The Sentinel 28 February 2024

Hold onto your hats!

Final parting words

Local councillor’s words of wisdom after 40 years in government

AFTER nearly 40 years working in local government including eight years as Somerset councillor, Cheryl Gaedtke is bidding farewell, but not without a strong message for residents, as well as her endorsement of her preferred mayor and councillors.

Ms Gaedtke said the most difficult part of her years as councillor has been “to

fight for a commonsense approach to governance”, after the corrupt actions of a few people tarred all other councils six years ago.

“I have seen many changes over my career, but nothing like what has occurred over the past four to five years,” she writes in the Sentinel this week.

“Sadly, due to the corrupt actions of only a few about six years ago, all other councils have been tarred

with the same brush and continue to fight for a commonsense approach to governance.

“During my career, I have seen councils that become dysfunctional and often, it is due to personality differences.” But Cr Gaedtke said she was leaving local office proud to have been involved in the achievements of both Somerset and Kilcoy over the years. “I’m proud to be involved as a team

player… representing a collective effort toward meaningful progress and a positive impact on the community,” she said.

Ms Gaedtke urged Somerset residents to go out and meet their mayoral and councillor candidates in person, ask them questions, and get to know them a little better, to make confident and informed decisions when casting their votes.

Cr Gaedtke’s letter p10

Woodford Rodeo gallery p6 WdfdRd

$41 million grant to cut energy bills

SMALL and Medium Enterprises (SME) can now apply for grants to help reduce energy bills.

The grants between $10,000 and $25,000 can be used to upgrade to more efficient equipment, including replacing air conditioners with high efficiency units or gas heating boilers with heat pumps, helping SMEs lower power bills and emissions.

Kilcoy motel to boost local Somerset tourism

SOMERSET Regional Council approved a major development application, with conditions, in a council meeting held last week.

This highlighted the strength of the region’s tourism industry and Somerset’s economy.

Council’s Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Johnson, said the development had been approved subject to a range of engineering, environmental, noise, water and waste conditions.

“We are pleased that we are able to support applications for exciting development opportunities that support our broader

tourism strategy and contribute to the growth and development of our region’s businesses,” Mr Johnson said.

The development includes reconfiguring two lots into three lots on William Street in Kilcoy, at the site of the current Exchange Hotel, Kilcoy Caravan Park and Ray White building.

The development will include a new two-storey motel with 20 units, reception, bin storage and 22 parking spaces.

Two of the ground storey units will be accessible units, with accessible parking spaces.

These grants are part of the Albanese Government’s commitment to ease pressures on Australian businesses, by putting downward pressure on energy bills through the $62 million Energy Efficiency Grants for SMEs program.

The first round of the program last year saw $15.5 million awarded to 674 businesses for energy savings from upgrades to pool covers, heat pumps, air conditioners, as well as more efficient hot water pumps and compressed air improvements.

Minister for Small Business, Julie Collins, said the Labor Government was delivering for small businesses, helping to improve their long-term resilience.

“I encourage small businesses to read the Grant

this new support,” she said. Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Jenny McAllister, said the grants would improve the bottom line of small businesses and lower emissions.

“Investing in energy efficiency can save on energy costs, taking the pressure off small businesses and allowing them to reinvest savings to their business.

“Upgrades to appliances like freezers or air conditioners not only saves on bills, but also contributes to Australia’s emissions reduction targets.”

the new second round of Energy Efficiency Grants for SMEs program would help local businesses use less energy and improve their competitiveness, while reducing their carbon footprint.

“We know that many SMEs report that electricity is one of their biggest overheads, so improvements in energy efficiency can ease pressure on energy bills for these businesses and drive better energy performance across the economy.

“Many local businesses tell me they want to do the right thing by reducing

efficiency, and the Albanese Government wants to support them to do this.

“This funding could help a local meat processor to replace a costly gas boiler with an efficient electric heat pump, or help a commercial building change to efficient air conditioners and smarter management.”

Applications open today (Wednesday) and close on April 8.

For more information, visit https://business.gov. au/grants-and-programs/ energy-efficiency-grantsfor-small-and-mediumenterprises-round-2

Moreton Bay North burglaries falling

MORETON Bay North has been identified as the region in Queensland with the most drastic decline in home thefts in 2023, with 42% less home theft claims made to RACQ in comparison to 2022.

While Moreton Bay North is in decline, Moreton Bay South is following the

state-wide trend of rising home thefts, seeing an 11% increase in claims compared to 2022, according to RACQ Insurance’s home theft claims data for 2023.

Postcodes in Moreton Bay North with the most claims filed were 4510, 4019 and 4020, while in Moreton Bay South it was 4503,

4035, and 4037. According to RACQ’s state-wide data, the January-March quarter experienced more claims than any other three-month period, with more thefts occurring on weekdays.

RACQ’s Trent Sayers said there were simple precautions people could take to deter opportunistic theft, including

locking doors and windows, not leaving spare keys in obvious spots, and investing in security systems.

“If you find yourself in the unfortunate situation of having your home broken into, contact local police immediately to report the theft and then contact your insurer,” he said.

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Blacks Betta acknowledged Betta acknowledged

THE Woodford Lions Club presented a certificate of appreciation to Blacks Betta Home Living on Wednesday last week, after the Woodford-based store donated an air-conditioner to the Woodford Lions den.

The only cost to the Woodford Lions Club was fees for installing and fitting

the 9.1kW air-conditioner – valued at $2,500 – which has been in place since late December (2023).

Woodford Lions Club president David Kearns thanked Blacks Betta Home Living for its other services, including donating a 65-inch TV for the Christmas raffle.

Blacks Betta Home Living co-owner Jeff Black said the donation of the air-

conditioner helped the Woodford Lions, especially in summer.

“It frees up funds for them to support the community,” he said.

With the Woodford Lions involved in activities such as Meals on Wheels, school bursaries, a mega raffle, community BBQs, a street carnival, and selling tickets at the Woodford Rodeo, Mr

Black acknowledged the work of the Lions.

“They’re the glue that holds the community together, with the funds they raise and the activities they do,” he said. Following the presentation of the certificate at the retail outlet, the attendees enjoyed a morning tea with each other.

Councillor has parting message

AFTER nearly 40 years working in local government, including eight years as Somerset councillor, Cheryl Gaedtke is bidding farewell, but not without a strong message for residents, as well as her endorsement of her preferred mayor and councillors.

Ms Gaedtke said the most difficult part of her years as councillor has been “to fight for a commonsense approach to governance”, after the corrupt actions of a few people tarred all other councils six years ago.

“I have seen many changes over my career, but nothing like what has occurred over the past four to five years,” she writes in the Sentinel this week. “Sadly, due to the corrupt actions of only a few about six years ago, all other councils have been tarred with the same brush and continue to fight for a commonsense approach to governance.

“During my career, I have

seen councils that become dysfunctional and often, it is due to personality differences.” But Cr Gaedtke said she was leaving local office proud to have been involved in the achievements of both Somerset and Kilcoy over the years. “I’m proud to be involved as a team player… representing a collective effort toward meaningful progress and a positive impact on the community,” she said.

“Through collaboration and cooperation with colleagues, stakeholders, and community members, it is fulfilling to implement effective strategies, address challenges, and achieve notable successes for the community.”

Ms Gaedtke urged Somerset residents to go out and meet their mayoral and councillor candidates in person, ask them questions, and get to know them a little better, to make confident and informed decisions when casting their votes.

Cr

Gaedtke’s

letter p10

Woodford Lions president David Kearns hands a certificate to to Blacks Betta Home Living owners Barry and Jeff Black. Black.

● SOMERSET ◗ Marina Gomide

● WOODFORD ◗ Liam Hauser

Goodbye to Somerset’s Mayor Graeme Lehmann

Reflecting on serving the community for 30 years in local government

l SOMERSET w Marina Gomide

SOMERSET is bidding farewell to its mayor of 20 years, Graeme Lehmann.

The last mayor of the now extinct Esk Shire Council and the first and only mayor, so far, of Somerset Regional Council, Mr Lehmann has had a lasting impact on the region.

Thinking back to his 30-year long local government career, Mr Lehmann has recognised some key challenges he has faced, naming cost pressures as one of the most current

“One of the most disappointing things, I have found, is the cost shifting from State and Federal Government onto Local Government,” he said.

“This shift adds more responsibilties onto Local Government, adding more cost pressure.”

The population growth of the area has also been an evergrowing challenge, even for a rural region like Somerset, and a challenge Mr Lehmann hopes the future mayor will continue to fight.

“I always worked very

which is getting harder and harder to do as population is pushing further inland,” he said.

Somerset will always live on with me and I just love this community and where I live Outgoing Mayor Graeme Lehmann

“I hope whoever is elected continues to protect this lifestyle and the farms. “Tourism and small

amalgamation of the Kilcoy and Esk Councils into the Somerset Council, as one of the biggest milestones of his time in office.

“Amalgamations of councils can be challenging and some work and some don’t, but I think Esk and Kilcoy did pretty well,” he said.

Regarding the upcoming elections, the outgoing mayor said he takes his hat off to anyone putting their hand up for public office, as it is a hard job, and he gives some advice to all candidates.

“Don’t go into this job with your eyes closed,” he said.

“Get out there and talk to people and make sure you work a balancing act with State and Federal colleagues and the public.

“I always saw my job as ‘get the best possible deal’, which is not always the deal you’d like, but you just have to keep chipping away.”

Despite the challenges, Mr Lehmann is happy with what he has achieved and experienced and will continue to be involved in

the community.

“I always looked for every chance to make the region better,” he said.

