EIGHTY-five firefighters from across Somerset and West Moreton Bay converged at the Kilcoy Showgrounds on Saturday, July 13, for the annual Operation Icebreaker.
The event is designed to hone firefighting skills and familiarisation with appliances in preparation for the upcoming fire season.
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HOMELESSNESS across the Moreton Bay region has increased by over 90 per cent in the last decade, while the number of people recorded “sleeping rough” in public spaces has nearly doubled each year since 2021. The devastating social issue is only the “tip of the iceberg”, charity groups say, adding that many marginalised groups are not accounted for in official figures.
vehicles, that are unknown to council, not engaging with services, and are often hidden from community.
“They may be working and sleeping in their vehicle.
“The issue is bigger than it might appear to the public”, a Moreton Bay Council spokesperson said.
“There are many people that are sleeping rough, in
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“There are also many people that are living temporarily with family and friends, in hotel/motel accommodation, and living in overcrowded housing.”
Salvation Army Homelessness Manager Queensland, Aaron Pimlott, said demand for homelessness services has remained “consistently strong” for the past two years, beyond their resources.
“As you drive around, people can be seen living in tents, overcrowding is
happening, which puts their tenancy at risk,” he said.
“Due to shame and selfstigma we tend to hide our social problems, so what we see driving around would be the tip of the iceberg.
The Salvation Army said the main contributor to the crisis was cost-of-living, rent and rate increases.
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WHILE we shiver through the week and ask when this cold snap is going to end, the vast majority of us can at least rest in the comfort of knowing we’re going to be enjoying a home-cooked meal and sleeping in a warm bed at night.
Know anybody who isn’t?
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The chances are we are closer than most of us really think when it comes to individuals, couples and families forced to be sleeping rough.
New statistics revealed in The Sentinel today, show there has been a 90 per cent increase in the number of homeless people living in the Moreton area over the past decade alone.
POLICE have located the body of a 45-year-old Clagiraba man following a search and rescue operation at Lake Somerset on Sunday, July 14.
Emergency services were initially called to a location near Esk Kilcoy Road around 8:50am following reports of a missing boat.
A search and rescue operation was launched, involving water police, specialist officers, aerial assets, and partner agencies.
At approximately 4pm, officers located the vessel and one person deceased in
That’s problematic enough, but this isn’t even close to the whole story.
Countless people, deliberately or not, are on the margins of even that marginalised cohort.
They are sleeping in vehicles or roughing
it, unknown to council and authorities and not engaging with services.
In other words, they’re hidden from our community.
But we see them. The living spaces under bridges and the tents in our parks.
And while it’s tempting to dismiss the rise in homelessness as someone else’s problem, it’s worth considering how close many households are to finding themselves in the same situation. The Salvation Army knows all too well what’s happening on the ground: “Due to shame and self-stigma we tend to hide our social problems, so what we see driving around would be the tip of the iceberg.
“The issue is not just those seeking Centrelink support, but working families are also living in tents and sleeping in their cars. There are a lot of families in hotels/motels from the State Governments
Immediate Housing Response for Families initiative.” Rising rents, utilities, other bills and groceries have reached such a point that it only takes one more unlucky break – a cut in hours for example – to completely derail a household.
We know of families forced to move to Gympie to try and find cheaper rentwhile still working locally.
Another completely gave up on the promises of work in South East Queensland and took his family to Longreach to start again.
Others don’t even have that kind of mobility and are simply forced onto the streets.
Authorities are reacting, but not at the pace required.
Councils almost make a game out of toying with developers big and small, squeezing every last drop out of the value of housing developments.
We’ve seen big developers
incident are underway, with officers appealing to anyone who may have relevant vision or may have witnessed the incident to contact police if you haven’t already done so.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/ reporting or call 131 444. Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000
walk away recently because of the prohibitive cost of development – not just council fees, but also general costs of construction.
Private developers need to be encouraged to build, not the opposite.
While authorities tout every project that builds 10, 20 or 30 social housing lots, it rarely scratches the surface. However every project should be encouraged and this week we talk to some of the beneficiaries of these.
Ian and Leonie have just moved into a state project, with Leonie saying: “I can help Ian into his wheelchair and we can duck to the little shopping complex, which has a bakery, butcher, newsagent and the like, for the basics.’’ We need so many more of these stories. What are yours? news@ sentinelnews. com.au
CITY of Moreton Bay
Mayor Peter Flannery has called on the State to fund more public transport across the city suggesting increased services and bus rapid transport systems could be the solution.
Moreton Bay’s Hills District (Ferny Hills, Arana Hills and Everton Hills) was named one of the worst for public transport in the Climate Council report released this week, ‘Next Stop Suburbia: Making Shared Transport Work for Everyone in Aussie Cities’.
“We know public transport in our City has not kept pace with demand, so it is refreshing to see this called out,” Mayor Flannery said.
With the Hills District being identified as having the worst availability of frequent public transport, Mayor Flannery is asking for all of Moreton Bay to be
looked at.
“We know that only 3% of resident’s trips are made by rail and an even worse, 2% by bus”, he said.
“This is unsustainable with congestion choking roads and the City of Moreton already supporting rapid population growth on top of the State’s demands in their Shaping SEQ 2023 Regional Plan.
“It is therefore concerning to us that the State’s current plans are devoid of any meaningful public transport planning.”
Mayor Flannery said bus services and infrastructure is key to connect the growing city, with the State needing to factor it into the planning for new roads, especially in new areas such as Waraba.
“We’ve been told the demand is not there for our public transport, but that was measured years ago
and with limited services, why would people bother”, he said.
“We need to create that demand with reliable public transport services in the first place, especially in the lead up to the Olympics
make it easy for people to commute using public transport. This is the most environmentally and economically sustainable approach to ensure City of Moreton Bay’s liveability.”
SOMERSET is set to be home to the largest automotive museum in Australia, as Council approved its development application on July 10.
The multi-million-dollar museum is proposed to be built at Patrick Estate, near Lowood, and will include a display across 11 buildings, which proposes to house about 1000 cars and 300 motorbikes, an accommodation facility, car parking, caretakers residence, a shop and more.
The development will have an overall gross floor area of about 43,000 square metres.
Somerset Mayor Jason Wendt said he was “beyond excited” to welcome this significant tourism attraction to the region.
“This is a huge tourism win for our region,” Cr Wendt said.
“The economic benefits to our region will be exponential and that’s from construction through to completion and beyond.
“We’re informed that during construction there will be about 80 construction jobs available and 64 full time equivalent employees,” he said.
“The proposed development has also indicated opportunities for apprenticeships and on the job training.”
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SOMERSET property owners will pay 4.1 per cent more for general rates this year, while farmers have been spared excessive hikes, Mayor Jason Wendt says.
The $96m budget revealed last week noted that land values had increased an average of 51.6 per cent this year. Despite this, minimum general rates will only increase by 4.1 per cent, or $2.28 per week, the budget stated.
Acknowledging the additional rates burden for farm owners who received land valuations higher than the average for their categories, the new budget will see over 70 per cent of farm owners paying less than 10 per cent more, while 16 per cent of farm properties will receive a rate reduction.
Council has also increased the number of farm rating categories from three to nine and reduced the general rate as a percentage of official state land valuation by between 25 and 49 per cent.
Cr Wendt said it had been a tough budget, given the rising costs of labour, materials, insurance, energy, and water, combined with record land valuations, contributing to necessary rate increases.
on the rating category, valuation increase, and other factors. Despite the financial challenges posed by rising costs, the budget is still investing $53m in infrastructure through a capital works programme, with more than 30 projects planned this year.
Ensuring ratepayers aren’t solely funding the cost of infrastructure investments, the budget has been boosted by an anticipated revenue of $32m from government grants and
registrations for three years, with residents expected to save more than $200,000 over the next two years.
Additionally, a 15 per cent prompt payment discount for rates provides further financial relief.
The council also expects to maintain around 60 per cent of total rates and charges revenue within the local community by supporting local businesses through employing and buying locally.
“A further $329,000
Wendt said.
Acknowledging his team, Mayor Wendt extended his appreciation to his fellow councillors for their dedicated efforts in delivering the budget.
“Crafting a local government budget is always challenging, but doing so shortly after assuming office as a first-time councillor is a significant endeavour and I’m proud of what we have been able to achieve,” he said.
“I would also like to
over many months, and our CEO for his support, leadership, and oversight.
“Together we move forward for a stronger Somerset, one that fosters improved communication and engagement with the community, working towards a vibrant, wellplanned, prosperous, and unified future for all residents and our region.”
For more information about the budget, visit somerset.qld.gov.au/ budget.
‘What we see is the tip of the iceberg’: Salvation Army
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HOMELESSNESS across the Moreton Bay region has increased by over 90 per cent in the last decade, while the number of people recorded “sleeping rough” in public spaces has nearly doubled each year since 2021.
The devastating social issue is only the “tip of the iceberg”, charity groups say, adding that many
“The issue is bigger than it might appear to the public”, a Moreton Bay Council spokesperson said.
“There are many people that are sleeping rough, in vehicles, that are unknown to council, not engaging with services, and are often hidden from community.
“They may be working and sleeping in their vehicle.
