husband of Grace. Loving Father and Father-in-Law of David & Cathie, Helen & Ian. Cherished Grandfather of Louise, Jennifer, Liz, Pat, Maddie, Mitchell and Alex. Great Grandfather of Jasper, Emilia, Zara, Darcy and Rishi.

Relatives and Friends of Ivan are respectfully invited to attend his funeral service which is to be held at Mareeba Memorial Chapel, 45 Constance Street, Mareeba on Friday 28th October, 2022 commencing at 11:00am.

The family would like to thank the Doctors and staff at Mareeba Hospital for their care of Ivan.

Guilfoyle Funeral Services Chapels, Crematorium & Memorial Gardens

A special thanks to Fr. Matthew who conducted the funeral and to Maxine McFarlane who played and sang at the funeral.

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

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Please accept this as our personal thanks.

DEATH NOTICE

MOWING/ HOME MAINTENANCE

Charles James Conron

COUNTRY LADY AT HEART LOOKING FOR HER SOULMATE New to the area, widow of 6 years, 50 years old, open to any age, slim build, blue-eyed blonde, very happy natured, fun loving, honest, nurturing and caring, very affectionate and romantic.

Looking for a man to share all these qualities with.

Genuine replies only please.

Jacqueline - 0435 046 054

CLEAN TOPSOIL TABLELAND RED

LIMOUSIN STUD BULL OLDER AGE, VERY FERTILE, HEALTHY, QUITE. $3,300 NEG. PH JIM 0408953423

2014 Toyota Landcruiser GXL V8 diesel, 204k, never towed, bull bar and tow bar.

RWC, rego April ‘23.

$70,000

$7.50 Per Tonne + Delivery

Carpenter Gangs Required We are seeking experienced qualified local contract carpenter gangs for a current project in Burdell, Townsville.

We focus on residential townhouses and are looking for suitable highly skilled and licenced carpenter gangs to join our team.

GREAT RATES Please call David on 0499 201 152

Phone: 0417 190 887

0418 773 504

Border Collie X Aus.Koolie Pups Vet check, vaxx, microchip, ready mid November.

$900 P: 0437 042 086 BIN0012212713906 BUYING or selling?

Do it in The Express.

Phone 4092 3464.

OLD TOYS

Trains, cars etc., tin diecast & plastic, lead figures, matchbox toys, Star Wars & old comics.

GARAGE SALE SATURDAY 29 Oct 8am - 12 NOON. 4 Quinn Close Atherton.

Antiques and Bric-abrac.

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FUNERAL DEBBIE BOARDMAN

Funeral Celebrant Final farewells with respect.

Phone 0410 328 357

ADVERTISE - admin@ theexpressnewspaper. com.au or 4092 3464

MOBILE farm butcher.

Ph John Hales 0409 638 882.

BILL Black Mobile Butcher. Hang up to 7 days. 0408 922 812.

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

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST • Experienced Bookkeeper • Trainee Bookkeeper • Experienced Accountant • Trainee Accountant We are looking to expand our team and are seeking expressions of interest from individuals looking for a rewarding role within an accounting firm.

We offer competitive remuneration, based on your role, skills and experience. We offer on the job training and support, flexible working hours and job stability all within a friendly, supportive team environment.

If you are interested in helping individuals and businesses manage their finances and are interested in opportunities to build your accounting or bookkeeping career, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply in writing to: ao@duesburys.com.au Or contact our Office Manager on 4092 1677

MOTORCYCLES WANTED 2 or 4 wheels.

Will pay cash!

Pick up in most areas.

0437 112 512

 0400 079 544

WANTED

FOR RENT

WANT to wish someone in your life Happy Birthday? Call Kat at your friendly locally owned Newspaper on 4092 3464.

BUTCHER

WANTED

Pair of scaly breasted lorikeets, Mareeba area.

Phone: 0407 570 586

Passed tragically on 7th October, 2022 in a vehicle accident.

The family of Charles would like to extend this invitation to his friends to attend a Memorial Service at the Atherton RSL on Thursday 27th October at 2 pm

PERSONAL

P: 4091 7242 www.sticklizard.com.au

Local Family Owned & “Entrusted for over 70 years”

From your loving family, Jean, Russell, James, Janet and grandkids.

