Somerset Sentinel News 10 Aug 23

Henry Somerset

EMAIL HENRY SOMERSET : henrysomerset@sentinelnews.com.au

Art for whose sake?

A SCULPTOR friend asked me to take her to the Condensery.

This is the old milk factory at Toogoolawah now operating as an ‘art space’.

My friend had just delivered some of her works to the ‘sculpture on the edge’ event at Maleny so was keen to see what the Somerset region offered.

The first issue was to find it. A small street sign off the main highway points in the general direction. We came across another couple in the main street of Toogoolawah frustrated at not being able to find the Condensery, not uncommon

according to a local cafe owner.

The old factory has won awards for its renovation - and deservedly so.

The volunteer on duty was warmly welcoming.

The current exhibition, of a West Australian artist, suited the stark high walls and spaces. Charcoal on fibre cement board is interesting art, but hardly worth a trip for my friend from the big smoke to Somerset - as she commented.

We wandered around the site, but other than the deer sculpture, there’s nothing much.

She commented that the broken down cattle yards up the street captured much more of her artistic eye.

There’s so much potential with the building and site but why has so little been done, she started grumbling.

For those who dismiss art’s role in life and tourism, or the utilitarianist who just want to know the dollar impact of such a large Council and state government investment, let’s look at Hobart.

The biggest draw for Tasmania’s tourism is now Mona. More than half the 1.7

million people who visited last year listed Mona as their principal reason to head south. (That’s more than triple Tasmania’s population in total visitors and 50 percent more than the Apple isle visiting Mona).

Mona is the Museum of Old and New Art, developed and funded by David Walsh, Australia’s biggest gambler - up to a billion a week, mainly on horses.

It was gambling that not only made his money, but also intrigued his interest in the art of mathematics and then artmuch weird, most startling, some

interesting.

There’s the Cloaca - a mechanical cow into which they feed hay and produces milk and manure - weird and smelly and only possibly art, but certainly startling.

There’s the waterfall within the gallery’s multi-stories which changes colour and volume according to the music played.

There’s a collection of ancient mathematical devices - amazing how they counted bushels of wheat 5,000 years ago.

And there’s paintings and sculptures.

After two hours I needed to come up for air and sunlight to relieve my brain of imagery overload. Then back for a few more hours.

David Walsh is a weird guy (his parking space at Mona is named ‘God’) and Mona is his own creation without government funding or committees or bureaucracy.

We Somerset ratepayers can’t expect the Condensery to be anything on the Mona scale. Anyone who has been to the gallery at the NSW town of Orange might see something of a local active art vision - a good mix of local and notable art, a mix of types of art (as

today’s scope goes well beyond painting and sculpture) and some challenging exhibitions (a series of Afghan war art was provoking).

Orange has a good mix of supporting and promoting local artists, plus using provocative exhibitions to attract lots of visitors from the big smoke of Sydney (or in my case from the little smoke of Somerset).

The two-hour thesis of tourism says that as the major cities become more crowded, city dwellers look for activities within two hours drive. The Condensery is within two hours of Brisbane.

It can be an attractor if it is a much more active, busier art space, with a well signposted walkway to Toogoolawah’s interesting main street which could become more active cafes, pubs and shops.

Best wishes to the new curator and I hope she gets the considerable support she will need, and Toogoolawah and Somerset’s Condensery deserves.

Henry Somerset, born in South Africa and educated in England, came to Australia to manage rural properties in the 1880s. After time in central Queensland, he managed properties in this region and took up a holding near what is now Somerset Dam. That water storage is testament to his work, after the 1893 floods which devastated Brisbane, to have a dam built at Stanley Chasm. He fought for this as a parliamentarian from the region from 1904 to 1920.

He was so popular for his work on behalf of the region and its pioneering people that he was elected seven times, often unopposed, to Queensland Parliament.

He believed that water storage would not only prevent floods, but also attract population to develop the Brisbane Valley. As reward for his far sighted promotion of the valley, the dam, the region, the council (and this newspaper) take the Somerset name.

Illegal dumping targeted in Council program

SOMERSET Regional Council is targeting illegal dumping activity across a number of dumping hot spot areas in the region.

