Moreton Bay Sentinel News 10 Aug 23

New plan recommends high-rises for Moreton Bay

The Draft Shaping S e Q Regional Plan 2023 Update shows the demographic of south east Queensland is going to change, with households increasingly becoming smaller, primarily due to declining affordability.

The draft plan estimates, by 2046, south east Queensland will require 34,500 new homes per year to be constructed to accommodate 2.2 million additional people (1,600 new people per week).

The changing nature of a growing population is driving demand for new policies and integrated responses across government, industry and community.

In an already strained housing market, one of the key proposals in the draft plan includes high density housing, especially along key public transport corridors, to maximise efficient land use.

In new communities, the plan aims for a net residential density of 20–30 dwellings/ha or 40–80 dwellings/ha if these areas are within a walkable distance to an existing or proposed bus station or even high density (50-150 dwellings/ha) for nearby rail access.

In the City of Moreton Bay (formerly Moreton Bay Region) these density and dwelling targets are proposed to be met by a combination of houses; low-rise houses, town houses and apartments (1-3 storeys); medium rise apartments (4-8 storeys) as well as high-rise apartments (9 storeys or greater).

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Freedom ride on a scooter

MY FRIEND has ditched his car and bought an electric scooter.

Financially this is a winner.

For less than a third of what he received for his car, he got the most upmarket elderly person’s scooter.

Not only does it have the extra comfy seat and plenty of storage room (it’s basically a mini Ute), but modern electrics mean it has a range of more than 40 kilometres.

Given my friend was in the motoring industry and used to test new cars and tyres, I expect

to see him tearing around Caboolture and Morayfield in true car test mode.

Except of course he will have to limit himself to 25km/h but only if he has licence plates.

This will be interesting watching him herbing around the streets and shopping

centres.

Of course it has a flag pole at the back. We are all wondering what flag he is going to erect!

There’s a lot of sense for those getting on in years to ditch the car for an electric scooter. Not only better for the environment and traffic

congestion, but easier to park and get on and off than a car.

But my friend has to learn a new set of road rules, apparently.

Where can you ride the scooter, how to cross major roads, interaction with pedestrians, how to overcome

those awful hire scooters and bikes left on footpaths - and speed.

He has already mapped out routes to his favourite butcher, pharmacist, bakery and supermarket.

But that’s already raised challenges for our transport network.

It has been designed for cars (mainly) with some (largely incomplete) bikeways plus footpaths are varying width and pedestrian density. And shopping centre, library, railway station and club car parks and entries need a scooter entry and parking bays.

As well as the new hospital at Caboolture.

With an ageing population we are going to see many more ride-on scooters.

With dozens of retirement resorts and aged persona’s facilities in Moreton Bay, scooter motorways are going to become an increasing demand.

I don’t expect to see my friend herbing along Morayfield Road, but how does he get to his favourite bottle shop or the big shopping centre for his socks and jocks?

The Morayfield Motoring Morass faces another transport challenge.

My friend on a scooter will certainly push the limits for this challenge.

If in doubt, get out of his way!

New D’Aguilar child care centre set to open in 2024

WORK has begun at a site on the corner of Bell Street and the D’Aguilar Highway at D’Aguilar to construct a new child care centre.

The approval was granted by the Moreton Bay Regional Council (MBRC) last year, with a Council spokesperson saying the Development Application

(DA) was a project by the property’s owners Craig and Kristine Lee.

“They have engaged Queensland Project Professionals to undertake the build,” the Council spokesperson said.

“Craig expects that construction will start before

the end of this year and are hoping the centre will open mid-2024.”

The Council spokesperson said the specific child care operator was yet to be determined.

The proposal will provide for 99 children and include onsite parking for 37 car spaces.

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Queen Scout Award winner named for Caboolture

ANGUS Starkey had the honour of being the final Queen Scout Award recipient for Caboolture, as he was presented the prestigious award at a ceremony at the Caboolture Showgrounds on Sunday, July 30.

The Queen Scout Award is the highest award for the 14- to 18-year-old age group in scouting, with only about 44,000 Queen Scouts worldwide receiving this award since 1911.

The number of Queen Scouts awarded in Australia each year is limited to about 100 while only scouts in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the United Kingdom are eligible for the award.

With the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the award is set to be changed to King’s Scouts in time for the next presentation.

Federal Member for Longman, Terry Young, attended the ceremony along with the Chief Commissioner, Regional Commissioner and District Commissioners of Scouting Queensland.

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Mr Young also mentioned the award-winner in a speech

in parliament in Canberra –House of Representatives – on Wednesday of last week.

Mr Young described Angus as “a fine young man”.

“I love organisations like the Scouts, as they help to produce citizens who possess great attributes such as honesty, integrity, a hard-work ethic, punctuality and selfconfidence,” Mr Young said.

“Angus’s mum, Sylvia, is a Scout leader herself and was

proud as punch to watch her son receive this most prestigious award along with his Scout family.”

Having come from a small business ownership and employed hundreds of people over the years, Mr Young said “when a job applicant had involvement in Scouts or similar organisations, like Girl Guides or Boys’ Brigade, on their resume it gave them an edge on gaining employment”.

Caboolture-based Queen Scout Award recipient Angus Starkey with Federal Member for Longman, Terry Young.

Better Housing Amendment addresses key community issues

MORETON Bay’s Planning Scheme is being updated to better reflect its changing community - and Council wants your input!

Council has prepared an amendment package, known as the Better Housing Amendment, to address key issues raised by residents [see advertisement]. This includes off-street parking shortages and the desire to retain green space.

The Better Housing Amendment proposes changes to five key areas to support better outcomes in our neighbourhoods:

• Next Generation Neighbourhoods

• Off-street car parking

• Secondary dwellings

• Student accommodation

• Warner Investigation Area boundary reduction.

An accompanying Planning Scheme Policies Amendment includes separate changes to guidelines which are proposed to support the Better Housing Amendment, as well as to preserve the unique township characters of D’Aguilar, Dayboro, Samford Village, Wamuran and Woodford.

City of Moreton Bay Mayor

Peter Flannery said the State Government has considered the proposed changes but before they can be adopted into the planning scheme, the changes need to go to the public for consultation.

“A lot has changed in Moreton Bay since our current planning scheme was adopted in 2016. We now have a university precinct, our very own NRL team and we’re Australia’s newest city,” he said.

“Our population growth has consistently exceeded expectations year on year, and we now have a commitment to protect 75% of Moreton Bay’s landmass as green space.

“That means we need to think more strategically about how we accommodate for growth within better neighbourhoods, while containing our urban footprint to just 25% of Moreton Bay.

“A big part of that means updating our planning scheme to reflect the changing needs of our community as we continue to grow.

“We’re making changes to Next Generation Neighbourhoods to combat overdevelopment by prioritising green space and larger yards for residents.

“Off-street parking is a common concern for residents, so we’re addressing it by ensuring all new houses, units and townhouses will now need to provide sufficient parking to cater for both residents and visitors.

“Secondary dwellings like granny flats will only be able to occur on blocks that are big enough to accommodate them so impacts on the privacy of neighbours can be managed.

“We’re setting density limits for Student Accommodation developments and adding requirements for more sufficient off-street parking for this type of development.

“And we’re delivering on our commitment to update the boundary of the Warner Investigation Area to protect the environmental values of the area, which were outlined as important by local residents.

“This is just a snapshot of the Better Housing Amendment Council has prepared, but you can view the full changes on the Your Say Moreton Bay website.

