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Chef Mark Cooper and wife Simone at Camp 64, Dimbulah.

Putting Dimbulah on the map

By Rebecca Wallis

From cooking for Prince William and Kate Middleton to cooking for the country folk of Dimbulah, British chef Mark Cooper is causing a food revolution on the Tablelands with people flocking from all over the Far North to get a taste of what he is serving up.

The Michelin star chef took over the café at Camp 64 on Dimbulah’s main drag in November last year offering a standard of food usu-

ally reserved for expensive big city eateries. It’s an unlikely place to find the former head chef from one of the UK’s most prestigious restaurant businesses, but he couldn’t be happier.

“I saw a gap in the market here for really, really, good cooking,” he said.

“Anywhere in the world there’s a gap in the market for really good cooking. It doesn’t matter where you are, it matters what you do.

And the home made stuff, no one does that anymore.

We’re the last of a dying breed.”

Mark trained under one of the UK’s top three Michelin star chefs, Michael Wignall, eventually taking over his job as head chef at the Devonshire Arms. The food is top of the range, contemporary and cooked to perfection – and good enough for royalty.

“When Kate and Will got married, they came to the Island of Tresco and I cooked for them,” says Mark.

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Lakes plans now online

Locals can now have their say on the plans for the future of the Bicentennial Lakes after Mareeba Shire Council released the concept drawing online for public consultation.

Mayor Tom Gilmore is excited about releasing the vision to the public saying the Lakes has the potential to be a key focal area and visitor attraction for Mareeba.

“This draft masterplan and concept drawing is a starting point for consultation with a view to developing documentation that will support grant and subsidy applications into the future,” Cr Gilmore said.

“We welcome and value your views on the proposed revitalisation and encourage residents and community groups to take a couple of minutes and complete the online survey.”

Public consultation closes on Friday 16 March 2018. Visit Council’s website to have your say.

Pantry to help those in need

The Community Pantry will have an official Grand Opening this week at 52 Rankin Street, Mareeba.

The food pantry retail store is an inititiative by QITE that will help people in need with fresh fruit and vegetables sourced from the community garden.

Not only helping those in need, it will also teach valuable employment skills in the communityand reduce food wastage.

The Grand Opening will take place on Thursday, February 8 at 10am.

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Mareeba State School principal Mandy Whybird with students Shania Rosenfelt, Shane Homfray and Lakeiya Swan.

Sausages for school kids Mareeba State School kids were treated to a free breakfast last Thursday to celebrate the start of the new school year.

The sausage sizzle was

put on before school for all students thanks to Chaplain Tim Gunton.

“It makes it a bit fun for the kids,” he said.

“We started doing it last

term as a celebration to say welcome to the school.”

600 sausages were cooked and handed out to grateful students, half of which were donated by lo-

cal churches and the other from Walkamin company Morganbury Meats.

The school’s P&C group were also instrumental in putting on the event.

Members of Youth with a Mission came all the way up from Townsville to help hand out the food on the day to the students.

Roundabout to be 1.62kg mango replaced with lights wins KP comp

Mareeba will be getting traffic lights at the intersections of Byrnes and Rankin Streets replacing the existing roundabout in a move that is claimed to be enhancing “bicycle safety”.

The project will cost $3.47million.

Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said cyclists, pedestrians and motorbike riders accounted for 38 per cent of the state’s road toll last year.

“It’s essential we reduce their representation in crashes,” Mr Bailey said.

Mareeba Shire Mayor Tom Gilmore welcomed the announcement.

“This improvement to traffic management in our

main street will eliminate the roundabout which is considered to be dangerous to both cyclists and pedestrians in particular,” Cr Gilmore said.

The intersection currently accommodates high pedestrian demands.

“This outcome was prompted by a joint traffic management study of Mareeba’s CBD which revealed that the Byrnes and Rankin Streets crossroad is the busiest and most dangerous intersection in the town with over 15,000 vehicles passing through each day,” Cr Gilmore said.

“While not currently at capacity, the high incidence of crashes and the significant pedestrian de-

mands would indicate that control of the movements is required to safely accommodate all road users.”

Bike riding club the Mareeba Mountain Goats welcomed the move.

“The Mareeba Mountain Goats welcome any initiative that aims to make cycling safer and hence encourage more people to take up the sport,” said club secretary Megan Harris.

“As local community members ourselves we see the benefit to improving this intersection for all users – cars, cyclists and pedestrians. It is one of the busiest intersections in Mareeba and improving safety for all users is a good thing.”

Our annual KP mango competition has come to an end and we can announce that the winner for this year is 11-year-old Milan Maloberti from Mutchilba. with his 1.62kg mango.

Milan’s aunt Anna has one of the oldest mango plantations in the area and says she had a bumper crop of whopping mangoes this year. Milan will be awarded with $500 prize money while second place and the winner of $300 is Sarah Westwood and third place and the winner of $200 is Weston Hilditch.

The Express’ managing editor Carl Portella congratulated all competition winners and said he looked forward to seeing another wave of entries when the

competition started again in October.

“The KP Mango Competition has always generated excitement amongst mango munchers across the Tablelands and it’s great to see that enthusiasm again this year,” he said.

“I can’t wait for what whoppers fall off the tree next season.”

Mr Portella also thanked the competition’s sponsors Lindsay Transport and Lindsay Rural and Mareeba District Fruit and Vegetable Grower’s Association (MDFVGA) for their ongoing support.

The competition winners will be formally announced at a Mareeba Chamber of Commerce luncheon in March.

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Outback explorer sets up camp in Dimbulah

By Rebecca Wallis

It’s a far cry from his wild days trekking across the outback with a pack of goats and two dingoes for company, but Owen Davies has fit right into Dimbulah since he opened his gallery come café two years ago.

The author, station manager and explorer has got some stories to tell and stepping inside Camp 64 you will get a feel for many of them. Mr Davies rents out the kitchen and dining space at the back of Camp 64 to Mark and Simone Cooper, but the walls are adorned with restored relics of a life long gone, where living on the land was hard work, but magical.

“People look at what I do and they think jeez that’s pretty amazing stuff and I

say, no it’s not,” said Mr Davies.

“I say look at the explorers, they’re the ones that did the incredible stuff. I go out into the desert and I’ve got a sat phone, I’ve got a GPS, I’ve got topographic maps, I’ve got tracking devices.

“When you’re out there for a few months you’ve got to deal with what nature throws at you, but you’ve just got to take it in your stride cos there’s no point in sooking about it. There’s nothing you can do about it.”

Mr Davies has walked thousands of kilometres through deserts and bushland alone. He has worked as a safari guide and turned an abandoned 500,000 acre station in the Northern Territory into a thriving high end tourism business.

The shop opened in 2015 and is named after one of the

stops he made while trekking between Camooweal and Birdsville on the eastern edge of the Simpson Desert.

When he saw the old butchers shop in Dimbulah and its adjacent land were up for sale, he jumped at the chance to buy them.

“I wasn’t too sure what I was going to do with it, but I thought no I’ll make this area here into somewhere that people can bring their crafts or whatever,” he said.

He is now planning four new buildings on the vacant corner block.

“A blacksmith’s shop, a rebuilt log building and two old style re-built sheds that will house vintage cars and vintage engines. A lot of it will be working. I’m going to generate my own electricity with an old style generator.

“It’s going through the

application process now.”

Mr Davies said that Dimbulah was on in the midst of a boom and had the potential to be a thriving tourism centre.

“There’s some interesting stuff here, there’s a lot of history, there’s great places where you can look at birds and freshwater crocodiles,” he said. “To international tourists they think they’re in the outback when they come to Dimbulah..

“There’s a lot of talk that Dimbulah is on the edge of stuff happening. There’s a lot of development happening in the area in horticulture. Dimbulah is where it is happening on the Tablelands as far as development goes.”

Mr Davies has written two books – Walking with Dingoes and Camp 64. Both can be purchased from his shop in Dimbulah.

Owen Davies and his two books Camp 64 and Walking with Dingoes.

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“We cooked with armed guards watching us in the kitchen. That was pretty insane.”

His wife, Simone, is a former ‘front of house’ employee for Gordon Ramsey in London but her British visa requirements meant that in 2011 she had to come back to her home town, Cairns. Mark followed, leaving behind the opportunity of achieving what only a handful of chefs in the world have ever achieved – two Michelin stars.

“I did it for love,” smiles Mark.

“But my career has been different since I got to Australia. I came here with the same Michelin star attitude that I’d made my career on, but I realised pretty quickly it wasn’t going to work for me.

“I struggled to find

somewhere that would value my work. Everyone wanted me to take stuff out of packets or use predone recipes or whatever.

But it’s not what I do. I got frustrated a lot.”

After a stint working a gruelling 80-100hr weeks as the executive chef at Sovereign Hill in Ballarat, Victoria, where he was responsible for seven different venues and 150 staff, he came back to the Far North and in search of something of his own.

He heard that the café at Camp 64 was looking for new owners and within a few weeks had moved there with Simone and their two little boys aged two and four.

Within the last 10 weeks the news of his credentials has started to spread and he is now regularly turning people away on Friday and Saturday nights. But this is

just the start of what he has planned.

“I’ve put in an operation that suits everything, it suits the place, it’s rustic and it suits the atmosphere in here and it appeals to the general public,” says Mark who offers slow cooked pork belly, slow cooked ribs, salmon nicoise and salads as part of his menu, as well as wood fire pizzas and a range of French pastries.

“The menu was just a basic one to get us going but it’s too simple for me, I’m going to refine things as we go and just gradually push on with it.”

Later this month he is putting on a food-lovers dream event, showcasing his glittering talent in all its refinery.

‘A Night in Paris’ is an homage to his French training and will feature a 14 course dining experience

like no other.

“It’s going to be a real fine dining event,” he says.

“I’m doing a degustation, wine tasting with every course and my signature dish which I’ve achieved a lot of awards for – the beef wellington. I do it better than anybody in the world.

“There will be a lot of molecular gastronomy and contemporary cooking and it’s going to be insane. It’s really exciting because usually I’ve got a team of 30 helping me do it, but I’m doing it on my own.”

The event was almost sold out before it was even made official, proving that his gamble is paying off.

“We’ve seen a 400 per cent growth in the business in 10 weeks,” he says.

“There’s a real market for something special here and this menu that I’m doing here is a bit below where I’m going, but we’re

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just teaching these people that I can cook and then the next menu will come out after this event ready for March and that will be a bit more refined again.

“I’ve been finding my feet with everything with the kitchen, the people and the style of food, the new area, but I’m loving every second.”

A Night in Paris will take place at Camp 64 on February 25. To find out more head to Camp 64 Cafe Gallery on Facebook.

