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Circus rolls into town! As the big top peers over town, locals and visitors have flocked through the gates to catch a glimpse of Mareebaâ€™s first ever â€œThe Great Moscow Circusâ€?. Everything from trapezes, high wires, clowns and motorcycle stunts have thrilled attendees as they marvel at the performersâ€™ bold display of vitality, discipline and skill. â– FULL STORY PAGE 7

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MAREEBA State High School (MSHS) recognised some standout Indigenous students last Tuesday at the opening of the Term 3 ARTIE Academy. The Achieving Results through Indigenous Education Academy assists in ‘Closing the Gap’ in education for Indigenous students. The program provides Abo-

riginal and Torres Strait Islander students attending Queensland schools the opportunity to earn rewards for outstanding attendance. Five students were awarded for breaking their attendance goal of 90% by achieving 100% attendance. MSHS Principal Scott Whybird believes this program is a stepping stone to helping students meet their goals.

“If we don’t get the kids to school, they’re not going to learn for a start,” he said “Quite often you have kids who don’t want to come to school. “What this program does is give them that little bit of a push, we all need that hook, and what the ARTIE program does is it gives them the incentive to come to school. “And that’s a really important thing because let’s be honest; no

one likes coming to school so this programs gets them to want to come to school.” Although the ARTIE Academy focuses on attendance Mr Whybird believes that this program along with the schools ROLSTAR program help students academically. “The links with behaviour is an important thing too, it’s great to come to school but you’ve also got to behave,” he said.

“There has been a slight increase in attendance, but this sort of program is a slow process. “The ARTIE program marries well within the already implemented ROLSTAR program which rewards students for good behaviour and work. “It’s all in the student’s court, they’ll all want to go to the fun day but they can’t, they don’t meet the attendance goals.”

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MAREEBA Shire Council has a zero tolerance for abuse and aggression shown towards its staff, volunteers and contractors. “Council values its employees, volunteers and contractors and I will not tolerate any form of violent, threatening or aggressive behaviour towards them,” Mayor Tom Gilmore said.

“From our staff behind the front counter to those maintaining our parks and gardens, they are all working for the community and deserve to be treated with respect and common courtesy.” This reminder comes after a ratepayer hurled abuse at a contractor at one of Council’s transfer stations over a dispute with the Queensland waste

levy charge. “The police were notified of this incident and it is a timely reminder that this kind of behaviour is not acceptable,” Cr Gilmore said. The new waste levy which came into effect earlier this month was imposed by the Queensland Government and Council must pay the levy back to the State.

“While it can be easy to take your frustration out on the person standing at the gate, behind the counter or over the phone – these people are not the decision-makers,” Cr Gilmore said. “If you have a complaint or concern about a Councilrelated issue I welcome you to contact Council directly.” If a Council employee,

volunteer or contractor encounters any form of violent, threatening or aggressive behaviour Council will report this behaviour to the police for action. “The safety, health and wellbeing of our employees, volunteers and contractors is paramount and any form of abuse will not be tolerated,” Cr Gilmore concluded.

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Outrage as taxpayers foot office relocation THE first day of estimates in the Queensland Parliament has revealed taxpayers will be required to fork out $71,000 for the fit-out of Member for Cook Cynthia Lui’s new office space in Cairns. Ms Lui’s decision to move her electoral office from Mareeba to Cairns saw significant backlash when it was announced in December of last year, and the discontent will only continue to intensify amongst Mareeba residents as they will be hit in the hip pocket as a result of the relocation. Liberal National Party Manager of Opposition Business Jarrod Bleijie said the Labor MP is betraying her constituents by moving from Mareeba to Cairns, which sits outside her electorate of Cook. “Cynthia Lui is turning her back on the people of Cook and to make matters worse taxpayers will foot the bill,” Mr Bleijie said. “Speaker Curtis Pitt approved her request to relocate the office, around March last year. “The cost of the fit-out is around $70,000, while the yearly rent bill will skyrocket to more than $71,000 per year.” Mr Bleijie said her new digs

aren’t in the Cook electorate, the office is bigger, the rent is double and it’s closer to her home. “The people of Cook deserve better,” he said. “They deserve a local member who actually works hard in the electorate. “This is more Labor waste. “Cynthia Lui has quickly adapted to life as a Labor MP by following the lead of Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and wasting taxpayers’ money. “You can’t trust Labor.” The Express has spoken with Ms Lui on multiple occasions as it relates to the office move, and she has remained adamant that this is the right move for the electorate. “I acknowledge the view that Cairns is not in the Cook electorate, it is however, the most central location for the large number of constituents who live in the Cook electorate,” Ms Lui said in a press release in December, 2018. “The Cook electorate covers almost 290,000km2 of FNQ and the best way to cover that vast area is from Cairns, the transport hub for FNQ. A Cairns office means I can meet with more locals more often. “I have taken into consideration the barriers that restrict peo-

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McCarthy quells concerns Contractor for Atherton over financial status Hospital announced

CONSTRUCTION is set to start on the $70 million Atherton Hospital Redevelopment in Far North Queensland after FK Gardner & Sons won the tender for the principal contractor. The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service’s Executive Director Rural and Remote Services, Gabrielle Honeywood, said this is another significant milestone for the Atherton Hospital Redevelopment project. “I am delighted to announce the principal contractor for this regional development, which has been highly anticipated by the Atherton Tablelands community,” she said. “The Atherton Hospital Redevelopment will provide a new purpose-built Clinical Services Building, a new Community, Allied and Mental Health Building, new Engineering Services Buildings, re-location of the helipad, onsite carparking works, internal road

upgrades and external infrastructure upgrades. “FK Gardner & Sons has had several years’ experience in delivering projects of this scale and complexity and will be bringing a highly qualified team together to start work first on the Community, Allied and Mental Health Building on Jack Street. “I understand how important the redevelopment is to the Atherton community and how much everyone is looking forward to seeing works start,” she said. The principal contractor will be working together with the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service being supported by the Department of Health Queensland, Peddle Thorp (Principal Consultants), WT Partnership (Quantity Surveyors) and Capital Insight as Project Manager. Construction will begin next month and the project is expected to be completed mid-2022.

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CHAIRMAN of the Mareeba and Memorial Bowls Club Managing Committee Ray McCarthy has refuted claims that the long-standing club is in financial trouble. “There has been misinformation going around town and from certain news outlets that the bowls club are experiencing financial difficulties which simply isn’t true,” Mr McCarthy said. “We’re well and truly viable,

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citement with the development’s proceedings. “We will start the refurbishments on the toilet facilities on Monday (July 29, 2019),” he said. “In addition, we’re busy getting the plans drawn for the main building and we’re about to sign the contracts for the artificial green and overhead shade cover. “Exciting times are ahead for the club and I’m really enjoying being a part of it.”

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Mareeba proves to be busiest rural ED

MAREEBA Hospital is the busiest rural emergency department in the Cairns and Hinterland region with almost 2000 presentations in June this year. One hundred per cent of category one patients were seen within the clinically recommended times in June. Kerry Grigg, Acting Facility Manager, said the Mareeba emergency department activity peaks every year during the rodeo “Every year with the rodeo we have increased presentations for five or six days due to injuries and the huge number of visitors in town,” said Ms Grigg. On the Monday after the rodeo, the emergency department had 91 people present compared to the usual average of 70 people. “We certainly had a busy ro-

BUSY: The Mareeba District Hospital is officially Cairns and Hinterland’s busiest rural emergency department after encountering more than 2000 presentations in June.

Wind farm open day OPEN DAY: See the Mount Emerald Wind Farm up close and personal at the community open day on Saturday, August 10.