“Before we can get the amendment back to the State government for approval to adopt the proposed changes, we need your feedback.”

New lotto and gift store opens in Bellmere

A LOTTO and gift store is among the outlets at the new Bellmere-based Woolworths complex, which opened for business yesterday (Wednesday).

‘Bellmere Lotto & Gifts’ has been the brainchild of the Wolfenden family, which will own and manage the new outlet while continuing to own and manage the Caboolture-based Kings Circle Newsagency.

One of the owners, Jessika Wolfenden, said there would be a focus on gifts as the new store had regular newsagency features such as lotto, cards, wraps, stationery, magazines, newspapers and confectionery.

Whereas Kings Circle Newsagency had other owners before the Wolfenden clan bought the business, Jessika said the owners of Bellmere Lotto & Gifts were designing the new business

from scratch.

Jessika said Bellmere Lotto & Gifts was a “modernised version” and was very much a “family-oriented business” in the same vein as Kings Circle Newsagency.

With Kings Circle Newsagency having won the Golden Casket Newsagent of the Year 2023 at the National Lotteries and Newsagents Association’s gala dinner early this year, Jessika said, “The type of service we do at Kings Circle is what we aim to bring to Bellmere, Lotto & Gifts.

“We enjoy the industry, and we’re branching out while staying local.”

Jessika said it wasn’t just about selling products, as the staff also sought to get to know their customers and make them feel welcome so that they left the store with a smile and would be keen to return.

Copper stealing charges

DETECTIVES have charged a man with stealing after a investigations into ongoing copper thefts across the Moreton Bay region.

Officers from Carseldine Criminal Investigation Branch commenced operation ‘Victor Surface’ targeting theft of copper wire from businesses and public infrastructure in the North Brisbane and Moreton Bay areas.

It will be alleged police received information from Energex in relation to the theft of copper from underground cable pits on Diamond Jubilee Way and Kinsellas Road at Mango Hill on Monday night, July 31.

On August 4, police executed a search warrant at a Kinsellas Road property where they located a large amount of allegedly stolen copper wire.

It will be further alleged whilst searching a shed on the property, police located tools, a firearm and number plates.

A 47-year-old Mango Hill man has been charged with two counts each of stealing (copper), receiving tainted property (copper and tools) and possession of dangerous drug (cannabis and diazepam). He has also been charged with one count each of possession of a Category A weapon (rifle), possession of explosive (ammunition), possession of utensil (pipe and scales) and three counts of stealing (registration plates).

He was due to appear at the Brisbane Magistrates Court on August 5.

Operation Victor Surface is ongoing, and anyone with information relating to the theft of copper wire is urged to contact police.

A new lotto and gift store has opened in Bellmere.

Police shooting death

A MAN was shot by police officers at a Margaret Street residence in Burpengary East last Saturday afternoon.

Police officers were executing a search warrant and were attempting to take the man into custody.

It is alleged at 5.20pm officers were threatened by the 29-year-old man before police discharged their firearm.

Immediate first aid and CPR were provided however the man was declared deceased at the scene.

A crime scene was

established and police investigations continue. This matter is under investigation by Ethical Standards Command on behalf of the State Coroner, with the investigation subject to oversight by the Crime and Corruption Commission.

New allied health hub set to open in Woodford

QUAD CARE will unveil its first Community Hub this Saturday with a four-hour grand opening at the Archer Street premises in Woodford.

Attendees can learn about what the hub will offer, while a range of entertainment will also be on offer.

The grand opening will begin at 11am with an Acknowledgment of Country, and a smoking ceremony with Uncle Gene Blow.

Ninghy Ninghy dancers will perform from 11.30am to 11.50am, and then speeches will be followed by ribbon cutting.

The official launch of the hub at noon will be followed by three hours of activities including information sessions with the allied health team, face painting, cupcake decorating, and flowerpot painting.

Food and drinks will be available throughout the event.

Quad Care formed several years ago and has provided NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) based in-house support.

Quad Care’s founders Dani Creffield and Zac Turnbull developed the company to gain

choice and control regarding Zac’s support workers in their home.

For a number of years, Dani and Zac relied on support workers from service providers to care for their family.

The family had no say in who the support workers were and didn’t know their names until they were performing duties in their home.

Dani sought to change this situation so that people had more choice and control over who was in their home, while being able to build authentic connections with the support workers.

Quad Care originated in Woodford, where Dani grew up, and has reached across the Moreton Bay to Burpengary as well as the Somerset-based Kilcoy.

Quad Care’s project coordinator Lilly Hay explained the name ‘Quad Care’ came about as the first word stood for Quality, Unique, Authentic, Diverse.

Lilly said Dani’s experience helped make Quad Care a unique service provider.

“She treats all clients with the respect they deserve,” Lilly said.

“It comes from lived experience.

“She knows how difficult it can be.”

Lilly said the Quad Care staff “go above and beyond for our clients” as all of the staff have experience in this field – in some cases in their personal lives – in addition to being trained in this field.

Quad Care founder Dani Creffield.

Zac Turnbull with son Milo.

Quad Care’s project coordinator Lilly Hay is looking forward to the opening of Quad Care’s first Community Hub this Saturday.

Under My Skin

Nice arrrrr…. rear end, shame about the face

I LOVE it when people say what’s on their mind, especially when there’s a compliment involved — none of this politically correct stuff.

Last week my wife (SHE) and I enjoyed an extended visit from one of our sisters-in-law (SIL). While out walking I heard SIL say to SHE, “And to prove my point, Skinhead’s got a nice arse”.

The two had been discussing the unfairness of life — women’s rear ends “develop” as they age, men’s reduce in size. (Women’s conversations never cease to amaze and amuse me).

SIL bemoaned the fact that most men were “stubborn old bastards” who refused to get rid of clothes that no longer fitted, giving them a “baggy-arse” look that aged them even more.

SHE agreed and told SIL how she donates some of my good, but ill-fitting, clothes to charity, especially jeans and slacks (without telling me of course) and then makes me buy new ones that fit.

SIL has passed the “three score years and ten” years mark and has a delightfully honest way of expressing her thoughts, but even she was too polite to

complete the sentence, “Nice arse, shame about the face.”

The next day I bought a new pair of jeans, one size too small, and I now parade up and down every esplanade I can find, proudly displaying my attractive chassis.

Delirious excuse

REMEMBER when Queen Palaszczuk said, without as much as a smirk on her face, that she hadn’t had her Covid vaccination because a dog accidentally bit her? At the time we likened it to the old, “The dog ate my homework” classic.

We all thought her dog bite excuse would take some beating, but she has beaten it herself.

Annastacia The Articulate is now blaming a “sick media adviser working from home” for failing to tell us about a multi-billion dollar cost blowout of a rail project, her second or third excuse.

The media adviser may have been sick but surely this government is on life support.

Knowing no bounds

THE hypocrisy of some

politicians knows no bounds.

Remember when Prime Minister Albo graced our TV sets and used US basketball giant Shaquille O’Neal to promote himself; Minister Linda Birney, and the Voice? No rhyme, reason, or thought — just a self-promotion.

O’Neal was in Australia promoting gambling and the PM hung off his huge coat tails like an infatuated groupie.

Now the same PM is banning some online gambling and restricting “Australia’s latest plague”, sports betting, the very product O’Neal was promoting.

They really have no shame.

