The Express Newspaper 20th September 2017 by Carlo Portella

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New-age farmer wins major award Mareeba’s Matthew Perkes was named winner of prestigious Charlie Nastasi Horticultural Farmer of the Year Award in front of more than 350 people at Friday night’s Mareeba District Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association gala dinner. ► Full story P11

The wallabies will not win! Racing fun goes ahead despite extensive track damage By Rebecca Wallis

DAY OF FUN: A human horse race provided great entertainment at the Mareeba Turf Club on Saturday. PHOTO PETER ROY.

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A plague of wallabies put an end to the races at the Mareeba Annuals on Saturday with the track events relocated to Cairns in the name of safety.

In a disappointing turn of events for the club, racehorse trainers and owners boycotted the races claiming track damage made it unsafe for the horses after an inspection on Wednesday led to the discovery of multiple

holes and turf irregularities. Mareeba Turf Club officials supported their decision and are working hard to fix the track ready for the next meeting on Boxing Day. “The club did put too much

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Kuranda koalas give science a helping hand By Rebecca Wallis

Collecting koala poo and sending it off in the post would definitely rank as one of Meg Markle’s more unusual tasks as the wildlife manager at Kuranda’s Koala Gardens. Thankfully it was all in the name of research after the tourism venue was contacted by OWAD Environment in south east Queensland. The ecology consultants use detection dogs to track koala populations. “We were contacted by one of the company owners, Olivia Woosnam, to ask if we could provide koala scat to assist scenttrain detection dogs to help them locate any populations up here in North Queensland,” said Ms Markle. “They specifically wanted feces from North Queensland koalas in case there was any difference to the smell compared with the animals they typically work with which, until now, had only been in New South Wales and as far north in Queensland as Mackay. So, I sent away poo in the mail.” Ms Markle said the koalas were originally from south east Queensland but hoped that by assisting the researchers it would un-

Kuranda Koala Gardens’ Meg Markle with beautiful Haxel who is nearly seven years old.

cover a small contingent of koalas that were thought to be living on the Tablelands. “It’s not been confirmed but there are thought to be a small

group of koalas living near Ravenshoe,” she said. “Four or five years ago a koala was rescued from that area and taken to Cairns Zoo.”

OWAD Environment uses specially-trained Springer Spaniels to track down koala poo for later analysis for DNA profiling, gender identification, and health screen-

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Nullinga Dam report must be released LNP politician Deb Frecklington has attacked the Queensland government for dragging their feet over the proposed Nullinga Dam, saying farmers and ratepayers on the Tablelands were “being hung out to dry”. Ms Frecklington said the Labor government is refusing to release a feasibility study into the

dam at a time when water was sorely needed. Should it go ahead, the dam would be built on the Walsh River and provide water for irrigation locally and to serve residential purpose in Cairns. “The Federal Government provided $5 million from the National Water Infrastructure Development Fund for the feasibility study that we know was

finished six months ago, but still hasn’t been released,” Ms Frecklington said in a statement last week. “This is just another cover-up from a do-nothing government.” But chairman for the Mareeba Dimbulah Irrigation Scheme Joe Moro said irrigators on the Tablelands were not concerned. “We were told it would be released in the early part

of next year,” he said. “I would rather the government took their time to get it right than put out a half-baked report that might have issues.” Mr Moro said the dam would not solve water issues for all Tablelands farmers as it would only service part of the region and that the cost of the water was a concern. “Until we see the business case it’s very hard to

say whether Nullinga is a goer or not,” he said. “A lot of the Nullinga study has been focused on the Cairns perspective and for us it is more of a primary concern that we look closer at the Johnson Diversion or a modernization of the current scheme.” Mr Moro said if the dam went ahead it would ease the pressure on Tinaroo Dam but that it was being

focused more on what it could provide for Cairns. Ms Frecklington said the delay in providing the report was a deliberate attempt to ignore Far North Queensland farmers. “This is just another cover-up from a do-nothing government,” she said. “Labor needs to come clean, stop the delays and release the feasibility report into Nullinga Dam.”

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Plea for piece of history to be kept By Rebecca Wallis

A Tablelands family has pleaded with authorities to preserve an important piece of Atherton’s history. Betty Marnock with the backing of her family and a group of friends has approached Dalrymple MP Shane Knuth, Queensland Health and Cairns Hinterland and Health Board to try and persuade them to retain the building previously used as the nurses quarters. The 104-year-old hospital is due for a $230 million overhaul that was announced in the 201617 budget and the historic Community Health building (previously the nurses quarters) will not be retained. “My mum and dad were married on the steps of the nursing quarters,” said Mrs Marnock nee Griffin. “Atherton is losing a lot of its old heritage. Everything is becoming square boxes with windows.” Mrs Marnock’s family has lived on the Tablelands since the early 1900s. Mrs Marnock was born in the hospital and her mum, Theresa Griffin (Nolan), was one of the head cooks at the hospital in the late 1930s. “I feel like it would be such a shame to knock

Brooke Buckingham on Saturday night after the ceremony with her buckle, trophies and crown.

The old nurses quarters in Atherton is due to be demolished. INSET: The building in 1928.

down such a beautiful facade,” said Mrs Marnock. “The quarters is now the one remaining tangible, visual reminder of the trials and tribulations of the Atherton nursing history.” Although the group is supportive of a new hospital for the town, Mrs Marnock said she hopes the building will be retained as some sort of memorial to Atherton’s rich history. But in an online statement Queensland Health state that the building will

Tate River Crossing gets an upgrade Work has started on the Bolwarra Road Tate River Crossing renewal / upgrade. The existing causeway crossing over the Tate River requires significant repair work. The causeway is too low and is regularly overtopped by flood waters, which creates a severe safety hazard during the wet season for motorists. Works will improve the causeway’s flood immunity. Works will include rais-

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ing the height of the Tate causeway, straighten and widen to 4.5m width for the length of the causeway. The project is funded through the Federal Government’s Roads to Recovery Program, the Queensland Government’s Building Our Regions Program and the Community Resilience Fund. Works are scheduled to be complete by the start of the wet season.

be demolished due to the fact that it “no longer allows for the flexibility required to deliver contemporary models of health services it once did. “It also requires ongoing, and increasingly, costly maintenance.” The statement does go on to say that the project team behind the redevelopment are looking at ways to recognise the historical significance and memories of the building. “Staff and community

members will be offered the opportunity to get involved in activities that will capture and convey the heritage of the building for future generations to come.” Mrs Marnock suggested the building be retained as a museum. “Preservation of the façade and foyer of this heritage structure will serve as a reminder of the history of the Tablelands community. It will be like a page in an open history book, which is ever present

to be seen and read by all passing,” she said. “Preserving the connection to the past and the sense of place in every community is vitally important. “We implore all who may be involved in this to consider alternatives to full demolition and consider preservation of, at least the Quarters’ ‘façade’, as a historical feature for our growing community, identity and future generations.”