Michael, Mary Ann, Bernadette, John and their families sincerely thank the staff of Carinya Home for the Aged and Drs McLellan and Stark of Alice Street Medical Centre for their care of our late mother.

Sales, Hire & Transport.

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MODIFICATIONS

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Cheers to a great 80 years!

The Late Holly Montgomery

SHIPPING CONTAINERS

Chapels, Crematorium & Memorial Gardens

For the 28th of October.

WITH THANKS

POSITION VACANT

FOR SALE

PCYC Mareeba is currently seeking a passionate

Youth Support Worker (Trainee) To apply go to: pcyc.bigredsky.com Note: Blue Card ‘No Card, No Start’ law applies.

Must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

FOR RENT FARMHOUSE At Evelyn.

Phone 0409 470 027 AFTER 6PM

POSITION VACANT Fencing Contractors Required We are seeking experienced qualified local contract Fencing Contractors for a current project in Burdell, Townsville.

We focus on residential townhouses and are looking for suitable highly skilled and licenced Fencing Contractors to join our team.

GREAT RATES Please call David on 0499 201 152

An exciting opportunity exists to join the Community Programs Team as a

Community Support Worker The application package which details the role and eligibilty criteria is available at: www.mccinc.org.au/paid-positions/ Indigenous applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Skills based pay scale, SCHADS 3.1 Annual Salary $62,000 approx.

MANGO Pickers and Packers wanted soon!

P: 4093 3973 or 0438 608 450

Classified deadlines

4pm Friday prior to the next week’s publication

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CLASSIFIEDS POSITION VACANT

PUBLIC NOTICE Proposed Development

STORE PERSON AGRICULTURAL / HARDWARE

Make a submission from: 26th October, 2022 to 18th November, 2022

MALANDA RURAL SUPPLIES The Store Person we are looking for will have reasonable computer skills and a good eye for detail and accuracy in receiving stock.

This would be a long term, secure position for the right person.

NOTICE OF AGM Eacham Community Help Organisation Inc. 10:00am Saturday 5th of November 2022 13-15 Eacham Place, Malanda Members, Clients, Staff & Friends invited to attend. Please note for voting rights, members must be financial as at 28th of October, 2022.

Financial members are welcome to submit nominations for Management and Ordinary Member positions on the Committee by 4pm Friday 28th of October 2022.

For more information, Proxy Forms and Committee Nomination Forms: Phone the office on 4096 6634 or Email: secretary@echomalanda.org.au ECHO INC is jointly funded by the Australian Federal and State Governments.

E. C. Hackett, Secretary

IF YOU CAN: • Follow procedure to maintain records of freight and stock arriving • Work within a team environment with a “can do” attitude and willingness to learn • Follow up on missing goods when receipting them into Store AND HAVE: • Forklift licence or ability to acquire one quickly • Open Car Licence • MR Licence would be highly regarded Please email your Cover Letter, Resume with reference contacts to: admin@malandarural.com Or post to: PO Box 17, Malanda Or drop in to us at the Store.

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This week, a little magic can happen.

Take some risks, maybe with a love or a friendship, strike up a conversation with a stranger. You’ll be surprised what you learn from cance encounters. You might be working on a project later in the week that takes you for a stroll down memory lane.

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Expresso Thursday 27th

Where: 255 Marks Lane, Atherton On: Lot 25 on SP119116 Approval Sought: Development Permit Application Ref: MCU22/0025 You may obtain a copy of the application and make a submission to:

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

An Official Opening of the Neighbourhood House will follow at 12:00 noon Entertainment, activities, fundraising stalls, raffles & more!

Refreshments provided.

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This week, you’re using your superpower, which is listening. There’s a focus on money and relationships.

A deep discussion about finances, spending habits could lead to renewed focus on goals and maybe even free up some budget for some indulgence.

Taurus

apr 20 - may 20

Leo

JUL 23 - AUG 22

This week, there could be a little sensory overload. You could be feeling like your love story is straight out of a movie. Later in the week chores and errands will fill your schedule, make sure you take time to spalsh in puddles, sing loudly to your favourite tunes and dance with your loved ones.