“Being involved with community groups and being out there with the people has always been my favourite part of the job.

“Somerset will always live on with me and I just love this community and where I live.

“I’ve often called this region ‘God’s own country’ and will always be selling our region wherever I go.”

about it,” Mr Lehmann said.

What motivated Mr Lehmann to get involved in politics to begin with, was to bring a business approach to Council.

“We have owned our business for 48 years and instead of complaining about the issues, I put my hand up to do something

Now in retirement, he hopes to travel Australia with his wife and “sit back, relax and enjoy family time”.

“We have always been working 24 hours a day, running a business and then in a public role, so now I just want to be able to travel and see Australia.”

We thank Mr Lehmann for his work and wish him the best of luck in retirement!

Graeme waves goodbye from his red Holden ute.

Kilcoy Cancer Support Group (Breast and the Rest)

are new to town or need reminding, we are a volunteer group which offers services to those diagnosed with cancer.

We can arrange free transportation for appointments and/or treatments, house cleaning and garden maintenance.

In 2023 we were supported by donations from various local groups:

Kilcoy Craft Market, Kilcoy Lions Club, C & K Kilcoy Community Kindergarten,

Kilcoy Hopetoun Freemason Lodge No. 172, Kilcoy RSL, The Exchange Hotel and Kilcoy Campdraft Committee.

The Kilcoy Campdraft Committee held a Charity Campdraft on November 4-5 2023 with the proceeds going to their chosen charity, the Kilcoy Cancer Support Group. The event was an outstanding success with many of the attendees wearing pink!

The event raised a massive $20,000 for the

Kilcoy Cancer Support Group.

At the Kilcoy Campdraft Committee Christmas party, we were very pleased to receive the proceeds from the Charity Campdraft

Thank you to everyone who supported our charity and contributed to such a great cause.

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

Divisions are locked in

Portion of Moreton not required to vote

ELECTIONS in Moreton Bay will look a little different this year, with nearly 140,000 electors not required to vote, due to five divisional areas having unopposed candidates: Brooke Savige (Div 1), Jodie Shipway (Div 4), Yvonne Barlow (Div 7), Cath Tonks (Div 9) and Darren Grimwade (Div 11). Mayor Peter Flannery also holds his position unopposed, following the close of nominations on February 13.

Electoral Commissioner Pat Vidgen said the situation has created a number of flow-on effects for the City of Moreton Bay, which is Queensland’s third largest council.

“Firstly, we won’t need to open polling booths in those five divisional areas, so have made the decision to close 25 booths that would have catered to electors in those divisions, along with one early voting centre at Bongaree,” Mr Vidgen said.

“Unfortunately, it also means that we don’t

require as many temporary election staff and have had to undertake the difficult task of informing around 148 people, who had been already hired for the event, about this.

“Over the next week or so we will be looking at how we can re-deploy those staff in other areas.”

these five divisions make up 40.5% of the total number of electors in Moreton Bay, Mr Vidgen emphasised the importance of residents in other divisions to keep themselves informed, as they are still required by law to vote for their councillors.

“Our priority at the

moment is making sure electors in Moreton Bay understand the situation ahead of the voting period, kicking off on March 4.

“It’s important for those electors in the remaining divisions of Moreton Bay City Council to be aware that they still need to vote for their councillor, and that voting is compulsory in local government elections.

“If electors don’t know which divisional area they are in, now’s the time for them to head to our website to look this up, so they know whether they need to vote in these elections.”

State-wide, 15 mayoral positions and 46 councillor positions were uncontested, with the Moreton Bay City Council being the most populous locality impacted.

The ECQ will undertake a range of awareness activities in the lead-up to election day to communicate information to electors about the changes, including via the website and through email, SMS, local advertising and engagement activities.

Election day is March 16.

Kilcoy Campdraft president Don Smith, secretary-treasurer Lindy Edwards, and Kilcoy Cancer Group representatives Brenda Fagan and John Robinson

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◗ Marina Gomide

Buckle In Buckle In Woodford!

DESPITE the storm forecast, Woodford Rodeo 2024 was a hit last Saturday, even attracting international Featuring barrel races, bull riding, food stalls, clothing

and leather stalls, vintage utes, and mullets, attendees gathered around the arena with picnic blankets and camping chairs to watch the cowboys in action.

off their akubras and belt buckles, along with groups of international working holiday makers, couples and families. Congrats to all competitors for their efforts and to the organisers for putting on a great rodeo!

Kilcoy driver is award finalist

the Regional Bus Driver of the Year category, for the Queensland Bus Driver of the Year Awards.

Having operated Christensen’s Bus and Coach for nearly 50 years alongside his wife Lenore, John has been nominated for Regional Bus Driver of the Year, along with a driver in Bundaberg and a driver in Airlie Beach.

John’s commitment to safety and customer service has been evidenced by his maintenance checks and

of his community.

Acting Head of Translink, Peter Milward, said local

“Bus drivers help our kids travel safely to school, they get us to work and home again, and they connect us to social gatherings and major events,” Mr Milward

“The Queensland Bus Driver of the Year Awards are an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the bus drivers who go that extra mile, every day, for their passengers.”

People can cast their vote on the Translink website, with March 14 the closing date.

Barrell race

Jules, Ugo, Louisa, Gemma, Theo, Tia, Emily and Charlie - all international attendees

Emma and Samantha

Clay Hall

Ian and Sarah Mia and Mac

The Woodford Regional Ambassadors

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Hospital Excursion

Toogoolawah psychology students get hands-on experience

● TOOGOOLAWAH ◗ Liam Hauser

MENTAL health was the focus, as the first year 11 psychology class from Toogoolawah State High School (TSHS) spent a day at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH).

Eight students and two teachers from TSHS visited the Integrated Pathology Services Centre, and they learned about some of the major factors influencing mental health throughout

the past 100 years or more.

The group was shown a range of degenerative, infection and factor influenced anatomical parts, with a major focus on the brain.

The students were given a range of tasks to work through, determining what symptoms each subject would have experienced and how it would affect them.

After this, the attendees browsed around the anatomy museum to find items of interest, as well as

see some very surprising and informative specimens.

The final session included highly informative substance abuse cases, such as alcohol and analgesics, as well as anxiety disorders.

The group also saw the blackened lung of a packa-day smoker, and the ‘popcorn lung’ now seen in vaping cases.

TSHS psychology teacher

Carla Cerchi said it was “a very real and grounding session”, while the students

were exceptionally well behaved, focused and interested in the topic.

“Key messages were that we would not know as much about the brain, were it not for research in the past, and that holistic lifestyle is important to overall mental health and wellbeing,” she said.

Mrs Cerchi said many of the students were interested in science, without wanting to focus on biology, physics or chemistry.

She said psychology gave them another science, which helped them understand the biopsychosocial effect that influences everyone in all parts of life.

“There are a number of students looking to study psychology at university, and others who are interested in social sciences and healthcare,” she said.

“This (subject of psychology) ties in well for future careers in these areas, but has been incredibly

interesting for them to learn how integrated cause and effect is on human development.”

Now in her second year at TSHS after moving from the Adelaide Hills, Mrs Cerchi said the subject of psychology was raised early last year, among a couple of TSHS teachers and principal Ross Jardine. After the course was proposed to the students, there was enough interest to enable the school to offer the subject.

Toogoolawah State High School students Evie Lockwood, Ladia Flanders, Kate Hudson, Matthew Cumner, Isaac Green, Hunter Masters-Woods and Brandan Forster made the most of their excursion at the RBWH

Evie Lockwood and Ladia Flanders

Psychology students (clockwise from top Hunter Masters-Woods, Brandan Forster, Isaac Green, Kate Hudson and Matthew Cumner

Moreton scholarships awarded

Seven students overcome the odds to chase professional goals

● MORETON BAY

◗ Marina Gomide

SEVEN local students have been awarded scholarships to commence studies at the University of the Sunshine Coast, with another 12 being awarded bursaries, as part of the City of Moreton Bay Scholarship Program.

The annual program offers seven scholarships valued at $8,000 per year throughout the duration of the degree, as well as up to 16 Study Support Bursaries valued at $2,000 each, available to local students of any age pursuing an undergraduate degree, who have proven financial difficulties.

Dylan Fraser, Christopher Drew, Jayna Tomkins, Julian Tosuni, Summer Kenny, Ali Moffat and Emily Wiebe are the seven scholarship

winners, taking up studies in engineering, education, psychology, law, counselling, and sport and exercise science.

Mayor Peter Flannery emphasised Council’s commitment to boosting the city’s tertiary education, enabling more students to pursue qualifications that will “contribute to the city’s growth and prosperity for years to come”.

“I’m proud to congratulate this year’s cohort of seven scholarship recipients and 12 Study Support Bursary recipients, on their journey to becoming the leaders of tomorrow,” he said.

“Before Council worked with UniSC to build the city’s first full-service university campus, locals had to travel outside of the region to get a

in their family to pursue tertiary education, which we know is one of the biggest barriers to entry.”

UniSC Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Helen Bartlett, said

a university education without leaving the area,” Professor Bartlett said.

“The enormous growth projection for Moreton Bay shows us clearly that a pipeline of skilled university

their skills and knowledge over the next few years at university, and we are thrilled to welcome such an ambitious and talented group of new students to UniSC Moreton Bay.”

Red Dragon put on hit performance with Lions Dance

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◗ Liam Hauser

NINE team members from the Morayfield-based Red Dragon Martial Arts school performed at the Moreton Bay Lunar New Year festival, held at Caboolture Town Square on Saturday, February 17.

