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Performers from the Mulungu Contemporary Dance group were a hit at the event.

Spring racing fever PAGE 5

New-look for club PAGES 19-22

Juniors final ready PAGES 44-45

CULTURAL CELEBRATION

Arnold Park was a melting pot of cultures on Saturday, with thousands from across the region turning out to the annual Mareeba Multicultural Festival. Centre stage featured dancers, singers and musicians representing cultures from across the world whilst the crowd enjoyed traditional cuisine from the many stallholders at the event. MORE PHOTOS PAGE 10-11.

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Free family fun day A FREE family afternoon will be hosted at Arnold Park Mareeba on Thursday by the Vocational Partnerships Group and the Mareeba Community Centre.

The two groups have partnered to deliver the free event to promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

The 2022 theme is to continue to embrace the overarching message that every child, in every community, needs a fair go.

VPG Service Coordinator Sarah Marsh said the event highlighted the importance of child protection.

“The event aims to raise the profile of child protection, sharing valuable information and resources that embed protective behaviours to support the safety and wellbeing of children, now and into the future,” she said.

Mareeba Community Centre manager Julie Theakston said the responsibility of keeping children safe was everyone’s business.

“Every child has the right to feel safe and every adult has the responsibility to do what they can to ensure their safety,” she said.

Hosted in Arnold Park, the event will offer a range of activities to build awareness for child safety in the community.

Ms Theakston said it will be an afternoon of fun for all ages.

“There will be a petting zoo, live entertainment, arts and craft activities, food, prizes and giveaways up for grabs,” she said.

The event will be held from 3pm-5.30pm, and everyone is encouraged to attend.

Atherton State High School student Billie Cummings has been recognised for her passion and aptitude in STEM, being awarded a prestigious award.

Billie awarded for excellence AN Atherton student with a passion for science and ways to improve the world has been rewarded for her outstanding efforts, being awarded the highly prestigious Peter Doherty Award for Excellence in STEM. Billie Cummings, a Grade 12 Atherton State High School student, has always had a fascination with the components that make up STEM, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

Wanting to be part of the challenge to understanding the world, Billie has engaged in numerous extracurricular activities and camps to further her knowledge and develop her skills.

This includes the SPARK Engineering Camp, UQ Science Ambassador Program and Goat Stewarding at the Atherton Show which she supplements with her current STEM studies of mathematical methods, biology, chemistry, and physics.

“I really enjoy the innovation that STEM brings, with new technologies and scientific advancements constantly shaping the future, and I can’t wait to see where it takes us next,” Billie said.

“It feels amazing to have received this high

award, I am grateful for this recognition and feel inspired to continue dedicating myself to STEM studies.

“STEM is going to help shape the future – many bright scientists are already making advancements in areas such as genetics, immunology and microplastics.”

Billie nominated herself for the Peter Doherty Award by submitting a written application detailing her involvement and further plans in STEM. Over 110 applications were submitted across Queensland, which was narrowed down to 28 winners by a panel consisting of representatives from the Department of Education and various universities.

Billie plans to pursue a Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Hons) at university and pursue a career as a rural veterinarian, hoping to support rural and remote regions of Australia.

She is also hoping to pursue a Master of Tropical Veterinary Science, to help explore better diagnosis, prevention, and treatment methods of tropical illnesses amongst livestock and pets in tropical and rural regions of Australia.

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Homelessness crisis worsens “Over the past 18 months, the increase of those seeking shelter has increased and with no emergency accommodation, not even temporary, on the Tablelands the situation is dire and desperate for many”

BY ELLIE FINK

PEOPLE are being forced in live in cars and tents as the homelessness crisis on the Tablelands continues to take a toll on the lives of locals.

With nearly no rentals, delays in getting new houses built, and a waiting list of over four years for public housing, charities and community support groups are under the hammer trying to cope with the additional demand on their services.

Mareeba Community Housing services a portion of the Far North as big as Tasmania and have been inundated with new clients in the past 18 months.

The community group works with people facing homelessness from Ravenshoe to Kuranda and Julatten and staff have seen an increase and a change in the type of clients seeking assistance.

General manager Patricia Goldfinch said although Covid was a driving factor in the current crisis, it was not the sole culprit, with natural disasters down south, additional seasonal workers in the area and the increase in housing prices coming into play.

“As well as seeing an increase in families coming in for support, we have seen a lot of single male and females,” she said.

“The last 18 months has thrown everyone’s world upside down and we have seen working singles and families coming in looking for rent, but every week there is a $60-$70 increase in rental prices.

“We know every one of these people by name, we know there are 16 groups and six of them are living out of cars, so we know them and how to do what’s best for them.”

Also, under pressure is St Vincent de Paul Society in both Mareeba and Atherton, with head office sending up a massive supply of tents to the region to assist in the crisis.

The tents are mainly being set up in caravan parks for families to live in while they search for a permanent home.

“Our volunteer members have been working hard to support people struggling to find housing, but it remains a significant challenge without the adequate supply,” Vinnies Queensland CEO Kevin Mercer said.

“We are continuing to advocate for a greater investment in

social and affordable housing across Far North Queensland and the rest of the State in response to this ongoing crisis.

“We are starting to see some promising developments, but it will certainly be a long road ahead.”

Ms Goldfinch said that although tents are being given out to assist with the crisis, media reports of “tent cities” in the region were completely false and stigmatised homelessness.

As a result, mental health issues were becoming more common amongst those who had not done anything wrong but found themselves without a home for their family.

“Our preference is not to have people just sent off with a swag and not give them any support or any direction to where to go,” she said.

“We have the mindset that everyone deserves the opportunity to get the assistance they need, and we don’t want to just send them to the streets.

“If you look around you don’t see these tent cities lining the streets anywhere.”

Tablelands Salvation Army have also been supplying tents and swags for people coming to them for help and corps leader Miriam Newton-Gentle echoed Mr Mercer’s comments about a long-term solution.

“Over the past 18 months, the increase of those seeking shelter has increased and with no emergency accommodation, not even temporary, on the Tablelands the situation is dire and desperate for many,” Ms Newton-Gentle said.

“More affordable housing is what is needed but this of course is long-term solution, and we need safe emergency accommodation so we can give them more than just a tent.”

Celebrating reading with Book Week fun

ONE of the most exciting weeks of the school year saw children from across the region bring their favourite book characters to life last week.

Book Week brings children and books together as schools spend a week celebrating books and highlight the importance of reading. St Joseph’s Atherton student Hannah celebrated by dressing up as Little Red Riding Hood.  MORE PHOTOS PAGE 17

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Knuth slams State over wages MEMBER for Hill Shane Knuth has slammed the State Government over its decision to dock the wages of teachers, teacher aides, cleaners and administration staff wages because they refused to have a Covid vaccine.

It is understood that the disciplinary measure would involve a temporary reduction of $25 to $90 per week before tax.

Mr Knuth said the “founding fathers” of the Labor movement would be turning in their graves over how far the party had fallen from its traditional values.

“The Labor party founders would have fought tooth and nail against this type of tyranny to strip teachers and other education workers of any of their salary, simply because they have made a personal choice not to be vaccinated against Covid,” Mr Knuth said.

“These are average hard-working people.

They are our family members and friends who contribute to their communities.

“For the government to act against people in such a manner and treat them basically as criminals is an absolute disgrace.

“Statements by the department made in the letter such as ‘lost trust’ and ‘acted inappropriately’ are degrading to these hard-working Queenslanders.

“They are talking about how serious this disciplinary action is, yet it doesn’t matter if you are vaccinated or not, you can still get Covid and pass it on. This latest advice from the department to those affected is nothing short of vindictive and senseless.

“Every parent in Queensland should be concerned that the government is penalising their children’s teachers for making a personal choice.

We were already struggling with teaching staff, which has an effect on our children's education, before this disgraceful action.

“We used to have a thing called freedom in Queensland, but those freedoms are seriously under attack by this government.

“I have never, in my 18 years in State Parliament seen such a prolonged vindictive attack against workers and everyday people who have been segregated from our society.”

New ag advisory committee members sought MEMBERS are being sought for Tablelands Regional Council’s new Agriculture Advisory Committee.

The committee was initiated by CR David Clifton who believes it will allow the council to better serve the agricultural industry and better understand the needs of primary producers.

“The committee will ensure a strategic and long-term approach to agriculture development in the region and will meet at least once a year for the term of the current council (2024).”

Council is holding a series of sessions to provided further information on the formation and

role of the advisory committee, the first of which will be held at the Mt Garnet Town Hall on Tuesday 6 September from 12.30-1.30pm.

The second meeting will be held at the Patrick English Pavilion Supper Room in Malanda on Wednesday 7 September from 12.30-1.30pm, and the final meeting at the Coordination Centre at 15 Vernon Street, Atherton on Friday 9 September from 12.30-1.30pm.

Terms of reference and application forms are available online (www.trc.qld.gov.au/committees) and applications close on Monday 19 September.

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Dimbulah ladies dress back in time to celebrate 100 years of country women LADIES in Dimbulah came together recently to celebrate a century of QCWA in Australia.

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A GREAT day of glamour, fun, fashion and racing is in store this Saturday as the spring racing season kicks off with the Mareeba Annuals.

From humble beginnings in 1895, the Mareeba Turf Club will celebrate 127 years of racing when the annuals are staged this weekend before what organisers hope will be a bumper crowd.

With a five-race card, punters are in for a great day of top quality racing with The Mareeba Cup, sponsored by PIMS Mareeba, and the Mareeba Bracelet, sponsored

by Graham Hotel, the two feature races on the program.

Other races to be hotly contested will be the Wayne Laverty Quality Sheds Class B Handicap, the Mareeba Mazda Maiden handicap, and the 2022 President’s Benchmark 45 Handicap.

Of course, any great race day features fabulous fashion and Saturday is gearing up to deliver, with great weather predicted and plenty of ladies and gents ready to strut their stuff on the catwalk.

Prizes will be awarded in a number of categories – Best Dressed Boy and Girl (0-5 years), Best Dressed Gent (6-12 Years), Best Dressed Young Lady (6-12), Best Dressed Male, Lady of the Day, Classic Lady Of the Day, Couple of the Day, and Millinery of the Day. Club secretary Rhonda Stevens said Mareeba’s biggest race day of the year was fortunate to have the wonderful support of various businesses and community groups.

“All our committee members are volunteers, (most also work fulltime) who put endless hours of work into the club help make the race meetings the family events

that they are,” she said.

“Special mention to Crimestoppers and PCYC who provide the staffing for the bar.”

Children are well catered for at the event, with plenty of activities to keep them entertained which allows their parents to have a great time socialising.

Live music on the day will be performed by local band “Careless” and extended trading hours will see patrons able to stay on after the last race to dance the evening away.

Marquee sites are available by emailing the secretary at mareebaturfclub@ bigpond.com. Gates open at 11am. Tickets available at www.trybooking.com/CAIDU or at the gate. $15 adults (over 16), $10 for pensioners, while children under 16 and all members get free entry.

Mareeba becomes home of markets

BY RHYS THOMAS

MAREEBA is set to become the market heart of the north as the Mareeba Heritage Museum and Visitor Information Centre plan to join the fray and host their own market on the third Saturday of every month.

Marketgoers will now be fully spoiled for choice, with Mareeba set to host five market events each month – the original Mareeba Markets at the Mareeba Turf Club, the “Make, Bake, Grow” markets at Centenary Park and the new 100 Park Markets.

While the the 100 Park Markets are waiting final approval from council, the organisers are calling for stallholders to express their interest ahead of the first market day planned for 17 September.

Centre manager Janet Greenwood said the relocation of the original markets presented a golden spot for the Mareeba Heritage Centre to fill and raise important funds to help keep the museum open.

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“We recognise that the Mareeba Markets have been very successful for St Thomas’, so the board made the decision to hold their own markets on a different Saturday.

“We are still gathering interest and there are a few things we have to achieve before we can move forward, we are working very hard to host the first market on 17 September.”

A traffic management plan has already been done and approved by an authorised traffic management company, which will be submitted with the event plan to Mareeba Shire Council.

The company will also handle traffic management on markets day.

At a maximum, the 100 Park Markets will be able to host 170 stalls on park land remaining inside the fenced area and not use the leased land of both the Mareeba Historical Society or Mareeba Art Society.

For more information on the new 100 Park Markets and to register your interest head to www.100parkmarkets.com.au or email info@100parkmarkets.com.au

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Free inclusive workshops for businesses BUSINESS owners can learn what it means to make their businesses inclusive through a series of free workshops being hosted by Tablelands Regional Council in September.

“Dane Cross from Spinal Life Australia will present two workshops and provide oneon-one consultations for businesses in our region,” Inclusion Advisory Committee chair Cr Peter Hodge said.

“This is a great opportunity to learn how to make your business as accessible as possible.

“Mr Cross is an access and inclusion consultant with experience in business mentoring.”

The workshops are Good Access = Good Business on 13 September at Hallorans Hill from 1pm-4pm; Disability Awareness Training on 13 September at Hallorans Hill from 5.30pm7pm; and Access Consultation for Businesses on 14 September which involve one-hour oneon-one sessions at your business.

To register staff or volunteers, go to www. trc.qld.gov.au/businessworkshop by Wednesday 7 September.

Kuranda man pleads for help

BY ROBYN HOLMES

A KURANDA man is pleading for authorities to act amidst claims he has been the subject of a series of racially-charged attacks and inaction on anti-social behaviour near Centenary Park.

Mark Riley says he is sick and tired of the public drunkenness, alcohol and drug induced abuse, domestic violence (publicly displayed), violent rioting and fighting, break and enters, wilful damage to both private and publicly owned properties and possessions, and general anti-social behaviour for the last 10 plus years in and around Centenary Park and Coondoo Street.

He says that despite many years of phone calls to the police regarding the anti-social behaviour that “occurs almost on a daily/nightly basis”, little seems to being done to address the issue.

The most recent incident occurred earlier this month and allegedly involved racial abuse, threats to kill him and his dog, and missiles in the form of pavers and stones thrown at himself, his housemate, his dog and his home.

He says he was awakened by loud noises coming from outside and when he went to investigate, the abuse was directed at him.

“This went on for quite some time whilst they destroyed parts of my garden and picked up pavers and chunks of concrete off the footpath and pried boulders out of the garden rock wall next door and proceeded to throw them at us, no doubt aiming for myself and the dog,” Mr Riley said.

