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WELCOME BACK SCHOOL IS BACK! Even though Queensland schools are mid-term, lots of parents across the Tablelands breathed a sigh of relief as schools resumed back to normal this week.

On March 26, the Queensland Government announced that all schools would be going student free as a measure to stop

the spread of COVID-19.

Then on May 11 Prep, year 1 and years 11 and 12 went back to school for Term 2.

This put some parents in the unenviable situation of having some children at school and some staying at home.

Jo Haigh from Tolga said it was strange having one girl at home and one at school.

“Mikayla is in year 3 and she stayed at home with me for home schooling, while her younger sister Alexa who is in prep had to go to school,” said Jo. "We had a mini-meltdown most mornings when Alexa couldn't understand why she had to go to school but her sister got to stay home with me.”

Jo also admitted that she has a newfound respect for the teachers, "I'm not made to be teacher, there were so many websites that I needed to log onto and get so much information from so many different sources,” she said.

“But both girls are really happy to be back at school, seeing their friends.”

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Changing lives and communities – volunteers celebrated

BY RHYS THOMAS

COMMUNITIES would often be lost without volunteers and last week all across Australia, selfless volunteers were celebrated as part National Volunteer Week.

National Volunteer Week seeks to commemorate all of the hard work and time that normal people put into events, organisations and their local community through volunteering their time.

One such organisation which always goes above and beyond

for the people they serve is the Mareeba Rotary Club.

Mareeba Rotary falls under Rotary International which is an international service organisation whose purpose is to make communities band together and create a great sense of community spirit.

The Great Wheelbarrow Race, The Mareeba Rodeo, FNQ Field Days and Carols by Candlelight are just a tiny sliver of some of the events and activities that Mareeba Rotary volunteers for yearly.

Mareeba Rotary President Lenore Wyatt believes that organisations like Rotary are the glue that bands and holds communities together.

“Volunteering is really good for the soul, when you are a volunteer you are just giving you’re not looking for anything in return,” she said.

“We are also always looking out for the other volunteer organisations locally and working together.

“Having an entire week to celebrate volunteers all across

the country is fantastic.”

Vanessa Codling the Marketing and Communications Senior Manager from Volunteering Queensland believes that it is very important to recognise the work that volunteers do.

“It’s important to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who gives freely their time, skills and passion,” she said.

“Where would we be without our rural firefighters, surf lifeguards, animal carers, lifeline operators, baby cuddlers, parks and waterway protectors,

aged care companions, sports coaches and thousands more volunteer roles that Queensland depends on.”

“It’s especially important this year given the bushfires and pandemic to recognise how volunteers have stepped up to help one another get through difficult times.”

Volunteering is one of the greatest gifts you can give to your community. To find out what volunteering opportunities are near you, go to www.volunteeringqld.org.au

Tableland Nashos donate to help Salvos THE Tolga Salvation Army has received a brand new TV to better assist in their Sunday church services courtesy of the Tableland Branch Nashos.

The new smart TV will better allow for patrons of the Salvations Army’s Sunday services to provide a better view of their audio-visual presentations.

Tableland Branch Nasho President John Hardy noticed that the viewing area for their old TV was too narrow after their National Serviceman’s Day Service last February.

“This shortcoming was recognised after the Salvos hosted our February National Service-

men’s Day Service,” he said.

“The TV will allow for people seated in the side area to view the presentations more satisfactorily.”

Tableland Branch Nasho Treasurer Terry Edmondson said that he was delighted to make such a donation to the Tablelands Salvation Army.

“I organise our fundraising efforts at the various shopping centres across the Tablelands,” he said.

“I am often asked when selling ANZAC badges where do our profits go?

“Other than for member’s welfare we are happy to make

donations to organisations such as the Salvos.”

Salvation Army Tablelands Corps Leader Miriam Newton-Gentle and Major Peter Townsend were on hand to receive the donation and expressed their gratitude.

“We use audio-visual presentations to aid our Sunday services and the smart TV will aid in this capability,” Major Townsend said.

“When we host larger congregations such as Nasho Day this new TV will really come in handy.”

SUPPORT: At the handover of the new smart TV last week was Tolga Corps Leader Miriam Newton-Gentle, Major Peter Townsend, Terry Edmondson and Nasho President John Hardy.

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Mareeba Shire steps up with COVID support

BY PHIL BRANDEL

MAREEBA Shire Council has announced a $1.1 million COVID-19 response package to assist the community during the current crisis.

While the full impact of COVID-19 across the Shire will not be known for some time, the assistance package was decided upon at the monthly meeting last week.

Council voted unanimously to implement a range of initiatives in response to the current COVID-19 crisis, all aimed at helping to rebuild the Mareeba Shire’s economy.

“While the full impact of COVID-19 will not be known for some time, Council has responded to the pandemic with an assistance package of up to $1.1 million,” Mareeba Shire Mayor Angela Toppin said.

“It’s a small shire of approximately 10,000 ratepayers and we believe that this package of $1.1 million will help our shire and help local community groups.

“Council recognises that due to coronavirus and the restrictions imposed by the Federal and State Governments has caused financial hardship for many residents, business own-

ers and clubs across our Shire.”

The MSC COVID-19 response package includes: Rate remission for Council approved not-for-profit community, recreation and sporting groups based on the level of commerciality of the group.

Rent relief for the Mareeba Leagues Club until such time restrictions are lifted and the Club can resume trading.

Extended payment arrangements for ratepayers.

Reduction of interest for overdue rates for those suffering financial hardship.

Legal action for overdue rates suspended.

Deferred repayments of existing community loans.

Food licenses extended at no charge until September 30, 2020.

Goods for sale on footpath permits extended at no charge until September 30, 2020.

Review of Aged Housing and deferred rent increases until September 30, 2020.

Consideration of COVID-19 rebate for general rates in the forthcoming budget, and a freeze on wage increases for Councillors and staff.

Mayor Toppin added saying, “I know that many people in the community are doing it tough

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SUPPORT: Mareeba Shire Council has agreed to proceed with $1.1 million package to assist the Shire.

and we are not out of the woods yet,” “Council is limited to the level of financial assistance it can offer; however, we are making allowances wherever possible to ease the financial burden.

“The measures will hopefully provide short-term relief for residents, sporting clubs, community organisations and business owners.”

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Kuranda top of MSC agenda KURANDA was a top priority for the Mareeba Shire Council at its last meeting with three items in the agenda relevant to Kuranda.

Three items were brought up in the latest MSC meeting on Wednesday, May 20, and all had to do with the suffering tourism industry in Kuranda.

The Tourism Kuranda Levy was brought under council’s attention after many months of levy payers complaining about the levy charge.

After taking into consideration the local’s views through a ballot a whopping 2/3rds of Kuranda commercial property owners wanted to get rid of the levy.

Deputy Mayor Kevin Davies stated in the meeting that the numbers spoke for themselves.

“Even if we take the no response vote and put them with the yes vote, the no vote still wins,” he said.

The levy was introduced

over 20 years ago as an effort to use the money from local levy payers in Kuranda to up their advertising and improve the tourism industry locally.

With the impacts of COVID-19 being felt everywhere and especially in the tourism industry, locals just couldn’t justify paying extra for a service that they questioned the benefit of.

Mayor Angela Toppin said that the feedback council received clearly stated that the vast majority of Kuranda residents did not want to continue to pay the levy.

“Council considered the feedback received and several options to keep Kuranda Tourism going, however it was evident by the results that property owners did not see the value of Tourism Kuranda,” Cr Toppin said.

“This is unfortunate as the marketing of Kuranda as a destination is important.

“Council is happy to revisit

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The remaining funds already collected by the levy will be still be used to promote Kuranda until they expire.

Next on the agenda for MSC was the installation of wayfinding signs as a part of the Kuranda revitalisation project.

The signs are used to help direct visitors around the town and to their many tourist locations and shops.

Mayor Angela Toppin stated that “the signs will provide an enhanced Village in the Rainforest tourist experience.”

“Extensive consultation was carried out seeking submission and comment from the Kuranda community with a view to implementing a signage style and design consistent with existing Kuranda branding,” she said.

“A final concept was presented to Council and we look

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SUPPORT: Kuranda was at the top of the Mareeba Shire Councils to do list last Wednesday after three major items on the agenda were brought forward.

forward to seeing the project get underway.”

Finally, a new walking trail has started construction in Kuranda and commenced works two weeks ago.

The ‘Barron Falls Walking Trail’ is a new project that will allow the already existing ‘Jungle Walk’ to be improved upon.

Stage one of the development will see the trails extension from its start at the Kuranda Information Centre to Weir Road.

The second stage will

lengthen the trail again and link it through the Barron Gorge National Park from Weir Road to the Barron Falls car park area.

The improvements will allow local and visitors to experience the beauty of Kuranda’s natural forests and the raging tide of the Barron Falls.

Councillor Lenore Wyatt is ecstatic about the new trails approval and believes it will do wonders for the community.

