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Local businesses have come together to fix up a damaged war memorial just in time for Anzac Day. Rod Hickling from Savannah Steel Fabrication in Mareeba and John Raso from Mareeba Tyre Power (pictured) joined forces last week to replace disintegrated tyres and rusted rims on the century old canon at the Mareeba Cenotaph.

The two businesses chose to donate their time and products for free in the spirit of generosity in time for Anzac Day today (Wednesday, April 25).

Local historical researcher Elwyn Troughton was devastated to discover last month that the Cenotaph at Anzac Park on Byrnes Street had been tampered with and that one of the wheels on the guns that sit behind it had been slashed.

Mrs Troughton said this attack was just the latest in a long line of vandalism on the memorial that honours local men that took part in World War I, World War II and the Vietnam War. The Cenotaph was built through the fundraising work of the Soldier’s Memorial Committee, and constructed

by Melrose and Fenwick. It was unveiled on Anzac Day in 1923. It has been moved a number of times around the town and in 2001 two military guns called 105mm L5 Pack Howitzer’s were added to the display by the President of the Mareeba RSL Sub Branch, Roy Blakeney and members. They were unveiled on Long Tan Day August 18, 2001.  Services will be taking place across the Tablelands today for Anzac Day. More information about individual events will be on council websites.

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Kuranda Men’s shed finally has a home

By Rebecca Wallis

It’s been seven years in the making, but finally Kuranda Men’s Shed has a home.

Last week Mareeba Shire Councillors voted to endorse the group’s application to occupy a portion of land to develop a base for members to meet and socialise, promoting physical, mental and spiritual well-being.

The group has been in negotiations with Council to access a suitable parcel of land for their meeting place. Council had previously offered the portion of a reserve which holds what was the old Civil Works Kuranda Depot which is no longer used. Consequently, the section of land has not been used for a number of years and the group accepted the offer.

“We are elated,” said president of the club’s

steering committee Daryl Douglass. “We can’t wait to get started now. I’m lying awake at night thinking of all the little projects we can do now!”

The portion of land includes an old shed which the group can use as an initial base of their operations and the site has sufficient area to allow for the erection of a new shed which has been donated to them by the Australian Defence Force.

“This is the original site that was offered but for various reasons was turned down, but we had so many ongoing issues with alternative sites, we went back and looked at this and the original problem with this site doesn’t exist anymore,” said Mr Douglass.

“It was about sewerage but council got the site surveyed for sewerage so we can have toilets there now.”

Mr Douglass said the club had been donated

multiple pieces of machinery for use in the shed, as well as timber which had been sitting in various locations while a venue was being sought. The vote was carried unanimously by all councillors and Mayor Tom Gilmore said he was pleased the group accepted Council’s offer.

“I am delighted that we’ve finally come to this after all these years,” he said. “Council certainly encourages the building of

strong partnerships with the community and we are delighted to be able to assist this group who provide a wonderful service for gentlemen in our community.”

The group will now wait for insurances and certifications before earthworks will begin and the shed will be erected. An AGM will be held before June 30 to elect a committee and finally get the group up and running.

More funding for arts projects Over the last three years, Mareeba Shire Council has funded 33 community arts, heritage and cultural initiatives, to the tune of $110,000, through Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) program.

After a recommendation given by the RADF Advisory Committee, Council today agreed to fund seven projects under the community grant round of the RADF 2017/18 strategy.

The funding is an ongoing partnership between the State Government and the Mareeba Shire Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.

Chair of the RADF Committee, Councillor Angela Toppin congratulated the seven successful applicants. “It is wonderful to see Queensland Government support art and cultural projects in regional areas, and I look forward to seeing these projects come to fruition,” Cr Toppin said. “Creative opportunities are essential to the cultural vitality and wellbeing of the community by decreasing social isolation and sense of belonging to the community.”

Intimo bra fit specialist and stylist Raylene Srhoj dropped off some sanitary items to St Vinnies in Mareeba as part of Share the Dignity’s April Dignity Drive. Pictured with Anna Pietrograzia and Mary Bajramovic from St Vinnies.

Supporting women Drugs charges at risk with dignity Police have charged a local man after executing a search warrant in Watsonville last week.

A 46-year-old man was found growing cannabis plants in bushland near Watsonville after police located 130 mature plants and 46 seedlings with an approximate weight exceeding 380kg. The man will appear in the Atherton Magistrates Court on May 1.

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A campaign that helps support women experiencing homelessness and domestic violence has kicked off in Mareeba with the help of local businesses.

St Vinnies on Constance Street has joined forces with ‘Share the Dignity’ an Australian charity that gives sanitary products to

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homeless women and fights for domestic violence victims.

For the month of April they will have a Pink Collection box at their store and last week local Intimo bra fit specialist Raylene Srhoj was one of the first to add to the stock.

“It’s one of the last things you think about when you’re in a bad situation, but it’s one of those things that’s really impor-

tant so that’s why we find the need to have pads and tampons available,” she said.

“Intimo support women. Not just in their bras and underwear but we do breast cancer awareness, we do Project Uplift and we donate bras with that.

So Share the Dignity is right in line with our company morals in that way of supporting women.”

Through Intimo Ray-

lene has also been a collector for the charity and staff at St Vinnies say there is a big need for this specific type of help.

“This is the first time we’ve ever done this but we hear all the time about how important it is to women,” said Mary Bajramovic.

It is part of St Vinnies on-going support for people in need.

“We support domestic violence cases, any agen-

cies can refer into us and we provide support to them. One of them is the women’s shelter in Atherton,” said Anna Pietrograzia.

The campaign is run every April and August.

Locals can drop off sanitary items to St Vinnies during open hours.

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Debel Close residents Lynn Blyth (left) and Teresa Wheatley are angry that a tourist park development has been approved right behind their back fence.

Shane Knuth with Mareeba Shire Councillor Nipper Brown and his wife Vickie who was instrumental in fighting for the kindy to remain open.

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Roadhouse plan concerning locals

By Rebecca Wallis

A development application for a roadhouse business in Mareeba was approved by councillors last week, shocking neighbouring residents who say their standard of living will now be compromised.

An application was lodged with Mareeba Shire Council on behalf of Greg Williams and includes plans for a tourist park, short term accommodation and a cafe and dining area on Williams Road which runs alongside the Mulligan Highway. The facility will be developed over seven stages and will ultimately service ‘industrial workers, road transport workers, rural workers and passing travellers’ with 143 beds as well as on site parking, a bus bay and communal swimming pool.

Nine locals submitted objections to the application and five people wrote in support of the plans. Mr Williams says the business model is “badly needed” in Mareeba.

“I’ve had hundreds of people asking me to build this,” he said. “I’ve had a lot of positive feedback from people saying it’s very needed for the northern side of Mareeba. There

is an acute shortage of accommodation there.”

But residents living in Debel Close, behind the development, say they will now be subjected to late night noise from visitors and trucks pulling in just metres from their homes.

“I’m extremely disappointed,” said Teresa Wheatley who says a buyer pulled out of the sale of her home when they found out about the development.

“I’ve got this going in no less than 30 metres from my bedroom window and my back patio. How can I be expected to live like that?”

Concerns were raised when the application stated that some of the accommodation would be for backpackers, leaving neighbours to speculate the facility would be home to late night parties, raucous behaviour and crime.

But Mayor Tom Gilmore says he would never have approved the development if he thought it would impede on neighbouring residents’ way of life.

“They worded it wrong,” said Cr Gilmore of the application. “The proponents have regretted that.

So of course everybody was upset and I have every sympathy for the people next door who were con-

cerned about that because all of the bells rang.

“I know they were thinking were going to have this lunatic place beside us that’s going to be smoky fires and people dancing around the place and on the booze, but that’s not what’s intended and I won’t live to be disappointed because it simply will not happen.

“The way it’s been conditioned, the way it’s been structured, the way it’s intended, we’ll make it a successful addition for the kind of accommodation that we need in this town.”

Cr Gilmore said the development would be more like a motel/overnight rest stop and echoed Mr Williams’ comments about its need.

“This town’s been limited to three motels now for 20 years and that’s far too long,” he said.

“A town of this size with the industry that’s growing here, I would suggest that we could do with two or three more on top of this one. There are other towns of smaller size that are far better served with accommodation.”

Three councillors voted against the development including Cr Kevin Davies, Cr Nipper Brown and Cr Mary Graham. But with four votes in favour the ap-

plication was approved.

“Of course it was a difficult decision to make because you worry about other peoples’ views,” said Cr Gilmore. “Had it been a backpacker place I don’t think it would have gone too far because of the concern of the neighbours and other things. But once it’s appropriately conditioned and once you understand the structure and the intent, I think a reasonable person would conclude that it will be ok.”

Debel Close resident Lynn Blyth said she feels “shattered” that the development is going ahead.

She bought her property in 2014 hoping for a peaceful place to retire after suffering the loss of a business and cancer.

“If people can lose $100,000 off their properties which is conceivable, why is that not a concern for council?” she said.

“We work in the community, so we’re committed to this community. I coach hockey and tennis.

We’re the people that surely you want in Mareeba.

“Why is Mareeba Shire Council selling out the residents? I feel like we’re being sold out as individuals for development.”

Mrs Wheatley, a Mareeba resident for 30 years,

says she is now considering moving out of the shire.

“I am shocked it how it went through,” she said.

“I spoke to every one of the councillors in the weeks leading up to this and all of them said that they didn’t like the idea of backpackers accommodation but the minute they brought that up they said they worded it wrong. No way – it’s been in the plans right from the start, the drawings are there in black and white.

“I am at a point where I don’t care if I stay in this town. If that can go in someone’s back yard, then what’s stopping them from doing it in other peoples’ back yards?”

The proposed development will have a full time manager and only delivery trucks will be allowed into the precinct. The ultimate development includes a main building containing a cafe and dining area, kitchen, bar, office and reception with an associated shop, laundry and amenities. There will also be a manager’s residence, five single cabins, five queen bed cabins, five two bedroom cabins, eight single room cabins with two single beds, one disabled room cabin and two buildings with ten double rooms in each.

Dimbulah Kindy now has the funds to remain open thanks to government funding that was announced last week.

