Town & Country Journal, Week #85 - August 18, 2022

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Cowboys: Ladies’ Day a huge success...

A Graymere christening is celebrated...

Sure signs of spring in the garden...

MP talks biosecurity Elizabeth Voneiff

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undreds of thousands of jobs and livelihoods depend on how we educate ourselves about animal diseases.

MP James Lister hopes that behind-the-scenes meetings he held with key biosecurity officers in Brisbane will contribute to safeguarding the beef industry in the Southern Downs.

"I've been very concerned about biosecurity readiness to protect our beef, dairy, wool, lamb and pork industries.

Our local economy and jobs are very heavily dependent on livestock industries.

Producers, farm workers, truck drivers, meat workers and even the many small businesses in our towns will

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The Member for the Southern Downs met with met with Queensland's Chief Biosecurity Officer, Malcolm Letts, and the Chief Vet, Dr Alison Crooke in Brisbane

last week to discuss my concerns about FMD, Lumpy Skin Disease and African Swine Fever and to find out about Queensland's readiness for an outbreak.

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Country briefs

Roundabout accident Around 6 pm on Monday night a driver of a Toyota Landcruiser failed to give way at the Victoria Street Roundabout and collided with a sedan.

The Landcruiser that was travelling east ended up on its side. The 71-year-old male driver was trapped for a short time in the vehicle and after being extracted by QFES was taken to the Warwick Hospital by Queensland Ambulance Service for observation.

The 23-year-old female driver of the sedan was also transported to Warwick Hospital for observation.

Acting Sergeant Cameron Slater said the "matter is still under investigation."

Google stole my data The Federal Court has ordered Google LLC to pay $60 million in penalties for making misleading representations to consumers about the collection and use of their personal location data on Android phones between January 2017 and December 2018, following court action by the ACCC. The Court previously found that Google LLC and Google Australia Pty Ltd (together, Google) had breached

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the Australian Consumer Law by representing to some Android users that the setting titled "Location History" was the only Google account setting that affected whether Google collected, kept and used personally identifiable data about their location.

In fact, another Google account setting titled "Web & App Activity" also enabled Google to collect, store and use personally identifiable location data when it was turned on, and that setting was turned on by default.

Scam targets farmers A fraudulent email campaign using the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in Indonesia is being used to scam farmers.

The scams send fraudulent emails or text messages pretending to be from large organisations asking people for their personal information, a process known as "phishing".

Emails claiming to be from the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and relating to FMD have been reported by farmers, industry, and members of the community.

Be aware of emails asking for online banking logins, credit card details or passwords. Responding to these emails could result in the loss of information, money, or identity theft.

There will be no third coming for Barnaby Joyce on the basis of David Littleproud’s early months at the head of the Nationals. It’s the 21st century now, and it’s been so for a while, but at least Littleproud doesn’t have to play catch-up. I particularly liked his deft touch in agreeing to attend Albanese’s jobs summit, saying he would take every opportunity to see the regions represented.

The Nationals leader gets that Australians of all stripes are ready for a calmer more collaborative tone to proceedings in Canberra, and his “pretty ordinary” comment on how former PM Morrison tried to steal all the ministerial toys without telling the other kids again struck the Goldilocks note. He doesn’t want to look like he’s savaging his own, but he doesn’t want to stand by his man at moments like this either.

Speaking of the Morrison madness, it’s hard to say something that hasn’t already been said….on Twitter. “Jesus was a car-

penter. Scott was a DIY cabinet maker” was one of the more complex hits.

“WHO warns of new pandemic after 5 new variants of Scott Morrison were detected over the weekend” went The Chaser. But ABC nerd David Astle gets the guernsey for simply tweeting “Scott Morrison, they/them”, hitting Scomo where it really hurts, in the gender.

Speaking of the ABC, I for one am glad that it wasn’t the ABC that did the ‘gender (minister) reveal’ on Scomo, or there would have been hell to pay for the broadcaster. Instead, this was a nice safe blueon-blue attack. I mean, The Australian used to be a real fat and fabulous newspaper; now it’s a skinny broadsheet of conservative comment. But at least the multi-ministerial madness being made public is Murdoch’s mess.

Former Free Times and Daily Journal/Stanthorpe Record publisher Olav Muurlink will be contributing a weekly column in the Town & Country Journal.

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Storm clouds at sunset had Storm King Dam looking rather gorgeous this week. Photo by Krista Bjorn.

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Bangladesh demand good news for local growers editor@thedailyjournal.ink

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1. Bangladesh's citrus imports increased by 160% between 2017 and 2020, before declining in 2021. South Africa, India, Egypt, and China supply most of Bangladesh's citrus imports.

Elizabeth Voneiff

he demand for high quality Australian food and beverages is rising in Bangladesh, which is good news for growers on the Southern Downs.

The increasing population base and rising number of middle-income households is creating new demand for Australian agricultural exports.

According to Austrade, Bangladesh's GDP increased from US$115.3 billion in 2010 to US$416.3 billion in 2021. This makes it one of the world's fastest-growing economies over the past decade. The World Bank has classified Bangladesh as a lower

middle-income country.

This classification came on the back of average GDP per capita growth of 5.7% over the last 5 years.

GDP per capita in Bangladesh in 2021 was US$2,503. This is higher than India's GDP per capita of US$2,277 and is comparable to other Southeast Asian countries such as Laos (US$2,582).

Bangladesh's has around 20 million consumers.

Demand for fresh fruit, including citrus and table grapes, has increased since 2017. Imports fell in 2021, primarily due to reduced demand from the tourism sector and slower economic growth, which is reducing consumer spending power. Despite recent declines, demographic trends are expected to drive Bangladesh's demand for imported fruit over the medium term.