As was the case at previous Moreton Bay Lunar New Year festivals, Red Dragon opened and closed the event with

Lion Dances. There were three lions in the Traditional Lion Dance which began proceedings at 3pm, before there were two LED Lions in the finale nearly five hours later. The dances also had a drummer, cymbal and gong player. The costumes

were handmade in Singapore, with custom colours.

Red Dragon Martial Arts School owner Brett Fenton said the participants practiced all-year round, and ramped up the training to three times each week during January to prepare for the festival. “We all love

performing, in particular our local Lunar festival,” Brett said.

Japanese drumming, Taiwanese performances and Chinese performances were also part of the festival, while there was a range of Asian cuisine. Looking ahead to next year’s Moreton Bay Lunar New Year festival, Red Dragon is seeking a new sponsor.

Council’s plans are ‘on track’

THE Somerset Regional Council reports that its operational plan is on track for success.

Council said it was making sound progress in its second quarter review of its 2023-24 operational plan, with a focus on key projects and priorities aligned to the council budget.

The second quarter review of the 2023-24 operational plan confirmed that all ongoing operational matters are currently being effectively managed and progressing as planned.

Council adopts an operational plan and annual budget for every financial year, identifying service delivery and project priorities balanced with available resources outlined in the budget for that financial year.

The operational plan is subject to a quarterly review to check progress towards achieving the objectives of council’s Corporate Plan 2021-26.

Somerset’s operational plan is aligned to the key themes of the Corporate Plan 202126, including:

• Natural Somerset

• Vibrant Somerset

• Prosperous Somerset

• Well Planned Somerset

• United Somerset.

Clean Up Australia Day

THE nation’s largest community-based environment event, Clean Up Australia Day, is back on March 3 and locals are stepping up to keep Moreton Bay beautiful!

The countdown is on, and City of Moreton Bay Mayor, Peter Flannery, urges residents to register their clean up sites in time to claim their very own free clean up kits.

“The Moreton Bay community has let us know that our natural spaces are important to them, so Clean Up Australia Day is a great opportunity for locals to do their part, register and help keep our amazing places clean and healthy,” he said.

“As we continue to go

green as we grow, it becomes even more important to support initiatives like Clean Up Australia Day and look after the place we call home.

“Cleaning up the existing litter in our environment encourages us to reflect on how our rubbish enters and affects our land, waterways and wildlife.”

Visit the Clean Up Australia

More Queensland, for more Queenslanders

Let’s grow a better Queensland together

Let’s face it, life in Queensland is pretty sweet. We’ve got the great outdoors, and that famous sunshine-state-of-mind. And we’re not the only ones who think so, because Queensland is growing. In fact, over the next 10 years our state is expected to grow with over a million more people through both interstate and international migration, as well as natural increase. That’s great news for our economy and communities. But with all those extra Queenslanders, it’s important that government, industry and communities work together to plan and build for this growth.

There’s no place like Queensland

A million extra Queenslanders means we’ll need more homes. And because household dynamics are changing, the types of homes we’re planning and building for need to change too. People want different things depending on their personal circumstances. There are more single person and single parent households than ever before and there will be more in the future. Not everyone wants a big block with an equally big mortgage,

or lawn they need to care for. So now and into the future there is going to be more demand for attached housing and smaller homes.

We call this housing diversity and we’re baking it into our future long-term strategic plans. From duplexes and granny flats to townhouses, terrace housing and units, we’re planning for more housing types so that more people can find homes to suit their needs and budgets. A bigger range of housing gives people more options about where they live, such as being able to live closer to family, friends or places of work. Ultimately our goal of well-planned growth is to provide people with a better quality of life and more time to connect - because what’s good for Queensland, should be good for every Queenslander too.

More people means more benefits

But it’s not just more homes in the pipeline.

As Queensland’s population grows, so will its vibrant communities, and it’s our job to plan ahead - to meet current and future needs of a changing population. More homes and people means more community benefits, like improving transport infrastructure, with more public transport services. It means more hospitals and more upgraded schools. And with all those extra people, we’re going to need somewhere for us all to hangout, practise some of that famous Queensland sociability and maybe kick a footy around (go Maroons!). So it means more parks and places to meet too.

Of course none of this exciting growth would be sustainable without proper planning. Queensland’s planning framework continues to evolve as the state grows and changes, but how it works is actually pretty simple.

The state government’s planning framework is there to help development succeed - by encouraging the development of more walkable neighbourhoods for instance, streamlining planning approvals, increasing transparency and giving every community a voice. Which is where you come in.

Take a closer look

In Queensland, planning is a joint effort between the councils and the Queensland Government. The Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works is the custodian of the overarching planning framework; working with Queensland’s 77 councils to ensure state and local interests are integrated into planning schemes to guide the future shape of our communities. Industry and the community also play a role in planning for the future, by getting involved when there is a new state or local government policy or plan, or when these instruments are being amended. The community can also have their say on certain proposed developments, when a development application is assessed.

So if you are interested in learning more about the planning process, what’s planned for your area, or how you can get involved, visit qld.gov.au/GrowingTogether and let’s grow a better Queensland together.

● TOOGOOLAWAH

◗ Cr Cheryl Gaedtke

I READ with great interest the number of Mayors and Councillors who are farewelling their public role and catching up with long held dreams, unreached goals or just to have more time to spend with family and friends, or even to undertake more seriously other passions or hobbies.

After 39 years of working for Local Government, 31 years of that time as a staff member and then eight years as a councillor, I possess a great deal of knowledge, experience and memories.

I hear you ask why would anyone stay in one job their whole career?

That question is easy to answer. It is all about what can be achieved for our communities by working as a strong, dedicated and collaborative team.

community and/or business representatives.

I’m proud to be involved as a team player in the achievements of Somerset Regional Council and the former Kilcoy Shire Council, representing a collective effort toward meaningful progress and a positive impact on the community.

The dedication to serving the region, fostering growth, and enhancing the quality of life for residents resonates deeply.

Through collaboration and cooperation with colleagues, stakeholders, and community members, it is fulfilling to implement effective strategies, address challenges, and achieve notable successes for the community.

Local Government is not recognised in the Australian constitution.

And there lies the challenges for local government.

I have seen many changes over my career, but nothing like what has occurred over the past four to five years.

Sadly, due to the corrupt actions of only a few about six years ago, all other councils have been tarred with the same brush and continue to fight for a commonsense approach to governance.

I believe that as a retiring councillor for our beautiful region I have a responsibility to voice my experience

Cheryl Gaedtke

count by completing a formal vote that records your choice of Mayor as one ballot paper and your choice of six councillors on another ballot paper.

Quite openly, my vote for Mayor will go to Cr Jason Wendt.

I have worked with Jason for four years, and it has been refreshing to work with someone who draws on his curiosity, integrity, honesty, intelligence and fair play to fulfil this public role as councillor.

These qualities will carry him through to competently fulfill the Mayoral role.

for local residents

Therefore, local councils supervision and delegation

During my career I have seen councils that become dysfunctional, and often it is due to personality differences.

So, after vetting telephone calls and face to face conversation, I believe that as a retiring councillor for our beautiful region, I have a responsibility to voice my experience, and to voice my knowledge acquired for Somerset Regional Council since amalgamation of Kilcoy and Esk Shire Councils in 2008.

Come March 16, you, as a voting resident of our region, will have the right to express your preference for our Mayor and our six councillors.

Please make your vote

As I have said to others, Jason will lead our region in the manner we deserve to be led, with fresh eyes and ongoing commitment and drive.

The Mayor sits at the very top of the council organisational structure. This position is in charge. The six councillors are positioned below the Mayor, with the CEO appearing below the councillors.

The Mayor and councillors are appointed twentyfour/seven in their public role, their attitude, their behaviour, their values, even their morals are reflected on the council.

So, when you mark the ballot paper, please consider the seriousness of your vote.

with a breadth of information, experience and knowledge.

Council’s image, its ability to govern, and much more can be impacted by a departure from any of the above values.

Our council in my opinion, must also remain apolitical.

I urge you to talk to each candidate, ask them questions, get to know them a little better, so you can be confident to cast your vote.

Councillors Helen Brieschke and Bob Whalley are two such councillors

They will be the stabilising members to the newly elected council of six.

As I said prior, give serious consideration to the Mayor and six candidates you choose, and remember you will have them for four years.

Homeless hub design

CITY of Moreton Bay Council has released initial design concepts for its new homeless hub, in Redcliffe.

The new building will include a dual-tenanted ser vice centre, commercialgrade kitchen, office space and consult rooms, storage space, shower, toilet and laundry facilities, and a repaved and repainted car park.

Demolition works have begun and, once

completed, this purposebuilt facility will have a tenancy for The Breakfast Club, The Salvation Army, and space for other specialist homelessness service providers to support people experiencing homelessness, or at risk of homelessness.

Woodford Youth Detention Centre

High hopes that new centre will rehabilitate offenders

CONSTRUCTION of a new Youth Detention Centre in Woodford has officially begun, with the sod turning taking place yesterday (Tuesday).

With a projected construction cost of up to $627.61 million, the centre will include therapeutic

improving community safety.

The new 80 bed facility will include more homelike accommodation units, consultation and treatment rooms, multi-purpose spaces for education, skills development and training, areas for physical exercise, green spaces, and spaces for cultural connection.

and detained, but also rehabilitated, which is the goal of this new centre.

“The new centre at Woodford will be a secure location that detention and rehabilitation can occur, with a focus on education, vocation and job readiness skills,” he said.

“In turn, we hope young people leave detention with

motivated to turn their life around.”

The design of the centre also considers and incorporates First Nations knowledge and culture, with the Jinibara People Aboriginal Corporation providing guidance and expertise on important elements including spaces for community, cultural connection, gardens, green spaces, vegetation, landscaping and wayfinding.