DIMBULAH girl Brooke Buckingham is over the moon with her 1st Runner-Up sash and prizes from the Australian Rodeo Queen Quest on the weekend. Held on the Gold Coast last week with judging on Saturday night, Brooke said the opportunity to compete was “an amazing experience.” “The Quest is something all women should put on their bucket list as it teaches you so many life skills,” she said.

“I am very excited to support the newly crowned Queen, Rebekah. She has a beautiful soul inside and out!” Brooke was also voted Miss Congeniality by her fellow competitors. “I am so thankful and blessed and have made friendships that I will cherish forever.” Fellow Tablelands entrant Cherie Bramich fromHerberton was crowned 3rd Runner-Up and won the Portfolio Award and Miss Fundraiser.

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A group of Tablelands photography enthusiasts are teaming up for a competition that will see winners’ photos published in The Express. Tablelands and Surrounding Photography Group is the brainchild of Kerry Geck, a keen local photographer who saw an opportunity to promote the work of visiting and local amateur photographers. “There are so many wonderful photographers in the area and we thought this would be a really fun way of getting them all together,” she said. “As an amateur photographer, it’s such a buzz getting your photo printed in the paper.” Kerry enlisted the help of other keen photographers based on the Tablelands to help her launch the competition which will see photos uploaded to a Facebook page before being judged online. The wining pic will be published in The Express. Michelle Kerley, Sue and Fred Starck are all

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500 wallabies a day ruin track for racing From P1

“A week out and the trainers and jockeys weren’t happy that it was going to be settled in time and they lost confidence in the track.” Over 500 wallabies at a time make their way on to the course daily looking for feed in what has been a long dry spell. The volunteer organisers were hoping that a roo proof fence would be ready for the event but it was unable to be finished in time. It’s not the first time the track has been decimated

by digging wallabies, but Mr Thurlow said it was the first time the damage had been done to such an extent. “They’re desperate this year because it’s so dry everywhere,” he said. “Everyone else is complaining as well – the irrigators etc, they’re chewing their sprinklers etc and they’re chewing ours here as well.” Keen to keep the club alive and maintain its reputation as one of the best country clubs in the region, Mr Thurlow said the track will be in top condition for

the next race on Boxing Day. “The fence will be finished soon – it’s half finished now,” he said. “They’ll be re-sheeting the track next week – a layer of dirt and we’ll roll that in and spread it in and we’ll also fertilise and keep the water in and it should be good.” Despite the upset over the racing, the off-track entertainment still went ahead with nearly 1000 people pouring through the gates throughout the day. Fashions on the Field, live music, southern bet-

ting and games such as a schooner race and the human horse race still went ahead. Over 30 marquees were filled with revelers who came out to support the club and enjoy a fantastic day of fun as is synonymous with Mareeba Turf Club. “We’re really glad so many people came out to support the day.” Racing action now heads to Tolga this Satur- Mareeba Turf Club’s John Thurlow is confident the track will be in tip top day for the Atherton Turf condition by the time of the next race meet on Boxing Day. Club Annuals and Cup. Gate entry is $15 per per- tainment and fashions on son with racing, live enter- the field.

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Ambulance officers David Lee from Mount Garnet and Lachlan Rogers from Atherton held a show case of their skills on Main Street, Atherton last Thursday as part of Ambulance Week.

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ONE hundred and twenty five years since the creation of ambulance services in Queensland, depots across the Tablelands celebrated Ambulance Week. Paramedics in Ravenshoe, Atherton and Mareeba last week invited the community in joining them for the celebrations which ran from September 11 to 15. Held each year around the anniversary of the state’s first civil ambulance service, Ambulance Week is a perfect opportunity to say thanks to the dedicated ambulance staff and volunteers who work to keep Queenslanders safe all year round. In the early days, ambulance officers pushed litters (carts) to transport patients to hospital; some walking up to 55km a day. In its first year as the City Ambulance Transport Brigade in 1893, 400 call outs were received that covered 1,867km. Today, the QAS answers about 730,000 calls for help each year and responds to incidents from 287 locations across the state. It has a workforce of more than 4,000 staff who are supported by about 1,500 volunteers. Activities at the stations included CPR and defibrillator demonstrations, vehicle displays and morning tea.

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Remembering a hero 100 years after his death

A Tablelands man who fought in World War I is being remembered today, 100 years after his death. Private William Robert Bell was well known in the Herberton and Chillagoe mining community and after enlisting in the army at the age of 22 spent two years fighting in Europe before he was killed in action at Hell Fire Corner in Belgium on September 20, 1917. His body was never found but records of Bell’s death appear in the Red Cross Missing and Wounded File. “He had been with the Battalion only a few weeks… I saw him being carried back, wounded, on a stretcher during our advance at Polygon Wood, on 20th Sept….he had been hit in the head and legs… Bell was being carried on a stretcher, when a shell came over and killed him and also the stretcher bearers,” it said. The Howe-Bell family who still live on the Tablelands will be “raising a glass” in his honour today.

The youngest of 12 children, William often wrote letters home, many of which have been preserved. The last letter they received from him read: “The last letter I got from you was written on about the first of April and that was the last one I have had and …. That was telling me about mother’s death… don’t forget to write. One likes to get letters from home and I miss getting them from Mum. I will come to a close with best love.” Sadly, after his death, the family received undelivered parcels of knitted socks, cakes and biscuits that they had sent to him on the front. 2017 is also the 100 Year Anniversary of the Battle of Menin Road, an offensive operation and part of the Third Battle of Ypres on the Western Front, undertaken by the British and their allies. Ypres, in Belgium was the centre of sustained and intense fighting during World War One. Menin

Road was the main route running east from the town. Now known as the Battle of Passchendaele, it was planned in order that the British would break through the strongly fortified German defences enclosing Ypres and then sweep on to the occupied Belgian coast where the Germans had their submarine bases. For four years, the main easterly access for the British Army to Ypres was via the twelve mile Ypres-Menin Road. About a mile out of Ypres, the Ypres-Roulers railway crossed the road. This intersection provided a perfect bull’s eye for German gunners and their spotters. It was a place where troops, supply trains and artillery caissons were extremely vulnerable. The location became notorious throughout the British Army as the most dangerous spot on the Western Front and the troops even mounted a sign at the crossing. Named “Hell Fire Corner”, it became standard practice for

troops to transit the site only at a full run, for horses at a gallop and for lorries with the accelerator pushed to the floor. The battlefields of Belgium were described as a hellish landscape of shattered trees, mud, shell explosions and machine-gun fire. Soldiers died by the score; blown to bits, drowning in muddy craters and suffocating on poison gas. William’s name is honoured on Panel 55 in the Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial . Along with the names of some 6,000 Australians missing in Belgium, he also appears on the Wall of Remembrance on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Flanders in Belgium. Although it bears the names of 55,000 soldiers, so great were the casualties that not all the names of “the missing” from the France and Belgium conflicts are listed here. Some lie in nameless graves while the remains of others have never been found.

