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Lights shine bright WITH just seven more sleeps until Christmas Day, a record number of locals have embraced the Christmas spirit and spreading joy by lighting up their homes for all to enjoy.

Tracy Taylor, Steven Murray and their children Liam, Olivia and Chantelle of 250 Walsh Street entered the 2019 Mareeba Shire Christmas Light Competition and came away winners.

The family started lighting up their home in early November and spent six weeks perfecting their display. “We did it for the kids, we don’t have any family here, and by having the public stopping

and looking at the lights it makes them feel special, it’s something for them and they feel it’s magical,” Tracy said.  For a full list of winners and light displays to visit, turn to page 12.

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Community garden comes to life at school

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GROWING RAPIDLY: Mareeba State School teacher Skye Clarkson and her year one class students with volunteers Michael and Lindy Alba who assisted the school in creating the new community garden.

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A COMMUNITY garden has grown to life at Mareeba State High school after one passionate teacher took up the idea. When year one teacher Skye Clarkson applied for a grant earlier in the year to start a small garden, she never imagined it would flourish into what it is today. After the initial grant, Mrs Clarkson sought support and donations from numerous members of the community to help build their community garden. With exterior help from volunteers and a few more grant applications the garden is now used as a facility to help students learn about healthy eating and the value of food. “The purpose of the garden

is to educate the students on something they might not have experienced before,” Mrs Clarkson said. “The students also learn life skills and learn about responsibility. “Later on we hope to see this garden develop and more opportunities to come from it.” Mrs Clarkson also hopes to see the students take the knowledge and experience they learn from the community garden into their own backyards. The students are not only learning about the food being produced from the plants but also the plants themselves and how each one survives or thrives in certain conditions. Michael Alba has helped

MSS with many projects over the years as a contractor, but this time, he volunteers his own time to help the students learn. “Michael has not only helped the students with understanding the plants but also the food they produce,” Mrs Clarkson said. “He has been teaching them all about the plants and crops that are growing in this garden. “You can even see some students walking around now eating the produce.” Mrs Clarkson would like to thank the numerous volunteers who have come in and helped with the garden along with all the kind donations they have received.

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THIS Friday night is your last chance to get a photo with Santa at the Mareeba Post Office Centre ‘Christmas Nights Markets’. The last market night is on this Friday, December 20, from 5pm to 9am. Peter Roy Photographer will

be there to capture photos with Santa in addition to the markets stalls and businesses open at the centre for all your last minute gifts. The night also features Christmas carols and prizes to be won.

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Noeline Ikin honoured for life’s work Noeline Ikin’s influence in northern Australia was farreaching and prominent, and it’s a legacy that has been rightly recognised in the form of a foundation that provides support to ensuring the prosperity of our region’s youth. NOELINE Ikin is a name synonymous with the Tablelands and the Gulf of Carpentaria, and the enormous impact she had on those regions has been recognised with the launch of the Noeline Ikin Foundation. Noeline tragically lost her battle to an aggressive brain tumour in 2017 at just 47 years of age, proving a massive blow for a number of rural Queensland communities who admired and adored her. The official launch of the foundation was held at Skybury Coffee and Roastery last Thursday, and the foundation’s chairwoman Martine Care alluded to what their aim is as an organisation. “The foundation is a joint partnership between the Gulf Cattleman’s Association, Northern Gulf Resource Management Group and Etheridge Shire Council,” she said. “The foundation has three

goals, including gaining the power through higher education and using that power to advance our industries and livelihood, to lead by example and inspire and embody the common interests of the communities of North Queensland, and to build a future for northern regional Australia. “Firstly we’re in the process of getting our Deductible Gift Recipients (DGR) status, so once we get that we will be fundraising so that we can start organising and implementing foundation projects,” Ms Care said. Noeline was a former Etheridge Shire Councillor and LNP candidate who was widely known for nearly toppling political veteran Bob Katter in 2013; however, her work in helping form the Gulf Graziers’ Group and her time at the helm of the Northern Gulf Terrain Northern Resource Management group

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New economic publication released HORTICULTURE contributed $528 million to the Tablelands economy in 2018-2019, a new economic publication reveals. The value of the industry is one of the focal points of the Mareeba Chamber of Commerce’s 2019-20 Economic Snapshot. Chamber president Joe Moro said the value of horticulture, which has risen some 45 per cent since the 2015 analysis, was no surprise given the growth of plantings in key commodities across the region. “Horticulture is the predominant agriculture industry in the broader Mareeba region, and its flow on effects are significant,” Mr Moro said. In the chamber’s publication, Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Mareeba-based principal horticulturist Dr Geoff Dickinson explains how the significant increase was largely due to the expansion and maturing of avocado, blueberry and citrus plantings within the region and

moderate to good market prices for a number of other key horticulture industries. The avocado industry is the most valuable to the Tablelands ($173 million), with other notable industries including banana ($97 million), mango ($58 million), citrus ($56 million), blueberries ($43 million), papaya ($19 million) and potatoes ($18 million). Agriculture is just one of the industries under the spotlight in the glossy, A4 publication which provides an overview of Mareeba’s economic achievements, strengths and opportunities. “Retail, tourism and industry, together with agriculture, are the economic backbone of our town and surrounding areas, so it’s appropriate that as a chamber we take the opportunity to celebrate our strengths,” Mr Moro said. “At the same time, the snapshot takes the opportunity to look at critical issues like a safe, efficient and reliable transport

network and long-term water security, and the urgent need to address these to ensure Mareeba continues along the development trajectory that it has enjoyed to date.” The annual economic snapshot is a highlight of the economic footprint and major issues in the area. Copies of the publication are free and available now from selected outlets in Mareeba including The Express Newspaper.

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QPS Commissioner Katarina Carroll visited the Tablelands recently to discuss with officers her plans to help combat crime throughout the state and in this region specifically.

QUEENSLAND Police Service (QPS) Commissioner Katarina Carroll was on the Tablelands recently to speak with officers on what her plans are moving forward for the state and the region and how it will help effectively combat crime. Commissioner Carroll outlined a few key areas which she feels are having the greatest negative impact on Queenslanders, with domestic violence, mental health, youth justice and drug use of greatest concern. “Domestic violence has been a real problem, with cases becoming more frequent in recent years,” she said. “And with the delays that can be experienced with offic-

ers attending incidents, the use of body cameras to interview victims rather than written statements could prove far more effective in court proceedings. “It cuts down red tape and I am confident it will be of enormous benefit to both the victims and QPS.” As it relates to mental health, youth justice and drug use, the interconnection of those societal problems are ones Commissioner Carroll aims to address immediately. “Of the kids in care, in 40 per cent of cases their parents are on ice,” she said. “So in my role it’s not solely about crime prevention, it’s also about working with the neces-

sary agencies to ensure we address mental health and treat it with the seriousness it deserves.” Being from Mareeba originally herself, she knows firsthand the problems specific to this region; however she noted that Inspector Russell Rhodes and the Tablelands Patrol Group are doing a fantastic job keeping the community safe. “Russell and the officers here on the Tablelands have a great system in place here, so I want to take this opportunity to thank them and I’m confident they’ll continue to keep up the good work,” she said.

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reason behind the overwhelming success we see in 2019. That is evidenced by the rise of the avocado industry, with it soaring to become the most valuable on the Tablelands as its worth to the region’s economy is $173 million – significantly up from $83 million in 2015. The Tablelands is now Australia’s largest avocado growing region, and it is only expected to grow even further with half of the avocado trees less than five years old. Other notable industries which are contributing immensely to the economy is the ever-reliable banana industry ($97 million), mango industry ($58 million), citrus ($56 million), blueberries ($43 million), papaya ($19 million) and potatoes ($18 million). With that financial success comes jobs, another area which has seen a noteworthy uptick over the last four years. “High-value horticulture crops such as avocado, banana, citrus and blueberries require high resource inputs and are also highly labour intensive which has brought many new permanent and seasonal jobs to the region,” Dr Dickinson said. For those interested in seeing a complete run-down of the horticultural figures of 2018/2019, they can be found in the Mareeba Chamber of Commerce’s Economic Snapshot 2019/2020 publication, with copies available at The Express or at the Mareeba Heritage Museum and Visitor Information Centre.

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THE long-awaited Tablelands Agricultural Profile has been released which includes the 2018/2019 horticulture industry figures – signalling the first update since 2015. The statistics are courtesy of the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF), and what they show is a significant increase in the agricultural sector to the tune of 45 per cent over the past four years. The mammoth increase is in large part thanks to the booming production and consumption of the region’s avocados, blueberries and citrus varieties. In addition, there are new fruit and vegetables which are quickly gaining traction in the region such as table grapes, which could prove crucial to the industry’s profit margin in the future. “Horticulture is the Tablelands’ major agricultural sector, contributing $528 million to the Tablelands economy in 2018/2019,” DAF Mareebabased principal horticulturalist Dr Geoff Dickinson said. “The significant increase of 45 per cent was largely due to the expansion and maturing of avocado, blueberry and citrus plantings within the region and moderate to good market prices for a number of other key horticulture industries.” There were significant concerns held by a number of agricultural personnel about the demise of farming in Mareeba once the tobacco industry fell at the hands of deregulation. However, the Tableland growers and their ability to adapt to changing times is the

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KP Mango Comp receives first entries The KP Mango Competition is back for another year and The Express is pleased to announce that it has received its first entries. Dimbulah’s Weston Hilditch came in last week with three mangoes, and currently leads the competition with a sizable 1.34kg fruit (pictured). While it’s a strong start to this season’s proceedings, this year’s entrants will have big shoes to fill, with Kiara Cabassi winning the previous competition with a whopping mango weighing in at 1.606 kilograms. The annual competition is

held courtesy of The Express Newspaper, FNQ Growers and Lindsay Rural, with a $500 prize being awarded to the winner, and a $300 and $200 prize being awarded to second and third place respectively. To nominate all mangoes entered must be photographed on the scales clearly displaying its weight and brought into The Express office to be viewed by a member of the team. The competition runs until February 28, which is later than in year’s past due to the delay of the beginning of the mango season.