“A big focus will be developing and delivering cultural connection programs in partnership with Elders, which we know can make a big difference in the lives of young First Nations people,” Mr Miles said. Youth Justice Minister Di Farmer emphasised the importance of focusing on rehabilitation and

reintegration, as well as detention, to ensure these young offenders don’t come back in the system.

“Therapeutic models of care work to address the complex underlying causes of offending, with an emphasis on individualised treatment plans,” she said.

“Importantly, I want to see an emphasis on mental health support, because we know many young offenders have experienced trauma, abuse or neglect, often key triggers which lead to offending.

“We also know that young people who leave therapeutic detention have a reduction in recidivism when they have completed a detention sentence.”

BESIX Watpac (QLD) Pty Ltd will manage the design and construction of the new detention centre, expected to be completed by 2026.

The new Youth Detention Centre at Woodford, plus a proposed new 40-bed centre near Cairns, will add 120 beds to the state’s youth detention capacity.

By 2026, the government will have almost doubled the number of youth detention beds since coming to office in 2015.

A HOUSE in Kilcoy was destroyed by fire last Thursday afternoon.

Emergency services personnel were on the scene at the Atthow Street premises, which had been the occupant’s home for about 52 years.

No lives were lost, while social media reports indicated nobody was physically hurt or injured as a result of the fire.

With the house and its contents gone, the community can offer support and contributions at the GoFundMe page titled ‘Family Home Gone in Minutes’, set up by Shania Ross.

Kilcoy house goes ablaze Singles brekkie meeting

Kilcoy students swim to District Carnival

WHEN Carinity was seeking artwork for its newest disability support service in Kalbar, it didn’t need to look too far.

An original painting by Corrie Young, from Carinity Our House in Toogoolawah, now adorns the walls at Carinity Sunflower House.

A self-taught artist who is vision impaired, Corrie supplied a botanical artwork, and reflected on how far his painting evolved since his first art activity at Carinity Our House five years ago.

“I’ve still got the original picture from back when

I didn’t know what I was doing. You would probably think it was done by another person,” he said. With a philosophy of ‘background first, foreground later’, Corrie loves painting trees, bushes and landscapes – some real, others imagined.

Pivotal to his artistic development was watching videos of famous television art tutor, Bob Ross.

Corrie said adapting Ross’s painting techniques helped his artwork to “go from looking pretty average to looking ‘wow’.”

“As Bob Ross said, once

The stands were filled with parents, grandparents, siblings and friends, all cheering the students along resulting in “a brilliant day”. Congratulations to all participants, including Levi, Eljay, Stevie, Fletcher, Kip and William.

you can do it, the fear of making a mistake goes away,” Corrie said.

Corrie has done well over 50 paintings, some of which he sold at local church fetes.

One of his works won best in show at last year’s Toogoolawah Show.

THIS Saturday morning will be a chance for singles in the Woodford and surrounding area to meet and mingle, as a gathering takes place at Woodford Gardens café from 9am.

Fifteen people turned up at the first breakfast at Woodford Gardens on January 7, before 12 appeared at the follow-up dinner at the D’Aguilar Hotel on January 23.

One of the organisers, Cammy Wilson, said the concept arose after someone had moved to the area and asked if there were singles groups in town.

“People wanted to meet other people,” Cammy said.

After the January 7 gathering, Cammy said “plenty of conversations, laughter and banter made for an awesome long breakfast”.

Cammy said some people preferred to meet over breakfast, while others preferred to meet for dinner, meaning both preferences would be catered for.

“It’s an event for the locals,” she said.

“We want singles to get together and meet others.”

Anyone keen to attend Saturday’s breakfast is asked to RSVP for catering purposes. Send a text to Cammy Wilson at 0487 257 766, or register at the ‘I’m Only Here For The Singles Breakfast’ social media page.

NINE Kilcoy State School students had a chance to show off their swimming skills at the District Swimming Carnival in

Artists impression

Time Out

Somerset Esk-cape up for grabs

Promoting what Somerset has to offer

SOMERSET Regional Council’s tourism team was out in force for the Moreton Bay Expo last week, promoting everything the Somerset region has to offer, as well as running a competition to win a ‘Somerset Esk-cape’.

Council hosted a popular Experience Somerset stall, attracting almost 1700 entries to its Somerset Esk-cape competition and handing out over 1300 Experience Somerset visitor guides.

The Esk-cape for two prize was valued at $1000 and included a two-night luxury glamping staycation at the Esk Caravan Park, the finest country cuisine at the Esk

and a guided llama walk with Ottaba Llamas.

Photography exhibition comes to Lowood

MORE than 100 items will be on display as the Fernvale Photography Group stages its first exhibition, which will be open at the Open Door

Six photographers from the Somerset region and one from Karalee will have their work featured at the exhibition, while most of

Two dollars from every paid entry for the event will be donated to the clubs. Participants can also make additional

IN a council meeting, Somerset Regional Council approved the temporary partial closure of the Walters Street carpark in Lowood, from 6am to 2pm on Wednesday April 3.

The temporary closure

the items will be for sale.

While there is no specific theme to the photos, the types include landscape, portrait, macro and wildlife, while some of the photos are in black and white.

Another feature of the exhibition is a raffle, with seven prizes on offer.

Event co-organiser Brian Keen said, “An

one of Queensland’s largest

The Somerset Rail Trail Classic will be held on Sunday July 21. The much-loved community event will once

in breathtaking views of the Brisbane Valley and Brisbane River.

For more information, visit www.somersetrailtrailclassic. com.au.

Temporary closure of Walter St carpark

of the carpark will allow council to host the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, a community event aimed at families with young children.

The carpark will provide additional space required

for more than 20 stalls, entertainment and a free community barbecue.

The carpark was temporarily closed for the previous two tea parties and caused no disruption to surrounding businesses.

exhibition this large takes some organising, and we are all looking forward to allowing the general public to see what seven photographers have been photographing.”

The exhibition can be viewed from 9.30am to 12.30pm on Thursdays, and from 9.30am to 2pm on weekends.

The Fernvale Photography Group is ready to stage an exhibition at the Open Door Gallery in Lowood.

One Tree Canoe Company

Skydive Ramblers

Ottaba Llamas at Woongooroo Estate

Henry Somerset COMMENT

The too quiet Council issue

In the laidback Council elections, one huge issue seems to be almost running silent.

That’s population growth and its impact on our lifestyle and Council budgets.

It seems like the federal, state and local politicians (and their business and property boosters) are playing dead on the issue of the BIG Australia they once gushed about.

Latest statistics and forecasts indicate that, while last year’s half a million growth in Australia’s population was a post COVID outlier, the forecast is now for a 14 percent increase to 31 million by 2034.

But it’s the age profile of that extra 3.7 million people that’s most interesting.

Because most of the increase will be migrants, largely aged 18 to 30, the pressure on extra housing will

be greater than the raw people numbers.

And of our existing population, the fast growth will be the 65 and overincreasing by 29 percent.

What does this mean for our councils on the northern and northwestern outskirts of Brisbane, which could take 50,000 plus of this increase?

Lots more housing, but not

necessarily in the pattern of the past.

Recent studies show that, while there will be increasing demand for the standard four bed/two bath houses in more sprawling outer suburbs (the northwest of Moreton Bay) and rings around existing towns (Wamuran, Woodford, Kilcoy and Fernvale), the biggest demand will be for

Under My Skin

Flooded? So what? Come on in “If it’s flooded, don’t forget it. Dive right in”. That appears to be the Miles Government’s new slogan.

January 5: Governmentfunded discounted airfares and accommodation are set to lure visitors back to Cairns, as part of the $5 million tourism recovery package to support tourism operators impacted by Tropical Cyclone Jasper and flooding.

Tourism Minister Michael

Healy: “We are an iconic domestic and international destination, with some of the most unique natural attractions on the planet. These discounted packages will assist holidaymakers to come to Cairns and enjoy an amazing and affordable world-class tourism experience.”

January 12: “It’s about to get wild out there: (Queensland Deputy Premier Cameron) Dick’s warning.”

A Douglas Shire Council travel warning has been issued, with all roads north of the Daintree River now closed due to landslips and rockfalls.

Cairns Mayor Terry James said he was concerned more flooding would impact his region, with heavy rain set to coincide with king tides. “Our biggest fear is complacency,” he said.

Federal Minister for Emergency Management Murray

Watt: “The clear message …… is that the region is open for business. The discounts on offer are substantial and ideal for anyone looking for an exciting or relaxing tropical getaway.”

(Exciting and relaxing?)

Premier Steven Miles: “The people of Far North Queensland are incredibly resilient in the face of natural disasters, but they also need the world to come and share the natural beauty of the region to ensure the tourism sector thrives.”

January 15: The weather bureau forecast totals of 100-200 millimetres of rain and frequent wide-spread thunderstorms with the risk of flooding, across Queensland’s far north. Flood watches are in place for areas to the southwest, west and north of Cairns.

January 21: A tropical low is developing in the Coral Sea and is likely to become a tropical cyclone late Monday or early Tuesday.

February 16: Wind gusts up to 110km/h and heavy rainfall are set to impact Gulf of Carpentaria coastal areas after Tropical Cyclone Lincoln formed. Some regions in Lincoln’s sights are still reeling from the last cyclone.

February 19: More than two months after 300 people from the North Queensland Aboriginal community of Wujal Wujal had to be evacuated due to Tropical

Cyclone Jasper, residents still don’t have power.

