Town & Country Journal, Week #117 - April 6, 2023

Emu Swamp EIS lapsed, will the dam go ahead?

Jonathan O’Neill oneill.jonathan1@outlook.com

The controversial Emu Swamp Dam has hit another road block, with the CoordinatorGeneral’s evaluation report of the environmental impact statement (EIS), having lapsed on April 1.

The Coordinator-General’s report on the EIS for 12,000

megalitre irrigation dam on the Severn River, 15km south west of Stanthorpe was initially released in September 2014, with the initial lapse date of April 1 2022, being extended an additional twelve months.

Member for the Southern Downs, James Lister submitted a Question on Notice to the state parliament on Thursday March 30 regarding the Granite Belt Irrigation Project.

The question to the Minister

for Regional Development and Manufacturing and Minister for Water, Glenn Butcher asked, “What the Palaszczuk Government will do to compel SunWater to engage with Emu Swamp Dam and to avoid the expiry of approvals until such time as the outcome of the Regional Water Assessment is known?”

The Member for Southern Downs told The Town & Country Journal that SunWater

have been stalling on answering questions regarding the Regional Water Assessment.

Mr Lister said that the inaction by SunWater risked the expiry of valuable hard won approvals before the project proceeds and that the dam operator has resisted engagement with Emu Swamp Dam.

“With reference to the transfer of documents and approvals applying to the Granite Belt Irrigation Project and Granite

Tragic and concerning incidents

Staff Reports

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Glenlyon Dam finding

The body of a man was located at Glenlyon Dam at 9am on April 3. A search and rescue operation was com-

menced following reports a 21-yearold Miles man and a 26-year-old Miles man were aboard a vessel when the 26-year-old man fell into the water around 5.30pm on April 2. The 26-year-old man was unable to be located at the time.

The search recommenced at first light, which included assets from dive

squad, local officers from Stanthorpe and Texas, water police and SES.

Investigations are continuing into the circumstances leading up to the incident with identification unknown at the time of printing this edition.

Continued on page 12...

Belt Water Pty Ltd (Emu Swamp Dam) to SunWater on January 19, 2023 at the request of the Minister, the inclusion of Emu Swamp Dam in the Regional Water Assessment, advice that important items of correspondence to SunWater from lawyers representing Emu Swamp Dam have gone unanswered”.

The question has not received a response from the Minister, however an answer is due prior to Tuesday May 2, 2023.

Not Necessarily the News

Lang Park or Suncorp Stadium?

Thanks to Darryl Chapman who wrote to us about my quip of the ABC referring to the decade's-changed "Lang Park" title being used instead of Suncorp Stadium when The Broncos played The Dolphins recently.

He said, "The ABC never refers to any sports ground/stadium by its corporate name. ABC will never refer to Lang Park as Suncorp Stadium, just as they never refer to AAMI, ACCOR, Bankwest, etc. It is ABC policy not being a commercial entity." Agreed to an extent but I queried with Darryl that the ABC will refer to some corporate names in their reporting and he further said: "Yes, the ABC has done live broadcasts from the Wellcamp airport promoting Wagners which is purely commercial. Macca on Sunday mornings is the only ABC personality that does his own thing."

Thanks to Darryl who is also paying attention and the bottom line for him was that Lang Park "will always be Lang Park". Am sure others can relate. (SV)

Vending machines with healthier options

Well, there you go, we were in a Toowoomba Hospital this week and noticed that the sugar of vending machines was lacking, as well as the more traditional crisps that were gone by the wayside. Not a complaint at all when Master Nine asked for popcorn instead. A nurse happened to comment that she "often has to direct patients to where they can find 'real Coke'" as the most constant question she hears. A good move for our hospitals. (SV)

Elections on policy!

What's next?

In the last couple of weeks we've had a couple of really strange elections in Australia. We had the NSW election which has gone down as one of the most civil in history, with both sides (let's not talk about Mark Latham...he's not so much a 'side' as a 'sideshow') campaigning on deep intake of breath) issues! Policy. ... and then the Aston by-election, proving that Australia is undergoing a sharp shift to Labor at the moment. With a Liberal state MP attending an anti-trans protest in the company of some people who think they are Nazis, our own Federal MP said that the Liberal brand was having a moment...but he pointed to the NSW poll and contrasted it with the character-focused campaign to the south, including attacks on opposition leader Peter Dutton. The by-election may have advanced Labor's cause, but it hadn't "advanced the narrative of federal politics" Mr LIttleproud said, continuing to sound a note I rather like - one that we have to lift politics up a few rungs on the moral and behavioural ladder. (OM)

National Youth Week April 11 to 17 Here are some initiatives in our region...

Southern Downs Regional Council is partnering with Headspace Warwick to give young people the opportunity to participate in a Cosplay Parade on April 14 commencing at 10.30am in Warwick and finishing at the Town Hall.

Stanthorpe Fitness Centre is running a range of fitness classes and activities that will be free to young people aged 12 to 25 years during Youth Week.

Council’s Libraries are running various activities throughout the week, including the following:

• The Stanthorpe, Warwick and Allora Libraries have Teen Book Bags available during Youth Week from 11 to 15 April.

• Teens can borrow a book and keep the bag which is full of goodies

• Stanthorpe Library will also host a Drop in Day at the Stanthorpe Civic Centre on Wednesday 12 April 2023 from 10am to 4pm. Young people can discover the eLibrary, including Hoopla, BorrowBox and Libby. They

can use ipads, play board games and create their own mini button badge.

• Warwick Library will have take and make craft packs.

• On Wednesday, 12 April Warwick Library will host story time at 10.30am and have board games from 3pm to 4pm

• Allora Library will host board games and Turing Tumbles on 14 April from 3pm to 4pm

Changes to Stanthorpe Hospital improvements

Information has been relayed that "due to the weather, the timing of works at Stanthorpe Hospital has changed".

The notification stated that Stage 3 was closed from last Monday, April 3 and will remain closed until April 6. Signage indicates that the rear ambulance bay and the Emergency Department entrance "will be out of use so anyone wanting to access ED will need to do so via the entrance at the front of the hospital".

Tomorrow’s papers

Stanthorpe Record

Read about a "miracle girl" and how Woolworths in Stanthorpe is helping.

Easter Podcasts for children in the spotlight.

Italian Easter treats.

A visit by musician Fortunato Isgro coming up as a wonderful cultural experience.

And more!

Daily Journal

Warwick Courts

Sports Eye with Gerard Walsh, back from NZ

Recent fundraising efforts to bring a refugee family to Warwick.

Messages from leaders about Easter

Warwick Court happenings

Saddle Club

A 33-year-old woman has been charged with the “Unlawful use of stock” after stealing two horses she and her ex-partner sold for $8,200.

The horses were sold to the man in 2019, one horse, a mare, being valued at $7,000.

At some point following the transaction, the woman and her ex-partner had stolen the horses, and a complaint was made to the police.

In 2020, the ex-partner voluntarily went to the police, and told officers that the horses were located on a property in NSW, a location which neither he or the defendant were willing to divulge.

The defendant’s partner in crime was fined $8,200 for the crime, the exact amount of the horse selling price, which Magistrate Victoria Sturgess said “was fair.”

Magistrate Sturgess added, “Fines and sentences are high

for these crimes, as stock is considered valuable.”

The woman kept the horses on the property for four years, until police discovered her location and were granted a warrant to search the property, allowing them to seize the

horses.

In that time, the woman had reportedly made some amendments with the victim, as he sold her back one of the horses for $3,000.

The victim has reportedly been returned one of the

horses, which is now 12 years old.

The woman was fined $5,000, and a conviction was not recorded.

Photo taken from Queensland Police website.

EVERYONE’S ENTITLED with Andrew Gale

You would have seen the news of another terrible mass-shooting in a school in the USA last week. I stress the word “another” because sadly, they just seem to keep coming.

This time it was Tennessee. Next time, who knows? I hope against hope that there won’t be any more next times, but I honestly don’t have too much faith. I just don’t know why representatives don’t stand up against the gun lobby in the USA, but they won’t.

Whilst mass-shootings draw the big, world-wide media coverage, there is another brutal killer in the USA that kills innocent people at a rate exceeding gun crime. For reasons that are as equally perplexing in my opinion.

Drink Driving!

The USA has one of the worst road accident death tolls in the world. (In fact, they register as the worst of all OECD countries). Both in the sheer weight of total deaths, deaths per 100,000 inhabitants, deaths per 100,000 cars and so on. In comparison to Australia our American friends manage to kill themselves and each other on their roads at rates more than double we do on ours.

Considering studies show that around half of those deaths are attributed to drivers with alcohol in

their systems, well, you can start to see the correlation.

But why? Why can’t the police in the USA just start pulling people over, breath testing them and taking their licences off them? The same as our police do here? Well, it has to do with the complexities of the laws they deal with. If you’ve watched any legal drama tv shows or movies from there I’m sure you know what I’m talking about. Probable cause, reasonable suspicion and all that malarky means that American police can’t just pull up anyone they like and stick a roadside breath testing device in their mouth like our Aussie Police can. Hence the horrendous numbers of drink drivers and subsequent related accidents.

If you like, get on Youtube and search for body cam footage of actual drink driving stops. They go on for 20 minutes or so. Doing all sorts of checks of the driver to determine if there is a reasonable suspicion that they can then breath test them. These field sobriety tests include walking a straight line, oneleg stand-test and the “horizontal gaze nystagmus” test. (An examination of eye movement that shows intoxication.)

All in all these tests take from 10 to 20 minutes or more to complete, Certainly a lot longer than the 30 seconds or so it takes one of our Aussie people in blue to do a “breath-o.” I just can’t for the life of me see the Americans setting up booze buses any time soon.

Don’t get me wrong, I do love our friends in “the Land of the Free.” After all, they gave us things like muscle cars, KFC and NASCAR. I just think that when I travel there, I’ll get around by helicopter and stay off the interstate.

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It was interesting to read former mayor Tracy Dobie’s comments about the impact of the closure of physical newspapers such as the Warwick Daily News on country towns (see picture). The ABC spoke to Ms Dobie as well as the former editor of the Mandurah Mail (a West Australian newspaper that is about to close after being published continuously for….well I think the technical term is ‘yonks’). The two women put the view that the closure of newspapers like the Daily News have allowed substitutes to fill their empty shoes…and those substitutes are TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn…Telegram, Instagram….I can’t keep up. We’re humans. We need information almost as much as we need oxygen, water and calories. Our emotional attachment with our phones is because they drip feed us the sweet sugar of information, good calories, bad calories, raw sugar and the processed variety. This attachment to the telephone started many decades ago, but in those days it was attached to our ears. Now it’s snuck around from our ears, and has attached itself to our eyes, and sits there, even more compelling now because we don’t need language to understand what it’s trying to say.

If I had to pick a single thing I don’t like about online media, it isn’t just that everyone is handed a megaphone and allowed to tell as many people as they can whatever they want. In fact what really has gone wrong predates people discovering the hashtag, and the art of getting ‘friends’

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and ‘followers’ to listen to their unfiltered thoughts and look at their highly filtered pictures.

It's actually the newspapers fault, in a sense.It all went downhill when standard newspapers like the Daily News and The Courier Mail put their news online, and people started clicking on stories. That was the day that the media discovered that what we, the people, wanted was not three serves of vegetables, but sugar sugar sugar.

So open a physical copy of The Australian now and when I first started reading it, and you’ll see the two don’t resemble each other. It’s not just the design that’s changed, or the news that’s changed. Then, the pages were filled with news from around the world, and one page for opinion and letters to the editor. Now the pages are filled with the ‘hot takes’ of commentators. Thanks to the internet, newspapers are increasingly giving people what they want, rather than the news we really need to know. Why do we need to know anything? Because apart from loving information like sugar, we need accurate complete information, information we don’t want to know just as much as information we do want to know. We’re humans. We have the ability to see the future. But the phone in our hand is increasingly becoming a mirror for our brain, feeding us what we want to see, again and again.

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Recycle Easter egg wrappers?

Jonathan O’Neill oneill.jonathan1@outlook.com

This time of year can be a very exciting one for the whole family, a chance to put your feet up, maybe adventure out for a long weekend of camping, and sink your teeth into some delicious Easter eggs.