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Cuda family descendants sought for Mareeba reunion Descendants of the Cuda family are organising a reunion in Mareeba in April and are wanting to hear from anyone with connections to the Calabrian family that would like to get involved.

Committee member, Phillip Cuda, said, “The more the merrier. The Cuda motto is that you can never have too many.” Phillip said, a number of people from overseas and various parts of Southern Australia have already indicated their intention to attend events that will extend over two days.

He said that descendants with the Cuda name can be found in many different countries but by far the largest number, 25%, live in Italy and mostly in Calabria. Argentina is second in number with Australia and North America

next. The Cuda name has a variety of meanings, but when loosely translated in Italian, it refers to ‘the tail.’

In Eastern Europe the word CUDA translates to ‘love’.

In the history of Italian born Cuda the surname belonged to those found in places of high office, including the senate. Francesco Cuda (one of many) held the position of President of the Chamber of Deputies.

Another Francesco Cuda, son of Filippo and Rosa Cuda born in Falerna in 1909 served two years in the army and then in 1937 he left his small farm and young family behind and became the first Cuda to settle in Australia. His wife and young son joined him on the Atherton Tablelands, later around 1949.

From that point onwards, young men, gener-

ally around the age of 16 or 17 years were sent overseas by ship, alone. They left their homeland with one or two changes of clothing and a few dollars.

These young men brought to their new destinations youth, vitality, strong-abled bodies, tenacity, resilience and the will to succeed. Not being able to speak the Francesco Cuda arrived in Queen’s English, did Australia in 1937. not deter them from taking jobs as labourresided in Atherton until he ers, working 12-hour days on farms harvesting died in 2005. Pietro came cane and corn by hand. from Sambiase in Calabria.

Over time, they paid to He established a dairy farm bring their families over on the site opposite the to join them and together Atherton High School, now they made Australia their known as Park View Estate. new homeland and together Many of his descendants continue to live on the Tathey built empires.

Phillip’s father was blelands, including Phillip Pietro-Antonio Cuda, who who has published a series

titled the “The Cudoni Creed” (published

by Hay House) about one branch of the family who travelled to Pittsburgh in the late 1800s.

The reunion will be held at the Mareeba International Club on April 7 at 6:30 pm, followed by lunch on April 8 at the Atherton International Club at 11:30 am.

All Cuda family descendants are invited to attend. You can contact the committee through the Facebook site “Cuda Family Reunion” or by emailing organisers (Julie.pink1@bigpond. com) or phone Joe Cuda on (0408456247) to book.

Family and friends of descendants are also invited to attend.

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TAFE Queensland has launched a new course to support the training needs of apprentice motorcycle mechanics on the Tablelands.

TAFE Queensland North Region General Manager, Joann Pyne said the Certificate III in Motorcycle Mechanical Technology is an exciting addition.

“This course will help mechanics specialise in the repair and maintenance of

motorcycles, scooters, mopeds and even ATVs,” Ms Pyne said.

“This course will take technicians through the basics, like replacing spark plugs or changing oil to more complex tasks like replacing damaged body components and disassembling engines.

Ms Pyne said apprentices will learn their trade from an industry professional. Apprentices who

have existing skills and experience may be eligible to complete their studies faster and cheaper by accessing Recognition of Prior Learning. Funded training opportunities are also available to eligible students. To find out more about studying a Certificate III in Motorcycle Mechanical Technology on the Atherton Tablelands, call 1300 656 959 or go to tafenorth.edu.au

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The economic future of Tablelands Regional Council was on the agenda at their last monthly meeting on January 25, as councillors voted to endorse the Economic Development Strategy for 2018-2022.

Encouraging business and investment, leading to

more jobs was top of the agenda.

Mayor Joe Paronella said the document was ‘fantastic’ and was something that been worked on for some time.

“We’ve got to be the first council here to start this type of strategy and if

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SEVENTY-NINE year old Arthur Leslie only went to the Mareeba Animal Refuge to look for a new dog, but eight years later he is a regular fixture at the Hickling Avenue facility, volunteering his time to walk the dogs.

He is the only regular dog walker the refuge has and such is his compassion for the animals, he will spend five or six hours three times a week ensur-

ing every single one gets to stretch their legs.

“There’s two big yards here and they alternate the dogs out there but if they didn’t get a walk they’d go nuts,” said Mr Leslie who relocated to Walkamin from Victoria nine years ago because of his asthma.

The self-confessed dog lover rehomed two dogs from the refuge - Panda and Mac - but still makes regular time for the dogs that find their way to the facility and wait patiently for a new home.

“People come and go,” said refuge manager Jennifer Walsh.

“We can have up to 30 dogs here at one time so it’s not possible for us to walk them all, it’s very time consuming.”

Ms Walsh said Mr Leslie was a mainstay of the refuge.

“I don’t know what we’d do without him,” she said.

Volunteers are desperately needed at the refuge to help with walking the dogs that are awaiting a

new home.

But ex-dairy farmer Mr Leslie reckons he gets just as much out of it as the dogs do.

“I find it quite rewarding,” he said.

“I can’t see there’s any point sitting around doing nothing and the majority of dogs are really good and in the time I’ve been here there’s been some really traumatised dogs come in and I always carry some treats for them.

“Once you can get them to take something off you,

you’re half way there. But most of them are really nice dogs.

“There are a few dogs I would love to have owned but I can only handle two so you’ve got to be practical about these things.

“You get attached to them, that’s for sure, but it’s nice to see them get settled in a good home.”

Anyone with a spare few hours a week that would like to help out at the refuge with either the cats or dogs, is encouraged to call Jennifer on 4092 3060.

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Soldiers honoured in ceremony Eight soldiers that served in two of Australia’s National Service schemes will be recognised at a dedication ceremony at the Rocky Creek Nasho Shelter near Tolga this Sunday 11 February at 1pm.

Of the seven that served in 1958 with the 11th National Service Training Battalion at Wacol, Private Frederick George Price, aged 18 from Stratford was killed in a motor vehicle

accident at Acacia Ridge on October 26, 1958 while on leave.

Other being recognised include John Francis Hitch from Mareeba, John Thomas Wells from Tolga, John William Panigas from Kairi, John Thomas Hollingsworth from Malanda, George John Dafforn from Tarzali and Kevin Stanley Lamberton from Wondecla.

Supporter member Heather Jane Kraft from Atherton

will also be recognised as well.

These nashos were called up as soldiers under the National Service 1951 to 1959 scheme when they were aged 18 and required to complete 98 days of continuous training. A similar period of training time then followed over the following 3 years in a local training unit such as the 51st Battalion. John Thomas Hollingsworth was called

up under the National Service 1965 to 1972 scheme and served as a Gunner in the Australian Army 1st Field Regiment RAA Vietnam in 1966/67 and passed away in 2017.

Families of the former soldiers will be part of the dedication. They will pay their respects by placing a poppy on the family plaque. The service will be performed by Padre Mick Grant from Mareeba.

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PHOTO of the week members choice winner of the Tablelands and Surrounds Photography Group this week is Judy Taylor – the theme was ‘Iconic’.

“The theme this week for our challenge was Iconic, and while hanging out my washing thought what could be more iconic then the Hills Hoist,” said Judy. “The Hills Hoist I think, is an Icon, manufactured in Australia since 1945 by Lance Hill. Every second back yard had a Hills Hoist and as a child I used my mum’s as a merry go round, a swing and for many other childhood games and then saw my children do the same things on mine.”

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Mayor needs to Cutting off the nose to spite face start listening Having just read Paronella’s letter to the editor in the other local paper on January 30 I can’t believe how one sided this is.

One gets the impression that the mayor and the councillors are the only one‘s that are right.

Is he suggesting that anything a rate payer says is a lie?

Where does he get the idea that TRC rate payers are not his employer?

He was elected by rate payers as mayor and if he is paid out of rates revenue, he is in the employ of rate payers until the next elections.

Until then they need to start listening to the community.

Isn’t it amazing that suddenly we are hearing from councillors. I don’t like what I am hearing, where have you been for the last two years?

As a council you say you are proud of your achievements, does this include the massive rate rises we have had to endure for the last two years?

Did you accept pay rises while passing on excessive rate rises?

We moved to the tablelands eight years ago for a better and more affordable lifestyle this is no longer possible thanks to the councils increasing our rates by more than $1000 per year.

If you were concerned about this you would be trying to reduce rates. This council has perfected less for more.

You should be trying to get more people to move here instead of slogging the ratepayers.

The last council had similar ideas and remember what happened to them, all of you are heading in the same direction.

Council’s determination to drive the bats out of town has lead to extensive vegetation pruning and clearing of some green spaces in Mareeba.

Once shady parks enjoyed by locals have been vandalized to the extend that they have very little left to offer for humans and bats alike.

A sense of deja vu remembering that Mareeba high-street once was lined with beautiful big trees giving people a welcome reprieve from the sometimes unforgiving tropical sun and heat.

Apparently the real reason why the trees had to go then, was to do with the indigenous population making too much use (in some peoples eyes) of the pleasant shade and benches under the trees.

Having been to New Orleans a city with similar climatic conditions I was impressed how mature trees were incorporated in the city design, making life in the heat a lot more pleasant.

Insulated power lines weaving their way through the canopy of trees and big roots flowing onto the pavement seemed to be no concern.

Can’t people see that removing trees because they are inconvenient is no solution?

Nadine O’Brien Koah

More ratepayer issues out there

TRC Ratepayers need to know that there are other rates issues that may affect many more rates categories than just F & G. It’s believed that rating anomalies exist which have impacted the council budget and if left unresolved will compound, becoming huge problems in the fuGranville Spencer ture.

Atherton Councillors have de-

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nied any knowledge of additional rates problems in the current schedule. So, we can only assume those managing the rates either 1) don’t know they’ve made mistakes or 2) know & haven’t informed council.

Since the Cat F & G crisis, ratepayers have repeatedly asked to meet with Councillors and the relevant council staff to discuss these additional anomalies in the current rating system. So far these requests have been denied.

If we only point out the issues to Councillors, they will simply refer them to the very officers who bungled it in the first place.

Ratepayers need the opportunity to cross-examine council’s explanations.

Otherwise how do we get to the truth?

If they are genuine mistakes, then at least we’ll know that it’s simple incompetence and not something more sinister. If there has been concealment of errors, then that is a very serious matter for the council.

If we are exaggerating or exacerbating the situation, then council can easily put it all to rest by meeting and discussing. We’re happy to be proven wrong.

Is the council?

Sandra Curcio Tolga

TRC’s Division 6 Loses its Voyce

It’s a great shame to have lost such a talent in Cr Bronwyn Voyce, however it wasn’t the ratepayers who pushed her to quit.