“One large piece of concrete landed on the roof and has almost ripped the gutter off which will need to be repaired.”

He says he called 000 around 2am and when police did arrive, he claims they treated him “like a criminal”.

“Four times one of the attending of-

The pavers removed from this path were allegedly thrown at a Kuranda resident.

ficers asked me if I’d hit one of them.

Four times I had to deny this allegation.

Why do the Kuranda Police treat me like I’m the criminal every time they are called to attend my residence?” Mr Riley wrote in an email to police and Mareeba Shire Councillors.

Later that day, around 7.30am, Mr Riley said four men returned to his house and again started abusing him and threatening to burn his house down.

“At 8.23am I rang 000. The operator apologised as it took her trying three different numbers, presumably at Kuranda Police Station, before someone answered the phone,” he said.

“In my experience this is not unusual.

Often nobody answers regardless of the time of day, and you’re asked to leave a message.”

Frustrated with the situation, Mr Riley has written to Mareeba Shire, police, Queensland Government Ministers and the media in a desperate bid to get help.

“It has reached the point where neither I nor my housemates feel safe in our own home, nor do we venture out of the house after dark anymore due to a certain minority of the local Indigenous

The pavers and rocks allegedly used as missiles in an incident at Kuranda earlier this month.

community,” he wrote.

“The ongoing antisocial behaviour in and around Centenary Park and unprovoked racially motivated personal attacks on me in my own home and around Kuranda Central Business District have been allowed to fester due to the inherent failures of the Kuranda Police, Mareeba Shire Council and local indigenous bodies to come together to find workable solutions to this issue or even acknowledge publicly that there is a problem.

“There is an issue, and it needs to be addressed before the situation escalates even further out of control and someone is seriously hurt or killed.”

Mr Riley has called on Mareeba Shire to repair the footpath near his home and ensure pavers cannot be lifted out and be used as missiles.

He also wants more CCTV cameras in the Kuranda CBD, increased security lighting around Centenary Park and installation of security cameras to improve public safety.

He also says there has been inaction regarding public drunkenness and antisocial behaviour in Centenary Park over

years by Kuranda Police since 24-hour station was “de-commissioned”, a lack of regular 24-hour police patrols or presence in the Kuranda CBD and claims Kuranda Police are undermanned and under-resourced.

Queensland Police Acting Inspector Kyell Palmer rejects any suggestion that police lack the capacity to respond to incidents in Kuranda.

“The Queensland Police Service has the capacity to attend incidents in the Kuranda Division on a 24-hour basis,” he said.

“Additional staff can be drawn from other surrounding divisions in-line with the Priority Policing Model, when required.

“Officers from the division undertake a range of proactive strategies to prevent Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour not only in and around Kuranda but across the Tablelands.

“I can confirm that an incident arising from August 7, 2022, is currently being investigated by Kuranda Police.

“As the incident is currently under investigation, unfortunately no further comment will be made.”

Councillor Update Mareeba Shire Councillor Mary Graham I am pleased to provide an update to residents and ratepayers on some of the latest news from Council.

Mareeba Multicultural Festival On Saturday, 27 August 2022, Mareeba came alive with the 23rd annual Mareeba Multicultural Festival.

The festival was a resounding success.

As the Chair of this muchloved event, I was delighted to assist with the organising of the festival.

The event celebrates our diverse multicultural community and is attended by people of all ages. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the performers and the delicious food on offer.

I would like to thank our incredible group of volunteers, the Mareeba Multicultural Festival Committee and Mareeba Shire Council staff who assisted with the event.

I would also like to thank the Queensland Government’s contribution to this event, through the Celebrating Multicultural Queensland program.

Lastly, I would like to thank the sponsors, the event will

not be possible without your support.

If you would like to get involved in the 2023 festival with a performance or a stall, please contact the committee by sending an email to mareebamulticulturalfestival@gmail.com.

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Way Finding Signage Kuranda I am pleased to inform community members that the Kuranda Pedestrian Wayfinding Signage Project has reached installation phase following significant delays.

Funded through the Kuranda Infrastructure Fund, I am extremely passionate about this project, and I look forward to seeing the signs installed.

The project commenced in 2020 and included extensive community consultation.

The purpose of the signage is to enhance the ‘Village in the Rainforest’ tourist experience and I believe the signs will deliver on that and more.

I invite community members to watch this space!

PARENT INFORMATION 4 - 6PM July 2022, Council endorsed the allocation of funds for improved security alarming and surveillance systems at the Mareeba and Kuranda Waste Transfer Stations.

The systems are required due to the ongoing repair costs following break and enters and the associated risks.

Furthermore, an extreme risk is faced by the perpetrators of the break-ins as the crime could result in serious injury or harm due to items and machinery onsite.

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To close, I would like to remind residents that my fellow Councillors and I are always available to talk.

Please get in touch if there is a matter you would like to discuss.

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After hours youth BETTER HEARING CAN BE YOURS cafe shuts shop

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MAREEBA has lost an important tool in the fight against youth crime after the Mareeba PCYC Pulse Café was forced to close in the wake of youth misbehaving at the centre and an attempted break-in.

A Facebook post by the Mareeba PCYC cited poor behaviour by some youth and an attempted break-in is what forced the café to close, however, in response to questions asked by The Express, PCYC Queensland maintained the café was closed while “staffing and funding are reviewed”.

The centre has previously been plagued by a volunteer problem since the café opened, closing multiple times due to a lack of volunteers.

Unlike other youth centres of its kind, the Pulse Café only has one funded position in Sergeant Mary-Anne West who also has other duties outside of the café.

By comparison, the Mossman Youth Centre has three fully funded positions dedicated to their youth centre, funded through the Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women.

Other community members and organisations in Mareeba have been running their own programs to support youth without any funding support from the government like the Mareeba Uniting Church and Chillagoe Cultural Camps.

Mareeba Shire Council Mayor Angela Toppin has been known to occasionally roll up her

sleeves and donate her time at the centre.

“I am extremely disappointedlocal (in and the cafe’s independent closure) because Mary-Anne runs an excellent program there and whenever I canprofessional get down there advice myself to volunteer I do,” Cr Toppin said.

Council will fully support any organisation like the PCYC or others to apply for funding to run programs like the Pulse Café.

“We are very focused on providing programs for young people at this time – we fully supported the application by Mareeba Community Centre for their two new youth workers,” Cr Toppin said.

“We will always seek to support anything that will add value in terms of youth programs in this town.”

Member for Cook Cynthia Lui said the café was not closing permanently and would actually be reopened at the end of August.

“I acknowledge the concerns of the community regarding Pulse Café however, the Pulse Cafe has not closed,” she said.

“The centre has shut for a temporary period and will reopen towards the end of August.

“I commend PCYC Mareeba Youth Club Manager Mary-Anne West and her team for their outstanding work and ongoing service to the community.”

Ms Lui did not answer specific questions in relation to funding for programs like the Pulse Café and why Mossman has access to funding for positions while Mareeba does not.

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After arriving as just a puppy, Rosie has undergone a series of training with Support Animals Australia and Walkamin-based Queensland Canine Training to make sure she is fit for the school.

Ms Butler says she is absolutely impressed with Rosie and her gentle nature and how she has helped the school community through some of its highest highs and lowest lows.

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An artist’s impression of the new Casa Mia seniors living community set to be built in Gordonvale.

Italian style resort living on horizon THE region’s first all-inclusive seniors living community was launched in Gordonvale last week, with the $75 million development to provide an Italian inspired seniors living community for locals.

With a rapidly ageing population and an unprecedented housing crisis the Cairns-based Straguszi family launched Casa Mia under the values of family and heritage.

The family are the creators of the iconic Lakes Resort and Cairns One and have spent seven years developing Casa Mia as a senior’s living community that provides both ageing in place facilities, as well as on-site respite care.

“Family means everything to us,” Renee Straguszi said.

“It was important for us to create a community where residents have plenty of opportunity to be adventurous and remain independent, but then be able to call on help if they need.”

Built on a 3.8ha parcel of land on Draper Road Gordonvale, Casa Mia will contain 150 villas with stylish amenities surrounding a central piazza.

Residents will live in selfcontained villas but have access to on-site care from one of Queensland’s leading home care providers and a separate on-site respite centre.

Casa Mia has been described as a cruise ship on land by Sales Manager, Michelle Reimann, with residents able to choose their own adventure daily.

“Residents have full access to an on-site restaurant, bar, café, gym, pool, wellness centre, hairdresser, community garden,

a man cave and even a ladies shed,” she said.

“The village’s central piazza is designed to be the heart of the community and it will be a place to meet for a daily coffee or catch up with visiting family and friends.

“It’s also a venue for special events and performances and has been designed to be used and enjoyed daily.”

Residents will be able to utilise the services of a full-time social co-ordinator who will create a list of daily activities to choose from.

Mulgrave MP Curtis Pitt congratulated the Straguszi family and everyone else involved in Casa Mia for providing an exciting new development opportunity for Gordonvale.

“Even though planning for this development has been years in the making, it couldn’t be kicking off at a better time,” Mr Pitt said.

“Housing stress is hurting and available places in aged care are at a premium so Casa Mia will be a welcome addition to the local offering.

“The centre of gravity in the Far North is slowly shifting southward with the recent opening of the new Woolworths, the $481 million Edmonton to Gordonvale project, and the Cutters Rise development helping to increase house and land options.”

Construction of the initial stage of Casa Mia is scheduled to commence in October 2022.

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Best of the best set to show GREEN thumbs and flower enthusiasts from across the region will be converging on Herberton this weekend for the 76th annual flower show.

The show, which started in 1946 and is considered to be one of the longest-running flower shows in Australia, is run by the Herberton Garden Group and features thousands of entries in numerous categories.

Apart from categories for just about every type of flower there is, including the traditional favourites of roses, pansies, carnations, zinnias, gerberas and marigolds, the event also has categories in native shrubs, orchids and for floral art.

In addition, there’s categories for vegetables, herbs, and pot plants.

The event’s biggest award is Best Flower of the Show.

Secretary Sally May said the event reflected the pride the town had in its gardens and the passion of the small number of people who make up the Herberton Garden Group.

“We have a very close working relationship with Tablelands Regional Council to maintain the garden beds in the town,” she said.

The show, which is held in the Herberton Shire Hall, goes over two days, starts at 1pm on Saturday and goes through to 5pm, and again on Sunday from 9am to 12 noon.

The official opening of the event is at 1.15pm Saturday, followed by a performance from the MAS Choir. Presentation of winners will commence from 12 noon on Sunday.

There will also be a special display from the Girl Guides and the Queensland Country Women’s Association which is marking its 100th anniversary this year.

Anyone wishing to enter their cut flowers, plants or craft should have their entries at the hall on Friday from 1pm to 6pm. Those entering the floral art competition can drop their entries off on Saturday from 8am to 9.30am.

While gardeners and green thumbs will be looking at plants and flowers there’s also a photography competition happening at the same time. Images do not have to be of flowers.

“It’s an open competition for adults and juniors, who can submit photos of whatever they like,” Ms May said.

Pamela Egan is a stalwart of the Herberton Flower Show this weekend.

Chamber surveys push for clarity and development TWO surveys due to be conducted by the Mareeba Chamber of Commerce will ensure businesses have more of a say in what goes on in their main street and fuel a campaign to incite investment and development in the town.

A survey of businesses on Byrnes Street is being done to gather information to present to both the Mareeba Shire Council and the Department of Transport and Main Roads, while the other survey is targeted at local real estate agents.

Chamber president Joe Moro said Byrnes Street businesses had had a tough time with constant works stretching back to the traffic lights first being installed and businesses have felt left out of the process.

Since then, there have been numerous changes to the street over a short period of time including the installation of wombat crossings, planting of trees, new parking and removal of some green areas – all of which, were met with some pushback from the community.

“We are going to get some feedback on the main street and what are the problems – there has been a lot of anger and emotion about the main street and it goes way back to the lights going in,” Mr Moro said.

“The chamber surveying the retail businesspeople in the main street and getting feedback will allow the chamber to have discussions with the council and Main Roads about any potential

development of a master plan of the main street.

“It will be preliminary feedback with business owners about what they think, so we can have further discussions with council and Main Roads.”

The chamber is also conducting another survey with local real estate agents, asking for their opinions as the chamber seeks to develop a campaign to incite more investment and development in Mareeba.

The campaign will target both housing development and promoting the industrial estate in conjunction with the council to incite more businesses to open in the area.

“The survey was with the real estate agents to

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ask them which capital city markets we should be targeting,” Mr Moro said.

“Several businesspeople have approached me about doing something and it has come up a number of times, we have been working on it now for about six months – it is going to be a social media campaign of sorts targeting parts of Australia.

“Businesses believe we should be there out there promoting the area to get more investment in Mareeba.”

Once the information from the survey has been gathered, a campaign will be developed and the chamber webpage will be adapted to handle inquires about development in Mareeba.

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Festival celebrates Mareeba’s cultures

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Andreza and Elle from Soulatina performed on the day.

Anna Trevisen and Connie Terranova.

Molihua Lion and Dragon dancers.

MAREEBA SHIRE COUNCIL - COMMUNITY UPDATE AMAROO PARK DEVELOPMENT ONE STEP CLOSER Concept Designs: Amaroo Eastern Catchment Play Equipment

Council is delighted to announce that the Amaroo Park Development is one step closer to the installation stage. Located on the corner of Karobean Drive and Hastie Road in Mareeba, the park is designed for young families and teenagers to enjoy. The ‘continuous themed’ play area will incorporate interactive play equipment to tie into the central play feature which is expected to be a domed climbing frame. Shade and rubberised soft-fall is also planed, as well as seating, tables, a picnic shelter and lighting.

The playground will be constructed on an undeveloped greenfield site, and is the first step in a redesign of the entire location. The park will be further developed in the future as funds become available. For more information, visit www.msc.qld.gov.au.

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Even if you live in other areas of the Shire, you are welcome to attend the final session in Chillagoe.

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Dance, music and food was all the flavour on Saturday at Mareeba’s annual Multicultural Festival.

They came from near and far to immerse themselves in cultures from around the world. The Mareeba Shire is home to people from some 64 different nationalities and cultural backgrounds, who have lived in harmony for many years before “multiculturalism” became popular, and the festival is all about highlighting this diversity and harmony.

