Somerset Sentinel News 12 Oct 23

Donation for Kilcoy Cancer Support Group

REPRESENTATIVES from the Kilcoy Cancer Support Group recently accepted a $3,000 donation from Sue Goldsbrough and Bonnie Morgan-Frethey at the Kilcoy Craft Market.

This kind donation will assist the local group of volunteers with transport costs to and from

hospital for clients undergoing treatment for various types of cancer.

The donation will also assist with house cleaning and garden maintenance while clients undergo treatment.

A volunteer support group funded by the

Kilcoy/Somerset community, the Kilcoy Cancer Support Group would like to thank all of the organisations and community members for their ongoing support.

For more information, contact John on 0403 336 263.

John Robinson (second from left) and Arthur Kunde (second from right) from the Kilcoy Cancer Support Group with Terry Gadderby, Sue Goldsbrough and Bonnie Morgan-Frethey at the Kilcoy Craft Market.

Henry Somerset

Yes, it’s a mess

TWO blokes in Yes t-shirts handing out Yes voting pamphlets were bemoaning the Yes for Voice campaign.

On their reckoning (and both had some experience in election campaigns) only about 30 per cent of early voters were sympathetic to Yes in this major Somerset pre-polling station.

They were gnashing their teeth because they said lots of people who had been undecided or soft Yes were hardening to No.

And they were frustrated by the Yes campaign that had let 65

per cent Yes a year ago, slide to 40 per cent or less.

Of course one problem is there are two major Yes campaign organisations - but then there are a number of No campaign groups.

All of which adds to confused messaging to ordinary voters for whom a referendum is hardly the highest order issue in their daily lives.

And according to my Yes blokes, confusion is the main issue voters raise.

Much of this comes from the decision early this year by

Prime Minister Albanese and the Liberal pollsters (Yes, the Yes campaign is run on the back of the pollsters who supported John Howard’s long electoral success) not to spell out in detail how a Voice to Parliament would actually work.

The line to those asking detail was ‘read the document, it’s up online’. Busy ordinary folk who aren’t political aficionados aren’t going to do that.

Anyway the detail was confusing - was it one page or 26? What would politicians decide for legislation?

It was an enormous free kick for the No campaign - ‘if you don’t know, vote No’ was the easiest campaign line for ordinary voters to understand.

So if that wasn’t bad enough, my Yes blokes said it wasn’t helped when ‘only the elites’ appeared to back the Yes campaign.

This was hardly the year to have Qantas, Telstra and the big banks bankrolling and supporting your campaign.

If the companies whose CEOs are on multi-million dollar salaries while keeping

you on hold for an hour trying for a service call back, Yes, it can’t be the answer.

Then there was the debate over whether people voting No were racists. Unfortunately some of the Yes proponents, obviously frustrated at seeing their decade long efforts start to crumble, got aggressive.

If there’s a clear law of politics, it’s that aggressive behaviour is a turn-off for ordinary folk. That’s why politicians like to be seen cuddling babies to hide their aggressive side.

Too late, the Yes campaign came out, briefly, with a lovely soft ad led by a young Aboriginal kid asking for a better life. It should have been run much earlier and longer.

And then it got overrun by aggressive talk by Yes proponents such as Noel Pearson who talks about love leading Yes but largely speaks in aggressive language in an aggressive manner. The polling will show he was an actual loser for Yes. He should have been taken off the airwaves and replaced by the young boy.

As one of the Yes blokes said

with a heavy heart, what should have been ‘as easy as selling milk to babies’ has become divisive.

Even if Yes gets over the line, it has become confusing - and the division won’t stop because Parliament has yet to have its debate to turn a referendum vote into actual legislation and a budget.

What’s even more sad than a divisive cluster-stuff of a campaign is that the whole failure of sorting out indigenous health, housing and education issues has not been advanced one inch.

In fact during this talkfest, the stats show indigenous health and education have gone backwards.

If nothing else, the politicians and good hearted folk who supported YES need to forgo the hand-wringing about the campaign and put every effort immediately into fixing the bureaucracies and systems that have failed Australia’s indigenous people.

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.

Small business boost to encourage energy efficiency

THE State Government is expanding its successful appliance cashback scheme to small and medium sized businesses under a new program.

The $16 million Queensland Business Energy Saving and Transformation (QBEST) program will target the state’s more than 450,000 small-tomedium businesses, helping them to save money off power bills.

QBEST is a key component of the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan, launched one year ago.

The State Government will rebate businesses up to 50 per cent of the cost of installing new energy efficient equipment.

Eligible businesses will be able to claim up to $12,500 cash back, and must spend a minimum of $8,000 (GST exclusive) to receive the minimum rebate of $4,000.

The program is part of a $35 million initiative dedicated to helping Queensland businesses lower energy usage and costs, with the first program, QBEST Ag announced in August.

Energy-efficient equipment eligible for the rebate includes:

• Eligible consumer appliances – 4-star energy rating or better;

• Energy efficient commercial refrigerator or freezer (e.g. walk-in refrigerator, refrigerated display case, refrigerated vending machine);

• An electronically commutated fan motor if the installation is to replace another type of fan motor;

• LED lighting;

• A motion sensor, light level sensor or timer for lighting appliance;

Boost for koala conservation in SEQ

THE Federal Government is investing $2 million to better protect koalas in South-East Queensland.

• A motor classified in the IE3 or IE4 category under the IEC standard, if the installation is to replace the EI1 or EI2 category under this standard;

• A variable-speed air compressor;

• A variable-speed chiller if the installation is to replace a fixed-drive chiller;

• A variable-speed drive unit for a pump or fan.

Full eligibility requirements can be found on the DEPW website.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said Queensland has the biggest measures to ease cost of living pressures in Australia.

“These have already cut power bills for every Queensland household.

“Now businesses can benefit with cheaper, more energy efficient appliances which helps save on their energy bills into the future.

Minister Mick de Brenni said we know Queensland businesses are passionate about cutting their energy usage and doing their bit to help lower emissions.

“The State Government’s Queensland Businesses Energy Saving and Transformation program means businesses can reduce their carbon footprint, and reduce the cost of their bills for years to come- savings we expect to see passed onto the consumer for necessary purchases, as businesses save on bills.

“Whether you’re the best butcher or baker on the block, or the only pub in town, this rebate will go a long way to helping local businesses save on running expenses, while helping to protect the environment at the same time.”

This funding will expand, protect and improve 380 hectares of koala habitat –equivalent to 431 soccer fields.

The project being carried out in Grandchester and Flinders Peak will include activities like planting koala-friendly trees, removing weeds that prevent koalas moving between existing koala habitat and are a fire risk, reducing livestock grazing on habitat to facilitate natural regeneration, and protecting existing koala habitat through fire management.

The project will be delivered by Healthy Land and Water, and will support landholders to better protect koalas on their land.

This investment is part of the Government’s more than $76 million Saving Koalas Fund to better protect koalas and repair koala habitat.

Federal Minister for the Environment and Water, Tanya Plibersek, said no-one wants to imagine an Australia without koalas so the Federal Government is making sure our kids and grandkids will still be able to see koalas in the wild.

“Communities across Australia play a crucial role in

protecting and conserving this beloved animal. This funding is about supporting local groups to do what they do best – getting communities involved in protecting this iconic species,” Ms Plibersek said.

“Through our Saving Koalas Fund, we are investing in projects that will help koalas not only survive but thrive.”

Federal Member for Blair, Shayne Neumann, said this $2 million funding will supercharge koala conservation efforts to care for koalas in south-east Queensland.

“It will create new habitat, improve habitat connectivity

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and make sure koalas have access to the trees that are already there by tackling invasive weeds like lantana,” Mr Neumann said.

“Koalas are incredibly important to our local community – these projects will carry out crucial conservation activities to support and conserve our local koala populations.

“We know that landholders care about the environment and koalas, and I am delighted that the Government is supporting our local landholders to help protect this Australian icon for future generations.”

Fire season takes its toll in Somerset

RURAL Fire Service (RFS) personnel from the Caboolture area have had a busy start to bushfire season, having responded to more than 80 vegetation fires in the past couple of months.

Woolmar and Sheep Creek Station have been among the locations where recent fires have taken place.

Birthday celebration at Kilcoy Over 50’s

RFS Area Training and Support Officer, Alan Britcliffe, said RFS volunteer brigades and Fire and Rescue Service firefighters had worked hard to contain the fires quickly.

“Our firefighters have been putting in a massive effort to keep their local communities safe, their dedication has allowed us to bring fires under control quickly and ensure damage is minimised,” he said.

“We are also fortunate to be able to call on a range of services to support our response, including machinery and water bombing aircraft.

“At the recent Woolmar fire, water bombing aircraft supported grounds crews by knocking down multiple fire fronts.

“While at the Sheep Station Creek fire we used bulldozers to construct bare earth breaks to assist ground crews contain the fire, ultimately saving many acres of valuable grazing pastures and structures.”

RFS Brisbane Bushfire Mitigation Manager, Shaune Toohey, said residents needed to reconsider the use of fire to mitigate their bushfire risk, as conditions continued to dry out across the Somerset region.

“Conditions are already quite dry from Esk through to Kilcoy, so it is really important landowners reconsider conducting hazard reduction or stack burns,” he said.

“Starting a fire under the wrong conditions can have devastating consequences, so I encourage everyone to contact their local fire warden or brigade to get advice on the best way to reduce their risk.