LOCALS have the chance to experience the reality of wind power up close when Mount Emerald Wind Farm throws open its gates on Saturday, August 10. Visitors will be able to have a close look at a turbine and take

a tour of the wind farm, as well as see a video showing how the project was built. Buses will collect visitors from Walkamin Community and Sports Club in Kurrajong Road between 9am and 4pm. The wind farm will be opera-

tional and generating electricity so all visitors must book a place in advance and access to the site will be by bus only. The tour is expected to take around two hours. Refreshments will be laid on by Walkamin State School’s P&C volunteers. Entry is free of charge but gold coin donations to support the P&C association would be appreciated. Paul McDonald, RATCHAustralia’s site manager for Mount Emerald Wind Farm, said: “We receive lots of requests from people hoping to get a closer look at the site so we are very pleased to be able to provide this opportunity. “Seeing and hearing the turbines up close is a great way to understand how they operate. “We look forward to meeting as many people as possible and answering as many questions as we can.” To book a place please phone 1800 280 013 or email enquiries@ratchaustralia.com.

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deo period,” said Ms Griggs. “I want to thank all the staff across the hospital for ensuring that the community and our visitors were well cared for during the rodeo.” The hard-working team at the emergency department includes a group of emergency nurses with over 150 years’ experience between them. The emergency nursing team is led by nurse unit manager Rose Vallier and team of other emergency nurses with over 150 years of experience in Mareeba Hospital emergency department. Rose has been with Mareeba emergency department for 19 years and she is joined by Cheryl Shorey (32 years), Jackie Thompson (30 years), Pauline Larkin (30 years), Mary Vicary (25 years) and Sandra Bozzo (20 years).

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Lumsden to light up Dimbulah THE Dimbulah Memorial Hall will host one of the country’s most respected country artists this Saturday as multi-award winning artist Fanny Lumsden will perform as part of her Country Halls Tour. Dimbulah will be one of 34 shows that Fanny will be headlining over the next seven months as part of the tour, and it provides community members an opportunity to see top-class live original music. It’s also a chance to inject some money back into the community, with funds raised going back into the Dimbulah Memorial Hall. For those who don’t know too much about Fanny, she boasts an impressive resume which includes an extensive list of accomplishments which spans

years. Some of her most notable achievements include two ARIA nominations, two CMAA Golden Guitar Awards, a CMC Award and the AIR Best Independent Album of 2018 for her second record Real Class Act; of which debuted at number one on the Country ARIA charts in 2017 – making it the only independent to do so that year. Fanny, who started the Country Halls Tour in 2012, said her inspiration was one borne out of giving back to the community. “There was never a big business plan attached – I initially began the Country Halls Tour to raise some money for BLAZEAID, an organisation building fences for farmers after significant flood events,” she said.

“Also, it was a chance to give back to the community, I am from Western New South Wales originally and I wanted to bring live music to places that don’t traditionally get the chance to hear it.” Fanny said she didn’t expect the Country Halls Tour to turn into the overwhelming success it is today. “I thought it would be a oneoff event – I had no idea it would turn into a career defining tour for me,” she said. “I’m especially excited to come back to Far North Queensland and Dimbulah specifically, I have performed there twice before and there’s definitely a passion for country music in that part of the country.” Fanny described her music as a version of country folk.

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Esteemed country music artist Fanny Lumsden will grace the Dimulah Memorial Hall stage this Saturday night.

“While it will be a great night for country music enthusiasts, I encourage people of all music tastes to come down for a familyfriendly and fun show,” she said.

“We have two local acts (Jacynta'lee and sister duo Jolene and Justene Ross) preceding my performance so I’m really excited to see how they perform in

front of their friends and family.” For those interested in attending on Saturday, tickets can be purchased at www.countryhallstour.com

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Senior Constable Aleda Day with Manager of Road Safety NQ Rachel Coulson at the Street Smart information stall last Thursday at Davies Park.

BY RHYS THOMAS THE Department of Transport and Main Roads inspectors teamed up with the Mareeba police last Thursday to help inform visiting nomads of their caravans and appropriate weight distribution. Scales are used to weigh their vehicles at axel points and used this information to accurately calculate the weight of the vehicle. From these calculations drivers were informed weather their weight distribution was safe and if not these concerns needed to be addressed. Manager for Road Safety North Queensland Rachel Coul-

son says that this process not only helps with souvenir collection but also road safety. “It’s a completely free service, no enforcement or fines will be issued,” she said. “It’s all about educating and raising people awareness about road safety. “Letting the drivers know if their vehicle is safe in case of any unexpected road incidents. Ms Coulson also expressed concern to local traffic with the heavy influx of nomads “With more people on the road the likelihood of there being more incidents involving travellers is going to increase,” she said. “That’s why activities like

this are really important because it helps keep everyone safe. “We have lots of brochures and information available here.” Ms Coulson would like to advise locals to “be patient” with the nomads. “They’re traveling in an area where they might not be familiar with,” she said. “Give them some courtesy and respect them as visitors to our home and to share information regarding poor roads and general information about the area.” For more information on road safety visit the Department of Transport and Main Roads website at www.tmr.qld.gov.au

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FOR the first time ever, Mareeba residents have been given the opportunity to see all the thrills and spills of the Great Moscow Circus as it rolled into town last week. Everything from acrobatics, trapeze artists, extreme high wire, dare devil motorcycle cage riders and much more have been entertaining attendees of all ages over the past five days. The Great Moscow Circus’ Marketing Manager Mark Edgley said it’s a brand new show that can be enjoyed by everyone. “I want to remind circus-goers that this is The Great Moscow Circus “extreme” show,

which gives it that real wow factor,” he said. “We were in Atherton four years ago, but this show is completely different as we have brand new performers doing the high wire, trapeze, wheel of death and globe of death among many others.” Mr Edgley said Mareeba is the first leg of The Great Moscow Circus’ northern Australian part of the tour, with it to be followed by Port Douglas and Cairns. “This is the first time we’ve visited Mareeba and there’s a real excitement starting to build around town,” he said.

“We’re expecting to see strong numbers on hand and I think there will be a lot of people coming through the gates via word of mouth. “It is certainly a circus not to be missed.” For those interested in attending, The Great Moscow Circus is located at the park on Byrnes Street opposite Coles. The circus concludes on August 4. Remaining schedule for The Great Moscow Circus: Thursday August 1 – 7pm, Friday August 2 – 7pm, Saturday August 3 – 3pm and 7pm and Sunday August 4 – 11am.

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Mareeba Military Muster nears Cassowaries winners in funding to boost rainforest resilience THE Tablelands’ Mabi forest and cassowaries are winners in a new $1.9 million project to increase rainforest resilience in the Wet Tropics region. Cassowaries and the habitats they live in – from Mabi forests to littoral rainforests - are under the spotlight in a four-year ‘Building Rainforest Resilience’ project which will include revegetation work, a landholder incentives program, community grants and weed management. The project is supported by Terrain NRM through funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program. Terrain NRM’s Tony O’Malley said Mabi forests and littoral rainforests were less well-known than the endangered southern cassowary - but both were listed nationally as critically endangered. “We will be working with cassowary, Mabi and littoral rainforest recovery groups, with Traditional Owners, landholders and the wider community to get the best possible multi-species outcomes from this project,’’ he said. “We will also be establishing a Rainforest Recovery Network

to help with the initiative.” Mabi forest is a type of rainforest that only occurs on North Queensland’s Atherton Tablelands. Just four per cent of the original forest remains, with weeds undermining many areas. Littoral rainforest is rainforest growing right on the coast. It faces pressure from both directions through coastal development and extreme weather events. Mr O’Malley said the project would help to reduce threats to these rainforest species and ecological communities by improving their condition and extent in priority areas through revegetation, weed management and habitat protection, and by finding solutions to cassowary deaths and injuries on roads. He said Terrain NRM was also working with Cape York NRM so that together they could maximise benefits for cassowaries and littoral rainforest in Far North Queensland. For information about the Building Rainforest Resilience Project, contact Terrain NRM’s Tony O’Malley on 0437 728 190 or email tony.omalley@terrain.org.au