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The Molihua Dancers Cairns – Quentin Patersen, Lily Sing, Jasmine Cho and Olive Patersen.

The Japanese food stall was a hit.

Le Sei Pasifika Vanuatu and Samoan Singers.

Debbie Dean, Linda Abenthumb, Sonya Helms with former festival president Giuliano Cordenos.

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Growers give back A GENEROUS donation of $7,500 has been made to the Mareeba Friends of the Hospital foundation by FNQ Growers to help make the local hospital a more comfortable environment for patients and staff.

Every year, FNQ Growers donate a portion of their profits to the Hospital Foundation and have promised to continue donating to their cause in any way they can.

This year’s cheque is set to go towards a new portable ultrasound machine in the hospital, allowing doctors to access the equipment quicker and easier throughout the entire facility.

Mareeba Friends of the Hospital Foundation president Neil Setford is very grateful for the growers’ continuing support and says with this funding, a trip to the hospital will be a lot easier.

“The hospital has everything they need from the government, so they already have a fantastic ultrasound there, but this donation is for another one to make it easier,” he said.

“So, if they want to do an ultrasound in maternity or in emergency, they don’t need to go all the way to x-ray

and wheel it back and forward – there will be two that can be used throughout the hospital.

“That will save 15 to 20 minutes of time and doctors are able to put more patients through more quickly.”

FNQ Growers president Joe Moro believes helping the Mareeba Hospital staff and patients is very important and is proud to continue supporting the foundation.

He says if it wasn’t for the people purchasing their fruits and vegetables, they wouldn’t have been able to donate so much from the profits made.

“All the money has gone to a good cause, and I think a part of the reason we do it is so people know that a little bit is going back to the community,” he said.

“The hospital is critically important to the community, not only to Mareeba but to all of the communities.

“We have been very pleased to be associated with these guys and we go way back. The TVs in the hospital came from funding that FNQ Growers contributed and so was partially the playground.”

Mareeba Friends of the Hospital Foundation president Neil Setford received the $7,500 donation from FNQ Growers president Joe Moro.

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NQPHN Co-Chair Tara Diversi said a review done by the organisation was an opportunity for NQPHN to say thank you to the general practices, health organisations and other primary care providers for the dedication and hard work they have provided to help northern Queenslanders stay safe and live hap-

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“These latest figures acknowledge the leadership role taken, and volume of activity delivered, by general practices and health organisations during the pandemic,” Ms Whyte said.

“GPs and practice staff such as managers, nurses, and receptionists, as well as Indigenous health workers, have been nothing short of inspirational.”

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Authorities practice disaster response

Local youth get leg up YOUNG jobseekers across Atherton, Mareeba and Cairns will get a head start in the workforce as they undertake a work skills project through the communitybased organisation, VPG. Up to 66 young workers across the region will be participating in the Queensland Government employment initiative where they will gain employment skills and vocational training.

Vocational Partnerships Group (VPG) is an experienced Skilling Queenslanders for Work provider, having successfully completed over 31 contracts for the state initiative over the past 15 years.

Skilling Queenslanders for Work funds skill development, training and job opportunities for unemployed, disengaged or disadvantaged Queenslanders through a suite of targeted skills and training programs.

VPG Chief Executive Officer, Maryanne Tranter says the program supports employment pathways across multiple sectors experiencing labour shortages.

“Young people will undertake a Certificate III in Rural Operations to create and strengthen a pathway and occupational outcome within agriculture and horticulture, and across industry related areas in land and conservation management, civil construction, and construction,” she said.

“The vocational training was selected by local industry representatives as it allows young people to develop practical and transferable skills to meet current and emerging workforce needs across a variety of industries experiencing labour shortages.”

The program will work to address challenges impacting work participation for disadvantaged youth, provide opportunities to gain skills, a qualification and support entering the workforce.

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A ONE-day exercise to test out the preparedness of authorities to respond to a disaster will be held in Atherton in October.

The annual exercise on 18 October will involve three scenarios to test different aspects of the disaster response teams, including a hypothetical but realistic 5.2 magnitude earthquake event which results in a crack in the embankment of the Wild River Dam leading to the possible threat of a sunny day failure.

The exercise will test various components of the Wild River Dam Emergency Action Plan to ensure it is workable, including trigger activation levels, familiarisation with roles and responsibilities, and the ability of the Local Disaster Coordination Centre to issue an Early Warning Network and Emergency Alert messages to the population at risk.

A business continuity discussion-based exercise will be held on the same day to allow the Continuity Leadership Team to practice their role and responsibilities and undertake critical decision making in a learning environment. A radio exercise will also be run which will be based on landline, mobile and internet communication failure which requires radio communication to be used.

The exercise will involve testing of Tablelands Regional Council radios, the new UHF-CB repeater network, QPS Channel 34, the QPWS VHF network as well as HF radio links utilising the skills of Community Disaster Teams and 45 newly-qualified amateur radio operators.

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Additional funding to deliver a learner support program for young jobseekers to develop foundation literacy, numeracy, and employability skills has also been secured by the organisation.

“We believe an inspired, skilled future workforce will help overcome challenges associated with youth unemployment,” Ms Tranter said.

“Leveraging our existing partnerships with community and industry, we will

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Mareeba State High School students learnt about driver awareness and road safety at the annual RYDA program last week.

STUDENTS on the verge of getting their learners permits and driving for the first time got a special lesson in road safety in Mareeba last week with the annual Rotary Youth Driver Awareness (RYDA) program being hosted.

Mareeba State High School students took part in a selection of six different sessions Wednesday last week at Davies Park, all aimed at keeping them better informed about road safety.

Students were able to experience a car’s ABS systems to help with their judgement whilst braking, learn about fatigue while driving, possible hazards, how to keep themselves safe while on the road and more.

The RYDA program is hosted each year by Mareeba Rotary along with members of the Tableland Patrol Group and is run during national road safety week.

Other programs were run throughout the week including drunk goggle activities, bike safety sessions and more around Mareeba.

Kindness helps students achieve musical dreams THREE clarinets have been generously donated to Atherton State High School’s instrumental music department.

This is the third donation received from an unknown person, with $5,000 previously being donated for a new timpani and three covers for the instrument.

The second donation was another $5,000, which went towards a new vibraphone for aspiring percussion students.

This year, three new Yamaha clarinets were mysteriously donated to the school to be hired and used by aspiring instrumentalists.

Instrumental music teacher Lachlan Szeri expressed his gratitude to this anonymous good Samaritan and how much it helps a small rural school achieve high.

“Donations such as these are honestly game changers for a rural school instrumental music program,” he said.

“It allows Atherton Tablelands Instrumental Music the ability to provide instruments of the best quality as many students as possible.

“Our newest three clarinets will be loaned out to beginner Grade 4 students at the start of 2023, who will in time develop and grow as budding young musicians themselves – three more than there would have been previously possible thanks to this donation.”

Year 12 student Marni Dennis with one of the three clarinets donated to Atherton High School’s instrumental program.

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Students enjoyed mulching the garden and planting plants.

Learning from the ground up TO celebrate National Tree Day, students from Butchers Creek State School got down and grubby in the garden to learn about how plants grow and practise mindfulness.

Teaming up with Bunnings and John Cole Toyota, the school delivered three activities for their small school of nature-minded students.

Kids learned how to mulch the fruits trees with fertiliser and hay, potted a variety of herbs in a new vertical garden and then explored their five senses to learn about the importance of mindfulness and mental health.

Principal Eleanor McKay explained how events such as this are important in a young person’s lives, making them more aware of the envi-

ronment and how it works.

“It is important to teach the students about caring for our environment and contributing as global citizens through project-based learning.

This will help ensure they have a bright future,” she said.

“We extend our thanks to Toni and Mikayla at John Cole Toyota Atherton for helping to register and plan the event – they brought the students hats and gloves as well as a barbecue lunch.

“We also thank Mick and Trinity at Atherton Bunnings for putting up an incredible vertical garden for us to enjoy. Next year we hope to make the event bigger and better as we connect with more outside agencies to spread awareness.”

Celebrating Country in Malanda INDIGENOUS culture will be showcased through song, dance, art and food next months for ECHO Malanda and Ngadjon-Jii Corporation’s NAIDOC day celebrations.

Kicking off at 10am on 3 September, the event aims to reunite and reconcile family and friends old and new whilst learning and sharing stories of Country.

Trip onto Country will begin at 10am from the Neighbourhood House on 11-15 Eacham Place, Malanda where locals can learn the meaning and rich history on the land they meet.

This will be followed by a barbeque lunch and a range of tradition art activities such as weaving and painting around 12pm. This is a free event, and everyone is welcome.

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Bringing fantasy to life CHARACTERS from a variety of books came to life last week with local primary schools celebrating one of the best events of the year – Book Week.

Wally, the BFG, Mario and Luigi, the wonderful Wizard of Oz and an alpaca that plays the maracas were amongst some of the best costumes this year, with students and staff spending hours working on the best outfit.

Mareeba State School students Trae and BJ dressed up as Mario and Luigi.

Mitchell’s incredible transforming Transformer costume.

MORE photos online at www.theexpressnews paper.com.au Taite as a monster from “Do Not Open This Book!”.

Jubilee Christian College Prep students dressed up for book week.

Ariela Alba-Aue won best dress as the alpaca who plays the plays the maracas.

Franky as the Mad Hatter.

Sienna, Robert, Mrs P, Ben and Marco as the Mr Men and Little Misses at St Joseph’s in Atherton.

Ethan’s costume scored him a win as Blinky Bill.

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Our Council Our Community Projects & Programs Update

The following projects and programs will commence, continue or be completed in September (weather permitting): •

Slashing in Carrington, Kaban, Lake Eacham, Millstream, Peeramon, Rangeview, Tumoulin, Walkamin and Wongabel.

• Boom slashing in Millaa Millaa.

• Grading in Barrine, East Barron, Innot Hot Springs, Mount Garnet and Wongabel.

• Replacement of Duncan Brown bridge.

• Work on sections of Brooks Road in Mungalli.

• Annual bitumen reseal program.

• Road, bridge, culvert and pipe inspections, pothole repairs and sign cleaning across the region.

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

Wandering Livestock

It’s that time of year again when we see more straying livestock on our roads. Straying livestock can damage vehicles and endanger lives. Ensure your fences are in good condition and livestock contained. Report straying livestock to us 24/7 on 1300 362 242.

Rate Payments

Rate notices were delivered to mailboxes and inboxes last week. Payments must be processed and the funds cleared by Friday 30 September for the discount to apply. Payments can be made at trc.qld.gov.au, via Australia Post or BPay, and at a customer service centre. Contact us if you haven’t received your rate notice.

Our Information Centres Need You

The teams at the Atherton and Malanda Falls Information Centres are looking for volunteers to donate a few hours a week to the centres.

Find out more at a morning tea with volunteers and staff at Gallo’s Dairyland, 9.30am Thursday 15 September. RSVP for the morning tea to athertoninfocentre@trc.qld.gov.au or 1300 366 361 by Monday 12 September.

Exhibitors For Ageing Well Expo

We are celebrating Seniors’ Month with a free Ageing Well Expo in Atherton, 9am–1pm Thursday 6 October. We’re inviting organisations and businesses to submit expressions of interest (EOI) to be exhibitors, guest speakers, demonstrators and entertainers. Participation is free. Complete the EOI before Friday 16 September at trc.qld.gov.au/seniors-month.

Next Council Meeting

9am Thursday 22 September Meetings are held in the Coordination Centre, 15 Vernon Street Atherton. See trc.qld.gov.au and socials for agendas, minutes, recordings and live stream links.

Donate Your Seeds

Do you have native fruits and seeds? We’re keen for you to drop them to our Community Revegetation Nursery. Find out more at trc.qld.gov.au/donate-your-seeds.

Tablelands Garden Awards 2022

Mental Health First Aid Training

Nominate at trc.qld.gov.au/garden-awards by 5pm Friday 2 September.

We are hosting Mental Health First Aid training with Queensland Health. The training will be conducted over two half days and one full day (must attend all three) in Atherton.

• 8.30am–12.30pm on Tuesday 13 and Thursday 15 September • 8.30am–5.00pm on Wednesday 21 September Subsidised cost is $22 and places are limited.

Book before 5pm Friday 10 September at tablelandsregionalcouncil.eventbrite.com.

Agriculture Advisory Committee

Making Business Better Workshops

We’re looking for members for our new Agriculture Advisory Committee. Find out more at one of the information sessions: • Mount Garnet Town Hall | 12.30–1.30pm Tuesday 6 September.

• Patrick English Pavilion Supper Room, Malanda | 12.30–1.30pm Wednesday 7 September.

• Coordination Centre, 15 Vernon Street Atherton | 12.30–1.30pm Friday 9 September.

See the terms of reference and apply at trc.qld.gov.au/committees before Monday 19 September.

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Good Access = Good Business 1.00–4.00pm Tuesday 13 September Hallorans Hill, Atherton

Disability Awareness Training 5.30–7.00pm Tuesday 13 September Hallorans Hill, Atherton

One-On-One Access Consultation Wednesday 14 September One-hour session at your business

Book your place at trc.qld.gov.au/business-workshops

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

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Club unveils major transformation “WOW” is the best word to describe the amazing transformation of the Atherton International Club which has undergone a $3 million makeover that has turned the club into a contemporary, expansive entertainment venue with the latest technology and all the comforts patrons could wish for.

The project is nearly complete after nine months of construction, with only the new deck at the rear of the building to be completed which, once finished, will offer patrons a totallyenclosed, climate-controlled area surrounded by glass so they can sit, eat and drink while enjoying the stunning views of the mountain range and one of the Seven Sisters.

Club president John Wilkinson is clearly happy with the transformation of the venue.

“We have achieved a wow factor and that was what we wanted,” he said.

“From the time they walk through the door to the time they walk out, it’s got to be a great experience for patrons.”

The club has certainly changed since it was first established in the 1980s when it was just a small shedlike building – now the venue features state-of-the-art technology, nine big TV screens broadcasting races and sporting events, a much larger and comfortable pokies room, a lounge bar area, a new expanded main bar and a much larger dining area.

OPEN: Bob Katter MP and club president John Wilkinson at the official opening on Saturday night.

