The Sentinel 2 July 2025 by SomersetMedia

On the write side of good

Mitch Gaynor

AT just 19 years old, Caboolture’s Parneet Khaira is making the world a better place, one page at a time, through the power of the written word.

The Miss Legacy 2025 ﬁnalist and tireless community worker has had an incredible year including the writing, illustrating, and publishing of a children’s book, Fearless and Fierce.

Following its publication, she travelled to India, where she personally gave away hundreds of copies to school children.

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Budget boosts

◗ Marina Gomide

MORETON Bay and Somerset have beneﬁted from multi-million dollar investments in the State Government’s 2025/26 budget, after both councils extensively campaigned for funding during the October election.

Moreton Bay Mayor, Peter Flannery, and Somerset Mayor, Jason Wendt, both

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welcomed the budget commitments, but added there is still more funding needed to meet community needs.

“Our Council took every opportunity during elections to advocate for our residents,” Cr Wendt said.

“The State Government is to be thanked for its investment in the Brisbane Valley Highway, however this investment is only a

start.” While welcoming the State Government’s trial for an on-demand bus service at Bribie Island, Cr Flannery added that the city needs “a serious commitment” towards better public transport.

“Moreton Bay needs a solid investment to alleviate car use and ensure better connectivity between our city hubs,” he said.

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Waste could rise rates

◗ Marina Gomide

RATES could rise “signiﬁcantly” across the Somerset if the State Government does not ﬁx its Waste Management Strategy, Somerset Mayor, Jason Wendt says.

The council recently requested the Government amend its waste management zoning, claiming they were being handed “unrealistic” targets under current funding.

In Council’s submission to the Queensland Government’s draft Queensland Waste Management Strategy 2025-2030, Cr Wendt stated Somerset faced “unique” waste management challenges due to its highly dispersed population.

“Future Waste Levy increases could result in a signiﬁcant increase in Council’s waste charges by 2030,” he said.

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Police blitz underway after 10th fatal crash

POLICE have launched Operation Tip in the Moreton District following the 10th road death in the region this year, after a fatal crash in Kippa-Ring on June 17. The operation began on June 23 and will run until July 25, targeting fatal and serious crashes across the district, particularly in rural and high-risk areas.

Acting Superintendent Craig White said the initiative would focus on key contributing factors identiﬁed through road safety data, including drug and drink driving and the higher crash rates on rural roads.

with targeted patrols and roadside intercepts throughout the school holiday period.

“Expect to see police anywhere, anytime. Road safety is everyone’s responsibility and every decision on the road can save or take a life,” Acting Superintendent White said. On the ﬁ of the operation, a 62-year-old Banksia Beach man was intercepted at a static breath test site on Sylvan Beach Esplanade, Bellara.

He allegedly returned a positive roadside test with a blood alcohol reading of 0.08 per cent.

FROM THE EDITOR

IT’S June, so naturally the world seems to have decamped to Europe.

Not that I’m jealous, much. My eldest two daughters, who have spent the past year juggling pub shifts and university assignments, have pooled every penny for what they’re calling a ‘Mediterranean pilgrimage’.

Well done to them, but they’ll have to spare me their complaints about the ‘outrageous cost of living’ and/or how impossible it is to save for a house deposit.

This from two people who only pay board when they’re living at home, “because why would I?”

Reality will bite … one day.

As it happened, our eldest jetted oﬀ a couple of Sundays ago on a Qatar ﬂight, mere hours after the United States bombed Iran and just before Iran returned

ﬁre on a US base in Qatar.

“Nothing to worry about,” I told their mum, while discreetly checking a map of the Middle East.

“Trump’s got this!” I said, unconvincingly.

We farewelled her and the best friend with the usual parental platitudes: be careful, look out for each other, and so on.

Two nights later she rang her siblings to say she’d spent her second night in hospital, recovering from a bout of self-inﬂicted alcohol poisoning.

“The doctors were hopeless,” we were informed.

This all followed her younger sister’s departure, two days later—because why would you travel together?—who at least avoided some of the upheaval of international ﬂying.

They’d agreed to meet for lunch. If they could manage it.

Then everything was thrown into disarray over a pair of missing Birkenstocks.

“Someone’s stolen my Birks! I’ve been wearing them in for six months,” the younger ranted before ﬂying.

“I can’t aﬀord a new pair. I’m not wearing bloody thongs. Who took them? Who hid them? I swear I’ll kill you!”

No culprit emerged. Accusations ﬂew.She eventually replaced them herself and insisted we owed her $200.

The culprit confessed, live from Greece: “I took them. They’re under the house. Sorry, she scared me.”

Here I was worrying about World War III.

It’s all about perspective, I suppose.

“Longer travel times, higher speeds, fatigue and two-way highways all increase the risk of serious collisions,” he said.

Police will ramp up visibility across the region

Writing your story

That kind of chaos may be business as usual in our household, but after interviewing 19-year-old Parneet Khaira last week, I caught a glimpse of a diﬀerent way to approach life. Parneet is living proof that youth is no barrier to impact. In a world too often marked by division, her story is a powerful reminder of what one determined voice can do. With Fearless and Fierce, a self-published children’s book inspired by her own journey of migration and identity, Parneet has reached young readers across borders—oﬀering not just words, but hope. We wish her well at this weekend’s Miss Legacy awards and look forward to the next page in her already commendable story.

Key road upgrade

He was charged with one count of driving over the general alcohol limit and was issued a 24-hour licence suspension and a notice to appear in Caboolture Magistrates Court on July 10.

Originally announced in 2021 as a priority road project, early works including service relocations are scheduled for late 2025 and early 2026, with major construction expected to start in late 2026.

“Caboolture River Road hasn’t kept up with the development around it. Its two lanes are no longer suﬀicient, especially during peak hour,” he said.

“This is a crucial upgrade for Morayﬁeld and the infrastructure.”

The project is jointly funded with the Queensland Government and forms part of the South East Queensland City Deal.

Key features include: Widening to four lanes with

a central median. Additional turning lanes at key intersections. New traﬀic lights at Amy and Kenneth Streets. Upgraded signals at Grant Road and Morayﬁeld Road.

Left-in/left-out access at Ben Street and Lorebury Drive. New cycle and pedestrian paths on both sides of the road. Division 3 Councillor Adam Hain said this section was the ﬁrst phase of a broader program to improve the full 4km stretch of Caboolture River Road through to Crome Court at Upper Caboolture.

The remaining sections will be delivered by developers under infrastructure agreements, with planning still in early stages and construction timelines yet to be conﬁrmed.

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Caboolture River Road.

Blooming Esk art shines in the rain

DESPITE grey skies and scattered showers, creativity bloomed at the Esk Garden Fair on June 21, where the unveiling of a Queenslandﬁrst grass mural stole the show.

The centrepiece was a live mural painting by Toowoomba artist Alex Stalling, whose dedication impressed the 8,200 visitors.

Working through drizzle with a steady hand and a warm smile, Ms Stalling transformed the hillside opposite the historic Old Esk Railway Station into a kaleidoscope of colour using bold colours, ﬂowing designs, and non-toxic grass paints.

Crowds gathered throughout the day to watch the artwork unfold, captivated by the process as

much as the product.

“It was incredibly exciting to create a Queensland-ﬁrst here in Esk,” Alex said.

“This project brings together the beauty of the landscape, the joy of colour, and the creativity of community — all in one living, growing artwork.”

Now completed, a drone photo reveals the full splendour of the piece, which has already become a new local landmark.

With around 8,200 attendees, 98 volunteers, and 13 coach groups, the 2025 Esk Garden Fair was a blooming success. But it’s the mural, born in the rain, that will leave a lasting mark.

The event is supported by the State Government and Somerset Regional Council.

Trash talking levy Somerset pushes back on waste management plan

◗ Marina Gomide

RATES could rise “signiﬁcantly” across the Somerset if the State Government does not ﬁ its Waste Management Strategy, Somerset Mayor Jason Wendt says.

The council recently requested the Government amend its Waste Management Zoning, claiming they were being handed “unrealistic” targets under current funding.

In Council’s submission to the Queensland Government’s DRAFT Queensland Waste Management Strategy 2025-2030, Cr Wendt stated Somerset faced “unique” waste management challenges due to its highly dispersed population.

“Somerset is the largest land area in South East Queensland but we have a small, highly dispersed population making waste diversion systems more costly and ineﬀicient, and transport logistics more cost prohibitive,” he said.

“Our challenges are similar to other regional and rural councils, and we suggest the State Government consider realigning Somerset from the Metro Zone to the Regional Zone to better represent the region’s characteristics and limitations.”

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south-east Queensland local government areas, and the regional zone, made up of the remaining 27 local government areas in the levy zone.

Cr Wendt said there was a lack of funding certainty from the Waste Levy back to local government.

“This limits Council’s ability to strategically plan for and implement waste

“The targets need to be ambitious, but our Council is concerned they are unrealistic without a detailed and considered funding commitment from the State Government.”

Further, Cr Wendt said the Waste Levy would impact Council rates.

“Future Waste Levy increases could result in a signiﬁcant increase in

Council’s waste charges by 2030,” Cr Wendt said.

“To cover costs, we estimate our waste management charge will need to increase by 46 per cent over the next six years.” 70 per cent of waste levy funds collected are allocated to waste reduction and recycling programs and broader environmental

A spokesperson for the Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation said Somerset Council has received more than $6.8 million in advance payments out to 2026-27 since 2019, to oﬀset costs

supporting councils, the Queensland Government recently announced the $130 million Resource Recovery Boost Fund to kickstart infrastructure that diverts waste from household red-lid bins to green and yellow bins,” they said.

“We will undertake a comprehensive review of the waste levy in 2025-26 to assess its eﬀectiveness.”

Feedback from the Queensland Waste Strategy Less Landﬁll, More Recycling will include whether regional and remote targets would be beneﬁcial.

Cleaning at Twin Bridges Reserve. Photo: Facebook/Jason Wendt.

Alex Stalling’s mural art done during the Esk Garden Fair.

$880K to support housing

THE Queensland Mental Health Commission is investing $883,000 to strengthen the ability of the housing and homelessness sector to better support people experiencing alcohol and other drugs (AOD) harms.

Three initiatives have been funded under the AOD Responses in Housing and Homelessness Settings Grant Program to develop sector-driven solutions for people with AOD concerns at risk of housing instability or homelessness.

Insecure housing or homelessness can increase the likelihood of people experiencing AOD concerns.

Millions for our regions

Councils welcome funds but urge more

◗ Marina Gomide

Moreton Bay Mayor, Peter Flannery, and Somerset Mayor, Jason Wendt, both

Cr Wendt said.

“The State Government is to be thanked for its investment in the Brisbane Valley Highway, however this investment is only a start.

“Road safety is our community’s number one priority and Council looks forward to working towards a long-term commitment and improvement program for the Brisbane Valley

“While Brisbane receives State funding for the Brisbane Metro and bus network, and the Gold Coast has the light rail, City of Moreton Bay needs a solid investment to alleviate car use and ensure better connectivity between our city hubs,” he said.

Cr Flannery also speciﬁcally urged the State review funding for the SEQ Community Stimulus

Firies break ice

The event brought together 80 emergency personnel from 21 Moreton Bay and Somerset rural ﬁ emergency responses including Victoria Bushﬁres, Queensland Floods, commitment to community safety. The Stanmore Rural Fire Brigade was also handed

keeping us safe. So thanks for everything you do.”

Chief Oﬀicer Kaylene Jones also stressed the importance of team cohesion and mutual understanding.

“Understanding how you work together will mean that every single day, when you go out on re ground, you’ll be a lot safer and a lot more productive and eﬀicient,” she told

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approach to challenge and improve ﬁreﬁghting skills.

The event included multiple skill stations where crews would rotate, practicing critical ﬁreﬁghting techniques and emergency response protocols.

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Photos: Marina Gomide.

Villeneuve National Medal winners Tricia Holland, Ian Swadling, Scott Law and Tanya Wordsworth with Andrew Powell MP and Chief Oﬀicer Kaylene Jones.

Andrew Powell MP handing over keys of new ﬁre truck to Stanmore Rural Fire Brigade.

Group photo of ﬁreﬁghters taking part in Operation Icebreaker 2025. Photo: Queensland Fire Department.

and Environment, Andrew Powell, said the new budget is “bringing real progress for the southern end of the Glass House electorate”.

“This budget is about keeping promises - and delivering them. Every commitment made during the campaign is now fully funded, costed, and being implemented,” he said.