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THE 650 million dollar ecoresort KUR-World received its final nail in the coffin last week after the project’s developers Reever & Ocean Ltd. were unable to overcome traffic concerns held by the State Government - specifically with the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR). It was expected that the company would put forward planning solutions as part of an environmental impact study (EIS) to the State Government on Friday, December 6; however the two parties’ failure to reach a compromise regarding traffic movements and its perceived impact long-term ensured the demise of the project. Developers of KUR-World have been negotiating with the

State Government for the better part of three years, and despite the multitude of concessions Reever & Ocean Ltd. were willing to make to get the project off the ground, TMR refused to

would result should the development be axed. “FNQ needs an economic stimulus in the tourism space, and the goal posts appear to have been shifted. We may as

ists who require an upgrade to the range, but our local industry as well. Is the State Government also writing off our local producers like they seem to be willing to do to locals and tourism?”

state’s northern and rural regions. An upgrade to the over-capacitated Kuranda Range Road has been a hot topic of discussion in this region for the better

“We may as well put a sign at the bottom of the range saying, ‘Closed for Business’, because that is what TMR and the State Government are telling us” budge. When The Express spoke with KUR-World development manager Mark Lawson a few months back, he noted the missed economic opportunity in Far North Queensland that

well put a sign at the bottom of the range saying, ‘Closed for Business’, because that is what TMR and the State Government are telling us,” he said. “It’s not only the people living on the Tablelands and tour-

The State Government’s determination to undermine this project and their unwillingness to negotiate with the company and its investors raises questions about their commitment to building and improving the

part of 20 years, yet a flawed business case earlier this year courtesy of the Palaszczuk Government deemed the project too expensive. That conclusion was reached despite it providing greater eco-

nomic opportunity for a primary production industry on the Tablelands that is worth more than $528 million. Whilst there may be some conjecture around whether the KUR-World development was feasible due to the traffic issues that could have been experienced as a result, news of its failure points to a bigger problem, and that is that southeast Queensland continues to get preferential economic and infrastructural treatment from the current State Government compared to that of the north. If nothing is rectified, subpar roads, stagnant economic growth and ageing infrastructure will become far more frequent.

Club ready for race day of the year conditioning, it has been booked out with 60 plus people to be enjoying their VIP treatment. $2000 worth of prizes will be available in Fashions on the Field, plus there is a jumping castle and ice cream available to keep the kids occupied on a hot summer’s day. Mr Petersen is aiming to keep the racecourse in as good condition as he can leading into the New Year with new refur-

RACE DAY: Mareeba Turf Club president Rex Petersen, committee member Sibi Greco, vice president and trainer Alex Malliff and trainer Kelly Buckingham with racer Amuleto of KBAM Jump and Run all are excited for the upcoming Boxing Day races in Mareeba.

ONE of the biggest race days of the region is set to land at the Mareeba Race Course this Boxing Day. September marked the last day of racing seen at Mareeba and after the AGM saw a new committee elected they hit the gound running in preparation for Boxing Day. With new President Rex Pe-

tersen at the reigns, the club is looking forward to a fun and successful race day. “Everything is looking really good, the venue is in fine condition and we’ve been doing a lot of work to get it up to scratch,” he said. “We normally have up to about 2,500 people, so if the fans haven’t abandoned us we

should be expecting that again. “It’s a lot of hard work, but I’ve got a really good team without side help as well, so if you get a good team it really boosts your confidence.” Mr Petersen encourages people to come out and enjoy a day which is sure to be filled with racing, fun, food and fashion. “Boxing Day is such a re-

bishment projects set to begin in mid-late 2020. With so much to offer for the whole family to enjoy, make sure you head to the Mareeba Turf Club this Boxing Day for racing, fashion and fun. Entry is $15 per person and gates open at 11am. For more information visit the Mareeba Turf Club Facebook page or email mareebaturfclub@bigpond.com

laxed time of the year, no one is worrying about work or even thinking about work,” Mr Petersen said. “This is the biggest party that Mareeba has for the year. “There are always so many happy smiling faces.” This year for the races the upstairs area has been reserved as a VIP section that offers air-

Resident calls for improved health services HEALTH services on the Tablelands has been an intense point of discussion for quite some time as a number of residents have spoken candidly about how they believe they don’t meet the standards of a region this size. One such person who is frustrated with the region’s health service is Atherton resident Granville Spencer, whose two visits to the Atherton Hospital’s emergency department in October were experiences he would rather forget. “I had the misfortune of needing to use the Atherton Hospital emergency department on two occasions in October,” Mr Spencer said.

“The first was Sunday, October 6, where I arrived at the hospital and was forced to wait 30 minutes to see a triage nurse and after a further three hours of waiting, I decided to leave. “They told me they were extremely busy and only had two doctors working at the time.” Mr Spencer said he proceeded to ask why there were only two doctors on call and that he was notified that it was for budgetary purposes. Mr Spencer said he went through a similar experience on Tuesday, October 15. “On this occasion, I hadn’t seen the triage nurse for more

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than an hour,” he said. “Again I asked why and this time they said they only had one doctor on duty. “Who is responsible for this train wreck, is it the hospital board or the health minister who I have no confidence in? “The staff levels need to be rectified immediately as we are in an area where no medical centre is open after hours. “The government should be totally embarrassed about this but they don’t seem to care – I hope they know Queensland exists north of the Sunshine Coast. “Even though it is said to be an emergency department there is no sense of urgency.”

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Granite Mareeba Lodge makes special delivery to local Meals on Wheels port to isolated members of the community,” he said. As an independent charity founded by the Freemasons of Queensland, Hand Heart Pocket helps in areas of state-wide and local need that have limited access to other funding. They work with other charities to identify and fund initiatives that have real, life-changing potential. They also collaborate with Freemason Lodges across Queensland and Papua New Guinea and help individuals in times of extreme need to get them back on their feet. We use our funds wisely to give a hand up and to build potential. For more information about Hand Heart Pocket visit www. handheartpocket.org.au.

this way. “This new computer will help them to improve the efficiency of their processes, which will give them more time to do the important work of delivering meals and having conversations with often isolated people.” Hand Heart Pocket Chief Executive Officer Gary Mark thanked Granite Masonic Lodge for its initiative and said the donation aligned with one of the organisation’s long-term strategies of supporting the ageing population. “Improving the quality of life of the elderly is one of Hand Heart Pocket’s key areas of focus,” he said. “Together with the Lodge, we are proud to help local organisations like Meals on Wheels to provide critical sup-

MAREEBA Meals on Wheels is the proud owner of a new computer, thanks to a donation from the local Freemasons to help streamline services. With the help of Hand Heart Pocket the Charity of Freemasons Queensland, Granite Masonic Lodge, donated $2,000 towards the purchase. Lodge representative Roy Blakeney said the Lodge had supported Mareeba Meals on Wheels for a number of years and was delighted to be able to do so again. “Many people in the Mareeba region rely on Meals on Wheels,” Roy said. “The volunteers do such incredibly important work that enhances the lives of the elderly and housebound, so we’re happy to be able to support them in

HELPING HAND: Denis Kelaart, Leanne Wallace (cook), Roy Blakeney (Master) and Kevin Clarke with the $2000 cheque donated by the Granite Masonic Lodge.

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Mrs Gallo (pictured) is throwing open the doors of the Atherton International Club on Wednesday, December 18 (today) at 3pm, welcoming the public to witness and help celebrate the official launch of

“Reading Ann’s memoir gave me an insight into the many misfortunes of immigrant life and how our multicultural society is built from the hardships of others. This book is a true story of love, resilience and fortitude and is an opportunity for this very strong and capable woman to shine and get the credit she deserves,” Mr Ngwira said. For those interested in attending, the launch will take place today (Wednesday, December 18) at the Atherton International Club beginning at 3pm. The launch will include refreshments and entertainment along with sales of a special limited edition of the book and signing. The Woman I’ve become will be available in hardcover, softcover and eBook from Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Google Books.

her memoir, The Woman I’ve Become – Calabria to Atherton by Member for Kennedy Bob Katter. When Antonia Gallo was just eight years old, she set sail with her family from the shores of Calabria bound for Australia where she would write her own history over the next 69 years. Her memoir, which took 16 years to write, documents a life that stretches back to a childhood of hard times, little money and acclimatising to a vastly different country and culture. Mrs Gallo started writing her memoir as a gift for her family comprising four children, 11 grandchildren and four great grandchildren; however it was only this year that she decided to publish in response to encouragement from her neighbour, Patterson Ngwira. Mr Ngwira said that after reading Antonia’s memoir he felt very strongly that her story was a remarkable one and needed to be shared.

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tion recently presented two local apprentices grants to the tune of $500. This year’s grants were presented to apprentice plumber Jeremy Shaw and apprentice plumber Luke Russo.

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Horticultural industry needs inland road and rail route xxxxx Well-respected educator and St Stephen's principal Ida Pinese has made the decision to retire after 45 years in education.

Respected principal retires after 45 years in education ONE of Mareeba’s most respect educators Ida Pinese has decided to call it a day on her career after having worked in the industry for the better part of 45 years. Mrs Pinese, who has been a deputy principal and principal at Mareeba’s St Stephen’s Catholic College for the past 13 years, spoke glowingly about her time at the school and in the profession. “It is said that only the brave should teach,” she said. “After 45 years in the teaching profession, in a variety of roles, I believe this phrase is equally applicable to those who take on the challenge of becoming a principal or a school leader. “Teachers and principals have the capacity to inspire students and assist colleagues to aspire to become leaders. “Much is expected of those who take up leadership positions in schools and in education broadly. “Teaching and being a principal cannot be just a job; it much be a vocation and a passion, otherwise you cannot and will not have longevity.” Mrs Pinese noted that she has seen many changes to education over her 45-year career.

“My first placement was at Stanthorpe State High School – a school in a rural setting with approximately the same number of students as St Stephen’s,” she said. “There were no fans or airconditioners, no photocopiers or computers, no interactive white boards and no mobile phones or social media. “What has not changed, however, is the privilege of teaching our young people, of being invigorated and inspired by them and of making a positive difference in their lives. “My passion for teaching was inspired by the Sisters of Mercy who taught me at Mount St Bernard College in my senior years. “They have also been the role models for my style of servant leadership.” Whilst her career has been one filled with many highlighted, Mrs Pinese pointed to her time at St Stephen’s as some of her most rewarding throughout her time as an educator. “It is not often that one is involved with the formation of a new school,” she said. “I have St Stephen’s and the Foundation Principal, Gerry Simon, to thank for this rewarding experience over the past 13

years, with the last seven as its principal. “For me, the transition of this college from a new school to a well-established school, which punches above its weight, has been a labour of love. “I liken it to raising a child. “Students, it has been an honour to be your principal, to celebrate your achievements in a variety of contexts, to have empathy and compassion when things aren’t going as well as they should be, to guide and mentor you on your journey to adulthood and to share your many stories. “Thank you for enriching my life – my time at St Stephen’s will always be a treasured memory.” Mrs Pinese said the decision to retire has not been an easy one. “There is sadness at leaving St Stephen’s, but also excitement at the next phase of my life, with more time for my family, including my husband who has patiently supported me in my role,” she said. “I am grateful for the support I have received from so many people from different walks of life, many also present today, to effectively carry out my role. “St Stephen’s is a great

school, with dedicated and committed staff, supportive families and wonderful students. “I thank you for your kind words and best wishes and wish you all the very best for the future and know that you will extend a very warm welcome to the new principal, Ms Manders, in 2020.”

