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THE Supreme Court has temporarily stopped Moreton Bay Council from evicting rough sleepers in er granting an injunction last Friday (August 15) that had been ﬁled by 11 homeless residents of a bush reserve next to Goodfellows Road.

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The court’s decision, which has stopped Council from enforcing compliance notices, comes ahead of a hearing in November to determine if Council’s homelessness policies has violated human rights laws.

Justice Paul Smith said the applicants had established a prima facie case that Council had

failed to properly make considerations of potential breaches of the Human Rights Act before passing its changes to local laws.

“If shelter was to be taken away, the applicants would be placed at serious risk of harm from being exposed to the elements,” Justice Smith said.

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Meet your candidates

◗ Marina Gomide

THE field of candidates for the Somerset Council byelection has been finalised, with Toogoolawah resident Geoffrey Williams confirmed as the latest candidate following the closure of nominations on August 14.

Mr Williams is the fourth resident to put his hand up for the vacant councillor position following the

resignation of Kylee Isidro.

The three other candidates are Bud Smith, Robyn Tucker and Stephanie Laycock.

Mr Williams described himself as “country born, city bred,” having spent much of his life in Brisbane before moving to Somerset. Postal ballot papers have started being issued last week.

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MORETON Bay Council has been dealt a big blow, with the Supreme Court upholding an injunction protecting rough sleepers from being moved on (story p5).

This decision could potentially be foreshadowing the outcome of November’s human rights hearing, with Justice Paul Smith already seemingly questioning the Council’s current move-on notices.

Caboolture hooning crackdown arrests six

POLICE have charged six people in Caboolture with 17 oﬀences a er investigations into hooning incidents and stolen tyres.

Moreton North Highway Patrol, with the assistance of the Tactical Crime Squad and Property Crime Squad, executed two search warrants in Caboolture on Monday, August 12. Police ﬁrst attended a Morningview Court property where they located and seized a white Ford Falcon, allegedly linked to hooning oﬀences and the of tyres from a trailer in Caboolture.

Police also located and seized multiple stolen tyre rims and wheels, cannabis, cocaine, drug utensils and a suspected stolen bank card.

A search warrant was also executed at a Spire Street address where they allegedly located and seized ﬁreworks as well as several stolen trailer rims that are suspected to be used for hooning oﬀences.

An 18-year-old Caboolture man has received multiple

traﬀic infringement notices and has also been charged with one count each of possessing dangerous drugs, possessing drug utensils, unlawful possession of suspected stolen property and unlicensed driving.

A 40-year-old Caboolture man has been charged with one count each of possessing dangerous drugs, unlawful possession of weapons, storage measures and other precautions about access to restricted items, possessing drug utensils.

A 22-year-old Eli Waters man has been charged with one count of authority required to possess explosives (ﬁreworks).

An 18-year-old Zillmere woman and a 38-year-old Caboolture woman have both been oﬀered drug diversion for the oﬀences of one count each of possessing dangerous drugs and possessing drug utensil.

Moreton police will continue to act on any information from the community.

“I ﬁnd there is a reasonable argument that the relevant decisions infringe these particular rights and insuﬀicient considerations were given to those rights before the decisions were made,” he said.

While you don’t want to predict any ﬁnal outcome, it shows that advocates aren’t going to roll over on the issue.

AI hurts AI is making me more

anxious than usual. Partly out of self preservation and partly for the next generation.

Is a $40,000 degree suddenly worthless if artiﬁcial intelligence can replace the next wave of engineers, architects or writers? A Productivity Commission’s recent interim report has pushed this from speculation into the real world. The Commission says AI could bring big gains. But at what cost?

My understanding is that it’s proposing a ‘text-anddata-mining’ exception to copyright law.

In short, that would let developers use copyrighted books, articles and artworks to train their models without asking or paying creators.

On one hand, you’ve got the tech advocates who promise cheaper services, faster automation and productivity growth.

On the other are creators—

musicians, writers (including yours truly), artists, photographers—and the organisations that represent them.

They are deeply concerned that making it lawful to scrape original work will turn creators into unpaid inputs for the commercial and entertaining gain of others.

It’s already happening to some degree and overseas we know of ‘large language models’ being trained on material gathered without the consent of authors and artists.

The argument is that if Australia lets those practices become legal, companies could ingest our culture, produce derivative outputs and proﬁt (of course) while paying little back.

Media groups say that would damage journalism, hollow out local reporting and weaken democratic oversight.

AI can undoubtedly help

businesses and public services become more eﬀicient. But that shouldn’t be an excuse to strip creators of income or control over their work.

While big media players appear to be looking a er their own backyard to some degree, individuals have little to back them beyond the likes of the Copyright Agency. What is needed is compulsory licensing or payments when copyrighted works are used for commercial means; a public register showing what models exist; clear rules that let creators opt out if they do not want their work used; and a levy on commercial AI use to fund creative training and safety nets for displaced cultural workers.

It’s easy to shrug and say it’ll all work out, but things are moving so fast, that’s an optimistic view at best.

A $20M road tour

◗ Marina Gomide

THE State Government has reaﬀirmed its $20 million commitment to improving the Brisbane Valley Highway, with Minister for Transport and Main Roads, the Honourable Brent Mickelberg, having recently toured the regions roads.

The Government’s $20m allocation is intended to enhance safety and connectivity along the heavily traﬀicked Brisbane Valley Highway, with planned upgrades including shoulder widening, pavement improvements, and intersection treatments.

During their tour, State

Minister Mickelberg met with Somerset Mayor Jason Wendt, highlighting the importance of collaboratively working together for impactful outcomes for their communities.

“This is a critical moment for our community,” Ms Frecklington said.

“With Minister Mickelberg’s visit and the $20m secured for upgrades, we are delivering real outcomes.

“Not just election promises, but tangible safety improvements that residents, freight operators, and emergency services rely on daily.”

Mayor Wendt called the visit from Ms Frecklington and Mr Mickelberg “a great pleasure”, noting the Brisbane Valley Highway has featured on RACQ’s list of Queensland’s most unroadworthy roads for many years.

“In 2024 its ranking worsened, reﬂecting deteriorating conditions, design

limitations and a lack of overtaking lanes,” he said.

“We are determined to see the Brisbane Valley Highway li ed oﬀ RACQ’s Unroadworthy Roads list and brought up to a standard that reﬂects the needs and safety of our community.

“We are grateful for the Government’s engagement and investment to date, and for Ministers visiting Somerset to see these issues ﬁ hand.”

The Crisafulli Government had committed $20m towards the Brisbane Valley Highway during the 2024 election, with the Albanese Government having promised another $20m during the 2025 federal election.

“These commitments are important ﬁrst steps towards

long-overdue upgrades.

“However, with the highway continuing to rank amongst Queensland’s worst, it is clear more needs to be done,” Cr Wendt said.

“We look forward to further details from the Government about project delivery and projected timeframes.”

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Deb Frecklington MP, Hon Brent Mickelberg MP, and Somerset Mayor Mr Jason Wendt.

Building tent-sion

Supreme Court halts evictions as human rights case looms

◗ Marina Gomide

THE Supreme Court has temporarily stopped Moreton Bay Council from evicting rough sleepers in Kallangur a er granting an injunction last Friday (August 15) that had been ﬁled by 11 homeless residents of a bush reserve next to Goodfellows Road.

Justice Paul Smith said the applicants had established a prima facie case that Council had failed to properly make considerations of potential breaches of the Human Rights Act before passing its changes to local laws.

“If shelter was to be taken

away, the applicants would be placed at serious risk of harm from being exposed to the elements,” Justice Smith said, according to The Guardian.

“I ﬁnd there is a reasonable argument on the part of the applicants that the relevant decisions infringe these particular rights and insuﬀicient considerations given to those rights before the decisions were made.

Justice Smith added that despite what was submitted by Council, he formed the view that without an undertaking or order, there was “a risk that Council will seize and destroy the applicants belongings, including shelters”.

Justice Smith acknowledged some in the community might “complain” about people experiencing homelessness living in tents around them, but said the Human Rights Acts protects the homeless.

“The Human Rights Act provides protections to all citizens, including the homeless, and I consider it to be wrong not to protect vulnerable applicants from the potential loss of their homes in the midst of winter,” he said.

The legal challenges were launched by Basic Rights Queensland alongside pro bono lawyers from Hall & Wilcox and other law ﬁrms,

Quake rattles the south east

who are representing rough sleepers and local charities, Northwest Community Group and Nourish Street.

City of Moreton Bay Acting Chief Executive Oﬀicer, Matt Anderson, said the injunction allows rough sleepers to remain in the park “for now”, and reassured the public Council will comply with the decision.

“It is disappointing to see people still sleeping rough when the court acknowledged factual discrepancies about other housing options that may be available to the applicants,” he said in a statement.

“As a community, we should all be working towards ending homelessness.

“Bringing this matter to Court does nothing to resolve this issue.

“Council remains focused on helping these individuals get accommodation.

Mr Anderson added that the Council would continue to work with the State Government “and reputable service providers to help rough sleepers into appropriate accommodation and deliver practical solutions, while upholding our Local Laws and community expectations of public safety and access to public places for the entire community”.

Community groups Northwest Community

Group (NWCG) and Nourish Street – who provide direct support to people sleeping rough – welcomed the court’s decision, saying it conﬁrmed their position that punitive policies are unlawful, unsafe, and unsustainable.

Nourish Street president and founder, Beau Haywood, said the judgment should mark a turning point in how councils respond to homelessness.

“The Attorney-General and the Human Rights Commission are watching this case because the stakes are bigger than Moreton Bay – this is about whether councils across Queensland can continue treating homelessness as a crime,” he said.

“This is a chance to reset, to consult with frontline organisations who are proving every day that when people are treated with dignity, they can stabilise and thrive.”

NWCG president, Paul Slater, said this decision re-enforced “people’s basic human rights come ﬁrst”.

“For too long, councils have been destroying homes and belongings instead of working with community to ﬁnd real solutions,” he said.

“In the last two and a half years, I have personally put up more than 1000 tents for people who had nowhere else to go.

“We don’t want to see people living in temporary shelters either – but until there is adequate housing and support, we refuse to let people be forced into the gutter.”

Mr Slater added councils should not be using punitive approaches to solve the growing homelessness crisis.

He said that instead they should sit down with the community to develop solutions that “serve everyone”.

“If mayors and councillors cannot uphold the Human Rights Act and work constructively with frontline groups, then they should

Morayﬁeld growth plan

Higher-density development the way to go

than 14,500 people lodged “felt reports” on Geoscience Australia’s website within hours, describing shaking from Cairns in the north to Wollongong in the south.

Seismologist Michelle Salmon said the data helps emergency agencies assess the extent of such rare seismic events.

“Felt reports provide vital situational awareness,” she said.

the jolt was strong enough to make him pause.

“It shook me in my chair— friends in Brisbane and Hervey Bay felt it too,” he noted.

Bronwyn reported her ﬁsh tank “rocking for about 10 seconds” as the shaking rolled through her home.

Authorities encourage residents to submit felt reports to assist in building a clearer picture of the event.

CITY of Moreton Bay has endorsed a new blueprint to manage growth in Morayﬁeld, with higherdensity housing in builtup areas at the centre of its plan to meet future population targets.

The Morayﬁeld Neighbourhood Planning Project Future Directions Report sets out how Council will increase housing diversity and supply, improve liveability, and protect rural and natural landscapes for decades to come.

The report, developed a er extensive community engagement, will inform future amendments to the Planning Scheme through the State Government’s statutory process.

options,” he said.

“That’s why we have put housing density on the table as part of the solution in already built-up areas of Morayﬁeld, such as existing commercial precincts and around the train station, which are currently underutilised.

“These areas already have infrastructure and

“We are committed to going green as we grow, with a pledge to preserve 75 per cent of the City as rural and natural landscapes for future generations and wildlife to enjoy.”

Division 2 Councillor Mark Booth said housing diversity would help residents stay local.

Mayor Peter Flannery said the approach was about providing choice while using existing infrastructure more eﬀectively.

“While housing density has long been a somewhat of a dirty term when talking about the Great Australian Dream of home ownership, the reality is that it helps provide more housing

upgraded over time as more growth occurs.”

