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faction within the Tablelands council is pushing to fast track the sale of office space in Atherton in a bid to get Mareeba Shire ratepayers to foot the bill. The Tablelands Regional Council (TRC) is at an advanced stage of confidential negotiations to buy land and an unoccupied building at 51 Mabel Street – next door to the Atherton council chambers. If the sale goes through before the end of the year, transfer committee member and TRC chief executive Ian Church will come under pressure to have the cost included as a de-amalgamation expense. The argument will be made that the existing council chambers in Atherton have insufficient space to house additional staff as a result of de-amalgamation. Informal discussions about the potential to include the sale price, which has not been finalised and cannot be disclosed due to commercial in confidence, have already taken place. Mareeba Shire Council transfer manager Rod Ferguson, who forms the transfer committee with Mr Church, confirmed there had been a push from the TRC to have the building included as a cost of de-amalgamation.

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“There is no formal request on the table but the matter is being looked at and has been on and off the table for the past three months – ever since the building was identified as being available,” he said. “It certainly won’t be brought there [to a transfer committee meeting] by me but if it comes via Ian Church then I have no option but to give consideration to it.” If the transfer committee cannot agree on the legitimacy of the sale as a de-amalgamation expense the matter will be forwarded to Local Government Minister David Crisafulli who will make a final ruling. In a late and confidential agenda item at the September 5 TRC meeting, council carried a motion agreeing “to the negotiated outcome between Council Officers and Frank Kochi Real Estate and endorse the purchase of Lot 1 RP735966 [51 Mabel Street], Atherton”. The motion received six votes in favour. Councillors Gaye Taylor and Shaaron Linwood recorded their votes against the motion while Cr Jenny Jensen abstained. Cr Taylor said she had repeatedly sought, and received, assurances that the sale of the building would not be included as a de-amalgamation expense. “Every single time this came up cont. P3

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Lions president visits Mossman By Ryan Groube Relaxed and at ease, surrounded by school children, Barry Palmer looked nothing like a man who had spent 10 days setting the agenda for an international organisation with a membership of 1.35 million. At the conclusion of the Lions International Board meeting at Port Douglas, Mr Palmer – the service club’s first Australian president – paid a visit to schoolchildren at Mossman to coincide with World Sight Day on October 10. During a visit to St Augustine’s, Mr Palmer oversaw vision screenings for preppies, participated in a tree planting ceremony and read to children in the school’s library. In the days prior, Mr Palmer had been holed up with 34 International Directors in a boardroom at the Sheraton Mirage allocating $2.6 million in funding for global Lions projects, implementing policy and setting goals for the service club for the year. Talking to The Express, Mr Palmer said he wanted to take the Lions International Board meeting to a regional location in Australia. “This is the first time in the history of the organisation that we have had a standalone board meeting in Australia and I didn’t want to do it in a big city, I wanted to bring it to regional Australia,” he said. “I thought bringing the whole international board

here [to the far north] would be a unique opportunity for them to experience life in these small regional communities in Australia.” A Sydneysider, Mr Palmer said he was honoured to be the first Australian president of Lions International but that was always most happy when performing the base functions of the club at the grass roots level. “What we are doing here today [at St Augustine’s] is the nuts and bolts of what our organisation is about,” he said. “It is all very well to be locked away in board rooms but this is where my heart is.” Mr Palmer’s pet project as Lion’s president is to provide children with Cerebral Palsy a customised walking frame called the Hart Walker which allows them to get about unaided. At a cost of $11,000 a frame, Lions International has already bought 1600 units. Mr Palmer also hopes to have 18 million trees planted during his presidency as well as encouraging Lions clubs across the country to “make reading a literacy a focus in their communities”. On October 11, the Lions International Board travelled to Kuranda for a family day before returning to their home countries. During the conference Lions International made a $50,000 SightFirst grant to fund eye health activities in the far north.

By Boyd Robertson Old hands and fresh faces alike will be uncovering the earth’s twinkling treasures with greater ease thanks to a streamlining of fossicking laws by the Queensland Government. Ken Kitson, the secretary of the Atherton Tableland Mineral and Lapidary Club welcomed the changes, which make recreational fossicking licences available over the internet. Mr Kitson said internet applications would make it more convenient for veteran fossickers to renew their licences and encourage newcomers to the craft. “I think it’s great news,” he said. “Up until now we’ve had to travel into Mareeba and make applications there, then wait weeks for the licences to come by mail, so being able to do it over the internet is a real bonus. “What I reckon it’s going be is the difference between people that were a bit wary of all the bureaucracy they had to go through getting a licence or not.” Mines Minister Andrew Cripps announced the changes on October 7, saying they would cater to an

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ongoing surge in licence applications. “My department has issued more than 8000 recreational fossicking licences since 1 January 2012, compared to 5,108 during 2011 and 3,194 during 2006,” Mr Cripps said. “Licences can be issued for a one, six or 12-month period, with fees ranging from $7.05 to $44.75 for an individual, or $10.10 to $59.60 for a family.” Mr Kitson said the booming membership of his club pointed to a rise in interest in fossicking on the Tableland. “Our club membership has increased to about 100 members this year – it’s a 30 per cent increase on last year,” he said. “In past years we’ve only had about 60 or 70 members. “A lot of it is grey nomads that are settling down and have lots of time on their hands, but there’s also a lot of interest from the kids – the club does talks at Tolga State School and we get a very good response there. “You’d be surprised at the people that people that come in with an interest in rocks.”

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Argument over TRC building From P1 at council I asked the question ‘is this going to be included as a de-amalgamation cost and each time I was told ‘No’’. I think they got sick of me asking but I had a gut feeling this would happen,” she said. Cr Linwood voted against the motion because she believes that the decision to purchase an additional site in Atherton will lead to the eventual closure of TRC offices in Herberton and Malanda. “I see it as the death knell for the Malanda and Herberton offices,” she said. “The Herberton office had 13 staff at amalgamation now it is down to three and has just been decimated. You could house nine or 10 staff in Herberton comfortably and the Malanda office has a big area. These offices are already set up. Why not utilise them?” TRC Mayor Rosa Lee Long said: “Tablelands Regional Council has recognised there are potential opportunities represented by the unoccupied building next door to the existing Council offices in Mabel Street, Atherton and is in negotiations with the owners.” “In that circumstance, no further comment is appropriate at present.”

Tom Gilmore runs for Mareeba Mayor By Ryan Groube TOM Gilmore has put an end to months of speculation, announcing his candidacy for Mayor of the Mareeba Shire Council. The former Tablelands Regional Council (TRC) Mayor and State minister, flanked by his six-strong “Tom’s Team”, launched his campaign at the Post Office Centre on October 11. Mr Gilmore said the November 9 Mareeba Shire Council election was not just about electing a Mayor who could get a new council up and running but someone who could reunite a community divided after a long and bitter de-amalgamation campaign. “We have one shot in the locker and we’ve got to do it right but nothing can be achieved with a community that is divided,” he said. “Yes we need to ensure the orderly arrangement of council business and get everything on the up and up but the second part [reuniting the

community] is equally as important. “There has been some unfortunate things said which has caused some rift in the community what I bring to the table is the skills to bring the community back together for the future.” Mr Gilmore said his state government experience and recent term as Mayor of the TRC had given him a “wealth of knowledge and experience that ought not be wasted”. Joining Mr Gilmore on the ‘Tom’s Team’ ticket is: TRC’s divisional councillor Jenny Jensen, business owners Karen Ewin, Nipper Brown, Allan Holmes and Colleen Owens as well as The Kuranda Paper editor Garth Owen. Mr Gilmore said the team he assembled had all the skills required to be an effective and “fiercely independent” council. Mr Gilmore’s nomination sets up a intriguing showdown with former Mareeba Shire Council Mayor Mick

Borzi’s ‘Your Team’. Mr Borzi’s ‘Your Team’ includes: Alan Pedersen, Mary Graham, Paul Johnstone, Steve Dominikovic, Kay Hastie and Fred Cristaldi. “All team members who are standing for the position of councillor have been highly successful in their respective fields ranging from business, industry and community affairs,” Mr Borzi said. “I believe that what means most is all members of Your Team are committed to the people and the future of the Mareeba Shire and see the need to return to open and accountable management of all affairs that a Shire Council manages on behalf of ratepayers and residents.” Mick Borzi and Tom Gilmore will face off in a one off Mayoral debate hosted by the Mareeba Chamber of Commerce on Friday, November 1 at the Mareeba United Football Club at Borzi Park, off Chewko Road.

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New agreement good news for mine By Ryan Groube

Premier Campbell Newman and Hirobumi Kawano, president of Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation, after signing the MoU.

A pre-eminent miner says the formalisation of the relationship between the Queensland Government and Japan will make it easier for resource projects in the Far North to get off the ground. Premier Campbell Newman recently returned from a trade mission to Japan where he signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Japan Oil Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC). Under the MoU each party ‘agree to explore opportunities for collaboration in the development of Queensland resources including coal, gas and minerals including base metals and rare earth minerals’. Mark Strizek the managing director of Vital Metals – a Perth-based mining company looking to establish a $100 million Tungsten mine at Mt Carbine – welcomed the MoU. Vital’s Watershed project is expected to employ 200 workers during construction and 120 once operational with the

potential to extract 6000 tonnes of tungsten concentrate, valued at about $270 million, each year. JOGMEC own a 30 per cent stake in Watershed after bankrolling a definitive feasibility study for the project. Mr Strizek said market conditions within Australia made it difficult to bankroll major new projects and that increasingly companies were being forced to lean on foreign investors. “Queensland is very much focused in the minds of Japanese investors, particularly the Japanese government,” he said. “The current market is tough [for miners], just funding exploration work can be difficult so the big challenge [for our industry] is finding ways to take potential projects to the next level. “At the end of the day JOGMEG have a 30 per cent stake in the project but they could help secure 70 per cent of the funding [through corporate Japanese investors] required to make this [Watershed] project actually happen.” Mr Strizek said the idea that foreign

investment was sending Australian generated wealth overseas needed to be tempered by the reality of market conditions. “If we can get Watershed up and running it leads directly to construction, employment and we also pay royalties and taxes – to me that is a good thing for everyone,” he said. “In the current market funding this project with nothing but our money would be very difficult. “We have to be realistic and at the end of the day it is better to have 70 per cent of something then all of nothing.” Mr Newman said the investment potential of organisations like JOGMEC was “staggering” and the MoU would help “underpin the State’s economy for decades to come. In a statement, JOGMEC said: “Queensland is one of the resource-richest lands in the world and, for over half a century, has been one of the most important natural resources suppliers for Japan.” Construction of the Watershed project has been tentatively slated for late 2014.

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Cat registration uncertainty By Boyd Robertson The Tablelands Regional Council (TRC) is set to decide on Thursday whether or not to continue mandatory cat registration. The Queensland Government on September 23 repealed state-wide laws requiring all cat owners to register their pets, instead leaving the decision in the hands of local Street) councils. (Behind 37 Rankin Council will vote on the issue during its Thursday ordinary meeting in Atherton. Biosecurity Queensland officer Greg McDougall said it was better

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for councils to make the decision. “Councils are best placed to decide the most practical and appropriate approach to local issues associated with domestic cat ownership,” Mr McDougall said. “Under the changes, state-wide mandatory registration of cats will end; however individual councils will be able to determine whether the benefits of cat registration warrant its continuation in their area. “If a council decides to continue with cat registration in their area, they will have the ability to make and enforce local laws.”

Operator of Mareeba Animal Refuge Jenny Walsh said she hoped the TRC and the soon-to-be Mareeba Shire Council would keep cat registration mandatory. “I’m definitely in favour of it (mandatory registration),” she said. “It makes for ease of identification of animals – and there’s an incentive to pet owners because if a lost cat born after 2010 is found it’s registered it can be reclaimed from the pound for free, otherwise it can cost an owner upwards of $300 to release it.”

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Curves Atherton and Mareeba, the weight loss and fitness centres specially designed for women, has joined forces with Cancer Council to help fight cancer. From 14th to 26th October 2013, the club will waive its usual joining fee of $149 when a donation is made to Cancer Council’s “I Heart Pink” campaign. The aim is to raise funds for vital breast and gynecological cancer research, prevention and support services during Breast Cancer Awareness month in October. This year, Curves’ clubs across Australia are striving to meet the fundraising goal of $250,000, according to Glenda Johnston of Atherton and Mareeba clubs. “Curves clubs have been fundraising for Cancer

Council for the past seven years and have raised more than $1.4 million. The funds raised have helped Cancer Council’s work in women’s cancer research, prevention and support services for Australians affected by cancer. One of these services is Breast Cancer Connect, where a newly diagnosed patient is paired with a volunteer cancer survivor to ease them through their cancer journey,” said Johnston. “Excess weight, lack of physical activity and an unhealthy diet are amongst the most preventable causes of disease. It is our hope that this month, local women are motivated to come through our doors and take those first steps towards leading a more cancer smart lifestyle.

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Hot, dry conditions caused local fires By Boyd Robertson

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High temperatures, bone-dry conditions and almost zero humidity turn the Tableland into a tinderbox at this time of year. Several blazes have already occupied the attention of the region’s firefighters, with both urban and rural fire brigades responding to fires near Mt Molloy and Mareeba. The Mt Molloy fire, which has burned to the south of the township for several weeks, is reported to be “well under control” as of Friday afternoon by RFS Acting Cairns Peninsula Area Co-Ordinator, Jamie Haskell. The blaze has incinerated a large but unde-

fined area of bushland but was stopped short of reaching the town of Mt Molloy by the efforts of firefighters, who spent three days battling to contain it with backburning. Mr Haskell said the cause of the fire was unknown but blamed its spread an intensity on the tinder-dry October conditions. “It’s gotten really dry, there’s been no real storms yet and the wind has picked up, all of which has really made this thing go,” he said. “This time of year really is peak fire risk – it’s dry, there’s the heat, and there’s no humidity. “Even a good firebreak won’t necessarily stop a running fire – a breath of wind can lift a burning ember over it and just like that it starts up on

the other side.” A smaller fire that started at Emerald End Road near Mareeba on October 9 was quickly pounced on and extinguished by firefighters from Mareeba and Atherton stations, in addition to the Speewah and Davies Creek Rural Fire Brigades. Again the conditions were so favourable to conflagrations the fire managed to jump the Barron River, but was stopped by the combined efforts of the firefighters. Davies Creek RFB treasurer/secretary Warren McNamara said the fire destroyed around five hectares of bushland before it was stopped. No properties were damaged.

