The Sentinel 21 August 2024

Science Spectacular

Top marks for Kilcoy State School project expo. p4

Dam disappointment for cafe

◗ Marina Gomide

SEQWATER has confirmed that the onceiconic Cormorant Bay Cafe at Wivenhoe Dam will not be re-opening, after sitting empty for five years.

Seqwater, who owns the building, had announced

in 2019 that it would invest $500,000 in renovations, but Seqwater interim CEO Will Harpham said the investment is “no longer viable” at the recent Queensland Parliament Budget Estimates 2024.

“Seqwater had previously committed funding to

undertake significant remedial action works to the deteriorating Cormorant Bay Cafe to meet current Building Code compliance, and subject to a tenant being secured,” he said.

“Following an engineering investigation showing the extent of the repairs required, and multiple unsuccessful attempts to

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secure a tenant over the past five years, investment in Cormorant Bay Cafe is unfortunately no longer viable.”

Mr Harpham said the funding will be reinvested into other improvements for the area and local communities. Story P5.

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“Are you sure?”

Yes, I possibly could have chosen my words more carefully, but after a long week and the valid assumption that the netball season was over, I couldn’t help but blurt it out to my daughter’s coach.

I was given the impression, helped by the fact the team hadn’t won more than three games all season, that my Saturdays were all clear going forward. So all i wanted to know wa what was going on.

In my defence it had been a tough week.

Caboolture’s lucky $100k scratchie

A CABOOLTURE woman is looking forward to retirement after a train journey led her to a $100,000 winning Instant Scratch-Its ticket on August 5.

The ecstatic winner shared that she was over the moon about her win but remained cool, calm, and collected upon discovering her good fortune.

“I feel guilty because I’ve been so calm,” she laughed.

“It’s still surreal. Even the news agency team member was so happy for me.”

The woman bought the ticket while waiting for her train on the way to an event and decided to pop into the news agency.

When asked how she planned to use her newfound treasure, the gleeful woman said she planned to spend it wisely.

“I don’t want to rush into anything,” she said. “I’m sort of

easing into retirement at the moment, so it’ll just be here as a nice safety net.”

TSG & Lotto Caboolture manager Henry said he and the team were thrilled about the winning news.

“I was very surprised and happy when I heard that we’d sold a top prize,” he said.

“I’m over the moon for the winning customer and hope this will change her life in the best way possible.”

Henry added that this winning ticket helps put the store back on track after a few hard times over the past year, calling it “a new beginning.”

it ad infinitum. I gave up after one load.

At one point I looked in the bathroom and there may have well been a body under the piles of towels. I remember thinking, ‘how cute, seven towel hooks.’ Now they’re just seven reminders of how little they’re used.

There’s also ‘never any food’ in the pantry and there’s certainly never enough pasta. So come Saturday I was slightly on edge.

My wife had left me for the week ‘for work’ and I had five kids, seven if you count their friends, all with seemingly special needs like being fed and sheltered.

Nothing is simple in these circumstances. You have to put washing in the machine AND hang it out, then repeat

Swimming at 5am, netball, an hour away, at 8am, more netball, another hour away at 11 and then a final game at 1pm.

All this was slightly better than the previous week, which included an away game road trip only to discover it was a home game... whoops.

While my lovely girls

are diamonds in my eyes, they’re not so much on the court. They won the occasional game, but even then I’d come to the conclusion the best way to support your children is to not get involved. I had just watched a bunch of parents whoop it up in Paris as their kids conquered the world, and early in my parenting also briefly dreamt of living vicariously through my children.

But that was a long time ago. These days I slump into my camp chair - chasing sun, shade or shelter - and let other parents drown each other out. At one point I leaned over to ask her sister what quarter we’d just watched.

We agreed it was the third, but discovered it was only halftime. Booo. They’re sweet to watch.

THE much-anticipated upgrade to Youngs Crossing has passed a major milestone and is now in the final stage of the construction procurement process.

The tender for the construction of the new bridge and associated road works has been released, with submissions closing this month.

Subject to Moreton Bay Council approval, the successful contractor is expected to be appointed by the end of the year, with construction anticipated to begin in early 2025.

The new Youngs Crossing bridge and road is expected to be completed around September 2026, pending confirmation of the successful contractor’s construction plan.

Construction will involve the relocation of essential utility services, including water, sewer, telecommunications, and electricity, with the

relocation of sewer and electricity infrastructure planned to occur until December 2024.

Youngs Crossing Road and Dayboro Road are expected to remain open to traffic during these works, and road users are urged to observe all signage and traffic directions along the route.

The intention is to maintain traffic access along Youngs Crossing Road as much as possible during construction.

The new bridge will be positioned slightly west of the existing road, allowing

at selected locations along the alignment, and individual property owners will be contacted in advance should access be required by the project team.

Construction scheduling and staging are being developed as part of the procurement process, with a focus on managing environmental impacts, ensuring safe construction zones, and minimising impacts on road users.

More information about construction activities and timeframes will be available after the successful

One does a little dance after every pass, one steps with every catch, another needs glasses.

And so by the weekend I had tied up loose ends - paid the coach’s gifts, ignored last pleas to score and turned off the terribly annoying group/parent Whatsapp notifications.

But then as the game ticked on, the team started getting more animated and by full-time, as I put my phone away and start to fold my chair, they’re all running around like they’ve just won a grand final. Then I overheard a player saying “we’re through!”. Uncertain I strolled over and stepped between the coach and players who, it’s true, was telling them to get ready for finals next week.

“Are you sure?” I winced. You betcha! Bring it on!

Crossing progress FROM THE EDITOR

contractor is appointed later this year.

The Youngs Crossing upgrade will improve flood immunity, safety, and vehicle carrying capacity by upgrading the Dayboro Road intersection, increasing the left-turn capacity from Dayboro Road into Youngs Crossing Road, raising the central median island on Dayboro Road, creating on-road cycle lanes, and introducing a 60 km/h speed limit.

For more information, visit moretonbay.qld.gov.au/ youngs-crossing.

investigations will occur

Kilcoy State School Year

6 students Ava, Tia, Riezil and Faith at the school science expo. Story p4.

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Caboolture scratchie winner.

Election positions now open

Applications have opened for nearly 15,000 casual election staff roles needed to deliver the State general election on 26 October.

These thousands of casual roles will cover work before, on, or after election day.

Electoral Commissioner Pat Vidgen said applications are welcome from Queenslanders of all backgrounds and from all parts of the state.

“There will be many more roles to fill at this election at our early voting centres and polling booths across Queensland, as we increase the size of our statewide team,” he said.

“You’ll be paid for your work with us, have the opportunity to meet new people and learn new skills, all while getting the chance to see democracy in action.”

Mr Vidgen advised prospective applicants to visit the ECQ website to learn more about what’s involved, including eligibility and political neutrality requirements.

Interested Queenslanders can find a position description, pay rates, and details on how to apply on the ECQ website.

For more details, visit www.ecq.qld.gov.au/ elections/working-at-anelection.

Lifeline

shop has donations ruined after bins were egged overnight Eggs-tra poor form

◗ Marina Gomide

WOODFORD Lifeline opened to an unpleasant surprise on August 10, discovering smashed eggs inside all four of their donation bins.

Shop employee Emma Houghton, said she left on Friday afternoon, and when she returned on Saturday to sort through donations, she found a few of them ruined by broken eggs that had been thrown into the bins.

“A lot of people tend to bring donations when they know we’re open, so we were lucky that there weren’t many donations, but a couple of bags did get ruined,” she said.

Ms Houghton estimated that at least half a dozen eggs were thrown into the four donation bins, noting there were no eggs on the building or around the bins, just inside.

While the clean-up took around half an hour, Ms Houghton said the egging didn’t disrupt operations, as the team guided people to alternative donation spots while the bins were cleaned.

“I just wanted to make sure people knew we were still accepting donations because they sometimes don’t see the bins and assume we aren’t taking

donations and just leave,” she said.

In her desire to inform the community that the shop was still open for contributions, Ms Houghton posted on Facebook, which garnered more attention than she expected.

“I was very surprised because I just wanted to let people know to keep bringing donations in, but then I had to be like, ‘Calm down, guys, it’s okay, we’re all good, I just need to let you know,’” she said.

“I think people really care, and everybody loves the town, so when something like this happens, it really shows how much people care.”

The comments on the post all echoed the same sentiment, calling the egging “disgusting behaviour.”

Despite the public outrage, Ms Houghton said these things are just going to happen because “kids will be kids.”

“It would be nice if it didn’t happen, but we can’t do anything about it,” she said. “It’s just one of those things where we have to go, ‘Well, we’ll put it in the books and call it a day.’”

Ms Houghton said this is

the first time she has ever seen this happen in the two years she’s worked there.

Woodford Lifeline can be found at 126 Archer Street, Woodford, open from 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday, and 8:30am to 3:30pm on Saturday.

Main: Woodford Lifeline shop. Below: Four donations bins that got egged.

Kilcoy State School celebrates National Science Week with student expo Science in the spotlight

◗ Marina Gomide

PHYSICS, biology, and chemistry took centre stage at Kilcoy State School, as their annual science expo took place on August 14 and 15.

All classes, from prep to Year 6, worked on projects to display, covering topics such as gravity, colour, light, sound, thermodynamics, and plant growth.

The event, now in its fifth year, provides an opportunity for students to showcase their scientific knowledge and class projects, enriching their learning experience by demonstrating real-world applications of science and its impact on the community.