To try to ascribe blame to the Division 6 farmers is appalling. The Editor of the Tablelander Newspaper should be ashamed of himself for implying it.

No doubt Cr Voyce was admonished for daring to speak up in support of her constituents.

Although the Editor de-

voted one and a half pages to Councillors’ comments including a full page to the Mayor’s statement, I was interested to see there were no such statements from Cr Voyce or Cr Ball. I’m curious as to why the only two Councillors who supported the affected ratepayers and fought for a 10% concession did not make statements in his paper or even express similar views as the others.

Cr Voyce, to her credit, acknowledged the Council’s responsibility for the rates bungle and was openly sympathetic to the Cat F and G ratepayers. In addition, for her honorable efforts, she was accused by a fellow Councillor at an open meeting for” throwing them under a bus”. So why would ratepayers oust one of the only two Councillors fighting in their corner? It simply doesn’t make sense!

Whilst the gagging claim has been denied by all but one Councillor it shows that speaking out will still come at a cost.

Mr Anthony did at least get one thing right. Division 6 has another chance “ to put up a viable, credible and sensible candidate for election”.

The problem is finding someone willing to drop everything to take on the job mid -term and with the current regime in such disarray.

Ideally it should be someone with previous TRC council experience, who knows the ropes and can hit the ground running.

It would be a tall order for someone new to get their head around the system.

I hope that whoever takes the job on will have the courage to ask the tough questions needed to get to the bottom of the ongoing rates fiasco.

Ed Kochi Atherton

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New doctors for Tablelands

Two new doctors will soon arrive in the Tablelands region via a James Cook University program training general practitioners across north western Queensland.

Dr Meech Freeman and Dr Laura Koefler are part of a cohort of more than 130 doctors state-wide who are embarking on GP training through the Generalist Medical Training (GMT) program.

The doctors fill muchneeded places in clinics and hospitals across regional and remote Queensland.

Dr Koefler will be based at Amaroo Medical in Mareeba and Dr Freeman at the Atherton Hospital.

“It will be great to work in a hospital setting as I have completed advanced training in obstetrics, and I am eager to continue to develop these skills,” said Dr Freeman.

GMT Director, Associate Professor Peta-Ann Teague said the new training GPs will help to fill workforce gaps in many parts of Queensland.

“JCU has coordinated the placement of new doctors from Thursday Island to Tewantin, Mount Isa to Maroochydore, and Cairns to Cloncurry,” Associate Professor Teague said.

“We dedicate time and

Dr Meech Freeman (left) and Dr Laura Koefler (right) look forward to getting settled into their new communities in the Tablelands region.

Funding for local groups More than 600 community groups in Queensland, including 38 in the Far North region, will benefit from $13.7 million worth of grants as part of Round 94 of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.

Member for Cook Cynthia Lui said these groups were the backbone of the community.

“This is exciting news for these groups and allows them to fund projects that would have otherwise been out of reach.”

Cook: $130,727 Mareeba Netball Association Inc - $33,067 Blue Care Mareeba Garden Settlement Aged Care Facility - $34,660 Weipa Dirt Karts Incorporated - $35,000 Weipa Early Childhood Education Association Inc $28,000

Hill: $232,306

resources to matching applicants with training posts that will benefit their careers as well as the community.

The training posts in our region provide the opportu-

nity to develop an extended scope of practice that goes beyond urban, office-based general practice,” she said.

“I’m looking forward to seeing these enthusiastic doctors make a real differ-

Mareeba State High School inductions

ence in their communities, particularly those communities who most need them.

JCU has a strong record of producing a skilled workforce for northern Australia and this new cohort of GPs

will add to that legacy.”

GMT is JCU’s specialist training program for medical graduates pursuing a career in General Practice.

JCU is contracted by the Australian Department of

Health to deliver the AGPT program in North Western Queensland. For more information about Generalist Medical Training visit www.gmt.edu.au

Atherton-Herberton Historic Railway Inc - $34,912 Barron River Waterski Club Inc - $35,000 Kairi State School - $32,000 Ravenshoe Railway Company Limited - $35,000 Tablelands Folk Festival Association Inc - $13,000 The Tablelands Music Lovers Community Group Inc $11,200

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Mareeba State high school had their 2018 inductions last Tuesday night at the Mareeba International Club. Captains and Vice-captains were announced including Joshua Theakston as Captain (back left) and Finn Weaver as Vice-Captain (back right) Julia Rogato was also announced as Captain for 2018 (front left) along with Tegan Jennings as Vice-Captain.

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WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 14

Debbie Boardman at Love Them Flowers.

Say it with flowers this Valentine’s Day VALENTINE'S Day is traditionally the day to give red roses to your loved one, but this year don’t be afraid to go for something a little different. Love Them Flowers in Mareeba has a great selection of roses and other beautiful flowers that are sure impress that special person in your life.

Say I love you with flowers, chocolates, teddies or better yet, all three.

Maybe even add in some balloons and a special homemade card with your signature Valentine’s message. Debbie has been busy preparing for Valentine’s Day and can custom create something special just for you, or choose from the selection of ready to go arrangements, using locally grown products.

Whichever way you want to express your love -

you are sure to find the perfect gift of flowers. Debbie also creates amazing handmade cards and serviette decoupage for unique gift ideas.

Pickup and delivery is available locally and out of town and with a promise of great service and quality products at an affordable price, your loved one will ‘love them flowers’ this Valentine’s Day.

Mark McAskill range of engagement rings now in stock at Arabella Jewellers in Atherton.

New range of rings available at Arabella’s Arabella Jewellers in Atherton have just stocked up on some of the finest engagement rings in time for Valentine’s Day next week.

Mark McAskill’s range of rings in four different diamond grades mean there is a something to suit every budget.

Your ultimate expression of true love can be expressed in 9ct or 18ct Gold or Platinum. Each individual design a lasting reminder of your special bond.

Mark McAskill has won many awards for his jewellery showcasing stunning

jewellery of the highest quality.

The majority of coloured stones are individually hand selected, and precisely cut from the gemstone capitals of the world.

“It’s our attention to detail, meticulous craftsmanship, and constant updating

of our designs, that allows us to stay at the cutting edge of world trends.” Said Mr McAskill.

“I truly believe that superior quality, honesty, and customer service, are all values, which have attributed to the recognition of our highly awarded brand.”

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WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 14

Valentine’s Day engagements Almost 40 per cent of engagements are expected to happen between November and February — also known as the proposal season. According to a new survey, 43 per cent of Millennials say Valentine’s Day is their top day

to propose or be proposed to. According to the survey of 1,000 married adults

by James Allen, an online diamond and bridal jewelry retailer, people really love getting engaged on Valentine’s Day. “Younger people in

particular prefer unique romantic experiences over what’s traditional or expected. We also see this hold true in their preference to design their own engagement ring versus choosing from a small selection in-store.”

Valentine’s Day DINNER

Taking a leisurely walk this Valentines Day can be a romantic alternative to a dinner date.

Go for the unusual this Valentine’s Day

in your relationship: when you met, got engaged, tied the knot, etc.

Once the kids are snoozing, pop open some wine and pop in the mix.

Take it up a notch by dressing up like you’re 1) Skip Dinner going out dancing.

Well, you can still eat dinner, but save money by making a meal at home and 4) Go Lowgoing out just for dessert.

Even if you choose the Tech Sometimes something best restaurant in town, chances will be greater that as simple as turning off you can score a reservation technology can help you later in the evening. Or just tune in to your relationship.

Once the kids are in savour your sweets with your sweetie at the bar. bed, light some candles or start a fire and play a

board game, cook together 2) Take a day or just talk. No phones, no TV, no computer -off work just you and your honey.

Valentine’s Day is on a Wednesday this year. If you already have a babysit- 5) Take a Walk Whether it’s a nature ter for the kids while you’re at work, take the day off – trail or cute part of town, or even just the afternoon hold hands (or link arms) – and spend it reliving your and go for a stroll. Talk carefree days with your about your past year’s highlights and your fun partner.

Linger at a coffee shop, ideas for the year ahead.

Reminisce about your visit a free museum or take in a romantic comedy at first Valentine’s Day tomatinee prices – holding gether and how far you’ve hands, of course. Or check come. Cool down with a out that fancy restaurant’s drink at a bar or a drink at home – and a kiss. cheaper lunchtime menu.

If you’re looking for some alternatives to a dinner date on Valentine’s Day, check out these different ideas to help you celebrate with your loved one.

3) Dance in the Living Room

6) Write a Love Poem

This is an especially great idea if you don’t Make a mix of songs consider yourself a writer, from the milestone years because your partner won’t

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For help, check out this step-by-step poem tutorial. Write from your heart and your partner will love it, even if the poem ends up more silly than serious.

7) Get Married All Over Again

If you really want to have fun, check to see if your city is holding a group wedding or vow renewal ceremony. These ceremonies are usually inexpensive or even free, and some

even have sponsors and the chance to win prizes.

8) Recreate Your First Date

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Whether it was roller skating, taking your dogs for a walk or going to dinner and a movie, go on a retro date.

Rent that movie and cook what you both ate, book a sitter and take the dogs for a long stroll or find a roller rink. There’ll be small fees for admission, but the nostalgia will be worth it.

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ATHERTON HOCKEY INFO DAY THIS SUNDAY 11TH FEBRUARY

Four time Olympian is club patron Patron for Atherton Tablelands Hockey Association is Mark Knowles (pictured).

Mark is captain of the Australian Men’s hockey team, the Kookaburras and is a four times Olympian and three time commonwealth games gold medallist.

Mark grew up playing on the grass fields in Rockhampton and so he understands rural hockey.

He loves the fact that hockey is a family sport; he gets to play with his friends and get outdoors and be active.

“I encourage you to bring your friends, bring your mates and school buddies and get out there and play hockey” he said.

Mark has agreed to make his way to Atherton this year to catch up with players and host a coaching clinic.

ATHERTON O PE N M 8A M - 6P TO MONDAY FRIDAY!

Peninsula honours:

Is proud to support the Atherton Tableland Hockey Association and wishes all members a successful season.

Atherton Square 4 Cook Street, Atherton Phone 4091 2344

MORE TH A N A TROPHY SHOP!

Atherton Hockey Association’s player achievements In division 2 Oli May, Seth Stein, Dalton Butler, Jhai Mehmet, Max Williams and Shorty (Talytha) McDonald were selected in Peninsula U12 teams who competed in Brisbane in June. Isabel Condon was selected as shadow.

In division 1 Hayley Fullgrabe, Laura Trezise and Abby Toshach who were registered with Cairns but are dual members of the (ATHA) Atherton Tableland Hockey Associa-

tion and were selected and represented U19 girls Peninsula in Ipswich in May last year.