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Truckie in crash saved by fridge By Boyd Robertson A stout fridge and the efforts of rescue personnel proved to be the difference between life and almost certain death for a truck driver during a spectacular crash on the ‘Jump-Up’ section of the Kennedy Highway near Walkamin. The prime mover the man was driving plunged over the edge of four-metre high embankment in the early hours of October 11, flipping and crushing the cab with the driver inside. Atherton Fire Station captain Jamie Isabella said the mini-fridge installed in the cab prevented a total collapse of the cab and allowed the driver to survive until rescue workers safely extracted him two and a half hours later. “The cab was pretty much upside down and completely squashed – what’s happened is his fridge in the cab has created a bit of a space around him and has saved him from being crushed,” Cpt Isabella said at the scene of the crash. “We’ve had a long process of disentanglement trying to get him out safely – there were a lot of other concerns we had when responding to the scene like a possible fuel leak from the vehicle.” After being extracted by rescue

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crews the driver was treated by Mareeba paramedics then airlifted to Cairns Base Hospital in an Emergency Management Queensland helicopter, but his injuries are not believed to be lifethreatening. Cpt Isabella said the man had remained in good spirits throughout the ordeal. “He was a real good sport about it the whole time,” he said. “He kept talking to us.” By deadline, the driver of the truck has not been positively identified, but he is believed to be from Mareeba. The truck, believed to be registered to a Gympie transport company, was carrying a heavy-duty grader and a silver sedan on its flatbed trailer, which followed the cab over the embankment and also tore a 20-metre long gash through the dry bush beside the road. A crane was brought in from Mareeba to assist in the extraction operation. A separate accident occurred in Mareeba CBD on October 8 in which a semi-trailer collided with the back of a sedan outside Mareeba Post Office Centre. Nobody was injured in that incident, but the driver of the truck was issued a notice to appear in court on a drinkdriving charge.

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Mareeba businesses honoured By Boyd Robertson The shining stars of the Mareeba business community will be honoured at the 2013 Mareeba Chamber of Commerce Business Awards night on October 26. During the gala dinner awards night at Mareeba Turf Club, the Chamber will recognise the most outstanding businesses and people in the following categories – Business of the Year, New Business of the Year, Communitarian of the Year, Community Group of the Year, the Customer Service Award and Rural / Agricultural Award. The awards night is held every two years. Chamber president Pietro Girgenti said the awards were a chance to recognise the achievements of hardworking businesses and businesspeople in Mareeba. “It’s a fantastic opportunity to acknowledge the exceptional individuals and organisations right under our noses here in Mareeba,” he said. “So many businesses and people in this town do a fantastic job and it’s definitely worth recognising the contribution they make to our community. “We think it’s important as a

community to take the time to acknowledge these people and organisations.” QTs Early Learning Centre was a co-winner of the 2011 New Business of the Year award and winner of the Customer Service Award. Manager Siale Jenkins said the recognition had made a big difference to the fledgling childcare centre. “We were very surprised to pick up the award,” she said. “It did have a very noticeable effect – we felt that childcare wasn’t really seen as a serious business up until that point and receiving the award did make it feel like we were being recognised in the wider community for the work we were putting in. “It is difficult for a new business to start up in these conditions – the other childcare providers in town have been here for a long time.” Ms Jenkins also had some words of advice for those hoping to be nominated for an award. “You have to be passionate about what you do, that makes the difference,” she said. “If you’re passionate and you deliver good product you can’t go wrong.”

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Country music’s best put on a show “When I am in north Queensland I call this piece ‘The Pig Hunter’, when I AS Saturday night’s Far North Queens- am in Mount Isa it is ‘The Beer Hunter’”, land Country Music Festival ‘Super he quipped. The ‘Super Show’ also featured perShow’ edged towards midnight KristieLee Cabassi perfectly summed up the formances from Kurt McMillan, Rebecca Nethery and Kate Wilcox. feeling of a raucous 500-strong crowd. On Sunday, the focus of the festival “This is real music” she exclaimed as festival headliners The Wolfe Broth- shifted to up-and-coming local performers belted out a rendition of Steve Earl’s ers with 13-year-old Oliver Carter-Beck classic Copperhead Road from the main stealing the show at the annual Talent Quest. stage at Kerribee Park. After wowing judges and the Bull A four-piece country rock band hailing from Tasmania, The Wolfe Brothers Barn crowd with his rendition of Brooks are riding the crest of an incredible wave and Dunn’s Hard Workin’ Man the Mercy after finishing as runners-up in Channel College student was awarded a CMAA 7’s hit reality show Australia’s Got Tal- scholarship. “This is a great festival. I came up last ent. Their debut album It’s On hit the year for the first time and Mum was good ARIA country chart at #2, behind Taylor enough to bring me up again,” he said. “[The scholarship] is a great opportuSwift, and last month they opened for nity, I have only really been singing for American star Alan Jackson. The band, made up of the brothers three years so it will be a great chance to Wolfe – Nick and Tom, as well as child- learn and get better.” The scholarship will see Oliver travel hood friends Casey Kostiuk and Brodie Rainbird spoke to The Express prior to to Tamworth in January for a week-long musical workshop, culminating with a their performance. “Tonight we are going to take Maree- performance at the town’s iconic festival. Major winners from Sunday’s talent ba on a bit of a journey. It will start and end with a bang and include a hell of a quest finals included: Jacynta’lee Glaspy good time, and a few Tasmanian jokes, in in the open division, Phoebe Foster-Griffin in the juvenile category and Oliver in the middle,” lead singer Nick said. Playing a mix of covers and originals, the junior’s. Far North Queensland Country Music it was the band’s own songs including The Girl, The Bottle, The Memory and Festival president Darryl Chaplain said One Way State of Mind that marked the 2013 had been another watershed year for the festival. high points of their show. “It has been fantastic. We’ve had a Earlier in the evening, internationally renowned guitarist Phil Emmanuel great roll up and the music has been fabuwowed the crowd with an eclectic in- lous,” he said. “Every year we try and bring the best strumental-only show featuring music from The Shadows, Johann Sebastian possible acts to the far north as well as Bach and even the theme song from 1978 promoting the young talent from our part I GA QL 7 6Hunter. 1 6 _ 1 4 1 0 1 3 M E Xof. the p dworld.” f Pa ge 1 1 0 / 1 0 / 1 movie The Deer By Ryan Groube

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Tom Gilmore quashes rumour

I have become aware of a rumour that has been circulating throughout the community of recent times, which states that if Tom Gilmore is elected to the position of Mayor in three weeks time, then he will take the shire back to amalgamation with the TRC. Let me clearly and unambiguously, state for the record--I have no interest in the past - my eyes are firmly fixed on the future, for a bold new Mareeba Shire, financially secure, stable and prosperous. Should I be elected as Mayor, I will bring all of my experience and energy to the task of building a new shire. A shire of which we will all be proud.

Powerline incidents spark Ergon review

Ergon Energy will investigate the circumstances of four separate cane harvesting-related powerline incidents that occurred within hours of each other across north and far north Queensland on October 11. The spate of impacts has prompted an urgent warning to cane growers and harvesting contractors to apply Ergon Energy’s “Look up and Live” principles. In Far North Queensland cane haul-out equipment hit powerlines and a power pole at two separate locations in just over an hour. Malanda and Peeramon district customers (1,552 initially) on the Tableland had power interrupted shortly after 6.15am when a haul-out bin hit lines along Fig Tree Pocket Road near Yungaburra. Power was restored by 7.30am when two Ergon crews were called to the scene. A short time after power was restored on the Tablelands, a similar incident occurred south of

Babinda along the Bruce Highway. The haul-out machinery involved is believed to have hit a power pole, causing lines to clash and affecting supply to another 1,500 customers. Meanwhile two incidents in the Burdekin district at about the same time involving cane harvesters hitting powerlines were attended to by Ergon Energy crews. At 4.40am a harvester hit overhead lines near Kirknie Road, impacting power supply to 255 customers around Home Hill for up to four hours. In another incident at 9.15am, powerlines were brought down onto a harvester working near Brandon. Power was interrupted to 218 customers. An Ergon spokesman labelled the impacts a “disappointing and potentially fatal reminder” to the cane industry about powerline safety. “We have a dedicated community safety advisor who has been working hard with these industries to reinforce harvesting safety around powerlines,” the spokesman commented.

Range road works begun

WORK to stabilise slopes on a key route connecting Cairns and the Tablelands has begun. The $2.95 million project will repair nine slopes on the Gillies Range, between the bottom of the range and Heales Outlook. Department of Transport and Main Roads Regional Director (Far North) Tony Potter said the work would repair damage from wet weather in 2011 which closed the road for two weeks. “We acknowledge the importance of this road as one of two key routes connecting Cairns to the Atherton Tablelands, particularly for freight and commuter traffic,” Mr Potter said. “While the contractor will aim to limit disrup-

tions as much as possible, the nature of the works and challenging environment is likely to result in traffic delays. “I urge motorists to factor additional travel time into their plans while we deliver these very important repairs.” Mareeba-based Heavy Equipment Hire will deliver the works on behalf of the department. HEH delivered slope stabilisation works on the range road in 2012. Mr Potter said a range of geo-technical repair methods would be used including rock dowels, removing loose material, steel fibre reinforced shotcrete and wire cables. Trees which contribute to the slope’s unstable condition will be removed while new horizontal drains will also be constructed.

Kennedy Highway closure

A section of the Kennedy Highway near Ravenshoe will be temporarily closed from October 14 to fast-track flood repair works. Transport and Main Roads Regional Director (Far North) Tony Potter said the closure would extend from East Evelyn Road to Kidner Road and continue until November 16, weather permitting. “Access will be maintained for local residents and their visitors on properties within the closed section, under arrangements with site staff,” Mr Potter said. “The closure is part of repair works on 11.56km of the highway currently underway between Kidner Road and Ravenshoe.” The temporary closure would help the contractor fast-track the works before the start of the next wet season. “I appreciate the temporary closure will impact on motorists, however, the aim is for the contractor to get the works done sooner, ultimate-

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To Get Ready early is to help ensure you • Check with neighbours, especially recent arrivals and the vulnerable to and your family are prepared in the event ensure they are adequately prepared. of disaster. It is advised to complete the following actions by 1 November each • Keep your car fuelled. year. • Ensure your emergency kit is fully • Your pre-season check should include stocked. tree trimming and de-nutting coconut • Have a good stock of tinned food for palms. Ensure trees and branches are the family and any pets. As a guide you clear from your home and overhead should plan for seven days in urban power lines. Do not try to clear trees areas, one month in rural areas and for from power lines yourself. Call Ergon three months in remote areas. Energy on 131 046. • Have alternative cooking equipment, • Check the walls, roof and eaves of your for example a gas barbecue. home are secure. • Consider having a generator connected • Preferably fit shutters or metal screens to your home by a suitably qualified to all glass areas. electrician. • Clear your property of loose material • Have a list of important phone numbers that could blow about and potentially handy. cause injury or damage during extreme • Some phones (ie cordless) will not work winds. in a power failure. Ensure you have a • Prepare a family plan. Members of back up telephone which plugs straight in to the telephone line. your family who may be disabled or

ly reducing long-term impacts,” Mr Potter said. “There is an alternative route via Tumoulin Road and motorists will be given appropriate warning at key locations.” Highway Construction Pty Ltd is delivering the works.

Millaa Millaa church celebration

On a glorious Spring day; Sunday, 29th September, 2013; a gathering of Christians came from all over the Tablelands and beyond, to celebrate at St Michael and All Angels Anglican church in Millaa Millaa. Firstly, lay preacher Ettie Ferrari received her certificate of licence from Canon Reverend Bill Woodland. This will allow her to work as a Lay Minister in the Parish of the Upper Tablelands. Ettie, assisted by Canon Rev Woodland, performed her first service in the church. Then Shirley Sheppard and Dot Perrott unveiled the plaque mounted above the doorway of the church entrance for the church bell; which was dedicated to the Rev Les Whereat, and restored in the memory of Timothy Sheppard by John Perrott of Perrott Engineering. The bell tower was destroyed during Cyclone Larry, and John Perrott kindly restored the original bell. John attended Sunday school at Millaa Millaa when his family was on a dairy farm there many years ago. Tim’s son John Sheppard then rang the bell to herald the end of the service, and the celebrations continued with a shared picnic and fellowship in the Lion’s Park. The date chosen was significant as it was the feast day of St Michael, after whom the Millaa Millaa Anglican church was named. Services are held twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Sundays at 5 pm, and special services are held at Easter and Christmas. All are welcome to attend.

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MEET TOM'S TEAM Led by Mayoral Candidate Tom Gilmore Tom Gilmore To be elected as Mayor of our new Mareeba Shire would be a great honour. I will bring a wealth of experience to the task ahead – rebuilding a new Shire. My recent experience was that of building an amalgamation of the Tablelands and Mareeba Shires (2008-2012) and the experience gained over those four years will serve the community of Mareeba Shire well. Born in Mareeba, I have a farming background and 13 years experience as a Councillor, including four years as mayor, 12 years in parliament and two and a half years as a Queensland State Minister. I am well equipped to handle the challenging task ahead. Our future prosperity needs stability, economic viability and social cohesion.

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I bring knowledge and experience as a Councillor (2008-2013) and offer stability in the difficult task ahead. I have lived in Kuranda for 15 years and in rural communities across the state. I have a family farming background and my working life has been in secondary and tertiary education, management, community services and tourism. I have been a small business owner. I am committed to a successful Mareeba Shire and working hard for all communities in our shire.

I look forward to working with other hard working, dedicated and honest people. Born in Julatten, I have spent most of my life in remote/rural Far North, living in Mutchilba since 2003. I am determined to ensure strong fiscal discipline and stand for honesty and straight talking. Currently own my own business as a contractor for transfer stations and landfills. I have earthworks machinery and provide services to Dimbulah and Mutchilba. I run beef cattle.

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Karen Ewin

I have lived in the Shire for ten years. I was an international airline captain for Air New Zealand and have been exposed to much diversity and new ideas. I have owned and managed a 200 sow piggery and also a finance business. I am the producer and editor of The Kuranda Paper and am active in community and volunteer activities. I support strong community involvement and active resident voices for our new Mareeba Shire.

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Born in Gordonvale, I have lived in Mareeba for 21 years. I am a small business owner and am very aware of the issues facing our regional area. I have 30 years administration experience in business operations, both small business and corporate; local and state government. I will fight for fairness and equity throughout the community with strong conviction. I plan to develop our new Shire into a strong business and social hub for the region.

Allan Holmes

A Mareeba resident for 37 years. I have experience in small business, primary industries research and consulting and I own and run a cattle property near Cooktown. I believe that service delivery is vitally important for all areas and communities within the Shire. Council has a vitally important role in providing infrastructure including roads, water, waste management; sporting and recreational facilities etc, and these must be supplied within the context of affordable and sustainable financial management. Job security for all is paramount.