“If you are going to conduct a burn, ensure you check the forecast for the next five days

before lighting up to make sure the conditions will not be changing.

“Burns can easily escape if they are lit under heightened fire conditions or left unattended.”

All fires larger than two metres in any direction require a Permit to Light Fire, which can be obtained from the local fire warden.

Mr Toohey said although the opportunity to use fire was limited, there were other steps which property owners could take to prepare their properties.

“Putting in fire breaks and slashing long grass are other ways you can reduce your risk,” he said.

Kilcoy Konvoy set to thrill

LOCALS and visitors are invited to line the street and give the truckies a wave as the Kilcoy Konvoy returns with a bang this Saturday.

Trucks will gather at the muster point on Winya Road (opposite Kilcoy Global Foods) at 9am, before the konvoy starts at 10am and travels through Kilcoy.

Soon after the trucks arrive at the Kilcoy Showground, judging will take place while there will also be loads of

activities for the whole family.

Activities are set to include truckie challenges, trade stalls, food vendors, a free jumping castle and truck rides for the children.

Two fun and exciting new twists will be ‘best dressed family’ and a ‘crap talking UHF challenge’ with Marshall Watego.

There will also be ‘people’s choice’ awards, in which case anyone can enter a vote by

texting the number of a truck which catches their eye to 0434 834 166.

Trucks can be nominated on the day, or beforehand. Nominations before Saturday can be done on the Kilcoy Konvoy social media page, or by calling 0409 477 315.

Truck entry fees are $30, and the spectator entry fee is $5 per person while people at primary school age and younger are admitted for free.

A wide array of trucks will be in town this Saturday for the Kilcoy Konvoy. Photo credit: Gotcha By Karl Photography.

Fire crews attend a fire in Woolmar.

A water bomber descends on Woolmar, where a fire took place recently.

JEAN Kropp celebrated her birthday at the Kilcoy Over 50’s meeting in August. The club meets at the

Anglican Church in William Street at 9.30am on the first Tuesday of the month. Morning tea is provided.

KILCOY State High School

An Independent Public School

Work Experience 2023

YEAR 10 students completed a two-week work experience program at the end of Term 3 to explore employment options both locally and further afield.

The students were able to experience a wide range of industries including maintenance and manufacturing, education, child care, mechanical and construction trades, vet nursing, retail, agriculture and grazing.

The work experience program is designed to give students an opportunity to get a taste of working life and to enable them to make informed decisions about their future career paths.

We have received some outstanding feedback from host employers this year with some students being given the opportunity to take on casual work with these organisations.

We would like to once again thank all of the businesses, organisations and individuals that have played host to our students and supported this worthwhile program. Without this support, we would not be able to offer this experience each year.

Year 10 Work Experience Feedback

Riley – NM Electrical

Exceptional young man. Riley is a hard worker and we would love to have him here fulltime. (Riley has been offered an apprenticeship through this placement).

Cade – Somerset Regional Council

Cade is a champion/legend. Cade makes Kilcoy High School look fabulous.

Seth – Exchange Hotel Kilcoy

Excellent and hard working. Seth is keen to learn and asks for jobs when it’s quiet. Seth

has been given a job as a kitchen hand on weekends.

Rylan – Jungle Busters

We love having him here. Rylan is better than some people who we are interviewing at the moment.

Rylan is an absolute pleasure. He has worked in all departments and we are extremely happy with him.

Patricia – Delaneys Creek State School

Patricia was consistently punctual, polite and most importantly pleasant in all interactions with staff and students. Patricia used initiative

and used beginning teaching strategies to engage students in classroom activities. She is a diligent worker and would be a valuable asset to any school or business.

Bray – James Giles Plumbing

Bray is meeting all expectations. We are very impressed with Bray, especially around his willingness to learn and self-management skills. He is a highly motivated young man. Bray shows a great deal of potential and is one of the best students we have had.

Charlee - Power Torque

Best work experience student they have ever had!

New art on show at Kilcoy Art Gallery

THANK you to artist Ellen Adriaansen for her collection of beautiful feline artwork on display as Artist of the Month (AOM) for September at the Kilcoy Courthouse Art Gallery.

Nijole Pengelley is KASI’s AOM for October. Nijole says art is her passion and genuinely attempts to live life by going with the flow through meditation, creative activities, personal

development workshops, connecting with others and attempting to do everything with a loving heart.

It is her belief that an element of truth exists in all creative endeavours because of the undeniable connection between Self and Soul.

Nijole’s artwork is often a visual journey and diary of her own creative explorations and discoveries about herself.

She has lead classes in meditation and selfexploration, taught many art classes and creative workshops (including needlecraft and graphics) and has gained a diploma in Transpersonal Art Therapy.

Nijole has a fabulous grasp of creative expression and has put these skills and knowledge to use through helping cancer support groups, autistic children, dementia patients and more.

She has exhibited at and sold her artwork through numerous Art shows, Galleries and Exhibitions in regional Victoria and southern Queensland.

She also does commission work, including personalised healing drawings and pet portraiture.

Come on a spiritual journey by viewing Nijole’s artwork which is on display as AOM in the Kilcoy Courthouse Art Gallery during October.

Magic

event draws a crowd

MORE than 220 people participated in Somerset Regional Council’s Sports and Movie Magic events, which were held in Kilcoy and Fernvale during the September school holidays.

Children and adults took part in various sports and games including gymnastics for the first half of the afternoon. Council hosted a free barbeque before settling into bean bags and camping chairs for a screening of Super Mario Bros. Movie.

Around 140 people attended the Kilcoy event, with 80 enjoying the fun in Fernvale.

Enjoying an afternoon of sport and movies was Somerset Regional Council Sport and Recreation Officer Andrew Jaremenko, pictured here with Kurt Jorin and his grandson Tobias Jorin.

Artwork by Nijole Pengelley. will feature at the Kilcoy Art Gallery during October.

Strange Dreamscape by Nijole Pengelley.

Whispers of Romance by Nijole Pengelley.

Seniors Month Celebrating this October Research to unlock the secrets of muscle loss in ageing

THE Centenary Institute and the University of Technology Sydney will lead pioneering research into age-related muscle loss, called sarcopenia, with a Dynamic Resilience Program contract from Wellcome Leap.

A natural process, sarcopenia is where muscles become smaller and weaker due to ageing.

This can lead to reduced mobility, increased frailty and overall decreased quality of life among older adults. Sarcopenia can also result from short-term hospitalisation and bed rest in older individuals where inactivity leads to rapid and severe musculoskeletal wasting.

The research aims to shed light on why short-term

hospitalisation in older adults leads to profound loss of muscle mass and strength, accelerating conditions of Sarcopenia and frailty.

The researchers will harness brand new technologies and techniques to explore the impacts of ageing on muscle function and develop potential interventions to enhance the quality of life for older individuals.

At the heart of the research investigation lies a novel model for studying human muscle ageing –tiny laboratory-grown human skeletal muscles, called micro-muscles.

Principal Investigator of the project, Associate Professor Andy Philp, Head

of the Centenary Institute’s Centre for Healthy Ageing and Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Technology Sydney said that their advanced micromuscle model would be able to simulate age-related conditions like Sarcopenia and hospitalisations to help unlock the secrets of skeletal muscle’s resilience to ageing and inactivity.

“Use of our novel bioengineered muscle platform in combination with patient-derived blood samples and advanced molecular analysis techniques, will help us decipher the intricate biological mechanisms underlying muscle ageing and wastage, as well as the muscle’s capacity for recovery.”

The bioengineered micro-muscles, being developed by CoPrincipal Investigator and Group Leader Associate Professor, Richard Mills, from the Murdoch Children's Research Institute and Melbourne node of reNEW, are set to provide a revolutionary approach.

“These micro-muscles offer an unprecedented labbased platform for in-depth exploration of the intricate biological processes involved in Sarcopenia.”

Aspects that will be investigated include the role of age, gender, inactivity and inflammation-related stress on muscular function.

Associate Professor Philp said that the research

holds the promise of transforming the way agerelated muscle wasting is treated.

“We believe our innovative approach has the potential to lead to new therapeutic approaches to promote muscle strength and resilience, to ultimately enhance the well-being and vitality of ageing

individuals,” he said. The collaborative research program will be undertaken by researchers at the Centenary Institute, University of Technology Sydney, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, University of Sydney and the University of Leicester (UK).

Associate Professors Phillip and Mills.

Under My Skin

You’ll have to speak up — too much noise

EXISTING or budding politicians please note, if you stand for election, at any level of government, on the platform of doing something meaningful about vehicle excess noise, you have a 95 per cent chance of getting many votes, including mine.

We hear so much about pollution — air, water, soil, visual, noise, even pollution of the mind. But when it comes to vehicle noise pollution there’s no discussion, no ideas, and hardly any interest — just more noise.

I don’t think it’s my hearing that’s changed and causing problems because others have expressed the same thoughts, that excessive noise from modified vehicles seems to be getting worse.

I’ve spoken to friends who live in three different areas and they are all experiencing the same problem. Noisy vehicles are driving them mad.

Strangely, we are not talking about hotted-up 1974 Toranas or clapped-out clunkers, or even massive semi-trailers.

The problems stem from anything from motorbikes and tradies’ utes to innocuouslooking hatch-backs, megabucks Maseratis and Mercedes, and low-flying Ferraris.