“There are also many people that are living temporarily with family
Salvation Army Homelessness Manager Queensland, Aaron Pimlott, said demand for homelessness services has remained “consistently strong” for the past two years, beyond their resources.
“As you drive around, people can be seen living in tents, overcrowding is happening, which puts their tenancy at risk,” he said.
Sod turning of the new Peninsula Support Hub in Redcliffe with Mayor Flannery, Mayor Mark Everitt (The Salvation Army), Hon. Yvette D’Ath, and Michelle Gilchrist (The Breakfast Club)
systemic problem due to decades of poor policy and resources, and lack of a state and national housing plan over this timeframe,” he said.
“Housing is a human right, you have a right to a home so please reach out for support.”
Pressure on government
“Due to shame and selfstigma we tend to hide our social problems, so what we see driving around would be the tip of the iceberg.
“The issue is not just those seeking Centrelink support, but working families are also living in tents and sleeping in their cars. There are a lot of families in hotels/motels from the State Governments Immediate Housing Response for Families initiative.”
According to Mr Pimlott, the housing crisis is the main contributor to this problem, adding the impact of cost-of-living, rent and rate increases, and COVID has all contributed to the problem.
“The housing crisis is a
The State Government has been making efforts to support councils across Queensland, with the Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works’s Critical Response Teams (CRT) commencing outreach in Moreton Bay in July 2023.
“Since July 2023, outreach has occurred daily in Moreton Bay and the CRT has supported 134 people experiencing homelessness with housing outcomes, including temporary accommodation, supported accommodation and long-term housing,” a departmental spokesperson said.
One of the initiatives created by the Queensland Government to assist individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness is the
social homes are under construction in Caboolture as part of this plan.
The homes are being built with accessibility in mind, with three apartments being built to Platinum, nine to Gold and 12 to Silver standard under the state’s Livable Housing Guidelines, suitable for people with a disability and seniors with mobility needs.
State Member for Morayfield Mark Ryan said the one-bedroom units will help free up larger social homes for families in need, as seniors looking to downsize will be able to move.
“Meeting with the local housing team, and hearing the stories of people our social homes are helping reinforces why we’re
Scanlon said these homes are helping Queenslanders, naming locals Leone and her husband, Ian, as an example of people enjoying their new homes.
“Our Homes for Queenslanders plan is getting more shovels in the ground and tradies on the tools to build the homes Queenslanders need,” she said.
Leone and Ian recently moved into their new accessible unit, with Ian, a former Naval officer, being paralysed after a stroke.
“I love our little unit, we’ve got a patio and a garden. I can help Ian into his wheelchair and we can duck to the little shopping complex, which has a bakery, butcher, newsagent and the like, for the basics,’’
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Leone said.
Despite these State Government initiatives, a Moreton Bay Council spokesperson said the city needs more immediate solutions to the growing crisis, as these social homes are long-term solutions.
“The social housing system has not kept pace with the pressure that’s being put on it, and that pressure has increased locally,” they said.
“We would call on the State Government to address the current shortfall of crisis and transitional accommodation for people experiencing, and/or at-risk of, homelessness within Moreton Bay as an urgent priority.
“Alongside policy issues, meaning limited availability of affordable housing and social housing, including crisis accommodation, other factors include
homelessness.”
According to the Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works, some of the emerging hotspots for homeless in Moreton Bay are Woody Point, Woodford and Redcliffe.
Identifying that 50 per cent of people “sleeping rough” in the region are in Redcliffe, Moreton Bay Council announced construction has started at the new Peninsula Support Hub in Redcliffe at the end of June.
The $6.7 million project, half funded by Council and half by the State Government, will provide a new facility for local providers, such as The Breakfast Club and The Salvation Army, to reach more people experiencing homelessness and connect them to the services they need.
The hub will also serve as a space where anyone can get a warm meal from
State Member for Nanango, Deb Frecklington, has called out SeqWater and the State Government for allowing 10 homes in the Somerset Dam Village to remain vacant since 2020.
“For four years, these sturdy, decent homes have sat empty while families from our region desperately search to put a roof over their heads,” she said.
“I am calling on the State Government and SeqWater to make a decision about these houses as soon as possible so the community can understand how they will be used in the future.”
A SeqWater spokesperson said the 10 homes owned by them will be used to support the Somerset Dam Improvement Project (SDIP) for site offices during the early and enabling works phase, as well as worker accommodation during construction.
“Having onsite accommodation would minimise impacts on the
local housing market and reduce local traffic flows and other disruptions during construction in this multi-year project,” they said.
“These houses were built as workers’ cottages for the construction of the dam from 1935, with SeqWater currently undertaking detailed structural assessments due to their age.”
It’s expected these assessments will be completed this year, informing planned refurbishments of the houses so that they meet required housing standards.
The reason given for these homes being vacant since 2020 is the consideration of land use, particularly in relation to the SDIP.
Ms Frecklington said it’s “unacceptable” these homes have remained vacant during this time, “when so many vulnerable people can’t find accommodation.”
“We have now been waiting on the results of the Somerset Dam Improvement Project Detailed Business Case since it was first announced in 2016,” she said.
Water Minister, Glenn Butcher said the properties were to ensure workforce for the Dam doesn’t impact housing in the region, calling it “operational matters” for SeqWater.
“The Member for Nanango’s suggestion to put people in these homes, just to kick them out when workers move in, is
ridiculous,” he said. On-site works for the SDIP are expected to start in 2025, weather and site conditions permitting, with approximately 150 jobs expected to be supported throughout the life of the project.
Housing and homeless support organisation
InCommunity provides mobile services in Lowood, with CEO Paul Tommasini saying it is difficult to pin down demand for homeless services in the Somerset region. “People often leave the region when they become homeless due to rural areas not being well serviced, with no transport infrastructure,” he said.
“In Esk, you don’t really have options unless you have a car, but to have a car you need money and often people need money for other things instead.”
Mr Tommasini added that the sheer number of homeless people in the Somerset, Scenic Rim and Lockyer Valley regions is much lower than in the cities, but the demand for
their options are so limited because there are no train lines and there might only be a handful of rentals on the market, all costing too much, so they have to move,” he said.
Due to the small overall number of homeless residents that live in the area, there are no permanent services dedicated to Somerset available.
InCommunity served around 3,000 people in the Somerset, Scenic Rim and Lockyer Valley regions over the previous financial year.
InCommunity served around 3,000 people in the Somerset, Scenic Rim and Lockyer Valley regions over the previous financial year.
If you are at risk of becoming homeless or currently experiencing homelessness, please call the state government’s Homelessness Hot line on 1800 474 753.
Anyone in the Moreton Bay and Somerset Region who requires housing assistance can contact their local Housing Service
BELIEVED to be the only stonebuilt inn and stagecoach station in Queensland, Stonehouse is celebrating 150 years of history this year, putting on a great event in Moore on July 27 and 28 to celebrate.
Stonehouse was established in 1874, when Robert Williams acquired his first parcel of Freehold Land, and for the first time in over 100 years a real working stagecoach will be back at the historic site for the open day weekend.
“Where else will you be able to see a working stagecoach on site at a stonebuilt, original stagecoach station in Queensland?” A Friends of Stonehouse representative said.
Aside from the stagecoach rides, other attractions will include working horse ploughing displays, wool spinning and weaving, a horse drawn pie cart, market stalls, wheelwright display, folk music, stonemasons, heritage displays and much Moore.
The book launch of “Set in Stone” will also take place on July 27, which tells the history of stonemason Frank Williams (of Ipswich), who did his apprenticeship and built the store at Stonehouse.
A bush poetry workshop will also be held on July 28, being run by Australian grand champion and international representative
very welcome to join.
“This is a chance for the general public to visit and absorb the atmosphere at Stonehouse, watching trades and skills from a bygone era”, a Friends of Stonehouse representative said.
and Sunday, July 27 and 28, from 8:30am to 3:30pm.
Shuttle buses will be taking attendees from the Moore Hall to Stonehouse, with only 15 minutes
NATIONAL Seniors
Australia (NSA) has proudly launched the Inaugural Everald Compton Community Champion Medal to acknowledge older unsung heroes.
NSA Chief Executive Officer Mr Chris Grice said the medal celebrates everyday champions, whose grassroot experiences and selfless contributions make a significant difference to their communities.
Council, the Queensland Government, and Experience Somerset for supporting this year’s event.
For more info visit their Facebook page:
A HISTORIC village filled with buildings full of period history, antique cars and motorcycles, demonstrations, and re-enactments... this and much more is in store for the famous Heritage Day at the Caboolture Historical Village on August 4. Aside from the woodwork, antique machinery, art, and car displays, this year will also have have good old traditional games of croquet, knuckles, tin can
knockdown and hopscotch.
“Before computers and electronics, entertainment for kids relied on whatever a child’s imagination could dream up with whatever was available to them in their environment”, Event Manager
Huismans
“Today we still enjoy some of the traditional games played and we look forward to seeing kids
and adults alike indulging in the joy of hopping down a hopscotch path.”
Heritage Day will take place on August 4 from 9am to 3pm. Entry is $10 adults, $5 for 6-16, under 5s are free and just a gold coin donation for parking.