Less than zero

IS IT possible to have less than zero when it comes to planning? The Palaszczuk Government’s 10-year strategy to shift Queensland to zero net emissions by 2050 seems to wander aimlessly in a planning-free zone.

The strategy includes planetsaving targets for everything — 70 per cent energy from renewables by the time we host the Palaszczuk Olympics (2032); 100 per cent of new passenger vehicle sales to be zero emission by 2036 (50 per

cent by 2030) — a very long detail-free list.

But it’s only now, when everything is turning to custard, that the government is having “a major review of planning rules” to find out what impact wind farm projects have on the environment.

I know I’m only a country hick but I would have thought any investigation into environmental impacts would have been done before projects were approved, before targets were set, and before planning rules were imposed.

Maybe we should take into account the calibre of the Ministerial mastermind behind this review. Yes, none other than Deputy Premier and Environment Minister Dr Steven Miles.

This “green” genius has apparently only just found out that huge swathes of land are being cleared for these wind farms, wildlife has been threatened and destroyed, and agricultural production is being badly affected along with people’s lives and livelihoods.

In the environmental stakes Dr Miles’ scorecard reads Pathetic Politics 2, Proper Planning 0.

Just briefly

THE Queensland Government has a target of 100 per cent of “eligible”

QG fleet passenger vehicles to be zero emission by 2026. I assume only vehicles that veer to the left are “eligible”?

The Palaszczuk Cabinet carving knives are really out. My mention of an insider’s comment about Health Minister Fento “hiding her wings” prompted another insider to quip: “Why is Housing Minister Meaghan Scanlon always pictured in a hi-viz vest? To hide her wings.” It’s getting catty.

I must be one of the really unlucky ones. Every time I phone a “service provider”, like telcos, power, water, or government department, they are always experiencing a “higher than usual volume of enquiries” and it might be better if I clicked on their website. Why me every time?

Ass about face

SOMETHING just doesn’t add up. One of Queensland’s most respected legal professionals claims

By SKINHEAD

Magistrates were not properly trained in recognising coercive control.

He said there was a significant need for all judicial officers to be educated in this space, more intensively than once a year.

These laws were brought in by politicians, on the advice of bureaucrats. Are we to believe the politicians and bureaucrats are “properly trained” but the judicial officials aren’t?

Maybe the law is an ass after all.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK:

“We know that we get better results when we listen.”

— Business Council chief executive Jennifer Westacott when announcing the council’s support for the Voice Yes campaign. (Some advice for Ms Westacott, start listening to everyday Australians, concentrate on your core business, and stop sucking up to government and union bullies).

WOODFORD P-10 State School

Woodford facilities and buildings

IN week 4 our students in 3/4C and 4A walked to the Woodford township to find facilities and buildings maintained by our local government. Students learned about how

our rates pay for the library, public toilets, sewerage, paths and minor roads for the community. The best part might have been a quick play at the local park.

Super Science Prep Transition Day

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SUPER Science’ was the theme for our 2024 Prep Transition on Friday, July 28.

Our eager Prep Scientists with the help of Professor Henry (aka Mrs Henry) investigated many interesting activities including objects that sink or float, bridge building, how things look under a microscope, habitats, lifecycles, fossils and

working with magnets. Our preppie scientists were also amazed to see a volcano come to life with flowing larva made from vinegar, bicarb soda and food colouring.

Thank you to all our visitors and to our wonderful Prep Team for making science so much fun!

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Council offers its own land for social, affordable and crisis housing

COMMUNITY HOUSING and specialist homelessness providers will be able to lease Council owned land in Moreton Bay to build new housing developments, after a unanimous vote by councillors.

Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery said he was proud to lead a Council that was willing to think outside the box and step up to address the modern social issues of our time.

“A key challenge to getting new social, affordable, and crisis housing built is the availability of land, so Moreton Bay Council voted to help remove that hurdle by making some of our own land available under lease arrangements,” Cr Flannery said.

“Yes, this is technically the responsibility of the State and

Federal Governments, but the current housing crisis is so bad that this Council has decided to do everything we can.

“And while providing social, affordable, and crisis housing may not be within Council’s usual remit we are being left to deal with the resulting regulatory issues, public safety concerns, and in extreme cases the negative impact on public amenities.

“That’s why we’re taking timely and practical action. Our aim is to have a couple of sites out for expressions of interest before Christmas, that’s how quickly we want to move.

“Frankly there’s been successive failures of government here over a number of decades at both the State and Federal level, and it’s our communities that are now

suffering.

“There are more than 1,400 people experiencing homelessness in Moreton Bay right now.

“In the 2021-22 financial year, Council experienced a 70% increase in the number of people that Council officers engaged with in public spaces that were sleeping rough.

“In 2022-23, this increased by a further 120% so clearly something has to change, which is why Council is taking a leadership position here rather than sitting on our hands.

“Changing our Community Leasing Policy means we can let council-owned land that is not needed right now for the purpose of housing development that will put a roof over the head of Moreton Bay locals doing it tough.

WEASEY’S PROPERTY REPORT

UNDERSTANDING

property encumbrances: easements, writs, and “all rights reserved to the Crown”.

In the world of real estate, property titles can be complex and laden with legal jargon. As a seasoned real estate agent, I have encountered many clients seeking clarification on property encumbrances and their implications. Let’s shed some light on what encumbrances are and demystify the enigmatic phrase “all rights reserved to the Crown” found on property titles.

When discussing property encumbrances, we are delving into the legal interests or rights that may restrict the full ownership of a property.

These encumbrances can be attached to a property’s title and may affect how the property can be used or transferred. Understanding their significance is crucial for both buyers and sellers to make informed decisions.

An easement is one of the most common types of property encumbrances. It grants someone the right to use a specific portion of another person’s property for a specific purpose. For example, a property may have a utility easement that allows utility companies to access the property to install and maintain essential services like power lines or water pipes. Easements can also provide rights of way, granting neighbouring

properties access to roads or shared amenities.

In layman’s terms, an easement is like having a pathway running through your backyard, allowing others to walk through to reach their destination. It is essential for potential buyers to understand any existing easements on a property as they can impact the property’s privacy and future development plans.

Writs are another type of encumbrance that can be placed on a property. A writ is a legal order from a court authorising the seizure or control of a property to satisfy a debt or claim against the property owner. It is usually issued when the property owner fails to fulfill their financial

“This unanimous vote will see Moreton Bay create a new lease type specifically for social, affordable and crisis housing land partnerships.

“We’re already waiving 100% of all development fees and infrastructure charges in 15 suburbs, in a radical attempt to give incentive to the private sector to construct affordable social housing.

“Because we want community housing providers and developers to know that Moreton Bay has a swag of incentives for them and we want them to know that we are ready to do business.

“For example, we waived $220,000 in infrastructure charges and development application fees for Bric Housing, enabling them to build a new 18-dwelling accommodation

block in Redcliffe for people experiencing homelessness.

“We also contributed $50,000 to get a ‘sleep bus’ built which will provide an emergency accommodation service for people sleeping rough, to be operated in Redcliffe by The Breakfast Club.

“We’re also all-in on the Homelessness Hub in Redcliffe, with Council quadrupling its initial investment in this project to a whopping $3.75 million to

Insights into the local housing market

with Chris Wease, Senior Sales Agent at Remax Living, Woodford.

obligations, such as unpaid taxes or outstanding debts. As a buyer, it is essential to conduct a thorough title search to ensure there are no outstanding writs on the property before making a purchase.