FAR North Queensland’s leading horticultural group wants a reliable, safe and cost-effective inland road and rail route connecting the region with capital cities. FNQ Growers represents more than 300 fruit and vegetable growers across the region and is calling on the state and federal governments to continue investing in road and rail transport in Queensland. Chair Joe Moro said the majority of the region’s produce was trucked south to wholesale markets in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide, along the coastal route, at a significant cost to the producer. “With horticultural production in the region expected to grow by up to 40 per cent in the next few years, freight movements will become even more critical,” Mr Moro said. “Already, freight movers are predicting a shortage of truck availability to meet predicted demand in three to five years.” North Queensland’s alterna-

tive to National Highway One (Bruce Highway) is the inland route, part of which is known as the Hann Highway. The Federal Liberal and National Governments committed an additional $40 million in May this year to complete sealing works on the Hann Highway. Mr Moro said the road formed part one of the most important freight networks in Australia, in particular, as a link to the Inland Rail, the largest freight rail infrastructure project in Australia. Toowoomba is set to play a key role in the project. “The road-rail route delivers enormous productivity benefits to our growers by reducing transit times and providing greater service reliability between regional centres and capital cities,” Mr Moro said. “This is not only relevant for our growing region in Far North Queensland, but for other horticultural regions like Bowe, Ayr and Bundaberg, who also stand to benefit.”

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SOON Mareeba will no longer be home to, in my humble opinion, its greatest ever educator of secondary school students. Many past students of Mareeba State High School and St Stephen’s Catholic College, their parents and the wider community will, no doubt, have stored memories of a committed and dedicated teacher, Mrs Ida Pinese. Similarly, her teaching colleagues in this town over the years, from 1980 till the present day, will have their recollections of time on staff with her. I am fortunate to have taught with her since her first appointment here, forty years ago. Since 2013, Mrs Pinese has been the principal of St Stephen’s Catholic College and under her stewardship it has grown from a small school with less than 100 students, to one with an attractive campus, wide-ranging learning centres, over 500 students and a fine reputation. It is to her credit that she did this all with grace, never faltering in her capacity to support students and staff and instil expectations of pride in oneself and respect for others. Never could this have

been foreseen. Mrs Pinese was a well-respected classroom teacher at Mareeba High, specialising in Senior Accounting and Economics, Junior Business and Typewriting (later Computer Studies) and occasionally Mathematics. But the seeds were there, waiting to germinate— if an opportunity arose. And thankfully for our community that situation did arise. Mrs Pinese brought to her new role as a school leader an incredible blend of capabilities: deep knowledge of curriculum, top management and organisational skills, communication skills both written and verbal, and willingness to work hard and never slacken. As a Principal in a faith-based school, she shone in her role as “servantleader”…a compliment from Father Robert Greenup at the final College liturgy and assembly last Friday. Mrs Pinese’s empathy and love of students was always evident as she made it her rule to know the name of every student, even as the College grew in size. She never wavered in requiring high standards of decency, a dress code--and was not averse to bending over to pick up a stamp-sized piece of litter in the playground. (Litter is a rarity at St Ste-

phen’s.) She took every occasion to demonstrate to her students and staff the evident pride she felt in them. Mrs Ida Pinese retires from the teaching profession with record of outstanding achievement. She has enriched many lives over the years. I am certainly blessed to have worked with her longer than any other in a profession we both love. A dear friend, a fine teacher and exceptional Principal. Fay McGrath MAREEBA (Teacher/Head of Department (Business & Technology) at Mareeba State High School (1966-2012), Part-time teacher at St Stephen’s Catholic College 2013-2019)

Greatest risk to future economic prosperity

THE Kuranda Range Road is now clearly the greatest risk to the future economic prosperity of the whole of Far North Queensland. The

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failure to commit to the provision of a competent transport corridor will inevitably lead to economic catastrophe. The failure of the KurWorld Eco Resort due to a veto applied by the Department of Transport and Main Roads highlights the fact that the Kuranda Range Road is now officially the most limiting factor in the further development of business opportunity in any area west of the range. There can be no question that any future development of sufficient size to trigger referral to the Department of Transport and Main Roads and which will increase the traffic load on this road will face the same veto and will not proceed. Supported by Leichhardt MP, the Hon Warren Entsch and organisations such as Enterprise North, Advance Cairns, RDA FNQ&TS, Cairns Chamber of Commerce and a number of other prominent organisations in north Queensland, the Far North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils (FNQROC) which comprises 13 member Councils covering 18% of Queensland, took a delegation to Canberra two weeks ago, seeking support for $21 million from State and Federal Governments for a strategic assessment

of service requirements, preliminary evaluation and business case on the Kuranda Range Road, in order to drive the message home that the Kuranda Range Road is the most important transport corridor in North Queensland serving Cape York Peninsula, the lower Gulf and the Atherton Tablelands. The Department of Transport and Main Roads has acknowledged this road is operating at beyond its design capacity and as a result is an impediment to the conduct of enterprise and regularly impacting the daily commute of people travelling to and from work, medical appointments and airline travel. If work was to begin on the four-laning of this road today, it would be between 10 and 15 years before the job is complete. The challenge is for government to recognise that within that timeframe this road presents a looming economic disaster. It is self-evident that some government, some day, will have to accept responsibility for this parlous situation and have the courage to make a decision to begin the process of saving our community from economic ruin. Yours faithfully, Tom Gilmore MSC MAYOR

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r u o r y e p b a a r p s G w e n l a c : o l s n e o i u t r t a c o l g n i w o l l o f e at th MAREEBA: Mareeba News, Piagno’s News, Mareeba Discount Drug Store, Shell Mareeba Service Station, BP Mareeba, Mareeba IGA, Curcio’s Bakery, Mobil Service Station Mareeba, Termite, Portsmith Fuels, Biboohra Cash Store, Post Office Centre Mareeba, Mareeba Leagues Club and all good business outlets. ATHERTON: Summers News, Phillips News, Mobile Atherton, Fresh St. Market IGA, Puma Service Station Atherton, Atherton International Club, Atherton Bakehouse and Café on Louise. SOUTHERN TABLELANDS: Tolga News, Mobil Service Station Tolga, Cash Store Walkamin, Malanda Spar, Caltex Malanda, Marano’s Malanda, Tobin’s Millaa Millaa, Yungaburra Foodworks, Yungaburra Pit Stop, Kairi Store, Herberton News, Herberton 5 Star, Wondecla Roadhouse, Ravenshoe News, Ravenshoe Hiland Bakery, Foodworks Ravenshoe, Ravenshoe Information Centre, Marano’s Ravenshoe, Tall Timbers Roadhouse and Mt Garnet Post Office. KURANDA: Kuranda News, Kuranda Foodmart, Koah Service Station, Speewah Store, Kowrowa Cash Store and Kuranda BP Roadhouse.

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DIMBULAH: TGT Home Hardware, Dimbulah Post Office, Bendigo Bank, Dimbulah One Stop and De Lai Fuel Distribution. CHILLAGOE: Almaden Hotel, Chillagoe Post Office, Chillagoe General Store, Chillagoe Hotel and Post Office Hotel. COOKTOWN: Cooktown IGA, Cooktown News, Sovereign Hotel, Caltex Cooktown, Palmer River Roadhouse, Cooktown Hotel, Lakeland Downs Hotel, Lakeland Roadhouse and Lakeland Coffee House. MT MOLLOY: Mt Molloy Post Office and Mt Molloy Store. KARUMBA: Post Office Karumba, Karumba Pharmacy and Carpentaria Fuels. GEORGETOWN: Ampol Roadhouse, Midway Caravan Park and Georgetown Hospital. NORMANTON: One Stop Shop, Normanton Trader and Garden Café. MT SURPRISE: Post Office and Mt Surprise Service Station. CROYDON: Gulf Gate Roadhouse and Croydon General Store. EINASLEIGH: Post Office and Einasleigh Council. FORSAYTH: Store and Post Office and Goldfield Tavern. MOSSMAN: Port Douglas IGA and Mossman News. CAIRNS: Smithfield News (Shopping Centre) and Cairns Central Nextra News.

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Season’s Greetings

AS we prepare to celebrate Christmas with our families and friends, it is important to take the time to reflect on the past year – our achievements and of course the challenges we have overcome and also think about the hopes and goals we hold for the New Year ahead. The essence of Christmas is of course, a time of charity and goodwill to the whole of

mankind, irrespective of race, colour or creed. It is a time to remember those within our community who are less fortunate than ourselves and to assist in making Christmas celebrations memorable and a time of joy, especially for the children as Christmas is traditionally a magical time for them. I sincerely thank all those who have given so generous-

ly of what they can to support the Mayors Christmas Appeal to assist our local families in need. On behalf of Councillors and staff of the Mareeba Shire Council, I wish everyone a very wonderful Christmas and a rewarding New Year. Mayor Tom Gilmore Mareeba Shire Council

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

AS I look back over the year that was, I am again proud of what we have achieved as a Council and community in 12 short months. Many of our greatest achievements have created the foundations for the ongoing sustainability and prosperity of this Council for decades to come. I look to the future with hope and optimism, and to the past with pride and satisfaction. While this is a joyous time of the year, we must not forget those in the community who may be alone, vulnerable and without close family ties. If you can, find a way to reach out to these people to provide care and support. Remember too our unsung heroes who work during this time of the year to ensure our services continue to function, and that we are kept safe and well. On behalf of the Councillors and staff, I wish you all the best this holiday season and throughout 2020. Take care on the roads and enjoy the time with family, friends, food and frivolity. Mayor Joe Paronella Tablelands Regional Council

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Season’s Greetings COOK Shire Council is the largest Shire in Queensland and takes up 80 per cent of Cape York. We are privileged to call ourselves the Heart of the Cape. On behalf of Council I would like to wish everyone in our great, big region all the very best wishes for a safe and happy festive season. This includes our wonderful neighbouring Shire communities and our many visitors with whom we are proud to share our beau-