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FOR those clambering for the opportunity to commemorate the Tablelands’ World War II history, you can do so on Saturday August 9-11 as the Mareeba Turf Club will play host to the Mareeba Military Muster. This year’s theme is “The Year of the Military Uniform”, and those wishing to attend are encouraged to bring military items to showcase, sell, swap and display such as military vehicles, equipment and anything else military related. All proceeds raised from the event goes towards ensuring the longevity of the Mareeba Military Muster and the preservation of World War II history here on the Tablelands and right across the country. The first day of the Military Muster (Friday), of which isn’t open to the public, will allow attendees to set up for the three-day event and enjoy a barbecue in the afternoon. Saturday and Sunday’s itinerary will see static displays including military vehicles, radios, uniforms and assorted military items. Both Saturday and Sunday are public open days, with Saturday’s proceedings running from 8am-5pm, of which will include entertainment - while Sunday is from 8am-1pm. The Muster Bar and canteen will also be available over the weekend. Mareeba Military Muster organiser Michael Musumeci said he has been pleased with

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how preparations have been going thus far and is confident of a strong crowd in 2019. “Preparations have been excellent,” he said. “We have been able to attract some very different and never seen before in Mareeba military vehicles that played vital roles within Far North Queensland and Pacific campaigns during World War II. “As it relates to the numbers we expect at the muster, we have received a positive response from the community

and hopefully that means we can draw a good showing for our 11th anniversary.” Mr Musumeci said the Mareeba Military Muster provides attendees with the opportunity to recognise our serving veterans along with those Australians who made the ultimate sacrifice in World War II and in other campaigns throughout the world. “It’s a chance to reflect and say thank you and help ensure future generations preserve our nation’s extensive and rich

military history,” he said. Mr Musumeci said it’s a cheap, family event which caters to people of all ages. For those interested in booking a display table, it costs $10 and can be booked up until the day of the event. However, interested participants are kindly asked to book display tables prior to the event. Members of the public are encouraged to make a donation at the gate as their entry fee.

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Multicultural Festival less than a month away

The countdown is on for the 2019 Mareeba Multicultural Festival.

THE Mareeba Multicultural Festival is one of the most highly-anticipated events on the region’s calendar every year, and with it now being less than a month away, preparations are now well and truly in full swing. The festival is a chance for community members to get together and celebrate the wonderful diversity that exists within the region all while promoting cultural understanding and mutual respect. That common ground is highlighted at the festival

through music and food, with hundreds of performers from approximately 20 different ethnic groups and 15 religious faiths, to go along with more than 20 stalls made up of a variety of cuisines. First-time Mareeba Multicultural Festival President Jennifer Murat, who took over the role from long-time President Giuliano Cordenos, said preparations for this year’s event have been going smoothly. “The organisation of the festival has been going really

well,” she said. “With it now being just a month away we are finalising bits and pieces to ensure everything is in place for August 31. “It’s been a lot of work for myself personally given it’s my first year as President, however I have really enjoyed it and the committee has been extremely helpful and hands on right throughout the planning process.” Ms Murat said she has received fantastic feedback from members in the community and that there’s a real buzz starting to build around town. “There are plenty of people who are really excited – there are a few stall holders who have come back to us who haven’t participated in a couple of years which is a great sign,” she said. “So we’re confident as a committee that there will be a strong crowd on hand in 2019.” Ms Murat said the most significant change to the Mareeba Multicultural Festival this year is that there are six major prizes. “People can buy a ticket into the raffle which will be drawn on the day of the festival,” she said. For those interested in attending, the Mareeba Multicultural Festival will take place on Saturday August 31 from 9:30am – 5pm and is free of charge. Bookings for stall holders are still available, however they are encouraged to express their interest as soon as possible as the program is very close to being finalised.

Brain Bee students return from Brisbane WHILE most students were kicking back these holidays, students from Mareeba State High School were hitting the books in preparation for the Queensland and Northern Territory finals of the Australian Brain Bee Challenge. Year 10 students Elmidin Mahmud, Lea Micieli and Dailin Joshua were among 119 young competitors from across Queensland and the Northern Territory who competed in Brisbane in a battle of neuroscience knowledge on July 17. Organised by the world-leading Queensland Brain Institute at The University of Queensland, the Australian Brain Bee Challenge motivates students to learn about the brain. While most adults would struggle to define terms like dopamine or basal ganglia, Brain Bee contestants are well versed in a range of topics related to intelligence, memory, emotions, stress, ageing, sleep and Alzheimer’s disease. The Australian Brain Bee Challenge is also designed to inspire students to consider undertaking careers in neuroscience research. Brain Bee Queensland coordinator Associate Professor Bruno van Swinderen said finalists had the opportunity to tour QBI’s research facilities and learn first-hand about the variety of research being done by students at QBI. “The state final brings together some of the brightest young minds we have in Queensland, who are exactly the ones we’ll be relying on to

BRAINIACS: Dailin Joshua, Elmidin Mahmud and Lea Micieli attended the state finals of the Brain Bee Challenge in Brisbane.

become the next generation of scientists,” Associate Professor van Swinderen said. “Students took part in two rounds of live questioning to determine the Queensland Brain Bee champion, and were also included in various activities to educate them about neuroscience research. “Some of these students travelled from incredibly far away, including students from Darwin and Atherton, and for most of them, it was their first opportunity to see a working neuroscience laboratory. Unfortunately the Mareeba State High School team didn’t make it into the next round, however Gifted and Talented Co-ordinator Mrs Stefanie Prizmic was proud of the students and their efforts. “They did extremely well, Elmidin Mahmud got into the top 9 which is incredible,” she

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said “The fact that our students made it into the top 6% of Queensland is a massive achievement. “Our students studied incredibly hard and I am so proud that they got to experience this.” Although the students who competed this year will be unable to compete next year Mrs Prizmic believes their experience will be “invaluable” to next year competitors. “Lea, Dailin and Elmidin won’t take part next year but I’m sure that their experience and wise words will be appreciated by our students entering next year,” she said. “They loved it! I loved it. We had a great time. “The students got to tour the Queensland brain institute and meet so many like-minded students from across the state.”

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THE 70th Big Mareeba Rodeo is all over, what a great weekend of fun and entertainment. Well done to all concerned, and congratulations to all of the young women who competed in the Rodeo Princess competition. Congratulations to Kayla Amos, the Mareeba Lions Club entrant who was crowned Rodeo Queen 2019. Mareeba Lions and Lioness have been busy so far this year and can’t slack off just yet. The next big event for Lions is Christmas in July at Davies Park on Sunday 28th July. Banana fritters and chicken kebabs will be all the go from 8.00am. There will also be a fuel raffle so come over, have your favourite snack, and check out the markets and all of the caravans and other rigs parked there. Of course the really big thing coming up for the Mareeba Lioness is the Pink Ribbon Garden Party, which will be held at the Mareeba Turf Club grounds from 1.00pm Saturday 17th August. Tickets are on sale now; do not leave it to the last minute to buy your ticket as you may be disappointed. Mareeba Lions have registered for the Containers for Change Programme. People wishing to recycle their eligible containers and assist the Mareeba Lions Club may take their recyclable containers to St Vincent de Paul 138 Walsh Street and quote Scheme ID C10128319. Don’t waste the containers help your local Lions Club by dropping them off for recycling. If you have glasses, hearing aids or contact lenses you no longer use please donate them to Lions. ! Although membership of Lions is by invitation you are invited to enquire about joining this great international humanitarian organisation. It is not hard to become a Lion. Fellowship, Good times, Meeting people, Building lasting friendships, Service to the community, Learning new skills, Leadership and personal development – these are some of the reasons we are the Lions. Lions meet in Mareeba at the Mareeba Leagues Club at 6.30 pm on the first and third Tuesday of the month. Check us out on Facebook.