You will also notice the phrase “All rights reserved to the Crown by Deed of Grant etc..” listed. Rest assured, this is on all property title searches in Queensland and signifies that certain rights and interests related to the property remain with the government or sovereign authority. This may include rights to minerals, oil, gas or other valuable assets found within the property boundary. While the property owner holds title to the land itself, the government retains

specific rights that cannot be transferred or sold. Unless you are buying a property for mining related purposes, you can essentially ignore this notation.

In conclusion, property encumbrances, including easements, writs, and “all rights reserved to the Crown,” are integral aspects of property titles that can affect ownership and usage. I advise both buyers and sellers to work closely with experienced professionals and conduct thorough due diligence to understand and navigate these encumbrances effectively. Armed with accurate information, individuals can make wellinformed decisions in their real estate transactions, ensuring

ensure it gets off the ground.

“Statistically speaking Moreton Bay faces an unprecedented acceleration in homelessness compared to our neighbours.

“Between the 2011 and 2016 census homelessness increased 57% here.

“That’s faster than Brisbane on 39%, much faster than the Sunshine Coast on 6% and far too high above the Queensland average of 9%.”

a smooth and secure property ownership journey.

If you have any specific questions you would like answered, or if I can be of any assistance at all - please don’t hesitate to contact me on 0427 536 725 or email cwease@ remaxliving.com.au. I look forward to being of service.

Positive progress in regulated tree clearing throughout state

NEWLY-RELEASED tree

clearing data shows a 70% reduction in regulated vegetation clearing over three years.

The reduction in clearing also means a reduction in carbon emissions.

A further 59,654 hectares of vegetation regrowth has been detected.

The latest nation-leading Statewide Landcover and Trees Study (SLATS) report shows vegetation management laws continue to protect Queensland’s

native ecosystems.

The report analysed clearing rates of different vegetation types over the 2020-21 period, with the numbers demonstrating the right balance between vegetation management laws and the ability of landholders to maintain their properties.

Clearing of regulated vegetation reduced from about 98,000 hectares in 2019-20 to 61,000 hectares in 2020-21.

This year’s annual SLATS report shows that total woody vegetation clearing in 2020-

21 decreased by 17 per cent compared to the previous year, and 49 per cent overall since 2018-19.

Of the overall clearing rate, 82% of the vegetation was assigned Category X, which is vegetation that has been previously cleared and is exempt from regulation under the vegetation management framework.

A further 59,654 hectares of regrowth was mapped as part of the study, adding to the 42,575 hectares of new growth mapped

the previous year.

Resources Minister Scott Stewart said the results are encouraging and show the long-term, positive impacts of the legislative changes the Queensland Government made back in 2018. These laws have been and will continue to be based on the best available science.

“Our ongoing challenge is to reduce unlawful clearing and we’ll continue to work with landholders to educate and assist them in understanding

their obligations.

“The majority of landholders are complying with our vegetation management laws but we will hold those to account who do the wrong thing.”

SLATS is a scientific monitoring program undertaken by the DES Remote Sensing Sciences team in partnership with the Queensland Herbarium and Biodiversity Sciences, Department of Resources and the Joint Remote Sensing Research Program.

Satellite imagery and field

data is used to monitor and report changes in woody vegetation extent in Queensland and provide information about other woody vegetation attributes such as age since disturbance.

Spatial BioCondition is a new modelling and mapping framework that has been developed and will be used to predict and map the condition of vegetation in most of Queensland’s regional ecosystems.

Market improves for quality lines of cattle at Toogoolawah

SHEPHERDSON AND

BOYD yarded 694 head of cattle at their fortnightly store sale at Toogoolawah last Friday.

Lines of quality flat backed weaners and backgrounders sold to a dearer market, with feeders also showing improvements in price. Lesser

quality cattle and light weight weaners are still selling to a tougher market.

Mike Perrin and Andria

Vonhoff of Anduramba sold quality Angus cross steers 1618mths old for $1,360.

Two Tons Stock and Plant

of Harlin sold Droughtmaster feeder steers 18-20mths for $1,330.

I and A Kenman of Lacey’s Creek sold Droughtmaster steers 20mths for $1,310.

G and T Reiser of Gregors Creek sold Brahman cross steers 18mths for $1,120.

Grieve Bros of Colinton sold Charolais cross weaner steers 8mths for $950 and $880.

P and F Eggleston of Toogoolawah sold Charolais cross weaner steers 6-8mths for $890.

D and S Gunthorpe of Nanango sold Simmental cross weaner steers 8mths for $850.

K and M Head of Yarraman sold Charolais cross weaner steers 6-8mths for $880.

DM Vogler of Toogoolawah sold Droughtmaster weaner steers 8mths for $800.

Delcosta, Linville sold Charolais cross weaner steers 5mths for $540.

Roper and West of Moogerah sold Charbray cross feeder heifers 16-18mths for $1,090 and $1,010.

A and A Cousins of Harlin sold Charolais cross feeder heifers 16-18mths for $950.

Stark Contracting of Anduramba sold Droughtmaster weaner heifers for $800.

G and T Reiser of Gregors

TUESDAY 8th AUGUST, 2023

421 HEAD. Quality lines of restocker steers sold to strong competition from both local and travelled buyers which saw the market considerably dearer. Export cattle remained unchanged with heavy cows still showing good returns and bulls selling to a stronger market.

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Creek sold Charolais cross heifers 12mths for $830 and $810.

Darren Christensen of Rosevale sold Charolais cross heifers 12mths for $760.

MGLG Enterprises of Toogoolawah sold Charolais cross weaner heifers 10-12mths for $740.

G and C Beanland of Kingaroy sold Charolais cross weaner heifers 6mths for $640.

Grieve Bros of Colinton sold Charolais cross weaner heifers 6mths for $610.

D and S Gunthorpe of Nanango sold Simmental cross weaner heifers 6mths for $570.

G and L Hose of Fulham sold Angus cross weaner heifers 6mths for $560.

CL Williams of Speedwell sold Droughtmaster cows, 5yrs old, pregnancy tested in calf (PTIC) for $1,000.

Jimna Grazing of Jimna sold Charolais cross aged PTIC cows for $930.

Ben Healy sold Charbray cows 6-8yrs in forward store condition for $1,050.

Shepherdson and Boyd thank all their vendors, buyers and underbidders for their valued support.

The next Toogoolawah Store Sale is on Friday August 18.

Cattle markets

MORETON

AGENTS Boyd O’Brien

Bartholomew yarded 421 head of cattle at their weekly live weight sale at Moreton on Tuesday.

Quality lines of restocker steers sold to strong competition from both local and travelled buyers which saw the market considerably dearer.

Export cattle remained unchanged with heavy cows still showing good returns and bulls selling to a stronger market.

Vealer steers: A Sellin (Braford) 273.2c $587.

Pens of weaner steers: Crofty

WOODFORD

sold Charbray steer calves for $570.

struggle.

Downs Farming (Charbray x) 365.2c $868.

Backgrounder steers: E and K Kunde (Euro x) 367.2c $939.

Feeder steers: ALB Pastoral (Charbray x) 299.2c $1,398.

Weaner heifers: N McCombe (Euro x) 263.2c $855.

Feeder heifers: Banport Inv (Brangus x) 271.2c $1,057.

Ox: P and M Scheu (D’master x) 247.2c $1,619.

Heavy cows: S and S Hauschildt (D’master) 233.2c $1,399.