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AS Christmas draws near I like to reflect on my favourite story of the Christmas Truce in 1914 – the Battle of Flanders. It was just five months after the outbreak of war in Europe when Christmas was approaching in 1914. The constant soaking rain gave way to frost, and the battlefields of Flanders were blanketed with snow. After fierce fighting the sounds of the battlefield were replaced with “A Silent Night” as the Germans broke into song and the British reciprocated as a gesture of peace and goodwill. Soon after, the two op-

posing forces put down their weapons and emerged from their trenches, crossing no-mans land, calling out “Merry Christmas” in their enemies native tongues, and began exchanging gifts of cigarettes and puddings. Who would of thought that the birth of a child 2000 years ago would have such a heartfelt impact on opposing enemies during a world war. Christmas is like that – it can set all our differences aside. It is a time we can forget about the stresses of life, spend time with family and friends, enjoy sports and leisure and go fishing and

camping. I’d like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe, healthy, prosperous new year – and not to forget, the reason for the season. Look forward to working with you all in the year 2020. Shane Knuth MP Member for Hill

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tiful environment and rich and inclusive culture. The coming year will be an exciting and defining year with our Cooktown Expo 2020 (https://www.cooktown2020. com/) event in July. 2019 in the Cape has seen record floods, fires and drought and we give our heartfelt thanks to those volunteers, government agencies and service men and women who have selflessly given their all to help assist those in need. Have a wonderful and safe Christmas with your family and friends. Peter Scott Cook Shire Mayor

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Season’s Greetings AS we head into 2020, we are all looking forward to the new opportunities it will bring us. I would like to thank all of our readers, those who have chosen The Express to promote their business locally and all of our business associates for their continued support. Without you we would simply not be here. 2019 has flown by. We remember those who have been affected by floods and fires and our thoughts and

CHRISTMAS is upon us again and it’s time to reflect on the year that is passing by so quickly. The Mareeba Lioness Club has been busy all year fundraising and helping in the community as much as we can. Mareeba Lioness Club celebrates 40 years as a club next year and we need to remember the wonderful work that has been done over those years by ladies in the community. We still have a couple of ladies that are charter members and are still very

active in any projects that we have. Our Pensioners Morning Tea and Bingo every month is still popular and the ladies supplied a beautiful lunch in November for all the Pensioners that attend, to finish off the year, and we are looking forward to recommencing in February. The Pink Ribbon Garden Party was a resounding success again this year thanks to the generosity of the community ,and a great donation was again donated to the Cancer

Council in Cairns. All money raised stays in the local area and helps to maintain the Marilyn Mayo Clinic. Reflecting back over the year, we give thanks to everyone that helped us over the year and look forward to be back out in the community serving in any way we can in the New Year. Best Wishes for a joyous Christmas and a safe and healthy New Year. Lyn Dyer Mareeba Lionesses President

ON behalf of Mareeba Rotary, I would like to wish you and yours a lovely restful Christmas. Everyone seems to be busy all the time so Christmas is the time, hopefully when we can all stop and enjoy who we are with and what we are celebrating. Mareeba Rotary was so proud to celebrate 75 years of serving the Mareeba and surrounds community, as a club this would have to be one of our proudest achievements in

2019. Other highlights where of course the Bi-Annual FNQ Rotary Field Days which we hosted along with the Atherton Rotary. Welcoming to Mareeba on their way to Cooktown the over 200 Bike riders and supporters raising funds as part of the Cardiac Challenge and wowing them with a lovely Morning Tea spread that showcased locally grown delicious fruits generously donated local farmers in September. We also sponsored

Rodeo Queen Entrant Caitlin Murray who was successful in being crowned Miss personality for 2019 and to top that all off Mareeba Rotary once again ran a successful Carols by Candlelight at the Mareeba Turf Club with the rain staying away for the night, but like everyone we do hope the rain does come very soon. Cheers and best wishes for the New Year ahead Lenore Wyatt Mareeba Rotary President

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the simple things and let the good times and treasures of the present become the golden memories of tomorrow. On behalf of myself, Natasha, Joey, Rhys, Natasha and Darryl, I would like to wish one and all a very joyous Christmas and a safe and prosperous new year and look forward to the new year ahead. Carl Portella The Express Newspaper

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Season’s Greetings IT has been an eventful year in the Fire and Rescue world looking after the Tablelands and Far Northern Communities through the Storm and Cyclone Season, many Rescues, Road Traffic Crashes and Fires. Qld Fire and Emergency Services is unique in Australia in that we deliver high quality fire, rescue and emergency and disaster management services through a single agency, comprising of

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the Fire and rescue Service (FRS), the Rural Fire Service (RFS) and the State Emergency Service (SES), Emergency Management (EM) and supporting our Volunteer groups providing emergency response to Queensland such as the Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) and Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ). QFES is one department with many services, many capabilities and partners. Our collaborative approach across the service and with our key stakeholders allows us to deliver improved safety outcomes for the community.

In 2019 we have seen many and varied incidents attended by our department across the Western Command which takes in the Southern Tablelands areas of Ravenshoe, Millaa Millaa through to Malanda, Atherton and Yungaburra to Mareeba and Dimbulah and extends all the way to Cooktown in the north. There has been a major focus again this year on the Bushfire Season which commenced early due to the onset of warm and dry conditions reducing the amount of time available for hazard reduction burns and putting

THE festive season is always a very special time of year. It is a time where we can spend quality time with our loved ones, our families and our friends. Everyone celebrates the festive season in different ways. I personally will be looking forward to spending time at my farm in the Tablelands with my family, extended family and friends. I always like to pay particular mention at this time of the year to those in our community who forgo spending time with their loved ones, their families and their friends. I am talking about our

wonderful doctors, nurses, emergency services personnel who will no doubt be working or on-call as well as the volunteers in our community who will give up their time to ensure those less fortunate also experience a little Christmas cheer. They are the true heroes in my eyes. Finally, I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of myself, my wife Yolonde and my staff to wish each and every one of you a very Merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year. Warren Entsch MP Federal Member for Leichhardt

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the community on alert for the fires that were to occur from September onwards and continue to occur in the region. Preparations for the Storm and Cyclone Season are complete and operations will once again this year transition from Fires to Storms and Cyclones of which there is a prediction of the usual amount of events possibly a little less activity but as we have been noticing the trend is for a later onset of the traditional wet season. Our staff and volunteers are very proud to work with a generally very well prepared

and resilient community to ensure our safety through this busy period of the year and also look forward to spending some hard earned time with family and friends over the festive season. We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy and safe New Year and remind everyone to please be safe on the roads these holidays and “ if it’s flooded forget it. Darryl Chaplain QFES Acting Inspector Western Command Far Northern Region

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Season’s Greetings WITH Christmas just around the corner, Tablelands Police would like to wish everyone a safe and wonderful Christmas and New Year. Many people travel at this time of the year and homes may be left unattended for a period of time, so home security is a must. We also encourage everyone who may be travelling these holidays to drive to the road conditions, leave earlier and slow down if needed. If road conditions dictate otherwise then travel at an appropriate speed limit. Speed signs are not a target for you to reach or exceed. It is better to arrive a little late then not at all. We also want to remind the community to not drink or drug drive for everyone’s safety this includes our waterways. One of the worst ‘calls for service’ for a police officer is having to tell a family of a tragedy, whether that be due to a horrific road crash or some other incident. I would like to encourage

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Mareeba Friends of the Hospital Foundation held a special Christmas thank you last Thursday for the trolley volunteers at the Hospital. The event was sponsored by Dr Margaret and Neil Setford.

you these Christmas holidays that you can make a difference to making your life and our greater community, safer and secure. With the wet season, just around the corner, please also remember “If it’s flooded, forget it”. We want everyone to have a safe holiday period and don’t want anyone to have to be rescued because you didn’t heed the warnings. The Tableland Patrol Group Police would like to

keep good community engagement we are here to assist our community, have good relationships and ensure safety for everyone. Thank you for your support to our police officers in 2019 and we look forward to continuing the great working relationship in 2020. From our police family to yours, Merry Christmas. Russel Rhodes Tableland Patrol Group District Inspector

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Season’s Greetings IN my home town of Cloncurry, Warren Losberg was president of St Vincent de Paul. After Church on Sunday we members took cigarettes and newspapers to the old pensioners. As a lad of 17, Warren told me, “It’s not the papers and durries – the old blokes just want someone to talk to – we can give them an hour or so, hey?” Father Carrol’s presbytery’s rickety stairs had given

up the guard rail. He had only one chair which he attempted to give to me. At 6 pm he said “Got to leave now and feed these kids”. A dozen kids from the no-hoper Copper Mine Creek mob was staring up at us. He explained “They don’t get fed much, I feed them”. “But you’ve got no money, you’re the poorest person I know”. His answer “Well if I don’t feed them, they don’t eat”. One of the toughest politi-

cal warriors of Australian history, Clyde Cameron, when asked “You were very close to your mother?” replied stammering with his voice breaking… “I…I… can’t talk about my mother”. I, like Clyde Cameron, whilst my mother died nearly 40 years ago, still cannot talk about her. The thought that my mother could be dead – gone forever – is a burden I could not bear. Christ’s birth means my mother lives and I will be with

her again. And if some modern scientists say my beliefs are simple and primitive, then might it be suggested that these beliefs are much more plausible than their explanation – that we descended from a firecracker. Worse still for their position it all happened via ‘laws of nature’ but they can’t produce the legislator nor a bloke that lit the firecracker. The history books generally agree that the six greatest scientists of human history were Pasteur, Newton, Einstein, Mendel, Galileo and

Faraday. Some were clergymen, some priests. All were profound partisan (Judeo) Christians. And even if you don’t like thinking about things, you’d have to admit this Bloke was one of us: “You can’t knock a bloke that turned water into alcohol.” “A bloke that decked a few shylocks when they went right over the top.” “And decided to get himself born in a little bush town in a shed at the back of a pub with only a few ringers around to help out.”

“When everyone was picking on this poor woman he started writing on the footpath what all the boys had been up to, cleared the street real quick.” “Not to mention calling the powers that be whited sepulchres.” The most beautiful piece of music in human history Handel’s Messiah says: “Joy to the World the Lord has come.” Bob Katter MP Federal Member for Kennedy

I have enjoyed travelling throughout the electorate, working with local Governments, community organisa-

tions and residents who provide me with great insight of the issues that are important to them and ways to deliver better outcomes for the community. With the recent fires, my mind has been turning to the wonderful work that our first responders and hospital staff do to keep us safe. I pay tribute to them along with our educators and social service providers. We are fortunate to have a healthy community of volunteers who keep our community organisations strong. Thank you all for your tireless, hard work that you do serving our community. Christmas is our time to spend quality time together.