Under the ShapingSEQ plan, Moreton Bay must accommodate an additional 308,300 people and 125,800 new homes by 2046.

“We will need to maximise our current urban footprint if we’re going to meet the State Government’s housing targets,” Cr Flannery said.

“Housing diversity means creating more housing options for every stage of life so locals don’t need to move away to ﬁnd a home that suits their current needs,” he said.

Division 3 Councillor Adam Hain said higher density would ultimately li local amenity.

“Through good planning we can increase density in the right places to maximise current infrastructure, which promotes more shops, services, cafes, events, parks and playgrounds within walking distance,” he said.

The changes will only apply to future developments, with residents unlikely to see immediate eﬀects.

step aside so that people who understand the urgency of this crisis can act in good faith and do the right thing,” Mr Slater said.

Basic Rights Queensland, which is representing the 11 Kallangur residents, said the decision conﬁrmed human rights apply to everyone, including the homeless.

“Our clients can sleep a little more easily tonight knowing they won’t be forced from their shelter, or have machinery destroy their tents while their case is being heard,” they said. The injunction will remain in place until the full case is heard in November.

Lantana subsidy now open

SOMERSET Council’s 2025-2026 Lantana Chemical Subsidy Program is now open.

Somerset Mayor Jason Wendt said the program’s objective was to support communities in managing the negative impacts of lantana on agriculture and the environment.

“Our Council has funded a 50 per cent chemical subsidy for the control of lantana throughout Somerset,” Cr Wendt said.

“This helps our landholders meet their general biosecurity obligation under the Biosecurity Act 2014, and also generally increases farm proﬁtability.”

The subsidy is available until allocated funds are expended in the 20252026 ﬁnancial year, with payments to any landholder or entity limited to $5,000.

The expression of interest form can be found on Council website from Monday, August 4, visit somerset.qld.gov.au

For more information, contact Council’s pest management team on 5424 4000 or mail@somerset. qld.gov.au

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Paul Slater and Beau Haywood at the Supreme Court on August 15. Photo: Facebook.

Candidates locked in

Four nominees confirmed as voters prepare for Somerset by-election

◗ Marina Gomide

THE field of candidates for the Somerset Council byelection has been finalised, with Toogoolawah resident Geoffrey Williams confirmed as the latest candidate as nominations closed August 14.

Mr Williams is the fourth resident to put his hand up for the vacant councillor position following the resignation of Kylee Isidro.

The three other candidates are Bud Smith, Robyn Tucker and Stephanie Laycock.

Mr Williams described himself as “country born, city bred,” having spent much of his life in northern Brisbane before moving to the Somerset region.

business and later served as a professional ﬁreﬁghter in Brisbane for 25 years.

Following his ﬁrst wife’s illness and passing, he retired to care for her, before re-marrying.

Outside of work, Mr Williams is well known as a keen runner, having competed in the Gold Coast Marathon for 38 years, the Gold Coast 50km for

Together with his wife, he settled on a hilltop property around Toogoolawah, attracted by the lifestyle and community.

“This is the ﬁrst time nominating for councillor,” Mr Williams said.

“I have many life skills to oﬀer, a good listener and I am approachable.”

Over his working life, Mr Williams established his own carpet retail and laying

caravanning, maintaining his property, and being involved in the community.

“I love to socialise meeting people, telling jokes and seeing people laugh,” he said.

“I care about this Shire, in what is happening and where it is going, so if I can be a spokesperson in meetings for the community, then I’m willing to try.”

28 years, and numerous endurance events across the country.

He has also been Race Director for several community events at the Caboolture Historical Village, moving the popular “Dusk till Dawn” run to the Toogoolawah Showgrounds in 2020. In retirement, he remains active through the Rural Fire Brigade and by volunteering at major sporting events including the Townsville, Ipswich and Gold Coast Supercars. He also enjoys

tourism opportunities and supporting our local youth.”

Stephanie Laycock was second to join the race earlier this month. Ms Laycock said she is excited to continue working towards a stronger future for the community, while “proudly advocating for our towns, our young people and our rural industries”.

Bud Smith announced his candidacy in early July, said he had been encouraged by local community members and leaders to join the race, having also been a candidate during the 2024 local government election.

“As a young man with a broad range of experiences, I believe I am well placed to represent the whole Somerset Region,” he said.

“I am committed to ensuring this region remains aﬀordable and liveable, with strong planning, better roads, capitalising on

Seniors invited to join trip to Lowood

CABOOLTURE Senior Citizens Club is inviting locals to join them on a bus trip to Lowood Seniors on Thursday, August 28. The outing promises a full day of fun and friendship. For $45, participants will enjoy bus transport, morning tea, and a hearty two-course lunch.

The day will also include live entertainment, raﬀles, lucky door prizes, and plenty of laughs along the way.

The trip is just one of many activities organised by Caboolture Seniors, a lively group known for its welcoming spirit.

Members regularly gather for indoor bowls, no matter their level of experience, and Friday morning card games are also growing in popularity.

Plans are under way to introduce new games such as 500 and Canasta to broaden the mix.

Bingo is another favourite,

held every third Thursday, with prizes up for grabs and a jackpot that has been edging closer to a win.

The group meets at their hall at 24 Hasking Street, Caboolture, Monday to Friday between 8.30am and 11am.

With a new committee in place and fresh ideas on the horizon, members say it’s the perfect time for seniors to come along.

“Over the past few years,

hand shortly a er, saying she has made the decision due to caring deeply about the community and wanting to see it thrive.

“I believe in listening to residents, supporting local businesses, and ensuring our community is safe, vibrant, and inclusive,” she said.

“I’m not a career politician—just someone who’s passionate about making a real diﬀerence where it matters most: right here at home.”

I’ve focused on growing both personally and professionally through active community involvement, advocating for the rural industry, promoting youth in agriculture and supporting our incredible local volunteers,” she said.

“This opportunity allows me to bring together my passion for the Somerset region with a strong focus on community values, rural perspectives and a futurefocused approach to local leadership.”

Robyn Tucker put up her

The Electoral Commission of Queensland (ECQ) announced Somerset Council’s by-election will take place on Saturday, September 13, 2025, with it set to be a full postal ballot.

Postal ballot papers have started being issued last week, on August 14, with postal vote applications closing on September 1 at 7:00 pm.

A ‘Meet the Candidates’ event is set to take place in Glamorgan Vale on August 25 from 7:00pm at the Glamorgan Vale Community Hall.

For more information on the candidates, visit their respective Facebook pages.

Excellent review for Somerset

SOMERSET Regional Council received its Operational Plan 2024-2025 Fourth Quarter review with green marks dominating the board.

Guided by Council’s Corporate Plan, the Operational Plan is measured by the number of items completed or on track for completion for the year, using a traﬀic light system to indicate progress of tasks.

Council CEO Andrew Johnson said Council made signiﬁcant progress in the April to June quarter.

“It was a privilege to present the fourth quarter and ﬁnal report for our 2024-2025 Operational Plan,” Mr Johnson said. Mr Johnson said the 20242025 Operational Plan was exceptional.

“The projects we’ve advanced and completed this year reﬂect a united, forward-thinking organisation with a steadfast commitment to its people and its place,” Mr Johnson said.

“We’re conﬁdent our ﬁnancial position will be stronger than originally forecast, thanks to our team’s dedication to deliver services on time and on budget.

“The results speak to the hard work of Councillors, the dedication of our staﬀ, and the value of strong partnerships across all levels of government and the community.”

To book the Lowood trip, phone 0430 060 550.

Moreton family fun

COME one, come all!

The Caboolture Family Fun Day kicked oﬀ on Monday, August 11 with the free event promoting an aﬀordable alternative to the Ekka weekend for the local community.

Coming home with a showbag and experiencing the free rides, stage entertainment, a kid’s zone with face painting, wildlife education and petting zoo, the event showcased fun and happiness to all who attended.

Local food vans took

advantage of the crowds with diﬀerent cuisines available from burgers to loaded fries, ice cream, donuts - you name it! Families were able to grab a bite and enjoy the free entertainment on the main stage throughout the fun-ﬁlled day.

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Stephanie Laycock. Robyn Tucker.

Bud Smith.

Geoﬀ Williams.

Photos supplied.

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Science on show in Kilcoy

Annual expo sparks electrifying curiosity

◗ Marina Gomide

KILCOY State School has once again celebrated a love of learning and discovery with its Sixth Annual Science Expo, held on Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 August at the Ted Peachey Hall.

The event brought together all students from Prep to Year 6, with 285 children involved in presenting projects and demonstrations.

Year 5 and Year 6 leaders took on the responsibility of running each class display, guiding younger students through the science and

Science expo organiser and teacher

Robyn Maguire said the annual expo promotes children learning about science and being able to apply it in a fun way.

“This event serves as a fantastic opportunity for our students to showcase their scientiﬁc knowledge and class projects,” she said.

“We promote learning about science because it helps our students to

them and think critically about how things work.

“Science builds skills like observation, questioning, predicting, and problem-solving, which are incredibly valuable not just in school but in everyday life.

“We ﬁnd it also sparks curiosity and creativity, encouraging our students to explore ideas, test them, and learn from mistakes.

into real-life experiences.”

According to Ms Maguire, the School Student Leaders were particularly interested in demonstrating the realworld applications of science and how it impacts the community.

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showcased the lifecycle of alfalfa sprouts, even sending each student home with a kit to grow their own.

The students’ choice award went to Ms May and her 4/5A class, whose electrical circuits display proved a hit with interactive games that challenged steady hands.

“The handson learning seen at our Science Expo also helps students to transform

Among the standout projects this year were 4A with Miss MacGregor and 3/4A with Mrs Lockrey, who linked everyday play objects to their science unit on forces.

Class 5/6B with Mrs Corby created an impressive display exploring how gravity and air pressure make siphons work, while

The adult vote was won by Mrs Corby’s 5/6B class, with teachers, aides, and visiting VIPs all fascinated by the siphon demonstration.

Community members played an important role in this year’s expo, with

Funding to employment

COMMUNITY providers across Moreton Bay and Somerset can now apply for Local Jobs, Local People grant funding to develop innovative solutions that address local workforce needs and create pathways to employment in their employment region.

Under Local Jobs, Local People, individual grants from $50,000 to $250,000 will be available.

Federal Member for Blair Shayne Neumann said the grants would support projects that led to ongoing, secure employment and established clear pathways

for people experiencing barriers to employment.

“Local Jobs, Local People grants will play an important role in empowering communities to strengthen their labour markets, address workforce shortages, and break down structural or systemic barriers to employment,” Mr Neumann said.

“The grants will help communities across the Somerset Region ( and Australia) to develop initiatives that make a meaningful diﬀerence, tailored to the distinctive needs of our local job

markets.

“Local communities know their areas best.

“With an understanding of its workforce needs, employers and industry, the Local Jobs Program gives local communities like ours the power to drive their own solutions to address their own speciﬁc needs.

“I strongly encourage community groups in Blair to apply for funding so we can get more locals into work.”

Local Jobs Local People grants will fund activities that address critical sectors by supporting businesses

to employ local people in ongoing roles and providing additional support services for those facing systemic barriers to paid employment.

Grants will demonstrate a strong focus on First Nations peoples, mature age Australians, migrants and refugees, and young people.

They will also provide opportunities in sectors facing skill shortages including construction, care and support, digital and emerging technologies, and the energy transition.

Grant applications close September 24, 2025.

Become road savy at Lowood event

STAR Community Services is inviting local residents to attend a free Road Safety Awareness Event on Thursday, 28 August, from 10:00am to 2:00pm at 43 Park Street, Lowood.

Supported by the Ipswich District Neighbourhood Watch Committee, the event will provide expertled sessions designed to help community members stay safe on the road, make informed transport decisions, and understand the latest road safety rules and practices.

Attendees will have the opportunity to speak directly with presenters

from STAR, Queensland Transport, and the Queensland Police Service, and ask questions about issues aﬀecting them on the road.

“This event is about empowering our community with knowledge,” said STAR Transport Manager Vic Cogley.

“Older drivers may o en lack the conﬁdence and feel unsupported when it comes to road safety and transport decisions.”