KurWorld and the Range Road

IN response to the Transport and Main Roads alleged rejection of the Kur-World development, we can say we told you so. From as early as 2000, the Myola Feasibility study was completed in great detail highlighting that any development in Myola cannot proceed unless there was a staged upgrade of the

Kuranda Range Road. This is backed up again in the Superseded Myola Planning Scheme of 2001, where any development must be aligned with a staged upgrading of the Kuranda Range Road and the FNQ2031 regional plan that states, ‘Myola is not considered necessary for urban development in the life of this regional plan.’ For Mark Lawson of KurWorld to say he was stunned at the TMR response is a bit rich and exhibits an absence of due-diligence. If Kur-World was a proposed world class eco-resort

it would NOT place an estimated additional 1,600 vehicle movements a day on the Kuranda Range Road. KurWorld is first and foremost a high-density housing subdivision with its associated traffic. The Kur-World EIS says the resort component will be in stage 3 sometime in the future after the land is carved into tiny blocks. This is exactly what TMR are opposed to as highlighted in reports going back nearly 20 years ago. Steven Nowakowski President Kur-Alert Inc

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Party time – this group of travellers came from all over Australia to enjoy the annual event.

Enjoying their fourth time at the July celebrations is Gregory and Alice Van De Water of Cairns.

Gayle Madden, Lyn Keeshan and Narelle Browne.

Christmas in July celebrations

For six years, Jan and Peter Goodman of Bowen have travelled to Mareeba for the annual event.

Allan and Caroline Russell of Proserpine have been attending Christmas in July for five years.

From Coffs Harbour – Daphine and Richard Buckton, John Townsend, John Brunott, Pamela Fraser and Warwick and Adele McKinnin.

Michael Gold from Victoria entertained the crowd.

SATURDAY JULY 27 – DAVIES PARK, MAREEBA First timers Trish Millar from Windsor NSW and Dianne Hickey of Batemans Bay.

Having a good time – Ray Browne from Canberra, Rob Maddel from Sussex Inlet (NSW) and Dennis Keeshan from Tweed Heads.

Ron Ford (Sydney, fifth year), Bill Devine (Blue Mountains, eighth year), Don Napier (Tasmania, eighth year) and John Babb (Tewantin, tenth year).

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medical practitioners pushing people to lodge insurance claims. These innocent people may then be open to scrutiny by investigations,” Mr Turner said. “Recent research by MAIC shows almost 40 percent of people have received an unsolicited phone call from someone trying to get them to lodge a claim with the CTP scheme. “CTP is there for those who are truly injured and we need to make sure it isn’t overtaken by these sort of dodgy claims.” RACQ supported the current legislation of the Motor Accident Insurance bill but believed it did not go far enough. To tackle the cause, and not just the symptom, Mr Turner said Queensland needed more fundamental reforms, which included: 1. Defined benefits for minor injuries – To remove incentives for law firms to take these sorts of cases to court while still providing access to legal avenues for those who are seriously injured; 2. Transparency over legal and medical fees – Just as MAIC has full access to insurance company data, the same provisions must be made for the percentage taken by lawyers and medical practitioners on the final payout to a CTP claimant; 3. A ‘no fault’ scheme – The current CTP scheme only pays out to those who prove they had no fault in the incident. This is out of step with laws in other states and means thousands of Queenslanders are missing out on support for serious injuries from motor vehicle crashes.

RACQ unveils cheapest and dearest cars to own and run QUEENSLAND’S peak motoring body has revealed the cheapest and dearest cars to own and operate, and for the first time an electric vehicle has become attainable for motorists wanting to drive greener and not blow the budget. Queensland’s peak motoring body has revealed the cheapest and dearest cars to own and operate, and for the first time an electric vehicle has become attainable for motorists wanting to drive greener and not blow the budget. RACQ’s 2019 Vehicle Running Costs survey examined a record-breaking 141 popular vehicles – taking into account all expenses associated with normal private car ownership including loan interest, fuel, new tyres, servicing, insurance, government charges and depreciation. At just under $6,000 per year, the micro Mitsubishi Mirage ES manual hatch took out the cheapest car to own and operate in Queensland for the second year running, while the dearest non-electric model was the BMW X5 at $23,000 p/a. RACQ Head of Technical and Safety Policy Steve Spalding said the dearest electric vehicle was the Tesla Model X 100D at $25,500 per

year, but there was finally a more affordable, energy efficient alternative available for those wanting an EV. “This year we were able to assess the Hyundai Ioniq which blew Tesla out of the water in terms of affordability costing less than half the price at just under $10,000 a year to keep on the road,” Mr Spalding said. “Drivers need to be aware the Hyundai Ioniq has a higher purchase price than other small cars, so they need to weigh up the depreciation and interest costs with the fact they won’t be paying as much for fuel and will save on servicing before they opt for this vehicle.” Mr Spalding said the report once again highlighted huge savings could be made each year if motorists either downsized or sought the cheapest in class. “Drivers can save a lot of money by making informed choices when buying a car,” he said. “If you swap a large vehicle for a small car, you could save thousands of dollars a year. You can also make considerable savings just by swapping from a prestige model to one of a similar class without the prestige badge.”

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Endeavour 257 on 56 Dandaloo at Amaroo

House and land package at Amaroo – The place to live THE “Endeavour” 257 – brought to you by Tropic Coast Homes (QBCC 108 9966). Featuring a well thought out floor plan that will allow each family member their own space (257m2), including four spacious bedrooms, family bathroom and ensuite

and WIR to the master. The living areas are divine in their open plan design, including a designer kitchen, with a pantry and store area, a spacious living room and a separate media room allinteracting perfectly with the alfresco area. Wrapped in prestigious

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surroundings stunning views and elite position at Dandaloo, the latest stage in Amaroo currently under construction. The “Endeavour” is a home that has “family “written all over it. Designed, built and presented to take full advantage of our Queensland

summers, a place where youngsters can explore in complete safety and a covered entertainment area that will see many large gatherings of family and friends. Proposed for construction on Lot 56 Dandaloo Close – Boasting a spacious 861m2 lot embracing all the wonder-

ful elements of living in the country, minutes from Mareeba, and 55 Minutes to Cairns. Priced at $428,000, a full list of inclusions is available upon request, this beautiful plan can be built on any of the available lots at Amaroo, and custom designed to suit your needs.

**House and land are sold on separate contracts. Pictures are an Artists impression and may vary from the finished product.

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Large family home close to medical centre and shops

LOOKING for a spacious family home with a touch of charm? This brick and tile beauty was built with space and practicality in mind. The massive open plan living area is great for family living, with huge bay windows at the rear that allow for heaps of natural light. The kitchen is spacious, and there is plenty of room for family meals around the dining table. The four bedrooms are all a good size, with the master having a large walk-in robe, en-suite, and full height sliding glass doors that open onto rear patio. The main bathroom has separate shower and bath tub and there is a separate toilet. The rear patio leads into the living area as well, and overlooks a large, low maintenance rear yard. Plenty of room for the kids and the pets! There is a small garden shed at present, but definitely room to build a big shed for dad. • Massive open plan living area great for family living • Huge windows at the rear allow for heaps of natural light • Great kitchen with huge island bench • Open dining area with access to rear patio • Four good sized bedrooms, three with built-ins • Huge master bedroom

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with large walk-in robe and en-suite • Split system AC to all four bedrooms and the open plan living area • East facing patio, great for afternoon BBQs in the shade • Double lock up garage, security screens

• Fully fenced yard with side vehicle access • Great location on the eastern side of town • A short walk to Amaroo Park Medical Last but not least, don't underestimate the benefits of the brick and tile construction. Enjoy the benefits

of never having to paint the outside again, with the added natural insulation of the concrete roof tiles. This home is very tidy and ready for you to move in. To arrange a private inspection, or for more information, speak to the exclu-

sive agent Remo Esposito at the Central Realty MaAddress: Price: Agent:

reeba today. Phone 0401 969 473 or 4092 2232.

25 Ceola Drive, MAREEBA $355,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to Remo Esposito Central Realty Mareeba 0401 969 473 or 4092 2232

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The price is right – come on down! VALUE packed on a beer budget! Ticking all the boxes, this home is a must to see for those looking for tremendous value on a budget. Truly satisfying your needs and wants, the home has been tastefully updated with a fresh repaint throughout. This home is welcoming and inviting with high ceiling and classic Queensland style feel with a large open plan living and dining area with functional kitchen.