But with all that foil wrappings left over, there’s a dilemma… can they be recycled?

Your first thought might be that they can, it’s just aluminium foil after all… but the answer isn’t that simple.

Southern Downs Regional Council Waste Management Officer, Eva Norton says that small pieces of recyclable materials can not be recycled on their own.

“The way our recycling machines work, small pieces just get blown away… so you need to hoard all the wrappers together and put them into a bundle

amount the size of a fist or a credit card, but with some bulk,” Ms Norton said.

“It’s got to have a bit more bulk than just being one sheet so that it doesn’t just blow off with the materi al separators… and if it’s flattened out, it need to be big enough for the sensor to see it… it’s not about necessarily having a ball”.

As always, if the choco late comes in a cardboard box, that can be recycled, but must be separated from the wrappings.

The machines used to manage the recycling have many different magnets, trommels and crushers to differentiate what materials are and the method needed to recycle them.

“Plastic bags are a big problem… the machine confuses them for cardboard, so when the machine blows them out of

the way thinking it’s cardboard, it’s actually a plastic bag which then causes massive issues”.

“Everything stops… it’s like Styrofoam blowing everywhere”.

The Southern Downs Waste Management team said that after enjoying a couple of beverages, it is possible to place all of

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the containers (cans or bottles) into a box and place that in the recycling bin, as long as the box isn’t sealed shut.

To overcome the issue of having small bits and pieces, such as bread clips, that may cause issues for the machinery, Eva Norton suggests putting them inside a cereal box or a jar with a lid and closing it.

Yes, you can recycle bottles and jars with lids on them.

“We have a different system to containers for change, and we can accept bottles with lids on them,” Ms Norton said.

But unfortunately, when it comes to takeaway coffee cups, the lid is the only component that can be recycled in the Southern Downs.

“Our material recovery facility doesn’t take coffee cups… take the lid off, they can be recy-

cled… but not the coffee cups”.

“It’s got multiple layers of stuff in there and a waxy coating to keep them waterproof”.

“There are certain material recovery facilities that can take them, but it’s a lot more expensive for them to do it, because of the different layers of cardboard and the inner layer of wax”.

“When something goes through as plastic, they wet it and then chop it up… and if you’ve got plastic or wax in there, it just gums everything up and it’s expensive”.

“Not many of the material recovery facilities have the technology to separate the plastic out of the big lump of everything… the one that we use doesn’t”.

“It would be very exciting when and if they change that and it will be a big news story… but at this stage we can’t do it, so it just turn into contamination at this point."

10 things to do in the Southern Downs this Easter

1. Visit Southern Downs Regional Libraries in Warwick, Stanthorpe, and Allora to hunt for Easter treasure, guess the number of eggs in the bottle and pick up take and make craft packs to work on at home.

2. Eat chocolate Easter eggs at Queen Mary Falls and then burn them off with a walk on the Cliff Circuit or Queen Mary Falls Circuit.

3. Celebrate the European culinary heritage of the Southern Downs by creating traditional Easter fare like colomba pascal from Italy and simnel cake from Great Britain.

4. Fill your Easter basket with your favourite locally produced gourmet delicacies and beverages, and have a picnic beside Dalrymple Creek in Goomburra National Park.

5. Catch and eat fish at Connolly Dam on Good Friday. The dam is stocked with golden perch, Murray cod and silver perch.

6. Wear an Easter bonnet for a selfie at the Mary Poppins House in Allora.

7. Wear your bunny slippers for an overnight stay in Stanthorpe, the long term record holder for the

lowest Queensland temperature ever seen on a thermometer.

8. Bake hot cross buns in a campfire Dutch oven in Washpool Camping Reserve at Leslie Dam.

9. Organise an Easter parade. Sure, it’s a New York tradition, but parades are lots of fun and it’s a great way to catch up with friends.

10. Fossick for Easter gold at Thanes Creek near Leyburn.

Don’t forget to download the official Southern Downs visitor app to find scenic drives, walks and events to keep the family entertained this Easter.

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Operation Victor Easter has stepped up

Selina Venier editor@thedailyjournal.ink

It's that time of the year that holiday makers head out and others stay put. Whatever is your decision, the police are as vigilant as would be expected to help ensure that safety is the key, launching Operation Victor Easter last Saturday April 1, run-

ning to April 16. They will be keen to:

● Conduct targeted operations with a highly visible presence on roads to combat "the fatal five".

● Remind motorists that "there are no excuses when it comes to the fatal five" as "road safety is everyone’s responsibility"

Police Minister Mark Ryan said while police to their part, so

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too should motorists.

“The school holidays are a great time to get out and about to explore everything that Queensland has to offer but road safety must come first,” he said. “Police are always doing their part to promote road safety and enforce road rules, and you can expect to see them anywhere, anytime.

"It is also critical that motorists prioritise their own safety on the roads. Plan your trip, take regular breaks, share the driving, and ensure everyone is buckled up.

“If you see police officers out and about over the break, remember they’re sacrificing time with their own families to make sure that you and yours get home safely."

Acting Assistant Commissioner Chris Stream reiterated the advice and said that drugs, alcohol and speeding are contributors that police will be looking out for.

“Day or night, ensure you drive to the conditions. Don’t speed or drive affected by drugs or alcohol," Mr Steam said.

“We know that we can signifi-

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cantly reduce fatal crashes if motorists avoid the fatal five behaviours: speeding, drink or drug driving, not wearing a seatbelt, driving tired and distracted driving. Expect to see police conducting roadside operations and patrolling our roads, doing everything we can to reduce road trauma and keep Queenslanders safe.

"Getting stopped by police might be an inconvenience to you, but for us, it is often the best-case scenario when the alternative is responding to a fatal car crash. One life lost is one too many so please be careful. Every decision you make behind the wheel, counts.

“(And) remember, there is no second chance if you make a fatal decision behind the wheel."

Easter long weekend 2022 statistics included:

That one life was lost 60 injury crashes were recorded in Queensland

3,788 traffic infringements were issued

1,217 infringements were issued to speeding drivers

471 motorists were caught while

driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol

Let's do our part to improve these statistics.

In Allora on Monday April 3 we asked motorists at the local petrol station about what they think of travellers in our region at Easter and heard this:

"I worry about young people on the roads, especially all the P drivers you see in Toowoomba and around. They take some risks," James said.

"It's not-too-bad through Allora, people are okay with sticking to the seventy kilometres through this stretch," Mick said.

"Night time in Warwick is full of hoons actually. There's one spot that they rev their engines and make all kinds of noise," Cindy said.

"I think that the rules for getting a licence these days are better as it's stricter. You would think the result is better drivers," Sean said.

A motorcyclist said to have been speeding in excess of 40 kilometres above the speed limit.

Training to evacuate safely

are the engine room..." said SDRC Mayor Pennisi

Selina Venier editor@thedailyjournal.ink

The Evacuation Centre Training on the Granite Belt were pleased to have Southern Downs Mayor Vic Pennisi in attendance on March 29 in Stanthorpe.

"(We were) honoured to have Mayor Vic Pennisi ... talk with the trainees," a spokesperson said. "As the Chair of the Disaster Management Group, he is acutely aware of the importance of this training."

Sixteen Granite Belt locals attended and learnt "how Evac(uation) Centres operate in a disaster scenario - the people, the roles and the layout".

Those who went along were said to have brought "community knowledge and a range of key work and life skills highly relevant to disaster resilience".

The organisation were pleased to promote that they "work seamlessly" with Michelle McNeice, the local Emergency Management Coordinator Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) and SDRC Community Recovery and Resilience Officer, James Wong (pictured).

Mayor Pennisi told our papers that "evacuation is an important function that gets triggered during emergencies such as flooding or bush fires, and has many moving parts".

"Often when communications channels are down, evacuation relies on physical contact through door knocking," he said. "Having the resources to manage such events is difficult for local governments to fund and local government relies on

More news from the roads

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On March 27, police intercepted a vehicle on Flemming St, Texas, in relation to a traffic incident. A 21-year-old Warwick man is alleged to have been driving an unregistered vehicle and had never held a licence.

He was issued a notice to appear at Inglewood Magistrates Court on April 17, for unlicensed driving and an unregistered vehicle.

Between March 18 and March 23, alleged offenders entered a shed on a rural property on Arcot Road, Silver Spur, and broke into a gun safe and stole multiple rifles.

Easter Road Safety

Over the next couple of weeks, Texas police will reportedly be participating in a state-wide operation to reduce road trauma, and will be enforcing all Transport Road Use Management Act offences.

Police are reminding motorists "to pay attention to road conditions and to have consideration for other road users" and "that the consequences can effect drivers as well as other road users".

Fines are:

No seatbelt – $1,078.

Using mobile phone – $1,078.

Driving without due care and attention – $575.

Speeding – from $287 up to $1653 and loss of licence.

volunteers to assist during emergency situations. It is great to see people in our community take the initiative to attend evacuation training so that we can call on that pool of people during difficult times.

"I often hear that volunteer numbers are declining but I think the pool of volunteers grows each year, simply because there so many more events for them to spread out amongst than what there was in the past.

"It is encouraging and humbling to see members of our community put their hands up for this important training. It’s great to see people wanting to make a difference within their community and I am most grateful to each and every one.

"Volunteers are the engine room, they are the power house of our community and their contribution is recognised and valued."

"Volunteers

Mayor Pennisi (left) with Ms McNeice and James Wong. Photo supplied by SDRC.

Major upgrade

Kim Hanson-Ross kimberley.hansonross@icloud.com

Condamine Sports Club is happy to announce the completion of its most recent renovations, the bar.

The bar has been redone with an “elegant stone top finish,” and the addition of wine on tap “which people are liking.” The renovations reportedly

took five weeks to complete, and were done through 95% local trades.

Condamine Sports Club Manager, Stephen Domjahn, is

very pleased with the changes, saying they’ve had a “lot of positive feedback, no negativity.”

These renovations are part of a three year journey for the club, which first started its revamps in 2021 to redesign the function room and the pokie area, giving these areas “more space” and a modernised feel.

The plans continued into 2022, with plans beginning in the bar to re-carpet and paint the area to make it match.

Mr Domjahn added that the renovations created more space and a cleaner atmosphere. “It feels more like a club than a pub now, but we are keeping to the history and charm of the old place, while having a nicer feel.”

Three words he would use to describe the new atmosphere, are, “elegant, friendly, and charming.”

There are reportedly “more upgrades in the pipeline” for the club.

New bar photo supplied by Peter.

Old bar photo supplied by Stephen Domjahn.

Dear friends arrived this weekend to spend three days on the farm helping me with projects, visiting for hours around the campfire at night, and spending chilly mornings cosy in the cottage with stacks of books and numerous cups of coffee.

We worked hard in my gardens getting them weeded, covered with manure from my neighbour's horses, mulched, and ready for winter plantings.

Although I wasn't able to garden the past six months, we still found all sorts of treasures under the forest of weeds: sweet potatoes, asparagus, horseradish, leeks, sorrel, and a whole lot of

herbs. Those discoveries made me smile.

Bear built those gardens for me when I first arrived in Australia. He wanted me to have a part of the farm just for me where I could experiment and grow whatever took my fancy and heal from the pain of my past. The gardens continue to do what he intended, helping me heal through my grief, find small joys to keep me going, and invest in my future.

Today I'll start planting again, putting in the seeds that will feed me all winter long. I'll tuck fat cloves of elephant garlic in the earth, sprinkle lines of watermelon radish, chioggia beetroot, and

purple carrot seeds, and fill punnets with peas, sweet peas, and brassicas under protective mesh frames that Bear made me to keep the seeds and seedlings safe from marauding rodents and birds.

While I wait for them to grow, I'll be quick pickling carrots, beetroots, radishes, and other root veggies Skandinavian-style with caraway seeds and cumin seeds. These pickles are fast and easy to make and keep beautifully in the fridge. I love serving them with a wedge of Camembert for an afternoon pick-me-up or alongside cold roast pork or beef

for an easy lunch. Drained well, they add zesty crunch to a salad roll or toasted corned beef sandwich.