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Mareeba SS art show honours prep teacher This year the Mareeba State School art show was centred around a floral theme in honour of Prep teacher Ms Deb Ricci, who passed away earlier this year. Deb was a beautiful lady who religiously wore a flower in her hair and always had a huge smile on her face, even when times were tough.

The annual art exhibition showcases the creativity of all students with every student from P-6 creating a piece of art for the show using a variety of mediums including paint, collage and oil pastels. Officially opened by Councillor Angela Toppin in the presence of Deb Ricci’s children (Craig, Brenton and Shahnee) and her

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For 30 years the Tablelands Garden and Lifestyle Expo has been donating money to local charities whilst providing a platform for gardening experts and plant lovers alike. Now in its 31st year, the expo has increased in popularity with over 2000 people expected through the gates for this year’s event on October 6 and 7. Committee member Judith Ryan said people come from outlying areas to enjoy what’s on display. “Coach loads of garden clubs come up every year,” she said. “They like to get ideas

and buy the latest plants. A lot of the nurseries don’t have the latest plants whereas private growers that we have on display tend to cultivate their own clippings over the winter and have them on sale at the expo.” 64 stalls are already booked for the weekend offering flowers, pool items, statues and landscaping designs. Information sessions will be held throughout the weekend on weed ID, planting ideas, looking after roses and paving designs. Food stalls, a giant wheelbarrow raffle and the popular scarecrow competition will round out the fun over the course of the

One of the displays from last year’s Expo.

event. This year there will also be the opportunity for visitors to browse the exhibits in a special twilight event on Friday evening, October 6, from 3pm until 8pm. “We wanted to do something different this year,” said Mrs Ryan. “There are a lot of other events on over the weekend.” Mrs Ryan said the popularity of gardening has increased significantly over the past 30 years. “The younger generation want more than just a lawn now,” she said. “They want advice on how to match the right plant to the right pot.”

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Calling all local songwriters With an overwhelming response to the competition in 2016, competitors are encouraged to get their entries in early. There are only 20 places available in the open and emerging category. For full details and to register visit www.tablelandsfolkfestival.org.au. The event will be held in Yungaburra on Saturday October 28, 2017.

Tablelands Folk Festival invites you to enter the 2017 Tablelands Folk Festival Songwriter Competition. This prestigious event offers three categories and three amazing prize packages to be won. 2017 categories are... best song, the open songwriter category and the emerging songwriter category.

Holiday entertainment on the big screen

KINGSMAN: THE GOLDEN CIRCLE

When the Kingsman headquarters are destroyed and the world is held hostage, their journey leads them to the discovery of an allied spy organization in the US called Statesman, dating back to the day they were both founded. In a new adventure that tests their agents' strength and wits to the limit, these two elite secret organizations band together to defeat a ruthless common enemy, in order to save the world, something that's becoming a bit of a habit for Eggsy.

Swing the night away

Tablelands Folk Festival presents ‘Django in the Djungle’ gypsy swing band this Saturday, September 23 from 7.30pm at the Yungaburra Pub. Come and swing it with this red hot gypsy swing band. Plus Le Hot Club repertoire is featured in ad-

THE LEGO NINJAGO MOVIE

dition to gypsy and swing tunes. Get your dose of sweet and lowdown music with vocals, guitars, bass, mandolin, flute, sax and clarinet. There will also be a folk music jam session from 3pm on the Veranda. All folkies are welcome and entry is free.

Six young ninjas Lloyd, Jay, Kai, Cole, Zane and Nya are tasked with defending their island home, called Ninjago. By night, they're gifted warriors, using their skills and awesome fleet of vehicles to fight villains and monsters. By day, they're ordinary teens struggling against their greatest enemy: high school.

Holiday fun

On Wednesday, September 27, there will then be a puppet show and craft activity from 10.30am to 11.30am. Bookings are essential for both events and can be made by calling the Mareeba Library on 4086 4622.

Mareeba Library will be hosting two events these school holidays. The team from Zoo to You will be visiting the Library on Wednesday, September 20 from 10.30am to 12noon. This year’s visit will feature marine animals.

The holidays commence with a great line up at the Rising Sun Cinema in Mareeba. There are two great new shows on screen this week – THE LEGO NINJAGO MOVIE,

which is naturally part of the huge Lego franchise. Plus KINGSMAN: THE GOLDEN CIRCLE, an action packed thriller and continues from where the original movie left off.

Both of these new shows start on Thursday. CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS: THE FIRST EPIC MOVIE, rated G, will keep the children of all ages entertained through most of

September including the young at heart who enjoy a good laugh, while the THE HITMAN'S BODYGUARD shows one last time this Wednesday.

CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS: THE FIRST EPIC MOVIE Two overly imaginative pranksters named George and Harold hypnotize their principal into thinking he's a ridiculously enthusiastic, incredibly dimwitted superhero named Captain Underpants.

Musical showcase at Yarrabah festival MareebaRSL town! Your club in the heart of

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RETURING for its fifth year on Saturday, October 28, is the Yarrabah Band Festival. The annual festival celebrates the talent of the local Indigenous community, as well as the diversity of Australian music talent and this year’s lineup is more exciting than ever. Featured acts in 2017 include – Country music legend, Troy Cassar-Daley, Jazz sensation, James Morrison, Australian country music singer, Sara Storer, Acclaimed Indigenous Singer-songwriter, Shellie Morris, DJ and radio host, KLP, The Yarrabah Brass Band and St Augustine’s College Band. Also joining the Yarrabah Brass Band and St Augustine’s College Band are a host of other exciting local acts. Since 2013 the Yarrabah Band Festival has become an anticipated yearly event showcasing visiting musicians and providing a platform for local artists to welcome visitors to the community. Over 4,000 people attended the 2016 event and 2017 is set to be the big-

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Award-winning Troy CassarDaley will be performing at the Yarrabah Band Festival on October 28.

gest festival yet. In addition to the festival, from 23 to 27 October, the Yarrabah Artist in Residence Program will take place at Yarrabah High Schools. Storyteller, musician and advocate for so-

cial change, Shellie Morris who has been involved with the program since its inception in 2016 will head the program once again. Shellie has worked with communities around Australia to harness the

healing power of music. Shellie will be working with students from the local schools, along with local legends the Yarrabah Brass Band in the lead-up to the festival, developing and practicing material

that will be performed at the main event. The Yarrabah Band Festival will be held at the Jilara Football Oval, Black Beach Road, with free entry for all. For more information visit qmf.org.au

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Tradie named Farmer of the Year A FORMER tradesman who started his farm from scratch has taken out this year’s Charlie Nastasi Horticultural Farmer of the Year Award. Mareeba man Matthew Perkes was named winner of the award at Friday night’s Mareeba District Fruit and Vegetable Industry dinner, impressing the judges with his lime and avocado crop which has benefited from a carefully crafted fertilising and watering regime using a minimal amount of pesticides and chemicals. Mr Perkes edged out local farmers Elio Quintieri, Sam Collins and Jose Caamano for the coveted prize, which aims to continue the legacy of the late Mr Nastasi by recognising outstanding innovation and exceptional leadership in the horticultural industry across the Atherton Tablelands and Lakeland area. Mr Perkes gave up his job as a carpenter 13 years ago to start a new life as a farmer. After purchasing an old banana farm, he planted just 80 lime trees and 500 avocado trees, which have since gone on to flourish through a use of commercially available organic products such as fish fertiliser, molasses and soil stimulants that release good bacteria.