More info at https:// historicalvillage. com.au/2024 /06/13/2024heritage-day/
“At NSA, we are constantly reminded of the amazing, yet humble members of our older community. Whether they’re volunteering, donating time and skills, or caring for others – what they do and how they do it is often so selfless and inspiring,” Mr Grice said.
“The Everald Compton Community Champion Medal is a distinguished accolade that acknowledges these unsung heroes among older Australians.”
Mr Everald Compton said he was humbled and grateful to be honoured by NSA in a way that recognises the value and contribution of older Australians – an issue close to his heart.
“Too often and too easily, older Australians get cast aside. But they’re an asset and shouldn’t be ignored”, he said.
“I look forward to learning about the nominees –their stories and the way they help to shape their communities for the better, especially those in regional, remote and Indigenous areas.”
To nominate for the Everald Compton Community Champion Medal, please visit https:// nationalseniors.com.au/ stories/everald-comptoncommunity-championmedal.
Nominations close on 15 August and the winner will be announced on 1 October.
BUSINESS and Professional Women (BPW) Caboolture and North Lakes are now merging to make the BPW Moreton Bay.
The amalgamation will foster greater opportunities for networking, mentorship, and professional growth, creating a dynamic and empowered community of women.
BPW Caboolture has been in the region for more than 35 years and plays a significant role for women in business. Globally BPW has a table at the UN and work towards advocating for women across the world.
To celebrate the merger and launch of the new BPW Moreton Bay, BPW will hold a free inaugural meeting on August 6, at the North Leagues Club, Kallangur, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. The event promises and evening filled with inspiration and connection. The event will feature the BPW Annual General Meeting and a special keynote address by Natassia Wheeler, CEO of MBRIT.
To register your attendance click ‘GOING’ on the following Facebook link: https://www. facebook.com/ events/1012608350215003/ (Event - BPW Moreton Bay Beginnings)
More info about BPW at https://bpw.com.au/
EIGHTY-five firefighters from across Somerset and West Moreton Bay converged at the Kilcoy Showgrounds on Saturday, July 13, for the annual Operation Icebreaker.
The training event, organised by the Stanley River Rural Fire Brigade Group, is designed to
fi
hone firefighting skills and familiarisation with appliances in preparation for the upcoming fire season.
The event also promotes the need for effective communication and teamwork, ensuring all firies have the best knowledge and skills to protect their local communities.
Firefighters
Wendt and QFES West Moreton Area Director Paul Storrs.
Mr Storrs said the event was “amazing”, and everyone “had a blast”. Many of the volunteers commented on the positive aspects of the experience, with young volunteer Chloe Maples saying the event helped with her skills and appliance knowledge,
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THE Esk Community Choir will be heading to
Before they go, a pretour concert has been put together for those who would love to hear a delightful portion of their Tasmanian repertoire including solos, duets, and ensembles…and it’s FREE!
Head down to the Somerset Civic Centre on Tuesday, July 30, to enjoy beautiful music evening, with the performance
commencing at 5.30pm. Light refreshments will be served following the performances.
For an insight into the choir’s activities go to https://www. eskcommunitychoir. com.au/ https:// eskcommunitychoir. blogspot.com/
For further details phone Helene on 0488 843 644.
For too long now youth criminals have been tormenting our local
nothing more than a slap on the wrist for their actions. That’s why I am pleased to welcome the LNP’s announcement of our Adult Crime, Adult Time policy.
This is the tough on crime response people of the Somerset have been asking for and will focus on serious crimes impacting victims including:
POLICE are seeking witnesses of two incidents at the camping area aft the Toogoolawah Rodeo on the 29th of June.
One incident was a wounding, after a 31yo Aspley man sustained a knife injury to his neck, and the other a wounding of 27yo Tewantin man who sustained injuries to his hand. Ipswich Criminal Investigation Branch are continuing with the wounding investigations. Toogoolawah Police are investigating an increase in Cyber Crime incidents.
These incidents have occurred through Facebook Marketplace and accessing hyperlinks within emails/ websites. Information on how to protect yourself online and reporting these incidents can be located on the cyber.gov.au website.
A 44yo Toogoolawah man has been arrested in relation
a 17yo Warner man were issued fines for driving offences after an incident within the camping area at the Toogoolawah Showgrounds on the
blog www.mypolice.qld. gov.au
For non-urgent crime think policelink phone 131 444 or visit www.policelink. qld.gov.au
Nearly a decade ago Labor watered-down
our youth crime laws, creating a generation of hardcore youth criminals who know they don’t face consequences for their crimes. However, we believe that if you violate the sanctity of someone’s home, breaking in and robbing them, or someone loses their life to a youth crime, or is seriously wounded, the same tough sentences as an adult would.
The Adult Crime, Adult Time adds to the LNP’s Making Queensland Safer Laws which include removing “detention as a last resort” and enshrining in legislation the rights of victims program to bridge the gap from detention to community to drive down youth will restore discipline and rehabilitation as the key focuses for kids in detention and deliver an intensive 12-month rehabilitation program to support kids reintegrating into communities and avoid falling into a cycle of repeat crime. Only the LNP has the Right Priorities for Queensland’s Future, including making our community safer.
THE national regional tour of ‘Primavera: Young Australian Artists’ had its grand opening at The Condensery on Saturday, July 13, and will be displayed until September 1.
Developed by the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA Australia) and touring in partnership with Museums & Galleries of NSW (M&G NSW), the exhibition showcases the work of Australian artists aged 35 years and under. The exhibition considers themes of protest, perseverance, identity and history. Now in its 32nd year, Primavera showcases the work of Australian artists at early stages in their career.
Opening concurrently is ‘Light Hearted’, an exhibition in The Condensery’s bomb shelter, which showcases the work of young photographers living in the Somerset region. Over term 2 2024, these young photographers participated in The Condensery’s After School Photo Club to create their work.
More info at https:// thecondensery.com.au/
HARLIN State School is setting itself apart for its unique teaching techniques, and approach to learning.
A mum of two Harlin State School students, said she was amazed with the school, after making a change.
“The kids aren’t just a number, staff go above and beyond to make sure they reach their potential”, she said.
Her youngest boy is autistic and she said Harlin State School understands kids with autism.
“They find their hidden talents and let them grow. He has developed immensely since moving”, she said.
“He works at his pace and they never give up on him.”
Another aspect she praised is the practical approach the school has to teaching, going on many excursions, holding workshops, and having guest speakers.
Harlin State School principal, Jo McCormick, said the school is focused on “finding and promoting the unique gifts” of all their students. To do so, the school focuses on lots of community engagement to provide relevant learning opportunities, along with partnerships to support learning, engaging with seniors, and providing opportunities for gifted students.
“We have staff with considerable expertise developed over many years and in varying environments”, she
“Our staff have rsthand experience teaching students with autism and working with external specialists
learners in and out of the classroom.”
Some of the school
is key to the success of each child.
“We want parents to be
the school is able to provide
said. For more info visit
www.harlinss.eq.edu.au
A NEW Australian study by Mater Research has found that excessive sitting during pregnancy could adversely affect placental health, potentially impacting the baby.
The study observed that sitting for more than eight hours a day was linked to smaller and stiffer placentas, coupled with reduced blood flow resistance in the umbilical cord.
The placenta, crucial for passing oxygen, antibodies, and nutrients from the
mother to the baby, may not function optimally under these conditions.
Physiology researcher Jade Kubler led the study, which included over 200 women who gave birth at Brisbane’s Mater Mothers’ Hospital Kubler highlighted that the observed associations were independent of other physical activities performed by the participants.
“These findings underscore the importance of limiting sedentary
behaviour during pregnancy for placental health, which is vital for supporting the growing fetus,” said Ms Kubler.
She emphasised the need for pregnant women to take regular breaks and move around, especially towards the end of pregnancy when discomfort and fatigue are common.
The study, part of Mater Research’s Queensland Family Cohort Study, monitored participants throughout their pregnancy.
REGIONAL Australians have been reminded of the importance of learning lifesaving cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training.
Speaking at the 80th national conference of the Murray Darling Association in Tamworth, representatives of the Public Safety Training and Response Group introduced attendees to their Don’ Die July online CPR campaign.
Public Safety Training and Response Group’s James Baker said regional Australians often find themselves further from major medical facilities than their city counterparts.
“Each year, about 25,000 out-ofhospital cardiac arrests get reported in Australia,” Mr Baker said.
“When you look closely at the numbers, very often regional Australians are having fewer heart attacks, but more people are
dying from them, and one reason for that could be the distance from major medical facilities.
“That underlines the reasons to learn CPR and to stay current, so we can be there when our loved ones, neighbours or complete strangers need us most.
“About 80 per cent of outof-hospital cardiac events occur at home, so we are encouraging everyone to become certified in CPR 101 through an online training course people can do from the comfort of their own
home.”
Aussie Police Rescue TV
star Steve Bastoni, former military paramedics, and Australian first responders are all part of a campaign to get more Australians to learn CPR and know how to save a life when it’s most needed.
“Cardiac arrests can happen anywhere, at any time, so we are offering this course that costs just $30 and takes just 30 minutes, so that people can gain the skills and confidence to save a life,” Mr Bastoni said.