“The new walk will be connecting Kuranda up to the Bar-

ron falls which will be amazing when the falls are in flood,” she said.

“This kind of development will attract a new type of visitor for the community and give it a much needed boost.

“I am super excited about this walk and many of the other things coming to Kuranda.”

The Barron Falls Walking Trail is suspected to finish construction by the end of the year and be open to the public.

Park gets new lease on life THE Gregory Terrace Park in Kuranda is sure to become a hit with locals after upgrades were completed last week.

The upgrades to the park include new play equipment and soft surfaces, which were funded by $70,000 from the Queensland Government’s Works for Queensland program.

The Mareeba Shire Council has received $11.24 million across the first three rounds of the program which has enabled them to create/support 417 jobs across the shire.

Mareeba Shire Council Mayor Angela Toppin is excited for the new upgrades to be put to use and acknowledges the partnership with the Queensland Government.

“The Works for Queensland Program is an initiative that allows council to deliver projects that would not have been possible without the additional funding,” she said.

“Council is continuing a number of projects across the Shire whilst ensuing essential services are maintained during the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Member for Barron River, Craig Crawford said the project was an example of the impact the popular program was having on the region.

FUN: The Gregory Terrace Park in Kuranda now has some new and improved playground equipment and soft surfaces. Pictured is Mareeba Shire Council Mayor Angela Toppin and Member for Barron River Craig Crawford.

“The upgrades at Gregory Terrace Park will make an enormous difference to local families once the restrictions have been lifted,” he said.

“People will be keen to gather with family and friends they haven’t been able to see for a while and this will be the place to come and do just that.”

Minister for Local Government Stirling Hinchcliffe congratulated the Mareeba Shire Council for finishing the Gregory Terrace Park upgrades for the Kuranda community.

“This is exactly the kind of project the Works for Queensland program is designed to help councils deliver, with the outcome not only creating jobs but also increasing liveability,” Mr Hinchcliffe said.

“There is no doubt Works for Queensland is making an enormous difference to regional Queensland families.

“It is a wonderful example of what can be achieved when our two levels of government work together for the community.”

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Big changes in store for Target of these changes will happen next year.

Currently, there are 280 Target stores in Australia, this restructure could see more than half of the Target store network gone.

The manager of Wesfarmers' department store division, Ian Bailey, said there were would be “redeployment opportunities in Kmart and other Wesfarmers businesses to minimise the effect of these changes on Target team members.”

He also said that staff at stores that are to be converted will be offered a role at the new Kmart store.

“It had been a complex

CHANGES: Target Country in Mareeba will convert to Kmart early next year.

business to operate, due to different store formats creating supply chain issues,” he said.

“We do understand the impact that has on regional communities and it's not a decision that we made lightly.

“If we could find an economic way of serving those communities with stores in those locations we would've loved to have done so... We will continue to serve them through online of course."

Wesfarmers told the ABC it expects a reduction of 1,000 to 1,300 jobs over the next 12 months, with most job losses occurring in 2021.

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Last week Wesfarmers announced that up to 167 Target and Target Country stores

would be closed or converted to Kmart stores.

In a later announcement, Wesfarmers confirmed that

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READY AND WAITING: Tablelands Regional Council Mayor Rod Marti is hopeful that the Council will secure funding from the State Government so they can start work on some big-ticket items for the region.

BY PHIL BRANDEL TABLELANDS Regional Council (TRC) has revealed its wish list of infrastructure works that are ready and waiting to receive funding.

Mayor Rod Marti said the TRC is looking to secure funding from the State Government in the hope of starting some bigticket items for the Tablelands region.

“We are hoping to secure critical economic stimulus from the State Government to help our communities through the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Mr Marti.

“Water, roads, bridges and agriculture are important to our community and we have 29 shovel-ready projects that, if funded, will kick-start our economy and make a significant

impression on our future.”

Some of the projects on the TRC wish list include a $2.5 million upgrade to the Mary Street bridge in Malanda to a two-lane bridge with pedestrian access and increased weight capacity. $5.2 million to address water security in the Ravenshoe area, with pipelines to Bellview, Cassowary and Millstream.

Mr Marti also committed to sealing the ‘missing link’ of the inland highway by spending $3.8M sealing the remaining gravel section of Ootann Road.

“If we can weather-proof and secure this inland freight route, we will secure the connection to eastern seaboard markets and ports for agriculture, beef, mining and tourism industries and their suppliers.”

The TRC is also asking for

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$1.6 million to upgrade the Merragallan bridge to increase the load restriction and negate the detours.

A $7 million injection for a detailed business case for the Tablelands Irrigation Project for investment in multi-purpose water use in the Upper Herbert catchment.

Plus $1 million to recruit 10 apprentices and trainees.

Mr Marti also said that, “By contributing just over $2M to the Community Services Tablelands Inc’s $4 million Community Health Centre facility we can help this local organisation develop a facility to provide for families and at-risk children in the community,” “This project has land, development approval and state government funding… so it’s definitely shovel-ready.”

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Survey says plenty of pickers available for QLD harvest ACCORDING to the Queensland Government, Far Northern farmers will have no trouble sourcing labour for this season’s harvest.

Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries Mark Furner said economic modelling based on survey data from labour-hire companies confirmed there were plenty of workers ready to start farming jobs.

“Our agricultural sector needs workers, whether they be local or coming interstate, to guarantee a steady supply of fresh produce,” Mr Furner said.

“The avocado harvest will need people in the Atherton Tablelands, and later in the year we’ll see the start of the mango harvests in the Far North.”

The survey was conducted

by Queensland horticulture body, Growcom in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries.

“Finding the right people, in the right place and at the right time has always proven problematic for horticulture. Coronavirus has only magnified this challenge,” Growcom CEO David Thomson said.

“For this reason, we are encouraging growers to consider their workforce needs now, advertise jobs early, and wherever they can, post their vacancies on the Harvest Trail jobs board at www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvest.

“While there are lots of people seeking harvesting employment, people should not just turn up to farms unannounced.

They should go through formal hiring networks like Jobs Finder

Queensland and HarvestTrail.”

Atherton farmer Jim Kochi is the North Queensland Director and Avocados Australia Chairman and said that as Avocado season comes to an end travellers may have to move to find work.

“The avocado harvest is coming to end, there’s going to be a little bit of labour work ongoing with pruning and such,” said Mr Kochi.

“A lot of our staff are long time locals, who have been working for us for the past 10 years.

“The rest are backpackers and they were already here before the lockdowns.”

Mr Kochi says that people who have worked in the Far North for the past few months will be much sought after down the coast due to the lack of COVID cases or the need for quarantine.

“Soon there will be potoato, lime and citrus crops. Travellers should move down the coast to Tully and then into the Burdekin if they want to keep working,” he said.

“The Burdekin growers would find it safer to hire people from North Queensdalnd rather than hire people from New South Wales or Victoria who will need to self isolate for several weeks.

“Being on the Tablelands is a great place to work and travel as we don’t have any active COVID-19 cases. This area is safe and healthy and if the travellers move they will find no problems finding work down south.”

New Katter office takes shape MP Bob Katter is getting ready to open office in Mareeba after works recently commenced on the Byrnes Street premises.

In January of this year, The Express exclusively reported that Bob Katter was set to open an office in Mareeba.

At the time he said, “I travel over 45 hours per week, I can’t afford to take off 45 hours per week, it’s very ineffective,” “Mareeba is the heartland of the Kennedy electorate and a new office will make it easier for me to meet with local business owners and have access to new business and government opportunities.”

He also added, “This move has nothing to do with Cynthia (Lui) moving her office to Cairns, but if you think I’m not going to take advantage of that situation, then you believe in fairy tales.”

In one of the worst kept secrets on the Tablelands, work begun a few weeks ago on Mr Katter's new office at 141 Byrnes Street, Mareeba (inside the old Leading Edge Electronics store).

It’s believed that Mr Katter had to submit several options to the Federal Government before being approved to start the build in Byrnes Street.

The construction job was also given to a Cairns based business, Osborne Construction Solutions, who are based in Bungalow.

A spokesperson for Mr Katter said, “We provided lo-

NEW OFFICE: MP Bob Katter is getting ready to set up shop in Mareeba.

cal builder recommendations to the department, but following normal procedures, it went to tender and the final decision was a government process that we have no say in.”

Mr Katter said, “I have always wanted to base one of my offices in Mareeba, Mareeba has always been a part of my political spirit.

“There were a dozen warriors in the Mareeba Tablelands Rural Action Council group that have never given up the fight, they have never given in and they have been the heart and soul of my operations.

“We saw a great need to

provide a service to this part of the electorate, a service that has never been more important than at this time. It will be a great privilege to be more accessible to the people in Mareeba and the greater Tableland area.

“While Mareeba has offices there – social welfare offices, medical support offices and all those sorts of things – sometimes they don’t work, and that’s where a Member of Parliament’s office is very important.

