The Sentinel 12 June 2024

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MORETON Bay husbands, fathers, brothers, sons, uncles and friends are being called to rally together at the inaugural Real Men Rally event at Kayo Stadium on June 16.

The rally is a public call asking ‘real men’ to come together and stand up for

women, to end the scourge of domestic violence against women and show their solidarity, wanting to be part of the solution.

The first time event, which is already turning into a movement, has the aim of stopping to blame men, rather focusing on

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empowering and educating them to support anyone who they know is struggling, letting them know they will be supported if they seek help. Wamuran local Karen Ahl, who created the logo and website for the new organisation, said she “just had to raise my hand”.

“This event, the Real Men Rally didn’t exist a month ago. This is literally a bootstrapped, honest and organic event that’s been passionately supported by so many local businesses, organisations and individuals,” she said.

“While we’re new,

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feedback so far is that men are relieved that our message is not about blaming men.”

Ms Ahl said organisers had made a conscious effort to focus on education and support, acknowledging that most men are truly good people. Story p6

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A VERY important and timely event being held this weekend aims to bring together “real” men to help stand up for women and end domestic violence.

Last month was Domestic and Family Violence Month and much was said and written about the issue.

has been, a victim. That’s a confronting thought.

With that in mind, the inaugural ‘Real Men Rally’ event has been organised and is being hosted at Kayo Stadium on Sunday June 16.

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many other gender issues.

Rather it is about empowering and educating; Supporting and showing you care to those who are struggling.

Wamuran local Karen Ahl has helped organise the event and says she was blown away by the support.

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Jimna Fire Tower to be stabilised soon

THE Department of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (DAF) has confirmed that a potential contractor is currently being considered to commence the repairs and stabilisation works at the Jimna Fire Tower, with a decision expected to be announced soon.

The first step to take the project forward will be a new inspection and condition assessment of the tower structure.

Jimna Forest Action Group Inc. (JFAGI) has also written to Somerset Regional Council asking for

affirmative action regarding the Jimna Memorial Plot and Bora Rings projects.

It was reiterated that the Jimna Fire Tower site is the preferred Plan A location for a public display depicting the legacy of master Fire Tower builder Arthur Leis.

Beside the Jimna Public Hall toilets is the Plan B location, which would also include a Jimna Community Memorial Plot.

This would commemorate local pioneers, forebears, and first nations people, celebrating their rich history and contributions.

Despite this, during that month and the days following, were some horrendous and highly publicised attacks on women.

The statistics lay bare the uncomfortable truth for us all. One in four women have suffered emotional abuse, and one in six women had suffered physical or sexual abuse at the hands of a current or previous partner.

The reality is most of us know someone who is, or

Whether you are a husband, father, brother, son, uncle or friend, organisers are urging you to step up together and stand up for women to end the scourge of domestic violence against women.

The more we talk about the issue the less hidden, sidelined or dismissed it becomes. And it’s through solidarity that real change can be made.

Importantly, this is not about blaming men. It’s sometimes easy for men to play the ‘victim’ as society shifts its thinking on this and

The fact that it has created such a groundswell, so quickly, tells you that people - men especially - want to know what they can do to be a part of the solution.

“While we’re new, feedback so far is that men are relieved that our message is not about blaming men.

“We’ve made a very conscious effort to focus more on education and support, acknowledging that most men are truly

good and that men are not always the ones to perpetrate.”

Coming the same time as Men’s Health Week, you could be forgiven for thinking it’s all things blokes. Let’s face it, most blokes just keep shut when it comes to saying how they really feel.

If there’s anything that can be done to help raise awareness and promote strategies to enhance men’s physical and mental wellbeing, then let it happen.

There’s a lot to absorb in this little editorial, but if there’s one key message, it’s to seek out someone you can talk to.

Holding it in is one sure way not to move forward.

New Ambulance station

THE new state-of-the-art Morayfield Ambulance Station on Lindsay Road was officially opened last Friday morning.

The $8.45 million facility was purpose-built to help improve response times and health outcomes for the Moreton Bay region.

The station features a 10-bay ambulance bay with space for an additional five non-acute Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) vehicles, as well as a write-up area and training space for the officers.

The frontline staff at the station will comprise one officer-in-charge, 16 paramedics, three mental health co-responders, and two cadets.

Community Safety Minister and Member for Morayfield, Mark Ryan,

attended the official opening, along with senior Queensland Ambulance officers.

“We know just how crucial our frontline staff are when it comes to helping our

said.

“It is essential that our heroes in teal are wellequipped and supported to

APPLICATIONS are now open for the 2024 cohort of National Student Volunteer Week Student Advocates. Volunteering Queensland (VQ) is recruiting multiple Student Advocates across Australia to lead the promotion and celebration of National Student

Volunteer Week (NSVW) at secondary and tertiary education institutions on August 5-11. National Student Volunteer Week acknowledges and celebrates student volunteers and promotes volunteering to students and young people across

Australia. Applications close on June 23.

Change starts with doing, and VQ wants passionate people from all backgrounds to assist their organisation with championing and celebrating student volunteering.

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BBQ meals offered for those in need

EATS 4 the Streets is currently providing BBQ meals every Saturday at Centenary Lakes Caboolture from 10am to 2pm, offering warm, nutritious food to the homeless and those facing adversity in Morayfield and Caboolture.

Since its inception in October last year, this organisation has served hundreds of people each week.

It’s aim is to offer not just meals but also hope, dignity, and a sense of community.

Through their ‘Lunch at the Lakes’ events and other outreach activities, they create a supportive environment where everyone feels valued and connected. Member for Longman, Terry Young, expressed his pride in supporting the organisation.

“Eats 4 the Streets is not just about providing food; it’s about creating a supportive and welcoming environment for those who need it most,” he said.

“I am deeply honoured to support this incredible initiative and the dedicated volunteers who make it all possible.”

For more information or to get involved, email info@ eats4thestreets.org or visit their new website: https:// e4ts.org/

We need more cash

Federal MPs respond to criticism of ‘lack of funding’ for local councils

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BOTH Moreton Bay and Somerset councils say they are in desperate need of more government infrastrcture funding to support their growing regions.

Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery publicly criticised the recent Federal Budget for its lack of support for the growing city.

Member for Longman, Terry Young, echoed Cr Flannery’s sentiments, stating that “all levels of government need to play their part in ensuring the needs of the people we were elected to serve are met”.

“We must be more proactive in building the infrastructure before things become an issue. When the coalition was in government, we excelled in working with local governments in a meaningful way.”

Somerset Mayor, Jason Wendt, also expressed disappointment, particularly over the lack of a funding increase for the Financial Assistance Grants for local governments and the discontinuation of the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program. Member for Blair, Shayne Neumann, defended

the Federal Budget, asserting that it delivers for Blair and supports Somerset Council.

He encouraged Somerset Regional Council to apply for funding under local road and community infrastructure programs, pledging to support any applications.

“When it comes to Financial Assistance Grants, the Government acknowledges the changing service demands on councils and is committed to providing fair and appropriate funding to support them in the essential work they do,” Mr Neumann said.

He highlighted the increased ‘Roads to Recovery’ funding, which will bring a total of $132.2m to councils in the Blair electorate, including Somerset. Mr Neumann said a $177m improvement of the Warrego Highway, including upgrades for the Mt Crosby Rd interchange and strengthening of the Bremer River Bridge, as beneficial to Somerset.

Cr Flannery was also critical of foresight for the City of Moreton Bay, given the city’s rapid growth.

“City of Moreton Bay has a critical need for new infrastructure that will

unlock land for housing,” he said.

“The Federal Budget claimed to have a solution to ease infrastructure bottlenecks and better connect essential services to homes such as roads, water, and power, and called for an increase in housing supply.

“But not a dollar has been even offered to City of Moreton Bay for this purpose.”

He welcomed funding for the Bruce Highway, Linkfield Road Overpass, and Pine River Bridge Upgrade but called these “top-ups” and “band-aid fixes”.

Cr Wendt echoed Cr

Flannery’s disappointment.

“Financial assistance grants were 1 per cent of Commonwealth taxation revenue in 1996, but they will only be around 0.51 percent of Commonwealth taxation revenue in 2025,” he said.

“Meanwhile, councils maintain 75 percent of Australia’s local roads.”

Despite his disappointment, Cr Wendt acknowledged some wins, including an approximately 30 percent increase in the competitive road funding pool and Somerset’s eligibility for the ‘Thriving Suburbs’ program.

Cr Wendt noted that this program will give the

Council the opportunity to apply for 70 percent funding for two community or recreation projects. He said it was positive that the competitive road funding pool was increased by around a third, highlighting Somerset’s past success with competitive road and bridge applications. Somerset Council will look to federal programs to fund projects such as the Toogoolawah Gateway Centre, upgrades to the Toogoolawah pool, and major road safety projects. The State Budget was handed down after The Sentinel went to print.

Peter Flannery, Terry Young, Jason Wendt and Shayne Neumann

That’s a big battery

If

approved,

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Kilcoy will be home to one of QLD’s largest battery storages

A PROPOSED battery storage facility in Hazeldean would rank among the largest edver constructed in Queensland.

Renewable energy company Enervest has lodged a development application for a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) with the Somerset Council.

The BESS will have a storage capacity of up to 800MW/1,600MWh, comprising of approximately 256 inverters and 512 battery enclosures.

The Queensland Department of Energy and Climate (DEC) confirmed to The Sentinel, the project’s potential size and significance if approved.