This week, you’re getting involved in other people’s lives. You might have to help someone finish something, they might be further behind than you realised, don’t pull your hair out.

Compassion and teamwork will get the job done. Remember that you procrastinate too.

Gemini

May 21 - Jun 20

Virgo

Aug 23 -Sep 22

This week, you’re focused on helping others. Friendships, your health and community, maybe a walk for charity.

Doing something fun that also helps others. Later in the week remember the grass in greener where you water it. Social media often only shows the patch where the sprinkler has been.

This week, you’re getting things under control. Paperwork and communications might need some attention.

Does your inbox need a cull? Later in the week you might find some extraordinary circumstances that cause you to spend big. Treat yo’self,, but make sure it’s worth it.

oct 23 - nov 21

Sagittarius nov 22 - dec 21

This week, you’re ready to take more chances. Risk taking, adventure and saying yes to things outside of your comfort zone are in the stars.

Later in the week you might find your vivid dreams and restless sleep have caught up with you. It might be time to have a sick day and a good nap.

This week, you are envisioning what you want. You might weave a little magic with a vision board, send a clear message to the universe with what you want. Later in the week, you might find wires get crossed when making plans, double check details and if all else fails, go to the beach.

Scorpio

Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 19

Aquarius Jan 20 - Feb 18

Pisces

This week, you’re coming out of the shadows and into the light. You might be feeling like a hermit crab but you’ve got invites galore, it could leave you feeling torn. Try to get the best of both worlds and balance the excursions with some solitude. Later in the week, don’t be afraid to speak up.

This week, get ready for a breakthrough. You might find social media leads someone from your past towards you. It’s a great time to connect. Later in the week, take your time navigating especially in new surroundings or you might find yourself getting turned around.

This week, things have become much clearer. You could find yourself looking into a scholarship or funding for education. Later in the week you might come across a finance guru online.

Take a day or two to think about it,the glamour & shininess might start to dull after you’ve really thought it through.

Feb 19 - Mar 20

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Bulls celebrate 2022 success

AFTER a successful season, the Mareeba United Football Club hosted their annual presentations, with some of the best players recognised for their efforts.

This year’s best junior bulls were Christian Mukadi, Meeshia Curley, Steven Cater and Braith De Faveri for their great sportsmanship, efforts in training and performance of the field.

Known for his skills on the field, Josh Leporati was a well deserving recipient of the Premier League Goalkeeper of the Year award.

This year’s premier men’s coach Kane Alderton and women’s Marcello Savaglio took home

the coach of the year awards for pushing both teams above and beyond this season.

This year’s season was all about girl power with premier ladies Ayshia Brischetto, Samantha Madrid, Katia Spena and Nicole Ghensi taking home some well deserved wins.

This year’s players of the year were awarded to Sarah Clark and Liam Pozzebon, who carried their teams throughout some of the hardest matches of the year.

Prior to presentations, the men’s team also had a friendly “singles vs married” match, with singles taking home the win 3 to 2.

RIGHT: Ladies and Mens Player of the Year, Sarah Clark and Liam Pozzebon with MUFC president Mario Ghensi (centre).

BELOW: Junior Players of the year, Christian Mukadi, Meeshia Curley, Steven Cater and Braith De Faveri.

BELOW RIGHT: Premier Ladies award winners, Ayshia Brischetto, Samantha Madrid, Katia Spena and Nicole Ghensi.

Rising Stars, Esther Cousley and Jarad Latif.

Tanya Ali and Sandro Soncin.

Adrian Madrid, Nicholas Tallarico, Ben Stabile and John Ghensi.

Josh Leporati (Premier league Goalkeeper of the year), Marcello Savalgio (Premier league ladies coach of the year), Kane Alderton (premier league Coach of the year) and Alex Srhoj, Manager Far North and Gulf Queensland Football.

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The Atherton Eagles are appealing to the community to help them compile the club’s history.

Eagles search for help to compile history THE Atherton Eagles are appealing to any and all previous players, coaches, officials and supporters to help them piece together the history of the club to be officially documented and passed down.

Records show the Atherton Eagles could be approaching their 50th anniversary but the current committee is unsure as there has never been an official documentation of the club’s founding or history.