The story coming from all areas is that this noise is not only annoying, it’s debilitating and health-threatening for

some, especially for young people with babies and small children, and the older members of the community.

In some instances the noise is frightening. I have been told of babies being regularly woken up while sleeping in their cots, and I have seen little kids burst into tears because they have been frightened by the blast of a passing vehicle.

The noise created by some vehicles is obscene and is certainly spoiling the quality of some people’s lives.

But when you try to raise the topic, no one seems to want to take responsibility. The art of buck-passing has been developed to a high degree by bureaucrats and elected officials at all levels of government.

One department pointed me to a website which stated: “A person must not wilfully or otherwise start or drive a vehicle in a way that makes unnecessary noise or smoke (reg 291 Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Road Rules) Regulation 2009 (Qld)). The offence is punishable by a fine of up to 20 penalty units ($3,096).”

I’d love to know how many people are fined for committing that offence. I was told to lodge a formal RTI request.

I was also advised:

“According to the Environment Protection Authority (EPA),

Charges: rock throwing

LOWOOD Police have charged a 28-year-old Bellbird Park man in connection to rock throwing incidents along the Brisbane Valley Highway, Fernvale.

Police will allege that between June 20 and 24 this man was throwing solid objects (likely marbles) from his vehicle into the windscreen

engine noise from cars built after 1983 must not exceed 90 decibels (about the volume of a lawnmower), while older cars and motorcycles are not permitted to emit more than 100 decibels (similar to the volume of a jackhammer).”

That started my mind working overtime — lawnmowers, jackhammers, all operating at full capacity, outside the offices of those responsible for enforcing noisy vehicle regulations. Tempting? Should we?

Cameras can pinch motorists for speeding, using their phones, and numerous other offences. They monitor us walking down the street. Facial recognition is used to spy on us when we visit the local hardware store or supermarket.

So why are these noise terrorists allowed to get away with their crimes? The Premier just told us Queensland was a “technology powerhouse”. Maybe it’s like Callide power station — shut down.

Let’s hope these cretins in cars and morons on motorbikes do a really fast wheelie and disappear up their own exhaust pipes.

Worthy or not?

ON Saturday I read a story about a Queensland cop who waded (alone) through waisthigh mud for an hour, in pitch

darkness, to find a missing woman in a mangrove swamp.

On Sunday I read a story about the CFMEU’s push for a pay RISE of more than $2,000 a week for some workers on the Cross River Rail project, aimed at taking their pay to $7,500 for a 50-hour week, or about $400,000 a year, similar to that of a Cabinet Minister.

Who do you think deserves a pay rise — the cop or the rail project worker? And who do you think will get it from the Palaszczuk Government (with the grovelling, subservient approval of Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey)?

Playing cards

WHEN the race card is played, and we continue playing the game, we can only blame ourselves for stupidly putting ourselves in a no-win situation.

No matter what happens with the referendum on Saturday, Australia will be a divided nation for many years.

Bully for us

WHILE on the subject of us having to take blame, when it comes to the subject of bullying, we as a society really are to blame for a lot of it because we either encourage it or ignore it.

By SKINHEAD

of oncoming vehicles, causing damage.

The charges follow an extensive investigation and an appeal to the community.

The Bellbird Park man has been charged with five counts of wilful damage and is scheduled to appear in the Ipswich Magistrates Court on October 24.

CORRECTION

Recreational shooting range approved by Council

A DEVELOPMENT application for a material change of use for a shooting range, which was approved by Somerset Regional Council at its 27 September meeting, is NOT for a location at Splityard Creek as headlined in last week’s Sentinel (October 5, 2023).

The location for the approved application is on a rural property approximately 5.5km from Esk at 281 Esk Hampton Road, Redbank Creek; Lot 259 Clarson Road, Mount Hallen; 502

Langtons Lane, Mount Hallen; Lot 14 Mount Hallen State Forest Road, Mount Hallen and Lot A on Temporarily closed road, Mount Hallen.

Somerset Regional Council received an application for a temporary entertainment event (temporary shooting range) at 865 Wivenhoe-Somerset Road, Split Yard Creek which was confused with the application for the shooting range at Esk.

The Sentinel apologises for any confusion or inconvenience caused as a result of this error.

Governments spend billions of dollars trying to prevent bullying in all its obscene forms, with the latest loudlytrumpeted Palaszczuk Government announcement of an $11 million splurge through the BullyProof Australia scheme.

This closely follows the loud complaints about bullying on the TV show The Block. That’s right, dozens of official complaints have been lodged about “bullying, harassment and promotion of anti-social behaviour”.

In pretty much every reality TV show, bullying and confrontation are used as promotional tools. Scripts are written to ensure conflict.

How can we rally against bullying when we condone, encourage, demand, and then reward it by watching it on TV?

Fast paranoia

LOOKS like the word “no” will have to be wiped from the English language, at least until after the referendum. Its use has triggered paranoia.

Someone with either strong ideas on the referendum or simply a bent sense of humour decided to alter the 110km/h speed signs along a highway in South Australia so that numbers 110 inside a red circle was changed to N0, simply

by putting some black tape diagonally between the two number ones.

Some media outlets erupted with claims like “Multiple speed signs have been defaced in regional South Australia to read ‘No’ as early voting for the Voice to Parliament gets underway”.

When I first saw the pic of the sign I thought it meant there was no speed limit along that stretch of highway. I understand that is the situation in some parts of the NT. But no, the Voice has everyone paranoid so please refrain from using the word “no” until after Saturday.

Literary pygmy

A READER rightly pointed out that I am a literary pygmy by attributing the line, “How do I love thee, let me count the ways”, to Shakespeare when that honour should have gone to Elizabeth Barret Browning.

I was talking about our education system at the time. I can only agree with Frances’ final comment: “Education, indeed.”

Give me both barrels next time Frances. I deserve it.

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ESK/TOOGOOLAWAH Community

Community contributes to upcoming exhibition

ALMOST 500 people have participated in a series of workshops facilitated by The Condensery around the region since June this year, creating elements for an immersive, sensory garden installation.

The Condensery Somerset Regional Art Gallery Advisory Committee Chair, Deputy Mayor Helen Brieschke, said the numbers were impressive.

“This has been a very positive project to date, with close to 500 people coming along to make hundreds of small flowers and plants from a variety of material, taking inspiration from local flora.,” she said.

“It has also allowed two artists from the area to be employed to facilitate the workshops, and to learn from an internationally acclaimed artist. This is a great win for our cultural community.”

The made elements will form part of a sculptural installation by Japanese-Australian artist Hiromi Tango, whose

exhibition Healing Garden will run from December 9 through to February 2024.

Hiromi’s approach to the exhibition draws upon the healing properties of plants and flowers native to the Somerset region. The communal nature of the workshops means people came together to create, think, learn and talk with new people, supporting good mental health and wellness outcomes.

The community will be invited to participate in the

Artist’s fascination with paper informs new exhibition at The Condensery

ARTIST Ian Friend has an obsessive interest in paper. He recalls an early fascination, including the moment when his first art teacher and mentor gave him a sheet of Whatman Paper, watermarked with its year of production - 1885.

“Whatman’s was a paper manufacturer in Kent, the neighbouring county to Sussex, where I grew up, so I felt a connection to it,” he said.

on display since last Saturday.

opening event, however details are still under wraps. For more information on this and other upcoming activities and exhibitions, or to subscribe to The Condensery newsletter for the latest news, go to www. thecondensery.com.au.

These workshops were made possible with funding from the Regional Arts Fund and joint funding by the State and Federal Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DFRA).

“I delved into its history and found that unwatermarked paper was taxed, helping to fund Britain’s role in the Napoleonic Wars. I carried that sheet of paper around in a tube for about 20 years before I used it.”

Ian’s obsession with paper and the way paint reacts to different paper textures and makeup can be observed in his upcoming exhibition at The Condensery, which has been be

Intimate Immensity features mostly works on paper and looks at the possibility that art can investigate the macro and micro at the same time – to look inside while seeing outside.

“There are three works that comprise Out There, which reference an image the Voyager crew sent back to earth on leaving our solar system. In that image, earth was tiny and space was immense. It allowed us to see the micro and the macro simultaneously.”

Much of his work is a reaction to other art formspoetry, music or architecture for example. Rather than illustrate that response in a literal sense, Ian’s work is more of an emotional response, using papers and paints that respond in their own way, depending on what he has chosen to use for a particular art work.

An established artist who has shown his work both in Australia and internationally, Ian now lives in Ipswich.

On his first visit to The Condensery, his partner Robyn turned to him and said “this place is perfect for your work”.

Intimate Immensity is touring three regional galleries. It comes to Somerset Regional Council’s The Condensery from the University of Sunshine Coast Art Gallery and will move on to Redcliffe Art Gallery in Moreton Bay region next year.

The

The exhibition runs until December 3, with the official opening event taking place this Saturday.

Somerset injects $447,200 into emergency services

SOMERSET Regional Council has contributed

$447,200 to Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) for the period ending September 30.

Local Disaster Management Group representative Cr

Jason Wendt said the QFES funds were in addition to the $158,843.95 contributed in August to rural fire brigades in Somerset.

Cr Wendt said, “We work with our partners QFES to make sure that our urban firefighters

and other emergency personnel have the resources they need to do the job.

“Somerset has increasingly become better prepared for disasters and a big part of this is knowing we have local volunteer and paid emergency

services ready to protect the community.