Byron Schep was chosen in peninsula to play in the U19 Men in Townsville in June and Ben Lowe and Khalid Kochi (who play in Cairns but are Atherton boys who competed for Atherton our U18 rep team this year) were chosen as shadows.

Representing the Tablelands at state level:

To represent the Tablelands, Dalton Butler went away with Cairns to the U13 Boys State Championships from July 1 to July 4 2017 in Gladstone.

Shorty (Talytha MacDonald) went with Cairns to the U13 Girls State Championship from July 1 to July 4 2017 in Maryborough Abby Toshach, Katelyn Broad competed with Cairns in the U15 Girls State Championships on September 17 2017 in Ipswich.

Clem Lucey and Luke

State Championships at Toowoomba in June 2017.

World Masters:

Abby Toshach.

Howard competed with Cairns in the U15 Boys State Championships on September 17 in Rockhampton Atherton sent a team away to the U18 Men’s

For the first time Atherton sent an U18 girls team interstate to Melbourne in January this year for our tour of different clubs.

ATHA masters ladies entered a team in the World Masters for the first time in March in Auckland New Zealand as ‘Oz Magic’ and also sent an Atherton team to Gympie for the State Championships last July.

TROPHIES FOR EVERY OCCASION AND SPORTING EVENT!!

We are very excited about the upcoming Hockey Season and wish all teams the “best of luck!”

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ATHERTON HOCKEY INFO DAY THIS SUNDAY 11TH FEBRUARY

Give hockey a go in 2018 Looking for a sport for 2018? We encourage you to pick up a hockey stick and give it a go.

Atherton Tablelands Hockey Association’s President Carrie de Brueys and Vice President Pamela Clearwater are very excited about the 2018 season.

“The Atherton hockey family is very supportive and we love new players to the game; and urge those who haven’t picked up a stick for a few years; or even twenty years to get into hockey,” said Carrie.

“If you’re aged from five to 105, we want you!

“We have a Minkies format for our littlies (Under 8’s) where they learn skills, rules and as they improve transition to full games towards the end of year. Our DIV 2 kids are aged 12 and under, and our DIV 1 kids are our Under 16’s.

“In previous years we have had four mixed teams in each division.

We have an Open comp (16 yrs +) for our Ladies.

We have had a strong Ladies Vets competition for many years (35yrs +), and hope this year to encourage more players to strengthen our existing teams and divisions. Divisions for this year will be finalised once we have all registrations in.”

Never played before or not for a long time? That’s ok!! There is plenty of support and assistance for all ages, stages and abilities.

“For the last few years our Tableland Tomahawks have travelled down each Friday evening to compete in the Cairns hockey competition,” said Carrie.

“A huge shout out to Phil and the Emerson’s Bus Company who have trans-

“We invite all captains and coaches to attend on the day to submit their teams, but if you don’t have a team, don’t fear – we will find you one.

“On Saturday February 17th we have our highly anticipated City vs Country event and Fun Day starting at 10.30am.

“Stingers Hockey Club from Cairns bring a range of teams up to compete against us for a day of fun and competition. Make sure you come along and enjoy the day. The canteen will be open with hot food and cold drinks at the

Carrie de Brueys, Atherton Hockey Association president. ported us up and down the hill each week.

“This year we are excited to be entering a S1 girls’ teams (Under 18) and a S1 boys (Under 16) team and a newly formed B Men’s’ team. So if you’re interested in developing to a higher level of hockey ATHA can help you achieve this.

“We have a great team of volunteers, from the people who prepare and care for the fields; the coaches, managers, umpires, parents, wonderful canteen people ... to committee members. They all come together to make this happen. Come and be a part of it.”

Hockey is competitive, but more importantly we want people to have fun, improve their fitness, make friends and enjoy the social aspects of team sport and being part of a community.

Important skills are practiced and developed with physical activity – discipline, being part of a team, social skills and

motor skills. Team sports encourage cooperation and respect for others. What a great foundation!

“The great thing about hockey is it’s at the same place and time each week,” said Carrie.

“Games are played each Saturday at Loder Park, Atherton, with regular timeslots for all grades.

Even better is once you pay your annual fee there are no ongoing costs each week.”

Hockey is a cheap sport in comparison to many others; the annual fee works out to a weekly cost from as little as $7/week for littlies and $13/week for seniors.

“Our Sign-on day for the 2018 season will be this Sunday February 11th 10am-1pm, however as we have online registration and payment system for all players, this can be done at any time,” said Carrie.

“We will be there on the day to answer questions and assist people through the process if they are new to hockey.

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ready.”

The first round of hockey will start on Saturday March 10th.

“Some super exciting news for our club this year too: Mark Knowles (captain of the Australian Men’s Hockey Team the Kookaburras, four time Olympian and three time Commonwealth games Gold medalist) has agreed to be our ATHA Patron,” said Carrie.

“Mark grew up in Rockhampton and understands the importance of small grass roots clubs like ours.

“Mark sent us a video

message which we have put up on our Facebook page encouraging everyone to come and play hockey.

“He is planning to come up later in the year for a visit and to hold a coaching clinic too. A huge coup for our little club and Atherton.”

So what are you waiting for … register TODAY!! https://memberdesq.onesporttechnology.com/979/ org “We urge you to follow us on Facebook www. facebook.com/athertontablelandshockeyassociation,” said Carrie/

“And check out our website http://www.athertonhockey.com.au/ to keep up to date with the latest info.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us through the messenger function on Facebook or email us for more information. See you on the field!

2018 Hockey season sign-on: – Loder Park, Atherton – Sunday, February 11 – 10am-1pm – Online registration available

ATHERTON TABLELANDS HOCKEY ASSOCIATION

INFORMATION DAY

LODER PARK HOCKEY CLUB FIELDS SUNDAY 11TH FEBRUARY, 10AM-1PM REGISTRATIONS ARE ON-LINE AT OUR WEBSITE: www.athertonhockey.com.au CITY VERSES COUNTRY FUN DAY FROM 10.00AM ONWARDS - SATURDAY 17TH FEBRUARY MEMBERSHIP FEES 2018: Atherton Tablelands Hockey Association has on line registration and payment of fees for all players. Fees will be a combination of Hockey Australia and Hockey Qld mandatory fees which include all insurance etc. and our Association fee. The Association will have a strict policy of on line registration and full payment of fees being made prior to any player being able to take the field.

TOTAL FEES* INCLUSIVE OF A BREAKDOWN FOR 2018 WILL BE:

REGISTRATION TYPE Under 10 4-9 years as of 31st December 2018 Junior 10-17 years as of 31st December 2018 Sub-Senior 18-20 years as of 31st December 2018 Senior Over 20 Years as of 31st December 2018

HQ

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INSURANCE

ATHA

TOTAL FEES

$16.50

$8.50

N/A

$115

$140

$38

$17

$10

$135

$200

$59

$17

$10

$174

$260

$82

$28.50

$25

$184.50

$320

*ATHA has no extra game fees, training fees or charges. This makes hockey one of the most affordable games on the Tablelands.

2018 REBATE: ATHA will be offering family rebates upon proof of full payment of full fees for all family members. Rebates will need to be formally requested in writing with all receipts attached and will be organised through our Treasurer and Administration Officer.

FAMILY

Early Bird Rebate if all fees paid by 24th February, 2018

2 OR MORE PLAYING CHILDREN

10% DISCOUNT ON ATHA REGISTRATION FEES ONLY

1 ADULT & 2 OR MORE PLAYING CHILDREN

10% DISCOUNT ON ATHA REGISTRATION FEES ONLY

2 ADULTS & 2 OR MORE PLAYING CHILDREN

10% DISCOUNT ON ATHA REGISTRATION FEES ONLY

WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO THE ATHA HOCKEY FAMILY IN 2018!

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The Golden Voice of Jean Stafford

AUSTRALIAN country music artist Jean Stafford is heading to the Tablelands next weekend for one last performance before she retires.

Jean has won three Golden Guitar awards and received two ARIA nominations and is known as The Golden Voice of Country worldwide for her hit song Someday I'll Take Home The Roses released in 1982. Jean is the most awarded female country

entertainment

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AT the Rising Sun Cinema this week the eagerly awaited romantic drama thriller FIFTY SHADES FREED starring Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan and Arielle Kebbel concludes this enthralling series, which has garnered mega millions of fans worldwide.

There is a fundraiser at 7:30pm on Thursday. Tickets are $25 for a standard seat or recliner seats (limited) are $50. Both include pre-entertainment and movie. Tickets can be purchased at The Express Newspaper.

music singer in Australia.

Now aged 68, Australia’s Queen of Country Music is embarking on her final tour which will take in the Atherton International Club on February 17.

Her performance will include 20 of her greatest hits including her world number one smash hit song.

Tickets are on sale now.

Call Sheila Moody on 0421 771 233.

Weekend writers retreat on the Tablelands

THE Tropical Writers group are inviting aspiring writers to a weekend masterclass on the Tablelands

from 16-18 February with best-selling author Kári Gíslason, who co-wrote Saga Land with his friend, ABC’s Conversations broadcaster Richard Fidler. Regarded as classics of world literature, the Icelandic sagas are among the greatest stories ever written.

In 2015, Kári and Richard travelled to Iceland with a plan to make a radio series and write a book together. They criss-crossed the land to record the true stories of the Vikings over

a period of 1000 years up to the Middle Ages, all the legendary blood feuds and fearless warrior women made popular by The Vikings mini-series.

The Sagas are fourty unique and authentic stories describing the settlement of Iceland, detailing the heroic Viking raids abroad and blood-feuds at home. Originally written on calf-skins, they are the absolute crown jewels of Icelandic culture, credited with being the true inspiration behind Lord of the Rings and the mini-series Game of Thrones.

Now, as an Associate

Professor teaching Creative Writing and Literary Studies at QUT, Kári has taught in both Australia and Iceland.

At the weekend retreat on the Tablelands, Kári will share how to bring memoir to life and use it to develop plots and characters. This entails writing from what you know, and turning lived experience into a basis for fiction or nonfiction works.

For all enquiries about the retreat email program@cairnstropicalwritersfestival.com

FIFTY FREED

SHADES hits the spotlight after the ers have been asking since

Believing they have left behind shadowy figures from their past, newlyweds Christian and Ana fully embrace an inextricable connection and shared life of luxury. But just as she steps into her role as Mrs. Grey and he relaxes into an unfamiliar stability, new threats could jeopardize their happy ending before it even begins.