“To some degree the people that staff your offices are all a Member of Parliament in

one sense of the word, representing an area with 142 towns and many very diverse communities including – Southern Cairns, Mareeba, Atherton, Mt Isa, Charters Towers, Cassowary Coast, the Mid-West and Gulf,” Mr Katter said.

An opening date is yet to be set, as the new offices will need to get Federal Government approval before being allowed to open.

It’s believed that the new office will be staffed full-time five days a week by one to two local staff, starting with Katje Gibson who will be manning the Mareeba office.

COVID-19 RESPONSE We’re all in this together

FROM THE MAYOR While the full impact of COVID-19 will not be known for some time, Council has responded to the pandemic with an assistance package of up to $1.1 million.

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Rate remission for Council approved not-for-profit community, recreation and sporting groups based on the level of commerciality of the group

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Council recognises that due to Coronavirus and the restrictions imposed by the Federal and State Governments to minimise the spread the virus has caused financial hardship for many residents, business owners and clubs across our Shire.

Rent relief for the Mareeba Leagues Club until such time restrictions are lifted and the Club can resume trading

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Extended payment arrangements for ratepayers

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Reduction of interest rate for overdue rates for those suffering financial hardship

The measures will hopefully provide short-term relief for residents, sporting clubs, community organisations and business owners.

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Legal action for overdue rates suspended

Council is limited to the level of financial assistance it can offer; however, we are making allowances wherever possible to ease the financial burden on ratepayers.

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Deferred repayments of existing community loans

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Food licenses extended at no charge until 30 September 2020

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Goods on footpaths permits extended at no charge until 30 September 2020

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Aged Housing rent increases deferred until September 2020

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Consideration of a possible COVID-19 rebate for general rates in the forthcoming budget

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Council wage freeze

The State and Federal Governments have released a range of assistance packages to support industry and small businesses and I encourage you to take advantage of these relief measures also.

Please stay safe.

Angela Toppin MAYOR

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New resort on cards for Mareeba Shire CRYSTALBROOK Collection's Chairman and Founder, Ghassan Aboud, will be able to add another luxury resort to his portfolio, after the Mareeba Shire Council (MSC) approved an application to “support a material change of use (short term accommodation) over land located at Crystalbrook road, Crystalbrook.”

This means the Syrian Millionaires company GAG Crystalbrook Station Pty Ltd has been given the green light to expand the existing Crystalbrook Lodge located 26 km south-west of Chillagoe.

The station currently has a five-bedroom lodge set on a pri-

APPROVED: An Artist impression of the proposed resort at Crystalbrook Station in Chillagoe.

vate 120ha freshwater lake.

The plans for expansion at Crystalbrook Station include four stand-alone accommodation cabins, including 12 singlebed, double-storey eco-suites and two eco-villas across two floors.

A commercial recreation centre, camping ground, pool, staff and managers quarters will also be incorporated in the development.

New access roads, car parking, a solar farm and associated electrical infrastructure will complete the $10-million master plan to transform the rural cattle station into a luxury tourist destination.

The Cattle station currenlty supplies meat for Crystalbrook’s collection of hotels and restaurants across Australia.

Mareeba Shire Mayor Angela Toppin said she was excited about Crystalbrook’s decision to proceed with the development amid current economic and tourism decline.

“This latest development by Crystalbrook instils confidence in the Shire at a time when tourism and the economy has suffered a major blow due to COVID-19,” Cr Toppin said.

“I welcome any development to our Shire that will boost tourism, stimulate the economy and create jobs.”

Out with the old, in with the new MAREEBA has been at the centre of many major infrastructure upgrades over the past month, and now another project has joined the fray with a local service station getting a major upgrade.

The Mobil service station, located on the corner of Byrnes and Herberton Streets, started construction for their new and improved service station last week, and will continue until late October.

The new Freedom Fuels branded station will feature many upgrades to better allow locals to access fuel and also shop for daily essentials.

The new site will offer a much better forecourt layout for both trucks and cars, better customer parking, a significantly improved shop range and even comes with

a full modern café food service.

The request for the development of the site was lodged two years ago and approved by Mareeba Shire Council in April of 2018, with the development only starting this year.

Retail Operations Manager Gary Brady, from Freedom Fuels said the upgrades are necessary to move into the future.

“Our Mobil branded Trinity Petroleum site at Mareeba has served the people in Mareeba and surrounds well,” he said.

“The time has come to make the necessary changes to ensure it continues to do so long into the future.

“We look forward to bringing you the best site in Mareeba.”

As the new station will be significantly larger than the old one the lot north of the service station

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Mareeba Shire Council Mayor Angela Toppin welcomes the new development and believes that it will only benefit the community.

“Council welcomes any development to the Shire that will stimulate the economy and create jobs,” she said.

“I look forward to seeing this get underway and welcome the benefits it will bring to the community.

“Understandably there may be some disruption for residents, however the benefits far outweigh the inconvenience that may come as a result of these developments proceeding.”

DEVELOPMENT: The demolition of the existing Mobil Mareeba premises is currently underway before the new build on a much larger service station commences.

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Our clinic at 2D Middlemiss Street, Mareeba first opened in May 2019 and has been well supported by the Tablelands community. It is now time to extend our physiotherapy services by opening another clinic in Atherton at 57B Mabel Street.

Many of our current patients come from the Atherton area and they can now have the convenience of booking and attending for treatment closer to home.

All of our existing and new Atherton Clinic patients will now be able to receive the same high standard of physiotherapy treatment that we have been providing for the past year in Mareeba.

“With many years experience in physiotherapy, both private practice and hospital based, I have extensive experience and success in my special interest area of rehabilitation physiotherapy,” said principal physiotherapist Dean Mineall.

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Show holidays still on DUE to the current COVID-19 crisis most regional shows across Far North Queensland have either been moved or postponed.

With the cancellations comes the question, do we still celebrate the public holiday associated with the show despite the event itself being cancelled?

All regional show public holidays are applied by the respective councils to the Department of Industrial Relations for approval.

In a written statement from Industrial Relations Minister Grace Grace: “Under the Public Holidays Act, the Minister has the power to appoint show holidays across the state each year based on nominations from individual councils in line with their respective show holiday dates.

If any councils wish to change or postpone their nominated show holiday to a later date because of COVID-19, I encourage them to write to the me with that request.

While any such requests will be given favourable consideration in the circumstances, until any changes are made show public holidays will remain as

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The Cairns Show public holiday is observed on Friday, July 17 this year and applies not only to the Cairns region but also parts of the Mareeba Shire.

A spokesperson from Cairns City Council said, “Any decision to change the Cairns Show public holiday would be a decision of Council.

At this stage, Council has not considered a change to the date, nor has Council received any formal approach from the Cairns Show Association about possibly changing the date.”

Tablelands Regional Council (TRC) posted on their website last week that Tuesday, July 7, is still a public holiday event even though this year's Atherton Show has been cancelled and Malanda Show has been postponed.

A TRC spokesperson later added, “This date could possibly change at the upcoming council meeting due to be held on May 28.”

A spokesperson for the Douglas Shire Council said a decision hadn’t been made yet regarding the Mossman show public holiday on July 22.

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NQ First leader Jason Costigan (right) who is under police investigation with the new NQ First nominee for the seat of Cook, Desmond Tayley.

NQ First announces Cook candidate amid controversy with leader

BY PHIL BRANDEL

NORTH Queensland First Leader, Jason Costigan has announced former long-serving Wujal Wujal Mayor Desmond Tayley as the NQ First candidate for the seat of Cook in the upcoming State election.

Mr Costigan, who is also the Member for the seat of Whitsunday, made the announcement during a quick and now controversial visit to Cooktown on May 15.

The Cook Shire Council is one of 20 local government areas in Queensland that have been limited to essential travel only, as part of the Federal Government’s Biosecurity Act during the current COVID-19 crisis.

Queensland Police have confirmed that a police investigation is now taking place into Mr Costigan's movements and travel in the Cook Shire.

At the time Mr Costigan said, “We went through the appropriate steps to ensure that we had the capacity to come into the community and that was on the advice of a high ranking police officer,”

“As an MP we’re deemed to provide an essential service. In the discharge of my duties, it’s important that I see what’s going on there and how we’re handling the biosecurity situation.”

“I’m happy to send you the correspondence that came from the copper.”

The visit infuriated Federal MP Warren Entsch, who raised the matter with authorities over the weekend.

“I have spoken to many residents who have been unable to re-enter the community,” Mr Entsch said.

“This is a highly sensitive biosecurity area which is at greater risk than other communities.

“I think he has broken protocol and I have made a formal complaint.”

Mr Costigan said the LNP had long courted the Indigenous leader Desmond Tayley who lost his long-running mayoral role at the recent local government elections.

“The Member for Leichhardt (Mr Entsch) is dirty because he couldn't get Desmond to run for the LNP,” Mr Costigan said.

