The Express Newspaper 30th July 2014 by Carlo Portella

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The beauty of the Kokoda Track still lingers in the minds of a group of travellers, who have walked in the footsteps of Australian soldiers. Victor Brignolo was part of the group of six and tackled the track as part of ticking off his bucket list. He developed a passion for the Kokoda Track after researching its history. In preparation for the tough eight-day trail, his training involved regular walks and hiking once a week. “It was a slow build-up because I wasn’t fit and it meant training with my daughter,” he said. “Our guide was very passionate about the war and the history of the trail. He was very knowledgeable and a good story teller. It was a lot better than reading about it in a book.” Mr Brignolo said there was still time for fun and the group had a lot of laughs during the trip. He did have one piece of advice for those planning to go: “Train so you can enjoy it”.

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The Tablelands Regional Council is in the spotlight as allegations of corruption and misconduct surface. The complaints include allegations of misappropriation of public funds, dishonesty/lack of impartiality and misuse of officially obtained information. Mayor Rosa Lee Long said she was unaware of the complaints lodged with the Crime and Corruption Commission and the Department of Local Government, Community Recovery and Resilience. After hearing a summary of the complaints, she described them as “extremely defamatory”. “It just baffles me, really, what their own agendas are to do this – it’s just ridiculous. I am

absolutely gobsmacked that people have gone to the paper and posed rubbish and claims. It just boggles the mind as to who they think they are.” Mayor Lee Long said the people who have made the complaints do not talk to her and the councillors who have been complaining refuse to engage in discussion. “They will not take up the offer,” she said. “Most of the councillors just want to get on with the day-to-day business of council. Everything runs quite smoothly, until we get to a meeting and then we have grandstanding at their best.” Deputy CEO Matthew Hyde said seven people lodged complaints against the TRC in May and June, while he was Acting CEO. When the complaints were lodged, the subjects of the complaints were notified that a complaint had been

lodged against them. Mr Hyde conducted preliminary assessments, which involved checking if the complaint was vexatious or frivolous, if the complaint had sufficient information, and if the complaint were proven to be correct what type of conduct it would be (for example, inappropriate conduct or misconduct). “They aren’t frivolous and they aren’t vexatious and they aren’t without some substantiation,” Mr Hyde said of the complaints. “In the past, in previous councils and the TRC, we haven’t had complaints but just because someone lodges a complaint, it doesn’t mean to say the complaint is valid and that’s why the department will go and do an assessment.” Mr Hyde said a conclusion could not be drawn between the number of complaints lodged and

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whether there was actually an issue. “It’s the same as someone going to court— you can’t assume they are guilty because they are going to court,” he said. Following preliminary assessments the complaints were referred to the Department of Local Government, Community Recovery and Resilience. A Department of Local Government, Community Recovery and Resilience spokesperson said there were nine complaints involving the TRC with the department, but declined to comment further. Lyn O’Connor, who is the principal petitioner asking for the TRC to be dismissed, has complaints lodged with the department. CONT. P5

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Rhyanna Miller was onto a winner with her passionfruit cheesecake.

SWEET tooths and savoury connoisseurs were in for a treat at the Community Cooking Challenge. Eleven home cooks vied for top spot, plating up their best dish at Canzian’s Restaurant in Dimbulah, on Wednesday, July 23. Competition was fierce among the cooks, but Kylie Collins managed to shine and take out top spot with her feta and vegetable bake. In the sweet section Rhyanna Miller’s flavoursome passionfruit cheesecake won to the delight of the crowd. Dimbulah Bendigo Bank Manager Ann-Maree Zugno said the day was a huge success with $700 raised for the Starlight Children’s Foundation. “Overall, the day was a roaring success for the starlight foundation,” Ms Zugno said. “Competition was tight and the three judges had a tough job to pick the winner. Judge Steve Canzian said the two winning dishes

would work well on the menu at Canzian’s.” Bendigo Bank assistant secretary Diana Pregl said the atmosphere of the competition was fantastic with tourists and schoolchildren swinging by to take part in the fun. Celebrity chef Paul Parise also gave hungry spectators something to chew on with his kebabs and rice balls “We had a nice little crowd and the recipes were up on display, so people could have a read,” she said. Ms Pregl got to taste the passionfruit cheesecake and said it was delicious. It also proved to be a crowd favourite, taking out the Community Award for earning the highest donations for the Starlight Children’s Foundation. “I tasted the passionfruit cheese cake and it was so yum. The passionfruit cheesecake was by far the big winner,” Ms Pregl said. Both the feta and vegetable bake and the passionfruit cheesecake will now be featured on Canzian’s menu for a month.

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MAIN PICTURE: The Dimbulah Men’s Shed receives a $3,000 donation from Bendigo Bank in Dimbulah. INSET: Member for Cook David Kempton checks out some of the new tools for woodturning classes with Mareeba Men’s Shed Vice President Cec Ayliffe.

Helping hand for Tablelands Men’s Sheds MEN’S sheds in Dimbulah, Mareeba and Julatten are getting a helping hand with donations from Bendigo Bank and the state government. Men’s Sheds provide a venue for men to come together, whether it is to chip away at a woodwork project or just for a cuppa. Dimbulah Men’s Shed President Dean Thomas was thrilled to receive a $3,000 cheque from the Bendigo Bank. The Dimbulah Men’s Shed is in the unusual situation of not actually having a shed, with the 24 members meeting at the bowls club. Mr Thomas hoped the group would have a shed by Christmas and the donation would then be used

for internal fittings. He hoped the new venue would help increase membership to the Men’s Shed. “One of the primary activities is come and have a cuppa and talk,” Mr Thomas said. “The companionship and the socialisation are filling of a void in many men’s lives. What they don’t tell you when you retire is that you lose your identity. At the Men’s Shed there is somebody there who they can talk to and fill up the day, maybe also they can learn or pass on a skill.” Men’s Sheds in Mareeba and Julatten have also received a lift with funding from Member for Cook David Kemp-

ton’s office. “I am continually impressed by the number of people who donate their time and efforts to community groups – and how much those groups achieve,” Mr Kempton said. “Their enthusiasm and commitment says a lot about the level of community spirit that exists within rural and regional communities.” The Men’s Shed in Mareeba received $500 to help establish a program which will teach wood turning to young men with disabilities, who attend the Endeavour Foundation. “This donation will help us to purchase a lathe, safety gear and other

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Mareeba is officially a ‘reef guardian’ By Carl Portella Mareeba Shire Council was recognised for its commitment to protecting the Reef by officially becoming a Reef Guardian Council on Tuesday, July 22.

Reef Guardian Councils is an innovative program run by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority that encourages councils to get involved in environmental projects and foster environmental stewardship of the

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Karen Vohland Director of Tourism and Stewardship with the Marine Mark Authority (pictured with Mareeba Mayor Tom Gilmore) said: “We are delighted to have the Mareeba Shire coun-

Gutsy ladies battle on Kokoda Challenge Gutsy Ladies Theresa Whiteing, Rachel Whiteing and Robyn Campman with support crew member Jill Taylor have come back pumped up after completing the Kokoda Challenge.

cil back into our Reef Guardian program it clearly recognises the catchment to reef linkages and all the work that council and the community are undertaking to improve the health of the reef going forward”.

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By Katherine Kokkonen Do you think you could take on Australia’s toughest endurance event? Three Mareeba women did and came back – a little worse for wear – to tell the tale. Theresa Whiteing, Rachel Whiteing and Robyn Campman, dubbed The Gutsy Ladies, took on the Kokoda Challenge and completed the 100km course in 29 hours. The Challenge is usually 96km, the length of the actual Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea, but the course was rerouted due to bushfires in the Gold Coast Hinterland and an extra four kilometres was added. Two of the three Gutsy Ladies suffered injuries on the course, but they were determined to cross the finish line. Rachel Whiteing injured a leg muscle, while her mother, Theresa Whiteing, did her knee in at the 65km mark. Despite pain so intense Mrs Whiteing at times wanted to vomit, she continued after having her knee strapped at 80km, even climbing down hills backwards to

make it to the finish line. “When you get that far, you can’t stop,” Mrs Whiteing said. “That’s what it’s all about – it’s about that sacrifice and mateship, without each other and our support crew, you’d never do it.” Rachel Whiteing, 17, was the youngest of the group and pushed through to the end by changing her headspace. Although, her mother said if she had known how tough it was she would never have let her do it. “I wouldn’t usually keep going, if I was in that much pain, but you just had to keep going,” Rachel said. While she was not injured, Ms Campman said the Kokoda Challenge was still the toughest thing she had done in her life. “The hills just kept going on and on and on and I was the only one that cried and I had nothing wrong with me. Don’t ask me why, but I had meltdowns.” Ms Campman said they never would have made it to the end without the help of their support crew,

who helped The Gutsy Ladies at the checkpoints, covering them in blankets, redoing their backpacks and providing food. Support crew member Jill Taylor said she found it overwhelming to watch the Gutsy Ladies continue on despite the pain and demanding environment. “These guys were walking overnight, basically for twelve hours with little headlamps, in zero temperatures,” she said. The challenge has given the Gutsy Ladies a new perspective on the Kokoda Track. Mrs Whiteing said that while the challenge was difficult, the diggers had it in worse conditions and were also under fire. The tight group of friends said they have faced their own personal adversities and taking on extreme physical challenges changes their way of thinking. “We’ve been mates forever and we come up with these harebrained ideas – it’s our mad friendship,” Mrs Whiteing said. “It’s all about headspace and you can do anything.”

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Memory of the fallen kept alive on centenary

Elwyn Troughton will honour Australian soldiers who fought in World War One and has written a book about Australia’s involvement.

An important date seems to have fallen off the Australian calendar: the start of World War One. Australia became involved in World War One when Britain declared war on Germany on August 4, 1914. Elwyn Troughton will collect wattle to place on the cenotaph, in Mareeba, on August 5. She will commemorate the centenary on that day due to the time difference between Australia and Britain. To mark the commemoration, Ms Troughton has written a book, Tred Softly on Our Hallowed Ground, which details Australia’s involvement. “It’s not about me, it’s about the memory of the men who paid for our freedom with their lives,” she said. “The boys who enlisted were

quick to join up to what was going to be a picnic, until they got over there and found out what it really was. “It’s not just the army—it’s the army, navy, air force and the nurses, and the animals. There are some pathetic stories about the animals. I have photos of men in tears and piles of horses, where they shot them.” Ms Troughton’s commemoration book on World War One is the 40th book she has written. She felt a need to preserve history before things started to disappear. “We can’t afford to lose our history, if you appreciate the freedom and the free country you live in. These men gave their lives to make sure that we did. Most of the men and women who came home, it totally affected their lives thereafter.”

The War comes home Thomas Henry Graham worked on Mt Mulgrave Station in the early 1900s before enlisting to fight in World War One. In 1919, he was badly wounded in the back and eventually returned to Australia. His injury to his spine affected his brain and he suffered from paranoia. Despite his suffering, he would occasionally show flashes of his old self and regale people with stories of his antics while on leave in London. His illness worsened and he would disappear for days at a time into the bush. He was an experienced bushman and used his skills to hide his tracks. One day he disappeared and despite the efforts

of experienced trackers it was days before he was found, miles from the homestead, wandering aimlessly. He was taken back to the homestead and then admitted to Chillagoe Hospital where he soon passed away.