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Features include... • Freshly painted inside • Three large bedrooms • Office • Open plan lounge and Dining • Utility room • Bathroom with tub Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

• Separate Toilet • Extra storage space

Call exclusive agent Aurelia Rogato for more information or drop into The Pink Building - Rogato Real Estate office on Byrnes St. 6 Kearney St, MAREEBA NEW PRICE $249,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to Aurelia Rogato Rogato Real Estate 0418 183 555

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Prime investment With three street frontage, this prime main street block is going to auction this Saturday...

INVESTMENT opportunities such as this 895m2 block situated at 286 Byrnes Street Mareeba don’t come onto the market often. The property is ideally located with the potential for future development. The owners, John and Jan DeLai from Bruno’s Batteries and Outback Solar, are retiring and have taken the decision to sell this highly sort after slice of real estate opposite their business. “We are both are taking

the opportunity to do some of the things we’ve been meaning to do and really just enjoy life, which is why we have decided to sell this property.” The three bedroom home on the land could easily be rented or removed to another location. Deborah Godfrey, the real estate agent handling the sale, said “Naturally because of the location, there is a lot of interest in the property and expects that the property will sell under the hammer if not

prior”. The property is going to auction this Saturday, August 3 at 11am onsite. Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

For more information on this property contact Deborah Godfrey Real Estate on 0408 449 808.

286 Byrnes St, MAREEBA AUCTION THIS SATURDAY EXCLUSIVE to Deborah Godfrey Deborah Godfrey Real Estate 0408 449 808

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THIS three bedroom concrete block home features a combined kitchen, dining and lounge area, one bathroom and toilet, single carport, shed and back yard is fenced. In quiet cul-de-sac, minutes drive to school. For rent at $310 per week – see website RH008 under Rentals.

For more information please contact Mareeba Real Estate Agencies. Phone 4092 1556 or Lyn on Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

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0427 153 868 and Mark on 0428 121 520. Visit www. mareeba4880realestate. com.au

THIS SATURDAY AUGUST 3RD @ 11AM 286 Byrnes Street, Mareeba Deborah Godfrey 0408 449 808 Email: deborah.godfrey@yahoo.com.au

MAREEBA For Rent $310 P/W Mareeba Real Estate Agencies 4092 1556

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An acreage lifestyle within easy reach of town

ONLY 10 minutes from town and offering privacy and space this quality built 4fourbedroom double brick home positioned on 2.47 acres is set amongst established gardens and offers a private acreage lifestyle still within easy reach of town. Features include: • 2.47 acres + 2 megalitres of gravity fed channel water • Very well maintained and quality built four bedroom, two bathroom double brick home • Sizeable home throughout with generous bedrooms • Tiled living areas and office plus carpeted bedrooms and lounge • Master bedroom with reverse cycle air-conditioning and 2nd bedroom with built-in cabinetry • Substantial timber kitchen • Lounge and dining areas with feature brick wall separation • Tiled rear patio Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

• Hallway cupboards • Solar hot water • NBN connection & generator point • 3,000 gallon rainwater tank • Double garage with storage area & 2nd bathroom • Two bay powered colourbond shed • 7m x 9m tractor shed and lawn locker • Dog enclosure and chook pen • Fenced Veggie garden • Fenced rear paddock with central poly mainline • Irrigated gardens &andfenced rear yard area plus assorted irrigated fruit trees • Garbage collection and school bus pickup Enjoy a private position that promises a relaxing lifestyle in an idyllic location.

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

599 Springs Road, MAREEBA $529,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to Joe Torrisi Joe Torrisi Real Estate 0417 700 468

Modern home in quiet close POSITIONED in a quiet cul de sac, surrounded by well established residences, this modern 4 bedroom home is ideal for family living and suitable for the astute investor or owner occupier. Family focused, the floor plan offers a combined living, dining and kitchen area which opens onto the large outdoor undercover entertaining space as well as a second living area as you enter into the home which is ideal for guests or just a separate TV room. Features include: • Modern

kitchen with space for a dishwasher, electric cooktop and oven, good storage space including a pantry • Master bedroom with walk in wardrobe and ensuite • Three further good sized bedrooms, two with built in wardrobes * Main bathroom (also direct access from two bedrooms) has combined shower/bath and separate toilet • Tiled throughout and neutral colour scheme • Air conditioned living Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

and main bedroom • Fans, security screens and large tinted windows • Grid connected solar panel system • Double remote lock up garage • Fenced Act fast this property is priced to sell at $360,000 negotiable. Call John Goncalves at Ray White Mareeba on 0407 690 961 for inspections. MAREEBA $360,000 NEG John Goncalves Ray White Mareeba 0407 690 961

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• Magnificent gardens on fenced 4000m • Rendered block 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home • 10m x 8m Colorbond home • Grid connected solar panel system • Town water, bore water and full irrigation system setup • Too many features to list

• 3 generous bedrooms • Fully renovated bathroom • Partially renovated kitchen • Timber hardwood floors • 1012m2 fully fenced block down a no through road • Lovely front porch plus large shed

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Method 1. Preheat oven to 180C. 2. Wash the zucchini, and cut into 5 mm thick rounds. You can use a mandolin slicer or a sharp knife to cut them. 3. In a bowl combine an even amount of salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika and olive oil to your liking. 4. Add the zucchini rounds and toss to evenly coat in seasoning. 5. Prepare two cookie baking sheets. 6. Top zucchini with Parmesan cheese. 7. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden.

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July 23 to Aug 22

Try to do your job and then leave. You may find your self a bit frazzled if you allow someone to goad you into an unsavory debate. Take your time; do not make any decisions in haste.

Virgo

Aug 23 - Sept 23

Libra

Sept 24 to Oct 23

Don’t give them the use of your credit card. Concentrate on work. Just be yourself. Don’t agree to make any of those cosmetic alterations you’ve been considering.

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Take time to make physical improvements that will enhance your appearance. You can make positive changes in your home. Sign up for courses that will bring you more skills.

Scorpio

Oct 24 to Nov 22

Minor accidents could occur if you don’t take precautions. Your attitude could be up and down. Think twice before you volunteer information. Empty promises could be likely where work is concerned.

Sagittarius

Nov 23 to Dec 21 You will be attracted to unusual forms of entertainment and foreign cultures. Check your personal papers and make sure everything is in order. Your ideas will be well received.

Capricorn

Dec 22 to Jan 20

Access

Burn

Guess

Notice

Ache

Charge

Hammer

Question

Address

Clip

Help

Reason

Auction

Cycle

Hurry

Rock

Back

Deal

Increase

Stunt

Balloon

Design

Judge

Tear

Bank

Dream

Mail

Tease

Battle

Drink

Nest

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You will easily charm members of the opposite sex. You should not be concerned with coworkers who insist on spreading rumors. You may find that your generosity has been taken for granted. Take some time out. Aquarius Jan 21 to Feb 19 Not everything you hear will be legitimate. Be supportive in order to avoid confrontations. The answers can only come from within. Do not get upset about situations you cannot change. Your lucky day this week will be Monday.

Pisces

Max 24o Min 12o

Zucchini Olive oil Parmesan cheese salt black pepper paprika garlic powder

Your sensitivity toward those you love will capture their hearts You can utilize your versa tile mind and dazzle others with your speed and accuracy. Family outings should include visiting friends or relatives.

Concentrate on spending quality time with children. You must act quickly. You are best to listen for the time being. Check your personal papers and make sure everything is in order. Your lucky day this week will be Sunday.

Max 26o Min 12o

Grilled Parmesan Zucchini Chips

Travel will be in your best interest regardless of whether it is business or pleasure. Try not to allow your partner to lead you astray or upset your routine. Do not expect too much from others.

Gemini

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

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7. A woman’s short open jacket. 8. Not level or smooth. 9. Grant the use of something on the understanding that it will be returned. 10. Australian slang for “Hurry up, go faster” 11. Especially of a comment or style of speaking sharp and forthright. 13. A hard-wearing cotton twill fabric, typically blue and used for jeans. 15. A contemptuous or mocking smile, remark, or tone. 16. A person who is very interested in and enthusiastic about someone or something. 18. A magical or charismatic quality or feeling. 19. A procedure intended to establish the quality, performance, or reliability of something. 21. To, for, or by each one of a group used after a noun or an amount. 22. Make something tied, fastened, or fixed in place less tight or firm.