Published in the Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, it investigated the impacts of different exercise volumes and sitting times on placental health.
Notably, there was no association between overall physical activity and placental health in the cohort.
First-time mother Suruthi Nathan, an eight-monthspregnant South Brisbane artist, tries to limit her sitting time.
Attending antenatal
THE National Bowel Cancer Screening Program has announced it’s lowered the age of eligibility from 50 to 45.
West Moreton Health Cancer Screening Health Promotion Officer Leanne Kelly said people aged 45 to 49 years could now request a free bowel screening test.
To register visit http://www. dontdiejuly. com/
The Public Safety Training and Response Group is headquartered in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, but has global experience in both public safety training and operations.
“People aged 50 to 74 will continue to receive a test kit in the mail every two years,” Ms Kelly said.
Australia has one of the highest rates of bowel cancer in the world and is a major cause of cancerrelated death for both men and women, with around 100 Australians dying from the disease every week.
It is also one of the most preventable cancers, and if detected early more than 90 per cent of cases can be successfully treated.
Ms Kelly said many
people needed a little encouragement to prioritise their health.
“So if you know anyone aged 45 to 74 – a mate, a mum or a work colleague –we’d love if you could have
a friendly banter about their bowels and remind them to take the test,” Ms Kelly said.
“The free test can help find early bowel changes, sometimes years before cancer develops.
“It’s a free and easy and literally takes a few minutes – and it could save your life.’’
People with signs, symptoms or a family history of bowel cancer, should talk to a doctor before participating in the screening program. To request your first kit or order a replacement, visit ncsr.gov.au/boweltest or phone the National Cancer Screening Register on 1800 627 701.
AUSTRALIA faces a grim mental health crisis, with nearly half of Australians experiencing a mental disorder at some point in their lives.
Anxiety and affective disorders, including depression, affected 3.4 million and 1.5 million people respectively in the past year alone.
The mental health sector is under severe strain postpandemic, with over twothirds of patients enduring wait times exceeding 12
weeks to access care. The lengthy waiting periods and lack of awareness about available services significantly challenge those seeking support and treatment.
Palladium Private has observed a 39 per cent increase in demand for residential mental health support since 2023.
In response, they have expanded their bed capacity.
“At Palladium Private, we’ve seen a surge in guests seeking treatment for
conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, alcohol dependency, and drug addiction. Our specialised trauma-informed, evidencebased treatments are at the forefront of meeting these needs,” says Kim Weller, General Manager at Palladium Private.
Palladium Private’s expansion aims to meet the rising demand for mental health services, ensuring more Australians receive the comprehensive care they need.
Beginner Felting
When: Friday July 19th, 10am - 11.30am
Where: Lowood Library 1 Michel Street, Lowood
Info: Create a delicate flower or butterfly using felt and decorative materials. Bookings Essential. Phone 5424 4000.
Esk Country Markets
When: Saturday July 20th, 7am - 12pm
Where: Pipeliner Park, Esk Info: Esk’s hub for fresh produce & crafts. Join us for local charm & community.
Studio SpotlightCaboolture
When: Saturday July 20th, 10am - 12pm
Where: Caboolture
Library, 4 Hasking Street, Caboolture
Info: Professional musician Aaron Shanahan introduces you to the Sound Studio equipment such as podcasting microphones, mixer, mini keyboard, DJ system and the associated software including Logic Pro and RODECaster Pro Companion App. Book for a 30-minute session and ask your questions. Two people per 30-minute timeslot. For Adults.
Lowood Open Door Gallery – Resin Workshop
When: Friday July 20th, 2pm - 5pm
Where: Lowood Lions Open Door Gallery, 45 Railway Street, Lowood
Info: A fun afternoon workshop to learn the basics of resin art which poured on top of different surfaces creates a thick and glossy protective coat. Resin can be mixed with paint or inks to create colourful
patterns and designs. Wear old clothing. Your work will be left overnight to cure and can be picked up the next day. Cost $50 (materials included). Bookings essential: call Karen on 0402 217 912
Yowie parkrun
When: Sunday July 21st, 7am - 8.30am Where: Yowie Park, Hope Street, Kilcoy (behind the Kilcoy Information Centre) Info: Parkruns are free, weekly, community events all around the world.
Saturday morning events are 5km and take place in parks and open spaces.
Yowie parkrun is a positive, welcoming and inclusive experience where there is no time limit and no one finishes last. Everyone is welcome to come along, whether you walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate.
Somerset Rail Trail Classic
When: Sunday July 21st, 8.30am
Where: Fernvale Sports Ground, 31 Brouff Rd, Fernvale
Info: Join us for the 21st annual Somerset Rail Trail Classic! Participate in a walk, run or cycle along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail, and at the post-event festival at Fernvale Sports Park. With food trucks, live music, and kids’ rides and entertainment, there’s something for everyone.
Soul Song Choir Sunday Singalong
When: Sunday July 21st, 3pm - 4.15pm
Where: Somerset Civic Centre 35 Esk Hampton Road, Esk
Info: You’re invited to join Soul Song Choirs for an afternoon of soulful singing
as we perform FOR you and WITH you! The choir will perform some of our lively and uplifting pop repertoire before inviting you to sing along with us to some excerpts from our Bangers and Mash Ups shows. With 5 sell out shows to date, Bangers and Mash Ups mashes together dozens of the biggest bangers from the last 50 years of music! You’ll have the lyrics on screen and we’ll guarantee you won’t be able to stop yourself from singing along! The bar will be open and the music will be inspiring and energising, so why not wrap up your weekend with the best kind of energy - a mass singalong!!! NB: The event will be free seating around tables and is fully accessible.
Fernvale Country
Markets
When: Sunday July 21st, 6am - 12pm
Where: Fernvale State School, Brisbane Valley Highway, Fernvale Info: P&C fundraiser. A variety of stalls.
SenseAbilityCaboolture
When: Monday July 22nd, 10am - 12pm
Where: Caboolture Library, 4 Hasking Street, Caboolture
Info: Adults living with disability and their carers are invited to join us for sensory activities. Best suited for adults with neurodivergence or other individual assistance needs, and their carers.
Wombat meet and greet - Woodford
When: Tuesday July 23rd, 10am - 11am
Where: Woodford Library, 1
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Elizabeth Street, Woodford Info: Why should kids have all the fun? Get the chance to meet Bumpy the wombat and ask all your questions about wombats and other Australian animals. Martin from Geckoes Wildlife will share his knowledge of the biology and ecology of these amazing creatures. For adults. Free. Bookings required.
Air-dry clay pinch pot
When: Tuesday July 23rd, 2pm - 2.30pm
Where: Burpengary Library, 121 Station Road, Burpengary
Info: Make a pinch pot using air dry clay to take home in this beginners workshop for adults. Facilitated by our friendly library staff.
When: Wednesday July 24th, 9.30am - 11am
Where: Caboolture Region Environmental Education Centre, 150 Rowley Road, Burpengary
Info: Join us as we celebrate National Tree Day at Caboolture Region Environmental Education Centre. Learn why native trees are so important to wildlife habitats and how our native animals rely on them. Enjoy a guided bush walk, looking at the different habitats throughout our grounds. We will help you identify any local wildlife as we go. Drawing mandalas to calm the mind
When: Wednesday July 24th, 10am - 12pm Where: The Vault, Caboolture Hub, 4 Hasking Street, Caboolture
Info: Are you interested in learning how to draw
mandalas? Join us at Caboolture Hub and explore the beautiful world of mandala art. This guided drawing workshop is open to everyone, regardless of their drawing skills. Using the basic template and guidance from our skilled facilitator, you will let go of your troubles and channel your calm internal patience to fuel your meditative creativity.
Food Truck Friday
When: Friday July 26th, 4pm - 8pm
Where: Colonial Plaza, Shop 2 139 Ipswich Street, Esk
Info: Enjoy a family friendly night out in Esk with a range of food trucks to satisfy your taste buds. Friday Food Truck Night in Esk is on the 4th Friday of every month.
Takeaway – Providing 3-4 hot food vendors and 1 hot/cold sweet/desert food vendor. Visit the Facebook page for food truck updates.
BYO Tables and Chairs.
Rudi’s Place is open for late night shopping.
Slow ride along the Wamuran Rail Trail
When: Saturday July 27th, 8am - 11.30am
Where: Wamuran Rail Trail, Beerburrum Road, Caboolture
Info: This is a relaxed ride from Caboolture to Wamuran along the Wamuran Rail Trail. It is a family-friendly slow ride where everyone is welcome to join us for all or part of the journey. E-bikes, e-trikes, e-wheelchairs, e-scooters and if you are fit enough, runners are welcome to join us! The ride will start in Caboolture and we will ride to Wamuran for coffee at the markets.