Pens of medium cows: A Sellin (Braford) 222.2c $1,155.

Bulls: I Neuendorff (Limousin) 261.2c $2,585.

206 HEAD were sold at Stariha Auctions Woodford cattle sale on Monday. The market remained unchanged, with quality cattle selling well, while plainer types continue to struggle.

Ian Davis, Moore, sold Charbray yearling steers for $1,300; steer calves for $545 and heifer calves for $600.

Dennis Tones, Woolmar, sold Brangus weaner steers for $840.

Richard Ferguson, Samford Valley, sold Belted Galloway steers for $1,480.

Jennifer Smith, Mt Archer, sold Brangus weaner steers for $750.

Leanne Paulus, Mt Delaney,

Gordon Engle, Maleny, sold Droughtmaster male calves for $480 and heifer calves for $450.

Troy Hennessey, Woodford, sold light Charolais cross feeder heifers for $755 and $750.

Sommer Brothers, Maleny, sold Angus cross cows for $1,300.

LAIDLEY

498 HEAD were yarded at Stariha Auctions Laidley cattle sale last Thursday.

The market saw a substantial improvement, with feeder steers, weaner steers and quality heifers selling to much higher rates due to increased competition.

Plainer types continue to

Have you herd? It’s Ekka Beef Week!

MORE than 1,200 head of beef cattle will be paraded, judged and displayed at this Royal Queensland Show (Brisbane Ekka) this week, with Ekka Beef Week getting underway on Monday.

Stud Beef and Led Steer competition judging took place on the main arena, with judging highlights including the Led Steer youth and school competitions on Tuesday and the first day of Stud Beef breed judging is tomorrow (Friday).

The Stud Beef Competition is the largest showing of stud beef in the southern hemisphere, with 26 breeds and more than

940 head of cattle competing.

The feature breed this year is Limousin, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the breed in Australia and New Zealand.

Ekka Beef Week provides a place for cattle producers to reconnect with friends and showcase their remarkable livestock and agricultural achievements.

The next generation of beef cattle exhibitors were on show on Tuesday in the Led Steer youth and school competitions. More than 400 entries were received, including from 20 schools across Queensland and northern New South Wales.

R and G Kuhrt, Grantham, sold Murray Grey feeder steers for $1,600 and $1,420.

Doug and Louise Gelhaar, Ingoldsby, sold Brangus yearling steers for $1,300 and Charolais and Angus weaners, with steers making $800 and heifers selling for $940, $810 and $760.

Rodney Neumann, Mt Whitestone, sold a Droughtmaster bull for $2,100.

THC Investments, Tenthill, sold lines of milk tooth Charbray feeder steers for $1,530, $1,460 and $1,300; light feeder heifers for $1,000; Charbray cows for $1,500 and weaner steers for $950.

Bruce Cameron, Silver Ridge, sold Droughtmaster feeder steers for $1,505 and Brahman feeder steers for $1,200.

Trevor and Dot Manteufel, Laidley, sold Brangus milk tooth feeder steers for $1,455.

Metcalf Farms, Gatton, sold Santa weaner steers for $1,040; heifers for $860

and Droughtmaster cows for $1,300.

Nelbex Pty Ltd, Grantham, sold Angus weaners, with steers making $1,090 and $885; and heifers $800 and $770.

George Weldon, Iredale, sold Angus heifers for $1,070. Mick and Maree Coogan, Mt Whitestone, sold Limousin weaner steers for $1,025.

Melissa Thornton, Harlin, sold lines of Charolais cross calves, 5-6 months, with steers selling for $900 and $750; and heifers $690, $605 and $570.

Brenden Christensen, Monsildale, sold lines of mixed breed steer calves, 5-6 months, for $760, $755 and $730.

Maurice Livingstone, Townsend, sold light Droughtmaster store cows for $810.

Jim and Eileen O’Keeffe, Ingoldsby, sold 5-6 month old steer calves for $705.

Matthew Creamer, Woodbine, sold lines of Charolais cross heifer calves for $580 and $525.

DPI branding exemption ended

A REMINDER to all cattle producers that the DPI branding excemption has ended and all cattle consigned to saleyards must be branded (except for bobby calves).

Moreton Beef Classic - October 19

2023 Coolabunia Classic Charolais Bull Sale next Thursday

THE 11th Annual Coolabunia Classic Charolais Bull Sale is on Thursday August 17 at 11am at the Coolabunia Saleyards. This year on offer will be 52 commercially focused Charolais bulls that have been Semen and Morphology tested, Vaccinated: 3 day sickness, 3 germ blood, 7 in 1, Pestigard and Vibriovax. All bulls will be scanned for EMA, Fat, IMF and will be weighed before sale day and the raw data will be available on a supplementary sheet. All bulls will be pre-treated for ticks to allow access to tick free areas. Online bidding through Elite Livestock Auctions will be available on Sale day if you cannot attend and phone bidding is also available. Vendors are offering Free Freight on all bulls sold up to 150km from the sale (terms and conditions apply). Should you wish to preinspect any of the bulls please contact the vendors or the Agents: Aussie Land and Livestock 074162 2233, Midge Thompson 0427 710 018, James Bredhauer 0427 549 373.

River Run Charolais

River Run Charolais Stud are pleased to present a draft of 12 quality bulls this year.

We will be at Lots 25 to 36 with 10 out of the 12 bulls in the draft are polled or polled scurred.

The bulls are from River Run Nobleman (P/S) and Palgrove Nebraska (P) as well as some top AI sires. River Run Nobleman (P/S) has proven himself to breed those thick, very commercially focused bulls with great structure and muscle and should breed plenty of milk into his females. He has 6 sons in the sale.Palgrove Nebraska (P) was purchased from the 2019 Palgrove sale for $26,000. A tremendous son of Winn Mann Skaggs with natural thickness, softness and amazing doing ability. He is a Breedplantrait leader for 200 day growth. He is represented this year by 2 bulls in Lots 29 and 34.

Lot 25 River Run Sundance (P/S) is a standout by the top AI sire in Silverstream Manhattan. He

has that tremendous growth for age, he has that carcase combination of yield and fat cover and true sire appeal. Lot 26 River Run Stampede (P) is a very long polled Panama son and Lot 27 River Run Scooter (P/S) by Raille Sovereign is an extremely thick muscled bull on a moderate frame. The walking sires of our sale bulls are used in our commercial herds as well as the stud so it helps us to gauge the potential of the progeny. We find that we can either sell weaners or take them through to background steers and heifers through for feeder cattle or if the season allows grass finished Jap ox cattle. We feel confident that these same genetics will perform in your herds as well.

The bulls have been prepared on Oats and Riverina Maintenance pellets. Our bulls are breedplan recorded, fully vaccinated, semen and morphology tested and all bulls are Sire Verified and DNA recorded. We are tested as a JBAS 7 herd. Our bulls are handled with dogs, horses,

utes and buggys. Please check our Facebook page – River Run Charolais – for videos and photos online.

Should you wish to pre-inspect the bulls or require any further information on the bulls, please call Tania on 0428 256 558.

Diamond L Charolais

Diamond L will present four bulls at the Coolabunia Classic Charolais sale, lots 37 to 40. All bulls this year are by Calmview Lucky, a stud sire purchased at Rockhampton bull sale two years ago. All Lucky’s progeny are strongly polled and mostly red factor. His progeny are soft, easy going and quiet cattle.The bulls this year have been prepared on oats with grain supplements for the last part of their preparation. Should you wish to pre-inspect the bulls or require any further information on the bulls please call Greg on 0418 622 578.