So, if it’s flooded, forget it? Nah. We’ve got more money than sense so we’ll give it to anyone who wants an “exciting” holiday in a “disaster area”.

FOOTNOTE: The Cairns Mayor predicted it would take up to two years to repair the damage. At the time of writing, wild weather warnings were still being issued. The subsidised flights to and from most capital cities and intrastate routes are for travel from mid-January to the end of March.

What a bargain. Could be a smash hit in more ways than one.

Something sinister

Maybe I’m just being paranoid, but Facebook is spooking me. I received a “friend request” from General Campbell (not the ADF Chief variety), a complete unknown to me.

The request came on February 13. Would you believe that was exactly 332 years to the day that the Massacre of Glencoe occurred, when the Campbells slaughtered my clan, the MacDonalds.

I’m not one to hold a grudge, but some things can’t be forgiven in just 332 years, and I have not forgiven the Campbells for that atrocity they inflicted on my ancestors.

Was this a Facebook

WEASEY’S PROPERTY REPORT

As the Autumn selling season officially starts next weekend, the public debate about home ownership continues, and it is widely agreed that secure and affordable housing is fundamental to the wellbeing of all Australians.

The latest census data showed that the Sunshine State has one of the lowest rates of home ownership of all States in the nation at just 64%, and this is probably not by choice.

The national average is approximately 67%, and this can be further broken down to around 30% who own their home without a mortgage (a rate that is decreasing), and 37% with a mortgage (a rate that is increasing).

The biggest impact has been

felt in the younger age bracket: in 1971, 53% of 25 – 29 year olds owned their own home compared to only 35% in the same age bracket now.

Peak Industry body Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has long been calling for the first home buyer stamp duty concessions threshold to be lifted to reflect current day prices.

As it currently stands, Queenslanders can buy their first home and pay no stamp duty if the property is under $500,000. In early January, the REIQ called for this threshold to be increased for the first time since 2008, to at least $750,000.

New research has highlighted the harsh reality that a typical stamp duty payment, without

units and townhouses.

The oldies will increasingly be moving into units and retirement villages (or if they can’t afford that, free camping in their caravans), while increasing the fast growing youngies who don’t want or can’t afford suburban houses, so they want units closer to urban shopping, entertainment and transport hubs.

While the state government is pushing councils to open more big traditional housing estates (and not giving the councils the money to provide the infrastructure - another huge unspoken issue for new councillors), little is being said about the need for breaking up the traditional town and urban centres for much more concentrated living, in units and townhouses, or splitting blocks for infill houses and granny flats.

This is going to be a big issue for councillors, as ratepayers close to the centres

coincidence or could it be those blood-thirsty Campbells have modernised their “massacre” tactics by trolling Macs on social media?

Crystal clear

No crystal ball needed to know Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll was jumping ship.

While her support was crumbling faster than the walls of Jericho, she maintained she was in for the long haul (less than two weeks).

Police Minister Ryan loudly backed her, saying “She does a great job”. Everyone in politics knows that sort of endorsement, when everything is hitting the fan, is the kiss of death.

Let’s hope Acting Commissioner Steve Golischewski shows his infamous zealotry when appointed permanently to the job. Remember how he seemingly relished doing whatever the government expected of him during the dehumanising, soul-destroying COVID response period?

Just briefly

I just asked myself if I’m crazy, and we all said no. Saw an advertisement which read: “Carpenters urgently required. Cabinet falling apart. Apply Parliament House Canberra ASAP. (Don’t bring tools — the building is full of

find units and townhouses being approved and built in their (until now) quiet suburban streets.

They will bring all the attendant issues of street parking problems and neighbour noise issues.

You only have to look at the huge increase in QCAT cases in inner and middle Brisbane suburbs to see the fractious disputes arising, as traditional suburbs are transformed into medium and high density living.

And that’s without mentioning issues such as reduced water pressure and clogged sewerage systems, as many more people live in the same street.

This isn’t to suggest that increased population isn’t the right way to best cope with the desire of youngies and oldies to live, without having a traditional house with a backyard that needs mowing.

It’s just that this is going to be, I forecast, a big community issue, probably well broadcast

them.)”

Stop bashing BOM just because their weather forecasts are as reliable as a politician’s promise. Recent efforts regarding what turned out to be flood rains missed by Maxwell Smart’s “that much” but hey, they accurately predicted no rain one day last week so cut them some slack.

On April 19, 1999, I received an email: “If Barbie were lifesize, her measurements would be 39-23-33. She would stand 7ft 2ins tall and have a neck twice the length of the normal human neck.” The beautiful Margot Robbie sure proved that theory wrong.

The airline industry hasn’t learnt much. American Airlines saved $40,000 in 1987 by eliminating one olive from each salad served in first-class. Thirty-six years later Qantas blew $20 million eliminating one CEO.

Are hallways in psychiatric hospitals called psycho paths?

No Miles mansion

There’s a new guessing game going on in Queensland political circles. How many times will Premier Miles trot out the line about his grandparents experiencing homelessness, and his personal tough times story, between now and the election?

PM Albo has told us so often

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

through community social media warriors, over the next Council term.

And it’s going to hugely stretch Council budgets, probably requiring them to take on a debt load, especially with the federal and state governments being particularly parsimonious funding the required Council services.

The population boom fallout for Councils is an issue we all need to hear a lot more about in the remaining days of this local government election campaign.

Staying silent may leave those successful in the election with a huge headache as their phone rings constantly with population boom complaints.

By SKINHEAD

how his mother brought him up in a Housing Commission house, it’s embedded in Aussie folklore. So Mogadon has jumped on the bandwagon.

Unlike most Queenslanders apparently, Miles has done it tough. He paid mortgage insurance for his first home and he used his parents as guarantors. How did he survive?

But those ultra-tough times are now behind him, because “Kim and I own our place at Mango Hill on a 400sq m block. It’s not a fancy mansion, but it’s our family home.” Well done Premier. Makes the rest of us, who had everything handed to us on a plate, feel eternally grateful for not having to work for what we got.

How you maintain your humble abode and three investment properties on a pitifully inadequate annual salary of almost half a million big ones, plus extremely generous perks, is difficult for us in the privileged class to grasp. Thought for the Week: What do Australian governments and snails have in common? They can sleep for three years.

any concessions, costs around 5 months of take-home pay income. This has doubled since the 2000s and risen 5-fold in a generation.

Readers of this column who were in the property market back in 2011 may recall that the QLD government at the time announced the removal of the owner-occupier stamp duty concession, and this triggered a spike in purchasers trying to get in before the change took effect. Modelling showed that after the new rate applied, the number of home purchases dropped and stayed low until the change of government reinstated the concession and purchase rates returned to previous levels. Across the border, the NSW

government waived stamp duty for eligible first home buyers purchasing homes up to $800,000 in July 2023, and it is reported that 18,700 buyers have since entered the market at an approximate saving of $30,000 per transaction.

Readers who are interested may like to read the recent e61 Institute report called Stepped On By Stamp Duty. The authors state that Stamp Duty is preventing people from moving homes, changing jobs, having children or downsizing, depending on the cycle of life they are in, so it is clear that changes to the current tax brackets would certainly be welcome.

Meanwhile, national auction numbers were higher

for the week ending Feb 25, with a massive 2556 listings. Considering the well reported issue of low housing stock, it’s interesting to note that this number was up 33% on the week prior and 14% higher than the same week a year ago.

The unprecedented late summer rush of auctions didn’t really slow down buyer activity, though with most capitals still reporting relatively high preliminary clearance rates of 73.5 nationally. Brisbane specifically held 168 auctions and once the numbers are finalised, the rate tends to sit about 6 points lower, which would bring last week’s final clearance rate down to approximately 67%.

If you would like assistance

living

in your personal real estate journey, please don’t hesitate to contact me anytime on 0427 536 725 or cwease@ remaxliving.com.au.

I look forward to being of service and helping you achieve your Real Estate goals and dreams.

• At the start of the month, put spring flowering bulbs in the fridge veggie crisper and plant out at the end of the month.

• If you’re planting seedlings for a spring display, it is timely to watch out for cut worms. This soil-borne pest chews through the seedling stem at ground level. At the first sign, spray with a pyrethrum or carbaryl product.

• Try not to plan any work in the backyard which

soggy soil – not a good practice.

• White cedar caterpillars are on the move. Wrap a hessian bag around the trunk and check underneath for the damaging insects, as they’ll congregate there during the day. Squash, or spray them with a pyrethrum spray.

• Start planting broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower seedlings from mid-March. Watch out for little green caterpillars, as they can destroy your seedlings

• If you have prepared the bed for sweet peas, you had better get cracking and build a trellis for them to climb up.

• If you haven’t done so, prune back your geraniums hard, to stimulate fresh new growth. The trimmings can be used to propagate new plants.

• Watch the new growth of azaleas and if the veins stand out dark green with pale green or yellow

Vegetables

Plant carrot, leeks, beans, cauliflower, lettuce, silver beet, spring onion, radish, capsicum, cucumber, eggplant, sweet potato, tomato, melons, pumpkin, okra, zucchini, broccoli, kale, cabbage, rocket, beetroot, garlic, celery, coriander, rosemary, fennel, potato, Plant alyssum, petunia, marigolds, sweet pea, ageratum, aurora daisy, nigella, calendula, cyclamen, delphinium, impatiens, dianthus, salvia, everlasting daisy, forget-me-not, gaillardia, foxglove, linaria, lobelia, lupin, nasturtium, polyanthus, schizanthus, Iceland poppy, primula, snapdragon, cleome, strawfl

Sweet Peas

Azalea with yellowing leaves

Rural Cattle Sales

Moreton Saleyards market report

AGENTS Boyd O’Brien

Bartholomew yarded 446 head of cattle. Fewer cattle came to hand this week with more heavy export types penned. Trade yearlings sold at firm rates to last week. Prime 2 and 4 tooth ox were dearer than last week. Light and medium cows lost the gains of last week, but heavy cows were fully firm. A plainer selection of restockers and weaners suitable to return to the paddock sold to strong competition to be fully firm on last week’s strong sale.