They are appealing to members of the community who may currently have or have had ties to the club in years past to come forward with any memories, photos, documents – anything that has to do with the history of the football club.

Atherton Eagles president Angelo Veschetti the current committee wants to compile the history and leave it as a legacy for the committee that follows.

“The club does not have a history that is known

to the current committee and we think the club has been around for 50 years or thereabouts,” he said.

“A bunch of us had played juniors on the Tablelands, for example I used to play as a Mareeba junior and we used to play in Atherton but they weren’t called the Eagles, we think they were called the Cobras back then.

“We are trying to figure out what the history of the club is so as a committee we can leave that as the legacy for those that come after.”

Some families have already come forward and given quite a lot of information already about the club’s history but Mr Veschetti is welcoming any additional information, documents, photos and more, to help commemorate the club’s birth.

If you have any information or memorabilia to give the Eagles please call Mr Veschetti on 4091 4877 and talk to him or Libby Massaso.

Book to revive the ‘hay days’ A GROUP of past players, coaches and supporters of the Millaa Millaa Senior Rugby League have joined forces to create a book of memories and highlights since the team was established in 1924.

The idea to create the book came about in 2002 during a reunion, with the group wanting to preserve the memories of their players and supporters in their “hay days” before they all passed away.

What once was one of the greatest rugby leagues teams in the Eacham League competition, they hope that anyone who was involved with the team and remembers their great pursuits would donate their time and memorabilia to be a part of the book.

This includes old programs, photographs, stories and memorable moments, jerseys,

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socks, player submissions, a venue to host the book launch in 2023 and any donations to help get the book printed.

Players who were involved in the Ravenshoe, Mount Garnet, Upper Tablelands teams who became a part of the Millaa Millaa senior league are encouraged to write of experiences in the club and provide photographs.

The book will be written and put together

by Martin Grandelis, who wrote the Atherton Roosters history book.

Any donations can be made via bank transfer to BSB: 633 000, Account Number: 193378445.

If you have any images, memorabilia or stories about the Millaa Millaa Senior Rugby League team or for more information, contact John Roots on 4096 6301.

The Millaa Millaa Senior Rugby League team in 1961. PHOTO: Arch Fraley.

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SPORT Junior goats finish off series Young Taylor Stevenson smashing the final race for the Mareeba “Pump’n’Peddle” Junior Mountain Goats series.

Atherton BMX riders who attended the 2022 Auscycling Queensland BMX State Titles.

Success at states propels riders to nationals RIDERS from the Atherton BMX Club will be packing their bags and travelling down to Launceston to compete in the Auscycling BMX National Championships after the club’s recent success at the state titles.

The state titles attracted more than 800 entries from all corners of Queensland at the end of September, including 37 riders from the Atherton BMX Club, five of which will continue on to compete at nationals The two-day state event saw riders meet fierce competition and experience the thrills and spills the sport is renowned for first-hand.

With only three motos to make qualifiers, the pursuit of a prestigious “state plate” proved challenging but it was all smiles from Natalie Eakin, Chloe Eakin, Krystal Gauci, Sharon Kootoofa, Andrew Moses and Helen Gauci who added sought after podium placings to their 2022 BMX accolades.

Mother-daughter duo Natalie and Chloe Eakin brought home an impressive first and second in their age classes, respectively while another set of mother-daughter riders, Helen and Krystal Gauci, both seized 3rd in their classes – Krystal also brought home a second in the cruiser class.

A total of 14 state plates came home with the Atherton riders.

With the state competition done for 2022, most local riders will be taking a well-earned break from championship competitions but local siblings Cayden and Krystal Gauci, together with Natalie Eakin and children Chloe and Aidan have one more major event to attend - the Auscycling BMX National Championships.

The five riders head south in late November, this time to the apple isle and the city of Launceston where they will come head-to-head with the best BMX riders from across the country.

THE Mareeba “Pump’n’Peddle” Junior Mountain Goats series has finished up with a bang, with young mountain bikers versing their parents in one final friendly competition.

The series is designed for kids who want to get into mountain biking and is based around having fun, keeping fit and increasing participation in sports.

The final competition for the series took place at Davies Creek mountain bike trails one and seven, with 14 teams of kids and their parents racing for over two hours against each other with team Off Camber 2 coming out on top.