“A portion of every rate notice bottom line goes to helping to manage emergency service costs for this reason.

“We are grateful for the support of emergency personnel

and the great work they do in Somerset.”

With an El Nino and simultaneous Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) declared, and fires already occurring in Queensland and southern states, it is also important that

Somerset residents take steps to prepare themselves and their properties to manage their risks.

For more information about bushfire preparedness, go to www.getready.qld.gov.au/ getting-ready/understand-yourrisk/types-disasters/bushfire

Floral creations from one of the Healing Garden workshops held at The Condensery in Toogoolawah recently.

Makiko Ramsey, one of the local artists trained to run the Healing Garden workshops, leading a recent workshop.

Ian Friend in his studio

Rose Lake (after Sir Michael Tippett) 2021. Ink, gouache, watercolour and crayon on Arches paper, 78 x 107cm. Courtesy of the artist and Jan Manton Gallery, Brisbane. Photo - Carl Warner

Four big days of fun at Toogoolawah Junior Cattle Camp

THE annual Toogoolawah Junior Cattle Camp commencing on September 29 had 89 eager participants converge on the Toogoolawah Showgrounds for four days of learning, fun and competition .

There was a great mix of kids across all age groups with 53 Juniors (under 12 years), 26 Intermediates and 10 Seniors with local kids and participants from as far as Goondiwindi, St. George and in Burnett regions.

Thursday started off with a “Meet and Greet” followed by washing, grooming and parading practice for all age groups.

The afternoon information sessions were with Russell Gray of Santa Gertrudis Australia on bull and heifer selection and why the Santa breed classify registered animals; and Don McConnel of Mt Brisbane Droughtmasters and Skye Enks of Nutrien Ag Solutions talking about ticks and worms in cattle.

This year all camp participants also made their own lead ropes and nose leads.

The day was rounded off with a discussion on the opportunities within the Rural Ambassador Competition with Matt Petty (winner 2023 Rural Ambassador Community Spirit Award) and Stephanie Laycock (2023 Rural Ambassador West Moreton and Brisbane Valley) and a game of trivia.

Friday morning was a session on ring etiquette and parading techniques with Chloe Plowman (2022 National Parader Champion) and marshalling and stewarding in the ring with Lawrence Sehmish-Lahey and Sarah Rose.

All participants had the chance to put all of these techniques into the parading practice that followed.

All competitors then had a great session with Stephen and Kelly Skillington from

Results

PRIME JUDGING:

• Senior Cham pion –Isaac Day.

• Intermediate Champion – Erica Lewis.

• Junior Champion –David Archbold.

• Grand Champion Prime Judge – Isaac Day.

STUD JUDGING:

• Senior Champion – Ivy Suendenmann.

• Intermediate Champion – Luke Day.

• Junior Champion –Myles Gilliland.

• Grand Champion - Ivy Suendenmann.

ENCO URAGEMENT AWARDS:

• Junior – Charleigh Fry.

• Intermediate – Alexis Gibson.

• Senior – Lillie Moore.

MOST IMPROVED:

• Junior – Wade Hutchison.

Cassaglen Charolais on clipping and then this lead into practical demonstrations of show preparation of European/British cattle with Gemma Postle and Kate Fay of Branchview Charolais and show preparation of tropical cattle with group leaders Steph Laycock and Matt Lukritz.

Later that afternoon there were information sessions on where to find the cuts of meat on an animal and GPS tracking of cattle from Moovement.

The day finished with the young auctioneers competition under lights with a mock auction of bulls judged by Jack Fogg of Shepherdson and Boyd.

Saturday morning participants participated in a session on how to judge stud cattle and prime cattle.

After lunch the stud and prime cattle judging began. Susan Sullivan of Mt Brisbane Droughtmasters was the judge

for the Intermediates and Seniors in the prime cattle and Ester Ruffo of Boulevard Blondes and Edge Fitting Service was the judge for the stud cattle judging for the Intermediates and Seniors.

The prime and stud cattle for the Juniors were judged by Katherine Rose of Amavale Droughtmasters.

Thanks to Graham Lewis and Triple P Pastoral for providing the 100 day grain fed export heifers for the prime cattle judging and the studs and handlers for the stud cattle judging.

On Saturday night the fundraising dinner and auction was open to everyone and we had over 300 people attend.

The meat for the meal was kindly donated by Australian Country Choice and we thank them for their support.

The results of the young auctioneers competition, which was sponsored by Shepherdson

and Boyd, was announced.

Congratulations Myles Gilliland on winning the competition, Darcy Skillington receiving the highly commended prize and Emmett Skillington won the encouragement award.

The charity auction was very successful with over $16,000 raise.

The organising committee would like to thank all businesses that donated items to the auction and all the people who came along to the dinner and auction and supported it with such spirited bidding.

The paraders completion was held on Sunday morning with Ester Ruffo presiding over the 89 willing participants.

“We had some big classes, the kids did a great job and applied the knowledge that they had learnt over the previous three days” Camp Co-ordinator Tania Haynes said.

After a hotly contested battle

in the three age groups the champions through to the final were Junior Myles Gilliland, Intermediate Jack Jeffrey and Senior Blake Petroff.

It was the Junior Champion Myles Gilliland who went on to win the coveted Grand Champion Parader title.

Tania Haynes said it was another great camp this year.

“The group leaders did a fantastic job throughout the four days keeping the camp and kids on course. We are very happy with how all of the participants went throughout the weekend, they were a great group of kids, respectful of the cattle and the cattle donors,” Tania said.

“We thank the Toogoolawah Show Society, the sponsors, cattle donors and the all of the members of the Youth Development Committee who put in so much work. We look forward to a great camp again next year.”

• Intermediate – Leo Clarke.

• Senior – Bella Moore.

LEADERS CHOICE AWARDS:

• Jun ior – Chloe Mawhinney.

• In termediate – Grace Paesler.

• Sen ior – Ivy Suendenmann.

HERDSMAN AWARDS:

• Senior – Kynan Petroff.

• Intermediate – Luke Day.

• Junior – Brookl yn Martin.

ALL ROUND CHAMPION AWARDS:

• Senior – Isaac Day.

• Intermediate – Clancie Dull.

• Junior – Myles Gilliland.

SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD Lachlan Lehmann.

Q UIET ACHIEVER AWARD

Kate Lau-Sticklen.

The Toogoolawah Junior Cattle Camp would like to thank everyone that made the 2023 camp

Award Sponsors: Diamond Valley Brangus, Total Finish Concrete, River Run Charolais, Yapunyah Agri Services, Little Gem Charolais, Romagnola Beef Genetics, Biarra Valley Simmentals, Scenic Valley Contracting, Toogoolawah Show Society, High Country Droughtmasters, Brisbane Valley Meats, South East Country Vets, Sureshot Horses, Mudloo Pastoral Co, Mt Brisbane Droughtmasters, Shepherdson & Boyd, WLS Fitting, Cassaglen Charolais, Kedmaw Kelpies and Angus.

T-Shirt Sponsors: Nutrien Ag Solutions Toogoolawah, AGnVET, Diamond Valley Brangus, High Country Droughtmasters, Biarra Valley Simmentals, River Run Charolais, Tanvale Simmentals, 3 Hearts Brangus, Clay Gully Simmentals, Total Finish Concrete, Australian Country Choice, Total Sawmilling and Timber, HLE Smith & Co Transport, Allflex, Sentinel News, Mt Brisbane Droughtmasters, IGA – Toogoolawah, Cebella Droughtmasters, Amavale Designs, AllStock Promotions, Kedmaw Kelpies and Angus.

Charity Auction: There were so many businesses from locally and away that gave so generously to the auction that we can’t list all of you separately, but be assured that at the auction your name was announced and was included in our auction sheets. We raised just over $16,000 in the auction and raffle, which without you this would not have been possible, so we are very grateful of your support. Thanks to Australian Country Choice for providing the meat for the meal and Brendan Gilliland from GLM Dalby for auctioneering on the night.

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Cattle Providers: We would also like to thank all of the cattle providers – thank you for providing cattle for not only your own camp participants, but also providing cattle for those that didn’t have any of their own.

Kitchen Staff and Volunteers: A huge thank you to the kitchen staff and their volunteers and the people that helped out throughout the weekend.

Body Soul Mind Body Soul

BCNA’s Pink Promise this Breast Cancer Awareness Month

OCTOBER 1 marked the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and at Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) their theme is “Living Well, Your Way”.

With 20,458 women and 217 men expected to receive a diagnosis in 2023, raising awareness around the different support and resources available to help people live well with or beyond breast cancer is essential.

The theme recognises that many people struggle to ‘live well’ following a diagnosis of breast cancer and that a quality lifestyle looks different for different people.

“Living well looks different for everyone, and it is likely that people affected by breast cancer will require different types of support at different times,” BCNA CEO Kirsten Pilatti said.

“It means seeing the whole

person, rather than the disease.”

Throughout Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Australia’s leading consumer breast cancer organisation BCNA will share information about different resources available, across topics such as psychosocial support and exercise; and will also share personal stories from members of our network about what helps them to live well.

“Living well with and beyond breast cancer includes everyone

and focuses on thriving rather than just surviving,” Ms Pilatti said.

“Everyone deserves the right to a healthy and fulfilling life after a breast cancer diagnosis.”