“Mount Mee Road, ranked third in RACQ’s ‘Unroadworthy Roads Survey 2024’, has long posed a danger to locals and tourists,” he said.

“This budget allocates $1 million to begin a comprehensive design studyan essential step toward making this road safer and more reliable.”

the various cost-of-living relief measures being implemented: permanent 50c public transport fares, $200 Play On! Vouchers, giving Kindy Kids free health checks, and a $100 Back to School Boost for primary students.

However, Labor Member for Morayﬁeld, Mark Ryan, said the new budget is “bad” for the people of the

redevelop the Caboolture Hospital is “rebranding” and “deceptive”.

“This is not a new project. This is just the current redevelopment which everyone knows is almost ﬁnished after years of construction,” he said.

“To top it all oﬀ there is the massive cost blowout of the Bribie Island Bridge in our neighbouring electorate of Pumicestone (...) by up to $300 million.”

“In Woodford, we’re getting started on the infrastructure needed to deliver Years 11 and 12 at Woodford State Schoolsomething I’ve advocated for over many years. This will provide greater opportunities for local students without the need to travel long distances for high school.”

“To support emergency response eﬀorts, $140,000 has been set aside for new digital ﬁre signage across the electorate. These will deliver real-time alerts and reduce pressure on our frontline responders.”

Mr Powell also emphasised

“It’s deceptive, dodgy, and dismissive of local needs,” he said.

“Despite the massive new housing developments in Morayﬁeld South and Caboolture West, not one cent has been budgeted for new schools in these areas.

“Nothing for new bus routes, zero for a new ﬁre station, and zilch for getting on with the new Bruce Highway Western Alternative arterial road.

“They’ve even deleted the planning for the Morayﬁeld Road Stage 2 upgrade project from the Transport Infrastructure Plan.”

Mr Ryan noted the $367 million allocated to

Mr Ryan also criticised the change of cost of living relief measures, such as last year’s energy rebate and the price of car registrations going up.

Member for Nanango and Attorney General, Deb Frecklington, said the 2025 budget announcements will deliver real outcomes for the Somerset region.

“These projects are not just investments in infrastructure—they are investments in the people and potential of our region,” she said.

“From better roads to stronger emergency services and improved recreational spaces, this Budget backs Somerset and puts our region ﬁrmly back on the priority list.”

“The 2025 Budget proves that the State Government is listening to regional Queensland and getting on with the job.”

BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS

Major Projects:

• Moreton Bay and Somerset will beneﬁt from the Crisafulli Government’s $100 Back to School Boost, the $200 Play On! Sports Vouchers program;

Moreton Bay

• $60 million commitment for the new Moreton Bay TAFE Centre of Excellence;

• Funding to proceed with the Moreton Bay Indoors Sports Centre as a venue for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games;

• $15 million for the Moreton Bay Wildlife Hospital and Education Hub in Dakabin;

• Funds for a new Bribie Island Bridge;

• $300,000 of additional funding for Moreton Bay Meals on Wheels Commitments towards more social and community housing in Moreton Bay;

• $3.75 million to a new SES depot in Deception

station at Delaney’s Creek;

• Expansion of POLAIR to include Moreton Bay;

• $4.7 million for the redevelopment of Bribie Island Neighbourhood Centre;

• $35 million to partner with local government to upgrade stormwater network infrastructure and prevent litter escaping into Moreton Bay by 2030.

• $10 million to upgrade key D’Aguilar Highway intersections: Campbell’s Pocket Road in Wamuran, Mount Mee Road and Raaen Road in D’Aguilar, and George Street in Woodford.

• $15 million to build a dedicated Paediatric Outpatients area at Caboolture Hospital;

• $367.7 million to redevelop the Caboolture Hospital to support an additional 130 beds, and refurbishment of critical clinical support services;

• Woodford State

Boost funding;

• ·Over $48.23 million for upgrades to Caboolture–Bribie Island Road.

• $920,000 to expand the Bribie Island Strength and Movement Club;

• $500,000 to upgrade Clayton Park Playground, Beachmere.

• $170,500 to resurface the Bribie Island Netball Club’s netball courts;

• $153,000 for lighting upgrades at the Beachmere Sports Club Complex.

• $200,000 to design female change rooms for the Redcliﬀe Tigers.

• ·New active transport path from Pumicestone Rd to Beerburrum Rd.

Somerset

• $2.9 million upgrade to the Kilcoy Indoor Sports Centre;

• $1.4 million to deliver the Moore Linville Rural Fire Brigade Station;

• Brisbane Valley Highway upgrades;

• Toogoolawah Swimming

Miss Australia ﬁnalist pens path to change

◗ Mitch Gaynor

AT just 19 years old, Caboolture’s Parneet Khaira is making the world a better place, one page at a time, through the power of the written word.

The Miss Legacy 2025 ﬁnalist and tireless community worker has had an incredible year including the writing, illustrating, and publishing of a children’s book, Fearless and Fierce.

Following its publication, she travelled to India, where she personally gave away hundreds of copies to school children.

Moving to Australia from India at just four years of age, the short stories within Fearless and Fierce are born from Parneet’s own childhood experiences of cultural displacement and quiet determination.

Each page vividly tells a story of resilience, illustrated with charming animal characters that speak directly to young readers.

“When I arrived in Australia at four, I was incredibly shy,” Parneet recounted.

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Caboolture teen is on the write side of a better world

“Libraries became my sanctuary. Books were how has evolved into a profound broader social change.

Fab smiles made in style

New denture lab boosts patient conﬁdence

FERNVALE and surrounds residents are sure to shine with new smiles, as FABZ Dental Denture Clinic and Laboratory has oﬀicially opened its doors at Shop 1, 1464 Brisbane Valley Highway, oﬀering the Fernvale community a fresh reason to smile.

Owned by Adil Khan, the clinic provides modern, personalised denture care with a clear mission: to restore not just smiles, but conﬁdence, comfort, and quality of life.

With a motto focused on compassionate care and aﬀordability, FABZ Dental welcomes walk-in patients, with no referrals needed, and oﬀers a full range of services including full and partial dentures, relines, repairs,and implantsupported dentures.

For those seeking advanced options, they also provide digital dentures— an innovative, clasp-free solution designed for precision, comfort, and a natural look.

“Dentures aren’t just about restoring smiles—

they’re about restoring conﬁdence, comfort, and quality of life,” Mr Khan said.

“Each denture we create is tailored not just to ﬁt a person’s mouth, but their lifestyle and unique needs. It’s a blend of skill, care, and genuine connection.

“Knowing that we’ve helped someone feel like themselves again—whether it’s enjoying a meal, speaking clearly, or smiling in a photo—brings immense satisfaction.”

With two team members and years of experience from their sister clinic, Borderlab Dental Laboratory in Victoria, the FABZ team brings both expertise and empathy to every appointment.

Patients can expect advanced technology, a stressfree process, and tailored solutions that suit their unique needs and lifestyles.

“There’s nothing more fulﬁlling than seeing a patient

walk in feeling anxious or self-conscious, and leave smiling—able to eat, speak, and laugh without worry,” Mr Khan said.

FABZ Dental is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, and is currently oﬀering a 10 per cent discount for new patients.

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Her current focus is preparing for the Miss Legacy Australia pageant –not for personal glory, but as a potential launchpad for her humanitarian work.

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“Winning the crown would be an honour, but creating meaningful change is my true purpose,” Parneet said.

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“It’s not about the crown, but the conversations and connections I can create.”

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Her future plans are ambitious. She aims to establish a registered nonproﬁt organisation, visit at least three more countries, and continue publishing books that will directly fund educational support.

In India and beyond her books, Parneet has also supported single mothers, providing essential clothing and ﬁnancial assistance.

CEDAR Woods Properties has oﬀicially opened the heart of its Sage, Burpengary development — an 8,000sqm Community Park designed to connect residents with nature and each other.

Cedar Woods Development Director Blair Britton said the park forms part of the developer’s $1.5 million investment in greenspace. Sixty percent of the Sage masterplan is dedicated to open space, with over 7.5 hectares preserved as an ecological corridor.

Initiatives include planting 860 koala feed trees, more than 5,600 native shrubs and grasses, and creating dedicated wildlife corridors to support natural regeneration.

Her approach is holistic – understanding that empowerment isn’t just about immediate relief, but about providing sustainable support.

The Miss Legacy ﬁnals will be held in Sydney on July 10, with the winner going on to represent Australia.

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“We are delivering positive environmental outcomes for our residents and the wider Burpengary community through our rehabilitation program and supporting the native plant species and wildlife that call this region home,” he said.

“This includes planting 860 koala feed trees and over 5,600 native shrubs and grasses, creating dedicated wildlife corridors and supporting natural regeneration across the site.”

Beachmere Health Centre puts you

Kirra Livingstone

BEACHMERE Health

Centre is a proudly familyowned practice delivering personalised, professional healthcare to the local community.

Located at Shop 4, 874 Beachmere Road, the centre lives by its motto: “Local medical care for you and your family. Our patients are our number one priority.”

Owned and managed by Andrea Denton, the centre’s focus is General Practice, supported by a dedicated team of professionals.

The team includes three experienced GPs— Dr Simon Slyderink, Dr Emma Slyderink and Dr Rebecca Udani—as well as nurse practitioners James Denton and Luke White.

Practice Nurse Alicia Hughes and receptionists Rebecca Zohrab, Charlize Frankham and Leah Hollinger complete the welcoming, capable team.

Andrea said the most rewarding part of the work is being able to support the Beachmere community through accessible and compassionate care.

The centre is open Monday to Thursday from

8am to 5pm, and Fridays from 8am to 4pm. A new GP is also set to join the team in September or October, expanding their services further.

Beachmere Health Centre was recently recognised as a ﬁnalist in the 2025 Pumicestone Business Excellence Awards—People’s Choice category, presented by local MP Ariana Doolan. For more details or to book an appointment, contact the practice directly on (07) 5407 0188 or email at info@ beachmerehc.com.au

Leah Hollinger, Charlize Frankham, Alicia Hughes, Dr Rebecca Udani & Dr Emma Slyderink.

FABZ Dental store front.

QUEENSLAND BUDGET

The 2025-26 Queensland Budget lays the foundation for a fresh start, and is a plan to deal with the big crises facing Queensland.

1,600 police recruits with stronger laws and new programs to turn kids away from crime.

15 new schools and $300 in vouchers for education essentials and kids sport.

Three new hospitals and ten major upgrades. More free healthcare than ever before.

A new nation-leading home ownership scheme to reduce the deposit gap.

Major Bruce Highway upgrades and new road and rail projects to get you home sooner.

To see how else the Queensland Government is delivering for you, search ‘QUEENSLAND BUDGET’

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Elected Reps

Neumann News

with Shayne Neumann Federal Member for Blair

Despite global volatility our economy is steadily recovering, and Australia is turning a corner. In just three years, we’ve halved inﬂation, got wages growing and interest rates are coming down.

The Albanese Labor Government is building on these foundations straight away, with more help with cost of living, more investment in the next generation and more support for working Australians.

individual and family income limits to increase, and super paid on all Government PPL

• $10,000 incentive for housing apprentices

Youngy’s Yarns

with Terry Young Federal Member for Longman

We know people are still under pressure, so we are rolling out a range of measures and assistance from 1 July, including:

• $150 in energy bill relief

• 30 per cent discount on Home Batteries

• Minimum wage increases of 3.5 per cent;

• Minimum super increases to 12 per cent;

• Paid Prac for teaching, nursing, midwifery and social work students

• Extra 2 weeks Paid Parental Leave (PPL),

Ryan Reports

Last week the Crisafulli LNP government handed down its ﬁrst budget. It is a bad budget for the people of the Morayﬁeld electorate. It’s deceptive, dodgy, and dismissive of local needs.

Despite the massive new housing developments in Morayﬁeld South and Caboolture West, not one cent has been budgeted for new schools in these areas. Nothing for new bus routes, zero for a new ﬁre station, and zilch for getting on with the new Bruce Highway

Western Alternative arterial road. They’ve even deleted the planning for the Morayﬁeld Road Stage 2 upgrade project from the Transport Infrastructure Plan.

And in the midst of a cost of living crisis, they’ve ripped out relief measures that saved local people thousands of dollars every year. Last year’s energy rebate is gone. Car Registration is going up too. We know the LNP loves to rebrand things for petty

Deb’s Diary

with Deb Frecklington State Member for Nanango

Whilst the Crisafulli Government 2025 Budget delivers for all Queenslanders, I am especially proud of what it delivers for the people of Somerset.