According to the DEC, currently the largest operating battery storage facility in QLD is CS Energy’s 100 MW/200 MWh Kogan Creek battery near Chinchilla, which started operation in May 2024.

Additionally, Quinbrook’s Supernode Battery project, with a capacity of 750 MW and up to 2000 MWh, has development approval and is set to commence construction, being similar in size to the proposed Hazeldean facility.

A DEC spokesperson said

a facility of this size would benefit the area by creating construction jobs, including civil works, earthworks and electricians, while also creating ongoing jobs during its operational life.

“Once operational (if approved), the battery will assist in ensuring the reliable supply of power to the local community, and enable increased solar output from residential systems in the area through its ability to store excess solar generation in the middle of the day”, they said.

“Various state and Commonwealth regulations will ensure the design of the project considers all aspect of the battery system’s lifecycle, including potential impact on nearby residents.

“The regulations ensure the safe operation of the batteries, and are updated to reflect the latest technology and safety standards.”

Given the size of the proposed facility, one of the main concerns residents in Hazeldean and Kilcoy have is the proximity of the location to a watercourse that flows into the Somerset Lake.

An Seqwater spokesperson said Somerset Regional Council

referred Enervest’s development application to Seqwater for third party advice in October 2023, and Seqwater issued a request for further information.

Both council and Seqwater were given a response to the information request in April 2024, with it currently being under review.

CITY of Moreton Bay residents now have access to industry-leading health devices, with the recent installation of nine Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) at strategically selected parks and outdoor areas.

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“Seqwater is working with Council to provide third party advice on the development application, with consideration to the ongoing management and protection of our clean, safe and secure drinking water quality and supply”, a spokesperson said.

Seqwater’s final advice will be made available on Council’s website.

According to an Enervest spokesperson: “State and federal laws ensure minimum environmental disturbance, including containment of flood waters.”

According to Enervest’s proposal plans, the

development complies with all requirements of the Somerset Region Planning Scheme Catchment Management Overlay (SRPSCMO), with no impacts expected to occur to the local environment or catchment area.

The development footprint design maintains a minimum 110m from mapped watercourses, therefore meeting the buffer requirement of 100m from a watercourse in the Higher Risk Catchment Area, as required by SRPSCMO.

“No worsening of stormwater quality or change of stormwater quantity is expected to result from the proposed works and all wastewater will be managed via on-site effluent disposal

and treatment system, with no wastewater being discharged into watercourses or watercourse buffer areas”, Enervest stated.

“Moreton Bay Ramsar site is located 40-50km downstream of the subject site. Due to the small scale nature of the action and the distance from the Ramsar site, the proposed development is unlikely to have any direct or indirect impacts upon the Ramsar wetland.”

Among the measures proposed to be taken to reduce the risk of impacts to waterways, Enervest will cover exposed soils with appropriate materials, store any chemicals away from watercourses, and store chemical spill kits on site.

AEDs are currently located at Woodford Visitor Information Centre, Wallace Street Park, Caboolture, Brennan Park, Bongaree,Clayton Park, Beachmere, Redcliffe Jetty precinct, Petrie Mill Playground, Pine Rivers Park, Strathpine, Leslie Patrick Park, Arana Hills and John Scott Park, Samford. City of Moreton Bay Mayor, Peter Flannery, said the 12-week pilot program made defibrillators readily accessible in public spaces to potentially save lives during sudden cardiac emergencies. “Having access to a defibrillator increases the survival chances of an individual by 70 per cent , so it makes perfect sense for us to have trialled these devices in our public spaces”, he said.

“These defibrillators are easy and safe to use with minimal training, and they provide clear instructions, both visual and voice prompts, to guide users through the resuscitation process, until professional help arrives.”

Cheers to Kilcoy Exchange

Hotel wins two key awards including Best Regional Hotel at annual QHA

awards

Awards for Excellence at Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre.

The Exchange Hotel took out the Best Regional Bistro and Regional Hotel of the hotel, including the hotel’s venue manager, Donna Roser.

Upon hearing the announcement of the Exchange Hotel’s award

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daily basis.

The two award wins came after the Exchange Hotel was nominated for Best Regional Bistro, Bar, and Accommodation at last

Exchange Hotel won the Best Bar Presentation and Service Regional award at the Australian Hotels Association (AHA) National Awards for Excellence.

words ‘You’ve been judged by QHA’.

Donna said hard work, consistency, and a huge effort from all of the Exchange Hotel staff

hard work and dedication,” she said.

Donna also acknowledged the continued support from the local community, visitors, and tourists.

Lowood SHS students smash out Kokoda trek

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ELEVEN students and five

staff from Lowood State High School (LSHS) hiked 30 kilometres through the D’Aguilar Range at Brookfield on June 1, to complete this year’s Kokoda Youth Foundation Challenge.

The students came from grades 8, 9, 10, and 12, with two of them and three of the staff having previously completed 30km, 48km, and 96km events.

The LSHS students and staff trained twice per week at school and attended weekend hikes.

coordinator, Karen Kitching, said the Brookfield course was tough, but the LSHS contingent “smashed it”.

“The huge hills, mud, and then the rain made it more

kept going,” she said.

“They did themselves very proud representing their school. Each and every one of them showed the four pillars - mateship,

endurance, courage, and sacrifice - as they supported not only their own teams but other competitors.

“Their spirits lifted those around them, and there were times when they actually held the hands of others, showing that the Spirit of Kokoda is alive and displayed by our young people.”

Mrs Kitching said these events were “not for the fainthearted”.

“When students develop their skills, it leads to greater overall personal and social capability, and enhances their skills in other areas,” she said.

“The more students learn about their own emotions, values, strengths, and capacities, the more they are able to manage their own emotions and behaviours.

“This helps them to understand others and establish and maintain positive relationships.”

Mrs Kitching said LSHS’ motto was ‘We are only as fast as our slowest walker’.

“Our ethos is that we are not in this to win this as we are here in the spirit of Kokoda, to honour those brave young soldiers by instilling the Kokoda values in our students,” she said.

LSHS participants prepare for the Kokoda Challenge.

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Rally to activate men

Callout to ‘real men’ who have had enough of domestic violence

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MORETON Bay husbands, fathers, brothers, sons, uncles and friends are being called to rally together at the inaugural Real Men Rally event at Kayo Stadium on June 16.

The rally is a public call asking ‘real men’ to come together and stand up for women, to end the scourge of domestic violence against women and show their solidarity, wanting to be part of the solution.

The first time event, which is already turning into a movement, has the aim of stopping to blame men, rather focusing on empowering and educating them to support anyone who they know is struggling, letting them know they will be supported if they seek help.

Wamuran local Karen Ahl, who created the logo and website for the new organisation, said she “just had to raise my hand”.

“This event, the Real Men Rally didn’t exist a month ago. This is literally a bootstrapped, honest and organic event that’s been passionately supported by so many local businesses, organisations and individuals,” she said.

“While we’re new, feedback so far is that

men are relieved that our message is not about blaming men.

“We’ve made a very conscious effort to focus more on education and support, acknowledging that most men are truly good and that men are not always the ones to perpetrate.”

Despite being brand new, Ms Ahl said they have already had four other locations express interest in the initiative, wanting to mirror the event under the same banner, which she described as “an honour”.

The idea for the event came about when a handful of local business owners and community supporters band together, with mindset coach and speaker Sean Gordon OAM being the founder.

Mr Gordon said the idea behind the rally is an attempt to activate men in response to the DV crisis across the community .

“DV can impact men, siblings, elders and other but overwhelmingly it impacts women and is delivered by men. So, we men need to be a big part of the solution”, he said.

“I hope it helps to create a more solution based conversation across the city and help in moving the needle.

“Please share with men’s groups, sports groups, schools, businesses employing men, but we want all women with us on the day too.”

The list of guest speakers expected include speakers who are survivors of DV, a speaker who shares a bystander point of view, and another who was a perpetrator. Moreton Bay Mayor, Peter Flannery, the Police Commissioner and the Attorney-General will also speak, amongst many others.

Cr Flannery is encouraging everyone to join the rally on Sunday, showing domestic violence will not be tolerated in Moreton Bay.

“This is a tangible way for men - in fact, everyone really - to step forward

and make a commitment that they’re going to be accountable for what they do and also what they see other men doing,” he said. “Too many people are dying. When you hear of, usually a female partner, dying every four days in Australia, that’s horrific.”

Ms Ahl said, “Who ever you are, bring your husbands, sons, nephews as well as your wives, daughters and nieces.”

Registration is available online at www.realmenrally. org or just show up on the day. If you cannot make it, you can sign the “DV Stops With Me!” ledge.

Entry is free. Gates open at 8.30am at Gate 1. The rally will be from 9 to 11am.

Lions Clubs of North Lakes and Redcliffe will have BBQ on the go.

KASI is the Artist of June

LIFE member of the Kilcoy Art Society (KASI), Ruth Hughes, has been named Artist of the Month (AoM) for June.

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Ruth’s art involves a tremendous amount of colour, as she uses pen, ink and pencil to capture the warmth of Northern Italy. Previously Ruth worked mostly with oils.

Being inspired by her long leisurely time in Europe last year, with her husband David, Ruth found a picture at every turn, which she says was definitely an inspiration for creating her recent works.

Ruth has been a regular exhibitor at the Kilcoy

reopened its doors in its new location in

Take a trip to Northern Italy without leaving our wonderful region by visiting the Kilcoy Courthouse Art Gallery during June to view her beautiful European inspired artwork.