The event is free to attend and will include a light lunch for participants.

Bookings are essential, and interested attendees

must to RSVP by emailing marketing@starct.org.au or calling 3821 6699.

The Road Safety Awareness Event aims to provide practical

for all members of the community, helping them to navigate roads safely and conﬁdently while staying up to date with current transport rules and

Financial counselling

THE Federal Government is providing $422,279 this year – and $2.1 million over five years – to three organisations helping people in Ipswich and surrounds access financial counselling, including people facing financial hardship due to gambling.

As a part of the substantial funding package, the Salvation Army (Queensland) will receive $1.1 million ($1,086,580), Each Ipswich $600,695, and Women’s Legal Service Queensland will receive $424,120 over ﬁve years from 2025-26 to 2030-31.

The Salvation Army and Women’s Legal Service Queensland are among

56 organisations across Australia that will receive a share of a $98.4 million Commonwealth investment over the next five years for financial wellbeing support. Funding will be rolled out from 1 October and will enable them to provide free and confidential counselling to more clients, ensuring that people struggling to pay bills have the right tools to get out or stay out of debt.

Counselling is available face-to-face, over the phone, or via online chat. More information: www. salvationarmy.org.au/needhelp/ﬁnancialassistance/ moneycare-ﬁnancialcounselling/

Shayne Neumann MP is encouraging community groups in Blair to apply for Local Jobs, Local People grants.

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representatives from Somerset Regional Council, Kilcoy Global Foods, and the Kilcoy Hospital Auxiliary attending to support the students and take part in the voting.

Kilcoy State School science expo. Photos supplied.

Paddling in high spirits

Push to protect shorebirds ahead of 2032 Olympics

WITH the Brisbane 2032 Olympics just seven years away, environmental groups are warning that the window for delivering major infrastructure projects to safeguard Moreton Bay is rapidly closing.

Since January, six organisations spanning multiple council areas have joined the Moreton Bay: Home of Shorebirds (MB:HoS) Alliance, formed to protect the bay’s fragile ecosystems.

The alliance, spearheaded by Moreton Bay Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group’s director Colin Scobie, emerged in early 2025 and has quickly

become a strong collective voice.

Its creation was inspired by a 2022 BirdLife Australia report, in which Dr Rochelle Steven identiﬁed Moreton Bay as a Key Biodiversity Area under signiﬁcant threat.

Acting on its recommendations, the MB:HoS Alliance was established to promote six guiding pillars for environmental protection.

While the alliance has already drawn the attention of councils bordering Moreton Bay, members warn that action is not keeping pace with the urgency of the situation.

“Changing environmental infrastructure takes time

— but time is exactly what we’re running out of,” Mr Scobie said.

“We need to turn good intentions into real action.”

The alliance is urging urgent coordination between councils, government bodies and community groups to address the threats outlined in the BirdLife report.

While meetings and policy discussions are occurring, progress is being held back by procedural delays.

For the thousands of migratory birds that rely on Moreton Bay each year, the stakes could not be higher — and for the Alliance, patience is wearing thin.

Farewell Lawrence Witham

SOMERSET Regional Council paid tribute to former Esk Shire Councillor Lawrence Noel Witham at the Ordinary Meeting on Wednesday, 13 August.

Mr Witham was a Councillor from April 2000 to March 2008, serving alongside former Mayors Jean Bray and Graeme Lehmann.

Mayor Jason Wendt said Mr Witham represented his community with intelligence, professionalism and dignity.

“He was a quiet and respectful Councillor, always ﬁrm but fair and a consummate gentleman,” Cr Wendt said.

“He supported and served his community in various roles throughout his life, ﬁrst

“Mr Witham enjoyed a long

and distinguished career, serving on Sir Joh BjelkePetersen’s security detail and directing the Oxley Police Academy for three years.”

Outside of Council and the Police, Mr Witham served his community on the Esk Co-Operative Board from 1997 to 2024 and was a member of the Freemasons for more than 60 years.

“Mr Witham’s family are in our thoughts,” Cr Wendt said.

“He was a kind and principled man and will be missed.”

Mr Witham passed away on 29 July 2025 at the age of 87.

DragonFest brings teamwork fun to Bribie

DRAGON boat racing on the Pumicestone Passage is a unique experience that everyone should try at least once!

The sport has a low impact on your body, requiring no running or jumping.

Experienced coaches will teach you how to tap into your personal power, which ensures minimal environmental impact, as the power comes from the paddlers in the boat.

It is a wonderful opportunity to break down barriers, improve team dynamics, and foster a sense of community

1. Accessibility: Dragon boat racing is suitable for all ages and ﬁtness levels, making it an inclusive activity where everyone can participate.

2. Unique Experience: The novelty and excitement of dragon boat racing provide a memorable experience that sets it apart from typical team-building exercises.

3. Team Achievement: The sense of accomplishment from working together toward

a common goal of getting to the ﬁnish line enhances team morale and is a powerful motivator –especially when you walk away with a trophy!

Centre following hot on their heels to register!

DragonFest2025 is the Health Professionals Challenge with Bribie Doctors being the ﬁrst entrants.

Doctors &

Pumicestone DragonFest takes place on Sunday, 14 September, on Bribie Island. Registration is essential. The cost is $35 per person and includes preevent training sessions led by nationally accredited coaches and sweeps. Teams consist of 10 paddlers, a drummer and a steer provided by the host club, Dragon Boat Pumicestone.

To register your interest or for more details, contact: dragonboatpumicestone@ gmail.com or call 0418 898 082.

Wamuran

Smile…..please

Three cafes serving good coﬀee and food delights within 50 metres - only one smiles.

It’s one of the conundrums of modern life that in a service economy, smiles are in such short supply.

More than 70 percent of the Australia’s economy is designed as ‘service’.

Manufacturing is, despite all the government huﬀ and puﬀ, barely 11 percent and agriculture not even a third of that (although a bit unfairly, that doesn’t include all add ons such as food packing and processing).

Australia ﬂoats on coﬀee and healthcare as its growth engines and neither are likely to much improve productivity through AI or government Roundtable talkfests.

In fact, you’d prefer your nurse or care worker to take a bit more time for care and attention.

And your barista to get the

heat on the beans and milk just right, not to be rushed. And as for the plumber or electrician, you just want them to turn up and apply their expertise in their own good time to get the ﬁx just right.

Just as yet another note about the ‘all digital’ telehelp services of the big banks and telcos, not waiting for hours to get answered by someone who actually knows how to ﬁx your errant device or bill ﬁasco would be nice.

The on hold messages and music aside, real help in good time would actually add some service to their part of the service economy.

So what is easier the choice between cafe A, B or C given they all make good coﬀee and have similar menus?

There’s nothing like ‘service with a smile’. And there’s no doubt

attitude if the machine is playing up or the regular cook had a sickie or there’s been a crowd rushing the staﬀ oﬀ their feet. Being in retail,food service ain’t the easiest of jobs.

enjoying a coﬀee in a happy place.

In Cafe A the people are busy, seriously busy.

So busy as they eﬀiciently take orders and exchange money or point to the card reader, they rarely make eye contact let alone smile.

Under My Skin Under My Skin

Learning to strike and ﬁght. What about teaching?

Teachers need public support.

I vehemently back teachers most of the time because the vast majority of them deserve it.

But there’s a few problems, one being the public perception the Queensland Teachers’ Union (QTU) has created.

Do teachers have the right to strike? Certainly. Do teachers deserve a good salary? You bet. Do teachers deserve a safe working environment? Bloody oath.

So the QTU quite rightly came out ﬁghting and striking for teachers’ rights.

But why are they not also ﬁghting for students and their right to a good education?

Why is the QTU not demanding that everything possible is done to improve students’ results?

According to some teachers, their “activist” colleagues were only striking for more pay. (A ﬁrst year teacher gets $84,000pa.)

They claim the QTU is happy if poor results and classroom violence continues because that justiﬁes regular pay demands.

Just prior to the recent strike we heard Queensland primary schools were falling behind in almost every NAPLAN metric, making us one of the worst performing States.

Those results don’t appear to worry the QTU, but they should. They certainly worry a lot of teachers who are crying out for intervention in the way basic education are delivered.

Yes, there’s horror stories about teachers being exposed to violence, similar to bus drivers, hospital workers, supermarket staﬀ and many others, even politicians’ staﬀers.

Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek may have inherited a broken system, but we elected a new government hoping this would be one of the many areas of failed public administration that would be addressed.

We don’t expect miracles

but we’re still waiting for some idea of what Langbroek has in mind to help teachers, and good students, who need government support and direction.

He knows lack of discipline in schools is not only serious, it’s frightening. So when looking at his options he should keep in mind that too many past and present education authorities, governments of all colours, and unions, have not only allowed this situation to develop, they have encouraged it through so-called progressive ideology.

Blame can be shared between authorities, kids, parents, and “society”, but Langbroek must take control and introduce bold initiatives to correct the situation where possible, even if it means taking on the QTU over some issues.

He has to do something to stem the tide of good teachers walking away from their chosen profession.

Decluttering the curriculum would be a good start.

And the QTU has a similar

responsibility.

This is not a political issue, the QTU has to set aside it’s political aﬀiliations and think of students, not just its rustedon supporters.

For years the QTU has fought for the abolition of NAPLAN, creating understandable scepticism about them having the interests of the students in mind.

FOOTNOTE: In the AI future, will teachers be dispensable once students can read?

Students won’t need to understand anything.

They will simply get AI to do the thinking and writing for them.

Will we need schools, or just buildings for students to go to if they don’t stay at home, with supervisors to keep some sort of security?

It’s scary.

Going a round

I can’t keep up with the special or themed “rounds” being played in all football codes.

These include Indigenous, Pride, Magic, Harmony, Respect, Multicultural, Women in League, and Turn

Cafe B seems to have a regular turnover of staﬀ.

Sometimes it’s all business and occasionally there’s someone who says ‘G’Day’, then hands over the coﬀee with a nice word— sometimes but not always.

Cafe C has a crew who obviously get along and enjoy their work, albeit there’s

Here’s some suggestions to make every round in all codes special: Merry-Go Round, Round and Round

The Garden Round, Are Circles Round, Is The World Flat or Round, Love Makes The World Go Round, Just Round The Corner Round, and Don’t Play Around Round.

The grand ﬁnal will obviously be renamed the Last Round-Up Round.

Techno snake bite

Last week I wrote about the fake ads promising untold investment riches and featuring AI vision of Foreign Minister Penny Wong personally endorsing the bogus scheme.

Before that was published another similar ad appeared, this time featuring, via AI, election reject Peter Dutton and current Treasurer Court Jester Jim Chalmers.

Again the ad only appeared twice, probably just long enough to rope in some gullible person with $400 to spare.

We used to use the term “snake oil” to describe deceptive marketing, health

sometimes a short wait while they chat to the person ahead in the short queue.

That’s okay since the conversation sometimes passes down to the others waiting to order.

In other words, it’s a happy place with the smiles and happiness spreading around the tables.

Perhaps some people just like their quiet place to eﬀiciently get their coﬀee as they pore over their laptop in private.

Others may just like their coﬀee on the run to come piping hot regardless of the care and attention of the barista but some of us like the positive feel of a happy community, a coﬀee and a treat with a smile.

By SKINHEAD

care fraud, or a scam. It’s been replaced by “artiﬁcial intelligence”.

Just brieﬂy

Memo Resources Minister Dale Last.

Giving secret, ﬁnancially eye-watering contracts to political mates is not new, but if you profess to be diﬀerent from the last mob, you should at least try to look honest.

Your integrity mask has slipped.

Several Ministers in successive Palaszczuk and Miles Governments distinguished themselves by demonstrating unbelievable ineptitude.

Given performances at the recent Estimates Debates, the Crisafulli mob has more than its fair share of incompetents.

Quote for the Week:

“Assassination is an extreme form of censorship.”

To Me.

Celebrating town with annual event

THE much-loved Back to Toogoolawah Annual Market Day and Town Celebration is set to return on Saturday, September 6, promising a full day of fun, food, and festivities for locals and visitors alike.

The event will run from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Toogoolawah History Museum Precinct, along the scenic rail trail.