1. The front part of something, especially a ship. 2. Having a kind, gentle, or sentimental nature. 3. A European primula with clusters of drooping fragrant yellow flowers in spring, growing on dry grassy banks and in pasture. 4. Of a sound or voice quiet and soft. 5. Control of a machine from a distance by means of radio transmitted from a device. 6. Having or showing the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively. 12. A monument to someone buried elsewhere, especially one commemorating people who died in a war. 14. A personable to conceive young. 17. A sweet flavoured drink made from a sugar syrup. 20. A simple roofed structure used for garden storage.

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MALACHI 3, 4 (Chapter 4) “For behold, the day is coming, burning like an oven, and all the proud, yes, all who do wickedly will be stubble And the day which is coming shall burn them up,” says the Lord of hosts, “that will leave them neither root nor branch. 2. But to you who feat My name the Sun of Righteousness shall arise with healing in His wings; and you shall go out and grow fat like stall fed calves. 3. You shall trample the wicked, for they shall be ashes under the soles of your feet on the day that I do this,” says the Lord of hosts. 4. ‘Remember the Law of Moses, My servant, which I commanded him in Horeb for all Israel, with the statutes and judgements. 5. Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord. 6. And he will turn the hearts of the fathers to the children to their fathers, les I come and strike the earth with a curse.”

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CONTROLLED BURN DIMBULAH AND MAREEBA Mareeba Shire Council wishes to advise residents that Council Ofﬁcers will be conducting controlled burns in Dimbulah and Mareeba at the following locations starting from Monday 5 August, 2019 for a two-week period (weather permitting): Dimbulah: Argile Street, Dimbulah Caravan Park, Cattarossi Street, Wolfram Road and Leadingham Creek Road. Mareeba: Chatfeild Street, Vaughan Street, Courtney Street, Earl Street, Mary Andrews Park, Clinton Close, Zenel Road, Wylandra Estate, Kowa Street and James Street. The planned hazard reduction burns will reduce the fuel loads and help to protect life and property during the wildﬁre season. It is advisable to remove any clothing from clothes lines during this operation. Residents who suffer respiratory problems may have to take adequate precautions to avoid the smoke. Should you wish to discuss any aspect of this matter further, please contact 1300 308 461.

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Local sailors soar to new heights Sister and brother sailing duo, Breanne and Travis Wadley, have been named Queensland’s junior sailors of the year QUEENSLAND'S newest Sailors were announced at the 2019 Australian Sailing State Awards gala dinner at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron in Brisbane on Saturday, July 20. The awards recognise outstanding performances and celebrate the sporting achievements of Queensland athletes. There certainly must be something in the water at Tinaroo because both the Male and Female Junior sailor of the Year awards went to the Wadley family. The Female Junior Sailor of the Year was awarded to 12 year old Breanne Wadley from Tinaroo Sailing Club following her stellar performances during the year and her contribution to the sport of sailing as a qualified assistant instructor.

Breanne said “It was amazing to see my name on the perpetual trophy with such other well-known sailors; including that of my older sister Kristen and also my brother Travis who have been past winners of the Simba trophy.” Breanne’s achievements recognised during the awards included; State Championship titles in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. International Championship titles in Spain and New Zealand, World Championship titles in Spain and New Zealand, and National Australian Championship. 14-year-old Travis Wadley was awarded the male Junior Sailor of the Year for a second year in a row. Travis said “It was such a great honour to be awarded the

perpetual trophy by Olympic Gold Medallist, Matthew Belcher.” Travis has had podium finishes at the World Championships in Spain and New Zealand, State Championship win in Queensland and an International Championship win in New Zealand. Travis is an assistant coach at the Club and also received the TRC Junior Sportster of the Year. He is now part of the RQYS Youth Squad and travels to Brisbane monthly to attend training. He recently won the male category at the Queensland Youth Week Regatta with eldest sister Kristen winning the female category and the event overall. Kristen is busy juggling her Queensland Academy of Sport commitments this year and Uni-

versity in Brisbane. Having both Wadley's standing on top of the podium at the regatta was pretty special for parents Roger and Annette Wadley. Travis is training hard for the Qld Youth Championships in September and NSW Youth Championships in October and Breanne is training for the Queensland State Titles in September. With other championships in Sydney and Melbourne before the end of the year, they have a busy travel schedule ahead of them. They are also gearing up for the Australian National Championships in Melbourne, with Travis in the Laser Class and Breanne competing in the Open Skiff class.

CHAMPIONS: Breanne Wadley (above) and brother Travis (below) were named the female and male junior sailors of the year at the recent Australian Sailing State Awards.

New kit thanks to local business

Old Bulls reunite THE Former Old Bulls (FOBS) new club had their inaugural dinner during the Mareeba Bulls versus Southside Comets game on Saturday, July 20 at the Bulls clubhouse. The FOBS come together to reminisce over some drinks and

talk about old times. If you would like to join the FOBS simply get in touch with the Mareeba United Football Club and sign up. The $100 membership includes a FOBS polo, a season pass for home games and an an-

nual dinner get-together. FOBS is a supporters club and open to all former mens and ladies Bulls players, coaches and administrators. Follow FOBS on Facebook at FOBS - Former Old Bulls

NEW LOOK: Mrs Lucy Daley with students Lexi Ford, Jaylen Boyle, Kode Kelly, Shaun Stephen, Rhys Crooks, Angus Campman and front, Celia Oakley Jeremy Baupui, Shae Crooks, Elly Martnes and Thomas Grainer with Mr Brian Alford show off the new touch football jerseys.

THE Mareeba State High School Ford in Mareeba. mixed open touch football team Team Captain Shaun Steis sporting new Jersey’s courte- phens was the driving force besy of Andrew Ford from Hansen hind the team’s revival and is

pleased with the New jerseys and thanks Hansen Ford for their generous support of the school and touch football.

RESULTS RESULTS RESULTS RESULTS RESULTS RESULTS RESULTS RESULTS RAVENSHOE SPORTING SHOOTERS Centrefire Hunter Class 100m - J. Anderson 243.8, P. Padgett 223.1, N. Roach 210.1, J. Delacey 201, C. Clague 187.1, M. Roach 182. Service Pistol: Dillon 300, Gordon 285.

Cummings, A. DeZen R/U J. Gordon, R. Gasparetto, G. O’Brien, P.Soda. Thank you also to the ladies for bringing a delicious afternoon tea. Competition: Mixed pairs: G. Birmingham, E. Thompson def. K. Mowatt, V. Tiraboschi. R. Parry, S. Keddie def. J. & B. MAREEBA BOWLS CLUB Re- Ciobo. P. & E. Stevens def. J. sults: Tuesday 23/7/19 – Win- Dennis, R. McCarthy. ners – D. Boardman, M. Page, R. Dennis. Wednesday: Winners MAREEBA GOLF CLUB Results – L. Bruno, L. Cadorin, G. Brown for week ending 28.07.2019 R/U L. Mills, E. Crema, J. Barnes. Thursday 25July 9 Hole Sporters Thursday: Winners – E. Crema, Stableford. Winner: Les Elliott M. Parise R/U L. Cadorin, M. (21), Runner up: Andrew Collins Battistin, best 2nd game – J. & (20ocb). Pin Shot No 8 Andrew B. Ciobo. Sunday: Sponsored by Collins No 13 Terry Payne. Raffle Tony Simonato, this was a great D. Larcombe. Saturday 27 July afternoon with 58 bowlers on the 18 Hole Medley Stroke. Winner green. Winners –G. Scapin, L. Terry Payne (66), Runner Up