Cr Sean Choat said that illegal dumping created both environmental and financial impacts.

“I’m appalled there are people in the community who are so irresponsible that they can’t be bothered doing the right thing, and in doing so are causing damage to the environment through dumping of chemicals, building waste, tyres, asbestos, weeds, toxic and other kinds of waste material,” Cr Choat said.

“Illegal dumping is proven to cause pollution in our neighbourhoods and waterways and can spread pest species such as fire ants and pest plants. It can block stormwater drains, creating dangerous conditions in the event of heavy rains or flooding, and it poses a health and safety risk for the general public.

“Council incurs significant clean-up costs each year in removing illegally dumped waste

that includes asbestos, sharps and medical waste, nappies and toxic substances. Apart from the dangers to people and pets, this also creates a breeding ground for vermin.

“This unlawful activity also creates a cost to ratepayers through the need to monitor, remove and dispose of rubbish that should be handled through our waste management facilities. We know we have many fine Somerset folk who are equally disgusted by the actions of a few.”

Illegal littering and dumping are defined as the unlawful deposit of any type of waste material. Littering offences have an on the spot fine of $287 when under 200L, including littering from a vehicle or vessel; and an illegal dumping offence has an on-the-spot fine of $2,300 for 200L or more, to less than 2500L.

Council is encouraging people who call Somerset home, to report any illegal littering and /or dumping activities by calling 5424 4000.

Kilcoy Streetscape Revitalisation

Project - still time to have your say Council wants young people to Have Their Say

THERE’S still time to have your say on the Kilcoy Streetscape Revitalisation Project. The current round of community engagement includes an online survey and the community is encouraged to give its feedback on the development of master plan for the Kilcoy town centre and main streets. To have your say go to somerset.qld.gov.au/your-council/have-your-say by this Friday.

YOUNG people are the future community of the Somerset Region, so decisions made now will impact on them in the long term.

Somerset Regional Council has a strong commitment to realising its long-term vision - of

a natural, vibrant, prosperous, well planned and united Somerset.

The Youth Engagement Strategy is a wholeof-organisation approach to how Council will engage young people as both citizens and as users

of Council resources and services in working towards this vision.

The strategy also outlines how Council will undertake advocacy, establish partnerships, and provide services to address the needs and

aspirations of Somerset’s children, young people, parents and carers and the wider community. The survey closes on August 22 and is available at somerset.qld.gov.au/your-council/have-yoursay.

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Securing faith-based places grants now open

APPLICATIONS are now open for the Federal Government’s Securing Faith-Based Places grant program.

improve security at religious schools and preschools, places of worship and faith-based community centres.

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Olivia,

The judging of the Awards is this Friday at The View Hotel, Hamilton.

Kilcoy Rodeo a sell-out

SMALL TOWN, BIG RODEO was the slogan for this year’s Kilcoy Rodeo held at the Kilcoy Showgrounds last Saturday and the event did not disappoint.

Entry and camping tickets for the annual event sold out several days before the event. Full report next edition.

Federal Member for Blair Shayne Neumann said the Albanese Labor Government was committed to ensuring that people of all faiths can practice their beliefs free from violence and discrimination.

“Everyone deserves to be safe while practising their religion,” he said.

“The Securing Faith-Based Places grant program provides $40 million over four years to

“This grants program will be an open, competitive and merit-based program.

“Eligible organisations can apply for grants between $25,000 and $500,000 to address risks of crime and violence resulting from religious and racial intolerance.

“I encourage all eligible faith-based organisations across the Somerset Region to consider applying for funding.”

The program will support

security infrastructure upgrades, including fencing, lighting, security cameras, traffic barriers, alarm systems, and access controls, as well as engagement of security guards.

For more information, visit http://business.gov.au or call 13 28 46. Grant guidelines and a sample agreement are available online at http://business.gov.au and https://help.grants.gov.au

Applications can be submitted on the Business Portal at https://portal.business. gov.au

The application period closes at 5pm on September 11.

Jeans for a good cause in Lowood

JEANS and casual wear were prominent at Lowood State High School (LSHS) last Friday as students and staff participated in Jeans for Genes Day.