C & L Davy sold Weaner Steers Angus 371.2kg for $928

W Josey sold Weaner Heifers Brahman X 291.2kg for $497

G Phillips sold Feeder Steers Charbray 367.2kg for $1395

P Dolan sold Feeder

Heifers Santa 279.2kg for $1150

Parkdale Farming sold 4 Tooth Heifers Charolais 280kg for $1851

Boonaroo Past sold 2/4 Tooth Ox Charolais X 307.2kg for $1920

Boyland Farms sold Potential Foster Cow Jersey 287.2kg for $1191

M Baker sold Pen of Medium Cows DroughtMaster X 257.2kg for $1414

Mezzies Place sold Heavy Cows Angus 244.2kg for $1544

W & S Norton sold Bulls Angus 270.2kg for $2661. For Sale Details, Market Reports and more info, visit www.moretonsaleyards. com.au or find us on Facebook @ Moreton Saleyards.

Cattle markets

LAIDLEY

747 head were sold at Stariha Auctions Laidley cattle sale on Thursday. Slaughter cattle sold to easier rates, heavy feeders held firm, the quality end of the steers were fully firm, while plainer types and vealer heifers were easier. Cows and calves sold to a stronger market with increased competition.

Metcalf Farms, Gatton, sold Santa cows for $1300 and $1120, milk tooth heifers for $1120 and $960, a bull for $2240, weaner steers for $1250, and cows and calves for $1800.

The Knopke Family, Lowood, sold a line of Limousin steers, 20-22 months, for $1500.

Val Evans, Ma Ma Creek, sold Droughtmaster cows for $1400 and a line of feeder steers for $1470.

Barry and Eileen Prior, Rockmount, sold Charbray steers for $1800 and $1780, and heifers for $1100.

The Smith Family, Flagstone Creek, sold a pen of Brangus cows and calves for $1900.

Robin Goltz, Caffey, sold Charbray steers for $1480 and milk tooth heifers for $990.

Pat Wallace, Laidley, sold Droughtmaster weaner steers for $1220.

Beaconsfield Enterprises, Calvert, sold a Blonde bull for $1700, cows for $1290,

and cows and calves for $1660.

George Miller, Mt Whitestone, sold a line of Brahman cows for $1310.

Andrew Lerch, Laidley, sold Charbray feeder steers for $1480 and $1440.

Josh Sippel, Bellmere, sold a line of backgrounder steers for $1280.

Greg Clayton, Lanefield, sold a line of Speckle Park cross backgrounder steers for $1380.

Tony Collins, Anduramba, sold a line of Charbray weaner steers for $1170.

Two Rock Ranch, Black Duck Creek, sold Brahman cows for $1170 and heifers for $1060 and $1060.

Shamala Oakes, Mt Mort, sold a line of milk tooth Droughtmaster heifers for $1070.

Lewis Denniss and Teejay Watson, Rosewood, sold Charolais cross backgrounder steers for $1320.

Bruce Greer, Flagstone Creek, sold Brangus steers, 6-7 months, for $960.

James Hermann, Prenzlau, sold 6-7 month old steers for $960.

Dan Kalinowski, Withcott, sold young Murray Grey weaner steers for $990 and heifers for $850.

Jilrift Pty Ltd, Thornton, sold a line of Droughtmaster heifers for $980.

WOODFORD

243 head were sold at Stariha Auctions Woodford cattle sale on Monday. Steers continue to sell to a strong market, whilst cows and heifers remained firm.

Nathan Heilig, Beerburrum, sold Brangus backgrounder steers for $1250, and cows and calves for $1400.

Wally Breton, Peachester, sold Droughtmaster steers for $1200 and $1080.

Peter Zillman, Caboolture, sold Charbray weaners, with steers selling for $1150 and $880 and heifers $740.

J Walker, Bellmere, sold Droughtmaster weaner steers for $1100.

Ron Purves, Armstrong Creek, sold Droughtmaster backgrounder steers for $1220 and $1160.

Kay Barlow, Reesville, sold young Droughtmaster weaner steers for $820.

Wagner Rural, Yarraman, sold Droughtmaster weaner steers for $1000 and $830.

Darcy Pratten, Mt Kilcoy, sold young Brangus weaner steers for $985.

Terry Pratten, Kilcoy, sold Hereford weaner steers for $850.

Glenys Hanton, Kilcoy, sold Droughtmaster steers for $1120.

Dale and Sharon Jones, Woodford, sold a young Brahman bull for $2000.

Toogoolawah Store Sale increased yarding of 2160 head

store sale at Toogoolawah. Strong competition was seen on the steer portion of the draft with prices easing slightly in line with all other centres this week. Feeder heifers and breeder heifers, while selling extremely well, did not maintain the vibrant prices of last sale. Backgrounder heifers are finding less competition, after feeder prices have reduced by approx 30-40 cents/kg. Small 4-5 mth weaner heifers met the toughest market of the day. Cows maintained the prices of last sale with a larger yarding of cows. Cows and calves sold to a strong market with good competition.

Runge Grazing of Kilcoy sold Santa X steers 20mths old for $1520/head and $1510/head. Grant Ward of Toogoolawah sold Brangus X steers 20mths old for

$1490/head. Two Tons Stock and Plant of Harlin sold Droughtmaster Feeder steers 18mths old for $1450/head. Crank Industries of Christmas Creek sold Angus X steers 16mths old for $1400/head. Erins Homes of Bromelton sold Droughtmaster steers 14mths old for $1330/ head. Colinton station sold Charbray X steers 14mths old for $1340/head. The Tinney Family of Toogoolawah sold Charolais X steers 14mths old for $1320/head. Peter Buhle of Kalbar sold a quality pen of Charolais X steers 12-14mths old for $1300/ head. Greendale Cattle Co of Tambo sold a run of 130 Charbray and Brangus Steers 10-14mths old with pens topping at $1290, $1240 and $1160/head. Peter and Brenda McGreevy of Anduramba sold Angus Steers 12-14mths old for $1220/ head.

D & E Spring of Colinton sold Droughtmaster steers

12mths old for $1180/head.

A & E Marriott of Nanango sold Charolais weaner steers 6-8mths old for $1180/ head. The Schmidt Family of Fernvale sold Charolais X weaner steers 8mths old for $1110/head. G & L Christensen of Kilcoy sold Santa X steers 10-12mths old for $1070/head. Tom Crowley of Buaraba sold Charolais X weaner steers 6-8mths old for $1030/head. Rudbug P/L of Jimna sold Santa X steers 12-14mths old for $1160/head. G & D Geysing of Wondai sold Limousin steer calves 5-6mths old for $850/ head.

A quality line of unjoined Droughtmaster heifers 20mths old account of Justin Mangan of Nanango sold for $1320 and $1190. A & L Bechley of Colinton sold Charolais X feeder heifers 20mths old for $1160/head. Peter Buhle of Kalbar sold Charolais X heifers 16mths old for $1040/head. A & E Marriott of Nanango sold

Charolais X weaner heifers 6-8mths old for $1000/ head. V & J Altass sold Angus X heifers 16mths old for $990/head. Helen Clarke of Beaudesert sold Euro X heifers 14mths old for $950/head. Russell Clark of Beaudesert sold Santa X heifers 10mths old for $780/ head. B & P Runge sold Santa X heifers 10-12mths old for $760 and $740/ head. Greendale Cattle Co of Tambo sold a run of Charbray and Brangus heifers 10-12mths old for $750, $740 and $725/head. Colinton station sold a run of 59 Charbray heifers 12mths old for $740/head.

Rudbug P/L of Jimna sold Santa X heifers 12mths old for $750/head. G & J Cahill of Christmas Creek sold Simmental X heifers 12mths old for $750/head. Tom Crowley sold Charolais X weaner heifers 6-8mths old for $720/head. Mount Moon Pastoral of Croftby sold

old for $600/head. Simmental X cows and calves account of J & L Wendt of Fernvale sold for $1720/unit. W & T Davis of Linville sold middle aged Droughtmaster cows and calves 2-3mths old for $1520/head. A & B Little sold Brangus Cows 11 years old

Bindalong of Blackbutt sold Droughtmaster Cows 9 years old for $1200/ head. Shepherdson and Boyd would like to thank all vendors, buyers and underbidders for their support. The next Toogoolawah Store Sale will be on March 8, from 9am.

Unjoined Droughtmaster Heifers 20mths old account of Justin Mangan from Nanango sold to a top of $1320.

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This week, the pressure of expectations from all sides can suffocate. Whether it is your boss, family or even yourself as an inner critic, remember that no one can be perfect in everything. Concentrate on your strengths and farm out where required.

You will be inundated with activities mainly concentrated on team meetings and shared projects. Long-term projects will emerge, providing growth and development opportunities within your organisation. Take these projects with much enthusiasm as they may lead to leadership roles and recognition.

Solutions Your assistance readiness will create a supportive environment

Before embarking on new investments or projects, evaluate all options thoroughly. Patience is essential in dealing with any challenges that might arise during work. Your communication skills will be tested, so ensure all interactions are clear and professional.

and increase the team’s performance. Seize the chance to mentor or help others with your knowledge; it may be a pathway towards career development, even promotion.