Following my second full year as your Member in the Queensland Parliament, I am really looking forward to celebrating the traditions that we observe as a family. As the end of the year approaches, we all turn our thoughts to those who are most precious. In my case, it’s my family and close friends. As a busy working mum, I have missed spending time with my children and I look forward to spending quality time with them. I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. See you all in 2020. Cynthia Lui MP Member for Cook

We wish all our partners, members, businesess & the community a very Merry Christmas & a prosperous New Year! Thank you for your support in 2019 & we look forward to working with you in 2020

During the Christmas break make sure you take advantage of all the local tourism attractions!

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AS another year has flown by, Christmas for me is a time to reflect and spend time with my family and close friends.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Merry Christmas from Shane & Heather Knuth and Staff. We have appreciated your support this year and look forward to an interesting and productive 2020. The Atherton Electorate Office will close from 12 noon December 23rd and reopen at 8.30am January 9th, 2020. Have a wonderful rest, and remember the reason for the season. God Bless.

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MEET OUR NEW MAREEBA HERITAGE CENTRE BOARD MEMBERS

Our new Board Members (L-R): Louise Mahoney, Neil Sandall-Vear, Mick Borzi, Sharon Wilson, Maria Nastasi and Mary Graham.

The Mareeba Heritage Centre is led by an enthusiastic and committed Board who share their insights and expertise to help develop the Centre. Their perspective, influence and networks are strengths that are critical in enabling our ability to serve the community through our operations and programs. The Centre is appreciative that Mick Borzi remains in the role of Chairman this year. As a founding member of the Mareeba Heritage Centre, Mick and four others had the foresight to establish the Centre and were instrumental in making this happen. Mr Borzi opened the Centre as Chairman on 14 October, 1995 and will now play a role in the celebrations of the Centreâ€™s 25th Anniversary in 2020 as Chairman. The Centre is a permanent testimony of the community and continues to be a monument to Mickâ€™s contribution to community life in Mareeba.

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Season’s Greetings THE Atherton Tableland Chamber of Commerce has had an injection of enthusiasm and ideas with a number of new committee members including new President Bree Hargreaves, Vice President Melissa Wilson, Secretary Calum Kippen, Executive Members Leeandra Norman and Sheila Tait. They are joining returning committee members Vice Presidents Christine Doan, Maree Nasser and Treasurer

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Mil Clay. The new volunteer committee took on the challenge of raising the profile of the ATCC amongst local businesses by beginning with new branding. We are taking the chamber back to basics, “A group of business owners in a town who form a network to promote local business”. We are all about connecting business to business and promoting shopping local through collaborative promo-

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tional efforts, like our Ladies Shopping Night and Atherton Family Fun Day, says Bree Hargreaves. We are looking for innovative ways to increase benefits to our members. Keep an eye on www.shoptablelands. com.au as this project moves into stage 2 in 2020. ATCC are so appreciative of the support that locally owned The Express have given us. We look forward to working with the team in 2020 to help get the news out about our local promotions. On behalf of the chamber, I wish you and yours a safe and happy Christmas and prosperous new year. Bree Hargreaves Atherton Chamber of Commerce

CYNTHIA LUI MEMBER FOR COOK

Cook Electorate Ofﬁce Closures: Cairns and Thursday Island Offices will be closed from Monday 23rd December to Friday 3rd January. Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year. May peace, love and prosperity follow you always.

CHRISTMAS provides an opportunity for us all to stop and reflect on our accomplishments over the past 12 months, be them triumphs, learnings or challenges. The chamber has been busy advocating across a number of key issues that are vital to our town’s continued viability. By far, a safe, efficient and reliable transport system continues to be one of the greatest challenges faced by our community as a whole, for our roads and the condition thereof, impact on us all. We have been strong proponents of the need for government to take firm action now to ensure the road system we have today, ad-

equately caters for the expected exponential growth to come. A secure, affordable and safe long-term water supply is critical, as our half a billion-dollar plus agricultural industry screams out for more water. It’s an issue that also continues to confront government at all levels, but one that we, as a chamber, will continue to lobby for until a tangible solution is reached and delivered. This past year the chamber has made a concerted effort to promote tourism, by carrying out a survey of local businesses to quantify the value of tourism. We spoke loudly when we called out the Member for Cook for reneging on an

election promise and moving the Mareeba-based electorate office to Cairns – outside the Cook Electorate. We are raising attention to the issue of rogue saltwater crocodiles inhabiting the Mitchell River system, impacting on many people who rely on these rivers and tributaries for domestic, farming, recreational and tourism purposes. Much of the work outlined above will continue into the New Year and beyond. I take this opportunity to wish the Mareeba Shire community a safe and happy Christmas and wonderful start to 2020. Joe Moro President, Mareeba Chamber of Commerce

AFTER what has been a year of change, the staff at Mareeba State High School wish everybody a happy and safe holiday period. With new senior systems in place, there is less time in a regular year for us to spend time with our loved ones. I encourage every one of you

to stop and recognise what a great place we live in. Our students will do their best when we are also able to do our best. The challenge is out for all of us to find the time to relax and focus on what really matters. For me it will be family. I hope you can all slow down a little and

reflect on what is most important to you. Have a happy and safe Christmas break. I look forward to a refreshed and positive 2020 year ahead. Scott Whybird Principal, Mareeba State High School

IN reflecting back on 2019, we can again be proud of the wonderful opportunities and successes of our staff and students at Atherton High. As new technology accelerates changes within our society, it is still heartening to know that 60 years of established traditions continue to be observed by the youth of today. There have been so many

successes for our students in the academic, cultural, sporting and leadership areas this year. Our staff have also taken the lead with many awards and presentations at local, state and national events. It remains a source of great pride for our community that our local school can offer so many rich opportunities for all members of the Atherton High community.

As we finish for 2019, I wish all staff, students and parents of the Atherton High family a safe and restful Christmas break and look forward to seeing everyone, whether new or returning, for the start of school in 2020. Tony Whybird Principal, Atherton State High School

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Build your dream home in 2020 at Amaroo...

Clohesy 179 on 56 Dandaloo – proposed house and land package at Amaroo THE ‘Classy Clohesy designed exclusively by Tropic Coast Homes. Featuring 179sqm of clever design as a proposed house and land package* for Lot 56 Dandaloo Close, Amaroo, 861sqm. What really makes this home special are the two

outside living areas, an alfresco area plus courtyard. Specifically chosen for Lot 56, this package has been designed for those who cherish outdoor living and space and love the convenience of being close to Amaroo Medical and the Amaroo Village Business Precinct in a family

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friendly area. Add the bonus of a separate dining and living area, all-flowing through to the outside areas plus a lounge / family room. Lot 56 is located on Dandaloo Close, featuring all of the services, underground power, town water, sewer-

age, school bus service all only minutes from Mareeba. 861sqm with a wide 22 metre frontage, plenty of room for side access and a shed down the back. The lot also features a gully on the rear boundary with lovely views of the mountains.

Total package deal$355,350 * Land @ $118,000, Home construction $237,350. A full list of inclusions is available upon request. *House and Land are sold on separate contracts/ image is an artist’s impression and may vary from the finished product.

For more information please contact Deb on 0409 321 000, or pop into our sales centre on Hastie Road, Mareeba up until Christmas Eve, then reopen on January 2, all enquiries and appointments are always welcome. Visit www.amarooestate.com.au

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PROPERTY

Comfortable family home plus pool

IN a sought after location close to St Stephen's Catholic College resides this three bedroom plus office property on just over an acre. Constructed of solid, brick external walls, this home offers a massive undercover patio area, pool and services town and bore water. What's not to love about 7 Salihe Avenue. Inside, there is a large kitchen with walk in pantry, breakfast bar and a servery. Tiled flooring continues through the archway off the kitchen to the spacious dining/living area – one of two living spaces in this home. A hallway to three large, carpeted and air-conditioned bedrooms plus an office, big enough for a single bed. Two of the bedrooms have built in robes. The family bathroom has a large shower recess

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• Covered rear porch and patio leading to inground swimming pool • Good storage space throughout the home • Double garage, shed, Mature gardens, chook pen • Fully fenced, 4,222 sqm block with town and bore water

and lots of storage space. Out the back is a massive undercover patio area overlooking the back yard, established gardens and an in ground swimming pool. There's a large shed with roller door, bore pump and chicken coop on the property. • Large kitchen with walkin pantry, breakfast bar and servery • Dining area and two living spaces – all with tiled flooring • Family bathroom with separate toilet, lots of storage space Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

Price, presentation and position

OPEN HOME

For more information or to book your private inspection, call exclusive Agent Vince Costas at the Central Realty Mareeba office today on 4092 2232. 7 Salihe Av, MAREEBA $520,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to Vince Costas Central Realty Mareeba 0419 926 691

t n e m t o l l A Prestige

s n e d r a G r e v i R n o r r Ba Located in the central town area of Mareeba with all allotments overlooking the Barron River.

3,800m2* with 62LMT & River View

$380,000 1,900m2* with 62LMT & River View

$280,000 1,400m2 with 31LMT & River View

$180,000 *Flood free allotments with 62LMT facing river with potential subdivision into 2, 3 or 4 allotments. Underground irrigation installed.

For more information contact the owner direct on 4092 6188 or 0412 397 544 Or your preferred local real estate agent.

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Also For Sale

2000m2 Block at 15 Ciobo Cl, Mareeba. This blocks backs onto reserve land on the Barron River.

$180,000

FOR price, presentation and position you won't get better! This tidy, modern four bedroom home has a lot to offer and being positioned at Amaroo Estate it's very well placed for quiet family living. Quality built and being fully tiled and low maintenance whether you're first home hunting or on a quest to invest it offers everything your looking for and is ready and waiting for you to move in. Features include: • Fully tiled throughout with split system airconditioning in the living, master and office • Generous open plan living area • Master bedroom with ensuite and WIR • Air-conditioned of-

fice with NBN connection • Central kitchen with loads of cupboard space, corner pantry, and stainless steel appliances including dishwasher • Main bathroom with separate shower and bathtub • Laundry with large built-in storage cupboard • Built-in robes, security screens and tinted windows throughout • Extended rear patio directly off the living area with extra shade sail coverage

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• Cement pathways all round the home • 935m2 allotment, fenced on two sides plus side access and generous rear yard area It's just listed and certain to sell quickly – don’t delay. Open for inspection this Saturday from 10am to 11am. For further information or to arrange a private inspection please call exclusive agent Joe Torrisi on 0417 700 468.