This Budget delivers meaningful investments in local infrastructure, public safety, health, education, and recreation –investments that reﬂect the potential and strength of our region.

In Kilcoy, we will see a $2.9 million upgrade to the Kilcoy Indoor Sports Centre. This is more than a building – it’s a space for community, for health, and

Thanks caretaker

We recently spent a cold but lovely few nights camping at the Toogoolawah Showgrounds and we’d just like to say thanks to the volunteer caretaker. It’s a big job and she does it well. She checks and cleans the amenities several times a day because of inconsiderate campers who won’t use the toilet brushes provided to clean up after themselves or even ensure their business is ﬂushed away.

The grounds looked great despite drying oﬀ in the last

• Social security payments increase by 2.4 per cent.

The progress we have made together in the economy means we are well placed and well prepared at a time of global economic uncertainty and volatility.

In our second term, the Albanese Government will continue to help Somerset families with the cost of living, continue the ﬁght against inﬂation, strengthen Medicare and build a stronger economy.

political reasons, but they’re being very deceptive about their claim that they’re providing $367.7 million to redevelop our Caboolture Hospital. But don’t be fooled – this is not a new project. This is just the current redevelopment which everyone knows is ALMOST ﬁnished after years of construction.

And to top it all oﬀ there is the massive cost blowout of the Bribie Island Bridge in our neighbouring electorate of Pumicestone. David Crisafulli has had his hands on the cheque book for eight months and already he’s managed to blow out the cost of the Bribie Bridge by up to $300 million!

concerns around congestion and safety. It’s a win for commuters, freight operators and emergency services.

for opportunity. It supports local clubs, events, and active lifestyles.

The Moore Linville Rural Fire Brigade Station will become a reality, with $1.4 million allocated to deliver a fit-for-purpose facility. This is a much-needed boost to our emergency response capability and a win for our local rural fire volunteers – some of the most dedicated people in our community. Road users in our region have also been heard. Critical safety upgrades are coming to the Brisbane Valley Highway—finally addressing long-standing

two weeks due to the cold temperatures.

But we noticed previous campers had used a lot of cable ties, then cut them and just left them on the ground.

Single use plastics! If you must use them at least ensure they go in the garbage bin once you have ﬁnished with them. Don’t leave them for someone else to clean up.

I’m sure you don’t do this at your own place. Better still, ﬁnd a reusable alternative or buy the cable ties that can be undone and reused.

My mum was a primary school teacher her entire working life, and she always told me how rewarding it was to be part of educating young Australians and preparing them for whatever their future career would be.

It’s been interesting for me to see such a rise in home schooling, though the question is, why are we seeing this trend?

Speaking to constituents in Longman who have taken this move, I can understand and respect why they have

done so.

The parents I’ve spoken to say the main reason they are making this move is a deep loss of conﬁdence in the education system and its curriculum.

They express frustration with the way bullying is handled and the lack of courage from some in authority to confront those causing harm.

They’re disheartened by educators who, instead of preparing children for their future vocations while reinforcing values

Powelly’s Pitch

with Andrew Powell State Member for Glass House

The last week of June marked a major milestone, as we delivered our ﬁrst State Budget since the Crisafulli Government’s election in October 2024, bringing real progress for the southern end of the Glass House electorate.

Mount Mee Road, ranked third in RACQ’s ‘Unroadworthy Roads Survey 2024’, has long posed a danger to locals and tourists. This budget allocates $1 million to begin a comprehensive design study - an essential step toward making this road

For our students and families, this Budget delivers a $100 Back to School Boost and the $200 Play On! sports voucher program – easing the cost of education and sport at a time when many families are feeling the pinch.

Toogoolawah State High School students will beneﬁt from new long jump pits and beach volleyball courts – promoting participation and wellbeing.

After nearly ten long years of the Palaszczuk-Miles Government, the Crisafulli Government’s ﬁrst budget is laying the foundation for the fresh start Queensland voted for.

Have a bit of respect for the environment and campers that follow you.

People seem to think if they pay to camp somewhere they don’t have to be responsible for their own mess.

Have a bit of respect for the facilities provided and especially for volunteers who work hard to maintain those facilities.

Thank you again Toogoolawah Showgrounds volunteer caretaker. (I apologise for not knowing your name).

The Cuttings Bribie Island

safer and more reliable.

We’ve also committed $10 million to upgrade key D’Aguilar Highway intersections: Campbell’s Pocket Road in Wamuran, Mount Mee Road and Raaen Road in D’Aguilar, and George Street in Woodford.

In Woodford, we’re getting started on the infrastructure needed to deliver Years 11 and 12 at Woodford State School - something I’ve advocated for over many years.

This will provide greater opportunities for local students without the need to

Pumicestone’s Pulse

Hello Pumicestone, the 2025–26 Queensland Budget is delivering for you! I am excited to announce that you will be able to see my election commitments unfold.

It lays the foundation for a fresh start, with real investments in infrastructure, safety, education, and community support.

The LNP Government’s Budget delivers funding to complete the design of the Bribie Island Bridge, commence early works on the landside and obtain necessary approvals.

We have committed to the

A blast from the past

Recently retired and getting into ‘the groove’ decided to ‘replay’ my youth and regroup my Pitman’s shorthand.

Worked through my 53yr old student books and reserved the ‘one and only’ shorthand book at MBRC library. Had to return before ﬁnishing as one reservation on it elsewhere and re-reserved after Xmas again.

Two of us in our community played pingpong with it but I ﬁnished it with relish. Am sure other person did too. Was such

families and communities traditionally upheld, are seen to be pushing ideologies that often conﬂict with those very values.

As a result, many children are left feeling anxious and fearful rather than supported and empowered. In defence of teachers, many I’ve spoken to share their frustration.

They feel bound by directives handed down from higher up, often from individuals who have never stepped foot in a classroom themselves or if they have it was a long time ago. We need a genuine shake-up in our education system because our children deserve better.

travel long distances for high school.

To support emergency response eﬀorts, $140,000 has been set aside for new digital ﬁre signage across the electorate. These will deliver real-time alerts and reduce pressure on our frontline responders.

We’re also delivering meaningful cost-of-living relief: permanent 50c public transport fares, $200 Play On! Vouchers, giving Kindy Kids free health checks, and a $100 Back to School Boost for primary students. This budget is about keeping promises - and delivering them. Every commitment made during the campaign is now fully funded, costed, and being implemented.

is supporting growth and the ability to host future competitions.

Caboolture–Bribie Island Road upgrade programs and improvements to the stretch between Hickey Road and King Johns Creek. These works will help ease congestion and improve safety for residents and visitors alike.

Our local schools will beneﬁt from $476,000 in maintenance and minor works, ensuring students and staﬀ have safe, functional learning environments. We’re also investing in sport and community connection, with $170,500 allocated to resurface Bribie Island Netball Club’s courts which

A new on-demand bus trial for Bribie Island is set to launch, giving residents more ﬂexible and accessible transport options, especially those who need it most.

We’re backing grassroots health and wellbeing too, with $920,000 to expand the Bribie Island Movement and Strength Club and completing the Bribie Island Neighbourhood Centre redevelopment.

This Budget is all about delivering what matters with safer communities, better infrastructure, and real cost-of-living relief. It’s about listening to what Pumicestone needs, and taking action to build a brighter, stronger future for our region.

DISCLAIMER: Opinions and letters published reﬂect the views of residents and do not represent the views or opinions of The Sentinel newspaper.

fun pulling my skills up and great for the ‘gray matter’.

You are right, rarely used in the workforce; scribed often for ‘interviews sessions’ for Qld Govt departments; medical reports for hospitals but technology was sadly not the ‘manual shorthand’.

To be able to write what is

virtually another ‘language’ phonetically is no small feat and I imagine many a retired or institutionalised retiree has those skills. Could imagine classes in those habitats enjoying a revival if only for nostalgic memories. Hope others write in accordingly.

Lenny V Moreton Bay

with Mark Ryan State Member for Morayﬁeld

with Ariana Doolan State Member for Pumicestone

Elected Reps

Flannery’s Focus

with Peter Flannery Mayor of City of Moreton Bay

Two weeks ago we handed down a landmark $1 billion budget, while still keeping our rates among the lowest in South East Queensland.

With a modest minimum general rate rise for owner occupiers of just 87 cents a week, we’ve balanced cost of living pressures with the need to invest in our growing community.

Our $400 million investment in infrastructure and capital works will deliver essential projects across our growing City while supporting local jobs.

By focusing on what matters, we’re putting your rates to work, to build a better City of Moreton Bay.

As the third-largest Council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing regions, we welcome the Crisafulli Government’s ﬁrst budget as a signiﬁcant step toward addressing decades of underinvestment in City of Moreton Bay.

We’re proud of our advocacy eﬀorts ahead of the 2024 State Election which resulted in approximately $100 million

in election commitments for our City.

We look forward to working closely with the State Government to see these projects delivered for our communities.

With school holidays in full swing, I encourage everyone to make the most of our free and low-cost events happening right across the City.

Whether it’s joining one of our school holiday programs, enjoying our green spaces and environmental centres, or visiting the latest exhibitions in our galleries and museums, there is something for residents of all ages to get involved in and enjoy.

Wendt’s Words

with Jason Wendt Mayor of Somerset Regional Council

The new ﬁnancial year is here and Somerset Regional Council has big plans and big projects lined up for 20252026.

But today I would like to take some time to reﬂect on 2024-2025.

Our Council took every opportunity during the state and federal elections to advocate for our residents, securing an additional $40 million funding for upgrades to the Brisbane Valley Highway and commitments to improve sporting infrastructure in Lowood and Fernvale.

In October we launched Support Our Somerset, a buy local campaign with a goal to raise the proﬁle of Somerset businesses and the importance of supporting our local economy.

In March we stared down Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred and our Local Disaster Management Group was quick to act, making sure we were prepared for the worst case scenario.

Somerset may not have been impacted as heavily as other regions, but our community’s resilience and resolve in the face of this

challenge was a remarkable thing to see.

Two weeks ago, during our final Council meeting in 2024-2025, we farewelled Councillor Kylee Isidro. It’s been an absolute pleasure working alongside Cr Isidro in my five years with Somerset Regional Council, and I hope the community member who steps forward to fill her position does so with the same enthusiastic and collaborative mindset she has shown. Council has written to the Electoral Commission of Queensland (ECQ) and State Government advising of the vacancy in anticipation of a by-election, and we will update the community when we have more information.

Local voices shape women’s strategy

LOCAL voices were at the heart of shaping Queensland’s ﬁrst-ever Women’s Economic Security Strategy, with a key roundtable discussion having been held on June 16 following the Crisafulli Government’s Community Cabinet at Sandstone Point.

Hosted by Member for Pumicestone, Ariana Doolan, and Minister for Women and Women’s Economic Security, Fiona Simpson, the session brought together women from across sectors including business,

disability services, education, sport, domestic violence support, and the legal community.

The roundtable gave participants the chance to speak directly with government ministers about the barriers women face in achieving ﬁnancial stability, and to share ideas to help more women thrive economically.

Ms Doolan said it was an important opportunity for women in the region to engage directly with the State Government.

“It was fantastic to

have Minister Simpson in Pumicestone, listening to our trailblazing women about the challenges they face in achieving economic security,” Ms Doolan said.

“I also enjoyed hearing their perspectives and ideas about how to enable women in the region to not just feel economically secure, but to thrive.”

Minister Simpson said the strategy will be shaped by Queensland women, for Queensland women.

“We need to learn from women right across the state to understand the

tools, opportunities and support needed to create a brighter, more ﬁnancially secure future,” she said.

“It’s incredibly worrying to have Queensland women aged over 55 - the women who have spent much of their lives caring for others - at the greatest risk of homelessness.”

Among the issues raised during the Moreton Bay forum were limitations to women re-entering the workforce following parental

Delivering for Pumicestone and Queensland

I want to reassure the people of Pumicestone that the commitments I made before the election are not just promises. They’re fully funded and will be implemented.

• A new Bribie Island Bridge finally bringing safer, more reliable transport access to the island.

• Over $48.23 million for upgrades to Caboolture–Bribie Island Road.

•

• 1,600

$300 in education and sport vouchers to help families with the cost of essentials.

• Three new hospitals, 10 major upgrades, and more free healthcare than ever before.

• A nation-leading home ownership scheme to help first-home buyers reduce the deposit gap.