2. Bangladesh is a small but important market for Australian citrus. Australia exported around $2.3 million in citrus fruits per year between 2019-20 and 2020-21 (ABS 2022).

3. Bangladesh table grape imports were $127.1 million higher in 2021 than 2017.

4. China is Bangladesh's major table grape supplier. However, China's market share has fallen from 90% in 2019 to 61% in 2021.

5. Australian table grape exports to Bangladesh peaked at $7.4 million in 2019-20 but have fallen in subsequent years.

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Happy Apple Cafe opens at The Summit Krista Bjorn krista@smallnewspaper.com.au

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argaret Simpson has never been one to let grass grow under her feet, and with the opening of her Happy Apple Café at The Summit, she’s embracing her next adventure.

“I want this to be a place that people are comfortable in,” she said, “that they look on as a place to have coffee that is theirs. They don’t have to go into town.”

The cheerful cafe has a wood stove to keep customers warm on frosty winter days as they tuck into lemon cheesecake, peanut butter silk cheesecake, or one of Ms Simpson's signature homemade pies.

“We have traditional plain meat, curried sausages, and Thai chicken curry that are popular,” she said. “We also like to add new

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ones like spaghetti bolognese, corned beef, and chicken and cheese.”

The cafe is a work in progress with a deck being planned for outdoor seating and an expanded menu to include meals, hamburgers, chips, and salad rolls.

Ms Simpson has been a businesswoman since she was a young mother of four children dealing with the breakdown of her marriage.

“I took on a 600 acre sheep and cattle property at Guyra for a number of years,” she said, “cross-breeding cattle and venturing into fine wool.”

After dealing with low prices and drought, she sold her farm and moved to Tamworth where she did a Real Estate course and for the next three years ran a 100seat restaurant with a friend during Country Music Week each January.

“I obtained a heavy drivers license and took on a position of chef, hostess, and relief driver for long distance tourist coaches travelling Australia for the next four years,” she said. “I was then offered a position as a licensee in charge of a Century 21 Real Estate Office at Redbank Plains.”

She then opened her own real estate office and operated it for 11 years.

“Wanting a change and a quieter lifestyle, I eventually settled on Stanthorpe,” she said, “and bought the building at The Summit and a 10-acre farm at Severnlea.”

Her family soon joined her with son Jason moving from Scone to buy a 100 acre farm where he established Anvil Hill Art, and daughter Elizabeth and son-in-law Joe Sabo purchasing a bed and breakfast they now operate as Sabos on Severn.

Ms Simpson isn't alone in her cafe venture.

“I have two wonderful women, Gidge Anderson and Kym Johnson, who have been with me,” she said. “They are supportive and doing everything to make the cafe a success.”

Photo shows Gidge Anderson, Margaret Simpson, and Kym Johnson at the Happy Apple Cafe.

Photo from Margaret Simpson.

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The House of Lights Therapies in Warwick is conducting workshops that offer participants valuable skills to creatively combine the healing power of metaphysical beads and amplify their power with essential oil benefits .Each month participants can join the workshops to learn about a different zodiac inspired crystal and then use that crystal bead to create a magnificent masterpiece to keep forever.

Participants will also glean knowledge on the benefits of a different Essential oil each month with take-home samples.

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Fire drums and folk music Krista Bjorn

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ith live music, fire drums, bush poets, and more, the annual Bony Mountain Folk Festival will kick off in less than a month.

“The festival showcases artists from around Australia who play all styles of Country music, Bluegrass, Folk, Celtic and much more,” organisers said.

“We have bush poets, Celtic dancers, bush yarns, tribute bands/artists and choirs.”

The three day event will run from 16-18 September 2022 at a tranquil bush setting on a property 20 km out of Warwick.

Attendees can either be day-trippers or book in for camping and spend the whole weekend.

Organisers are excited about a new marquee that seats about 500 people and provides great acoustics for the performances.

“Acoustically great, visually great, it is a win, win," they said.

"We will all appreciate being under cover. There is something so special about canvas.”

Camp oven cooks will prepare Irish stew, hot damper, and other delicious food.

The weekend will also host a special celebration of Queen Elizabeth's Jubilee.

“We invite you to bring your own flag,” organisers said.

“During the weekend we will be celebrating the Queens Jubilee with our very own town crier, appropriate music, and marching bands.”

For bookings and more details, visit the festival website.

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Bigger shop, more guns Leonie Fuge editor@thedailyjournal.ink

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he Southern Downs now has a bigger, better gun shop.

Chris and Peter Thompson, owners of the Downs Guns and Ammo store are pleased to announce that after six years they have finally realised their dream to expand the store.

Taking over the premises next door to the Grafton Street shop, Chris told the Daily Journal the expansion has doubled the size of the fire-arm supplies floorspace.

"It makes such a difference, customers can see all the products we stock," said Chris.

The business owner commented that prior to the expansion the store was jam packed with products and "was awfully crowded. It made it hard to move around."

With wide open spaces, customers can now happily browse through the store and find products easily.

"We had seven people in the store yesterday, and it didn't feel crowded," Chris said relieved that people had room to move.

"We are already getting feedback from customers. They like it," she said.

The expansion comes just in time too. The business owners have recently acquired a new business license that allows for the stocking of a greater number

of firearms.

"We were restricted to twenty, now we can stock as many as we like. It has taken away our stress" said Chris mentioning that more rifles and pistols were on the way.

The owners have also added a range of Red Shield safes to their stock knowing there was plenty of space to display the popular product.

Though supply chain issues

continue to challenge the owners, with all gun supply stores struggling to access pistol powder and primers, the hard-working couple are optimistic for the shop's future and encouraged the public to come and see the newly expanded store.

Picture of the expanded shop.

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Pensioner pickers?

Elizabeth Voneiff editor@thedailyjournal.ink

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re you pension age but fit and happy to lend a hand-picking fruit or vegetables?