Having taken part in the annual nationwide fundraiser for several years, LSHS raised $158.55 this year as Jeans for Genes Day was in its 30th year in Australia.

Founded by the Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI), Jeans for Genes Day raises awareness of genetic diseases and birth defects, while raising money for research for cures and medicinal support.

LSHS House Dean/Student

Leadership, Liz Ball, said there was a variety of colours and styles while one student came in dungarees.

“Our dress-up days are always enjoyable as it allows the students to showcase a little more of their personal style and personality,” she said.

“It also allows our Student Representative Council a chance to give back a little.

“As citizens of this world, the SRC believe it is our responsibility to raise awareness and give back to our community wherever we can, and all our fundraising events are a small way for us to help.”

While LSHS didn’t have

any specific activities for the occasion, the school had a house spirit event as per usual for a Friday.

Last Friday featured ball sports such as captain ball and tunnel ball, with the Friday events earning points for the house teams as the house trophy is up for grabs at the end of the year.

Two weeks before Jeans for Genes Day, LSHS took part in Pyjama Day to raise awareness and funds for children in foster care. The students donned their favourite PJs and provided a gold coin donation for their efforts, with more than 235 people raising a total of $377.10.

Toogoolawah District Baptist Church opening.

TOOGOOLAWAH Showgirl Olivia Harrison (nee Frahm) will represent the West Moreton and Brisbane Valley Sub-Chamber in the Queensland Showgirl Awards at the Ekka next week.

a livestock administrator at Teys’ Condamine Feedlot, is carrying on a family tradition as her mum and her grandma are prior showgirls.

Under My Skin

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

EMAIL SKINHEAD :

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 Burney, 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-vis 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 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).

KILCOY State High School

An Independent Public School

Athletics Carnival 2023

ON Friday July 21, Kilcoy State High School hosted the annual athletics carnival.

The theme for this year’s athletics carnival was heroes and villains, with some students wearing their traditional house colours.

Fraser House emerged victorious over Rafter House for another consecutive year, despite Rafter showing great school spirit and eagerness to achieve.

Students welcomed the anticipated return of high jump and the atmosphere around the tug-of-war event with Mr Addicott rocking the tunes, made for an exciting contest with great enthusiasm displayed by all who joined in.

Congratulations to all Age Champions who demonstrated how important it is to participate in every event in

order to win the overall Age Champion Title.

U12 Male Lenny W, U12 Female Lillian P, U13

Male Charlie S, U13 Female Summer B, U14 Male Oleh

D, U14 Female Bella M, U15

Male Curtis H, U15 Female Charlee P, U16 Male Zachary

H, U16 Female Rayelle P, Open Male Preston C, Open

Female Lauren C.

A special congratulations to the 2023 Principal’s Cup race winners, Charlie and Jasper, who used their determination to gain the title of the fastest female and male runners at Kilcoy SHS.

Thank you to all our participants, individual event winners, those who broke school records on the day, our Age Champions and to those who progressed on to District Athletics.

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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

Insights into the local housing market

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

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

Crowd gathers at Stanley Hotel for business presentation

INTERNATIONAL guest speaker Alan Robinson visited Kilcoy on Wednesday night last week to make a presentation at the latest Kilcoy Chamber of Commerce event.

People from a range of local businesses attended along with Somerset Mayor Graeme Lehmann, Deputy Mayor Helen Brieschke and fellow councillors Cheryl Gaedtke, Sean Choat and Jason Wendt.

A veterinary business consultant, Alan focused on resilience strategies of the basics of business.

Key points included legacy and purpose, autonomy and accountability, mastery and progress, and connection and belonging.

Alan also explored ways to beat the ‘busy-trap’, with key points including simplify outcomes, reduce friction, reduce demand, and increase

well-being.

“Good leadership drives good culture” was another point Alan made.

Following dinner, the second presentation came from Melanie Sisson of Studio Sissoni Success Coaching.

Melanie spoke about learning to lead, and explained there was a mindset shift from technical expert to manager and leader.

Melanie said managers and leaders should seek as much feedback from the workers as what the managers and leaders provided the workers.

Following Melanie’s presentation, a question-andanswer session involved a panel.