• Major Bruce Highway upgrade projects to get Queenslanders home safer and faster.

• $476,000 for local school maintenance and minor works.

• An expanded Bribie Island Surf Club, supporting our local sport and volunteer community.

• A new on-demand bus trial for Bribie Island to improve local connectivity.

• A new active transport path from Pumicestone Road to Beerburrum Road.

• $100,000 to help U3A Bribie Island secure a permanent home.

• Footpath links completed along Bribie Island Road in Ningi to improve pedestrian safety.

• $4.7 million to complete the Bribie Island Neighbourhood Centre redevelopment.

• $500,000 to upgrade the playground at Clayton Park, Beachmere.

• A new PA system for Bribie District Little Athletics.

• $170,500 to resurface the Bribie Island Netball courts.

• $153,000 for lighting upgrades at Beachmere Rugby Club.

• A long-overdue tuckshop upgrade at Banksia Beach State School.

• $920,000 to expand Bribie Island Strength and Movement Club.

• A new footpath from Bribie Island Road to Beachmere Road to improve active transport safety.

This is a budget that delivers for our region and I’m proud to be your strong voice in the Parliament to make it happen.

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Women’s Economic Security

Women’s forum held on June 16.

Spotlight on... Morayfield

$20k damage to new park

◗ Marina Gomide

MORAYFIELD Skate Park has been vandalised just four months after the completion of a nearly $2 million upgrade, with Council repair costs estimated to be between $15,000 and $20,000.

included a new vert ramp featuring murals of Trent Riley, a greatly missed local who was inﬂuential in the skateboarding community.

Moreton Bay Mayor, Peter Flannery, called the actions of vandalism and graﬀiti “senseless”, especially since Council invested in a street art mural wall where people could paint and express their creativity without damaging the park.

“It’s sad to see the ramp dedicated to Trent has been badly damaged in such a senseless act,” he said.

“Vandalism and unacceptable and result in substantial clean-up and repair

Morayﬁeld

costs, which are ultimately borne by our ratepayers.”

Cr Flannery added the

host a competition at the

teen rides in Maroon

A MORAYFIELD teenager is set to compete amongst the nation’s elite bull riders, as the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) circuit prepares for the ultimate Origin decider in Sydney on July 5.

Jaxsen Tremayne, 18, will be ﬂying the ﬂag for Team QLD in the junior exhibition ahead of the PBR Monster Energy Origin III showdown, riding along Clayton Walker (Colosseum, 10yrs), Wylie Roots (Duaringa, 12yrs), and Rex Walker (Colosseum, 15yrs).

Jaxsen has been identiﬁed as the 2024 Rising Star, earning attention for his ﬁerce determination and technical skill, carving his own path in a sport where toughness and talent go hand in hand.

Theatre will decide not only state bragging rights but also the coveted Cowboy of Origin title—currently led by Queensland’s Kurt

points separating the top three riders.

This year’s Origin Series is going down to the wire after Queensland and New South Wales split the ﬁrst two events. With both teams chasing glory, the ﬁnal clash at Sydney’s ICC

While the pros will battle it out for supremacy, Tremayne and his junior teammates will showcase the next generation of talent on mini bulls in front of a packed house.

“We have the tightest leaderboard for Cowboy of Origin in PBR Origin history, and with only two points separating the top three riders — it’s anyone’s buckle,” said PBR Australia Managing Director Glen Young.

“Every ride, every second, and every point will count as the country’s best cowboys throwdown in the dirt for state pride.

“This is the PBR Monster Energy Origin Series — where the toughest riders from Queensland and New South Wales go headto-head in a brutal test of courage, grit, and raw power.

“It’s eight seconds of chaos that means everything. Anything can happen — and usually does.”

For Jaxsen, this represents a signiﬁcant step in his growing career, placing the Morayﬁeld local in the spotlight on a national stage.

Storytime brings stories, songs and smiles to kids

MORAYFIELD Shopping Centre has become a vibrant hub for familyfriendly activities, notably through its collaboration with Younity and HIPPY Caboolture to oﬀer free monthly Storytime sessions. Held on the ﬁrst Tuesday of each month at 10:00 AM inside Limelight Cinemas, these sessions provide an engaging environment where children can immerse themselves in stories, music, and activities designed to ignite their imaginations.

The signiﬁcance of such initiatives cannot be overstated. Early exposure to reading and storytelling plays a crucial role in a child’s cognitive and emotional development. By integrating music and interactive activities, these Storytime sessions cater to various learning styles, ensuring that each child remains engaged and beneﬁts fully from the experience.

Beyond the developmental advantages,

these gatherings foster a sense of community among families in the Morayﬁeld area.

Parents and caregivers have the opportunity to connect, share experiences, and build support networks, while children form early social bonds with their peers.

Morayﬁeld Shopping Centre’s commitment to hosting these Storytime sessions reﬂects a broader dedication to community engagement and support.

By partnering with

organizations like Younity and HIPPY Caboolture, the centre not only provides entertainment but also contributes to the foundational learning experiences of the region’s youngest residents. In an era where digital distractions are prevalent, initiatives like the Morayﬁeld Shopping Centre Storytime serve as a reminder of the enduring power of storytelling and its role in nurturing a love for reading and learning in children.

Junior PBR riders for QLD. Jaxsen top left Photo: PBR Junior Academy.

Damages done to new vert ramp. Photos: Marina Gomide.

Community Council

Meeting

SOMERSET Regional Council will trial Council Community Meetings in 2025-2026 with the ﬁrst to occur on July 23 at the Kilcoy Visitor Information Centre.

Somerset Mayor Jason Wendt said the Council Community Meetings would foster community engagement, improve transparency and provide residents with greater access to Councillors and senior staﬀ

“We are going to trial three Council Community Meetings in 2025-2026, with the ﬁrst to be held on Wednesday, 23 July 2025 in Kilcoy,” Cr Wendt said.

“All other council meetings will continue to be held in the Simeon Lord Room in Esk Library, which the community is also welcome to attend.

“We ask the community to contact council and provide 24 hours’ notice if they plan to attend council meetings.”

The 23 July ordinary meeting will start at 11am. For more information, visit somerset.qld.gov.au

◗ Marina Gomide

A VIBRANT new mural celebrating community, culture, and country has been unveiled in Harlin, thanks to a special collaboration between the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Users Association (BVRTUA), Harlin State School, and artist Jennifer Kent of Manamana Dreaming.

On Friday, June 27, students, teachers, families, and local residents gathered at the old railway siding behind the Harlin pub to take part in a unique ‘thumbprint collaboration’.

Jennifer Kent, the abstract mural reﬂects the spirit of Reconciliation and draws inspiration from local geography.

Maps of the area—

motorists passing through Harlin.

The event was followed by a community BBQ hosted by Harlin State School, celebrating the school’s annual BVRT ride, held this year rom from Toogoolawah to Harlin, escorted by police. The end of the trail ride was ngerprinting of the mural.

A digital version of the mural has also been adapted into activewear in partnership with Bowy Active, showcasing local art on a new platform.

Galang Damba-damba in Harlin is the third major mural that has been

Leaving an artistic mark

Artist jennifer Kent with her mural panels. Photo: Harlin State School.

Jennifer telling the story behind the panting to Harlin SS students before they place their thumbprints. Photo: Katie Buckley.

Group photo of attendees Including Somerset Council, Harlin SS students, police and BVRTUA. Photo: Katie Buckley.

Galang Damba-damba Mural. Photo: Jennifer Kent.

Police placing ﬁngerprints. Photo: Katie Buckley.

Students riding on BVRT. Photo: Katie Buckley.

Spotlight on... Kilcoy & Surrounds Spotlight on... Kilcoy & Surrounds

Local community groups and events

• 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.

• Kilcoy Cancer Support Group: Breast & the rest. Meets monthly on the third Tuesday of the month at 10am at the Kilcoy RSL Rooms (Kennedy Street. Contact Sandra 0429 382 724 or John 0403 336 263.

• Kilcoy Bowls: Social bowls every Tuesdaynames by 8.45am for 9.15 start. Saturday afternoon social bowls - register by 12.30pm for 1pm start. Everyone is welcome - experience is not necessary and we can loan you some bowls if needed. Flat soled shoes are the only requirement.

• Kilcoy Hospital Auxiliary: 2nd Tuesday of each

month. 10am at the Kilcoy Hospital Conference rooms.

• Kilcoy P.A.& I Society: 3rd Tuesday of each month. 6.30 at Showgrounds

Dining Hall.Kilcoy District Historical Society: 2nd Thursday of each month 6pm.

• Kilcoy District Progress Alliance: 2nd Monday of each Month. 5.30pm at Kilcoy Information Centre. Kilcoy Lions: 1st Monday of each month. 5.30pm at Lions Den, McAulay Street.

• J.P. in the Community: Each Monday & Friday. 11 - 1pm at Kilcoy Library.

• St. Marys Food Pantry: Each Thursday 9am to midday at Kilcoy Anglican Church Hall.

• Friends of Kilcoy Cemetery: 3rd Saturday of each month. The summer starts at 7am. Winter starts at 9am.

• Kilcoy Tennis Club meet quarterly: 1st Tuesday of that month 11am.

Kilcoy History Trail shines across town

THE Kilcoy History Trail

The trail celebrates Kilcoy’s rich local heritage, oﬀering historical insights into key buildings and sites throughout the region with full-size signage displayed around town.

The project began in 2015 and has steadily grown.

After a brief pause, the Kilcoy District Historical Society (KDHS) resumed the project in July 2022, and is

SOMERSET Libraries will hold a special author talk with Patrick Holland at the Kilcoy Visitor Information Centre on Wednesday, July

The Queensland author will read excerpts and discuss his novels, The Mary Smokes Boys (2010) and Oblivion (2024), which both feature the Somerset region. The Mary Smokes Boys, set in the Brisbane Valley, was longlisted for the Miles Franklin Award and is being made into a feature ﬁlm. Patrick Holland’s author talk and morning tea will be held from 10.30am to 12pm on Wednesday, 16 July at the Kilcoy Visitor Information Centre. For more information, contact Somerset Libraries on 5424 4000 or mail@ somerset.qld.gov.au

Emmanuel’s in 49-51 Mary Street have new sign. Vanessa and Homer Pinez. Warren Spooner at 68 Seib Street.

Kilcoy Bowls Club received an upgraded sign.

Alexandrea Cadonetti, Sam Wilson at 57 Kennedy Street.

Gary & Robyn Webster’s new 91 Kennedy Street sign.

Patrick Holland.

NAIDOC week fun

SOMERSET Regional Council will host a special NAIDOC Week activity on Sunday, July 6 at the Kilcoy Visitor Information Centre. The ceremony will start at 9.30am with a ﬂag raising for the facility’s newly installed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ﬂags, followed by a smoking ceremony and traditional dance with the Jinibara Dance Troupe, and a morning tea.

Australia. While Midday Movies is traditionally reserved for seniors as part of the In Good Company program, this event is open to the wider community.

Kilcoy Library will also join other Somerset libraries in hosting a variety of activities to celebrate First Nations culture for NAIDOC Week 2025.

From 10am to 11.30am on Friday, July 4 at Kilcoy

Somerset Regional Council Mayor Jason Wendt said the program includes educational and creative sessions for adults and children.

“NAIDOC Week is an important time to recognise Australia’s oldest living culture, and what better way than immersing yourself in these free sessions,” Cr Wendt said.

creative workshops will be held on 4 and 18 July.

From 10.30am to 12pm on Friday, 4 July in Lowood Library, join Sarima Chong and Mulinjarli, Walkaman, Wangarbarra and Yidinji women to explore cultural stories, symbols and traditions with the Introduction to Culture through Jewellery workshop.

“Somerset Libraries have prepared a suite of activities to engage our communities with the culture and values of our First Nations communities, and I encourage the community to get involved.”

NAIDOC Week adult

THE Kilcoy Courthouse Art Gallery is proud to announce its July Artist of the Month — the late Margaret Pearson, a beloved member of the Kilcoy Art Society Inc (KASI) for over a decade.

Though Margaret passed away in January, her vibrant artistic legacy lives on through a special retrospective exhibition celebrating her life and work.

A familiar face in the local art community, Margaret was known for her spontaneous creativity,

From 10.30am to 12pm on Friday, 18 July, Esk Library will host Cabrogal, Dharug artist Mandy Draper for hands-on decorating for the Deadly Dot Pots workshop, where participants will learn traditional and contemporary painting techniques.