“Some years ago Mr Entsch sounded out Desmond Tayley to run for the LNP, but Mr Tayley turned him down.

“This is just political revenge from the Liberals.”

Mr Costigan admitted that during his trip he also met with Cook Shire Mayor, Peter Scott.

“The Mayor had no problem with me being in his community,” he said.

A statement from the Cook Shire Council said, “Mr Costigan phoned Cook Shire Mayor Peter Scott on Friday to advise he was travelling to Cooktown.

“Cr Scott advised that Mr Costigan would not meet any of the three categories for entry to the region. Mr Costigan did not apply for entry under the exemption category. Mr Costigan did not indicate why he was travelling to Cooktown, however he did request to meet with the Mayor late on Friday.

“Cr Scott also asked Mr Costigan to use any opportunity he could in Parliament to advocate for easing travel restrictions into Cook Shire as soon as it is safe and practical to do so.”

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Mareeba hotel employees rescued

STAFF at a Mareeba hotel are now able to access JobKeeper thanks to some last-minute help from a Queensland Senator.

The employees at The Anthill Hotel were told that they were not able to access the JobKeeper payment due to some confusion over how the business was set up.

The venue is a joint venture between parent company, Australian Venue Company (AVC), and Coles.

The joint venture is required due to a Queensland Liquor licencing regulation that requires bottle shops to be associated with licenced venues.

AVC CEO Paul Waterson said that initially, staff couldn’t access JobKeeper due to the joint venture.

“It’s based on the turnover of the company, the pub was closed, and the joint venture bottle shop was still operating,” he said.

“The pub was making zero sales, but the bottle shop was still making at least 50 percent of its sales.”

The joint venture meant that over 1,400 staff across 81 venues did not meet the 30% revenue decline required to qualify for JobKeeper, despite pub revenue being down almost 100%.

Mr Waterson said that initially, AVC had reached out to the federal government “We wrote to the Treasurer and didn’t hear back, so the staff wrote to Senator Amanda Stoker and she was like a dog with a bone, she followed it up with the Treasurer for us.” he said “She explained the issue to the Treasurer and after a few

GOOD NEWS: Manager of the Anthill Hotel Deb Davis is now eligible for JobKeeper eight weeks after losing her job.

weeks, we managed to get it to work.

“I spoke to over a dozen politicians and Senator Stoker was the only one who followed through on behalf of all the workers.”

The announcement was made by the Treasurer on May 15 and effects 85 pubs across Queensland.

Senator Stoker said, “The Federal Treasurer confirmed that an exemption has been granted to allow the hard-working pub staff of AVC to access the JobKeeper payment despite the peculiar Queensland Liquor laws. I’m delighted to see these workers are getting the support

they need during this difficult time,” she said.

“When pub workers told me that a quirk of Queensland law would mean over 1,400 pub workers across the state would be out of work and without access to JobKeeper, I went straight to the Treasurer.

“Thanks to the commitment of Paul and his team and the urgency that the Treasurer placed on resolving the issue, we have hopefully ensured that this venue and the jobs it supports will be here for the Mareeba community when restrictions are lifted.”

The employees’ access to JobKeeper will be backdated to

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the commencement of the program.

Manager of the Anthill Hotel Deb Davis, said about 11 staff were unpaid for about eight weeks.

“Our excellent CEO made sure we got paid in the end, so thanks to him and the Senator,” Ms Davis said.

Mr Waterson said that they are hoping to reopen the pub in the not too distant future.

“We are likely to reopen when we can have 20 people in the restaurant at a time, JobKeeper will allow us to do that and hopefully we can go back to operating is some normal capacity by mid-July.”

Changes at local hospitals DUE to the declining numbers of COVID-19 in the region, The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service (CHHHS) has announced changes to their fever clinics and visiting arrangements at the hospitals.

The fever clinics in Cairns will be changing their operating hours with clinics on the Tablelands expected to follow soon.

Executive Director of Medical Services Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service, Dr Don Mackie, said there had been a decline in the number of people presenting at the fever clinics.

“Due to the recent decline in numbers of people wanting to be tested, we will reduce the operating hours of some of our fever clinics,” he said.

CHHHS announced that the Edmonton drive-through fever clinic will be suspended from this week.

The Cairns North drivethrough fever clinic will scale back its hours and will now open from 8.30am to 4pm weekdays and closed on weekends.

Cairns Hospital’s fever clinic will now only be open 8am to 4pm seven days a week.

The fever clinics at Mareeba Hospital, Atherton Hospital, Innisfail Hospital and Yarrabah Hospital will remain open but

may be suspended if the number of people presenting continues to decline.

CHHHS also announced that visiting arrangements have changed at most of their facilities across the Far North.

Effective this week, two visitors can see a patient for one visit per day, per patient, for up to two hours.

Visitors under the age of 16 are not permitted to visit a hospital unless visiting a patient for end-of-life support.

CHHHS Acting Executive Director Cairns Services, Linda Bailey, said there were exceptions to the restrictions in special circumstances.

“This includes when there is a patient with a disability, or a soon-to-be mum needs to be supported during labour,” she said.

Visiting hours are 12.00pm to 6.00pm at most CHHHS facilities including Atherton, Mareeba, Mossman, Innisfail, Tully and Babinda hospitals.

As of May 25, there was one active case of COVID-19 in the Far North and Tablelands region and 14 active cases across Queensland.

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Formals on in 2020 HIGH school students across the Tablelands can rejoice after several high schools announced that they have no plans to cancel their year 12 formals.

With COVID-19 still a very real threat and rules and restrictions currently in place, the students last celebration of schooling was at risk of being cancelled.

But in good news, both Atherton State High School and Malanda State High School said they have no plans to change their formal formats or their dates.

Malanda State High School Principal Gary Toshach said that the students 12 years of learning needs to be celebrated.

“The kids get a sense of closure about their schooling and

READY TO CELEBRATE: Malanda High School Captains Madeline Smith and Riley Jones with Principal Gary Toshach are looking forward to their end of year celebrations.

it gives them a chance to celebrate,” he said.

“They can close the door on high school education and move onto their tertiary studies.

“It also gives parents a chance to sign off on their child’s education.”

Both Mareeba State High School (MSHS) and St Stephen’s Catholic College (SSCC) are closely following the advice handed down by Queensland Education and the Federal and State Governments.

MSHS Principal Scott Whybird has said that the school hasn’t made a definite decision on what will or will not be happening.

“We need to do something to celebrate the seniors and their journey through high school,”

he said.

“This is something that the students work towards their whole schooling lives, it needs to be celebrated.”

The 2020 MSHS formal has currently been pushed back to the end of the year after it was moved to the middle of the year.

St Stephen’s year 11-12 Pastoral Leader Paul MacCallum, agrees with Mr Whybird and echoes his thoughts.

“We really want to do something great for our students to celebrate their milestone,” Mr MacCallum said.

SSCC has decided to host their formal in house at their new indoor facility that was recently opened.

Elvis and Priscilla lose another baby

A MALE cassowary called Elvis, who is regularly seen on the Kuranda Range, has lost another of his baby chicks – with three of his four young being killed by motorists over the past 12 months.

Speewah based Paul Webster, founder of World Cassowary Day said the chick that was killed was getting close to leaving the nest.

“The chick was hit by a truck just before 7am on Tuesday, May 19 at the exact same spot where Elvis lost a previous chick,” he said.

“The babies were so close to leaving the nest because Priscilla, Elvis’s girlfriend, has

been making courtship moves on Elvis and they get rid of the chicks prior to courtship.”

Mr Webster says that a fence needs to be put up around the area where Elvis lives.

“If you're driving towards Cairns, you head across the Barron River Bridge and just after Butler drive you go over the rise and there’s a bus depot on your right,” Mr Wesbter said.

“They are very territorial; they always hang around the same places.”

Mr Butler says part of the problem is the Kuranda range.

“When I first moved here 40 years ago, we would’ve been lucky to have 500 cars a day on

the range, today there are over 10,000 cars a day. The interval between cars now means animals have less time to cross the road,” he said.

“What we are asking is for people to drive slowly during these times, and be aware cassowaries are not the smartest birds when it comes to roads.

“I’m also asking people not to throw their rubbish out of windows. Any sugar smell or anything sweet will bring wildlife to the edge of the roads.”

Mr Webster said the timing of yesterday's death was no coincidence.

“We’ve had less traffic on the road over the past eight weeks

and animals become lax when there are fewer cars are about.”

A TMR spokesperson said the department was aware of the latest death and took cassowary protection seriously by working closely with cassowary advocacy groups to prevent road strikes.

The spokesperson said TMR was undertaking a $100,000 study to develop a Cassowary Strike Management Plan and had implemented safety measures including signage, monitoring cameras and apps, and vegetation management.

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LETTERS Great coverage of plane disaster

When I woke up on the Tablelands last Friday, I was super impressed to see this newspaper’s coverage of the 30th anniversary of the Mt Emerald plane disaster.