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ness of the level of support available to community consumers, as well as presenting service providers with an opportunity to network and therefore build stronger links to various services within the Mareeba community. The Services Expo, which is the first of its kind in Mareeba, will be held at the old Mareeba Mazda and Mareeba Mitsubishi showroom on

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Find out what’s available in your community. Service groups and businesses in attendance include... • Mareeba Homelessness Reference Group • Bendigo Community Bank • Mareeba Shire Council • ATODS • Mareeba Men's Shed • Tableland Counselling and Support Services (TCASS) • NEATO Employment • Street to Home (MSC) • Breakthru Employment • HomeStay (MSC) • Dept. of Human Services • QITE Employment • Lifeline • Mulungu Aboriginal Corporation Medical Centre • Tablelands Sexual Assault Services • Community Services Tablelands

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Pictured left: Norman Mitchell, Simon Lister, Margaret Sweeney and Jazzman Saltmere with her kids Tanika, Tabitha and Daniel have found homes after accessing Housing Support Services.

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A place to call home By Katherine Kokkonen SOMETIMES all that is needed to get someone back on their feet is a helping hand. People who were having difficulty accessing accommodation have spoken out about the help and kindness they have received from Housing Support Services in Mareeba. Margaret Sweeney and her son, Simon Lister, had spent more than 30 years living in caravan parks due to lack of money. “I had thought about housing, but the rent was far too high for me,” Ms Sweeney said. She also hadn’t had any experience with rentals before accessing Housing Support Services. “They were absolutely gorgeous and they couldn’t do enough for me,” Ms Sweeney said. “Everything just went beautifully, they helped me with everything.”

Norman Mitchell who also accessed Housing Support Services agreed that they go out of their way to help. “It’s not just one person, or two people, there is a whole mob of them who come to help you,” he said. The services found Mr Mitchell a unit to live in four months ago. He had been living with family for 20 years and had been put off finding his own place due to family responsibilities. “I tried to look after the family as much as I can. It’s bit of a heavy load that I’m carrying,” Mr Mitchell said. “They understood that I wanted to move out.” Jazzman Saltmere and her children were appreciating their new home after accessing Housing Support Services. Before turning to the service, Ms Saltmere and her friend Theresa Johnson had tried to find housing on their own, but felt they were given the “run around”.

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“No matter where you go, it was knocking us, until we came here and everything just opened up,” Ms Johnson said. Housing Support Services helped Ms Saltmere with her application and references and also provided emotional support. Housing Support Services also helped set up utilities, arrange identification and were involved in transferring Ms Saltmere’s belonging to her new home. “They provided someone to cry to and for someone in Jazzman’s situation that’s what they need – they’re not judgmental,” Ms Johnson said. Housing Support Services will be at the Mareeba Community Services Expo, on August 5, in the old Mareeba Mazda & Mitsubishi Showroom, on Byrnes Street. For further information or homelessness/ accommodation support, contact Housing Support Services on 4092 6899 or visit 212 Walsh St Mareeba 4880.

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Allegations surface about TRC FROM P1 She said it was “absolutely false” that Mayor Lee Long did not know about the complaints. Ms O’Connor highlighted the minutes of a TRC Audit Committee Meeting on June 23, which showed Mayor Lee Long declared a conflict of interest in relation to “complaints contained within Item-9 Legal Matters Report”. Ms O’Connor also said complainants, including herself, have been willing to engage with the Mayor. “I have talked to her numerous times one-on-one in her office, on the doorstep and including her sitting at my kitchen table talking for hours,” Ms O’Connor said. “Over the last 18 months we discussed at length and on numerous occasions, the performance of Council, i.e. the councillors individually and as a group. This always included the Mayor venting at length about the problems

with every single individual councillor.” Ms O’Connor said despite the resources poured into corporate counselling and mediation, no improvement had been shown and this demonstrated Mayor Lee Long’s inability to lead. “The fact remains that you cannot help or guide perfect people,” Ms O’Connor said. “To use an example, it is widely understood that you cannot help an alcoholic until they admit they have a problem and therefore we cannot help the Mayor because she cannot see her own weaknesses and faults.” Mayor Lee Long said most of the councillors had been voted in by the public and would be judged at the next election on their performance. “If they don’t like how we have performed, they have the opportunity to vote us out,” she said.

The Express has collated data from five complainants. Allegations against the TRC include: Breach of Procedural Fairness (1 complaint) Breach of standing orders (15 complaints) Denial of natural justice (2 complaints) Improper conduct (4 complaints) Misuse of officially obtained info (10 complaints) Official misconduct (4 complaints) Dishonesty / lack of impartiality (14 complaints)

Breach of trust put in a person by virtue of their position (12 complaints) Abuse of process in meetings (1 complaint) Dereliction of duty (1 complaint) Conflict of Interest: failure to declare (3 complaints) Misleading & deceptive conduct (9 complaints) Misappropriation of Public Funds

(1 complaints) Breach of code of conduct (4 complaints) Breach of Ethics principles (1 complaints) Breach of Local Government Principles (2 complaints) Breach of Local Government Regulations (6 complaints) Breach of Sustainable Planning Act (2 complaints) Due process not followed (1 complaint)

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Littering at skate park gets out of hand By Katherine Kokkonen FUN and games were replaced with plastic cups and lolly wrappers at the skate park, in Walsh Street, Mareeba. Litter was strewn around the park including in close proximity to bins and do not litter signs, on Thursday, July 24. Mareeba Shire Mayor Tom Gilmore said he was aware of the litter problem at the skate park and council was taking steps to rectify it. As well as moving to have security cameras installed as soon as possible, Mayor Gilmore said council had agreed to pull together a group of community stakeholders, who could find a way to convince people who use the park to develop

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pride in the facility. Mayor Gilmore said council had allowed the littering to go on longer than they would have liked and that they were now looking at various ways to combat it. He said it was important to “not rush around pointing fingers” and to instead look at possible alternatives, including engaging with skate park users. “Litter is matter of great distress to me and to the community and we are determined one way or another to resolve the matter,” Mayor Gilmore said. “The important thing is, not to get terribly excited about the fact of litter, but to get excited about why they are littering and how we might bring them to seeing the skate park as a place where young people go to enjoy themselves and cherish it and look after it.”

Urge to immunise after measles cases By Katherine Kokkonen THE call has been put out to get immunised after two cases of measles in Cairns were confirmed this month. The call comes following the release of data that shows the Cairns and Hinterland region has the third worst immunisation rate for oneyear-old children in Queensland. Despite nine out of 10 children being up to date with their immunisation in the region, Director of Tropical Public Health Unit (Cairns) Dr Richard Gair said a high rate of immunisation is needed in the Far North. “An immunisation rate of more than 90 per cent is strong but it could be better and it means that we have more than 300 children who are vulnerable to attracting a range of diseases,” he said. “Vaccinations are the best and most effective way of protecting people from infectious and potentially deadly diseases such as mea-

sles. These diseases are much more prevalent in places such as Papua New Guinea, the Philippines and Indonesia and Vietnam. Of the 51 confirmed measles cases Queensland this year 25 have been acquired overseas.” “Given the proximity of these countries to the Far North, and the flow of people between these areas, the risk of contracting these diseases is much greater.” Registered Nurse Immunisation endorsed Sandy Tonello works at the Mareeba Medical Centre and encouraged parents to immunise their children. Although the cases of measles were not in Mareeba, Ms Tonello highlighted that the population between Mareeba and Cairns was fluid and that measles was a serious disease. She also said having the majority of people immunised helps to protect young babies, who are not yet immunised. “If you have a high number of children who are vaccinated it protects the birth to twomonth-old babies, who are too young to be

vaccinated because the children will not give the newborns these diseases,” she said. While there could be side effects to vaccinations, Ms Tonello encouraged parents to bring their children in. “There are mild side affects sometimes, but they are very rare and the advantages outweigh the disadvantages,” she said. The State Government launched What’s your date to vaccinate?, a major Queensland Health childhood immunisation campaign that supports the department’s goal to have 95% of all Queensland children fully immunised at one, two and five years of age. The first phase of the campaign focuses on the importance of vaccinating ‘on time’ and is supported by a smart phone app, VacciDate. The app is free to download and will send notifications when children are approaching a due date for a vaccination, store immunisation records and provide a direct prompt to call the family GP to make an appointment. ADVERTORIAL

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2014 Atherton Gem Festival this Sunday The Atherton Tableland Mineral and brains of local fossicking successes. lapidary Club will be holding its annual An important message that the Club gem festival this Sunday, August 3, executive wish to promote is that and everyone new and old is welcome “don’t throw away those rocks in the to come along. shed when grandad is finished with Last year saw a turn-out of rock them”, - call the Club as good rocks hounds from all over with visiting stall are now difficult to find. They will even holders, displays and club demon- pick them up. strations of jewellery making, facetThe Club is located at the Tolga ing and rock cutting. Club executive Racetrack Reserve. Easy to find - just said that they anticipate an increase turn at Tolga Woodworks and follow in stall holders this year as the suc- the signs. cess of previous years is now being For further information, contact, recognized. Secretary Ken on 4095 5628. Admission is free and food and raffles will be available. The festival coincides Atherton Tableland Mineral and Lapidary Club Inc. with the Tolga Monthly Market, so visitors will have great shopping choices. This Sunday 3rd August, 2014 Those interested will @ Tolga Racecourse be able to walk through NEW CLUBROOMS the new premises and will be amazed at the work done by members Gemstone to bring the building up Gem Sale & Silver to a safe and attractive s, s R lay a sp fﬂes, Sale Di work environment. s ry T lle r we a Je de Benc The Club’s curah GREAT FA tor now hosts a very MIL DAY OUT Y informative rock, minFree Adm ! > Demonstrations & ission eral and gem museum, Cabachon Faceting specifically featuring > Dealers Welcome local products and > Parking Available finds. A great place for the school children to > Morning & browse. Afternoon Tea The club is keen to > BBQ / Drinks welcome past memFor more info contact: bers for a cuppa and Ken Kitson 4095 5628 of course to pick their

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Ready for wildfires Willem and Leigh Huyser with their little dog, Jigger, travelled from Mandurah in Western Australia for their second Christmas in July.

Nomads revel in Christmas cheer

Tinsel and mistletoe aren’t the usual decorations for July but they adorned Davies Park on the weekend. Christmas in July saw hundreds of grey nomads from every state migrate to Mareeba for the festivities. The park was filled with 280 vans, with travellers eager to take part in the fun and games, which included raffles, Christmas dinner and an open day for families. Far North Nomads member Dellie Connolly greeted travellers as they came through the gate. This was the eighth trip for Ms Connolly, from Kurrimine Beach, for Christmas in July. “It’s a happy, happy place and we have a live band every night and we dance on the football field all night,” she said. Wet weather couldn’t dampen the travellers’ spirits with smiles from ear to ear a common sight at the park. “Everyone has been saying about the friendliness of the whole area—they love it,” Dellie Connolly and Meeka get Ms Connolly said. into the Christmas spirit

When there is smoke, there is fire. But don’t panic, it was all part of Operation Paratus undertaken by various agencies to test their capabilities ahead of grassfire season and to put the new Mareeba Fire Station through its paces. As well as the fire brigade other agencies, including councils, parks groups and rural fire service, took part with 187 people directly involved in the operation. Specialist resources brought in for the operation included vehicles specially designed to go off road, which would be used in emergencies to protect in-place infrastructure, including houses and paddocks. Inspector Clint Tunnie said the ideal outcome from Operation Paratus would be to establish and maintain effective communication across all agencies. “Once we establish that, the actual part of burning and carrying out hazard reduction is a by-product,” he said. “In anything that we respond to, the communication infrastructure is the most important side. Unless we can get that established and we are communicating in here (the operation support vehicle), we would not have a clue, at all, about what is going on.” Inspector Clint Tunnie said the operation support vehicle was multi-purpose and could be used in a variety of emergency situations and could also be used to rehabilitate fire fighters. “This vehicle gives us opportunities if we have a major incident, such as a bus crash or cyclone, it is designed to take up a number of caches. The truck has a swift water rescue cache, it has road rescue action gear and BA capability,” he said. “The most important thing about this truck is its ability to provide rehabilitation for our fire fighters, which is absolutely critical during the grassfire season. Over last Christmas, we had temperatures in Mareeba in excess of 40 degrees, when the guys are out there fighting fires, it is absolutely critical for us to get their core temperature down. The back of the truck has a huge air-conditioning system on it and if worse comes to worse we can dress

the guys right down, bring them into the back of the vehicle and start bringing down the core temperature.” While the agencies were all ready to go on Friday, the unforseen wet and cooler weather caused delays with the majority of burns put-off until Saturday. Inspector Tunnie expected the wildfire season to get into full swing in a fortnight.