Mayor Peter Flannery and event organiser

Sean Gordon OAM Photo credit: Dominika Lis and Moreton Daily

Yowie Park, Kilcoy.

Main - Atelier Cris by Ruth Hughes

Inset - Ruth Hughes

‘Man on a Mission’ book launch

THE Kilcoy and District Progress Alliance is thrilled to announce a special book launch event for ‘Man on a Mission: From Cherbourg to Lake Gkula’ by Uncle Noel Blair, on June 22 at Kilcoy Visitor Centre at 10am.

This book offers a poignant reflection on the life experiences of Uncle Noel Blair, as he navigated the complexities of growing up, living, and working as an Aboriginal person in Southeast Queensland.

With remarkable storytelling prowess, he sheds light on the challenges, triumphs, and everyday experiences that shaped the Aboriginal existence from his early years.

The book launch event promises to be a morning filled with celebration, reflection, and meaningful dialogue. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet Uncle Noel, hear excerpts from the book, and engage in discussions about the themes it explores.

Special guests will include Hon Shayne Neumann MP, Deb Frecklington MP, Bill Hauritz AM, Mayor Jason Wendt and many of the councillors of the Somerset region. For more information, contact: Margaret Van Breemen on 0418 159 772.

Get out of the way!

Concern raised over lack of overtaking lanes along vital highway link

commuter and tourist traffic”.

“TMR also acknowledges community support for overtaking lanes on the D’Aguilar Highway,” the spokesperson said.

“TMR is monitoring what future upgrades may be required to the state-controlled network in the area, including the need for overtaking lanes on the highway between Caboolture and Kingaroy townships.

“As with all projects, funding for further planning and any subsequent upgrades would need to compete against other priority infrastructure projects across the statecontrolled road network.

“Increasing traffic volumes are a key consideration in TMR’s ongoing network planning activities.”

Moreton locals have chance to share thoughts

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THE Queensland Government is inviting Moreton Bay and surrounds residents to share their thoughts and ideas on how to make the region an even better place to live, work and visit, by holding a Community Cabinet on

Wednesday, July 3, at Bribie Island.

Locals can request a 15-minute deputation meeting with a Minister and/ or request to attend a Town Hall style meeting.

Each attendee can request a maximum of two deputation meetings.

This allows the local

Swap, show and shine meet

ANYONE interested in cars is sure to have a fantastic day out at the Caboolture Showgrounds on Saturday June 22, as the Caboolture Regional Car Club stages its annual Show, Shine & Swap meet.

A broad array of car types and a contingent of motorbikes will be on show, with vehicles including a new 2024 Corvette and a 1928 Plymouth.

Twenty-three trophies will be up for grabs.

Event coordinator Debbie Yet Foy said the event was open to anyone, while virtually any car could fit into one of the categories.

Caboolture Regional Car Club president Lance Haslewood said people like to bring along and offload parts and junk at the swap meet, while people interested in cars like to display them and seek to win a trophy in the show

Registrations close at 9.30am for the Show and Shine, with display at 12.30pm. The entry fee is $10. Swap sites will be open on Friday from 1pm to 7pm, and on Saturday from 5am. The Friday cost of $30 includes camping, one

community to discuss its important issues with Cabinet Ministers effectively.

Premier Steven Miles said he wants Moreton Bay and surrounds residents to know the Queensland Government “has their back”.

“In July, my Cabinet is meeting in Moreton to consider what more is

needed to support the rapid growth of the region,” he said.

“There is always more to do, but locals can be assured that my government and I are rolling up our sleeves to deliver more opportunities and better outcomes for Queenslanders.”

Among the most recent

actions taken by Mr Miles is taking $1000 off every household’s electricity bill, as well as giving everyone 50 cent public transport fares. For more info and to request a meeting, visit https://www.qld.gov.au/ about/contact-government/ have-your-say/communitycabinet

Free uni course for small businesses

SOMERSET Regional Council is delivering a free Business Planning Microcourse to small businesses. This free course, delivered by the University of Sunshine Coast, will help Somerset small business owners gain a clear understanding of the factors underpinning their business's success and

what is critical for long term survival.

Participants will receive tailored feedback from a panel of industry experts and networking opportunities.

The course will begin on Tuesday, June 18, in Esk at 2pm and will run for seven weeks. Business owners with fewer than 20 full-time

equivalent employees and who have been operating for at least 12 months are encouraged to register. Included each week is a 90-minute workshop followed by 30 minutes of networking and for those who can’t attend the course in Esk, an online option is available.

Participants will learn

how to integrate strategic management into their business, develop a customised business plan suitable to secure grants and more.

Councillor Kylee Isidro said the micro course was just another way Council was providing support to the Somerset small business community.

“Council is a proud member of the Small Business Friendly Councils and as a signatory to this charter, we made a pledge to support small businesses,” Cr Isidro said.

To find out more, phone Council on 5424 4000, and to register, visit www. usc.edu.au/bpc

Letters

Stop the whinging I just wanted to call out all the anonymous Facebook

kids in a restaurant being “too rowdy”, rather than talking (not yelling) at the

Powell’s Pitch

with Andrew Powell State Member for Glass House

likely to be killed by a former or current partner.

I believe that an important part of breaking this cycle for women is for us men to call out violence right where it begins – in the way we talk about women.

We can’t just let sexist jokes or comments from our

If you’re out for Friday night drinks and someone admits to knocking around their partner a little after having a few, call it out. Don’t laugh it off, brush it

off, encourage it. Be bold enough to rock the boat and tell them it seriously isn’t funny – it’s wrong, not acceptable and needs to stop.

Opening up those conversations is worth rocking the boat for. It may save a life!

Stamp Duty Threshold Raised to $700,000

This week, we’ve had a great win for young Queenslanders trying to crack into the housing market and buy their first homes.

The state government has finally agreed to the LNP’s calls to lift the stamp duty threshold – up to $700,000 from $500,000.

That means more opportunities for you to own your own home. It’s a priority for us, because it’s a priority for Queenslanders.

Elected Reps HOME IMPROVEMENT

Councillors Kylee Isidro and Sally Jess

TOOGOOLAWAH SHOW 2024 - June 7/8

◗ Liam Hauser

THERE was plenty of activity and entertainment at the Toogoolawah Showgrounds last Friday and Saturday, as the town’s annual Show took place.

Day one included prime cattle judging, horse events, the show dogs as well as pavilion and Stud Beef section judging.

Day two included judging for poultry, dairy cattle and stud beef.

Many spectators enjoyed woodchop and chainsaw races on day two, while there were also mower races and a young farmers challenge.

Saturday also included a performance from the

Toogoolawah State School band.

In addition to students from Somerset schools, there were also scholars from elsewhere including Gympie State High School.

Show ride attractions and stalls were well attended during both days, while there was plenty to inspect in the pavilion.

Artwork, horticulture and cookery were among the sections, while the lego section featured plenty of eye-catching items.

The Australian Bible Van included a timeline of when it was used, dating back to 1927.

Saturday night included a spectacular fireworks display.

Woodford Show promises heaps of weekend fun

2024 show promises new excitement!

THE Woodford Show 2024 promises a range of fun, unique, and exciting new attractions this year. In addition to traditional show events like horses, stud beef, poultry, pavilion displays, the famous Woodchop competition, On Friday, June 21, and Saturday, June 22, visitors can enjoy ‘Wildlife Unleashed’, face painting, Camp Oven King demos, hula hoop and bubble workshops, live music, Paw Patrol and Friends’ mascots, and a balloon twister. Friday’s ‘Family Fun Night’ will also include a fun costume competition and obstacle course, ending the night with fireworks and celebrating over 20 years of the Woodford Show Bull Ride. Saturday brings

Lowood Show this weekend

AMONG the show season, Lowood Show is the next on the calendar, being held this Friday, June 14, and Saturday, June 15, at the Lowood Showgorunds.

together the traditional events along with NRA barrel races, the popular dog jump, Red Rocket Kids entertainment, and live local music throughout the day.

After sunset, the party really kicks off with the local and national artist ‘Country Music Festival’ featuring Tate Cole and band, Liam Kennedy-Clark and band, Briana Dinsdale, and Winchester Revival.

The night will conclude with an after-party. There’s heaps more to

year’s 2024 Woodford Show at the Woodford Showgrounds. Online tickets are available at www. ticketebo.com.au/ woodfordshow2024, and cash and eft gate sales available.

Woodchopping comps in full swing.

Showcasing a fun mixture of entertainment, pavillion displays and animal competitions that celebrate the uniqueness of the town, the weekend promises to be fun for all ages.

Cattle comps and displays are on. Showjumping.

Show favourites include lawnmower racing, demolition derby, fireworks, horse and cattle competitions, poultry, dog and goat displays, along with entertainers Troppo Magic, Midnight Curfew, and Hula Hoop Brisbane Lady. More information and schedules can be found at www.lowoodshow.com/ or email lowoodshow@ bigpond.com.

Corey Evans, Mikaela Ross and Amity Campbell at the cattle sectionImitation is the highest form of fl

Nicolee Ditchfield gained fi and second placings

Bullriding fun at the Woodford Show 2024

Barrel racing fun.