Ensuing discussions involved issues facing small businesses, including leadership and how to retain young staff.

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

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.

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

Guest speaker Alan Robinson with Kilcoy Chamber of Commerce president Lee Robinson.

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

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,

sold Charbray steer calves for $570.

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.

struggle.

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

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.

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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

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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,

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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.

Free broadband access for disadvantaged students

THE Federal Government will provide up to 30,000 Australian families with no internet at home, free broadband for one year as part of their plan for a better National Broadband Network (NBN).

The School Student Broadband Initiative (SSBI) provides the opportunity for eligible school students to benefit from fast internet at

home to support their education.

More than 1,000 Australian families have already benefited from home broadband connections set up under the initiative.

Those working closest with families and students, including State and Territory education bodies, selected charities and community organisations will identify families and support them to access the free service.

NBN Co is implementing this targeted affordability initiative with the support of a $4.5 million Federal Government commitment in the October 2022 Federal Budget.

The one year of free services begins from the day the service

is activated.

Federal Member for Blair, ShaYne Neumann, said any families in the Somerset region interested in the SSBI should contact his office on (07) 3201 5300 or Shayne.Neumann. MP@aph.gov.au.

Federal Member for Blair Shayne Neumann presents the Schroeder family with a voucher providing free internet access for a year under the Federal Government’s School Student Broadband Initiative.

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Wednesday August 2 ladies played 18 holes and a 9 hole single Stableford.

Overall winner 9 holes Sam Maclean 19 points on a count back from Judi Marshall.

18 hole winner was Judie Marshall, 9 hole winner Marion Deane.

NTP: Sam Maclean.

Afternoon Chook Run winner Michael O’Connor 27, r/up Bob Marshall 25.

NTPs: 5/14 Michael O’Connor, Birdie Hole 16 Michael O’Connor. Longest Putt 18 Michael O’Connor.

A great day for you Boonie.

Saturday August 5

Toogoolawah members travelled to Esk for the Esk 1,000 trophy day (See Esk Golf news for results).

Club trophy at Toogoolawah winner Sandy Gleeson 39 , r/up Clinton Smith.

NTPs: 3/12 Craig Granzien, 4/13 Alan White, 6/15 A Skinner, 7/16 A Skinner and Sandy Gleeson, mens long drive 1/10 Clinton Smith, ladies Sandy Gleeson, longest putt 9/18 Clinton Smith, 8/17 Bob Marshall.

Coming events:

Saturday August 12 Seymours Toyota four person Ambrose. Golfers and non-golfers invited to play. Names by 10:30am for an 11am Shotgun start.

Wednesday August 16 Ladies 18 hole single Stableford 8am plus 9 hole single Stableford 9am start.

Esk

Thursday August 3 Denis Misso two ball aggregate Stableford (secret partners).

Winners B Glanville, J Humphrey 70pts. R/up P Cook B Moore 69.

NTPs: Handicap 0-18 1 3rd S Wilson; H/C 19+ 5/14 3rd J Humphrey; All In: 4/13 P Cook; 8/17 2nd I Timms.

Good turnout for Denis Misso’s event which he puts on every year on a Thursday.

Denis has been a member of the Esk Golf Club since moving to Esk in 1980. He worked for the Esk

Rattlers finish season with a win

THE Brisbane Valley Rattlers concluded their second season of senior AFL in fine style as they defeated the Greater Springfield Storm 10.4.64 to 8.7.55 at Springfield Central Sports Complex last Friday night.

Unfortunately for the Rattlers they finished two points outside the top-five while the Storm placed fifth, after Brisbane Valley had beaten one of the finals-bound teams for the first time.

Greater Springfield led 3.1.19 to 1.1.7 at quarter-time, before clinging to a tiny 4.3.27 to 4.1.25 lead at half-time.

The next term was one of the best for the Rattlers all year as they scored 5.3.33 while keeping their opponents scoreless.

Greater Springfield fought back with four goals and four behinds to more than double their total from the first three quarters, while Brisbane Valley landed just one major in the final term.

Andrew Scarce and Emmanuel Mwaka landed three goals each for the Rattlers while four of their teammates kicked one major apiece.