The National Farmers Federation agrees that the older and wiser segment of society can contribute to filling sever agriculture worker shortages in the Southern Downs and other regional agriculture areas.

One seniors' peak group is urging the Federal government to organise a tax cut to incentive older workers.

National Farmers Federation president Fiona Simson told The Age that there would be a "huge nationwide benefit" from older Australians joining the agriculture workforce. A side hustle picking fruit and vegetables on smaller farms in the Southern Downs that have no real access to labour schemes run by the government would be beneficial for all involved.

The demand is certainly there, even with state and national borders open, there remains a shortage of labour.

The Council of Small Business Organisations have joined the Farmers Federation to lobby the Albanese government for action on the matter.

The opt-in scheme would be subject to an income test and only available to pensioners with limited savings.

In New Zealand, retirees can work without any impact to their income and 25 percent of them do, compared to just 3 percent of Australian pensioners. According to the report, the Morrison government found an extra 445,000 people could contribute to the labour shortage if tax on pensioners' earnings were cut.

Anecdotal stories of parents and grandparents coming out of retirement to help harvest on farms throughout the Southern Downs, particularly the Granite Belt, were common last summer and it is expected to be very much the same this year.

Beware antivirals Staff reports editor@thedailyjournal.ink

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he Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has warned that allowing overthe-counter dispensing of COVID-19 antiviral treatments could jeopardise patient safety.

It comes following the Pharmacy Guild calling for overthe-counter COVID-19 antiviral access without a prescription across Australia.

The RACGP questions the safety of this move.

"Allowing pharmacists to prescribe and dispense antivirals will not improve access and there are significant risks to patients given these drugs have what we call 'contraindications,' which is the term used to describe when a particular treatment should not be used, as well as interactions with other common medications," said Professor Karen Price.

"While oral antivirals are critical for the management of COVID-19, they are not without

risks to patients, so any changes to access must guarantee patient safety. GPs are the key to safely prescribing these treatments. We have a strong and, in many cases, long-standing connection with our patients and we know their health history including existing health conditions or other factors which may impact their eligibility for these medicines. We also have procedures in place to ensure patients can access the medicines in time and have appropriate and rigorous follow up care procedures."

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A cauliflower twist Krista Bjorn krista@smallnewspaper.com.au

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ith winter continuing to linger, I continue to turn to comforting foods like Shepherds Pie with Cauliflower Mash to warm the bones and cheer the soul.

Shepherds Pie makes for hearty fare on cold winter nights, especially when served with a bold red wine.

The deliciousness starts with a layer of thick beef mince stew made with generous amounts of onion and garlic, followed by a layer of sprightly green peas that add colour and a pop of sweetness, and finally, a creamy cauliflower mash fragrant with garlic and rich with Parmesan cheese, and a light dusting of cheery red paprika.

Although Shepherds Pie is traditionally made with a mashed potato topping, cauliflower mash is a fine substitute that results in a dish of less calories, great flavour, and a good shot of vitamin C that is always welcome in winter.

Shepherds Pie with Cauliflower Mash Beef Gravy A good Shepherds Pie begins with a savoury beef gravy. While some like to use chopped or minced beef, I prefer simple mince rather than a lean cut of beef. The extra fat not only adds flavor to the dish, it also provides a good base for frying the chopped onion and garlic so no additional cooking fat is neces-

sary. To make the gravy extra flavourful, I always use a strong beef stock for the liquid instead of plain water, and add plenty of freshly ground black pepper for a bit of kick.

Peas I love the layer of peas in Shepherds Pie. It provides a wonderful burst of colour in an otherwise drab looking dish, as well as bringing a hit of freshness that pairs well with the creamy mash and sauce. I don’t cook the peas beforehand since they will be heated through in the oven, and I don’t like them to lose their colour or texture by overcooking. I also like to toss them with a bit of lemon pepper for an extra burst of sprightly flavor.

As much as I love peas, I do have friends who are not fans of the tiny green vegetable, so when they are over, I substitute chopped green beans or corn instead. Both options are delightful.

Cauliflower Mash My recipe calls for a whole head of cauliflower. This may seem excessive, but once it has gone through the cooking process, it is just the right amount.

To make a truly luscious cauliflower mash, simply cut the cauliflower into florets, peel a few cloves of garlic, and steam the lot until the cauliflower is fork tender.

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Drain the cauliflower and garlic and place in a food processor.

Pulse until finely chopped, then add olive oil and blend until smooth and creamy. Add in Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper, and puree until smooth and creamy.

Shepherds Pie with Cauliflower Mash Once all three layers are prepared, pull out a baking dish and spread the beef gravy evenly on the bottom, top with peas, then cover with cauliflower mash.

Dust lightly with paprika and bake 20-30 minutes until heated through and top begins to brown lightly. Serve hot.

Shepherds Pie with Cauliflower Mash Ingredients: 500g beef mince 1 large onion, peeled and diced 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 2 cups beef stock 2 Tbsp flour Salt and pepper to taste 2 cups frozen peas, thawed

1 head cauliflower 3 cloves garlic 2-3 Tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper to taste ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese Paprika for dusting Directions: Fry beef mince, onion, and garlic together until meat is cooked through and onion is soft.

In small bowl, whisk together beef stock, flour, salt, and pepper.

Pour over hamburger and onion and stir well to combine. Bring to boil and simmer for 1 minute until thickened.

Pour into baking dish and spread evenly. Top with thawed peas. Cover and set aside.

Cut cauliflower into florets and place in large pot. Peel garlic cloves and add to pot. Add 2-3 inches of water and place over high heat. Bring to boil and steam for 15-20 minutes or until cauliflower is tender.

Drain cauliflower and process in food processor until finely chopped. Add olive oil and puree until smooth. Add salt and pepper and Parmesan cheese, and puree until smooth.