The club also now has different spaces that can be utilised for different sizes of functions – a smaller function room off the dining area that can cater to 30-40 people, another in The Boardroom for a small function of 25-30 or a board meeting, and the function hall which can cater to around 200 people..

The dining area has been expanded to cater for the popular Michael’s Cuisine, new equipment installed in the main kitchen, and the takeaway area has also been upgraded.

New furniture fills almost the entire club, with the 60 chairs in the pokies room alone costing around $60,000, while ceiling treatments deliver a modern feel and new air-conditioning will keep patrons comfortable.

Three new toilet facilities now service the venue, as well as a larger manager’s office and a dedicated children’s activity room with computers and games.

Featuring modern colours and textures throughout, the whole venue generates an open plan feel, using

natural light to open up the interior.

The new Sports Bar offers two pool tables and large TV screens which will broadcast racing and other sporting events, while the lounge bar area will have a special 3D lighting feature that can be changed to suit different themes such as State of Origin.

When the deck is completed, patrons will have a new feature to experience.

“This deck will really add another dimension to the club, with patrons able to sit comfortably and enjoy the view or watch the soccer or touch football games,” Mr Wilkinson said.

“We see it as another space within the club where a function could be held and we will be building a second kitchen out there which will be able to provide food like pizzas for example that will fill the gap on Sunday and Monday nights when Michael’s Cuisine doesn’t open.”

Also yet to be installed is new signage that will complement the modern exterior façade of the building which is now been surrounded by landscaped gardens.

Mr Wilksinon said the committee was always open to suggestions from members that would continue to improve the club experience.

“We will have a look at different activities and events and we encourage members’ suggestions – it’s always evolving,” he said.

Members chance to win big MEMBERS of the Atherton International Club have the chance to win up to $15,000 a travel vouchers over the next three Saturday nights.

As part of the club’s celebrations to mark the transformation of the venue, a $5000 Travel Experience Atherton travel voucher was won at the grand opening on Saturday night.

But the club has not stopped celebrating – members have the chance to win a $5000 on each of the next three Saturday nights.

The only requirement is for members to be present for the draw.

Members can get multiple tickets into the competition – every time they visit the club during the week, they get another ticket in that Saturday’s draw.

With social membership only $7.50 a year, or $44 to be a full member, there is no better time to join up.

The team at Wilkinsons would like to congratulate the Atherton International Club on the outstanding new renovations and expansion. Job well done!

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A message from the president

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HE Atherton International Club has evolved over the last 46 years from a shed to the beautiful establishment the members and public can enjoy today with the latest in entertainment technology whilst still maintain the family atmosphere we all enjoy.

It is through the commitment and dedication by the past and present management committee and the patronage and support from the community that we have been able to build a truly multifunction facility incorporating meeting rooms, function areas, sports bar, entertaining and lounge facilities.

The dining area is second to none in regional North Queensland.

And approximately 400 children and adults enjoy our sporting facilities.

The current renovations underway are a credit to all involved. Keir Construction and Design have been a pleasure to deal with. Royce Slade, the managing director, grew up in Atherton and understood the feelings and needs of our members.

With his father and, no doubt, mentor Max Slade driving design and the quality fit-out they have achieved, we now have the “wow factor”. We are now in the final stages of our southern extensions which will open up the hall area with views out over the playing fields and Southern Tablelands.

This will be a fabulous area to relax and take in what we have to offer.

All who have frequented our restaurant and partaken of Michael and Maggie’s hospitality marvel at the quantity and quality they consistently produce.

My sincere thanks to the management and staff who have worked through some trying times while the renovations have been in progress.

Our club manager, Bill Coffey, has assembled a fantastic team of staff dedicated to the success of the club.

The object of our club is to foster friendship and goodwill in the community by providing facilities for all to enjoy in a friendly and social environment.

A special thank you goes out to all our members and patrons who attended our grand opening of the new extension. It was a fabulous night attended by over 400 members.

The first of four $5000 holidays in Australia was drawn on Saturday night. There will be three more opportunities for members in attendance to win a $5000 holiday, which will be drawn on the next three Saturdays at 9pm.

Our many thanks to Member for Kennedy Bob Katter for officially opening the new extensions, and to Member for Hill Shane Knuth and TRC Mayor Rod Marti for taking the time to attend.

Dedicated to club and community A BOARD of dedicated people are behind the Atherton International Club, with president John Wilkinson leading the Management Committee, along with vice president Michael Dillon, treasurer Frank Gallo and secretary John Purcell.

The committee is currently calling for nominations for all positions which will be elected at the annual general meeting on 25 September.

Anyone wishing to nominate should do so by 2pm on 23 September.

Pictured is the club’s current management committee (from left) Domenic Isabella , Michael Dillion, Frank Gallo, Bruno Cuda, John Wilkinson, John Purcell, (minute taker) Bronwyn Jones, Jason Cummings, club manager Bill Coffey, and Joe Barletta.

John Wilkinson President Atherton International Club

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Steeped in history

A desire to find a better place to play cards by a small group of Italian men back in the mid-1970s was the seed that grew into what has become the modern venue Atherton International Club is today.

THE journey the Atherton International Club has taken over the years has been one of determination and passion, led by a number of people whose efforts have taken the club from a modest building opened in December 1978 to the modern, expansive venue it is now with all the state-of-the-art facilities patrons could wish for.

Club stalwart and past president Frank Gallo has witnessed how it developed over the years, starting with a group of men who used to play cards at Tolga in a small shed every weekend.

As the story goes, one of the men, Pietro Cuda, went to Sydney to see friends, and during that visit, went to the Italian Club in Parramatta and came back to Atherton to suggest they build a similar venue in the town.

The idea was further fleshed out at a meeting held by local barber Sam Valastro at The Stump (Atherton Hotel) on 1 July 1976, and from that gathering of some 50 people who were mostly Italians, the Atherton International Club was born.

But it wasn’t easy getting the first structure off the ground as Frank recalls.

“The committee started raising money through things like hosting cabarets in the Merrilands Hall and at one stage, John Williamson came and did a concert which raised $7000,” he said.

“We also started a Foundation membership which around 220 locals and businesses signed up to which also helped raise the money we needed.

“We ended up buying seven acres of land from the Raso family to establish the club. But when the building was partly finished, we realised we were going to run out of money so we called a special meeting on 14 July 1978 and it was decided to raise money through debenture loans from the members,” he said.

That exercise raised $7870 and made the difference in getting the first building finished which was subsequently officially opened on 16 December by Carlton and United Breweries marketing manager Jerry Fitzgerald. He was invited to do the official honours after the company gifted the club a cold room.

From there, a lot of hard work was put in by a vast number of people, not least of which was the Ladies Committee which was formed

in April 1978. The ladies proved to be a big game changer for the club as they took on the role of catering for functions which were needed to help the club make money.

Frank says the women even paid for many of the items in the kitchen at that time and worked on a voluntary basis.

“The food they made for the functions and lots of weddings became known as some of the best on the Tablelands and as well as doing the food, they made curtains for the club and kept the place neat and tidy so their efforts and devotion to the club were just amazing,” he said.

As time progressed the club built the hall and stage area and subsequently developed the sports fields, after getting a State grant and purchasing more land from the Raso family.

“Sport was always a main focus for the club – we wanted to support local sporting clubs and today, we provide a home for the soccer and touch footy clubs,” Frank said.

When the Queensland Government allowed clubs to have poker machines in 1991, the club jumped at the chance to introduce the pokies in the knowledge that the revenue they could raise would be beneficial for the overall club and its members.

“We started with 10 machines and then we expanded that to 40 and had to extend the building at that time to cater for the additional poker machines – of course, now we have a much larger area for them and we have 60 machines in total,” Frank said.

In the early 90s, the club also expanded the kitchen and the carpark, dozing the old bocce courts away and replacing them with new courts which are still used on a weekly basis.

More changes took place in 2009-2011 with considerable renovations done, the roof replaced, a new storage area built and internal improvements carried out.

Then last year, the latest redevelopment started which has transformed the club into a modern entertainment venue that has just about everything members could want.

“Our club president at the time, Terry Clarke, was instrumental in making this latest redevelopment possible, but sadly he is not here to see the finished product,” Frank said.

A dining experience for the whole family “TO me, food is as much about the moment, the occasion, the location and the company as it is about the taste,” says celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal and that pretty much sums up why people are so eager to dine at the Atherton International Club.

The dining experience at the club delivers on so many levels, with fantastic food prepared by Michael’s Cuisine, a comfortable, large dining area and a children’s room that connects to the dining area so the kids have plenty to keep them occupied.

The quality of the food is undisputed, with Michael’s Cuisine offering the very best Asian dishes whether it be dining in or takeaway.

Whether it’s a group who may opt for one of the buffets on offer, or just a quiet dinner for two, the menu has something for everyone.

Two banquet choices are on offer – one for $44 per person and one for $38 per person – with fantastic dishes like Sizzling Mongolian Beef, Sweet and Sour Pork, Beef in Black Bean Sauce and Chow Mein.

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The nightly menu offerings are endless – so many choices ranging from Prawns Peking Style, Satay Chicken and Salt and Pepper Calamari, to Steamed Duck, Deep Fried Duck with Chilli Plum Sauce, and Singapore Pork Ribs.

The comprehensive takeaway menu is on offer from Tuesdays to Saturdays, with lunch open form 11.30am to 2pm and dinner from 5pm to 8pm.

So when it comes to a great night at the Atherton International Club, make sure you head there for dinner and enjoy the fantastic food from Michael’s Cuisine.

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Non-stop entertainment for locals a major focus PATRONS at the Atherton International Club are never left wanting for entertainment, with the venue committed to providing great events and music for everyone.

The club is renowned for its live music, with different singers and bands on every Friday and Saturday night.

For September, Karen Amato kicks off the month this Friday night, with David Stygall on Saturday night. Karen will be back on 9 September, with Darrin Leonard taking centre stage on 10 September.

The following weekend, Hank and Ally will be performing on Friday 16 September, with Rockin Sweet on Saturday 17 September.

To round out the month, The Paronellas’s will perform on 23 September, Carrizma on Saturday 24 September and Mark Burton on Friday 30 September.

On 1 October, the club will host a special event on behalf of Harvey Norman Atherton. Bingo for Breast Cancer promises to deliver heaps of great prizes for participants who can book their ticket online through eventbrite.com.au or get a ticket at the Atherton store for $15 per person.

The club has loads of regular fun and entertainment happening every week, with a brand new members draw of $500 now on every Saturday night. The winner will be drawn out at 9pm and members must be there to win the prize.

On Monday, there is free pool, while Tuesday from 9am, Bingo is staged in the hall. On Wednesday nights from 6.30pm, there is Texas Holden Poker in the lounge.

On the first and fifth Thursdays of the month, trivia is held in the hall from 6.30pm, while musical bingo is conducted every second and fourth Thursday in the hall from 6.30pm.

Of course, there is always the great pokies room where the latest machines are there for you to have a chance to win the big bucks.

So get along to the Atherton International Club, join up and enjoy all the fun and activities the venue has to offer. Membership is only $7.50 a year.

Jordann Forshaw, Naomi Alberhard and Lisl Mohr enjoying drinks at the revamped club on Saturday night.

Keith Jones was in charge of the club promos on Saturday.

Hayley Curtis making cocktails.

Helen Jordan and Jennifer Amos caught up at the official opening.

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ENTERTAINMENT A taste of South Africa in Dimbulah

Jake Davey will be joining some of the country’s best country music stars for Savannah in the Round this year.

Davey to light up Savannah ONE of Australia’s most recognisable performers from the east coast will be making the trip to Mareeba from their stomping ground in New South Wales, set to perform at this years Savannah in the Round country music festival in October.

Jake Davey is one of Australia’s brightest, emerging talents despite still being in his early 20s, the singer-songwriter is also an accomplished producer who runs his own studio.

Taking inspiration from artists like Old Dominion, Dan + Shay and Keith Urban, Davey has shaped himself into a musician who embraces a modern country sound and is excited to bring that sound to Mareeba for Savannah.

Savannah is not the first festival on Davey’s portfolio, with the young artist playing at major festi-

vals such as the Tamworth Country Music Festival, Wingham Akoostic Festival, Lakeside Festival, and Country at the Beach.

In 2020 Davey won the Travis Collins Scholarship and got the chance to attend the CMAA Academy in Tamworth.

Since attending, he signed his first ever publishing deal with Kobalt Music and collaborated with Golden guitar winner and mentor Kevin Bennett.

Now Davey will be joining yet another all-star line-up for this year’s Savannah in the Round festival alongside legends in the business and other emerging artists.

For more information and to get your tickets for this year’s event head to www.savannahintheround.com.au

DIMBULAH will come alive on 10 September, with the Dimbulah Community Centre preparing to host the first ever South African Meet and Greet Braai and Sookie Night.

The event was created to introduce the unique and exciting culture to the region, with anyone and everyone of all nationalities encouraged to come along learn about South African food and culture.

A buffet style meal of authentic South African food will be on offer as well as music and a cauldron raffle.

Dimbulah Community Centre manager Grace Armenti said the Braai and Sookie night would help locals not only learn about the culture and diversity of South Africa but help create connections and relationships in the community.

“This is their version of a barbeque celebration and it’s a great way for the community to get together, learn and eat real South African cuisine,” she said.

“We are interested in the culture and as it is kind of a new culture to Dimbulah – we want to learn more about it and find ways to give those

Locals Manuel Jardim, Bart Crafford and Kobus Venter cooking up traditional Braai in preparation for the Meet and Greet Braai and Sookie Night in Dimbulah.

families a sense of belonging.”

The event will be hosted at the Dimbulah Memorial Hall on 10 September, with tickets available from the Dimbulah Community Centre on 4093 5444.

Adults are $30 each, children 6-17 years old are $15 and under 5 years are for free. If you wish to attend please RSVP before 2 September.

The event is partly funded by the Mareeba Shire Council’s RADF grants for 2022.

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Carnival fun at Edge Hill WITH more than 250 stalls, roving performers and fun activities for the whole family, the ever-popular Carnival on Collins will no doubt be a hit again this year.

The annual street party is all about celebrating our exceptional part of the world and our sublime tropical lifestyle.

Held this Sunday to coincide with Father’s Day, the event has become one of those annual events you can’t miss.

Hosted at the Cairns Botanic Gardens / Tanks Arts Centre precinct on Collins Avenue, Edge Hill, the carnival is a favourite with locals and visitors alike and rounds out the annual 10-day Cairns Festival.