Colleen Owens

Mareeba has been home for 20 years. I believe it is time for a new group to step up to the plate. I am ready for the challenges ahead. I am currently a small business owner in the Mareeba CBD and have volunteered and worked in community roles for many years. I have experience in research, administrative roles and resource and finance roles.

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School students visit Japan By Alexandria Struthers DURING the September school holidays, for the first time, 11 students accompanied by two teachers from St Stephens Catholic College travelled to Tokyo for a cultural experience. The students, including myself, spent a few days in Tokyo, sightseeing. This was before travelling further north to a rural town called Sanoshi to experience home life in Japan. The nine-day itinerary consisted of sightseeing, experiencing home and school life and visiting the temple town of Nikko. We also visited the iconic Tokyo Tower, and caught lots of trains, mainly slower ones. “The original purpose of the trip was for the students to experience Japanese life through home life and school participation”, St Stephens teacher and trip chaperone Gail Musch said. Students were paired up and spent six days with their host family in Sanoshi, a town similar to Mareeba. During that time we experienced home and family life, local cuisine and visited local sights in the area. We also had the privilege of participating and experiencing a traditional tea ceremony. Another important aspect of the trip was attending a local school to experience school life. The students attended Sano Nihon Daigaku Secondary

St Stephens students outside the Nikko temple during our cultural visit to Japan. Students spent a day and half at the school exSchool, which is one the elite schools in the area. St Stephen’s student William Snell said, “The periencing a typical day of school for Japanese school was very different to Australian schools. It students. We attended Maths, English, Art and singing was a lot more academic and rigorous with more mental arithmetic. It was a very big school com- classes to get a feel of school life. We also attended the after-school clubs which pared to Australian schools.”

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Japanese students are required to be a part of. The clubs included baseball, swimming, tennis, martial arts – we also got to see a “Taiko club” in action performing on traditional Japanese drums. Visiting the local town of Nikko, famous for being the home of Japan’s most lavishly decorated shrine called the “Toshogu”, was a highlight of the trip. Nikko is located around beautiful scenery, mountainous landscapes, lakes, waterfalls and is home to wild monkeys. “Nikko was a lot of fun, it was very beautiful. We saw monkeys on the side of the road, which was pretty cool. Also the waterfall we visited was pretty amazing”, William said. Mrs Musch hopes to make the Japanese trip a biannual event. “The trip was definitely a success; we hope to continue it every two years. Also we hope to reciprocate with them by having their students come and visit our school,” she said. The other accompanying teacher Rohan Priestly said the trip had exceeded all of his and the other students expectations. The students who attended the trip with me were: William Snell, Hannah Snell, Georgia Stark, Emily Stark, Flynn Forsyth, Janna Durano, Grace Manestar, Joy Musch, Alex Enderlin and Kai Priestly.

Soroptimist club update

Elspeth Turner and Barbra Whybird of Soroptimist International Tropical Tablelands

Soroptimist International Tropical Tablelands continues to do great work within our community after celebrating 20 years since their charter and receiving a United Nations Queensland Community Award for enhancing the lives of women. Our worldwide women’s organisation was established in 1921 and spread quickly throughout the world.

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Projects completed this year are a Vintage Clothing Day which funded Maralyn Mayo Lodge, sponsorship of the Tablelands Community bus, supply of a garden bed at a home for disabled people and a bursary for a senior student entering university to study science. On Saturday, October 19 from 10am2pm a Devonshire Tea Trash and Treasure day at the Anglican Church hall, Vernon St, Atherton will be held to raise funds for Carinya Home for the Aged. Look for the Soroptimist ladies selling tickets in the Christmas raffle next month at Silo IGA and in Yungaburra. All money raised from the Christmas hamper will be donated to the local community. Come and participate in our activities: we welcome new members.

MAREEBA STATE HIGH SCHOOL “Building a better future together”

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This year marks the 10th Anniversary of Mareeba State High School’s prestigious and highly successful Sports Presentation Night. In previous years the evening has attracted high calibre sporting stars such as Darren Lockyer, Duncan Armstrong, Nova Peris and Steve Moneghetti. Following in this tradition, this year’s Special Guest is again one of Australia’s elite sports people. Vicki Wilson OAM, former Australian netball representative, captain and coach will honour us with her presence. The Sports Presentation evening features a 3 course meal at the Mareeba International Club, along with Vicki Wilson’s presentation, student entertainment and presentation of sports awards. As well, the hotly contended and respected Pierre de Coubertin award, the Junior Sports Person and the Senior Sports Person of the Year will be announced and presented on the night.

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Hansen Ford dealership Principal Graeme Ford said the closure of Australian manufacturing plants in 2016 will not impact his business.

Hansen Ford to stay open By Ryan Groube Mareeba’s Ford dealership will be unaffected by Ford Australia’s decision to stop manufacturing cars in Australia in 2016. Hansen Ford dealership Principal Graeme Ford said he had been bombarded with queries about the businesses future since Ford Australia’s announcement in May. Inquires had become so frequent that Mr Ford felt compelled to correct the record. “People assume that because Ford is closing [its Australian manufacturing arm] that we are walking away and that is not the case,” he said. “It will have no impact on us at all; in fact, we will have more models and a larger range of cars to sell after the closure of the Broadmeadows plant.” Australian manufacturing of Ford motorcars is planned to end in October 2016.

People who purchase Ford models that are being phased out – Falcon sedan, Falcon ute and Ford Territory SUV – will have access to parts, warranty and technical support until 2026. By the end of 2017, every Ford model will be superseded as part of a transition to stocking fully imported vehicles. “What we are moving towards is a full range of fully imported motorcars,” Mr Ford said. “For the first time in history we will have access to a right hand drive Mustang. This is the advantage of moving towards the global production of motorcars.” Mr Ford said he had been at the helm of the business since 1975 and wasn’t going anywhere. In the past five years Ford Motor Company losses in Australia has totalled about $600 million. Chief executive of Ford Australia Bob

Graziano said Australia was one of the most competitive and crowded automotive markets in the world. Australia has annual car sales of about 1.1 million new vehicles with consumers having access to more than 65 brands and 365 models. “Given the fragmented marketplace and the low model volumes that result, we decided that manufacturing locally is no longer viable,” Mr Graziano said. “Our customers will buy and service Ford vehicles through the same great dealers we have throughout the country today, and we will continue to support the communities in which we operate.” Ford Australia has no plans to reverse its decision to close its manufacturing plants in Australia despite Federal Industry Minister Ian MacFarlane revisiting a possible rescue package at a meeting at Broadmeadows head office last week.

Qube Logistics contracted to transport Tableland sugar cane By Ryan Groube Mackay Sugar has contracted Qube Logistics to transport sugarcane, sugar and molasses for its Mossman Mill on a five-year deal beginning in May 2014. Qube Logistics has had the transport contract with Mossman Mill for the past seven years; however, as of May next year, the contract will also include the transport of sugarcane from the Tableland. Earlier this year, Mackay Sugar signed a Sugar Supply Agreement with Tableland Canegrowers which will see an additional 700,000 tonnes come online at the Mossman Mill.

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Mackay Sugar chief executive Quinton Hildebrand said securing a transport contractor was a major step in securing the future growth of the Mossman Mill. “The new transport system meets the requirements of the Tablelands cane growers as it provides for the cane to be loaded into trailers using the existing on-farm pads, thereby reducing the infield haulage,” he said. “Importantly, Qube is committed to being a part of our community consultation process associated with the transportation of Tablelands cane to Mossman Mill, with the aim of incorporating a number of measures that address the needs of all key stakeholders in its Transportation Manage-

ment Plan.” Mackay Sugar’s recently disbanded Community Working Group (CWG) however refuses to go quietly having met last week to discuss ways of reducing the amount of trucks that will pass through Mt Molloy and Julatten. The remnants of the CWG, short chairman David Donohue and Member for Cook David Kempton who resigned their positions prior to the group being dissolved, met in Julatten on October 9 to discuss their options. Julatten resident and CWG member Dennis Rose told The Express the group would lobby candidates in the up-coming Mareeba Shire Council (MSC) elections on November 9 in a bid

to reduce tonnage. “We will be using this as an election issue. If candidates want the votes of people from Mt Molloy and Julatten this is the issue we want resolved,” he said. Mr Rose conceded that the issue is largely a State Government matter but hopes a newly elected MSC could assist in negotiations with Mackay Sugar as well as fronting money for a safety assessment of the proposed route, specifically the Rex Range. “This isn’t about stopping the trucks it is about coming up with a level of tonnage that will be safe and allow us as residents to go about our lives in a usual manner,” he said.

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Plant a Fig Tree... get a whole ecosystem! There’s always plenty happening in our native gardens here at Yuruga, but when the fig trees are in fruit it is simply spectacular. This is a story about our Sunday morning breakfast last weekend under a Sandpaper Fig tree on the edge of the Jump-up looking down over Mareeba.

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Our attention was caught first of all by a large flock of Fig Birds feeding on the masses of ripe fig fruits. Female Fig Birds are plain, even dowdy, but the males are something else, with their bright red eye-patch, green back and yellow breast. Together, their mellow chortling filled the air with a delightful chorus. As we sat quietly with our cuppa, the Fig Birds were joined by a pair of spectacular Red-Winged Parrots. They too came to feed on the figs, but instead of gobbling them down whole like the Fig Birds, they picked at the ripe fruit, separating the tiny seeds and spitting out the flesh. Yellow Honeyeaters and Brown Honeyeaters flitted along the branches and amongst the foliage of the fig trees, foraging for insects and filling the air with delightful birdsong. A small flock of Peaceful Doves fed quietly on the ground beneath the trees, joined from time to time by a group of Double-Barred Finches pecking whatever seeds they could find amongst the leaf litter. Then our resident Green-Winged Pigeon joined us for a while on its daily patrol through our gardens. This plump brown pigeon with glossy green wings has set up home at Yuruga, and is quite unfazed by the daily hustle and bustle. With the wet season approaching (fingers crossed!) the peace will soon be shattered by the two larrikin loud-mouths of our tropical summertime, the Channel-Billed Cuckoos and Koels. Perched high up in the taller fig trees, the Channel-Billed Cuckoos will announce their presence with their unmistakable raucous din, and the Storm Birds (or Koels) will join in the deafening cacophony with their feverish crescendo call. Both birds love to feed on figs, so I guess we only have ourselves to blame if they choose our garden to screech and yell. Yuruga Nursery is situated on the edge of the Jump-up at Walkamin. The Jumpup marks the end of a lava flow from Bones Knob, and hence our gardens are really just one great big pile of basalt boulders. Some might think that rocks are a nuisance to be cleared away, but to us our basalt rocks are a fantastic framework around which to plant all sorts of interesting plants. Piles of rocks are the perfect natural setting for figs, and as you can see, even one fig tree can be a miniecosystem all of its own. Every garden should have a fig tree! No wonder we love out native gardens.

Happy gardening, and see you at Yuruga!

Peter & Ann

Bruno's Park On Sunday, October 7, the Dimbulah Barra's Football Club unveiled a new sign naming their field ‘Bruno's Park’ after long time president Bruno Fantin. Bruno Fantin has been president of the club for 30 years and devotes his time and energy to maintaining the clubhouse and watering the grounds. Bruno's enthusiasm and pride in the club is infectious and as the sign was unveiled the Dimbulah junior soccer players yelled out Bruno's catchphrase – "Good on ya mate!"

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The Mareeba Lions Club recently donated $6000 to various local community groups in the area. Pictured above are representatives from the Meals on Wheels, Air Cadets, Netball Association, Cricket Club, Paddys Green Rural Fire Brigade, Mareeba State High School Chaplaincy Service and the Mareeba Historical Society, who all received a donation on the day. Other organisations that benefited were the Tablelands Men's Shed, Fassio Road, Hodzic Road and Narcotic Road Rural Fire Brigades. President Tom Braes said the Lions Club raised money from the community, which enabled them to be involved in hands on service projects – however it was also very satisfying to be able to support other local organisations which were providing vital services to the community. The Mareeba Lions Club is part of Lions International – the largest humanitarian service organisation in the world with over 1.4 million members.

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C R O S S

WORD SEARCH Almost Summer Time!

July 23 to Aug 22

Aug 23 - Sept 23

Libra

Sept 24 to Oct 23 Do some research if you want to find information that you can apply against the opposition you face. Avoid any over indulgences. Do not let others exhaust you financially. You will have splendid suggestions for fund raising

Someone you live with may feel totally neglected. Dream a little this week. You need to spend some time with individuals who have more experience than you. You will get drawn into groups that are not favorable to you.

Sagittarius

Nov 23 to Dec 21

Pleasure trips or friendly gettogethers will be satisfying and intellectually stimulating. You’ll be surprised how much you can accomplish. You can make new connections if you play your cards right.

Capricorn

Dec 22 to Jan 20

Overindulgence could lead to problems with digestion. Delays are evident. Be willing to listen, but don’t be fooled. This is not the day to be extravagant.

Aquarius

Jan 21 to Feb 19

Tide Times 0421 0.87 1105 2.33 1710 1.49 2212 1.75

- With the motor running, gradually add combined oils in a thin, steady stream until mixture is thick and pale.

June 22 to July 22

Oct 24 to Nov 22

Max 30o Min 21o

Ingredients

Don’t let your friends talk you into taking time off. Don’t be afraid to lay your cards on the table. You could be attracting individuals who are anything but good for you.

Scorpio

Tuesday 22nd

Max 28o Min 21o

- Place egg yolks and garlic in the bowl of a food processor and process until combined.

May 22 to June 21

Be careful when dealing with female members of your family. Younger relatives may seek your advice. Any capricious behavior will confuse loved ones and your mood swings will result in loneliness. Entertain those who can provide you with valuable information and knowledge.

Virgo

Monday 21st

Max 29o Min 20o

Method

Secret love affairs may be enticing; however, you must be prepared for the restraints that will follow. They won’t pay you back and you’ll be upset. You will have the stamina and the know how to raise your earning power.

Leo

Sunday 20th

Max 28o Min 20o

EXPRESS 2 egg yolks Recipes 1 small garlic clove 190ml (3/4 cup) olive oil 1 teaspoon chilli pepper (or chilli flakes) 1 tbs finely grated lime rind 2 tbs fresh lime juice

Family responsibilities are mounting. Your greatest gains will come through your creative ideas. Take your time and try not to overload yourself.

Cancer

Saturday 19th

Boyd’s Comic Relief

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.

Your ability to visualize will help you convince others of the possibilities. Daydreaming will be your downfall. You can convince anyone of anything.