Visitors can start the day with a BBQ breakfast before exploring a wide variety of market stalls featuring local produce, handmade cra s, quilts, ﬂowers, plants, cakes, woodwork, and more.

Entertainment options include the Somerset Model Railway, vintage cars and machinery displays, live music, and face painting for the children.

A range of food vans will also be on-site, ensuring there’s something for every taste.

Beyond the museum precinct, the celebration extends into town with a Walk Around Town program.

Highlights include six-aside cricket at McConnel Park at 8:00 am, a Big Movie Poster Sale at Alexandra Hall from 9:00 am, memorabilia displays and Devonshire teas at the RSL Hall from 10:00 am, and The Way Things Grow exhibition at the Condensery Art Gallery from 10:00 am.

The annual celebration oﬀers a perfect opportunity for locals to reconnect with friends and family, or for newcomers to explore the charm of Toogoolawah and its community spirit.

Organisers encourage everyone to come along and enjoy the festivities. For more information visit the Toogoolawah & District History Group on Facebook or email mail@ toogoolawahmuseum.org

TOOGOOLAWAH’S

Katharine Thomasz has achieved an extraordinary milestone, celebrating her 101st birthday on August 9, surrounded by family, friends and wellwishers.

Born in 1924 in Borneo to Eurasian parents, Katharine’s early life was shaped by world events.

She was one of six children, growing up with three sisters and two brothers.

stability, the couple later moved to Penang, where they grew their young family.

Her life changed forever during the Second World War when, at just 17 years old, she married Cecil Oliver Thomasz, who was 24 at the time.

The couple began married life in Singapore, living with Cecil’s parents during the terrifying Japanese bombing campaigns.

Katharine vividly recalls the night the house next door was struck, vanishing into a large crater with no survivors.

That brush with tragedy cemented her resilience, a quality she has carried through a century of living. Seeking safety and

Their two youngest children, Cecile and David, were born in the Seventhday Adventist Hospital there—a small detail that foreshadowed their later conversion to the Seventh-day Adventist faith a er eventually settling in Australia.

The family migrated to Western Australia in 1963, where they remained for 35 years before moving to Queensland.

Katharine has called Toogoolawah home for many years, now living with her youngest daughter Cecile and son-in-law Ian in the Somerset region.

Katharine raised seven children in total, and her family has since grown to include many grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.

She continues to take joy in writing letters to her great-

Esk-citing wildlife

ESK came alive on August 2 as the Care4esK Community Wildlife Information Day drew over 100 attendees from across South East Queensland to the Anglican Church Hall.

The venue was buzzing with locals and visitors alike, with guests traveling from the Gold Coast, Proston, Brisbane, Toowoomba, Sunshine Coast, Kingaroy, and beyond to celebrate and learn about the region’s native ﬂora and fauna.

The free event had something for the whole family to enjoy, including a live Wildlife experience with Martin Fingland from Geckoes Wildlife.

Numerous presentations from experts in various ﬁelds of ﬂora and fauna conservation were also featured on the day.

Scot McPhie from Birdlife Australia, Andrew Dinwoodie from Birdlife Australia Powerful Owl Project, Dr Meg Edwards

Century celebration

Katharine marks 101 years of craft, love and curry

generations connected.

Creativity has always been part of Katharine’s life.

In her 40s she discovered a passion for cottage cra s, oil painting, crochet, knitting, cross-stitch, and other handiwork.

Even at

Information Day celebrates conservation

These included Paul Revie

ﬁnding happiness in these timeless hobbies.

Known for her love of Asian food and curries, Katharine proudly says she has never touched alcohol, perhaps one of her secrets to longevity.

Katharine is described as warm, humble, and quietly determined—a woman whose life has spanned continents, cultures, and a century of change.

available to answer the many wildlife questions that came from the engaged audience.

Multiple lucky door

from the renowned Crinkle Cut Garden Art.

Funds raised will contribute to the voluntary work Care4esK undertakes for Koala rescue, rehabilitation, and release across the Somerset Region. Delicious homemade cakes from Lusa Family Produce, and a wide selection of native plants from Pete’s Hobby Nursery,

were on sale, along with free tea and coﬀee.

This event is the Somerset Region’s only annual Wildlife Information Day, with planning already underway for 2026.

Katharine Thomazs celebrating her 101 birthday in Esk.

Martin Fingland and Bumpy from Geckoes Wildlife. Photos by Mitchell Roberts.

Paul Revie from Wildlife Queensland.

Rufous Bettong joey and mum - Geckoes Wildlife.

The deliciously popular Lusa Family Produce cake stand.

Katharine and youngest daughter Cecile.

Katharine and Cecil on wedding day.

Spotlight on... Burpengary

10 years of good work

Men’s Shed celebrate a decade of sizzles, toys, and

◗ Marina Gomide

THE Burpengary Men’s Shed has marked a decade of service, camaraderie, and community involvement, celebrating its 10th birthday on August 14.

More than 100 members, guests and visitors joined the celebration, which included a special morning tea catered by the Burpengary QCWA ladies, as well as a special certiﬁ presentation to decade long supporters: Member for Morayﬁeld Mark Ryan, and 101.5 FM manager, Craig Hewlett.

to the local community.

President Rodney Hanson highlighted the group’s extensive work

raﬀles and selling approximately 25,000 books of tickets.

Since opening, the shed

involved in.

“It’s hard to imagine a time when our Men’s Shed did not exist — such is the impact and our involvement with the community,” he said.

The shed has hosted and supported organisations including the Green Wattles CWA, Safe Communities, Uniforms for Kids, and the Barking Dog Obedience School.

Over the years, members have completed projects for local high schools, primary schools, preschools, retirement villages, and nursing homes, as well as tackling community contributions that would otherwise have ended up in landﬁll.

They have also actively engaged in fundraising, holding around 40 major

The shed has become known for its distinctive and sometimes playful activities, including riding lawn mower races at Lakeside Raceways, and its annual Christmas toy giveaway, which has delivered around 6,000 toys to organisations such as Ronald McDonald House, Brave Hearts, Legacy Australia, and local DV units, and hospitals.

All toys are made by shed members themselves.

Mr Hanson emphasised that every dollar raised goes back into supporting

Markets fun on Saturday mornings

EVERY Saturday morning, the Burpengary Market turns 1 Mathew Crescent into a vibrant meeting place for locals, creators, and small businesses.

Run by Shelley Poor, the market champions community connection through locally made, grown, and designed goods.

“The Burpengary Market is a small but welcoming community market that supports local businesses, producers, and creators by showcasing their products and services,” she said. With the move to a new location, the market has had more room to grow, providing even more opportunities for local entrepreneurs to thrive.

Each week, the market features a wide variety of oﬀerings—from freshly brewed coﬀee and handmade cra s to fresh produce and unique services.

The Burpengary Market is open from 6:30am to 12pm every Saturday, oﬀering a family-friendly atmosphere with plenty of parking.

For those looking to stay updated on what’s available each week, follow their Instagram and Facebook pages.

Locals charged with over 30 drug and weapon

POLICE have charged three Burpengary locals with 33 oﬀences a er a search warrant at a Burpengary home on July 30.

The Moreton Tactical Crime Squad (TCS) executed the search and allegedly located multiple rounds of ammunition, one homemade ﬁrearm, one handheld conducted energy device, one set of nunchucks and knuckle dusters, one crossbow and one ﬂick knife.

offences

Police also allegedly located over two litres of GHB, small quantities of methamphetamine and cannabis, various drug utensils, and various conﬁrmed stolen property

including car keys, machinery, tools, a moped, and registration plates. Investigations are ongoing into a number of cars located at the property.

A 21-year-old Burpengary woman has been charged with ﬁve counts of unlawful possession of weapons, two counts of possessing dangerous drugs and one count each of possessing relevant substances or things, possess utensils or pipes etc that has been used, possess tainted property, unlawful possession of motor vehicles with intent to deprive and receiving tainted property.

A 21-year-old Burpengary man has been charged with three counts of possessing dangerous drugs, and one count each of possess tainted property and possess utensils or pipes etc for use.

A 31-year-old Burpengary man has been charged with six counts of unlawful possession of weapons, three counts of possessing dangerous drugs, three counts of receiving tainted property and one count each of possession of utensils that had been used, authority required to possess explosives, and enter premises and commit indictable oﬀence.

President Rodney Hanson presenting Honorary Membership to Member for Morayﬁeld Mark Ryan, 101.5FM manager, Craig Hewlett.

Photo: Mark Ryan.

Over 100 attendees at the Men’s Shed birthday celebration. Photo supplied.

Ladies of the QCWA Burpengary catering the event. Photo: Facebook.

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What’s On

Morayfield Road, Morayfield

Peking Duck

When: Thursday August 21, 7pm

Where: Dag Pub, 2040 D’Aguilar Highway

Info: You asked, we delivered—Thrills Part II is here, hitting brand-new ground after Part I sold out. Catch ARIA-winning, 26× Platinum duo Peking Duk, with nearly 1 billion streams and seven Top 40 hits. Hear favourites like High, Stranger, Fire and more. 18+ only—get in early to avoid missing out. Tickets: https:// tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/ event/3daae1a5-b0bb-41e49faa-780671212f13

Small Business Network Coﬀee Catch Up

When: Friday August 22, 7am - 8.30am

Where: Caboolture Sports Club, Station Road, Morayfield

Info: Local business legend Robyn Lachmund will be our special guest speaker. Robyn is Co-Founder of Richardson & Wrench Real Estate Caboolture, a business that she and her team have run for more than 30 years. I can’t wait to hear Robyn’s story and advice for those starting our in business. Entry is free but RSVP is essential, so call 5343 5100 to secure your spot.

Healthy Lunches Workshop

When: Friday August 22, 10am - 12pm Where: Morayfield Community Hall - Main Hall and Supper Room, 298

Info: Learn how to prepare healthy lunch and snacks options such as sushi, healthy dips, wraps and rice paper rolls. Cost $10. Alana Maxwell Nutrition + Wellbeing - 0406 244 635 health@alanamaxwell.com. au

Low Impact Aquatic Fitness

When: Friday August 22, 1pm - 2pm

Where: Caboolture Pool and Fitness Centre, 198 King Street, Caboolture

Info: Join our fun and low-impact aquatic fitness sessions led by a qualified Exercise Physiologist in a heated pool in Caboolture. Cost $5.10 on arrival at the venue.

Florish & Thrive - Brain Injury Awareness Expo

When: Friday August 22, 9am - 1pm

Where: Apex Park, Centenary Lakes, Morayfield Road, Caboolture

Info: Join us for a day of connection and awareness supporting those impacted by brain injury. Hear real stories, gain expert insights, discover resources, learn prevention tips, and explore advocacy and support options. Fundraising activities also included. Let’s come together to create positive change for survivors and their families.

Esk Country Markets

When: Saturday August 23, 7am -12pm

Where: Pipeliner Park, Heap Street, Esk Info: Esk’s hub for fresh

produce & crafts. Join us for local charm & community.

Snake awareness workshop at CREEC

When: Saturday August 23, 10am - 11am

Where: CREEC, 150 Rowley Road, Burpengary

Info: Wildlife Unleashed will join us to help raise snake safety awareness as we come into the warmer months. In the workshop, they’ll discuss: commonly found snake species in our area, how to stay safe around snakes, how they play an important role in our ecosystem. There will be live snakes for you to get up close and personal with, and even a potential photo opportunity.

Fun Soccer for Kids

When: Saturday August 23, 10.30am - 11am

Where: Symphony Crescent Park, 63 Fernando St, Burpengary

Info: Moreton Bay Council have partnered with Ginger Sport to provide fun, interactive, play-based soccer sessions for kids in Burpengary. This noncompetitive program has a focus on fun, teamwork, and skill development in a supportive environment. No experience needed. This is a free event.

Kilcoy Lions Club Book Fair

When: Saturday August 23, 9am - 12pm

Where: Lions Club Den, McCauley St, Kilcoy. Next to the Fire Station. Info: : Come along to the Lions Club book fair. We

have hundreds of books for sale, both fiction and non-fiction at teriffic prices. Just $2:00 per book or 3 for $5:00. At these prices, you can stock up on reading material for months to come. If you get hungry while browsing , we will be holding our famous Lions Club Sausage Sizzle to keep you going. See you there.