SWINGING SAFARI

Australia, 1975. The beach suburb of Nobbys Beach is a place that revolves around surf mats, baby oil, boxed wine and the new miracle of Kentucky Fried Chicken. 14 year-old Jeff tries to find his feet in a world changing faster than his hormones, and deal with his crush on shy and sensitive girlnext-door Melly. When the beach town suddenly

body of a 200-ton whale is washed ashore, Jeff and Melly think it's the biggest thing that ever happened in their lives. Meanwhile, their eccentric parents are catching up with the sexual revolution that has also washed up on Australia's beaches. And just like the decaying whale, it's all about to go spectacularly wrong.

they first arrived in the maze. Will Thomas and the crew make it out alive? Or will Ava Paige get her way?

THE GREATEST SHOWMAN

Inspired by the imagination of P.T. Barnum, The Greatest Showman is an original musical that celebrates the birth of show business and tells of a MAZE RUNNER : visionary who rose from THE DEATH CURE nothing to create a spectaIn the epic finale to cle that became a worldThe Maze Runner Saga, wide sensation.

Thomas leads his group of escaped Gladers on their FERDINAND final and most dangerous Ferdinand, is a a giant mission yet. To save their bull with a big heart. He friends, they must break is mistaken for a dangerinto the legendary last city, a WCKD controlled laby- ous beast and is captured rinth that may turn out to and torn from his home be the deadliest maze of all. and family. Determined to Anyone who makes it out return to his family, he ralalive will get the answers lies a misfit team for the to the questions the Glad- ultimate adventure.

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7pm Till Late Mareeba International Club Meals Available Licensed Bar

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WEDNESDAY 7th FEBRUARY 10.30am: Maze Runner: The Death Cure (M) 1.30pm: Swinging Safari (M) 5.30pm: Swinging Safari (M) 7.30pm: Maze Runner: The Death Cure (M) THURSDAY 8th FEBRUARY 10.30am: Swinging Safari (M) 12.30pm: Fifty Shades Freed (MA) 5.30pm: Swinging Safari (M) 7.30pm: Fifty Shades Freed (MA) FUNDRAISER $25 P/ Person FRIDAY 9th FEBRUARY 10.30am: Swinging Safari (M) 12.30pm: Fifty Shades Freed (MA) 5.30pm: Swinging Safari (M) 7.30pm: Fifty Shades Freed (MA) SATURDAY 10th FEBRUARY 11.00am: Ferdinand (PG) 3.30pm: Fifty Shades Freed (MA)

SATURDAY 10th Cont.

5.45pm: Swinging Safari (M) 7.45pm: Fifty Shades Freed (MA) SUNDAY 11th FEBRUARY 11.00am: The Greatest Showman (PG) 2.00pm: Fifty Shades Freed (MA) 4.00pm: Swinging Safari (M) 6.00pm: Fifty Shades Freed (MA) MONDAY 12th FEBRUARY 10.30am: Swinging Safari (M) 12.30pm: Fifty Shades Freed (MA) 5.30pm: Swinging Safari (M) 7.30pm: Fifty Shades Freed (MA) TUESDAY 6th FEBRUARY 10.30am: Fifty Shades Freed (MA) 12.30pm: Swinging Safari (M) 5.30pm: Fifty Shades Freed (MA) 7.30pm: Swinging Safari (M)

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PROPERTY LAND > UNITS > INVESTMENTS > ACREAGE > FARMS > HOUSES > RENTALS

Outdoor living at its finest

IDEALLY located in the ever so popular Wylandra Estate is this well maintained and beautifully presented family home. The spacious 4000m2 allotment, private alfresco entertaining area and lush established gardens provide a perfect environment to raise your family.

Recently having undergone renovations, new owners can enjoy the benefits of not having to spend any money here. Be impressed by

the new sleek and stylish kitchen with stainless steel appliances and plenty of bench space.

New tiles throughout all the living areas, recently repainted inside and rendered outside, this home has been given a complete freshen up.

With large windows and sliding glass doors all around, the natural light filled home presents three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a spacious living and dining area. All bedrooms are

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fitted with air conditioning and built in wardrobes and the master bedroom offers a large walk-in robe and ensuite.

Now to the necessities - there is a 10.5m x8.5m (approx) Colorbond shed plus a 6m x 3m (approx) lawn locker both with power. Never short of water, the home is serviced by town water to the house while bore water services the yard.

Mareeba is known for its amazing climate and what better way to en-

joy it, than entertaining on this huge outdoor living area overlooking the lush lawn and gardens.

Features include: • Three bedroom, two bathroom home • Master bedroom with walk-in robe and ensuite • Air conditioning and built in wardrobes to all bedrooms • Brand new kitchen with stainless steel appliances • New tiles to all the living areas

• Recently repainted and renovated inside and rendered outside • Beautiful new feature front timber door • Huge outdoor living area overlooking gardens • Large sliding glass doors allow access to the patio from all adjoining rooms • Large windows throughout ensure plenty of natural light • Good sized laundry ensures you're not cramped in

• 10.5m x8.5m (approx) Colorbond shed with power • 6m x 3m (approx) lawn locker with power • Town water services the house while bore water services the yard • Fenced rear yard, 4,000m2 with some fruit Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

trees For more information or to book your private inspection, please contact exclusive agent Remo Esposito at the Central Realty Mareeba office on 0401 969 473 or 4092 2232.

10 Wylandra Drive, MAREEBA $450,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to Remo Esposito Central Realty Mareeba 0401 969 473 or 4092 2232

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PROPERTY

Avocado and mango orchard

MAREEBA REAL ESTATE AGENCIES LE ON SA R T R E FO TH A IN

VACANT 987M2 ALLOTMENT

• IN ATHERTON • BACKING ONTO PARK RESERVE • OVERLOOKS FARMLAND • TOWN SERVICES • NEAR SCHOOLS & MINUTES BY CAR TO CBD

$93,500

(SEE WEBSITE: L33B)

4092 1556

7 Hort Street, Mareeba

44.23HA (109.2 acres) mostly cleared mango and avocado orchard with approximately 16.19ha (40 acres) for cropping. Approximately 1450 mango and 500 avocado trees plus 1000 avocado trees planted

by January 2018.

Features include: • Four sheds – one for packing and others for storage/ machinery • Machinery inventory • 52 ML water allocation • Electric pump • Underground mainAddress: Price: Agent: Contact:

line • Solid set irrigation • River frontage plus channel water supplemented by Tinaroo Dam • Two homes This property is priced at $950,000 and can be viewed on our website under rural F31 www. mareeba4880realestate. com.au Contact Mareeba Real Estate Agencies on 4092 1556, Lyn on 0427 153 868 or Mark on 0428 121 520.

DIMBULAH $675,000 NEG Mareeba Real Estate Agencies 0428 121 520 or 0427 153 868

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PROPERTY

Invest or nest

LOCATED in an established area of Mareeba and only a short walk to the town centre, awaits this well maintained, charming three bedroom weatherboard home.

Features include:

• Three bedroom, one bathroom weatherboard home • Practical kitchen/ dining area, separate lounge room • Air-conditioning to all of the bedrooms • Master bedroom

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has a mirrored built-in wardrobe • Polished timber floors and casement windows • Downstairs laundry and separate toilet • Rear enclosed BBQ/entertaining area

• Two bay lockable colorbond shed/garage • 812m2 fully fenced allotment, established gardens This property would appeal to a first home buyer wanting to get into the property market

or an investor.

For further information or to arrange an inspection of this property contact exclusive agent John Falvo at Mareeba Property Office on 0408 456 344 today.

Int roducing...

GREAT NORTHERN REALTY Totally Mobile Agency Using The Latest Technology Servicing the Tablelands, Gulf, Peninsula districts and remote areas of North Queensland.

Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

MAREEBA $252,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to John Falvo Mareeba Property Office 0408 456 344

MARK UPHAM 0429 018 775

• Agricultural Background with certificate in tropical agriculture • Former Cattle Station manager MDH Cloncurry • Commercial helicopter and fixed wing pilot • Registered Agent

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PROPERTY

Large family home on sizeable block Mareeba Property Management

Your local rental specialists AFFORDABLE AND CLOSE TO TOWN 2 bedroom block unit close to town, freshly painted, lino throughout, curtains, fans, single carport, no pets allowed. $270 PER WEEK

For more information or to arrange an inspection Contact Mareeba Property Management on 4092 2111 View Rentals at: www.rentmpm.com.au

E OM AM AY H 1 EN - 1 RD OP AM ATU 10 IS S TH

5 3 2 BRAND NEW SANCTUARY HOME  Highly desirable family home  All bedrooms are fitted with carpets  State of the art kitchen, stone bench tops and butler’s pantry  Two extra large living areas and media room  Optimises the natural light and captures cool breezes  Tiled living areas  3373m2 allotment  Cairns side of Mareeba

9 Riverlands Drive, Mareeba $550,000 NEG

VINCE COSTAS 0419 926 691 Office: 4092 2232 Email: vince@crmareeba.com www.crmareeba.com

HERE’S a wonderful a comfortable four-bedopportunity that offers room family home which offers position, huge potential and possibilities.

Located at arm's length to the town centre and facilities, this established block home consists of 2.5 acres with established trees allowing for the perfect environment for horse lovers or animals alike.

The home itself is very solid with cement

MAREEBA PROPERTY OFFICE

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5 O’Donnell Street, Mareeba

1 Catherine Close, Mareeba

• 3 bed, 1 bath, airconditioning, T&G walls • 764m2, corner lot, high clearance carport • Combined kitchen & dining, separate lounge • Potential $290 per week rental return

• 4 bed, WIR/ensuite to main, 2x built-ins • Large functional kitchen, aircon, 20 fruit trees • Double lock up garage, 3 bay shed with power • Fully fenced 4059m2 block, side access

$235,000 NEG

OFFERS - LOW $400,000’S

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rendered internal walls, two large living areas and four bedrooms at opposite ends of the home with central facilities.

For investors, there is significant potential here occupying a fantastic location so close to all amenities, schools, sporting fields and parklands. Mareeba continues to attract residents due to its facilities, a short drive to Cairns and

perfect weather.

With a little spruce up just move in and enjoy the lifestyle this property has to offer. Please visit http://www.rogatobros. com.au/1P2238.

Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

For more information or to arrange a private inspection please call marketing agent Andrew Rogato on 0418 183 444.

MAREEBA $410,000 NEG Andrew Rogato Rogato Real Estate 0418 183 444

Private location - Walking distance to town

LAKELAND RURAL SUPPLIES FREEHOLD ESTABLISHED BUSINESS FOR SALE Included in the sale is full security-fenced freehold half-acre, sheds, store and stock, plant nursery, residence, and 4 rooms of rented accommodation. Business sells rural supplies to banana farms, cattle graziers, solar farms. Good turnover - would suit a couple or as a family business. Visible location, seen by all traffic travelling to Weipa & the Cape.