Gemini

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

Air Conditioner

Fishing

Holiday

Relax

Barbeque

Flowers

Ice Cream

Sandals

Beach

Frisbee

Lake

Spring

Boat

Fruit

Lemonade

Sun Burn

Breeze

Garden

Outdoors

Thunder

Camp

Grass

Park

Watermelon

Driving

Hamburger

Picnic

Fan

Heat

Popsicle

Everything you’re looking for lies

behind the mask you wear - Stephen C. Paul

ACROSS 7. The dawn. 8. A very fine slender piece of polished metal with a point at one end. 9. Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective. 10. Extremely tall, esp. in comparison with the surroundings. 11. Resulting from or showing intense conviction. 13. A domesticated ruminant of the cattle family with a thick woolly coat. 15. The joint between the forearm and the upper arm. 16. the state of being poorly illuminated. 18. A flat, rounded candy on the end of a stick. 19. Abreviation for Information. 21. Like one thing or person better than another or others. 22. a hold in which pressure is applied to the head, back of the neck, and one or both arms of the opponent.

WORD

DOWN 1. Wearing no clothes; naked. 2. a method of transport (as a ferry or train or plane) that vehicles roll onto at the beginning and roll off of at the destination. 3. A person who baptizes someone. 4. Recognized, familiar, or within the scope of knowledge. 5. Deserving censure or condemnation. 6. A device that blinks, esp. a vehicle’s turn signal. 12. all four limbs or extremities. 14. a set of kettledrums, especially as used in an orchestra or band. 17. a tall, acutely pointed pyramidal roof or rooflike construction upon a tower. 20. A tailless amphibian with a short squat body, moist smooth skin, and very long hind legs for leaping.

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Puzzle solutions9th October

Restrictions may be difficult for you to live with. Unexpected visitors will be a welcome surprise. Entertain in your home and make aesthetic enhancements that will please those who reside with you.

Pisces

Feb 20 to March 20 Such over indulgence due to emotional upset will be your downfall. Hobbies will be good for your emotional well being. You will need a little competition this week.

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With the festive season fast approaching here are some handy hints to remember:

Tip ONE: When heading out for a social event make ice cubes out of the same liquid you will be drinking to prevent your drink from becoming watered down. Tip TWO: Don’t throw out all that leftover wine: freeze into ice cubes for future use in cooking and sauces. TIP THREE: Spray a bit of perfume on the light bulb in any room to create a lovely light scent in each room when the light is turned on.

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THIS WEEKS MOVIES!

RISING SUN MOVIE NEWS...

There’s an action packed thrilling week ahead at The Rising Sun Movie Lounge at the Mareeba RSL – with something for almost everyone. The incredible 2 GUNS, with Denzil Washington and

Mark Wahlberg continues for a second great week – and what a comedy action flic it is. New on the big screen is Vin Diesel in the adrenalin pumping RIDDICK, whilst one of the year’s best action dramas is WHITE HOUSE DOWN, starring glamour guy Channing Tatum and Jamie Foxx in an action thriller dra-

ma that will keep you fascinated. TURBO, the excellent animation from Dreamworks, continues. This is a lovely feel good film for all ages, from 3 to 103. Everyone who has seen it so far has been more than delighted, it's hilarious and pure fun for all ages.

WHITE HOUSE DOWN - While on a tour of the White House with his young daughter, a Capitol policeman (Channing Tatum) springs

into action to save his child, Emily (Joey King) and protect the president (Jamie Foxx) from a heavily armed group of paramilitary invaders. Review by Louise Keller: Like Bruce Willis in the Die Hard franchise, Channing Tatum plays the anti-hero who is in the wrong place at the wrong time. He even takes off his shirt half way through the film and like Willis, ends up wearing just a singlet thereafter. Buff body on display, of course. Tatum is getting better and better and here, with bullets flying, the White House's crystal chandelier shaking and a well constructed plot with effective story strands nicely weaving texture into the mix, he shows his all-round credentials. At the helm is Roland Emmerich (Independence Day) who not only knows how to direct action but to mix light and shade, add nuance and inject humour as part of the narrative.With large scale music as its counterpoint, the tension mounts and the action is full on with heavy artillery pounding, choppers crashing, the army at the ready with tanks and gymnastics here there and everywhere. I liked the action sequence in which Cale and the President screech around the White House gardens in the presidential limo, hotly pursued. Although the outcome is pretty well assured, there are surprises along the way and Emmerich keeps us engaged and connected throughout, always rooting for the good guys. A thoroughly enjoyable action thriller.

RIDDICK -

Left for dead on a sun-scorched planet, Riddick (Vin Diesel) finds himself up against an alien race of predators. Activating an emergency beacon alerts two ships: one carrying a new breed of deadly mercenary, the other captained by a man from Riddick's past, looking for revenge. Review by Andrew L. Urban: Even the chick in Riddick is macho, a cartoonish escape-chase-creature feature with sci-fi aspirations. Katee Sackhoff plays Dahl (Aussies will be amused), who proudly proclaims in one of the film's typically turbo-charged lines, "I don't f*** men ...I f*** 'em up sometimes if they deserve it..." delivered after doing just that to mercenary hardman Santana (Jorda Molla). Dahl is one of Johns' (Matt Nable) 'men', a small team coming to not so much rescue Riddick (Vin Diesel) from his hellhole of a plant, as to capture him - for a wrong he dun of which we don't learn much until much later and then in strangled fashion. No matter, it's hardly important in this lunar plot. What matters here is how Riddick can damage his body and repair it. Lots of gory bits, including to other people and angry creatures. The Riddick character has all the appeal of a teenager's hero, with his growl for voice, a sullen persona and a beefy body, all pent for action and violent retribution. Like so much in this film, Riddick himself is a special effect, a near-superhuman hero who can withstand just about anything, recover from any wound, fight with bare hands against monsters (only a slight exaggeration) and who not so much gains our sympathy as demands our attention.

2 GUNS -

Undercover DEA agent Robert 'Bobby' Trench (Denzel Washington) takes advantage of gunman Michael Stigman's (Mark Wahlberg) idea to rob a bank - so he can bust him along with a mob boss. However, it proves too successful with much more money seized than anticipated with Trench's forces not stopping the getaway. Complicating things still more, Stigman turns out to be a Naval Intelligence agent who shoots Trench and takes the money. The inter service debacle lands Trench and Stigman in a bloody web of corrupt clandestine rivalries as they are hunted, blackmailed and isolated for the money on both sides of the law. Review by Louise Keller: The repartee and edgy relationship between Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg is the highlight of this enjoyable action thriller in which loyalties are questioned as bullets ricochet, buildings explode and the whys and wherefores of a $43.125 million stash are canvassed. Icelandic director Baltasar Kormákur (Contraband) plants his foot on the pedal and as a result, the pace is snappy with never a lull in the proceedings. It's quite a yarn and Blake Masters' screenplay (based on the Boom! Studios series of graphic novels by Steven Grant and illustrator Mateus Santolouco) is a happy mix of chaos, action and humour when Mexican drug lords, undercover federal operatives, the military and government agents collide in spectacular fashion at hyper speed.

TURBO -

A freak accident might just help an everyday garden snail (voice of Ryan Reynolds) achieve his biggest dream: winning the Indy 500. Review by Louise Keller: I felt like cheering as the turbo-charged garden snail navigates precariously between screeching, speeding racing car wheels on the track of the Indy 500 in the rousing climactic finale of this upbeat, quirky and utterly charming family 3D animation. It’s a cute idea to juxtapose a speed-crazy garden snail onto a race track and director David Soren has woven together an endearing tale about the ultimate underdog for whom the stars are the limit. Filled with inventive ideas, wacky concepts and characters so colourful they are off the rainbow chart, Turbo is a breath of fresh air guaranteed to delight youngsters and adults alike.

8 Ball Aitken bouncing back to FNQ

Former Mareeba banana-picker (turned Nashville, USA guitar- his unique gig posters displayed as background art at the venue picker), 8 Ball Aitken is returning to Far North Queensland for sets featured in the program. three shows on his biggest-ever national tour of the Lucky CounNow it’s time for the Far North Queensland locals to kick up try. Catch him on Thursday 24 October, 7:30pm at the Downunder their heels and get funky at the party. Bar in Cairns. He also plays Friday 25 October at the Central Hotel, Port Douglas, 8:00pm, and Saturday 26 October, 6:00pm at the Kuranda Hotel Motel (supported by Bosco & Honey). 8 Ball will be launching two new albums during his Aussie tour: ‘Southern Hemisphere’, a tasty brew of sizzling hot country and blues, recorded in Nashville with Australian-American producer Mike Flanders, and (especially for the blues fans), ‘A Bluer Shade Of Blue’, a compilation of 8 Ball’s best blues tracks from his previous five albums. GREASE When not boarding planes to get from gig to Y A ID THEME NIGH FR DUO gig, 8 Ball has been making the rounds of his new T O PE N 7 T H @ YS IG A T N D T" H IN E R hometown, Nashville, USA. By day, he has been P C ER IN G E MA "FIN song writing with some of Nashville’s most talented VE FR$4IDAY OCTOBER 25 LI G N YI LA P SU ND AY 9 PER PER tunesmiths, and by night he has become a regular Dinner, Movie SON BINGO THURSDAY performer of the country honky tonks and steamy and Li 10.30AM - 1PM Entertainmen ve blues bars on the Nashville-Memphis circuit. NIGHT! t!! $7,850 BOOK NOW! For 8 Ball, it’s been a real ‘Boys’ Own Adventure’ experience in America – not too shabby for a banana picker from Far North Queensland. He’s Byrnes Street, Mareeba • P: 4092 1396 Like us on Facebook appeared as an extra on the international hit TV www.mareebarsl.com.au E: functions@mareebarslclub.com.au show, ‘Nashville’ – and now the show is featuring

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The LAND

Tour highlights deadly disease By Boyd Robertson Tableland banana growers will refocus on biosecurity after a study tour to Asia revealed the potentially disastrous consequences of letting a new and deadly strain of banana plant disease into Queensland. Panama Disease is caused by the soil-borne fungus Fusarium oxysporum cubense and kills banana plants through dehydration, virtually wiping out the Gros Michel variety in the 1950s and causing the worldwide industry shift to the thenimmune Cavendish strain. A recently-discovered variant of Panama Disease called ‘Tropical Race 4’ however can successfully infect Cavendish bananas and represents a huge risk to the Queensland industry. Tropical Race 4 is not present in Queensland but is considered endemic in the Northern Territory, with no controls in place to stop its spread. A meeting of the Mareeba Banana Growers Association at the Mareeba RSL on October 9 heard the results of a study tour which visited the Davao region on the Philippines and the city of Nanning in southern China. Containing representatives from Howe Farming, Atherton Gold Produce, the Australian Banana Growers Council and other stakeholder groups, the tour aimed to gather information about containment strategies for the disease and how they could be applied in Australia. Howe Farming quality assurance manager James Howe said the trip highlighted the importance of biosecurity practices on banana farms. “We are going to be looking at on-farm

and cross-farm movement practices and stepping up our efforts to ensure that vehicles are cleaned properly – I’d also like to express a plea to the public and groups like piggers to respect property boundaries so they don’t come onto farms and possibly spread infected soil,” Mr Howe said. “There is no cure for this disease, the only way to protect against it is through quarantine – affected plants will die and the soil surrounding them will be inaccessible and useless. “I think that it’s certainly possible that it can get into farms on the Tableland and the result, if that happened, would be a complete shutdown of all the farm traffic in the area, like what happened with the Black Sigatoka outbreak in Tully in 2001.” A spokesperson from Biosecurity Queensland also confirmed the threat that Tropical Race 4 represented. “Tropical Race 4 poses a major threat to the banana industry as it attacks all types of bananas including the Cavendish variety,” the spokesperson said. “If the disease were to become widespread across Queensland’s major banana growing districts, it could decimate the industry. “There are strict quarantine measures in place to prevent the spread of this disease – In Queensland all high risk materials including soil appliances or other things that have been in contact with a banana plant or the soil in which a banana plant has been growing will need an Inspectors Approval before entering the State. The Asia study trip showed the consequences of not containing Tropical Race 4 and the measures some growers were willing to take to prevent the spread of the

MAREEBA LIVEWEIGHT CATTLE

MARKET REPORT Prime Quotes (c/kg) Butcher’s steers (8 head) Butcher’s heifers (5 head) whOlesale cOws (23 head) Ox MeatwOrks (46 head) cOws MeatwOrks (47 head) Bulls heavy (81 head) Bulls whOlesale store Quotes (c/kg) stOre steers stOre heifers cOws & calves uNit

toP 171.2 123.2 118.0 163.0 117.0 121.2 80.0

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toP 145.0 110.0 NO QuOte

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A group of Tableland banana grower representatives toured farms in the Philippines and China to check out their strategies for dealing with the dangerous Tropical Race 4 of Panama Disease. RIGHT: A banana plant infected with Tropical Race 4. disease. “China was a perfect example of what not to do, they had no real containment practices in place so the disease was just everywhere,” said Mr Howe. “The Philippines had very effective control measures – we were actually directed through a sterilising footbath by men with M4 rifles. “They were very friendly guys, through – the friendliest people to ever point an assault rifle at me.” Mr Howe also welcomed the October 4 announcement of a national plan to combat banana freckle dis-

ease and commended the Queensland Government’s decision to contribute $125,000 to the project. ”That is absolutely money well spent,” he said. “If the Australian banana industry is disease-free it will be protected against overseas imports. “Imports are game over for the Australian industry because we cannot compete with overseas production costs – the closer we get toward controlling and eliminating diseases like freckle and Panama Disease, the closer we get to stopping overseas imports.”

Cattle numbers increased by 60 head this week Mareeba Combined Agents penned a total of 368 head of Prime and Store cattle for this week’s sale. Numbers did increase by 60 head this week. The market was predominantly medium weight manufacturing type cattle which met with limited com-

petition. The heavier and older bullocks, cows and bulls did improve in value by as by as much as 8 c/ kg for the bullocks, 9 c/ kg for a cow and only 1 c/ kg for the bulls. The limited number of bullocks and heifers suitable for the local trade

improved by up to 11 c/ kg for the best of the steers but the quality and condition for the heifers was not up to the best on offer at last weeks sale. Store steers and heifers remained firm in value and best of these cattle purchased by a local feedlot operator.