Science expo organiser and teacher Robyn Maguire said the expo helps engage students in science classes as they “see science is part of everything they do”.

This year’s expo featured 10 projects, including one where students created their own pinhole cameras and another where they made crystals using borax.

To keep the excitement going, students vote on their favourite projects, with the winning class earning the opportunity to purchase more science gear for their classroom.

In recent years, the

school has also opened the expo to the public, inviting parents and local community groups to attend, including Somerset Council (who were unable to go this year).

The school acquires all the materials for the expo thanks to $300 funding from the Australian Science Teachers Association (ASTA), which receives assistance from the Australian Government.

transport

THE six-month trial of 50 cent fares is off to a flying start as records tumble across the first week, from August 5 to 12.

Patronage increased across all modes during the trial’s first week, with South East Queensland public transport use returning to 98.5 per cent of pre-COVID levels for the week as a whole.

More than four million passenger trips were taken, with total trips up 11.1 per cent from the previous week and up 11.6 per cent from a comparable week in 2023-24.

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday were the busiest days.

The weekend was a standout, with Saturday (August 10) and Sunday (August 11) both recording their busiest days ever on the network.

While weekend figures were boosted by busy crowds at Suncorp Stadium for the Wallabies v South Africa and Dolphins v Warriors, and at the Gabba for the Brisbane Lions v GWS Giants, free travel arrangements were in place for these games, so patrons did not need to tap on.

For more information about the six-month 50 cent fares trial, visit https:// translink.com.au/ticketsand-fares/50-cent-fares.

Locals learn property ABC’s

MORE than 20 people attended the fifth annual Asset Building Club (A.B.C.) on August 6 in Burpengary to learn the ABCs of buying their first home.

I wanted them to learn how to run a ‘program’ of investing in property,” she said.

of their real estate journey, including tradespeople, sportspeople, and university students.

Ms Sweeney noted how the market has changed since the first A.B.C. event five years ago, making it necessary for new home buyers to be more creative.

The event, organised by RE/MAX Living, featured real estate sales agents, property managers, and finance specialists from RE/MAX Living and Pivotal Financial to help prospective first home buyers understand the ‘how-tos’ of buying a property.

RE/MAX Living broker owner Kathy Sweeney said the purpose of the event was to “break down the barriers” and “take fear out of the equation” when it

“The market is very different now from when we ran that first event and that hit home when we were updating slides,” she said.

“For instance, what once read $400,000 now reads $700,000, and this generation has to be far more creative about finding their way into property ownership.”

She reported a mix of

Ms Sweeney believes the success of her initiative comes from the establishment of ‘ambassadors’.

“The A.B.C. concept works so well because the ambassadors are live examples of people on their real estate journey.”

One of the A.B.C. attendees said the event was great to “ease their nerves” about entering the property market, calling it “extremely helpful.”

Another called the event “inspirational, motivating, and informative.”

“I took away a lot of great knowledge to get me ready to buy my first home and I’m also now thinking of looking into investment properties through the info I learned,” an attendee said. RE/MAX Living services the Moreton Bay and Somerset Regions. If you want to know more about the Asset Building Club, contact 0427 374 117 or email ksweeney@remaxliving. com.au.

Year 3 project about sound vibrations.

Year 6 students Ava, Tia, Riezil and Faith with their pinhole camera project.

Year 6 students with their Newton’s Disc project.

Year 3/4 students made their own crystals.

Plant growing project with Faith and Ava.

Somerset spends over $36M local Cormorant grounded

SOMERSET Regional Council has spent $36.5 million with local businesses and suppliers in the 20232024 financial year, coming in at nearly 120 per cent of Council’s total rates and charges revenue for the financial year.

These figures are more than double of the 2023 financial years spend.

Somerset Mayor Jason Wendt said the greatest impact Council can make in supporting the business sector, including many small businesses, is spending directly with them to complete council projects.

“Each dollar we spend locally has every chance of multiplying and being spent a second and third time locally to help us support our business community and their workforce,” he said.

“Council is actively using local weightings in tender selection criteria to give local businesses every opportunity to work with us.

“This is the process that has been successful for local suppliers on projects like the current flood recovery program.”

Elevated levels of expenditure have been possible in large part due to State and Federal Government grants.

Seqwater confirms iconic Wivenhoe Dam cafe will not re-open its doors

◗ Marina Gomide

SEQWATER has confirmed that the once-iconic Cormorant Bay Cafe at Wivenhoe Dam will not be re-opening, after sitting empty for five years.

Seqwater, who owns the building, had announced in 2019 that it would invest $500,000 in renovations, but Seqwater interim CEO

Will Harpham said the investment is “no longer viable” at the recent Queensland Parliament Budget Estimates 2024.

“Seqwater had previously committed funding to undertake significant remedial action works to the deteriorating Cormorant Bay Cafe to meet current Building Code compliance, and subject to a tenant being secured,” he said.

“Following an engineering investigation showing the extent of the repairs required, and multiple unsuccessful attempts to secure a tenant over the past five years, investment in Cormorant Bay Cafe is unfortunately no longer viable.”

Mr Harpham said the funding will be reinvested into other improvements for the area and local communities, including planning a new naturebased playground for Lake

Wivenhoe to replace the old cafe, commencing an extension of the public boat ramp at Billies Bay, and undertaking repairs and an extension of the boat ramp at Hamon Cove.

“The new nature-based playground will immerse visitors in the journey of the region’s drinking water from catchment to tap, providing the perfect day trip adventure for families,” he said.

“Seqwater is committed to working closely with Somerset Regional Council (SRC) to explore other opportunities to reinvest in the site to enhance visitor experience and tourism.

“Seqwater and the council have agreed that a workshop would be held at the officer level regarding further options to reinvest in the site and to explore opportunities to leverage this natural asset for tourism and economic growth.”

Seqwater will be meeting with SRC this month to assess how “best to engage” with the community and take their views “on board.”

State Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington, who conducted the interrogation into the future of the cafe, called the announcement “extremely disappointing,”

community and how “loved and iconic” the cafe was.

“I emphasised to Seqwater that they must communicate the reasons for their decision with the community, given we have waited so long for this answer,” she said.

“When it comes down to it, Cormorant Bay Cafe is a

State Governmentowned asset, and the State Government must acknowledge the poor way this issue has been handled.”

Regarding Seqwater’s reinvestment of the funds, Ms Frecklington said she will “follow Seqwater’s progress to ensure these projects

“I hope this is not another shallow promise,” she said. Cormorant Bay Cafe announced in February 2019 that it would be closing for renovations, expecting to reopen in July 2019. This was the last update publicly provided on their Facebook page.

Cormorant Bay Cafe recently (main); and when the cafe was operating (below).

A sizzling hot fire brigade

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A BEAUTIFUL, sunny day allowed for a record number of attendees to join the Villeneuve Rural Fire Brigade’s (RFB) open day on Saturday, August 17.

Residents from Woodford, Kilcoy, Mount Archer, Villeneuve, Neurum, and surrounding areas enjoyed a sausage sizzle while learning about fire safety

and preparing for the upcoming bushfire season.

The brigade was joined by the local Ambulance Station, which had many fire trucks and an ambulance on display for kids to explore, learn, and enjoy.

Among the attendees were Somerset councillors Kylee Isidro, Sally Jess, and Michael Bishop, along with Federal Member for Blair Shayne Neumann,

firefighters from the Mount Kilcoy Sandy Creek RFB and Stoney Creek RFB, and cadet volunteers from the Woodford Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC).

Thank you to all brigades and ambulance services for your hard work!

Celebrating 30 years in business

Family owned business ensures you will sleep like a baby

FORTY Winks Morayfield is a local, family-owned, bedding retail specialist, stocking the widest range of products and high-quality brands under one roof. This month, they celebrate 30 years of service to the region.

1994 with Jeff and Annette Townsend and has now passed onto their daughters Danae and Carly.

they recognise the significance of quality sleep and pride themselves on providing exceptional customer service. In-store customers can experience the unique BedMatch technology.

“By utilising the BedMatch diagnostic machine, we personalise each person’s sleep surface, ensuring that night’s rest that fosters overall health and wellbeing.”

With a diverse selection of high-quality brands under one roof, they make it convenient for you to find the perfect bed or mattress to suit your needs and services to offer customers a

hassle-free experience.

Servicing this fast-growing community for the last 30 years has been a privilege for the Townsend family, and the team at Forty Winks Morayfield looks forward to welcoming you in-store to take advantage of the amazing deals available to celebrate 30 years!

Find Forty Winks at 250 Morayfield Road, Morayfield. Call (07) 5498 7777 or email morayfield@ fortywinks.com.au for more info. You can also visit fortywinks.com.au.

Kilcoy project plans

EIGHT members of the Friends of Jinibara, a sub-committee of the Kilcoy Progress Alliance, convened at Yowie Park on Friday, August 16, to deliberate on various initiatives aimed at enhancing the Kilcoy community.

Following the successful launch of Uncle Noel Blair’s memoir, the group has embarked on several new projects, including the development of a native garden at Kilcoy State High School.

The garden, designed and planted by students and teachers, features a watering system to support its edible and functional plants.

In addition to this, the Friends of Jinibara are working on providing educational materials about Indigenous history to the Kilcoy Information Centre.

They are exploring the use of portable and costeffective pull-up banners for this purpose.