MORE DETAILS FROM SELLING AGENT DAN KERRIDGE

Dan Kerridge - REIQ Member

Fully Licensed Real Estate Agent & Auctioneer Cooktown Resident - Licensed Agent PO Box 902, Cooktown Q.4895 0438 982 557 - dan@rwmp.com.au

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ONE bedroom unit, tiled throughout, fans throughout, single carport, walking distance to town.

For rent at $220 per week.

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

Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

MAREEBA For Rent $220 P/W Mareeba Property Management 4092 2111

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PROPERTY

An exceptional address OPEN HOME SATURDAY 10am to 12noon

FAMILY ENTERTAINER

• SIZEABLE 4 BRM, 2 BATH + NEW KITCHEN • SPACIOUS OPEN PLAN A/C LIVING + 2 PATIOS • 5.13KW SOLAR POWER & SOLAR HOT WATER • 813M2 PRIVACY FENCED, ESTABLISHED AREA

PRICE $395,000 NEG SOPHIE BOZZO 0428 128 154

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BRAND NEW EXECUTIVE RESIDENCE

OPEN HOME THIS SATURDAY 11AM - 12 NOON 5 AGIUS CRESCENT, RAYFIELD ESTATE, MAREEBA • 4 BRM, 2 BATH ASHLEE JONES HOME ON AN ACRE • MEDIA ROOM, OFFICE NOOK, ENTERTAINER’S KITCHEN • FULLY AIR-CON & TILED, HUGE OUTDOOR ENT. AREA • FULLY FENCED, IRRIGATED, BORE & TOWN WATER

PRICE: $525,000 NEG SOPHIE BOZZO 0428 128 154

RAYFIELD ACREAGE ESTATE

THIS superb four bedroom plus office, Alan Taylor built home is a striking combination of style and usability, it demands your attention.

Positioned only minutes from town and offering commanding street appeal this stunning home is situated in a family friendly, upmarket estate, surrounded by other quality homes so you can be assured your investment will be protected.

It presents as new and an abundance of space and features awaits.

It’s carefully designed to cater for the family and entertainer; nothing has been missed with gorgeous neutral colour schemes and quality fixtures and finishes throughout.

Features include: • Four generous bedrooms with built-ins plus office • Substantial master

bedroom with elegant his and hers ensuite and walk in robe • Stunning gloss tiles in the living areas and carpeted bedrooms for warmth • Fully split-system air-conditioned with Daikin units • Gourmet U shaped kitchen with loads of bench space, walk-in pantry and stainless steel appliances including 900mm freestanding oven and dishwasher • Beautiful stone bench tops to the kitchen, laundry and bathroom vanities • Generous laundry with bench space and storage cupboards • Tinted windows, seAddress: Price: Agent: Contact:

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curity screens and roller blinds throughout • Exposed aggregate rear patio, driveway and pathways all round • 8m x 12m colourbond high clearance shed with three roller door access (two with electric motors) plus painted floor, shelving, lights and power points throughout • Fully colourbond fenced 900m2 corner allotment with beautifully landscaped gardens and automatic pop up irrigation This home fuses luxury, lifestyle and a first class location. It’s an exceptional address.

Take a closer look and be impressed with what

2 Curlew Close, MAREEBA $485,000 Joe Torrisi Joe Torrisi Real Estate 0417 700 468

is on offer here. Open for inspection this Saturday from 10am to 12noon.

For further information or to arrange a private

inspection, please contact exclusive agent Joe Torrisi at Joe Torrisi Real Estate on 0417 700 468.

LOCATION AND 2 BATHROOMS!

• LEVEL, WELL DRAINED RURAL RESIDENTIAL BLOCKS • BLOCK SIZES RANGE FROM 3000M2 TO 4049M2 • POWER, PHONE, INTERNET, TOWN WATER & BORE • MINUTES FROM TOWN, ATHERTON SIDE OF MAREEBA

PRICED FROM: $130,000 SOPHIE BOZZO 0428 128 154

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• Master Bedroom With Ensuite • Modern Kitchen With Plenty Of Bench Space • Large Timber Deck Entertaining Area • Renovated Bathroom And Laundry • Repolished Timber Floors • 627m2 Allotment With Side Access

$285,000 NEG - ID #1P2195 - Aurelia Rogato 0418 183 555

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INDEX

business

DIRECTORY

A

C

Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

Childcare Curtains, Blinds & Fabrics

B

E

Blinds Bulldozer Hire

Earthmoving

Electrical Embroidery Entertainment

Graphic Design

Floor Coverings Fuel

M

I

Irrigation I.T

F

Mowing Services

G

AIR CONDITIONING

P

BLINDS

Pest Management Plumbing Pool Maintenance

Painting Security Snake Removal

Q

T

Quarry

Transport Travel Tree Lopping

S

Sandblasting/

CHILDCARE

Truck/ Crane hire

V

Venue Hire

ELECTRICAL

BLINDS

Trust the BLIND specialists!

Vertical & Venetian Blinds Panel Glides > Timber Blinds

MAREEBA FLOOR COVERING CENTRE 159 Walsh St, Mareeba P: 4092 5466 M: 0419 736 229

Daniel Battistin

TO IN Blinds and Curtains

Desiree Siemon

C EW O

ANDR

NS LLI

AC

Airconditioning and Refrigeration Services, Maintenance and Installation of all Brands

31 Kennedy Hwy, Tolga intoblindstolga@gmail.com ABN: 60 907 697 564

Mobile: 0428 038 055 Email: drewcollins@bigpond.com

P 4095 5669 F 4095 5797 M 0408 887 701

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TECO DEALER AND WARRANTY AGENT FOR AIRCONDITIONERS, FRIDGES AND FREEZERS

Residential • Commercial • Phones/Data Repairs/Maintenance • Airconditioners

Supply & Fit

BULLDOZER HIRE

AU 33969 • R.H. L037771

info@mareebakidscampus.com.au www.mareebakidscampus.com.au 3 Locations in Mareeba: Constance, Dunlop & Hastie Streets Early Learning • Kindergarten • Outside School & Vacation Care

EARTHMOVING

Mobile 0448 856 187 email: dobattistin@msn.com

25 Yarrabee Close, Mareeba Qld. 4880

Licence No: 71735 - ACA: F0514381 - LO: 56130

ENTERTAINMENT • BISTRO • BAR • TAB • KENO • POKIES • FUNCTIONS

Do it right the first time!

Open 7 Days FOr Lunch anD Dinner

phOne 4092 2922

• DOZERS D7R & D7G • SCRAPER • WATER TRUCKS • BODY TRUCK • MINING • FARM CLEARING • ROAD WORKS

your local business guide

TOM SMITH P: 0407 161 783 F: 4092 7851 E: stj.enterprises@bigpond.com.au

FLOOR COVERINGS

ELECTRICAL Authorised Fujitsu Service Agent

SPECIALISING IN THE INSTALLATION OF: • CORK TILES • VINYLS • VINYL TILES • PARQUETRY • FLOOR SANDING • CARPET GOLD AllAn & DAni: MOBilE 0409 007 247 CARD P: 4091 3936 23 Louise St, Atherton Q.4883 707796

M: 0409 648 403 • F: 4092 1629

your local business guide

ABN 80 179 825 363 • QBSA 59712 • ARC License AU24014

CURTAINS,BLINDS & FABRIC

Shop 4, 276 Byrnes St, Mareeba • PO Box 1034 Mareeba 4880

P: 4092 3019

www.donhall.com.au

R & C AIRCONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

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

Call Ross Malfitana Mobile: 0429 898 657

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

your local business guide

Laser Electrical Mareeba Phone: (07) 4092 4146 99 Vaughan Street, Mareeba mareeba@laserelectrical.com.au www.mareeba.laserelectrical.com.au LIC. 55472 | ARC. AU31673

Custom Made

Mareeba 4092 2800 Atherton 4091 3300

FLOORS

CURTAINS & BLINDS

FREE FREE Measure Measure and and Quote Quote Plus we sell...

Plus we sell...

Tracks > Rods > Accessories

Trust the FLOOR Covering Man! Carpet & Vinyl > Carpet & Vinyl Tiles > Floating Floors

Tracks > Rods Competitive Curtains & Furnishings

MAREEBA FLOOR COVERING CENTRE 159 Walsh St, Mareeba P: 4092 5466 M: 0419 736 229

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY >Phone: & Accessories 0429 869 023

96 James Street,Curtains Mareeba Competitive & Furnishings

Supply & Lay FREE Measure & Quote

FUEL

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Phone: 0429 869 023 For Alterations to Clothing & Curtains Phone Liz 4092 6619 96 James Street, Mareeba

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Carpet • Vinyl • CeramiCs Floating Floors • Blinds

For Alterations to Clothing & Curtains Phone Liz 4092 6619

For $31 per week this spot could be yours!

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receive 4¢ per litre discount by presenting this ad

Service StationS open to the public

24 hour Fuel Service to approved customers (Mareeba only)

7 BOWER ST, MAREEBA INDUSTRIAL PARK P: 4092 2472 • F: 4092 2668 18 MOFFAT ST, RAvENShOE • P: 4097 6888 For Bulk Fuel & Oil Contact Head Office at Miallo 4098 8222 www.theexpressnewspaper.com.au

business GRAPHIC DESIGN

DIRECTORY PEST MANAGEMENT

TRANSPORT

SANDBLASTING/ PAINTING

Sandblasting & Painting AP

Creating high quality artwork with a difference for your business!

N

G

R

HIC D ES

IG

• Business Cards • Logo Design • Brochures • Posters • Flyers

Farm Machinery, Ute Trays, Trailers, Structural Steel, Rims and more.

AINT QUALIT Y PION T PROTEC ED GUARANTE

now open at 2B Middlemiss St, Mareeba

QBCC No. 889232

124 Mason Street, Mareeba  (07) 4092 2433 • Fax (07) 4092 3126

Phone: 0458 965 784 or 4096 5784 Email: aemgraphicdesign1@bigpond.com

IRRIGATION

PLUMBING

Dru ThursTon 0408 913 063

Visit our website: www.fnss.com.au

POOL MAINTENANCE

IN-STORE AND ON-SITE

• Laptops, Tablets, and Towers • Custom Systems • Phone and Tablet Repairs and Accessories • Networking Solutions PH: (07) 4092 7038 www.burratronics.com.au BURRATRONICS

TRUCK/ CRANE HIRE

Truck and Crane Hire

I.T

SALES, SERVICE AND REPAIRS

YARRABAH SERVICE TWICE WEEKLY Email: admin@pmcarriers.com 247 Hartley Street, Portsmith CASH OR ACCOUNT CUSTOMERS WELCOME

4035 2034

MALIN REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT

CARRIERS OF REFRIGERATED AND DRY FREIGHT TO NORTH QUEENSLAND MAREEBA DEPOT: WALLY AMORY PHONE 0421 839 353 ABN 87 010 461 257

For all security needs call...