As a young North Queensland journalist, I remember how big of a story it was back then, especially with the ill-fated aircraft departing Proserpine in what is now my electorate.

Although the anniversary has passed, I would like to offer my thoughts and prayers to the families and friends of the deceased, who were tragically taken whilst serving their community.

I also commend The Express on its

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QLD leadership in question

The Queensland government has demonstrated pathetic leadership in the critical phase of our virus crisis.

The serious flaws include a total ignorance of economics, the behaviour of it electorates when under stress, and a sense of betrayal by lack of direction, planning and purpose. Our political masters have dismally failed in seizing the advantage

of using vast distances and dispersion of communities as a critical phase in applying a “hold the line approach.”

Such initiatives could have prevented further economic disaster.

Its failures which could have been successes are many. Its leadership could have provided unity, hope and faith yet, sadly the result is despair, fragmentation and a fear for tomorrow.

If you will not open our State border, then in God’s name remove the smothering restrictions in Queensland.

There is always a chance it could revive hope and a fighting spirit.

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All hail the great profit LAST week Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk was copping a lot of pressure to reopen the Queensland border.

Most of this pressure was coming from the New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian.

Of course, why wouldn’t people from down south want to come to Queensland for the holidays, we have warmer weather, lots to see and do and next to no cases of COVID-19.

According to Minister Mark Bailey, the Palaszczuk Government won't be dictated to by “The worst performing state in Australia for COVID” “There are 33 times the number of active cases in NSW compared to QLD” Lately, I’ve seen a few on-line petitions come across my social media feed demanding that the government reopen gyms and tattooists.

I understand that people are hurting, businesses are struggling and lockdown is hard, but how many deaths are we willing to cop for economic reasons?

Compare the numbers. *NSW has 383 active cases versus QLD’s 13.

NSW still has on average 2 new cases per day, QLD is averaging zero.

NSW has had 50 COVID-19 related deaths, QLD has had 6.

Letting one case loose in our communities would be like throwing a pebble in a pond, the ripples travel far and wide.

Imagine you own a gym/tattooist/ pub and you prematurely open your business and your actions causes someone to die.

How would you feel?

Or what about if it was the other way around.

Someone sneaks over the border from NSW and due to that fact, your mum or dad passes away.

I see that Pauline Hanson is planning on taking the State Government to court for the so-called “unconstitutional border closing” Pauline said, “You've got communities that are dying, we need the tourists from down south coming up through Queensland.”

If we allow bus loads of tourists from down south to start visiting, Pauline really will see communities dying in a more literal sense of the word.

What we are being asked to choose between is profits over people.

Do we let the state go broke and then slowly restart the economy with next to no deaths or do we allow bus loads of tourists to arrive, while we allow Queensland residents to start dying?

A lot of retirees in our communities moved to Far North Queensland, to get away from the rat race, to enjoy better weather and health conditions in the twilight of their lives, are we willing to take that away from them?

Some people have stated that health should not be the only concern when it comes to opening the border.

Once again this is putting profit before people. The decision to keep the borders closed isn’t choosing between profit or people, it's choosing between life and death. *Figures correct at time of printing.

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Upgrades to Malanda Showgrounds Atherton beautician Courtney Fletcher is excited to back in the salon.

Beauticians back in business

BY PHIL BRANDEL

WHEN Courtney Fletcher opened her beauty business ‘The Polished Touch’ in Main Street Atherton nearly 18 months ago, she knew she was in for a long hard slog to get her business up and running.

What Courtney hadn’t counted on was a worldwide pandemic that closed down most businesses across Australia.

On March 24, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced that nail salons, tanning, waxing and most other beauty ser-

vices would be shut down.

It was something the Courtney never imagined would happen “I just had to close the doors and walk away – there was nothing I could do,” she said Fast forward eight weeks later and the Prime Minister announced that from May 15, all beauty salons were allowed to reopen to a maximum of 10 clients at a time.

Waxing, laser treatments, nails, eyelash extensions and facials were all allowed.

But spray tanning, saunas,

and skin penetration services (tattooing, body piercing, and microneedling) won’t be allowed until the next round of restrictions are lifted.

This decision to allow eyebrow waxing to be done but not allow spray tanning has some critics confused.

“As beauticians, we work very close to our clients when doing their eyebrows and waxing, as opposed to standing several feet away when doing a spray tan,” Courtney said.

“When I am doing eyebrows I have to wear gloves and a mask.”

Courtney said the reopening was a little daunting.

“I’m doing everything to make sure my clients feel safe,” she said. “I did a course in COVID-19 Infection Control Training so that my clients feel safe in the space that I am providing.

“Since reopening my business I have been super busy, I have been overwhelmed by the support and I appreciate the loyalty of my clients.

“I’m pretty booked out for the next two weeks and I’m now taking appointments for three weeks time.”

THE Federal Government recently announced that it was committing $20 million to regional agricultural shows as part of its AgShows program.

Through the grants program, it was announced that the Malanda Show Society will soon receive nearly $70,000 to help with refurbishments to the showground.

It’s believed that the funding will be used to complete several projects including general repairs and maintenance to the horse stables, dairy cattle shed and improvements to the livestock wash bay facilities.

As part of the grant application, the Malanda Show Society had to make a monetary contribution to go along with the funding of around another $20,000.

Kate Stokes, who is the Malanda Show Manager, said the cash will go a long way to maintaining some of the facilities at the showground.

“Part of the funding will be received before the end of the financial year and the remainder in the new financial year,” she said.

“We will schedule the maintenance around events to be hosted on the grounds within the next 12 months, ideally having the majority of the work completed before the 2021 show.

“The more exciting project involves installing a handrail and staircase to the rooftop of the Stage 2 Facility (canteen and bar building). This will be executed in conjunction with the Malanda Bull Ride Committee.

“This pavilion on our showgrounds is utilised by many groups throughout the year including the Malanda Junior Rugby League Club and the Ma-

landa Bull Ride Committee and we believe this will be a wonderful asset for these groups.”

Ms Stokes also said that lighting has also been improved at the showgrounds.

“The Tablelands Regional Council recently upgraded tower lights at the showgrounds and other lighting around the grounds has been replaced with new towers,” she said.

“There has also been some much-needed power facility upgrades. There will also be some other improvements in the coming months. Our showgrounds are looking wonderful and both council staff and community volunteers have been working tireless.”

The Malanda show society has also been working with the Tablelands Regional Council in improving the pick-up and drop off zones outside the showground.

Ms Stokes said there will be a new side entry and drop off facility on Thomas Street.

“This will help eliminate pedestrian traffic on the intersection at Mary Street. During events it was becoming a major safety concern.”

A written statement from TRC said, “We are working with the Malanda Show Society to create a safe drop-off zone at the Thomas Street entrance of the Malanda Showgrounds.

“Construction will commence this week and will be completed in late June (weather permitting). Work will take place between the hours of 6am and 6pm, Monday to Friday and vehicle and pedestrian access will be maintained at all times.”

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Prodigal son Steve Wallace (pictured) has returned to Central Tyre Service as the new manager of the Malanda store after a stint on the coast.

Steve has spent the last 20 years in and out of the tyre industry, but has now returned to where he calls home.

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Paying tribute to Tablelands born Jack Mundey JACK Mundey, a well renowned veteran unionist and environmentalist, has passed away peacefully at age 90.

Mr Mundey campaigned to protect some of Sydney’s most famous areas from development in his prime and continued his ways well into his later years.

He often protested the development of areas and buildings that were seen as historic sights and important to the community and culture of Sydney.

Little did some people know the big city protester was actually born here on the Tablelands and even went to primary school in Malanda.

Mundey spent the majority of his life however in the bustling city scapes of Syd-

Jack Mundey, a Malanda local who fought for conservation for most of his life in Sydney, passed away on May 10, this year.

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ney where he rose to prominence for his leadership of the Builders Labourers Federation (BLF) The BLF was famous for its green bans and credited with stopping several developments at The Rocks, with Mundey spearheading many fights to protect green space and history within Sydney.

Mundey held many positions over his life time including serving on the City of Sydney Council, the Australian Conservation Foundation and was the chair of the Historic Houses Trust of NSW. Jack Mundey passed away on May 10, 2020 and is survived by his wife Judy.

Tablelanders unite for car wash challenge AS the number of active cases of COVID-19 across the region dropped and restrictions eased, local leaders have come up with a unique way for Tablelanders to unite.

The Tablelands Chamber of Commerce and Tablelands Unite thought it would be the perfect time to encourage residents to clean their vehicles and

make sure they are safe and serviced before hitting the road.

“Nobody wants to go for a drive only to find fungus hidden in the back seats, or find themselves stuck on the side of the road 150km from home with a broken-down car,” said President of the Tablelands Chamber of Commerce, Bree Hargraves.

“So we have decided to

launch The #tablelandsunite Car Wash Challenge.”

The Rules for the competition are as follows: 1. Take a before photo of the inside and outside of your car and share it into the event page.