The group is also

planning to replace the damaged sign at the fruiting bushtucker garden at Kilcoy Hospital with a new, updated version. Lastly, with streetscape improvements underway, the Friends of Jinibara are considering the inclusion of artwork to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the streets. These initiatives are part of the group’s ongoing commitment to fostering community development and cultural appreciation in Kilcoy.

Marina Gomide

Kids got a chance to sit in trucks and turn sirens on.

Kids trying CPR on mannequin.

Parademics showed kids the stretcher.

Cr Kylee Isidro and Cr Sally Jess.

Kids lined up to explore emergency vehicles.

Kids exploring ambulance.

Kerry Harth with fellow Villeneuve volunteer.

Shayne Neumann MP with Villeneuve volunteer.

Face painting fun.

Kids riding in fire truck.

Sausage sizzle put on by the brigade.

Volunteers from other rural brigades.

Cheryl Gaedtke, Dr Gabriela Shuster, Margaret van Breeman, Cr Michael Bishop, Ronnie Webster and Don Walker.

Moreton Bay’s local legends

Paramedic and SES volunteer nominated for heroes award

◗ Marina Gomide

TWO Moreton Bay locals have been nominated for a QBANK Everyday Heroes Award: a Narangba veteran and paramedic,

“surprised, but honoured” to be nominated for the award, saying it’s “a privilege” to be selected amongst “so many wonderful people working at Queensland Ambulance

QAS.

“I was seeking a new career path that would provide both challenges and fulfilment when I discovered the Ambulance Service,” he said.

“We have a fantastic community in Narangba, and I feel a strong sense of connection after living here for 22 years and this job felt like a great way to give back.”

As an Advanced Care Paramedic, Mr Tulloch often assists patients in their most vulnerable moments, naming the most rewarding part of his job as “the sense of relief and trust people show” when paramedics arrive on scene.

“It’s a powerful reminder of our impact on the community and the trust they place in us to care for them and their loved ones,” he said.

“The diversity of cases we attend ensures no two days are the same, keeping us engaged and ready for any situation.”

Mr Tulloch said he also enjoyed helping develop the skills of early career paramedics, saying he

local SES Group to help his community following the 2022 flood events in Moreton Bay, which affected his own family.

“I wanted to help, but I was still young and there wasn’t much I could do,” he said.

“I looked into SES and put my name down straight away. Now in my second year, it’s the best decision I have ever made.”

Mr Kolio echoed Mr Tulloch’s sentiment, also saying the most rewarding part of his role was helping the community in their most

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you may never know the effect your role might play, even if it means you’re there to talk and listen.”

Although still going out on jobs, Mr Kolio focuses more on creating and managing media and content for the Moreton Bay SES Unit, sharing educational information with the public.

“I represent SES volunteers across the state and work closely with the Chief Officer to share experiences, give feedback, and ensure our voices are heard to drive positive change,” he said.

August 2024. The awards celebrate the exceptional achievements of staff and volunteers within Queensland Police, Fire, Ambulance, Health, Corrections, Education, and the Public Service.

Winners will receive $2000 and $2000 donated to a charity of their choice. Finalists will be announced in September and winners will be recognised at the annual awards dinner on 11 October.

For more information visit https://qbank.com.au/ everydayheroes

Murray Tulloch.

Elected Reps

Powell’s Pitch

with Andrew Powell State Member for Glass House

Vietnam Veterans Day

This year’s Vietnam Veterans Day was the 51st Anniversary of the end of the Australian involvement in the War and 58th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan. I commemorated the day at the Glasshouse Country Sub-RSL Branch. We didn’t say it enough when they returned, so it is important that we say it now –thank you for your service! Lest We Forget.

Cracking Down on Illicit Tobacco Sales

The Metro North Public Health Unit, which includes the City of Moreton Bay, has

What the current animal crisis is like

I feel like the general public has no idea what the animal crisis is currently like. So let me tell you:

Just like at the shelter (where I am), shelters everywhere are FULL. High-kill, low-kill, fosters, breeders, rescuers... all are full.

Breeders are surrendering entire litters. They are saying that even ‘purebred’ puppies are not selling.

Pregnant moms, puppies, so many really GOOD dogs

been cracking down on the sale of illicit tobacco from retailers.

From 1 January to 31 March 2024, unit officials have received 38 community complaints about potential breaches, have conducted 19 inspections of retailers suspected of illicit tobacco supply and issued 19 on-the-spot fines. They have seized 459,908 cigarettes and 86kg of loose tobacco valued at $428,307. These enforcement practices are needed to prevent these kinds of products being sold illegally – undercutting

are being euthanised here daily. It is looking like there WON’T be a ‘really nice’ home waiting for me, like you said there would be. There is NO space here. We are so cramped. Cages even line the halls and are all stacked up on top of each other.

Many of us getting really sick. We need more space. They are saying that adoptions are at an all time low. More and more animals keep being dropped off More than ever before maybe.

legitimate tobacco retailers - particularly to young people.

New Marquees for Community Groups

Last week I had the pleasure of delivering some shiny new marquees to local groups. Personalised marquee design, purchase and delivery is a service I offer all community groups in the electorate of Glass House. I collect the details of interested groups and place one or two marquee orders a year. When they are ready, I hand deliver them to you … how’s that for door-to-door service!

If your community group is interested in receiving a marquee, please get in touch with my office at glass.house@parliament. qld.gov.au.

Longman News

with Terry Young Federal Member for Longman

Strong leaders solve problems, weak leaders cast blame on circumstances or other people when they can’t solve a problem. Whether it be a massacre in Port Arthur, a global financial crisis, a global pandemic, wars and conflicts like Afghanistan, Ukraine, and the Middle East, or the crashes in various financial markets around the world... a true leader analyses the immediate and possible

Please keep your pet and please care for them! Please spay/neuter YOUR pet, train YOUR dog, find resources to help. And it’s ok if you work and have to leave your dog at home, trust me. It is WAY worse here.

There isn’t someone who magically has more time for your dog than you do.

PetStar Australia Who Created the Housing Crisis?

The ALP and the LNP will NOT tackle the core issues around housing. Why?

When governments

future impacts, then formulates and implements solutions to protect the people he or she has been given the privilege to lead.

I think of leaders like Howard who made the tough but right decision after Port Arthur, and Morrison who guided us through possibly the most challenging time in my lifetime (Australia was rated second in the world for its handling of the pandemic under his leadership).

built social and affordable housing in the 1970’s, Australians enjoyed over 70 per cent home ownership. In Singapore over 90 per cent of people enjoy home ownership, because the government have their own government-owned property development agency.

Why won’t the old parties do this? Because they are ‘captured’ (Google “state capture”) by the for-profit property developers and they protect them.

Government built housing

Leaders accept they will never get every decision right, but they are unafraid to make these decisions. Now as the war in Ukraine and in the Middle East continues, financial markets in the U.S. wobble and much of the world enters a recession, the question is - will our leaders simply play the blame game and allow the Australian people to suffer and continue on our downward spiral or will they show true leadership and make the tough decisions to mitigate or at least reduce the impacts on this great nation and its people? I pray it is the latter.

is COMPETITION to private developers, which is why the old parties have cut social and affordable housing to negligible amounts.

So don’t accept little morsels from the old parties pretending to fix the housing crisis. It’s rotten to the core, and the only thing that will fix it is different thinking.

The Greens will create a government property developer and strengthen Q-build, which will release cheaper housing onto

the market (governments agencies don’t need to make exorbitant profits) and that will put downward pressure on house prices and rents.

There is only one way to make housing cheaperand that is to make them cheaper. But that goes against the old parties economic plan. Don’t reward them by voting for them - it’s no wonder that the old parties are bleeding votes, let’s keep the bloodletting going.

Andrew McLean

Native Title

If ongoing legal actions by Indigenous groups and individuals succeed, over half of Queensland could be covered by native title claims. According to maps from the National Native Title Tribunal, nearly 600,000 square kilometres of the state have been claimed since 1994, following the High Court’s landmark Mabo decision that recognized native title | The Courier Mail: June 20, 2024

Join us. Voice your concerns in our Q&A and connect with your community!

RSVP: qld.onenation.org.au/native-title-event-caboolture

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#NativeTitle #CostOfLivingCrisis #HousingCrisis #CommunityForum #RodneyHansen #OneNation

Rodney Hansen who is hosting the event qld.onenation.org.au/rodneyhansen is one of those silent achievers whose contributions often go unnoticed. Our community thrives thanks to individuals like Rodney, who live with passion, curiosity, imagination, and sheer doggedness. He has always been dedicated to making a difference, working tirelessly behind the scenes to help his community overcome various challenges.

HEALTH & WELLBEING

Urgent care boost for Morayfield

Health Hub Morayfield joins Medicare UCC Program

MORAYFIELD’S Health Hub

Minor Accident and Illness Centre has become part of the Federal Government’s Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (UCC) Program, as of August 1, under a two-year funding arrangement with Brisbane North Primary Health Network and the Federal Government.

The Morayfield UCC offers timely, bulk-billed urgent care services for people close to where they live. This helps relieve demand on hospital emergency departments, with over

60 per cent of patients surveyed saying had the clinic not been open, they would have attended a hospital emergency department.

Doctors, nurse practitioners and practice nurses are available to address non-life-threatening minor illnesses and injuries, ensuring patients receive immediate and appropriate care without incurring outof-pocket expenses.