Junior farmers challenge

Image: Annette Eggleston

Image: Annette Eggleston

Image: Annette Eggleston

Image: Annette Eggleston

Anakin from Elimbah Ella from the Sunshine Coast

Luka from Elimbah

What's on

Lowood Show

When: Friday - Saturday June 14th - 15th

Where: Lowood Showgrounds, Lindemann’s Rd, Lowood

Info: Join us for our 117th Annual Show there will be all the traditional attractions of Sideshow Alley, Food and Drinks galore.

Woodford Country Markets

When: Saturday June 15th, 7.00am

Where: Binambi Place, Archer Street, Woodford

Info: For a little taste of the Country head to the Woodford Country Markets. On the 3rd Sunday of each month at Binambi Place, on the main street, the Woodford Historical Society delivers the Woodford Country Market. If you love relish like grandma use to make or have a newfound indoor plant addiction, these markets are a must visit for all those country goodies.

Esk Garden Fair

When: Saturday June 15th, 8.00am - 3.00pm

Where: Pipeliner Park, Off Esk-Hampton Road, Esk Info: Discover the Esk Garden Fair, the ultimate destination for gardening enthusiasts. With an extensive selection of nurseries, hobby growers, and quality exhibitors, the Esk Garden Fair promises to be a haven for all Garden lovers. From rare plants to unique garden art you’ll find everything you need to enhance your garden and satisfy all your gardening

desires. Dive into a world of gardening insights with free information sessions from informative guest speakers. Don’t miss out on the botanical bonanza!

Morayfield Indoor Market

When: June 15th, 8.00am1.00pm

Where: Morayfield Sport and Events Centre, 298 Morayfield Road, Morayfield Info: Check out the Morayfield Sport and Events Centre for your favourite monthly indoor market!

MSEC will be hosting a variety of stallholders with handmade and pre-loved goods. This “everything market” is held in the comfort of our indoor air-conditioned stadium complete with a cafe on site. This is the place to be on a Saturday morning! If you want to become a stallholder, reach out to Southside Collective Market for more information.

Veteran and Family Dragon Boating Day

When: Saturday June 15th, 8am Where: Sylvan Beach Esplanade, Bellara Info: Dragon Boat Pumicestone Club has partnered with Invictus Australia to host a dragon boating session for military veterans and their families. The event will be free of charge, and attendees can also enjoy a complimentary morning tea after going out for a paddle. More information can be obtained by contacting jlugg@ invictusaustralia.org or dragonboatpumicestone@ gmail.com

Backing Small Business

When: Monday June 17th, 9.00am - 3.00pm Where: Esk Library, 19 Heap Street, Esk Info: Needing help for your business to thrive and grow? Free mentoring and business support services. To book a free appointment email: ddsdesbt@desbt.qld. gov.au and an officer will be in touch to confirm your booking.

The Mostly Mellifluous Melodium at CREEC

When: Tuesday June 18th, 9.00am - 11.30am Where: Caboolture Region Environmental Education Centre (CREEC), 150 Rowley Road, Burpengary Info: A previously undiscovered material in the universe, Mugic, has been found in City of Moreton Bay. From the little we know so far, Mugic is a curious hybrid of music and magic which channels the musical possibility in an object or person. To better understand Mugic, scientists and musicians have built an instrument called the Mostly Mellifluous Melodium. Scientists say Mugic can only be released when coaxed out into the world through improvisation, storytelling, and play. Everyone is invited to participate with the Melodium and have some fun.

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS

Neish at Woodford Library

When: Tuesday June 18th, 10.00am - 11.00am

Where: Woodford Library, 1 Elizabeth Street, Woodford Info: Head to Woodford Library for a morning of heartfelt and intimate tunes from Neish. Immerse yourself in various forms of storytelling through Neish’s music and the stories found within the pages of the library’s books. If you are not yet a member of Moreton Bay libraries, now is the perfect time to join.

Storytime - Esk

When: Wednesday 19th, 9.00am - 9.30am

Where: Esk Library 19 Heap Street, Esk Info: Talk, read, play and sing with your child at our weekly Storytime sessions. School terms only. For more information, phone 5424 4000.

Macrame Feathers

When: Wednesday June 19th, 10.00am - 12.00pm

Where: Kilcoy Library Kennedy Street Info: Have you always wanted to try Macrame? Come along and make yourself a macrame feather. Bookings Essential. Phone 5424 4000

Seniors’ Morning Tea

When: Wednesday June 19th, 9.30am - 11.30am Where: Kallangur Neighbourhood Centre, 51 Marsden Road, Kallangur Info: Come and join with us and our friends Encircle Kallangur Neighbourhood Centre and Restart Exercise Physiology for a free

Seniors Morning tea. Learn about mobility and falls prevention with our special guest Luke Rabone, an exercise physiologist, from Restart Exercise Physiology.

Woodford Show

When: Friday & Saturday June 21st & 22nd

Where: Woodford Showgrounds, 38 Neurum Road, Woodford Info: Round up the family, gather your friends and head to Moreton Bay Hinterland for the annual Woodford Show. The Woodford Show society is bringing back the community spirited Woodford Show in 2024 to showcase all the unique wonders this beautiful country town and tight-knit community have to offer.

Flying fox workshop with Bat Conservation and Rescue

When: Saturday June 22nd, 10.00am - 11.30am

Where: Caboolture Region Environmental Education Centre, 150 Rowley Road, Burpengary Info: Did you know flying foxes are among the largest bats in the world? Discover more amazing facts about bats at our free workshop! At the workshop, we will talk about local flying fox species, ecology, their behaviour, and their role in the environment. You will even have the chance to meet them up close! Come hang with us and get ready to go a little batty over these amazing nocturnal Australian mammals.

Uncle Noel Blair’s book launch

When: Saturday June 22nd, 10.00am

Where: Kilcoy

Information Centre near Yowie Park, Kilcoy Info: The Kilcoy and District Progress Alliance is thrilled to announce a special Book Launch event for ‘Man on a Mission: From Cherbourg to Lake Gkula’ by Uncle Noel Blair.

The book launch event promises to be a morning filled with celebration, reflection, and meaningful dialogue. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet Uncle Noel, hear excerpts from the book, and engage in discussions about the themes it explores. For more information, please contact: Margaret Van Breemen 0418 159 772.

Movie in the Park

When: Saturday June 22nd, 4.30pm

Where: Adelong Court Park, Nairn Road, Morayfield Info: Movie in the Park is making its return to Morayfield. Screening WONKA. Bring your preferred picnic rug or folding chairs and savor an evening beneath the stars at Adelong Court Park. For the young ones who adore face painting, here’s some good news – FREE face painting will be a highlight of this event. Arrive early to ensure your child gets their face painted before the movie kicks off. What’s a movie night without delicious snacks? Fear not— a selection of food will be available offering a variety of culinary delights to satisfy every palate.

Time Out

Head along to ‘Country Fridays’

CLEAR your Friday schedule for the rest of the year because Exchange Hotel Kilcoy has just announced their new event COUNTRY FRIDAYS!

Mosey on down in your best Western attire every Friday night for live entertainment, epic deals and more.

Enjoy an $18 steak or schnitty for dinner and then head to the front bar from 7:15pm for live country music! Listen out for a special song over the speakers... every time Exchange Hotel plays “Good Time” by Allan Jackson they’ll be offering epic country specials for a limited time!

Visit exchangekilcoy. com.au/whats-on for more information. Call (07) 5497

Gear the engines Dancing in the the cool

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Vintage machinery rally a restorer’s dream

THE third instalment of Dancing In The Cool was another hit as about 200 people from across south-east Queensland flocked to the Woodford Memorial Hall on the night of June 1.

The event was presented by the Woodford Lions Club, with the club’s president David Kearns saying the night was a great success while “a great time was had by all”.

Toby Tyler and the Country Boys again played the music, as they were keen to return while the group’s leader had come from Woodford.

The styles of music catered for traditional

As per last year’s dance, a key feature was the Woodford Lions Club’s mega raffle.

For the first time, all 2500 tickets were sold before the winners were drawn. Nicole Hunter of Kilcoy received $20,000 for winning first prize.

“Thanks to everyone in the community who bought tickets, as all money raised pays for early morning breakfasts at local schools and the Woodford Street Carnival,” Mr Kearns said.

THE Caboolture Historical Village will be the place to be as the Antique Machinery Restoration Society of Queensland (AMRSQ) stages its 46th annual vintage machinery rally.

People and clubs from the Moreton Bay, Somerset, South Burnett, Sunshine Coast and Ipswich areas are set to attend the rally on the weekend of June 22 and 23.

A number of steamrun machines and other machinery in the sheds will be on show, while exhibitors bring along some very rare items.

One of the big machines is old laundry equipment, from Fort Lytton’s quarantine station, which is run by a single antique gas powered engine.

Another item will be a ZA Crossley gas engine, believed to be the only one in the world that still operates.

Other features of the rally will include vintage cars, trucks, tractors, working displays, a grand parade, and a bric-a-brac stall.

AMRSQ president Steve

Porter said a lot of the engines were more than 100 years old.

“Before electric motors, these machines ran whole factories,” he said.

“Back then it was 32 volts with things like radios, irons and fridges, while now it’s more like 240 volts.

“Nowadays there’s also diesel generators and a national electrical grid supplying industry.

“We try to keep this equipment running. It’s part of our history.

“It’s good to look back to see where we’ve come from, and see the advancement in

Steve said learning the history of machinery and the changes in the industry could also help farmers with harvesting and agriculture.

“When you understand basic principles, you can apply yourself to anything,” he said.

“It doesn’t matter whether or not you have a background in the automotive field or a background in machinery.”