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bers shot the second round of their Field club championships. Results 24 Target Marked Field Round:(3 arrows each at 24 different targets, distances and faces in the bush). Master’s Men’s Compound: T Goodwin 340, Veteran Men’s Compound: R Hodgetts 325, A Whitton 296 (first field shot). Open Men’s Compound: R Wachtler 306, Veteran Men’s ARCHERY Visitors to the Table- Bare Bow Recurve: G Patten land Company of Archers coach- 277, Intermediate Boys Coming session on Sunday last were pound: V Falvo 274. Anthony Campagnolo, Jackson and Cooper Riggall, Bobby ATHERTON GOLF Wednesday Bainett, Jayden Atkinson, Jillian Sporters July 24th - Stableford Ludwig, Jade Coose, Lilly Stein, won by Jerry Jierasak 26 pts on Brook Mills and Mitchell and count back from Roger Twine. Emmo Whittaker. Three mem- 3rd Sticky Dyer 25 pts. NTPs bers shot practice. Six mem- G.Jessop, Max and Barney. Next Andrew Collins (67), Rundown Vance Pyne (68) Rob Broardbear (68). Pin Shots No 4 and Golden Pin Andrew Collins No 8 Les Elliott No 13 Ken Flood. Sunday 28 July: 18 Hole Stableford. Winners Gavin Smith (40ocb). Runners Up Anthoy van Saane (40). Pin Shots No 4 Kevin Moore No 13 Chris Benjamin.

week a 2Ball Aggregate Stableford. Thursday 25/7/19 the ladies played for Lorraine Doolan’s trophy. Congratulations to our new player, Liz Brown, who had her first win with a great 41 points in cold & windy conditions. Marea Mead was runner up on 40 points. Ntps 11 & 18 Michelle Pearsall 13 Lois Cross. Fridays Trinity Petrolium 6 hole chook run won by Meathook , a very good 15pts with an eagle on the 2nd. Juniors Monthly Medal Sat. 27th. Pee wee winner Matthew Comino, ru-up Kintaro France. Least putts Matthew.Tadpoles winner Cooper O’Brien, ru-up Doug Seawright. Least putts Aiden Leibel. Novice winner Jed Morey, ru-up Abby McEwan,

least putts Jed and Abby. Next week a 2 BBB. Saturday 27/7/19, HAROLD NASSER MEMORIAL SHIELD Cheryl Piccone was once again our in form, perennial winner with 68 points closely followed by Shelley Broadley on 69 points. Ntps 11- Dee Jierasak, 18 Shelley Broadley. Least puttsLyn Morrison (28). The men had a great field of 61. Winner with a fine 64 nett was Roy MurrayPrior. ru-up Karl Riber 67 nett on count back from Barney Pensini and Keith Sanderson. NTPs 3 Sticky, 11 P.Fraser (eagles nest), 13 K.Mather, 18 D.Twine. Sunday Tableland Top Meats Stableford won by Darren Morey 41 pts, ru-up again Peter Fraser 39 pts.

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Ladies lock in fourth position after win THE Mareeba Bulls premier ladies collected all three points on Sunday as they played host to JCU Strikers at Lindsay Australia Stadium. Rommany Soley smacked in a blistering shot to take a 1-0 lead into the break. She then got her brace in the second half with Vicki Owokram curling in a sublime shot from distance to win the match 3-1. The Mareeba Bulls reserves had a tough day at the office and were unable to break down the JCU Strikers defence. The cellar dwellers, with just one win to their name so far this season which came in the first round against the Bulls, managed to pick up another point by holding the Bulls to a dour 0-0 draw and were unlucky not to come

away with a win. A furious Dennis Allen knows how important three points from this match were heading into the final stages of the season. The introduction of a number of premier players failed to make an impact as the result may have consequences in the final series. In other matches played on Sunday, the Fillies had a comfortable win against the Comets 8-2 while Luch Avolio’s youth side continue their upward trend winning comfortably 5-1. The coach however is still not satisfied and is demanding more from his players as they approach the finals at the end of September. The Bulls are at home this Saturday in all grades as they take on the Comets at Lindsay Australia Stadium.

Roosters winning ways continue Atherton Roosters forward Mai Mani.

THE Atherton Roosters have announced they are one of the better contenders in this years finals race following Saturday nights 26-16 win over Cairns Brothers at the Mungalli Creek Dairy Stadium. After going into the game minus a few of their regular stars, the Roosters showed plen-

ty of grit as they were forced to play the second half with twelve men. Forward Lachlan Payne was sent off five minutes from the break and the Roosters were booked for an extra effort in the final session. After leading 14-4 at the break, the Roosters went onto

to produce a outstanding performance much to the delight of their local crowd. Brothers did get first points soon after the restart which closed the gap to 14-10 but the Roosters were soon back in control when Kobe Martin went over. Winger Pio Seci followed with a try soon after and the

Roosters were now well on top of their opposition. The Roosters under 18 were also involved in a high quality match and took the points over Brothers 36-30. Centre Darcy Gillespie starred with three tries while Keyarn Porter grabbed a double. In reserve grade, the Roosters were full of mistakes and went down to Brothers 2612. The Cairns District Rugby League premiership points tables after 16 games. First Grade – Mossman 22, Yarrabah 22, Innisfail 21, Atherton 18, Brothers 18, Suburbs 14, Kangaroos 13, Ivanhoes 13, Edmonton 10, Mareeba 8, Tully 1. Reserve Grade – Yarrabah 20, Innisfail 19, Atherton 17, Mossman 16, Brothers 16, Tully 16, Mareeba 14, Suburbs 14, Kangaroos 13, Edmonton 10, Ivanhoes 5. Under 18 – Ivanhoes 29, Brothers 24, Edmonton 22, Innisfail 21, Atherton 20 Yarrabah 14, Kangaroos 12, Suburbs 8, Mareeba 6, Tully 1, Mossman 1. This Sunday the Atherton Roosters play Edmonton Storm at Petersen Park.

Gladiators go down fighting

THE Mareeba Gladiators A grade side went down against Mossman on Saturday in a hard pitched battle. In the end, it was the Mossman Sharks who came away with a 36-4 win over the Gladiators. But Gladiators captain/

coach Trent Barnard was still happy with the boy’s spirit. “Unfortunately we couldn’t come away with a win,” he said. “We made a lot of mistakes in the field and against a top team like Mossman you can’t make those mistakes.

“I’m proud that they kept focus in the game and kept playing to the best of their abilities.” Training in the next couple of weeks will include battles against the Reserve grade team which will hopefully improve the Gladiator’s game sense and

awareness. The Reserve grade side had an epic win over Mossman 2218, with the win putting an end to the Sharks 14 home game winning streak. The Gladiators take on Ivanhoes this weekend in all grades.

ATHERTON ROOSTERS ‘BEANIE FOR BRAIN CANCER’ HOMEGAME DAY Saturday, July 27

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Bragging rights up for grabs

GAME ON: Mareeba Gladiators’ Trent Barnard and Jayden Edwards with Ivanhoes players Rhy Young and Keelan White.

WHILE many of them are mates off the field, there will be no love lost when they cross the white lines this Sunday as the Mareeba Gladiators take on Ivanhoes at the Smithfield Sports Complex. When current Mareeba Glad-

iators captain Trent Barnard made the decision to play for the Gladiators this season, he brought with him a large contingent of promising and longserving Ivanhoes players – a move that is set to make this fix-

ture far more personal for both sides than any previously played in 2019. In addition to Barnard, the Gladiators were able to acquire the services of the supremely talented five-eighth Jayden Ed-

wards, up-and-coming backrower Brodie Welsh, elusive outside backs Mitchell Brim and Buddy Knight, and ever-reliable CDRL stalwarts Tai Hobbler and Ben Pye – all of whom have donned the Ivanhoes red, white and blue

at some point in the past two seasons. Barnard, who helped deliver Ivanhoes their first premiership since the early 90s in 2016, noted that it will be unusual running out on to the Smithfield Sports Complex in the Gladiator green and gold. “It will definitely be an odd feeling, especially being in the dressing shed down the back,” he said. “I played so many years here and I’m still really good mates with a lot of the boys in the Ivanhoes side, so this is a game I’d love to win and one I circled on the calendar at the start of year. “I’m sure I’ll be copping it from the crowd quite a bit - that is good though as I know it will be a great atmosphere and hopefully there’s a strong crowd on hand. “I’m really looking forward to it.” Gladiators five-eighth Jayden Edwards boasts arguably the best kicking game in the CDRL competition, and he would’ve surely been in Ivanhoes’ longterm plans before his decision to take his talents up the Kuranda Range. Edwards said he can’t wait to test himself against his old club. “I’m sure there’ll be plenty of head-hunting going on,” he laughed.