Preheat oven to 180C. Spread cauliflower mash over hamburger and pea layers.

Sprinkle with paprika. Bake for 20-30 minutes until top is golden.

Photo by Krista Bjorn

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Spring is coming!

Krista Bjorn krista@smallnewspaper.com.au

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t may still be frigid outside, the grass still frosted each morning, but on the farm there are signs that spring is coming.

Our sheep and goats have been dropping lambs and kids for a few weeks now, and the little cuties are running and jumping all over the place making us laugh at their antics.

The mulberry trees are budding and we're looking forward to those first fat, juicy berries in a few weeks. Asparagus is popping up again after a winter nap, jasmine is flowering, and the Alpine strawberries continue to be the stars of the show by giving us delicious berries all winter long.

I've been planting tree seedlings all winter long, rescuing wild starts from wherever I find them around the farm and transplanting them to pots. They're

getting taller and sturdier and that thrills me. We have plans for a food forest and wildlife corridor and these trees are a huge part of bringing those plans to fruition.

I've also been giving my gardens a head start by potting up all sorts of seedlings and keeping them safe from frosts and

marauding animals. Bear turned old steel frames into excellent garden cages by covering them with fine mesh. They work brilliantly at protecting the peas, dill, climbing beans, bush beans, tomatoes, and capsicums.

Our Mastweiler pups are ten weeks old now, and all farm chores are accompanied by a

horde of nine adorable puppies demanding cuddles and belly rubs. They have such good natures and even the most stressful of days are made better by the puppy gang galloping across the grass to greet us.

Soon they'll be ready to go to new homes and we will miss them dreadfully.

I'm halfway through the apples I was gifted, and this weekend I'll have a large vat of apple cider vinegar starting to ferment and all three dehydrators filled with apple slices and apple peels.

I won't be making apple cider this year since we still have a full demijohn left in the pantry from last year's efforts, but I will be making a spiced apple brandy liqueur and saving it for Christmas. It will be delicious on its own or added to sparkling water or Prosecco for a summery cocktail.

Photo shows freshly picked asparagus from Krista’s garden.

Photo by Krista Bjorn.

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Graymere christening Deb Wheeler Contributor

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ver 30 members of the Joe Kong family, friends and locals gathered at Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Church on a recent Sunday to witness the christening of Addison Joe Kong.

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were the proud Godparents.

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18th August 2022

Rodeo weekend!

The family friendly event will go into the evening with music, beers, and burgers ringside.

Gates open at 10 am and the main performance is at 3 pm on Saturday. Camping is available at the Showgrounds and entries for the rodeo are open this week.

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18th August 2022

The School of Total Education 40th Anniversary Saturday 27 August 2022 10 am to 4 pm 2 Freestone Road, Warwick

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ur 40th Anniversary is a time for reconnection and celebration. Starting with just 5 students and one building more than 40 years ago, the school has transformed into a combined primary and secondary campus with 100 students and 40 staff.

Facilities include an off-campus outdoor education centre, state of the art science laboratories, auditoriums, indoor and outdoor sports facilities, modern classrooms, kitchen and dining room, all built consistent with the philosophy of creating a beautiful environment for the children.

“We are inviting the Warwick and district community, together with all our past parents, students and teachers to share this special day with us” says Principal, Shane Power.

“The unique program of Total Education, with its focus on small classes, character development, values-guided teachers and a supportive parents program has meant there is a strong bond between our past families

and the school so we expect a big crowd” he added.

The program for the day starts with school tours from 10 am to 12 midday, followed by a delicious lunch, a concert and a Q&A discussion panel featuring past students and teachers. After that there will be lots of games on the oval.

Throughout the day there will be stalls, games for the little ones and ‘open mic music’.

This is a great opportunity to visit the school and see Total Education in action. The school welcomes everyone along to enjoy everything it has to offer.

Come and experience this unique place.

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We Are Celebrating

OUR 40TH ANNIVERSARY Everybody is Welcome

AUGUST 27th 10am - 4pm Art & Film Displays

Music

Children Activities

Stalls

Lunch & Refreshments

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18th August 2022

MP talks biosecurity Continued from page 1...

Mr Lister pointed out that if the Southern Downs succumbs to any of these diseases, it is not just beef and dairy operators that will suffer, but transport workers, small business, feed stores and every other resident in the area.

"The meeting was before the $22 million announcement by the state government. At the time I was assured that staff across all areas of the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries were being trained in roles for an all-hands-on-deck biosecurity response should one of these diseases be detected in Queensland.

The key message that they gave me is to not panic, that these diseases are not present in Australia yet, but to be vigilant and report any suspected cases

of these diseases immediately, in order that the movement of potentially infected livestock can be stopped without delay.

While growers and local politicians are grateful for the State government's $22 million commitment to prepare Queensland, Mr Lister says that the investment should be made in a "disciplined and logical fashion" and be as quick as lightning in response.

Mr Lister also raises the question of compensation for owners of animals who must either quarantine or cull to limit any spread.

"Mr Letts also advised that there will be a compensation system for the owners of livestock which has to be quarantined or destroyed to protect us from farm animal diseases."

The MP urges residents to inform themselves with the links

Keep informed Livestock health, pests and diseases: www.business.qld. gov.au/industries/farms-fishing-forestry/agriculture/ land-management/health-pests-weeds-diseases/livestock Biosecurity planning to protect your property: www.daf.qld.gov.au/business-priorities/biosecurity/policy-legislation-regulation/biosecurity-planning How to complete a farm biosecurity plan: www.farmbiosecurity.com.au Keeping your biosecurity registration up to date: www.business.qld.gov.au/industries/farms-fishing-forestry/agriculture/livestock/biosecurity-entity-registration

in the "Keep informed" box included here.