Historic Stonehouse Open Days
When: Saturday - Sunday July 27th - 28th, 8.30am3.30pm
Where: Moore Hall, Main St N, Moore
Info: Come along and help celebrate the Sesquicentenary of Stonehouse Moore at the Historic Stonehouse ‘Open Days’, Horse Drawn Pie Cart, Bush Poets, Heavy Horse Display, Folk Music, Spinning Wheel, Stonemason Display, Period Costume Competition Oral Histories, Whip Cracking, History Displays, Wheelwright, Wood turning, Markets, Food & Drinks Out There Cycling Buses leave from Moore Hall 8.30am – 3.30pm {approx. 15 mins}, Please Note -No parking at Stonehouse
Street Feast - Woodford
When: Sunday July 28th, 2pm - 9pm Where: Woodford Showgrounds, Woodford Arena, Woodford Info: Woodford! Street Feast is coming to you with a big one! Join us for a night of food trucks, dessert stalls, boutique retail stalls & music. Full lineup to be announced! Watch this space! 2pm until late, $3 Entry Per Person
Kilcoy Rodeo When: Saturday August 3rd, 10am Where: Kilcoy Showgrounds Showgrounds Rd, Woolmar Info: 2024 Kilcoy Rodeo Kilcoy Rodeo & Kilcoy Konvoy ‘Truck N Buck’ is back for 2024!! we are EXCITED to bring the rodeo & Konvoy back to Kilcoy once again!!
ARE you looking for an excuse to catch up with friends and family? Get into the festive spirit and celebrate Christmas in July at the Exchange Hotel Kilcoy!
Exchange the good times over a two-course Christmas roast pork, chat potatoes, veggies, gravy and dessert for $29pp. This great deal is available from Thursday, July 25 to Saturday, July 27 for bookings of 10+ people. Call us on (07) 5497 1331 before July 22 to secure your package!
THE Kilcoy Show Cattle Committee is calling all cattle enthusiasts to exhibit their cows at the show weekend on July 26 and 27. There are very generous trophies and cash prizes up for grabs, with no show experience being necessary. Contact one of the committee members: Tony Woodrow 0429 005 589, Darryl Smith 07 5498 1118, Glen Cameron 0427 171 770, or Peter Hayes 0418 755 732.
More info on page 17.
STRAP on your boots, grab your hats and get ready for a weekend of fun, as the Kilcoy Show 2024 arrives on July 26 and 27.
This year’s show weekend is bringing a lot of fun attractions, on top of the traditional show displays, such as cattle, poultry, pavillion and horse events.
One of the inaugural events taking place on July 27, is the hobby horse races and barrel races. These will take place on the Kilcoy Race Track, with hobby horse sprints scheduled for a 12:30 start and barrel races at 2:30.
Hobby horse events may sound funny to some, but have been growing into a serious sport, with the QLD Championships having taken place at the start of the month. While the races at the Kilcoy Show are not being held on a competitive level, it will be guaranteed fun for participants and spectators, with trophies and ribbons still being presented at the end of the race events.
If horses aren’t your thing, there will also be plenty of other activities, including a circus on July 26 and 27. Ashton’s Circus will feature acrobats flying through the air, trapeze artists, and aerial hoops, which will showcase 60 hoops spinning at once. There will also be workshops to learn circus skills, promising good entertainment all around.
Another fun presentation will that of Lazy Logz owner, Melanie Schweiger, who will be sculpting a block of hardwood throughout the day on July 27, starting at 9am. You can find her next to the woodchopping and chainsaw events.
Once she finishes her sculpture, it will be auctioned off around 6:30pm, after the fireworks.
For those interested in reptiles, Urban Reptiles will have
a variety of snakes, lizards, turtles and frogs displayed, allowing attendees to have hands on interactions with the animals, while being educated on wildlife.
These are just some of the many attractions of this year’s Kilcoy Show.
For more info visit https:// www.facebook.com/ kilcoyshow2024 or call (07) 5422 0256.
THE first ever screening of Rhino Man in Australia will be held at Kedron-Wavell, Chermside at 6pm on Friday
July 26.
Rhino Man is a film by Global Conservation Corps and we are honoured at The Zoo of Queensland (Urgent Priority Management Program Inc.) to be the appointed organisation to lead the screenings and promotion in Australia
Rhino Man follows the courageous field rangers who risk their lives in the anti-poaching war in Africa.
It’s a race to inspire the next generation to care for the rhinos and the natural world, before poachers and habitat loss wipe out one species after another. Greed, desperation, and violence are met with an even stronger set of forces. Those of love, dedication,
and a willingness to make the ultimate sacrifice for a better future.
Join us on this historical event, remembering our fallen heroes of conservation and be amongst the first in Australia to watch this breathtaking and eyeopening film.
Please see the trailer on our homepage https://zoq. com.au/
To book tickets, visit bit.ly/zooqldrhinoman
For the last few weeks I have been driving a small car which has been quite an experience on our roads and in our car parks.
Instead of the 2.4 tonnes 4x4, the cruise mobile has been a 900 kg two door little sedan.
And it is 36 years old.
But it goes like a rocket, albeit much closer to the road than the truck like 4x4.
My view is largely the bottom of tailgates of the extensive number of crew cab utes on our roads.
And at times I feel I could do a Mr Bean and scoot underneath semitrailers.
But given the old small car lacks airbags and the host of safety engineering of modern vehicles, I’ll keep my distance from large 4x4s let alone 60 tonne B-doubles.
My mechanic mates
reckons modern safety equipment would add at least a third of a tonne to my 36 year old buzzbox. That’d certainly reduce its zippiness.
What I have enjoyed is the flat cornering and plenty of road space being in a smaller car.
Mind you, I also have to keep an eye out for the potholes littering our roads.
Other than the crash-bump if I hit one of those potholes which might do its small tyres and light suspension some damage, some are so big I might disappear into them.
But it does have the advantage, being just four
metres long, of fitting into just about any parking spot. The other day there was a tight spot between two crew cabs at least six metres long hanging over the painted parking bay lines.
With my usual 4x4 I’d be cruising around looking for a bigger space.
But the buzzbox fitted in with plenty of room to open doors without a door crunch in the neighbouring vehicles.
Obviously the designers of car spaces drive a small buzzbox.
Then there was the amazement of watching the fuel gauge drop very slowly.
Facebook farce
Dealing with Facebook is like dabbling in the occult — beyond the range of ordinary knowledge or understanding; mysterious — so how’s this for nonsensical contempt.
I have a Facebook page. I didn’t set it up. I didn’t want it. That was done for me by someone who will remain anonymous even though we’ve been married for about 100 years. Recently I started getting messages from friends telling me the page had been hacked. They were getting “friend requests”. Some reported it to Facebook and I posted a message telling friends I had been hacked.
I got a message from Facebook asking me to rate them on a one-to-five star scale. I gave them a “one”. They asked me to write a review. Defamation sprang to mind so I resisted the temptation.
Then came an email saying “One of your Facebook friends reported (my slightly altered name) for pretending to be you. We take these requests seriously, so we’ll review
the profile and remove it if it goes against our Community Standards. We’ll let you know when a decision has been made”.
One minute later (yes, one minute — the government takes at least a year to do a review) the following arrived: “We reviewed the profile your friend reported and found that it isn’t pretending to be you and doesn’t go against our Community Standards. Note: If you see something on someone’s profile that shouldn’t be on Facebook, be sure to report the content (ex: a photo or video), not the entire profile”. I replied: “That is absolutely not correct. My photo has been posted with that friend request and I did not make it. Please take it down”.
I received a repeat of the first two emails, so I fired back: “What part of this farce is so hard to understand? If it’s not me, and it’s not someone pretending to be me, who the hell is it?”
This provoked nil response but I did get another two emails, one minute apart, advising me they had received
another report and again said their review concluded it “doesn’t go against our Community Standards”.
I couldn’t resist the temptation: “Why don’t you try reviewing your ‘community standards’? If using my photo on a bogus post measures up to your ‘standards’, can you please send me copies of your personal photos so I can use them in bogus posts. I’m trying to work out how a scam starts. I think I know where it starts”.
I didn’t receive a response. Can Facebook’s “community standards” get any lower?
Just another brick
We seem to be hearing, on a weekly basis, examples of kids as young as pre-schoolers being brainwashed at school on numerous subjects including gender, race, history, and sex.
Every time I hear these sad and sickening stories I think of the time I took my then 13-year-old eldest grandson to see the Roger Waters production of The Wall at QPAC — Pink Floyd at their best.
We both loved it, especially
Well, the release of these two new reports will bring warmth to some and chills to others. Naturally, the housing market goes through a slight, nationwide slowdown over Winter but despite the season and all sorts of jitters in the media about interest rates and inflation etc, the flow of new listings is now trending higher than last year with 37,029 new listings in the four weeks to July 7. Brisbane saw a 11.1% increase in new listings and the “Rest of Qld’ was 4.9% higher than this time last year. Overall, it’s reported that capital city dwelling values rose 1.8% in the quarter, which was steady on the March quarter and regional Australia is still slightly outpacing growth in the
When I did fill it up after a week of buzzing about the total was 25 litres. Quite a saving on the usual 80 litres for the behemoth.
That did get me thinking about why small cars have just about disappeared from the new car forecourts.
You’d think for environmental and budgetary reasons a small vehicle would be popular in these financially straightened times.
But even the smallest Chinese cars flooding our market weigh 50 percent more, are wider and longer than my ancient buzzbox. Of course this doesn’t have a couple of screens, instead a am/fm radio and dials you can actually twiddle do the job for air con, lights and the like. No need to search through layers of a screen for the digital dials. Then a couple of schoolboys asked if they could photograph the Buzzbox. Apparently it starred in some computer game but they’d never seen a car so small in the flesh. That just added to the positive minuscule motoring experience.
capitals, up 1.9%.