John Kennedy booted five goals for Greater Springfield while three of his teammates

kicked one each.

While there was little point wondering what might have been, the Rattlers were left to rue a last-gasp four-point loss to Coolangatta on May 26 after Brisbane Valley led by 43 points at quarter-time.

The Rattlers may also have reached the finals had injuries and other commitments not intervened as much as they did.

In any case, Brisbane Valley’s record of seven wins and seven losses was a vast improvement from last year’s record of two wins and 12 losses, with both victories following the dozen defeats.

Junior golf clinics at Woodford

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.

Three games at Yowie Park this Saturday

KILCOY will be treated to a feast of rugby league for the final time this year as three Sunshine Coast Gympie Rugby League (SCGRL) C Grade matches take place at Yowie Park this Saturday.

The top-four teams have

been confirmed with two rounds remaining before the finals, although the order of them could change.

In the first match on Kilcoy soil this Saturday, the secondplaced Caloundra will contest the seventh-placed Pomona-

Council as a surveyor until retiring in 2013 and then decided to move to Brisbane to be near family, and has still kept his membership at Esk as and returns regularly to play.

Denis has, over the years, been Secretary, Captain and President of Esk Golf Club and still enjoys his golf.

Many thanks for your continued support, Denis.

Friday August 4 Turkey winner Jeff Humphrey 44, 31 on the correct end of a 3 way count-back this week with Greg Steele r/up. Run down: B Glanville 49, 31; M Beetz 42, 34; D Maddy 53, 35; G Punch 50, 37; P Cook 46, 38; J Lumsden 57, 39; L Pratt 47, 40; G Ray 58, 43; G Lockett 64, 44; M Lerm 84, 48.

NTPs: 13 G Punch; 17 L Pratt.

Saturday August 5 Esk 500 Challenge Monthly Medal sponsored by ATP Paints and Esk Golf Club.

Overall nett winner L Robson 64. Esk Monthly Medal winner L Robson. A Grade winner M O’Connor 69; r/up M Robson 70. B Grade B Thorogood 69; r/up P Eldridge 71. C Grade B Tumney 70; r/up L Smith 71. Ladies F Pickering 70; r/up Adams 71.

NTPs: A Grade 1/10 3rd M O’Connor; B Grade 2/11 B Thorogood; C Grade 3/12 3rd S Lerm, ladies 6/15 3rd F Pickering. Mens longest putt 5/14 R Gridley. Ladies longest putt 9/18 J Lee. All in 4/13 C Neilsen, 8/17 2nd Br Farnham. Mens long drive A Grade M Rowe, B Grade B Thorogood; C Grade J Yeo, ladies F Pickering.

Top day for the Annual Esk 500 Challenge. Almost 70 entries, with local player Lyle Robson having a good win plus winning the Monthly Medal for Esk players.

Heaps of prizes thanks to ATP Paints, the Esk Golf Club and the Stihl Shop Esk.

Many thanks to the players from Toogoolawah, Kilcoy and other clubs in the area for making it a great day for all.

Sunday August 6 nine hole Chooky winner J Humphrey 29 nett, r/up M Beetz 30.

Rundown: G Steele 31; B Glanville 32; D Back 33; G Punch 33; C Pettet 34; S Wilson 38; G Lockett (L), J Beetz 39. Putting Competition: Mario Beetz 11.

Cooran at noon.

The first-placed Palmwoods and eighth-placed Beachmere will square off at 1.30pm, before the fifth-placed Kilcoy contests the third-placed Yandina at 3pm.

NTPs: 13 G Punch; 17 2nd G

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putting comp with 11 putts, pretty good for 9 holes.

Punchy had a top day winning both pin shots.

Lowood

Saturday July 29: Single Stableford. Men A Grade winner

K Luinstra 39, r/up C Mayne 38 on a count back from 3rd G Milady 38; Men B Grade winner N Zahnow 37, r/up S Norris 35 on a count back from 3rd T Norris 35; Men C Grade winner T Quinsee 32 on a count back from r/up P Barber 32, 3rd L Gleeson 30 on a count back; Ladies winner S Kopelke 27, r/up C Faneco 19.