Scandinavian Quick Pickles

Ingredients:

2-3 carrots, 2-3 small beetroot, 5-6 radishes, scrubbed and trimmed

1/2 cup white vinegar

1/2 cup water

1/4 cup white sugar

1/2 tsp sea salt

6 pink or black peppercorns

1/4 tsp cumin seeds or caraway seeds

Directions:

Using mandolin, thinly slice the vegetables and pack loosely into a small, clean, sterilised jar. Set aside.

In medium saucepan combine remaining ingredients and bring to boil over medium high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let cool. When cool, pour over the vegetables to cover by 1-2 cm, gently tapping jar on counter to release air bubbles.

Cover and refrigerate 2-3 days until ready to eat.

Letters to the Editor

The Green foods time bomb

Cities cannot survive without refrigeration. But green policies ensure that electricity generation will become more unreliable and expensive.Wind/solar infrastructure is also sterilising farming lands, thus reducing their capacity to produce food.Now greens are promoting another food disaster - the vegetarian diet. All human ancestors were hunter-gatherers and

meat was their favoured food. When the hunt was successful, the tribe feasted before the meats spoiled. When hunters failed, tribes relied on the gatherers for ripening fruits, honey, tubers, wild onions, nuts or laboriously harvested survival foods like grains. Party foods like sugar and alcohol were more recent inventions.Politicians should not force meat lovers to pretend they are granivores with crops and gizzards, or ruminants who spend ages re-chewing their vegetarian

cuds. Intense farming, fertilisers and irrigation have swamped our food chain with grains, greens and seed oils with their unhealthy lectins, glutens, oxalates, phytic acid, harmful oils, artificial sweeteners and chemical additives and sprays. Grazing animals that once roamed grasslands are now locked in feedlots gorging on grains. Grain-dependent feedlots also produce much of our pork, salmon, prawns, chickens and eggs. Now greens are promoting denatured fake “meat” and “milks” containing zero meat or milk.Pretending humans are plant eaters has

produced an epidemic of ill health. Obesity, arthritis, heart disease, Alzheimers, leaky gut, fatty liver, dental caries, heart failure, cancers, brain fog, knee replacement, stomach stitching, caesarean deliveries, birth defects and gender confusion seem to be hall-marks of the vegan age. While human diets race off in the wrong direction, health research seeks magic bullets to generate profitsvaccines, patentable medicines, expensive surgery and genetic wizardry.The bun has swamped the meat in the “beef” burger and there is more batter and potato than seafood in “fish

and chips”. Breakfast cereals have replaced bacon and eggs, and fake “meat” and fake “milks” are lauded as healthy choices.We can see the obese results of this green food revolution waddling through supermarkets and sipping green smoothies in food courts.Green energy will prove a disaster for our economy, and green foods will be a deadly choice for our health. Future footpaths will be crowded with mobility scooters, and hospitals and care homes will be overwhelmed by unhealthy aging vegans.

Viv Forbes Washpool, Qld

Corrections from last week

All the single ladies...

For our free Town & Country Journal last week, March 30, I mistakingly wrote that the single ladies in the upcoming "Farmer Wants a Wife" series are "edible singles" instead of "eligible singles". All the eyes that proof our papers didn't notice the error either.

Apologies to those sin-

Apologies to artist Gail...

In our Friday edition of The Record, a photo of a Warwick golfer was used instead of this picture of Gail McCaffery's sculpture for the "New Directions" display (fea-

gle ladies who aren't so "edible" but were "eligible" and that were listed publicly this week, for those in-the-know.

It's always helpful to apologise for errors but I am hopeful this one was seen for its amusement more than anything. Maybe I already have Easter feasting on the brain?

Don't forget to watch Farmer David McMahon on the series from April 10, Easter Monday. (SV)

tured in this edition and currently at the Davadi Street gallery at the Railway Precinct). We are pleased to have smiling faces any day of the week but this is the sculpture intended for display last week - not smiling as much as the lovely Di Johnstone in Friday's Daily Journal.

ELLANGOWAN CLEARING SALE

Friday 14th April, 10am start

A/C Bray Farms “Karingal” – Property Sold

MAIN ITEMS LIVE SIMULCAST WITH NASCO AT 12 NOON

Tractors, Loader, Trucks, Excavator: John Deere 8345 RT Trac machine 24”, 3 metre centers, 8000 Hrs approx., 3PL Q/Hitch; John Deere 8225R tractor, 8266Hrs, w/- F/mount 1500Lt tank, Hypro pump, 3 metre spacing, Q/Hitch; Case Puma165 tractor, FWA, w/- Case Vision – Lift 65 F/end loader, W/- Pallet forks, H/spears, only 600Hrs; Case MX 170 tractor, FWA tractor, w/- McCormack F/end loader, w/- Forks, 6227Hrs; LG958 Ranger Loader 2416Hrs, Cummins 6BT motor, 16.5 tonne, w/- Bucket + Rippers; Sumitomo excavator SH200, 20 tonne, Hyd tilt, various buckets, ripper; Kenworth T408 Prime mover w/Cummins IS x 550Hp, rated 108 tonne, Hyd, sleeper cab, c/machinery; Lusty EMS, Tri-axle tipper trailer, 32’Aluminium Atrailer, R/over tarp, w/- Vibrator; Mazda BT50 utility, 116000km, B/bar, Leader tray; Volvo N12 truck, turbo 6 cy diesel, 668000km, Bogie drive, Bisley tipper body 12 tonne.

Spray rig Farm machinery: John Deere R4030, Hyd fold/lift, 3316Hrs, 3200Lt tank, w/- Mouse off spreader; John Deere 3PL Max Emerge XP1720 12M stack planter, 16 Row w/- Trash whippers, liquid inject, rear lift assist, larger boxes; Excel 3PL 12m x 16 row interrow cultivator w/- injection; John Deere trailing model 1860 single disc, Folding Planter 12m; Simplicity 4500 SERIES trailing Twin bin air cart w/- folding auger; Janke 400 SERIES 12m x 10”spacing, chisel plough, trailing folding w/- rear Hitch + Hyd; Gessner 3PL h/duty 9 Tine Deep Ripper, 750mm spacings; 36 plate Jarrett offsets w/- Hyd; 3.8m Nobili 3PL Flail mulcher; 40’Gyral cultivator w/- Finger harrows; Trailing 3000Lt Global Poly tank, trailer mount, 3m centres, Fire fighter w/- Reel; Rondini SQTF600 3PL spreader; 18’Kerfab stick rake (suit Q/hitch loader); Kanga 6’slasher; Superior 9m folding mulcher; 3PL Gaspardo model 3818/00 4 row x 1m planter, w/- Fert. Boxes; 3PL Hooper h/duty 7 tine deep ripper; Hooper trailing Hyd lift Crane; 10’Crumble roller bar; 30’Walsh + Ford folding harrows; Fire harrows w/- bar; 40’Hyd folding fire harrows; 3 x RTK SF 3000 Greenstar receivers; 2 x 2630 RTK screens; Trimble 750 x 15cm GPS w/- screen.

Haymaking & Grain Handling: Lely Splendimo PC 330R mower conditioner 3m g/o; M.F. RK 702TR -SDX double hay rakes 7m; Lely Welger RP160V Master round baler; New Holland Model 78 baler; 2 x Challenge Hyd. Bale soft grabs; Lely Splendimo mower conditioner 2.4m; Kinze 25 tonne 800 SERIES chaser bin, Hyd fold auger, Hungry board, r/over tarp, 30.15.32 tyres; Westfield MK 100-61 auger,swing hopper, PTO drive; Grainline 51’X 8” self propelled auger; 30’x 7”Walsh & Ford auger w/- 9HP Odes motor; 35’x 9’Walsh & Ford w/- Vanguard motor, Elect start.

Sundry Equipment: Cotton bale forks (suit Q/hitch loader); McCormack 4 in 1 bucket; Front J.D. 3PL tractor weights; Mixing tank w/- Honda; Trailco T300-2 irrigator, w/- 200m hose; 2 x Toro Zero turn mowers, ZS5000 & 4200; 3000Lt mixing tank w/- Air pump; 300Lt mixing Vat w/- steel stand; Qty Janke press wheels, discs, planter boots, 230 Gal & 500 Gal O/head fueltank, 40 x Cube shuttles in frame, mesh gates, steel posts, 10m comb trailer, plus large Qty workshop sundries; 2005 Empire Caravan.

NOTE: ALL ITEMS PURCHASED MUST BE REMOVED FROM SITE 12 NOON

WEDNESDAY 19TH APRIL 2023.

DIRECTIONS: Sale located Strathane Rd off Toowoomba -Karara Rd, 1km South of Clifton Rd intersection.

INSPECTION: Thursday 13th April 10am-2pm

Contacts:

Matt Cleary: 0428 987 340

Rob Caton: 0429 309 481

Mitch Bray: 0400 612 882 (Owner)

Flourishing fur, feathers, forests, families and farms

Green Gals

Contributed

“First of its kind” is how the pilot Traprock Regenerative Agricultural Landscape Project was described at a very well attended presentation on Thursday March 30 at the Queensland College of Wine Tourism (QCWT). The event was held to present the results from the pilot, a joint project of Regen Farmers Mutual, Southern Queensland Landscapes, Granite Belt Sustainable Action Network and Carbon-eight.

Andrew Ferrier of Mallow, a member of Regen Farmers Mutual, explained that the 15-month pilot was established to see whether local farmers could access the carbon market and the anticipated biodiversity market, to generate “off-farm” income that reflects remuneration for looking after the land and improving biodiversity.

Rick Humphries of GBSAN said the recently announced safeguard mechanism will drive more opportunities in relation to the carbon market. Rick said the bipartisan support for the biodiversity 30x30 pledge now also puts a future biodiversity market on the map.

Andrew Ward of Regen Farmers Mutual thinks that the Traprock project is the most advanced project of its kind in the world. Andrew said that Regen Farmers Mutual is genuinely pioneering, not just in this area, but across Australia. He explained that the benefit of the collective model is that for small farms with high biodiversity it can take 10 years to accumulate sufficient credits. However with an aggregated model they can be cashflow positive from the start.

The pilot has developed a system of data collection and reporting that opens up opportunities to access the carbon

market. More infor mation on the farmer-owned Regen Farmers Mutual can be obtained from its website at www.regenfarmersmutual.com

agriculture to play a big part in reaching the state’s 2050 net zero emissions target and achieve cleaner and greener food and fibre production.

nities to promote on-farm use of renewable energy and industry-led development of an information portal to educate producers on carbon farming options.

Farmers

following the map to low emissions

On Tuesday March 21 the Queensland government launched the Low Emissions Agriculture Roadmap together with AgForce and the Queensland Farmers Federation. The Roadmap charts a clear route for Queensland

Key areas identified in the report included livestock emissions; horticulture emissions; on-farm renewable energy and carbon farming. Actions on these areas include a plan for industry-led research into methane reduction stock feeds for livestock, industry-led support for development of green fertiliser options, exploring opportu-

Queensland Agriculture Minister Mark Furner MP said the roadmap would help Queensland agribusinesses thrive while they reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and that the aim of the roadmap is to provide a structured, smooth transition.

Queensland Farmers’

Federation CEO, Jo Sheppard said farmers need to be supported to achieve environmental outcomes whilst still being able to do what they do best in producing the world’s best food, fibre and foliage. Ms Sheppard stressed how important it was for Government to work closely with industry to achieve the goal of a viable, sustainable agriculture sector, sound environmental outcomes and stronger regional communities.

Tragic and concerning incidents

Continued from page 1...

Toddler and 50 year-old hospitalised from horse incidents

In their Sunday April 2 report, the Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) outlined that a toddler was "trampled by a horse" at

Postmans Ridge. She was reportedly "transported in a stable condition with bruising and abrasions" to Toowoomba Hospital from a private property at 5.38pm on the day prior.

In the same report but unrelated, there was a notification of a 50-year-old female from Glenvale

also being "trampled by a horse" and taken with back injuries to Toowoomba Hospital from a private residence at 9.51pm.

RACQ LifeFlight needed

Also on Sunday April 2, it was reported that the Toowoombabased RACQ LifeFlight Rescue

helicopter crew flew a man to hospital "after he was seriously injured in a crash, involving a motorbike, in the Scenic Rim".

T he 70-year-old-man was believed to shear off the road and the rescue chopper was called to help at approximately 12:30pm.