IrrIgatIon DesIgn & supply

BURRATRONICS

CAIRNS • MOSSMAN • TABLELANDS DAILY

MRT

SECURITY • Patrols • Cash in Transit • Alarm Response & Installation • Alarm Monitoring • CCTV Installation & Service

• Pumps Sales & Repairs • Filtration • Water Tanks & Troughs • Water Treatment • Pool Treatments • Solar Pumping Systems • Reinke Centre Pivot & Lateral Move Irrigators 50 Byrnes Street, Mareeba Phone 4092 7788

P&M Carriers

 Taxi Trucks - Tail-Lifters  Express Couriers  Freight Distribution  Warehouse Storage

POOL MAINTENANCE & POOL SHOP 71 BYRNES STREET, MAREEBA “WE OFFER A COMPLETE ON SITE POOL SERVICE” ALL POOL SUPPLIES INCLUDING FREE WATER TESTING AND EXPERT ADVICE

P: 4092 1443 or 0413 013 297

LICENSED POOL SAFET Y INSPECTOR

QUARRY

8 Metre Body and a 3 Tonne Crane with a 13 Metre Boom, 8 Tonne Pay Load.

The Express Directory has an affordable option to suit every business.

Call Natasha today on Call 4092 3464 your local business guide

WN E D LOCALLY O ATED R AND OPE QBCC No. 889232

124 Mason Street, Mareeba  (07) 4092 2433 • Fax (07) 4092 3126

TREE LOPPING

TRANSPORT

TABLELANDS TREELOPPING

Shop 3, 203-215 Byrnes Street Mareeba

MOWING SERVICES

• Treelopping • Bobcat Hire • Wood Chipping • Free Quotes • Stump Grinding • Fully Insured PENSIONER DISCOUNTS

Locally Owned and Operated

WASHED SAND • FILL SAND BEDDING SAND QUALITY DAM LINING CLAY

ALL TYPES OF FREIGHT DELIVERY LARGE AND SMALL: 4 TIMES DAILY! CAIRNS, MAREEBA, TABLELANDS AND SURROUNDS

Call Jon Lambert

P: 4091 5008 M: 0407 575 916

FARM DELIVERIES WELCOMED!

TELEPHONE: 4092 7680

VENUE HIRE

your local business guide

this spot could be yours!

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

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

To check whether a contractor holds a QBCC licence visit: www.qbcc.qld.gov.au or call the QBCC on 1300 272 272.

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For $31 per week Phone the Express today 4092 3464

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HAVING A PARTY OR FUNCTION? We have the perfect venue!

MAREEBA TURF CLUB SPECIALISING IN: • Parcels • Pallets • White Goods • Furniture • Tail Gate Lifts DELIVERIES TO: • Cairns • Kuranda • Mareeba • Mt Molloy • Julatten • Yungaburra • Tolga • Lake Tinaroo • Kairi • Atherton • Malanda • Millaa Millaa • Ravenshoe • Mt Garnet

PHONE: 4045 1767

Spacious open venue, beautiful gardens and all facilities – the perfect setting for all occasions!

Race Day Parties, Weddings, Birthdays, Engagements, Business Functions, Christenings, Christmas Parties & more!

Bookings & Info Phone 0427 114 217

YOU CAN AFFORD TO ADVERTISE IN THE EXPRESS DIRECTORY

WITH PRICES STARTING AT JUST $31 PER WEEK!!

Call Natasha Burton today on 4092 3464 or email: admin@theexpressnewspaper.com.au to find out more!

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Expresso 

Your Weekly Horoscopes March 21 to Apr 20 Aries

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You can win points if you present your ideas this week. There is not much you can do to alleviate the problem, but consider putting some extra work into your house.

April 21 to May 21 Taurus

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

Wednesday 7th

Thursday 8th

Friday 9th

Saturday 10th

Tide Times 0501 2.08 1009 1.71 1601 2.10 2251 1.27

Tide Times 0559 2.30 1140 1.62 1715 2.10 2338 1.14

Tide Times 0638 2.49 1230 1.50 1802 2.13

Tide Times 0015 1.03 0709 2.62 1304 1.41 1838 2.17

Max 27o Min 21o

Max 28o Min 19o

Max 28o Min 18o

Max 30o Min 15o

Aug 23 - Sept 23

Ingredients

1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees. Line a cupcake/muffin pan with cupcake liners. I prefer to use parchment cupcake liners* as the muffins will not stick to them at all.

2. Combine cauliflower, eggs, 1/2 cup cheese, almond flour, baking powder, Italian seasoning, onion powder and garlic powder. Mix with a large spoon or spatula until smooth.

3. Using an ice cream scooper, scoop batter into muffin cups, about 2/3 full. You should be able to fill 11 liners. Sprinkle remaining cheese over muffins.

4. Bake for 20-25 minutes until muffins are completely cooked and no longer wet to the touch. If desired, garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.

C R O S S

WORD SEARCH

Consider a trial separation if you and your mate just can’t come to terms. Don’t blow situations out of proportion. You will be prone to carelessness that could result in accidents.

Your high energy, original ideas, and excellent memory will aid your accomplishments. Get on with your life. You can expect to face opposition on the home front.

Libra

Sept 24 to Oct 23 Sudden romantic encounters will set your head spinning. Don’t be critical or overly opinionated with dislikes; it could cause disapproval and unwanted opposition.

Self deception about relation ships is a problem.

Scorpio

Sagittarius

Nov 23 to Dec 21

You need time to put your house in order and sort out what you are going to do about your personal direction. A long discussion is in order if you wish to clear the air. You should want to feel good about yourself.

Capricorn

WORD

Oct 24 to Nov 22

You need to take a good look at all sides of an issue before making a decision. You may want to clear the air where older relatives are concerned. Travel or short trips will probably be your best outlet.

Advise

Cloud

Frost

Normal

Aurora

Cold

Ground

Snowfall

Blizzard

Compass

Knot

Storm

Breeze

Dry

Lake

Summer

Calm

Fair

Lightning

Vapor

Cell

Flash

Mist

Water

Climate

Front

Muggy

Wedge

Puzzle solutions

Dec 22 to Jan 20

You will find that superiors may not see situations as you do.

You may have difficulties with foreigners. Pamper yourself for a change. Avoid lovers who already have a relation ship.

Aquarius

Jan 21 to Feb 19

Opportunities for partnerships are present; but get every detail in writing. Put your energy into home renovations. Opportunities to make money may interfere with your personal plans. Travel will be exciting.

Pisces

Tide Times 0146 0.79 0828 2.85 1426 1.25 2002 2.32

Method

You can handle situations that require contact with institutions or large corporations. Your sensitive, affectionate nature will capture the heart of anyone you are attracted to.

Virgo

Tuesday 13th

Max 30o Min 22o

3 cups finely pulsed raw cauliflower florets 2 large eggs 1/2 cup + 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 cup almond flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp dry Italian seasoning herb blend 1/4 tsp onion powder

June 22 to July 22

July 23 to Aug 22

Tide Times 0118 0.85 0803 2.80 1401 1.28 1937 2.27

Max 34o Min 22o

Cauliflower Muffins

May 22 to June 21

Leo

Tide Times 0048 0.93 0737 2.72 1334 1.33 1909 2.22

sudokU

Mingle with individuals who are established and can give you some serious insight into business and future trends. Self-deception about relation ships is a problem.

Cancer

Monday 12th

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.

Control those desires to cast your fate to the wind. You can make sound financial investments if you act fast. Difficulties may be encountered while traveling in foreign countries.

Gemini

Sunday 11th

Max 33o Min 19o

ACROSS

DOWN

7. Expensive or ostentatious clothes or decoration.

8. Enter somewhere forcibly or suddenly.

9. Either of two equal or corresponding parts into which something is or can be divided.

10. Of, typical of, or peculiar to the tropics.

11. Turn into or express in verse.

13. A golf course, especially one on grass-covered sandy ground near the sea.

15. An abnormally high body temperature.

16. Weighing a great deal; heavy.

18. A day or period of celebration, typically for religious reasons.

19. A miscellaneous collection of things.

21. Physical strength and good health.

22. In a way that shows that one is not treating something as serious; casually.

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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Feb 20 to March 20

You can anger others quickly this week. Avoid overspending on items for your home. A change of attitude has probably disrupted your home environment. You need to keep busy doing things that you both enjoy.

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Horse Care

Jeweller

Presbyterians continue to meet in Mareeba for worship each Sunday 10am, QCWA Hall, Wilkes Street (behind Meals on Wheels) ~ All Welcome!

Horse shoeing and trimming, Farrier. Ph Kris on 0429 062 222.

Brett Thompson Jeweller.

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Birthday

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21 years ago on this day, The one we loved was called away.

God took you home, it was his will, But in our hearts you live still.

Till we meet again.

Love always, Mum, Angie & Victor, Toni, Tracy and Carmel and their families.

Happy 80th Birthday Mum (Nonna) MARY BONACCORSI

Greg Reilly 03.08.1956~07.02.2016 Two years have passed by since you left us, Still your voice will sing in our hearts forever.

Sadly missed by your loving family, Deirdre, Belinda & James, Rebecca & Ken and Doris.

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Love John & Grace, Alfio & Teresa, Victor & Maria, Alfina & Luoi and Grandchildren Charlie, Emily, Jamie-Lee, Haydan, Karina, Antonio, Leesa, Meagan & Chloe. XXXX

Happy 21st Birthday

DANIEL CABASSI

FROM THIS... ...TO THIS! Lots of love from Dad, Mum, Luke, Kiara, Belinda, Nonno & Nonna.

Potential Business Opportuity Basil Farming with Established Markets Share farm or start up on your own property with the right time saving equipment. Current owner has streamlined the growing process so that no extra labour is required until picking starts.

1x 3-in-1 rotary hoe fertiliser bed former along with other equipment and implements to save time and money.

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Position Vacant Mareeba Community Kindergarten Administration Assistant An opportunity exists for a passionate Administration Assistant to join our wonderful Kindergartens.

Our well regarded kindergarten service has been established for over 40 years, with 2 beautiful centres operating at Stewart and Sutherland Streets. We are managed by a volunteer committee and we are affiliated with the Creche and Kindergarten Association.

The successful applicant will have excellent interpersonal skills, strong administrative skills, experience in using Excel and Word, able to do spreadsheets and budgets, ability to work as a team member and is easy going and flexible.

This position is a casual position of not less than 10 and up to 20 hours per week as required during the school terms.

Please forward your application via email to: admin@mareebacommunitykindy.org.au Marked “Attention the President” Applications close 9th February, 2018.