The clinic is open 7 days a week from 8 am to 8 pm, 365 days per year.

Clinical

Medicare UCCs are equipped to treat:

• minor illnesses –including but not limited to respiratory illness, gastrointestinal illness, and urinary tract infections.

• minor injuries –including but not limited to closed simple fractures, lacerations, simple eye injuries, and minor burns.

Medicare UCCs can provide:

• acute wound management (i.e. gluing, suturing, and dressings)

• incision and drainage of abscesses

• fracture management

• intravenous insertion

(i.e. IV antibiotics and rehydration fluids)

• urinary catheter management and changes

• removal of foreign bodies from ears and nose.

Since reopening in April 2023, the clinic has provided urgent care treatment to over 45,000 patients.

How to approach bullying as a parent

NATIONAL Bullying No Way Week held this month has been shining a light on the scourge of

The Australian Government funded program, Triple P - Positive Parenting Program, conducted their largestever survey of parents and carers, which showed eight out of 10 parents are concerned about keeping their children safe from online dangers, like cyberbullying, while parents with children aged 6-11 years are the least confident

in their ability to know what to do if their child is getting bullied.

Triple P International Country Director, Carol Markie-Dadds, said last week was a timely reminder that parents and carers play a key role in preventing and helping their children respond to bullying in all its forms.

“It takes time and practice for children to learn how to spot potentially unsafe situations, make good decisions, and know when to speak to a trusted adult if something worrying

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happens,” she said.

“Having honest and regular conversations with our kids makes a big difference in helping children develop these skills at home, in school, and in the wider community.”

Ms Markie-Dadds said the top three ways to talk to kids about cyberbullying are: Start the conversation – you don’t always have to have long, serious talks about cyberbullying. Casual, frequent chats work well too.

With younger kids, keep it simple and talk about being

kind online. With tweens and teens, respect their need for more privacy and show interest in their online activities.

Help kids feel prepared – “What if” scenarios help kids feel prepared to handle tricky situations.

Create a calm, supportive space – Kids often feel embarrassed or scared to talk to their parents about things happening online, especially if they think they’ll get in trouble.

Tell them it’s okay to feel afraid or worried, and they won’t get in trouble for

coming to you. “Bullying can seriously impact a child’s mental health and wellbeing throughout their school years and well into adulthood,” Ms MarkieDadds says.

Triple P’s free online parenting programs help carers to confidently handle challenges. There’s a free online program for raising kids aged 0-12, and another specifically for parents and carers of kids who are frequently anxious. Visit triplep-parenting. net.au.

Health Minister Mark Butler, Health Hub Morayfield Director Evan Jones, and State Member for Morayfield Mark Ryan.

Spotlight on... TOOGOOLAWAH & ESK

120 years of Toogoolawah

Somerset town celebrates milestone

◗ Marina Gomide

TOOGOOLAWAH is getting ready for a big celebration, as it’s celebrating 120 years on September 14, from 7am to 9:30pm.

The Back to Toogoolawah event will feature a full day of activity, including market stalls, displays in the museum and RSL Hall, a go-kart parade, a 6 a side cricket game, vintage cars and motorbikes, a screening of the movie Rough Diamonds (which was filmed in Toogoolawah in 1995, using locals as extras), and a classical concert by Angel Strings Quintet to finish the night.

Cannell, said the event is meant to celebrate the town, which has a rich history, while educating residents on it’s historical significance.

“A lot of new people don’t know anything about the town, so we want to get people interested in learning about it,” she said.

“We are trying to show

Toogoolawah’s new shed to success

◗ Marina Gomide

LADIES and gentlemen can now enjoy a a much bigger space to practice their craft, as the Toogoolawah Men’s Shed (TMS) opened it’s new, bigger workspace on Saturday, August 17. With over 100 attendees joining the grand opening,

Some of the historical buildings in town include The Condensary art gallery, the Anglican and Baptist churches, and the railway, which started in Toogoolawah in 1904.

For more info visit toogoolawah museum.org/f/back-totoogoolawah---120-yearcelebration.

Deb's Somerset Update

Deb's Somerset Update

Elective surgery waitlists soar

The Queensland Health Crisis has reached a shocking new low under Labor with more Queenslanders than ever before waiting for surgery. In fact, 61,421 Queenslanders are now on the waitlist – the biggest number ever recorded and double the number it was in 2015 when the Palaszczuk-Miles Government came to power.

It is always a highlight to visit schools in my electorate and a recent visit to Coominya State School was no exception. Thank-you to Principal Mr Newton, the school community and Casey Koala for making me feel so welcome!

Queenslanders waiting for life-changing surgeries like hip replacements or cataract operations. It represents a health system being stretched to the limit and patients not getting the care they need. For many of those from the Somerset region who are waiting for surgery at Ipswich Hospital, the elective surgery waitlist

said.

The new storage space comes from the TMS turning the onsite reservoir tank into a storage tank, allowing for protected storage of donated materials, especially timber.

Amongst the many attendees were Somerset councillors, with Mayor Jason Wendt opening the

more will join with the opening of the their new space.

Mr Devenish said “new members are always welcome”, including women.

“We have a few female members, but if we get more ladies turning up we could maybe hold a ladies day, to teach them to use

is up 37% on last year to 1,656 people.

The dire new data also follows the worst six months of ambulance ramping in our State’s history.

Only the LNP has the Right Plan to heal the Health Crisis and that starts with better resources, better triaging, releasing data in real-time and putting doctors and nurses back in charge to improve patient care.

If Government changes in October we will drive down Queenslanders deserve a world-class health system no matter where they live.

Group of workers at the condensed milk factory 1920s.

Toogoolawah train station.

Toogoolawah bound train.

Somerset Mayor and councillors with Shayne Neumann MP at the Men’s Shed opening.

Esk Police warn about sales scam

ESK Police has become aware of a number of fraudulent Facebook accounts that have been attempting to engage local residents through the sale of property items.

The account requests the transfer of a deposit prior to viewing of the item.

Arrangements are then made to meet, however a false location is provided and no property is actually available to purchase.

Some helpful tips:

• Thoroughly check the person selling the item.

If they have no friends on social media, have only recently created the account or have minimal pictures/profile pictures, it is likely to be an account to avoid.

• Never transfer or pay any fees prior to physically viewing the item.

• If the same picture is used to sell items from multiple accounts, it is likely a fake picture.

• Try and limit prepayments for items prior to collecting.

If anyone falls victim, report to your bank ASAP. Also report to police at cyber.gov.au or via the Queensland Police website.

Spotlight on... TOOGOOLAWAH & ESK

Braving rain and mud

Toogoolawah Year 9 students show grit in two-day Solo Camp challenge

◗ Marina Gomide

TOOGOOLAWAH State

High School Year 9 students took on a wet and muddy two-day challenge, as they took part in the Solo Camp on August 13 and 14.

The two-day, one night camp saw the students pushing through extreme rain conditions, as they completed around 30 hours of challenges presented to them.

The three challenges required students to move pieces of simulated artillery through the mud to a designated firing point (Bringing Up the Guns), navigate two cargo nets while being under

work as a team to navigate their way through a muddy, undulating path that replicates parts of the Kokoda Track, carrying either ammunition boxes or a stretcher patient (real or mannequin) along the track (Templeton’s Crossing).

Year 9 teacher Bill Moloney said this was the most challenging weather he had ever experienced in his 17 years attending the camps.

“At times when they wanted to quit, they kept going. The camp was not just about physical endurance but also about the importance of stepping up and pushing through despite the urge to give up,” he said.

“The tests were put to them, but the girls and boys kept showing up.

“This camp has been a testament to their

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Templeton’s Crossing challenge.

Students anjoying a break from the hard work.

Year 9 students muddy after compelting challenges.

Hindenburg’s Line challenge. Push-up warm up.

WHAT’S ON

jumping castle and much more.

Esk Country Market

When: Saturday August 24th, 7am - 12pm

Where: Pipeliner Park, 10 Highland Street, Esk

Info: Esk’s hub for fresh produce & crafts. Join us Saturdays 7am-12pm for local charm & community.

Saturday Morning Indoor Market

When: Saturday 24th August, 8am - 1pm

Where: Morayfield Sport and Events Centre, 298 Morayfield Road, Morayfield

Info: Check out the Morayfield Sport and Events Centre for your favourite indoor market! MSEC will be hosting a variety of stallholders with handmade and pre-loved goods. This “everything market” is held in the comfort of our indoor air-conditioned stadium complete with a cafe on site. This is the place to be on a Saturday morning!

Fernvale Country Fair

When: Saturday August 24th, 7am - 12pm

Where: Fernvale Visitor Information Centre, 1483 Brisbane Valley Hwy, Fernvale

Info: The Fernvale Country Fair is on again! Home baking, fresh produce, 2nd hand bargains, gardening, craft and millinery, dog treats, face painting, fairy floss and balloons, animal farm and delicious hot food, coffee and pancakes and much more!

Lowood Kindy Family Fete

When: Saturday August 24th, 8.30am - 1.30pm

Where: Clock Park, Lowood Info: Market stalls, food stalls, raffles, shows & displays, face painting,

Native Plant Sale

When: Sunday August 25th, 9am - 12pm

Where: Lagoon Creek

Community Nursery

Info: Join us for our Native Plant Sale at the Lagoon Creek Community Nursery! This is a fantastic opportunity to purchase a variety of native plants that Improve the Environment, boost local Biodiversity, replace weedy species, and are perfect for your garden.