Member for Hill Shane Knuth welcomed Minister Grace Grace’s commitment to provide $10,000 for the Kindy.

“Small towns normally get rejected for this kind of funding but an injection like this, along with all the other community support the kindy has received, will keep this important service operating until perma-

nent measures are put in place,” he said.

Mr. Knuth said the Dimbulah community had rallied behind the kindy and it had paid off.

“When it became known the kindy was going to be closed down we got straight onto Minister Grace,” he said.

“Services like this are so important to the survival of regional towns.

“This is a huge win for Dimbulah, now we need to do what we can to secure the kindy’s future.”

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Margaret said there is a lot to be gained from volAnyone in the commu- unteering including knownity looking for an oppor- ing that you have given tunity to make a difference, back to the community and make friends and do some- contributed positively to thing rewarding is urged to someone else’s life. consider volunteering for “It is nice going out and Meals on Wheels. meeting people,” she said.

The Mareeba branch of “Once you’ve been dothe Australian-wide organi- ing it for a while you get to sation is desperate for an make friends with them.” extra pair of hands, particuClients might include larly for help in the kitchen. the aged or the disabled Margaret McCann is Committee member who struggle to prepare hoping to recruit more Margaret McCann said if their own meals. people as volunteers people could spare some Deliveries are made at Meals on Wheels, time – even once a month, three times a week on a Mareeba. it would be of huge benefit. Monday, Wednesday and “There are around 40 Friday. Help is required in volunteers here and some the kitchen from 5.30am week.

David Dalziel made a visit back to the Tablelands last week to honour the memory of only come once a month,” untilAre No experience is nec8.30am but there is you worried about his father, Harry Dalziel who was awarded the Victoria Cross for heroism. Mr Dalziel she said. essary – just a willingness always room for more volhaving enough invested and is pictured at a memorial to his father at the front of Atherton’s RSL during World “But most of us are over unteers delivering meals that its secure for your to pitch in and help in the War I. Mr Dalziel took part in a number of events throughout the week including 70 and we need a break which operate from 8am community. taking part in a commemorative dinner and a Welcome Home Troops concert. His retirement? now and then and there’s untilwould For more information 10.30am days a father is the only Victoria Cross recipient in the Far North. youthree like advice, guidance or a second opinion to give you that certainty?

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CLUB NEWS With Mareeba Lioness Club The Lionesses have had a busy start to the new year. Commencing in February, we started the Pensioners with their usual morning tea and bingo which is always held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the CWA Hall.

After a very successful cake stall, we donated $1,600 to Ovarian cancer research. We thank the public for supporting us for this worthy cause.

In March, 13 Lionesses travelled to Cairns Sheridan Hotel where our annual Breakaway was held. 98 fellow Lionesses from around the Tablelands gathered for a weekend of fellowship and fun.

An excursion to the Cairns Aquarium was a highlight and Saturday night we had dinner and entertainment which was hilarious with Cairns Lionesses performing a fantastic skit. On Sunday, a forum was followed by Guest Speakers and a Mad Hatter’s Party.

The 2019 Breakaway is to be held in Townsville so we are looking forward to that.

In April, we had a late Easter for the Pensioner’s at their monthly morning tea and bingo. They were given cute little bunnies made from face washers and a chocolate egg.

Mareeba Lionesses volunteer on a number of projects including Meals on

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On the social side, we meet for Coffee Capers once a month to celebrate birthdays within the club and in doing so we support the local businesses.

Mareeba Lioness Club meet on the 1st Wednesday of the month so please come along as although we work hard we also have a lot of fun. If you wish to find out more information, please ring Carol on 40921584.

Our annual Pink Ribbon Garden Party Date Claimer is Saturday 11th August at the Mareeba Turf Club. Hope to see you there.

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Rare success for Far North cricketer

By Rebecca Wallis

In what has been described

by Cricket Far North as a “very rare achievement”, Mareeba boy Lachlan Ford has been selected for Cricket Queensland’s U19 Development squad.

For the 18-year-old former Mareeba State High School student, this is the eventuation of a dream he has held for years.

“This is the first time I’ve been picked for the state squads and it’s been a goal since I was about 12,” he said.

“I’ve been working my ass off, then last year I thought ‘bugger it’. I’ve gone out with the approach to just enjoy my cricket because I’ve been putting way too much pressure on myself in previous years.”

Lachlan has just started studying Sport Exercise Science and Psychology Science at JCU in Townsville and says that cricket is a “massive” part of his life.

He plays first grade cricket for Rovers in Cairns and still travels back to Mareeba regularly to play for his home town team.

Mum Meredith is CFN secretary and his dad was a keen player in his younger years.

His success is amusing to those who remember how much he hated the game as a kid.

“I’ve been playing cricket for 10 or 11 years now,” he said.

“It’s been quite a journey. The first time I ever went to cricket I absolutely hated it. I wouldn’t have a bar of it at all. I didn’t want to wear the long white pants.

“But mum took me along the next year and I sort of got into it.”

Clearly developing a love for the game later on, he is now facing the possibility of competing at the

U19 National Championships if he is picked from the development squad in July.

Either way, a kid from the Far North making the top 18 players in Queensland is not something to be taken lightly.

“Usually you don’t get any country boys, it’s just those city slickers that get picked for everything,” said Lachlan, laughing.

“They have more opportunity.

“The selectors coach those boys day in, day out, training and weekends where they’re performing at Brisbane first grade which is basically your elite for club cricket anyway.

“It’s unheard of to get three country boys on the squad.”

Admitting he “dropped a grape” he was eating when he found out he had been selected, Lachlan was blown away by the opportunity.

“My mum said ‘you’ll never believe the email I just got’,” he said.

“I thought this is nuts.

You might be a big fish in a small pond up here but then you go down there and it’s a massive pond. There’s a lot of talent down there.

“It’s an honour to get picked.”

But like all good sportsmen, Lachlan said he would never have made it so far without the support of certain people.

“I wouldn’t be the cricketer I am without some of the guys here and the guys down at Rovers as well in Cairns,” he said.

“Brendan Payne and Trevor Roy. Brendan especially. When I was first in third grade side four years ago, they could have gone ‘oh yeah, you’re some little brat coming from Under 14s’ but they brought me in and really showed me around. I’m really thankful for the opportunity.

accountable governance to promote the prosperity and livability of the Shire.”

Mayor Tom Gilmore said the strategic priorities start with financial sustainability.

“We will continue to manage our finances efficiently and effectively to ensure long-term financial sustainability, while bolstering capacity to provide a high level of service across all areas of the Shire, “ Cr Gilmore.

Cr Gilmore said community engagement and promoting an active, safe and healthy lifestyle were also priorities over the next

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In keeping with current trends with other regional Councils, Mareeba Shire Council will no longer offer building certification services, with an exception for remote areas in the Shire.

Mayor Tom Gilmore said the private certification industry has grown.

“An investigation into the market has revealed that there are sufficient private certifiers in the region to provide adequate service to the region.” Cr Gilmore explained.

“For many years, Council has been offering building certification services however under

Local Government Regulations, this service is not mandatory.”

Council will continue to assist those remote communities that are not frequently serviced by private certifiers.

“We understand that people living in remote parts of our Shire may find it difficult to obtain a private building certifier, so we will still be offering the service in those remote areas,” Cr Gilmore said.

More information, including a map of the building certification boundary, will be available on Council’s website.

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Corporate Plan adopted

by Mareeba Shire Council Last week Mareeba Shire Council adopted its Corporate Plan for the next five years.

The Plan sets the strategic direction of the Council and highlights the performance indicators for measuring the local government’s progress in achieving its vision for the future. The document includes a fresh vision, mission and set of values and principals which will help define Council’s direction over the next five years.

Council’s mission is to; “provide cost-effective services, foster collaborative partnerships and maintain

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five years.

“We will continue to assist the community to build its capacity to develop the area of arts, culture and heritage to enrich lifestyles and encourage economic development across the Shire,” Cr Gilmore said.

Maintaining transport and Council infrastructure, focussing on and enhancing the Shire’s resilient economy, being environmentally responsible and governing with ethical, accountable and transparent decision making are Council’s other strategic principals included within the Plan.

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Lachlan enjoyed an excellent representative season, captaining the U18 CFN and U18 QLD Country North teams to series wins.

He will head to Brisbane in July for the two week squad training where the team will be slashed from 18 to 15. If he makes the cut, he will play in Adelaide later in the year.

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Council budget set to balance In preparation for the upcoming budget, Council today adopted several scheduled fees and charges for the next financial year.

Mayor Tom Gilmore said next year’s budget would again be a safe and sensible one.

“There has been a slight increase in fees as you’d expect across the

board to keep in line with the rising cost of living and cost recovery,” Cr Gilmore said.

“Our staff have been working diligently to ensure our budget puts Council in a sound financial position for a sustainable future.”

Council is set to adopt the budget at a special Council meeting in June.

Charity auction success Over $13,000 was raised on March 24 for a grateful family in Speewah that has been rocked by a cancer diagnosis.

Brad Martin was forced back to work last month weeks after finishing a second round of chemo and not long after having his oesophagus removed.

The father of four was struggling to pay the bills as his wife Paula is a full time carer to their son.

Upon hearing about their struggle, neighbours Mick Dowling and Tamara Kotzur rallied around getting donations to auction off at an event at The Billabong in Kuranda on March 24.

The event was a huge success and the money

raised means that Brad and Paula are no longer feeling the threat of losing their home.

Mick, from Farmall in Speewah, is now making the event an annual occasion, as an opportunity to bring together local services and businesses and raise money for other families doing it tough.

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efits Scheme (PBS).

Last week it was announced that the PBS have recommended both drugs be added to the scheme.

Mr Katter has advocated relentlessly for the drugs to be added and has labelled the move as a ‘mighty step’ in the right direction.

He confirmed that while he is confident that the ne-

gotiations regarding drug costs will progress swiftly, he will remain steadfast in commitment to keep the pressure on the Federal Government to see the drugs added to the PBS. “It is imperative that the Government addresses the current system of supporting those with life threatening illnesses, which

affects so many families in the community,” Mr Katter said. “I have urged the Minister for Health to address the additional cost incurred by families facing life threatening cancer, so that cancer sufferers may have an affordable drug readily available and have more time to live. Overall survival is of course the ul-

timate aim of treatment but progression free survival or slowing down the course of disease is also important to women. “Being able to delay the onset of chemotherapy and all of the associated toxicities and hospital visits that can bring, can make a huge difference to the lives of women with cancer,” Mr Katter said.