Toogoolawah Pictures

– The Fantastic 4 First Steps

When: Saturday August 23, 7pm

Where: Toogoolawah Pictures, 111 Cressbrook Street, Toogoolawah Info: Step back into the 60’s at Toogoolawah Pictures. Set against an incredible backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retrofuturistic world, “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” introduces Marvel’s First Family – Mister Fantastic, The Invisible Woman, The Human Torch, and The Thing. Child to High School – $8 Adult – $10 Family – $30 Hot Dogs, Popcorn and Snack Bar on site. Eftpos available. Bookings to our Facebook Messenger or text/call 0467301924

Technology safety: DFV prevention workshop

When: Tuesday August 26, 9am - 12pm

Where: The Hub, 4 Hasking Street, Caboolture Info: Learn how to recognise and respond to technology abuse in domestic and family violence at this free 3-hour workshop in Caboolture. Ideal for anyone supporting victims,

you’ll gain practical knowledge, referral options, and tools to help keep people safe. Refreshments provided.

Kilcoy Yowie Country Markets

When: Saturday August 30, 7.30am - 12.30pm

Where: Yowie Park, Hope Street. Kilcoy

Info: Held twice a month on the second and last Saturday of the month, the Kilcoy Yowie Country markets are held in a delightful setting under the shade of the trees and around the lake of Yowie Park. The market hosts a variety of stalls - plants, gift items, local produce, second hand goods and food stalls.

Glamorgan Vale State School 150th

Celebration When: Saturday August 30, 9am - 7pm

Where: Glamorgan Vale State School Info: he Glamorgan Vale State School is turning 150 and are hosting a wonderful celebration. A huge day of fair ground rides, market stalls, historical displays, student performances and local group performances during the day with family events and live music and food trucks leading us into the night time portion of the event.

Blake Evans Band

When: Saturday August 30, 8.30pm

Where: Exchange Hotel, Kilcoy Info: Get ready for an epic

night at the Exchange Kilcoy Hotel! Join us for a live performance by the Blake Evans band, delivering toptier tunes and good vibes from 8:30-11:30pm. Bring your friends, grab a drink, and settle in for an unforgettable evening of live music. Don’t miss out, we’ll see you there! Book your table for dinner now at (07) 5497 1331.

Back to Toogoolawah Annual Market Day

The

When: Saturday September 6, 7am - 2pm

Where: Toogoolawah History Museum, Cressbrook St, Toogoolawah Info: See Toogoolawah come out for it’s annual market day in the old railway station precinct. Enjoy market stalls, food vans and a little bit of history. Cheer on the six a side cricket match being held in McConnell Park. Bring the family and enjoy the festivities!

SEPTEMBER 6

Baz’s Country Music Show

When: Saturday September 13, 10.30am - 3.30pm

Where: Brisbane Valley Darts Club, Main Street, Lowood Info: Walkup’s very welcome. $5 entry includes tea & coffee, light afternoon tea & lucky door proxes. Raffle tockets available, 6 for $5. Very affordable meals available. Enquiries: 0402 058 098 or 5426 6331 SEPTEMBER 6

Kilcoy Lions book sale this weekend

BIBLIOPHILES and bargain hunters alike are set for a treat this Saturday, August 23, as the Kilcoy Lions Den throws open its doors for a massive book sale.

From 9am to 2pm, locals will have the opportunity to browse through tables loaded with preloved novels, children’s books, cookbooks, and much more—all at prices too good to resist.

But the fun doesn’t stop with books as the event will feature a sizzling sausage sizzle, perfect for keeping energy levels high as you dive into your next literary adventure.

Alongside the feast for the mind and appetite, visitors can also peruse a variety of other items for sale, ensuring there’s something for everyone.

Whether you’re looking to stock up your home library, enjoy a tasty bite, or simply connect with the community, the Kilcoy Lions Den will be the place to be this weekend. Don’t miss out on the chance to score a bargain and support a good cause!

For more information ring Vicki on 0488081243 or just come along.

You are welcome to bring your donations of books.

Where—Kilcoy Lions Den on Taylor Street, Kilcoy.

Men rallying against DV

MEN across the region are being called to take a stand against domestic violence at the upcoming Real Men Rally, a peaceful community event set for Sunday, August 31 at Kayo Stadium in Redcliﬀe.

The rally aims to highlight the widespread impact of domestic violence, raising awareness of the trauma it causes and the urgent need for change.

Organisers are encouraging husbands, fathers, brothers, sons, uncles, and friends to join together and send a clear message that violence has no place in homes or communities.

the event is designed as a constructive space to learn about the scale and complexity of domestic violence, with practical advice on how to respond

appropriately if confronted with such situations.

It seeks to empower men to become allies and role models, while fostering safer communities where women, children, and

Cakes and games to mark 150 years

Glamorgan Vale school to celebrate milestone

GLAMORGAN Vale State School is preparing for a milestone moment, with the community invited to join in celebrating the school’s 150th anniversary on Saturday, August 30 from 9am to 7:30pm.

The day will begin with a lively street parade, followed by a packed program featuring historical displays, a special luncheon for past pupils, a delicious cutting of the cake, and a colourful maypole dance.

In a highlight of the festivities, the school will host the Glamorgan Vale Australian Farmer Challenge, where teams will go head-to-head in farm-themed contests to claim the title of Ultimate Glamorgan Vale Farmer of the Year.

Events are set to include moving hay bales, tackling ﬁrst aid scenarios, and setting up electric fences – promising plenty of entertainment for competitors and spectators alike.

The Glamorgan Vale P&C hopes the anniversary will bring together past students, staﬀ, families, and community members for a day of fun, connection,

and shared history.

“We hope this 150th Celebration will encourage young and old members of our community to come together have a laugh and some down time away from their local farms,” the P&C said.

Event updates are being shared through the Glamorgan Vale State School Facebook page, where further details will be posted as the celebration approaches. https://www. facebook. com/share/ g/19R6KuPQqi/

$300k to boost regional artists

THE State Government is investing $300,000 over the next two years to showcase the work of Queensland artists through the Queensland Regional Art Awards (QRAA) and the touring of the award exhibitions across the State.

community. By bringing people together, organisers hope to replace silence with action and to encourage meaningful conversations about prevention and support.

The Real Men Rally will be held from 9 am to 11 am, with gates opening at 8:30 am at Kayo Stadium, 148 Klingner Road, Redcliﬀe (entry via Gate 1).

Entry is free, and families are welcome.

Community members are encouraged to register online and stand united in the call for safer, stronger, and more respectful communities.

Free registration is available at: events. humanitix.com/rmr2025

The QRAA are Australia’s largest regional art awards, providing winners with the important opportunity to have their work showcased while connecting regional communities and audiences with access to award winning work.

Minister for the Arts John-Paul Langbroek said they are proud to support Flying Arts Alliance, which provides valuable programs and services for regional Queensland artists and communities.

“This new investment provides an important platform to share our stories and celebrate

The Budget outcome will support continuation of the QRAA, which this year oﬀers a total prize pool of more than $180,000 - the largest in the awards’ history - and will also support touring of the ﬁnalists’ works in 2026 and 2027.

This new funding is in addition to the Government’s investment of more than $1 million over four years through the Organisations Fund 2026-2029, providing core funding for Flying Arts Alliance’s operations and programs.

the chance to showcase and tour their works and connect with new audiences across the State.”

Chief Executive Oﬀicer of Flying Arts Alliance Toni Palmer said they were deeply grateful for the additional funding.

“This investment strengthens our ability to deliver meaningful arts engagement across Queensland, especially in remote and regional communities, and supports our mission to enrich cultural life statewide,” Ms Palmer said.

Terry Young MP and Councillor Tony Latter with other attendees at 2024 rally. Photos supplied.

Real Men Rally 2024.

Class of 1968. Photos: Janelle Lind/ Facebook event page.

Grade 7 1973. Janelle Heck, Roland Voss, Heather Berg and Darren Bate.

Health & Wellbeing

New category for reactions

AN Australian food testing service says many people who report reactions to everyday foods may be experiencing “food incompatibility” rather than allergy or intolerance.

Australia has long grappled with food reactions: estimates suggest allergies aﬀect up to 10 per cent of children and about 4 per cent of adults, while roughly one in four people believe they have some form of intolerance.

rashes or itchy skin as the top complaints, alongside constipation, brain fog, diarrhoea, ﬂatulence, sinus issues, sleep disorders and headaches.

On its measure,

FoodFit argues a third category—food incompatibility—can arise when ordinary foods aggravate a temporarily imbalanced or inﬂammatory state in the body.

In an analysis of 2,856 symptom reports gathered between July 2024 and July 2025 through natural-health practitioners, the ﬁrm lists bloating, tiredness and

respondents were “incompatible” with an average of 82 foods, with high rates recorded for staples such as full-cream milk, white and wholemeal bread, multigrain bread, skim and A2 milk, pasta and cow’s milk cheese. The company distinguishes incompatibility from allergy (an immune reaction) and intolerance (o en enzyme or metabolic

Food incompatibility, not allergy or intolerance

issues), contending that incompatibility may be driven by factors like inﬂammation, stress or environmental load.

It says its program does not use blood testing but assesses hair and saliva against more than 600 whole foods and household items, then guides a shortterm, practitionerled elimination plan, a er which some foods may be reintroduced.

The service is sold via a one-oﬀ fee.

While the data describe patterns seen in people seeking help for symptoms, the analysis is based on self-reported histories rather than a populationrepresentative study. Consumers considering elimination diets are typically advised to seek medical guidance, particularly if symptoms are severe or persistent, to avoid missing other causes.

Soft diets linked to missing teeth

AUSTRALIAN dentists are warning of an emerging trend in which more people are failing to develop certain teeth — particularly wisdom teeth — due to evolutionary changes driven by modern diets.

So er, ultra-processed foods require less chewing force than traditional diets, potentially leading to smaller jaws and altered tooth development.

Bupa Dental Principal Dentist Dr Mark Dohlad said nutrient-poor, processed diets may delay baby tooth loss, aﬀect adult tooth

Almost half of Australian children’s energy intake now comes from ultra-processed foods.

CSIRO research predicts this ﬁgure will rise by 20 per cent over the next ﬁve years.

QUEENSLAND’S mild winter may be kind to locals, but the dry Ekka winds can still leave skin parched — sending some searching for heavier moisturisers.

eruption, and contribute to missing or undeveloped teeth.

“Our dentists are seeing more cases of absent teeth and gum disease,” he said.

“Along with brushing,

ﬂossing and regular checkups, people should eat more protein and vegetables that require real chewing.”

CSIRO data suggests that by 2030, Australians will eat almost 10 per cent less fruit and 18 per cent more junk food.

Bupa research found Australians rate nutrition as less than half as important as ﬁtness for health.

“Oral health is closely linked to overall wellbeing,” Dr Dohlad said.

“Gum disease, infections and cavities are associated with heart disease, dementia and even depression.”

Don’t fall for beef tallow ‘craze’

misplaced.

“There’s no such thing as a one-size-ﬁts-all product,” he said.

“Just because it’s natural doesn’t mean it’s good for your skin.”

On TikTok, the latest “miracle” solution is beef tallow — rendered cow fat, traditionally used for cooking, now promoted as an all-in-one skincare cure.

The #bee allow tag has clocked hundreds of thousands of posts, but Associate Professor David Francis, Clinical Lead in Dermatology at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, says the hype is

become rancid and harbour bacteria — especially if made at home or bought from unveriﬁed sellers.

“You could be putting infection straight onto your face.”

While tallow is highly occlusive, potentially helping very dry skin, it can also trap bacteria, clog pores and worsen acne. He’s sceptical of claims it can “ﬁx” acne, noting the risk of blocked pores and inﬂammation.

He urges consumers to avoid viral shortcuts and instead choose dermatologistrecommended products.

If you’re willing to cut loose you

will be

and now will not be

good

You may ﬁnd that your plans will cost a little more than you had expected. Don’t hesitate to sign up for lectures or seminars that will enlighten you. Only offer to do the things you have time for. Luxury items will cost you more than you can truly afford. Toning, ﬁtness, pampering should all be scheduled.