Bookings are essential - download the Somerset On The Go app or contact Council on 5424 4000 or mail@somerset.qld.gov.au

Children’s activities will have a First Nations theme for the week beginning 14 July, including Steam Squad

after school in all libraries and Storytime at Esk, Kilcoy and Lowood libraries. There will also be a range of other children’s activities held over the winter school holidays from 30 June to 10 July, including pet rock crafts, badge making, and mixed media collages.

Celebrating Margaret’s art

deep compassion, and willingness to explore a wide range of mediums and techniques. Her work reﬂects her strong faith, love of nature, passion for social justice, and dedication to her community.

Though largely self-taught, Margaret honed her skills in classes

with artist Sonja Georgeson in Maleny and later travelled to Morocco for an inspiring art tour with her mentor.

Margaret and her husband Neil also ran ‘Thellie’s Place’ in Kilcoy — a welcoming community space that encouraged local artists and oﬀered a place of

connection for all. Her retrospective exhibition will oﬀicially open at the gallery on Saturday, 5th July at 2pm and will include a silent auction featuring a wide selection of her original artworks.

The Kilcoy Courthouse Art Gallery invites the community to honour Margaret’s memory and creativity by visiting the exhibition throughout July.

Special thanks are also extended to June’s Artist of the Month, Carol Molloy, for her beautiful collection of watercolour artworks.

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July AOM: Margaret Pearson.

Jinibara Dance Troupe.

Big Bull in the Bush by Margaret Pearson.

Fight over fats

LONG considered beneficial in fighting inflammation, omega-3 fatty acids may in fact increase certain inflammatory markers in the body, new research suggests.

Dr Daisy Crick from The University of Queensland’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience led the study as part of her

inflammation and found higher levels of omega-3 fats—naturally found in oily fish and commonly taken in supplements—were linked to higher levels of inflammation.

The association remained even after adjusting for triglycerides and LDL (‘bad’) cholesterol.

information to mimic a randomised trial—to conﬁrm the association.

“Our ﬁndings suggest that the link between dietary fats and inﬂammation is more nuanced than previously believed. The balance between omega-6 and omega-3 in the diet may be more important than the absolute amount of either,” Dr Crick said.

increase certain markers of inﬂammation in the body.”

These ﬁndings were drawn from the longrunning Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children, which has followed participants from birth into adulthood over three decades. Researchers measured blood biomarkers to assess

markers, suggesting an imbalance may contribute to inﬂammation.

Dr Crick said the results were backed up by ﬁndings from the UK Biobank, a separate dataset of nearly half a million people.

Researchers used Mendelian randomisation—a method that uses genetic

While omega-3 fats have long been promoted in popular diets such as the Mediterranean diet and are a staple of overthe-counter supplements, Dr Crick said assumptions about their antiammatory eﬀects may not hold in all cases.

Senior author Dr Hannah Jones from the University of Bristol agreed the results raised new questions.

“Although our findings show that omega-3 fats are associated with increases in some inflammatory biomarkers, they don’t rule out other potential health benefits,” she said. The study is published in the International Journal of Epidemiology.

Recipe of the week

Combination Laksa

Ingredients: 6 cloves garlic, chopped

4 shallots, (yellow onion) chopped

6 cm piece of ginger, peeled and ﬁnely chopped

2 chillies, deseeded and ﬁnely chopped

30 ml peanut oil

⅓ cup laksa paste

1 ½ L chicken stock, reduced salt

1 ½ cups yellow beans, sliced

1 red capsicum, deseeded and sliced

400 ml coconut cream

120 g white ﬁsh, cut into bite size pieces

6 large prawns, cooked and skinned

200 g vermicelli noodles

200 g fresh egg noodles

120 g tofu, sliced into cubes and shallow fried in non-stick pan

100 g shredded roast chicken, skin removed

1 cup bean sprouts

2 spring onions, ﬁnely sliced

2 sprigs coriander leaves

Method:

BLEND garlic, shallots, ginger and chilli in food processor until smooth.

ADD ﬁsh and prawns and cook gently for 3 minutes.

COOK vermicelli according to packet instructions. Heat through egg noodles with boiling water for 2 minutes. Transfer both to colander and rinse in cold water.

PLACE oil in large pan over high heat, add the blended paste frying for 1 minute then add laksa paste frying until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

DIVIDE noodles into six bowls, adding tofu, broth and topping with chicken, sprouts and spring onions. Season with coriander, lime juice and ﬁsh sauce.

Two-minute PTSD screener

A NEW two-minute online screener launched by the University of the Sunshine Coast’s National PTSD Research Centre is helping Australians assess whether they may be living with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Coinciding with PTSD Awareness Month, the free tool oﬀers a quick, conﬁdential way for users to check if their symptoms meet the threshold for diagnosis and to consider seeking professional support.

UniSC Thompson Institute

director, Professor Alain Brunet, said the screener responds to the growing need for accessible, anonymous support— especially for veterans, ﬁrst responders, and everyday people aﬀected by trauma.

“Many people downplay their symptoms or compare themselves to others who seem worse oﬀ,” he said.

“But PTSD can manifest in many ways—ﬂashbacks, nightmares, poor sleep, hypervigilance, emotional withdrawal, and avoidance.”

Professor Brunet said diagnoses in Australia are

on the rise, driven in part by natural disasters linked to climate change, such as bushﬁres and ﬂoods.

The screener links users to the PTSD Clinic, part of the National PTSD Research Centre, which oﬀers cutting-edge research and treatment options.

While not a universal solution, he said the treatment is helping researchers build safer, more targeted therapies for a range of PTSD experiences. The online tool is available at the UniSC Thompson Institute website.

DELIVERING QUEENSLAND’S TOURISM FUTURE

Beachmere Community

Markets

When: Saturday July 5, 7am

- 12pm

Where: Beachmere District

Mens Shed, 53 Rogers St, Beachmere

Info: Looking forward to seeing you at the market! Catch up with friends, grab a bargain, enjoy great coffee and delicious BBQ. Explore a huge variety of stalls with fresh produce, handmade crafts, books, gifts, plants and more. Friendly vibes, local gems and plenty of shade to relax in.

Toogoolawah Charity

Rodeo

When: Saturday July 5, from 2pm

Where: Toogoolawah Showgrounds, Ivory Creek Road, Toogoolawah

Info: Prepare for a night of adrenaline filled fun while you watch the best cowboys and girls test their skills against bulls, broncs, steers and the clock. With market stalls and rides and entertainment into the night, there is something for everyone at the Toogoolawah Rodeo. So come and enjoy this family friendly event and get your heart racing!

Fernvale Fishing Expo

When: Saturday July 5Sunday July 6, 9am - 3pm

Where: Fernvale Showground

Info: Two Day Fishing Expo in Fernvale showcasing: Hand Made Fishing Lures, Shimano Stage Tank, Lure Making Demos, Learn to Fly Fish, Fishing gear

Donna and Friends

Volunteering

When: Wednesday July 9, 11am - 1pm

Where: Coominya Hobby Farm, 76 Gutteridge Rd, Coominya

Info: A free, social volunteering program open to all abilities and ages. Enjoy gentle exercise, connect with animals, and support each other in a welcoming, inclusive environment. Do as much or as little as you like.

Local Business Network Meeting

When: Wednesday July 9, 6pm Where: Woodford Bowls Club

Info: All business types are welcome, so feel free to bring a friend. It’s a great opportunity to connect with other local businesses, promote your services, and build valuable relationships.

Kilcoy Yowie Country Markets

When: Saturday July 12, 7am - 12.30pm Where: Hope Street, Kilcoy Info: Kilcoy Yowie Country Markets are held every second and last Saturday of each month at Yowie Park, Kilcoy. Browse a range of stalls boasting a selection of arts and crafts, homemade goodies, fresh produce, plants, gifts, and more.

Toogoolawah Pictures – Karate Kid Legends

When: Saturday July 12, 7.20pm - 9.30pm Where: Toogoolawah

Pictures, 111 Cressbrook Street, Toogoolawah

Info: 3 years after the events of Cobra Kai, Li Fong faces new challenges fitting into a new school, but when a friend needs his help, skills are honed to battle the ultimate martial arts showdown. Child to High School – $8 Adult – $10 Family – $30. Hot Dogs, Popcorn and Snack Bar on site. Eftpos available. Bookings to our Facebook Messenger or text/call 0467301924.

Baz’s Country Music Show

When: Saturday July 12, 10.30am - 3.30pm

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

Mary Smokes Boys with Patrick Holland.

When: Wednesday July 16, 10.30am - 12pm

Where: Kilcoy Visitor Information Centre 41 Hope St, Kilcoy

Info: Patrick Holland is a novelist, short story writer and the author of seven books, most notably The Mary Smokes Boys (2010). Set in the Brisbane Valley, it was longlisted for the Miles Franklin Award and is currently being made into a feature film. Bookings essential via the Somerset On The Go app or phone 5424 4000.

Deadly Dot Pots

When: Friday July 18, 10.30am - 12pm

Where: Esk Library 19 Heap Street, Esk

Info: Join Cabrogal, Dharug artist Mandy Draper for hands-on pot decorating where you will learn traditional and contemporary painting techniques while reflecting on personal and cultural narratives. Bookings essential via the Somerset On The Go app or phone 5424 4000.

Wamuran Lions Family Carnival

When: Saturday July 19, 10am - 3pm

Where: Wamuran Sports Complex, 84 Campbells Pocket Road, Wamuran Info: Join us in Wamuran for a free family winter carnival packed with entertainment, rides, face painting, balloon and bubble artists, games, and

animal petting – including llamas! The first 500 kids get mini giveaways. Enjoy live music, school

performances, market stalls, food vendors, and more. Bring a picnic rug and make a day of it!

School Holidays at the local library

Fun Factory

When: Burpengary LibraryMonday July 7, 3pm - 4pm

Caboolture Library - Friday July 4, 2pm - 3pm & Friday

July 11, 2pm - 3pm

Woodford Library - Tuesday July 8, 2pm - 3pm

Where: Various Locations

Info: You never know what could happen when you drop in to the library these school holidays. Our Fun Factory will engage you with games, craft and activities for the whole family.

Messy Play

When: Burpengary Library

- Friday July 4, 9.30am10.30am & Friday July 11, 9.30am - 10.30am Woodford LibraryWednesday July 9, 10am - 11am

Where: Various Locations

Info: Drop in and play with play dough, paint, craft and more. Dress for getting messy.

Alice in Wonderland diorama

When: Burpengary Library

- Saturday July 5, 11am12pm

Woodford LibraryThursday July 10, 2pm - 3pm

Where: Various Locations

Info: Follow Alice down the rabbit hole! Make an Alice in Wonderland-themed decoration to take home and impress your friends and family. Free. Bookings required - 1 ticket per child. Ages 8-11.

Rescue Alice LEGO

When: Burpengary LibraryWednesday July 9, 3.30pm - 4.30pm

Caboolture LibraryWednesday July 9, 3.30pm - 4.30pm

Where: Various Locations Info: Help Alice get back up the rabbit hole using LEGO®! Design and create a pulley system, then test your contraption to see if you can rescue Alice. Free. No bookings required. Ages 5-11.

Exploratorium

When: Bribie Island Library - Thursday July 3, 10am - 11am & Tuesday July 8, 2pm - 3pm

Where: Various Locations Info: Explore Alice in Wonderland-inspired science experiments! Free. Bookings required - 1 ticket per child. Ages 8-11. Sphero adventures in Wonderland

When: Bribie Island Library - Wednesday July 9, 10.30am - 11.30am & 2pm - 3pm

Where: Various Locations Info: Turn your Sphero robot into a knight and then code it to travel through an Alice in Wonderland obstacle course to the battle arena. Beware of the rabbit holeif you fall down it you may find yourself trapped in Wonderland! Free. Bookings required - 1 ticket per child. Ages 6-11.

Art takes root July fun for Somerset seniors

SOMERSET seniors are invited to take part in a range of activities this July as part of the In Good Company program.

New information sessions are on oﬀer for senior drivers with the RACQ Years Ahead program.

Somerset Council will host sessions from 10am-12pm on the following dates:

- Thursday, July 3 at the Fernvale Visitor Information Centre

- Friday, July 4 at Kilcoy Visitor Information Centre

- Thursday, July 10 at the Somerset Civic Centre in Esk

On the ﬁrst Monday of each month starting July 7, Council will hold social activities at Moore Soldiers Memorial Hall with ‘Mornings in Moore’.