Mr Perkes has now grown his “Cobra Hill Orchard” to about 2500 avocado trees and 2500 lime trees, with plans for a further expansion of 1000 avocado trees already underway. Where possible, Mr Perkes uses liquid fertiliser on his trees to minimise wastage, ensuring minimal run off compared to granular products and an environmentally-friendly Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program. Hay mulch is also used. On the technology front, he uses a special smartphone app known as “TainData Tierra”, which provides him with live data gathered from probes on soil moisture levels across his orchards. This enables Mr Perkes to specifically tailor his irrigation schedule to meet the needs of his trees. Outside of farming, the father-of-three is junior president of Mareeba United Football Club and loves being involved in his local community. Mr Perkes was presented the Award by Mareeba District Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (MDFVGA) president Joe Moro and Mr Nastasi’s widow, Lucy. “There’s so many quality farmers in this region, so this a huge honour,” Mr

Mareeba lime and avocado farmer Matthew Perkes has won this year’s Charlie Nastasi Horticultural Farmer of the Year Award.

Perkes said. “Just to be nominated for this award was humbling. There’s a lot of respect for it and everyone knows Charlie was highly regarded for the way he ran his business over the years.” Mr Perkes said he put his success down to being relatively new to the industry and being open to try new-age farming practices. “I think I’ve taken on everybody’s advice and looked at the best way of doing things,” he said. “But I’ve got to keep moving forward and try to continuously innovate.” Mr Moro acknowledged the contribution of Mr Nastasi and his family to local farming and praised all four nominees for their individual achievements.

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Mutchilba State School is a beautiful little country school just 25 minutes from Mareeba and 10 minutes from Dimbulah. The school is currently made up of 24 students, two teachers and supported with an additional two teacher aides. The students are divided into two classes, an Upper and a Lower Class. Being a small school we are able to focus on the individual learning needs of every child and tailor programs that best supports their learning journey in a caring and nurturing environment. AT MUTCHILBA STATE SCHOOL WE HAVE A: • Strong structural focus on positive learning behaviours, fostering good time management, routines and our ability to plan individualised learning allowing our students to feel and treat others in a safe, happy and respectful way. • Strong participation in local community events. • Strong participation with other small schools in the local area. PREP to THREE CLASS Current Class Size: 12 Students Teacher: Bianca Parise Teacher Aides: Ann Adams and Nat Kennedy Intensive Early Years Support - 5 Child Teacher Ratio This intensive support means every child is getting the individual attention and support they need to develop to their maximum potential. Building a strong curricular foundation that they will go on to use for the rest of their lives.

FOUR to SIX CLASS Current Class Size: 11 Students Teaching Principal: Luke Morris Independence, Persistence, Communication & Technology With a strong curricular foundation being paved in the Prep to Three class, students in the Upper class spend these years learning the key skills required to become independent and persistent learners. Students start to build strong knowledge and educational experiences with communication and technology getting them prepared and ready for High School and beyond.

PREP AND YEAR 1 OPEN MORNINGS

Come and see our small, skilled and supportive team of staff and students. We have families from Mutchilba, Biboohra and Mareeba attending our school. DATES AND TIMES: • Wednesday 18th October 8:30am - 11:30am • Wednesday 25th October 8:30am - 11:30am (Please bring hat, shoes and small snack)

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The LAND

Could cane replace coal as energy source? Local sugar cane farmers could hold the key to Australia’s looming baseload power problem. With a number of coalfired power stations tipped to close over the next decade, the Federal Government has been urged to consider more renewable generators to fix the predicted shortage of baseload power. MSF Sugar, Australia’s largest sugarcane grower and owner of four mills in Far North Queensland (FNQ), believes its biofuels vision – the cornerstone of which is a $75 million green energy power plant currently under construction on the Atherton Tablelands – could hold the key. Driven by a desire to transform from a raw sugar company into a diversified sugarcane business with multiple bio-products, MSF Sugar has developed a vision that is underpinned by transforming agricultural products traditionally considered waste, into baseload power. MSF Sugar General Manager Business Development Hywel Cook said MSF Sugar’s plans would deliver a biofutures legacy for FNQ that will have farreaching benefits for the national baseload power

Sugar cane could soon replace coalfired power stations.

SUGAR REPORTS MOSSMAN MILL CRUSHING STATISTICS WEEK 14 Mossman Mill plant availability was on budget for Week 14, however weekly throughput was below budget. The factory processed 41,911 tonnes of cane at an average crushing rate of 315 tonnes/hour. Downtime for the week was for a scheduled maintenance day, high liquor stocks from processing difficulties at the pan stage, No. 3 Mill feeding problems and some secondary juice tank repairs. The process house remains the current restriction to crushing rate with the higher CCS levels. • Total for week: 41,911 tonnes • CCS for week: 14.34 • Total cane crushed to date: 552,689 tonnes • CCS average to date: 12.81 • 2017 crop estimate: 930,000 tonnes

TABLELAND MILL CRUSHING STATISTICS WEEK 15 To date the mill has crushed 423,171 tonnes with a season to date CCS of 13.75. • Total for week: 24,058 tonnes • CCS for week: 14.93 • Total cane crushed to date: 423,171 tonnes • CCS average to date: 13.75 • 2017 crop estimate: 730,000 tonnes

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industry. “Our green energy power plant will turn a 100% sugar cane fibre product known as bagasse into electricity and is our first foray into the exciting biofuels space,” Mr Cook said. “The plant is currently under construction, and will be producing 24 megawatts of electricity – enough to power 26,280 homes (Queensland Government, Powering North Queensland) – when it comes online in June next year. “Our green power plant will produce 576,000 kilowatts in a day – the same amount of electricity as 28,097 homes with solar panels. But the difference is our plant will produce this power 24 hours a day, as opposed to homes with solar panels that produce electricity for around six hours a day. “Once operational, the plant will be driven by bagasse, with a second crop called blue agave being investigated to supplement the cane to ensure reliable, 12 month operations. “Electricity will be produced on a commercial scale using agricultural products that are traditionally considered waste, leading to baseload supply

that will be reliable, efficient and carbon neutral. MSF Sugar plans to develop 4,000 hectares of farmland into agave – a new crop to Australia but grown extensively in Mexico to produce tequila – as a source of biomass material. In Mexico, agave grows in a climate similar to the dry tropic part of the Atherton Tablelands. It produces around 400 tonnes per hectare of biomass in five years, does not need irrigation, and provides a high amount of fermentable juice and fibre, the latter which would be used to support the 12 month operation of the green energy power plant. Building on its green energy power plant, MSF Sugar has launched a biorefinery project, a world first initiative that will see the company produce sugar, green baseload electricity and ethanol from one location, with all three products manufactured through the use of biomass materials grown locally on the Atherton Tablelands. The Sugar Biorefinery Project will be an enhanced sugar mill consisting of four sections – sugar mill, agave juice mill, the green power station and a distillery.