"I think exactly where the new officers will be deployed is less important than how the state wide preparation goes. To contain an outbreak in a distant location from us is just as valuable to us as containing a local

YOUR GUIDE TO THE STARS Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Day: Monday

TAURUS

GEMINI

21 Apr-20 May

21 May-21 Jun

Racing Numbers: 1.3.2.5 Lotto Numbers: 1.15.26.24.40.33

Lucky Colour: White Lucky Day: Friday

Racing Numbers: 1.6.9.5 Lotto Numbers: 1.25.29.35.36.30

A time of significant changes is indicated. Make sure your financial affairs are in order, or there could be problems with accounts or bank statements. Be very careful with what you put in writing.

Racing Numbers: 2.3.2.1 Lucky Colour: Yellow Lucky Day: Wednesday Lotto Numbers: 2.12.29.9.8.11

A friendly period in which many will be making travel plans and many exciting changes are about to take place and overseas contacts prove to be lucky.

CANCER

LEO

VIRGO

22 Jun-22 Jul

23 Jul-22 Aug

23 Aug-23 Sep

Racing Numbers: 2.6.6.9 Lotto Numbers: 3.25.29.7.45.30

Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Day: Tuesday

Racing Numbers: 2.6.5.3 Lotto Numbers: 2.15.26.34.40.45

The wise will pay more attention to your lover’s demands. Many will be more inclined to take risks financially, and it should pay off well.

LIBRA

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24 Sep-23 Oct

24 Oct-22 Nov

Racing Numbers: 5.6.2.4 Lotto Numbers: 5.12.26.34.40.22

Be sure to be seen at your best when out on the social scene; it will lead to more invitations and the chance to mix business with pleasure successfully. An unexpected burst of luck is coming.

Lucky Colour: Silver Lucky Day: Thursday

18th-24th August

ARIES

Now is an excellent time to try a business venture or implement any money-making ideas. You may need to help a loved one, and gain will be coming to you later.

Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Monday

Picture of Member for Southern Downs James Lister speaking about FMD from Brisbane.

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Your past could bring back the unexpected - a hectic period with lots to do and insufficient time. Emotional security and stability in your love life are what you need.

Lucky Colour: Violet Lucky Day: Monday

outbreak here on the Southern Downs."

State parliament resumed 16 August.

Lucky Colour: Violet Lucky Day: Tuesday

Racing Numbers: 8.6.5.2 Lotto Numbers: 2.15.29.38.6.11

Although you are warned to be cautious with strangers, luck and opportunity are around the corner: a happy period and a surprise social event for some newcomer to the family.

Lucky Colour: Orange Lucky Day: Thursday

Racing Numbers: 2.3.5.6 Lotto Numbers: 2.15.26.29.34.40

An auspicious period is coming, and more luck if you share it with your loved ones. There is more pressure at work and opportunities to use your intuition to pick the right one.

SAGITTARIUS 23 Nov-20 Dec Racing Numbers: 2.6.5.8 Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Wednesday Lotto Numbers: 1.15.26.34.40.22

You may be called on to assist in family or community projects. You could feel a little tense and irritable as things appear to get out of hand; relax; it will all work out.

CAPRICORN

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PISCES

21 Dec-19 Jan

20 Jan-19 Feb

20 Feb-20 Mar

Racing Numbers: 5.6.2.3 Lotto Numbers: 5.12.26.34.36.39

You may let a financial opportunity go past and regret it.

There could be a problem with communication. Also, make sure everything is in writing and read the small print before signing.

Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Tuesday

Racing Numbers: 2.3.5.6 Lotto Numbers: 2.15.24.40.22.29

Love will be more important to you, and there could be luck through a partnership. This period could see your wishes coming true - elevations and the knowledge that you know where you are going.

Lucky Colour: Grey Lucky Day: Friday

Racing Numbers: 2.6.5.9 Lotto Numbers: 5.12.29.34.40.22

The things you thought were out of reach could soon be yours, and an ample opportunity could be in store.

Some could be quickly finding themselves in more of a public gaze.

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18th August 2022

The Long Paddock with Gerard Walsh

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t seems this year when rain is forecast, we get at least as much as is forecast.

We had 23mm on a recent Friday night and it put a fresh in our four creeks, Lagoon Creek east and west branches, Rocky Creek and Greymare Creek.

In the past it would take at least 40mm to make the creeks run but the ground is so wet at present, a lot of the water runs off.

The headwaters of Greymare Creek are only a kilometre or two from the headwaters of Sandy Creek which flows into Leslie Dam. Clearly the rain also fell at the top of Sandy Creek as there was a lot of water flowing down Sandy Creek on the highway at Rabbits Bridge a couple of days after the rain.

Down the years, it has been said that Leslie Dam is in the wrong place due to the rainfall, well this year, it is definitely in the right place.

With the weekend rain, we have had 550mm of our annual

With the weekend rain, we have had 550mm of our annual rainfall of 660m. rainfall of 660m.

Looks like this will be a year of above average rainfall.

Due to all the rain, it is hard to see the green grass shooting up in our old cultivation paddocks so we are slashing parts of those paddocks.

I am a believer in slashing say 10m of the grass and leaving 10m in case it stops raining.

Calvings It was 40 years too late but I bought some calving chains and handles in Warwick this week.

Down the years, we used rope to put on the legs of calves if a first calf heifer was having trouble calving.

Nothing wrong with rope but

the vets use chairs so if good enough for them, good enough for us.

We have been watching one small yellow heifer which is close to calving for about a month.

My guess is she is still a fortnight from calving but one friend suggested six weeks. It is hard to tell when they get close to calving.

Explained to our oldest son Arnel this week what you do with the chains if the heifer has trouble calving when he is doing the jobs and I was out of town.

It cost $100 for the chains and handles but if our small yellow heifer needs help calving and has a live calf, we will have doubled

our money from when we bought her.