With over 250 market stalls offering art and craft, produce, plants, food and refresh-

ments, this is the biggest and best market day on the Cairns calendar and attracts between 25,000-30,000 patrons.

Specialty stalls including interactive displays, multicultural and sustainable living stalls, plus an ever-evolving array of new, permanent and one-off events, are all available from 9am-3pm, for one day only.

On top of the extensive range of market stalls, Carnival on Collins presents an inspiring line up of live musicians and dancers, fun and fruity roving performers and busking artists, plus art exhibitions, activities for kids and their adults, free workshops and displays.

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A YOUNG emerging Mareeba artist will be showcasing her unique and vibrant oil artworks in her first ever exhibition at the Mareeba Arts Society, running for the whole of September.

Grade 12 student Jemma Denigan has had a fascination with the arts since she was a child, starting with drawings before eventually experimenting and moving onto oil paintings.

Jemma has received multiple schoolbased awards for her artworks and is excited to host her first ever exhibition, a crucial step on her journey to realising

her dream of become an artist.

“I loved to draw, and I started exploring painting a couple of years ago,” she said.

“My art is like stylised fantasy, I love to explore imaginative scapes.”

The exhibition will officially open on 1 September and run until 30 September, seven days a week from 10am to 2pm at Mareeba’s Centenary Park.

Jemma is incredibly thankful to the Mareeba Arts Society who offered to host her art and is still deliberating on a meet the artist event during her exhibition.

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ENTERTAINMENT across the region

Around the world and back again ELLEN Romanov has travelled the world with her trusty violin never leaving her side, busking in Europe and playing with bands and after returning home to the Tablelands, she found a group she truly connected with, Tablelands Music Lovers.

Growing up surrounded by music, Ellen was taught the piano and violin from a young age, the latter would remain firmly at her side as she travelled the world.

While Ellen’s mother was more attuned to classical music, her grandmother was a big lover of Irish and folk music, making music just another part of Ellen’s life.

Ellen spent some time on the Tablelands during her childhood, living on her father’s farm just outside of Ravenshoe.

“Music is such a part of life and I think I would find it very difficult if I could not hear it or do it at all –it is a part of my life, almost like breathing,” she said.

“I enjoy the fact that you can meet a lot of different people, it is something that you can take anywhere.

“I busked when I first went down to Brisbane and through that I met a lot of other musicians that I ended up in bands and concerts with.”

Ellen has been in numerous bands, some of which have travelled out of the country to play in New Zealand and America.

Upon returning to the Tablelands in 2016, Ellen’s partner and soon to be husband, discovered Tablelands Music Lover.

The pair then went along to their first Music Lovers night with Ellen’s violin in tow and have never looked back since.

“I ended up meeting a lot of lovely people here and ended up playing with them,” she said.

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Tablelands Music Lovers member and violinist Ellen Romanov.

“I’ve always like being able to just jump in which was an advantage, fill in lines when people needed it.

“The Music Lovers community is partly a drawcard, but the group also brings people together and helps people to meet other people within the music community.

“For us to just arrive after being away for 20 years, it was a way to actually start forming a bit of a social group and meeting new people who we could work with and enjoy time with.”

Ellen is still a frequent face in the local music scene with her gigs however she does still enjoy getting up on stage on a whim and jamming out with her fellow music lovers.

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Horses of the north under mother-daughter care

BY SALLY TURLEY ANGELA and Nikki Coulson are quietly operating a thriving, mobile horse-care business from their base just outside of Ravenshoe. Since 2013 Angela has been providing a Barefoot trimming service to clients from Innisfail to Julatten.

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and now Nikki, who joined her mother's business in 2015, has just completed her Diploma of Equine Podiotherapy at the Australian College of the same name in Victoria.

Regarded by many as the most demanding course of its kind in Australia, the course turns out “hoof therapists”, trained to understand how hoof issues can influence the entire horse, creating secondary musculoskeletal

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issues and gait problems.

Self-described “horse addicts”, who love working with horses, Angela, who is a former chef, said she got into barefoot trimming because she was trying to keep the hooves of her highly competitive daughter's eventing mount sound throughout the season.

“Continual horse-shoe related hoof problems were causing us to miss competitions, so at the end of the season, we bought some trimming tools and books about the subject and had a go.

The horse's feet, movement and dressage scores all began to improve,” she said.

While Angela and Nikki acknowledge there is still a place for steel shoes, particularly for horses in harsh outback environments with demanding mustering schedules or in high-end show jumping arenas, they said Barefoot trimming emulated the normal wear of a horse's hoof in their natural environment.

Barefoot hooves are designed by nature to expand and contract during each stride, ensuring optimum blood flow to their heels, aiding shock absorption, and allowing natural wear and strong, healthy feet.

“Wild horse’s ability to maintain resilient, healthy hooves are due to two main factors – their natural diet and their extensive

amount of daily movement. Ideally, we shouldn’t need to trim our horses feet at all, but the domestication of horses has changed their circumstances dramatically,” Angela said.

Under the watchful eye of her Innisfail mentor, Ms Coulson began trimming all their own horses' feet and, seeing Angela's natural ability, it wasn't long before her mentor suggested she should get qualified.

“I qualified as an Australian Certified Equine Hoof Practitioner (ACEHP) in 2011 and added an Equine Emmett Practitioner for horses qualification in 2018.

The Emmett technique is the practice of applying light pressure on specific points for immediate muscle release,” Nikki said.

An Emmett treatment improves recovery from workouts – helping competition horses achieve peak performance, along with addressing lameness, muscle restrictions, saddle soreness, uneven gait and lack of performance.

The mother-daughter team are in big demand.

“There are now too many horses requiring the services of too few humans,” Nikki said.

“We are currently treating 350 horses in a six-week rotation and we have a waiting list of future customers.

“We charge by the horse as

Mother and daughter Barefoot trimmers, Angela and Nikki Coulson's passion for the holistic care of horses has built them a huge following across Far North Queensland.

they are all different. We have a clean-up rate and a maintenance rate, as new customers with horses that haven't been treated in a while usually take longer to do.

“Most horses are good to work with, but we do meet the odd tricky one. We just groundtie horses to make it a relaxed, pleasurable experience for them.”

“We will always give every horse a go, but if they appear too dangerous to work on safely, we might give their owners a few pointers on manageability,” Angela said.

“We have set ourselves a target of 60 horses a week between us to ensure we get through all our clients in the rotation period.

We enjoy working with people who take horsemanship seriously and encourage our customers to

care holistically for their animals, including their nutrition, living environment and exercise program.

“There is a lot happening at the moment with rubber boots (sneakers for horses) for reducing stone bruises in trail riding and endurance events. At $100 a set, they are becoming very popular and the horses love them.

You can see them moving more confidently once they get used to them,” she added.

You may think some tensions might arise between this mother-daughter team, working and living together, but they are best friends and completely committed to what they are doing. On their days off, they enjoy nothing more than a ride through the bush together on their own horses.

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Small goats doing a big job

BY SALLY TURLEY

IF you haven't met a Nigerian Dwarf dairy goat so far in your travels, try and correct that omission in the near future because it is rare to find such a combination of charm, productivity and sheer cuteness wrapped in one furry bundle.

Rob Bliss of “Galaxy Stars” stud at Ravenshoe got into breeding Nigerian Dwarfs 18 months ago. He describes them as addictive and watching him surrounded by them as they frolic together, leaping, playing and returning for frequent pats, it is easy to see why.

“They are the greatest timewasters since Facebook,” Mr Bliss said.

“I give them their breakfast every morning and end up spending a couple of hours just enjoying their company. They are delightful and just give me so much joy.”

Joy has been a bit of a scarce commodity in recent years for Rob Bliss. The former New Zealand dairy farmer had been working as a crime scene technician in Western Australia when a freak accident in North Queensland changed his life forever.

He was helping a mate unload a trailer in Townsville when a vehicle slammed into him, crushing and partially amputating both his legs. A couple of ex-army men working nearby torniqueted his legs which saved his life and his new nightmare began.

Mr Bliss was in hospital for three months, before being released into four years of rehabilitation, losing his job, his house and his independence in the process.

“By the time my compensation payment had come through, I knew I couldn't live in town. I had looked at a 40-hectare block outside Ravenshoe and had decided that was where I wanted to start my life again,” he said.

“The farm was very run down, with no fences or yards, but it was bounded by a nice creek and graced by just over eight hectares of established

Breeding Nigerian Dwarf milking goats has brought joy and a new meaning to Rob Bliss's life. Two savage "watch-geese" have been installed to guard their small charges from invaders.

gums and pines, offering me not only privacy, peace and tranquillity, but the potential of a future income from the timber.

“Once I got some country fenced, I bought 15 cows in calf to a Brangus bull. They were so quiet I could spray them from my four-wheeler. Next began my quest to source the goats, which were an ideal link back to my dairying past, but in a more manageable form.

“The interstate search for registered animals to populate my new venture took me four years.

I was on a waiting list when my daughter saw a buck owned by Nigerian Dwarf breeder, Lesley McDowell, Bundaberg, for sale on Facebook.

“I bought that buck, ‘Bojangles’, and he fathered the first generation of kids here on the farm. Lesley put me in touch with Perth breeder, Trevor Blight of ‘Dandalee Park’, and I bought my first six does through him.

“I paid $6,000 each for two of the does, but they live for 14 or 15 years, produce an average of 3.6 litres of milk a day, and commonly give birth to twins, triplets and often up to five or six kids at a time, after just five months’ gestation,” Mr Bliss said.

African in origin, these little goats were once used as a feed source for large cats being shipped to American zoos.

Surviving animals eventually became a zoo attraction in their own right, being bought, bred

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and refined by collectors until they were accepted into the American Dairy Goat Association's herd book in 2002.

Now miniatures in confirmation of a standard size dairy goat, the little Nigerians produce the creamiest milk of the entire goat family, with 6-10% butterfat, almost double their nearest competitor, the Nubians at five pre cent, and yield correspondingly higher protein levels than their bigger cousins.

The extremely smooth and silky cheese produced from the Nigerian Dwarf's milk has made them very popular with artisan cheese makers. Their sweet temperament and wellstructured udders made them good mothers and easy to milk by hand or with machines.

But like all businesses, the establishment costs of buying all his stock and building facilities to house them have been high.

“It costs me $200 a week to feed my herd on lucerne, cracked corn, goat pellets and horse mix and I have just been through the pre-registration Caprine arthritis encephalitis (CAE) and Johnes disease accreditation process,” Mr Bliss said.

“I exhibited some goats at this year's Malanda show and am still dealing with the followup interest that created. I would like to get my numbers up to 2530 really good does for showing and breeding, but have been selling some of the young bucks and will be able to start selling

females after the December kidding.

“People want them for crossing over regular goats to bring down their size, to improve their milking abilities or just because they are actually the ultimate pet in their own right.

“In fact, demand for purebred does from people wanting to start their own studs has driven prices sky high. I put a crazy value of $11,000 on a doe I didn't want to sell recently and the customer rang me back the next morning agreeing to the price,” he grinned.

Riding the crest of the selfsufficiency wave sweeping the country, Rob believes his smallstatured, high-achieving stock could be the next big thing, but in the meantime, he said he hopes to share the joy they have brought him with others, particularly those suffering mental or physical challenges in their lives.

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VOCAL to the editor LETTERS

Health funds should value customers

ON 10 August I telephoned Medibank to check my dental benefit. I was told because it was an old policy; the maximum is $800.

Everyone else’s benefit is $1200.

I pay $3276 a year for a policy on which are few claims and have donated more than $130,000 since joining in 1984. I believed they upgraded the policy to the top hospital and extras cover along with the continual increase in premiums. “Priority Team Member #1” says she will “raise a claim” and see what can be done.

Hearing nothing, I telephone a week later and “Priority Team Member #2” informs me I am on the best policy but need to increase my $273.25 premium to $290 to receive the same benefit. The only correspondence I ever receive from Medibank Private says something like this: “Your premiums are increasing. You do not have to do anything. We will update your policy.”

“Priority Team Member #2” informs me they have 10 days to respond to the complaint I did not know I lodged. I thought they were looking at a policy or claim upgrade. “Priority Team Member #2” is annoyed I have “put in a complaint” when I am “better off than everyone else?” The tone and conversation degenerates.

Is this a result of working from home?

The line is terrible and I wonder who else is looking at my details. I resort to calling him a major tosser.

Perhaps I should change health funds, but with a $17,500 dental quote it hardly seems fair to put it on another fund, though I dare say I’ll soon pay for it.

On 22 August, I visited Cairns Medibank office where you are unwelcomed and speak to a masked, unnamed person. There are advertisements for travel and pet insurance.

Should have brought the dog. There is absolutely no privacy and you are privy to other customers’ birth dates, names, addresses and ailments.

This “Team Member #3” says the premium will increase from $273.25 to $324.10 to receive the same Top Extras cover as everyone else. Plus, there will be a 12-month waiting period. I ask if this is correct as I have been a member for at least 38 years. She insists I must wait a further 12 months.

The dental problems began in 2008. She says she can raise it up to case management.

I decline, having already discovered as above that this translates to staff assuming you are making a complaint, treating you with disdain and nothing happening.

I ask for copies of my “old policy” and the corresponding “current policy”. Remember, I was told I am better off under the old one. I find five items provide the same benefit and 15 items for which I receive less benefit.

I mentioned to a medical practitioner that Medibank should concentrate on their core business. He replied their core business is making money. Now I see they have $250 million to buy a hospital. Wonder where that came from? They sell an end-to-end product and control premiums, procedures and doctors.

They buy a hospital to control charges and pay minimum benefits, health insurance and medical costs are so expensive you cannot live without it and they can get rid of you when you are no longer a viable customer.

I think If you change health funds after a minimum, say 10-year membership:  The new health fund should receive 10 per cent of the members unused premiums which increases percentage wise by the number of years as a member.  Perhaps as customers we could all move to one health fund instead of using underperforming government subsidised money grabbers. Have shareholders forgotten they may become patients?

Note that new members receive “live better points”, $500 gift cards, waiting times waived and higher benefits.

We need a health fund which supports members and values customers instead of laughing because they are toothless.

One thing – I feel better now.