Kilcoy Races

When: Sunday August 25th

Where: Kilcoy Showground, Showgrounds Road, Woolmar

Info: Enjoy a day out at the Kilcoy Races

Woodford Historical Society 44th Annual Villeneuve-Neurum Reunion

When: Sunday August 25th, 10am

Where: Woodford Historical Society Museum 109 Archer Street Woodford

Info: It’s that time of the year again and the Woodford Historical Society is proud to once again host the VilleneuveNeurum reunion gettogether. A light lunch will be provided. For catering purposes, attendance numbers are required by Monday the 19th of August. Please RSVP to Donna on 0429899115 or by email woodfordhistoricalsociety@ hotmail.com

Moreton Bay Eco Fest

When: Saturday August 31st, 10am

Where: Caboolture Town Square, 4 Hasking Street,

Caboolture

Info: The Moreton Bay Eco Fest is a fun, family event promoting sustainability and eco-friendly lifestyle ideas for the whole community to come and enjoy. Join leading sustainability experts, community organisations, foodies, green-thumbs, conservationists and more, who will share practical tips on how to live more sustainably. Festival goers will be treated to heaps of fun activities and entertainment throughout the day with a jam-packed line up on the main stage.

Backing Onto Bush

When: Saturday August 31st, 10am - 2pm

Where: Mount Glorious Community Hall, 1874 Mount Glorious Road, Mount Glorious

Info: This half-day session includes: An in-classroom general bushfire safety and preparedness discussion. An interactive bushwalk and talk. Walk away from the workshop with the ability to: Observe the health of your local environment, Identify vegetation types and key habitat, Understand fuel loads, Recognise fire history. Monitor vegetation and wildlife, Follow regulations for your area, Please come prepared for the bushwalk and talk! The event is being delivered in partnership with City of Moreton Bay and supported by the Queensland Fire & Biodiversity Consortium.

Bookbinding Workshop

When: Saturday August 31st, 10am - 2pm

Where: 1-17 Maitland Rd, Burpengary East

materials needed will be supplied. Morning tea provided, BYP lunch. Spaces are limited so please contact Jean 0424 015 111 or Uta 0405 289 279 to register.

Pets in Public Spaces

Information Session

When: Saturday August 31st, 7am - 11am

Where: Centenary Lakes, 2-14 Elliot Street, Caboolture

Info: Are you a pet parent or adopting a new fur baby? Come along and connect with fellow pet enthusiasts, share stories, and make new friends. Your dog might find a playmate too! Pets in Public Spaces is a series of events dedicated to teaching responsible pet ownership. You can bring your questions, and get some tips and advice on: how to reduce barking, what is suitable fencing, walking your dog safely in public spaces. Council Rangers will be equipped with brochures and other resources on pet care and training. You can even pick up some freebies!

Community Family Fun Day- Child Protection Week

When: Tuesday September 3rd, 2.30pm - 4.30pm

Where: Wallace Street Park, 27 Wallace Street North, Caboolture

Info: There will be free activities, free BBQ and free face painting and balloon twisting. Come down and join in the fun! There will be services available for information and advice as well. A Welcome to Country will be held including: Kabi Kabi Dance Performance, Traditional Fire Lighting

/ Smoking, History and Storytelling.

Coffee With a Cop

When: Thursday September 5th, 10am

Where: Morayfield Shopping Centre, in the Food Court near Muffin Break

Info: This event is a great opportunity to get involved and ask questions of your local police about what matters to our community.

A safer community starts with communication and a conversation over a coffee helps!

Tea Thyme

When: Thursday September 5th, 11am

Where: Thyme Lifestyle Resort Moreton Bay, 70 Amy St, Morayfield

Info: Join us for our Morning Tea Tour and discover what makes Thyme Moreton Bay a vibrant over-50s lifestyle community. You will meet key team members, learn about our world-class resort facilities and enjoy a tour of our stunning display home.

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Esk Men’s Shed Open

Day

When: Saturday September 7th, 8am - 12pm

Where: Esk Mens Shed, 12 Heap St, Esk

Info: The Esk Mens Shed is holding an open day morning including a free sausage sizzle to promote the Mens Shed concept and finalise Mens Shed week from 1st Sept - 7th Sept. The morning will include displays from Queensland Police, Rural Fire Service, Fire & Rescue Service and SES.

N3C Family Fun Day

When: Saturday September 7th, 3pm - 5pm

Where: 9 North Shore Drive, Burpengary

Info: Join us for a funfilled afternoon of games, activities, and entertainment for all the family!

In recognition of Child Protection Week, we are encompassing the theme, “Protecting Children is Everybody’s Business,” emphasising the collective responsibility we all share in ensuring that children feel heard and safe.

Annual Vintage Engine Display “Powering Past Generations”

When: Saturday September 7th, 9am - 3pm & Sunday September 8th, 9am - 2pm Where: Caboolture

Historical Village, 280 Beerburrum Road, Caboolture

Info: Stationary engine, Trucks & Cars, Tractors Working Displays all Weekend, Working locksmith. Grand Parade each day. Lots of history to see in the Village Grounds, Cold drinks Hamburgers, Sausage Sizzle, Tea & Coffee. Come and join in the fun and see some of our history being preserved.

SEPTEMBER 13

Native Title

When: Friday September 13th, 7pm - 9pm

Where: Caboolture Memorial Hall, 65/61 King St, Caboolture Info: Join us for Native Title with candidate Rodney Hansen. We’ll discuss critical issues like student and youth poverty, the cost of living, housing, education, congestion, and hospitals.

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NATIVE Title: good or bad? This is the question

One Nation will be addressing at a Town Hallstyle meeting in Caboolture next month.

The party says that there are currently 15 towns facing land transfer applications under the Aboriginal Land Act: towns like Augathella, Boonaroo, Croydon, Duchess, Fraser Island, Maryborough, Mount Isa, Rainbow Beach, River Heads, Roma, Thargomindah, Theodore,

and Toobeah. How safe is your property?

“If ongoing legal actions by Indigenous groups and individuals succeed, over half of Queensland could be covered by native title claims,” they state.

“According to maps from the National Native Title Tribunal, nearly 600,000 square kilometres of the state have been claimed since 1994, following the High Court’s landmark Mabo decision that recognised native title

(Courier Mail: June 20).”

Ask any questions Friday, 13 September, 7-9pm at the Caboolture Memorial Hall when One Nation candidate for the Morayfield Electorate, Rodney Hansen, hosts a free community event with Senator Malcolm Roberts, barrister and constitutional lawyer Hugh Carter, and Pumicestone Electorate candidate Samuel Beaton. RSVP: qld.onenation. org.au/native-title-eventcaboolture .

Rocking fun in Woodford

Special 100th event for Kilcoy QCWA

THE ladies of the Kilcoy Queensland Country Women’s Association (QCWA) are celebrating their 100th birthday on August 31 and are inviting current and past members from all QCWAs across Moreton Bay and Somerset to attend.

The event will take place from 7am to 12pm at 33 Rose Street, Kilcoy, with the celebration promising a day of fun with market stalls, fi trucks, tea and scones, and a 10 prize raffle.

The first prize of the raffle will be a queens sized patchwork quilt valued at $600, with other raffle prizes including a $50 IGA voucher, crocheted rugs, sunglasses, and a crystal bowl. Tickets are $1 each.

There will also be memorabilia on display, including photos from the past 100 years, the first minute book from 1924, and recipe books.

Little ones are also guaranteed to have lots of fun, with a colouring competition put on with the schools.

The Kilcoy RSL will also provide a barbeque, along with a 100th birthday cake for the sweet toothed attendees.

State Member for Nanango, Deb Frecklington, is also expected to attend, along with Somerset Council members.

Kilcoy QCWA president, Caryl Cook, said everyone is really looking forward to the event, because “it’s going to be a great day”.

passed,” she said.

“We can remember all of them with the celebration and there is nothing like new blood to keep things going.”

The Kilcoy QCWA currently has around 18 members and meets on Thursdays, usually around 9:30am,

Playitt open mic attracts new crowd for spring

PLAYYIT fun lit up Woodford on August 15, after a very rainy week and warmer days signal the approach of spring.

The Playitt event, which takes place every Thursday night at the Woodford Bowls Club, welcomed newcomer Matt onto the stage, who gave strong vocals to The Rolling Stones “Honky Tonk Woman” and soulful treatment of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah”.

1986 song “When the Currawongs Come Down”, which reflects the longheld belief that nature and its faunal population are the most reliable weather forecasters.

Other regular contributors brought their A-game and added to the party atmosphere, which was enhanced by the presence of the Rainbow Lorikeets, a lively caravan group who visit every year.

Leanne on camera, Judy on sound, Jan on the board and charts, all jewels in the Playitt crown did their part again and the club is sporting some

a cartoon/animated film characters as their theme for August 29. They are also planning a back to school for September 26.

The Woodford Lions Club are also hosting a special event at the end of September. Spearheaded by the talented and enthusiastic Lion Judy Wenham, ably supported by the equally enthusiastic members, a Variety Concert will be held at the Woodford Bowls Club on Saturday, September 28 at 6:00pm, and a Sunday Matinee 12pm to 3:0 pm on September 29. Tickets at $45 include the show and a two course meal.

Kilcoy QCWA decoupage class on August 1.

Matt and his family.

Pete having a ball.