Free grazing workshop focuses on eco-farming

Soil health, pasture management and rotational grazing were popular topics at a free workshop on natural grazing methods in the Ravenshoe region recently. Terrain NRM brought a leader in ecological farming, Dick Richardson, to the area for the ‘Grazing Naturally’ workshop as part of its new Herbert River Gully and Grazing Program funded by the Australian Government through its Reef Trust Phase IV program.

The workshop was held at Woodleigh Station on Monday, April 9.

The project included earthworks to re-shape gullies, revegetation work,

fencing to keep stock away from streambanks, weed management and a fresh look at grazing practices.

Landholders learnt about flexible, easy-to-replicate paddock grazing patterns. The workshop also looked at different grazing pressures for different paddocks and managing land on a case by case basis.

The second in the series, a Stockmanship Grazing School field day and workshop will be held at Woodleigh Station from Monday 14 May to Friday 18 May. More information is available at www.terrain. org.au or by phoning Jen Mackenzie on 0438 206 343.

Dick Richardson talks about natural grazing methods with graziers at Woodleigh Station.

Navua Sedge program finishes TRC’s Navua Sedge Herbicide Co-contribution Program, launched in September last year, is coming to a close.

The program, funded by the Works for Queensland Program, assisted landowners to manage Navua Sedge infestations.

“It’s been a very successful program,” said Mayor Joe Paronella.

“The work on private land complemented control measures being conducted on Council-owned land.

The $84,000 provided by the funding has helped 130 landowners in our re-

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gion.

Karen and Dave from Malanda Rural Supplies have supported this program by providing advice, coordinating chemical orders and collecting invoices from landowners.

We can’t thank them enough for their support.”

Navua Sedge is an aggressive and invasive plant that competes with tropical pasture species and has low nutritional value for stock.

Landholders involved in this round of funding need to submit outstanding payments to TRC by the end of the month.

Dave and Karen from Malanda Rural with Councillor Anthony Ball.

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Mareeba Lions Club president Denis McKinley, Lions Club member and Heritage Centre volunteer Alan Carroll with the Automated External Defibrilator (AED) and Mareeba Heritage Centre manager Janet Greenwood.

By Rebecca Wallis

The Mareeba Heritage Centre is now home to a life-saving piece of equipment, thanks to a generous donation from the Lions Club.

After suffering from a heart attack himself, Mareeba Lions Club member Alan Carroll set about fundraising for an Automatic External Defibrilator (AED) – a small portable device that anyone can use to re-start the heart of someone suffering from cardiac arrest.

It saves valuable time before professional medical care can be accessed.

“It’s self-explanatory,” said Mr Carroll, who said special training to operate the device is not necessary.

“It’s got two buttons, a green one and an orange one. You press the green

Heartfelt donation

one and it talks to you and tells you exactly what to do.

“You put the two pads on and it assesses the patient and if necessary it gives a shock and it tells you to clear everyone away and then it assesses again and tells you whether to carry on with CPR or whatever you need.”

Mareeba Lions Club decided to donate the $3000 piece of equipment to the Mareeba Heritage Centre

due to the high number of people passing through. It transpired they were looking for donations of something similar.

“Last year we had three occasions where we had to call an ambulance for visitors and I think they were related or potentially a heart,” said Heritage Centre manager Janet Greenwood.

“We get 57,000 people coming through here per year.”

Mr Carroll, who is also a volunteer at the Centre and a member of the local SES, said the Lions Club would carry the AED with them a few times a year when attending local events such as Anzac Day this week.

“You don’t really need skills, but I’ve done first aid and you’ve got a few of the staff here that have done first aid,” said Mr Carroll. “Doing anything is better than doing nothing.”

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Four Tablelands youngsters have been named in the Cairns Show Association’s Rural Ambassador and Young Rural Ambassador Awards.

Alyssa McNamara from Ravenshoe was announced last week as the Young Rural Ambassador winner, while Matthew Castino from Walkamin was announced as the Rural Ambassador Winner.

Austin Watkin from Malanda and Bradley Mather from Tolga were runners up in the Young Rural Ambassador award.

“It’s sending forth young people such as these into the community to promote the agricultural show movement in FNQ that assures the future of such events like the Cairns Show,” said Secretary Manager of the Cairns Show Association Victoria Crosb.

“We are proud so many young people entered this award and it assures us the future is in great hands.”

The award winners will now represent the Cairns Show at special events

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and the Rural Ambassador, Matthew Castino will attend the Ingham sub chamber meeting in May to compete for the Regional Rural Ambassador Awards Title.

This event was proudly Sponsored by the Newart Group, Rigi Digi Outdoor Signs, Arnel Fencing and the Business Liaison Association whose valuable contribution allowed this event to occur.

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and confidence in how we drive.

We’re also very quick to criticise others about how well they drive or how road authorities design, build and maintain roads.

Have a look at any social media forum or Facebook post about road safety. If there’s one thing that’s very apparent, it’s that there is no end of incompetent, rule-breaking and dis-

courteous people using our roads.

It’s clear from social media that others need to lift their game if they want to drive on any road that you or I use.

We also see no end of calls for greater police enforcement against those who do break the rules or put others at risk – after all, they are the problem, not me.

So, just what are these rules we want enforced on others?

If you think back to your days as a learner driver, you’ll remember there are lots of them – some you probably agree with and some you don’t. They are, however, designed to help keep us safer on the road. And who doesn’t agree with the principle of keeping us safer on the road?

The issue, then, is how do we do a better job of ‘selling’ road safety?

We have road rules based around safety

and we have drivers who overwhelmingly want to carry out their journey without becoming a road toll statistic.

We also have a few million other drivers on Queensland’s roads who, we can assume, mostly want the same.

We don’t like it when they drive in a way that puts us or our families at risk.

Rather than think of other drivers as being the cause, maybe we should take a close look at what we could do to improve safety on our roads. How about we set a better example for those who aren’t as safe or good at driving as us?

With your help, selling road safety could be much easier.

For more information on safe driving practices, listen to RACQ Living’s latest podcast on Road Safety.

Atherton Men's Shed Cruise-In The Atherton Men’s Shed is holding their next “Cruise-In” for motoring enthusiasts on the Tablelands and beyond who have vintage, classic, special interest and restored cars as well as trucks and motorcycles, who enjoy driving them and letting people look at them.

After other successful previous events, an-

other Cruise-in will be held on Sunday May 6, from 12noon to 2pm, at Railway Lane Atherton.

The Cruise-in is a free event for enthusiasts and is open to the public to come and view the vehicles.

For more details contact the Men’s Shed on 0459 790 089, visit their Facebook page or email atherton@ mensshed.net.

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As Queensland’s largest motoring club, it’s safe to say RACQ fall in the latter, which is why they are proud to announce our exclusive new competition for motoring enthusiasts, RACQ’s Top Model.

Like RACQ’s successful Pet Search competition, we are looking

for Queenslander’s to submit their motoring ‘pride and joy’ for a chance to be crowned RACQ’s Top Model.

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To celebrate their victory, all winners will be invited to attend RACQ MotorFest 2018.

Get in quick – the competition ends on 31 May, 2018.

Learning the ropes Queensland’s learner driver test could receive its biggest overhaul in 40 years. The current multiple-choice, written learner driver test could soon become a thing of the past.

A new, online training module and exam developed by Brisbane technology company Croomo, in conjunction with the State Government, could soon replace the existing paper test.

The move to a more technological approach comes in response to reports that teens weren’t interested in studying the ‘old-fashioned’ way, with more than 30 percent of Queenslanders who sat the exam failing in 2017.

Unlike the current 30 question, multiplechoice test, the new program – PrepL – requires students to work through multiple learning modules and complete more than 380 questions, challenges and activities before they can pass.

Croomo Chief Executive Officer Daniel Bermingham said the course had already been trialled at multiple schools throughout Queensland.

“The test itself is now an experience,” he said.

“It takes around six hours to complete with more than 805 different interaction opportunities, which are randomised so no two experiences

are the same.

“We’ve been told that it is rather intensive, but students said they prefer to be overwhelmed in a risk-free environment, than to be overwhelmed behind the wheel.”

Mr Bermingham said most students didn’t complete the test in a six-hour block, but rather progressed through different stages over a 12-month period before unlocking the final pass/ fail quiz.

“In order to pass they must first complete various challenges around road rules, the effects of alcohol and speeding, driving under the influence of drugs, the importance of seat belts, creating their own risk profile and what the values are of being a better driver,” he said.

“Along the way, they will also see and hear the true-life stories of people affected by fatal accidents, including paramedics, firefighters and the loved one’s victims leave behind.

“Queensland researchers also appear in video clips to explain details, like why our brains can’t cope with texting and driving, how alcohol impairs judgement and how seatbelts save lives.”

The change in testing comes after Queensland Government research revealed drivers under the age of 24 were

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Queensland’s most atrisk road users and 60 percent more likely to be involved in a serious crash than mature drivers.

“We really want to change young drivers’ attitudes towards the Fatal Five and hopefully see a reduction in fatalities and driving offences,” Mr Bermingham said.

“Throughout testing, we found that teens just don’t understand how much being on the phone affects their reaction times and stopping distances.”

RACQ Principal Road Safety Advisor Joel Tucker said he applauded the new test’s digital capabilities and focus on multiple safety areas.

“The longer, more competency-based testing process should help ensure that novice drivers gain a better understanding of each topic,” he said.

“Driving a car is a dangerous thing to do, so learners need to have a solid knowledge base, pay attention and drive to the conditions every time they get behind the wheel.”

Mr Tucker said parents must also be proactive in their children’s journey to gain a license and drive, whether it be through supervised hours or choosing the right car to drive.

“Giving your kids the

100 hours of supervised practice in the Learner licence stage is one of the most important things you can do to help them be safer on the roads, and it will help keep them safer throughout their driving life,” he said.