You can make new friends by taking part in social events involving colleagues. Your words will be taken out of context if you’re evasive with coworkers or employers. You will communicate easily and should be able to accomplish all that you set out to do.

to make changes that they won’t like. Don’t hesitate to voice your ideas and opinions. Don’t be too quick to spend money.

Your ability to help others will win you points. Educational pursuits can bring interesting, helpful people. Get them to pitch in, if you need help. Visit those less fortunate than your self; be sure to help them with their personal problems.

Don’t let your lover put demands on you. Do not get involved in joint ﬁnancial ventures. Be cautious while traveling to foreign countries. Pleasure trips will be a form of healing for your emotional state of mind.

mate may lead to estrangement. You will encounter those who can help you further your goals if you attend functions that attract prominent people.

Secret affairs will eventually backﬁre on you. Don’t be too quick to voice your opinion. Listen to others carefully. Chances are they are jealous. You will meet potential new mates through business.

WEASEY’S PROPERTY REPORT

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despite global tensions and domestic aﬀordability pressures.

Seller dislosure shakes market Hot Property

The respected Home Value Index report by Cotality ( previously known as CoreLogic/RP Data) reports that Australia’s property market continues to show resilience.

National dwelling values rose by 0.6% in July, matching growth recorded over the previous two months. The ongoing recovery in the housing sector has been underpinned by the first interest rate cut in February, which marked the beginning of this upward trend. Despite broader economic uncertainty and ongoing affordability challenges, Cotality’s outlook for housing values remains positive. The firm’s Research Director, Tim Lawless, described the market as being shaped by “the opposing influence of low supply, falling interest rates, and rising confidence run up against affordability constraints and lingering uncertainty.” Which is very well said.

While monthly growth does appear to have stabilised around that 0.6% mark, the three-month rolling average shows increasing momentum. National dwelling values rose by 1.8% over the quarter ending in July which is the strongest

quarterly gain since June 2024 when values rose 2.0%.

Detached houses are continuing to outperform units. Over the past three months, national house values climbed 1.9%. This has pushed the gap between house and unit prices to a record 32.3%, or about $223,000.

“Demand preferences are still weighted towards detached housing options despite the substantially lower price points available across the unit sector,”

Lawless said.

Every capital city recorded dwelling value increases in July which had the eﬀect of ending the recent dominance of regional markets in most states, with the combined capitals (1.8% growth) narrowly outpacing the combined regional areas (1.7%) on a quarterly basis for the ﬁrst time in nine months.

But not so here. Regional Queensland posted strong gains of 2.5% for the quarter — outperforming Brisbane’s 2.3%. Incidentally, regional South Australia and regional Victoria also outpaced their capital city counterparts. Low housing stock continues to play a critical role in supporting values.

Nationally, advertised listings remain 19% below the ﬁve-year average for this time of year. At the same time, Cotality estimates that annual sales volumes are tracking nearly 2% above average, creating a supplydemand imbalance that is bolstering auction clearance rates.

“Lower interest rates go well beyond providing a li to home loan serviceability and borrowing capacity,”

Lawless said. “We expect to see a further rise in consumer sentiment as cost-of-living pressures ease and the cash rate moves lower. Historically, consumer sentiment and housing activity have shown a close relationship.”

Longer-term structural issues remain though, as we have discussed regularly in this column. Low levels of new housing approvals and high construction costs continue to constrain new supply, particularly in the multi-unit sector. “Building costs remain high and proﬁt margins have been severely compressed,”

Lawless noted. “Given the persistently below-average trend in dwelling approvals, alongside extended approval-to-completion

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times and competition for labour with the public infrastructure sector, it’s hard to see the cumulative shortfall in newly built homes being addressed within the next couple of years.”

Looking ahead, Cotality’s Monthly Housing Chart Park report states that the ‘futures market pricing puts the cash rate at 3.2% by year’s end, with most major banks currently forecasting a further cut at the November 4th meeting. While further cuts will be a net positive for housing markets, supporting demand through increased borrowing capacity and loan serviceability, aﬀordability pressures will likely keep value gains in check.’ If I can be of assistance in any way, please don’t hesitate to contact me anytime on 0427 536 725 or cwease@ remaxliving.com.au. I am grateful to be of service to our incredible communities.

FROM August 1, 2025, anyone buying or selling property in Queensland faces new rules under the state’s updated property law.

The Property Law Act 2023 has now taken eﬀect, introducing a mandatory seller disclosure scheme aimed at improving transparency in real estate transactions.

The reform means sellers of houses, townhouses, units, commercial properties and vacant land must provide buyers with a completed disclosure statement and supporting certiﬁcates before a contract is signed If these documents are not provided, or contain inaccurate or incomplete information, buyers may have the right to walk away from the deal at any time before settlement.

The disclosure statement, known as Form 2, requires details about the property’s title, encumbrances, leases, zoning, planning notices, and whether the land is listed on environmental or heritage registers.

It must also identify the existence of pools, community title arrangements and notices issued under building and

planning laws. Prescribed certiﬁcates, such as a

The Queensland Government has stressed the need for sellers to prepare early. This may include engaging a solicitor, collecting documents, and ensuring delivery of the statement is properly recorded. Disclosure can be provided in person, by post or electronically, but proof of delivery is essential.

The scheme applies to private treaty and auction sales, with auctioneers required to make disclosure documents available before the fall of the hammer. Failure to comply, even unintentionally, carries signiﬁcant risks. The government has published a detailed guide for sellers, buyers and agents, urging all parties to seek legal advice.

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Moreton Bay records nation-leading growth

HOUSE prices in Queensland’s Moreton Bay region have recorded some of the strongest growth in the country, with new ﬁgures showing double-digit increases across Caboolture, Redcliﬀe, Narangba and Burpengary.

Cotality’s latest Home Value Index shows Caboolture Hinterland values rising 10.0 per cent in the year to July, with a median of $888,571.

Redcliﬀe posted a 10.2 per cent increase to $903,286, while Narangba–Burpengary li ed 9.7 per cent to $975,019.

These results put Moreton Bay among the fastest-growing markets nationwide, well ahead of the national 12-month gain of 3.7 per cent.

Nationally, dwelling values rose 0.6 per cent in July, the sixth consecutive month of growth.

Every capital city recorded an increase, though the largest gains were outside the southern capitals.

Brisbane rose 7.3 per cent annually, while regional Queensland markets li ed

8.4 per cent, continuing to outperform New South Wales and Victoria.

“At the national level, the pace of growth in housing values is no longer accelerating,” said Cotality’s research director, Tim Lawless.

conﬁdence run up against aﬀordability constraints and lingering uncertainty.” Mr Lawless pointed to Darwin’s resurgence as an example of smaller capitals driving growth.

The imbalance between demand and supply has

-19% below the previous ﬁve-year average for this time of the year,” Mr Lawless said.

“At the same time, Cotality’s estimate of annual sales is tracking about 1.9% above the previous ﬁve-year average.

of low supply, falling interest rates and rising

low inventory levels, with national listings tracking

been tracking slightly above the decade average since mid-May.”

Over the past three months, national house values rose by 1.9 per cent, compared with 1.4 per cent for units.

“The diﬀerence between the national median house and unit value is at a record high, with a erence between the two broad housing types, or approximately $223,000 in dollar terms,”

Mr Lawless said.

“Such a wide diﬀerence comes amid ongoing ordability constraints and a lack of newly built multi-unit housing supply, which seems counter-

“Clearly, demand preferences are still weighted towards detached housing options despite the substantially lower price points available across the unit

With interest rates easing and supply remaining tight, analysts expect Queensland — and particularly Moreton Bay — to continue to outpace the national market.

Image: moretonbay. qld.gov.au.

Harcourts Connections-Ningi Launches Dedicated Acreage & Lifestyle Rural Team

At Harcourts Connections Ningi, we believe property is about more than land and buildings, it’s about people, lifestyle, and future security. That’s why we’re proud to introduce our Acreage and Lifestyle Connections Rural Team, a specialised division dedicated to providing clients with the highest level of care, insight, and results.

Heading the team is Debbie Joyce, a seasoned professional with extensive experience across family-owned businesses and multinational corporations in the dairy and beef industries. Her corporate background has honed her ability to market properties with precision and strategy, ensuring each listing is showcased to its full potential. Living on her own 25-acre property in Ningi, Debbie understands rural life ﬁrst-hand. Her passion for horse riding along Beachmere’s coastline reﬂects her deep connection to the lifestyle many clients cherish, allowing her to authentically highlight the value of acreage and lifestyle properties.

Debbie is joined by Jay Cummins, who brings a wealth of experience across logistics, hospitality, and corporate commodity trading. Beginning his career in logistics, Jay sharpened his skills in coordination and planning before moving into hospitality, where client care and operational excellence became his focus. He later transitioned into corporate procurement with Woolworths, excelling in commodity trading, particularly in dairy, where he managed supply chains, nurtured vendor relationships, and navigated complex market dynamics.

Driven by a genuine desire to help people, Jay has embraced real estate with the same dedication that deﬁned his corporate career. Recently relocating to Moreton Bay, he now channels his expertise in negotiation, market analysis, and client-focused service, into guiding buyers and sellers with conﬁdence and clarity.

Together, Debbie and Jay form a formidable team, united by integrity and a shared passion for helping clients achieve outstanding results in the acreage and lifestyle property market.

Angela Le Fevre & Itin Bhardwaj: Your dedicated Ningi and Surrounds Property Specialists

Real estate is about more than property; it’s about people. With over 30 years of sales success, Angela Le Fevre has built her reputation on results, integrity, and genuine care. Since 2013, she has proudly served Bribie Island and the North Moreton region, specialising in acreage, lifestyle, and residential homes.

Angela has now joined forces with Itin Bhardwaj to create a dedicated Ningi-based team servicing Ningi and the surrounding areas. With over a decade in Moreton Bay, Itin brings deep local insight and a background in aviation security and customer service, where clear communication and client care were his focus. Together, Angela and Itin offer the perfect balance of experience, local knowledge, and personalised service.

They are supported by John Sulkowski, a Beachmere local for over 10 years with a strong sales background and a love for the community he serves. Honest and approachable, John is dedicated to helping clients buy and sell with conﬁdence. When you list with Angela, Itin, and John, you gain more than individual expertise, you tap into the strength of a trusted team, a respected company, and a powerful network, all working together to achieve the best result.

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THE WEEK - 26 & 28 JACANA AVE, WOORIM - BRIBIE ISLAND

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This unique side-by-side dual-home property in Woorim is designed for modern families who value connection without sacriﬁcing independence. With two complete ﬁve-bedroom, three-bathroom residences, it’s an ideal solution for multigenerational living, or a savvy investment for those seeking strong returns.

Imagine caring for ageing parents while still maintaining privacy, welcoming adult children back home without overcrowding, or living in one home while earning income from the other. This property adapts as your needs evolve, creating peace of mind and long-term value.

Each home is thoughtfully designed with ducted air-conditioning, modern kitchens, spacious living zones, and private alfresco areas. The fully fenced, low-maintenance yards and secure double carports make life easy, while the beach, surf club, shops, medical centre, and cafés are only minutes away.

Zoned “Next Generation Neighbourhood,” this property is not only lifestyle-ready now but also strategically positioned for potential future development. It’s an investment in both comfort and conﬁdence. Whether you’re a family looking for space that understands you, or an investor seeking ﬂexibility and returns, this Woorim address delivers something truly rare.

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We’re here to support your decision-making with local sales evidence to guide your research. While Queensland law prevents us from price guiding auction properties, we’re happy to share recent comparable sales and answer your questions. Please note: price ﬁlters on websites are automated and not reﬂective of the property's actual sale price.

Pregnant Brahman Heifers sell to $2300

A QUALITY yarding of 959 head at Toogoolawah this

highlighted by a glorious line of PTIC Brahman heifers selling to a top of $2300. Heavy feeder steers were shorter in supply but again dearer. All descriptions of restocker steers and heifers were in very strong demand and sold to a large panel of buyers. Cows and calves and store cows also sold to a ﬁrmer market.