We have occasionally had the vet to calving heifers down the years but the only caesareans were in the 1970s when we had four in a fortnight.

Must have been a bull who sired big calves or a season when the grass was lush.

Remember getting vet Graeme Garde out when one heifer was down calving in the paddock and when we got to her she was dead.

Looking at the heifer, he suggested that it was a breach birth, the calf was coming backwards so there were no legs showing at the back.

The great advantage of chains will be easy to put on a leg.

I am no great expert but down the years have turned around legs that are buckled back which stop a heifer from calving.

Always hard to get rope on a leg a fair into the heifer so chains will be a lot easier.

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DISTRICT DIARY Musical & Friendship Morning on the 1st Tuesday of the month at the Warwick Seniors Centre, 13a Albert Street. Music plays from 9.30am to 11.30 am.

Cost $4 per person. This includes Morning Tea and a Door Prize.

ROSE CITY PROBUS CLUB Meet-ups for social retirees! Meets 3rd Wednesday of the month. From 9.30am. – includes Guest Speaker & Morning Tea. RSL SOUTHERN CROSS ROOM – BOOKING ESSENTIAL (see below) Other local outings include coffee mornings, lunches, dinner. Opportunities for group travel to destinations of interest. You’ll be made most welcome! Phone Marion: 0499267547; Leslie:46614273

Feel free to come for food and friendship - an initiative of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.

The Club now has air-conditioning - cool summers and warm winters. For more information ring Tricia Collins on 4661 3076.

WARWICK: LIONS Club meet on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Criterion Hotel. Meet and greet 6.30pm to 7pm. Then 7pm Dinner Meeting. All welcome. Phone Jenny on 0432 804 826 for more information.

STANTHORPE: OPEN Mike Night at Stanthorpe Little Theatre second Friday of every month, 6.30pm, 20 Connor St, Stanthorpe. Free for financial Stanthorpe Little Theatre members. Singers, musicians, poets, word-smiths, stand-up comedians (warning: mature content).Warwick: Stanthorpe: Granite Belt Junior Choir is held every Tuesday from 3:30 to 4:30pm at the Stanthorpe Little Theatre (20 Connor Street), excluding school holidays. It is open to all school aged children - no musical experience required.

WARWICK TOASTMASTERS meet every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 7pm in the CWA building. New members STANTHORPE: SOCIAL Table Tennis at the Stanthorpe welcome - learn about the art of public speaking. For more info Fitness Centre, Talc St. Every Monday at 10am - Two call Chris on 0435 994 763. hours of fun for just $5. Everything provided. Call Keith, 0413 870 021 or just turn up.

WARWICK BRIDGE Club, Victoria Park, hold lessons every Wednesday at 9.30am and play every Monday and Friday at KILLARNEY: KILLARNEY Country Markets on every 3rd 12.30pm. For more info, call Noela on 0417 757 255.

Sunday of month at Canning Park, Killarney from WARWICK SPINNERS and Weavers meet every WARWICK: MORNING OF MUSIC AND FRIENDSHIP IS 8am - 1pm.

Wednesday and first and third Saturday, at Room 3, HELD ON THE FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH FROM brick building at St Marks Church, Grafton St, 9 am STANTHORPE: QCWA Granite Belt Weekenders are a 9.30AM TO 11.30AM AT WARWICK SENIOR CITIZENS to lunchtime. Come and try. Yearly membership. new vibrant group who meet at 2pm the last SaturCENTRE 13A ALBERT STREET. COST $4 PP INCLUDES wckspinweavefibre@gmail.com 0430 511 260. Kerry, MORNING TEA. day of the month at 25 Victoria St, Stanthorpe. If you Secretary. are new to the district and looking for community WARWICK: THE Gathering - "Saturdays at the Salvos" You involvement, pop in, we'd love to meet you. Enquiries WOULD YOU like to fly in a glider? Or give someone are invited to a community gathering at The Salvation Army, to QCWAGraniteBelt@gmail.com a gliding experience? Gliding is a unique experience 25 Guy St, Warwick. This will happen every Saturday at 4pm. that can be enjoyed by all people of all ages. It is The gathering will include a free meal, a positive and practical WARWICK: ROTARY Club of Warwick Sunrise meet also very interesting sport. Warwick Gliding Club is message, and friendship. The Salvos creating a Place to every Thursday 7am to 8am at Warwick Gardens Gaa friendly club offering people the chance to learn Belong. COVID Guidelines in place. Phone Richard 0428 230 lore, Albion Street. Join “People of Action” and make a how to fly or just experience the wonder of pure 431, Leanne 0419 379 738. difference in your community. New members always flight. Contact admin@warwickgliding.org or call welcome, contact 0405609601. Gift certificates $170 for a flight.

WARWICK VIEW Club meeting & lunch 3rd Wednesday each month. Warwick golf club 10.30am for 11am Don Hughes on 0456 654 814.

WARWICK: QCWA Condamine Valley/Warwick start. Join women sharing lunch in support of the WARWICK: WARWICK U3A - Are you actively retired? If Branch meets the first Monday of the month at their Smith family. Contact Sue 0427 792 840. so U3A may be for you. We are a group run by local Rooms at 76 Grafton Street, Warwick at 1.30p.m. New members most welcome. Rooms open Monday to STANTHORPE: STANTHORPE-WALLANGARRA Branch (Qld volunteers promoting lifelong learning for personal Friday 9.00 – 1.30p.m., for take-away sandwiches. For ALP) meet on the second Wednesday of each month enjoyment and wellbeing. Visit WWW.u3awarwick. catering, Hall rental inquiries and membership please at Granite Belt Support Services, commencing at org.au for further info or contact Sandy Gordon on ring 4661.2966. Rooms now available for Wakes.