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THURSDAY NIGHT 7.00PM UNDER LIGHTS • GOLD DIGGERS RESTRICTED LADIES DRAFT $600 • OLD FOSSILS DRAFT $500 FRIDAY 7.00AM START $12,000 • GOLDEN SPUR MAIDEN DRAFT $3000 PR IZ E • FINAL MAIDEN DRAFT MO N E Y • LITTLE DIGGERS MINI DRAFT • GOLDEN QUARTPOT JUNIOR DRAFT $200 • GOLDEN BIT JUVENILE DRAFT $300 • NICK ‘Archie’ EDWARDS MEMORIAL CHUTE BULLDOGGING $1000 • GOLD DUST CALF RIDE $150 • GOLDEN BELL JUNIOR STEER RIDE $200 d A ll Roun • GOLD NUGGET BULLOCK RIDE $1300 n io p m Cha SATURDAY 7.00AM START le!! k c u B • THE NUGGET OF THE NORTH OPEN DRAFT $2000 • THE PROSPECTORS RES OPEN DRAFT $1000 • GOLD MINERS OPEN BARREL RACE $500 SUNDAY 7.00AM START • EUREKA STOCKMANS ENCOURAGEMENT DRAFT $600 • GOLDPAN NOVICE DRAFT $1500 • $500 PRIZE MONEY UP FOR ANY HORSE TO WIN AN ADULT DRAFT AS WELL AS A RACE ON THE WEEKEND • TROPHY BUCKLE FOR THE HIGHEST SCORING COMPETITOR OVER THE WEEKEND. MUST COMPETE IN AT LEAST 3 OF THE 4 EVENTS - RODEO, CAMPDRAFT, BARRELS AND/OR RACES • $500 FOR THE HIGHEST CUTOUT OVER THE WEEKEND Cattle kindly donated by CPC of Wrotham Park, R & R White and R. Dewson. With thanks to Remfrey Transport & Parker Transport. NOMINATIONS CLOSE 28 JULY 2014.

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FEATURES 7 RACE PROGRAM PLUS 1 FINAL • RACE 1: CANZIANS CANTER • RACE 2: EUREKA CREEK AUCTIONS • RACE 3: GOUGH GALLOP 200m SPRINT • RACE 4: REMFREY RUSH & LUCKY DIP • RACE 5: STOCKMANS STAMPEDE SWEEPS!! • RACE 6: TOSONI FARMING FLASH • RACE 7: DELAI DASH • GRAND FINAL: KINGSLEY CUP NOMINATIONS CLOSE 28th JULY, 2014. PRE-PAID NOMINATIONS. Rules Apply.

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A $100,000 grant will kick-start a much needed sewerage project in Mareeba. The Mareeba Shire Council has welcomed news that the Queensland Government will provide $100,000 to commence the feasibility requirements for the upgrade of the local waste water treatment plant. Mareeba Mayor Tom Gilmore said Member for Cook David Kempton and the council had been working on the project for some time. “These funds will give a kick start to this urgent project, which has been in limbo for a number of years,” Mr Gilmore said. “It will allow us to plan and design the project.” The $100,000 grant to Mareeba Shire Council was one of six grants totalling more than $1 million to be distributed to local governments in the Cook electorate. The funding was through the Queensland Government’s 2014-2015 Local Grants and Subsidies Program. David Kempton said the grants would be used to fund a raft of infrastructure development projects throughout the region. “Mareeba is the fastest growing population centre on the Tablelands and we need to ensure that an appropriate level of services and infrastructure is maintained,” he said. “I meet regularly with the mayor to ensure the communication lines remain open.” Mr Kempton said infrastructure development was “the backbone” of regional development. “The Queensland Government recognises that local councils are on the frontline when it comes to dealing with issues related to growth,” he said. “One of my priorities is to ensure that the government responds in a timely manner and provides appropriate levels of support to help meet the needs of local councils in the Cook region.” DSS/E/M/183

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Pictured above left: Sewage Treatment Plant MSC operator John van Ryte, Mareeba Mayor Tom Gilmore and Member for Cook David Kempton at the sewerage treatment plant.

Community condolences THE community now has the opportunity to provide messages of support and condolence, following the Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 tragedy. Condolence sheets are now available at Member for Dalrymple Shane Knuth’s Atherton office until Friday, August 8. “This is an opportunity to share their condolences with all those families and children that have lost their lives and loved ones,” Mr Knuth said. “This has resonated very strongly with the community because everybody from all different lives and backgrounds fly.” To access a condolence sheet, go to Shane Knuth’s office at Silo Shopping Centre, Atherton, by Friday, August 8.

Correction The Trevisani Nel Mondo donated $400 to the Dimbulah Lions club, not the Friulani as reported in last week’s edition, the Express apologizes for the error.

Let’s talk about changes to aged care. Aged care should be decided by the person who knows you best – you. That’s why aged care changes from 1 July 2014 give you more choice, more control and more of the services you might need to help you stay independent. New financing arrangements also start. So if you’re getting older and need help, or if you’re caring for someone who does, call My Aged Care or visit the website to find out what you need to know to start planning and talking about aged care with your family and loved ones.

Because the sooner we all start talking about aged care and planning it, the better the outcome for you and your family. For personalised assistance, talk to a real person on 1800 200 422* or visit myagedcare.gov.au *1800 calls are free from land lines; calls from mobile phones may be charged.

BUS & COACH DEPARTURES DEPARTS ATHERTON Monday to Friday: 6.15am, 9am and 3.30pm Saturday: 6.15am and 9am Sunday: 9am and 3.30pm

DEPARTS CAIRNS Monday to Friday: 8.45am, 3.20pm and 5.45pm Saturday: 8.45am and 3.20pm Sunday: 3.20pm and 5.45pm

NO SERVICE on Good Friday or Christmas Day. No Sunday second service on Long Weekends. Public holidays operate on Sunday’s first service times. Authorised by the Australian Government, Capital Hill, Canberra.

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The dramatic action film DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES starts its run at The Rising Sun this week. From all reviews it is quite a movie – and very worth watching. Also continuing is JERSEY BOYS, the spectacular film version of the top Broadway stage

DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES

A growing nation of genetically evolved apes led by Caesar is threatened by a band of human survivors of the devastating virus unleashed a decade earlier. They reach a fragile peace, but it proves short-lived, as both sides are brought to the brink of a war that will determine who will emerge as Earth's dominant species.

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Daffodil Day is about more than just ﬂowers, as Cancer Council Queensland Relay For Life Coordinator Courtney Sullivan explains.

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A timely reminder

The countdown to August is on – Daffodils are in bloom and Queenslanders are brightening up the Sunshine State by spreading around a dash of yellow and plenty of hope! Daffodil Day (August 22), comes as a timely reminder to show our support to Queenslanders affected by cancer. A small gesture, like wearing a pin on Daffodil Day, purchasing merchandise, or volunteering, can make a big difference to those people in our community who are going through a cancer journey – by showing they are not alone in the ﬁght. The daffodil is the international symbol of hope for those touched by cancer, as it blooms at the end of winter and heralds the return of spring, vitality and growth. Your support helps grow that much needed hope and enables Cancer Council Queensland to continue their ongoing work in regional communities and provide life-changing services like counselling, support groups, and ﬁnancial assistance during a diagnosis. Sadly, nearly 1200 people will be diagnosed with cancer in Far North Queensland this year – and it’s up to us as a community, to show we care.

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Daffodil Day is about so much more than a bunch of ﬂowers, it’s about pledging to ﬁght back against cancer. Another way to do that is by taking part in the many community events we offer, including Relay For Life. Every step taken at Relay, and every dollar raised gives hope for better treatments, hope for more survivors, and hope for a cancer free future. Participating might only seem like a small gesture, like buying a daffodil, but it means the world to those who are in need of your support. With less than two months to go until Tablelands Relay For Life, I encourage you to gather your friends and family and register a team. Taking part in Relay For Life is an experience you won’t regret - not only will you enjoy a weekend or entertainment and laughter, but you can walk away knowing your support has made all the difference. Cancer Council Queensland’s Tablelands Relay For Life will be held on September 13-14 at Davies Park, Mareeba. To register visit relayforlife.org.au or phone Cancer Council’s Fundraising Hotline 1300 65 65 85.

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show of the same name, which tells the story of one of the most successful musical groups of the 60's and early 70's, The Four Seasons. Whilst the littlies and families will be entertained by the endearing and colourful TINKERBELL – PIRATE FAIRY. There is one last chance to see TRANSFRORMERS 4 – AGE OF EXTINCTION today Wednesday as it concludes its Rising Sun run.

TINKERBELL - PIRATE FAIRY

When a misunderstood dust-keeper fairy named Zarina steals Pixie Hollow's all-important Blue Pixie Dust, and flies away to join forces with the pirates of Skull Rock, Tinker Bell and her fairy friends must embark on the adventure of a lifetime to return it to its rightful place. However, in the midst of their pursuit of Zarina, Tink's world is turned upside down. She and her friends find that their respective talents have been switched and they have to race against time to retrieve the Blue Pixie Dust and return home to save Pixie Hollow.

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After the battle between the Autobots and Decepticons that leveled Chicago, humanity thinks that all alien robots are a threat. So Harold Attinger, a CIA agent, establishes a unit whose sole purpose is to hunt down all of them. But it turns out that they are aided by another alien robot who is searching for Optimus Prime. Cade Yeager, a "robotics expert", buys an old truck and upon examining it, he thinks it's a Transformer. When he powers it up, he discovers it's Optimus. Later, men from the unit show up looking for Optimus. He helps Yeager and his daughter escape but are pursued by the hunter. They escape and Yeager learns from technology he took from the men that a technology magnate and defence contractor named Joshua Joyce is part of what's going on, so they go to find out what's going on.

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Own your own resort LIFE will be so much fun. You This little piece of luxury is situhave got the holiday family ated on a fully fenced 1583m2 home here. Something for eve- corner block complete with landryone means no-one needs to scaped gardens. This house features... four miss out â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the kids can play and swim in the pool, while mum and large bedrooms, generous open dad relax in the private sanctu- plan living and media room, air ary of your outdoor resort style conditioning, large entertainBalinese hut and listen to the ment area, luxurious Balinese kids laughing and having fun. hut over looking the pool, fully Inside the home is bright and fenced with landscaped garmodern and the open plan kitch- dens, double garage. en, dining and lounge area are practical, stylish and tiled. For your chance to be on holiThis beautiful home boasts days everyday give Sam a call four large bedrooms, two bath- on 0427 775 414 or 4092 5566 rooms as well as a generous for your private viewing of sized open plan living and me- this exclusively listed home. dia room. There is a large entertainment area perfect Address: 24 Ceola Drive, Mareeba for entertainPrice: $449,000 ing friends Agent: EXCLUSIVE to Salvatore Girgenti and famSibi Girgenti Real Estate ily or just to Contact: 4092 5566 or 0427 775 414 keep the kids amused.