192 Hastie Road, MAREEBA $389,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to Joe Torrisi Joe Torrisi Real Estate 0417 700 468

Merry Christmas and best wishes for a safe and prosperous new year From Joe, Trina & Sophie JOE TORRISI 0417 700 468

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PROPERTY

Licenced aquaculture venture

IF you are on the lookout for a new business venture with a little lifestyle on the side, here is a unique investment opportunity in the aquaculture industry. Barron River Barramundi supplies fresh

fish to the wholesale domestic seafood market. Set on 12.21 hectares (approx. 30 acres) near Biboohra and currently equipped with the necessary accreditation and permits for

fish farming, this business operates with 10 fish ponds and a large 450m2 Colorbond shed/workshop (with 3 phase power) which includes a studio style liveable shed at the front.

Other property attributes and inclusions: • 25 ML water allocation • 50 KVA generator • 25 aerators • 3 phase power to ponds for aerators • Alarm systems fitted to all ponds • Netted ponds currently growing solely Barramundi • Commercial bore delivering 18L per second • Domestic bore delivering 3L per second • Inventory list includes plant & equipment necessary for day to day operations and property maintenance • Production – approximately 60,000 fish per annum (approximately 50 ton) • 60 Kw solar power system (reduces power bill by up to 37%) In operation for over 7 years, the current business owners now have an established wholesale customer list and supplier list which facilitates the day to day business operation. There is opportunity for further business expansion into the export

market, given the proximity of the Cairns International Airport. With its wonderful Barron River frontage and rural setting, lifestyle living can be assured here; with the added bonus of an annual income Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

being available from the aquaculture business. For more information and for a private inspection, please contact John Falvo at Mareeba Property Office on 4092 1355. MOUNT MOLLOY $980,000 NEG + Stock John Falvo Mareeba Property Office 4092 1355

Lifestyle acreage with a difference HERE is an amazing opportunity to secure an acreage lifestyle, in a natural bush setting on a unique block in the sort after Emerald Heights precinct. The heart of the home has an amazing bush outlook, with fantastic views from the kitchen sink! The full length, 4-meter-wide patio takes centre stage and is the viewing area for the nature show in your backyard! Features Include: • Five acres partly ring locked fenced • Fully self-contained executive studio • 11m x 4m tiled patio with fans and tv outlet • Tiled throughout, fully

screened • Stone bench top with Bosch stainless appliances • King size Butler’s Pantry • Cassette style Air-Con • Bore with softener plus 22k litres holding tank *Rainwater tank plumbed to kitchen The completed stage one of three offers a modern fully self-contained executive studio built to a high standard including lockable accomAddress: Price: Agent: Contact:

modation for two vehicles, quality fittings throughout and council approved future stages two and three house plans inclusive with the sale. This offering is awaiting you to complete the dream in the most unique surrounds. For further information or to arrange an inspection please call exclusive marketing agent Andrew Rogato on 0418 183 444. 73 Rozel Cl, MAREEBA $369,000 Andrew Rogato Rogato Real Estate 0418 183 444

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John Falvo and the Mareeba Property Office team wish all our valued clients, families and friends a happy and safe festive season and a bright and prosperous year ahead in 2020!

OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED FROM 21/12/2019 AND REOPEN 06/01/2020.

VINCE COSTAS 0419 926 691

REMO ESPOSITO 0401 969 473

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RURAL SETTING OPPORTUNITY LAND WITH SHED! • 4,632 sqm, Approx • 7m x 7m Shed • Town Water • Power • Curb And Chanelling • Gully At The Rear Of The Block

Aurelia 0418 183 555

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Church Notices St George’s Anglican Church 53 Constance Street, Mareeba

WELCOMES ALL TO A SERVICE OF LESSONS AND CAROLS Thursday 19th December, 7.00pm CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICE Wednesday 25th December, 8.00am With Carols commencing at 7.45am SEASONS GREETINGS!

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In Memoriam

Funeral Notice

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

BRUMBY, “Ralee” Ranelle Maree

LUCIANO FRESTA

17~12~01 Treasured memories in our hearts and mind forever, never forgotten. Sadly missed by wife Antonina, children Sebastian ,Josephine and their families.

ROSARIO BRUNETTO

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

22.11.29 ~ 22.12.07

Always in my heart & never forgotten.

Sunday 22 December 2019: The Spirit of Christmas #5: Gift Buying

Sadly missed Gaetano.

(Luke 2:22-24)

Christmas Day 25 December 2019: The Spirit of Christmas #6: Gift Giving (John 3:16; 2 Corinthians 9:15)

Sunday 29 December 2019: The Spirit of Christmas #7: Gift Receiving

HAZEL JOAN ALSTON 9/10/1929 ~ 20/12/2010

“Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!” (2 Corinthians 9:15)

DO YOU KNOW?

Nothing in the world, Will ever be the same, Without you Mum, Life is a meaningless game.

That in 400 BC there existed in the Hijaz area in Arabia an Israeli Prophet called Isa which is the name for Jesus in Arabic. Isa was the founder of the original Nazarine community. He also was born of a virgin called Mary, performed miracles, was the son of God and is expected to return. Paul went to Arabia for 3 years Gal 1:17-18 to aquire a copy of the Gospel of Isa and learn its teachings. The name Isa is still used today in 4 countries.

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Your smile, your voice, your touch, Mum I will miss you so much. Once again to hold on tight, Is my dream each and every night. Mum took with her a part of my heart, Her love she left for me to keep, So we will never be apart, The bond between us too deep. I will miss you a lifetime, And love you forever My Mum, My Best Friend, My Soul Mate.

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My Beautiful Mum The day we said goodbye My heart broke in two, I would give my life To have a few more moments with you.

(Matthew 2:1-12)

Late of Mareeba. Passed away peacefully on Thursday the 5th of December, 2019 at the Cairns Hospital. Aged 33 years. Dearly loved Partner of Leroy. Much loved Mum of Lesley. Cherished Daughter of Jocelyn & Jack. Loved Sister of Deidre, Leah, Sylvester, Lyndelle, Jacqueline & Petria. Relatives, Friends & Family Members of the Lacey, Rodgers, Wason, Callope, Callaghan, Thomas, Hobson & Brumby Families are respectfully invited to attend “Ralee’s” Funeral Service which is appointed to move from the Community Church, Courtney Street, Mareeba on Thursday the 19th of December, 2019 after a service commencing at 1.00pm for Interment at the Mareeba Cemetery, Vaughan Street, Mareeba.

Miles Dunkerton 28.12.1962 ~ 12.12.2010

Always in our hearts, Miss your smile.

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THE last edition of The Express Newspaper for 2019 will be on Wednesday, December 18.

Anniversary

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HANDYMAN / FARM HAND Romeo’s Best Farms is a family owned and operated business and is Australia’s largest privately owned Table Grape producer with the longest supply period of any Australian producer, is looking for a Handyman / Farm Hand to join their team in Mutchilba / Mareeba, Queensland. Duties that the candidate will undertake include: You need to be hands on. Your duties include (but are not limited to) the following: • Operation of tractors & sprayer and other equipment • Attention to detail and ability to keep up with maintenance schedules • Daily pre-start checks and attend to general maintenance • Assist in the maintenance and repairs of machinery and equipment • Carry out general farm work • Responsible for the safe and timely application of chemicals and fertilisers to crops (if required) • Ensuring all workplace health & safety measures are met • You will work under the manager and between both farms (as needed) Skills and Experience: • Basic mechanical knowledge / good welding skills / auto electrical skills • Tractor driving experience, HR truck license desired but not essential • Must have current drivers licence & own transport required • Chemical User Certification desired but not essential • Quick learner • Can work under minimum supervision • Ability to be self motivated and meet goals • You must have the flexibility to work when required and on weekends

Applications close: 06/01/2020

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Congratulations on your 60th Wedding Anniversary. 19~12~1959

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Thanks The Avolio, Garozzo and Stabile Families would like to sincerely thank all of their friends and relatives who sent cards, flowers, made phone calls and sent messages of support, and those who attended the funeral. A sincere thank you to the Staff at the Mareeba Hospital, Cairns Base Hospital Acute Stroke Unit and Guilfoyles Funeral Services, Mareeba. Please accept this as our heartfelt thanks during our time of sorrow.

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CLASSIFIEDS Public Notice MINING LEASE NOTICE AND ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORITY Mineral Resources Act 1989 – Section 252 Environmental Protection Act 1994 – Section 152 Proposed Alluvial and Hard Rock Mining Operation Mining Lease Application Number ML100206 For a term of 10 years - Mareeba Mining District It is advised that application has been made for a mining lease and environmental authority under the provisions of the above mentioned Acts, for the mining/purpose of gold, silver ore, living quarters/camp, road/ access/right of way, tailings/settling dam, treatment plant/mill site and water supply on the following land parcels within the Cook Shire Council: Lot 1 on CP907719 Reserve (mining and access). The application is located at approximately 65 kilometres South West of Lakeland. The applicants are: Rai PICKERING (100%) Date & time Applications Lodged: 2 April 2019, 8.30am Mining activities to be carried out include: Alluvial & Hard Rock Mining Operation Mining Lease Application Documents The application documents consist of the Application for Mining Lease and copies of or extracts from the application documents, and the endorsed Mining Lease Notice detailing the location and description of the land applied for (including surface area and access), may be downloaded from the Departments website https://www.business.qld.gov.au/industries/ mining-energy-water/resources/public-notices-tenders or may be inspected at the Department of Natural Resources and Mines office, Level 9, Verde Tower, 445 Flinders Street, Townsville Qld 4810 or may be obtained by contacting the local mines assessment hub on (07) 4447 9230 or mineralhub@dnrm.qld.gov.au. Environmental Authority Documents The application documents for the proposal consist of the following: EA Standard Application Form Copies of, or extracts from, the application documents may be inspected at the Department of Environment and Science 5B Sheridan Street, Cairns or may be obtained by contacting Permit and Licence Management by phone on 1300 130 372 or by email on palm@des.qld.gov.au. Making A Properly Made Objection / Submission It is advised that any person/entity may make an objection to the grant of the mining lease, and/or a submission about the application for the environmental authority. The objection/submission period, during which objections/submissions can be given, concludes on 21 January, 2020 at 4.30pm (AEST). A properly made objection must be received on or before 4.30pm (AEST) on the last day of the objection period. It must also be made in writing, addressed to: Mineral Assessment Hub Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy PO Box 1752, Townsville Qld 4810 mineralhub@dnrme.qld.gov.au Objections To The Mining Lease Application: A properly made objection in respect to the grant of the mining lease is one that: states the grounds of the objection and the facts and circumstances relied on in support of the grounds; is signed and dated by each person/entity (i.e. signatory) making the objection; states the name and address of each signatory. Intending objectors should contact the local mines assessment hub on (07) 4447 9230 and obtain the approved objection form (MRA-20) or obtain the approved objection form from the department’s website: https://www.business.qld.gov.au/industries/mining-energy-water/ resources/applications-compliance/forms-fees. A copy of the objection must also be served upon the applicant/s on or before the last day of the objection period at the following address: Rai Pickering c/- Australian Mining & Exploration Title Services Pty Ltd PO Box 913, Mareeba QLD. 4880 Submissions for the Environmental Authority application A properly made submission must meet all of the following requirements: • Be written or made electronically • State the name and address of each submitter • Be made to the administering authority stated above • Be received on or before the last day of the submission period • State the grounds of the submission and the facts and circumstances relied on in support of the grounds. Intending submitters may contact may contact the Project Officer Department of Environment and Science on (07) 42225334 or ESCairns@ des.qld.gov.au to obtain a submission form or obtain a copy from the departments website: www.des.qld.gov.au.