For Week 18 - ending 6th october, 2013

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Week ccS 15.43 14.79 14.75 14.47 14.46 14.26 14.18 13.99 12.07 14.63

SeASon to dAte tonneS ccS 15.11 63794 13.90 204670 81013 14.26 55890 13.93 207 14.46 12268 14.58 1229 14.03 54735 14.03 4704 12.85 355 13.98 8489 14.54 752 13.41 6020 13.90 393 12.40 1457 13.48 268 15.23 150 14.18 66 13.53 6897 13.24 320 13.43 3564 14.24 924 14.51 1175 12.94 446 15.26 518721 14.13

tc/hA 129 124 111 91 99 90 104 125 103 56 93 79 125 94 72 73 32 39 119 129 104 236 128 127 115

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

Will surpass expectations LIGHT and airy and inviting, this spaFor sale at $625,000.00 (SEE cious four bedroom rendered con- WEBSITE RR33) crete block home has character and features an open plan kitchen, din- Contact Mareeba Real Estate Agening, lounge plus a formal dining and cies at 7 Hort Street, Mareeba on lounge, all overlooking a landscaped 4092 1556 or Mark 0428 121 520 back yard and swimming pool. and Lyn 0427 153 868, or email The master bedroom has an en- mrea4880@qld.chariot.net.au suite and spa, there is a second bathroom, the home is tiled throughout, has a back Address: Mareeba patio and double carPrice: $625,000 port, a three bay shed, Inspect: By Appointment two shade houses all Agent: Mareeba Real surrounded by gardens Estate Agencies on a 4000m2 allotment. Contact: 4092 1556

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PROPERTY AUCTION FRIDAY 18th OCTOBeR 10AM @ MAReeBA RSL

House and garden

208 Kay Road, Mareeba  68.33 Ha quality grazing block, 80% cleared  2 road frontages, Cairns side of town  116 megalitre East Barron water allocation  6 bay machinery shed, cattle yards and crush  Fenced paddocks with improved pastures

186 Tinaroo Creek Road, Mareeba  Former Tropical North Queensland Institute of TAFE  50.7 Ha freehold farming land, 6km from town  2 dwellings, sheds and former classroom teaching facility  72 megalitre water allocation + Tinaroo Creek frontage  Fenced paddocks and mixed fruit tree orchid

CONTACT JOHN FALVO PHONe 0408 456 344

ALTITUDE REALTY MAREEBA 4092 4100

100 Park is what you see when you sit on grapes and numerous fruiting trees. All this the front porch of this original red brick ve- securely fenced and it is close enough for neer home. you to walk to BP for your groceries. Four bedrooms, dining, lounge, large kitchen, shower and bathtub in two sepa- Inspections easily arranged just give us rate rooms, two separate toilets and a very a call now. Contact Elizabeth Bors at Alspacious laundry wit ha large built-in linen titude Realty Mareeba on 4092 4100 or cabinet. 0437 921 648. Visit www.altituderealtyThere are beautiful polished floors, an mareeba.com.au evaporative cooling system, two rain water tanks and a double length Address: MAREEBA garage that can take you through to Price: $315,000 the back yard and there you will disInspect: By appointment cover a gardeners haven. Agent: Elizabeth Bors An outdoor pergola, two green Altitude Realty Mareeba houses, two large sheds, solid trelContact: 0437 921 648 or 4092 4100 lises for growing passion fruit or

ACREAGE LAND • $236,000 • Biboohra • 10 Acres

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Stunning street appeal, this sexy four bedroom home will have you standing out the front street drooling over your new home. Called the Granite and named after the Creek, it promises 167m2 of fabulous living space, quality workmanship and value for money. Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, ensuite to the master, and built-ins throughout. Trendy kitchen, where you can choose your own colour scheme and design to your heart’s content. The Al-

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fresco living area is centrally located to make the most of the open plan living design. Proposed for construction and perfectly positioned at The Rise Country Estate, on the block of your choice. Prices start at $117,000 (Lot 209) and lot sizes start from a spacious 3416m2 including a constant north easterly breeze. All Lots at The Rise offer plenty of room for a garden, pool, and a massive shed! Heaps of room kids to play, and explore. This beautiful design can be built on any of the blocks at The Rise, and tropic Coast Homes have many more

designs to choose from. House and land are sold on separate contracts, the Land (LOT 209) $117,000 The House construction of the Granite $198,000.. totalling $315,000. For a full list of what is included in this package – enquire today. Don’t miss your chance to build your dream home in this beautiful country style neighbourhood. Sunsets that go on forever, stunning views, elevation and location. Contact Debbie Sweedman, 0409 321 920, or drop into our display home located at 31 Amaroo Drive, Amaroo Park Estate.

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PROPERTY

LIFESTYLE ACREAGE, CAIRNS SIDE, CREEK FRONTAGE!

Opportunity knocks - don't miss out. Features to remember: This property is new to the market but • 18 acres won't last long! Priced well and ready to • Emerald Creek frontage SELL! • Fully fenced into five paddocks Just five minutes from Mareeba's CBD, • Three bedroom concrete block home this lifestyle opportunity boasts acreage • 6x9m shed and bird avaries and mountain views. • Creek water and bore servicing the home If peace and privacy matters to you, then you'll love the freedom of 18 acres with Em- This property is priced well and ready to erald Creek frontage. sell. Don't miss out - book an inspection Fully fenced into five paddocks, there's today with exclusive agent Vince Costas plenty of room for your horses or a few of Sibi Girgenti Real Estate now. Phone head of cattle. The residence is a three 4092 5566 or 0419 926 691. www.girgenbedroom concrete block home, with ap- tigroup.com proximately an acre surrounding it that is landscaped and maintained. Address: Emerald End Road Mareeba There is also a 6x9m shed for Price: 515,000 NEG the handyman and bird avaries Agent: EXCLUSIVE Vince Costas for all your feathered friends. The Sibi Girgenti Real Estate property has creek frontage, as Contact: 0419 926 691 or 4092 5566 well a bore servicing the home.

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Located approximately six kilome- as it boasts arable soils suitable for a tres from the Mareeba town centre is range of present and future cropping the former Tropical North Queensland options, a water allocation to service Institute of TAFE facility. The land, wa- any agricultural pursuits, and plenty of ter allocation and infrastructure previ- vacant land to work with. Alternatively, with the infrastructure ously servicing this facility has now been listed for sale by public auction. already in place and teaching facility Property Description: Lot 560 on on hand, there is also the potential to NR6544. Zoning - Rural return this property to its most recent Features of this property include: use as a training facility. • 50.7 hectares of freehold farming For further information or to arland • 2 dwellings, sheds and former class- range an inspection, please contact SOLE AGENT John Falvo on room teaching facility • 72 megalitres channel water alloca- 0408 456 344 or Mareeba Property Office on 4092 1355. tion • Tinaroo Creek frontage • Fenced paddocks • Mixed fruit tree orchard Address: 186 Tinaroo Creek Road, MAREEBA • Eucalypt plantation Price: FOR SALE BY AUCTION This property offers Agent: John Falvo great potential. It's preMareeba Property Office vious farming history Contact: 0408 456 344 or 4092 1355 could be re-established

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49 COSTIN STREET, MAREEBA  817m2 Fenced Allotment  3 Bedrooms  Extended Living Area  Fully Air Conditioned  Legal Height Under House  Fully Fenced  Rear Access To Large Backyard Excellent opportunity for an easy care low maintenance investment!

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Fantastic investment plus large shed

Escape the rat race, escape to the and roller door access. Tablelands, to a climate second to The main bedroom is air condinone, to a property that finally offers tioned and has access to the patio, you a chance to fulfil that desire for a just perfect to enjoy your morning cuppa. Many of the other features include change in lifestyle. Located minutes to the Mareeba security screens, tiles throughout and town centre and one hour from the high ceilings. Easy maintaince landCairns International airport, this well scaped gardens and fenced for dogs. There is a bore with a 3300 gallon set-up, fully fenced 2 hectare (5 acre) property is on the market. tank plus pump equipment along with The "Unison" built modern home 2 x 6500 gallon rainwater tanks. Now is the time to purchase that features open plan living with plenty of natural light, two very spacious bed- lifestyle that you have always wanted rooms, a separate office nook and a - call today for an inspection. well appointed kitchen. Outside the 6m x 4m patio is ideal Contact Exclusive agent John Gonfor entertaining or just sitting back re- calves on 0407 690 961. www.raylaxing while soaking up the views of whiteruralmareeba.com.au/968674 the surrounding mountain ranges. Everyman’s dream, plenty of sheds including Address: MAREEBA the main one measuring Price: $450,000 NEG an impressive 15m x 6m Agent: EXCLUSIVE John Goncalves with 8m x 4m extension, Ray White Rural Mareeba complete with single Contact: 0407 690 961 phase power, insulation

Country Road Estate

Don’t miss out on this fantastic Investment situated in the central hub of Mareeba. This Property offers three medium size bedrooms with air-conditioning, Polished timber floors throughout, Timber Blinds, Screens, Fully fenced yard and a Large two bay colour bond shed. Currently tenanted with great rental return. Price – $275,000 negosiable. For more information or to arrange an Inspection, do not hesitate to contact Mareeba Property Management on (07) 4092 2111.

EMERALD END ROAD, MAREEBA: $125,000 - $235,000

ACREAGE LOTS

FROM 3500m2 TO 9500m2

Mareeba Property Management

Your local rental specialiﬆs www.rentmpm.com.au

159 Byrnes Street, Mareeba

rent@rentmpm.com.au

(07) 4092 2111 • A/H 0418 922 111

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• TOWN WATER • UNDERGROUND POWER • SEALED ROADS Lots 1, 2, 22, 23, 24 and 25 have views over this lake and park to Mareeba. Choice of 16 level and undulating lots, most with selected trees on them.

All enquiries Jill Spackman: Mobile 0402 070 373 or 4092 4440 Check out our website: www.countryroadestatemareeba.com.au www.theexpressnewspaper.com.au

E IV LU S The owners of this much loved family home have decided to reluctantly sell. • 4219m2 fully fenced block • Spacious well designed kitchen • 3 large brms, all with built-ins, main with ensuite & airconditioning • Separate lounge & dining areas with feature wall • Large outdoor undercover area that overlooks pool • 12m x 10m Colorbond shed with 2 phase power • 6m x 6m garage plus garden & pool shed • Both bore & town water With motivated vendors, this property represents great buying and only an inspection will give you a true appreciation of what is on offer. Price: NOW $385,000 Contact: Exclusive Agent Norma Moloney on 0417 541 126

www.raywhiteruralmareeba.com.au/1031984

www.raywhiteruralmareeba.com.au/953547

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3 DWELLINGS + ACREAGE

www.raywhiteruralmareeba.com.au/971256

www.raywhiteruralmareeba.com.au/1032178

• Averaging $100,000 net profit • Certified organic farm + commercial dried fruit operation • Established markets • 10 hectares with highway frontage • 45 minutes to Cairns International Airport • Packing shed complete with commercial kitchen + staff accommodation • Spacious 4 bedroom home • 17 ML water allocation + bore + dam • Growth and value adding opportunities Price: $795,000 Neg Contact: John Goncalves on 0407 690 961 or Norma Moloney on 0417 541 126

• Well constructed low maintenance masonry block home • Tiled throughout and louvre windows • Established gardens offering an array of fruit trees • 2 street access with drive through • 6m x 3m masonry block shed Price: $345,000 Neg Contact: Exclusive Agent John Goncalves on 0407 690 961

www.raywhiteruralmareeba.com.au/1025317 www.theexpressnewspaper.com.au

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www.raywhiteruralmareeba.com.au/845677 E

Want an acreage that offers both lifestyle and income then this is the property for you. • Conveniently located on the Cairns side • Approx 20 acres • 3 dwellings with a rental income of $820 per week • Combination of mature fruit trees including mangoes, citrus & exotic fruits • 3 bay lockable shed + machinery shed • Bore + dam • Amenities block Vendors are motivated and priced the property to meet the market! Price: $609,000 Neg Contact: Exclusive Agent Norma Moloney on 0417 541 126 or John Goncalves on 0407 690 961

Situated on Cairns side of Mareeba, this 5 acre lifestyle property has much to offer starting with the eye catching drive way through to the dressage arena for the horse enthusiasts. • 3 bedroom plus office homestead style rendered block home • Wraparound verandahs • Spacious kitchen with breakfast bar • Main bedroom, WIR, airconditioning and sliding doors to verandah • Powered 4 bay Colorbond shed with 2 lockable bays • Improved pastures with fenced paddocks and horse shelters • Olympic size dressage arena • Irrigation system • Bore + 2 water tanks • School bus run and only minutes to town If you are a horse lover and are looking for a property with features galore, then look no further. Price: $459,000 Neg Contact: Norma Moloney on 0417 541 126

CT A TR N SURPRISE COPACKAGE This immaculate 3 bedroom home ERis only 5 years old on the Cairns side of Mareeba D and most importantly minutes from town. N U • Excellently maintained on 3044m allotment, town water

HOUSE + BUSINESS = $$PROFIT$$

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COUNTRY LIFESTYLE

MOTIVATED VENDORS COMMITTED ELSEWHERE

A TRENDY LITTLE TREASURE This home is picture perfect with nothing to do but to move in. • 3 bedrooms, main with airconditioning and walk-in robe • Open plan living areas • 2 toilets + good sized laundry with plenty of storage space • Solidly constructed with masonry block external & internal walls • 814m2 fully fenced block with 6m x 4m lockable shed • Large yard with a private covered entertainment area • Close to local shops and schools Vendors are motivated to sell and priced this lovely home realistically. Price: $275,000 Neg Contact: Exclusive Agent Norma Moloney on 0417 541 126

Looking for a good priced fam- fenced 754m2 block this neat and tidy ily home close to parks, schools and family favourite is currently rented for shops. Then this is definitely one for $295.00 per week so would be an you to inspect. excellent investment property or first The high-set home features three home. air conditioned bedrooms, polished timber floors and a spacious kitchen. Contact Norma Moloney on 0417 From the air conditioned living room 541 126. Visit www.raywhiteruralthe double doors invite you out to the mareeba.com.au/912007 shaded verandah to enjoy some relaxation time. Downstairs is fully Address: MAREEBA enclosed with laundry Price: $249,000 NEG facilities and car space Agent: Norma Moloney complete with roller Ray White Rural Mareeba door. Contact: 0417 541 126 Sitting on a fully

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MOTIVATED VENDORS SAY SELL!

A PLACE TO CALL HOmE Located in a lovely quiet street, a short drive to town and close to amenities, this well presented home with a practical design is one you will love the moment you step through the front door. • 3 bedrooms, 2 with built-ins • Master bedroom with patio access • Large kitchen with breakfast bar • Spacious living areas • No rear neighbours + back patio that overlooks bushland • Low maintenance gardens and fully fenced yard

ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY • PRICED TO SELL • MOTIVATED VENDORS • DON’T MISS OUT!!! • Fenced 5.5 acres of usable flat land, ideal for horses or small crops • 7 MLS of gravity fed channel water • 4 bedroom plus office clay brick home • Enormous outdoor entertaining area or room to park 6 vehicles • 6m x 6m Colorbond shed with caravan extension and additional storage • Minutes from town, down a no-through road

Price: $340,000 Neg Contact: Norma Moloney on 0417 541 126

Price: $465,000 Neg Contact: John Goncalves on 0407 690 961

www.raywhiteruralmareeba.com.au/1029937

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INDEX

business A

Air Conditioning Auto Electrician

Blinds Brick laying Building/Renovating Butcher

DIRECTORY

Childcare/ Kindergarten Cleaning Services Clothing Concerting

Driving School

AIR CONDITIONING

Furniture

Electrical Embroidery Earthmoving

Fertilizer Floor Coverings Fuel

FREE FREE Measure Measure and and Quote Quote Plus we sell... M: 0409 648 403 • F: 4092 6717

www.donhall.com.au ABN 80 179 825 363 • QBSA 59712 • ARC License AU24014

R & C AIRCONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

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

Call Ross Malfitana Mobile: 0429 898 657

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

AUTO ELECTRICIAN

ATHERTON CAR ELECTRICS



“ACE IT EVERYTIME” SPECIALISTS IN:

Starter Motors & • CARS TRUCKS • GME & Uniden • CARAVANS Alternators, TRACTORS • 2 Way Radios, Spotlights • BIKES BUSES • & Accessories, Batteries & Accessories, Car Audio MOTORHOMES • • BOATS ALL YOUR AUTO ELECTRICAL NEEDS

JAMIE & ANTONELLA RYAN PH: 4091 2102 • FAX: 4091 5655

Plus we sell...