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Toogoolawah Golf

ON WEDNESDAY February

21, Ladies played a 9-hole single stableford.

Winner was Enid Faulkner with 15 points on a count back from r/up Kim Dorman. Well done Kim on your third game with us ladies.

Enid’s NTP no 4 A Miss.

PM Chook Run was also a 9-hole single stableford. Winner Clinton Smith 20 points, r/up Agg Dagan.

NTPs: 5/14 Eric Cox, 9/18 Graeme Kuhn, 7/16 Bob Marshall.

Last Saturday was the third and final round of the BV Championships between Kilcoy, Esk and

Caboolture

Darts

MARK S and Chris H were the winners while Jenny and Dale were runners-up after a play-off, as 14 players took part in pot luck doubles at Caboolture Social Darts Club on Monday night.

Max (104) and Sherrie (109) received a prize for their

Toogoolawah, sponsored by Shepherdson and Boyd Toogoolawah. It is 25 years since Dick and staff have sponsored this day.

The Toogoolawah Golf Club thanks Shepherdson and Boyd for their continuous support.

Men’s winner Luke Latter (E) 67 nett, r/up Ron Dunn (T) 67 nett, 2nd r/up Jake Broadman (K) 68 nett. Ladies winner Enid Faulkner (T) 73 nett, r/up Vicki Meloni (K) 75 nett, Delores Cole (K) 75 nett. Run/down Matt Rowe (E) 68, Blair Broad (T) 68, Gary Meloni (K) 69, Abel Cruz (T) 70, Bob Marshall (T), Eric Cox (T) 71 nett.

NTPs: Men’s 1/10 Jeff Yeo (T), Ladies 2/11 Sandy Gleeson (T), All in 3/12 Todd

scores, while the pegs went to Sherrie (36) and Cecil (40). Dale (121) and Chris (127) also had good throws, but Dale had a 75 peg on a bull finish.

The club is keen to have more players, especially females, for the Monday night games.

For more information, visit the club’s website or contact Ian on 0400 475 007.

Gundry (K). Ladies

Div 1 Delores Cole (K). Men’s all in 6/15 Matt Rowe (E), Ladies all in 7/16 Delores Cole (K), all in 8/17

Chris Wheeler (E). Congratulations Chris on an Eagle.

Men’s A Grade 9/18 Luke Latter (E).

Brisbane Valley Championship results: Men’s Brisbane Valley Champion and A Grade Champion Adam Dennis (K) 218 total for the three rounds. Adam also won the Ray White Shield. Runner-up Troy Edwards (K) 220. B Grade Champion Todd Edwards (K) 245, r/up Todd

Esk Golf

TURKEY Run, February 23:

Another very hot afternoon saw Lawrence Pratt take out the win with an impressive 39 off the stick.

Jeff Humphrey came runner-up after a two-way countbank.

Mario Beetz got a little excited as his ball disappeared from view on

Gundry (K) 252. C Grade Champion Jake Broadman (K) 252, C Grade r/up Gary Meloni (K) 268. Senior Men’s Champion Aggregate nett over the three rounds Gary Meloni (K) 207 nett. Ladies Brisbane Valley Champion and Div 1 Champion Vicki

Hole 4. But it was not quite a hole-in-one as the ball hid behind the flagpole, finishing 1cm from going in.

Rundown - Winner L Pratt 39/29, runner-up J Humphrey 43/30. NTP 4 M Beetz, NTP 8 G Ray. Best Putts I Timms 13, B Glanville 44/30, I Timms 41/33, G Ray 49/33, P Cook 44/36, M Beetz 47/37, G Punch 48/38, M Winchester 50/38, J Lumsden

Meloni (K) 292. Vicki also won the Ray White Shield. Div 2 Champion Enid Faulkner (T). Aggregate Nett Champion

Delores Cole (K) 232.

Senior Champion Vicki

Meloni (K) 231. Teams

Event – The PetersGraves Cup 12 best stableford (Men and Women) won by Kilcoy.

The Roughan Family Cup - Men’s Best 10 nett scores - won by Kilcoy. The Dulcie Pratt Cup - Ladies 3 best nett scores - won by Kilcoy. Congratulations to Kilcoy Golf Club on its awesome wins. Our little Enid was the only one to keep Kilcoy from a clean-sweep, winning Div

56/40.

Sunday February 25 - 9

Hole Chooky. Winner J

Humphrey 29 nett. R/up P Cook 30. B Glanville 31, M Winchester 32, D Back 32, C Pettet 33, M Beetz 38, S Wilson 41.

Putting Competition Jeff

Humphrey 12 putts. NTP 4 D Back.

It was a small field as it looked a bit rainy, but it held

2 Champion. Proud of you Enid.

Once again a big shout out to Shepherdson and Boyd Toogoolawah: Australia’s largest privately owned Livestock Agency and Real Estate Agents Toogoolawah.

Coming events:

Saturday March 2: IGA Toogoolawah Trophy Day –Single Stroke, Monthly Medal for March – noon start.

Monday March 4: Ipswich Vets at Ipswich City Golf Club. Ladies Pennants at Gatton, Gatton v Toogoolawah 8am tee off

Tuesday March 5: General meeting for all members, starting at 5.30pm.

Wednesday March 6: Ladies AM Golf 8am/pm, Chook Run 3.30pm hit off

off for a nice morning. Jeff took a good win and the putting competition (well done), and Cooky was r/up. Captain Shaun, being worst player, gets a shot back on his handicap. Don took the only pin shot. There was no Saturday golf due to round 3 of the Brisbane Valley Championship being played at Toogoolawah.

Jake Broadman, Enid Faulkner and Adam Dennis

KILCOY RSL SUB BRANCH

Opening Times: Wed 9am-2:30pm Fri 4pm til late

Ph: 07 5422 0564

18 Kennedy St, Kilcoy QLD 4514 www.kilcoyrsl.com.au or find us on facebook

Advocate’s Phone: 0400 900 471 by appointment

RAFFLE RESULTS

Drawn at the RSL Club Rooms

Friday 23rd February, 2024

Stanley Hotel – Red D59 – Rob Lane

Seafood – Orange B91 – John

Kilcoy Butchery – Purple E90 – Shane

Kilcoy SecondHand – Orange B90 - Nancy MEMBERS DRAW

# 2410 – Paul Wilkes – not present

NEXT DRAW: $60

Friday 1st March @ 6:30pm (Must be present to win)

Prizes may be collected Wednesday 9am-2pm, Friday from ticket sellers, or Friday night at the RSL

PUBLIC NOTICES

Proposed Development

Make a submission from 29 February to 21 March 2024

Multiple Dwelling (36 townhouses)

Where: 1 Twists Road, Burpengary East Qld 4505

On: Lot 1 on RP192325

Approval sought: Development

Permit for Material Change of Use

Application ref: DA/2023/2966

You may obtain a copy of the application and make a submission to:

City of Moreton Bay PO Box 159 Caboolture QLD 4510 mbrc@moretonbay.qld.gov.au (07) 3205 0555 www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au

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.

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

FUNERAL NOTICES

HAYNES, Leonard Joseph

Late of Linville, Passed away on Tuesday 20th February

In Loving Memory

HERTRICH, Bevan Edward “Curley”

10.10.1938

MISCELLANEOUS

COLLECTABLE CARS

FOR SALE

YARDMAN RIDE-ON MOWER 42 inch cut, Briggs and Stratton 17HP, and Alco 19HP 2 cylinder. $450 each. PH 3203 1073 between 9am - 8pm. Burpengary.

HOUSEHOLD

HANDCRAFTED GIFTS Sharyn’s colourful crochet rugs. Cash lay-by available. Text ‘rugs’ to 0421 202 617 for a return call. Made in Kilcoy.

MACHINERY

MASSEY FERGUSON 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.

37; R Smith 36; T Grimshaw, J Harrison 35; A Kingdon, P McGuigan 32.

Ladies winner S Luxford 30, r/up Peta Dwyer 24.

NTPs: 2 S Henshall, 5 A Wieland, 11 A Wieland, 14 B Lowe, 2nd shot 9/18 Div 1 S Henshall, Div 2 J Luxford.

Thursday February 22: Single

Stableford. Winner Sue Kopelke 39, r/up A Bolton 36 on a count back.

Sport

Sport Sport

BRD: S Mahoney, D Sharp 36; P Jensen, R Coolwell 35; J Harrison 34 on a count back.

NTPs: 2 D Sharp, 5 S Mahoney, 11 V Bales, 14 P Molloy, 2nd shot 1/10 Div 1 G Milady, Div 2 V Bales.

Saturday February 24: Single Stableford. Winner J Harrison 39 on a count back from r/up P Thode.

BRD: S Reynolds 39; T Reugebrink, A Wieland, Paul Coles, R Peachey 38; S Peachey, C Wieland, M Wellings, G Earley, M Barden 37; R Smith, P Quirk 36 on a count back.

NTPs: 2 M Barden, 5 M Wellings, 11 L Briody, 14 C Wieland, 2nd shot 3/12 Div 1 P Brown, Div 2 J Luxford.

Toogoolawah Bowls

On Wednesday February 21, Lyn McWhirter, John Greany and Keith McWhirter travelled to Woodford for its triples day and had two great games but were runners-up in both.

Good games in good company always makes for a great day. Thank you Woodford for the invite.

Last Sunday, Toogoolawah played one game of Triples and one game of Pairs. Winners were Len Smyth, Keith McWhirter and Maida Cancaini. Runners-up were Phil Gregory and Butch Stevens. Raffle went to Len Wright.

• For your Calendar: Please note that our greens will be closed while the ditches are rebuilt. Bowling is expected to return on March 15.