Once on scene, the aeromedical

crew met with the QAS to render assistance.

"The man was treated for chest and possible head injuries before being flown to Princess Alexandra Hospital in a serious but stable condition," the report said.

Meeting of Traprock farmers involved in the pilot. Photo supplied by Regen Farmers Mutual.

1960’S RETRO

$ 300,000

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Great for an investor!

• 3 Bedroom, built ins

• Aircon in master bedroom & living

• Open plan kitchen, dining & family

• Bathroom, separate toilet

• Rumpus lounge

• Second shower next to laundry

• Carport, gazebo, workshop on 637 m²

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Potential to put your personality on this property!

FAMILY FRIENDLY

$ 450,000 + ROSENTHAL HEIGHTS

Designed for family living.

• 4 Bed, 2 bath, 2 car

• Main bed has en suite, walk-in robe

• Bathroom has separate shower, vanity

• Separate toilet

• Modern open plan living

• Galley kitchen, large pantry

• Separate laundry

• Undercover entertaining

• Fully fenced 845 m²

• Vehicle access to backyard

INVESTORS: Current rent return $500 p.w.

READY

TO RENOVATE

Under Contract

$ 275,000

Just waiting for someone to call me home. Central position near schools, hospital and amenities. Concrete stumps, hardwood

• 2 Bedroom

• 1 Bath

• Large Lounge Living

• Sunroom

• Laundry Utility

• 2 Bay shed

• 2 Carports

• Garden shed

• Fully fenced 1012 m²

SIMPLE COUNTRY LIFE $ 1,250,000

Short drive to Warwick – 9 mins or 6.9k

Livestock suits 11.8 Ha (29 Ac) property

• Large 5 Bay Shed

• Smaller 4 Bay Shed

• Cattle Yards, Thompson Longhorn Crush & Race

• Dam, 3 paddocks, water troughs & more

• 3 bed, built ins – main ensuite & aircon

• Separate shower & bath, separate toilet

• Kitchen/Dining –storage, electric appliances

• Rain water tanks + town water

• Patios front & back

courtyards

• Laundry • Storage cupboards

• Solar power • Rain Water tank

• 2 bay garage • 997 m² yard

INVESTORS: Current rent return $900 p.w.

$ 120,000

Reduced

ON A CREEK $

150,000 +

GREYMARE – 2251 m² (.55 Acres)

• On the banks of Greymare Creek

• Level block, slopes gently to the creek

• Bitumen road frontage

• Ideal spot, privacy, relaxed country lifestyle

• Escape the hustle & bustle of the city

• Live in picturesque Southern Down Region

• Direct access to main highway

• 20 Mins west of Warwick

• Next to the historic Cheese Factory

• Downstream from the historic Gold fossicking sites

ALLORA - Vacant land, almost an Acre, approx. 3350 m².................................... $ 175,000

HENDON - 2023 m², frontage 40.2m, power on street, country village................... $ 65,000

WARWICK $ 2,210,000

MARYVALE - 4047 m², power nearby, VIEWS, fenced, entry gate......................... $ 295,000

MARYVALE - 6637 m², VIEWS, power nearby, on Millar Vale Ck........................ $ 300,000+

MARYVALE - 8094 m², 2 Titles adjoining, power nearby, fenced, 2 x 1 Acre........ $ 320,000

GREYMARE - 2251 m², bitumen road, power on street, on Greymare Ck........... $ 150,000+

FRUIT SHOP ON HIGHWAY $ 250,000

2023 Footy Tipping Competition!

NRL Results

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TITANS - BYE

2023 ROUND 6 - OVERVIEW

The run of the mighty Brisbane Broncos just continues to grow as they made it five straight wins to sit alone atop the NRL standings. While their opposition didn’t pose much of a threat, the way they were able to take care of business and push the Wests Tigers aside with such ease was very impressive. Again it was fullback Reece Walsh that led the charge with another star performance at the back, setting up multiple tries and looking dangerous every time he touched the ball. This side is playing with a lot of confidence, and they get every chance to make it six wins on the bounce when they host the Canberra Raiders on Saturday night, after they were handed a lesson of their own in a huge loss to Penrith at the weekend.

That was the only bright spot for the Queensland teams in round five, with the Dolphins suffering a hammering at the hands of St George Illawarra, and the North Queensland Cowboys going down in heartbreaking fashion to Canterbury.

The Cowboys led with less than a minute to go, before a late try to Josh Addo-Carr gave Matt Burton the chance to win the game from the sideline.

He missed, but he more than made up for it in golden point, slotting a field goal at the end of the first period to give the Bulldogs their third win of the season and keeping them in the top eight.

Both of those teams will meet on Good Friday, with the Cowboys playing host to the team based in Redcliffe.

Last weekend also saw our first draw of the season, with Manly and Newcastle unable to be split after a high-scoring affair in Mudgee.

The country faithful played witness to a brilliant spectacle, with both sides really turning it on in glorious conditions.

Condamine Sports Club

Henry Plumbing & Gas

This weekend we see a blockbuster on Thursday with Melbourne playing host to the inform Roosters, and traditional Easter clashes with Souths taking on the Bulldogs on Friday, and Parramatta facing off with the lowly Tigers on Easter Monday.

The pressure is certainly on the Tigers and some of their players to show their fans something after a bitterly disappointing start to the current season, with some highprofile recruits unable to help them get over the line just yet.

Arcpoint Industries

R & F Steel Buildings

Cherry Tree

Lizz was in the Alice

Selina Venier editor@thedailyjournal.ink

We've again heard from our intrepid traveller Lizz Hills, who was in Stanthorpe only a few short months ago and is now past her "halfway point" of Alice Springs.

The teacher and environmental advocate has walked "from coast-to-coast" with her team, on an 8 million-step expedition from Queensland's Rathdowney to Kalbarri in Western Australia.

Called Trek2Reconnect,

the journey aims to raise awareness of the environmental challenges faced "and create community-led conversations about how to solve them".

Lizz said that for some Australians, environmental issues are abstract, adding, “Many feel that these are problems for the government to solve. Others, however, know too well that our planet is struggling, but the issues feel too overwhelming to face.

“The effects of devastating fires and floods over the last decade have had a profound impact not just on our planet, but also on our

communities’ mental health.”

With the help of her support crew, Lizz will visit 32 towns and 24 Aboriginal Nations as part of Trek2Reconnect. Along the way, she’ll run immersive learning programs at dozens of regional schools.

With a goal of increasing awareness of (and developing solutions for) our nation’s environmental challenges, Trek2Reconnect has already raised over $51,000 to help support Australian school students vision a positive future and take action locally.

“I want to bring the prac-

tical tools from our Wild Mountains educational centre and stories from across Australia to inspire communities to take action,” Lizz said.

Above all, she tells us she's "still smiling" with more to be seen at https://chuffed. org/project/trek2reconnect

Wild Mountains is an environmental education centre in Queensland that has delivered hundreds of earth education workshops for young students with remarkable results. Elizabeth (Lizz) Hills (pictured) is its Program Director with studies in Environmental Psychology.

New Kids on the Block

Kim Hanson-Ross kimberley.hansonross@icloud.com

Anew local store has arrived in Warwick, with Alanna Clark taking the helm in the recently opened “AJ’s Store” located in

Rose City Shopping Centre.

The store opened Monday 27 April, with Alanna’s father, Jeff Clark, saying that they had a “really good first week. The community have been really supportive.”

Miss Clark was an employee at Sanity, which closed down a fortnight ago, she

had said to her father “This place is doing well, but it’s shutting down,” and suggested they do something with the newly opened space.

Mr Clark owns an online store “What the Pop Collectibles” and took up his daughter’s suggestion, bringing the online-only business back to a physical store.

“We find out what people are after, and we can put that on the shelves.” Mr Clark said, “We have a bit of variety. We don’t have the budget that Sanity had, but we

JOKE OF THE WEEK

will build up our stock over time.”

The local, family owned and run business is planning to only stay in Rose City Shopping World for three months, before moving across the road beside Silly Solly’s, where they intend to use the bigger space to create a space for role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons.

“This is Alanna’s Store,” Mr Clark stated, “She’s the expert on movies and the like. This is her store, we’re just along for the ride.”

They were sitting at a waterside bar and a young fisherman was describing the crayfish he had pulled up to the surface. “It was at least a metre long” he said. Those around him listening were amazed. “Well where is it” they asked.

“Oh, it busted the top off the pot and got away,” he said.

An old fisherman he had been leaning on the bar listening to the story said ”I was fishing one time and my line hooked onto an old ship’s lantern on a reef renowned for shipwrecks. When I hauled it up the lantern was still burning.” The young man eyed the old fisherman with a look of suspicion. “Fair go mate, you don’t expect us to believe that do you”.

“Well,” said the old man, “you chop half a metre off your crayfish, and I will blow the bloody candle out.”

Photo taken from Buy, Sell, Swap Warwick FB page.

A New Direction opens at Artworks

Mary Rofe

Contributed

Gail McCaffery’s exhibition at Artworks in the Ann-Marie O’Callaghan Gallery is the culmination of an artistic journey of many years.

The exhibition opened on Saturday afternoon, April 1, with Gail’s close friend and fellow artist Lindsay Muir using a unique method to present her artistic journey as he "interviewed" Gail, getting her to relate her story and experiences.

This lovely presentation was prefaced by Mary Findlay’s introduction of the artwork on display in the Station Café. These works are the result of three workshops held at Artworks specifically for clients of Granite Belt Support Services (GBSS).

Mary spoke of the important relationship between GBSS and Artworks and how the initiative of Art on Davadi which began in the now Aldi site, was the genesis for Artworks now placed in the station.

The three workshops were guided by artists Roz Wilson in Watercolour, Louise Jenkins in

etching, and Patti Moxham in pottery and nine of GBSS clients took part to produce the display we can now enjoy for the next two weeks.

Gail’s story was an inspiration as she related her efforts to master first pottery, and then when illness prevented her continuing in this field, took up and mastered pastel painting to produce the engaging and beautiful works on display in ‘New Directions’.

Gail explained her love of the art nouveau and its shapely lines – evidenced by her depiction of human forms and face which hold so much within their depths.

‘New Directions’ is on display until June 11. The Heritage Station Café and gallery is open every weekend from 9am-2pm.

Artworks is staffed completely by volunteers and often trains folk in customer service and café duties, there is also a garden division managed by Barbara Bowyer, who have reclaimed the neglected part of the precinct on Davadi Street which now hosts games and, occasionally weddings.

To enquire about holding classes, renting wedding spaces or enjoying a game of Pickle ball or Boccé Call Barbara on 0468 845 624

PRESS RELEASE

New Centre Manager for Rose City Shoppingworld

4 April 2023

Rose City Shoppingworld has a new Centre Manager following the sad passing of long standing Centre Manager, Jason Gard. The Directors of McConaghy Shopping Centres have announced that Louise de Lissa has been appointed the new Centre Manager. Louise had worked with Jason for 12 years in the role of Marketing Manager.

Her experience in both marketing and retail management roles with McConaghy Shopping Centres and Westfield centres in Brisbane will be invaluable to getting the job done here in Warwick.

Louise has lived in the community for over 16 years and has been involved in various community activities and groups over this time.

“I look forward to working with the owners and managers of our stores within Rose City over the coming months to ensure there is a smooth transition. We are also committed to providing an enjoyable and convenient shopping experience for our customers” said Ms de Lissa.

Roz Wilson with some of the works created at the GBSS workshops.

Granite Belt Support Services (GBSS) clients and friends at the opening.

Gail with granddaughters Mia and Kadence Potter who came from Texas for the opening on April 1.

Funding for Warwick's pedestrians

Contributed

In response to community concerns about pedestrian safety, Southern Downs Regional Council has secured $1.33 million of additional funding to improve busy Warwick CBD pedestrian crossings.

This additional funding was obtained under the Australian Government’s Black Spot program and it will be administered by the Queensland Government’s Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Council is currently progressing the details required to enable the commencement of works that will provide a consistent approach to the CBD road environment by improving safety for all road users at roundabouts and intersections.

Director Infrastructure Services Gary Murphy said that now the financial shortfall to fund the project had been filled, designs and approvals can move forward with certainty.