BCNA offer trusted information and a variety of resources – from a free helpline, podcasts/webcasts to an online network to connect with others – which can all be accessed when and where they are needed via BCNA’s newly

refreshed website at www.bcna. org.au.

Upfront About Breast Cancer

– What You Don’t Know Until You Do Season 2: Unlimited with Dr Charlotte Tottman is available and focuses on her clinical experience while exploring topics such as anxiety in a cancer context, managing behavioural changes, and the importance of setting boundaries for self-care.

The podcast was so popular

it got 3,500 listens within 24 hours of release. Listen via BCNA’s Upfront About Breast Cancer website page, SoundCloud, Apple podcasts and Spotify.

BCNA will also its member and health professional survey this month, which ensures its offering continues to reflect the needs of those they serve.

Contact Kilcoy Cancer Support Group for help

THE Kilcoy Cancer Support Group is a group of volunteers offering services to those diagnosed with cancer, undergoing treatment or requiring transport to doctors or appointments out of town.

The group was formed by a group of locals and their families who have been through the ups and downs of surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy, and realised that assistance was needed in this area of a country town with limited local services.

Members of the group offer support throughout your journey and lessen the burden you will go through at times.

Transport is carried out by volunteer drivers which takes that worry completely from you.

The group also offers gardening assistance to those undergoing treatment.

The group meets at the Kilcoy RSL Sub Branch rooms on the third Tuesday of the month at 10am for a cuppa and a chat. Everyone is welcome.

The group thanks everyone for their donations towards continuing this service

For further information please feel free to contact John Robinson on 0403 336 263, or Sandra Gray on 0429 382 724.

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Farm Business Resilience Program benefits primary producers

SOMERSET Regional

Council is offering a Farm Business Resilience Program to help local farmers impacted by last year’s flood events to rebuild resilience and mitigate risk.

Facilitated by the Queensland Farmers Federation (QFF), the program will be presented by experienced Industry Recovery and Resilience officers, who understand the challenges farmers face following natural

disasters.

Chair of the Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) Mayor Graeme Lehmann said many farmers were still feeling the impacts of natural disasters that happened well over a year ago.

“Primary producers are still recovering from the impacts of the 2021-2022 flooding and cyclone events. By developing a Farm Business Resilience

Plan they will be able to identify, assess and manage business risks by planning and implementing strategies to address these risks,” Cr Lehmann said.

“The program will help farmers take a tailored approach to their individual business operations. I encourage anyone involved in a primary production business to attend this free workshop.”

WEASEY’S PROPERTY REPORT

QUARTERLY (Q3) property review and market influences update.

September data has been released and the latest CoreLogic national Home Value Index (HVI) report reveals a 0.8% increase in home values for the month, marking the eighth consecutive month of growth in the housing market’s recovery.

This growth has led to a 2.2% increase in national home values over the July - Sept quarter, although the rate of growth has moderated compared to April - June (Q2).

It is worth separating the data here, which shows that regional property markets continue to lag behind their capital city counterparts,

with all ‘rest of state’ regions experiencing slower growth during the September quarter.

The combined regional markets saw a 1.1% increase in dwelling values during the same period, which is less than half of the gain seen in the combined capital city market.

Notably, it is reported that Australia’s residential property market is now valued at $9.5 trillion, yet only $2.3 trillion in debt is secured against this substantial asset base.

More well known, is the fact that Australia is experiencing a housing shortage.

Despite record population growth, which is expected to remain above average for the next five years, there are no early indications of a

supply response to address the housing shortage. Federal and state policies aimed at stimulating housing supply are promising, but the high costs and a scarcity of skilled trades remain significant challenges in increasing housing availability.

It is well-publicised that the cost of residential construction has significantly increased in recent years. Annual dwelling approvals have not been as low as they are now since 2013, except for a dip in mid-2020 due to the onset of COVID-19.

In this context, rental values increased by 1.6% over the quarter, though this is a decline from the 2.2% rise observed in the June quarter. Persistent shortages in rental listings have resulted in the national vacancy rate reaching a record

The second element of the program will look at the development of a flood management plan to assist in the identification of the specific risks associated with flooding. It will also look at new actions to respond to those risks and recover from these events.

The session will be facilitated by QFF Project Manager (Risk, Recovery and Resilience) Kerry Battersby,

and Industry Recovery and Resilience Officers Eloise Cosgrove and Julia Jurgs. There will be an opportunity to work on your plans with face-to-face support.

Anyone considering applying for a drought assistance grant or loan through QRIDA will need to supply a business plan, and the Farm Business Resilience Plan will meet this criteria.

Insights into the local housing market

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

low of 1.1% in September, with the total count of national rental listings at its lowest since November 2012. Over the past 38 months, national rents have consistently risen, marking a 30.4% increase since July 2020 and adding $137 to the median weekly rent.

CoreLogic’s most recent national affordability metrics as of June this year reveal that the ratio of dwelling values to household income stands at 7.4, and the time required to save for a deposit is reported to have reached 9.9 years. These figures are once again on the rise, driven by housing values increasing faster than nominal incomes. The proportion of household income dedicated to servicing new mortgages is approaching new record highs

at 45.5%, as is the portion allocated to rent payments on new leases, which is at 31.4%.

So it is that housing affordability remains a concern, exacerbated by rising home values. Interest rate increases pose a challenge in qualifying for credit, particularly when coupled with the higher cost of living and a three-percentagepoint serviceability buffer.

As previously discussed, an increase in new property listings is a typical feature of the spring and early summer markets. I expect average ‘days on the market’ to increase, but do not anticipate any dramatic changes to auction clearance rates. I believe that persistently low levels of housing supply overall will continue to support

The program will be held from 11am until 2pm on Tuesday, October 24 at the Somerset Civic Service Centre in Esk. Lunch will be supplied. Somerset Regional Council acknowledges the support of the Australian and Queensland governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DFRA) through which this program has been jointly funded.

property values in the medium term at least.

Please reach out to me anytime if I can be of any assistance. I look forward to being of service. MOB: 0427 536 725, email cwease@ remaxliving.com.au

Farmer and Grazier

Cattle markets

WOODFORD

284 HEAD were sold at Stariha Auctions Woodford cattle sale on Monday.

All buyers were back in attendance but were operating with reduced rates. Cattle are starting to feel the effects of the dry weather, with a number of

plainer cattle on offer.

Melissa Thornton, Harlin, sold lines of vealer calves for $320 and young Euro steers for $530 and $400.

Baker and Haseler Estates, Dayboro, sold young Droughtmaster weaner steers for $485.

PJ Roberts, Woodford, sold Hereford cross cows for $1,180.

Terry O’Neill, Bracalba, sold Brahman steers for $520 and $510.

Murray Johnston, Royston, sold Brangus weaner steers for $470 and Droughtmaster heifers for $400.

MORETON

AGENTS Boyd, O’Brien and Bartholomew yarded

363 head at their weekly live weight cattle sale at Moreton on Tuesday.

A similar sized yarding to last week with quality suffering with continuing dry weather. Finished export cattle are holding but lesser conditioned types are meeting limited competition. Yearlings and weaners made up the majority of the yarding with prices easing in line with demand.

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Weaner steers CR and JL Johnston (Limousin x) 170c $424.

Weaner heifers CR and JL Johnston (Limousin x) 123.2c $338.

Trade steers: B Beling (Hereford x) 209.2c $967.

Grain assisted heifers: PT Millard (Charolais x) 194.2c $718.

Six tooth heifers: D and E Spring (D’master x) 185.2c $995.

Heavy cows: D and E Spring (D’master x) 198.2c $1,402. Bulls: N and K Green (Gelbvieh) 179.2c $1,523. MORETON BEEF CLASSIC AND SALE OCTOBER 19.

Pests and weeds on the rise

THE third national survey of pests and weeds shows 85 per cent of land managers spent on average around $21,950 in 2022 on pest and weed species management.

Executive Director of ABARES Dr Jared Greenville said the results of the 2022 ABARES pest animal and weed management land manager survey demonstrates that the level of commitment required by land managers to control pests and weeds is increasing.

“Land managers reported that feral animals continue to cause considerable impacts on their properties in 2022,” Dr Greenville said.

“The survey showed 89 per cent of land managers reported problems due to feral animals in 2022, up from 85 per cent in 2019. Foxes, rabbits, rats and mice were the most common species reported as causing problems.

“There have also been reports of feral animals that are new to properties or have increased in numbers, such as feral pigs and deer, that are causing damage.

“About three-quarters of

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land managers continue to manage pest animals on their properties through various means.

“Ground shooting was the most common management activity, used by about 75 per cent of land managers. Pesticide and/or insecticide use and ground baiting were also popular control measures, used by around 50 per cent of land managers.”

There was also a small but meaningful increase in reports of weed related problems on properties since 2019. Around 60 per cent of land managers reported problems with Weeds of National Significance in 2022, up from 58 per cent in 2019.

“The most common weeds that were reported as being new to the property were Fireweed, Feathertop Rhodes Grass, Fleabane, African Lovegrass, Thistles and Giant Rats Tail Grass,” Dr Greenville said.

“More than 80 per cent of land managers are actively managing weeds on their properties, with the application of herbicides remaining the most common weed management activity.”

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Farmer counselling sessions double as dry conditions worsen

FARMERS are seeking mental health support at almost twice the rate they were seeking assistance last year, according to trusted rural charity, Rural Aid.