Looking locally, Brisbane dwelling values rose by 1.2% in June, 3.7% over the April to June quarter ( Q2) and 15.8 % over the past year. All of which means that Brisbane dwelling values are currently at another record high. Going back to a national lens to look at new dwelling approvals, CoreLogic data up to May 2024 suggests that while approvals are still well below historic averages, it’s possible that the floor was reached in early 2024 because monthly house approvals have now risen slightly for a fourth month in a row. Time will tell in this regard, and we have to be careful that volatile unit approvals aren’t skewing the picture here with data showing a substantial lift in approvals for units in May.
Yet the biggest slowdowns in growth over the past year has been in the unit markets of Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, so we will watch this space.
CoreLogic Research
Director Tim Lawless said of the Construction sector, “The growth in costs has finally returned to within normal margins, however the price of construction is not falling, and building or renovating remains almost 30% more expensive now than preCOVID after an extended period of escalating costs. It’s likely the easing in the growth of construction costs over the past six months, alongside higher established housing prices, will gradually help to repair Builder’s profit margins and flow through to providing more confidence around
the lines: “We don’t need no education/We don’t need no thought control/No dark sarcasm in the classroom/ Teacher, leave them kids alone”.
As they say, “It’s just another brink in the wall” as far as the indoctrination of our kids is concerned, and no one in top levels of government or education seems at all concerned.
Sleeping member
Eat your heart out Tony, Steven has trumped you.
Former PM Abbott famously bestowed a Knighthood on Prince Philip, but has Premier MilesFromReality bestowed CFMEU membership on US President Sleepy Joe Biden?
Biden’s qualifications for CFMEU membership are perfect — demands for less work, more sleep, more perks, restricted shift hours. Dr Miles’ CFMEU subservience would be complete.
Begging for help
A reader, being driven mad by noisy vehicles, wants fellow sufferers to embark on a begging campaign to Police Minister Mark Ryan, Transport Minister Bart Mellish, Justice
With pollies splashing billions of dollars around before the election, she wants a few bucks set aside to import noise-activated cameras to issue fines for vehicles emitting excessive noise.
People’s lives are being traumatised by noise pollution, especially cars and motorcycles fitted with aftermarket exhaust systems, but is anyone in the Tower of Power actually listening to “the people”?
By the way, she said she didn’t include Premier Miles on her list to receive begging letters because she couldn’t bear receiving an insincere grin and giggle from him in reply.
Just briefly
Can you believe that, by next year, the Federal Government will be spending $14.7bn (yes, billion) a year to employ 106,000 red tape enforcers, an increase of 15,000 bureaucrats in two years. Cutting red tape is one of our few growth industries.
pricing for new builds and renovations.”
Mr Lawless acknowledged that the increase in building approval figures came in above expectations but says it is too soon to suggest that this was the turning point in construction activity given that approvals remain stuck around decade lows, where they’ve been since early 2023.
“Even with May’s uptick in building approvals, we’re still navigating the bottom of the approvals cycle,” he said.
“Any recovery remains tentative and unconvincing given thousands of approved projects aren’t coming to fruition for a variety of reasons and building activity remains sluggish due to a substantial backlog of projects that are still progressing through the pipeline.”
In terms of finance and lending, there are always more total dollars loaned to owner occupiers (and refinancers) than to investors, but in May the investment portion of the pie got up to 37.1% which is the highest monthly result since May 2017.
Qld came in second highest of all the States for lending to investors but ranked last across all States for lending to First Home buyers. Investors buying means more rental homes available which steadies the rental market and slows down the rate of rent increases (as seen in recent data). Meanwhile, first home buyers who are not yet in a position to buy their own home are paying rent for longer while house prices continue to rise. In this
By SKINHEAD
State Opposition Leader David Crisafulli knows he has a lot of sweet talking to do. When he wiped nuclear off the power supply debate he alienated some rustedon supporters who are now looking at alternative ways to vote.
Protesters can apparently wander around Canberra’s Parliament House carrying huge protest banners, climb on the roof, and no one notices, not even our highly-trained, eagle-eyed security officers. Maybe this untouchable group have a special “security pass”. In this world there are people with amazing talent, charm and humility. Our wives are so lucky to have married one of them.
Thought for the Week If vegans really want to save animals they should stop eating their food.
If you would like any assistance in your personal real estate journey, I would love to be of service. Please don’t hesitate to contact me anytime on 0427 536 725 or cwease@remaxliving.com.au living
context we see people getting creative – hence the explosion of shared home arrangements, tiny homes, granny flats and studio living options as we’ve covered a number of times in this column.
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LUCK Farming of Mt Mort sold Charbray weaner steers 10-12mths old for $1250/head. Charolais X weaner steers account Gilla Partnership of Blackbutt sold for $1200/head. Len Behrens of Caboolture sold Angus X steers 12mths old for $1200/head. David & Helen Golinski of Harlin $1100/head. P & R Gordon of Mt Byron sold Charolais X weaner steers, 7mths old for $1070/head. Allens Creek Cattle co of Beaudesert sold an outstanding line of Santa weaner steers 6-8mths old topping at $1060/head.
Greendale Cattle Co of Tambo sold a top quality run of Charbray and Angus X weaner steers 8-10mths old with pens topping at $1160/ head and $1130/head. P Haynes of Linville sold Charolais X weaner steers 8mths old for $1080/head. Dallas Allery of Glenmaurie sold Charolais X weaner steers for $1080/head.
Grieve Bros of Harlin sold a quality run of Charolais X weaner steers 10-12mths old for $1210, $1170 and $1160/head. Tandora Grazing of Maryborough sold a quality run of Charbray X weaner steers 10mths old with pens topping at $1200/head and Brahmans selling to $1020/ head. Alberton Investments of Monsildale sold Charolais
X weaner steers 8mths old for $1190/head. L & J Miller of Wooroolin sold Charolais X Santa steers 10-12mths old for $1250/head. M & L Tilley of Beaudesert sold Charbray weaner steers 10mths old for $1140/head.
G & T Reiser of Gregors Creek sold Charolais X weaner steers 10mths old for $1160/head. Kate Cowley of Toogoolawah sold Angus X weaner steers 10mths old for $1100/head.
G Scholl of Gatton sold Charolais X weaner steers 10mths old for $1100/head.
K & J Horrex of Crowsnest sold Angus X weaner steers for $1090/head. David Gregors of Esk sold Santa steers 8mths old for $1040/ head. Croftby Downs of Moogerah sold Charolais X weaner steers 6-8mths old for $910/head. B, J & L lord of Mt Stanley sold Brangus X weaner steers for $860/ head.
Gilla Partnership of Blackbutt sold Charolais X weaner heifers with pens topping at $900/head. D & H Golinki of Colinton sold Charolais X heifers 8-10mths old for $760/head. J, B & S Gittins of Goomeri sold Charolais X weaner heifers 6mths old for $710/head. Buaraba Creek Pastoral of Buaraba sold Charolais X weaner heifers 6mths old for $670/head. P & R Gordon
of Mt Byron sold Charbray heifers 6-7mths old for $710/head. Spean Pastoral, Esk, sold Charolais x heifers 6mths old to $670/ head and Simmental X heifers 6mths old for $650/head.
Greive Bros of Harlin sold a top quality line of Charolais X heifers 10-12mths with pens topping $950 and $900/ head and 8-10mth old heifers to $840/head. Alberton Investments of Kilcoy sold 6-7mth old Charolais X heifers for $710/head. S Curtis & T Carlson of Cabarlah sold Charolais X heifers 6mths for $670/ head. M&N Tilley of
Beaudesert sold 6-7mth old Simmental X heifers to $750/ head. Greendale Cattle Co. from Tambo sold Brangus X and Charbray X heifers 8-10mths old $800/head. N&D Rosser of Buaraba sold Limousin X heifers 6-7mths old for $760/head. Behrens Family of Bellmere sold Angus X heifers 12mths old for $1010/head. Miller Family of Wooroolin sold Charolais X heifers 10mths old for $880/head. C Paterson of Goomeri sold Charolais X heifers 6-7mths old for $750/ head. Tandora Grazing of Maryborough offered a quality line of quality Charolais X heifers
10mths old selling to $910/ head. GN Scholl of Mt Whitestone sold Charolais X heifers 6-7mths old for $710/head. Kate Cowley of Toogoolawah sold 8mth old Angus X heifers for $870/head. G&L Hose of Toogoolawah sold 6mth old Angus X heifers for $630/ head. Alberton Investments sold quality 6mth old Santa heifers for $640/ head. Shepherdson and Boyd would like to thank all of their vendors, buyers and underbidders for their valued support. The next Toogoolawah Store Sale will be Friday the 2nd of August, starting at 9am.
As Farm Safety Week approaches, Australian rural charity, Rural Aid, is emphasizing the importance of farmer wellbeing and safety.
Rural Aid CEO John Warlters underscored the organisation’s commitment to supporting farmers through various challenges they face.