Steve said new members were always welcome.

Entry to the rally will be $10 for adults, and $5 for children aged 6 to 16 years. Children aged 5 and under

Liam Hauser

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Chris Armitstead, Neville Lugg and Steve Porter

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Main - Toby Tyler and the Country Boys Inset - Packed dance floor

Henry Somerset COMMENT

Budget fantasy figures

Anyone who bothered to read through the hundreds of pages of the Queensland government budget would, if they’ve read a few, know it is a fantasy document.

There’s actually two budgets.

One the hardline figures for the ‘little people’, which includes our hard pressed local councils.

The other for the big suppliers, big contractors and politicians.

And that’s after we get through the ‘promises’ in what is a pre-election budget - the one off ‘bribes’ such as six months of cheap 50 cent public transport fares (if you are close to,a rail line or actually have a bus service) and the 20 percent off car registration for 12 months. That’s the Black Friday or Boxing Day sale version of political budgets.

But on the usual year to year budget the figures are definitely two speed.

The first has the hardline figures for people who work in hospitals and child services and police and ambulances and all the other vital services such as your local roads.

Anyone who has worked in there has heard the dreaded

phrase ‘that’s not in the budget’.

Their budget, for overtime or a new piece of time or even life saving equipment, is knocked back because it’s not in their allocated reserve of government money.

All the people queueing up for social housing or rent relief know only too well, after filling in all the paperwork and getting their assessment and then waiting - not just for months but often years - that ‘the budget’ doesn’t stretch to them.

Then we have all the little suppliers and contractors who build schools or supply materials, on a tough government tender basis, that despite increases in costs, some from government, that there is no wriggle room to allow for these unavoidable cost over runs.

Governments, for these ‘little people’ can be a harsh customer.

Then there are the favoured few, the big companies with lobbyists who do the big projects, such as the Cross City rail tunnel or the green alternative energy projects.

Blow out a hundred million here or half a billion there, meet with the senior public servant or minister, and their application for extra dollars sails through.

When I was in the contracting business as a Queensland company we completed the only suburban rail,line upgrade done in Brisbane on time and on budget.

The other lines done by interstate or multinational contractors went way over budget - and they got paid out.

We were happy enough to take our small margin and have done a good job.

But the experience means I look at state budgets with a jaundiced eye.

And with huge promises on pumped hydro schemes and the like, I do wonder how accurate the budget can be when despite squeezing the little people, these projects done by the big boys somehow escape budget forecasts and limits applied to ordinary Queensland contractors and suppliers.

And that’s without any concern about government deficits, debt and the forthcoming election.

Under My Skin COMMENT

Take a punt on alcohol warnings

Recently I wrote about the government decree that every advertisement promoting gambling had to be followed by a warning, like “Chances are you’re about to lose”, or the blunt question “What’s gambling really costing you?” I think the same type of warning should follow all advertisements selling alcohol or promoting alcohol consumption.

We all know drinking alcohol makes you dance like a brolga on Prozac so the following are a few suggestions to warn a gullible public. The consumption of alcohol may:

Lead you to think you can sing; Cause you to tell your friends over and over again that you love them; Lead you to think people are laughing WITH you; and create the illusion that you are tougher, smarter, faster, or better looking than most people.

Any responsible government would bring in that sort of legislation if they think the gambling warnings are going to have any positive effect on the population.

Heaven can’t wait

Allow me to bastardise some of the lyrics of that great Led Zeppelin song, Stairway to Heaven:

There’s a Premier who’s sure all that glitters is gold/And he’s buying a stairway to Heaven/When he gets there he knows, if the stores are all closed/With a word he can get what he came for. Our unhinged Premier either believes he can buy a stairway to political heaven (with our money) or he thinks Queenslanders are dumb enough to believe his glittering bribes are actually gold.

All washed up Looks like the bullies win again. A “scare the pants off you” story on TV news told us some common disinfectants and anti-bacterials “are causing illness and even

deaths”.

So the advice given by the experts? “Break out the good old soap and water”. Why didn’t I think of that? I vividly remember mum giving the instruction “Wash your hands — and use soap this time”, and that’s what I yelled at my kids.

But then I saw, in our shower, right beside my soap, a “soap-free wash” that practically guaranteed everything from making you the cleanest, healthiest person on the planet to changing your underwear and personality.

So no matter how we wash, with or without soap, looks like we’re in for a dirty final scene.

Don’t “go bush”

Those of us with too much age know the meaning of the old saying “spending a penny”, but apparently inflation has pushed the price to $464.

It used to cost one penny to visit a public loo. Now, if you get caught “bush toileting” in

WEASEY’S PROPERTY REPORT

Property Potpourri – A mixed bag of Industry Updates

Rare good news was delivered last week when the Premier Steven Miles announced the First Home Owner Concession threshold on transfer duty (also known as stamp duty) has been increased by $200,000 to $700,000, phasing out up to values of $800,000.

The improved incentives will also apply to the First Home Vacant Land Concession threshold, increasing from $250,000 to $350,000, with the concession then phasing out up to values of $500,000.

Regular readers of this column will remember that raising of the stamp duty concession thresholds was an issue I highlighted earlier this year. Many other industry professionals have also been

advocating for this change due to the incredible growth in property values across the State. It will come as no surprise that the trend continues.

In May, CoreLogic’s Home Value Index officially rose again for the 16th month in a row, with an increase of 0.8%. This is the largest monthly gain since October last year. Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane are considered ‘mid-sized’ capital cities and yet they continue to lead the pace of growth which is reported to be the equivalent of the median property value going up by more than $12,000 month-to-month in these cities.

For perspective consider this: Melbourne’s median dwelling value was 37% higher than Brisbane’s coming into the pandemic.

Since then, Brisbane’s property values have grown at more than five times the pace of Melbourne values, with increases of 59.8% and 11.2% respectively. The number of properties listed for sale remains well below average despite vendor activity rising compared to this time last year. New listings in the lower-to-middle price range are being snapped up quickly which is keeping stock levels low and maintaining upward pressure on prices. Properties in the upper quartile ( i.e. – the most expensive properties available to purchase) are seeing longer ‘days on market’ and slower value increases than more affordable homes because buyer’s borrowing capacity has been reduced and loan

be hit with an onthe-spot penalty approaching $500.

I wonder how much a Bush Toileting Inspector is paid. Dropkicks’ “drop” How obnoxious are the Premier MilesFromReality, Transport Minister Mellish, and Treasurer Dick?

They claim $150 million in an $85bn budget, is “a drop in the ocean”. No, you dropkicks, 150 million one dollar coins are not a drop in the ocean.

Maybe in the purified water fountains of 1 Mary St it’s only a drop, but certainly not in the taxpayers’ economic ocean where political BS is causing life-threatening contamination.

Let’s burn Bill

A university study funded by the British government to the tune of almost a million pounds claims that William Shakespeare, one of foremost the literary icons in history,

serviceability conditions are tighter.

Meanwhile, if you heard reports of a dramatic drop in Auctions last weekend, yes - it was an usually quiet week because of the King’s Birthday long weekend in most other states (except here in Queensland). 1,281 auctions were held, down from 2,380 the previous week which was the lowest volume of auctions held in a week since Easter, but the number is set to bounce back this week to approximately 2,300. The volume in Brisbane actually picked up a bit, and the preliminary clearance rate was around 67.05% so not much change there.

In other news, there is one year left to claim the First Home Buyers Grant of $30,000 when buying or building a new home before

has been disproportionately represented and has enabled “white, able-bodied, heterosexual, cisgender male narratives” to dominate theatre.

The study claims that Shakespeare is not diverse enough. That’s good enough for me. Shakespeare’s works should be banned. In this progressive society we should re-introduce selected book burning.

Just briefly

How much longer will the ABC be treated as a totally protected secret society?

The national broadcaster no longer represents the majority of Australians, totally ignores its charter, and either thumbs its nose at, or attacks, anyone who dares criticise it. Maybe it should be AABC — Anti-Australian Broadcasting Commission.

The headline writers missed a golden opportunity. There they were, at the same photo shoot, and not one sub-editor came up with Bluey meets Dr Muppet. They should all say

the scheme is scheduled to end on June 30, 2025.

Note: you must move into your brand-new home as your principal place of residence within 1 year of the completed transaction, and you must continue to live there for a minimum of 6 months.

Finally, by the time this column goes to print the Queensland Budget 202425 will have been released and we will know what other policy changes are coming, if any, to address the current housing crisis.

To quote the REIQ’s CEO Antonia Mercorella, ‘The latest ABS data on our State’s building approvals, dwelling commencements and completion times do not tell a story of a State that’s headed towards housing recovery’. Indeed. 19 months on

By SKINHEAD

“sorry Steven”. Only university researchers could introduce a scheme to give $600 gift vouchers to pregnant women if they quit smoking. How about we introduce similar schemes for all medical problems, like gift vouchers for obese people to stop eating Maccas, or anorexic people to start eating, or for sedentary people to start exercising? Can you “bribe” good health? Remember when PM Albo said he wouldn’t go to the polls until he had broken the back of the cost of living crisis? If he’s true to his word he will never call another election.

Thought for the week: Both major parties in the coming State election claim the other is not capable of governing Queensland. Let’s hope both aren’t right.

from the landmark Housing Summit, Queensland still holds the title of lowest homeownership of any State in the country - second lowest if you include NT. That’s not a title we want to keep. If you would like assistance in your personal real estate journey, please don’t hesitate to contact me anytime on 0427 536 725 or cwease@ remaxliving.com.au. living

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

the Dorrigo South or Pelican Bay camping areas in Inskip Peninsula Recreation area, you can

Soil-scanning world first

GROUNDBREAKING

automation for a soilscanning process vital to successful broadacre cropping planning has been developed in Central Queensland.