Cheryl Ison MAREEBA

It’s not too late to make highway bike-free

THERE were many sensible comments on the Mareeba to Tolga Kennedy Highway upgrade in the inaugural “Vocal local” section of The Express (24/08). The omission of additional overtaking lanes was inexcusable bureaucratic incompetence.

The huge bicycle lanes are an extraordinary waste of money when the whole section is parallel to the Rail Trail, which is regularly used by mountain-bikers.

If bicycles were a brand new invention,

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the nanny-state wouldn’t allow them on roads with centrelines, the same as for other wheeled toys, because of the lack of crash protection for riders.

It would have been more cost effective and far safer to seal the Rail Trail to accommodate the road cyclists who won’t use gravel surfaces.

In fact, it’s not too late to do that.

Put all cyclists on a sealed Rail Trail and delete the super-wide bicycle lanes from the highway and, with a normal centreline, there’d be room for three traffic lanes – allowing for overtaking lanes in one direction or the other for the entire stretch.

That would be a far better use of this vital road link than the existing arrangements as it would streamline the regional economy by avoiding productive time being wasted trundling along behind slow vehicles.

And for those who have been misled about terrestrial runoff damaging the Reef (Letters, 24/08), by the very people whose incomes rely on endlessly repeating those false assertions, you can relax – Professor Peter Ridd, Australia’s best specialist marine sedimentologist, has explained how prevailing winds and currents prevent that happening.

Notably, Professor Ridd was demonised

by JCU for threatening their reef-alarm income stream by exposing the truth – much like the late Professor Bob Carter before him was for debunking climate alarmism.

Just imagine how much less tax we’d need to pay if we had competent bureaucrats planning our roads and if academics didn’t tell scare-stories to get funding? Of course, that won’t happen while we keep electing Liberals, Nationals, Labor, and Greens – who all seem to take their directions from foreign globalists.

Peter Campion TOLGA

It’s nice to know there are honest people

I RECENTLY lost a small amount of cash in the Rangeview, Tolga area. Quite by chance I was talking to a local lady who told me some money had been found and it was exactly the amount I had lost. The money was returned to me.

How good it is to know there are honest people around us.

Bob Taylor TOLGA

LOCAL Your views are important to us.

VOCAL LOCAL is where we will publish a selection of comments and views from Facebook posts on important issues in the community.

Locals were up in arms last week after a beloved business in Byrnes Street revealed they were considering moving town due to crime.

Running a small retail business is hard enough.

With damage caused by others it really does make it impossible. Insufficient policing is one problem. Federal social welfare security is another big problem across Australia and families with insufficient money to raise their children is a cause of so much social disruption.

– Robert Jensen This is beyond a joke. – Debbie Peressini I really do hate shops closing down in my hometown and becoming dead empty spaces.

– Charlie Bonaccorsi Pretty sad to see that the youth crime has destroyed so much of what Mareeba used to be. Even sadder that there’s nothing being done to stop it by the government.

There’s no consequences for the offenders. Cairns and Townsville have made it into the top 10 car theft towns in Qld, how long until Mareeba makes it onto the youth crime list?

– Kerrie Small And they want to raise the criminal age to 14, where will it end?

– Ron Geary The actions of the police is currently a waste of time It’s the Government that has to change the laws so recommend you write to your local member every week requesting a change. Only then something will get done to stop this, alternatively kick the Government out of office next election.

– Ray Gnezdiloff

A rise in the number of speeding fines across the Barron Bridge at Kuranda was also a hot topic for debate.

Lower the speed limit from 80km/h to 60km/h and then claim it’s a speeding issue. It’s a too low speed limit problem.

– Crispin Till Don’t speed and you won’t get fined lol – Annette Guest No one wants to be on there if it collapses. – Craig Geary Legal defense. It shuddered a bit and I heard a crunching sound Your Honor.

– Tim Prater Obviously the speed limit is too low – Travis McCarthy We should all have a new bridge paid off quick smart if that’s the start.

– Simone Morse Used to be 80, how does slowing the traffic make it any safer?

– Neal Hilly

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Rural lifestyle with views

WHEN looking for a tree change, most purchasers want privacy, views and some room for the cattle/horses, but don't want to forego their creature comforts of the modern home. Look no further.

The home sits proudly in an elevated location on 8.03ha/19.8 acres*. Electric gates and a bitumen driveway bring you to the home which enjoys northerly rural views of Tinaroo Dam and

Ranges.

Surrounded by lovely gardens this home is well presented and every creature comfort for a family has been added.

Boasting the warmth and atmosphere of 2 fireplaces, there is also air conditioning for your comfort. With an impressive view from the main kitchen bi-fold window you will certainly be enticed to cook in the gloriously ap-

pointed kitchen.

Front and side decks create an area big enough to entertain large groups of people.

The main home features a large kitchen with views, wood fire heater; 2 bedrooms, with the main bedroom boasting air conditioning, a walk in robe and master ensuite; second bathroom, storage room and laundry room .

The guest wing features 2

bedrooms with built-ins, veranda with views, wood heater, kitchen with stone bench tops and a modern bathroom.

In addition, the property is well fenced into 3 paddocks with cattle yards for livestock grazing and the house & shed area is also fully fenced. Water is taken care of with both a bore and rainwater tank.

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Country luxury at it’s best The ultimate family home that has seen so many happy memories… it's time for a new family to move in, make it their own and do the same

THIS property oozes quality and has been architecturally designed. I don't think shoes have ever been worn inside…..This four bedroom, two bathroom luxury home which comes partly furnished is ideal for a large family and friends, or the buyer that wants space, with room for visitors and a view with country luxury ……then this is the place you have been looking for.

Built from solid wide-bay block (maintenance free) construction with quality fittings throughout with custommade built-in timber furniture/ cupboards in nearly every room, multiple indoor and fully tiled outdoor living areas which make this super sized home, an absolute standout that's guaranteed to impress.

That's just inside… outside not only has the majestic views but also has plenty of room for growing small crops or simply a huge veggie garden….. You can be self sustainable.

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room home (main with Ensuite & Spa) with spacious rooms throughout set on 58.68 Ha • Formal Lounge with Wood Fire, Formal Dining, Kids Rumpus, Study/Home Office, Sewing/Craft room, Large Entertainers Kitchen & Breakfast Bar & Walk-in Pantry, Store room, Double Garage and Greenhouse with Equipment & Tool Shed • The second highest farm in Queensland • Cleared grazing pastures of approximately 10.7Ha ideal for the weekend hobby farmer to run livestock, remaining sloping land covered in pristine old growth rain forest which backs on to world heritage listed rain forest • Roller shutters and Electronic Security completely se-

cure the home from Cyclones & Intruders • Varieties of established fruit trees (include variety of citrus, guavas, nuts & berries) with Potting Garden shed, Bird Avery and permanent Spring Fed Dam • Views that you never tire of and walking tracks through world heritage to spot cassowaries Adjoining Lot 37 at 67.30Ha is also available where both titles are also being offered together, however as each lot has its own house, access and power, each lot could and can be sold separately.

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Michelle Raso 0428 116 136

Accelerating success.

Substantial Cropping Land & Established Tahitian Lime Orchard Auction

*Outlines indicative only

211 Bruce Weir Road, Dimbulah, QLD

Stacey Quaid 0418 773 258

Auction Thursday 29 September at 11am, online colliers.com.au#url#

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Established Tahitian lime orchard providing cashflow

142ML water allocations, and Walsh River frontage

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EVELYN PROPERTY THE 2ND HIGHEST IN QLD

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6 • 7.8 acres • 5 bay shed with concrete floor & 4 roller doors • Connected to town water and three phase power on the boundary Lot 1 Gillies Hwy, Atherton - CONTACT AGENT SHELLIE NIGHTINGALE

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• 67.3 hectares, 50.6 hectares cleared grazing pasture • 2 dwellings (duplex) both 3 bedrooms • Elevated views and spring fed water supply Lot 37, 204 Sluice Creek Rd, Evelyn - OFFERS OVER $995,000

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3702m2 with creek backing onto bushland LIVING at Kenneally Estate in Mareeba has all the benefits of a relaxed country location just minutes from Mareeba town centre and only 1 hours drive North West of Cairns. You’ll benefit from generously sized allotments set amongst a natural bush backdrop that are exception-

al value and offer a rare opportunity to build your dream home within an affordable budget on the picturesque Tropical Tablelands.

The estate features wide streets, underground power, town water & sewerage, garbage collection plus covenants in place to protect

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your investment. You’ll be surrounded by quality homes built by residents who share the same desire to live in this private bushland setting.

LOT 84 offers: • 3702m2 allotment backing onto a creek & natural bushland • No rear neighbours • Quiet end of cul de sac location Don’t delay – allotments of this size so close to town are hard to come by.

Address: Price: Agent:

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

Contact:

Lot 84 Summer Street, MAREEBA Offers Over $190,000 EXCLUSIVE to Joe Torrisi Joe Torrisi Real Estate 0417 700 468

Peaceful and tranquil setting SET against a backdrop of green rolling hills, this stunning acreage property is country living at its best. A place to escape to your own exclusive piece of paradise that is private and secluded, but still within close proximity to basic amenities.

Features Include; • Solid masonry block home • 4 bedrooms, 2 bedrooms with built in robes • Open plan living with cork flooring and a cosy fireplace • Tasmanian Oak timber kitchen with electric appliances, rangehood & breakfast bar • Tiled bathroom with a plunge bath, separate shower recess & vanity • Internal laundry • Ceiling fans, security screens, and plenty of storage space throughout home • 2 outdoor entertainment areas • 2 bay carport (can fit 4 cars) and a 2 bay remote control garage • 5 bay powered shed with a shower & toilet • Water supply: Easement to permanent spring creek

• Concrete water tank • Fully fenced 1.9 acre • School bus run to Millaa Millaa State School, Malanda State School & Malanda High School.

• Well established and maintained gardens • No neighbours in sight • Stunning Mountain & Rural Views Ideally located approx. 5 minutes from Millaa Millaa

Town Centre, 25 minutes from Malanda, 40 minutes from Atherton and 40 minutes from Innisfail.

Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

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

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

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Prime real estate close to the lake

ARE you looking for the ideal rural lifestyle? This could be the answer.

26.5 Ha’s (65.5 acres) of lush green pasture, sensational “never built out” views bordering onto seasonal lake front. The property is located 7.6 kms from Yungaburra and an hour to Cairns, it’s private but still close enough to schools and shops.

The property is currently

used for cattle breeding and fattening but it’s ideal for a fantastic home site –the hilltop locations will make you king/queen of all you survey!

There are a number of ideal home sites, you are spoilt for choice here!

Accessed off a bitumin road with fencing and access to the seasonal lakefront with a spring on the property. Water allowance and electricity

Solid buying in Atherton

approval provided with the sale.

Recent sales in the region suggest the asking price of $1,050,000 million is realistic.

Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

Inspections are by appointment only. For further information call Karen on 0458 408 540 at Area Real Estate.

343 Powley Road, BARRINE Contact Agent Karen Ranie Area Real Estate 0458 408 540

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

Karen Ranie

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SITUATED on a corner allotment this updated home offers a great internal layout with a fully tiled open-plan living/dining area that leads to the outdoor spaces. Quiet location and low maintenance makes this home perfect for the first home buyer, retiree, or investor.

The spacious kitchen, bathroom and en-suite have all been renovated with all bedrooms having built-ins and split system a/c.

The 2 car carport is an added bonus freeing up the

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double lock up garage to various uses including games room, studio or workshop.

PROPERTY FEATURES: • 3 bedrooms all with builtin wardrobes • Master room includes built-in wardrobe, ensuite + aircon • Open plan living - tiled throughout • Modern kitchen with ample storage space and breakfast bar • Main bathroom includes a bathtub with a separate shower

• Solid pointed block internal walls • Double lock up garage • Two carport garage • Low maintenance lawn & gardens • Outdoor entertainment area

Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

• Garden shed, Fully fenced • Corner alotment Contact Exclusive Marketing Agent Rino Gava at Raine & Horne Atherton to book your private inspection on 0427 779 086.

48 Anthony Drive, ATHERTON Offers Over $398,000 EXCLUSIVE to Rino Gava Raine & Horne Atherton 0427 779 086

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

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

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

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

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

STYLED TO STAND OUT 5 Lavender Crescent

DESIGNED FOR CREATIVE LIVING 32 Filippo Close

MOUNTAIN VIEW ACREAGE, CREEK 13 Panoramic Drive

NOTHING BUT THE BEST 9695 Kennedy Highway

• 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms + study • Custom-built kitchen with curved bench • Timber entertaining deck • Large double garage with internal entry

• Unique versatile living opportunity • 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 373m2 living • 1 acre at Rangeview • Landscaped with Australian natives

• 3 bedrooms + 2 office spaces • Minutes to town centre • 2 bay shed with lean-to • Fully fenced with creek

• 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms + office • 12x9m shed with power, water & shower • 3 fenced paddocks + loading ramp • Creek access

Sale $569,000 Web ID 999595 Rino Gava 0427 779 086

Sale Offers Over $890,000 Web ID 16733693 Rino Gava 0427 779 086

Sale Offers Over $549,000 Web ID 16733677 Rino Gava 0427 779 086

Sale Offers Over $1,295m Web ID 16733702 Rino Gava 0427 779 086

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Make family life that little better

THIS spacious 4 bedroom home is located in patio and gaze over the adjoining stately the highly sought after Rangeview area just gumtrees. Your children can play safely in the fenced 4,000m² allotment and can travel 5km from town.

The open plan living area has a reverse safely to and from school on the bus that runs cycle air-conditioner for year round comfort past the property. and there are easy care timber look vinyl floor For more information, call Trisha Jackson coverings throughout the home.

There is a gas cooktop, dishwasher & at Professionals Atherton. Phone 4091 breakfast bar in the well-appointed kitchen. A 3955 or 0419 1833 145 anytime. To view pantry and plenty of cupboards for storage. more photos, visit athertonrealestate.

The air-conditioned main bedroom has an com.au ensuite, with an easy access shower, plus a walk-in wardAddress: TOLGA robe. Other bedrooms have Price: $580,000 built-In wardrobes and ceiling fans.

Agent: Trisha Jackson A separate office nook has Professionals Atherton a built-in storage cupboard.

Contact: 0419 183 145 You can relax on the tiled

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Tropical living entertainer's paradise DO you like to entertain?