BRD: M Joyce, K Mackney 38; K Lodder 37; B Victor, K Bacon 36; K Lawrenson, G Winter, D Hellyer, A Lawrenson, J Burrett

35.

NTPs: 2 K Bacon, 5 Shane Kopelke, 11 R Mancktelow, 14 K Luinstra.

Within a flagstick: 2 R Mancktelow, 5 K Luinstra.

Sunday July 30: Single Stableford. Men A Grade winner J Young 38, r/up V Birchall 36 on a count back from 3rd S Mahoney

36; Men B Grade winner D Lyons

38 on a count back from r/up L Pratt 38, 3rd B Lowe 36 on a count back;Men C Grade winner

D Sheraton 32, r/up R Young 31, 3rd P Hallett 29 on a count back; Ladies winner L Sheraton 35, r/up P Dwyer 31.

BRD: J Pattemore 39; K Mackney 38; K Bacon, H Buckley 37; Pat Dwyer 36; G Winter, N Zahnow, H Doran 34; B Carter,

NTPs: 2 M Joyce, 5 A Jones, 11

Saturday July 29 and Sunday

July 30: Single Stableford

Aggregate. Men A Grade winner

J Pattemore 71, r/up J Burrett 68, 3rd Shane Kopelke 66; Men B

Grade winner K Bacon 73, r/up G Winter 70, 3rd H Buckley 68; Men C Grade winner M Joyce 64, r/up W Parker 61, 3rd A Jones 59; Ladies winner K Mackney 76, r/up K Lawrenson 68, 3rd E Kelly 49.

Tuesday August 1: Single Stableford. Winner P Jensen 37 on a count back from r/up S Henshall 37.

BRD: P Molloy, I Dobbie 36; M Whitwell, C Petrohilos, A Bolton 35; S Webb 34 on a count back.

NTPs: 2 A Skinner, 5 I Dobbie, 11 P Molloy, 14 C Petrohilos, 14 Ladies 2nd shot E Jensen, 4/13 2nd shot Div 1 C Petrohilos, Div 2 A Skinner.

Wednesday August 2: Single Stroke. Winner V Wright 73, r/up P Dwyer 75.

BRD: L Sheraton 80.

Thursday August 3: Single Stableford. Winner Shane Kopelke 40, r/up R Heathwood 36.

BRD: Peta Dwyer 35; B Victor, S Kaituu, B Lowe, N Emmerson 34; V Bales 33; G Milady 32 on a count back.

NTPs: 2 M Callander, 5 A Page, 11 Shane Kopelke, 14 B Green, 14 Ladies 2nd shot Peta Dwyer, 9/18 2nd shot Div 1 G Milady, Div 2 I Dobbie.

Saturday August 5: Single Stroke Monthly Mug. Overall winner Sue Kopelke 69; Div 1 winner G Winter 70 on a count back from r/up J Grace 70; Div 2 winner M Butler 73 on a count back from r/up P Hallett 73; Best Gross Shane Kopelke 74 on a count back.

BRD: K Lawrenson 71; Shane Kopelke, T Griffiths 73; B Wieland, D Gray, T Norris, P McGuigan 74.

NTPs: 2 A Wieland, 5 C Mayne, 11 H Buckley, 14 P Quirk, 14 Ladies 2nd shot Sue Kopelke, 4/13 2nd shot Div 1 P Muller, Div 2 Peter Coles.

Eagles edge out Warriors in Div 1 soccer

BRISBANE Valley’s senior soccer teams had two wins, two losses and a draw in the latest round of fixtures in the Queensland Christian Soccer Association competition.

The Eagles women beat the Ipswich Knights for the fourth time this year, while last Saturday was the second time that the scoreline was 1-0 at Stan McCrea Field.

The other two occasions were at Lowood Sports Complex where many more goals were scored.

Last Saturday, the Eagles Div 1 men’s side scored the only goal in its match against

the Westminster Warriors at Redbank Plains.

Brisbane Valley’s Div 3 Hawks team scored three goals against the Sunnybank Saints at Lowood Sports Complex, but it wasn’t enough to secure victory as the visiting team found the back of the net five times.