“Council’s comprehensive roads maintenance program is a significant body of work that

needs to accommodate the repair, maintenance and review of the region’s 3,000 km long road network as well as 56 bridges, amongst other road assets,” he said.

“With important funding now secured for the Warwick CBD Black Spot project, without additional expense to the rate-

payer, Council can now progress and finalise design work before construction can begin.

”A CBD project of this nature is contingent on lead times associated with Ergon lighting designs and approval as well as Council resources to accommodate the project in the works schedule of planning and con-

struction.

“Encouragingly, designs and approvals are already in train and Council anticipates that we will start to see some initial works as early as this calendar year, weather permitting."

Progress on works: Designs for all the rounda-

bouts and crossings are progressing and anticipated to be completed by mid-2023. Designs are being undertaken utilising a combination of internal and external resources.

Comprehensive street lighting designs will be submitted to Ergon for approval on completion of designs.

Construction and delivery methodology shall be reviewed on completion of designs and external approval processes to ensure minimal impact to residents, businesses, road users and pedestrians. It is likely that all works shall be constructed outside of daylight hours to minimise disruption.

A detailed construction plan shall be prepared for the delivery of the crossings and delivery dates will be confirmed in due course but it is anticipated the works will be completed prior to the end of June 2024.

Previous Black Spot projects have included safety works such as improving sight distances, improving curves and removing road side hazards.

More on this in our papers as it comes to hand.

Feedback sought on "black spot"

SDRC

Contributed

Southern Downs Regional Council is seeking community feedback on the preliminary plan to address safety issues at a notorious black spot on the intersection of Willi Street and Glen Road, Warwick.

Community members have expressed concerns that although road line-marking and signage indicates that traffic travelling south-east on Willi Street is required to give way to traffic travelling east along Glen Road, there is the possibility of confusion due to the Y-shaped intersection.

Council has received funding through the Australian Government’s Black Spot Program to improve safety at the intersection by diverting traffic through Tooth Street.

Council’s Director Infrastructure Services Gary Murphy said that Council has a comprehensive program of road works and the Black Spot Program is a vital component to

ensure the most hazardous roads are targeted for improvement without expense to the ratepayer.

“Council is dedicated to addressing dangerous roads and intersections as part of its ongoing commitment to road safety

and improving the liveability of the region,” Mr Murphy said.

“Every year, Council targets dangerous black spots for upgrades to improve road safety and the community has expressed its concerns about the impaired visibility at Willi Street

and Glen Road intersection.

“With black spot funding secured, Council is now seeking feedback from the community on the proposed plan to change the road conditions to create a cul-de-sac at the Glen Road end of Willi Street and make the

area safe for all road users.

“Upgrades of identified black spots on the Southern Downs also creates jobs for locals through construction and industry contracts and Council is all about the means to support our community and regional economy.”

Black Spot projects that meet the Government’s funding criteria include safety works such as improving sight distances, improving curves, removing road side hazards, increasing safety at intersections and providing protection to pedestrians.

The Australian Government’s Black Spot Program is funded through the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications and is administered through the Queensland Government’s Department of Transport and Main Roads.

The community is invited to provide feedback before 5pm on Friday 28 April 2023 through the form on Council’s website at https://www.sdrc.qld.gov.au/ living-here/have-your-say

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD

ACROSS

1 What is a rumour or a water cart (6)

7 Which AFL team won the premiership in 2000 (8)

8 Name a plant of the rhododendron genus with handsome variously coloured flowers (6)

9 What is a diligent and systematic inquiry into a subject (8)

10 To utter a more or less prolonged sharp, shrill cry, is to do what (6)

11 Which persons have access to exclusive information (8)

14 Name the US building containing most Defence Department offices (8)

18 What is another name for an African antelope (6)

19 Which nearly pure forms of carbon are valued as precious stones (8)

21 Name a form of headdress of Muslim origin (6)

22 What is a bitter and violent denunciation (8)

23 Which grasslike plants are found in wet or marshy places (6)

DOWN

1 Which craft carries a flag officer of a fleet (8)

2 What is another name for the thumb (6)

4 Name an Egyptian goddess of fertility and nature (4)

5 The Australian outback is also known as the what (6)

6 What is association football known as (6)

12 Which term indicates the left side (8)

13 What are grassland regions with scattered trees, also known as plains (8)

MINI WORD FIND

Find the following words in the grid. They may be read in any direction, even diagonally. Some letters are used more than once.

16 Which widely cultivated fruit is used as a vegetable (6)

17 Name a colloquial term for an electrician (6)

20 Which slender piece of metal is driven into wood as to hold separate pieces together (4)

CURIO

E-QUATIONS 7

3 Name an animal in the second year of its age (8)

15 Name an alternative term for a panacea or cure-all (6)

Letters have a number value

In 1883, the eruption of the volcanic Indonesian island of Krakatoa was so loud it reverberated around the world several times before diminishing. The amount of dust and gas thrown up into the stratosphere changed the global weather patterns for the following year.

E-QUATIONS

Some values are in the right hand cells. Create remaining values using clues in centre cells.

Letters A to Z have a number value. Some are shown in the right-hand cells. Create remaining values using clues in centre cells.

BIYWORD

Build it yourself using the clues and each of the twenty-four letters once only to form ten words: five across and five down. A key word (bold clue) builds on the letter set in the grid.

CLUES:

Amusingly clever (5)

Break suddenly into pieces (7)

Carpenter’s tool (3)

Chapter heading (7)

Commonest English word (3)

Letter (3)

Luke-warm (5)

Marine mammals (5)

Oriental sauce source (3)

Privileged group (5)

SOLUTIONS SUDOKU

QUICK THINK

Solve the crossword. Each answer has four letters.

Sport

Dalby diehards hoist Rod Frahm Cup

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Dalby lock forward Xander

Dunemann in the 51st minute and ‘Player of the Match’ Chris Woodbridge in the 57th minute crossed for touchdowns to advance the home side lead to 28 – 16.

Almost immediately Diehards experienced skipper Steve Franciscus off loaded to send Ryan Welsh away to score advancing their lead to 34-16 with 20 minutes remaining.

All was not lost for those in green and gold with Tyson Stevens and Ty Gardner in his debut game as Wattles captain claiming tries to ease within six points of their opponents.

The scoreboard read 34-28 with seven minutes on the match clock, but when

Woodbridge was on target with a late field goal the match was sealed 35-28 to the Diehards.

Halfback Woodbridge was outstanding for his new club, and in a new position, as were front rowers John Palavi and Tevita Folau.

Travis Burns felt his team had much of the running of the first stanza, “our defence scrambled well, but a few shortcomings and costly errors cost us, a couple of opportunist tries stood Dalby in good stead.”

“Our structure worked well, and while a loss I am reasonably happy with how we went.”

Halves Tom Morris and Brayden Paix were among Wattles better performers, as was reliable fullback Matt Christensen.

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Highfields Eagles recruits Jacob Mouatt and Jacob Leech impressed in the Warriors engine room, while Burns also praised lock Nick Van Der Poel.

Dalby 35 defeated Wattles 28 (Jake Meddleton, Mitch Duff, Noah Dwyer, Tyson Stevens, Ty Gardner tries Bray Paix 4 goals)

Reserve Grade

Wattles 20 (Tim Hentschel 2, Garth Lonergan, Travis Pitman tries; Jordan Henry 2 goals) defeated Dalby 10.

Under 19

Dalby 40 defeated Wattles 6 (Lachlan Hearn try: Koby De Luca goal).

Wattles next outing will see them take on the Southern Suburbs Tigers at Platz Oval, Clifton on Sunday April 16.

Showing 13 April 2023

11am for 11.15am start

Club Warwick RSL

Cost $5 per person

Tickets available at reception

Phone Club Warwick RSL: (07) 4661 1229

YOUR GUIDE TO THE STARS 6th to

ARIES

21 Mar-20 Apr

You could be too trusting with some people. Investigating matters before you decide on anything important, like business or money matters, would be a good idea.

CANCER 22 Jun-22 Jul

Let your partners know about your decisions before starting anything important in business or personal relationships. You could be in a position to save money very soon.

LIBRA 24 Sep-23 Oct

The beauty of your surroundings will be essential to your moods, so make sure you have something colourful near or on you. You will feel much happier then and more satisfied with the results of your efforts.

CAPRICORN

21 Dec-19 Jan

You must take care of yourself now and let others worry about their problems; sympathy is perfect, but you can overdo it, and some people can use your interest for their ends.

TAURUS

21 Apr-20 May

If you believe you are correct, you must do things your way, even if it could conflict with other people’s ideas. Using tact will help your cause much more, and someone will surprise you in some way.

LEO 23 Jul-22 Aug

A fascinating period in which you can try something completely different and join people with new ideas. Travel could also be on the agenda; visitors from far away will make your life happy.

SCORPIO

24 Oct-22 Nov

Do not rush into anything important during this period; your loved ones will need your support very much. Not a good time to confide in people; keep your secrets to yourself.

AQUARIUS

20 Jan-19 Feb

This is a very vulnerable period in many ways. There are possibilities of some deceit around you, so make sure no one will be able to steal from you. Also, in personal matters, do not take people at face value.

12th April

GEMINI

21 May-21 Jun

It’s time to take stock of what you want to do. Many opportunities could be missed if you do not make up your mind. Give yourself time to relax and enjoy a social life; a relationship could become much more.

VIRGO

23 Aug-23 Sep

A period in which you should feel energetic, happy and enthusiastic for life. Some luck is indicated, and some born under the same sign could be lucky with you. Look after your health during this period.

SAGITTARIUS

23 Nov-20 Dec

People will be ready to give advice, but seek professional help for essential matters. Take your health problems seriously and get help before things get worse. A reasonable period for romance.

PISCES 20 Feb-20 Mar

Special people could help you achieve something you have been hoping for. Show affection to loved ones who could feel left out in your busy life. Some luck with Libra people.

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Young Sheldon (PG) 7:30 Survivor 44 (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Sahara” (PG) (’05)

Stars: Matthew McConaughey 11:00

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12:00 Days Of Our Lives (PG) 12:55 The Young And The Restless (PG) 1:50 As Time Goes By 3:05 One Star To Five Star (PG) 3:35

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Medicine Woman (PG) 6:30 Antiques

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2:40 The Pizza Show (PG) 3:15 BBC News At Ten 3:45 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir 4:15 PBS Newshour 5:15 Takeshi’s Castle

Indonesia (PG) 5:45 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross 6:15 Forged In Fire (PG) 7:05 Jeopardy! 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 The Curse Of Oak Island (M) 10:10 Inside Story (PG)

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NITV News Update 6:40 Undiscovered

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6:00 6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Hailey Dean Mysteries: Murder, With Love” (M) (’16) Stars: Kellie Martin 2:00 House Of Wellness (PG) 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens 8:30 Movie: “Dream Horse” (M) (’20) Stars: Toni Collette 11:00 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: Headless Body - The Kim Barry Murder (M v) 12:20 The Basement (MA15+) 2:00 Home Shopping 4:00 Million Dollar Minute 5:00 NBC Today

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12:00 No Man’s Land (PG) 2:00 Wild Transport (M l,s)

3:00 STIHL Timbersports (PG) 3:30 Restoration Workshop (PG) 4:30

Shipping Wars (PG) 5:00 Storage Wars

Texas (PG) 5:30 American Restoration (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00

6:00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) 7:00

Becker (PG) 8:00 Seinfeld (PG) 9:30

The King Of Queens (PG) 10:30 The Middle (PG) 11:30 Becker (PG) 12:30

Frasier (PG)

Escape To The Country 6:30

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6:00 Children’s Programs (PG) 12:00 The Weakest

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(PG) 2:00 Full House (PG) 2:30 3rd

Rock From The Sun (PG) 3:30

Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 4:00

The Nanny (PG) 5:00 Bewitched 5:30

Movie: “Sonic The Hedgehog” (G) (’20)

Stars: Ben Schwartz 7:30 Movie: “Stargate” (PG) (’94) Stars: Kurt Russell

10:00 Movie: “The Dark Tower” (M) (’17) Stars: Idris Elba

Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Movie: “The Recruit” (M l,v) (’03) Stars: Al Pacino

9:35 Movie: “Anaconda” (M l,v) (’97)