“There’s also a major flaw in the logic of giving your kids a cheap old car ‘because they’ll probably crash it’ – you want your kids to survive, and they are more likely to crash because of their inexperience, so let them use your newest and safest car.”

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Avengers returns to the big screen The new eagerly awaited action adventure fantasy from the Marvel universe AVENGERS: INFINTY WAR starts on the Rising Sun big screen on Thursday – at the same time as the rest of Australia.

With all your favourite characters and stars including

Chris Hemsworth, Robert Downey Jr and Scarlett Johansson – this will be one of the biggest movies of the year.

The hilarious comedy BLOCKERS with Leslie Mann and John Cena also continues for another fantastic week on the big screen.

AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR

As the Avengers and their allies have continued to protect the world from threats too large for any one hero to handle, a new dan-

ger has emerged from the cosmic shadows: Thanos. A despot of intergalactic infamy, his goal is to collect all six Infinity Stones, artifacts of unimaginable power, and use them

to inflict his twisted will on all of reality. Everything the Avengers have fought for has led up to this moment - the fate of Earth and existence itself has never been more uncertain.

A free fitness and wellbeing program is coming to the Tablelands.

“Tablelands Regional Council is running the Game On Tablelands Wellbeing Program in pools, parks and halls across the Tablelands,” said Mayor Joe Paronella.

“This is your chance to have a go at that sport or activity you’ve always wanted to try.

Choose from a range of enjoyable and accessible programs for all levels of fitness and ability.

Take part in fitness in the park, water aerobics, come and try triathlon, Tai Chi, water aerobics, yoga, Qigong, all abilities tennis and bike buddy sessions.

If you want to have a go at the annual Yunga-

burra Triathlon later this month, why not give the come and try triathlon sessions a go?” he said.

Funding for the program has come from the Embracing 2018 Legacy Program for the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.

The activities that will be held at venues across the Tablelands include – Yoga for life, Qigong fitness, Freestyle fitness, Freestyle fitness in the gym, Water aerobics, come and try triathlon, Tai Chi fitness, all abilities tennis and Bike buddy on the Atherton Tablelands Rail Trail.

To see the full program and register your interest, go to the TRC website, call 1300 362 242 or email info@trc. qld.gov.au.

International performing artist Petah Chapman to give concert in home town

Sunday 13th May, 2018 8am - 11am Spoil Mum with a delicious gourmet buffet breakfast!

Born on the Atherton Tablelands, matured in the conservatoriums, theatres and concert halls of the world, Petah Chapman presents a recital on Mothers Day at the Tinaroo Lake Resort. This will be her first time performing a solo concert on home soil since she began intensive vocal and performance study more than

8 years ago.

Cutting her teeth at the Yungaburra Folk Festival as a young singer-songwriter, she progressed to Brisbane in 2010. By 2014 she performed in the Dame Joan Sutherland Vocal Competition, receiving the Margreta Elkins Award; this began her journey studying Opera and Language at an in-

ternational level.

Recently returned from studying and performing in Italy, Petah has also worked with coaches from Covent Garden and The Metropolitan Opera. While in Italy she performed excerpts from some of Mozart's operas as well as a private performance of Jazz music at Villa Miani, overlooking Vati-

can City in Rome. While there she was chosen from thousands of applicants to perform in the semi finals and then finals of the Accademia del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino.

She has performed as soloist with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra, most recently in Mozart’s Requiem.

She has toured nation-

ally and internationally with The 7 Sopranos and performed her selfwritten show for Opera Queensland’s Studio 4101.

Petah invites you to join her on Mother’s day, Sunday May 13, from 3.00pm to 5.00pm.

Bookings are essential at www.trybooking.com/ UOUC

FILM NIGHT A delectable choice of short films which highlight the impacts of plastic pollution, and most importantly, what we can do about it.

Adults $20 P/P Children (11-16) $12 (4-10) $7 & 0-3 Free

Featuring special guests Anthony Hill and Boomerang Bags founders Tania Potts and Jordyn de Boer.

Also open for Lunch & Sunday Night Roast $15 Per Person & Kids Eat FREE* *1 child 0-12 free with every paying adult.

May 1st, 6:30pm Free Entry

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to the elegant colour tones as well as the following attributes: • Quality built by Cougar Homes with 2.7m high ceilings • Stunning gloss tiles in the living areas and bedrooms plus carpeted lounge • Split system air-

conditioning to the living area, master bedroom and second bedroom • Master bedroom with ensuite and WIR • Mirrored built-in robes with ventilated shelving plus extra three door hallway storage • Sizeable kitchen with DeLonghi stainless

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Lifestyle acreage – live here and work from home

Perfect for a carefree lifestyle, this property provides a wonderful mix of elements for new owners to appreciate.

Situated approximately 10 minutes from Mareeba on a fully fenced five acre land parcel, this 18m x 10m steel framed

dwelling is divided into two sections.

The main section includes a comfortable two bedrooms plus one bathroom (ensuite), an open plan living/dining area, kitchen with free standing five burner gas cook top and oven,

built-in robes and airconditioning. The second section has double roller door access and provides extra car parking spaces and plenty of storage for trailer, household items and the like. In this section, there is a second show-

er and toilet and laundry area as well as an office/bedroom space with air-con.

Multiple additional sheds service the property: • 10m x 12m workshop space with 2 roller access suitable for a

mechanical business • 6m x 12m with lean to • 6m x 10m • Mower shed 9.45m x 3m • Garden shed Other improvements include: • 10 megalitre wa-

ter allocation from the channel • Fully fenced perimeter, internal fencing to two paddocks • Irrigation system is set up for paddocks and established gardens • Paddocks improved with Rhodes Grass and Brachiaria • Three phase power from shed to power box • Generator set up to power box inside • Rain water tank • Small fruit tree orchard • Low maintenance native gardens and vegetable garden • Three dog pens • Eight portable stock panels, trough, bristle back rubber Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

Here is the ideal, low maintenance location to live and work, perfect for the tradesman in need of a place with space for both vehicles and equipment. Or, just move out here and enjoy this golden opportunity for a "sea change" and outstanding lifestyle opportunity.

Be quick – secure your own piece of paradise today.

For further information or to arrange in inspection, please contact exclusive agent John Falvo at Mareeba Property Office on 0408 456 344.

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What a gorgeous gem tucked away in the heart of convenience, just a short walk to shops, schools, sporting facilities and so many other services. Opportunities such as this are rare offerings to the market, and this is certainly one not to be overlooked.

On offer is this adorable timber style home on solid concrete stumps with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, plus a study.

The very spacious and practical kitchen has been renovated with solid Tassie Oak timber. It features ample cupboard space including overhead storage and a very unique builtin breakfast table and buffet, with an additional dining room area.

The home has a very functional layout, with a storage room flowing down from the kitchen, two separate living areas and the bedrooms all lead off the main hallway.

The lounge room is spacious with carpet for comfort whilst the second living area or sun room is surrounded by windows allowing an abundance of natural light and airflow throughout the home.

There is vinyl flooring to the kitchen and all the bedrooms expect the master bedroom which is fitted with carpet.

Extras include a brand new hot water system, air-conditioning through an evaporator water cooler system and

a very large laundry.

Outside offers a fully fenced on a 948m2 allotment with low maintenance lawn and gardens, a large shed and plenty of backyard space.

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ONE bedroom block unit in Mareeba.

Featuring built-in, security screens, fans, a single carport, walking distance to town and no pets.

There is one stove/ oven and one fridge/ freezer.

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For more information or to arrange an inspection, do not hesitate to contact Mareeba Property Management on 4092 2111.

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Amaroo lots near completion!

Our new land release Dandaloo, Allara and Moondani are currently under construction and anticipated to be finished and ready to build

on soon.

Dandaloo Close is located on the 2nd right just past Amaroo Medical.

There are 27 lots un-

der construction, ranging in size from 832m2 to 1367m2.All lots feature more than generous frontages at over 20m, featuring town

water sewerage and underground power. Add sealed roads and a family friendly location close to Amaroo Medical and the future Amaroo Vil-

lage Market Place.

Don’t miss this opportunity. Lots are selling off the plan now. At this stage, there are 15 lots under contract, and

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Call into our sales Centre on Hastie Road, Tuesday to Saturday, from 10am to

3pm. Call Deb on 0409 321 000 for more information, visit amarooestate.com.au.

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The two bedroom unit features the main bedroom with a walk through robe and sec-

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There is also wheel chair access to toilet and ensuite style bathroom, plus a two vehicle carport with laundry, solar hotwater.

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Air Conditioning &

Childcare

Refrigeration

Curtains, Blinds &

Electrical Embroidery Entertainment

Fabrics

Blinds

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Bulldozer Hire

Earthmoving

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Floor Coverings

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Expresso 

Your Weekly Horoscopes March 21 to Apr 20 Aries

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Wednesday 25th

Thursday 26th

Friday 27th

Saturday 28th

Sunday 29th

Monday 30th

Tuesday 1st

Tide Times 0624 3.02 1233 0.84 1848 2.52

Tide Times 0034 0.85 0706 3.06 1307 0.72 1930 2.69

Tide Times 0116 0.79 0742 3.04 1340 0.64 2008 2.81

Tide Times 0154 0.80 0813 2.95 1413 0.60 2041 2.86

Tide Times 0231 0.87 0839 2.82 1444 0.61 2112 2.87

Tide Times 0307 1.00 0904 2.65 1514 0.67 2144 2.82

Tide Times 0343 1.17 0931 2.46 1545 0.78 2217 2.72

Max 29o Min 14o

A change is as good as a rest.

Don’t go looking for change. You will be a bit of a spendthrift this week. Don’t make financial contributions in order to impress others.

Taurus

ak e r b a e k a T and relax!

Max 29o Min 14o

Max 29o Min 15o

Max 28o Min 18o

sudoku Enter digits from 1 to 9 into the blank spaces. Every row must contain one of each digit. So must every column, as must every 3x3 square.

April 21 to May 21

MASCARPONE MOUSSE

ROASTED STRAWBERRIES

225g mascarpone cheese, softened 115g cream cheese, softened 6 tbsp powdered Swerve Sweetener 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup whipping cream

2 cups quartered strawberries 2 tsp granulated Swerve Sweetener 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

ROASTED STRAWBERRIES

1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees C and lightly grease a medium-sized baking dish.