Atherton avocado workshop

An avocado workshop will be held in Atheron on October 12 showcasing the latest research in avocado producion. The North Queensland Avocado Study Group Workshop will take place on Thursday 12 October at Avocados Australia Chair Jim Kochi’s orchard, 254 Tinaroo Falls Dam Road, Atherton. Avocado growers and those associated with the industry are invited. An interesting programme is being arranged, including speakers addressing disease control, managing pollination, plant growth regulators and the latest research on small tree productivity. For more information and to RSVP, contact Simon Newett from the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries at simon.newett@daf. qld.gov.au or on 0400 565 784. Full details of the event will be published at www. avocado.org.au/events/ upcoming-events.

MAREEBA LIVEWEIGHT CATTLE

MARKET REPORT PRIME QUOTES BUTCHER’S STEERS BUTCHER’S HEIFERS WHOLESALE COWS EXPORT SLAUGHTER OX EXPORT SLAUGHTER COWS EXPORT SLAUGHTER BULLS

HIGHEST 267.2 209.2 214.0 264.2 228.2 246.2

STORE QUOTES STORE STEERS STORE HEIFERS COWS & CALVES 1 UNIT MICKY BULLS STORE MALES

HIGHEST 320.0 270.2 $840 282.2 NO QUOTE

LOWEST 258.2 163.2 120.0 164.2 150.0 100.0

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Acreage plus views = lifestyle plus

With views across Mareeba towards Tolga, this 30 acre block offers a quiet relaxed lifestyle, and is only a hop, skip and jump away from the CBD. This 30 acre block has its own private access to Granite Creek, and offers multiple house sites to take advantage of the prevailing south-easterly breezes and views towards the east and the sunsets towards the west. The block has bitumen road access, power and phone and is offered at a new price of $249,000 negotiable. Contact Norma Moloney on 0417 541 126 at Ray White Mareeba for more information or to arrange a private inspection. Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

MAREEBA NOW $249,000 NEG Norma Moloney Ray White Mareeba 0417 541 126

Priced to sell Modern four bedroom rendered concrete block home, spacious open plan kitchen, dining and family room with separate lounge, three out of four bedrooms have builtins, Bathroom and ensuite, two toilets, double carport and all on Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

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1000m2 allotment.

Contact Mareeba Real Estate Agencies on 4092 1556, Mark Gallo or 0428 121 520 or Lynette Tahir on 0427 153 868. Email the team at mrea4880@ qld.chariot.net.au

MAREEBA $330,000 Mareeba Real Estate Agencies 0428 121 520 or 0427 153 868

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PROPERTY

SUPERB ACREAGE FOR HORSES

• 6.42 ACRES + 4 BEDROOM HOME + ENSUITE & SPA • 2 LIVING AREAS, 2 KITCHENS AND SOLAR POWER • 9 ELECTRIC FENCED PADDOCKS + HORSE ARENA • 11MG WATER + SEVERAL LARGE SHEDS

$595,000 NEG

SOPHIE BOZZO 0428 128 154

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3 Grace Court, Mareeba

BEST VALUE IN TODAY’S MARKET

• Private Cul-de-sac Location • Rear Access • Plenty Of Room For Shed • 3 Spacious Living Areas • 1345m2 Fully Fenced Allotment

$375,000 - ID#1P2131

Call Aurelia To Inspect 0418 183 555

4092 5255 Cooktown Auction AuctiOneD On-site 155 RAilwAy Avenue COOKTOWN Friday 22nd September, 2017 At 11.00am

Is this the Ultimate Lifestyle Property? An established orchard, small cropping, and cattle grazing. Continue all three activities, or one, or none and do something entirely different – your call. 76 acres all flat country with fertile soil – capable of producing good income. The long Endeavour River frontage and 10 acres of natural scrub attracts a huge variety of birdlife. Bustards breed on the property and are often seen out feeding. House, separate workers accommodation and amenities, three sheds, bores and irrigation lines, fencing. WIWO, all plant and machinery included. For more information, phone or email for a detailed brochure. Owner wants this property sold and will consider offers before auction.

Dan Kerridge – REIQ Member

Fully Licensed Real Estate Agent and Auctioneer Cooktown Resident – Licensed Agent PO Box 902, Cooktown Q 4895 0438 982 577 dan.kerridge@raywhite.com raywhitemiddlepark.com.au

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Walkamin gold – 21.5 acres

Ideal low maintenance acreage property with something for everyone... a modern family home with fully self-contained studio. Situated on just over 21.5 acres of mostly cleared land with majestic natural bush towards the rear, this property will be sure to please the fussiest of acreage seekers. The character-filled home is set well back from the road making the most of its peaceful location and taking full advantage of the gorgeous continuous natural breezes that flow through the designer home. Overlooking the eas-

ily maintained paddocks the main house itself features three built-in bedrooms, master with impressive ensuite, feature outdoor screened dining area with lovely outlook leading directly to the kitchen for easy serving, the oversized family lounge room and separate dining area also have great views over the property and are also in handy proximately to the kitchen. The charming fully self-contained studio/ guest cottage features high quality fitting throughout, kitchenette and bathroom, making it ideal for dual living or a home-based business. Other features in-

clude • Massive three bay powered shed • Lockable storage under shed • Three fenced paddocks, horse stable • 9 meg water allocation • 22,000L Rain water tank • Filtration system • School bus service • Minutes' walk to Walkamin store With inspections beAddress: Price: Agent: Contact:

ing the only true way to understand and appreciate the quality and diversity that this property has to offer, don't delay to arrange a personal tour of the property. For further information or to arrange a private inspection, please contact marketing agent Andrew Rogato today at Rogato Real Estate on 0418 183 444. WALKAMIN $849,000 NEG Andrew Rogato Rogato Real Estate 0418 183 444

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PROPERTY

20 acre lifestyle property

Here is the lifestyle property that you have been looking for. Over 20 acres situated approx. 10 minutes North of Mareeba and 6km from the Biboohra store and primary school. A must see for horse enthusiasts or those looking for space and privacy yet still having the convenience of town amenities only a short drive away. • 8.61ha (21.2 acre) lifestyle property • Partly renovated

four bedroom, two bathroom family home constructed of concrete block and timber • Enormous master bedroom with air-con, ensuite, walk-in wardrobe and access onto the veranda • Air-conditioning and built-in wardrobes to all of the bedrooms • Second bathroom with shower, separate toilet and laundry • Large practical kitchen with island bench/breakfast bar,

gas cooktop, dishwasher and dining area • Spacious tiled lounge/family room with raked timber ceiling and access onto the front veranda • Full length veranda/ outdoor entertaining area along the front of the house • 5KW solar power system to help with the power bill • Ample water including four megalitre water license from the Barron River (can be set up to

irrigate the paddocks) plus a bore with softener, windmill, two dams plus six tanks (including 22,500L rainwater tank at house plus 27,000L and 22,500L tanks at bore) • Shade sail to accommodate three vehi-

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cles plus lockable iron shed with additional lean-to for fourh vehicle • Tractor/storage shed, garden shed plus chook pen with laying chickens • Fully boundary fenced with five internal paddocks • Separate fenced house yard with chain mesh • Husqvarna ride on mower, International tractor and some implements included in the sale • Approx. 40 established mango trees with irrigation and numerous other fruit trees • School bus pickup and garbage collection at front gate • NBN fixed wireless For further information or to arrange a private inspection please call Sophie Bozzo at Joe Torrisi Real Estate on 0428 128 154.