This monthly seniors activity will be in Moore and includes a free morning tea, cards and board games from 10am to 12pm.

Later in July, Council will host a two-course sit down lunch for Christmas in July.

Join the In Good Company program for the free event on Thursday, July 24 starting 12pm at Lowood Bowls Club, 157 Main Street, Lowood.

Bookings essential, contact Council.

CELEBRATE the opening of The Condensery’s two newest exhibitions on Saturday, July 19.

‘The way things grow’ is a group exhibition opening at The Condensery – Somerset Regional Art Gallery which uses greenhouses and gardens as metaphors to propose new futures where socially engaged, decolonial and eco-conscious practices are embraced.

‘The way things grow’ features new artworks by Somerset artists Jan Godfrey, Jane Nicholson and Susan McConnel, and work by nationally acclaimed artists Erika Scott, Gabriella Hirst, Libby Harward, Llewellyn Millhouse, Annie Boman and Rachel King.

Through diverse practices, the artists examine the history of greenhouses, the value of sustainable agriculture, the impacts of invasive species and

native plant removal, and the potential of gardens as spaces for community, creativity, and resilience in the face of climate change.

Opening concurrently is Tay Haggarty’s ’Mock Sun for an Inverted Daisy’ in The Condensery’s bomb shelter exhibition space.

The golden artworks within ‘Mock Sun for an Inverted Daisy’ function as a beacon of queer joy and a reminder that everyone deserves to feel comfortable in public spaces.

Haggarty’s installation is part of a larger series, with each artwork exploring the complexities of visibility.

Meet the artists at the oﬀicial opening on July 19 from 3pm - 5pm.

Registrations appreciated at thecondensery.com.au/ exhibition-opening-theway-things-grow-and-mocksun-for-an-inverted-daisy Exhibits will conclude on September 14.

Race or roam to Fernvale

Run and ride on Australia’s longest rail trail

THE Somerset Rail Trail Classic is back again for 2025, with four exciting challenges on oﬀer on Sunday, July 13.

The 22nd annual event, which takes place on Australia’s longest recreational rail trail, has four challenge options with a 3km or 8km walk or run, and 20km and 44km bike rides.

Somerset Regional Council’s event showcases the best of the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail with all courses crossing the ﬁnish line at the Fernvale Sports Park, where the SRTC festivities continue with stallholders, jumping castles, food and other entertainment.

In 2025, funds raised by the SRTC will support Lowood Recreational Complex sporting groups the Lowood Stags Junior Rugby

League Football Club and the Brisbane Valley Soccer Club.

Lowood Recreational Complex Association Council representative, Councillor Brett Freese, said the Somerset Rail Trail Classic was all about promoting healthy lifestyles in the region.

“The Lowood Stags and the Brisbane Valley Soccer

opportunities for our community,” Cr Freese said.

“Whether you want to race for ﬁrst or just take a leisurely stroll, there’s no wrong or right way to have fun.

“The event is a great outdoor healthy activity to share with family, friends or work colleagues, and a chance to enjoy the best of Somerset’s natural beauty.”

The 22nd annual Somerset Rail Trail Classic will take place on July 13.

Somerset artist Jan Godfrey’s Garden Story.

Henry Somerset COMMENT

Happy campers

As the centre of the universe for southeast Queensland campers, our region enjoys a school holiday rush.

Locals know to have their gas cylinders ﬁlled before the holiday rush.

With a wet first half of 2025, there’s no fire bans so the locals and city folk camping can enjoy the warmth and eucalyptus scent of a good old fashioned campfire.

But I’m stunned at today’s camping outﬁts.

The caravans and camping trailers with not just TVs, Starlink dishes, even air conditioning, let alone pull out kitchens. I’ve even seen some with dishwashers!

That’s a bit too close to home comforts for those of us who enjoy bush camping old style.

Our family grew up with a length of canvas from the

side tarp oﬀ a truck and a box of well blackened Billies plus a sheet of thick steel for a camp stove. Mum would have packed an esky with meat and eggs, with a bag of spuds, a box of veggies plus the necessary boxes of rolled oats and powdered milk. Dad had his ﬂour and salt (his only ingredients with creek water) for crusty, smoke scented Damper. That was enough for a week in the bush.

First up on arriving in some scrub, preferably near a creek, would be to ﬁnd two stout trees a few metres apart. A rope was tied taut (learning knots and a truckies hitch was an early skill) between the trees, then the canvas thrown over then pegged with solid steel pegs.

If Mum was lucky, there was enough room in the EH holden wagon

to ﬁt a card table which kept food beyond marauding ants and lizards.

Then the children were sent oﬀ to gather ﬁrewood with strict instructions for varying sizes of dry timber from kindling to long burning logs. We soon learnt that dried out iron bark or spotted gum made the best long burning timber.

Then came the difficult task of starting the fire with some rolled up newspaper and a box of matches. Generally we were issued with just two matches for starting the fire.

Campﬁre management was a real skill. We had to burn a few dry logs to create the hot coals to slow cook the perfect dinner, then on

the side the raging ﬁre to keep as warm as the cool of the winter night descended from about 4 pm.

Before rugging up in the sleeping bags on the canvas groundsheet, we had to ﬁnd the best ground with no sticks, rocks or ants nests underneath. My brother was famous for always picking his sleeping bag on top of an ants nest. The unforgotten remembrance is the sight of him jumping up in the middle of the night yelling that ‘ants are in my pants’.

Under My Skin

This sermon is more than seasick

Why are we so intent on robbing kids of their childhood? Why can’t kids just be kids during that delightful period of their lives when they are kids? And why do some people think they have the right to use our kids to preach to us about their beliefs at every opportunity?

I was reading my (almost) three-year-old great granddaughter a book recommended for her age group. I thought it was poorly illustrated but she was interested so I continued, and that’s when I became depressed.

It was all about a little turtle, living in a beautiful sea that was becoming, as illustrated, polluted by plastic bags and bottles.

When I read lines like “The ocean no longer felt like a friend. Hello, she spoke into the darkness. But turtle was alone. Just when she thought her journey was over forever…”, I felt sad.

I got to the end of the story but not the book. There were four pages of notes from the author, telling us all about the plastic problem and what we can do.

The author’s sermon used more than double the number of words contained in the story.

That’s when I saw the irony of the situation. My little girl was sitting on my knee wearing a disposable nappy.

I remember being told we throw away more than 4.1 million tons of disposable nappies each year and once they hit landﬁll (or the ocean), they stay there for up to 500 years thanks to their plastic components.

I searched for the author’s instructions about not using disposable nappies. There were none.

I searched for the instructions about not having any child items like water bottles, plates, medicine containers or anything made of, or

containing, plastic. There were none.

I searched for the author’s advice on alternative products. There was none — just a ‘thou-shalt-not’ sermon alerting everyone from two to 102 about the error of their evil plastic ways.

I will continue to “read” the book to my little girl but she will be hearing a diﬀerent turtle adventure — the Skinhead version, not the author’s (plastic) sermon.

And that brings me back to my original question about robbing kids of their childhood?

We took our little girl to QPAC for Out of the Box, a brilliant week of festivities for children. I have never seen a kid on such a high the whole time we were there and right up to when she ﬁnally crashed that night.

She saw stage shows, danced, played, made things. All the time she was using her imagination as

WEASEY’S PROPERTY REPORT

Last week, the Queensland Government officially extended the $30,000 first home buyers grant until 30th June 2026 which means buyers have an extra 12 months to take advantage of one of the largest first home grants in the country.

For comparison, NSW, VIC, WA and TAS all oﬀer $10,000 and in SA the grant is $15,000. Qld’s $30,000 grant is second only to the NT which is currently $50,000.

To be eligible you’ll need to be buying or building a brand-new home and the total value of the home and land must be under $750,000 but ‘brand-new home’ deﬁnitions are about as clear as mud.

A new home is a brand-new

dwelling that has not been previously occupied or sold as a place of residence which is self- explanatory. Yet a land purchase contract and a contract to build a new home are not automatically eligible so please get expert advice before proceeding. Another word of caution here too - if your house and land package is taking a long time to be completed then keep in mind that if the unencumbered value of the land has increased as a result of the rising land values and/or improvements made to the land during the build time, then the total value may creep over the threshold and render the new home not eligible for the grant. Some other possible

dwelling options that may be eligible for the grant are:

• Homes that have been moved from one site to another, as long as the home has not been occupied since being ﬁxed to the new site (including kit homes, manufactured homes).

• A Townhouse on Strata title, in certain circumstances.

• An oﬀ-the-plan purchase, when the package is a single contract to buy a new home and the relevant interest in the land, which is a proposed lot on an unregistered plan resulting from a subdivision. In some cases, the property may not have been built yet.

• Some house and land packages.

• An existing home that

well as being very physically active.

Why do some people want to burden kids with the problems of the world? Shouldn’t they be potty trained before they are plastic indoctrinated?

Out of the Box is a magical experience for everyone from kids to great grandparents. It allows and encourages kids to be kids and great grandparents to act like kids.

That’s the way it should be all the time.

Just imaginations I can empathise with Google’s AI Overviews even though I have no idea what it is or what it does.

We’re told Overviews “generates answers to search queries”. The problem? It’s generating answers that are “conﬁdently wrong”.

Would you believe, AI is imagining facts (geek talk for bullshit) and computer scientists refer to this as “hallucinations”.

In my irresponsible days

has been substantially renovated before you buy it and has not been occupied since the renovation, and the Seller is registered for GST and selling the home as a taxable supply.

• Building on a relative’s land if you build a detached dwelling for yourself on a relative’s land. The contract to build must be in your name.

• Owner builder, if your construction started with foundations laid between 20th November 2023 and 30th June 2026 and all other criteria are met.

• Some relocatable homes may be eligible. This Grant is a lumpsum, tax free, boost from the Government to help you get into your ﬁrst home sooner. Your income has no bearing on your eligibility for the grant. For further

No portable toilets in those days, just a trenching tool to head into the trees, oﬀ a path, to dig a hole for the necessary business. And the jokes about getting frostbite on the nether regions in the bitterly cold late night toilet run. Occasionally it rained, so the instruction was

I could relate to that, but in my case the hallucinations were not computergenerated.

Justice, Queensland style

A “high risk” teen who forced his way into a locked home, molested a sleeping 10-year-old and later threatened to kill her father, has been set free with no conviction — despite being on probation for a previous attempted rape.

But you’ll be pleased to know the learned Judge “noted” the impact on the family and”accepted” the teen had a high risk of sexual oﬀence recidivism.

Final score: Violent teenager 1. Traumatised family 0. Judge/referee has a warm inner glow knowing he has done his bit to punish the innocent.

Just brieﬂy

Today we start a new ﬁnancial year. That is a major misnomer. I have never felt less ﬁnancial in my life.

According to scientists, cycling to work could

information go to https:// qro.qld.gov.au/propertyconcessions-grants/firsthome-grant/. Remember also that since May 2025, full stamp duty concessions for first home buyers of new homes in Qld already saves buyers around $17,000 and the first home owner grant discussed in this column is separate to the Home Guarantee Schemes, which are administered by Housing Australia.

If you are eligible for one of the national schemes, it will not affect your eligibility for the first home owner grant in QLD. See https://www. housingaustralia.gov.au/ home-guarantee-scheme for more eligibility criteria and all the details. Incidentally (and indirectly affecting the property industry via the trade/

not to touch the canvas. Anyone who did suﬀered the endless drips onto their head as the water found the touchpoint in the hardly waterproof canvas. Then there was the snake who decided that ﬁve cuddled up bodies under canvas was just the place to snuggle up. Mum set a world high jump record when she saw the snake snoozing between two of her boys soundly asleep.

I suppose that doesn’t happen in modern camper trailer world. But we survived the travails and joys of old style bush camping. Best wishes to all those enjoying the camping this holidays.

By SKINHEAD

reduce dementia risk. Will it help if I hop on the exercise bike in the gym and pretend I’m going to work?

I heard Apple has developed a computer chip that can play HiFi music in women’s breast implants. The iBoob is considered a major breakthrough because women always complain about men staring at their breasts and not listening to them. The cost will depend on speaker size.

Breaking news: RAAF ﬂyers will now wear green uniforms, not blue. I hope someone tells The Trumpster and NATO this is how we’re increasing our defence spending.

(Fake) Quote for the Week: “I was disappointed to learn I was born in a Brisbane hospital. I thought I was born in a manger”. — Federal Treasurer Court Jester Jim Chalmers.