2. Add berries and sprinkle with sweetener. Add vanilla extract and toss to combine, then spread out over pan.

3. Roast 20 to 25 minutes, until soft and tender and much of the juice has released.

May 22 to June 21

MASCARPONE MOUSSE

1. In a large bowl, beat mascarpone, cream cheese, 4 tbsp sweetener and vanilla together until well combined.

2. In another bowl, beat cream with remaining 2 tbsp sweetener until it holds stiff peaks. Fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture until combined.

3. Pipe or spoon into 6 small dessert cups. Top with roasted berries and serve immediatly.

June 22 to July 22

Anger may cause you grief; control your temper and try to sit back and calm down. Plan some family outings. You will be full of energy and you need to find something constructive to do.

Leo

C R O S S

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July 23 to Aug 22

Family talks may get a little combative. You will enjoy lavish forms of entertainment and should consider making arrangements early.

Virgo

Aug 23 - Sept 23

Libra

Sept 24 to Oct 23

Your talent will be recognized.

Involvement in fitness clubs will be conducive to engaging roman tic connections. Talk to someone you trust if you need advice about broaching the subject.

WORD

Losses are likely if you get involved with uncertain individuals. You should expect to have changes in your home. You will be able to talk to your lover about future goals and perhaps make plans for you to take a vacation.

Scorpio

Oct 24 to Nov 22

Don’t bother retaliating, just walk away. Romance will come through involvement with fundraising organizations. The information that you gain can be used in every aspect of your life.

Sagittarius

Nov 23 to Dec 21

Reciprocate by offering helpful hints. Money problems will be difficult to deal with if you have a partner. You need an outlet.

Generosity will put you in the poorhouse. Reciprocate by offering helpful hints.

Capricorn

Absorb

Current

Fossil

Public

Appliance

Dam

Fuel

Radiant

Battery

Diesel

Industry

Solar

Boiler

Drill

Jet

Steam

Carbon

Efficient

Kilo

Sun

Coal

Energy

Power

Volt

Puzzle solutions

Dec 22 to Jan 20

Tempers will mount if you’re too pushy at work or at home. Your ability to visualize will help you convince others of the possibilities.

Aquarius

Jan 21 to Feb 19

Don’t be afraid of opposition; your suggestions are valid. Upgrading at this point is not a bad plan. Take time to listen to the problems of family members.

Don’t overspend on luxury items.

Pisces

Max 26o Min 20o

Ingredients

Method

Relatives may not be telling you the whole truth about a family situation. Accept the inevitable.

You will accomplish the most through or. Romantic encounters will develop through group activity.

Cancer

Max 28o Min 17o

Mascarpone Mousse & Stawberries

Don’t overspend on luxury items.

Romantic opportunities will flourish through travel or communication. Look into ways that you can make extra cash. Don’t let your emotions take over.

Gemini

Max 28o Min 17o

ACROSS

given period.

7. A woman’s short open jacket.

8. Very close to; almost.

9. The outside limit of an object, area, or surface.

10. Having a striking beauty or splendour.

11. A particular form or version of a published text.

13. Unpleasantly bitter or pungent.

15. A cavalry unit commanded by a captain.

16. A pair of organs in the abdominal cavity of mammals, birds, and reptiles, that excrete urine. (Plural) 18. Discontinue a session of a parliament or other legislative assembly without dissolving it.

19. Pull something apart or to pieces with force.

21. An 18th-century artistic movement and style, affecting many aspects of the arts.

22. A line on a map connecting points having the same atmospheric pressure at a given time or on average over a

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Feb 20 to March 20

Try to visit a country that excites you. Try to stay calm, and whatever you do, don’t nag. Unrealistic promises will only get you in trouble. You’re in the mood to party.

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1. A full, deep, prolonged cry uttered by a lion or other large wild animal.

2. A room in a hotel or other building used for functions such as parties and meetings.

3. A large bow drawn by hand and shooting a long feathered arrow.

4. A swollen edible bulb used as a vegetable, having a pungent taste and multiple layers.

5. The process of exact thinking.

6. Inflammation of the pleurae, which impairs their lubricating function and causes pain when breathing.

12. A room that can be made completely dark to allow the processing of light sensitive photographic materials.

14. Relating to, constituting, or habitually practising mimesis.

17. One of the Benue–Congo languages spoken in Nigeria.

20. To or at a distance from a particular place or person.

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Come & Run with the Bulls in 2018!

President’s welcome to start of football season

Mareeba United Football Club president Remo Terranova is looking forward to a great year of football for the Mareeba Bulls.

As the 2018 football season gets into full swing I would like to welcome new and old players from our junior’s right through to seniors.

The club has signed almost 250 players for the coming year and in my first year as president the committee I feel we are on the right track to win some trophies right across all competitions.

From a personal point of view my aim is to have as many players who are passionate about football playing the game they love.

With six senior teams this year including a ladies team, two second divisions teams, reserves and premier, plus a youth division which the club has not had for some time, we feel confident that this will be a successful one.

Football is the world game and we encourage everyone to have a good time, respect the rules and play fair. I would encourage everyone to come along to our first home game this weekend as we take on the Leichhardt Lions in all senior divisions starting at 1pm.

2018 Premier Mens Draw 28th April – Home Bulls v Leichhardt 13th May – Home Bulls v Marlin Coast

15th July - Bye 28th July – Home Bulls v Innisfail

19th May - Bye

4th August – Away Bulls v Southside

27th May – Home Bulls v Edge Hill

12th August – Away Bulls v Stratford

3rd June – Away Bulls v Innisfail

18th August – Home Bulls v Leichhardt

9th June – Home Bulls v Southside

25th August – Home Bulls v Marlin Coast

16th June – Home Bulls v Stratford

1st September – Bye

24th June – Away Bulls v Marlin Coast 30th June – Away Bulls v Leichhardt

8th September – Home Bulls v Edge Hill 15th September – Away Bulls v Innisfail

8th July – Away Bulls v Edge Hill

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MAREEBA UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB

Come & Run with the Bulls in 2018!

Ladies charge into new season year from Innisfail and ladies coach Brian Schincariol says she is a huge “bonus�. “They’ve improved already since their first game a few weeks ago,� said Schincariol. “The first game they got beat six or seven nil.

Mareeba Bulls’ premier women’s side is aiming for a top four finish this season and may not struggle to get it thanks to the signing of last year’s Goalkeeper of the Year Farrah Bousted.

The new recruit switched to the Bulls this

Since then we’ve come a fair way. We’ve picked up another couple of players. “Farrah’s a bonus. She makes it a lot easier in goal for the girls with her experience there.�

Schincariol said fitness is the biggest issue with his side right now but is

confident as the season gets going. “We’ve got a fairly new team with nine new players there,� he said. “It’s just match fitness.

But I think once we start playing a few more games, that will come good.�

Bulls first and second division sides get off to winning start division side saw them win 3-1 over Leichhardt and in their second match they won 2-1 over Atherton.

It’s a similar story for the 2nd division men as well. The side had a whopping 5-1 win over

WITH two games down, both the Mareeba United Football club’s first and second division sides are undefeated and off to a flying start in 2018.

After a great 2017 season, the first game of the season for the 1st

Edge Hill in their first match of the season and at the weekend kept the match at a 2-all draw with the Marlin Coast Rangers.

The first and second division sides play on Friday nights across the

region and this Friday night the 2nd division side will play at home at 7pm, while the 1st division side play away at Leichhardt.

A full draw can be found at www.fnqfootball.com.au.

Ladies coach Brian Schincariol.

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The new recruits are exciting additions to this year’s line up and with Good luck to all the their experience should be !

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in extra time MUFC reserves prevail Cisterni and period were Leonardo

Cisterni buzzed Masato Takada. during the first around the pitch Football Club achieved half and looked like MUFC’s bigTHE Mareeba United Crad Reserve final of the FC gest goal threat. success in the Premier has come of overcoming Brothers Takada, similarly, Evans Shield, after Despite concedage this season.

5-3 in extra time. victory for Marcello ing height to several opponents, he It was a rewarding in erased some disappoint- more than truly made up for it Savaglio’s men, who against 3-1 grand final loss heart, skill and courage. ment from their belief Savaglio’s unwavering ed on Leichhardt. but assured for the be solidifi on the big Victory looked anything with less than 60 in his men would to play in Mareeba they had a chance Josh Ruiz finally a goal 73 minutes, when hosts, who conceded periods of extra time. equaliser. stage. it was goals during 2x 15 grabbed a deserved games on the day, the greatest start we seconds on the clock. remain on In other Crad Evans napping during the United Savaglio said: “It wasn’t not sure whether MUFC would only Zac Park The Bulls were caught double for Edge Hill I’m also a memorable possibly have had. with the visitors strolling level terms for seven minutes, before teams overdefence. after Lep- could first exchange of play, matches, with both got the better of the Crad wrapped up the win, we in both ladies it was nerves that enroute to historic by appeared to have with little support. through the defence. progressed, we knew turning 2-0 deficits play was capitalised “But as the game was left it. for 60 This tidy piece of casually orati again Shield success. out there to overcome would only despair who was able to Home supporters Edge Hill in the secthe had the talent his best game tonight – without Evans Matthew Strogusz, Lepoagain ensuring that MA Olympic defeated time, “Leo played a defenceless Ronnie seconds, with Cisterni also winning in extra slide his shot past separated. ond division final, a doubt.� teams could not be staff said they were rati. final the week before stung by the early The Brothers coaching players – and that 2-1.

Perhaps with a grand game MUFC players appeared creativity in the younger on the day of the their usual very proud of their and a long bus trip goal, and lacked who conceded three caught up with Brothers, middle of the park. throughout this dour Two players who shone

By Justin Fris

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Stairway to heaven for MUFC

The 2015 FNQ Football presentation evening one was a memorable United for the Mareeba four Football Club, with being representatives cream of recognised as the are Julian the crop. Pictured of the Madrid (Goalkeeper Alex Year - Premier Men’s), the YearSrhoj (Coach of and Marcello Premier Men’s) of the Year Savaglio (Coach Wayne - Premier Reserve). recognised Srhoj was also Year’ for as ‘Player of the division. the Premier Men’s for the full Turn to Page 26 story.