MINING LEASE NOTICE AND ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORITY Mineral Resources Act 1989 – Section 252 Environmental Protection Act 1994 – Section 152 Proposed Alluvial and Hard Rock Mining Operation Mining Lease Application Number ML100207 For a term of 10 years - Mareeba Mining District It is advised that application has been made for a mining lease and environmental authority under the provisions of the above mentioned Acts, for the mining/purpose of gold, silver ore, living quarters/camp, road/ access/right of way, tailings/settling dam, treatment plant/mill site and water supply on the following land parcels within the Cook Shire Council: Lot 14 on SP250040 Land Lease (mining and access). The application is located at approximately 7 kilometres South East of Maytown. The applicants are: Rai PICKERING (100%) Date & time Applications Lodged: 18 April 2019, 8.30am Mining activities to be carried out include: Alluvial & Hard Rock Mining Operation Mining Lease Application Documents The application documents consist of the Application for Mining Lease and copies of or extracts from the application documents, and the endorsed Mining Lease Notice detailing the location and description of the land applied for (including surface area and access), may be downloaded from the Departments website https://www.business.qld.gov.au/industries/ mining-energy-water/resources/public-notices-tenders or may be inspected at the Department of Natural Resources and Mines office, Level 9, Verde Tower, 445 Flinders Street, Townsville Qld 4810 or may be obtained by contacting the local mines assessment hub on (07) 4447 9230 or mineralhub@dnrm.qld.gov.au. Environmental Authority Documents The application documents for the proposal consist of the following: EA Standard Application Form Copies of, or extracts from, the application documents may be inspected at the Department of Environment and Science 5B Sheridan Street, Cairns or may be obtained by contacting Permit and Licence Management by phone on 1300 130 372 or by email on palm@des.qld.gov.au. Making A Properly Made Objection / Submission It is advised that any person/entity may make an objection to the grant of the mining lease, and/or a submission about the application for the environmental authority. The objection/submission period, during which objections/submissions can be given, concludes on 21 January, 2020 at 4.30pm (AEST). A properly made objection must be received on or before 4.30pm (AEST) on the last day of the objection period. It must also be made in writing, addressed to: Mineral Assessment Hub Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy PO Box 1752, Townsville Qld 4810 mineralhub@dnrme.qld.gov.au Objections To The Mining Lease Application: A properly made objection in respect to the grant of the mining lease is one that: states the grounds of the objection and the facts and circumstances relied on in support of the grounds; is signed and dated by each person/entity (i.e. signatory) making the objection; states the name and address of each signatory. Intending objectors should contact the local mines assessment hub on (07) 4447 9230 and obtain the approved objection form (MRA-20) or obtain the approved objection form from the department’s website: https://www.business.qld.gov.au/industries/mining-energy-water/ resources/applications-compliance/forms-fees. A copy of the objection must also be served upon the applicant/s on or before the last day of the objection period at the following address: Rai Pickering c/- Australian Mining & Exploration Title Services Pty Ltd PO Box 913, Mareeba QLD. 4880 Submissions for the Environmental Authority application A properly made submission must meet all of the following requirements: • Be written or made electronically • State the name and address of each submitter • Be made to the administering authority stated above • Be received on or before the last day of the submission period • State the grounds of the submission and the facts and circumstances relied on in support of the grounds. Intending submitters may contact may contact the Project Officer Department of Environment and Science on (07) 42225334 or ESCairns@ des.qld.gov.au to obtain a submission form or obtain a copy from the departments website: www.des.qld.gov.au.

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Pets T-MSC2019-24 BOWERS STREET PAVEMENT REHABILITATION Mareeba Shire Council is pleased to invite you to tender for the restoration of Bowers Street, Mareeba which was damaged as a result of the North and Far North Queensland Monsoon Trough weather event from 25 January - 14 February, 2019. The scope of works includes either the excavation and replacement of unbound pavement, or insitu stabilisation and pavement overlay. Tender documents are available on Council’s online e-procurement system, Tenderlink - www.tenderlink.com/msc. All enquiries or clariﬁcations must be via the online forum which will close 12.00pm Thursday 19 December, 2019. Council ofﬁcers are unable to respond to verbal or emailed enquiries. The closing time for electronic lodgement of Tenders is 11.00am Tuesday 7 January, 2020. Regulation 228(7) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 may be applied. Tender will not be opened publicly. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Peter Franks CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PO Box 154 Mareeba, QLD. 4880

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EXPRESSO Your Weekly Horoscopes

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Aries

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March 21 to Apr 20

You could expand your circle of friends if you get involved in unusual activities. You should channel your efforts into getting rid of bad habits. April 21 to May 21 Taurus

Wednesday 18th

Thursday 19th

Friday 20th

Saturday 21st

Sunday 22nd

Tide Times 0205 1.72 0734 1.15 1455 2.65 2202 1.14

Tide Times 0344 1.87 0914 1.24 1600 2.66 2250 0.95

Tide Times 0500 2.11 1038 1.23 1658 2.65 2332 0.77

Tide Times 0602 2.37 1141 1.18 1751 2.63

Tide Times 0012 0.60 0655 2.62 1235 1.14 1838 2.57

Max 27o Min 23o

Max 30o Min 20o

Max 31o Min 19o

Max 32o Min 18o

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

Leo

July 23 to Aug 22

WORD SEARCH

Aug 23 - Sept 23

Sept 24 to Oct 23

WORD

Oct 24 to Nov 22

You will not be able to trust someone you work with. You may be overreacting to a situation at hand. Not the best day for business trips. Major job changes or opportunities to get ahead professionally are apparent.

Angel

Charity

Nativity

Santa

Bells

Christmas

North Pole

Stat

Boots

December

Ornament

Stocking

Bow

Decorate

Party

Tree

Candle

Gift

Pine

Visit

Sagittarius

Nov 23 to Dec 21

Candy

Giving

Present

Wish

Don’t let an incident at work play on your mind. You may find that your documents are not in order. Deception and confusion regarding your status in society is likely. You can travel for business or pleasure.

Carols

Happy

Rejoice

Celebrate

Holiday

Rudolph

Capricorn

Puzzle solutions

Dec 22 to Jan 20

Don’t believe everything you hear. Don’t make promises you can’t keep. Organization will be the key to avoiding discord and family feuds. You can buy or sell if you’re so inclined.

Aquarius

Jan 21 to Feb 19

Sudden changes could result in estrangement’s. Real estate should be lucrative for you. You will be moody and react poorly to issues concerning your mate. Avoid too much discourse with colleagues this month.

Pisces

125g mini marshmallows 200g shortbread 100g raisins/glace cherries (optional) Extra Twix for decoration

C R O S S

Confusion at an emotional level will cause you to make wrong decisions concerning your personal life. Don’t let your partner goad you into wearing your heart on your sleeve.

Scorpio

Tide Times 0129 0.40 0825 2.95 1409 1.12 1957 2.39

Max 33o Min 20o

Ingredients

Your lover will be extremely sensitive and now will not be a good time to make changes that they won’t like. You can ask for favors but don’t take them for granted.

Libra

Tide Times 0052 0.48 0742 2.82 1323 1.12 1920 2.49

Twix Rocky Road

You can have a working relationship with children if you exercise patience and understanding of the dilemmas they face. You may be angry if someone tries to take credit for something you did.

Virgo

Tuesday 24th

Max 33o Min 20o

1. Line your 9” Square Tin with parchment paper. 2. Chop up your Twix and shortbread into bitesize pieces, and add to a large bowl with your mini marshmallows and raisins/glace cherries. 3. In a pan, add your golden syrup and unsalted butter and melt on a medium heat, till your butter has melted. 4. Take your pan off the heat, and add in your chocolate, and stir together until smooth. If the chocolate doesn’t quite melt, put it back on the heat for a few seconds and stir. 5. Let the mixture cool for a couple of minutes, and then pour into your bowl. 6. Stir the mixure together, and then pour into the tin. 7. Add any extra Twix on top, and then leave to set in the fridge until solid.

June 22 to July 22

You can help a close friend find solutions to personal problems. Loss is evident if you don’t consider all the angles. Do not get involved with individuals who are already committed to others.

Monday 23rd

Method

May 22 to June 21

Don’t be too quick to spend money. Romance is quite possible if you are willing to approach someone who interests you. Travel will promote romantic connections.

Cancer

Max 32o Min 19o

175g golden syrup 125g unsalted butter 250g milk chocolate 250g dark chocolate 350g Twix bars

Your attitude is changing rapidly and your plate is overloaded. Don’t be afraid to make additions to your house. A romantic infatuation from your past may surface if you frequent places.