After losing to Westminster on two occasions earlier this year, the Eagles U18s salvaged a 1-all draw with the Warriors at Redbank Plains last Saturday.

Last Friday night, Brisbane Valley’s O40s tried hard as they went down 5-0 to Whitehill at Lowood Sports Complex.

Marion Deane 9 hole winner, Sam Maclean overall winner and Judi Marshall 18 hole winner (Sam also won NTP 4/13) at the Toogoolawah ladies golf on August 2.

Big win for Yowies

THE Kilcoy Yowies recorded their biggest win of the year as they thumped the Beachmere Pelicans 48-16 in last Saturday’s Sunshine Coast Gympie Rugby League (SCGRL) C Grade clash at Jack Spicer Oval.

Having beaten the Yowies 28-18 back in round two on April 1, the Pelicans must have realised how far the Yowies had progressed after Kilcoy’s 26-14 victory in the return bout on June 10 was followed by a more comprehensive win last Saturday.

The result was never in doubt as the Yowies opened the scoring in the first 20 seconds, and went on to score a further eight tries while conceding three.

Kilcoy’s score was its highest this year, remarkably, as the game virtually finished 15 minutes early after both teams were short of players the whole time.

With the sides having only 13 players each, it was agreed to have 11 per team on the field while having two players each on the interchange bench,

instead of having a standard starting 13 and no interchange players.

Yowies coach Anthony Longbottom said having 11 players rather than 13 suited his team just fine, as the message was “to play backyard footy and pass it around”.

“Win, lose or draw, go out and enjoy yourselves,” he said.

A lively and entertaining contest unfolded, starting with Kilcoy’s Marika Tamanidrove dashing away for the first try in the opening seconds.

Keverieli Waqa scored twice while Kilcoy’s remaining tries were shared around as Suepasi Pelesafiame, Samuelu Faataga, Taniela Tupacau, Sekove Serevi, Leimart Alboro and Logan Manwaring scored one apiece.

Kilcoy’s points tally could have reached or passed 50 had a couple of simple conversion attempts not gone astray, with one of them hitting an upright.

Ashley Mumby nabbed two tries for Beachmere, and Joshua Turner registered the other one.

Longbottom said all of the Yowies played well, while

Rampaging Wolves maul Snakes

speculative passes either stuck or were recovered.

The match ended early when a Beachmere player required an ambulance after suffering a severe hip injury, courtesy of a savage tackle from Kilcoy’s Mick Giles.

Giles had already produced a couple of bone-rattling tackles, with a few opponents having unwisely provoked him and riled him up.

Longbottom said the Yowies would surely have scored a few more tries had the game lasted the full duration.

The result had no bearing on the upcoming finals, as Beachmere was anchored to the bottom of the eight-team competition while the fifthplaced Kilcoy was too far behind the fourth-placed team to have any hope of catching up.

With only two rounds remaining before the finals, the Yowies will play at home for the last time this year when they host the Yandina Raiders this Saturday afternoon.

Woodford Golf Club welcomes fourth cart shed

A FOURTH shed for golf carts has made a big difference with parking at the Woodford Golf Club, as fewer golfers have had to utilise a trailer.

Following the recent completion of the latest cart shed, numerous club members have stored their cart in the shed after previously bringing the cart on a trailer.

With three cart sheds already in place, the Woodford Golf Club secured a $20,000 grant from the Moreton Bay Regional Council (MBRC) last year to go towards a $60,000 shed which stores 20 carts owned by club members.

Woodford Golf Club house manager Pat McAtee said the grant money went towards construction, electricity and security for the fourth cart shed, while the club provided the remainder of the funds.

Pat said the reason for having another cart shed was to create more parking space, because bringing a cart on a trailer would occupy more space in the carpark.

With members paying a fee for storing their cart in one of the sheds, Pat said this created revenue which could be spent on the course as well as fund paths for the use of carts on the course.

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 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.

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.

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.

Pat said the paths on the course came in handy on wet days in particular.

Councillor Tony Latter from Moreton Bay Regional Council (MBRC) said, “Enabling community organisations to deliver for the community is exciting, and it is awesome to see such an active group like the Woodford Golf Club continuing to grow.