5.30pm. Please visit our Facebook page – Labor on 0488 427 699 Tablet sign ins. the Granite Belt (www.facebook.com/StanthorpeLaWARWICK: WARWICK Combined Probus Club - Retired bor/ ) – to catch up on Branch meetings, visits, etc.

SOUTHERN DOWNS Steam Railway. Check out our upcoming For further info please contact the Secretary (Helen) seniors group that meet 1st Wednesday of each trips on www.downsexplorer.org.au. Tickets sell out quickly, month, 9.30am-noon, interesting guest speakers and on 4683 5229. so plan in advance. Bookings on www.downsexplorer.org.au. morning tea. Regular group outings to both local and Phone 4661 9788.

STANTHORPE: THE Stanthorpe Bridge Club meets more distant places of interest, also trips to theatre every Thursday at 10.45am in the International Club.

WARWICK: THE Sew Crafty Chicks hold their Craft morning ev- New members and visitors welcome. Please call Mar- (Lyric and Empire) New Meeting Venue: The Auditorium, Church of Christ Aged Care, Dragon Street, ery Friday at the Warwick Bowls Club, Fitzroy Street, Warwick garet on 07 4683 2010 for more information.

Warwick. New members always welcome. Phone (opposite the Warwick Police Station) from 9am to 11.30am.

Secretary on Everyone welcome, come and enjoy good company, morning WARWICK COMMUNITY Van. A meal is served each Sunday night in Leslie Park, Warwick, from 5 to 7pm.

0457 317 597. tea, work on your own projects or learn new ones. Cost $5.

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Late of Warwick, passed away on 14th August 2022, aged 84 years.

Loved Father and Father-in-law of Linda and Brad; Joanne and Gren; Karen and Lyle. Adored Grandfather of Jenna, Kaitlyn and Dale; Reece, Taylor and Chez; Esther and Lucy. Loved Great-Grandfather of Alice; Archer.

Relatives and friends are warmly invited to attend a funeral service for Wal, to be held at the Warwick Funerals Chapel, 48 Willi Street, Warwick, service commencing at 11:00am, Monday, 22nd August 2022.

Alternatively, the service will be available via livestream, please go to www.burstows.com.au/tribute-centre

“At Peace”

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Annual General Meeting

WORKERS WANTED!

Shelleys Industries urgently require of the staff to fill a number of positions in their busy office and workshop. They have Stanthorpe RSL Services Club Inc vacancies for Welders, Shop Assistants, will be held on Ex Tradies and Office Staff. People who 6.00pm Monday 19th September 2022 are handy with tools and equipment should also apply. at the Full Time and Part Time work offered.

Stanthorpe RSL Services Club Shelleys Industries offer award wages 46 Marsh Street and conditions.

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Wool report Bruce McLeish Elders

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e saw a positive return to wool auctions in Australia last week given everything that is going on around the world. In USD terms the market was 12 cents dearer, so the majority of customers overseas saw the value of their previous purchases now stock, increase and provided them with a bit more confidence to buy further quantities rather than what would have been the case if the market had fallen during the week. The buyer's mood on the first day of selling for the week was understandably tentative, as the expected 60,000 bale roster spooked the crowd, and everyone sat back waiting for the others to lead the way. Given the much stronger Australian Dollar, prices for growers in Australia were easier by up to 98 cents in some of the medium merino categories, but as the week progressed and different buyers emerged from the shadows to show their intent, the auction room showed a much better tone, and the single selling centre of Melbourne on Thursday moved forward in just about every micron category.

So, after three weeks recess the market has realigned across the country's selling centres so that each particular type and style of wool costs pretty much the same in every centre.

Superfine merino is still maintaining its significant premium above everything else. Medium merino fleece has come off the boil a little, as the Chinese domestic clip fills some of the void, and knitwear types are still selling well, provided the vegetable fault is not too high.

Crossbred fleece is about the same, but that doesn't say much given their low levels. Crossbred lambs are abundant in supply but given the absolute absence of demand across the carbonising sector (as usual at this time of year) it is difficult to find enough buyers willing to take them on. Other wools from 'under the table', locks and crutchings, are only selling at stock levels at present as the carbonising trade wait for their season to reopen again, which it should do around October.

Overall, the greasy wool market had a pretty good week and no-one should be overly surprised at where we sit today.

Many no doubt will be pondering where we will be in a week's time, or a month, or six months from now. Whilst there is no such thing as certainty when it come to the wool market, or commodity markets in general, the pattern we are in is relatively normal, and there are just a few external factors adding to the pressure, which may or may not cause something to go bang in the night. We are smack in the middle of the JASON period when the world does not really want our wool as the manufacturers are normally either on holidays or finishing off last minute orders for the impending selling season. Fresh wool purchases simply go into stock or just form a queue hoping that the requirements for micron and style do not change too much in coming months.

When September rolls around, people return from the beach, retailers roll open the shutters and hopefully greet the thronging masses for them to purchase the lovely new garments which adorn the shelves. It is a pretty tough ask at present to convince a consumer to hand over some cash for a scarf or a sweater when firstly, they are on holidays, and secondly it is in the middle of a heatwave, and thirdly the global economy is still battling to con-

tain inflation, stop a war, constrain renegade House Speakers or elect a new President.

Hence most retailers are reluctant to place their full order quantities into the market just yet, preferring to hold a bit in reserve, and therefore manufacturers are left swinging in the breeze about what to produce now, or next month. Some Chinese mills have been urged by their local governments to switch off for 2-3 days per week and conserve electricity as the usual late summer squeeze for power in China approaches.

There are thankfully some large uniform orders floating about in China which do provide some turnover for the larger fabric mills, but the second and third tier mills are doing it tough there.