BIBOOHRA $479,000 NEG Sophie Bozzo Joe Torrisi Real Estate 0428 128 154

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• 35.6ha – Freehold • 100mgl Water Allocation from Channel, 2mgl Domestic • Property entrance only 200 metres from Burke Development Road • Located 5 minutes from Dimbulah • North faceing aspect • Excellent soils – Morgenbury (also known as ‘Dimbulah Red’) • River ﬂat has Walsh River Loam Soil • Approx 980m of Walsh River Frontage • 6 inch Underground Irrigation through centre of property and a separate 6 inch Valve, Riser and Metre on Walsh River ﬂat • Machinery list available to interested parties

AUCTION: This Friday 22nd September (If not sold prior) TIME: 11am VENUE: Dimbulah Soccer Club TERMS: 10% Deposit with settlement on or before 60 days

MICHAEL PIAGNO P: 0400 253 037 • E: michael@gnrealty.com.au www.theexpressnewspaper.com.au

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PROPERTY

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Your local rental specialists YOUR NEXT MOVE 3 brm home, renovated kitchen, fans throughout, carport, quiet area, large ent. patio, large storage room under house, partly fenced and pets on application. $330 PER WEEK

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Best home, best block, best street Immaculately presented three bedroom, two bathroom home surrounded by other quality homes in Best Street. A large 1000m2 elevated block captures the breezes. The home features • Three bedrooms (master with WIR and ensuite) • Modern kitchen,

spacious pantry and dishwasher • Security screens, ceiling fans and air-conditioning • Massive double garage with remote access • Light filled, open plan living area • Large bathroom with separate shower and bath tub • Functional inside

laundry and lots of storage • Back patio overlooks large, landscaped block • Side access, garden shed, fully fenced backyard This bright, open home is the picture of modern living and is a great property for those starting up or slowing

down.

For further information or to arrange an inspection, please Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

contact exclusive agent Sally Teitzel today at Mareeba Property Office on 0475 777 137.

3 Best St, MAREEBA $339,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to Sally Teitzel Mareeba Property Office 0475 777 137

Sale EASY FLOWING LIFESTYLE 4

This well designed home will tick all the boxes for a family looking for a new place to settle in. • Tiled living areas and airconditioning throughout • Fully fenced 1000m2 block with irrigation • Spacious verandah and established gardens • Solar power Price $372,000 Neg

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• 1185m block, fenced 3 sides • Town water, underground power, sewerage • Walking distance to the CBD • Building covenants in place for protection

• 4 beds, 2 bath + ofﬁce and one bed studio • Polished timber ﬂoors, a/c, ceiling fans • Outdoor entertaining, pool, carport • 1012m2 fully fenced allotment, quiet area

$110,000 NEG

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JOHN FALVO 0408 456 344

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Farm house for rent TWO bedrooms plus office, bare timber floors, small outside front patio, just out of town and pets on application. For rent at $275.00 per week. For more information or to arrange an inspection, do not hesitate to contact Mareeba Property Management on 4092 2111.

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MAREEBA FOR RENT $275 P/W Mareeba Property Management 4092 2111

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Focus your efforts on details, and keep to yourself in order to finish your work. Your ability to deal with others will help you in getting the support you need.

Virgo

Aug 23 - Sept 23

Libra

Sept 24 to Oct 23

New partnerships will develop if you join investment groups. Emotional relationships will be plentiful if you attend group activities. Opportunities to make financial gains will develop through your connections with other people.

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Be sure not to burn any bridges. Insincere gestures of friendliness may be misleading. If you can’t get ahead in the company you’re with, perhaps it’s time to move on.

Scorpio

Oct 24 to Nov 22

Difficulties with female members of your family may result in estrangement’s. You may find yourself in a heated dispute with a friend if you try to change your mind.

Sagittarius

Nov 23 to Dec 21

A long, quiet walk alone may help you sort out your thoughts. Offer consolation, but don’t give them any direction. You could be tempted to overspend on unnecessary items. You can stabilize your personal relationship if you’re willing to communicate honestly.

Capricorn

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Bacteria

Crown

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Bristle

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Root

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Eat

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Wisdom

Cement

Exam

Molar

Puzzle solutions

Dec 22 to Jan 20

Be aware of any deception on the part of those you deal with. Coworkers may not be completely honest with you. Don’t make any unreasonable promises that you cannot keep.

Aquarius

Jan 21 to Feb 19

Finish projects that have been hanging over your head. You’ll feel much better when your slate is clean again. Don’t be afraid to say what’s on your mind. You need to be careful not to make promises that you can’t fulfill.

Pisces

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Method

You have the stamina and determination to succeed. Don’t be afraid of opposition; your suggestions are valid. You can’t lock your partner up and if you keep restricting their freedom you may be left out in the cold.

Gemini

Max 27o Min 19o

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1. A shiny silicate mineral with a layered structure, found as minute scales in granite and other rocks. 2. The confident and forceful expression or promotion of oneself, one’s views, or one’s desires. 3. Utterly bewilder or perplex someone. 4. A piece of turf cut out of the ground by a golf club in making a stroke. 5. A sloping grooved board or surface on which washed dishes are left to drain into an adjacent sink. 6. Towards or relating to the more expensive or affluent sector of the market. 12. Critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially of scripture. 14. Dried leaves of tea. 17. Used before a singular noun to refer to all the individual members of a set. 20. Spend time doing nothing.