Murphy’s heroics

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after a come in Cairns, three Saturday eveningtime, MUFC scored history last into injury in FNQ Football 2-0 heading report. finest chapters grand final. Trailing Fris’s match one of the 23 for Justin League Club rewrote in the FNQ Premier Turn to page United Football win in history.

Stratford their finest THE Mareeba win over bitter rival 3-2 to record arguably from behind than six minutes goals in less

Roosters forward

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win. celebrate after the LEFT: MA Olympic premier game.

Madrid during the ABOVE: Adrian

times for was frustrating at the weary evening to land the Upon the final whistle, had trav- his men, who were unable who blow.

Olympic faithful – drid. heavier, time MA on the day of hammer successfully ima bit frustrated up from Townsville With the rain falling the way, the Bulls “We were probably rain, as ‘pass and home side. elled “And maybe we – sang joyfully in the running out for the plemented their successful at times,� he said. – with was fast deficits the match their achievement a relaxation mode fluid style of football back Although they had overcome the significance of lapsed into a bit of vale Ol- move’ win the ball desire to get a reMUNDINGBURRA-Aitken Olympic unable to in recent weeks, the began to sink in. at times. nal is unrivalled.

Ryan Murphy proOlympic coach we did what we in this particular fi ympic goalkeeper Post-match, MA off them. “In the second half, roared as to drop five sult was glad that one touch away the greatest goalkeeping This forced the visitors The Borzi Park faithful Olympic Michael Brooks said he could do – we were given one of any vided last Saturday an put the previous back at any given Mr Byrne said at 73 minutes, when men were able to displays or six defenders to seen in Mareeba from winning it.� on the Tablelands, attacking one on will walk down of Murphy to have hand- his behind them. which made genuine evening at Borzi Park. of day, scores of people Srhoj praised the efforts defender was adjudged penalty area. week’s grand final loss for their 2-1 time, on our shape who little bit rushed.� himself and fellow members time cult to execute. reflect quietly. the ball in his own Desperate to atone “We worked tirelessly their respects to those in the Olympic goal. the foreshore and fi- forays very diffi Mr Byrne said response to all of Mete, who able to rou- balled the match for cant for those paying from Tableland he said. “And the NQ Premier League Lachlan Rowan was Up stepped Anthony sacrifice. “He was man of “We’ve had an enormous he said. “It defeat with Jim Grimshaw and our structure,� is es- in the year and out wide is before, Murphy’s in acres of space have made the ultimate a current member (and had a chat converted his spot probably the best

By Justin Fris Repairs earlier this having quick guys we have held here,� nal only a week is tinely find himself sure,� he said. “It’s however had successfullygrand final win over bonus of seen all the whole the events we had over 3,000 people attend our Ray Byrne – who Av- Pump and Irrigation visitors defeated the it all. performance I’ve was the the clubhouse flank, of the Afghanistan deeds ensured the kick during the the alternative of replacing an added bonus to timated that would goalkeeping Avenue of Honour Day. Club 1-0 – along routinely forced immediate past president) said the new system considered YUNGABURRA’s a fortnight ago. dawn service on ANZAC Mareeba United Football “We knew they (Mareeba) the Bulls defence morning tea last Wednesday, enue of Honour Association– system. his ability to Stratford struck his shot into the botsaved three and we knew year. (who has as- special also very encouraging to see a continualensured they would travel home – negated fast penalty, and Australia a which location of a special hard upgrade. saved TORO wide, out Mete and him “He “It is use addition. to but also the Together with a sizeable system ected one it was acutely come cross.

Men’s Crad Evans was be– not only respect, which acknowledged TORO was a welcomed likeminded equipment be a case of weathering one on ones – he defl left hand corner, but with the Premier whip in a tantalising irrigation system) fe- stream of visitors own personal healing place. donation from both sisted in providing parried the it would boys handled that beauti- or four for supremacy tom “It (the previous was the difference Through an in kind and as their landmarks) they worked

by Murphy, who said. “And in other Both sides wrestled shield. storm. The onto the post – he 3 Irrigation Repairs little deficient,� he PAGE burial and historical will serve months. the precinct with no one stopped in the goal, we new coming a the project within CONTINUED ON Australia and Tableland For the hosts, the eveningoff-season on the stroke of half time, I thought. at all. ball to safety. tonight. If he wasn’t received a completely verously and delivered places smartly save fully result would play areas, it wasn’t working over the it well without or 4-1 tonight.� the more reflective Service, the precinct Murphy would also eager to have the precinct a painful reminder “They weathered the wiser at how the would have won 3 Regarded as one of appeared in May. “Organisers were so for the bulls when chances and cut chances and have ended up a irrigation system. up effort and only as to what can occur out.

The loss was untimely the decision was released leaking too many clear for the entire to Lake Tinaburra foreshore,- ready by June 2013; and it may hum pro- the follow er- months after capitalised upon. from the experience. first of the season, legal proceedings Located along the around and fought Despite the optimistic report containing the momentum are not to grow in stature given it was their been extremely signifi “We have commenced the cash split deciinto the game “The Crowe Howarth changes in the turned discredit one populated grandmaking the precinct has always TRC has Mareeba Bulls went Alex Srhoj rang the vided by the heavily 90 minutes. by the Minister when however one loss doesn’t this decade. a fair result regarding Peden said: “The of the of instrucEvans champions whole way and ror, was relied upon of with Larry Maggio to the MSC get In his report, Mr the de-amalgamation the reining Crad “They took us the stands, Murphy’s bellowing final 10 minutes, of the greatest sides Solicitors and Barrister, her decision to award $26,053,002 sion resulting from and many entering the to re-write North from earshot. grand final loss last engaged MacDonnells said.

Leonardo Cisterni are true champions and were on a quest

By Justin Fris tions was never far after coming off a to the TRC.� to represent our council Mareeba Shire,� he for our rain which and achievedo that, was They history with a Stephen Fynes-Clinton Judicial Review Act of and $26,024,048 costs associated with the acan equitable result – to turn around and Coupled with a misty never forget the amazing 2015.

Queensland football match. week will that Council will re“This is to ensure showunder the He added: “The if we season post-match ‘double-treble’. turned into a healthy HE Tablelands Regional a ‘Without Prej- in a challenge $260,000, however Srhoj revealed never before done ments witnessed during from just fantastic.� of that Ol- eventually MSC ratepayers and community.� decision on the de-amalgamation tion could be as high as these two variSrhoj said the a request for the to recover some quest the establishment was carrying an injury in- the Minister’s From the off, it appeared trouble- er in the 56th minute, MUFC coach Alex it may be possible Mr Hyde added that meeting the relevant parties prove play their part Cisterni but wanted to push that win the case, cash split.

Likewise if we udice’ meeting with in the ‘Without Prejudice’legal repympic’s pace would ables would ultimately the reserve game, stems from the fact from other parties. cash split dispute, Football Club conof to participate anks. It was some“This engagement to (the) of the costs received by MSC the pain barrier and Mareeba United required to pay some volved in the de-amalgamation some along the fl in the final result. of court. had been successfully pay some $5.4 million the case, we may be pushing solid through his teammates. matter settled out Gilmore declined however, that they (the) TRC has to incorrectly lose Olympic were still which could see the what surprising MSC Mayor Tom with tribute for ball in voted to accept the to roads that were the ball, almost the pass reasons. an nego- resentatives. the other parties’ costs.� to have Councillors successfully Executive Projects MSC in respect Maggio would report as belongappeared reluctant Matthew Hyde said on the matter for legal numbers back behind TRC Acting CEO his noble several to comment a report by still appearing no ed in the Crowe Howarth Football Club findings tabled in the middle of the park.

MUFC attackers had taken place over instant impact, with court date classifi TRC – when in fact, they have always inches half chance of tiations on the issue Peden – with the the deadlock.

Mareeba United to the only falling a few The first genuine closer to breaking $25.00 Players Officer, Lachlan Fro 8 and 9 in ing Brian Adams drive in for December David Ruiz in the been MSC roads. $28 m the roof of the net.

On the same day $30.00 General currently pencilled the match fell to ‘Summer from indidarting header an 0,00 out his signature The assistant referee five Cairns.

4th minute, with his the 69th, NOW in the visi- rocked be 0 Murphy BOOK would Melbourne, for in there song sighter that early of 69’ 2 Claude Cater game’s only cated time, although fittingly saw the tors’ goal. minutes of injury QBCC 1076708 Mensland, old of six minutes minute ~ 6.30PM adopted the time After an initial spell goal.

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praised his side's Bulls coach Alex Srhoj their minute, once again showing it 3-3 by the 94th performance after his third to make die qualities. into extra time. sending the match trademark never say the extra time period outstanding tonight, The Bulls started “The boys were team said we were pushing the home doubted us, everyone with good intensity, elder Mitch Bevan everyone camp we knew our But Dolphins midfi for finished, but inside the Saturday night. they all made it known back. in the 105th minute away and tonight The defending champions going back-to- got his team in front soon after- best was not far of they are capaMareeba struck back they had every intention off a stepped up and showed what 120 a 4-3 lead.

Pendenza finished finished 4-4 after wards when Robert back as the match 4-4 and ble of,� he said. bring the game to but I thought we sweeping move to minutes of football. “It was a crazy game, the opening 45 long We dominated in The Bulls dominated 17th head into penalties. the first two, Rusch deserved to win. was defiRusch penalty in the Both sides scored Dol- patches but conceding four goals minutes, but a Joe at halftime as the n converting for the plan." and Angelo Serafi the minute was the difference at 1-0 up.

Srhoj of nitely not part Cater and Wayne the break the week off, while phins while Steven Dolphins went into The Bulls now enjoy on the 51st minute Bulls.

Comets did the same for the Rusch got his second third before the Dolphins will play the Southside header, once again Pendenza scored Mareeba’s beafter finishing a strong Ruiz the grand final. play, before a Paul defender Gary Cunningham and for a shot at against the run of have moved through victo- Stratford missing the target The Bulls reserves Bulls. The small over came first to flinch, screamer lit up the Wells the final after a 2-1 win when Stratford grabbed giving Bulls youngster Jaydon to the preliminary ry was short lived to striker on Sunday. Goals front. The young getting his hat-trick the Marlin Coast Rangers Damien Wildchance to hit the another goal, Rusch and a 4-2 lead. Bevan Jamie Wilesmith the obliged and gave Mareeba open up a 3-1 lead.