“Rural Aid’s mission is to stand with farmers when they need it most,” she said, encouraging farmers to register with Rural Aid to access crucial support from the organization and its dedicated donors.
The charity offers a range of assistance measures aimed at enhancing farmers’ lives and businesses, particularly during and after disaster events such as droughts, bushfires, and floods.
This includes mental health and wellbeing support, financial aid, water and fodder assistance, and Farm Recovery Events where volunteers help farmers with essential tasks post-disaster.
To register with Rural Aid or learn more about their services, farmers are encouraged to visit www. ruralaid.org.au or call 1300 327 624.
Hopes are high for a strong cattle sale at the Kilcoy Show next weekend, July 26 and 27.
Final preparations for the show are in full swing, with the first section to be ready being the Prime Cattle section.
Cattle for this section start arriving next Thursday, July 25, to be classed, weighed,
tagged and penned in their classes, getting ready for the judging and cattle sale on Friday 26th July.
The Cattle Committee is expecting a big boost in the upcoming sale, due to cattle prices going up, anticipating a strong turnout.
The cow market, in particular, has seen substantial improvement in
484 head were sold at Stariha Auctions Laidley cattle sale on Thursday. The market increased significantly, with all descriptions of cattle selling to much higher rates.
Several new buyers provided plenty of competition, with all types in demand.
Reinke Family, Mt Sylvia, sold lines of Santa weaners, with steers making $1160, $1150 & $990 and heifers
$870, $850 & $830.
LE Mann, Lake Clarendon, sold Limousin cows for $1500, pens of medium cows for $1100, light feeder heifers for $920, $900 & $880 and 5-7 month old steers for $840 & $800.
Ron Gehrke, Summerholme, sold a line of young Droughtmaster steers for $850 and a pen of light Charbray store steer calves for $810.
Neville Hoger, Ropeley, sold 7-8 month old Charolais weaners, with steers making $1270 & $1130 and heifers $890.
Rodney Kanofski, Calvert, sold Charolais cross weaners, with steers making $1140 and heifers $750.
Michalex Rural, Rockmount, sold Hereford cross steers for $1250 and heifers for $840.
Darren Martin, Ropeley,
sold 7-8 month old Charolais heifers for $850 & $810.
Jeffrey Armstrong, Blenheim, sold Braford cows for $1360 and weaner steers for $1060.
Janelle Hanson, Stanmore, sold light Brahman cross steer calves for $800.
Crosby Family Trust, Townson, sold a pen of Droughtmaster cows for $1390.
recent weeks.
This section is open to all cattle owners; no-show experience is necessary. The show offers an opportunity to show and market livestock.
Trophy donors have been very generous and excellent trophies and cash for placings in every class as per schedule.
There are new classes for pens of three in the grower and feeder steers classes, as well as replacement heifer classes. In some of these classes, you can show and sell your cattle, or only show them and take them home to their paddock.
If you have cattle you would like to put in the show, contact one of the
THC Investments, Lake Clarendon, sold Limousin cows for $1340. Gavin & Kristie Crothers, Fernvale, sold Droughtmaster cows for $1290.
Oakwood, Sandy Creek, sold Brahman feeder heifers for $900 & $890. Ian Groves, Ravensbourne, sold Angus backgrounder steers for $1350. The Olm Family, Ropeley, sold Brahman cross backgrounder steers for $1160 & $1110.
Trevor Manteufel, Laidley, sold Charolais backgrounder steers for $1260.
P & T Knight, Glen Cairn, sold Droughtmaster weaner steers for $1140 & $990.
The market was again dearer at Stariha Auctions Woodford cattle sale on Monday. Steers of all descriptions met strong
Tim Anderson, Stanmore, sold Droughtmaster backgrounder steers for $1240 & $1000.
Cody Duncan, Mt Mee, sold Droughtmaster weaner males for $720.
Michael Friedrich, Toogoolawah, sold Murray Grey weaner males for $800.
Baker & Haseler Estates, Dayboro, sold Charolais cross calves, with steers making $820 and vealer heifers $550.
R & K Price, Stanmore, sold a line of Euro steer calves for $810.
Crouch Farming, Mt Mee, sold Hereford male calves for $570.
Colin Dellaway, Murgon, sold Brangus male calves for $670.
Ian Lake, Rosewood, sold Speckle Park heifers for $870 and cows & calves for $1400.
Darcy Pratten, Mt Kilcoy, sold Brangus cows & calves for $1400.
committee members listed below.
The committee is keen for more exhibitors in all the male and female sections of the schedule.
Copies of the schedule are available on the show website, or again, contact one of the committee members’ numbers listed below.
Agents Boyd O’Brien Bartholomew reported a yarding of 306 head, with all description selling to a much dearer market. The export saw rises of 10 to 20 cents a kilogram. Restocker steers improved by rates 10 to 12 cents a kilogram. A lesser quality yarding of weaners and yearlings came to hand this week and remained fully firm on last week’s strong rates.
BJ Ehric sold Weaner Heifers Charolais X 253.2c/ kg $747/head.
John Wendt Yearling Heifers Charolais X 274.2c/ kg $836/head.
BJ Ehrich sold Weaner Steers Charolais X 295.2c/
kg $826/head.
Kellie Coleman sold Grain Assisted Heifers Brahman 295.2c/kg $1180/head.
Hansen Family Trust sold Feeder Steer Santa X 313.2c/kg $1231/head.
SJ & HR Edwards sold 2 Tooth Pasture Heifers Murray Grey 294.2c/kg $1588/head.
GR Harth sold 4 Tooth Pasture Heifers Angus X 277.2c/kg $1441/head.
WD & MC Vietheer sold 6 Tooth Ox Speckle Park 309.2c/kg $2040/head.
Croftby Downs sold Store Cows Charbray X 211.2c/kg $1007/head.
Davies Family Trust sold Pen of Medium Cows Santa
X 258.2c/kg $1536/head. Nindethana Pastoral sold Heavy Cows Droughtmaster 256.2c/kg $1639/head.
AE & MJ Martin sold Heavy Bulls Droughtmaster 258.2c/kg $2181/head. For Sale Details, Market Reports and more info, visit www.moretonsaleyards. com.au or find us on Facebook @ Moreton Saleyards.
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Romantic opportunities may not be as they appear. Tempers will mount if you’re too pushy at work or at home. Call siblings or old friends to catch up on recent news. Don’t
Your childlike quality may get you into big trouble this week if you neglect your responsibilities. Investments will cost more than you anticipated. You will back yourself into a corner if you are baited and your stubbornness will only make matters worse. Look into family outings or projects.
Secret affairs will only lead to deception. Don’t make excuses. You will have a great deal of insight when dealing with others. You will be subject to pushy individuals if you get involved in uncertain organizations.
Be sure to take time for old friends or relatives you don’t get to see that often. Problems with your partner could be reaching a high level of concern. You’re intuitive this week; however, this attribute could get you in trouble if you tactlessly say what you think.
Try to ease any disappointment by making amends. Take a long look at your present direction and consider your professional options. Someone close to you may need help. You may want to plan physical activities that will help burn off some of their excess energy.
she backs you into an emotional comer or puts restrictions on your time.
You can gain valuable cultural knowledge through dealing with foreigners. Things at work have been moving quickly and you may be feeling a little uncertain about the changes taking place. You can utilize your versa tile mind and dazzle others with your speed and accuracy. Accept the inevitable.
Do not overspend on entertainment. Think twice before you pursue an unrealistic endeavor. You will be a bit of a spendthrift this week. Confusion is apparent and you’ll need some sound advice if you want to do the right thing.
Council is seeking two community members with relevant experience for its newly formed Somerset Social Plan Advisory Committee (SSPAC).
The selected community members will form part of the committee in partnership with representatives from two service providers who are members of one of the Council Interagency groups and one representative from a government department or agency.
To nominate for a position on the SSPAC, submit an expression of interest via a cover letter or email noting what qualities you would bring to the SSPAC, along with your resume.
Application must be submitted mail@somerset.qld.gov.au by 5pm Friday, 26 July 2024 and addressed to the Somerset Regional Council CEO, Andrew Johnson.
For more information about the committee and how to submit your expression of interest visit www.somerset.qld.gov.au or contact Council via mail@somerset.qld.gov.au or 5424 4000.
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.
BREAST & THE REST Meets third Tuesday (monthly) @ 10am
Kilcoy RSL Rooms (Kennedy St)
Contact: Sandra 0429 382 724 or John 0403 336 263
Jeffrey Miles
Late of Sheep Station Creek, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on the 10th July 2024 Aged 67 years.
Beloved Husband of Pam. Much Loved Father, Father-in-Law and Grandfather of Ang, Rosey, Trish and their families. Loved Brother, Brother-in-Law, Uncle, Cousin and Friend to many.
Family and Friends are invited to attend the Celebration of Jeff’s life to be held on Saturday 20th July 2024 at “Leahdale” 879 Kilcoy Murgon Road, Sheep Station Creek commencing 2pm. Please bring a fold up chair and umbrella.
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Every Sunday evening 6pm - 8pm. Great message, wonderful fellowship followed by supper - all welcome. Enquiries: 0432 579 250 or 0407 736 244
If you enjoy driving, are semi-retired or just looking for something to fill in your day, driving a bus might suit you.