Mountain rescue

THREE patients were assessed by paramedics after being rescued from Mount Tibrogargan, Glass House Mountains.

Junior golf clinics at Woodford

The incident happened late last Saturday afternoon.

All patients were in a stable condition and declined further treatment and transport.

Kitchen fire

PARAMEDICS transported a man in his 80s to Caboolture Hospital following a kitchen fire on Francis Street, Caboolture. The patient was experiencing a medical episode. The incident happened at about 8.05pm on August 2.

JUNIORS are invited to the Woodford Golf Club for a one-hour session each Wednesday afternoon, as part of a six-week program tailored to children who would like to give golf a try.

The program began yesterday (Wednesday) and will continue to run from 3.45pm to 4.45pm each Wednesday until September 13.

Participants can learn the fundamentals of golf as well as have fun and make new friends. Equipment is supplied while participants are asked to bring a hat, water bottle and sunscreen. Cost will be $16 per week or $90 for the term fee.

Enquiries can be made to the Woodford Golf Club at 5496 1004.

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Loving 41 year marriage to Edd Bailey. A private service will be held, followed by a rememberance at Woodford Golf Club, 2-82 Golf Course Rd, Woodford on 14th August 2023 commencing 11am. All welcome.

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Darts Club remembers Barbarah Noyce

SEVENTEEN members attended the Caboolture Social Darts Club’s annual general meeting (AGM) on Monday, while the night also featured the weekly pot luck doubles.

The members had one minute of silence in respect for their life member Barbarah Noyce, who passed away.

Barbarah was born in August 1929.

Two visitors attended the night – Shaun and Dustin – and they won the doubles while the runners-up were Ian and Shayne.

Shaun had a 180 while Jai had 11 tons or over in the seven games.

Corey had the winning peg of 58 but he missed three over the ton during his games.

Dustin had a 32 peg and a high score of 83, being the visiting junior.

Mark had a 125 plus a 100.

RHS, FLAT BAR, ANGLE, ROUND BAR, TOPHAT, PURLINS, CORRUGATED

SHEET METAL (MILD, ALUMINIUM, STAINLESS, BISALLOY, CORTEN)

Comeback win seals top-two spot for Lions women

THE Moreton Bay Lions secured second spot on the Queensland Football Association Women’s (QFAW) Div 1 ladder after a come-from-behind victory against the Sherwood Magpies at Red Rooster Park last Saturday.

The fourth-placed Magpies led at half-time and threequarter time but were kept scoreless throughout the entire second half, as the hosts worked their way to a 5.8.38 to 4.1.25 victory.

In perfect sunny conditions at the Den, the game started in a flurry of physical contests with

both sides trading blows to gain momentum.

The teams landed a goal each in the first term while the Lions also landed three behinds.

Moreton Bay’s secondquarter performance was lacklustre, as the collective intensity dropped away while Sherwood kicked three unanswered goals and looked the more committed and battlehardened team.

Captain Jess Davy, teenage midfielders Charis Tarr and Candice Daley and defenders Taylah Brotherston, Jo Tuza and Bayley Woollett put in great efforts, but the Lions had far too

many passengers.

A late goal on the run from speedster Jas Ryan restored some order, but an upset was on the cards as the Lions trailed by 10 points at the long break.

Following some stern words from Moreton Bay’s coaching staff, asking for a more committed effort, it was felt that this could be a defining moment in the Lions’ season whichever way the result would go.

From the first bounce of the third quarter, ruck warrior Renee Gould set the scene with some strong follow-up efforts which resulted in the league’s leading goal-kicker Ellen Hopkins crumbing a pack to kick her second and put the Lions within reach of the lead.

It was the only major of the term, before the final term began with Sherwood holding a threepoint advantage.

The Lions broke the back of the opposition in the last quarter, with young gun Caitlin Brooks slotting her first goal after a strong lead and mark.

When the inspirational Ryan slotted her second goal, the Lions had rounded out the term with six unanswered shots at goal with inaccuracy the only blemish.

Hat-trick hero in soccer team’s five-goal win

BEAU Acworth netted three goals as Caboolture trounced Annerley 5-0 in last Sunday’s women’s soccer match at the Annerley-based Elder Oval. Caboolture maintained third place while Annerley

remained eighth in the (Football Queensland Premier League) FQPL2 Women’s competition.

Acworth’s hat-trick lifted her season tally to 11 goals; equal-second in the competition and five behind the top-placed

Natasha Ridley of Mt Gravatt.

While Acworth was a standout performer in last Sunday’s victory, Cassandra Buhmann and Chloe Globke also landed a goal each.

Finals hopes slip away from Snakes

CABOOLTURE’S finals

hopes all but died in the Sunshine Coast Gympie Rugby League (SCGRL)

A Grade competition, as the Snakes succumbed to a 20-14 defeat against the third-placed Maroochydore Swans at Bob Day Oval last Saturday night.

The Snakes virtually had to win their final three matches of the season to enter the topfour, with last Saturday’s loss leaving them two wins outside the top-four with two rounds left in the regular season.

Caboolture’s only chance to sneak into the top-four would be if the Snakes had two sizeable wins while the fourth-placed Noosa had two sizeable losses.

On home soil for the last time this year, Caboolture battled admirably as Luke Ford and Steven Borg were missing, and the result was in doubt until the end as the margin was never more than a converted try.

Maroochydore’s Ben Keal opened the scoring after 13 minutes, before Caboolture’s Jason Gillard equalised with a try just four minutes later.

Josh Totoro converted Gillard’s try to put the Snakes ahead 6-4.

From a penalty to the Swans, Caboolture’s defence lapsed as Maroochydore captain Thomas Geraghty charged over for a lamentably soft try which enabled his team to lead 10-6 after 29 minutes.

The Swans also received a penalty in the 37th minute, but the Snakes defended desperately and then counterattacked.

After the Snakes moved the ball left, Chris Totoro beat the scrambling defence to score in the corner and level the score at 10-all with half-time looming.

Caboolture made a potentially vital breakthrough in the 46th minute, also off the back of a penalty. A Maroochydore player mishandled a rolling kick into the in-goal area, where Jack Rogers pounced for a try.

Caboolture’s four-point lead quickly disappeared, as the Swans also capitalised on a penalty.

Maroochydore strung together some well-timed passes, and the Snakes couldn’t contain it as Cody Rowe scored.

A fine conversion from Seaton Reid put the Swans in front 16-14 with nearly 30 minutes left.

There was no change to the

score for more than 20 minutes, as the pendulum went back and forth.

Maroochydore’s defence held firm when Caboolture pressured the tryline, and then the Snakes defended strongly but conceded a piggyback penalty.

A couple of unforced knockons from the Snakes proved costly, before a penalty to Maroochydore in the 73rd minute led to a breakthrough try to Riley Moore.

An unsuccessful conversion attempt with five minutes remaining ensured the margin was a converted try, and then the Swans fumbled the ball in the ensuing set.

The Snakes applied pressure and gained ‘six more tackles’ as they sought to draw level, but a pass was intercepted with 90 seconds remaining.

The Snakes regained the ball with 52 seconds remaining but lost it soon afterwards, and their last chance to draw the game was gone.

This Saturday, the Snakes will oppose Nambour at Nambour in the A Grade, reserve grade and women’s divisions, after the Snakes women had a bye last weekend.