DB Kahl & CR Whiting of Conondale sold Charolais X feeder steers 20mths old for $1970/head. Stephen Elliott of Lower Cressbrook sold Charolais X feeder steers 18mths old for $1950/head. C V Paterson of Gunalda sold Charolais X steers 15mths old for $1690/head. Fiona Winten of Crows Nest Sold Bonsmara X steers 18mths old for $1700/head.

Rudbug P/L of Jimna sold Santa X steers 14mths old for $1590/head.

G & L Bischoﬀ of Coominya sold Charolais X steers 12mths old for $1450/head. K & S O’Brien sold Charolais X steers 8mths old for $1300/head.

S & S Gedda sold Charbray weaner steers 6-8mths old for $1210/ head. Ray Richards of Manumbar sold Charbray weaner steers

6-8mths old for $1200/ head. C V Paterson of Gunalda sold Charbray weaner steers

6-8mths old for $1180/ head. A & F Macarthur & Sons of Boonah sold a quality run of light weight Santa weaner steers, 6mths old for $1100/ head.

The unjoined heifers a year younger sold to a top of $1600/head

I & D Johmston of Gympie sold Aged Senepol X cows with calves at foot for $1800/unit. Cull for age pregnant Charbray Cows account N & D O’Connor sold for $1600/head. I & E Smith of Baralaba Sold Brahman Heifers Pregnancy Tested in calf to Brahman bulls selling to $2300/head.

A & R Jackwitz of Lowood sold Charolais X heifers for a top of $1400/head. D & G Van Itallie sold Brangus X heifers 16mths old for $1340/head. K & S O’Brien of Bryden sold Charolais X weaner heifers 8mths old for $1010/head. C V Paterson of Gunalda sold Brangus weaner heifers 8mths old for $970/head. G & S Issell of Coominya

sold Angus x weaner heifers 6-8mths old for $860/head. S & S Gedda of Conondale sold Charolais X weaner heifers 6-8mths old for $850/head. Sword Holdings of Harlin sold Droughtmaster heifers 8mths old for $830/head. Shepherdson and Boyd would like to thank all their valued Vendors, Buyers and Staﬀ for their continued support. The next Toogoolawah Store Sale is on the 30th of August.

Cattle markets

LAIDLEY

586 HEAD were yarded at Stariha Auctions Laidley cattle sale on Thursday. The market saw a signiﬁcant rise in prices. Feeder steers sold to very high rates, while all descriptions of cattle were in high demand. Western buyers were prominent, with cows, steers, heifers and cows & calves all heading West and to the Downs.

Rosewood Farms sold lines of Charolais cross feeder steers for $2200 & $2200. The Lehmann Family, Coolana, sold lines of Charolais cross calves, 7-8 months, with steers selling for $1360 & $1360 and heifers $1060 & $820. Ian Lindenmeyer, Mt Sylvia, sold Charolais cows for $2400 & $2000 and weaner heifers for $1060. Goetsch & Sons, Kent’s Lagoon, sold a Charolais cross bull for $3200. Daniel Smith, Lockrose, sold pens of Hereford & Angus steers for $2040 & $1770. Tracy Longhurst & T Grant, Ropeley, sold Angus feeder steers for $1870 and backgrounder steers for $1410. Ian Groves, Ravensbourne, sold Angus feeder steers for $1980. Fred & Lexie Scott, Veradilla, sold Limousin feeder steers for $2000 & $1720

cows for $1820 and light weaner steers for $1210. Colleen Zischke, Gatton, sold Charolais cross milk tooth heifers for $1440. “Foxleigh”, Middlemount, sold Charbray steers for $1800. Donna & John Jackwitz, Grandchester, sold Simmental cows for $1500. Mark & Melissa Taylor, Mt Whitestone, sold Brangus cows for $1640. Brent Knopke, Glen Cairn, sold a Droughtmaster bull for $2100 and heifers for $1490. Robert Brown, Fordsdale, sold Charolais light feeder steers for $1620. Sally Palfrey, Wivenhoe Pocket, sold Angus backgrounder Steers for $1480. Ron Gehrke, Summerholme, sold a line of Angus steers for $1360. Mick Brennan, Lower Tenthill, sold light Charbray weaner steers for $1260. Garry Yates, Atkinsons Dam, sold Droughtmaster cows & calves for $1880.

Brahman heifers Preg-tested in Calf to Brahman Bulls, account of I & E Smith of Baralaba, sell to $2300/head.

Croppers shift as lamb, beef and almonds soar

WIDESPREAD rain in late July has marked a turning point for Australia’s winter cropping season.

Senior Manager Industry

Aﬀairs at Bendigo Bank Agribusiness, Neil Burgess, said domestic wheat prices have eased as the outlook improves, though global markets remain under pressure with record world wheat production.

Canola and barley are oﬀering stronger returns and greater marketing

lowest since January and mutton since July 2022. Prices are expected to hold steady in August but may ease in spring as new season lambs hit the market. However, supply will likely remain lower than average, keeping prices well above the ﬁve-year trend.

Dairy: Farmgate contracts have reportedly exceeded $10/kg MS as processors scramble to secure supply. Some private contracts

multi-year highs. On the positive side, urea prices have eased since their June spike linked to Middle East tensions.

Almonds: Global trade shi s triggered by US tariﬀs have opened opportunities for Australian almond exports, especially to China, the world’s second-largest consumer. Local almond prices have climbed to their highest level in a decade, supported by low domestic stocks and a weak harvest.

Demand is particularly strong from the US, pushing local prices higher and driving exports to record monthly volumes of nearly 150,500 tonnes.

Despite the 10 per cent US tariﬀ on Australian beef, there has been no impact on volumes or pricing so far.

Sheep: Lamb prices remain at record highs, with mutton also surging as supply tightens. Export volumes for both have dropped, with lamb at its

are signiﬁcantly higher than public bids, raising questions about pricing strategies and compliance with the mandatory code of conduct intended to balance power between farmers and processors.

Horticulture: Vegetable prices are mostly higher year-on-year, though rising input costs continue to squeeze margins. Fertiliser and chemical prices are expected to remain volatile, while irrigation costs sit at

Stone fruit, avocados and table grapes: Australian stone fruit exporters face growing competition from South Africa, with a China trade deal expected in September. Avocado producers will compete against Chile’s largest crop in a decade, while Chile and Peru’s grape growers seek new markets in Mexico, Europe and Asia to avoid US tariﬀs.

Wool: Wool prices li ed at the start of the 2025/26 season, supported by lower supply and steady demand. The AWEX EMI rose for four consecutive weeks despite currency shi s. Supply is down 1.9 per cent yearon-year, with the opening week recording the lowest oﬀerings since 1995, before a sharp li in the ﬁnal week prior to recess.

Moreton Saleyards Market Report

AGENTS Boyd O’Brien Bartholomew reported a larger yarding of 654 head of cattle. A quality run of heavy pasture steers and full mouth ox came to hand and sold to a much dearer market. Heavy pasture heifers, cows and bulls also saw strong competition. Backgrounder, light and heavy feeder steers saw a large jump in prices with a very competitive panel of buyers in attendance. Weaner and restocker cattle were also in demand with cattle going to local and travelled buyers.

Tuckney Grazing sold Vealer Heifers

Droughtmaster 317.2c/kg $904p/head.

Koenig Family sold Weaner Heifers Charolais 361.2c/kg $857p/head.

L & J Williams sold Yearling Heifers Charolais 379.2c/kg $1194p/head.

Fernvale Pastoral Co sold Weaner Steers Charolais 431.2c/kg $979p/head.

MJ Horrocks sold Yearling Steers Charolais X 429.2c/kg $1020p/head.

Lyne Brothers sold Backgrounder Steers Angus 437.2c/kg $1744p/head.

Usher Pastoral sold Light Feeder Steers

Droughtmaster X 455.0c/kg $1883p/head.

Hansen Family Trust sold Feeder Steers Charolais 447.2c/kg $2066p/head.

R Bishop sold Heavy Feeders Charolais X 450.0c/ kg $2205p/head.

Fernvale Pastoral sold Feeder Heifers Charolais 341.2c/kg $1688p/head.

Finch Earthmoving sold 2 Tooth Pasture Steers Santa 388.2c/kg $2222p/head.

D Caswell sold 2

Tooth Pasture Steers

Droughtmaster 397.2c/kg $2323p/head.

D Bradﬁeld sold 2 Tooth Pasture Heifers Limousin X 399.2c/kg $1956p/head.

Tuckney Grazing sold 4 Tooth Pasture Steers

Droughtmaster 401.2c/kg $2176p/head.

D Bradﬁeld sold 6 Tooth Pasture Steers Limousin X

P Mahony sold Full Mouth Ox Droughtmaster X 389.2c/ kg $2743p/head.

RA & JA Wardrop sold Heavy Cows Santa 334.2c/kg $2339p/head.

J & J Huth sold Heavy Cows Charolais 330.2c/kg $2360p/head.

Yabba Pastoral Co sold Medium Cows Santa 328.2c/ kg $2133p/head.

M Horrocks sold Pens of Medium Cows Charolais X 330.2c/kg $1951p/head.

Jenoﬀ Pty Ltd sold Heavy Bulls Charolais 318.2c/kg $2791p/head.

T & A Enterprises sold Heavy Bulls Simmental 318.2c/kg $3038p/head.

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Advisory group to drive ‘once in a lifetime’ water project

A NEW industry-led advisory group has been formed to drive a ‘once in a lifetime’ water security project for the Somerset and Lockyer Valley region.

The Lockyer Valley and Somerset Water Security Scheme (LVSWSS) is a joint venture between the two councils, growers and industry.

It seeks to utilise the Western Corridor Recycled Water Scheme—built a er the Millennium Drought to provide puriﬁed recycled water to SEQ’s drinking supply but never used for that purpose—to instead

support agriculture.

The new Stakeholder Advisory Group (SAG) includes Queensland Fruit and Vegetable Growers (QFVG), Greenlife Industry Queensland, the Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF), Regional Development Australia Ipswich and West Moreton, and the Council of Mayors of SEQ.

Somerset Mayor Jason Wendt said the SAG would help position the project with stakeholders, ensuring it becomes investmentready.

Lockyer Valley Mayor

Tanya Milligan said the group’s formation marked a major step in developing the most important economic infrastructure project in decades.

Water Collaborative Chair Paul Lucas said the membership reﬂected the project’s signiﬁcance to agriculture, food security and Queensland’s economy.

“We want decision makers at State and Commonwealth levels conﬁdent this project has strong industry support,” he said.

QFVG Chief Executive Rachel Chambers highlighted the region’s role

in supplying 40 per cent of Queensland’s and 5 per cent of Australia’s fresh produce.

“This is a food security project ﬁrst and foremost and I applaud innovative use of existing infrastructure,” she said.

Greenlife Industry Queensland CEO Colin Fruk said remobilising the recycled water scheme could be a game-changer.

“Access to a secure, climate-resilient water source is critical. Repurposing recycled water reduces pressure on traditional supplies and future-proofs our

sector, boosting jobs, green infrastructure and environmental outcomes,” he said.

QFF CEO Jo Sheppard stressed sustainable water supply underpins agriculture’s viability.

“Water security and aﬀordability are essential for delivering the Government’s goal to boost production to $30 billion by 2030. This initiative safeguards water for agriculture and consumers,” she said.

The LVSWSS is part of the Water Initiatives in the Lockyer Valley commitment

under the SEQ City Deal, a partnership between the Australian and Queensland governments and the Council of Mayors (SEQ). This includes the LVSWSS and the SEQ Agricultural Water Assessment (SEQAgRWA), focused on long-term planning. Funding includes $10m from the Australian Government, $0.8m from the councils, and $2.5m from the Queensland Government for SEQAgRWA. The LVSWSS aims to be investment-ready by 2026, delivering an agriculture sector worth over $1b.

10 Mile Rural Fire Brigade AGM

8am Sunday 24th August

612 Kilcoy Murgon Road Sheep Station Creek

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

KILCOY KRAFTERS

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.

Sport Results

Esk golf

The week began on Tuesday, August 12, with the Gerry Maloney Memorial Day, proudly sponsored by Ian and Barb Macintyre.