Driver Authorisation is a requirement or willing to obtain attitude to join our great team of drivers
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5 April 1961 – 9 July 2024
Beloved Brother, Husband, Friend, Father and Poppy. Family and friends please join us for a Celebration of Leon’s Life at the Courthouse Chapel, 14 Heap Street, Esk at 10am on Friday, 19 July 2024, to be followed by an invitation only Private Burial.
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MASSEY FERGUSON - 2 disk plough with cutting disk, plus a spare new disk; Bonell Reversable Plough - large cutting discs. Napier Rippers - 3 tines ripper - heavy duty; Massey Ferguson Scarifier - 11 tines - 7 inch double bar; Massey Ferguson - Hydraulics Stabiliser arm - Tractor; Chain heavy duty, 5.20 mt long, 16ml thick; Howard Rotary Hoe - 70 AR Series, 2 large metal side wheels, heavy duty unit, as new; Tractor Air Pump - Air PTO Driven; Vital Chain Block with bearings, never used, 1.5
Tuesday 9 July Single
Stableford: Winner: W Hankinson 41. BRD: B Victor 36, D Olsen 35, R Coolwell
35. Ladies: Winner: G Molloy
38. NTPs: 2: C Petrohilos 5: C Smale 11: A Cullen 14: G Winter
Thursday 11 July 4BBB
Stableford: Winners: M Barden & A Bolton 46. BRD:
Wednesday 10th July: Ladies played a 9 hole stableford. Winner Judi Marshall 13 points. Enid’s NTP no 13 Manuela Laycock. PM chook Run also a 9 hole Stableford. Winner Michael O’Connor 21 points. NTP no 11 Agg Dagan, no 13 Garry Hutchinson.
Caboolture Social Darts
Club Pot Luck Doubles is held every Monday night at the Combined Services Hall Caboolture.
Names By 715pm latest for inclusion in the nights play. Visitors are welcome with Bar, Coffee Tea & other drinks available.
Last Monday night at the
S Henshall & S Butler 42 M Callander & S Webb R Smith & S Henshall 41. NTPs: 2: M Callander 5: B Lowe 11: D Olsen 14: P Harmon. Saturday 13 July, Single Stableford: Winner: Sue Kopelke 38 ocb. BRD: P Muller 37 P Quirk 36 H Buckley 36. NTPs: 2: A Attwater 5: T Scantlebury 11: K Bacon 14: Shane Kopelke.
Coming Events: - Saturday 20th July 2nd Round of BTC at Crows nest. Tuesday 23rd July Golf coaching by Woodford Dean and Michael. Please phone Judie on 0407 130 596 if you are interested. Wednesday 24th July Ladies AM Golf 9.00a. PM Chook Run 3.00pm. Members there has been a change to program book August/September. Please check web site for changes.
AGM Cecil Williams Elected as President, Shayne Elliott as Treasurer, Sherrie Dures & Chantelle Wolfenden Games /Recorders with Ian Senior Secretary.
Play for the night was a Pot Luck knock out night due to the time left after the meeting. A good night was held by all.
For information ring Cecil 0411698807 or Ian 0400475007 or visit the Clubs Facebook Website.
Tuesday 9th July was our Pub Day Sponsored by Des Shields. Winners on the day were Woodford Team: Ian Kilshaw, Steve Dawson, Gary Krisanski and John Turner.
First Round Winners were: Alan Camerons Team: John Folbigg, Pat Lomas, Lorraine Folbigg and Alan Cameron. Second Round Winners were Steve Sellars Team: Mick Rodan, John Harrison, Anthony Pringell and Steve Sellars.
On Sunday 14th July at
Tuesday 9 July – Star of the Green: Noel Lanes defeated Marg Worrall. Winners of the day were Sharon Walker, Sharon Carseldine & Tom Hunter. Wednesday 10 July – Pub Day. First Round winners were the team from North Ipswich, Lorraine Folbigg, Pat Lomas, John Folbigg and Allan Cameron. Second Round went to Rhino’s Ringins, Rob Messer, Jordy Chapman, John Edgar & Peter MacDonald. Winners of the day, from Maleny, were Les Bennett, Richard Groves, Dave Coultis & Ian Porter.
home on a clear but cool windy day we played a game of Pairs. Winners on the day were Kim Dorman and Butch Stevens. For your Calendar:
Our next Club Meeting will be our AGM on 11th August at 9.00am.
All members are requested to. Please join us and help in the running of your club. All positions will be declared vacant and are
Coming Events: Sunday 21 July - Sip & Paint afternoon. 2:00pm to approximately 4:30pm. $45 per person. The session will be facilitated by the ladies from Kilcoy Courthouse Art. You will be provided with an apron, brushes, canvas, paints, pencils, paper towels and water container. Nibbles and afternoon tea will be served to accompany your drinks. You get a free glass of bubbles on arrival. The Club’s bar will also be open for the afternoon. Please pay on the day. Cash would be preferred. Book by
open for you to nominate.
Our next Trivia night will be held on 26th July.
Your Annual Dues of $95.00 are now due and must be paid for you to take part in the election of the
emailing rsvpkilcoybowls@ gmail.com. If you need to cancel, please let us know as soon as possible. Social bowls every Tuesday - names by 8.45am
Committee. Please note that our Annual Valley of the Lakes Tournament will be held on the 26th and 27th October and that we will require ALL HANDS ON DECK.
for 9.30 start. Everyone is welcome - experience is not necessary and we can loan you some bowls if needed. Flat soled shoes are the only requirement.
Many racegoers brought their own camping chairs and picnic blankets, eld with
Fashion was also a plenty, with fancy hats, bright colours, and stunning dresses and suits filling the race club.
Queenslanders to take part in sport and active
The announcement
Government’s 2024 State Budget decision to increase the voucher value from $150 to $200 and expand the eligibility to all Queensland kids between ve and 17 years.
which is why I’m announcing 100,000 extra vouchers for Queensland kids,” Premier Steven Sport Minister,
said the volume of applications proved
the program’s significance.
“Playing sport and having an active lifestyle is an important aspect of who we are as Queenslanders, and it shouldn’t be limited to just those who can afford to take part,” he said.
Contributing clubs include:
Burpengary
• Belgravia Swim Team
• Burpengary Jets Netball Club
• Burpengary Junior Rugby League Football Club
• Burpengary Pony Club
• Chrystal Lee School Of Dance
• Narangba Australian Football Club
• Moreton Bay Lions Australian Football Sports Club
THE Stanley Rivers Polocrosse Club showcased their skill and determination at the annual Tara polocrosse carnival, held over the weekend of July 13 and 14.
Despite fielding one and a half teams, the club managed to finish as runner ups in the B Grade, after some tough games against Chinchilla, Tara, and Wandoan.
“This was the highest result for the club so far this season,” commented
a spokesperson for the Stanley Rivers Polocrosse Club.
On Saturday the Stanley Rivers lost to Chinchilla in the morning but bounced back in the aft defeating Wandoan. This victory propelled them into the semi-finals on Sunday against the Tara second team.
Defeating Tara, they moved onto the fi where then, once again, defeated by Chincilla, finishing as runners-up in
• Morayfield Underwater Hockey Club
• Kickin’it Taekwondo Caboolture
• Srv Baseball Australia
• My Martial Arts Australia,
• Caboolture And Districts Bmx Club,
• Caboolture Indoor Sports and Recreation,
• Caboolture Junior Rugby League,
• Caboolture Snakes Rugby League Club,
• Spiders Boxing Club
Esk
• Esk Scout Group
• Esk Campdraft Association
• Esk Tennis Club
• Girl Guides Qld Esk District
Lowood
• Brisbane Valley Darts Association
with eight-year-old Angus Stevens standing out, expected to become a key
• Brisbane Valley Soccer Club
• Lowood And District Memorial Bowls Club
• Lowood Tarampa District Junior Rugby League Football Club
• Lowood And Gatton Gymnastics
• Lowood And District Swimming Club
Morayfield
• Australasian Gymnastics And Dance Academy
• Blind Bats Inc.
• Caboolture Bowl
• Caboolture Hockey Club
• Moreton Bay Basketball
• Red Dragon Martial Arts
• Wilson Taekwondo
To see all eligible clubs, visit https://www.qld. gov.au/recreation/sports/ funding/fairplay/findprovider
Stanley Rivers Polocrosse Club is gearing up for their next challenge at
The Queensland Veterans State Carnival 2024 will be held at the Woodford Golf Club this year, with nominations now open. The annual event will take place on September 16 and 17, with shot gun starts at 7am and 12pm on both days.
There will be $4,500 worth of trophies up for grabs, with a fun packed day guaranteed for all.
Nominations are open for men and ladies over 55 years of age, who are members of a Veteran Golf Club, District or Association affiliated with the Australian Veteran Golf Union, must have played in at least three veteran competitions in the twelve months prior to the Carnival, and hold a current Golf Australia handicap. The closing date for nominations will be Monday, September 2 or earlier if maximum field is achieved.
Proof of veteran membership (QVGU Membership Card) must be produced at registration.
To nominate a player or get more info call tournament director Tony Foran at 0427 727 766 or visit https://www.qvgu.com. au/championships/
the B Grade final.