Electro-magnetic survey scanning has long been used to identify variability in soils, including assessment of salinity, water and clay content.

The process has usually involved a scanning sled being dragged behind an all-terrain vehicle.

However, the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries team at Central Queensland Smart Cropping Centre has developed an automated scanning process.

The innovation could save hundreds of hours on-farm, freeing farmers, staff and resources for other tasks.

Queensland Smart Cropping Centre senior innovation broker Alicia Dunbar said, “We can see this becoming a standard add-on to autonomous robots such as SwarmBots that are continually building hyper-accurate soil and moisture maps in real time.

“These units offer a non-invasive, efficient and precise means of assessing and monitoring soil properties and we’re excited to work with industry to make this a widespread tool for producers.

“The technology supports

our research and production systems including soil salinity assessment, soil texture and structure analysis, soil moisture content, mapping soil depth and guiding our soil sampling efforts.

“The Smart Cropping Centre in Emerald is producing real-world results, propelling our research capabilities to better manage the uncertainties of the future in broadacre cropping that will help our farmers to be more productive and more profitable.”

Visit https://www.daf. qld.gov.au/news-media/ campaigns/agtech/about/ strategy/roadmap

EUMUNDI

219 head were sold at Stariha Auctions Eumundi cattle sale on Tuesday. Steers held firm with certain lines dearer. Vealer heifers were slightly easier and the export market eased.

Paul and Nicole Stanke, North Arm, sold milk tooth Charolais cross steers for $1280 and Droughtmaster cross heifers for $1100.

Anthony Coxhead, Melawondi, sold Brahman heifers for $1100 and $860.

Neville Barsby, Imbil, sold a line of young Droughtmaster steers for $730.

T McSweeny, Cambroon, sold the top cow for $1310 and a pen of cows for $960.

Sarah Kennedy, Conondale, sold Simbrah steer calves for $610.

Happy Jack Pastoral, Ridgewood, sold Murray Grey males for $780.

Kevin Richardson, Cooroy, sold Charbray cows for $1090 and $890.

WOODFORD

208 head were sold at Stariha Auctions Woodford cattle sale on Monday. The market was easier for all types. The biggest correction was for vealer heifers, with one major processor not operating.

Christine Casey and Anthony Chesterton, Kilcoy, sold milk tooth Droughtmaster steers for $1290 and cows for $1090.

backgrounder steers for $1140.

Darcy Pratten, Mt Kilcoy, sold a line of young Brangus steers for $700 and vealer heifers for $400.

Shane and Neta Malone, Kobble Creek, sold young Charolais steers for $740.

James Kuhn, Dayboro, sold Angus weaner steers for $940 and $830.

Mark Young and Evonne Manns, Linville, sold Brahman cross weaner steers for $1000 and $830. Hallyangle Pty Ltd, Neurum, sold Droughtmaster cross steer calves for $560. Caldwell, McLauchlan and Simi, Maleny, sold Droughtmaster steers for $790.

$1.3m to strengthen digital resilience of Qld agribusinesses

SEVEN Queensland organisations have been awarded funding to trial and adopt digital solutions within Queensland’s agricultural, fishery and forestry industries.

Through the Agribusiness Digital Solutions Grants Scheme, Queensland’s food, fibre and foliage industries are embracing new technology and are responding to challenges such as managing biosecurity risks, climate variability, labour supply and supply chain efficiencies.

Funded projects in round two include the adoption of digital monitoring and management systems, farm data collection tools, real-time machine learning applications and robotic solutions.

Projects funded through the digital grants increases business confidence and trust in AgTech and supports agribusinesses to integrate

digital solutions into their operations.

Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries, Mark Furner, said the Queensland Government was committed to achieving sustainable agriculture in various ways.

“$5.5 million has been invested through the Digital Transformation in Agribusiness Initiative, to assisting agribusinesses in becoming digitally savvy and equipped to tackle future disruptions,” he said.

“Technologies are developing rapidly and leveraging digital solutions in agricultural, fishery, and forestry industries can significantly enhance efficiency, sustainability, and resilience of operations.”

Mr Furner said staying ahead of new technologies was crucial for safeguarding Queensland’s agriculture sector now and into the future.

Fodder demand still quite high

RAIN across four states has failed to dampen demand for fodder to feed drought affected livestock.

Australia’s most trusted rural charity, Rural Aid, said the sigh of relief from farmers who received rain in the past week was almost audible such was the desperation of some; none more so than producers in south-western West Australia where the region had experienced its driest conditions on record.

“This rain could not have come at a better time given the circumstances producers had in front of them,” Rural Aid chief executive officer John Warlters said.

“But we don’t expect the demand for fodder, or the challenge in sourcing it, to change in the short to medium term.”

The challenge was still ahead of many farming families whose enterprises had received only light relief and were still hoping for more rain in coming weeks.

In Queensland, producers impacted by bushfires in late 2023 across the Southern and Western Darling Downs were being supported with hay and counselling. In addition, 30 volunteers recently spent a week working on nine properties in and around Tara.

Mr Warlters said Rural Aid relied heavily on community and corporate support to fund its activities and was encouraging tax-time donations to help sustain its efforts.

“With June 30 just around the corner, now is an opportunity to make a tax-deductible donation in support of Rural Aid and

‘our mates in the bush’ – the farming families that need our help,” he said.

“Rural Aid continues to be active right across the country at this time providing hay for livestock, drinking water, and financial relief.

“Our counsellors are particularly active in providing one-on-one support, but are also attending a wide crosssection of industry events to ensure they are visible and easily accessible to anyone that wants to chat.”

In the past month, Rural Aid had coordinated 29 fodder drops across the country.

Moreton Saleyards market report

AGENTS Boyd O’Brien Bartholomew reported a yarding of 542 head of cattle. A lesser quality run of cows came to hand and sold to a slightly easier market. A quality run of heavy 4 and 6 tooth bullocks were yarded selling 5 – 8 cents cheaper than last week’s market. A very mixed yarding of feeders sold to fully firm rates. The veal and backgrounder market remained firm for the good pens, while the lesser quality descriptions remain tougher to sell. J & J Huth Weaner Heifers

Droughtmaster for 291.2c/ kg $1344 R Morton Pasture Heifers sold Droughtmaster for

Tomlinson 4 Tooth Ox

D & G Schmidt Heavy Cows sold Limousin for

Bulls sold

Droughtmaster for 225.2 $1925

Classifieds

Proposed Development

Make a submission from 13 June to 4 July 2024

Change (Other) to Development

Permit for Extension to Health Care Services (additional consultant and treatment rooms 90m2)

Where: 86 King Street, Caboolture Qld 4510

On: Lot 2 on RP856649

Existing approval: Development

Permit for Material Change of Use

(Extension to Health Care Services)

(Application reference: DA/2023/3026) Application ref: DA/2024/1555

You may obtain a copy of the application and make a submission to: City of Moreton Bay PO Box 159, Caboolture QLD 4510 council@moretonbay.qld.gov.au (07) 3205 0555 www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au

KILCOY CANCER SUPPORT GROUP BREAST & THE REST Meets third Tuesday (monthly) @ 10am

Kilcoy RSL Rooms (Kennedy St)

Contact: Sandra 0429 382 724 or John 0403 336 263

Landscape Design and Construction Services

Tender 1376

Aston Park Kilcoy –Construction of New Car Park Tender 1372

Somerset Regional Council invites tenders from

entrance to Kilcoy.

the tender documents. Tenders Close 3 July 2024.

–Impounded Animals

Unless claimed in the meantime, the following impounded animals, will be offered for sale by public auction subject to a reserve price at the Somerset Regional Council

Somerset Regional Council uses the Vendor access documents at somerset.qld.gov.au/tenders. www.somerset.qld.gov.au

KILCOY KRAFTERS

GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH

DELANEYS CREEK HALL

(Cnr Mt Mee and Bleakley Roads)

Every Sunday evening 6pm - 8pm. Great message, wonderful fellowship followed by supper - all welcome. Enquiries: 0432 579 250 or 0407 736 244

Come along and join a fun group of craft, learn to sew, knit, crochet, patchwork and quilting. Beginners and experienced all welcome. Just turn up to the Kilcoy Library, Kennedy St, 9am each Thursday.

IHLE, GRAHAM NEIL

You were someone very special

Who left your mark on so many lives

Things just haven't been the same

Since we said goodbye

Remembered and loved always

Your loving wife, Shirley

IHLE, GRAHAM NEIL

The bond we shared will never end

Even though we are apart

We find comfort in the memories

Deep within our hearts

Miss you heaps "Pop" - Mick and Yol.

Sport Sport

Lowood golf

Tuesday June 4: Single Stableford/Stroke. Men’s Stableford winner D Olsen 36 on a count back from r/up S Kopelke.

BRD: M Barden 35; G Winter, R Young 33; S Webb, S Mahoney, S Henshall 32 on a count back.

Ladies Stroke winner S Kopelke 78, r/up K Jessen 79.

BRD: E Jensen 80, S Luxford 81.

Esk golf

Last Saturday was the Lyle and Lyn Robson-sponsored day, Mt Brisbane Cup and Patrons Day: Single Stroke.