In the past two months, Rural Aid counsellors have conducted 277 counselling sessions, a 95 per cent increase compared to the same period last year.

Rural Aid’s counselling helpline is currently fielding an average of 13 calls each day from

primary producers.

Rural Aid offers free, confidential counselling to farmers, their family members and their workers.

Rural Aid’s Manager of Mental Health and Wellbeing, Myf Pitcher, said the range of topics that farmers are worried about has also recently widened.

“This time last year, our farmers were primarily coming to us with concerns about flooding and

stress,” Myf said.

“At the moment, farmers are worried about bushfires, dry conditions, water scarcity, fodder, varroa mite and poor stock prices.

“Our farmers have moved from states of stress to states of desperation,” Myf said.

Sheep and cattle farmer Ron Dooley said the Rural Aid counselling service helped him get through a difficult time after the Black Summer bushfires.

“I had a bit of a mishap when I was fighting the front of the fire. I couldn’t see where I was going and I ran into a dam wall and stalled the tractor with the flames coming through the bottom of the tractor,” Ron said.

“It was a bit hard when you sat back after that and thought back to what could have been.”

“After talking with Darren from Rural Aid, he [helped me to make] some decisions on what to do when feeling like that, and it did help,”

Ron said.

Rural Aid Counsellor and Community Representative, Darren Devlin, said farmers can easily get overwhelmed by the myriad of decisions they encounter after a disaster.

“Most of the people I’ve spoken to never really got over one disaster before it rolled into the next,” Darren said.

“It becomes very hard to reach out; you’re doubting yourself. My

suggestion is reach out sooner rather than later,” Darren said.

Farmers are being encouraged to reach out to Rural Aid for a helping hand with their mental health.

Rural Aid counsellors catch up with their farmers where they’re most comfortable; whether it’s on farm, in town, or over the phone.

Rural Aid’s counselling intake line can be contacted on 1300 175 594.

Sun protection is more than skin deep

Summer is around the corner and wherever you are in Australia that means one thing, higher risk of sunburn and if not protected, skin cancers too.

According to the Cancer Council, skin cancers account for 80 per cent of all freshly diagnosed cancers.

And there are three types of skin cancers.

There’s melanoma, the most dangerous skin cancer, and the one we mostly hear most about.

But there are also basal cell carcinomas (BCC) and squamous cell carcinomas (SCC). Both are described as non-melanoma and usually non-life threatening but should still be avoided.

So how do you best protect your skin from the sun and

minimise your exposure to sunburn and skin cancer?

Did you know that certain medicines can also increase your risk to sunburn?

Medicines which increase risk of sunburn must carry a label warning the patient to “avoid skin exposure to sunlight….”

If you are taking medicine and are not sure, ask your

pharmacist about whether your medicine will increase that risk.

Sunburn can apply on mild and even overcast days because your risk of sunburn is determined by the sun’s ultraviolet light or UV, not the temperature.

You may often hear about the ‘UV Index’ on weather reports and you can even download apps from the weather bureau

which will give you a live UV rating in your location.

The Cancer Council recommends using sunscreen on days when the UV Index is forecast to be three or above.

Just because it offers the maximum protection doesn’t mean you can be complacent once it’s applied.

Like other sunscreens it must be reapplied every two

hours and it should also be water resistant, even if you are not going to be in the water, because sweat can also reduce the protection of SPF sunscreen.

Even if you have taken all the right precautions to avoid sunburn, you should still be vigilant against skin cancers.

It’s essential that you do regular checks of your skin.

Farm incomes to fall due to drier conditions and lower prices

AFTER two record years, broadacre farm incomes are forecast to fall significantly in 2023–24 due to drier conditions and lower prices for agricultural commodities, especially livestock.

ABARES Executive Director Dr Jared Greenville said that, at a national level, average farm cash income for broadacre farms is expected to decrease 41 per cent to $197,000 per farm in 2023–24, representing a fall in incomes back to levels seen three years ago.

“Livestock farms will be affected by large decreases in prices for beef cattle and sheep, with sheep farm incomes forecast to be well below average,” Dr Greenville said.

“We are expecting incomes well below the long-term average in parts of northern New South Wales and southern Queensland and the northern

parts of the Western Australian cropping zone, mainly due to drier conditions resulting in lower crop yields.

“Incomes are also forecast to be well below average in parts of southern Victoria and South Australia, as well as parts of Tasmania and Western Australia, due to a combination of dry conditions and declining sheep, lamb, and wool prices.

“It’s important to note these numbers are based on price and weather forecasts from early September. Prices for cattle and sheep have fallen further in recent weeks so there is likely more downside risk to these forecasts than upside at present.”

ABARES is now providing quarterly updates to farm performance forecasts with the next update due in December.

“By linking ABARES farm and CSIRO production models

with Bureau of Meteorology seasonal weather forecasts, we can now provide more timely updates on how seasonal and

market conditions are affecting the farm sector,” Dr Greenville said.

“This is a significant step

forward from the forecast we have traditionally provided once a year.”

To read the report, visit www.

agriculture.gov.au/abares/ research-topics/agriculturaloutlook/farm-performanceforecasts

Stop talking carbon

CRUCIAL discussions on climate continued last week, following AgForce’s presence at the Rockhampton drought forum.

It’s vital AgForce has a seat at the table, so the interests of primary producers are part of these negotiations with Ministers and interest groups.

It amazed me that amid these vital talks, the carbon distraction continues to lurk in the background.

Landholders are constantly approached by carbon aggregators. These are normally salespeople from

commercial organisations, seeking to build a business by brokering deals with primary producers.

In essence, you may have carbon assets on your property that you can monetise. The broker takes a ‘clip of the ticket’ and the rest of the return comes back to you – but you have sold your carbon asset into a market.

However, the conversation should not be just about carbon.

It should be broader than that - to include Natural Capital –your natural resources such as geology, soils, air, water and

all living organisms. Carbon is only a small subset of your Natural Capital assets on your property.

Do you know the value of your Natural Capital assets?

Do you know the implication of that value by selling your carbon through an aggregator?

Or to put it another way –would you play a hand of cards without first knowing the entire contents of that hand?

It’s madness in my opinion to contemplate selling part of an asset (your Natural Capital) without knowing the value of holding it for a future date.

What’s even more concerning is that others in the supply chain may seek to trade or gain value from your natural capital assets without your knowledge or permission.

Far preferable is to start by knowing the full value of your Natural Capital assets in a verifiable way – outcomes increasingly demanded of all landholders for what are called ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) measures. And that is what AgForce’s AgCarE.org.au has been designed to do – empowering you with knowledge before

embarking on these complex negotiations.

Australian landholders have ownership of an asset critical to the future of this planet –and let’s not forget - they are also the custodians of the food security so critical to society’s stability.

Let’s stop talking carbon. Let’s start talking Natural Capital. Let’s understand the value and potential of that on property, and let’s go about leveraging that for business, social, environmental and community benefit. Then we all win.

Michael Guerin, AgForce Chief Executive Officer

Brisbane Valley soccer players shine at Nationals

A GROUP of players from the Brisbane Valley Soccer Club represented Queensland at the Christian Football Federation Association (CFFA) national finals at the Sunshine Coast on the recent long weekend.

The Lowood-based soccer club featured in the U14, U17, U21, senior men’s and senior women’s divisions, with mixed results.

With Brisbane Valley’s Henry Snell in the team while his mum Melissa was team manager, Queensland’s U14s won their division after placing second on the ladder.

Snell and his teammates began with a 2-1 loss to Victoria before having a 1-0 loss to Sunshine Coast on the first day, but they didn’t lose again.

On day two, Queensland’s U14s defeated Sunshine Coast 2-1 and then won 2-0 against Victoria.

On the Monday, Queensland and Victoria had a 1-all draw in a semi-final before Queensland edged out Sunshine Coast 1-0 in the decider.

Queensland’s U17 boys team included Brisbane Valley player Landon Whitmore while the club was also represented in the coaching department, as John Wallwork was head coach while his son Lucas was the assistant coach.

Queensland’s U17 boys lost 2-1 and 2-0 to Sunshine Coast and Victoria respectively on day one, before reversing the result against Sunshine Coast the next day and having a scoreless draw with Victoria.

Another scoreless draw with Victoria in the finals wasn’t enough for Queensland to reach the decider, in which Sunshine Coast pipped Victoria 1-0.

Sajkar sisters Talija and Alicija were part of the Queensland U17 girls team which won all five of its matches including the decider, while Alicija was captain throughout the tournament.

Queensland’s U17 girls had 2-1 victories against Sunshine Coast on each of the first two days, and also defeated Victoria 4-0 on day one before beating the southerners 2-0 the next

day.

In the decider, Queensland scored two goals while keeping Sunshine Coast scoreless.

Brisbane Valley was strongly represented in the U21 division as the Queensland team included Jai Chapman, Jesse Heck, Max Hoban, Lachlan Miller, Zac Streeting and Max Jaremenko.

Queensland became the champion team in this division.

Jaremenko was the assistant coach while he also came off the interchange bench despite battling a knee injury, and he ended up winning the Golden Boot award in the U21 division.

Miller meanwhile was named Best Goalkeeper in the U21 division, and he was also named in the All Star team along with Jaremenko and Heck.

Sunshine Coast was the only other U21 side, and so the teams faced off four times.

A nil-all draw was followed by a 4-0 win to Queensland on day one, before day two featured a 1-0 win to Queensland and another scoreless game.