Tracks > Rods > Accessories

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

Photography Plumbing Pool Maintenance Promotion/Marketing

R S

Venue Hire

CLEANING SERVICES

ELECTRICAL

SUPERCLEAN

Electrical Contractors

Commercial Cleaners Pty Ltd Outside 3 Bedroom House Washed $95 Paths Done at 1/2 Price

Have Your Roof Cleaned by Superclean and We Will Wash the Ouside of Your House as a BONUS!!

SOLAR PANELS WASHED BY HAND!

• Great Pensioners Discounts • “One FREE Call Does It All” • Will Match Any Other Written Quote • Qld Govt Preferred

Phone George Freecall 1800 063 024 Mobile 0417 610 679

CLOTHING

Lic No. 55472

99 Vaughan St, Mareeba Q.4880 service@tablelandelectrical.com.au PHONE: 4092 4146

Commercial • Domestic • Industrial • Mining Installations, Repairs & Maintenance

Battistin Electrical Daniel Battistin

96 James Street, Mareeba

• Residential • Commercial • Repairs/Maintenance • Phones • Airconditioners • HATS • JEANS • SADDLERY • JEWELLERY • • BOOTS • SHIRTS • HOMEWARES • BAGS •

P: 4091 3925 • E: shepsoutfitters@bigpond.com

BSA no. 1218243

Security

For Alterations to Clothing & Curtains Phone Liz 4092 6619

www.girgentigroup.com ~ 4092 5566

Skip Bins

Transport Travel Tree Lopping

Roofing

Nurseries

CURTAINS & BLINDS

P: 4092 6271

Mini Truck Hire Motor Mechanic

Handy Men Home/Decor House Removals

Custom Made

Tinaroo Creek Road, Mareeba • PO Box 1034 Mareeba 4880

Glazier

CURTAINS & BLINDS

Authorised Fujitsu Service Agent

Irrigation IT Specialist

CONCRETING

Mobile 0448 856 187

Phone: 4092 6203 • Fax: 4092 5723 Email: dobattistin@msn.com 145 Hastie Road, Mareeba Qld 4880

SONCIN ELECTRICAL PT

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

Butcher

TOLGA BUTCHERY MAIN STREET, TOLGA PH: (07) 4095 4207 MOB: 0438 954 206

CHILDCARE & KINDERGARTEN

Licence No. 51413 CEC No. A5891084

electrical

For all your Electrical, Airconditioning & Solar needs!

Mobile: 0419 709 522

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

65 Tolga Rd, Atherton • athcarelectrics@bigpond.com

 Domestic Commercial  Industrial Solar  Repairs & Maintenance  Telephone & Networking Cabling Airconditioning Installation & Electrical Wiring

Call Sandro for your FREE QUOTE 0417 843 015 or Ph/Fax: 4092 7536 info@soncinelectrical.com.au

EMBROIDERY DRIVING SCHOOL

Jane Peters Phone: 0427 932 776

Constance Street.....................4092 1912 Director: Sue Powell Dunlop Street...........................4092 5277 Director: Kim-Marie Watkins Outside School Hours Care....4092 2431

BLINDS

Truck Driver Training: LR, MR, HR & HC CHEAP

Call 0438 295 437 RATES! EARTHMOVING

Do it right the first time!

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

BLINDS

Trust the BLIND specialists!

CLEANING SERVICES

Vertical & Venetian Blinds Panel Glides > Timber Blinds

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

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

Supply & Fit

BRICK LAYING

MAREEBA BLOCK & BRICK LAYING CONTACT ROD: 0419 550 767 or 4092 4449

• Competitive Rates • Free Quotes • Quality Job Assured QSBA: 1139 505

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

Cleaning Solutions Outstanding Results Residential & Commercial Cleaning Solutions For: • Carpets • Tile & Grout • Vinyl • Upholstery • Rugs • Spot & Stain Removal • Mattresses • Fabrics • Driveways & Footpaths • 24 Hour Water Restoration • new Premier Shampoo & Steam Clean Service!

Let the professionals take care of it!

Servicing

T: 4092 2160 - M: 0417 758 302 ALL Areas! E: abelservices@bigpond.com

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your local business guide

DeeB’s Grader Hire All Earthworks

Call Rob

0418 456 307

Email: pickfordpark1@bigpond.com PO Box 1923, Mareeba Q.4880 ABN: 98 735 499 133

ENTERTAINMENT

PARTIES WEDDINGS SPECIAL OCCASIONS MUSIC OR KARAOKE REASONABLE RATES PA HIRE

PIER

We are the future!

CALL CARL 0408 924 312

FARMING SECTOR For all your labour requirements in the farming sector, please contact us for further information. Being involved in the farming sector for over 15 years, we are sure that we can be of help to you in any aspect of your labour requirements. “Many hands make light work”

accounts@harvestpersonnel.com.au or Phone 0498 991 189 www.theexpressnewspaper.com.au

DIRECTORY Glazing

Fertilizer

IRRIGATION

TABLELAND FERTILIZERS 26 REYNOLDS ST, MAREEBA QLD. 4880 P: 4092 1174 F: 4092 3084

40 ECLIPSE DRIVE, ATHERTON QLD. 4883 P: 4091 3100 F: 4091 3177

There’s always better value at CRT.

GRAHAME McKENZIE MOBILE 0407 226 022 FURNITURE

Budget Blinds, Curtains and Materials • Tracks & Rods • Furniture • Sheets & Towels • Floor Coverings

D R S GLASS

• GLASS REPLACEMENTS • SHOWER SCREENS • WARDROBES • MIRRORS • WINDOW & DOOR REPAIRS • SECuRITy & FLy SCREENS MAREEBA & THE TABLELANDS

DANIEL SCHuLZ

ALL WORK UNDER $3300

 0487 792 539 ABN 80 672 905 686

209 Byrnes St, Mareeba • P: 4092 1017 E: hastiecf@tpg.com.au

the handy, handymen

receive 4¢ per litre discount by presenting this ad

Service Station open to the public 24 hour Fuel Service to approved customers 7 BOWER ST, MAREEBA INDUSTRIAL PARK P: (07) 4092 2472 • F: (07) 4092 2668 For Bulk Fuel & Oil Contact Head Office at Miallo (07) 4098 8222

FLOOR COVERINGS

John and Pete We do just about everything!

Seven Building TradeS Seven elecTronic TradeS • General Carpentry, Cupboards Electronic Repairs and Advice • • Painting, Plastering, Doors & Locks Antenna Systems & Outlets • • Tiling, Paving, Small Concreting Satellite Free-to-air, Data & Comms • • Kitchens, Bathrooms, Fencing Theatre Systems, PVRs, DVDs • and did i mention We do laWns & gardens!

John

0409 802 778

Pete

0447 317 797

Pensioner Discounts available & Free quotes! (will accept jobs under $3300 only)

Homeware/Decor Atherton Decor Centre Creating Beautiful Homes

13 Main Street, Atherton Q.4883 Phone: 4091 1016 Fax: 4091 5160

Sandra Anderson

athertondecor@bigpond.com

Specialising in all your home decor needs & giftlines

HOUSE REMOVALS Carpet • Vinyl • CeramiCs Floating Floors • Blinds

Mareeba 4092 2800 Atherton 4091 3300

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

FLOORS

A.J. MYLES & CO. HOUSE RELOCATORS Complete House Relocation Services

PHONE: 0413 913 989 BSA LICENCE NO. 30191

ABN 26 111 244 823

IRRIGATION

Carpet & Vinyl > Carpet & Vinyl Tiles > Floating Floors 159 Walsh St, Mareeba P: 4092 5466 M: 0419 736 229

Supply & Lay FREE Measure & Quote

your local business guide Glazing LICENSED MANUFACTURER OF

PHONE 4095 8222

1800WINDOWS BSA 1068200

www.theexpressnewspaper.com.au

Machinery - Truck Hire

M&P Goldfinch Enterprises P/L NEW Mini Concrete Truck Caters for small loads up to 2.6m across the Tablelands!! PLUS Tipper & Bobcat Available

IrrIgatIon DesIgn & supply

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

For $26 per week Phone the Express today 4092 3464

BRIAN LOCCISANO MANAGER - NORTH QUEENSLAND

PHONE 4093 3776 6475 KENNEDY HIGHWAY WALKAMIN QLD 4872 apseeds@activ8.net.au www.apseeds.com.au

All enquires call Mick on 0417 720 959 or 4092 3849 - Email: mpgoldfinch@bigpond.com

TRUCK & BACKHOE

HIRE

BACKHOE WATER TRUCK TIPPER & FLOAT HIRE

ATTACHMENTS: Auger, Rock Breaker, Forks, Vibrating Plate, Road Profiler + a full range of buckets and tilting buckets

Owner/Operator Wade Venturato Phone: 0429 901 447 7 Days a Week WORK wadevent@hotmail.com GUARANTEED!

ABN: 74 629 292 635

MOTOR MECHANIC

MAREEBA MOTORS

45 Chewko Rd, P.O. Box 131, MAREEBA

Phone/Fax: 4092 3563

• Mechanical Repairs for Cars & Light Commercials • Roadworthy Certificates • EFI Diagnostics • Carbon Clean for Diesels and EFI Vehicles

MOTOR MECHANIC

PHOTOGRAPHY

Photography WEDDINGS • CELEBRATIONS • ALL OCCASIONS •

JIM HATCHMAN 0488 562 921

Peter Roy Photographer

Weddings Birthdays Sport Portraits Real Estate Special Events

A: 2 9 Iluka Street, Mareeba P: 4092 2475 M: 0417 746 140

W: peterroyphotographer.com.au

your local business guide Like us & Join our 2,325 Facebook friends! PLUMBING

4 Services and All Mechanical Repairs 4 Roadworthy Inspection Station 74 Byrnes Street, P.O. Box 169, Mareeba Q.4880

PLUMBING, PUMPS & GAS BSA 116 4856

Installation, Servicing & Repairs

Phone 4092 2644 Fax 4092 4220

Nursery

this spot could be yours!

ON THE TABLELANDS

sales@tpprural.com

• Modern Equipment • Restumped & Raised • Houses Bought & Sold • Insurance Cover

Trust the FLOOR Covering Man!

MAREEBA FLOOR COVERING CENTRE

Pasture Seeds

30 James Street, Mareeba

PHONE: 4092 2314 • FAX: 4092 4113

FREE MEASURE & QUOTE!

FUEL

this spot could be yours!

Phone the Express today 4092 3464

• Sliding Glass Doors & Windows • Residential & Commercial Glazing • Shower Screens & Robes • Glass Replacement • Security Doors • Security Screens • Fly Screens • Louvres • Mirrors

HANDY MEN

HASTIE CENTRE FURNISHINGS

For $26 per week

ExclusivE Nth Qld AmplimEsh AgENts

JBH

business

Gas & Gas Applianes, Water Filtration & Purification, Maintenance Plumbing, Pumps, Sewer & Storm Water Solutions

Ben Malcolm

24 Hour Service Covering all areas

p: 4092 7333 m: 0402 031 813 plumbingpumpsandgas@bigpond.com

POOL MAINTENANCE

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

PHONE: 0413 013 297

LICENSED POOL SAFET Y INSPECTOR

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business PROMOTION/MARKETING

DIRECTORY TREE LOPPING

TRANSPORT

Are your trees becoming too big for your yard?

P & M Carriers  Taxi Trucks - Tail-Lifters  Express Couriers

SKIP BINS

• 2, 3, 4 & 6m Skip Bins • 10T Tilt Truck with Crane • S160 Bobcat for Clean Ups • 68 Inch Zero Turn Mower • 100mm Wood Chipper • 100HP Tractor & TILT TRUCK • 2m Heavy Duty Slasher • 2.4m Mulcher • 3m No Till Seeder www.peeramonskips.com.au • 3m Rotary Hoe

BRANCHING OUT

PEERAMON SKIPS, BAGS

Yard Clean Ups: Large or Small

0447 007 685

Tree Specialist

SCAN CODE FOR MORE INFO

Prune and remove your trees or palms quickly and efficiently! • Stump Grinding Available • Fully Insured • Free Quotes Paul and Ishta Richmond branching.out@bigpond.com

ALL AREAS 0400 326 670

 Freight Distribution  Warehouse Storage

CAIRNS • MOSSMAN • TABLELANDS DAILY

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

4035 2034

TRAVEL SECURITY

Timber

TRANSPORT

MRT

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

MALIN REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT

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

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

SKIP BINS

TREE LOPPING

TRANSPORT

RAD SKIPS

AA TAYLORS TREELOPPING

For all security needs call...

Dru ThursTon 0408 913 063

Visit our website: www.fnss.com.au

(a subsidiary of skarott’s transport)

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

Call Dennis or Rachel on 4095 4777

 FULLY INSURED  QUALIFIED & EXPERIENCED CLIMBERS  OBLIGATION FREE WRITTEN QUOTE  WOOD CHIPPER, STUMP GRINDER, CHERRY PICKER, TRUCK & BOBCAT  TRAVEL ALL TABLELANDS AND BEYOND  PROFESSIONAL, EFFICIENT, SAFE & FRIENDLY  NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL

Ph: 4095 4595 - Fax: 4095 5393 Mobile 0400 954 595

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LEAVIS

TRANSPORT SERVICES

OwNER: JIm HuTCHINS Phone 4091 1589 • Fax 4091 4971 19 Eclipse Dr, Atherton LEAVIS

DELIVERIES: CAIRNS & TABLELANDS your local business guide

Without a travel agent you’re on your own!