2. Take and share during photos of you and/or your family getting involved in the challenge.

3. Take after photos and share all your photos again so everybody can see the before/ after efforts.

Daniel Moss, from Mossy's Headlight Restorations and Car Detailing who is judging said, “We know that times are tough and not everybody can afford a professional car clean so we want to encourage Tablelands

residents to get out and get their cars looking their best,” “There is nothing more satisfying than seeing the difference your elbow grease has made. plus, the new car feeling makes it all worthwhile.

“We want to see what a difference you make on your ride, with photos of your family all getting involved, or your ingen-

ious cleaning hacks.”

Everyone is encouraged to enter with all entry photos to be submitted by 9pm on Wednesday, June 3, with the winner announced on Thursday, June 4.

First prize is a full maintenance wash kit valued at $100.

To enter and for more information go to the Tablelands Unite Facebook page.

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ExprEss kids MILKSHAKE mAZE

Colour by Number Hidden picture colour by number for children to test their creativity in colouring as well as their knowledge in numbers and colours. Use the guide to colour in the below picture.

UNICORN 1. YELLOW 2. RED 3. GREEN 4. LIGHT BLUE 5. PURPLE

Healthier chocolate Crackels 35 mins preparation ● 30 mins fridge setting ● makes 24

Ingredients ▶ ▶ 2 cups natural puffed rice ▶▶ 1/4 cup coconut sugar ▶ 1/2 cup shredded coconut ▶ ▶ 1/4 cup raw cacao powder ▶ ▶ 1/2 cup liquid/ melted coconut oil

Method 1. Combine puffed rice, sugar, coconut and cacao powder in a bowl.

2. Add coconut oil and mix until combined.

3. Line 24 mini muffin pans with paper cases.

4. Spoon mixture into prepared cases, stirring mixture occasionally to prevent settling in bowl.

5. Place in fridge for 30 minutes to set. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

We would love getting happy snaps of your kids enjoying our new kids page, email a photo to: admin@thexpressnewspaper.com.au or share them to Facebook and tag us @ The Express Newspaper.

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PROPERTY

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Prestige living awaits you

IF you are looking for a home that is a cut above the rest, then look no further, and welcome to number 22 Joan Crescent, Mareeba.

The executive residence was built in 2007 by the well known Battistin Builders, and from the moment you step inside you can see that not a cent has been spared. From the grand entry and foyer area, to the timber shutters in the central living area, to the custom cabinetry in the kitchen, laundry and both bathrooms, you immediately get a sense that this is no ordinary design.

The modern home offers functional living while still allowing you to be spoiled for choice, with two large light-

filled living areas that give you a multitude of options when it comes to creating your own layout. Whether you like to entertain and dinner parties are your thing, or maybe you just need a great big space to set the kids up in, the options are endless.

The kitchen is also quite spacious and the adjoining living area at the rear of the home features oversized windows in every wall, perfect for anyone who loves the outdoors, allowing the outside in. Simply open them all up and watch the kids play on the lawn or in the pool, or just enjoy the views of the sanctuary that is the back yard.

More features include: • Executive 4 bedroom 2

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bathroom custom designed home • Oversized master bedroom with double en-suite and walk-in robe • Tiled living areas and office, carpeted bedrooms • Grand entry with double doors and foyer • 2 large light-filled living areas • Over-sized windows let in heaps of natural light • Double garage with remote control entry • 12m saltwater in-ground pool great for laps • 3kW Solar power system, irrigated lawns and gardens • 3 bay shed with power and water connected • Drive through vehicle ac-

cess down the side • Landscaped gardens and shady trees all around • Established fruit trees and large fern house • Positioned at the end of the cul-de-sac with very few neighbours • NBN, town water, town sewerage, underground power • Fenced 2,970m2 allotment in Prestige Gardens Estate Just like the home, the spacious allotment offers more than meets the eye as well, with 2,970m2 (or approximately three-quarters of an acre in the old scale).

Similarly here, thought has gone into everything, with the positioning of the home and

the large in-ground saltwater pool to maximise the usable space in the back yard.

The trees in the front yard and the rain-forest garden in the back yard provide for masses of shade in the afternoons while also offering privacy all around.

The three bay shed is positioned at the rear of the property, allowing Dad to make plenty of noise, without disturbing everyone else.

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Seriously, everything has been thought of and there is just so much on offer here, so if this property is in your budget, then it is a must see.

For more information, or to book your private inspection, give exclusive agent Remo Esposito a call on 0401 969 473 or just drop in to the Central Realty Mareeba office today.

22 Joan Crescent, MAREEBA $650,000 EXCLUSIVE to Remo Esposito Central Realty Mareeba 0401 969 473

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PROPERTY Affordable and convenient

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YOU'LL hear people in the real estate industry use cliches such as "ideal first home" and "renovators delight" or "ideal investment opportunity", this affordable and conveniently located property fits all three.

Yes this property could use a little T.L.C, but some of the upgrades the property has had over the years, including renovated kitchen and bathroom, Solar power system, security screens (just to name a few), are a good indication that the property had been loved and well cared for in the past.

If nothing else, one thing is for sure, with an asking price of $220,000 negotiable, this property will not last long so Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

get your skates on and bring your paintbrush and garden gloves too.

Features include: • 3 bedrooms with built-inrobes • Separate living spaces • Renovated kitchen • Bathroom with spa bath plus separate toilet • Security screens • Lock up garage with separate workshop/storage • Grid connected Solar panel system • External cladding • 708m2 fenced side and rear boundaries Contact exclusive agent John Goncalves at Ray White Mareeba on 0407 690 961 for inspections.

MAREEBA $220,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to John Goncalves Ray White Mareeba 0407 690 961

A feast for the eyes as well as the dinner plate

SET on fully fenced 4000m2, in a sought after location of Mareeba, this adorable property is sure to catch the eye of any avid garden lover.

A delightful rendered block home surrounded by exceptional gardens where all the hard work has been done, complete with sheds, this beautiful property is truly one of a kind and a special place to call home.

The moment you enter the property, you can't help but notice, its a garden lover's wonderland. An array of well thought out garden beds offer a huge variety of ornamental and edible plants, both a feast for the eyes as well as the dinner plate. The beautiful garden edging separates the manicured lawns and along with the irrigation system make maintenance a breeze.

Down the back, there is a

10m x 8m colorbond powered shed with drive-through access, an additional attached workshop/storage shed with sliding doors and a separate zincalume garden shed.

Inside the home offers a warm and welcoming ambiance, featuring 3 bedrooms plus an office breezeway and 2 bathrooms.

The master bedroom has a walk-in-robe as well as a private ensuite, whilst the main bathroom with separate shower and bath is centrally located, servicing the other two bedrooms with built-inrobes.

Although the combined living, dining and kitchen is comfortable, it is not overly big but the large covered outdoor deck more than makes up for it.

With a stunning outlook, the deck is the perfect place to entertain friends all year

round or just unwind and relax in the serenity of the garden.

Now if all this was not enough, just look at the some of other inclusions available; • Double lock up garage • Electric front driveway gate • Patio with pull down shade blinds and louvers • Air conditioning to all bedrooms and living • Security screens • 2.07 kW grid connected solar system • Town water and underground bore • 8 station irrigation system • Rainwater tank plumbed direct into the kitchen If you are looking for a well presented property, good value in a great location... look no further. This home possesses all of these attributes and more.

Contact exclusive agent John Goncalves at Ray White Mareeba on 0407 690 961 for more information or to book in a private inspection.

Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

MAREEBA $455,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to John Goncalves Ray White Mareeba 0407 690 961

40 ACRES - 2 HOUSES - RIVER FRONTAGE • 10 minutes (approx) to Mareeba township • Beautiful 3 bedroom pole home main residence • Near new 2 bedroom cottage rented @ $320 per week • 5kW Euro Solar panel system • Large powered shed - tractor and implements included • Permanent water supply - Barron River riparian rights • Electric and solar pump set up for water collection

BEAUTIFUL HOME, HUGE SHED, PRIVATE SETTING • Private 5 acres ideal for animals or hobby farm • Well cared for spacious 3 bedroom block home • Ensuite bathroom in master bedroom • Evaporative air cooling system throughout • Large 17m x 7m shed with power • Solar panel power system • Double garage with direct access into home Price: $585,000 Neg Contact Exclusive Agent John Goncalves 0407 690 961

• Cattle yards with loading ramp • Fenced paddocks with watering troughs • Established gardens and a variety of fruit trees • Impressive BBQ area and raised veggie beds • Dome shape chook pen and fantastic treehouse • 300+ (approx) African Mahogany tree plantation • Old brick tobacco barns potential art studio or B&B PRICE: $695,000 Neg

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Do you believe the negative headlines?

Are you wanting to Sell your home but unsure if now is the right time? Concerned about the negative headlines and doom and gloom predictions for the property market?