Love spending your days by the pool and not wanting to be a slave to your property?

Then this could be the tropical paradise you have been searching for.

From the moment you step inside, you will realise that this grand designed home has an enormous amount of living space both inside and out and whether you like to entertain, or just spread out with the family, there are a multitude of options for you to setup your new dream home.

Located at the front of the home, the formal lounge/dining room could be used as a second living space, a media room or play area for the kids, or a great space to entertain guests etc. There is another usable space for dining or a breakfast table adjacent to this room, which has it's own access and small porch, as well as direct access into the kitchen.

The galley style kitchen is

quite spacious and features quality appliances including a dishwasher, luxurious granite bench tops, a great sized walk-in pantry, a breakfast bar overlooking the main living space and servery window to the back patio!

Central to the home, the main open plan living area has an abundance of large windows, filling the space with plenty of light and the glass doors allow the internal living to flow seamlessly out onto the outdoor entertaining area. At the rear of this living area is a built-in bar with storage room, great for additional fridges etc.

Private to all of the living areas, the four bedrooms in the home are spacious with built-in cupboards. The expansive master suite features a walk-in-wardrobe, ensuite bathroom with his + her shower and separate toilet, and sliding glass door access to the rear patio. The family bathroom is located beside

the laundry, and convenient to the other bedrooms, with floor to ceiling tiles, a shower, tub, and separate toilet.

Some other great features of the property include a ducted air-cooler, tiled floors and security screens throughout the entire home. There is also a 5kW Solar power system and 2 bay garage with a super-convenient storage or utility room located beside it.

If outdoor entertaining is your style, then the spacious back patio is sure to impress!

The in-ground saltwater swimming pool is perfect for the kids to enjoy in the warmer months ahead, while mum and dad sit back and relax on the patio. The home is complemented by established landscaped gardens all around, with a fenced rear yard and small garden shed for some garden tools.

Situated on 874 m2 on the edge of town, on the favoured eastern side, just a short stroll to the Amaroo Medical Cen-

tre, 19 Ceola Drive is waiting to be your new address.

To arrange your private inspection contact exclusive agent Remo Esposito on 0401 969 473 today.

Address: Price: Agent:

Contact:

19 Ceola Drive, MAREEBA Offers Over $550,000 EXCLUSIVE to Remo Esposito Central Realty Mareeba 0401 969 473

Immaculately presented, near new with nothing to do With immediate Street appeal, complimented by immaculate lawns this near new home is a refreshing addition to the current market.

A well-designed floorplan which highlights the open plan living area. Neutral colours, stone benchtops and a walk-in pantry are features of the kitchen with a large island bench.

The living and dining room flow seamlessly outdoors to the covered patio which is well positioned out of the weather and facing the sunsets and mountains.

Three spacious built-in bedrooms, the master with a walk-in robe and ensuite.

The main bathroom features a bath and separate toilet.

The laundry has an abundance of storage and leads straight off the double bay

THINKING ABOUT SELLING YOUR PROPERTY? remote garage.

A tiled floorplan, security screens, fans throughout and a very flat 816m2 form a low maintenance, easy care property with side access and a garden shed.

For more information or a private inspection please

contact Exclusive Agent Kaydee Chatfield At Main Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

St Real Estate Atherton on 0417 468 941.

18 Gargan Lane, ATHERTON Offers Over $520,000 EXCLUSIVE to Kaydee Chatfield Main Street Real Estate 0417 468 941

DAIMIN KOCHI 0448 916 246

IMMACULATE INSIDE & OUT • Fully tiled open plan living areas • 3 carpeted built-in bedrooms, air, ensuite in main • Galley style kitchen with stone benches • 5kw solar power system, Fronius inverter • Hardwood fence, gate access on both sides • Landscaped gardens, fruit trees, garden shed $415,000

ELEVATED 809m2 IN CENTRAL LOCATION • A blank canvas to design your own masterpiece • Nestled amongst quality built homes • Elevated 809m2 allotment • Located in a quiet cul-de-sac • Just 600m stroll from main street of Yungaburra • 5 minute drive to Tinaburra boat ramp OFFERS OVER $250,000

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

KAYDEE CHATFIELD 0417 468 941

HEART OF YUNGABURRA, PRIME REAL ESTATE • Fantastic vacant block on the main strip • Set on a 1,479m2 opposite the main park/market area • This blank canvas is manicured with est. gardens • Fencing on 3 sides • Zoning is medium density residential opening the doors for potential business multiple dwellings or both OFFERS OVER $330,000

GENEROUS IN SIZE, GOOD LOCATION • Timber kitchen with built-in breakfast bar & pantry • Lounge/dining combined with in-built fireplace • Games room with slate bar, bedroom, bathroom & toilet • Lockable storeroom, updated laundry • Outdoor entertainment patio enclosed on 3 sides • Tiled floors for low maintenance, double bay garage $630,000

RARE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY • Ideally located in Atherton, close to schools • Next to other quality drawcard businesses • 103sqm floor area, good signage area • Side access, off & on street parking • Maunds Road features high levels of traffic • Good returns, vacant possession is an option $348,000

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

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This week is the time make adjustments to bring success to your life. You will be faced with choices connected to a friend. Your inner child wants to escape but the adult in you knows your friendship is important. Weigh your choices wisely.

This week find the deeper meaning behind your day to day activities. Spend some time analysing your career rather than participating in pleasure activities.

Remember to find time to let your inner child roam free.

his week you might find yourself rebelling. You have a strong voice and want to be heard. Use your filter, even if you don’t want to.

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This week, it’s all about choices.

Something might stop you from shopping, is it time to re-evaluate what you already have? Could you get the same feeling from creating something from what you already have. Allow extra time when making plans.

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This week, you’re getting back into balance. You thought you had gotten out of something, but someone in a position of authority sees it as your responsibility.

Make sure you have all the facts.

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IN MEMORIAM

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PRESBYTERIANS meet in Mareeba for worship each Sunday 10am, QCWA Hall, Wilkes Street (behind Meals on Wheels) ALL WELCOME!

In Loving Memory of

POINTON, Janice Margaret

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BRAHMA 11.1.1931 ~ 25.8.2011 Always in our thoughts, Forever in our hearts.

YOUR LOVING FAMILY.

Faustina Alifraco 19/06/1937 ~ 03/09/2013 To our Mum, Grandmother and Great Grandmother.

We miss you so much Mum. We mention your name and think of you daily.

We love you just as much today as ever, even though you’re not here with us.

Rest in Peace Mum. All our love from Connie, Gino, Bruno and their families.

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

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GREGORIO BARRESE

17.11.1925 ~ 02.09.2015 You will never be forgotten Dad, that simply cannot be, even today many years later, we still miss you so much.

Remembered always, Connie, Rose and their families.

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Beloved Mother, loved Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, Aunty and Friend.

Relatives and Friends of Janice are respectfully invited to attend her funeral service which is to be held at St. Thomas’ Catholic Church, 57 Constance Street, Mareeba on Wednesday 31st August, 2022 commencing at 1:00pm. Privately cremated.

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Ron Cummings 23.07.1970 ~ 28.07.2022 Debbie, Travis, Ethan and Brylee along with Rex & Lorraine, Greg, Ken, Darryl, Sarah, Lyn & Kevin, Scott and families would like to thank our family and friends for their love, kindness, support and offers of help over the past weeks.

For everyone who has sat with us, called, sent cards, flowers, text or emailed us, we thank you. While no words can express our loss, we have felt some comfort in knowing we are not alone.

For the generous gifts, prepared meals, and care packages, we cannot thank you enough.

They have helped us get through each day.

For everyone who came to Ron’s service, attended via livestream, or joined us afterwards, thank you. We cherish your memories of Ron and hope you always remember to say his name and share his stories.

Words simply cannot express how deeply we appreciate everything you have done to help us get through this difficult time.

In addition to our family and friends, we would also like to express our gratitude to: • Kev Goan, Brett Devine & Chad Prein • St Stephen’s Catholic College • St Anthony’s School, Dimbulah • Mareeba State High School • JMB Building Group • PIMS • John Keal • Mareeba Leagues Club • Cleall’s Meat Service • O’Donnells Office Products Especially Kaye & Katrina • Paul and Lucy Connor • Mareeba Rugby League Club • Mareeba Shire Council • Northire Ron was one of a kind. He was and always will be an amazing husband and father, son, son-in-law, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great uncle, and friend. He loved a chat and was generous with his time and friendship with everyone. He will be missed but will forever stay in our hearts.

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Nino Timpone 05.06.1927 ~ 12.08.2022 The family of the late Nino would like to extend our sincere thanks for the flowers, cards, phone calls, messages, kindness and support that we have received.

Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day.

Unseen, unheard but always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear.

Love John, Alvise, Noalene, Desley, Susan and families.

Late of Mareeba. Passed away peacefully on the 20th of August, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Aged 83 years.

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We would also like to thank Dr Manypenney for looking after Nino for several years, as well as the Doctors and Staff at Mareeba Hospital that cared for him.

Gaetana, Mina, Claude and families would like you to accept this as our personal thanks.

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DALLISON, Norman (Norm) Phillip Late of Mareeba. Passed away unexpectedly on the 22nd of August, 2022. Aged 63 years.

Beloved Husband of Jocelyn. Father to Kara and Romney. Brother of Neil, Neville, Leanne and Tracey.

Relatives and Friends of Norman are respectfully invited to attend his funeral service which is to be held at Mountain View Chapel, Guilfoyle’s Tablelands Crematorium, 3 Nasser Road, Atherton on Friday 2nd September, 2022 commencing at 10:30am.

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If you lodge an objection, please include in your objection letter whether you would like to be consulted if this issue becomes the subject of an access request under the Right to Information Act 2009.

For further details and to view a copy of the drawing, contact the Department of Resources Atherton Office, on (07) 4028 5624 quoting reference number 2021/003709 or view the application online on the Queensland Government’s website at ‘Current Road Closure Applications’: https://www.qld.gov.au/ environment/land/state/roads.

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SUNDAY 11th September, 2022 The Committee wish to advise that there will be fireworks on the field of St Thomas’ School, commencing at 8.30pm and will conclude prior to 9pm.

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- Council provided accommodation may be available to the successful applicant – Salary Range $75,000 - $78,000 per annum The successful applicant must be able to meet the following criteria.

• An understanding and knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Frameworks; • A passion for working with children; • A team player who effectively communicates with families and staff alike; • Relevant qualifications (minimum of a Certificate III in Children’s Services, and a Diploma in Children’s Services) • Certified Supervisor Certificate; • Hold a positive Blue Card and First Aid; Position Vacant – Group Leader Childcare The Chief Executive Officer Etheridge Shire Council PO Box 12 GEORGETOWN QLD 4871 Fax: 07 4062 1285 Email: info@etheridge.qld.gov.au Further information can be obtained by contacting Councils HR Department on Ph. 07 4079 9013 or emailing childcare@etheridge.qld.gov.au Applications close at 4 pm Wednesday 7th September 2022 Ken Timms CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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PROPOSED PERMANENT ROAD CLOSURE

Any objections received may be viewed by other parties interested in the proposed road closure under the provisions of the Right to Information Act 2009.

At Little Gems Children’s Centre we are dedicated to providing high quality care to our families’ everyday, but we also value our staff and the important role that they play.

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At the Mareeba Leagues Club on Monday 12th September from 1pm For more information please contact: NQMA through info@nqma.com.au

Objections to the application must be submitted no later than 29 September 2022, in writing to the Department of Resources Atherton Office, PO Box 210, Atherton Qld 4883 or online at the Queensland Government’s website at ‘Current Road Closure Applications’: https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/ land/state/roads.

Little Gems is currently seeking a Group Leader to join our team of experienced child care educators, with the highest importance put on care and early childhood development, we are seeking a Group Leader who is warm, caring and respectful of children’s needs and the environment in which they learn.

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Annual General Meeting

Attention is directed to an application for permanent road closure over part of Kevin Street, Malanda adjoining Lot 131 on NR7767, and shown as Lot A on Drawing CNS22/053P.

The Group Leader will provide leadership and deliver functions that contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of Etheridge Shire Council’s Little Gems Children’s Centre.

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In pursuant of Rule 48 of the rules of N.Q. Coop Ltd, I HEREBY CALL for nominations for the election of THREE (3) DIRECTORS to fill vacancies occurring on our Board of Directors.

Messer’s Oscar Bugno, Domenic Isabella and Makse Srhoj will retire by rotation, in accordance with Rule 48 (2) of the Co-operative’s Rules, and are eligible for re-election if duly nominated under Rule 48 (6).

I APPOINT no later than 12:00 noon on Tuesday, 20th September 2022 as the time for receiving such nominations.

The nominations of a Member eligible as a Director shall be in writing signed by one (1) member entitled to vote at an election and accepted in writing by the Nominee.

The nomination form when completed must be lodged with me at my office at 6/81 Byrnes Street, Mareeba no later than 12:00 noon on Tuesday, 20th September 2022.

Nomination forms are available from the following places: Millar & Teitzel: 6 / 81 Byrnes St, Mareeba N.Q. Co-op Ltd: 178 Byrnes St, Mareeba TGT Pty Ltd: 13 Reynolds St, Mareeba TGT H Hardware: Glynn St, Dimbulah TGT Pty Ltd: 17 Albrecht St, Tolga G. Teitzel Returning Officer

Notification of Development FGF Developments advise that works will be commencing from 5 September, 2022 for Myola Heights Estate Stage 2A. Principal: Christensen Family Trust Consulting Engineer: KFB Engineers Contractor: FGF Developments Pty Ltd Phone: (07) 4041 4350 FGF Project Manager: Brendan Rogina

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For members and non-members, and any interested persons involved with Mining, Quarrying or Environmental Authority Holders to meet with Mr Pat Weir MP, Shadow Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy.

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Notice is hereby given under the provision of the “Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act and Regulations 1995” that there will be Temporary road closures to vehicular traffic, as listed, for the purpose of the St Thomas’s Church Religious Festival Procession on 11th September, 2022: (i) Between 1530 hours and 1700 hours, Constance Street, Atherton Street, Walsh Street and Hort Streets will be temporarily closed to all vehicular traffic. (ii) All road closures will be kept to a minimum.