Best Nett: A Grade M Robson 68 nett, B Grade D Bitossi 70 nett, C Grade M Simpson.

Mt Brisbane Cup winner L Robson 67 nett.

NTPs: Handicap 0-12 1/10

3rd M Rowe, H/Cap 13-19 2/11

Caboolture darts

Davo and Roger were the winners while Jenny and Dustyn were runners-up in Monday night’s pot luck doubles at Caboolture Darts Club.

High pegs came from

NTPs: 2 G Winter, 5 P Hallett, 11 S Luxford, 14 D Sippel.

Ladies Championships: A Grade Gross winner S Kopelke 348, r/up P Dwyer 378; B Grade Gross winner K Jessen 392, r/up E Jensen 403; C Grade Gross winner K Clarkeson 482, r/up V Wright 492. Thursday June 6: Single Stableford. Winner D Olsen 40, r/up S Tongue 37.

BRD: M Natalier 36; M Joyce 35; I Dobbie, N Sippel, J Peck,

3rd L Robson (in hole), H/Cap 20+ 6/15 3rd M Simpson (in hole), 4/13 M Winchester, 8/17 2nd B Tumney (in hole). The competition was played in conjunction with round 1 of the annual championships, which are played over four rounds and two weekends. Patron Lyle Robson and wife Lyn sponsored the event, and provided all the food and prizes.

Victor Scott won last

Codie (54), Braden (89), Dustyn (106), Mark B (76 and bull finish), Davo (73 and bull finish) and Tom (52).

High scores came from Dale (140), Cecil (133), Davo (2 x 140), Sid (140), Matthew (140 and 132) and Kylie (85).

The best of the night were Tom (2 x 180) and Dustyn (180 and 121) of the 24

R Young, B Green 34.

NTPs: 2 M Natalier, 5 M Joyce, 11 P Muller, 14 M Natalier.

Saturday June 8: Single Stableford. Winner P Quirk 41, r/up P Brown 37.

BRD: K Glover, C Lodder, A Attwater, S Kopelke, L Briody, T Quinsee 36; C Faneco, J Grace 35; B Wieland, S Norris 34 on a count back.

NTPs: 2 R Coolwell, 5 J Grace, 11 S Webb, 14 R Coolwell.

Sunday’s 9-hole Chooky with 32 nett, while runner-up was Mario Beetz on a count back.

Run-down: M Beetz, G Punch 35; G Steele, J Humphrey, J Lumsden 37; B Glanville 40; D Back 41.

Putting competition: Gary Punch 14 putts.

NTP: No 4 J Lumsden.

The Chooky had a small field, as quite a few players competed in the annual championships.

players who attended. Darts is played at the Combined Services Hall in Hayes Street every Monday night. Names are required by 7.15pm. Visitors are welcome. Bar and coffee facilities are available.

For information, ring Ian on 0400 475 007 or Dale on 0459 344 493.

Kilcoy bowls

Monday June 3 – What a great day for our annual Ladies One Day Fours, sponsored by Traditional Funerals.

The first round was won by the Pine Rivers team of Julie Carlish, Rosey Apps, Lyn Giles and Roz Myles.

The overall winners were from Bramble Bay: Maree Messer, Jude Gambling, Robyn Deane and Di O’Brien. Thank you to all volunteers, sponsors and visiting teams.

Tuesday June 4 – Star of the Green. Rhonda Cochran defeated Pat Bleakley. Winners of the day were Harold Alford, Damian Bathersby and Barry Briggs who defeated Gerry Carseldine, Michael Dunn and Ray Smoothy 23-9.

A game of Ladies Championship Pairs was played, with Marg Worrall and Tracey Evans defeating Sharon Walker and Pat Bleakley 22-11.

Wednesday June 5 –Turbo Triples sponsored by Kilcoy Funeral Directors. Winners were Brad and Lynette Little and Robyn Diercke from Yarraman.

Sunday June 9 – a game of Championship Mixed

Pairs was played, with Trudi Pratt and Aleck McCloskey defeating Jamie Mitchell and Mel Harrison.

Coming events: Social bowls is every Tuesday - names by 8.45am for 9.15am start.

Everyone is welcomeexperience is not necessary and we can loan you some bowls if needed. Flat soled shoes are the only requirement.

Winners of the June Turbo triples Friendly State of Origin banter on the green

Winners of the day Bramble Bay

Take time to find out all you can. Your diplomatic nature will help you in straightening out unsavory situations. Avoid purchasing

Try not to be too emotional with those around you. They may cost you dearly. A female colleague may cause problems for you. You could pick up valuable knowledge through conversations with experienced individuals.

Pleasure trips will be most enjoyable if you take them with that special person in your life. Losses are likely if you have left your financial affairs in other people’s hands. Don’t torment yourself. Disharmony in the home will be extremely stressful. Travel and family gatherings should be in order.

You can accomplish a lot if you work out of your home this week. Try not to let your emotions interfere with the completion of your work. Make sure that you make reservations early. You will be in the mood for entertainment.

You are best not to discuss your personal life with others. You would be wise to consider attending lectures that will broaden your awareness concerning your professional direction. Things have been moving so quickly that you need to do something physical to release your tension.

You can’t win and they won’t listen. Your trendy style and unique way of doing things will entice new acquaintances. Hobbies will be good for your emotional well being. If you’re looking to do something worthwhile, consider volunteer work.

You have been going through a period of change that has caused problems for you with your loved ones. Difficulties with females you live with could cause emotional stress. Don’t believe everything you hear. Your self esteem will benefit. Friends will be loyal and caring.

However, you should be concerned about what they want in return. Try to curb your bad habits, and compromise if your partner gives you an ultimatum. Keep your eyes and ears alert for any evasive or deceptive statements. You may be somewhat emotional concerning a rather private matter.

they need assistance. You can’t win and they won’t listen. You are best to do something energetic with friends instead.

Sport Morayfi eld martial artists snag medals

Podium placings for Red Dragon at Sunshine Coast Championship

Snakes women lose shootout

Win, loss and draw for Eagles

◗ Liam Hauser

THE Narangba Eagles had a mixed bag of results in last Saturday’s round of the Football Queensland Premier League (FQPL).

Narangba maintained top spot on the FQPL5 Metro Men’s ladder after a 3-1 away win against the Kangaroo Point Rovers.

Ryan Shaughnessy scored after 15 minutes as he tucked the ball past the goalkeeper at his near post, before the hosts equalised after 10 minutes of play in the second half.

The Eagles regained the lead on the hour-mark as Charlie Porter lobbed the ball past the goal-keeper from just past the halfway line.

Scott Stewart sealed the result when he headed the ball into the net from a corner kick with two minutes left Narangba’s U23s also remained on top of the ladder, but their undefeated run came to an abrupt end as they went down 4-1 to the Rovers.

The third-last Narangba women shared the points with the last-placed Wynnum Wolves, as the teams had a 1-all draw at Harris Avenue Sports Complex.

◗ Liam Hauser

FOUR athletes from the Morayfield-based Red Dragon Martial Arts school tallied five medals at the annual Sunshine Coast Championship, held at Caloundra Indoor Stadium on June 2.

There was one gold

Queensland took part in the championship.

Tony Blansjaar achieved gold while Anthony Packman achieved bronze in Gi, as they competed in separate weight divisions in the Over 50 men’s category.

Kaiden Buck and Sarah Perez Varela achieved silver in Gi, and Kaiden also achieved bronze in NoGi

Narangba’s Maddy de Waard landed her fourth goal of the season with a splendid looping free kick from at least 20 metres out.

Red Dragon Martial Arts

owner Brett Fenton said most of the competitors were able to execute the game plan they had been working on since their previous competition.

“Tony executed his game

THE Caboolture Snakes women conceded a halfcentury of points for the second time this season, as they sank to another defeat in another high-scoring Sunshine Coast Rugby Union (SCRU) contest.

Brothers remained unbeaten with its 52-24 win on home soil last Saturday, while the Snakes remained fourth out of six teams.

Yowies breathing fi re

◗ Liam Hauser

THE Kilcoy Yowies followed up their first loss of the year with their biggest win of the year so far, as they beat the Yandina Raiders 32-6 at Yandina Multi-Sports Complex last Saturday.

It was a turnaround from a week earlier when the

third-placed Yowies went down 20-18 to the Noosa Pirates.

Yowies assistant coach Anthony Longbottom said the Yowies spoke at training about what went wrong in the defeat, and then “turned it into a right” with regard to ball handling, decisions and work around the rucks.

The Yowies nonetheless

began uncertainly at Yandina, as the hosts opened the scoring, before Kilcoy led 10-6 at half-time and then scored early in the second half to spark the comfortable win.

One of Kilcoy’s six tries was spectacular, as about a dozen passes were thrown while the movement spanned between 70 and 80

metres.

Even the Yandina supporters applauded, while the Raiders coach later remarked that it was one of the best tries seen in years.

“Yandina threw everything at us in the first 10 minutes,” Longbottom said.

“At the end of the day,

32-6 speaks for itself.”

Longbottom said the Yowies “grafted away” and that the tries came, while another aspect was some of the Raiders feeling the force of hard-hitting tackles.

Longbottom said it was a good all-round team effort, as the Yowies needed to play as a team rather than as individuals.

Caboolture led 12-7 in the first half, before the Brethren finished with eight tries to four.

Two Snakes players were yellow-carded, with one of them perhaps a shade unlucky.