Gemini

Merryas! Christm

ACROSS 7. The action or faculty of remembering something learned or experienced. 8. Abbreviation: Lymphocytes. 9. An adhesive substance used for sticking objects or materials together. 10. The skin or prepared fur of a seal, especially when made into clothing. 11. The feel, appearance, or consistency of a surface or a substance. 13. A worker in metal. 15. A sweet flavoured drink made from a sugar syrup, sometimes containing alcohol or medication. 16. Gaining, resulting in, or relating to victory in a contest or competition. 18. A natural deposit of exposed salt that animals lick. 19. An act or the right of selecting something from a number of alternatives. 21. Withdraw formally from membership of a federal union. 22. A small or medium-sized songbird, typi-

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1. A small room in which a prisoner is locked up. 2. Leather with a glossy varnished surface. 3. An act or process of closing something. 4. A double or multiple fold in a garment or other item made of cloth, held by stitching the top or side. 5. A large outdoor area with fairground rides, shows, and other entertainments. 6. Give a baby a Christian name at baptism as a sign of admission to a Christian Church. 12. Resulting from or having had a good education. 14. A disease of children caused by vitamin D deficiency. 17. A person who dives as a sport. 20. Money in coins or notes, as distinct from cheques, money orders, or credit.

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Six-a-Side season wraps up

WINNERS: Above, A Grade ladies Golden Bulls and below, B Grade ladies Intimidators.

WINNERS: Above, A Grade men Friggers and below, B Grade men Biggest Cakes.

Young star shines in Las Vegas THE Mareeba United Football Club’s Express Six-a-side season came to a climax on Friday night when four divisional grand finals were played. In the men’s A-grade favourites Mareeba Mazda came

up against a determined Friggers team who once went ahead maintained their momentum to cause an upset by beating Mareeba Mazda 5-4. The Men’s B-grade also proved a tight affair with the

Jumbi’s going down 5-7 to the winners Biggest Cakes. The ladies A-grade saw another close match as both teams wanted an early Christmas present but it was the Golden Bulls who prevailed over Red Hot

Chilli Peppers 4 goals to 2. The ladies B-grade true to their name the Intimidators came out fighting and scored a close 8-7 victory over the Sparklers.

A YOUNG Cape York bull rider has traversed the world after competing at the Mini Bull riding World Series in Las Vegas. Travis Koolatah was selected to compete against talent from all over the globe and was the first indigenous Australian to

compete at the World Series. Travis was presented a buckle and jacket by former PBR champion Cody Hart. Tune into The Express in the New Year for a full story on this up-and-coming bull riding champion.

Atherton top of ladder after win

ATHERTON have moved to the top of the Cricket Far North ladder 2-day competition after a 1st Innings and outright win over Cassowary Coast at Loder Park on Saturday. Atherton resumed their innings 2-94 with Paul Nasser 22 and Chris Adams 21. Paul Nasser continued his purple patch of form belting 63 runs off 43 balls to top score for Atherton with 85 off 93. Pauls total included seven 4's and four 6's and featured a 60 run partnership with Chris Adams (35) and 67 run partnership with Tom Boorman (24). Atherton added 132 runs off 15 overs before declaring their innings 6-226 with a lead of 88 runs. Opening bowler Seppe Barletta did early damage taking the

first three wickets to have Cassowary 3-41 before the spinners came on and tied up the batsmen. Michael Salerno gave a spin bowling exhibition taking 5-18 off eleven overs. Dan Parnell was rewarded with a wicket and Seppe picked up the final wicket to finish the match and claim an outright win. Cricket now takes a break for christmas returning January 4, 2020 when Atherton v Barron River at Crathern Park. Congratulations to Michael Salerno on recent selection in the Queensland Country team. This will be Michael's 9th Championship with the Brahman's who will be competing at the Australian Country Championships in Toowoomba in January 2020.

Seconds storm into second day Jett Prien scored 30 runs for Mareeba seconds on the weekend. Photo by Peter Roy.

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Atherton bowler Dan Parnell.

MAREEBA seconds dominated their second day of play against United at their home ground on the weekend. After an impressive batting showing in their first innings Mareeba looked confident with the ball and succeeded in getting United out for 148 runs with Tyson Brown taking 5 wickets for a measly 28 runs. Seeing their chance Mareeba decided to put some more runs on the board before the weather saw the game close. Mareeba seconds came out with a huge win over United for their last game of the year and are looking into the New Year. Mareeba thirds also had a win over the thirds counterpart of United at Griffiths park. Mareeba decided to bat first

after winning the toss and opening pair Paul Moss and Brendan Falvo put up an impressive 60 runs between them to give Mareeba a solid start. A batting order collapse however slowed Mareebas runs and had them 9/144 at the end of their allotted overs. United was chasing down a relatively low score but failed to reach it before the allotted overs after some impressive bowling by Mareeba to keep United in check. United failed to reach their total and finished on 8/113 after 35 overs. Last fortnight young Angus Campman helped his Tier 3 junior side to a win over Mulgrave with an unbeaten 107 not out to bring his side to 6/188 with Mulgrave coming in short at 7/139.

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USED VEHICLES ›› 18 TOYOTA HILUX 4X2 WORKMATE: Alloy tray, seat covers, dash mat, only 10,200 kilometres, balance of new warranty ............................................................................. $20,990 ›› 16 FORD FIESTA AMBIENTE HATCH: Automatic, one owner, only 16,400 kilometres, 12 months warranty ..........................................................................................$13,490 ›› 16 TOYOTA HILUX 4X4 WORKMATE: Turbo diesel dual cab, manual, steel bull bar, tow bar, reverse camera, fibreglass canopy, 12 months warranty ...................$33,990 ›› 15 TOYOTA FORTUNER GXL 4X4 7 SEATER WAGON: Turbo diesel auto, nudge bar, tinting, 6 months rego, 12 months warranty ................................................................... $36,990 ›› 14 TOYOTA PRADO GXL WAGON: Comp 1/15, turbo diesel, tow bar, one owner, 12 months warrenty ................................................................................................................. $43,490 ›› 14 FORD RANGER XLT DUAL CAB: 3.2 litre turbo diesel auto, steel bull bar, tow bar, tonneau cover, 75,000 kilometres, 6 months rego, 12 months warranty .................$35,990 ›› 13 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER GXL UTILITY: Steel tray, steel bull bar, side rails, tow bar, 12 months warranty ................................................................................................... $49,990 ›› 12 FORD TERRITORY TX 7 SEATER WAGON: Turbo diesel auto, seat covers, floor mats, tow bar, side steps, one owner, only 22,550 kilometres, 12 months warranty . $18,990 ›› 09 TOYOTA RAV 4 CRUISER AWD: Manual, cruise control, nudge bar, side steps, window tinting, 12 months warranty ..........................................................................................................$12,990

Everyone knows what a Red Tag Sale is right? Well if not, its quite simple and there’s no gimmicks. If a new Mazda is in stock with a Red Tag, its priced to sell. Save yourself the time and stress, as all the haggling has been done. Drop in and check out the range of Red Tag vehicles at 313-315 Byrnes Street, Mareeba or phone our Sales Team on 4092 5100 for more information.

Prices include government transfers, stamp duty and registration.

313-315 Byrnes St, Mareeba Phone 4092 5100 www.mareebamitsubishi.com.au

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

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COMPARE OUR PRICES

...WHY PAY MORE? DEMO SPECIALS

 18 NISSAN X-TRAIL ST-L 2.5 LITRE CVT 4X2 WAGON ...........................$33,690 DRIVE AWAY  19 NISSAN X-TRAIL ST 2.5 LITRE CVT 4X2 WAGON ...............................$28,990 DRIVE AWAY  19 SUBARU LIBERTY 2.5i PREMIUM CVT LUXURY AWD SEDAN ............$37,990 DRIVE AWAY  19 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.5i CVT AWD WAGON ........................................$37,990 DRIVE AWAY  19 SUZUKI SWIFT SPORT 1.4 LITRE TURBO AUTO 5 DOOR HATCH ........$26,990 DRIVE AWAY  19 SUZUKI SWIFT GL NAVI PLUS 1.2 LITRE CVT 5 DOOR HATCH ...........$19,890 DRIVE AWAY

USED CARS IN STOCK  15 SUBARU FORESTER 2.5i: CVT AWD wagon, travelled 82,300 kilometres, reverse camera, alloy wheels, fog lamps, one owner vehicle in excellent condition, good service history ............... $24,590  13 NISSAN PULSAR SSS: 1.6 litre turbo 6 speed manual hatch, leather trim, sat-nav, reverse camera, sports body kit, plenty of power, smart looking vehicle ...................................... $11,590  16 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.0D: Premium CVT AWD wagon, travelled 41,000 kilometres, eyesight assist with adaptive cruise control & emergency braking, leather seats & sat-nav with reverse camera, sold and serviced by us .......................................................................... $32,990  15 HYUNDAI iMAX: Turbo diesel auto 8 seat wagon, travelled only 47,500 kilometres, ideal family mover with diesel economy, rear parking sensors, in excellent condition ................... $31,490  16 TOYOTA RAV 4 GX: 2.5 litre auto 4WD wagon, travelled 37,600 kilometres, reverse camera and sensors, cargo barrier and window tint, service book history, immaculate condition .............. $26,990  14 HYUNDAI i30 TOURER ACTIVE: 1.6 litre auto wagon, a very low 22,265 kilometres, alloy wheels, rear parking sensors, window tint and cargo barrier, full service history, outstanding condition.............................................................................................................. $15,590  15 SUBARU FORESTER 2.5i-L: Special edition CVT AWD wagon, travelled 48,290 kilometres, leather seats, push button start, reverse camera, one careful owner, full service history, immaculate condition.................................................................................. $26,990  16 NISSAN X-TRAIL ST: 2.5 litre CVT 4x4 wagon, travelled 89,000 kilometres, local vehicle in good condition, reverse camera ........................................................................ $21,990

Chano Trentin’s

ALL WHEEL DRIVE CENTRE TOLGA ROAD, ATHERTON • PHONE 4030 5400

AFTER HOURS: Con Spanos 0417 914 285 • www.allwheeldrivecentre.com.au

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$39,990 DRIVE AWAY (Stock No. 2522533)

PLUS 7 YEAR WARRANTY AND ROADSIDE ASSIST

Chano Trentin’s

ALL WHEEL DRIVE CENTRE

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

*Offer applies to new and demonstrator vehicles ordered and delivered between 1/11/2019 and 31/12/2019. EFTPOS card delivered within 60 days. Value ranges from $500 to $3,500 depending on model purchased. EFTPOS card subject to issuers T&Cs. Excludes Government, rental and national fleet customers. Not available in conjunction with any other offer. Nissan reserves the right to vary, extend or withdraw this offer. See Nissan.com. au for eligible models and warranty T&Cs. NOTE: Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.