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PROPOSED house and land package, Tropic Coast Homes at The Rise Country Estate. The McIvor features a very well laid out floor plan, comprising of 194m2 of open plan design. Perfectly positioned and oozing attractive street appeal, this Tropic Coast home screams quality and style. From the portico entrance and entry right through to the spacious rear patio, The McIvor has been designed to utilize this stunning block to it's full potential. There are so many benefits included in this package including three bedrooms, built- ins, spacious family bathroom,

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ensuite to the master, carpeted, walk in robe. The trendy kitchen includes a cook top, oven, range hood and you design your own colour scheme. Spacious quality tiled living areas, open plan design throughout the whole home, well thought out, ideal for the family or entertaining, all in a tranquil family friendly environment. The tropical style patio has been designed to enjoy the breezes, and compliment the spacious back yard, which provides an abundance of room for the kids to play, plus plenty of room for gardens, a pool and a shed.

Priced at $335,000 and designed for the block 209, 3416m2 based on land price of $117,000 and House $218,000. Don't delay. Enquire for more information today -there are a variety of other stunning plans you can choose from to build on the block of your choice. Contact Debbie Sweedman on 0409 321 000 or Aaron on 0409 421 782 or visit us on the web- www.amarooparkestate.com.au

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PROPERTY Motivated vendor – make an offer AUCTION

ENJOY THE SERENITY OF THIS RURAL RETREAT 14 BROOKLYN VILLAGE ESTATE, MOUNT CARBINE If getting away from it all is high on your agenda, you’ll want to take a look at this unique property located within Mount Carbine’s Brooklyn Village Estate. • Spacious bedrooms • Open plan lounge/dining/kitchen • Generous 1452m2 allotment (approx.) • Separate laundry with rear access • Maintained common areas and facilities

Contact Phil Bayne on 4099 5414 or 0403 084 746 Email: pbayne.portdouglas@ljh.com.au ljhooker.com.au Port Douglas

IF you're in the market for your next home or investment property, then this one is certainly worth a look. Modern and affordable with good tenants already in place at $365 per week and willing to stay on. The owner is motivated to sell and will listen to all reasonable offers. Situated on an elevated 800m2 allotment to capture all the cool breezes and views, the home features four bedrooms with built-in clothes storage in every room and ensuite in the master. A light and airy open plan living area, rear patio and mod-

ern U shape kitchen which is easily acces- only minutes from town. Come and see it sible from the garage for unloading shop- for yourself. ping. There is a shower and bathtub in the main bathroom and separate laundry with For further information or to arrange an additional storage space. inspection, please contact Sophie BozA neutral earthy colour scheme is fea- zo on 0428 128 154 or Mareeba Property tured throughout the home and there are Office on 4092 1355. also security screens and a gas hot water system to help save on Address: MAREEBA power. Price: $335,000 NEG The backyard is fully privacy Sophie Bozzo Agent: fenced and screened with estabMareeba Property Office lished gardens and the property Contact: 4092 1355 or 0428 128 154 is located in a new subdivision

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 Four bedrooms, two bathrooms + office  Stunning porcelain tiles throughout  Dream kitchen with stone benches  Open plan living and dining  Alfresco entertainment area  Double garage  Fully fenced and landscaped 1600m2 (on two titles)

44 acres prime position Flat, gently sloping land Fully cleared and ready to go Bitumen road frontage, minutes from town Across from Mareeba Rodeo Grounds  Perfect for cropping, agistment or development 11 meg water licence from Granite Creek

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Glamour on one acre + pool and sheds This home has been designed for maximum lifestyle with a superb flowing design and radiance of natural light immediately captivates you when you enter this home. Perfect presentation as you would expect from a new home with four generous bedrooms or fourth as an office, king size master with walk-in-robe, ensuite with separate spa and stylish drop windows that bring the outside in. The deluxe kitchen is to die for with miles of cupboard space and conveniently located to service the dual open living areas. The wow factor inside is equally Address: matched with Price: what this one Agent: acre property has on offer Contact: outside. The

spacious patio overlooks the inviting in ground pool and tropical landscaped gardens. The second 12x8m shed has just been completed and located at the rear of the property and is serviced with power and water. If you are looking for maximum family lifestyle you must see this property that is perfectly packaged to perfection. For more information or to arrange a private inspection please call Marketing Agent Aurelia Rogato 0418 183 555. realestate.com.au/115523779 Mareeba $630,000 NEG Aurelia Rogato Rogato Bros Real Estate 4092 5255 or 0418 183 555

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PROPERTY Price, presentation and position THIS stylish four bedroom home presents like new and offers a superb standard of fit and finish plus a stand-out location in a quiet cul de sac in one of Mareeba’s sought after premier subdivisions. It’s a true entertainer’s haven featuring a central kitchen positioned to easily access the two living areas as well as the outdoor entertainment area and adjoining private courtyard with stunning water feature and it’s also packed with added features. Quality features include: Immaculately presented with crisp, neutral colours internally plus freshly painted externally, fully tiled with split-system air-conditioning to the living area, lounge and master bedroom, stunning raked ceiling in the living area, generous bedrooms with built-ins, bedrooms two and threesufficient in size to accommodate queen beds, stylish centrally placed kitchen including dishwasher, innovative two way main bathroom setup with direct access from bedroom two which is perfect for quests with capability for closing off to allow the toilet and vanity to be utilised at the same time as the shower and bath, ducted “Premier Clean” vacuum system, landscaped 929m2 al-

lotment in an outstanding neighbourhood. Why build when you can move right in, with everything you want and so much more. With so many stunning features this home can’t be judged from the street – it’s a must to inspect. For further information or to arrange a private inspection please contact Exculsive Agent Joe Torrisi. Address: 8 Maria Close, Mareeba Price: $409,000 Agent: EXCLUSIVE Joe Torrisi Real Estate Contact: 0417 700 468

Concrete block home in near central position OPEN HOUSE: Wednesday July 30 and Thursday July 31 between 12noon and 1pm at 27 Kearney Street, Mareeba.

If you are SELLING? consIderIng I’ll listen to what buyIng or sellIng… you say

...you need advice from someone who understands property from your point of view, with the knowledge and commitment to create a vision for achieving your goals ...you need someone who is dedicated to creating exceptional real estate experiences through passionate delivery of truly remarkable service ...you need to make the smart move ...you need to talk to me

YES

I’ll give you an honest opinion

For your free market appraisal phone Deborah 0408 449 808

YES

I’ll persevere to get the best results

you matter most!

My clients are my highest priority. Each receive my utmost care and attention every step of the way.

Deborah Godfrey

0408 449 808

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AUCTION - NeCessAry sAle

THREE bedroom clay brick/concrete in yard, on 1556m2 allotment. block home in near central position of Mareeba. Contact Mareeba Real Estate AgenCombined kitchen and dining, cies on 4092 1556 or 0427 153 868/ separates lounge, two bedrooms 0428 121 520. Email mrea4880@ out of three have built-in cupboards, qld.chariot.net.au bedrooms have air conditioning, plus in livAddress: 27 Kearney Street, Mareeba ing area as well, one Price: $320,000 NEG bathroom,1 toilet, two Agent: Mareeba Real Estate Agencies vehicle carport, solar Contact: 4092 1556 panels, lockup two bay Lyn 0427 153 868 shed, pop up sprinklers

OpeN HOUse: saturday 11am - 12pm, 6 Kimmins Close, Tolga Take advantage of owning this unique timber home built by well known and respected Tableland builder John Nott...

• 2 bathrooms • 2 car accommodation • Verandah 4 sides • Fully fenced 1 acre / 4140m2 • Well established gardens, chicken coop

Featuring: • Beautiful timber work throughout the home • Polished floors, wood heater • 3 bedrooms plus loft

Unfortunately the owner is forced to sell her home, so here is an opportunity to own this property only minutes from Tolga, located in a quiet close.

Auction: 6th SEPtEMBER, 11AM on SitE

Deborah Godfrey 0408 449 808 deborah.godfrey@yahoo.com.au

4092 5255

perfecTly posiTioned package paTio area! sHed! cHeap! cHeap!

• Multi Unit Land • Recently Renovated • Spacious Bedrooms • Large Shed

• Spacious Bedrooms • Open Plan Kitchen/Dining • Large Lounge • 809m2 Fenced Block

$239,000 neg

$279,000 neg

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dAzzling diAmonds By The river! 2 1 1

• Fully Fenced 868m2 Block • Excellent Area • Power Walk To Town • Close To Schools

www.4880.com.au/1P0084 AureliA 0418 183 555

Triplex TrifecTa

• 3x 2 Bedroom Units • 771m2 Block • Great Rental Returns • Short Walk To CBD

$299,000 neg

firsT Home Buyer or invesTor!

• Fully Fenced 812m2 Block • Polished Timber Floors • Fully Airconditioned • Enclosed Downstairs Area

$230,000 neg

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PROPERTY The start of something special

EX C

LU S

THIS opportunity to break into the property market is ripe for the picking. Located on a great corner block with possible further development opportunities, you could either move right in to your first home or sit back and let your investment grow. There are many features to this home including three bedrooms, open plan living, modern kitchen, tiled throughout and a fully fenced yard.

The property is currently tenanted offering a great investment opportunity or for the first home buyers a fantastic property to break into the market. This house is priced to sell so call today and organise an inspection, you won't be disappointed. Contact Exclusive Agent Alex Srhoj at Ray White Mareeba today on 0403 343 692 for an inspection.

Address: Price: Agent:

MAREEBA $325,000 NEG Alex Srhoj EXCLUSIVE TO Ray White Rural Contact: 0403 343 692

14 ACRES OF LIFESTYLE • 5.95 hectares (14.7 acres) • Comfortable 3 bedroom block home, fully airconditioned • Separate dining, lounge and rumpus room, 2 bathrooms • Fully fenced with 2 individual paddocks ideal for horses • 4 dams, bore + 5 rainwater tanks • Solar power + solar hot water • Fully lockable 10m x 6m powered shed + 2 roller doors • Mountain views Vendors are motivated to sell and to move on, and have priced the property to meet the market. Price: $479,000 Neg Contact: Exclusive Agent Norma Moloney on 0417 541 126

ALTITUDE REALTY MAREEBA 4092 4100

Green thumb

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NEW LISTING • McLeod Street • Office • Timber Floors • 976m2 • 3 Bedrooms • Good Neighbours

www.altituderealtymareeba.com.au altitudemareeba@aapt.net.au

107-111 BYRNES ST

EXTRA LARGE FAMILY RESIDENCE

Multitude of internal and external areas any large or extended family would be delighted to call this property home. Featuring: • 4 oversized bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • Extra large kitchen with walk-in pantry • Separate dining, lounge, rumpus room • Huge outside entertaining area • 13m x 7.5m powered shed • Bore + town water • Irrigated gardens • 4378m2 corner block Price: $515,000 Neg Contact: Norma Moloney on 0417 541 126

OPEN

ARE you a keen gardener? Do you like to grow your own vegies, herbs or maybe a row of your favourite fruit trees? How about a magnificent front landscaping with flowers and shrubs attracting the most gorgeous butterflies? At Rayfield you haver an opportunity to do just that. One acre of land gives you four times the amount of space an ordinary h o u s e b l o c k w o u l d provide. But the

Ticks ALL the

SUNDAY BOXES!

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AGENT ONSITE THIS SUNDAY 10AM12NOON

1 Acre Blocks Beautiful Rural Setting Close to Town & Schools Bore on each block Town Water Good Drainage Great Soil

LAND STARTS AT $140,000

MAKE YOUR OWN RANCH!