Queensland’s U21s contested Queensland’s senior men’s team on the final day, with the seniors prevailing 3-2 as this Queensland team also contained a strong Brisbane Valley flavour.

The Queensland senior men’s team contained Brisbane Valley quartet Zac Heck, Brett Donald, Zac Glover and Mitchell Rowe.

As it turned out, Queensland finished fifth out of six teams in the senior men’s division as Western Australia went through undefeated.

Queensland lost 2-1 and 4-2 to Sunshine Coast and Western Australia respectively on day one, before starting day two with a 1-all draw against NSW Country.

Also on day two, Queensland lost 4-1 to Victoria before finishing with a 3-0 win against Baptist Football Queensland.

Queensland had no luck in this division as there were injury troubles, with Glover breaking his leg and Heck receiving a badly damaged ankle after both were on the receiving end of dangerous tackles.

Ellena Papadopoulos was the only Brisbane Valley player in the Queensland senior women’s team, which reached the decider.

Following a 3-1 win over

NSW Country and a 2-1 loss to Western Australia on day one, Queensland’s senior women had three victories on day two.

A 3-0 shutout of Baptist Football Queensland was followed by a 2-0 triumph against Victoria and a 3-0 win against Sunshine Coast.

Queensland defeated Victoria 2-1 in a semi-final, only to subsequently go down 1-0 to Sunshine Coast in the decider.

Next year’s national titles will be played at the Matildas’ home base: the Victorian State Football Centre in Bundoora.

Fun and games at mini-Olympics in Kilcoy

THERE was plenty of fun and laughter as Able Retreats staged a mini-Olympics event at the Kilcoy Disability Activity Day Centre on September 22.

About 20 players took part as attendees included Able Retreats clients and other community members.

People of all abilities were welcome to compete as games included soccer, fishing, tenpin bowling, grip ball, noughts and crosses, connect 4, dartball, quoits, table tennis and badminton.

Participants launched themselves into the games as prizes were up for grabs, but the day was all about having fun

in any case, with Able Retreats founder Rochelle Loveridge saying “everyone’s a winner at AR (Able Retreats)”.

Those in attendance also enjoyed a sausage sizzle.

“AR events are always a lot of fun because our staff are passionate about the service on offer and ensure we offer

what clients want and deserve,” she said.

Having opened its doors in the Sunshine Coast in late 2020 before opening its Kilcoy branch a little over a year later, Able Retreats offers holiday respite, day centre activities and community access to NDIS participants with a disability.

Pauline Trudgett of Able Retreats (right) with Maliah at the mini-Olympics event in Kilcoy.

Pauline Trudgett of Able Retreats (right) with Sebastian at the mini-Olympics event in Kilcoy.

The champion Queensland U21 team at the CFFA national finals included Brisbane Valley players Lachlan Miller (back row, fifth from right), Zac Streeting (back row, fourth from right), Jesse Heck (front row, fourth from left), Jai Chapman (front row, fifth from left), Max Hoban (front row, second from right) and Max Jaremenko (front row, far right). Photo credit: Queensland Christian Soccer Association.

Brisbane Valley soccer players Lachlan Miller, Jai Chapman, Max Jaremenko, Jesse Heck, Zac Streeting and Max Hoban were in a title-winning U21 team at the CFFA national finals.

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Monday October 2: Single Stableford. Men’s winner L Grace 43, r/up S Webb 38, 3rd K Daymon 37 on a count back from 4th A Page.

Men’s BRD: M Whitwell, D Hines, D Sippel, N Zahnow 37; P Hallett, S Henshall, S Mahoney, R Peachey, R Heathwood 36; R Coolwell 35; B Lowe, J Hopkins, K Lodder, P Harmon 34 on a count back.

Ladies winner E Jensen 33, r/up C Faneco 31.

Ladies BRD: S Luxford, D Zahnow 29.

NTPs: 2 B Lowe, 5 P Harmon, 11 R Peachey, 14 R Smith, 14 Ladies 2nd shot C Faneco, 3/12 2nd shot Div 1 J Hopkins, Div 2 M Rennie, 3rd shot Ladies E Jensen.

Thursday October 5: Single Stableford. Winner B Lowe 39, r/up N Emmerson 37 on a count back.

BRD: Sue Kopelke, L Emmerson-Smale 37; J

McQueen 36; P Cattanach, O Abakumov, A Bolton 35.

NTPs: 2 S Kopelke, 5 G Milady, 11 P Molloy, 14 R Heathwood, 14 2nd shot Ladies S Kopelke, 1/10 2nd shot Div 1 M Callander, Div 2 A Bolton.

Saturday October 7: Single Stroke. Div 1 winner A Page 69, r/up G Milady 70 on a count back; Div 2 winner J Harvey 74, r/up A Bolton 75.

BRD: O Abakumov 70; D Gray 71; Shane Kopelke, J Luxford, Sue Kopelke 72; T Norris, B Graham 73.

Best Gross: A Wieland 71.

NTPs: 2 A Page, 5 B Graham, 11 J Grace, 14 S Henshall, 14 2nd shot Ladies S Kopelke, 3/12 2nd shot Div 1 G Milady, Div 2 S Webb.

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Monday October 2: Club Competition Eclectic., sponsored by Trevor and Sandra Adams. Winner C Wyatt. R/up D Back. Run-down: V Scott, G Steele, G Collins, B Farnham, I Knopke, P Cook, G Smith, D Milasis.

NTPs: Handicap 0-16- No 1 3rd D Milasis, No 5 3rd M O’Connor; Handicap 17-21No 2 3rd G Smith, No 6 3rd G Collins; Handicap 22+ - No 3 4th I Knopke, No 7 4th J Humphrey; ALL IN - No 4 G Collins, No 8 2nd R Weier.

Good turnout for the King Charles holiday competition. Trev and Sandra sponsoring the day with something a bit different, play the front nine holes twice then take the best score on each hole to count.

This is the second round of three with the overall winner of the third round taking the first prize of a $500 gift voucher.

Many thanks to Trev and Sandra for putting on a top day and providing heaps of prizes.

Friday October 6: Turkey Run. Winner Ian McIntyre 49/31. R/up Garry Punch 47/32.

Rundown: B Glanville 49/34, P Hockings 44/35, G Steele 52/35, J Humphrey 47/36, G Ray 52/37, M Beetz 42/38, G Lockett 60/41, M Lerm 77/41.

NTP 8 M Beetz.

Saturday October 7: Single Stroke Monthly Medal, sponsored by Ian and Wendy Knopke, winner C Pettet 64nett, r/up B Farnham 67.

Rundown: T Adams 68: P Cook, H Knubel, G Wilson 69.

Monthly Medal winner Col Pettet.

NTPs: Handicap 0-17 - 1/10 3rd B Farnham; 9/18 2nd B Farnham; H/C 18+ - 2/11 3rd C Nielsen; 5/14 3rd B Tumney; ALL IN -(sponsor Esk IGA) 4/13 B Tumney; (sponsor Brisbane Valley Meats) 8/17 2nd P Cook.

Another good turnout for our Monthly Medal, with Col finally getting a win with an 83 grossm 64 nett which is only two shots off playing to his age of 81, so still fighting.

Brett runner-up three shots behind and two pin shots. Brett Tumney won two pin shots.

Many thanks to Ian and Wendy for feeding everybody and putting on some top prizes.

Sunday October 8: nine hole

Chooky. Winner G Steele 29 nett, r/up M Scott, C Wheeler, M Beetz 30.

Rundown: G Punch, P Cook 32; V Scott, D Back 33; J Humphrey 34; G Lockett (L), G Ray 36; B Scott, B Glanville, L Pratt, S Wilson, I Macintyre 37; C Pettet 38; D Allery 43.

Putting competition: Mario Beetz 14.

NTPs: 4 D Allery, 8 2nd S Wilson.

Good turnout for our weekly Chooky run with 18 players out there which is great to see.

Greg had a good win and a three way count back for r/up between Matty Scott, Wheeler and Mario, with Matty Scott winning and sharing with his three caddies, Maddie, Charlie and Evie.

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Wednesday October 4: Ladies morning golf, due to renovations a nine hole single Stableford. Winner Marion Deane 18 points on a count back from Manuela Laycock.

NTP Marion Deane. Great golf.

Afternoon Chook Run also a 9 hole single Stableford.

Winner Geoff Murtagh 25 points, r/up Richie Marschke 23.

NTPs: 1/10 Clinton Smith, 3/12 Richie Marschke.

Saturday October 7: Captain Peter Granzien and Vice Captains Clinton Smith and Craig Granzien’s Trophy Day.

A two-person Ambrose for golfers and non-golfers.

Winners Michael O’Connor and Lea- Jayne Marschke 62.25 nett. R/up Graeme Kuhn and Brian Loveland 63.75.

Run down: Bob and Judi Marschall 64.25. Blair Broad, Eric Cox 66. Ailsa and Jake Richter; George Prentice, Geoff Bailey 66.25. Richie Marschke, Jeff Yeo 66.50. Alan White, Clinton Watts 67.75. Garry Hutchinson, Enid Faulkner 69. Warren Hatfield, Peter Eldridge 70.50. Len Smyth, Abel Cruz 72. Chris Stevens, Manuela Laycock 73.25.

Encouragement Award Matthew Hewitt/Marj Lerm 75.5.