• The club’s next general meeting will be on Sunday March 10, beginning at 9am. Come along and have your say in the running of the club. See you on the green.

• To ensure the attendance of players from other clubs at our venue, it is necessary for our members to attend other clubs. If you are available to play in scheduled Pub Day Games, please

advise Keith of your availability.

• Please keep Tuesday March 19 free for the running of our Annual Gold Cup Tournament.

• Our next scheduled Pub Day will be on April 9.

Sport

Come along to Chappy Day golf

GOLFERS and non-golfers are invited to the Kilcoy Golf Club on Friday March 15 for the annual Chappy Day golfing event.

Funds raised are in aid of the Mt Kilcoy Chaplaincy Service, while the golfing format is an 18-hole 4-ball Ambrose.

The event began last year, while the inaugural winning team comprised members of school-based chaplain Peter Robertson’s extended family.

Mt Kilcoy State School, Mt Mee State School, and Lee Street State Special School are the schools where Mr Robertson undertakes his chaplaincy role, which requires community funding to remain viable.

Registration and lunch will be from 11am, before the shotgun start at 1pm.

Cost is $75 per person, and $300 for teams of four. To register and to request cart hire, contact the Kilcoy Golf Club on (07) 5405 5705.

Women’s cricket deciders postponed

THE women’s cricket grand finals have been rescheduled for Sunday (March 3), after wet conditions prevented play at Caboolture Cricket Club last Sunday.

Caboolture will host Cooroy Eumundi in Tier 1 from 9am, before Caboolture and Maroochydore start the Tier 2 decider at 2pm.

The men’s one-day cricket decider was recently washed out on both the original date and reserve day, enabling the top-placed Tewantin Noosa to win the title while Caboolture finished runner-up. FREE golf clinics for ladies will be held at the Woodford course from 9am to 10am on Thursday March 7 and Saturday March 9.

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Winning double at Kilcoy races

Close races keep crowds on their toes

AN ENTERTAINING

afternoon of racing took place at the Kilcoy Race Club last Thursday, as the ‘$1000 Pick the Card Thursday’ race day featured nine races.

The favourite prevailed three times, and on five occasions the margin between the winner and runner-up was less than one length.

The combination of trainer Paula Barron and jockey Elione Chaves won two races, while seven trainers and seven jockeys had one win apiece.

The track was rated a Soft 7 in the lead-up, and was upgraded to a Soft 6 in time for race one before being upgraded to a Soft 5 in time for race three.

Kilcoy Race Club chairperson Con Searle said the track raced well and stood up to the number of times the straight was galloped on.

Mr Searle said it was a credit to track manager Mark Williams for the way the track was prepared, while the drying heat and breeze helped for the track rating.

Mr Searle acknowledged the support of the racing fraternity and patrons, after he had been worried beforehand that there may be a storm, which would have caused a cancellation.

“The big acceptances

of horses to race at Kilcoy” made for a great day of racing, according to the Kilcoy Race Club chairperson.

“Kilcoy is becoming very popular with trainers and jockeys who regard the track as the best in Queensland,” he said.

The opening race was 800m, with equal-second favourite Arabian Fix winning by half a length in the fi of 11.

After being in third place at the halfway stage, the Rochelle Pereira-trained and Bailey Wheeler-ridden fi edged out the other equalsecond favourite.

Race two was the longest, with third favourite Sea Treasures (NZ) edging out the favourite by a mere 0.1 of a length while the fifth favourite was another 0.1 of a length behind the runner-up in a nail-biting finish.

1500m, with a field of 12 each time.

The winning trainer was Michelle Labahn, while the winning jockey was Liv O’Donnell as the 2076m race contained a field of seven.

The 1900m race came next, with Barron and Chaves having their first triumph as the fifth favourite in the field of nine, Vacation Leave, beat the favourite by 0.8 of a length.

In race four, the favourite also finished 0.8 of a length behind the victor.

Races four and five were

Rain gifts Brumbies win

THE Burpengary Brumbies were awarded victory despite being in a precarious position when rain forced an early finish to last Saturday’s cricket clash at Wynnum Memorial Park.

Burpengary was 40 runs shy of its target with only two wickets remaining, having faced 17 overs after Coorparoo made 8/114 in 35 overs.

With the match reverting to a one-day contest after day one was washed out a week earlier, the hosts started soundly before slipping from 0/43 to 3/51.

The fourth wicket stand produced 38 runs before five wickets fell for only three runs, and then an unbroken 22-run partnership ensued.

Noah Bell was the pick of Burpengary’s bowlers with 3/15, while Marley Helliwell and Nathan Gould claimed two wickets each.

The Brumbies were in the

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box seat as Rob Staplehurst and Dan Daly put on 50 runs for the first wicket, before defeat suddenly appeared imminent as an astonishing collapse featured eight wickets for 16 runs.

Another nine runs were added before the game ended prematurely, with the Brumbies triumphant on the basis of their run rate of 4.41 compared to Coorparoo’s 3.257.

The visitors must have been relieved, while the hosts must have been peeved as they would have felt victory was in their grasp.

Coorparoo would have won if the Duckworth-LewisStern method was utilised, as Burpengary’s target would have been 101 on the basis of being eight wickets down.

Todd Duncan claimed his 200th wicket for Coorparoo as he nabbed 4/9 in five overs, while Amandeep Thatai had 3/14 in four overs.

The winning horse in race four was an equal-ninth favourite, Tavistock Grove (NZ), trained by Paul Jenkins and ridden by Samantha Collett.

The winning horse in race five was one of the equal favourites, Passionate Rebel, trained by Paul Shailer and ridden by Boris Thornton.

Passionate Rebel won by two lengths after being in fourth and fifth place for a while, and the runner-up came from second-last place in the final 700m.

The final four races were 1200m, with the first of them

containing a field of eight.

The second favourite, Masterplan, held on to win as the third favourite sped from last place and finished runner-up, just 0.2 of a length behind the Brad Stewart-trained and Johanna McGrath-ridden gelding.

Stewart and McGrath also had a win with Masterplan on Kilcoy soil on Australia Day, before Masterplan placed fifth with a different jockey at Doomben on February 1.

In race seven, equal-fourth favourite The Shaman won by a convincing margin of 3.3 lengths in the field of 12. Madeleine Wishart rode the

triumphant gelding while Cameron H Richardson was the trainer.

Barron and Chaves had their second triumph in the second-last race, as favourite Constant Cafe won by 1.5 lengths after being fifth with 400m remaining in the field of nine.

The favourite also won the final race, as Step On Fire came from seventh place in the final 400m to win by 2.3 lengths while the runner-up came from ninth place in the field of 12.

The winning trainer was George Sitek while the jockey was Emily Lang.

Kilcoy’s next race meet will be on March 7.

Top: Johanna McGrath is all smiles after riding the winner in race six at Kilcoy.

Bottom: Elione Chaves rides Constant Cafe to victory in the eighth race at Kilcoy. It was one of two victories for Chaves, along with trainer Paula Barron.

Sport Rattler heading to Ireland for International Rules

Paul Macknamara selected in Australian Masters squad

● FERNVALE

◗ Liam Hauser

BRISBANE Valley Rattlers

footballer Paul Macknamara is gearing up to represent Australia in two international rules Test matches during a tour of Ireland.

The AFL player from the Fernvale-based Rattlers was chosen in the Men’s 50s division in the AFL Masters International rules tour, which runs from March 6 to 17.

Paul (pictured) earned selection after being named as players’ player for the Queensland Over 55 team in the AFL Masters National Carnival at Maroochydore back in October.

Three of Paul’s Queensland teammates also gained selection, along with players from New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and Western Australia, while Brownlow Medallist and three-time Brisbane Lions premiership winner Jason Akermanis was chosen as the

tour’s head coach.

Having never been to the United Kingdom before, Paul said he expected the Irish teams would be “extremely tough, playing in their country and conditions”, while temperatures were likely to range from 4 to 12

I’m extremely excited and proud to be able to represent my country again

Paul Macknamara

degrees during the day.

Another adjustment for the touring team will be the rules and playing style, as the sport (International Rules) is a combination of Gaelic and AFL football.

With composite rules, the sport will involve a round ball rather than an ovalshaped football, while there are AFL goal and point posts,

as well as a net similar to soccer in between the goal posts.

With a background in tennis as well as AFL, Paul represented Australia in tennis at Over 40 level as he played in the International Tennis Federation (ITF) World Teams titles in Turkey back in 2015. “(I’m) extremely excited and proud to be able to represent my country again,” Paul said after his selection for the Irish tour.

Originally from Victoria, Paul began his AFL career as a youngster. He played for the Kyabram and Stanhope clubs, and racked up more than 250 senior appearances.

Paul captained Stanhope for a time and also won two best-and-fairest awards.

In the representative scene, Paul played for the Heathcote and Kyabram leagues.

Paul hung up the boots at the age of 33, before moving

to Queensland, and he hadn’t played AFL for about 20 years when the Rattlers formed a senior team in early 2022.

“I was only going to train with the Rattlers (in 2022) and had no intentions of playing again,” he said.

“But being the first year for a senior team they lacked numbers, so I pulled on the boots.”

Paul had an injury-plagued year in 2022 but then had a full pre-season for 2023, and he missed only one game.

With the Rattlers starting their 2024 pre-season games at the end of March, Paul is set to resume playing for the club after returning from the Irish tour.

Paul said he couldn’t do it without the support of his wife Amanda, a naturopath at Natura Sanat Naturopathy.

“She has designed a diet and supplements program to have me fit and healthy for the tour,” he said.