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Cattle markets

LAIDLEY

688 head were yarded at Stariha Auctions Laidley cattle sale on Thursday. Cows, feeder steers, backgrounders and veal all remained ﬁrm. Feeder heifers showed a slight increase with new buyers operating. Plainer types were easier to last sales strong rates.

Bruce Greer, Flagstone Creek, sold a pen of Brangus cows for $1860. Ian Jackwitz, Blenheim, sold Brangus steers for $1880 & $1600.

Reinke Family, Mt Sylvia, sold Santa cows for $1800 & $1660.

Hansens Run, Left Hand Branch, sold Brahman heifers for $1540.

Roena Pty Ltd, West Haldon, sold Droughtmaster feeder steers for $1680. Dan Speedy, West Haldon, sold Droughtmaster milk tooth steers for $1510. Queensland University,

Gatton, sold Angus steers for $1560, $1530, $1430 & $1400.

Ian Groves, Ravensbourne, sold milk tooth Santa steers for $1570.

LC Livestock, Lowood, sold light Charolais feeder steers for $1560.

Nosivad Pastoral, Townson, sold Charbray backgrounder steers for $1400.

Maurice Harrington, Iredale, sold milk tooth Droughtmaster steers for $1520.

Jilrift, Mt Mort, sold Charolais backgrounder

steers for $1470.

Robert & Claudia Cavanagh, Coominya, sold a line of Droughtmaster steers for $1370.

Bos Indicus Cattle, Mt Tarampa, sold a line of Brahman steers for $1140.

Tim Dow, Iredale, sold Droughtmaster steers for $1850 and $1330.

Jim O’Keeﬀ sold a line of Charolais steer calves for $820.

Deb Miller, Ramsey, sold Angus weaner steers for $1080.

John Sutton, Fordsdale, sold Droughtmaster cows for $1730 and steer calves

Moreton Saleyards Market Report

Boyd O’Brien Bartholomew reported a yarding of 267 head of cattle. ected yarding created strong competition for the heavy 2 and 4 tooth pasture heifers selling at least 10c/ kg above last week’s strong market. Cows and ox sold to a fully ﬁrm market for the quality oﬀered. Restocker and weaner steers sold to very similar rates compared to last

DC Harch sold

Lilydale Charolais

18th Invitational Sale

11am Thursday 24th July at Toogoolawah Showgrounds & online via Stocklive

55 Bulls - 2 females

Invited vendors include: Bird Hill, Juandah, Sandy Ridge, Jay Tees, Reids, Cheyenne For further details or a catalogue contact:

Vealer Heifers Brahman 308.2c/kg $770p/head.

H & M Mason sold Vealer Steers Charolais X 361.2c/kg $736p/head.

RJ & BA Toft sold Yearling Steers Droughtmaster 359.2c/kg $1113p/head.

Littlemore Farms sold Weaner Heifers Charolais X 296.2c/kg $814p/head.

NA & RF Benfer sold Yearling Heifers Droughtmaster X 297.2c/kg $893p/head.

JR Wendt sold Backgrounder Steers Charolais X 388.2c/kg $1384p/head.

D Cornish sold Feeder Steers Droughtmaster X 361.2c/kg $1791p/head.

A O’Brien sold Heavy Feeder Steers Charolais X 345.2c/kg $1593p/head.

J & M Fogg sold 0 Tooth Pasture Heifers Simmental X 320.2c/kg $1921p/head.

GA & LK Bischoﬀ sold 2 Tooth Pasture Heifers Droughtmaster 334.2c/kg $1988p/head.

A O’Brien sold 4 Tooth Pasture Heifers Droughtmaster 318.2c/kg $1400p/head.

Littlemore Farms sold 4 Tooth Pasture Steers Charolais 331.2c/kg $1579p/ head.

RK Reside sold 6 Tooth Pasture Steers Angus X 313.2c/kg $2098p/head.

N & C Reinke sold Full

Mouth Ox Charolais X 308.2c/kg $2725p/head. River Run Cattle Co sold Heavy Cows Charolais 277.2c/kg $2176p/head.

J Berghofer sold Pens of Heavy Cows Brangus 282.2c/ kg $1893p/head.

S Burns sold Medium Cows Droughtmaster 283.2c/kg $1458p/head.

GA & LK Bischoﬀ sold Pens of Medium Cows Droughtmaster 280.2c/kg $1713p/head.

JG & WL Irwin sold Heavy Bulls Droughtmaster 279.2c/ kg $2275p/head.

For Sale Details, Market Reports and more info, visit our website www. moretonsaleyards.com.au.

Image from previous sale.

2025 Open Day - River Run Charolais

RIVER Run Charolais, Hawthorne Road, Linville is having an Open Day on Saturday 12th July 2025 between 9am and 4pm.

On display will be the 18 Sale bulls that are for sale at the Coolabunia Classic Charolais Bull Sale on 14th August at the Coolabunia Saleyards.

The bulls will be weighed and semen tested before the Open Day and have all been fully vaccinated with 3 germ blood, 3 day sickness, 7 in 1, Pestigard and Vibrio. Weaner bulls will also be on display.

We are pleased to present a draft of 18 quality bulls this year. In 2025 we will be at Lots 7 to 18 and Lots 54 to 59.

We are pleased to present a draft of 18 quality bulls this year. This year we have 7 DNA Tested Homozygous polled, 7 polled or polled scurred and 4 horned bulls. The line-up of bulls this year are from our new Sire – 2022 Ekka Interbreed Champion – Cassaglen Raptor (PP) as well as our sires Ascot Raﬀerty (P), Palgrove Nebraska (P) and AI Sire OW Lead Time (P).

Cassaglen Raptor is represented by 4 bulls in the sale. Raptor brings that growth for age, temperament and softness to his progeny.

Lots 8 and 12 show that great temperament and cover. Ascot Raﬀerty is represented by 8 bulls

in the sale. Raﬀerty is our go-to heifer bull, his progeny are born small and have good growth and doing ability. Lots 7 and 11 are standout bulls from Raﬀerty.

Palgrove Nebraska (P) has proven himself to breed those thick, very commercially focused bulls with great structure and muscle and easy ﬂeshing ability.

He has 5 sons in the sale. Lots 16 & 17 really show that bone and softness and carcase of the Nebraska sons. This will be the last year of Nebraska bulls available.

The walking sires of our sale bulls are used in our commercial herds as well

as the stud so it helps us to gauge the potential of the progeny. We find that we can either sell weaners or take them through to background steers and heifers through for feeder cattle or if the season allows grass finished Jap ox cattle. We feel confident that these same genetics will perform in your herds as well. This year we had success at the Toogoolawah Show Prime Cattle section where we won the Champion Pen of Grain fed steers. These Charolais

steers were all Milk Tooth, were fed at Pakaderinga Feedlot, Nanango and had an Average Daily Gain of 2.1kgs per day. Purchased by Kilcoy Global Foods they returned $2,720/head.

The bulls have been prepared on Oats and Riverina Maintenance pellets. Our bulls are breedplan recorded, fully vaccinated and semen & morphology tested and we are tested as a JBAS 7 herd.

Our bulls are handled with dogs, horses, utes and buggys. Please check out

our Facebook page – River Run Charolais – for videos and photos online. Please come along for a look at the bulls for this year any time between 9am and 4pm on Saturday 12th July.

Hope to see you there. If you would like a catalogue sent to you please contact River Run Charolais.

Should you wish to preinspect the bulls or require any further information on the bulls please call Tania on 0428 256 558.

40 years of delivering compassionate farewells

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Kilcoy Bowls

Wild Dog Control Program

Somerset Regional Council will conduct a wild dog baiting program throughout Somerset to control wild dog numbers.

Important information when baiting with 1080:

• Baiting can be carried out within 5km of a town. Prior approval from an authorised Council ofﬁcer is required, increased risk mitigation and conditions apply.

Baits cannot be laid within 50m of a roadway or within 5m of a boundary fence.

Notiﬁcation of 72 hours must be given to all adjoining neighbours (including across roadways).

An authority to sign form is required if obtaining baits for another person.

• You must supply your rates notice.

• Unconsumed baits are to be retrieved within seven days and destroyed.

Council will attend the following sites to assist with the preparation of 1080 poison baits for the control of dingoes/wild dogs on Monday, 14 July at the following locations and times:

Middle Creek, Bryden, 7.30am-9am Fernvale Recreation Grounds, 10.30am-12pm Kilcoy Showgrounds, 7.30am-9am Moore Pony Club Grounds, Station Street, 10.30am-12pm

Please ensure all meat is fresh and well drained and baits must be ﬁst sized (approximately 250g in South East Queensland areas).

• No bones, rotten meat or carcasses will be impregnated.

• Baits must be transported in stable, sealable leak-proof containers and all baits are to be laid as soon as possible as it is illegal to store impregnated baits.

For enquiries or bookings phone Council on (07) 5424 4000

www.somerset.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.

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

Sport results

Toogoolawah Golf

Wednesday 25th June

Ladies played a 9 hole single stableford. Winner was Ulla Freihofner 19 points, run/ up Marion Deane 11 points.

Enid’s NTP no 4 Sam Maclean. PM Chook Run also a 9 hole single stableford. Winner Geoﬀ Murtagh 24 points, run/up Alan White 22 points. NTP no 3 Clinton Smith no 8 Trevor Friedrich. Saturday 28th June Mixed

Foursomes Championships 27 holes proudly sponsored

by Verrall Electrical Toogoolawah. Single Stableford Winner Garry Hutchinson 33 points, Run/up Ned Donnelly 30 points. NTP’S Verrall Electrical – Ladies 2/11/20 Lea-Jayne Marschke, Men’s 8/17/26 Garry Rookas (new member).

Verrall Electrical All in Longest putt 5/14/23 Taylah Roper, All in Longest Putt 9/18/27 Ulla Freihofner. Weekley Sponsored NTP’S Exchange Hotel Groovy G.O.A.T 3/12 Agg Dagan, IGA

Toogoolawah 4/13 Robyn Bagster, For Frank 6/15 Craig Granzien, Grand Hotel Esk 7/16 Men’s Trevor Friedrich Ladies Sandy Gleeson. Congratulations to 2025 Mixed Foursomes Champions Michael O’Connor and LeaJayne Marschke Gross Score of 126. An awesome day sponsored by Clinton Verrall of Verrall Electrical Toogoolawah. We would like to send Abel Cruz a special Get well soon, we are thinking an praying for

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Thursday 19 June - Round 3 D’Ag Cup at Kilcoy. Winners of the day were Samford 3 – Barry Maher, Barry Green & Keith Phillips. Runners Up were Woodford 4 - Gerry Mooney, Steve Dawson & Ian Kilshaw. Round 1 went to Woodford 2 – Peter King, John Field & John Robson. Round 2 went to Kilcoy 1 – Aleck McCloskey, Sharon Walker & Harold Alford. Round 3 winners were Woodford 3 – Geoﬀ Jones, Barry Phillips & Lindsay Ross. After 3 rounds the scores stand at – Woodford 312, Kilcoy 298, Samford 297 & Dayboro 248. The last round will be played in September at Woodford. Tuesday 24 June – June Trophy Day kindly sponsored by Country Care, Morayﬁeld. Winners of the day, with the Lowest Winning Score of 14, were Lester Bechly, Harold Alford, Pauline Lawson & Sue Goldsbrough who defeated Marg Worrall, Janis Grover, Renie Lauchlan & Pat Bleakley 14- 9. Runners Up, with the Highest Winning Score of 20, were Trudi Pratt, Lyn Chandler, Tom Hunter & Michael Dunn 20-13.

Coming Events: Wednesday 2 July – Turbo Triples sponsored by Kilcoy Funeral Directors. Saturday 5 July – Pennants. Div 6 is at home to Pine Rivers while Div 9 travels to Pine Rivers. Social bowls every Tuesday - names by 8.45am for 9.30 start. Everyone is welcomeexperience is not necessary and we can loan bowls. Flat soled shoes required.

Toogoolawah Bowls

Wednesday 25th June Keith McWhirter. Lyn McWhirter, Kim Dorman and Len Smyth travelled to Yarraman for their Pub Day. Despite a cold wind we had a great day out despite not winning either game. Thanks, Yarraman for the invite.

Sunday 29th June in cool conditions, we had a game of three bowl pairs with the bowling arms of Keith McWhirter and Len Smyth versus Kim Dorman and Graeme Kuhn. After a great game Kim and Graeme came out in a draw busting ﬁnal end.