“I definitely think there’ll be a bit of extra feeling considering how many of the boys know each other, so it’s a game I’m really excited for. “There’s been a bit of talk in the lead-up to this game between the sides so for us ex-hoes boys it would be great to get bragging rights over our old team.” Ivanhoes outside back Rhy Young, who will be fresh off an extended stay on the sideline due to injury, said his side is looking for greater consistency in the remaining weeks of the regular season as they fight for a finals spot. “We’ve been up and down all year, so it’ll be good to get a few wins on the trot and hopefully Mareeba will be one of them,” he said. “Mareeba in particular is a game I can’t wait to be a part of as going up against the likes of Jayden and Barny (Barnard) should be good fun. “They are their marquee players so we’ll be looking to shut them down early and if we’re able to do that it will go a long way in helping us come away with the win.” For those interested in watching this new-found CDRL rivalry, the Mareeba Gladiators and Ivanhoes A-Grade fixture will kick off at 3pm this Sunday at the Smithfield Sports Complex.

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DRIVE AWAY VEHICLES*  16 Mazda BT50 XTR 4x4 Auto Dual Cab......................................................... $44,950 SOLD  14 Mazda BT-50 4x4 XTR Dualcab Diesel Auto................................................$27,950  15 Mazda BT50 XT Manual Freestyle, Steel Tray, Bull Bar ................................$27,950  14 Mitsubishi Triton GLX 4x4 Manual Dual Cab ................................................$18,950  07 Toyota Hilux SR 4x4 Manual Dual Cab ........................................................$16,950  14 Mitsubishi Outlander ES 2WD Auto Wagon .................................................$15,950  12 Nissan Dualis ST Auto Wagon ..................................................................... $11,950  11 Mitsubishi Triton GL 4x2 Single Cab ............................................................ $11,950  09 Hyundai i30 CW Auto Wagon, Very Low Kilometres......................................$8,950  04 Mazda Bravo B2500 4x4 Manual Single Cab ................................................ $7,950  08 Mazda 3 Neo Sport Manual Sedan ...............................................................$6,950  12 Ford Ranger XL 4x4 Auto Single Cab ..............................................COMING SOON  08 Suzuki Swift Manual Hatch .............................................................COMING SOON  05 Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R Manual Dual Cab.......................................COMING SOON  01 Nissan Pulsar LX Manual Sedan .....................................................COMING SOON  15 Mitsubishi Pajero GLX Auto Wagon .................................................COMING SOON  13 Mazda BT50 4x2 Manual Single Cab ..............................................COMING SOON  13 Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R 4x4 Manual Dual Cab ................................COMING SOON  15 Mazda CX-3 Maxx FWD Auto Hatch ...............................................COMING SOON  14 Suzuki Grand Vitara Auto Wagon ....................................................COMING SOON  11 Mitsubishi Triton GL-R 4x4 Manual Dual Cab ...................................COMING SOON  13 Mazda BT50 XTR 4x4 Auto Dual Cab..............................................COMING SOON  13 Mazda 3 Neo Sport Manual Sedan .................................................COMING SOON  12 Mazda BT50 XT 4x4 Manual Dual Cab ............................................COMING SOON  12 Mitsubishi Pajero Platinum 4x4 Auto Wagon ....................................COMING SOON

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HANSEN FORD Andrew Ford: 0417 633 002 - Claude Formoso: 0477 229 949 279 Byrnes St, Mareeba - 4092 9400 - www.hansenford.com.au

313-315 Byrnes Street, Mareeba • 4092 5100 www.mareebamitsubishi.com.au • www.mareebamazda.com.au

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 13 NISSAN DUALIS Ti-L SERIES 4: 2.0 litre CVT hatch, travelled 84,000 kilometres. Features include: Heated front leather seats, sat nav, all round view cameras, panoramic roof, tow bar, well maintained vehicle in excellent condition ........................................................................$17,990  03 MAZDA BRAVO B2600: 2.6 litre manual singlecab 4x2 with steel dropside body, travelled 186,000 kilometres, tow bar, one owner vehicle, value............................................................$5,990  14 SUBARU XV 2.0i-L: CVT AWD hatch, 88,000 kilometres, fitted with tow bar, sat nav and reverse camera, one local owner, excellent condition, 12 months Subaru Assured Warranty ...........$21,990  16 NISSAN PULSAR ST: 1.8 litre CVT sedan, travelled 92,000 kilometres, local vehicle with excellent service history, tidy vehicle...........................................................................................$13,590  15 SUBARU FORESTER 2.5i-L: Special edition CVT AWD wagon, travelled 72,000 kilometres, leather heated front seats, reverse camera, tow bar, full log book service history, excellent condition, 12 months Subaru Assured Warranty ................................................................................................$24,990  19 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.5i: Premium CVT AWD wagon, ex-company demo, travelled 2,900 kilometres, luxury vehicle with leather seats, sat nav and camera, eye sight driver assist, genuine accessory pack included, balance of factory warranty ............................................................$42,990  10 SUBARU LIBERTY EXIGA 2.5i: CVT AWD 6 seat wagon with rear seat entertainment unit, one local owner with excellent service history ....................................................................................$11,590  15 TOYOTA HILUX SR: 2.8 litre turbo diesel auto dualcab 4x4 ute, travelled 86,000 kilometres, fitted with steel bull bar, spotlights, side steps, tub liner, tonneau cover, one owner vehicle in top condition, log book service history............................................................................................$38,990  15 TOYOTA HILUX SR: 3.0 litre turbo diesel manual 4x4 dualcab, fitted with heavy duty alloy dropside body and racks, travelled 87,000 kilometres, alloy bull bar, tow bar and side steps, excellent condition ...........................................................................................................................$34,990  15 TOYOTA HILUX WORKMATE: 2.7 litre auto 4x2 singlecab with alloy dropside body and tow bar, travelled only 57,000 kilometres, excellent condition ..........................................................................$19,990  16 NISSAN PATROL ST: 3.0 litre turbo diesel manual 7 seat wagon, travelled 107,500 kilometres, locally owned, fitted with steel bull bar, spotlights, UHF radio, tow bar, sat nav, diff lock, well maintained vehicle ....................................................................................................................$39,990  17 NISSAN PATHFINDER ST-L: 3.5 litre V6 CVT 7 seat ex-demo wagon, travelled only 2,900 kilometres, luxury motoring, leather seats, sat nav, around view cameras, plenty of factory warranty remaining ..................................................................................................$45,880  16 NISSAN X-TRAIL ST: 2.5 litre CVT 4x4 wagon, travelled 89,000 kilometres, reverse camera, local vehicle in good condition...........................................................................................................$22,990

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2018 NISSAN NAVARA ST 2.3L TWIN TURBO DIESEL AUTO 4X4 DUALCAB

Stock No. 7521

Travelled 1185 Kilometres Features include: Satellite navigation, rear diff lock PLUS black nudge bar, tub liner, tyre & wheel pack.

NOW PAY $45,888 DRIVE AWAY

2018 NISSAN X-TRAIL STL 2.5L CVT 4X2 5 SEAT WAGON Travelled 1000 Kilometres Features include: Satellite navigation, leather seats, all round view camera. SAVE PLENTY

Stock No. 2462897

NOW PAY $34,980 DRIVE AWAY

Chano Trentin’s

ALL WHEEL DRIVE CENTRE

Vernon St, Atherton • 4030 5400 • www.allwheeldrivecentre.com.au www.theexpressnewspaper.com.au