The first thing we need to remember is that property has never provided an instant return on investment, it’s always been about the longer term. The current headlines are a worst case scenario and based on property markets in the capital cities.

But as areas grow and populations expand, demand for housing increases and property prices tend to remain stable and even go up in times like this.

Don’t make a Selling decision based on a negative news headline.

What’s happening in the market right now?

To sell your property you need buyers and there are basically two groups of people who buy property. The first group is the homeowner.

Whether first homeowners, families upsizing, retirees downsizing or someone who is relocating. This is the largest group that most sellers

need to attract.

The second group are investors looking for solid properties that will provide a good return on their investment.

Buyers are very active at the moment. We have had an amazing 12 months, in fact we have sold more properties than any other real estate agency in Mareeba according to realestate.com.au.

We saw a very short slow-down in activity when COVID-19 first hit us but that was most likely due to the imposed restrictions to “stay at home”. However, since late April buyers are back looking for property.

We have a reduced number of properties for sale and this tends to encourage buyers to make decisions pretty quickly, but only if they find the property they like.

How does this affect Sellers?

The property market in our region generally remains stable. Prices have increased slightly over the last five years and property is always about the long term.

Far North Queensland looks like it will continue to remain on a growth course going forward and we be-

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PROPERTY

OPEN LISTING vs EXCLUSIVE AGENCY WHY OPEN LISTING YOUR PROPERTY WITH MULTIPLE AGENTS CAN COST YOU THOUSANDS

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lieve that the property market should remain steady, as well as some property analysts.

Demand for homes is high in our local market right now and if you’re thinking of selling but still feel a little unsure, the best place to start is a conversation with Vince or Remo at Central Realty.

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We can arrange to do an individual, and FREE, property report tailored to your individual property and needs and discuss how we can get your property to market and help you achieve your property goals.

Selling your home is a partnership

Choosing the right agent will get you the best results.

We believe a real estate agent is your partner during the sale process, from the moment you make a decision to sell all the way to handing over the keys. We will guide you through the process and always act in your best inter-

est in any negotiations.

We have created a series of booklets (pictured above) to help sellers get ready to sell their properties.

These booklets are free and can be collected from our office at 159 Byrnes Street, Mareeba.

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PROPERTY

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Built with family in mind EMBRACE the lifestyle this family home offers.

Positioned on 918m2 only 5 minutes from town it’s very well located in Sunbird Park Estate and the versatile floorplan is generously sized incorporating 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a sizeable living area offering adaptable family living and entertaining options.

Attributes include: • Fully tiled throughout with energy efficient LED lighting and 2.7m high ceilings • 4 generous bedrooms, master with ensuite and WIR • Built-in robes in bedrooms 2 and 3 • Split system air-conditioning in the living area, master and 2 bedrooms • Large open plan living area incorporating lounge and dining areas • Modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances including gas cooktop and dishwasher Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

• Rear patio directly off the living area • Hallway storage cupboards • Solar hot water • Tinted windows and security screens throughout • 6m x 6m colourbond shed plus 3m x 6m lean-to • Cement pathways all round • NBN hardwired in the street • Fully fenced and landscaped 918m2 allotment with double gated side access and pop up irrigation in the front yard If you're looking for the perfect modern, family entertainer that will tick all the boxes….your search ends here.

Open for inspection this Saturday from 10am to 11am.

OPEN HOME

THIS SATURDAY 10-11AM – 16 JACANA CL, SUNBIRD PARK

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

16 Jacana Close, MAREEBA $415,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to Joe Torrisi Joe Torrisi Real Estate 0417 700 468

Modern acreage living in Mareeba YOU’LL be impressed by the superior level of quality and space this highly desirable 5 bedroom family home offers.

Presenting “as new” with approx 254m2 of floor area and positioned on a sizeable 1.48 acre allotment on the Cairns side of Mareeba it has all the space and extras you need whilst still remaining easy to look after.

Features include: • Generous floor plan with substantial, tiled living

OPEN HOME

THIS SATURDAY 11.15AM - 1.00PM 8 Allara Street @ Amaroo Estate

• BRAND NEW AWARD WINNING ANTHONY LANGTREE HOME • 4 BEDROOMS + ENSUITE, MEDIA ROOM & QUALITY EXTRAS • FULLY TILED & AIRCONDITIONED PLUS STUNNING KITCHEN • 1007M2 FULLY FENCED + SIDE ACCESS & AUTO IRRIGATION

PRICE: $495,000 NEG JOE: 0417 700 468

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area and separate lounge • Freshly painted externally • Daikin reverse cycle split system air-conditioning in the living area, lounge and 4 bedrooms • 5 well proportioned bedrooms with mirrored builtin robes • Master with ensuite and walk-in-robe • Stylish kitchen with stone bench tops, 2 pac cabinetry and new stainless steel appliances including dishwasher • Generous master bedroom with WIR and ensuite with his and hers shower • Laundry with built-in storage and room for a another cupboard or freezer • Security screens, tinted windows and blinds throughout • Solar hot water system plus 1.8kw solar system • Cement pathways all round the home • 12m x 7m powered, colAddress: Price: Agent: Contact:

ourbond shed with 3 high clearance roller doors and insulated roof • 5995m2 fully fenced and landscaped allotment with automated irrigation around the house, privacy trees and an assortment of established and irrigated fruit trees What a superb lifestyle this stunning property offers.

Privacy and tranquility yet only minutes from Mareeba CBD. For further information or to arrange a private inspection please contact exclusive agent Joe Torrisi on 0417 700 468.

88 Hoolahan Drive, MAREEBA $585,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to Joe Torrisi Joe Torrisi Real Estate 0417 700 468

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Your Weekly Horoscopes

Aries



March 21 to Apr 20

Do things for them but don’t allow them to make unreasonable requests. Your partner could also use some time alone with you.

Difficulties with your mate may lead to isolation.

Taurus

April 21 to May 21

Your generous nature could be taken advantage of. Finish overdue paperwork and catch up on letter writing and reading. You’ll be an emotional basket case today.

Gemini

May 22 to June 21

Let your boss know your goals.

Invite people home to discuss your plans for group fundraising events and outings. Don’t get involved in other people’s problems.

Cancer

June 22 to July 22

You may meet that special person if you attend fundraising functions. Too much talk might lead to hassles. Coworkers may not be completely honest with you; try not to rely on help from others.

Leo

Wednesday 27th

Thursday 28th

Friday 29th

Saturday 30th

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Tide Times 0400 2.64 1049 1.15 1635 1.98 2216 1.22

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Slow cooked malteser cake

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Tuesday 2nd

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sudoku

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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.

Method

Ingredients

1. In a large bowl, combine milk, oil and extract. ▶ 1/2 cup milk 2. Combine flour, brown sugar, cocoa and baking ▶ 2 tbls canola oil powder; gradually beat into milk mixture until ▶ 1/2 tsp almond extract blended. ▶ 1 cup plain flour 3. Stir in Maltesers and chocolate chips. ▶ 1/2 cup brown sugar 4. Spoon into a greased slow cooker bowl. ▶ 2 tbls cocoa 5. In a small bowl, combine sugar and milk ▶ 2 tsp baking powder powder; stir in water and softened cream cheese ▶ 1/2 cup coarsely and pour over the batter (do not stir). chopped Maltesers ▶ 1/2 cup milk chocolate 6. Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out chips clean. ▶ 3/4 cup sugar ▶ 1/4 cup milk powder 7. Turn off heat. Let stand 15 minutes. Serve warm. ▶ 1-1/4 cups boiling water ▶ 115g cream cheese, softened.

Serve with vanilla ice cream and sprinkle with almonds and chopped Maltesers.

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July 23 to Aug 22

BrAin teAser of the week

Directions: For each clue, find a corresponding word that starts and finished with the same letter.

Aug 23 - Sept 23

Empty promises are evident and deception probable. Real estate investments could be to your advantage. Make arrangements to meet friends at your local dance club.

Libra

Sunday 31st

Max 26o Min 18o

25 mins preparation ● 2.5 hours cooking ● serves 8

New interests are preoccupying your time. If you’re willing to cut loose you will find yourself in the midst of an exciting encounter.

Be honest in your communication and don’t lose your cool.

Virgo

Max 26o Min 17o

Take a break!

Sept 24 to Oct 23

You may have problems with those you live with. Compromise if you wish to have any fun at all.

Those who have been too demanding should be put in their place or out to pasture.

Scorpio

Oct 24 to Nov 22

You are best to put your efforts into redecorating or inviting friends over. Your mate will be pushing you to do things that you really don’t want to do. Be supportive in order to avoid confrontations.

Sagittarius

Nov 23 to Dec 21

Avoid arguments with relatives who might be conservative and outdated. Be supportive in order to avoid confrontations. Don’t blow situations out of proportion.