Senior Sergeant D. GARNER Officer in Charge Delegated Officer by the Mareeba Police Station Commissioner of Police

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT REGULATION 2012 (SECTION 142) NOTICE OF SALE OF LAND FOR OVERDUE RATES 24 AUGUST 2022 Mareeba Shire Council hereby gives notice, that the land described in the below Schedule, will be sold by Public Auction.

This Notice is issued in accordance with Section 142 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 and by authority of a resolution made on 16 February 2022 was in the following terms: Sell such land as below due to the rates & charges which have accrued on the rateable lands remaining unpaid for three (3) years or longer, in accordance with section 140 of the Local Government Regulation 2012.

The Public Auction will take place at 10.00am on Tuesday 27 September 2022 in the boardroom at the Mareeba Shire Council Office, 65 Rankin Street Mareeba unless all overdue rates, interest, associated charges and any expenses incurred

by Council are paid in full.

A Reserve price will be placed on the land in accordance with the Local Government Regulation 2012. The land will not be sold unless the reserve price is reached at auction.

Please direct any enquiries to the Rates Department on 1300 308 461.

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Copies of sections 141 to 144 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 may be obtained from Council.

Peter Franks Chief Executive Officer PO Box 154, MAREEBA QLD. 4880

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Mareeba Workers Club

22ND ANNUAL BIKE SHOW Saturday 27 August

MAREEBA’S Workers Club was packed to the brim on Saturday as it hosted its 22nd annual Bike Show, bringing together riders from across the Tablelands and as far as Ingham this year.

Bikers were treated with cold drinks, hot food and amazing motorbikes as many competed in a range of categories from Longest Ridden on the Day to Best Custom.

Shannon Donnet won Best Custom with his 1957 FLH Harley Davidson Chopper.

Best Rat went to Shaun Peebles and his 1997 Harley Davidson Heritage Softtail.

Ned Kelley rode all the way from Ingham this year on his Harley Davidson 100 anniversary Road King, winning him the Longest Ridden Award.

Wayne “Prong” Trimble won this year’s Best Shovel Killswitch perpetual trophy, named after his nephew Daniel “Killswitch” Trimble and the People’s Choice award.

MAREEBA CAR MEET

Byrnes Street • Sunday 28 August

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Best European went to Peter McCormack with his 1982 BMW R65.

UPWARDS of 60 vintage, new and old cars lined the parks of Byrnes Street on Sunday morning as locals took the chance to show off their pride and joys for the day before heading off for a cruise to Mt Molloy.

Organised by brothers Riccardo and Nicholas Tallarico and their cousin Emanuele Timpone, the car meet sought to give car enthusiasts a chance to bond and share their passion with others of the same mindset.

Over 100 people and close to 60 cars participated in the meet, from Japanese Imports to Australian made muscle, it was a gathering of motor culture in Mareeba that hasn’t been seen for years.

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Anglers gear up for Barra Bash

THE waters of Lake Tinaroo will soon be densely populated with fishermen of all ages as the annual Barra Bash returns next weekend.

The weekend not only gives anglers a weekend full of fishing on Lake Tinaroo, it is mainly for the organisers the Tableland Fish Stocking Society to keep track of fish populations.

Keen on keeping Lake Tinaroo a drawcard for the Tablelands, money made from the event will go straight back into putting more Barra and Sooty Grunter into the dam.

The society recently got the green light to stock Mangrove Jack, so anglers can expect to catch some jack during this year’s Barra Bash.

Barra Bash organiser Melissa Wilson is encouraging any and all avid anglers to gear up and get out onto Tinaroo Lake for this year’s event.

“Tableland Fish Stocking Society wishes to sincerely thank our newest plus returning sponsors for 2022,” he said.

“There are fantastic prizes for adults, juniors and small fry over 22 categories with incredible fishing packages for catching the longest Barramundi, Sooty Grunter, Mangrove Jack or Red Claw – prizes also for most caught Tilapia and Blue/Forktail Catfish.

“You don’t have to catch a fish to be in the draw for the adult nomination prize of $10,000, with all our prizes you just have to be there on Sunday with your ticket.”

Registrations for this year’s event are available from the website at tinaroobarrabash.com.au, Atherton Bait and Tackle and at the event site at Foreshore Park in Tinaroo from 3pm on Friday 9 September.

Lincoln Condon, Mikayla Rankine (front) and Nate Byrnes, Cooper Rankine, Sienna Byrnes (back) all enjoyed last year’s Barra Bash and are looking forward to this year’s event.

Junior Eagles secure finals THE Atherton Eagles junior sides have fought their way to the finals after both the U14 and U15/16s won their recent matches over the weekend.

The U14's defeated second placed Stratford dolphins 2-1 in a tough but equal game, Will Veschetti scored in the first half and Jordan Cox scored in the 2nd half.

The U15/16's Eagles came together as a team to secure their 3rd place on the ladder after their 3-2 win against Edge Hill Black, Nethaniel scored two and Mason scored one.

Semi-finals begin this Saturday 3 September at Endeavour Park with the U14's going up against Edge Hill United followed by the U15/16's vs the Stratford Dolphins.

Cricketers batting on big season ahead

Mareeba cricketer Brooke Butler has her eye on the prize for the new season.

DETERMINATION and a drive to do better than ever are on the top of the list for both Tablelands cricket clubs with the new season just around the corner.

Both the Mareeba and Atherton teams have introduced new players making their way up the ranks and are adapting new training styles to reach their ultimate goals.

Atherton captain Tom Boorman will lead an A grade team into the new season and says the players are keen to go in with a positive mindset and fierce determination.

“We have a different team from last with a few new young faces joining us this year” he said.

“We have had some pretty experienced teams in the past and have won a few premierships and are hoping this season we can make it to the finals again.

“We are focusing more on attacking and changing our mindset to be more positive – we go hard or go home.

“I’m keen for the new season and excited to see how the young blokes go.”

Renowned coach Gary Toshach will be taking the Mareeba team under his wing this year as their second grade team heads into their first games next month.

Last year the Mareeba team dominated the field, winning both major and minor premierships.

Mareeba captain Brendan Payne believes with Toshach’s guidance, some fresh new talents to the team and the adrenaline from last year’s season still pumping, they are ready to charge into the new season.

“I think we will do pretty good and now we have lots to do with (Toshach) as the new head coach who will get us with training and conditioning harder,” he said.

“We smashed third grade last season, so we are hoping to do the same this season in second grade. I just hope we all just have a good time doing what we love.”

Atherton cricketer Mason Blaney is ready to charge into the new cricket season.

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FNQ Rugby League 2022 Eacham Junior Grand Finals Under 16 Rising Star to be named

Atherton Under 10 players Logan Waters and Jack McLaren happy to have played several curtain raiser games for the Senior Roosters first grade premiership matches this year.

Juniors grand final ready

The 2022 FNQRL Eacham Junior Rugby League Grand Final Day will be played at Wondecla Oval, Herberton this Saturday 3 September.

The strong growth (+9.64% from 2021) in player numbers this season highlights the popularity of rugby league in the Eacham competition.

In addition to the local regular competition Under 7’s players participate in a NRL Tackle Ready program throughout the season progressing

from the Leaguetag form of the game to tackle.

Male and female players Under 13’s – Under 15’s also have the opportunity to participate in the RISE Development Program RISE (13-15 years) QRL which will culminate in a Carnival being held in Townsville in September.

Female players 12-17 years have also had the opportunity to play in the FNQRL Girls Competition held at Jones Park on Friday nights during the

season.

The end of season event will kick off with the Herberton, Atherton, Malanda and Ravenshoe Under 6’s and 7’s teams taking the field and culminating with the Under 16’s Grand Final.

The Atherton Under 14’s and 16’s both finished the season as Minor Premiers after a 12 round regular season.

Atherton Roosters and Malanda Eels will play off for the title in the Un-

der 14’s with the Roosters and Herberton Magpies in the Under 16s finale.

In addition to the action on the field, there will be recognition to the contribution volunteers make to the game with the presentation of the annual Mike Hayes Memorial Award for Volunteer of the Year.

Games for lower grades start from 9am followed by the under 14’s at 1.00pm and under 16’s at 2.30pm.

THE Atherton Senior Roosters Eacham JRL under 16 Rising Star Award will again be presented at this Saturday’s grand final.

Previous winners since the awards introduction include – 2021 Zaimen Gilbert, 2020 Morgan Payne, 2019 Keyarn Porter, 2018 Darcy Gillespie, 2017 Rhyley Stremouchiw, 2016 Dom Petrelia, 2015 Ty Grogan, 2014 Anthony Curcio, 2013 Dylan Parise, 2012 Rhylan Reys/Jacob Rivett, 2011 Nathan Curcio/Jarrod Burton, 2010 Aaron Rockley, 2009 Stephen Crear, 2008 Ashley Payne, 2007 Wally Guivarra, 2006 Nigel Go-Sam, 2005 Ben Larkin, 2004 Chris Riesen, 2003 Greg Byrnes, 2002 Gus Dyer, 2001 Nathan Cummings, 2000 Charlie Griffith, 1999 Sonny Bresolin, 1998 Cameron Glasply.

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SPORT Bowls tournament success THROUGH sunshine and rain, the Yungaburra Bowls Club welcomed rival clubs from across the region for two days of friendly competition in the Yungaburra Men’s Classic Fours tournament.

Although light showers altered the bowling surface, five games were played with the winning team Col Rowbottom, Jack Lanham, Lyle Thompson and Barry Lord coming home with $1400 in prize money.

After game one, three teams skipped by Whittaker +19, Bright +18 and Blucher +16, made their intentions known with three solid wins separating them from the field.

Game two had the top 3 teams maintaining their strangle hold on the podium positions. Current standings Bright 2W+36, Whittaker 2W+30 and Blucher 2W+30.

Game three saw some development on the lead board with Whittaker and Blucher

suffering a loss and Team Bright maintaining their winning ways, 3W+52. Rowbotton 3W+30 made their way to second place and Hetherton 3W+19 into third.

Sunday morning started with wet and blustery conditions and by the end of round four the leader board indicated these conditions may not have been favourable to some of the teams.

Teams Bright 3w+44 and Hetherton 3W+34 had a loss and Team Rowbottom 4W+38 took out a win which sent them into the lead. In contention with one game to play were Team Gazza 3W+19 and Team Hetherton 3W+18.

Team Rowbottom held their nerve to prevail and take out the tournament 5W+46.

Team Bright fought their way back to secure second place, 4W+59 and coming in third place was Team Pritchard completed the podium with 4W+20.

Bulls charge into finals

THE Mareeba Bulls Premier Men have solidified their place in the finals after a 5-1 win against the Innisfail Cutters on Saturday night while the Premier Ladies 1-0 loss has done little to deter their spirits or alter their finals chances.

It was a weekend carnival of football at Mareeba’s Lindsay Stadium on Saturday as the Mareeba Bulls hosted grades from juniors all the way to their highest grades.

The Premier Men have been on the warpath for the past few months, rising through the ladder and securing themselves a chance at the finals with their recent victory solidifying their position even further.

The Premier Mens win has secured a home semi-final for both the men and ladies teams this coming weekend with the men facing off against Southside Comets.

Earlier on Saturday night, the Premier Ladies faced off against their Innisfail counterparts in a tough match, conceding the only goal scored in the match.

Coach Marcello Savaglio said the team was missing a few key players and their defensive strength was down.

Midfielder Liam Pozzebon tries to punch his way through Innisfail’s defense during their match on Saturday night.

“We were a bit understaffed and missing a few players in key positions but we started well and maintained possession well,” he said.

“They had two chances at goal and one of them stuck, we tried to fight hard to get the victory but we couldn’t.

“The girls put up a good fight despite missing some of those key players, the first time our goalkeeper touched the ball was when she got it out of the net.”

Now the ladies will again play Innisfail in their first semi-final at home and begin their fight to the top during the end of the season.

President’s cup returns to pitch IT will be a battle of the ages for the ages as the Atherton Cricket Club hosts their annual President’s Cup this Saturday at Loder Park, with all the proceeds to support breast cancer nurses.

The President’s Cup is an age-old tradition of the club and was put on hold for many years until last year where the club restarted the match in support of the Nasser family.

All proceeds raised from both the can-

teen and bar will be going directly towards supporting breast cancer nurses while popular sponsor Darren Halpin has once again made a generous donation of $2,500.

The cup was well attended last year by players, club members and locals alike so club president Tony Potts is hopeful people will turn out for another fun day of cricket.

“Come along on the day, watch some entertaining cricket, have a beer and let’s

raise some money for breast cancer nurses,” he said.

“Next year we will be fundraising to go towards a different charity.”

There will be a curtain raiser match to be played before the main game between the Young Bucks side and a not so young, Old Bulls side starting at 10am.

The average age of the Young Bucks team this year is 14, while the average age of the Old Bulls is 54.

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Roosters remain in finals contention

THE Atherton Roosters remain in the title hunt despite their heavy 42-6 loss to Cairns Brothers after Saturday night’s final round while the Mareeba Gladiators have called it a day, losing 58-6 against minor premiers the Mossman Sharks.

The undermanned Roosters led Brothers 6-0 early after a try to Tom Cuda and did well to hold their opposition out until the 30th minute.

Three tries to Brothers in the run up to half time gave the visitors a 14-6 lead for the break, the Roosters fell away in second half and looked battered as Brothers went onto score a further five tries and secure second place for the coming finals series.

After heading the first grade points table mid season, the injury plagued Roosters have finished the regular season in the top five mix in fourth spot and are booked for an elimination final with Ivanhoes this Sunday.

The Roosters expect to have several players back on deck from injury for this Sunday’s final which will be their most important match up for the year.

Atherton and Ivanhoes have meant twice this year and share the honours with one win each.

Mossman travelled up the hill on Saturday night to face off against Mareeba for their last match of the year.

Despite Mossman scoring early and controlling much of the game, the Gladiators showed grit and tightened their defenses for much of the game, however with Mossman’s relentless attacks, several try scorers slipped by.

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Game times for the local representation in Sunday’s finals at Barlow Park – 11.30am under 18 Roosters vs Brothers qualifying final, 1pm Gladiators vs Ivanhoes elimination final, 4pm first grade Roosters vs Ivanhoes elimination final.

Mareeba Gladiator Rob Pedersen getting claimed by the Mossman Sharks defense on Saturday night.

Roosters fullback Ty Grogan chases down Brothers captain Jordon Biondi-Odo on Saturday night.

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