Bulls from through to take on in control with under missed the Dolphins fourth to gift the man got the Bulls Stratford looked to of the most enterweekend. but the Bulls refused and finish off one Leichhardt Lions this 20 minutes to go, history. bagging the win nals in FNQ football again stepped up, quit as Ruiz once then taining semi-fi the 83rd minute and his second goal on

Preare into the FNQ THE Mareeba Bulls penfinal after a thrilling mier League grand on Stratford Dolphins alty shootout against

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Roosters season over after semifinal loss

following 2016 season has ended Rugby THE Atherton Roosters District in Sunday’s Cairns a 40-4 loss to Tully final, at Barlow Park. went on League elimination lead at the break, Tully After setting up a 14-0 it took the Roosters second stanza and with the job in the their first points. in the open70 minutes to score all the ball procession The Roosters had who were full of couldn’t crack Tully ing 20 minutes, but re-signed energy in defence.

Howard, who recently Roosters coach Dean lot of energy in the side had used up a for 2017, said his heat didn’t help. first half and the afternoonwith all that ball in the opening “We had a lot chances He said. get over the line.� but overall minutes, but couldn’t way to end the year in place “It was a disappointing things lot a put season and to grow our we have had good into 2017 and continue which we will take

the young strengths.�

18 elimination final, In Sunday’s under premiership race bundled out of the Roosters were also 44-16 by Kangaroos.

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FNQ HEAD-TO-HEAD: Carroll Heat captain Jamie last in action during final.

Saturday’s grand PHOTO: PAUL SMITH/ FOOTBALL QUEENSLAND

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Lee midfielder Michael Jamie when Redlands strike on the counter to give FNQ Heat captain a scored a wonder HEARTBROKEN NPL grand final victory. his teammates after his side a maiden Carroll has praised of football I suppose, United in the NPL “That’s the beauty fall shock 3-2 loss to Redlands weekend.

90 minutes, you can’t final last you gotta play for Queensland grand to go� Carroll said.

Bull said he was asleep with five minutes couldn’t be prouder The former Mareeba for his old club, alongside “It just wasn’t to be‌I proud to fly the flag performance this season. and Tamas Maffeyof the boys for their first Josh Pin, Shaun Owens final and to be the “To make a grand Stumpe. our to do it is something proud to represent FNQ side in history “We’re definitely Carroll said. be proud of.â€? to home town of Mareeba,â€? a great season this we’ve got to it was a bitter pill had Defender Owens said “Shaun Owens has game. did the and of mid-way through after leading for most year, Tamas came nitely swallow he said. and Josh Pin has defi “It was pretty disappointing,â€? finals come the job for the boys grand level.â€? “It was a fast game, stepped up another and you give it abSanders opened his to those 90 minutes down Heat striker Kieran another the was of It you’ve got. the fourth minute side’s account in just Red- solutely everything last Saturday, before coy match at Perry Park back level.â€? and Owens were Alistair Davis hit While both Carroll lands’ sharpshooter the duo hinted they in the 23rd minute. on their playing futures, at the club. with a neat header the to came again who staying on It would be Sanders to would consider going around at the home a Carroll cross “There’s a lot of offers Heat’s rescue, heading Australia,â€? minute. with NPL clubs around go 2-1 up in the 39th for most of moment said.

After a dogged performance and we’ll to break Carroll Heat the to managed United “I’m pretty loyal and the second half, fumble to the management defence with a bad have to have a chat and see through the Heat’s Ward, gifting defender the club in the next couple of weeks

by Heat keeper Kevin second of the night. plans are.�

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Innisfail – very family orientated and close knit. “My goal is for us as a team to make the top four and the finals and of course an overall goal of winning the league.�

Justin is hoping to bring some experience to the young side. “Hopefully I can bring a bit of experience, we have a very young team so it’s the transition period and we have a lot of new blood coming through,� he said. “Hopefully for me I can use a bit of my experience playing at this level to pass onto the younger ones coming through the ranks and obviously play that outlet of a bit higher up, a bit more of player maker

role and try and utilise our attack to put goals in the back of the net.�

Justin is familiar with the team spirit that surrounds the Mareeba Bulls having played against them many times. “When you come to Mareeba as an opposition player you have the 11 on the field but you always have the extra man which is crowd – the voice and the passion which the fans and the Mareeba community brings – it will be good to have that on my side for a change,� he said. “My ambition is to have fun, I am at that age where I play for the passion, but in the same token I am super competitive.�

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Come & Run with the Bulls in 2018!

Premier side young but able say coaches

Premier Mens coaches Marcello Savaglio and Angelo Tatti.

Mareeba United Football Club’s premier side has undergone some major changes since the last season resulting in new coaches and an almost entirely new team of players.

Alex Srhoj’s departure from the coaching position at the end of last year has seen Marcello Savaglio and Angelo Tatti step into the hot seats and face a huge challenge straight off the bat with a young team made up of mostly reserve grade players and two new recruits.

“It’s pretty much a new team,” said Savaglio.

“We started with three players on the weekend that were in the last game of last season, the rest are all made up from resy players and a couple of imports from Cairns.

“A lot of them are new to the senior comp. We’ve got three players from last year’s reserve grade team that basically made

their debut for the season.

There’s one player from Atherton – he played second division last year. So it’s a big step for them to comp up and play premier league soccer.”

It’s a tough stance to begin the season from, but confidence is high and new recruits Darcy McCormack from Innisfail United Football Club and Justin Sabbidin from Cairns have brought some experience to the young team.

“The new imports bring a lot of energy, a lot of skill-wise on the field,” said Tatti.

“They’re experienced and good leaders. Talking to the boys and helping them out on the pitch, it’s a new team.”

The coaches both think the premier side will have a competitive year, despite the loss of some key players.

“There will probably be a bit of a building phase

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football again. Anything on because we’ve got a lot of glio.

“We’ll try and get finals top of that is a bonus.” reserves from last year, but we can also be competitive,” said Savaglio.

“I don’t see why we can’t get into the top four this year and really give it a crack.”

Both coaches have www.mareebamitsubishi.com.au also stepped up this year as coaches of the premier Proud to be side. a sponsor “It’s definitely a step up,” said Savaglio. of the “I’ve been under Alex Mareeba Srhoj’s wings for the last Bulls. four years, seeing what he’s doing. I hope to carry that knowledge on through.

We’ll just be doing a lot of planning and getting the boys ready.

“We try and mix things up. Keep training intense but enjoyable at the same time. That’s the main thing that we’re trying to do.”

Looking ahead to the season, the coaches are aiming for a solid result.

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Hundreds of onlookers lined the streets to cheer on the athletes as they completed three gruelling phases of swimming, cycling and running.

RESULTS: MENS - Ist OPEN Matt Hutchinson; 2nd OPEN Tim Green; 3rd OPEN Jason Hamilton.

WOMENS – 1ST OPEN Sarah Thomas; 2nd OPEN Megan Hendry; 3rd Georgina Beech.

Men’s open third place Jason Hamilton.

> Q.C.W.A Mareeba Bingo every Thursday from 9am at the Q.C.W.A Hall, Wilkes St, Mareeba. > Q.C.W.A Aerial Outpost Branch Craft Day. 4th Wednesday of the month 9am. 15 Wilson St, Mareeba. > Mareeba Lioness Club Monthly Seniors Bingo and free morning tea is held 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Mareeba CWA Hall starting at 9am. > Q.C.W.A Mareeba self help craft, cards and social morning every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. 9am at the Q.C.W.A Hall, Wilkes St, Mareeba. > PCYC Seniors Social Club meets for morning tea, outings, trivia and games every Tuesday from 9.30am at the PCYC Hall, 136 Walsh St Mareeba. > St George’s Church Indoor Bowls Tuesday’s at 1pm at St George’s Hall at 53 Constance St, Mareeba. > Mareeba RSL Club Soup Kitchen every Tuesday, 6pm-8pm entry via back gate. > Al-Anon Family Groups - Atherton and Yungaburra. Ph 1300 252 666. > Mareeba & District Orchid & Pot Plant Society - Monthly meeting held on second Saturday of each month, (except December), at Mareeba CWA Hall, Dempster Street, Mareeba. Meetings start at 2 p.m. All welcome.

OLYMPIC RELAY TEAM (Mens) – 1st Team Southside Saints; 2nd Team Cassowary Coast Flyers; 3rd Team Oh-K. OLYMPIC RELAY TEAM (Womens) – 1st Team Mad Mums; 2nd Team Iron Maidens; 3rd Team Wonder Woman.

OLYMPIC RELAY TEAM (Mixed) – 1st Team Splash Flash and Dash; 2nd Team Sexy Triathletes Plus One; 3rd Team T Bone Running Club.

SPRINT SOLO (MENS) – 1st Leigh Whitney; 2nd Harrison Reinaudo; 3rd Grant Knight.

Male open winner Matt Hutchinson.

SPRINT SOLO (WOMENS) – 1st Emma Simpson; 2nd Klare Marcic; 3rd Alisha Wells.

SPRINT RELAY TEAM (WOMENS) – 1st Team Just the 2 of Us; 2nd Team For Ever Young; 3rd Team K Squad.

SPRING RELAY TEAM – 1st Team IRsquared.

ENTICER SOLO (MALE) – 1st U19 Brady McIntyre; 2nd U19 Murray Colbridge; 3rd U10 Joel Davidson.

ENTICER SOLO (FEMALE) – 1st U10 Klare Marcic; 2nd U19 Sena Na-

kajima; U19 Trinity Reinaudo.

ENTICER RELAY TEAM (MALE) – 1ST Team Bolshevik Boys; Team Boom Chaka Laka; 3rd Team Heh 2 Deadly Triathletes – Red Claws.

ENTICER RELAY TEAM (FEMALE) – 1st Team the Conquerers; 2nd Team First Timers; 3rd Team Heh 2 Deadly Triathletes – Girls.