Twenty-two players took to the course in the Single Stableford event, with Ian Timms edging out Mario Beetz on countback a er both ﬁnished on 35 points.

Beetz had a strong day on the pins, claiming nearestthe-pin prizes on holes 4/13, 6/15, and 8/17. Other pin winners included G. Steele (3/12), B. Tumney (4/13), and Beetz again on 9/18. Organisers thanked Ian and Barb for providing excellent prizes and food for the day.

On Friday, August 15, Garry Punch dominated the Turkey Comp, ﬁnishing with 49/31 and also securing Best Putts with 13. Runner-up was Brian Glanville with 48/34. Mario Beetz took nearest-the-pin on the 8th. Other strong performers included G. Ray (52/35), P. Cook (47/37), I. Timms (49/37), K. Sheppard (55/37), M. Winchester (51/38), B. Thorogood (49/39), S. Dargan (50/39), and I. MacIntyre (58/40).

The highlight of the week came on Saturday, August 16, with Esk Presidents Day, which doubled as the Paddy Moﬀatt Memorial Day and the club’s Monthly Medal Single Stroke, sponsored by Luke and Tracy Latter.

Lyle Robson emerged as the overall winner, claiming both the Monthly Medal and the Esk Cup with an

BOYCE, Tammy Sharee

Late of Sandy Creek

Passed away on Monday 4th August 2025

Aged 35 years

Cherished Wife of Robert, Devoted Mother to Grace and Poppy.

Much Loved Daughter of Kym and Neil.

Tammy will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Family and Friends are invited to attend Tammy’s Funeral Service to be held on Saturday 23rd August 2025 at the Kilcoy State High School Multipurpose Centre, Seib Street Kilcoy commencing 10:30am. Followed by Burial at the Kilcoy Cemetery 469 Esk Kilcoy Rd, Woolmar.

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impressive 68 nett. Daily honours went to P. Granzien (70 nett), while S. Dargan (71), D. Lockwood (72), and G. Proctor (72) rounded out the men’s leaderboard. In the women’s ﬁeld, C. Morley led the way with 77 nett, followed by N. Somerville (80), T. Pottinger (81), and S. Adams (85). Len Smyth took out the Bradman’s award with 93.

Nearest-the-pin prizes were shared across the divisions, with men’s winners including B. L. Farnham (1/10 and 5/14), M. Carey (2/11), and G. Proctor (3/12).

For the ladies, N. Somerville (6/15) and T. Pottinger (7/16) came through, while all-in sponsors saw D. Richards (4/13), M. Winchester (8/17), and L. Robson (9/18) collect prizes.

A lucky card draw saw B. Thorogood win a new golf bag. The day was remembered fondly, with President Luke Latter and wife Tracy thanked for the food, prizes, and hospitality.

The week wrapped up on Sunday, August 17, with a light-hearted 9-Hole Chooky event. J. Beetz topped the ﬁeld with 29 nett, just ahead of J. Humphrey on 30. The putting competition went to Jordan Beetz with 13 putts, while nearestthe-pin prizes were claimed by B. Glanville (4) and M. Beetz (8/17). Fi een participants enjoyed a relaxed ﬁnish to a big week of golf.

Kilcoy bowls

Sunday 10 August Denis Bleakley defeated Trevor Stewart to win the ﬁnal of the 2025 Men’s B Singles. Congratulations, Denis and well done Trevor for getting to the ﬁnal.

Tuesday 12 August – Star of the Green: Marg Worrall defeated Ann Pope and will play Bill Edwards on Tuesday 19 August.

Winners of the day, with 29, were Gerry Carseldine, Glenn Maurer & Col McGrath who defeated Jenny Edwards, Sharon Carseldine & Sue Broomhall 29-13.

Other results: Ron Sansom, John Hannan & John Pratt defeated Pam Taylor, Rhonda Cochran & Nicky Bennett 20-9; Joe Hasson, Dave Tonkin, Michael Dunn & Sandra Sansom drew 14

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all with Trudi Pratt, Denis Bleakley, Pauline Lawson & Mari Hannan. The jackpot did not go oﬀ and is worth $104 next Tuesday. Wednesday 13 August –Pub Day.

Winners were, and this is getting repetitive, the red hot Maleny team of Dave Coultis, Rob Coﬀey, Basil Kapoulitsa & Ian Porter.

Runners Up were the North Ipswich team of John & Lorraine Folbigg, Greg Beard & Alan Cameron. First Round winners were Yvonne Ambrey, Steve Dawson, Ian Kilshaw &

Toogoolawah bowls

Monday August 11The Toogoolawah ladies performed well at the Somerset Mayor Ladies Cup hosted by Kilcoy and did the club proud.

Thankyou Kilcoy Bowls Club for the hospitality.

Tuesday August 12Butch Stevens, Kim Dorman and Maida Canciani

Lowood golf

On Tuesday, August 12, B. Lowe led the ﬁeld in the Single Stableford with an impressive 42 points, ahead of runner-up R. Mancktelow on 40. Consistent scoring saw C. Smale (39), I. Gow, L. Greinke, P. McGuigan, J. Etherden (all 35), N. Sippel, B. Green (34), and P. Morgan (33 ocb) feature in the ball rundown.

Nearest-the-pin prizes went to W. Hankinson (2

travelled to Lowood for their pub day.

Toogoolawah were ably assisted with a player from Lowood. Resulting in runners up in both games.

Thankyou Lowood for the invite.

Wednesday August 13 -

Jeﬀ Yeo, Colin Giﬀin, Keith McWhirter and Buzz Talay attended the Kilcoy pub day.

The ﬁrst round was won

and 11), M. Lester (5) and N. Sippel (14).

The Thursday, August 14 Single Stableford saw B. Green claim the men’s event with 39 points, holding oﬀ I. Dobbie on 37. In the women’s division, Sue Kopelke took top honours, with P. Dwyer ﬁnishing runner-up on 35.

The rundown included H. Powell and P. Cattanach (36), B. Lowe and D. Sheraton (35), and T.

Gary Krisanski from Woodford. Second Round went to The City Slickers – Dave Phillips, Andrew Merritt, Ian Nugent & Graham Trudgian. Raﬀles: Ian Porter, Bill Edwards, John Edgar, Pat Bleakley, Lester Bechly & Jenny Edwards. Coming Events: Tuesday 26 August – Monthly Trophy Day sponsored by Patron Kev Preece & his wife, Jenny. Social bowls every Tuesday - names by 8.45am for 9.30 start. Everyone is welcomeexperience is not necessary and we can loan you some bowls if needed. Flat soled shoes are the only requirement.

by the Toogoolawah team and were runners up in the second round. A great day was had by all as always.

We look forward to future rounds.

On Saturday, August 16, Brenda and her troupe of lovely travellers many from afar, attended the club for bare foot bowls.

A strong 23 attendees were present including some local club members to

Scantlebury, C. Mayne, and R. Heathwood (34).

Nearest-the-pin winners were S. Webb (2), Shane Kopelke (5 and 14), and P. Cattanach (11).

The week wrapped up with the Saturday, August 16 Two-Person Aggregate Stableford, where the pairing of L. Briody and P. McGuigan stormed to victory with a combined 73 points.

C. Powell and M. McCurdy

join in on the fun. Looking forward to future social events.

For your calendar: Our next pub day will be Thursday 4th of September 10.00 for a 10.30 start. Our next trivia night will be held on Friday 29th of August.

Our next club meeting will be held on the 21st of September at 9.00am. See you on the green.

ﬁnished runners-up on 69. In a tightly contested rundown, R. Dagger & J. Harvey (68), B. & G. Goodwin, E. Bien & S. Webb, R. Smith & S. Butler (all 67), H. & C. Powell, K. & P. Lawrenson (66), and T. Scantlebury & G. Earley (63 ocb) were among those to feature.

Nearest-the-pin honours went to H. Powell (2), S. Butler (5), S. Henshall (11), and Shane Kopelke (14).

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Pony Club State comp gets support

SOMERSET Regional Council will grant $1,500 to the East Moreton Pony Club as an out-of-round Community Assistance Grant to assist with costs for hosting the Queensland Pony Club State Championships on 26 to 29 September 2025..

The East Moreton Pony Club is the parent club of Kilcoy Pony Club, which is based at the Kilcoy Recreation Grounds.

Kilcoy Recreation Grounds Advisory Committee Chair, Deputy Mayor Helen Brieschke, said the championships would be a major event for the club and town.

“The four-day event will attract 120 to 150 riders each day and includes a Formal Gymkhana, Sporting Gymkhana, Campdra and Stockman’s Challenge,” Cr Brieschke said.

“Somerset businesses have been used where possible to organise the event and we expect the Kilcoy township will gain additional business with competitor’s families visiting from all over Queensland and New South Wales.

“Somerset Regional Council is proud to support this event through our Community Assistance Grant program.”

Big steps for little Eagles

Narangba Eagles celebrate young players’ graduation

Contributed by Darren Magin

AS the soccer season draws to a close, Narangba Eagles Football Club held its ﬁnal Little Eagles sessions on Saturday, August 16, which included two fun ‘certiﬁcates of graduation’ ceremonies.

The club has been running these introductory programs in various forms for three to ﬁ more than 12 years however, some ﬁ tuning over the past four seasons - plus a successful partnership between the club and Sesame Lane Care & Kindergarten since 2023 - has established the program to be one of the most prominent of its type in the region.

friendly environment.

Each session is run by the aﬀable Coach Chris Reynolds who - as a child at heart - is a high school teacher by day.

Club President Darren Magin said Chris “somehow manages to get 60 very young children eating out of his hands every Saturday morning”.

“To see how these Little Eagles have developed their ball skills in such a short space of time is testament to Chris’ ability to work and coach with these learners.

“It’s very rewarding to watch,” he

Sesame Lane Care & Kindergarten have committed to extending the partnership into 2026.

The Sesame Lane Little Eagles Program is held at Narangba’s Harris Avenue ﬁelds over an eight week period and oﬀers simple ball and coordination skills in a very relaxed, fun and family-

“Sesame Lane share our club’s vision in ensuring local children are undertaking physical activities, developing a unique skill set and making new friends from a young age and I’m thrilled that we can continue this partnership into next year

Darren added Kerrie Ward and her team at Sesame Lane have been “amazing to work with”.

“On behalf of everyone involved with the club, I thank them.

said.

The club looks forward to a busy ﬁnal month of its regular season plus ﬁnals.

Expect to see another bumper edition of the Narangba Eagles

FC Summer 5 A-Side Tournament and it’s annual Presentation Day for its 850+ U6 - U12 players.

Photos: MMM Sports Photogrpahy.

Victory shootout

CABOOLTURE Sports FC have clinched the Women’s Kappa Pro Series title, overcoming Olympic FC in a tense penalty shootout at Imperial Corp Stadium on Saturday, August 16.

A er 120 minutes of football failed to produce a goal, Caboolture held their nerve in the shootout to seal a 3-1 victory and li the trophy.

The ﬁnal was a defensive battle from the outset, with

both sides limiting clear-cut chances.

Caboolture’s Stephanie Latham threatened early, linking with Rebecca Sweeney, whose eﬀort dri ed wide.

Soon a er, Gypsy Ingram’s driving run set up another Latham strike, only to be denied by Olympic’s keeper. Olympic responded with a series of dangerous set pieces, including a free kick that whistled narrowly wide,

and a headed eﬀort late in regular time that landed on the roof of the net.

In overtime, they came agonisingly close when a shot from 12 yards rattled the crossbar, but Caboolture’s defence, anchored by goalkeeper Monica Vancea, refused to buckle.

Vancea proved the hero in the penalty shootout, saving Olympic’s opening spot kick and then producing

two more crucial stops.

Latham conﬁdently converted Caboolture’s ﬁrst penalty before teammates Stef Mayhew and Jacquelyn Kosegarten secured the decisive goals to complete the 3-1 win.

The triumph marks sweet revenge for Caboolture, who had suﬀered their only league defeats of the season to Olympic in earlier encounters. This time, however, it was Caboolture who prevailed when it mattered most, li ing the prestigious cup a er a campaign of resilience and consistency.

Photos: MMM Sport Photography.