Stars: Ice Cube 11:30 Armchair Experts

(M) 12:30 American Pickers (PG)

12:00 Movie: “The Captain’s Paradise” (G) (’53)

Stars: Alec Guinness 1:50 Britain’s Best

Home Cook 3:00 One Star To Five Star

(PG) 3:30 Movie: “The Land That Time

Forgot” (PG) (’74) Stars: Susan

Penhaligon 5:30 Dr Quinn Medicine

Woman (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow

7:30 Escape To The Chateau (PG) 8:30

Movie: “Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory” (G) (’71) Stars:

Gene Wilder 10:30 Hotel Chocolat (PG)

12:00 Rise (M l) 1:50 Rivals (PG) 2:20 Nuts And Bolts (M) 2:50 The Pizza Show (PG) 3:20

BBC News At Ten 3:50 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir 4:20

PBS Newshour 5:15 Takeshi’s Castle Indonesia (PG) 5:45 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross 6:15 Forged In Fire (PG) 7:05 Jeopardy! 7:30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 Hoarders (M) 9:25 Sex Before The Internet (MA15+)

2:00 Shortland Street (PG)

2:30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 3:00 Bushwhacked

3:25 Little J & Big Cuz 4:00 Grace

Beside Me (PG) 4:30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea 5:00 Our Stories 5:30 NITV News: Nula 6:00

Bamay 6:40 Undiscovered Vistas 7:30

Movie: “Watership Down” (PG) (’78)

Stars: John Hurt 9:10 Movie: “The Descent” (MA15+) (’05) Stars: Shauna Macdonald

12:10 Movie: “The Quiet Girl” (M l) (’22) Stars: Carrie Crowley (In Gaelic/ English) 2:00

Movie: “Walking On Sunshine” (PG) (’14)

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Movie: “The Crossing” (PG) (’20) Stars: Anna Sofie Skarholt (In Norwegian) 5:40

Movie: “Ping Pong Summer” (PG) (’14)

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Movie: “Hop” (G) (’11) Stars: James Marsden 9:30 Movie: “Evan Almighty”

(PG) (’07) Stars: Steve Carell

Home Shopping 4:00 Get Arty 5:00 House Of Wellness (PG)

12:00 Movie: “The Land That Time Forgot” (PG) (’74)

Stars: Susan Penhaligon 2:00

SpeedSeries 5:00 Rugby Union: Super

W: Rebels v Western Force *Live* From

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Rugby Pacific: Rebels v Blues *Live* From AAMI Park 9:30 Rugby Union:

Post Match 9:45 Movie: “For A Few Dollars More” (M) (’65) Stars: Clint

Eastwood 12:30 Golf Barons 1:00 Home Shopping

12:00 Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish (M)

2:45 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista 2:55 BBC News At Ten 3:25 ABC World News Tonight 3:50 PBS News Hour

4:50 The Good, The Bad, The Hungry (PG) 6:15 The Great British Urine Test (PG) 7:30 Impossible Engineering (PG)

8:30 Inside The Manson Cult: The Lost Tapes (M) 9:30 Syria Prison Break (M)

10:20 Planet A (PG) 11:15 Cycling: Paris-Roubaix *Live*

11:40 Movie: “White Lion” (PG) (’10) Stars: Jamie

Bartlett 1:10 Undiscovered Vistas 2:00

Songlines On Screen 2:50 Going

Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 3:50 4

For The Road (PG) 4:50 Bush Bands

Bash 5:50 Going Native (PG) 6:20

Chuck And The First People’s Kitchen

6:50 NITV News Update 7:00 The Last

Land (PG) 7:30 The Beaver Whisperers

(PG) 8:30 Alone Australia (M) 9:30

Movie: “Pet Sematary” (MA15+) (’89)

12:55 Movie: “The Way Way Back” (M l) (’13) Stars: Steve Carrell 2:50 Movie: “Sometimes Always Never” (PG) (’18) Stars: Bill Nighy 4:30 Movie: “Hacker” (PG) (’19)

Stars: Rumle Kærså (In French) 6:15

Movie: “Big Fish” (PG) (’03) Stars: Daniel Wallace 8:30 Movie: “Ava” (M l) (’20) Stars: Jessica Chastain (In English/ Cantonese/ French/ German) 10:20 Movie: “Sexual Drive” (M) (’21)

Stars: Tateto Serizawa (In Japanese)

12:00 I Escaped To The Country 1:00 Cows For

Cambodia (PG) 2:00 South Aussie With

Cosi (PG) 2:30 The Outdoor Room With Jamie Durie 3:00 The Great Australian Doorstep (PG) 3:30 Animal SOS

Australia (PG) 4:00 The Yorkshire Vet (PG) 5:00 Escape To The Country 6:00

The Yorkshire Vet (PG) 7:00 The Vicar Of Dibley (PG) 8:30 TBA 9:05 TBA 9:40

Heathrow (PG) 10:40 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railways (PG)

6:00 Children’s Programs 12:30 Power Players (PG)

1:00 Power Rangers Dino Super Charge (PG) 1:30 Galavant (PG) 2:00

Hollywood Medium With Tyler Henry (PG) 3:00 Top Chef (PG) 4:15 Dance

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Spade 7:00 Movie: “Ocean’s Twelve” (M l) (’04) Stars: Brad Pitt 9:30 Movie:

“Locked Down” (M d,l) (’21) Stars:

Chiwetel Ejiofor 12:00 Top Chef (PG)

12:00 The Fishing Show By AFN (PG) 1:00 Portland

Charter Boat Wars (PG) 2:00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates (PG)

2:30 Step Outside With Paul Burt (PG)

3:00 Mark Berg’s Fishing Addiction (PG) 4:00 Billion Dollar Wreck (PG) 5:00

Aussie Lobster Men (PG) 6:00 Border

Security International (PG) 7:00 Border

Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG)

8:30 Movie: “Hancock” (M l,v) (’08)

Stars: Will Smith

12:00 Getaway (PG) 12:30

Skippy The Bush Kangaroo

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And Johnny” (G) (’66) Stars: Elvis

Presley 3:50 Movie: “The Barefoot Contessa” (PG) (’54) Stars: Humphrey

Bogart 6:30 Desert Vet (PG) 8:30

Movie: “Ben-Hur” (PG) (’59) Stars:

Charlton Heston 10:55 Major Crimes

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3:30 Golf Barons 4:00 Golf: US Masters

6:00 Friends (PG) 7:30 The Neighbourhood (PG) 9:30

The Big Bang Theory (PG) 10:30 TBA

12:00 Friends (PG) 3:30 The Middle (PG) 5:00 The Neighbourhood (PG)

6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:00

Friends (PG) 12:05 Home Shopping

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12:00 The Curse Of Oak Island (PG) 12:45 Gone Fishing With Mortimer & Whitehouse (M l)

1:20 The Story Of Shaggy’s It Wasn’t Me (M l,s) 1:50 Jeopardy! 3:30

ABC World News Tonight With David Muir 3:55 Child Genius 5:00 Mastermind (PG) 7:35 Abandoned Engineering (PG) 8:30 Cycling: ParisRoubaix Men’s Race *Live* 1:45 The Wrestlers (M l,v) 2:40 NHK World English News

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Australia By Design (PG) 11:30

Exploring Off The Grid (PG) 12:00 JAG

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Football: Round 23: Melbourne Victory

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5:30 JAG (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 10:20

Movie: “Rambo: Last Blood” (MA15+)

(’19) Stars: Sylvester Stallone

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Women's Grand Final 11:55

AFL: Nyoongar Footy 12:25 Football: First Nations Indigenous Football Cup

1:55 Football: Big Rivers Football League Grand Final 3:15 AFL: Women’s

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Muhammad Ali (M v) 10:20 Movie:

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2:35 Operation Ouch! 3:35 Odd Squad

3:55 The Fairly OddParents 4:30 Flix

4:55 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir (PG) 5:15 Mustangs FC 6:05 MaveriX (PG) 6:30 Gangsta Granny Strikes Again! 7:35 Kong: King Of The Apes 8:00 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness 8:20 The Legend Of Korra (PG) 8:55 Dwight In Shining Armour (PG) 9:20 Mystic: The Betrayal (PG) 9:50 rage (PG)

1:05 Movie: “Kill Switch” (M l,v) (’17) Stars: Dan Stevens

2:45 Movie: “Ping Pong Summer” (PG) (’14) Stars: Marcello Conte 4:35 Movie: “Rosie” (PG) (’18) Stars: Sarah Greene

6:15 Movie: “Cutthroat Island” (PG) (’95) Stars: Geena Davis 8:30 Movie: “The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo” (MA15+) (’11) Stars: Rooney Mara

11:15 Movie: “Colombiana” (MA15+) (’11) Stars: Zoe Saldana 1:15 Movie: “Ava” (M l) (’20) Stars: Jessica Chastain

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From The Sun (PG) 3:30

Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 4:00

The Nanny (PG) 5:00 Bewitched 5:30 I

Dream Of Jeannie 6:00 That 70’s Show

(PG) 7:00 Young Sheldon (PG) 7:30

RBT (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Deepwater

Horizon” (M l) (’16) Stars: Mark

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12:00 The Young And The Restless (PG) 12:55 Explore

1:00 Movie: “The Ten Commandments” (G) (’56) Stars: Charlton Heston 5:30 Dr

Quinn Medicine Woman (PG) 6:30

Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Death In

Paradise (PG) 8:40 The Madam Blanc

Mysteries (M v) 9:40 Law & Order:

Criminal Intent (MA15+) 11:40 Footy

Classified (M) 12:35 One Star To Five

Star (PG) 1:00 Home Shopping 4:30

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12:00 Nigerian Uprising and The Brink (M v) 12:35 The Curse Of Oak Island (PG) 2:50 Insight

3:50 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir 4:20 ABC America This Week 5:15 Takeshi’s Castle Indonesia (PG) 5:45 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross (PG) 6:15 Forged In Fire (PG) 7:05

Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 NITV News Update

7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 Taskmaster (PG)

10:20 The Sister (M l)

2:00 Shortland Street (PG)

2:30 The Cook Up With

Bushwhacked 3:25

Adam Liaw 3:00

Little J & Big Cuz 3:40 Aussie Bush

Tales 4:00 Grace Beside Me 4:30

Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The

Sea 5:00 Our Stories (PG) 5:30 APTN

National News 6:00 Bamay 6:30 Just

Another Day In Indulkana (PG) 6:50

Brazil Untamed (PG) 7:40 Outback

Lockdown (PG) 8:30 Karla Grant

Presents (PG) 9:00 Wawu Divine Hope

2:00 Movie: “Big Fish” (PG) (’03) Stars: Daniel Wallace 4:20 Movie: “Binti” (PG) (’19) Stars: Bebel Tshiani Baloji (In Dutch) 5:55

Movie: “Masteri Cheng” (AKA ‘A Spice For Life’) (M) (’19) Stars: Pak Hon Chu (In English/ Finnish/ Mandarin) 8:00

Movie: “Magnitika Pedia” (AKA ‘Magnetic Fields’) (M) (’21) Stars: Elena Topalidou (In Greek) 9:30 Movie: “Two Irenes” (M n) (’17) Stars: Priscila Bittencourt (In Portuguese)

6:00 Children’s Programs (PG) 1:00 Council Of Dads

(PG) 2:00 Full House (PG) 2:30 3rd Rock From The Sun (PG) 3:30

Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 4:00

The Nanny (PG) 5:00 Bewitched 5:30 I

Dream Of Jeannie 6:00 That 70’s Show

(PG) 7:00 Young Sheldon (PG) 7:30

Movie: “Austin Powers: International Man Of Mystery” (M l,v) (’97) Stars: Mike Myers 9:25 Movie: “The Love Guru” (M d,l) (’08) Stars: Mike Myers

12:00 Days Of Our Lives (PG) 12:55 The Young And The Restless (PG) 1:50 Death In Paradise (PG) 3:00 One Star To Five Star (PG) 4:00 Movie: “Wherever She Goes” (G) (’51) Stars: Suzanne Parrett

5:30 Dr Quinn Medicine Woman (PG)

6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 New Tricks (PG) 8:40 The Closer (M) 9:40 Rizzoli & Isles (M) 10:40 Major Crimes (M) 11:40 Law & Order (M v) 12:35 One Star To Five Star (PG)

12:00 Most Expensivest (M l) 12:30 The Curse Of Oak Island (M v) 2:55 The Ice Cream Show (PG) 3:20 BBC News At Ten 3:50

ABC World News Tonight With David Muir 4:15 PBS Newshour 5:15

Takeshi’s Castle Indonesia (PG) 5:45

The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross

6:15 Forged In Fire (PG) 7:05 Jeopardy!