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WEEKLY, FORTNIGHTLY & MONTHLY EVENTS  Q.C.W.A Mareeba hosts Bingo every Thursday from 9am at the Q.C.W.A Hall, Wilkes St, Mareeba.  Uniting Church Markets every Friday morning. Hall beside Target. 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 (next to Vinnies).  Al-Anon Family Groups - Atherton & Yungaburra. Ph 1300 252 666.  St George’s Church Indoor Bowls every Tuesday 1pm at St George’s Hall at 53 Constance St, Mareeba.  Mareeba RSL Club Soup Kitchen every Tuesday, 6pm - 8pm entry via back gate. Email The Express today! admin@theexpressnewspaper.com.au

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Q-MSC2017-23 SUPPLY AND INSTALL ROOF INSULATION TO MAREEBA SHIRE COUNCIL’S COMMUNITY HOUSING Mareeba Shire Council hereby invites quotations for the supply of labour and materials (roof insulation) to Council’s Community Housing locations listed in the quotation price schedule. Obtaining Documentation: Quotation documents are lodged on Council’s online e-procurement system for release Saturday 16 September 2017, Tenderlink - www.tenderlink.com/msc. Please register as a potential supplier on Tenderlink to download the documents. There is no charge to register or to download the documents. Enquiries: Quotation enquiries, questions or clarifications should be directed via the online forum. Mareeba Shire Council officers are unable to respond to verbal enquiries in relation to the tender. The forum will close three (3)days prior to the tender closing time and date. Please ensure that all questions, information requests and clarifications are posted prior to this time. Lodgement of Tenders: Completed responses must be lodged by uploading the submission to Tenderlink, using the response forms within the tender documentation. We strongly recommend that you begin uploading your tender submission files at least two (2) hours BEFORE tender closing. Closing Time: The Closing Time for lodgement of Tenders is 11.00 am Tuesday 10 October 2017. Submissions must be fully received by this time. Late, verbal or emailed tenders will not be accepted. For technical issues or general assistance to register, download documents or upload your tender submission on this website, please contact Tenderlink Support Help Desk on 1800 233 533 or email support@tenderlink.com. Tender will not be opened publicly. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Peter Franks Chief Executive Officer PO Box 154, MAREEBA, QLD. 4880

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Blue Angels dashing win

Lions Club President Denis McKinlay hands over a cheque for $600 to the Mareeba State School futsal team.

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Mareeba State School has two teams of eight who will be competing at the Federations of Australian Futsal National Championships on the Gold Coast on October 20-22. Students earnt their place in the Championships by winning the boys Under

Atherton kicked off their cricket season with some strong results in both T20 and One-Day formats of the game. Wins against Barron, Mulgrave and Tully in the T20 round set up a semifinal match against Norths later in the season. Highlights of the T20 games included half-centuries to Gerard Fox and Pete Sceresini and hat-tricks to Paul Nasser and Luke Parnell. 1st grade followed up with a strong win against United in the first round of the One-Day competition which featured unbeaten centuries from Gerard Fox and Paul Nasser. 2nd grade were defeated by Mulgrave Punjabi in their One-Day match which saw some legends step back in the ring to help out and support the young fellas in an under-strength side. One-Day Results: 1st Grade: Atherton 1-238 (G Fox *115, P Nasser *101) Def. United 7-156 (P Nasser 3-19, L

Parnell 2-31, K Bing Chew 1-21, T Boorman 1-32) 2nd Grade: Atherton 125 (N Smith 30, O Daley 27, D Bridgeman 23) def by Mulgrave Punjabis 2-130 (S Legge 2-24) T20 Results: Atherton 2-165 (P Sceresini 56*, T Boorman 42*, G Fox 40, D Parnell 16) def. Barron 8-86 (P Nasser 4-7, D Parnell 2-1, T Boorman 2-9); Atherton 4-116 (G Fox 45, D Parnell 35, P Nasser 24) def. Mulgrave 6-107 (T Boorman 2-11, C Adams 2-12) Atherton 5-166 (G Fox 65, D Parnell 47, T Boorman 19) def. Tully 16 (L Parnell 6-12, C Adams 2-1, H Gardner 2-1) Atherton 6-139 (D Parnell 27, E Sanderson 26*, C Adams 23) def by Mulgrave Punjabi (C Adams 3-35, T Boorman 2-29, D Parnell 1-28) Congratulations to Gerard Fox, Peter Sceresini, Daniel Parnell and Tom Boorman on selection in the CFN Fusion T20 team.

12’s Regional championships and the girls Under 12’s Regional championships in Cairns earlier this year. Students have been tirelessly fundraising to support their trip though varies car washes and raffle sales. Mareeba Lions Club

have generously donated a cheque for $600 to support the students to achieve their goal of playing at the championships with the potential, if successful, to go further and play overseas. Mr Denis McKinlay, Mareeba Lions President said the Lions enjoy sup-

porting students in all fields, both sporting and academic and helping children achieve their dreams. Other local businesses have also generously donated. Mareeba SS teacher aide, and Under 20 Australian Futsal Coach, Mr

Ronnie Leporati, has been training with the students regularly and will travel with the them on their quest for glory. Mr Leporati believes the 2 teams are in with a strong chance of making the top 4 at the championships.

Big first day of cricket

Excitement: Atherton recorded two hat-tricks in the T20’s and two unbeaten centuries on the weekend.

Atherton futsal club’s night of Grand Finals

Atherton Anaconders are the Champion Under-8s team.

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Under-8s players going for a goal.

Tableland Futsal Club held their Grand Finals last week with a night of exciting games and medal ceremonies. The club, which offers teams for all ages, has 250 members and meets weekly at the Atherton High School hall. Five finals games were played on Wednesday evening with the Atherton Anacondas, Strikers, Blue Bandits, Blue Label and Wannabe Tryhards all went home winners on the night. The club is now entering the summer season where the competitions will continue.

The Blue Angels men’s side scored an excellent 65 to 55 victory over Red Devils, following a further round of Mareeba Basketball fixture decided last week. In a highly entertaining encounter, Blue Angels started in great fashion and were leading Red Devils 24 to 15 by the half time break. Blue Angels continued to control their clash with Red Devils and at three quarter time, held a commanding 15 point lead. Although Red Devils staged a last quarter comeback, the Blue Angels held off the challenge to clinch the vital championship points. Red devils failed to restrict the scoring ability of Blue Angels. They were scoring baskets from a combination of fast breaking play and also sinking a number of three pointers. Jonah Hastie who scored 20 points and Jeremy Mackay, together with Ricaydon Wason were a constant threat throughout the fixture, with Jerome Gully also playing strongly for the winning side. The other men’s fixtures resulted in a convincing 59 to 39 win by Stingrays over Barras. While spare parts recorded a much needed win, when they overcame Ciggy Butts by 52 to 46. In the senior ladies completion, Shockers and Miakats produced a most interesting contest. An evenly contested first half saw Shockers ahead 11 to 8 at the major break. Shockers maintained their narrow advantage for the remainder of the clash, gaining victory by 28 to 18. Certainly Anna Myrteza played a significant part in the win by Shockers, scoring 13 points mainly with long outside attempts. For Miakats, Rachel Brcko scored 10 points and was their best player. While Nolene Lep rendered good support in particular after the half time interval. A closely fought junior high school encounter between Caviliers and Olympians highlighted last week round of junior fixtures. Olympians deserved their narrow 18 to 14 half time lead and even during the second stanza had every opportunity to claim victory. But important baskets by Zayd Myrteza over the concluding stages, was a telling factor in Caviliers 36 to 30 win over Olympians. Basketball fixtures now break for a couple of weeks due to school holidays – fixtures will resume on Tuesday October 2.

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EXPRESS sPORT Kowanyama kids head to Karumba sport fest

The winning team heading to the Karumba Festival of Sport.