NTPs 1/10 Eric Cox, Ladies 2/11 Ailsa Richter, 5/14 Closest Chip Garry Hutchinson, 8/17 Blair Broad, 9/18 Longest Putt Chris Stevens. Longest drive Michael O’Connor and Ailsa Richter. 3/12 Graeme Kuhn,. 4/13 Enid Faulkner. 6/15 LeaJayne Marschke. 7/16 Matt Hewitt and Manuela Laycock.

What an awesome day everybody (26 players) won a prize and even the ladies in the kitchen were awarded a chocolate bar.

A big shout out to our captain Peter Granzien, Clinton Smith and Craig Granzien. Congratulations to the three musketeers as they have to do it all again next year.

Make sure you put the date in your dairies as it is a great day.

Also a thank you to the anonymous trophy donor for the Encouragement award. Coming events:

Award winners crowned for Wolves

DANIEL Brooks was named Player of the Year for the Stanley River Wolves, as the rugby league club staged its end-of-season presentation at the Woodford Hotel last Saturday night.

A second-rower, Brooks was a vital part of the Wolves team which reached this year’s Sunshine Coast Gympie Rugby League (SCGRL) reserve grade grand final before losing narrowly to Bribie Island.

Despite missing a chunk of the season due to injury, hooker Lance Ainsworth was named Best Forward while fullback Daemon Cruise was named Best Back.

Cruise also won the

President’s Award for Outstanding Achievement, after he claimed three trophies at last month’s SCGRL presentation.

Cruise scored the most tries and recorded the most points in the SCGRL reserve grade competition, and he was also the highest point scorer across all grades in the SCGRL.

Other award winners for the Wolves last Saturday night were Matty Mladenovic (Rookie of the Year), James Cochran (Most Consistent), Casey Gray (Most Improved Forward), Ivan Mori (Most Improved Back), Jaye Allery (Toughest Player) and Dean Lude (Club Ambassador of the Year).

Saturday October 14 Hamilton Lane MechanicalChris, Megan and family Trophy Day. Single Stroke and Monthly Medal. 12pm shotgun start.

Wednesday October 18 Ladies 9/18 hole single Stableford hitting off 7.30am.

Afernoon Chook Run also a 9 hole single Stableford.

Kilcoy

Wednesday October 4: 18

Hole Stableford (BM). Trophy donors Kilcoy Secondhand Shop. Winner John Forson 38, r/up Doug Johnson 37. Run-down to 34 points.

NTP: 2/11 A Skinner, 5/14 Craig Oldaker, 9/18 Les Newton.

Saturday October 7: 18 Hole three person Ambrose “Bowel Cancer Charity Day”. Trophy donors NM Electrical and Morgan Family.

Winners Trent Smith, Greg Smith and Kerryn Smith 55.2 nett, r/up Mark Smith, Tony Tripcony and Tony Nell 56.2 nett.

Best dress: Jenny Bechly, Craig and Sharon Hine.

NTP: 2/11 Jenny Runge, 3/12 Trent Smith, 4/13 Trent Smith, 5/14 Tony Tripcony, 6/15 Tony Nell, 7/16 Tony Nell, 8/17 Tony Nell, 9/18 Trent Smith.

BOWLS

Toogoolawah

Sunday October 8 was our 75th Birthday bash with 14 teams playing 2 bowl triples. What a great day with representatives from both Cunningham district and Queensland Bowls plus many of our sister clubs from our Pub Day family.

Winners were Graham Lewis, Gerrit Winkeler and Keith McWhirter.

R/up Sandra Currell, Tania Plowman and Todd Currell.

First Round winners Marie Hannan, John Hannan and Harold Alford.

Second Round winners Gloria Davis, Mark Walter and Barry Gough.

For the Calendar: Club Meeting Sunday October 15 at 9am.

Jaye Allery was named Toughest Player of the Year for the Stanley River Wolves.

Toogoolawah Bowls winners.

Toogoolawah Bowls runners-up.

Toogoolawah Bowls second round winners.

Toogoolawah Bowls first round winners.

Junior golf program on soon

A SEVEN-WEEK junior golf program will start at the Woodford course next Wednesday.

Juniors will learn golfing fundamentals and have on-course lessons in a fun

Yowies name award winners

TROPHIES were handed out as the Kilcoy Yowies rugby league club staged its endof-season presentation at the Stanley Hotel last Saturday night.

Keverieli Waqa earned the Highest Try Scorer, Best-andFairest and Best Back awards while he was also the club’s highest point scorer along with Sekove Serevi, meaning this duo shared one award.

Angus MacDonald was named Best Forward while his brother Tom earned the Most Improved award, and Players’ Player was awarded to Steele Hanton.

Hanton was also presented with the Clubman and Leadership award.

Ratu Ravai was named Best Defender, after he had received the Sunshine Coast Gympie Rugby League (SCGRL) C Grade Best-and-Fairest award at last month’s Sunshine Coast rugby league presentation.

Last Saturday night’s event

in Kilcoy also featured a jersey presentation for the players, while Patty Bleakley was

recognised for 20 years of involvement with the Yowies.

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Participants are asked to bring a water bottle, hat and sunscreen.

With the sessions running from 3.45pm to 4.45pm each

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Daemon Cruise (right) won multiple awards for the Stanley River Wolves. He is pictured with Dean Lude, who was named Club Ambassador of the Year.

Stanley River Wolves Rookie of the Year Matty Mladenovic with Dean Lude.

Ratu Ravai (centre) won the Best Defender award for the Kilcoy Yowies. He is pictured with Anthony Longbottom and Kate Power.

Patty Bleakley was rewarded for 20 years of involvement with the Kilcoy Yowies rugby league club.

Steele Hanton (centre) won the Clubman and Leadership award, and the Players’ Player award for the Kilcoy Yowies. He is pictured with Anthony Longbottom and Kate Power.

Toogoolawah Golf Club’s Captain and Vice Captains Trophy day on Saturday October 7 are some very happy winners. Peter Granzien, Clinton Smith and Craig Granzien provided a great day for all.

Silver placings in bodybuilding debut

LOWOOD-BASED Sandi Constantine achieved medals in all four categories she entered in the annual I Compete Natural (ICN) Brisbane Classic, held at Sleeman Sports Complex late last month.

Sandi earned silver medals as she placed second in the Sports First Timer, Sports Model Mumma and Fitness Model First Timer categories, and she also gained bronze in Fitness Open.

Remarkably it was the first time she entered a bodybuilding event.

“I have always tried to live a healthy lifestyle and was inspired by a few women that had already competed in bodybuilding,” she said.

“This was my first competition and I absolutely loved it.”

Sandi said the only competition of a similar type which she had attended was Miss Fitness at the Gold Coast.

Not knowing what to expect at the ICN Brisbane Classic, Sandi said she was “so excited” and “could barely believe it” when she heard her placings.

“It was a very busy and fast paced day,” she said.

“I was just trying to concentrate on what I needed

to do.”

Sandi said some competitors were very serious “but maybe more nervous than anything”.

“Some of us were chatting and wishing each other good luck when heading on stage,” she said.

“For me personally, I was nervous and absolutely buzzing.”

Sandi said the judges looked for something different in each category as the body was judged on shape symmetry and toned muscle while other important aspects were stage presence, confidence and posing.

The Lowood resident said her favourite pose was the back pose while coaching advice included “staying in your lane” and “learning to pose and practice, practice, practice”.

Sandi’s preparation involved training at least five days each week for 12 months, as well as adhering to an eating plan.

Her training involved weight training, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and cardio, while she followed a particular eating regime under the guidance of her coach Karen Plum from Performance Nutrition and Training.

“I wouldn’t look at it like a diet; it was a healthy lifestyle

change,” Sandi said.

“I was eating more than I had ever eaten, and enjoyed the process very much.

“I have always had a passion for food and have learnt so many ways to enjoy healthy options.”

Sandi stressed that ICN competitors couldn’t take any banned substances, and that they had to be aware of what was in the products they consumed.

As for whether it was hard to maintain her rigid training and eating lifestyle, Sandi said, “I definitely had my moments when I struggled, but like anything new it just takes practice, time, and patience with yourself.

“It’s your choice. You have to make that decision and get up and get it done.”

Sandi treated herself to a burger with onion rings and chips after the conclusion of the event, and later quipped that she “paid for it that night”.

“It was still worth it,” she said with a chuckle.

Having loved her experience in the ICN Brisbane Classic, Sandi said she would work towards another competition next year and give it her “absolute best”.

Meanwhile, she is already gearing up to take part in

another event, which will be Miss Fitness at the Gold Coast on Sunday.

Originally from the Victorian city of Geelong, Sandi moved to the Gold Coast in 2001 at the age of 17, before moving to Lowood in 2015.

Sandi worked as a pharmacy assistant and in customer service roles before changing direction, and now she works as a nutrition coach and a group fitness instructor while also being a qualified personal trainer.

“I have always enjoyed helping people, and three years ago I made the decision to change careers and study nutrition and fitness,” she said.

“I am happy I made the change.

“It is so rewarding to help others reach their fitness and nutrition goals.

“It was such a positive experience to commit this time to myself so I can better relate to others and help others on their journey.”

Sandi said bodybuilding had also become part of her everyday routine.

“It makes me feel strong, capable and empowered,” she said.

“It’s the best way to start the day!”

Lowood’s Sandi Constantine took home four medals after participating in a bodybuilding competition for the first time.