Cops nab stolen loot A PAIR of alleged thieves have had their crime spree put to an end after a daring raid by Tablelands police last week. Officers from Kuranda’s Tactical Crime Squad, Tablelands Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) and dog squad arrested two men at Hoey Rd in Speewah in the early hours of Thursday morning. Rangi Fyfe,19, and Oscar Erlandsson, 23, were allegedly responsible for a spate of crimes across the region in recent weeks. The pair were denied bail by Magistrate Thomas Braes in Atherton Magistrates Court on Thursday after being charged with five counts of stealing and three counts of unlawful use of a motor vehicle.
They were remanded in custody and faced court again yesterday. Mareeba Police Senior Constable Aleda Day said dozens of items had been recovered after the raid, including a Toyota Hilux ute, power tools, car keys, clothes, cannabis and other illicit drugs. But she said it was unknown over what period of time the items were stolen and where they came from. Police believe Mr Fyfe is connected to a string of offences beginning in May, including the theft of another ute, jet ski and a caravan. Sen-Constable Day urged any Far North resident who has recently had items stolen but not yet reported it to police to call Policelink on 13 14 44.
Some of the items recovered from two thieves by Tablelands Criminal Investigation Branch after a raid in Speewah last Thursday.
Go pink for a good cause
Mareeba Lioness Club president Lyn Dyer and member Sandy Kelly can’t wait for this Saturday’s Pink Ribbon garden party.
MAREEBA Lioness Club will be dressed to the nines for charity at this Saturday’s Pink Ribbon Day garden party. Lioness members will host the annual event at the Mareeba Turf Club, with all proceeds going to Cancer Council Queensland. “This is an event that will feature the colour pink and there will be a prize for the wearer of the Best Pink Outfit and many other competitions, raffles and prizes as well,” said Lioness Club president Lyn Dyer. “We have organised a programme of entertainment that will suit the wider audience, including a fashion parade by courtesy of Rockmans, a spectacular afternoon tea, dancing,
a live band, Zumba exhibition and many raffle draws as well.” A range of stalls will include plants, craft, sweets, cakes and biscuits and other sought-after fundraising fare. “We ask everyone to bring along their own cup for afternoon and their traditional generous support as we attempt to raise much needed funds for Queensland Cancer Council,” Mrs Dyer said. “We invite everyone to come along, have some fun and help the club raise much needed funds for the Cancer Council Queensland.” Mrs Dyer said the event could not have reached its highly popular status on the Tableland social calendar with-
out the support of businesses and the public of the region. Cancer Council Queensland spokeswoman Katie Clift said those who united in pink make a big difference in the fight against women’s cancers. “Getting involved means we are taking steps to beat cancer and support all women who have been touched by the disease,” she said. “It’s also a great opportunity to reach out to loved ones – ask about their health, encourage them to get screened, lend a helping hand and be a listening ear.” Bookings are essential and tickets are $20 per person at Rockmans Mareeba in Byrnes St. Gates open at 12 noon.
KURANDA SENIORS DAY CELEBRATIONS When: Tuesday 16th of August Where: Respite Centre, Cnr Barang and Thongon Streets, Kuranda Time: 9:30am - 2:30pm
“Bringing youth and seniors together, celebrating the contributions seniors make in our community.”
Mini Expo to meet some of our providers including: • Complete Mobility and Rehabilitation • St Johns Community Care • Community Health • Kuranda Medical Centre • Blue Care • Kuranda Neighbourhood Centre • Ngoonbi Commonwealth Home Support Program
Come along and join the entertainment and activities: • Singing • Dancing • Slideshows • Basket Weaving • Art and Culture Kuranda Library • Exercise classes
Morning Tea and Lunch Provided • Transport Available Phone Coralie to Book 4093 7298 • www.ngoonbi.org.au PAGE 6 The Express, Wednesday, August 10, 2016
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