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

VENUE HIRE

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

MAREEBA TURF CLUB 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

CLASSIfieds phone us: 4092 3464

email us: admin@theexpressnewspaper.com.au

Church Notices

Funeral Notice

Living Waters An Encouraging

CHILLEMI (Rigg), Joanne

WORSHIP SERVICE Sunday 10am & 6pm

Thought:

Tutoring

Wedding

Late of Malcolm Close, Mareeba. Sadly passed away on October 4th, 2013 after losing her fight against cancer. Beloved partner of Peter Douch, devoted mother of Ashton Rigg, dearly loved daughter of Guiseppe (Joe) and Olive Chillemi, much loved granddaughter of Gladys Wedgwood, cherished sister of Lisa Chillemi and sister-in-law Sue (Dungy). Much loved niece of Sandra Sowman, Roy and Carmel Chillemi, Trevour and Maria Davies, Mickey Chillemi, Charlie and Vicky Chillemi. Loved cousin of the Chillemi clan: Melanie, Cherie, Crystal, John, Trevour, Tiani, Kerrie, Leanne, Phillip, Samantha, Jasmine, Tamara and all their children, Adam and Shanny Genge and family, Kevin, Claire and family, Maurie, Dianne and family. Beloved friend of Sandy, Daniela and Pam.

Classical and Flamenco guitar lessons and Bass lessons. 0447 056 469

getting Married? John Keal Marriage Celebrant. Ph 4092 4507

“I love you Mum” “We miss you so much Sissy” “We love you always and forever Annie, Ma and Pa and everyone”

Experience Supernatural Healing of the Body, Soul & Spirit. Phone 4092 6888 9 Park Avenue, Mareeba

The reason a dog has so many friends, is that he wags his tail not his tongue.

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

A Memorial Service has been held in Cairns. Training courses offered locally for indigenous adults interested in working as teachers or teacher aides. Contact Ingrid in Ravenshoe on 4097 5209 or Marnie in Mareeba 4092 2556.

Wish someone you love a happy wedding day in

The Express! Phone 40923464

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Position Vacant

Pest Control Technician Required for Tablelands Area

Maximum Pest Management is seeking a Pest Control Technician to join our business. Must be fully licensed for an immediate start. Please call 4092 1999 or email resume to: maximumpestman@hotmail.com.au Applications close 25th October, 2013

CASUAL STAFF

Mareeba Outside School Hours Care are looking for Casual Staff Members to join their friendly team. The ideal candidates will be studying or already completed a Cert. 3 in Childcare, hold a current Blue Card and have a genuine interest in working with children. To apply email the Coordinator: mareebacarehastie@bigpond.com

Like a photo you have seen in the paper or on facebook

order your copy today

Classified deadlines

4pm Friday prior to the next week’s publication

fax us: 4092 6346

What’s coming up!

Events Calender October 18-20th Tinaroo Barra Bash 2013 19th Ladies Night In - ASHS 6pm 19th Devonshire Tea Trash and Treas ure day at the Atherton Anglican Church hall. 10am-2pm. 19-20th TWR macropod (kangaroo) work shop 10-3pm- Tolga Race Course November 2nd Cystic Fibrosis no.4 families Garage Sale. 31 Vaughan St, MBA - 7.30am. 3rd Mareeba Speedway For further information on any of the above events contact Natasha on 4092 3464

Classes

ZUMBA CLASSES At Yungaburra State School Hall Wednesdays 6.30-7.30pm

Contact Anthea on 0428 459 749

Classified deadlines

4pm Friday prior to the next week’s publication

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CHANGES TO CONTINUING TABLELANDS REGIONAL COUNCIL MEETING DATES, 2014 Tablelands Regional Council, at its Ordinary Meeting of 3 October, 2013, voted to cancel the Ordinary Meeting scheduled for 2 January, 2014. The first meeting for the continuing Tablelands Regional Council in 2014 will now be the scheduled Ordinary Meeting of 16 January, 2014 to be held at Council’s Chambers at 45 Mable Street, Atherton. Ian Church CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PO Box 154 MAREEBA QLD 4880 www.trc.qld.gov.au

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A very young gun By Ryan Groube At just five years of age Matthew Boylett is following in the footsteps of his racing hero - V8 Supercar driver Jamie Whincup. As Whincup was securing poll position at Bathurst during the Top 10 Shootout, Matthew was tearing around Mareeba’s MakoTrac. Racing as a P-Plater at Mareeba Karting Club’s monthly meet, Matthew is already slashing huge chunks of time off his personal best. In the midgets category, Matthew’s first lap of the day took him two minutes and six seconds to complete. During the final race, he clocked a lap time of one minute and 30 seconds.

Matthewis too young to race at the track at Cairns, which requires racers to be at least seven-years-old. Not deterred, his family have bought him up from Gordonvale to Mareeba for the past three race meetings. Matthew’s Dad Wayne, also a keen karter, said his son had been coming to race meets all his life and couldn’t wait to get in his own kart. “We gave him three or four goes on the other track before we got him his first kart and he just loves it,” Wayne said. Matthew drives a highly modified Arrow cart which has a custom seat and pedals to accommodate his small stature and is yet to be able to harness the full power of the kart.

Race day results: Midgets: Brodie Davis, 152 Caeluem Kipper-Ikime, 143 Aiden Beach, 129 Jamie Curcio, 126 Eathan Wickerson, 119 Jordan Wickerson, 116 Les Cavanagh, 110 Mathew Boylett, 105 Junior Lights: Liam Albarel–Hepburrn, 140, Shontel Sitera, 130, Brodie Davis, 155 Clubman Light: Leigh Naylor,152 Mitchell Naylor, 143 Tag 125 Light: Robert Fewtrell, 140 Michael Curcio, 127 M Naylor, 123 Tag 125 Heavy Graham Beach – 155 Tony Fewtrell – 140

Matthew Boylett is a keen racer at just five years of age

SPORT DRAWS & RESULTS: MAREEBA TENNIS Tues 7pm social Winner: Bronson. Mid-week fixtures commence. Div. 4 Trisha d Tanya 34-22, Jessica d Belle 30-26, Div.3 Pauline d Arnoud 3125, Hannah d Jayne 23-23, Alice d Narelle 33-23, Dan d Bronwyn 34-22, Div. 2 Neale d David 3620, Kim d Mathew 30-26, Div 1 Cameron d Danny 32-28, Charlie d Alf 43-17, Cassie d Scott 36-24, Thurs 8am social Winner: Terry MUFC Six-a-Side comp - WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 16 DRAW 6.45pm: Ladies A Grade Field 1 - Snatch V Intimidators - Ref Lawyer Ladies. Ladies B Grade Field 2 - Chickdees V Ballistic - Ref Travel Bugs 7.30pm Mens A Grade Field 1 - Mareeba Mazda V Los Torros - Ref Road Runners, Mens A Grade Field 2 - Friggers V Jumbi’s - Ref Chewko Warriors Mens B Grade Field 3 - Question Mark V Flamin Turtles - Ref The Bandits Mens C Grade Field 4 - Prick Relations V Rambo’s Warriors - Ref Guards Ladies A Grade Field 5 - Lawyer Ladies V Common Reds Ref Snatch 8.15pm Mens A Grade Field 1 - Road Runners V Chewko Warriors - Ref MBA MAzda, Mens B Grade Field 2 - The Bandits v Travesty - Ref Flamin Turtles Mens C Grade Field 3 - Road Runners V Guards

- Ref Prick Relations, Ladies B Grade Field 4 Cougars V Travel Bugs - Ref Chickdees MAREEBA BASKETBALL INC. SUMMER SEASON FIXTURES DRAW Junior Involvement - Mareeba Basketball urgently require Players and Parents to become involved with Junior Basketball. Presently the majority of the 11 Junior teams competing in Mareeba fixtures are not only without a coach but also have no-one looking after them when playing fixture matches. Mareeba Basketball are looking towards players currently playing in Senior Mens, Senior Ladies and Under 16 division to become involved with the Juniors. Parents are also just as important as players in helping out with the Junior teams. Anyone who can assist please contact Silvano on Mobile No. 0437 455 888 or talk to any of the Committee members as a matter of urgency. WEDNESDAY 16TH OCTOBER 2013 4.00 PM UNDER 10’S JUNIORS - COACHING & GAMES, 5.00 PM UNDER 12’S JUNIORS - DRAGONS VS TAIPANS, 5.25 PM UNDER 12’S JUNIORS - TIGERS VS TAIPANS, 5.50 PM UNDER 12’S JUNIORS - DRAGONS VS TIGERS, 6.30 PM SENIOR MENS – LIEUTENANT DANS VS STINGRAYS C/S: SEMI-PROS REFS: E.HASTIE & R. ALOIA, 7.30 PM SENIOR MENS –COMETS VS SEMI-PROS C/S: L/ DANS REFS: E. HASTIE & B. EBNER

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THURSDAY 17TH OCTOBER 2013 4.00 PM UNDER 16’S JUNIORS BULLETS VS FLAMINGOES REFS: M. EBNER & C. MYRTEZA, 5.00 PM UNDER 16’S JUNIORS - ALL STARS VS PANTHERS REFS: S. MYRTEZA & A. SMITH, 6.00 PM SENIOR LADIES - GUMMAZ VS KILLERS C/S: T/ SLAMMERS REFS: M. AUE & C. HOOLEY. 7.00PM SENIOR LADIES - LOCALS VS TEQUILA SLAMMERS C/S: KILLERS REFS: A . NEWLANDS & E. HASTIE. 8.00 PM SENIOR LADIES - SAPPHIRES VS UNIQUES C/S: LOCALS REFS: M.AUE & A. GOODYEAR, BYE: SENIOR LADIES - BAIADA STEGGLES FRIDAY 18TH OCTOBER 2013 4.15 PM UNDER 14’S JUNIORS - EAGLES VS NONE-YA REFS: B. CATER & S. MYRTEZA 5.15 PM UNDER 14’S JUNIORS - KANGAROOS VS JAGUARS REFS: B. CATER & B. RUGGERI ARCHERY On Sunday October 13, five from the Sporting Wheelies Group Bob Moore, Gary Parker, Adam Howarth, Christine Wolf and Jasmine Manning enjoyed the Coaching session with George Neilson, Neil Stallard and Signe Dalsgaard while visitors Tara and Travis Jones, Donna Pickford, Jane and Bonnie Bea Dyer, Riki Settle and Kyle Drew attended the coaching session as well. One sen-

ior member Daniel Pope shot practice. One junior member shot a Kite Round. Bob, Gary, Adam and Christine from the Sporting Wheelies Group enjoyed a fun 12 arrow competition between themselves, 1st Bob 101, 2nd Adam 86, 3rd Gary 85, 4th Christine 69. A General Meeting was held after coaching, this was followed by six members shooting 72 arrow rounds, while one member George Neilson shot practice. Results FITA 60-720 Round: (72 arrows each at 60m on 122cm face) Open Men’s Compound: N Stallard 632 Master’s Women’s Compound: S Stallard 516 Open Women’s Recurve: S Dalsgaard 421 Results 35- 720 Round: (72 arrows each at 35m on a 122cm face) U14 Boys Compound: W Smith 644 U14 Girls Recurve: 248 Kite Round Results: (30 arrows each at 10m on 60cm face, 20m on 80cm face and 30m on 122cm face). U10 Boys Recurve: B Dayes 729 Next Sunday October 20 coaching will be conducted for beginners from 9am to 12md at Kerribee Park Archery Range, Chicken Hatchery Road, off Springs Road, Mareeba. Beginners and visitors are asked to please ring to confirm your attendance. This will be followed by a 24 Marked Target FITA Field Round, starting at 12.30md

MAREEBA BOWLS CLUB Tuesday 8/10/13 Warehouse Bowls: W i n n e r s : Good Sorts. Touchers: Lead – Grub Salerno, Third –Brett Hohn, Skip – Peter Soda. Wednesday: Ladies Mixed Social – Winners – Marge Duffield, Arthur Moss R/U Thelma Moss, Lorraine Cummings. Thank you to Thelma and Arthur Moss for sponsoring this day. Thursday: Men’s Jackpot Pairs – Winners - Mario Parise, Mario Battistin R/U Syd Gordois, Graeme Drabsch. Sunday: Mixed Social: Winners – Lawrie Frankish, Graeme Drabsch R/U Ethel Thompson, Katharine Wiltshire, Elise Eaton. Thank you to Melva Williams for donating the raffle. COMING EVENTS: Tuesday 15/10/13: Warehouse bowls 7pm start. Wednesday: Ladies Mixed Social, 1.30pm start, optional dress. Sponsored by Melva Williams. Thursday: Men’s self-selected jackpot pairs 1.30pm start, casual dress. Sunday: Mixed Social, 1.30pm start, Casual dress. We wish Sandra Barry and Graeme Drabsch all the best on their caravan travels as they leave Mareeba shortly to continue on the next stage of their journey. REMINDER to pre-book your table for Friday 25thOctober, 6pm. to be present for the drawing of our raffle with a Buffet dinner and music by Dave Kirk, tickets available at the bar. Selectors Rosters: Wednesday – Liz, Thursday– Barry and Bob, Sunday – Barry and Eileen.

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Thurston masterclass

Jonathan Thurston playing touch football with St Thomas Primary School students during a Mareeba visit last week

By Boyd Robertson Rugby superstar Jonathan Thurston brought a smile to everyone’s face when he dropped in at St Thomas’s Primary School and Mareeba State School on October 8. The Cowboys co-captain, reckoned to be the best rugby player in the world, was in town thanks to a sponsorship deal between his team and Mareeba Toyota. Thurston participated in a friendly

game of girls versus boys touch football at St Thomas’s, playing on the girls’ team and kicking a last-second field goal to win the match. Afterwards he answered a series of questions from the school’s students and signed memorabilia. Thurston told The Express he thought it was “definitely important” that high-profile players like him visit rural communities and schools. “Kids up here don’t always get the chance to see the big players and

In brief: Bulls presentation night

teams because they’re not in the city,” he said. “When I was at school there was never a visit by any professional players so I think it’s cool to do this. “The message is not just about rugby league, it’s also about staying in school and hard work in school.” St Thomas sports teacher Michael Raso echoed Thurston’s sentiments. “It’s essential to see big players out in little schools,” he said. “It has a huge effect on the kids – he’s the biggest sport icon around and

the anticipation for him turning up has been just building and building. “As soon as I mentioned he was coming here, the kids just went crazy.” Year 7 St Thomas student Chris Adams, who captains the school’s boys rugby team, said Thurston was an “inspiration” to him and his teammates. “I think he’s exceptional,” said Adams, 12. “He plays his heart out – if you’re a rugby player you can look up to him for inspiration.” Thurston will be returning to play

for the Kangaroos in the World Cup in the UK, which begins on October 26. He said he was confident in his team for the series. “I think we’re in a solid position and I’m confident in my role,” he said. “The challenge is going to be meeting the standards left by our predecessors in the team – this is the World Cup, there’s a lot at stake so the pressure is high. “I think we’ve been pegged as the favourites for the Cup so I’m looking forward to taking it off New Zealand.”