The hosts showed grit as they overcame a fairly poor start.

The Lions will play an away game against cellar dweller Kedron this Saturday, before finals start the following weekend.

In last Saturday’s reserves development game at Red Rooster Park, the Lions sank to a defeat which left them equal with Sherwood and Sandgate on competition points; behind the first-placed Morningside and second-placed Broadbeach.

Sherwood grabbed an early lead last Saturday and, despite a strong comeback from Moreton

Bay, the Magpies were never headed.

Sherwood kicked two goals while Moreton Bay was scoreless in the first term, before the Magpies kicked 1.1.7 to 0.1.1 in the second term.

The Magpies led 3.1.19 to 1.2.8 at three-quarter time before finishing 3.3.21 to 2.2.14 victors.

Moreton Bay’s reserves will look forward to finals as they are unlikely to have a game this weekend, with Kedron’s reserves not fielding a team for most of the year.

Lions narrowly miss finals on percentages

AN EPIC win by the Moreton Bay Lions last Saturday wasn’t enough to sneak into the upcoming Queensland Football Association (QFA) Div 1 HART Sport Cup finals series, as the Lions missed out by an agonising 1.06 percent.

With two other results going their way, it appeared that a win over the then third-placed Caloundra Panthers at Carter Park would be enough for the Lions to enter the top-five at Hinterland’s expense as three teams became equal-fifth on 20 competition points.

Unfortunately for the Lions it wasn’t to be, as Hinterland maintained fifth place after kicking six goals to three in the final quarter to go down 21.7.133 to 14.14.98 against the now thirdplaced Mayne.

Ultimately, a two-point defeat in round five and a one-point loss in round 14 – both on home soil – proved very costly for Moreton Bay.

This year became the first occasion in which coach David ‘Penguin’ Harding didn’t guide a team to a finals campaign.

It appeared that Caloundra might extinguish Moreton Bay’s finals hopes in any case, as the host team held a commanding 22-point lead at half-time before the visitors produced a stirring comeback.

Jack Powell finished with five goals for the victors while Connor Mead was next best with three.

Daniel Dai and Blair Humphreys kicked two majors each for the Lions while Jordan Harding, Braydan Harding,

Jarryd Ricker and Joshua Blair landed one apiece.

Powell, Dai, Jordan Harding, Jono Giles, Charlie Hewitt and Mitch Fraser were among Moreton Bay’s best performers in a very even team performance.

The first quarter was evenly matched as both sides felt each other out, with the Lions having more to play for as they needed to win while their opponents were already assured of a finals berth.

Moreton Bay held a one-point lead at the first break, having kicked 3.1.19 to Caloundra’s 2.6.18.

The Panthers took control in the second quarter as they booted six goals to two in a dominant display, while the Lions were simply blown off the park.

With his team trailing 8.8.56 to 5.4.34 at half-time, ‘Penguin’ issued some home truths.

The Lions came out charged up in the third quarter as they were prepared to make a statement, and not meekly surrender to their far more fancied opponents.

In a quarter that epitomised their grit and determination, the Lions went on a rampage as they kicked five goals to the Panthers’ two, and cut the margin to a mere four points.

The Lions knew they had to win by at least 20 points, and rely on Mayne beating Hinterland by about 40 points to assure Moreton Bay of a finals berth.

With Mayne leading by 53 points at three-quarter time, the Lions knew what they had to do while they knew they were in with a chance.

The Lions piled on six glorious goals to two and won 16.7.103 to 12.11.83, but their joy was quickly shattered when they discovered they wouldn’t be in the finals.

‘Penguin’ said it was the first time Moreton Bay had defeated Caloundra in both grades.

“Both teams really were rewarded for their hard work and willingness to believe in what we are doing,” he said.

“Yes, there has been a big change in training standards, game style and culture.

“The standard is the standard and it is vitally important that we maintain it to stay the course.

“Winning is a habit.

“This young group now knows what is expected of it to compete with the big teams of Division 1.

“We have taken a massive step forward this year to cement a rock-solid foundation that will now allow us to build the ‘Pyramid of Sustainability’.

“As for next year, not making finals is not acceptable. We will be ready.

“There are exciting times ahead for the club, players, sponsors and our ever-growing football community.”

Meanwhile, the Lions development team won their match 7.10.52 to 3.11.29 after leading by 10 or 12 points at the first three breaks.

Moreton Bay’s development team will contest University of Queensland in an elimination final at Carter Park this Saturday.

Moreton Bay Lions women’s captain Jess Davy chases the ball during her team’s win over Sherwood last Saturday. She led from the front when things looked a bit dire.

Moreton Bay’s coach Shane Dawes lays down the law during a break.

One more chance for Snakes women to reach decider

THE Caboolture Snakes will oppose the Caloundra Lighthouses at Caloundra Rugby Club this Saturday to decide who contests the Nambour Toads in the Sunshine Coast Rugby Union (SCRU) women’s grand final.

Nambour qualified for the decider after defeating Caboolture 40-31 in last Saturday’s semi-final at Sunshine Coast University, before Maroochydore and Caloundra drew 14-all in the following day’s elimination final at Brothers Rugby Club.

The drawn result enabled Caloundra to progress, after finishing higher on the ladder than Maroochydore.

The Snakes are sweating on the availability of captain Olivia Fidow, who exited last Saturday’s semi-final in the

early stages with a leg injury after she had previously battled a shoulder injury.

The referee was often heavyhanded in the high scoring match at Sunshine Coast University as a few players from each team were yellow-carded.

Caboolture led 7-0 before Nambour shot to a 21-7 lead, but then the Snakes trailed by only two points at half-time before hitting the front in the early part of the second half.

The lead see-sawed, and it was anyone’s game as Nambour led 35-31 before the margin expanded to nine points.

Jennifer Ladewig scored a hat-trick for the Toads while Georgia Flood and Eva Johnston also scored for the victors.

Sarai Pule notched two tries for the Snakes while Peleiupu

Morayfield school team finishes runner-up at state oztag

Faalogo was among the other scorers.

Caboolture coach Tony Walls described the Snakes as “fighters”, although he said it took them a little while to adjust without Fidow.

With Nambour yet to lose a game this season, Walls said the Toads had good skills, were well organised and well drilled, and had pace out wide.

With the Snakes having lost to Caloundra in week one of last year’s finals, Walls said last year didn’t weigh on his mind or the players’ minds.

Walls said “every week’s a new week”.

“It’s another opportunity to play footy,” he said.

“We’ve just got to go through the process to get there.”

Rampaging Wolves maul Snakes

LAST Saturday’s local derby involving the Stanley River Wolves and Caboolture Snakes was an anti-climax as the visitors crushed the hosts 72-6 at the Caboolture-based Bob Day Oval.

With the Wolves second and the Snakes seventh on the 10-team reserve grade ladder, a rout was on the cards as the home side was well below full strength.

Stanley River scored 12 tries to Caboolture’s one, with Daemon Cruise racking up an individual haul of 32 points as he converted all of the team’s tries and also scored two tries himself.

Playing at five-eighth rather than his regular centre position, John Snow continued his comeback from injury as he notched three tries.

The visiting team’s total could even have passed 80 if the Wolves hadn’t had a wayward 15-minute period in the first half.

The writing was on the wall as the Snakes were penalised in the first 25 seconds, before Lance Ainsworth scooted over to score from dummy-half as if the defence wasn’t even there.