SUDOKU

Residential moves should be considered carefully. Deception is evident around you. You may be angry if someone tries to take credit for something you did. Secret enemies may be holding a grudge that you’re not even aware of.

Control those desires to cast your fate to the wind. Travel should be on your agenda. You can meet potential new mates if you socialize with friends. Remain calm and you’ll shine. Passion should be your goal.

Unexpected bills may set you back. Lovers will be demanding. You are best to sign your partner up for activities that will be tiring. You may want to take extra special care of your luggage if you are traveling this week. You could receive recognition for a job well done.

Partnerships may be plentiful. You may have a rather hectic day due to events that children are involved in. You are best to do something energetic with friends instead. Set aside any decisions regarding your personal life this week.

Opportunities to upgrade your living standards will come through your lover or through joint financial investments. Enlist coworkers in order to get the job done on time. It will be important that you have your priorities straight. Listen and formulate your course of action. You will be indecisive.

Don’t let your partner put you down. Take a long look at your present direction and consider your professional options. You will have a great day if you just say what you feel. Get back to basics and reevaluate what is important in life.

well organized.

Henry Somerset COMMENT

The councillor expert

Speaking to one of the newly elected Councillors, he said he was having to become an ‘expert in everything’.

Since their election just a few months ago, new Councillors have been presented with some thick binders of policies, facts and figures.

Just a bit of dry reading matter to quickly bring them down from the ecstasy of winning.

Much of this is state (and a small bit of federal) policies and the thick paperwork of what funding is available, what they can do and some pretty narrow guidelines that they shouldn’t step outside.

Then there are the briefing papers from senior council offices on projects underway or for consideration (including ones demanded by the state government and a few pet projects of council officers).

And within a month of election they had a stack of budget briefing papers, mostly forecasting tight times.

Against this, Councillors had a few pet projects of their own.

And quite a few thoughts and pleas from consitituents who voted for them (or said they did).

“Squaring up what constituents, especially the noisy and

persistent ones wanted, what I thought was needed, what the federal and state funding and policies allow, and what few rate dollars are left over is bloody hard,”

he said.

“After the first few Council meetings and briefings, I thought there’s not much left for my constituents projects.

“And that’s not going to make me look very popular.”

So the new Councillor has to become an expert in everything to try to sense where the Council is overspending to save a few dollars for constituent projects.

Under My Skin

Welcome

to the

The 2032 Brisbane Fun and Games is the new name of the event that will reimagine Queensland, indelibly print us on the map, put us on the world stage, and immortalise some politicians.

We will stage an event that will leave the world in awe, especially when they find out the word Olympics been dropped because the competitions bears no relationship to that major sporting event.

Athletics and swimming will be among the events dropped because we won’t have suitable facilities.

But don’t despair, we will stage a real spectacular, featuring events such as fly swatting, thong tossing, horizontal hurling, nose picking for pre-schoolers, sleeping rough, car stealing and, of course, our favourite — breaking (break dancing).

A feature event will be hopbotch. It’s similar to hopscotch, played on a surfaced made from recycled government promises, and made

politically correct by removing any connotations of colonialism and excessive alcohol intake.

The word ‘botch’ will also accurately describe our initial pre-Fun and Games preparations. We will have a team of about 20 million in the breakdancing event because the only qualification will be a desire to represent Australia and just turning up. Don’t take my word for it. Just ask our PM. Albo was unashamedly awestruck by our Paris breakdancing sensation: “Participating in sports, that’s a good thing. Raygun had a crack ... She’s had a go representing our country, and that’s a good thing too. I’ll be there to welcome her and our Olympic team home and that will be a good thing.”

One opinion writer explained exactly why we want Fun and Games, not Olympics, in Brisbane in 2032”: “Raygun... embodies much of what Australians secretly like about themselves. The 36-year-old turned up to the Olympic stage ready to have

an absolute crack and that takes balls.

“More than that, whether she was writhing like a toddler having a tantrum in the supermarket lolly aisle or introducing the world to The Sprinkler, Raygun gave every impression of not taking herself too seriously.

“Travelling through life lightly — as lightly as Raygun’s bouncing kangaroo move — is supposed to be an Australian trait. We take the piss out of ourselves and each other.

“At least half of that dynamic was on full display after Raygun, having failed to coax a point out of any of the Olympian judges, coaxed a hundred memes out of the internet instead”.

So that’s it. To qualify for our Fun and Games just accept taxpayer funding but don’t take the event seriously, have a crack but don’t try to win, and have balls. That makes you a meme-coaxing superstar — the new Aussie spirit.

As the old saying goes, it’s all fun and games until someone get hurt. Of course our reputation gets hurt

WEASEY’S PROPERTY REPORT

Stage 2 Rental Law Reforms: two more important dates were announced on 16th Aug, 2024

Last week the Queensland Government confirmed that the remaining Stage 2 Rental Law Reforms will be rolled out in two phases. The reforms are set to come into effect on September 30, 2024, and May 1, 2025, following the passage of the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 in May.

Regular readers of this column will remember that we discussed the initial set of changes that took effect back on June 6, 2024. Now, with the government’s latest proclamation, both tenants and landlords will have to adapt to another raft of new regulations.

The first of these two phases

Council is getting the correct bang for the contracting buck.

So much of the Council budget is precommitted, such as garbage collection contracts and long standing road contracts and infrastructure for new housing and industry developments.

So how do you find some savings to, for instance, increase road repairs and sports ground facilities for more female sports?

You quickly have to become an expert to question whether the

There’s lots of driving around these large districts, seeing if what has been promised on projects and repairs and upgrades is actually being done properly and as promised. And after last week’s heavy rain, so many constituents call up about potholes here and wrecked parks there.

Oh well Councillors, just 3 and ⅔ rds years until the next Council elections.

Plenty of time to become an expert in everything!

of rental reforms will begin next month on the 30th of September. Key among these is the requirement for landlords or property managers to offer tenants at least one way to pay their rent that doesn’t incur any fees. Any costs associated with other payment options must be made clear in advance.

To increase transparency and fairness in the handling of bond disputes, landlords will provide evidence to support any bond claims or dispute resolution requests within 14 days of filing such claims. The reform package will also remove the maximum bond limit thresholds, standardizing the maximum bond to four weeks’ rent

across all rental properties, regardless of the weekly rent amount. In cases where a tenancy is renewed, tenants will have the right to seek a bond refund of the difference if the bond that is being held and carried over will be higher than the new legal maximum.

Utility bills like service charges and water consumption, will now need to be provided to tenants within four weeks of receipt from the relevant supply authority. Failure to do so will mean tenants won’t be obligated to pay these charges. If water consumption charges relate to a partial billing period – and they often do - then landlords will need to

and taxpayers pay dearly, but who gives a stuff if politicians and Fun and Games leeches enjoy the gravy train ride.

Medical meltdown

A 90-year-old lady, who lives alone, has a fall and is taken by ambulance to Kingaroy Hospital. There’s no bed for her so she’s kept in emergency.

Hours later there’s an available bed at Nanango Hospital 25kms away, but there’s no ambulance.

Even though she’s in severe pain and extremely fragile, the patient is driven to Nanango by an 85-yearold friend.

These two rural towns are only 200kms from Brisbane. Kingaroy’s hospital has just been “upgraded” at a cost of $100 million. It now has less beds than before the rebuild. Smart planning.

And here’s a thought. If there’s an ambulance shortage in that area, maybe the Premier could authorise the hospital to use one of the two jets he chartered to fly him and his entourage to North Queensland on a recent PR

make sure that the charges are accurately calculated according to the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act (RTRA). Another significant change is the introduction of a statutory formula for calculating reletting costs if a tenant breaks their lease. To prevent excessive penalties or charges, the new formula will determine the re-letting costs based on how much time remains on a fixed-term lease.

The second phase of this next stage of rental reforms will begin on May 1, 2025. These new regulatory requirements are particularly aimed at property managers. The changes include the mandatory use of a prescribed form for tenancy applications (which is long overdue). There will be

exercise.

Monkey business

Remember all the life-controlling Covid restrictions we suffered for a couple of years? They might be just around the corner again.

That trustworthy body, The World Health Organisation, has declared a global public health emergency amid alarm over a rapidly spreading variant of mpox.

(Mpox used to be called monkeypox until the United Nation Primate Rights Commission upheld a Costa Rican white-faced capuchin racial vilification claim.)

After an initial outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the disease has since spread to neighbouring countries in Central and East Africa.

“It’s clear that a coordinated international response is essential to stop these outbreaks and save lives,” WHO said.

That will be enough for our power-hungry politicians and bureaucrats to take control of our lives and keep us safe by locking and masking us up.

restrictions on the type of information property managers can request from prospective tenants and some types of information requests will be clearly prohibited.

Entry notice periods will be extended from 24 to 48 hours, giving tenants more time to prepare for property inspections or other entries. Entry to the property will be limited to two visits per week once a Form 12 Notice to Leave or Form 13 Notice of Intention to Leave has been issued – except for safety checks or emergency situations.

For tenants who wish to make modifications to their rental properties, the reforms will also introduce new processes for requesting the attachment of fixtures or structural changes.

By SKINHEAD

Queensland borders could close anytime, weddings and funerals will be made illegal, Queensland hospitals will be for Queenslanders only, and nominations will be called for our next Governor.