Cashflow is becoming an issue for many as the customers resist taking in orders, so making it difficult for the manufacturers to pay for their raw materials that they have taken in and used on credit, leaving the so called 'window companies', who opened the L/C to the Australian exporter initially further in the red, and scrambling for funds to keep the bank happy. Whilst the Covid zero policy continues in China, and becomes all consuming, surpassing just about every other policy in importance, the uncertainty remains and so the consumers are likely to remain reluctant. Until the 'election' in October or November, after

which some policy changes may come about, people in the world's second largest consumer market remain nervous.

Thankfully most politicians, even in a one-horse race, like to throw plenty of stimulus about in the lead up to the big day, so it is likely that the uniform business will continue to expand.

Conversely, in the world's largest consumer market things are moving much better. The USA may have just turned the corner in its fight against inflation - perhaps a little too early to officially call it, but the consumer activity it much more positive and retailers are much more confident when it comes to ordering stock for the Autumn selling period.

Around 60% of American companies who have recently reported their earnings to the stock market in the latest round of reporting have beaten sales estimates, while 75% have topped profit expectations. Given that the most recent data hints at a measured slowdown in price increases (inflation) the Fed Reserve can potentially back off a little with the interest rate stick, which will flow throughout the global consumer market. So, whilst still too early to call, the potential is there, and in another month or so the picture will become much clearer. In the meantime, the usual JASON period ups and downs will dictate the wool market's fortunes.

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Around The Ovals with Gerard Walsh

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riggs Oval was named after the first principal of The Scots College, Warwick.

W.W.V. Briggs enjoyed playing cricket with the boys, captained both the Scots and Warwick rep-

resentative sides and was good enough to be selected in the Queensland Country side.

The land on which the oval stands was purchased in 1920 and replaced a rudimentary ground on the eastern side of

the College.

The original ant bed wicket on Briggs Oval was quickly replaced by a turf wicket.

The scoreboard is a memorial to David Crichton, a pilot who lost his life in 1941 when on a

mission during World War II. (Written by Neil Bonnell from information drawn from The Lion and the Thistle 1993 by Basil Shaw and printed by Warwick Newspapers Ltd).

Photo shows Briggs Oval.

Gore winner at Mt Isa Gerard Walsh editor@thedailyjournal.ink

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ormer Gore rider Fred Osman had rounds of 82 and 78 to win the bareback bronc ride at the 2022 Mt Isa Rodeo.

It was a double celebration for Osman who married his Canadian sweetheart in the arena at the rodeo.

Fred’s parents had property at Gore, 60km west of Warwick a few years ago, and his mother was very involved in the annual

Karara Campdraft.

Mitchell rider Greg Hamilton won the aggregate in the saddle bronc at Mt Isa with a score of 155 over two head.

The bull ride was won by Jackson Gray with 166.5, he also won both rounds.

Tamworth cowboy Ty Parkinson won both rounds and the aggregate with a time of 20.8 seconds in the rope and tie.

Upper Horton (NSW) rider Troy Wilkinson has won the bull ride at the Warwick Rodeo but is now also competing in steer wrestling, an event he won at Mt

Isa with 10.55 seconds over two head.

The team roping was won by Victorian pair and past national champions Terry Evison and Aaron Bookluck with a time of 13.5 seconds over two head.

In cowgirl events, Tylen Gibb from Charters Towers won the barrel race with a time of 35.512 seconds.

Taroom rider Sharon McGuire easily won the breakaway roping with a two-round time of 6.6 seconds.

She is the daughter of Jimmy McGuire, an ironman of rodeo,

who thrilled Warwick Rodeo crowds when competing at the Warwick Showgrounds.

Warwick cowboy Michael Maher was one of three judges in the rough stock events at Mt Isa. Most of the winners from Mt Isa will be at the Warwick Rodeo and Campdraft on October 24-30 with rodeo action at the end of the week.

Warwick and Mt Isa are the two biggest rodeos in the Australian Professional Rodeo Association.

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Ladies day at Cowboys Gerard Walsh editor@thedailyjournal.ink

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adies day was well supported at the Warwick Cowboys Sunday home games against Oakey.

The Cowboys teams won all three games against Oakey and in the clubhouse the ladies celebrated the season.

The day raised funds to go to the club for Warwick Cowboys Ambassador Jordan McGrath’s fundraising.

She played for the Warwick women’s team last season and will represent the club at the ambassador judging at the Toowoomba Rugby League presentations during the finals series.

Left photo shows Jordan Willmore, Taylah Brackin, Steph and Laura McConnell at ladies day at the Warwick Cowboys.

Right photo shows Warwick

Cowboys ladies day participants (from left) Maxine Woodbridge, Tiff Cullen, Sandy O’Donnell, Bonnie Howard, Marlie McVeigh, Jess Cantwell, Jessie Taylor and Kirstie Cruice. Photo by Gerard Walsh. Photo by Gerard Walsh.

Maxwell wins in Warwick Contributed

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elbourne rider Wayne Maxwell has taken the maximum 51 points with two race victories in the Australian Superbike Championships at Morgan Park, Warwick, earlier this month.

He also received an extra point for pole position.

A past winner at Morgan Park, Maxwell is in a desperate bid for his fourth championship in the back half of season 2022 of the mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championships which are presented by Motul.

Starting as underdog in Warwick to championship leader Mike Jones who has ridden many laps at the 3.0km Morgan Park venue – one he counts as his “home circuit”- Maxwell used every ounce of his talent, cunning and race craft to practi-

cally will himself to the top of the podium, thereby reducing his pre round 40-point deficit to Jones by 11.

With two rounds and five races remaining in season 2022, it is set up for a thrilling run to the championship finish line.

PLeft photo shows Wayne Maxwell after winning the superbikes round at Morgan Park earlier this month. Right photo shows Wayne Maxwell in action in the superbikes at Morgan Park. Both photos from ASBK/Optikal Photo.