7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 Sue Perkins’ Big American Road Trip (PG)

2:30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw 3:00

Bushwhacked 3:25 Little J & Big Cuz

4:00 Grace Beside Me (PG) 4:30

Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea (PG) 5:00 Our Stories 5:30 Indian

Country Today 6:00 Bamay 6:30 NITV

News Update 6:40 Brazil Untamed (PG)

7:30 Chatham Islanders (PG) 8:00 The Barber (M) 8:30 Over The Black Dot

9:00 Movie: “The Descent” (MA15+) (’05) Stars: Shauna Macdonald

Legend Of Korra 9:00 Dwight In Shining Armour (PG) 9:20 Mystic (PG) 9:50 rage (PG)

12:00 Movie: “Rurangi” (M l) (’20) Stars: Elz Carrad

1:35 Movie: “Rosie” (PG) (’18) Stars: Sarah Greene 3:15 Movie: “Cutthroat Island” (PG) (’95) Stars: Geena Davis

5:30 Movie: “Viceroy’s House” (M) (’17)

Stars: Gillian Anderson 7:30 Movie: “The Road To Wellville” (M n,s) (’94)

Stars: Anthony Hopkins 9:45 Movie: “Zama” (M n) (’17) Stars: Daniel Giménez Cacho (In Spanish/ Guarani/ Portuguese)

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(PG) 1:00 Council Of Dads

(PG) 2:00 Full House (PG) 2:30 3rd

Rock From The Sun (PG) 3:30

Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 4:00

The Nanny (PG) 5:00 Bewitched 5:30 I

Dream Of Jeannie 6:00 That 70’s Show

(PG) 7:00 Young Sheldon (PG) 7:30

Movie: “World Trade Centre” (M l) (’06)

Stars: Nicolas Cage 10:00 Movie: “Into

The Storm” (M) (’14) Stars: Richard Armitage 11:45 Young Sheldon (PG)

12:00 Days Of Our Lives (PG) 12:55 The Young And The Restless (PG) 1:50 New Tricks (PG)

3:00 One Star To Five Star (PG) 3:30

Movie: “Elizabeth Of Ladymead” (G) (’48) Stars: Nicholas Phipps 5:30 Dr Quinn Medicine Woman (PG) 6:30

Antiques Roadshow 7:30 As Time Goes

By (PG) 8:50 Midsomer Murders (M)

10:50 Law & Order (M v) 11:50 Footy

Classified (M) 12:50 Explore 1:00 Home Shopping 4:30 Religious Programs

1:50 Taskmaster Norway (PG) (In Norwegian) 2:45 The Pizza Show 3:15 BBC News At Ten 3:45 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir 4:15 PBS Newshour 5:15 Takeshi’s Castle Indonesia (PG) 5:45

The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross

6:15 Forged In Fire (PG) 7:05 Jeopardy!

7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 RocKwiz (PG)

9:30 Movie: “Unlocked” (MA15+) (’17) (In English/ Various)

2:00 Shortland Street (PG)

2:30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw 3:00 Bushwhacked 3:25

Little J & Big Cuz 4:00 Grace Beside

Me (PG) 4:30 Spartakus And The Sun

Beneath The Sea (PG) 5:00 Our Stories

5:30 Te Ao With Moana 6:00 Bamay

6:30 NITV News Update 6:45 Brazil

Untamed (PG) 7:40 Who Do You Think

You Are? (PG) 8:30 Yokayi Footy 9:25

Dwyane Wade - Life Unexpected (PG)

11:10 Songlines (PG) 12:00 Volumz

12:55 Movie: “Two Irenes” (M n) (’17) Stars: Priscila Bittencourt (In Portuguese)

2:35 The Movie Show (PG) 3:05 Movie: “Masteri Cheng” (AKA ‘A Spice For Life’) (M) (’19) Stars: Pak Hon Chu (In English/ Finnish/ Mandarin) 5:10 Movie: “The Way” (PG) (’10) Stars: Martin Sheen 7:30 Movie: “The Professor And The Madman” (MA15+) (’19) Stars: Mel Gibson 9:50 Movie: “Litigante” (M l) (’19) (In Spanish)

SportAutumn tones at the Downs' Rifle Club

Robert (Bob) Tyllyer Contributed

There was a taste of autumn last Sunday with a cool start to proceedings. The scores recorded were again of a high standard with Geoff Volmerhause putting down a maximum score in the sporter/ hunter class with Gary Snelling not far behind in second place. In the open class Richard McKillop was back on top form with a win, Greg Wilson hard on his heels in runner up spot. The standard class was once again led by Dave Taylor with a good total, Cookie in second place. Next Sunday April 9 (Easter Sunday) we will be at the 400 yard mound, sign on at 8.30am for 9am start. Contact Margaret on 4666 1018 for more information if required.

F std 300 yards

Dave Taylor 124.11

Cookie 118.5

Kevin Jones 114.4

Merryn Snelling 110.3

F Open

Richard McKillop 125.13

Greg Wilson 124.7

Kevin Burse 123.9

Bruce McAllan 117.6

Margaret Taylor 111.3

Sporter/Hunter

Geoff Vollmerhause 105.12

- perfect Score

Gary Snelling 103.11

Nick Kent 101.6

Hayden Aspinall 100.7

Mick Aspinall 96.2

Warwick East Bowls Club

Ed Diery Contributed

Last Saturday April 1, at our mixed social bowls, we played two games of triples. The equal winners were Johnno Johnson

and Peter Collis.

Today is our monthly triples day. Play starts at 10am.

On Saturday April 8 we will have mixed social bowls as usual, with prizes to be won and a chance to try for the jackpot. Play starts at 1pm, with names to be in by 12.30pm.

Michelle Wright Contributed

Wednesday March 29 saw Huey send down some serious rain, with over 100 mm’s bucketing down on the course. So that kept even the keenest of golfers home on the couch for the day, with all competition cancelled. No doubt the course will benefit from such a downpour, preparing to come into Winter.

Saturday April 1 saw the Ladies playing in the Birdie Bar & Bistro sponsored Monthly Medal.

Congratulations to Melanie McLennan for taking pole position in Division 1, with a great 76 nett. Judy Lester was hot on her heels to be runner up with 77 on a countback from Jill Barnes. Division 1 putting also went to Judy with 27 putts. The rest of Division scored like this- Di Johnston 79 CB, Annice Payne 79 CB, Majella Kahler 79, Anna cox 81, Danielle Seibel 85 CB, Kath Devereux 85, Gwen Mills.

Division 2 was won by Tub Ingall, with 75 nett, with Michelle Wright hot on her heels with 76nett. Michelle also took out Division 2 putting with 25 putts, with only 9 putts on the front 9. Division 2 played as follows-

Roslyn Darton 78, Helen Olsen 79, Carole Brandon 80, Wendy Rhea 81, Maria Carey 83, Lyn McKillop 85 CB, Ann Tomkins 31, Diane Evans 85, Yvonne Pinington 86.

Saturday April 8 we will be playing a Single Stableford off the red Markers sponsored by Brownlie Concreting. Thank you for your great sponsorship again this year!

Sunday April 9, the 2nd round of the Lane Cup is due to be played, and from the players on the course last Sunday, all the semi Finalists have been declared. Good luck in the next round Guys!

Wednesday April 12 will be a

Single Stableford, with the Trophy sponsored by Classic Dimensions. Thank you Andrew for your continued support of our Ladies golf, it is so very much appreciated.

Thursday April 13 is our next Support our Sponsors Luncheon. So if you would like to come, please let Wendy Know by Monday April 10, so she can organise a table to accommodate us all at One Table Café at Regency park. Where Noo and her staff will no doubt look after us all well.

A bit of housekeeping for the week, to preserve the presentation of the fairways, please try to keep all buggies to the sides of the fair-

Len Girgenti

Contributed

Due to the inclement weather on Wednesday (29/3), no Social Bowls took place however, on Saturday (¼) conditions were much more pleasant and our Club’s 2023 self-selected Pairs competition took place. In game one of the round one, Polly Lay and Bruno Stefanon met with Robyn Rose and David Rose resulting in a win to the Rose’s 19 sots to 12. Greg Hammond and Jack Bell played Gary Trevena and Brian Brown in the second game with the result favouring Gary and Brian, 25

shots to 13 and in the final game

Tammy Robinson and Toby Robinson were defeated by Frank Gallo and Wendy Hurnall, 30 shots to 8. Rocky Thompson and Len Girgenti had a first round bye.

In the semi-final Gary Trevena and Brian Brown lost to Frank Gallo and Wendy Hurmall by 11 shots to 20 and in the other game

Rocky Thompson and Len Girgenti defeated Robyn and David Rose 21 shots to 11. Frank and Wendy will now meet Rocky and Len in the final on a date to be announced. A game of social Bowls was also played on Saturday with Amanda Jeffs, Toby Robinson and Dot Rankin defeating Colin Denning, Tammy Robinson and Polly Lay by 20

shots to 16.

Our final night of “Twilight Bowls” for this season drew another good crowd of 34 Bowlers and a fun night was had by all in attendance. Huge thank you once again to Dave and Todd for providing some great live music during the evening. Results of the games are as follows.

Robyn Smith’s team defeated Dot Rankin’s team 19 shots to 10. Rocky Thompson’s team defeated Larry’s team 13 shots to 6. In one of two games played between the golfers and the bowlers, the bowlers team led by Brian Brown were victorious over the golfer’s team skipped by Keith Jones by 12 shots to 10 and in the second game in a big upset, the golfers team led by Santo Cavallaro

defeated the bowlers team skipped by Len Girgenti 13 shots to 11.

Luisa Gigenti’s team had a convincing win over Nikki Waterworth’s team and Max hunter’s team defeated David Drapers team by 3 shots in the final game. Twilight Bowls will go into recess and will return later in the year, in spring, when the weather warms up so, please watch this space for details. Huge thank you to everyone who supported this season’s “Twilight Bowls and thank you to all of our members and supporters who helped in the running of the event over the last five months. Also thank you to President Len Leigh and his team of the Stanthorpe Golf Club for their input and for running the bar during the season.

ways, in the rough, as there is still an awful lot of water on the course, and with follow up rain predicted, it may not dry out any time too soon.

Warwick Ladies' Golf Stanthorpe Bowls Club's notes to April 2

The Stanthorpe Bowls Club will be staging their annual Open Fours Carnival on Sunday 16th April. Fourteen teams from around the district have nominated for the day and the event is being sponsored by Stanthorpe Bendigo Community Bank and the Stanthorpe Golf Club. The Club would like to express their sincere gratitude to these two major sponsors as this event would not be possible without their ongoing financial support. Our on green sponsors for his week are Sandro and Ruth Stefanon of Sandro’s Cabinets. The Club would sincerely like to thank them for their valued and ongoing support.

Helping freshen up the bowling appeal

Trish Owens

Contributed

The surrounds of the Green were looking excellent after a lot of hard work done by the six Green volunteers who freshly painted all the seating etc. Special thanks to these men every Monday. They are such willing members plus one volunteer, and, with age going against most of them, extra help would be greatly appreciated on Monday mornings around 9am. Also thank you to our Green Keeper, Peter Mole, the Club could not do without his great work.

Last Thursday night March 30 there were 16 players on the Green plus 2 helpers in the Kitchen and cooking the BBQ. Result: Kay Bloomfield

and Max Balfour def. Trish Owens/Craig Thurgate and Ryan Cooper 23-16; Percy Cutmore, Denis Sterling and Peter Mole def. Faye Flint, Peter Guy and Gary Cooper 25-8; Nat Kumseewad, Elenor Perquin and John Ruhle def. Nick Perquin, Julie Grayson and Ray Southee 20-11.