Just briefly Way back in April, two Gold Coast councillors were referred to as “rangas”. They thought it was funny. One anonymous complainant didn’t. The matter is still under ongoing investigation by The Office of the Independent Assessor. Efficient use of taxpayer dollars?

The Miles Government unashamed “how-goodare-we” advertising blitz is in full swing, at our expense. Expect a lot more, courtesy the same money box, between now and the election.

Thought for the Week: Baby Boomers are not lazy — they’re energy efficient.

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RURAL NEWS

Charolais X Weaner

Toogoolawah

Shepherdson and Boyd reported a yarding of 528 head of cattle.

Good lines of weaner steers and heifers sold to a dearer market along with backgrounder steers. Feeder steers and heifers were in very short supply and sold to a fully firm to slightly

dearer market. A quality run of light weaner steers account

Paradise grazing highlighted the yarding, selling to very strong competition with pens topping at $1110, $110 & $1040. Lincoln Collins of Marburg sold Brangus Feeder steers 16-18mths old for $1500/head. Michael Burrows of Cooeeimbardi sold Santa X steers 12mths

old for $1130/head.

Bindalong Beef of Blackbutt sold Droughtmaster steers 12mths old for $1120/head. May Ebbern of Linville sold Charolais X weaner steers 6-8mths old for $1060/head. Tim Collins of Toogoolawah sold 12mths old Speckle Park X steers for $990/head.

L & M Pampling of Laceys Creek sold light weight

Charbray X weaner steers 6-8mths old for $960/head. Debra Thorne of Curramore sold Charolais X weaner steers 6-8mths old for $960/ head.

I & N Fleitter of Conondale sold Charbray feeder heifers 18mths old for $1250/head. Lincoln collins of Marburg

16-18mths old for $1110/ head. Paradise Grazing of Nanango sold a quality run of Charolais X weaner heifers 6-8mths old, with pens topping at $1000/ head, $930/head & $890/ head. May Ebbern of Linville sold Charolais X weaner heifers 6-8mths

S Gittins of Goomeri sold Droughtmaster X weaner heifers 6-7mths old for $770/ head. Shepherdson and Boyd would like to thank all of their vendors, buyers and underbidders for their valued support. The next Toogoolawah Store Sale will be on Friday

O`Brien, sold to a very competitive buying panel with pens topping $1110/head.

Cattle

markets

August 20. It was a very wet day, with good widespread rainfall. All buyers were operating, with cattle prices remaining fully firm.

Neville Barsby, Imbil, sold young Droughtmaster steers for $850.

Aaron & Kelly

Dymock, Gheerulla, sold Droughtmaster steers for $1030.

Chrissie Whordley, Kybong, sold light Droughtmaster feeder heifers for $860.

Colin Roberts, Kureelpa, sold Angus vealer heifers for $710.

FLM Rural, Belllmere, sold Angus steer calves for $590.

Kelly Durham, D’Aguilar, sold Fresian cross steers for $1000.

Vern & Kim Duncan, Mt Mee, sold mixed breed steers for $1200, $1000, $950 & $930 and Charbray heifers for $830.

Russell Janke, Kenilworth, sold Charolais & Droughtmaster vealers for $560, $530 & $490.

James Hermann, Prenzlau,

with an increase in market confidence, saw a significant rise in prices at Stariha Auctions Woodford cattle sale on Monday, August 19. All buyers were operating with improved rates.

Barrie & Margaret Dunning, Harlin, sold lines of young Santa steers for $1190 & $880 and weaner males for $900.

Micheal Friedrich, Toogoolawah, sold Murray Grey weaner males for $850 and vealer heifers for $710.

Mineral Properties, Moore, sold young Belmont Red steers for $810.

Perry Partners, Mt Kilcoy, sold Droughtmaster cows for $1530 & $1270 and steers for $910 & $740.

Sommer Brothers, Maleny, sold medium Dairy cows for $1140, Angus heifers for $1130 and vealer heifers for $710.

Sheldon Taylor, Mt Delaney, sold light Charolais heifers for $740.

Gidgee Holdings, Mt Mee, sold a pen of Droughtmaster cows for $1240.

Moreton Saleyards market report

AGENTS Boyd O’Brien

Bartholomew reported a yarding of 427 head of cattle. Restocker steers and heifers sold to dearer rates with quality lines attracting very strong competition. Heavy cows and ox sold to a much dearer market as did heavy pasture steers and heifers, with all processors present and operating. Welcomed rain created much more competition in the weaner steers returning to the paddock.

D Pieper sold Weaner Steers Charolais X 378.2c/kg $837/head.

D Roberts sold Weaner Steers Santa 365.2c/kg $1120/head.

K Smith sold Weaner Heifers Limousin 253.2c/kg $620/head.

J & R Price sold Backgrounder Heifers Charolais X 275.2c/kg $908/ head.

V & J Slingsby sold Feeder Heifers Limousin X 284.2c/ kg $1193/head.

Lakeside Farms sold Light Feeder Steers Brangus 373.2c/kg $1373/head.

Harris & Schmidt sold Trade Feeder Steers

Charolais X 377.2c/kg $1372/head.

P & S Moriarty sold Feeder Steers Charolais X 355.2c/kg $1687/head.

A & L Taylor sold 2 & 4 Tooth Pasture Steers Charbray 326.2c/kg $1993/ head.

C Browning sold 4 Tooth Pasture Heifers Santa 305.2c/kg $1442/head.

G & R Mills sold 6 Tooth

Pasture Heifers Charbray 330.2c/kg $2215/head.

P Mahony sold Pasture Ox Hereford X 301.2c/kg $1950/ head.

S Finch sold Pens of Store Cows Santa 222.2c/kg $1222/head.

G Sherlock sold Pens of Medium Cows Brahman X 259.2c/kg $1529/head.

G & R Mills sold Pen of Heavy Cows Charbray

281.2c/kg $1841/head.

K Klein sold Heavy Bulls Charbray 270.2c/kg $2376/ head.

G & K Richards sold Heavy Bulls Braford 279.2c/kg $2415/head.

For Sale Details, Market Reports and more info, visit www.moretonsaleyards. com.au or find us on Facebook @ Moreton Saleyards.

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Dan’s over ten years’ worth of experience in the building industry allows

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Animal Keeping (Cat Breeding)

Where: 142-146 Wattlebird Drive, Elimbah Qld 4516

On: Lot 58 on SP111230

Approval sought: Development

Permit for Material Change of Use

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PUBLIC NOTICES

GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH

DELANEYS CREEK HALL

(Cnr Mt Mee and Bleakley Roads)

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

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

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES FOR SALE

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.

Artisans Guild of Caboolture & District Inc. Bookbinding Workshop With award winning artist Jean Mullins. Saturday 31 August from 10am to 2pm at the Gallery, 1-17 Maitland Road, Burpengary East. Cost $25 and all materials needed will be supplied.

Morning tea provided. BYO lunch, in Studio 2.

MASSEY FERGUSON - 2 disk plough with cutting disk, plus a spare new disk; Bonell Reversable Plough - large cutting discs. Napier Rippers - 3 tines ripper - heavy duty; Massey Ferguson Scarifier - 11 tines - 7 inch double bar; Massey Ferguson - Hydraulics Stabiliser arm - Tractor; Chain heavy duty, 5.20 mt long, 16ml thick; Howard Rotary Hoe - 70 AR Series, 2 large metal side wheels, heavy duty unit, as new; Tractor Air Pump - Air PTO Driven; Vital Chain Block with bearings, never used, 1.5 tons, lifts 3 mts; Load Binder - 2 available. Make an offer. PH 0416 276 763.

COLLECTABLE CARS & TRUCKS

Diecast Collectable Cars beautifully made with all details $42.00 each. Burpengary PH 3203 1073

SPORT

Lowood golf

RESULTS for Thursday 15 August 2024 Single Stableford. Men: Winner: M Whitwell 41 R/Up: G Hair 36 ocb.

BRD: J Burrett Shane Kopelke 36 B Green 35 B Victor M Barden R Young G Milady 34

Toogoolawah golf

Wednesday 14th August no Ladies golf due to weather.

PM Chook Run 5 players defied the weather and played a 9 hole single stableford. Winner Richie Marschke 25 points, runner up Trevor Friedrich 18 points.

Toogoolawah bowls

On Sunday 18th August we had another singles championship round with Butch Stevens winning over Keith McWhirter. We also had a game of fours with Kim Dorman, Dot McVeigh, Graeme Khun and Neville Finlay winning over Hugh Edwards, Colin Giffin, Maida Canciani and Lyn McWhirter. A great day had by all. For your Calendar:

Ladies: Winner: G Oxborrow 31 R/Up: J Hines 30. NTPs: 2: Shane Kopelke 5: D Sippel 11: G Milady 14: B Green

Results for Saturday 17 August 2024 4BBB Stableford Winner: J Lee (Rosewood Golf Club) & B Graham 43

Saturday 17th August No Golf at Toogoolawah members travelled to Esk for Presidents day. Congratulations Bernie Moore (Esk) for winning the inaugural Esk Pat Moffatt Memorial Cup. Check Esk Golf News for results.

Sunday 18th August 1st Round of MDGA Pennants

Our next Club Meeting will be held on 8th September at 9.00am. All members are requested to attend. Please join us and help in the running of your club. There are still positions available on the Committee and your nomination and acceptance would be appreciated.