Mareeba golfers semi-final bound

The Mareeba United Football Club will hold its presentation night on October 19 at the Borzi Park clubhouse. Bulls veterans Victor Madrid, Dennis Allen and Wayne Srhoj are all in the hunt for the player of the year, meanwhile in the ladies, Samantha Cater, Rachel Watson and Katia Spena will be racing for the ladies top award. Rising stars Ben Fresta, Adrian Madrid and Shaun Owens will be close for the mens rookie of the year, meanwhile Spena, along with follow youngsters in the ladies team Marina Cetnic and Tarnie Potts have been shortlisted for the ladies rising star. The club will also be announcing its fourth Hall of Fame inductee on the night who will join Bulls legends Pasco Rogato, Makse Srhoj and Lui Serafini. Bookings are essential and can be purchased a Claude Cater Mensland, Byrnes Street, Mareeba.

Fight night

Mareeba Amatuer Boxing Club will host a fight night at the PCYC Hall on October 19. Doors open at 6.30pm with boxing to begin at 7pm. MABC head trainer Paddy McLean has promised a good night of boxing. “I am hoping to see everyone come out and support the club and I look forward to seeing you there,” he said. Ringside tickets are $20, $15 for adults while $5 tickets are available for pensioners and Under 12s.

Champion of champions

The Mareeba Golf Club wishes Darrin Hastie all the best at the 2013 Queensland Champion of Champions event this week at Pacific Harbor Golf Course on the Sunshine Coast. Darrin is representing the FNQ Region as the FNQ Champion of Champions Winner and has been provided with assistance to attend by the FNQ Golf Association, Mareeba GC and its members.

By Ryan Groube Mareeba Golf Club has made a roaring start to the 2013 FNQ Men’s Inter Club Pennants registering five wins from their first six matches across three grades. A Grade and C Grade qualified for the semifinals at the weekend by defeating Mossman Golf Club in Gordonvale on Sunday. B Grade will need to defeat Paradise Palms in Atherton on Sunday to progress after suffering their first loss of the tournament at the weekend. Held over five weeks, the Pennants sees teams of five golfers from clubs across the far north go head to head in a match play tournament. Each team member is ranked one to five, based on their handicap, and faces of against

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their opponent. If a player wins a hole they go “one up” the person who is ahead after 18 holes is the winner. The team with the most winners takes the match. Teams are separated into two pools of four teams who play off for two spots in the finals. The semi-finals this year will be held at the Mareeba Golf Club on October 27. On October 6, the first round of the competition saw Mareeba travel face off against Southern Districts with all grades winning. Mareeba’s A Grade team is made up of Paul O’Shea, Steve Cadorin, Robbie Pitt (with Darren Hastie filling in at the weekend), Anthony Mete and Louie Dezen. B Grade, pictured, includes Bruce Gilmore, Mark Bestmann, Tim Lambert (absent), John Shearer and Greg Broesder.

Michael Blunt, Chris Hogarth, Colin Back, Brian Callow and Russell Wicks make up the C Grade team. B Grade captain Bruce Gilmore said the Pennants were one of the biggest and most prestigious trophies in the far north. “It is one of the biggest events we have during the year,” he said. “There are big bragging rights up for grabs particularly for some of the smaller clubs it give us a chance to be giant killers. “The Cairns clubs usually have 18-20 blokes to choose from in each division whereas up here we scratch together four or five guys and try and knock them off.” Bruce said he was hoping his team will rebound this weekend to ensure each Mareeba team gets to play in a home semi-final.

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All sorts to wet a line at Barra Bash By Ryan Groube whether an old-hand at seven or a late bloomer from interstate, this weekend’s Barra Bash at Lake Tinaroo will attract a diverse range of anglers all looking to land the big one. The annual event, run by the Tableland Fish Stocking Society, is a three-day fishing competition with a prize pool of more than $10,000 up for grabs. Competition fishing begins at 5.30pm on October 18, through Saturday with ‘stop fishing’ called at 10am Sunday. Weigh-in finishes at 11am with presentations in all divisions to begin just after noon. Charlotte Moller, a seven year old from Gordonvale, has been fishing at the event with her Dad Shane since she was old enough to hold a rod. Last year, as a six-year-old weighing 22 kilograms, Charlotte reeled in a 25.15 kilogram Barramundi at Lake Tinaroo which secured her a International Game Fish Association female small fry world record. Charlotte said landing the monster had been “very hard” but that she hoped to catch a bigger one this weekend. “My Dad taught me that the golden rule of fishing is not to panic,” she said. “When I hooked it he told me what to do and I did it straight away and that is how I pulled it in. “It is a good sport finishing. It is what my Dad likes to do and I like my Dad.” Tableland pharmacist Mark Hope didn’t become a regular angler until he moved to the far north from New South Wales. Today, Mark is ranked number five in the world for fresh water fishing and is the holder of seven world records, with a further two pending. The fishing bug has bitten so hard, he has also tacked on a tackle shop, World Record Barra Tackle, onto his pharmacy at Yungaburra.

Charlotte Moller wets a line at Lake Tinaroo, inset, Mark Hope with a mould of his world record breaking catch from 2011 and inset bottom, Charlotte with her world record fish

“I didn’t really ever chase fish until my pharmacy bought me up here,” he said. “I was a bit bored one day and I hadn’t been barra fishing before so I went fishing out at Yungaburra hoping to catch my first one. “That first trip we didn’t catch anything but I really enjoyed it and I have just kept getting better at it.” Mark plans to take his father out on the water for the Barra Bash this weekend but said he will only fish for a couple of hours and won’t be chasing any of the major prizes this year. “This year I am just going to enter to spend a

couple of hours out on the water with Dad,” he said. “We are just going to have a relaxed day in what is a lovely environment and see if we can’t hook anything.” The Tableland Fish Stocking Society runs the event each year to encourage people to purchase Stocked Impounded Permits of which a portion is returned to the group to purchase fish to stock Lake Tinaroo. It is also used to monitor the fish population in Lake Tinaroo and to fund a hatchery. The society has recently stocked 3200 fish, between 200 to 250mm in size into the Severin

Arm of Tinaroo, bringing the annual intake this year to about 10,000. Information for competitors: Only two fish may be taken per angler all fish will be weighed whole any Barramundi taken must exceed 56cm a lucky door prize of $10,000 will be selected from Adult nomination form purchasers no fish may be moved from one catchment to another please clean up after yourselves and keep the bank and waterway clear of rubbish

Cracking start for juniors By Ryan Groube

Adam Howarth and Garry Parker try their hand at archery on Sunday

Archery club hosts Sporting Wheelies Tableland Company of Archers hosted a handful of Sporting Wheelies on Sunday as they tried their hand at archery. Sporting Wheelies is Queensland’s peak body for sport, recreation and fitness for people with a physical disability or vision impairment. Garry Parker, Adam Howarth and Bob Moore had all shot with TCoA before. For Jasmine Manning and Christine Wolf, Sunday was the first time they had fired an arrow. Christine, a gold medal winning Paralympian in the long jump, organised Sunday’s trip to the Tableland. “Sporting Wheelies is all about connecting people with a disability to sport,” she said. “We try and do all sorts of come and try days like today at least once a month.”

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The group underwent instruction from TCoA head coach George Neilson prior to a shoot off. “Today we are just hoping to give them some confidence and a sence of archery,” he said. “Once they all feel confident enough we’ll have a shoot off. “Archery is a Paralympic sport and if any of them get good enough there is the pathway for them to go right through but if they want to do it for a bit of fun then that is fine as well.” As for the early favourite to take out the shoot out was Bob who was dubbed by Adam as “Bobby of Sherwood Forest”. Bob dealt with the expectation to win the shoot with 101 points from Adam on 86 points and Garry one point back on 85.

Mareeba’s junior cricketers are off to a flyer in season 2013-14, dominating in all grades. The Mareeba Bad Boys Under 12s travelled to Port Douglas to face the Muddies in their opening one-day game for the year. Mossman/Port Douglas batted first and were rolled for 98 with Milan Quintieri doing the damage with the ball claiming figures of three wickets for two runs off two overs. Lane Hanush and Jett Prien anchored the Bad Boys batting innings, registering scores of 46 and 22, as Mareeba coasted to a comfortable first up win. The Mareeba Blue Under 14s hosted the Mossman/ Port Douglas Muddies at Borzi Park on Saturday. Batting first Luke Lamborne (26) and Lachlan Ford (24) led the way for Mareeba as they made a competitive 130 off their 32 overs. Fielding a young side with a number of 11-yearolds, Mareeba Blue were ruthless in the field, bowling the Muddies out for 62. Braydon Olufson (11) and Daniel Prien (11) both took their first wickets in the Under 14s competition. Under 14s coach Bomber Adams said Lachlan Palmer, another 11 year old as well as fellow youngster Luke Russo were outstanding for the team. “Lachlan more than held his own against the older boys and Luke Russo was brilliant in the field - he is a real pocket rocket,” Bomber said. “The bowlers shared the wickets around so I just wanted to mention those guys who were playing in thier first Under 14s game.” Mareeba’s Under 16s are also on top after the first day of their two-day clash against Cairns Rovers at Kerribee Park. Batting first, Mareeba compiled 159 runs for the loss of seven wickets from their 42 overs with Ethan McCulloch top scoring with 45. Blistering spells from Nick Turner and Hayden D’Addona, who both took three wickets for three runs

Mareeba Under 14s star Lachlan Ford plays a classical cover drive Picture Peter Roy

off four overs saw Rovers collapse to be all out for 76. “We will be looking for an outright victory in that game next week,” Bomber said. The Mareeba Bandits C Grade side also played at the weekend, hosting Norths at Kerribee Park for the second leg of their two-day game. Defending a huge first innings of 282, the Bandits rolled Norths for 48. Robert Wallace was the chief destroyer for the Bandits taking three for 17 off six overs as Rovers barely survived until after the first drinks break. Enforcing the follow-on in a bid for an outright victory, saw Rovers batsman shut up shop and block out the rest of the day. The game ended with Rovers at four for 111 with the Bandits claiming first innings points.

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 12 Holden Barina: 1.6 litre manual sedan, low kilometres, unmarked condition, plenty of warranty .................................................................................................$13,990  09 Suzuki Swift: Manual 5 door hatch, travelled only 36,000 kilometres, one local owner, cannot be faulted .........................................................................$10,990  02 Suzuki Grand Vitara: 4x4 wagon, 7 seats, top condition .......................................$9,990  08 Nissan Tiida STL: Manual sedan, good kilometres, smart appearance ....................$9,990  09 Subaru Impreza: AWD manual sedan, good kilometres, one owner, sound vehicle, Subaru Assured Warranty ................................................................$14,990  11 Subaru Forester X: Auto AWD wagon, 44,000 kilometres, one owner, cannot be faulted, Subaru Assured Warranty...........................................................$24,500  05 Mitsubishi Lancer: Auto sedan, low kilometres, value ...........................................$8,990  09 Subaru Forester X: Auto AWD wagon, low kilometres, outstanding condition, Subaru Assured Warranty ......................................................................................$18,990  09 Mitsubishi Lancer ES: Manual hatch, low kilometres, unmarked condition ...........$12,990  06 Subaru Impreza R: Manual hatch, well kept vehicle with warranty .......................$10,990  09 Subaru Liberty: Premium AWD auto sedan, leather seats, low kilometres, unmarked condition, Subaru assured warranty........................................................$19,990  07 Holden Astra CDTi: Turbo diesel 5 door manual hatch, everything right about this vehicle ..................................................................................................$10,990  09 Hyundai Sonata SLX: Auto sedan, low kilometres, unmarked condition, plenty of warranty .................................................................................................$13,990

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> 13 Mitsubishi Pajero GLX-R Wagon Auto Diesel ...............................................$49,990 > 13 Mitsubishi ASX 4x2 Auto Wagon..................................................................$24,990 > 13 Mitsubishi Lancer Sport Auto Sedan ........................................................... $21,990 > 13 Mitsubishi Lancer LX Sedan Manual ............................................................ $21,990

> 09 Mitsubishi Pajero GLX Auto Wagon .............................................................$28,950 > 09 Mazda 3 MPS Manual Hatchback ............................................................... $27,950 > 06 Mitsubishi Pajero GLS Diesel Auto 7 Seater ................................................$25,950 > 10 Mazda 3 SP 25 Manual Hatch, Only 35,000 Kilometres...............................$23,950 > 09 Subaru Liberty Heritage Manual Sedan....................................................... $19,950 > 09 Nissan X-Trail ST-L Auto Wagon .................................................................. $19,950 > 09 Honda Accord Euro Auto Sedan ................................................................. $19,950 > 07 Ford Ranger XL 4x4 Manual Dualcab .......................................................... $19,950 > 05 Mazda RX8 Luxury Manual Coupe ...............................................................$17,950 > 08 Ford Ranger XL 4x4 Manual Singlecab.........................................................$17,950 > 08 Mitsubishi Triton 4x2 Manual Singlecab ....................................................... $14,950 > 07 Toyota Hilux 4x2 Singlecab .......................................................................... $10,950 > 08 Holden Viva Auto Sedan................................................................................ $9,950 > 04 Holden Commodore Executive Auto Sedan .................................................. $6,950

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PASSENGER VEHICLES  04 Toyota Camry Sportivo: Manual, airconditioning, excellent condition, 12 month warranty ..$8,490  05 Toyota Corolla: Manual hatch, airconditioning, only 69,000 klms .......................................... $9,750  07 Hyundai Elantra SLX: Manual, airbags, cruise, only 67,000 klms, 12 month warranty ..........$9,990  08 Mazda 3 Sedan: Manual, airconditioning, 12 month warranty ..............................................$10,990  09 Toyota Corolla Levin SX: Manual, alloys, smart start, 12 month warranty ..........................$13,990  11 Toyota Corolla Ascent Sedan: Auto, Bluetooth USB, balance of warranty .........................$17,500  11 Toyota Camry Touring: Auto, alloys, spoiler, only 32,000 klms ........................................... $20,990

COMMERCIAL VEHICLES  06 Toyota Rav CV: AWD manual, airconditioning, very low klms, 12 month warranty...............$16,990  06 Toyota Hilux 4x4 Dualcab: Airconditioning, canopy, low klms, 12 month warranty ........... $25,990  10 Toyota Hilux Singlecab 4x4: Turbo diesel, bull bar, tray and racks, 12 month warranty .... $29,990  08 Hi-Ace Commuter Bus: T/D manual, internal wheelchair hoist, only 69,000 klms...............$37,990  12 Toyota Landcruiser GXL: Dropside, bull bar, tow bar, alloys & more, only 19,000 klms .... $59,990

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