Capricorn

Address

Deliver

Letter

Service

Advertise

Domestic

Mail

Stamp

Book

Express

Open

Tape

Box

Fast

Pack

Truck

Cancel

From

Paper

Weigh

Code

International Sack

Write

Confirm

Junk

Zone

Send

Puzzle solutions

Dec 22 to Jan 20

Sudden romantic encounters are quite likely, but discretion will be a must. Don’t let peers distract you or push their work your way.

Some of your new friends may not be that trustworthy.

Aquarius

Jan 21 to Feb 19

Romance will come through involvement with fundraising organizations. Tone down and put some of that hard earned cash into a safe, long-term investment. Spend time with friends or family.

Pisces

Feb 20 to March 20

You will be emotional when dealing with coworkers or employers.

Sudden romantic encounters will set your head spinning. You will have to make changes in order to eliminate the tension.

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ChurCh NotiCe Presbyterians continue to meet in Mareeba for worship each Sunday 8am, QCWA Hall, Wilkes Street (behind Meals on Wheels) ~ All Welcome!

iN memoriam IN LOVING MEMORY OF

John Robert Bell

22/07/1941 ~ 28/05/2018 Though apart, you’re in our heart, Goodbyes are not forever, goodbyes are not the end, They simply mean we’ll miss you, until we meet again.

Love you always...

Valda, Daryl & family, Grant, Jody & family, Barry, Gina & families.

FRISCICH, Beverley May

~~ 1944 - 2020 ~~ Yesterday, we said goodbye to a much loved Sister, Sister-in-Law and Aunty.

Bev’s determination, sense of fun, loyalty to her family and fondness for the colour yellow is what we will remember. Now resting peacefully with her Mum, Dad and brother Stan.

Never forgotten, Les, Vonnie, Tammy, Karen, Di, Cassandra and families.

FuNeral NotiCe CARUSI, Angelo Vincenzo

Late of Mareeba, formerly Celano, Province of L’Aquila Italy. Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Mareeba Hospital on Tuesday the 19th of May, 2020. Aged 88 years.

Dearly loved Husband of Dita. Much loved Father & Father-in-Law of Tricia & Nasem, Tina & Noel, Anthony & Loredana, Carolina & Terry and their families. Beloved Nonno of Christopher, Lauren, Jessica, Ashleigh, Zoe, Jacinta, Nicholas, Kaitlin & Sienna. Bis Nonno of Maxwell. “ A Friend to Many” “W GLI ALPINI.” Due to the Covid-19 Restrictions, a private family funeral has been held.

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Late of Dimbulah. Passed away peacefully on Monday the 18th of May, 2020. Aged 76 years.

Dearly loved Sister of Les, Stan (Dec.) and Vonnie.

Aunty to Tammy, Karen, Di, Cassandra & Families.

Much loved Cousin to the Fabris, Christensen and Darveniza Families.

“Bev will be sadly missed by her Family & Friends.”

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Eileen Dalip You are so dearly missed everyday. We are so lucky to have such wonderful memories.

Late of Dimbulah. Passed away on Sunday the 17th of May, 2020. Aged 65 years.

A much respected man to his family & friends.

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Late of Mareeba. Passed away on Wednesday the 20th of May, 2020. Aged 80 years.

Beloved Wife of Phillip (Dec.). Mother and Mother -in-Law of Wendy & Frank, Mark, Andrew and their Families. Grandma & Grandma-inLaw of Rosanne & Dennis, Rachelle & Stephen, Darren & Brendon. Great Grandma of Hudson.

Sister of Percy & Helen and their Families.

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Jeff and Gail Roseblade Congratulations on your 50th Wedding Anniversary ~~ 30th May 1970 ~~ Lots of love from Elio, Cheryl, Dillon, Dino, Sandra, Brendan, Katie, Nadia and Alannah. XXX

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Late of Karma Waters Station, Mt Carbine. Passed away on the 14th of May, 2020. Aged 81 years.

Brother, Brother-in-Law and Uncle. Caretaker and mate to Alan, Karen, Jack, Ian and Robert Pedersen.

“Noel will be sadly missed by all who knew him.”

A graveside service was held at Mt Carbine on the 22nd of May, 2020.

For as long as we can remember the last Saturday in May has always been our festival, a special day when the Lions Club brings us all together.

With sincerest gratitude, we would like to say thank you for the many years of hard work, commitment and dedication in supporting Dimbulah, Mutchilba and surrounding communities.

We look forward to seeing you all next year.

Many thanks from all the Nicholls, Morgan and Maggs Families.

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FuNeral NotiCe Late of Mareeba, formerly “Normanby Station” via Cooktown. Passed away at the Mareeba Hospital on Sunday the 17th of May, 2020. Aged 93 years.

Much loved Husband of “Dolly”. Dearly loved Father, Father-in-Law, Grandad, Great Grandad and Friend of Brad & Leslie, Christine & Rob, Barby & Barry, and their families. Loving Brother, Uncle and Great Uncle.

Rob will be sadly missed by his loving family.

Due to the Covid-19 Restrictions, a private family funeral has been held.

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Alfio ‘Alfie’ TORRISI Late of Mareeba. Passed away on Sunday the 17th of May, 2020 at the Mareeba Hospital.

Aged 70 years.

Much loved Husband of Nilda. Brother of Joe (dec.) and Sam. Brother-in-law of Judy and Carolynne. Cherished Father, Uncle, Cousin, Grandfather and Friend to many.

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T-MSC2020-10 SUPPLY & DELIVERY OF TYPE 4.3 ROAD BASE BURKE DEVELOPMENT ROAD Mareeba Shire Council hereby invites written tenders for the Supply & Delivery of Type 4.3 Road Base for Burke Development Road Gravel Resheet.

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All enquiries or clarifications must be via the online forum which will close 7 days prior to closing time.

Council officers are unable to respond to verbal or emailed enquiries.

The closing time for electronic lodgement of Tenders is 11.00am Tuesday 16 June, 2020.

Regulation 228(7) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 may be applied.

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CONTROLLED BURNS Mareeba Shire Council wishes to advise residents that Council Officers will be conducting controlled burns in the following locations: Chillagoe: Various locations in the township (Monday 25 - Wednesday 27 May 2020).

Dimbulah: Caravan Park (Thursday 28 May 2020).

Mareeba: Various locations during May/June.

• Granite Creek Area • Mareeba Industrial Park • Pioneer Cemetery • Wyandra Area The planned hazard reduction burns will reduce the fuel loads and help to protect life and property during the wildfire season. It is advisable to remove any clothing from clotheslines during this operation.

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SPORT BACK: Mareeba Tennis Club President Mark Keating is excited for people to get back on the courts after restrictions started easing last fortnight.

Tennis returns to the courts TENNIS is set to return to the Tablelands after the Queensland State Government started to ease restrictions on Friday, May 15.

Under these new eased restrictions tennis clubs have been allowed to return to the courts in a limited way following strict guidelines set by Tennis Queensland.

For Mareeba Tennis this means that from Saturday, May 23 the courts have been allowed to open as long as there are no more than 10 people in the facility at one time, and four people per court.

The rooms within the facility including the clubhouse and rooms must remain closed and organised club play like competition is not allowed, only social games and training.

Mareeba Tennis Club President Mark Keating is excited for their gates to be opening back up and social play resuming.

“It’s been a fair spell away from tennis and I’m sure everybody from every sport in Mareeba is keen to get out and do something,” he said.

“I am happy for anyone to get down to the club and have a go at tennis including new and returning players.

“We are happy for people to come out and have a game but they must adhere to social distancing and our new personal hygiene guidelines.”

The Mareeba Tennis Club would like to thank all of their patrons who have been extremely patient and understanding through this difficult time.

Grassroots rugby league at standstill

WITH the National Rugby League (NRL) season going ahead for 2020 questions are being raised about where the local grassroots and amateur seasons are going.

Last month, the NRL announced that they would resume their season after suspending it earlier in the year.

The revamped draw is yet to be finalised, but matches will start again from tomorrow, Thursday, May 28.

Spectators however will have to settle for their couches instead of the grandstand as NRL announced that all games will be played behind closed doors until further notice.

Local competitions like the Cairns District Rugby League (CDRL) has stated that even though the NRL has started back up, local games will not be held without spectators.

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The CDRL is waiting on the go-ahead from both their governing body; Queensland Rugby League (QRL) and the Queensland Government for the green light to begin playing.

However the CDRL has stated that even if allowed to play, local clubs cannot afford to host games without spectators having to cover player, referee and facility costs.

Mareeba Gladiators A

Grade Player/Coach Trent Barnard (pictured) was excited for the season to start and is now unsure about how it will play out.

“We were really built up for that first game of the season to kick off but it’s a weird situation at the moment,” he said.

“It’s going to come down to the clubs to make the decision on whether to play or not and if they can afford it.

“We the players just have to sit and wait to see what happens.”

Even though players like Trent are keen for the season to start, he believes that the season should be done right.

“I’m really keen to get on the field and play again but it’s got to be done right,” he said.

“What’s the point in running around on a field in front of a bunch of empty seats?”

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