A delicious BBQ , prepared by Carol and Craig, was enjoyed at half time. Ryan Cooper was the winner of the Lucky Draw. Also Faye Flint was so surprised when everyone stood and sang ‘Happy Birthday’ to her. No secrets in Bowls Clubs Faye.

Then back on the Greenthere were Chocolates for Touchers, thanks again to Max Balfour, then to finish the night on the Green everyone bowled one bowl to the ‘Spider’ and Nat Kumseewad had the perfect

bowl only 30cm. away and won the chocolates. Congratulations Nat. The Touchers were won by Faye Flint, Nat Kumseewad, Denis Sterling, Peter Mole and Elenor Perquin. The Lucky Draw, No. 39, was won by Percy Cutmore. At the close of another excellent night Percy Cutmore, Vice Chairman, thanked everyone for their attendance, and also to Graig and Carol for organising the night, ladies in the Kitchen, and with a special thank-you to Kay Bloomfield for her thoughtfulness in wishing everyone a Happy and Safe Easter, and for her yummy Easter Eggs.

On Saturday March 1, Championship A Grade Singles commenced. Results:

John Ruhle def. Ken Hayes 25-17; Marker - Craig Thurgate; Gar y Cooper def. Jim Rickard

25-16; Russell Bean def. Richard Tartan 25-12 - Marker Fay Flint; Peter Guy def. Max Balfour

25-14 - Marker Edwin Welsh. Congratulations to John, Gary, Russell and Peter. There was also one Social game - no Card, no Results.

Coming Events for

April: Tues 4th: Monthly Triples sponsored by SPECSAVERSresults next week; Wed 5th: Social Afternoon Bowls; Thur

6th: Night Bowls has been extended. Names in between 5pm and 5.30pm for play at 6pm., with Sausage Sizzle and lots of fun prizes; No organised Bowls over Easter; Wed 12th: Jack Pot Bowls - $90. Remember you must be in it to win it. Sat

15th: Social Bowls. Check with Games Director re A Grade Singles; Wed 19th: KFC

Sponsored afternoon Bowls. Nomination times for Wednesday and Saturday afternoon Bowls names must be in between 12 midday and 12.30pm. for Play at 1pm by phoning the Club between these times on 4661 1516 or leave a message, or names on the Club’s outside noticeboard.

When thinking of holding a Function the Warwick Bowls Club is the ideal venue. The Club in situated in Fitzroy Street, opposite the Warwick Police Station and in Warwick’s beautiful Leslie Park. For enquires or to make a booking please ring Craig Thurgate on 0412 661 924 or Trevor Wright on 0417 006 745. Members and Visitors please note, Thursday Night Bowls has been extended and will be on this Thursday night 6 April owing to popular demand. See you all then.

Melanie McLennan, winner of Division 1, in The Birdie Bar & Bistro Monthly Medal on Saturday April 1.

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DISTRICT DIARY

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KILLARNEY ALL AGES SKATE/SCOOTER NIGHT. LAST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH EXCEPT DEC AND JAN. 5.30 PM TILL 8.30 PM KILLARNEY RECREATION HALL, WILLOW ST. GAMES, PRIZES, THEME NIGHTS, FOOD, DRINKS AND THE BAR IS OPEN FOR THE ADULTS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT SONYA CARR ON 0439618371

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WARWICK SENIORS TABLE TENNIS – EVERY MON & FRI

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April strides on the Stanthorpe green

Aaron Simmers

Contributed

The first Saturday of April was the monthly medal and putting competition for players at Stanthorpe Golf Club. A good field turned up for the day which was sponsored by club member, Richard Reardon and we thank him for the day. Looking at the scores returned, it would appear that players fell

into one of two categories, either quite good or struggle street.

Best score for the men’s division came from Ivan Juriss who had the low nett score, and winning score, of 68 nett. His back nine was very solid, 38 hits for that nine. Shawn Yates also had a good round and his nett 69 secured runner up place.

Lisa Stuart returned to the winner’s platform, leading the ladies event with a nett 76. As with the men’s comp, Lisa’s back nine was very good, a 44 for the back nine.

Christine Hood was also in the mix and her nett 78 secured runner up for the ladies.

Gross score winners went to Scott Constable (77) for the men and Lisa Stuart (90) for the ladies.

Putting honours were claimed by the day’s sponsor, Richard Reardon and Christine Hood for the ladies.

Men’s pin shots were claimed by Dustin Steele (Meadowbrook GC) at 3, Keith Jones at 12 and Keith Barnett at 17. No takers for the ladies at 3, Nikki

Waterworth successful at 12 and Lyn Ludlow at 17. Pro-pins were won by visitor, Dustin Steele,1/10 and Matt Waterworth claimed the others at 5/14 and 9/18. Birdies’ nest at 2 was unclaimed.

The run down went to scores of nett 75 and better for the men and nett 79 and better for the ladies.

A couple of big golf days are in the near future, at the end of the month, the club is expecting visitors from Kilcoy for their annual trip to Stanthorpe and the

next day is the ambrose event sponsored by Black Toyota of Warwick. Early warning of getting partners and teams organised for the weekend of golf.

Next Saturday (April 8) is a single stableford sponsored by club member, Simon Shannon. The timesheet is on the board at the club and tee off time from 11.30am for the afternoon session.

NEAVES

Barry William

Late of Cannon Creek

Passed away peacefully 24th March 2023

Aged 86 years

Dearly loved Husband of the Late Jean Neaves. Much loved Father of Colin & Rhonda (Dec'd).

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A position is available for an Assistant Electorate Officer in the Warwick Office of James Lister, Member for Southern Downs, working Monday and Tuesday of each week.

This position requires general secretarial skills including good computer knowledge across Microsoft Office Suite. The ability to work independently is a necessity as is the requirement for confidentiality.

The current fortnightly pay rate will be 2/5 of the table below:

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This Sunday 2nd April from 9am – 3pm No Earlybirds - strictly 9am start. Heaps on sale including Classic Collectable Cars - 1988 Mazda 121, a Mazda Tribute and a Barina. A pair of Whippet rims, plus BBQ’s, Big Birdcages, toys, household items, furniture, tools and much more that has to NOT BEFORE 9AM

Dalby diehards hoist Rod Frahm Cup

Glyn Rees sports@thedailyjournal.ink

The Wattles Warriors reigning premier top graders fell short of resurrecting themselves after their recent unsuccessful Barrett Family Shield challenge against the Warwick Cowboys, losing the season opener Round 1 clash to the Dalby Diehards on Saturday evening at Dalby.

The Diehards snatched the match in the later stages 35 –28 regaining the prestigious

Rod Frahm Memorial Cup, the silverware contested annually between the two clubs.

A Wattles Club Life Member and Clifton business identity, Rod Frahm also shared a close association with Dalby rural industry.

The cup named in his honour was first contested in 2007, and since then Wattles have secured the award on seven occasions and the Diehards nine.

The ‘Stillwater Pastoral’ Warriors first minutes in the 2023 Toowoomba Rugby League fixtures saw the loss

of up-and-coming three-quarter Lachlan Henry who left the field with a game ending head knock.

Henry has been a player on the rise in recent seasons, and looks to have cemented a slot in Wattles A grade line up, with coach Travis Burns looking forward to the youthful centre back in action in the team’s next outing.

Both teams were locked at 16 all at half time, but it was the home side Diehards that took up the challenge the better for the final forty minutes.

Continued on page 20...

Photo: Amanda O’Halloran

Border Rivers Rugby League's start

Glyn Rees sports@thedailyjournal.ink

The inaugural Border Rugby League Round Robin was the ideal rugby league bonanza to open the curtains for the 2023 Border League premiership last Saturday.

League President Lindsay Adams praised the event, the

efforts of host club Inglewood and all clubs that took part.

“What we saw over the Carnival duration indicated we are in for a great season of rugby league.”

Among the participating clubs were the MacIntyre Warriors and Warwick’s Eastern Suburbs Hornets who a welcome new faces on the Border League premiership draw, which will see Round 1 underway on Saturday April 15.

Eastern Suburbs Hornets 2023 Ladies Round Robin

Warwick’s Eastern Suburbs Hornets Ladies team that played in last weekend’s Border Rivers Rugby League Season Opening Round Robin Carnival.

Back Left: Morgan Charles, Gracie Delphine, Erynn Bloor, Ivy Mills, Sam Beckhouse, Mia Ammenhauser, Sarah Vidler, Amanda Hinch.

Front: Nalahni Jerome, Jade Close (C), Rachel Locke, Kellie Bath, Keya Williamson, Bridgette Hinch.

Stanthorpe Ladies 2023 Round Robin

The Stanthorpe Ladies team that contested last weekend’s Border Rivers Rugby League Round Robin Carnival.

Back left: Georgia Favero, Brie Harrison, Madison Holl, Ashley O'Brien, Jaimi Ball, Sarah Kerr, Jasmin Ball, Kristy Stephens, Paul Harvey (Coach).

Front row: Richelle Reardon, Ruth Sweet, Brooklyn Favero, Charlotte Springborg, Emma Brannigan, Roz Turner, Chelsea Cooper.

“It was certainly a great day for local league on Saturday, and the weather couldn’t have been any kinder” according to the League President.

Host club Inglewood held a minute’s silence in memory of

local area respected league identity Russell Klein who passed away tragically on Christmas Day last year.

Competing clubs in the Round Robin included the Stanthorpe Gremlins, Tenterfield Tigers,

Eastern Suburbs Hornets 2023 Round Robin

Warwick’s Eastern Suburbs Hornets men’s team resumed the club’s lengthy playing history when they took the field at last weekend’s Border Rivers Rugby League Round Robin Carnival.

Back Left: Peter Locke (Coach), Kane Wightman, Cruz Martin-Brown, Dale Lee, Stevie George, Micheal Bussell, Ian Brown, Kai Etherington, Walter (Bud) McIntosh, Joel Ray, Lindsay Locke, Cameron (Shrek) Martin-Brown, Deacon Hinch, Matthew Charles.

Front: Shane Locke (Assistant Coach), Matthew Marshall (C), Cody Clark, Jarrod Peall, Cameron Dagg, Peter McIntosh, Tyson Trahair, Aaron Beckhouse

Tenterfield Tigers Men 2023 Round Robin

The Tenterfield Tigers men’s team at last weekend’s Border Rivers Rugby League Round Robin Carnival.

Back left: David landers (Coach), Dean Parker, Bill Sheather, Cory Harding, Sam Harwood, Charlie Duroux, Geoff Swan Jnr.

Front Row: Jack Thomas, Wayne Woodbridge, Tyran Petrie, Tyler Sargeant, Josh Lucas, Wes Smith, Craig Hickey & Geoff Swan Snr.

Texas Terriers, Inglewood Roosters, MacIntye Warriors and Warwick’s Eastern Suburbs Hornets men’s and ladies’ teams, with matches played over fifteen-minute halves.

Following on from their exceptional form last year Tenterfield proved superior in the Ladies final winning 18-4 over Inglewood.

The men’s competition saw Inglewood win both their allocated games earning qualification to the decider.

Second team qualifiers MacIntyre earned their opportunity to challenge based on for and against differential.

The final won by the MacIntyre Warriors 22 – 16, was a tough fluctuating affair with the Warriors skipping out to a handy lead midway through the game courtesy of some very capable play makers and willingness to give the ball plenty of air.

Inglewood muscled up and in the last five minutes clawed their way back into contention, they had opportunities in the last couple of minutes but victory was out of reach.

Women’s Results:

Inglewood 4 - Stanthorpe 0

Texas 22 - MacIntyre 0

Stanthorpe 14 - Eastern Suburbs 0

Tenterfield 20 - MacIntyre 0

Tenterfield 32 - Texas 0

Inglewood 22 - Eastern Suburbs 0

Mens Results:

Inglewood 16 - Texas 6

Tenterfield 22 - Eastern Suburbs 4

Texas 12 - MacIntyre 10

Inglewood 26 - Tenterfield 12

MacIntyre 18 - Eastern Suburbs 0

Gemma Frahm (holding the trophy) and Wattles RLF Club Life Member Janette Frahm present the Rod Frahm Memorial Cup to Dalby Diehards A Graders Josua Soronakad, Dylan Taylor, Tomasi Naborisi, Tupou Lecavanavanua, Ratu Dekedeke and Danny Wassell on Saturday evening after their win over Wattles.