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HOUSE FOR RENT

BRAND NEW 4 BEDROOM HOME

FEATURES INCLUDE: Airconditioning, LED lighting and fans throughout, carpet and tiles, 2 bathrooms with ensuite to main bedroom, full security screens to all windows and doors, dishwasher, remote controlled garage doors, 315 litre hot water system, large rear deck, robes in all rooms plus TV and internet wiring in every room.

Enquiries: Phone 0419 480 222 or Email: t.fiorenza@gmail.com

Mareeba, 2 bedroom, furnished unit. No pets. $300 per week. Ph 4092 5225 or 0407 925 225.

In Loving Memory Of 18/05/1969 ~ 11/02/2017 A mother gives her child life, And love unlike no other.

When that is taken away, She then becomes a grieving mother.

When my angel’s heart stopped beating, My heart just broke right in two.

They tell me there is reason, They say that time will heal.

But neither time or reason, Will change the way I feel.

For no one knows how many times, I’ve broken down and cried.

But I hold her deep within my heart, And there she will remain.

To walk with me throughout my life, Until we meet again.

Greatly missed by her loving Mum.

Aboriginal shields, boomerangs, clubs, axe heads, swords etc.

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On this special birthday we wish you love, joy and laughter.

From John, Adriana and Family.

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THIS SATURDAY 10th February 8am - 12pm At Royals Church 9 Park Ave, Mareeba

MONSTER PICK SALE

Huge yard sale with loads of treasures for everyone!

Bring your cash...

Coffee & Food Van on site Kennedy Highway at Tichum Creek Saturday 10th February at 6am See photos on Facebook at Tablelands Treasures and Antiques

HAULOUT OPERATORS

Bray’s Harvesting is seeking Haulout Operators for the 2018 season.

Large contracts, with late model equipment, in the Tully & Tableland districts. Experience would be advantageous but not essential.

Above award wages apply.

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Course/ Training FIRST AID & CPR COURSE (Face to Face - One Day Course)

Tuesday 13th February Mareeba Leagues Club Bookings Required - Phone 0412 046 588

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Liam’s off to Moto Stars

THIRTEEN-year-old Mareeba motorbike star Liam Waters (pictured) is heading south to compete in the Moto Stars 2018 series for junior motorcycle road racers.

The training and race series is being run by former Australian MotoGP star Damian Cudlin to promote young Australian talent and provide a path into professional motorcycle racing and Liam couldn’t be more excited.

“The thing I love about racing road bikes is not only how much fun it is but all the friendly people I have met since I started,” he said.

“My dream is to race MotoGP and whilst I am currently racing a Honda NSF100 I will also be working on developing my skills on a Honda NSF250R Moto3 bike.”

Liam is a member of the Far North Queensland Road Racing Club (FNQRRC) and the Road Racing Association of Townsville (RRAT).

He has only been racing for the 2017 season but has

already shown a surprising talent for the sport.

At 1.4m and 30 kgs Liam is on the small size for his age hence his nickname “Midge” however in motorcycle road racing this is only an advantage where less weight means more power on the track.

RRAT in Townsville has a thriving junior series which has enabled Liam to race against some of the best junior riders in the state. Fortunately for the Far North there is a great facility on the Tablelands for Karting and Motorcycle racing at the Mako Trac in Mareeba which has almost become a second home to Liam.

If there are any young aspiring riders in the region that are interested in junior road racing then they should contact either the FNQRR or RRAT for further information.

Liam is currently looking for local sponsorship to support him during the 2018 season.

You can follow or contact Liam on his facebook page.

Learn the art of self-defence Rhee Tae Kwon Do is the most powerful art of self-defence. It involves dynamic techniques and unarmed combat for selfdefence purposes, combining the skilled application of powerful kicks, strikes and blocks.

Rhee Tae Kwon Do has been established in Mareeba and the Tablelands for over 40 years, seeing many families and friends train together, disciplining the body and mind while learning the art of self-defence.

Other benefits gained include improved coordination, concentration and fitness.

People of all ages and fitness levels are encouraged to come along. All classes are taught by fully

qualified male and female black belt instructors and before joining anyone interested is invited to come along and give it a go with no charge.

Mareeba classes are held on Monday and Thursday nights from 6.30 – 7.30pm at the old Mareeba Shire Hall (PCYC Hall) behind Mitre 10 in Walsh Street Mareeba and Atherton classes are held Tuesday and Thursday nights also from 6.30pm – 7.30pm at the Atherton Masonic Hall, Golflinks Road, Atherton.

Rhee Tae Kwon Do is an activity the whole family can do together and it offers special packages for families.

Mareeba’s 2018 Classes

recommenced on January 29 and Atherton classes recommenced on January 23rd. An enrolment day is being held at both centres on Saturday, February 10 from 10am – 11.30am.

Everyone is invited to attend. If you cannot make it to enrolment day new students are always welcome to come along on a training night.

For more information please call Instructor Frank on 40923894 or 04187748241(Mareeba) or Instructor Larry in Atherton on 0428 117632.

Pictured above are Father and Daughter, Ben and Maddison Argent who enjoy training together at their own level of belt ranking.

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The all conquering U15 side in 2017.

Soccer sign-on for all the family For all football fans, players and kids across Australia this year is just a little bit more special, with the mighty Socceroos making their way to Russia to take part in the FIFA World Cup. While Russia may be a long way from Mareeba, the Bulls are gearing up for a big year ahead, with the clubs young stars hoping to emulate the feats of their heroes at the world cup.

The clubs is holding sign on this Friday night for all junior kids from six years to sixteen, with the

club in a unique position to be able to offer the entire family the opportunity to play the world game according to club TD Alex Srhoj.

“It is pretty special when you can invite the entire family to sign up and play at one club – young sister, older brother, dad and even mum can sign up and play for the Bulls, we are just about the only sport that can cater for all levels male and female from 6 to 16 and seniors above” Srhoj stated.

2017 was a great year

for the club across all junior divisions with the U14 and U15 sides making the grand final, with the 15’s winning, the U12B side also made the semi’s as well as the all girls junior team, with 2018 expecting to be stronger and better.

The club is looking to nominate age brackets from U6 all the way to U16 with all girls team in U7-8, U11-12 and U13-14 with numbers strong in 2017, the club is hoping of more young girls to join their brothers and come and play the world game.

“Soccer is fantastic for kids, it helps with all aspects of physical and mental development in a very safe and enjoyable environment. They learn to use their motor skills from a young age, but also its about being smarter better footballers” Srhoj stated.

The clubs sign on evening is this Friday 5.30pm to 7pm at MUFC clubhouse at Lindsay Australia Stadium, all new and old players are welcome to come and sign and join the club and run with the Bulls in 2018.

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EXPRESS SPORT PORT Cricket Far North T20 final winners

Atherton followed up Saturday’s win with another title on Sunday after defeating Norths in the Cricket Far North T20 grand final.

After winning the toss, Atherton elected to bowl first and Norths completed their innings at 5-148. In reply, Atherton claimed the victory 7-152 with two balls remaining.

Mick Salerno hit the winning runs finishing with 20 off 12 balls.

Brendan Nasser 38, Paul Nasser 35 and Gerard Fox 30 all scored well in Atherton’s run chase.

Two day action continues for Atherton this Saturday when they host United at Loder Park.

PICTURED: Atherton batsman Brendan Nasser.

Atherton’s big weekend of wins Atherton 1st Grade (pictured) have brought home the 1-Day shield with a 4 wicket win over reigning premiers Mulgrave in the 1-Day Grand Final played at Fuller Park on Saturday.

Mulgrave elected to bat first and were forced to work hard for their runs by some tidy bowling and energetic fielding.

Atherton’s bowlers worked to a plan, stifling the Toad’s dangerous batting line-up and were backed up by a great allround fielding effort.

Big weekend of junior cricket

In the Under 12’s comp Mareeba took on Douglas Muddies at Firth Park.

Mareeba batted first and scored 99 with Jake Bombardieri 21 and Jonty Taylor 17 not out.

Muddies then batted well to take the win by 17 runs in a close finish.

Best bowlers for Mareeba were Jack Kruse 2/9 and Jett Apps 1/5.

The Under 14’s saw Mareeba take on Norths from Cairns with the match ending in an exciting 136 all Draw with Mareeba batting second to chase down the total.

All batters contributed well with openers Patrick Cockburn (21) and Joel Muccignat (19) getting off to a great start with a 60 run partnership.

Mareeba improved their bowling performance as well with Joel Muccignat 1/4 and Bailey Olufson 1/3 being the best for Mareeba.

Michael Salerno picked up 5 wickets, Seppe Barletta 3, Dan Parnell and Tom Boorman 1 each and Paul Nasser gave nothing away with a miserly economy rate of 2.

The highlight of the fielding was a spectacular airborne diving catch from Dan Parnell in covers.

Mulgrave were bowled out in the 37th over for 122.

Atherton lost a couple of early wickets and the game was delicately poised in the middle stages before Dan Parnell and Brendan Nasser steadied things

in a 32 run partnership.

Brothers Brendan and Paul Nasser dug in next putting on a 54 run partnership, and putting the game out of Mulgrave’s reach before Tom Boorman finished off with a 4, winning the match with 9 overs to spare and 4 wickets in hand.

Result: Atherton 6-125 (P Nasser 38, B Nasser 28, D Parnell 20, T Boorman 14*) Def. Mulgrave 122 (M Salerno 5-20, S Barletta 3-24, D Parnell 1-25, T Boorman 1-31)

SIGN ON DAY

PHOTO: Lea Coghlan Photographer.

JUNIOR & SENIOR Mareeba United Football Club

FRIDAY NIGHT 9th FEBRUARY, 5.30pm to 7pm @ MUFC Clubhouse - Chewko Road, Mareeba

Successful Charity Touch Carnival Another successful Charity Touch Carnival was held in Atherton last month. Coordinator Tiarni Potts and her band of merry helpers delivered a cracking day, which featured 11 teams from Atherton,

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Cairns and Gordonvale.

The grand final was played out between Spartans and Team Ramrod with Spartans winning and donating their $765 winnings to the McGrath Foundation in support of

breast cancer research.

Huge thanks to all players and supporters, and the Girl Guides for running the canteen, and Member for Dalrymple Shane Knuth and Bendigo Bank for donations.

All registrations to be done via: www.myfootballclub.com.au REGISTRATIONS COSTS: U6 to U11 - $240 U12 to U15 - $290 YOUTH Male & Female (16 to 18) - $350 SENIOR Male & Female - $370

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FOR ENQUIRIES PLEASE CONTACT MAREEBA UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB Phone: Junior President Allan Sharpe on 0439 798 128 - Email: alex@mareebabulls.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/MareebaUnitedFootballClub - Web: www.mareebabullsfc.sportingpulse.net

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