Young Taylor Stevenson and her father Rob raced the entire lap with a time of 1 hour 54.24 seconds.

Taylor said she had an amazing time learning how to ride and was overwhelmed by the support of everyone

else involved.

“It was such a good race series, and all the competitors were supportive of each other. It’s pretty cool (to be the winner) and it has helped me believe in myself and want to do more racing,” she said.

“I crashed in one race and another couple of races kids came off their bikes.

“In the last race, no one needed help, and I didn’t crash, so I could pace myself and on the last lap of the race and I still had a lot of energy to bring it home strong.”

Although the series is over, the team have plans to do it all again next July.

Organisers from the Mareeba Mountain Goats Rudi, Megan, Steve and Travis were all commended for their hard work organising the competitions.

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2022 Presentation Night EVERYONE MOST WELCOME!

This Friday October 28 ATHERTON HOTEL FUNCTION ROOM

Meals can be purchased from 6.30pm off the Restaurant Menu Trophy Presentations @ 8pm

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Chatting safety with

SHANE WEBCKE in Mareeba

Hosted by the Electrical Safety Office and Mareeba Chamber of Commerce, the event is a chance to learn about:  Electrical safety in your home and business  The importance of safety switches on all circuits  What to do if you experience an electric shock or tingle  Using licensed electricians  Working near overhead powerlines and underground electric cables; and  Risks when purchasing electrical equipment.

You’ll also hear from Safety Advocate Dan Kennedy, who lost his son Dale when he was electrocuted while working in the ceiling space of a Cairns school. Dale was only 20 years old and close to finishing his electrical apprenticeship.

Join football legend and Queensland Safety Ambassador Shane Webcke for a free breakfast and safety information session.

FREE Breakfast

WEDNESDAY 2 NOVEMBER 6am to 9am Mareeba Turf Club

BOOK TODAY & COME ALONG EMAIL: ESO-Events@oir.qld.gov.au

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Speedway to sign off on season

THE Mareeba Speedway is gearing up for their last meet of the season with a huge number of nominations set to make the season finale a big affair.

The Super Street Sedan class has attracted over 20 nominations to contest the Central Tyre Service Aussie Top Gun Shootout with cars coming from all over North Queensland, the competition is sure to be fierce.

The “Big Things with Wings” – the powerful V8 Sprintcars – will contest the muchanticipated NQ Agricultural Services “King of Kerribee” and the new North Queensland Champion Brian Walsh will be hoping to add to his trophy cabinet.

Mareeba Speedway president Scott Davis is hoping the local community can come out and support their local racers over the weekend.

“This meeting will be a great way to finish off the season and our family night of entertainment will also include prizes for Halloween Best Costumes for the younger ones,” Mr Davis said.

“Of course, this will lead into our huge 50 Year Celebrations dinner at the track the following Saturday – it truly is an exciting couple of weeks for our club.”

Mareeba Speedway is on Springs Road Mareeba, the gates will open to the public at 3pm with racing set to start from 5pm.

Mareeba meets their match

MAREEBA second grade met their match last weekend against town rivals Atherton after they faced each other for the first time in the 40 over competition with Atherton winning by three wickets.

The hosts won the toss and chose to bat first against a dangerous Atherton bowling attack which quickly struck, taking down both Mareeba’s openers for just six runs between them.

Brandon Green once again proved his mettle as he stood in at number three joined by returning Cricket Far North U21 representative Ben Jones.

Green made his presence known and hunkered down for over an hour and a half, making 35 off 77 balls to help push Mareeba to a decent total.

Mareeba captain and key batsman Brendan Payne got out cheaply and things looked all over for Mareeba before young gun Will Hanlon came to the crease and made 26 off 45.

The home side ended up on 106 all out in the 37th over.

Atherton got off to a shaky start in their run chase as they lost one of their openers for a duck before Greg Misener came in at three and hit a quick 28 off 22.

The rest of the order did their jobs making odd scores here and there before Amy Hunter hit the winning runs to give Atherton the win and two bonus points.

Mareeba will now face off against Norths this Sunday at Griffith Park 1 while Atherton second grade plays Mulgrave at Walker Road.

PICTURED: V8 sprintcar driver Wes Jenkins.

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