If you are looking to create your own ranch, the 3.62 hectares which is fenced off into three spare paddocks and backs onto cobra creek, has all the advantages of being able to create your own piece of paradise. Other features include: • 4 bedrooms with walk-in robe and ensuite in main • Partly airconditioned • Built-ins cupboards • Open plan tiled living with modern kitchen • Double remote lock up garage There is a massive concrete block shed situated at the back of the property only metres from the creek, this property offers all the benefits of rural living, but only five minutes to town. Price: $650,000 Neg Contact: Exclusive Agent Alex Srhoj on 0403 343 692

ALTITUDE

REALTY MAREEBA

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real significance here is the fact that this is the only subdivision that has town water as well as an already sunk bore. That extra water will help to keep your gardens growing and flourishing all year round. I will be happy to show you more about this great place so come and see me this Sunday from 10am – 12pm or visit me on www.altituderealtymareeba.com.au. Contact Elizabeth Bors at Altitute Realty Mareeba today on 4092 4100 or 0437 921 648.

Address: Agent: Contact:

Rayfield, MAREEBA Elizabeth Bors Altitude Realty Mareeba 0437 921 648 or 4092 4100

MAREEBA REAL ESTATE AGENCIES RENOVATED 3 BEDROOM HOME • POLISHED TIMBER FLOORS THROUGHOUT • 1 BATHROOM • 1 TOILET • AIRCONDITIONED • LARGE ENTERTAINMENT/ CARPORT AREA • 792M2 CORNER ALLOTMENT $240,000 NEG (SEE H251 ON WEBSITE)

4092 1556

7 Hort Street, Mareeba

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The LAND Pictured at the 2013 dinner is MDFVGA president Joe Moro, Lucy Nastasi, 2013 award winner Stephen Scurr, Thomas Mugford and Barry Campagnolo.

Leading the way Local innovators and leaders have the chance to be recognised for their contribution to horticulture. Nominations are now open for the Charlie Nastasi Horticultural Farmer of the Year Award with the award open to farmers in the Mareeba/Dimbulah Irrigation Area. Mareeba District Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association President Joe Moro said the award was to recognise someone who has done something outstanding with their business or made a substantive contribution to the industry, either on the local, state or federal level. He said there was a lot of innovation and diversity in the region and farmers would be eligible for the award through diversification in their business or through industry involvement.

“The Mareeba/Dimbulah irrigation area is one of the pinnacles of horticultural product in the country,” he said. “There is a lot of professional product that comes from the district and the award acknowledges the work and shows what we should be striving for in the future.” This is the second year the Charlie Nastasi Horticultural Farmer of the Year Award will be given out. It is in honour of Mr Nastasi, who is considered a pioneer and industry leader. The award will be presented at the 2014 MDFVGA annual dinner on September 12. For more information or to nominate, email the Mareeba District Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association on mdfvga@bigpond.com or call 4092 6099. Nominations close on August 19.

Giant local vegies Vegies are the flavour of the month and our readers have been sending in photos of their locally grown backyard produce. Pictured left is an eggplant grown in Mareeba by Jennifer and Richard Curcio and their children. Their garden is spray free and this is the largest Eggplant they have ever grown. Pictured right is a Eschalot grown by the Burton family in Atherton. They have more than 10 of this size and some even bigger.

SUGAR REPORT Spreading and Blending Specialists

• Lime • Gypsum • Magnesium • Organics

Peter Watson Phone 0408 879 234

Mossman Mill crushed 44,256 tonnes of cane at an average CCS of 12.90 for Week 10 of the 2014 crushing season. The factory has now processed 265,875 tonnes for the season, at an average CCS of 12.15. The factory exceeded the target crushing throughput and rate again this week, with the average crushing rate exceeding 320 tonnes per hour. The crops estimate is holding at 95% of original estimate. CRUSH STATISTICS: • Mossman tonnes crushed for the week: 44,256 tonnes • CCS for week: 12.90 • Total cane crushed to date: 265,875 tonnes • CCS average to date: 12.15 • 2014 crop estimate: 1,290,000 tonnes

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Good news for livestock exporters Livestock exporters can now send breeder cattle, sheep and goats to Egypt along with feeder and slaughter livestock following the finalisation of health certification requirements. Queensland Senator Ian Macdonald has welcomed the opening up of a new livestock export market with Egypt and said it presented significant export opportunities for Australia’s $1 billion livestock export industry. “This export initiative, which will help to improve existing herds in Egypt, is all part of the Government’s commitment to strengthening the live-

stock export trade and expanding market access for Australian producers,” he said. “This is in stark contrast to the former Labor Government who shut down the live export market in a kneejerk reaction that cost the nation millions of dollars in lost export income and devastated the livelihoods of hundreds of Northern cattle producers.” The addition of this new export market closely follows the opening of new export markets in Bahrain and Iran.

Charlie Nastasi

HORTICULTURAL FARMER

OF THE YEAR AWARD

NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN This award will recognise Outstanding Innovation and/or Exceptional Leadership in the Tableland Horticultural Industry

The award will be presented at the annual MDFVGA Dinner on September 12, 2014.

NOMINATIONS CLOSE: Tuesday August 19, 2014 Nominate someone you know today! Post to PO Box 989 ,Mareeba QLD 4880 or email mdfvga@bigpond.com

2014 Major Dinner Sponsor

PROUDLY SPONSORED BY Mareeba District Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association Inc

MAREEBA LIVEWEIGHT CATTLE

MARKET REPORT Prime Quotes (c/kg) toP Butcher’s steers 144.2 NO QuOte Butcher’s heifers WhOLesALe cOWs 105.0 123.2 BuLLOcks expOrt sLAughter MArket 140.0 cOWs expOrt sLAughter MArket 134.2 BuLLs heAVY WhOLesALe BuLLs NO QuOte

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Expresso 

Your Weekly Horoscopes March 21 to Apr 20 Aries



Listen to reason. Don’t let your lover put demands on you. Get back to the comforts of cottage or home. Residential moves will be favorable, and larger quarters the most probable direction.

Taurus

Wednesday 30th

Thursday 31st

Friday 1st

Tide Times 0448 1.24 1028 1.91 1637 1.07 2304 2.35

Tide Times 0521 1.28 1106 1.83 1709 1.24 2334 2.21

Tide Times 0559 1.32 1156 1.75 1746 1.42

Max 25o Min 14o

Max 24o Min 15o

Max 28o Min 15o

Saturday 2nd

Sunday 3rd

Monday 4th

Tuesday 5th

Tide Times 0302 1.10 0845 2.07 1453 0.64 2133 2.71

Tide Times 0102 1.93 0911 1.30 1654 1.86 2210 1.66

Tide Times 0312 1.86 1011 1.14 1719 2.08 2306 1.52

Tide Times 0434 1.93 1053 0.94 1751 2.32 2348 1.35

Max 25o Min 14o

Cancer

June 22 to July 22

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.

Ingredients 1 cup crushed sweet biscuts ½ cup pecans, chopped finely 3 tablespoons white sugar ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder ½ cup unsalted melted butter 1 cup softened cream cheese

C R O S S

WORD SEARCH

July 23 to Aug 22

Hard work will not go unnoticed. Your added discipline will enable you to complete some of those unfinished projects. Your interests could lead you down avenues you never realized existed. Aug 23 - Sept 23

You can come up with future trends in creative fields. Your talent will be recognized. Try a barbecue or a day at the beach. Your emotional partner will push all the right buttons this week.

Libra

Sept 24 to Oct 23

WORD

You can get into self awareness groups or look into physical enhancement programs. Do things you enjoy instead of being a chameleon. Refrain from using the highway as a racetrack.

Scorpio

Oct 24 to Nov 22

Just be yourself. Check your project over carefully if you were not the only one contributing to the end result. Don’t push your mate away. Your ideas will be well received.

Sagittarius

Nov 23 to Dec 21

Romance will be yours if you get out and do things in large groups. You need to do something energetic and different. Don’t make promises. Put financial speculation with family members or friends on the back burner for now.

Capricorn

Dec 22 to Jan 20

Aster

Florist

Lily

Rose

Bouquet

Flower

Mimosa

Tulip

Calla

Gardenia

Myrtle

Violet

Canna

Heather

Orchid

Zinnia

Clover

Iris

Peony

Daffodil

Jasmine

Petal

Daisy

Lilac

Poppy

Puzzle solutions

Be sure to get involved with those who can introduce you to unusual forms of entertainment. Be sure to take care of any minor ailments. Pushy people must be kept at arm’s length. Don’t let relatives get the better of you.

Aquarius

½ cup white sugar 2 eggs ½ teaspoon vanilla 4 cups thinly sliced apples 1/3 cup white sugar ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder ¼ cup pecans, chopped

Method

Use discretion, especially if involved with someone from work. Try not to judge too quickly. Risks will not be profitable. It’s time to reevaluate your motives.

Virgo

Max 21o Min 14o

1. Stir together the crushed biscuts, chopped pecans, cinnamon, sugar and melted butter in a large bowl. Mixed together until it well blended. Press the mixture into baking pan. Pre heat oven to 360 degrees Fahrenheit and bake it for 10 minutes. 2. Combine cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl. Mix moderately until smooth. Beat eggs one at a time and mixed thoroughly after its addition. Add the vanilla and mix together then pour it into the crust. 3. In another container, mix together the 1/3 white sugar and ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder. Toss the apple into the sugar-cinnamon mixture and coat well. Arrange the apple mixture into the fillings and sprinkle with a ¼ chopped pecans. 4. Pre heat the oven and bake for 70 minutes. When it done, let it cool into the rack and use the knife to loosen the cake from rim of pan. Refrigerate it before serving.

Any renovation or decorating to your home should include the whole family. Your efforts won’t go unnoticed; however, someone you work with may get jealous. Acceptance will be necessary.

Leo

Max 22o Min 16o

Winter Apple Cheesecake

Your ability to stand out in a crowd will bring you the recognition you desire. You will have to watch out for minor health problems related to stress. Don’t tell others of your plans. May 22 to June 21

Max 22o Min 13o

sudoku

April 21 to May 21

Gemini

k a e r b a e k Ta relax! and

Jan 21 to Feb 19

ACROSS

by an audience.

7. An object or collection of objects wrapped in paper in order to be carried or sent by post. 8. The movement of liquid or air into a place. 9. A word said to frighten or drive away a person or animal. 10. God be praised (uttered in worship or as an expression of rejoicing). 11. A person who deliberately collides with others when slam-dancing. 13. A priest, magician, or soothsayer in the ancient Celtic religion. 15. Delaying or delayed beyond the right or expected time; late. 16. Division or splitting into two or more parts. 18. Relating to a system, especially as opposed to a particular part. 19. Engrave metal, glass, or stone by coating it with a protective layer, drawing on it with a needle, and then covering it with acid. 21. Relating to physical, especially sexual, needs and activities. 22. A repeated or additional performance of an item at the end of a concert, as called for

DOWN 1. A thin flat strip of wood, especially one of a series forming a foundation for the plaster of a wall. 2. Fitting in with someone’s wishes or demands in a helpful way. 3. Swollen with fluid or gas. 4. Having many hills. 5. The loss of water of crystallization from a hydrated or solvated salt to the atmosphere on exposure to air. 6. A politician or person with strong political views. 12. A year, occurring once every four years, which has 366 days. 14. The crew staffing an aircraft. 17. In an ample manner; sufficiently or abundantly. 20. A soft, white substance formed when milk coagulates, used as the basis for cheese.

You are best to work at home if you can. Your time, not your cash, will do a lot more for your relationship. Be careful not to sign your time or your cash away. Talk to those in a position of power about your intentions.

Pisces

Feb 20 to March 20

Don’t reveal anything about your personal life to those who may use such information against you. Your mate could get on your nerves if he or she backs you into an emotional comer or puts restrictions on your time.