Ane Mailau, Olivia Fidow, Georgia Sturgess and Rachelle Ware had strong games for the vanquished team, while coach Aaron Vinton rated Shannon Howard as the standout.

“I wish all our players played with her effort and heart,” Vinton said.

With Caboolture having lost 52-33 to Nambour and 32-12 to Maroochydore last month, Vinton said Brothers was a bit like Maroochydore.

Lions feel the blues at home

THE return of Rhys ‘The General’ Nickalls wasn’t enough for the Moreton Bay Lions last Saturday, as they fell to their eighth defeat in nine games in the Queensland Football Association (QFA) Div 1 senior men’s competition. Nickalls landed two goals against the Hinterland Blues at Red Rooster Park, after his absence had been keenly Hinterland led by 15 points at quarter-time, 25 at half-time and 47 at three-quarter time before prevailing 20.12.132 to 10.13.73.

In the second and third quarters, the Blues demonstrated their hard running and competitiveness around the contest to find open space.

Lions assistant coach Tony Baxter said pleasing things included Darcy Kendall asserting himself in the ruck, and Jack Evans’s never-say-die attitude when competing for any ball that came within his area.

In reserve grade, the Lions triumphed 11.7.73 to 7.10.52 as a plucky Hinterland outfit put it to Moreton Bay for three quarters, before the resolve of the Lions shone through in the final term.

Gold medal winner Tony Blansjaar

Maddy de Waard scored Narangba’s goal in women’s soccer.

Photo credit: Yvonne Packbier/MMM Sports Photography

Anthony Packman - bronze

Kaiden Buck - silver Sarah Perez Varela - silver

Another hefty loss for Snakes

THE Caboolture Snakes hit another low point in the Sunshine Coast Rugby Union (SCRU) competition, as the last-placed team suffered a 41-5 loss to home team Brothers last Saturday.

Sport Futsal girls place fourth in first year at finals

Brothers registered two early tries before the Snakes did plenty of attacking, but they couldn’t score.

The hosts led 22-0 at halftime, before having a player yellow-carded.

Caboolture’s Kaleb Sturgess scored a breakthrough try, only for Brothers to quickly hit back as the Snakes had a player yellow-carded.

Snakes coach Nathan Sanson said the Brethren “basically scored off our errors, and we hung in but couldn’t get tries”.

“The effort, commitment and defence were a lot better than the previous game,” he said.

“We just made a few too many errors at crucial times.”

Rattlers relish return to home

THE Brisbane Valley Rattlers snapped a threegame losing streak as they beat the Coomera Magpies 9.8.62 to 8.4.52 in last Friday night’s Queensland Football Association (QFA) Div 4 South contest at Fernvale Sports Park.

It was the first time the Rattlers played at home this year - following six away games - after they were unable to play at Fernvale due to vandalism at the sports park in April.

Repairs were completed on May 21, with the Rattlers having trained with the Ipswich Cats at Amberley in the meantime.

Brisbane Valley kicked 4.0.24 to Coomera’s 2.1.13 in the first quarter last Friday, before the hosts were restricted to 1.1.7 in the second term while the visitors moved to a threepoint lead.

The Magpies held a handy 13-point advantage at three-quarter time, but the Rattlers kept them scoreless in the final term while the home side registered three goals and five behinds.

The victors had seven different goal-kickers, with Andrew Pepper and Dane Bird-Smith kicking two majors.

Brisbane Valley found itself in equal-sixth place while Coomera found itself equal-fourth on the 11-team ladder.

Lowood U16 girls team finishes in top four among a fi eld of 40

◗ Liam Hauser

LOWOOD State High School’s (LSHS) U16 girls placed fourth out of 40 teams in the Schools Futsal League, following three rounds and a subsequent finals day.

LSHS had some decisive wins in the three rounds at the Brisbane-based Nissan Arena, before facing a rise in class on the finals day at Coomera Indoor Sports Centre.

Four pools of four teams were set to play at Coomera on May 29, although one pool was reduced when St Andrew’s Anglican College pulled out two days beforehand.

After LSHS drew Chancellor College 4-all and then trounced Mansfield 11-1, the Lowood and Chancellor teams had a penalty shootout at Coomera due to having the same goal differential.

Two fine saves from goalkeeper Alicija Sajkar in the penalty shootout enabled LSHS to qualify for the semi-finals, which featured the top-placed team from each pool.

Eventual champion

◗ Liam Hauser

CABOOLTURE State High School students

4-3, before LSHS had the same result against Islamic College in a play-off for third place.

LSHS coach Jacob Veraart said fourth place could not be understated considering it was the first year LSHS entered the competition, while other

of Sport (QAS) and National Premier Leagues (NPL).

“This (LSHS) team showed a lot of defensive discipline to reach the stage along with the ability to be calm and execute in the penalty shootout,” he said.

“They had to adjust to the higher level of competition,

much higher level than the girls had experienced.

“After being 3-1 down at half-time, the girls adapted defensively and won the second half 2-1.”

Mr Veraart said the Lowood players always played in the right spirit and represented the school with thanked the sponsors and the Lowood RSL sub branch for their support. Most of the LSHS U16 futsal girls are gearing up for their next challenge, which will be the U19 Southern Queensland Futsal Championships from June 19 to 21.

Caboolture duo shines Lions women are back with victory claim

Billy Fainges and Jules McAllister were part of the Sunshine Coast team which placed fourth at this year’s Queensland Representative School Sport (QRSS) 13-19 years Softball State Championship. The tournament was memorable for Billy from a

successive year that Billy took part while it was the third consecutive year for Jules, as this year’s championship took place at the Logan-based Meakin Park late last month.

The Sunshine Coast boys team placed runner-up two years ago and fifth the following year, before coming equal-third this year but finishing slightly lowerplaced after a count back on

Metropolitan North, South Coast, Darling Downs, Capricornia and Wide Bay.

The itinerary was reduced due to one washed out day, with Sunshine Coast recording two victories, two draws and two defeats.

A year 10 scholar, Billy made some useful contributions with the bat and also held an outstanding individual catch at second base. He also pitched against the title-winning team.

A year 11 scholar, Jules held a few catches as his fielding positions were first base and third base, and he also produced a couple of good hits with the bat.

Two of Billy’s and Jules’s teammates - Connor Buxton and Logan Green - were subsequently chosen in the Queensland side.

Billy and Jules said they enjoyed their time at the tournament, and hoped to help the team move into finals contention next time.

Jules thanked Caboolture Sports Club for providing Rising Star sponsorship.

◗ Liam Hauser

THE Moreton Bay Lions returned to their winning ways in Div 1 of the Queensland Football Association Women’s (QFAW) competition, as they defeated the Sherwood Magpies 3.6.24 to 1.2.8 at Red Rooster Park last Saturday.

Following back-to-back losses, Moreton Bay coach Shane Dawes asked the Lions to go back to playing their own game.

“We had fallen into the trap of allowing our opposition to dictate the way we played in the two losses,” he said.

Dawes also asked the team for more intent on pressure and tackling, after this had been lacklustre.

Dawes made some changes to the team, with Charis Tarr and Jas Ryan

changing roles while leading goal-kicker Emily Watson was sidelined with injury.

“It was a best team performance for the year with all 21 players making a contribution, which is very rare in any game of football,” Dawes said.

Monique Bullock slotted two majors in the first term before the Lions led 2.5.17 to 0 at half-time, following a dominant second term featuring no goals.

Moreton Bay was kept scoreless in the third term which was an arm wrestle and featured many stoppages, before the teams landed a major each in the final term.

The Lions remained third on the points table, as did Moreton Bay’s reserve graders who beat the lowlyplaced Magpies 2.4.16 to 1.1.7 after the teams landed a goal each in the first term.

Lowood State High School U16 futsal girls with coach Jacob Veraart.

Jules McAllister in action

‘Well deserved result’ deserved result’

CSHS Volleyball academy players take out bronze medal

◗ Liam Hauser

THE Caboolture State High School (CSHS) year 9-10 volleyball academy girls finished third in their division at this year’s Volleyball Queensland Intermediate Schools Cup, played at several Gold Coast venues from May 31 to June 2. CSHS was among 111 schools from around Queensland, and there were more than 2000 competing students while schools came from as far as Rockhampton, Roma and Proserpine.

Caboolture’s opponents were Gin Gin, Ferny Grove, Kedron, Emmanuel and St Rita’s in the Year 10 Girls Div 2 Yellow division, with St Rita’s placing first while

Emmanuel was second.

In the playoff to decide the bronze medallist, CSHS defeated Kedron two sets to one.

The Caboolture team contained 11 students from across grades 9 and 10, with eight of them backing up from CSHS’s silver medal-winning team at the corresponding event last year.

Although this year’s placing was slightly lower than last year’s, CSHS’s head of Health and Physical Education (HPE) and Sports, Chris Little, said the bronze medal was well deserved.

“They worked hard and played as a team all weekend even against some challenging schools, led by their student coach Cristine Rasmussen,” he said.

in Schools Cup event

Mr Little said the main strengths of this year’s team were teamwork, digging and serving consistency. He also said the players had an “ability to work well as a team and consistently tick off their three focuses for each game of commitment, communication and high energy”.

The CSHS volleyballers had trained before school,

during lunch times and in their sport academy sessions on Wednesday and Friday afternoons since February.

Mr Little acknowledged Academy coordinator Kristen Hawkes for coordinating the training sessions and doing “all of the tough stuff to allow these opportunities to occur”.