Our next Trivia night will be held on Friday 30th August. On the 27th August we have visitors from the Highway Wanderers Caravan

R/Up: A Staatz (Gatton Jubilee Golf Club) & L Pratt (Esk Golf Club) 42. BRD: Sue Kopelke & E Jensen C Lodder & K Lodder P Thode & J Luxford 41 D Gray & P Muller O Abakumov & D Hellyer

40 P Hallett & G Webster 39 ocb. NTPs: 2: A. Skinner 5: P Brown 11: D Gray 14: S Norris

Div 2 Toogoolawah V Boonah at Gatton. Toogoolawah won 4/3.

Coming Events:

Saturday 24th August Club

Trophy Single Stroke Event in conjunction with August Monthly Medal.

Wednesday 28th August

Ladies Golf 9.00am hit off / PM Chook Run 3.00pm hit off

club visiting for a social day of bowls followed by a burger for lunch. All members are invited to come along to make the day enjoyable for our guests. 10am Start

Please note that our Annual Valley of the Lakes Tournament will be held on the 26th and 27th October and that we will require ALL HANDS-ON DECK to ensure the smooth running of the event.

See you on the green.

Caboolture darts

Caboolture Social Darts

Pot Luck Doubles Played Monday Night 19th August at the Combined Services Hall Hayes Street Caboolture. Twenty Two Players attended with the winners being Roger and Tom

Esk Golf

THURSDAY 15/8/24

Gerry Maloney Memorial

Shield Sponsored by Ian & Barb Macintyre

- Overall Winner B Thorogood 36pts

- Division 1 Winner D Lockwood 29pts

- Division 2 Winner B Moore 33ptsNTP

- Ladies 7/16 3rd J Marshke

- ALL IN 4/13 G Proctor 8/17 2nd I Timms

Excellent turnout for our annual Gerry Maloney Memorial.

Many thanks to Macca and Barb for sponsoring the event and providing all the food.

SATURDAY 17/8/24

Presidents Day Sponsored by Luke & Tracey Latter. Pat

Whilst after a four way play off Chantelle and Corey were runners up. Prizes were given to Jai 140 score Sherrie 126 score plus Luke 58 Peg Jenny 44 Peg. It was the Ladies big nights highlights with Sherrie 105, 126 peg 59. Jenny 100,100, peg 44,28. Chantelle 135 peg 34. Sam 102 but the men had 18 tons overall on the night best being Jai 140, Tom 135, Bill 132, Luke 124. Names required by 715pm every Monday night with bar coffee other drinks available, visitors welcome. For information ring Cecil 0411698807 or Ian 0400 475 007.

Moffatt Memorial - Single Stroke.

- Winner B Moore 69nett

R/UP J Kerr 69

3rd Place H Knubel 70

- Ladies Winner E Faulkner 73nett

R/UP L J Marshke 76

L Bitossi 76

- NTP Mens

1/10 3rd B Farnham

2/11 3rd D Richardson

3/12 3rd B Moore

- NTP Ladies 6/15 3rd R Bagster

7/16 3rd E Faulkner

- ALL IN Sponsor Esk IGA

4/13 S Lerm

5/14 3rd G Wilson

- Sponsor Brisbane Valley Meats

8/17 2nd D Richards 9/18 C Smith

Annual Presidents day was again a great success, with

traditionally Toogoolawah joining us with around 40 players in attendance. It was also Pat Moffatt Memorial Day.

Thanks to Pat’s family for coming along to present the prizes. Pat was a long time golfer and a local bloke much loved by the community.

Many thanks to President Luke and Wife Tracey for providing the prizes and the chicken and gravy rolls.

SUNDAY 18/8/24

9 Hole Chooky - Winner G Punch 31nett R/UP D Back 32 P Cook 32

- Putting Competition Garry Punch 14putts

- NTP No 13 S Wilson No 17 2nd P Cook

SPORT

Win tickets for Dolphins vs Broncos

DOLPHINS fans have a great opportunity to win a corporate experience for their game against the Brisbane Broncos on August 31, while raising funds for a local charity.

A premium corporate suite for 15 people, valued at $5,500, will be up for grabs, allowing for an unforgettable day of footy action, which includes a food and beverage package.

Raffle money will be going towards Share the Dignity, an Australian charity that aims to provide essential menstrual products to those in need across the community, helping end period poverty and making a difference in the lives of women experiencing homelessness and fleeing domestic violence.

The prize is being donated by Ausbuild and Dynamic Bradview Roofing to support Share the Dignity.

Raffle tickets will close at midday on Monday, August 26, with the winner being contacted after 5pm that same day. Information on raffle ticket pricing and to purchase tickets, go to https://www. sharethedignity.org.au/ dolphins-2024.

Wrapping up Footy season

◗ Kirra Livingstone

RUGBY league teams from the Somerset and Moreton Bay region have had a mixed finish to the end of the season, with just one senior team making finals.

The Kilcoy Yowies C Grade team finished third on the ladder, winning its last regular game for the season against the Caloundra Sharks, 18-14.

Yowies won 12 games, three draws, and lost three matches this season, and sit just two points behind second and four behind the first placed Mary Valley Stags.

In the Reserve Grade competition, the Caboolture Snakes finished seventh on the ladder and the Stanley River Wolves finished tenth, just ahead of the last placed Nambour Crushers.

The Caboolture Snakes A Grade finished the regular season in sixth place, just missing out on finals. Snakes’ Open Women team had a positive end to their season, finishing runners up in the grand final against the Kawana Dolphins.

Caboolture lost 30-4 on August 4, in an exhilarating grand final rematch, also losing to the Dolphins last year 14-4.

Brisbane event will welcome home our Olympians and Paralympians

Celebrate QLD Olympic and Paralympic stars

Meet an NRL Dolphin player at free Kayo Stadium event

GET ready to shake off the winter chills and embrace the fresh start of spring with the fun-filled Spring into Spring event.

The Redcliffe Dolphins NRL team are partnering with BallyCara to bring the free event to Kayo Stadium on August 30.

From 11:30am to 1:30pm, the Kayo training fields will be used to feature an action-

packed day, with attendees having a chance to meet and mingle with a Dolphins NRL player.

Other fun activities will include Blaze Pods to test reaction times, giant inflatable sports games to unleash inner athletes, the largest group exercise class on the Peninsula, community activations led by Healthy and Active

THE Queensland Government and Brisbane City Council will co-host an Olympic and Paralympic Welcome Home event following Australia’s success at Paris 2024.

On Saturday 14 September, Queenslanders are invited to South Bank to celebrate the achievements of the homegrown sporting talent who captured the hearts of our nation.

The official proceedings will commence with the athlete’s arrival at 10am at the Cultural Forecourt South Bank.

Premier Steven Miles said the event is a chance to call-out the Queenslanders who proudly represented Australia.

“We are home to some of the greatest sporting talent– not only in the nation, but in the world,” he said.

“We can reflect on the participation, sportsmanship and success of the Australian team.”

State Minister for Tourism

and Sport, Michael Healy, said this is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the Olympians for their extraordinary efforts.

“Our Queensland athletes are truly amazing,” he said.

“They have inspired a nation and as members of the Australian Team, played a huge role in contributing to our countries most successful Olympic Games.

“The show of their success is far from over, as we look ahead to the Paralympics later this month where we will see 49 of the state’s best athletes compete in Paris.”

Not only will Queenslanders be able to cheer home their Olympic and Paralympic heroes, but live entertainment, food and other activities will also be on offer.

That evening, Queensland Premier Steven Miles will host a formal Welcome Home Dinner for the Olympians and Paralympians.

For more information visit qld.gov.au/welcomehome

Moreton, and health tips and advice from BallyCara’s Allied Health team.

There will also be live music and delicious food trucks, ensuring there is something for everyone to enjoy.

To reserve a spot and for more info visit https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/ spring-into-springtickets-956659623687

Eagles to dominate football fi

◗ Kirra Livingstone

THE Narangba Eagles U23 and Senior Men football teams will both take out the minor premierships in their respective competitions, after the last regular game of the season on August 25. Finals will start the following week, however since both teams are sitting in first place, they will likely

automatically qualify for week two of finals.

The Senior Men’s team has gone undefeated all season, with the squad’s largest win deficit against Westside Grovely 7-0 in round 9, and Oxley United 8-1 in round 14.

But it was the Eagles’ game against the Logan Village Falcons in round 12 that they scored their most

goals, winning 9-3.

Senior Men Eagles player, Ryan Shaughnessy, tops the highest goal scorer ladder for the Metro 5 competition with 41 goals under his belt.

Teammate Joseph McGroggan is third on the same ladder, scoring 19 goals himself.

Narangba’s U23s Men also had a successful season in their own right, winning 16 games, three draws, and one loss.

The team’s largest defi win of the season and highest scoring game was against Ridge Hills 9-0 in round 18.

There were many games throughout the season where the U23s Men won by seven and eight goals too.

These games were against Jimboomba United and

goals.

Eagles player, Finlay Wootton, sits third on the highest goal scorer for its respective competition, kicking five goals.

Kaylee McKeown in Paris 2024 Photo credit- Swimming Australia, Delly Carr - Sports Photographer

short and did not make the finals, currently sitting seventh on the ladder. The squad will play its last game for the year against the Holland Park Hawks.

Meet a Dolphins NRL player at free event on August 30

Photo credit: Dolphins NRL Facebook

Photo credits: Yvonne Packbier/MMM Sports Photography.

Photo credits: Yvonne Packbier/ MMM Sports Photography.