An ensuing raid from Stanley River came unstuck because of a forward pass, before Ainsworth backed up in support to score his second try.

The Snakes paid for not landing a penalty kick over the sideline, as Snow soon penetrated some sub-standard defence for his first try.

The score became 18-0 in just the 12th minute, but then the Wolves continued a habit of falling off the pace for a short while.

Their mistakes included a forward pass and a penalty for

John Snow scored three tries for the Stanley River Wolves as they belted an understrength Caboolture Snakes outfit by 66 points in reserve grade rugby league last Saturday.

a lifting tackle.

Stanley River co-coach Ethan Szendrey said afterwards that the Wolves pushed the pass a bit too much as they became overkeen during the wayward patch.

“You can’t (afford to) do it against better sides,” he said.

“I’m not worried about it but it’s something to be conscious of.”

Szendrey said one could never be disappointed after their team scored 12 tries.

“We played to our structures pretty well,” he said.

The Wolves belatedly increased their lead with five minutes left in the first half as Nathan ‘Mambut’ Saliamungo scored, and then Daniel Brooks scored a few minutes later to set up a 30-0 half-time lead.

James Cochran scored the first try of the second half following a neat step from halfback Matthew Mladenovic, before back-to-back tries to Snow brought the score to 48-0 with 21 minutes left.

THE Morayfield State High School (MSHS) year 10 boys team reached the grand final in the Queensland Oztag All Schools Tournament, played at Sunshine Coast Stadium from July 28 to 30.

The Morayfield team had the chance to secure backto-back titles in the annual tournament, only to go down 8-6 to Marymount College in the grand final.

More than 240 teams from around Queensland ranged from year 5 to 12 while there were boys, girls and mixed teams, with 26 fields used as more than 700 games were played.

Among 12 teams in the year 10 boys division, MSHS had a number of players who had played at representative level in oztag and touch football, with the oztag reps having played for North Lakes and the North Metro Marlins.

MSHS fielded players from younger age groups to ensure sufficient numbers, and the team ended up having Caboolture Snakes rugby league players from the U13, U14, U15 and U16 divisions.

MSHS’s Haamiora Wharerau, who was named

most valuable player (MVP) for the year 10 boys age group, had played for the Caboolture Snakes in rugby league and rugby union. Last year his twin brother Jack won the MVP award while their coach and mum Sherrie has also played representative oztag.

As the year 10 boys division was split into two pools, MSHS was undefeated in Pool B until the grand final.

MSHS won 4-2 against St. Joseph’s (Coomera), 7-6 against Marymount, 7-5 against Dakabin, 11-3 against Grace Lutheran, 9-4 against Mountain Creek and 7-3 against St. Teresa’s on the first two days.

On the last day, MSHS defeated Shalom 9-4 in a quarter-final before beating Dakabin 8-3 in a semi-final.

In the end, a well-disciplined Marymount team took out the grand final.

Most of the MSHS players will be eligible to take part in next year’s event, and will surely be keen to go one step further than this year.

There was also a Caboolture connection in the refereeing department at this year’s Queensland Oztag All Schools

Tournament, including in the year 10 boys grand final.

Having finished year 12 at the Caboolture-based St. Columban’s College at the end of last year before going on to university this year, Ayvah Latham officiated 23 games at the all schools oztag event.

Some of these fixtures involved two referees, including the year 10 boys decider, year 8 boys semi-final and year 8 girls quarter-final.

Stanley River’s momentum briefly stalled as a couple of errors were followed by Caboolture’s sole try.

The Snakes shifted the ball left where Jack Kellaway found an opening, and he scored out wide before landing a fine conversion.

The Wolves hit back quickly with a try to Brooks to take the score beyond 50, before Jamie Newton’s converted try took the score to 60.

Two consecutive breakaway tries to Cruise capped off the visiting team’s big victory. Pushing and shoving erupted in the dying stages after a player was dragged over the sideline while tackled.

Stanley River has a bye this weekend, having been scheduled to contest Caloundra which recently withdrew from the competition while being out of finals contention.

Guaranteed to finish in second place on the ladder, the Wolves will gear up for a semi-final at the Woodford Showground on August 19.

Snakes U19s surge in second half

THE Caboolture Snakes made an impact in the Sunshine Coast Gympie Rugby League (SCGRL) U19 competition last Saturday as they beat the Kawana Dolphins 30-10 at Bob Day Oval.

It was the fourth time the teams met this season, with Kawana winning the first two encounters by 32 and 34 points before Caboolture won the third encounter by two points.

With Caloundra beating Maroochydore 26-16 in the other U19 clash last Saturday, the four teams which competed

on the day found themselves deadlocked on 44 points each as they occupied the top four spots on the six-team ladder.

Last Saturday’s match on Caboolture soil featured a tight first half, before the hosts showed more authority in the second half.

A converted try to Rylee Smith gave the Snakes a 6-0 lead in the first seven minutes, before the Dolphins drew level within five minutes following a converted try to Billy Lawrence.

A converted try to Harrison Hunt helped Caboolture to a

12-6 half-time lead, only for Kawana to narrow the gap to two points in the early stages of the second stanza as Kadan Fox touched down.

Unconverted tries to Jayden Alefaio and Casino Williams extended the margin to 10 points, before a converted try to Ailai Price Tonks put the home side ahead 26-10.

An unconverted try to Tim Duncan sealed the home side’s comfortable victory.

This Saturday, the Snakes will contest Maroochydore on Maroochydore soil.

Morayfield State High School’s Haamiora Wharerau with his MVP award at the Queensland Oztag All Schools Tournament.

The Morayfield High School year 10 boys team finished runner-up in its division in the recent Queensland Oztag All Schools Tournament at Sunshine Coast Stadium.

Snake Pit Challenge a big hit for Caboolture BMX

MORE than 300 riders and more than 800 spectators packed the Caboolture BMX Club for the annual Snake Pit Challenge on Saturday, July 29.

Riders from all around Australia as well as New Zealand took part, while there was a broad age range.

The winning line-up in the Superclass Men’s category came from Moreton Bay, as the Brendale-based TSquared Radio BMX Team had Matt Krasevskis in first place, while Thomas Tucker was second and Kane Gibbons third.

The top-three placegetters

in the Superclass Women’s category were Jenna Williams, Isabella Schramm and Kameli Jones.

Caboolture BMX Club spokesperson Celina Urbano said, “This year the club has welcomed so many old members who are back racing with their children,

and even grandparents, enjoying a sport that brings many life skills they have learnt and now passing onto others.

“I myself had the privilege of watching my daughter Gemma Sloane making a comeback with her son EliasJay racing in 5 years and

soon 2-year-old Grace.”

Incidentally, Gemma finished first in the Vet Pro Women’s category.

Celina thanked the sponsors as many of them were regular contributors, including long-term sponsor and Member for Morayfield, Mark Ryan.

“Our club at Centenary Lakes is a public track, and a not-for-profit organisation,” Celina said.

“Our committee, volunteers and members work hard to bring in much needed funds to maintain this track as it is a public track that requires daily upkeep.”

Mark Ryan (far left) and Peter Va Bladel (far right) with the top three in the Superclass Men’s category: Matt Krasevskis (first), Thomas Tucker (second) and Kane Gibbons (third).

Mark Ryan (far left) and Peter Va Bladel (far right) with the top three in the Superclass Women’s category: Jenna Williams (first), Isabella Schramm (second) and Kameli Jones (third).