“Woodford golf course is such an amazing course and demand continues to grow, and we are always happy to support groups like this in any way we can.”

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 a lifting tackle.

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.

Stanley River’s momentum

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.

Wins against NSW for teen bowler

LOWOOD State High School

scholar Dekota Brindle was in the Queensland U18 girls team which competed in the inaugural bowls triseries involving Queensland, Victoria and New South Wales teams last month.

Dekota and her Queensland teammates enjoyed success against NSW but Victoria was

the overall winner, although Queensland could just as easily have won if a couple of results had gone slightly differently in the Cabramatta-based competition.

The day before she headed to Sydney for the tri-series, Dekota played against a Hong Kong development squad.

The climate was quite

contrasting on the two days, as the first day of the tri-series was quite hot before the next day was cold and rainy.

Dekota’s most successful format was the Fours as she teamed with Lacey Gerick, Sophie Allan and Stella Palmer. This quartet won 17-7 against Victoria and 15-14 against NSW.

In the Triples, Dekota and Lacey teamed with Holly Anderson in an 18-15 loss to Victoria. Against NSW, Dekota was in a 17-9 win as her teammates were Lilly Vardy and Keira Powell.

Dekota and Sophie played together in the Pairs, which resulted in a 15-13 loss to Victoria and an 18-12 win over NSW.

With Dekota finishing year 12 later this year and set to start full-time work, she said she hoped to play in some bowls events so that she might be selected for the U25 Queensland team some time.

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.

Woodford Golf Club house manager Pat McAtee (right) and Moreton councillor Tony Latter appreciate the addition of a fourth cart shed at Woodford Golf Club.

Dekota Brindle (right) with Corrine Stallan of Cooktown.

A year 12 student at Lowood State High School, Dekota represented Queensland in a bowls event last month.

SPORT

Lowood teen represents Australia in US futsal tour

LOWOOD State High School year 12 student Jade

Godby had the thrill of representing her country at last month’s US Futsal National Championship in Las Vegas.

Jade played in the 16-17 years Australia Green team while this age group also had an Australia Gold team, with Jade selected from last year’s Queensland City U16 team in the National School Futsal Championship in Brisbane.

Jade began playing futsal nearly three years ago, and has featured in numerous schoolbased tournaments, with last year’s national championship being the highest level she had played until she toured the United States last month.

The American tour was the first time the Lowood teen had been overseas, and she required

a passport for the occasion.

“I went into the tour only knowing two girls from my Queensland City team, but (I) had seen a few girls around playing and was aware of their skills,” Jade said.

“Flying to the US, I hadn’t known many people but by the time we had come back, I knew all the coaches and players.

“I have made many valued friendships who I can’t wait to see play again, either with or against.”

Jade had the misfortune of contracting food poisoning just before the competition began, but she recovered sufficiently to play.

Jade’s main role was as the target – similar to a striker position in soccer – although she sometimes rotated positions.

Australia Green went down

6-2 to Chicago Street Soccer Girls 08 before Elite Feet defeated the Green team 5-0.

Green beat Gold 3-1 in the Australian derby, before Green’s final match yielded a 10-0 loss to the Rose City Scorpions.

Rose City was unbeaten after its four round-robin games, before losing 3-2 to the secondplaced Elite Feet in the decider.

Australia Green’s results didn’t reflect the efforts from the players, with Jade saying, “I believe our team did exceptionally well, considering most of us had just met and weren’t letting them beat us easily.

“Highlights of the tour would have to be our defence against the teams and watching it work as we all put in our all and the friendly games we played.

“We mixed all the Australian teams and coaches into different teams and played fun games against each other.

“Another highlight would have to be seeing the Matildas at the airport and meeting Alex Chidiac.”

Jade said the overall experience “was an amazing experience that I will definitely take with me for the rest of my life, from the valuable information we were taught, to the friendships and life skills”.

The Lowood teen said she would love to go overseas again for sport, but that this was unlikely in the foreseeable future as she prepared to go to university.

Jade said she aimed to become involved in university sport, but wasn’t sure yet what opportunities could arise.

Lowood State High School student Jade Godby played for Australia Green in the US Futsal National Championship.