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INDEX

business A

DIRECTORY Curtains & Blinds

Butcher

Air Charters Air Conditioning Alterations & Dressmaking

Blinds Builder

Carpentry/ Roofing Childcare/ Kindergarten Cleaning Services Concerting Construction

AIR CHARTER ATHERTON CREEK AIR CHARTERS

Floor Coverings Finacial Services Fuel Furniture

Earthmoving Electrical Embroidery

Glazier Graphic Design

Farming Sector Fertilizer

BLINDS

5 passenger capacity aircraft, available for chartered flights, photography, freight deliveries, scenic flights, business or pleasure!

Matthew Jennings - chief pilot jenningsmjtw@bigpond.com • 0417 632 076

AIR CONDITIONING

Supply & Fit

Authorised Fujitsu Service Agent

BUILDER Tinaroo Creek Road, Mareeba • PO Box 1034 Mareeba 4880

P: 4092 6271

M: 0409 648 403 • F: 4092 6717

Timber Transport Travel Tree Lopping

Security Skip Bins

BUTCHER

EARTHMOVING

YUNGABURRA BUTCHERY

DeeB’s Grader Hire

P: 4095 3592 • M: 0407 123 561 E: yungaburrabutchery@hotmail.com 2 Kehoe Place, Yungaburra Q.4884

All Earthworks

Call Rob

0418 456 307 your local business guide

EARTHMOVING Do it right the first time!

Mobile: 0419 709 522

SpecialiSing in: • Polishing & Sealing New Concrete • Re-Juvenating & Sealing Existing Concrete • Re-Sealing Existing Stampcrete, Covercrete & Pebbletex Surfaces

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

CONSTRUCTION

Email: fnqbuilding@rocketmail.com www.facebook.com/fnqbuilding QBCC: 022933

michael 0429 091 403

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

Call Ross Malfitana Mobile: 0429 898 657

Machinery - Truck Hire Motor Mechanic

your local business guide

Small domeStic jobS welcome!

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

Photography Plumbing Pool Maintenance

Builder, Steel FaBrication and timBer Joinery

www.donhall.com.au

R & C AIRCONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

Irrigation

CONCRETING

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Small Engine Repairs Steel Fabrication

“From Our Paddock to Your Plate, We’ll Meat Your Needs!”

Vertical & Venetian Blinds Panel Glides > Timber Blinds

159 Walsh St, Mareeba P: 4092 5466 M: 0419 736 229

Nurseries

Queensland’s Oldest Registered Butcher Shop

Trust the BLIND specialists!

MAREEBA FLOOR COVERING CENTRE

House Removals

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

ELECTRICAL

For $28 per week this spot could be yours!

Phone the Express today 4092 3464

www.girgentigroup.com ~ 4092 5566

CHILDCARE

CURTAINS & BLINDS

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

BSA no. 1218243

Mobile 0448 856 187 Phone: 4092 6203 • Fax: 4092 5723 email: dobattistin@msn.com 145 Hastie Road, Mareeba Qld/ 4880

Custom Made

CURTAINS & BLINDS

ALTERATIONS & DRESSMAKING

Daniel Battistin

Residential • Commercial • Phones Repairs/Maintenance • Airconditioners

ABN: 22 524 342 683 - Licence No: 71735 - ACA: F0514381 - LO: 56130

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

Plus we sell...

Tracks > Rods > Accessories

 Hemming & Mending  Dressmaking Service  Zipper Replacements  All Repairs

“I sew with a red hot needle & burning thread” AlterationsbyMC

BLINDS

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

CLEANING SERVICES

Tracks > Rods Competitive Curtains & Furnishings BY APPOINTMENT ONLY >Phone: & Accessories 0429 869 023

96 James Street,Curtains Mareeba Competitive & Furnishings BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Phone: 0429 869 023 For Alterations to Clothing & Curtains Phone Liz 4092 6619

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

96 James Street, Mareeba

For Alterations to Clothing & Curtains Phone Liz 4092 6619

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL FREE MEASURE & QUOTE • IN HOUSE CONSULTATION Desiree & Mark Siemon - Phone: 4095 5669 - Mobile: 0408 887 701 Email: marydesinto@bigpond.com - 31 Kennedy Highway, Tolga

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ALL CLEANING & PEST SOLUTIONS Residential & Commercial Cleaning Solutions For: • Carpets • Tile & Grout • Vinyl • Upholstery • Rugs • Fabrics • Spot & Stain Removal • Mattresses • Pest Control • Driveways & Footpaths • 24 Hour Water Restoration • Home & Business Cleans • NEW Premier Shampoo & Steam Clean Service!

Let the professionals take care of it! T: 4092 2160 - M: 0417 758 302 E: abelservices@bigpond.com W: www.abelservices.com.au

Servicing

ALL Areas!

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PH: 0417 843 015 or 4092 7536 Lic No: 51413 RH Lic No: L038890

CEC No: A5891084 ACMA Reg No: F0510843

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DIRECTORY

TREE LOPPING

repairs to all Major brands

A: 2 9 Iluka Street, Mareeba P: 4092 2475

SMALL ENGINE REPAIRS

Call Jon Lambert

P: 4091 5008 M: 0407 575 916

For $28 per week this spot could be yours!

Phone the Express today 4092 3464

YARRABAH SERVICE TWICE WEEKLY Email: admin@pmcarriers.com 247 Hartley Street, Portsmith

4035 2034

CASH OR ACCOUNT CUSTOMERS WELCOME

TRAVEL

LICENSED POOL SAFET Y INSPECTOR

SKIP BINS

RAD SKIPS (a subsidiary of skarott’s transport)

Skip BinS from 2m – 6m 14 DAY BIN HIRE NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE SAME PRICE AS 7 DAYS!

Without a travel agent you’re on your own!

SPECIALISING IN: • Parcels • Pallets • White Goods • Furniture • Tail Gate Lifts

MAREEBA 4092 4222 ATHERTON 4091 3411 www.travelexperience.com.au

DELIVERIES TO: • Cairns • Kuranda • Mareeba • Mt Molloy • Julatten • Yungaburra • Tolga • Lake Tinaroo • Kairi • Atherton • Malanda • Millaa Millaa • Ravenshoe • Mt Garnet

PHONE: 4045 1767

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your local business guide

LIMITED TIME ONLY

Call Dennis or Rachel on 4095 4777

TIMBER

VENUE HIRE

SECURITY

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

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

For all security needs call...

Dru ThursTon 0408 913 063

Visit our website: www.fnss.com.au

your local business guide

MAREEBA TURF CLUB 5 Willow Road, Tolga PO Box 385, Tolga Q.4882 en it be nice! PHONE: (07) 4095 4770 Wood FAX: (07) 4095 4758 - Timber Hotline 1800 658 377

Spacious open venue, beautiful gardens and all facilities – the perfect setting for all occasions! Race Day Parties, Weddings, Birthdays, Engagements, Business Functions, Christenings, Christmas Parties & more!

Bookings & Info Phone 0427 114 217

YOU CAN AFFORD TO ADVERTISE IN THE EXPRESS DIRECTORY r e Advertising has nev WITH PRICES STARTING AT JUST $26 PER WEEK!! ! DIRECTORY been more affordable Call Natasha Burton today on 4092 3464 or email: admin@theexpressnewspaper.com.au to find out more!

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CLASSIfieds phone us: 4092 3464

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Presbyterians continue to meet in Mareeba for worship each Sunday 10am, QCWA Hall, Wilkes Street (behind Meals on Wheels) ~ All Welcome! Living Waters An Encouraging Experience Supernatural Healing of the Body, Soul & Spirit. Phone 4092 6888 9 Park Avenue, Mareeba

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The Parker, Bale and Pedersen Families would like to sincerely thank all relatives and friends from near and far for their support, kindness, phone calls, cards and all who attended her funeral during her sickness and passing. Thank you to the doctors and nursing staff at the Cairns Surgical Ward and also the Mareeba Hospital. Please accept this as our personal thanks.

Wanted Vintage Two Man Chainsaws Wanted CC Blue Streak, Danarm, Liner and Teles two man petrol or 3 phase electric vintage chainsaws wanted for private collection. Top $$$$ paid for these machines. Incomplete machines, parts and literature wanted also.

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Food at RotaRy FNQ Field days Rotary FNQ Field Days Committee wishes to extend an expression of interest for any commercial company or organisation/club or group who might be interested in operating a food stall at the Rotary FNQ Field Days on 27th and 28th May, 2015 at Mareeba Rodeo Grounds, Mareeba. We are particularly encouraging community clubs/groups or community organisations to express interest. If you are interested, please forward your Name, Contact Person, Address, Phone Number and email address to:

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Call Peter on 0408 114 447 EmErald CrEEk ICE CrEamEry Is looking for a junior staff member for part-time work. MUST be able to work on Saturdays and opportunities exist during school holidays. Experience not required. Training will be provided. Applicant must be reliable and efficient with an outgoing personality. Immediate start. Please send Resumes by 7th August to: Email: gelato@emeraldcreek.com.au - Fax: 4093 3373

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Phone 4092 2018 for more information PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR MINING LEASE AND ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORITY Mineral Resources Act 1989 – Section 252B Environmental Protection Act 1994 – Section 152 Proposed Mineral Mining Operation Mining Lease Application Number 20735 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 on the following land parcels within the Cook Shire Council: Lot 233 on PH1796 located at approximately 95 kilometres northwest of Mount Carbine. The applicant is: Luke Roy James Thomsen 100% Date and Time Applications Lodged: 22 November, 2013, 2:00pm Mining activities to be carried out include: Small scale alluvial mining operation Environmentally relevant activities to be carried out include: Resource activity - mining The application documents consist of the Application for Mining Lease together and the application for Environmental Authority. Copies of, or extracts from the application documents, and the endorsed Certificate of Public Notification detailing the location and description of the land applied for (including surface area and access), may be inspected at the Department of Natural Resources and Mines office - 28 Peters Street, Mareeba or may be obtained by contacting the local mines office on (07) 4048 4785. Alternatively copies of the environmental authority application including copies of any standard conditions (for a standard or variation applications for an environmental authority) can be obtained by accessing the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection website www.ehp.qld.gov.au or by contacting Permit and Licence Management by phone on 1300 130 372 or by email on palm@ehp. qld.gov.au. 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 and/or submissions can be given, concludes on Tuesday 26 August 2014. A properly made objection and/or submission must be received on or before the last day of the objection/submission period. It must also be made in writing, addressed to: Mines Lodgement Office - Mareeba Department of Natural Resources and Mines PO Box 2266, Mareeba Qld. 4880 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 office on (07) 4048 4785 and obtain the approved objection form or obtain the approved objection form from the department’s website. www.mines.industry.qld.gov.au. 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: C/- Australian Mining & Exploration Title Services Pty Ltd PO Box 913, Mareeba Qld. 4880 Submissions for the Environmental Authority application: A properly made submission in respect to the environmental authority application must be written, state the name and address of each submitter and state the grounds of the submission and the facts and circumstances relied on in support of the grounds. Intending submitters may contact the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection on 1300 130 372 to obtain a submission form or obtain a copy from the departments website. www.ehp.qld.gov.au. Dated at Mareeba, this 22 July, 2014.