Kids from Kowanyama are attending the Karumba Festival of Sport for the first time thanks to the landmark hockey and health program Aspire to Be Deadly. A partnership between Apunipima, Kowanyama State School and Cairns Hockey saw the program roll out in Kowanyama in early August. Kids who attend school, demonstrate good behaviour and conduct in and out of the classroom and practice good health and wellbeing choices were in the

running to be selected to attend the Festival which has been running for almost 15 years. Cairns Hockey Operations Manager Julie McNeil said it was an exciting time for Kowanyama kids. “Children from Kowanyama are attending the Festival for the first time,” she said. “The Kowanyama team is playing off for fifth and sixth spot out of seven teams.” “The team has been great, represented Kowanyama proudly and shown plenty of potential.

“We are confident that through this partnership good things will be achieved for everyone.” Apunipima Health Promotion Officer Fiona Millard, who is coordinating the project, said the children who had been selected to attend were doing Kowanyama proud. “This program is teaching children about the importance of teamwork, physical activity and making healthy choices. The children have done themselves, and their amazing community proud.”

Heartbreak and ecstasy in Bulls grand finals It was a weekend of heartbreak and ecstasy for the Mareeba Bulls with two sides going down on penalties and one group totally demolishing their opposition to claim victory in the FNQ Football Grand finals held in Cairns on Saturday. On Friday night the mens 2nd division Orange side headed into the grand final against the Douglas Dragons. The Bulls lived up to all expectations, with the Mareeba side scoring an early 1-0 lead through striker Anthony Mete to take the first half lead during a first 45 minutes where neither side really took control. But the Bulls did have a couple of great chances to increase their lead and the Dragons did have a goal disallowed. In the second period, the Dragons came to life off the kick off and drew level minutes from the restart to kick start the action. The match then embed and flowed and saw the Bulls take the lead again through a Anthony Mete penalty after defender Kane Alderton was brought down in the box. As the clocked ticked

towards the end of normal time it looked as though Mareeba would hold on for the victory, but with only a one minute left on the clock, former Bulls state league player Gavin Jenkins popped up to score a header to bring the scores level and send the match into extra time. In the second half period, the Bulls again took the lead 3-2 through John Goncalves, only for the Dragons to again hit back on the stroke of the halftime break to bring the scores level and send the match to penalty shootouts, where the Bulls lost 4-2. On Saturday the action continued with the Bulls U13 side in the division A final. In what was a copy and paste SHINING STARS: The Mareeba United Football Club Under 14 team won their division 1 grand final 3-0 on Saturday. of Friday nights action, the young Bulls fought Bulls TD, Alex Srhoj taking home three flags,” It was a sweet vicyoung Bulls lost 5-3 in both teams went into the hard to bring the score the shootout. “But to get one is fansheds at 0-0, the second tory for the young side, reflected on a tense but to 2-1 to the Bulls, and The Bulls Under 14 period saw the Bulls to- who were docked nine enjoyable weekend of fi- tastic – the young Bulls with the match just tick- boys then entered the tally dominate with Siafu competition points for nals action. showed the fight and ing over the regulation park and after two losses Savage scoring one and helping out an older age “That’s what finals character the old Bulls 90 minutes, the Edge Hill on penalties, the pres- Liam Haendel scoring bracket, but with all the football it all about, it’s a showed on Friday night, Tigers drew level to send sure was on the young two goals to give the side problems the side faced different beast, but all our its great to see, the future the match into extra time. Bulls to bring home the a 3-0 comprehensive vic- they showed their true sides played with charac- is bright.” said Srhoj. With a 3-all score after flag. The young stars did tory – giving the young- fight and character to still ter and respect and great The Bulls now look extra time the match went not disappoint and after sters a taste of grand final take home the silverware sportsmanship and we forward to the annual to penalties, where the a tense first half where glory. were moments away from summer 6’s comp. for each other.

Ladies Netball

A Grade winners – Lightning.

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B Grade winners – Intimidators.

The Mareeba Netball Association 2017 ladies competition came to end last Wednesday with the A and B grade grand finals and presentation night. In B Grade the Intimidators defeated All Sorts 32-13 and in a closely contested A grade final the young Lightning team defeated Daisies by just one point on 27-26. The fast fives mixed Netball will now commence October 9. For more information heads to the clubs Facebook page.

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Cyclists riding through Mareeba’s Main Street.

Mareeba local Tony Nastasi stopped for a break at Rotary Park in town on Saturday morning on route from Cairns to Cooktown with fellow A ‘pack’ of riders crossing the Granite Creek Bridge, pack member John Heufel.

From Cairns to Cooktown

A SEA of pink and green cycling jerseys passed through Mareeba on Saturday as more than 250 cyclists embarked on the annual Mount Franklin Cardiac Challenge. Each pack of up to 25 cyclists had “pack leaders” front and rear, to help the less experienced participants and this year the pack

leaders were distinguishable by their “hot pink” outfits. The Mount Franklin Cardiac Challenge is an annual fundraising bike ride from Cairns to Cooktown, raising funds for cardiac services in the Far North. Since inception in 2007 by the Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation, the

Glenys Duncombe said the work of hundreds of volunteers was integral to making the ride a success. “We have the pack leaders and escort vehicle drivers who do an outstanding job in keeping our riders safe on the road, we have SES volunteers also helping keep them safe on the road,” Ms Duncombe said.

“Police also escort the ride and manage any traffic issues and we have tremendous support from the motoring public as well,” she said. All trucking companies and tourist operators have been advised that the ride is happening. “We’re pretty sure we’re going to raise at least

$200,000 this year and every cent makes a difference,” Ms Duncombe said. “We know that patients in Far North Queensland need a second cardiac cath lab and we have a lot of community support to make it happen. These riders and their supporters have done an incredible job to help bring this project to

fruition,” she said. “The cardiac unit at Cairns Hospital have an amazing vision of health care and we are working really hard to help make it happen.” The Mount Franklin Cardiac Challenge departed Cairns on Saturday, September 16 and cyclists arrived in Cooktown on 18th.

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5 speed manual, only 14,000 kilometres, this vehicle is as new!

$11,990 SLASHED TO YOUR REASONABLE OFFER!

2005 FORD FIESTA LX HATCH

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5 speed manual, one careful owner from new, first to see will buy!

$4,490 SLASHED TO YOUR REASONABLE OFFER!

FORD LASER 5 DOOR HATCH

2006 BF FALCON “SR” SEDAN INTERESTED ? BE QUICK!

Spoiler, mags, DVD, very low kilometres, excellent condition.

$8,590 SLASHED TO YOUR REASONABLE OFFER!

MAHINDRA SINGLECAB DEMO SALE!

Alloy tray, tow bar, very low klms, powerful motor, air, power steering.

$22,000 SLASHED TO YOUR REASONABLE OFFER!

HONDA ACCORD

One owner from new!

$3,990 SLASHED TO YOUR REASONABLE OFFER!

Features V-Tec motor, airbags, air, wood trim, electric seat, one owner with full history, 6 months rego.

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$8,990 SLASHED TO YOUR REASONABLE OFFER!

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