ENTICER RELAY TEAM (MIXED) – 1st Team Dragons Swim Academy; 2nd Team Care Chiropractic Queensland; 3rd Team QAS Ring Ins.

Female open third place Georgina Beech.

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Mareeba Lions take out annual bowls comp ON Friday night the Mareeba Lions lawn bowls teams became the local champions winning the annuals service clubs Lawn Bowls shield.

Competition was fierce, but the other competitors simply could not match the precision of the Mareeba Lions.

The service club challenge is held each year between local clubs – Mareeba Rotary, Dimbulah Lions and Mareeba Lions.

Mareeba Rotary came in third, 2017 winners Dimbulah Lions came second, with Mareeba Lions taking home the 2018 shield.

A good night of fellow-

ship and sport was had with a great meal was served up

by Mareeba Bowls Club prior to the game.

“It has been reported that some less fit members of the Lions team are having trouble with sore limbs and a trip to the team masseuse may be required,” said a Mareeba Lion.

The bowlers from Mareeba and Dimbulah on Friday night.

INSET: The winning lawn bowls team – the Mareeba Lions.

Podium finish at Motostars

Close finish for young players

AVS’ U10-11 kids with their runners-up medals.

Mareeba based football academy AVS, enjoyed a break through weekend over the last two days of the school holidays, participating in the FNQ Youth Cup held at Barlow Park over April 15 and 16.

AVS was invited to nominate a U10/11 side and the U13/14 side in the competition for the respective age brackets with academies coming from as far away as Sydney.

Futboltec and Mongo football made the trip north, along with Football Centre of Excellence from Brisbane, the Mackay Crusaders representative teams, GoFull90 from Townsville and hosts Caravella Football Academy from Cairns.

The kids from Mareeba, Atherton and Dimbulah were amongst some of the finest football talent from all around the country.

Both teams played five games on the Sunday with the U10/11’s only losing one game to the big boys

Futboltec, along the way enjoying wins over Mackay, Mongo football, GF90 and Caravella FA, finishing second on the group stage.

The older boys had a tough day at the office on the Sunday, up against some very strong talented teams from Sydney, Mackay, Townsville and Cairns, but regrouped on Sunday to draw 4-4 with Caravella, going down on Penalties and were 3-2 up against Mackay with only minutes left, but ended up going down 4-3 in extra time.

It was a big learning experience said AVS head coach Alex Srhoj, “The U13-14 boys found it tough on the Saturday, but they regrouped on Sunday and showed they could match it, it was a huge learning experience, fast, strong and very technical football, but that is what we were here for, the opportunity to play at a high level against talent from all around the coun-

try.” Srhoj stated.

It was the U10-11 kids that took the competition by storm on the Monday, turning a few heads with a 4-1 win in the semi final against Mongo football Sydney, lining up a rematch in the grand final against the big boys from Sydney, Futbolec.

Only 24 hours earlier they taught the AVS kids a lesson with a 8-2 win, but in the final it was a different story with the team made up of kids from Mareeba, Dimbulah and Atherton held their own and took the game to the Sydney kid.

In a very tough and competitive match, the scores were locked at 2-2 with only minutes remaining, but Futboltec found the breakthrough to win 3-2.

According to Srhoj, the growth of the kids over the weekend was extraordinary and great to be able to see.

“The kids just kept growing with every game, as their confidence grew, so

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did their belief and the way they recovered from the 8-2 loss on the Saturday to force the same team all the way in the final and only go down 3-2 was just amazing to watch” Srhoj stated.

“It was an amazing opportunity for the kids and that is what we are all about, more development and more opportunities.”

Young Dimbulah 10 year old Cooper Kennedy lit the cup on fire, taking out the Golden Boot in the U10-11 competition, turning a few heads scoring 21 goals over seven games.

Srhoj is now looking forward to taking the kids to another level, seeing firsthand what the level of the city kids are at, there is no reason why the “boys and girls from the Bush” should not reach the same standards.

For more info on what AVS offers kids, please contact Alex Srhoj on 0403 343 692 or email admin@ avsfa.com.au

Mareeba local, 13 year old Liam Waters, competed in the third round of the Motostars road racing competition in the senior category at Toowomba over the weekend.

Rain threatened to affect the weekend with riders changing to wet tyres on the Saturday for the practice sessions.

Liam had a lowside crash in the wet but he and his bike escaped relatively undamaged.

Sunday arrived with perfect weather and with Liam qualifying second against local Toowoomba rider Tom Brown in morning session.

In the first race Liam had a good start and fought to hold onto Tom but was unable to fight for first place coming home second. In the second race Liam slipped to third by the first corner after a poor start.

On the sixth corner of the first lap Liam made a move up the inside under brakes of the other rider and was able to make the pass stick.

Unfortunately, with the time lost fighting for second position Tom was able to open a lead that wasn’t able to be breached over the rest of the race.

A nice start in the third race saw Liam initially put Tom under some pressure with Liam pushing hard.

Liam rode consistently and finished the day with second in the last race and overall.

“After a rough Saturday in the wet I was glad the sun came out for the Sun-

day and was happy with my performance during the races.

“Tom is a great racer and I am really enjoying the Motostars series.”

Liam will be racing again on April 28th at the Mako Trac in Mareeba as part of the Interclub series between the Whitsunday Motorsports club, Road Racing Association of Townsville and the FNQ Road Racing Club. You can follow Liam on facebook, – Liam Waters Racing.

St Stephen’s cross country winners

Deacon Pastoral house has won this year’s Inter-house Cross Country. Pictured with the Shield are Deacon Pastoral Leaders – Thomas Roesler and Lauren Brown.

RESULTS: Overall house winner Deacon with 347 points, ahead of McAuley on 292, Muluridji on 282 and Augustine on 255 points. All 4km events – 6 records broken. (12 boys) - Luke Rantucci - 17.39; 13 boys - Ned Donovan - 15.25; (14 girls) Chloe Taylor - 17.20; 14 boys - Nicholas Fogale - 15.30; 15 girls - Sara Donovan - 18.38; Open girls - Elena Pilat - 20.48.

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of play. But the rest of the half belonged to the Roosters who hit the line with four tries to take a 22-10 lead to the break.

Yarrabah scored again soon after the restart but from here their discipline went out the window and the Roosters quickly took control on the back of a high penalty count. Three

conversions from Nigel Woodleigh and a try to Ned Blackman pushed the Roosters ahead 32-16 and sealed the points in a tough contest.

Results of other CDRL first grade games played – Mossman 82 v Edmonton 16, Innisfail 18 v Suburbs 13, Tully 34 v Mareeba 2, Brothers 32 v Ivanhoes

16. Points table after three rounds – Brothers 6, Tully 4, Mossman 4, Innisfail 4, Atherton 4, Kangaroos 4, Yarrabah 2, Ivanhoes 2, Mareeba 0, Suburbs 0, Edmonton 0.

This Sunday the Atherton Roosters play Kangaroos away at Vico Oval, while the Gladiators take on Brothers at home.

Bulls still finding their feet in league A new Mareeba Bulls outfit is still finding their feet in the FNQ Premier league, going down 4-0 to arch rivals the Stratford Dolphins on Saturday night.

The Bulls went into the match smarting from last weekend’s 6-1 loss and looked the sharper side in the opening exchanges.

But the home side lit up the match with only their first real chance when Dolphins left winger let fly from twenty yards to give Bulls custodian Adrian Vedelago no chance to open up a 1-0 lead.

Stratford got their second only moments later with Jamie Gosling dancing his way past a couple of Bulls defenders before being brought down inside the penalty area with a clumsy challenge, and Joe

Rusch made no mistake from the penalty area going ahead 2-0. Then moments later Gosling ran riot again through the bulls defence to give the home side a 3-0 lead inside the opening 20 minutes. It could have been more if not for Vedelago in the Bulls goal pulling off a string of fine saves.

Being 3-0 down seemed to fire up the Bulls and they finished the half looking the stronger side, but were unable to find a breakthrough before the break.

In the second period, it was the away side that again looked the stronger side, but really unable to force any really strong scoring opportunities.

Apart from a 30 yard bullet from Ben Stabile, the Dolphins keeper was never really forced into much work,

despite the Bulls enjoying majority of the possession.

As the game went on the Bulls turned to long ball football, opening up to much space in the middle of the park, allowing the Dolphins back in the game and Gosling made it 4-0 with only a few minutes left on the clock.

It is a case of hard work and effort that is just not enough for the Bulls right now, the effort is there, the work rate is there, but the orange and black boys are just lacking that piece of quality at key moments throughout the game.

A lot of new and young players are finding out the difference of class at the premier level, but they are close and once they settle and find their belief things will turn around quickly.

In other grades, it was a case of deja-vu for the Bulls reserves who totally dominated the match, but were unable to take all three points drawing 1-1.

Damien Wildman equalized that game with the last kick of the ball.

The Bulls premier ladies and youth sides were the shining light at Stratford on Saturday, with both sides still undefeated this season. The U18 boys played out a 4-2 win and after losing Serg Battistin to injury early on, the team recovered to go two from two in the league.

Meanwhile the ladies fought hard for a impressive 4-0 win over the Dolphins with Chelsea Manitta and Jeannae kalinau scoring two each. But it was a fighting team effort

with only 12 girls available the ladies dug deep and worked hard for each other and kept the clean sheet for the first time in over a year due to work rate of the entire team.

On Friday night both of the clubs second division and first division teams remained unbeaten. Youngster Dylan Cummings gave the first division boys a 88th minute win over arch rivals the Atherton Eagles, meanwhile the Bulls 2nd division boys travelled down to the Marlin Coast Rangers and came away with a impressive 2-2 draw.

This weekend the Mareeba Bulls return home with the first Saturday night home game of the year against the Leichhardt Lions and everyone is invited to come and support.

Mareeba ladies shine at CFN awards night

ladies from the Mareeba Cricket were centre stage as they picked up their winnings at the Cricket Far North presentation night held in Cairns on April 14.

The team were the inaugural winners of the Trisha Spry Cup, named after the Mareeba lady who kicked it all off.

While training continues, Cricket players will now take a break from competition before the season commences again in September.

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Yarrabah had started the match in their usual style jumping out to an early 10-0 lead after 12 minutes

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