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EXPRESS sPORT Inter town basketball carnival Basketball talent from Mossman, Port Douglas, Cairns Mulgrave, Atherton and Mareeba will be on display this weekend as Mareeba hosts the second round of the Inter Town Carnival. Players in all Junior divisions together with Senior Men and Senior Ladies are competing in the Mareeba carnival, while striving for top honours will be seven Mareeba teams. Certainly two full days of highly entertaining basketball, and no doubt a number of exciting encounters, should eventuate over both days of the Carnival. The Carnival commences at 8.30am on Saturday morning with Mareeba playing Atherton in Under 12’s Junior Boys Division. While the Mareeba Men and Ladies teams go into action on Saturday night to complete the day’s programme. The Opening fixture on Sunday morning will

also be an 8.30am start with Mareeba playing Atherton in Under 16’s Boys competition. Mareeba, Mulgrave and Atherton Senior Teams will conclude the Carnival with clashes between these centres late afternoon and into the early evening on Sunday. Some teams from each competing association were extremely impressive during the first round Carnival and these teams will prove hard to defeat with a repeat performance over this weekend. However a little interest will focus on whether the Mareeba Ladies, Under 16/18’s Girls and Under 14’s Boys can repeat the undefeated effort at the first round carnival in Atherton. An admission charge of $2 per person into the P.C.Y.C. Sports Hall will apply on both days. Food and Drinks will be available throughout the Carnival.

Tablelands Hockey round-up What started as a miserable day on Saturday July 26, with rain and wind, ended up as a show case day where games were played under perfect conditions. The U10’s continues to be a great competition with the leader board still hotly contested. All Stars took on the might of the Raiders and then the Sharks. Raiders showed great determination in keeping the All Stars to a nil all draw. Trent Delai, Jack Fealy and Kevin Elliot were the stand out players for All Stars who defeated the Sharks in their second game 1/0. The Sharks with the help of Adam Keevers then held off a determined Raiders to win the closest of games 1/0. The U13’s again provided two great games of hockey. Troopers took on All Stars in an extremely tight tussle with the last 10 minutes a real climax. Haley Fullgarabe and Holley Toshach scored for the All Stars but the combined efforts of Harry Phillips, Nikki Edsen Bailey Hutchinson and Luke Howard saw the Troopers eventual winners 5/3. The Scorchers were outstanding in defence against the Vikings, but the boys proved too strong with a 3/0 score. Alex Bew, Gaby Pezzalato, Lara MacCallum and Ally Cook were stand out players for Scorchers, with the Vikings dominant in both defence and attack. U17 All Stars tackled an understrength Totally Tilted again showing that they will be a force to be reckoned with as the season end fast approaches. Anna and Lilly Curcio were superb on the field for the All Stars. Ma-

landa Jaguars were outclassed by top of the ladder Voodoos with Sophie Gampe scoring a hat trick of goals; the final score of 9/0 did not reflect the great determination of the Jaguars who never gave up and showed true spirit. In the final match of the U17 the two revamped boys teams took on each other in a heated competition. Both teams displayed great talent, however the Bombers came out on top with a 4/1 result. Credit to both teams in what was a fantastic game. In the ladies comp Jess Finlen for Shooters scored a hat trick of goals against Pluckers who simply had no response. A great game which will put added pressure on the leader board with a 3/0 score line. Cruisers then took on top of the ladder Belair in another great game with the final score of 4/0 to Belair. The Plastered Vets aided by Sharlene Burnett and Debbie Grimshaw defeated Totally Holcim 2/0 in a great game while top of the ladder Waterloo again showed their dominance on the field defeating Woteva 5/1. Trish Spry and Rowena Draper were dominant on the field for Waterloo both in defence and attack. The White Knights were superb on the field outplaying the U17 boys in a show of strength and skill on the field. The Bombers never gave up but were unable to match the might of the Knights. With the season fast drawing to a close many divisions are too close to call which means hotly contested games over the next few weeks.

Gators v Roosters Saturday, July 26, Atherton

Results / Draws TABLELANDS HOCKEY Fixtures - 2 August 10AM U8’S Field 1. 11AM U10’S Field 2 Raiders V Sharks(All Stars): 11:23AM Sharks V All Stars(Scorchers): 11:46AM All Stars V Raiders(Scorchers): 12:15PM U13’s Field 2 Troopers V Vikings(Voodoos): Field 3 Scorchers V All Stars(Bombers): 1:35PM U17S Field 2 All Stars V U17 Boys Bombers(Shed Boss Shamrocks): Field 3 Totally Tilted V Voodoos(Belair): Field 4 U13 Boys Rep V Malanda Magic(Waterloo): 2:50 Mens/Vets Field 4 Woteva V Totally Holcim(Cruisers): Field 2 Waterloo V Plastered Vets(Pluckers): Field 3 K9’s V U17 Bombers(Shed Boss Shamrocks): 4:05 Ladies/Mens Field 4 Cruisers V Pluckers(Plastered Vets): Field 3 Belair V Shooters(Woteva): Field 2 Shed Boss Shamrocks V Knights(K9’S): Canteen: 9.45-11 ALL PARENTS: 11-12:10 Sharks: 12:10-1:30 Vikings: 1:30-2:50 Bombers: 2:504:05 Shooters: 4:05-CLOSE Totally Holcim. MAREEBA BASKETBALL DRAW Opening round of Mareeba Basketball competition will be played this week in both Senior Men and Senior Ladies Divisions. However all Junior grades will contest the second series of trial games. This Week’s Draw: Tuesday 29th July 2014 5.00pm Under 14’s & Under 16’s Juniors Coaching Clinic. 6.30pm Senior Ladies - Baiada Steggles Vs M.M.A.M.A Refs: C.Myrteza / A.Goodyear C/S:High School Divas. 7.30pm Senior Ladies - High School Divas Vs Gummaz Refs: M.Aue / E.Hastie C/S: Tequila Slammers . 8.30pm Senior Ladies - Tequila Slammers Vs Miakats Refs: M.Aue / R.Gutcchen C/S: High School Divas BYE: Killers. Thursday 31st July 2014 3.40pm Under 16’s Juniors – Warriors Vs Phoenix Refs: L.Anthony / S.Myrteza. 4.30pm Under 16’s Juniors - Timberwolves Vs Cobras Refs: T.Tatti / A.Smith. 5.20pm Under 16’s Juniors - All Stars Vs Bad Boys Refs: M.Ebner / C.Myrteza. 6.10pm Under 16’s Juniors - Scorpians Vs Panthers Refs: B.Cater / M.Ebner, 7.00pm Senior Men - Comets Young Guns Vs Stingrays Refs: D.Schmidt / A.Harris C/S: Majestic Gallopers. 8.00pm Senior Men - Majestic Gallopers Vs Red Devils Refs: B.Ebner / E.Hastie C/S: Comets Young Guns BYE: Hotshots/Thunder. Friday 1st August 2014 3.30pm Under 8 and Under 10’s Juniors Coaching Clinic, 4.10pm Under 12’s Juniors - Dragons Vs Taipans Refs: B.Ruggeri/T.Tatti. 4.30pm Under 12’s Juniors - Magpies Vs Taipans Refs: B.Ruggeri/T.Tatti, 4.50pm Under 12’s Juniors Dragons Vs Magpies Refs: C.Myrteza/B.Cater, 5.10pm Under 14’s Juniors - Wolves Vs Hawks Refs: B.Cater/T.Tatti, 5.45pm Under 14’s Juniors - Tigers Vs Eagles Refs: B.Cater/C. Myterza, 6:20pm Under 14’s Juniors – Lakers Vs Wolves Refs: B.Cater/C.Myrteza. MAREEBA TENNIS Tues. 7pm winner: Pete. Thurs. 8am social 24-716 Winner of the frog Steve & Pauline. Mareeba Club Champs. 8,9 & 10 August. Entries close Sat. 2/8/2014 Entry book at clubhouse. Mareeba Rifle Club inc. The Mareeba Rifle Club shot a double 500yd, 15 shot comp. on Sunday the 27th July 2014. Conditions were very good. I would like to congratulate Arthur Simpson on his shoot today – well done Arthur. F Open: J. Todd (Mareeba): 88.5; 87.4 – 176.9. F STD A. Simpson (Mareeba): 89.8; 90.11 – 179.19. Rifle. D. Ford (Mareeba): 75.9; 75.7 – 150.16. The Mareeba Rifle Club will not be shooting next Sunday as the Herberton Rifle Club will be holding their prize meeting on Saturday followed by a C&IDRA comp. held at the Wangetti Range on Sunday. Mareeba Rifle Club will be holding a club shoot on the following Sunday the 10th August and will be double 600yd. ARCHERY On Sunday July 27, visitors Tahlisha Macmillan, Mathilde Gargan, Brett and Tayla Crosby, Jayne Gallagher, Daley Taylor, Donna, Kaylah & Tiarne Reedy, David Reddie, Drew Nordman, Anita and Bjorn Nielsen and Ronnie Roberts attended the coaching session with Signe Dalsgaard, and George Neilson while two junior members shot a Newcastle round. During the afternoon Signe Dalsgaard shot practice with her new compound bow. Results Newcastle Round: (90 arrows each

Liamon Mudd, Tiana and Jonathon Miles with Ambrose Nicholls Below: Gladiators supporters rug up against the cold

Tua Aue, Samantha Tokarahi, Jenna Alba-Aue and Kelly Tapiolas

at 20m on a 122cm face). U12 Boys Recurve: Ben Dayes 773, Neil Prince 638. MAREEBA GOLF CLUB 24-07-14 Thursday Sporters: Winner Brian Callow, R/up Brett Stallan, NTP 8 Alex Hodi, 13 Paul Crimmins Raffle Tim Lambert. 26-07-14 Saturday Monthly Medal Stroke. Sponsor, Mareeba Leagues Club: Winner Ladies Jackie Lambert 67, R/up Christine Benjamin 73, Winner Men Max Smith 67, R/up Henry Guy 68 (count back), NTP 4 Alex Hodi, 8 Henry Guy 11 --- 13 --- Ladies 11 2nd Jacqui Lambert Run down, Ken Flood 68, Brian Brown 69, John Bishop 69. 27-07-14 Sunday 4BBB Championship Sponsor Drummond Gulf: Winner Ladies, Kay Mullins, Kay Gilmore (count back) R/up Christine Benjamin, Jacqui Lambert 65. Winner Men Raymond Srhoj, Steve Cadorin 61 (count Back) Brett Stallan, Paul McBride 61 NTP 4 Chris Ellison 8 Raymond Srhoj 11 Ross Aricdiacono 13 Col Back Ladies 11 2nd Kay Gilmore. Over Flow Stableford Winner Lyle Thomas 40, R/up John Mark 38. ATHERTON GOLF CLUB This week the Sporters played a flag event with the winner George Clemments, carrying the flag to the 2nd extra hole with +8. NTP 18 George C. Least Putts Grant Scott 12 (11 holes ) great effort. Thursday Ladies winner Annette Seawright 44 pts from Cheryll Piccone 39 pts. NTPs 3 & 18 Annette S.11Shelley Broadley, 13 Sandra Watson. The Saturday juniors returned on 19th with their Monthly Medal won by Jake Flynn. Least Putts Tom Flynn. Saturday 26th winner and least putts was won by Conner Ferguson, runner-up Reggie and Harvey. Members played the Harold Nasser Memorial Stroke round with the Ladies winner Dawn Faulkner 71 nett from Maria Mead 72 nett. NTPs 3& 18 Dawn F.,11 Annette Seawright 13 Maria Mead. Mens winner second week back from his hand operation Justin Mason a great 66 nett from Gary Thudehope 68 nett with Sandy and Trev, . Lawrence 70 netts. NTP 3 Roo,11 Les Tenni, 13 Stevo,18 Pup Hilder. Sundays Yungaburra Butchery Stableford was won by Russell (Pup ) Hilder on 38pts from Greg Coffey 37 pts. NTP 18 men Stevo,Ladies visitor Brooke O’Keefe the word is Brooke a 3 handicapper outdrove Stevo a few times off the tee. in Qr.final mens matchplay Justin Mason bt.John stuart 5&3. At the Mossman Open Trevor Lawrence won the overall C-Grade Nett and Rod O’Neill won the Sunday B-Grade nett. Atherton Bowls Men: Sunday 20 July Tin Field Ashes Round 2 at Herberton, Atherton 155 pts Herberton132 pts with Atherton retaining the 2014 Tin Field Ashes by a margin of 23 pts. Tuesday 22 July Winner R.Herbohn J.McHenry L.King. Wednesday 23 July Winner K.Franklin T.Lennon T.Sorenson. Friday 25 July Winner B.Walker J.Davidson Consolation Prize D.Robinson N.McIntyre. Sunday 27 July Winner G.Bew P.Herbohn L.Tygan (visitor Tasmania). Wednesday 6 August Mens Meeting at 4.00 pm. Sunday 10 August Dairy Festival Malanda Team B.Walker D.Toolen J.Neary L.Cescotto. Sunday 17 August Sugar Festival Mossman Team G.Bew J.Sullivan G.Armenti P.Sorensen. Nominations closing Sunday 31 August for Club Open Singles, Club Mixed Pairs and Club Mens Self Selected Triples. Ladies: Our hearty congratulations go the ATDLBA team on winning the Bendigo Bank 2014 competition. We had a great roll-up on Thursday July 24, and a most enjoyable afternoon. Winners of the day were W. Zieth, L. Santin, and E. Tyrrell. YUNGABURRA BOWLS Results: Tuesday, 22 July - TFNQDLBA Champion of Champions Play Off at Mareeba - Yungaburra defeated Marlin Coast 61-47. Congratulations ladies. Well done. Wednesday, 23 July - Mixed Social - Winners: D. Sweedman, P. Quinlan, R. Johnson and T. McCarthy. Runner’s Up: S. Hemensley, B. Pritchard and A. Williams. Friday, 25 July - Self Selected Jackpot Pairs - Winners: N. Stubbin and F. Ballerini. Runner’s Up: L. and H. Roll (visitors). No jackpot winners. Ladies Competition. Consistency Singles. K. Anderson defeated M. Dobe 154-141. Saturday, 26 July Turkey 3’s - Self Selected Triples - Winners: T. Whykes, P. Sorenson and A. Zanatta. Runner’s Up: R. Bidewell, O. and J. Molloy. Sunday, 27 July - Men’s Competition - Postpones due to wet weather.

Reminder!! Saturday 9th August Davies Park Mareeba @ 7PM

Northern Pride vs

Souths Logan Magpies Sam Jensen with Jessica and Belinda Waters

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Champion girls take out awards at Cairns show

White Toyota Celica GT4 driven by Phillip Niscandion.

Spills in Bitumen Sprint Series

Germaine Rogato and Peppa Warnett both won Champion Girl Riders at the Cairns Show. By Katherine Kokkonen

Two Mareeba girls have risen to the top at the Cairns Show. Peppa Warnett, 15, and Germaine Rogato, 11, both won Champion Girl Riders at this year’s Cairns Show. Peppa took out Champion under 17 years and Germaine Champion under 12 years. Despite successfully competing at a number of Queensland Shows, this year, and travelling to Sydney, in March, to compete in the Grand National Show on her Galloway, Robbie (Redford), Peppa did not expect to win Champion Rider under 17 at the Cairns Show. Peppa has been riding ever since she could walk and when she competes she tries to tune in to what the judges are looking for. She liked the challenges of horse riding and hav-

ing to work with another animal, one that doesn’t always do what you want it to do. Cairns Show provided a unique challenge due to the size of the sideshows. “You have to reassure the horses. It’s a lot of sitting there with them and letting them really trust you that the sideshow is not going to hurt them,” Peppa said. She said her horse, Robbie, always wants to know what is going on and likes people. His best quality is that he really listens to her voice, which he finds reassuring. Peppa has qualified to ride at the 2015 Grand Nationals and will be training hard in preparation. “My goal really is doing well at the Grand Nationals, next year. It is where I get to compete and where I want to be,” she said. “I’ll be riding whenever we get

the chance and making sure the horses’ coats are good.” Cairns Show was only Germaine’s fourth show, but she took it all in her stride. Her cool demeanour helped when she took to the ring on her horse, Brad (Pitt). She said the best part about winning was getting to stand alongside her friend, Peppa, in front of the Grandstand, on their horses, during the broadcast presentation. Germaine has been riding since she was threeyears-old and loved the freedom and companionship of horse riding. She loved competing, no matter if it was at pony club or at shows. Both girls are coached by Margot Warnett of Malone Rd, Mareeba. Peppa and Germaine are also members of the Mareeba Pony Club, where Margot Warnett is an instructor.

The Far North Queensland Motorsport Club had another great turnout for Event 4 of their Bitumen Sprint series, at MakoTrac, in Mareeba. Twenty-six drivers, including yet another hand full of new comers, tested the limits of their cars, on Sunday, July 20. It was an action filled day with people spinning off left, right and centre. Some drivers ended up in fences and for the first time ever almost into the pond. There were some emergency mechanical repairs in the pits when Jess Bates' Toyota Celica blew its gearbox and he had a spare delivered to the track, swapped it and was again back out racing for the last few runs. Regardless of the dramas, the event

ran smoothly and a full six rounds of racing was completed. Steven Wilbraham took out Class A in his Toyota Trueno. Tou Xiong in his Honda Civic won Class B and Karl McAtamney, though going home on a tow truck, took out Class C in his Nissan Silvia. Jenny Cavallaro once again showed that her Ford Falcon is a force to be reckoned with by winning Class D. Rowan Pyke beat his Dad, Phil, in their Mitsubishi Evo, for Class E and was the outright winner for the event. More action will take place at Far North Queensland Motorsport Club's next event will be held at the MakoTrac for Event 5 of the Bitumen Sprint Series, on August 17.

Billycart entries close this Friday Entries for this year’s Billycart Titles at Malanda close this Friday. Compilation and sorting of the race order is happening now and all entries after this Friday will not be included in the printed program. The English Road track and spectator area is being prepared and all approvals are in place to close the roadway and have a great days racing on Sunday, August 17. If you’re building a new cart or checking over your old machine, do it now and make sure you give it a few test runs to be sure the cart and you are fully fit for your

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big days racing. Don’t forget there will also be a period of match racing where drivers can choose their own opposition and race simply for the thrill of it. This will be after the compulsory practice runs between 8am to 9am. Entry forms, rules and details are available through Facebook, in Malanda from Tablelands Car Audio and Visual, Blue Care Shop, Ye Olde Hairdressing Shop or e-mail malandabillycarts@gmail. com. Phone 4096 6806 for information.

Meet the Drivers

Geoff and wife Kylie race sprint sedans. They come up to Mareeba to race regularly for practice and to give the spectators something different to watch during the day. Geoff Roeser Cairns Outlaw Sprint Sedans Age: 40 Occupation: Owner/operator – Mechanic Year’s in Speedway: 23 years Why you got into Speedway: My dad raced Dream Car: My current VL – Car 43 Favourite Racer: Gary Rush and Dad Worst crash: Gladstone Speedway when I was 17 and first season. Hit the wall in a TC Cortina.

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Kylie Roeser Cairns Outlaw Sprint Sedans Age: 40 Occupation: Partner in hubbies business Year’s in Speedway: 6 years Why you got into Speedway: My Husband got me involved, rode passenger with him for 4 years Favourite Racer: My husband Worst crash: Cairns 2013 – came together with another car. Massive car damage and burnt out wiring.

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Gladiatorial triumph over Roosters A half-time rally saw the Mareeba Gladiators pick themselves up off the ropes to thump the Atherton Roosters 26–14 in the local derby and take home the trophy. The teams played a game of cat and mouse in the first half and looked evenly matched with the halftime score at 12–8 in favour of the Gladiators. The Roosters came out fighting in the second half with Nathan Curcio intercepting an illtimed Gladiators’ pass and making a solo dash. The Gladiators’ defence was on the back foot and unable to catch the veteran, who ran most of the length of the field to score the first try of the second half. However, the Roosters were unable to sustain this flash of brilliance, with the Gladiators keeping them to 14 points for the rest of the game. The Gladiators gave their travelling fans plenty to cheer about and seemed to pick up

momentum as the game went on. Tries by Jack Hogan, Viliame Koroi and Joe Sio brought the Gladiators up to their winning score of 26. Gladiators Captain Shana Aue was thrilled to have the trophy back in his hands, but felt his team could have played even better. “It was pretty much equal in the first half, we went away to our dressing sheds and the coach told-off the boys to get their heads right,” Aue said. “We knew we could play better football than that and we had just come out and played a lot of individual football at the start of the game. When we did start to play structured football in the second half, we started to put points on the table. Our forwards got the play up through the middle and it was hard for them to stop our big

boys. Once our big boys got rolling, we were just at the back end of it and setting up the tries. The Gladiators will work on their defence during the week, before taking on the Yarrabah Seahawks, in Mareeba, on the weekend. Despite losing, the Roosters put in a valiant effort, considering they were down in numbers due to work commitments and injuries. They managed to get a full team on the field thanks to reserve and under 18 players stepping up to the challenge. Prop Michael Hauraki said the Roosters were let down by little mistakes and let the Gladiators get on top of them in the second half. “A few penalties really cost us and once they

scored a couple tries we dropped our heads, fatigue started setting in and we started getting frustrated with ourselves,” he said. Hauraki gave a shout-out to Richard Lepori, Anton Straatman and Nathan Curcio for their brilliant efforts during the game. “We still kept on playing towards the end and never gave up.” The Roosters have a chance to rest with a bye this weekend, but have really set their sights on next season. “We’re just going game by game and just want to get through the season. We hope to come back better and stronger next year,” Hauraki said.

Untoucha-BULLS

The Mareeba Bulls had a dream weekend as all three men’s divisions made a clean sweep of their opponents.

Above: Anthony Mete in full flight. Below: Wayne Srhoj shields the ball from a rangers defender.

It all started last Friday night when the Mareeba second division side netted seven times against a lack lustered Centenary Souths at Borzi Park. The win puts the Bulls in third position one behind completion leaders Forest garden Wolves and two points behind Stratford United with a game in hand. Scorers on the night were Mario Terranova – 2, Angelo Tatti – 2, Jamahl Hassem, Sandro Soncin and Lewis Whittaker all one a piece. Mareeba’s reserves played out a thrilling 6-0 thrashing of Marlin Coast Rangers on Saturday Night. The Rangers had no reply to the six pack of goals with Ronnie Leporati keeping a clean sheet with a fine defensive effort and with all their strikers on fire had a superb offensive with Karl Srhoj, Shaun Owens and

Simeon Malahoff netting two apiece to set the scene for what was about to unfold in the Premier division. Last year’s premiers Marlin Coast rangers got a footballing lesson from the bulls as they struggled from the outset with several players doubling up from the reserve game. It wasn’t until the 30th minute that the bulls took the lead after the ball was handled in the penalty area gifting Anthony Mete the opportunity to slot the ball home from the spot. The next fifteen minutes proved decisive as the bulls went on a rampage scoring a further three goals to but the match beyond the Rangers. Marlin Coast had no answers as they were stretched in all directions with Paul Ruiz netting a brace and Anthony Mete adding to his first goal to bring the half time score to 4-0.

Rangers scored early in the second half which, in the end, would only prove to be a consolation as further goals from Wayne Srhoj and a third from Paul Ruiz made it a night to remember. The bulls are greeted with a bye next weekend but a win against Edge Hill United at home on Saturday, August 9, will seal a memorable year for the bulls as they secure the FNQ premiership with three matches still remaining. In a further catch up match on Sunday afternoon the Bulls second division side played out a high scoring 4-4 draw against fellow title contenders JCU. The result doesn’t favour either team as three points separate the top four teams with four matches to go before the end of the season.

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