For your calendar: Our next Club Meeting will be held on 13th July at 9.00am. Please come along and assist in the running of your club. Our next Pub Day will be on Thursday 7th August. 10.00 for 10.30 start. Our next Trivia night with meal will be held on Friday 25th July.

All Members to note: Our AGM will be held on 10th August. Please make yourselves available and if possible nominate for a position on the committee. It takes more than one to keep this club going. Nominations are required before 24th July. Annual Membership Dues are required, no later than 31st of July. Application forms for committee positions are available at the Club. Sunday Social Bowling winter time for commencement is now 12.00 for 12.30.

Esk Golf

Friday 27 June – Turkey Comp - Mario Beetz took the win with 41/33, while Murray Winchester claimed runner-up on a three-way countback with 47/34. Winchester also secured both pinshots on holes 4 and 8. Garry Punch had the best putting round with just 15 putts. Saturday 28 June – Dennis Richards Sponsored Day

Bruce Thorogood claimed the Monthly Medal with a solid 85/68. B Moore was runner-up with 97/73. NTP winners were: S Wilson (1/10), D Lockwood (2/11 & 7/16 – in the hole!), I Knopke (3/12), B Farnham (5/14), C Pettet (6/15), C Neilsen (4/13 – All In, Esk IGA), and T Adams (9/18). Thorogood also took 2nd shot on 8/17 (Brisbane Valley Meats).

Sunday 29 June – 9-Hole Chooky - J Humphrey won with 30 nett, followed by M Winchester on 31. Peter Cook had the best putting round with 13. NTPs went to Winchester (No. 4) and G Steele (No. 8, 2nd shot).

a full recovery Abel. Coming Events Saturday 5th July - BTC Shield inter club Challenge between Blackbutt, Toogoolawah and Crows Nest Golf Clubs. First Round is at Toogoolawah. Names please by 10.30am for a shot gun start at 11.00am.

To register your name early Phone Peter 0417025007 after 6pm.

Wednesday 9th July Ladies AM Golf 9.00am tee oﬀ / PM Chook Run 3.00pm Tee oﬀ

Lowood Golf

Tuesday 24 June 2025

Single Stableford: Winner M Blackley 40; R/Up P Kelly 39 ocb; BRD: C Smale P Hallett 39 C Petrohilos 38; NTPs: 2: I Gow 5: C Petrohilos 11: W James.

Thursday 26 June 2025

Single Stableford: Winner R Young 37; R/Up L Videroni 36; Best Lady: L Edwards 32; BRD: I Dobbie A Attwater 35; NTPs: 2: R Smith 5: R Young.

Secret Partners: R Young & A Attwater 45 D Olsen & P Mahoney 42 M Whitwell & I Dobbie 41 ocb.

Saturday 28 June 2025

Single Stableford: Winner J Harvey 39; R/Up B Goodwin 38; BRD: D Johnstone J Grace 37 Paul Coles R Coolwell H Buckley 36. Mixed Foursomes - Gross: Winners D Gray & Sue Kopelke; R/Up A Page & K Jessen. Nett: Winners K Lodder & L Sanderson; R/Up R Smith & L Sheraton; Best 18 hole nett: 1st Round: M Blackley & S Oudyn; 2nd Round: S Butler & S Butler; BRD: S Webb & K Clarkeson; NTPs: 2: D Johnstone 5: R Coolwell (Hole in One) 11: S Norris 14: S Norris

Budget kicks sport goals

Crisafulli’s ﬁ rst state budget delivered nearly $400 million in sports funding

THE State Government is delivering cost-of-living relief and expanded sport opportunities across Queensland, with a $395.4 million investment through the Department of Sport, Racing and Olympic and Paralympic Games in the 2025–26 State Budget.

Key measures include $250.5 million for Play On! sport vouchers—oﬀering one $200 voucher per year to families for each child aged 5–17, including targeted support for children with disability and those in regional areas.

Treasurer David Janetzki said the Budget reﬂects the government’s broader focus on building opportunity and community resilience.

“We promised a fresh start for Queensland and that’s exactly what this Budget delivers,” Mr Janetzki said.

Stanley Rivers Polocrosse

Esk Bowls Dachshund Races Day

THE Esk Bowls Club will be holding a Dachshund Dash on Saturday, July 19, to raise money for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

Minister for Sport and Racing Tim Mander said the government was focused on reducing barriers to participation. “With Play On! Queensland kids will now have the chance to get on the ﬁeld or the court, regardless of where they live or their ability,” he said.

Rugby League

Stanley River Wolves

A Grade Men SCGRL

Stanley River Wolves (36) v Beerwah Bulldogs (6) - 29/6/25, Woodford

Showground

Reserve Grade Men

SCGRL

Stanley River Wolves (0) v Beerwah Bulldogs (14) - 29/6/25, Woodford

Showground

Caboolture Snakes

A Grade Men SCGRL

Caboolture Snakes (18)

v Coolum Colts (38)28/6/25, Ronnie Cargill Oval

Reserve Grade Men

SCGRL

Caboolture Snakes (12)

v Coolum Colts (40) -

“We are also upgrading grassroots sports clubs as well as state-owned venues throughout Queensland, to encourage greater community participation and for more Queenslanders to be active.”

The Budget also includes

$250 million for the Games On! Grassroots Infrastructure Program to upgrade over 100 community clubs in the lead-up to Brisbane 2032.

Major funding will support the Queensland Academy of Sport’s transition to a statutory body, upgrades to state-owned venues in regional cities, and $157.5 million to support Olympic and Paralympic Games preparation and legacy delivery.

THE Stanley Rivers Polocrosse Club travelled to Tansey in the South Burnett over the weekend of the 21st and 22nd to compete at their annual carnival.

37 teams attended with players from as far away as Cairns in the north and Thargomindah and Tambo in the west as well as players from Central and Southern Queensland.

Stanley Rivers had players in the open, women’s, fun grade and sub junior competitions.

Selena Stevens played in the women’s division and was successful with her team taking out the Beaten B Grade competition.

The open team played in a knockout game on Saturday morning and defeated Wandoan to progress to the D Grade

Sport Club results

Soccer

28/6/25, Ronnie Cargill Oval Open Women SCGRL

Caboolture Snakes (28) v Coolum Colts (12) - 28/6/25, Ronnie Cargill Oval

Kilcoy Yowies

C Grade Men SCGRL

Kilcoy Yowies (30) v Bribie Island (21) - 28/6/25, Hopetoun Sports Field

Beachmere

C Grade Men SCGRL

Beachmere (10) v Caloundra Sharks (6)28/6/25, Beachmere Sports Grounds

Bribie Island

Warrigals

C Grade Men SCGRL

Bribie Island (21) v Kilcoy Yowies (30) - 28/6/25, Hopetoun Sports Field

Caboolture FC

Premier Men FQPL 1

Caboolture FC (2) v Capalaba (1) - 28/6/25, John Fredericks Park

U23s Men FQPL 1

Caboolture FC (0) v Capalaba (2) - 28/6/25, John Fredericks Park

Premier Women FQPL 1

Caboolture FC (2) v Virginia United (1) - 21/6/25, Moreton Bay Central Sports Complex

U23s Women FQPL 1

Caboolture FC (1) v Virginia United (0) - 21/6/25, Moreton Bay Central Sports Complex

Moreton City Excelsior

Premier Women FQPL 1

Moreton City Excelsior (0)

v Olympic FC (8)- 21/6/25, Wolter Park

U23s Women FQPL 1

Moreton City Excelsior (0) v Olympic FC (6) - 21/6/25, Wolter Park

Premier Men FQPL 2

Moreton City Excelsior (2)

v North Lakes (1) - 28/6/25, Wolter Park

U23s Men FQPL 2

Moreton City Excelsior (2) v North Lakes (3) - 28/6/25, Wolter Park

North Lakes

United

Premier Men FQPL 2

North Lakes (1) v Moreton City Excelsior (2) - 28/6/25, Wolter Park

U23s Men FQPL 2

North Lakes (3) v Moreton City Excelsior (2) - 28/6/25, Wolter Park

Narangba Eagles

Premier Women FQPL

3 Metro

Narangba Eagles (1) v Moggill (2) - 29/6/25, Harris

Avenue Sports Complex

Premier Men FQPL 4

Narangba Eagles (0) v Logan Metro (3) - 28/6/25, Compton Park

U23s Men FQPL 4

Narangba Eagles (0) v Logan Metro (1) - 28/6/25, Compton Park

3 goals down to win by 2 in the last chukka.

Saturday afternoon saw the team defeated by Gold Coast going down by 3 goals in the ﬁrst of the round robin games.

Sunday saw another win against Cunningham by one goal in golden point extra time.

Sunday afternoon saw a signiﬁcant win against Chinchilla, however the loss to Gold Coast on the Saturday saw them again relegated to runners up in a competition sponsored by the Goomeri Emporium and Seasoned Finance.

The next event is the Queensland Zone Championships to be held at Tara on the Western Downs over the 5th and 6th of July.

Stanley Rivers players will play in various South East zone teams.

While registrations are now closed, the club is inviting community members from the Somerset region to come along to support a great cause.

Esk Bowls committee member, Kristy Hill, said a lady by the name of Julie Moore suggested the event to the committee, who took it on wholeheartedly.

“Julie and I are so proud and inspired to support NBCF because it is such a horrible disease that has and is currently impacting so many people that we love,” she said. “So if we can help and raise awareness for something that’s so close to us all then it’s a no brainer really.” The event will feature a food truck, markets, live music, raﬀles and of course, some adorable dachshund dogs racing for breast cancer.

Moreton Bay Lions

QFA Div 1 Seniors

Moreton Bay Lions (53) v Sandgate (86) - 28/6/25, Sandgate Hawks

QAFLW Seniors

Moreton Bay Lions (110) v Yeronga South Brisbane (8) - 28/6/25, Red Rooster Park

Narangba Crows

QFA Div 3 SC

Narangba Crows (35) v Maroochydore Roos (134)

(170) v Jindalee (29) - 28/6/25,

AFC QFAW Div 2 North

Tigers Bye Round, next game, Redcliﬀe v Hinterland - 5/7/25, Nathan Road Sports Complex

Lions player, Jess Davy. Photo: Shutter Speed Photography.

C Grade Kilcoy Yowies vs Bribie Island Warrigals. Photo: Deerlightful Photography.

◗ Kirra Livingstone

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Stanley River Polocrosse team in Tansey.

Narangba Eagles suffer tough losses at home last weekend

Contributed by Darren Magin

FIRST placed Moggill FC visited Harris Avenue looking to extend their lead at the top of the ladder and they did so with a 2-1 away win.

Narangba oﬀered little in front of goal as the away side dominated in large parts.

The visitors took the lead as early as the seventh minute.

Dominique Arendse tapping the ball in from close range following a cross from the right by Chloe Pearson.

Pearson herself doubled the lead 20 minutes later.

The Narangba defence held ﬁrm and a spirited comeback by the Eagles never quite eventuated despite a late consolation goal from Chloe Snaith - returning from a spell on the sidelines having sustained a knee injury a

few weeks ago. Moggill FC now sit seven points clear at the top of the FQPL3 ladder with Narangba Eagles mid-table in sixth spot.

As for the Narangba Eagles FQPL 4 Men’s side, they lost 3-0 against Logan Metro on Saturday, June 28 at Compton Park. Narangba’s FQPL3 Women face local rivals North Lakes Utd FC at Harris Avenue on Saturday 5th July. Kick-oﬀ 6pm.

Lions ﬁ rst 100 points win

QAFLW history for the Moreton Bay Lions team, huge victory

Contributed by Barry Allen

ON Saturday, the Moreton Bay Lions travelled to Leyshon park to take on Yeronga-South Brisbane in round 11 of QAFLW football.

Coach, Shane Dawes, impressed upon his players the importance of having a good start to this game and his young Lion charges did just that. Quick goals to Tahlia Benson, Grace Pearson-Smith & Taima Rue to gain an early ascendency knocked the stuﬀing out of the Yeronga Devils right

from the get go. The Devils hit back with a goal of their own, which would turn out to be their only goal for the entire match, so when Benson & Rue both scored again, and Captain, Jess Davy, drilled a wonderful goal from long range, the Moreton Bay Lions closed out what was an exhilarating ﬁrst quarter of football, leading the Devils 6.6 to 1.0. The Lions were receiving great service out of the midﬁeld from Vice Captain, Taylor McCosker, as well as Emmerson Brady &

Mahalia Johnson. The Lions backline was resolute with Ebony Otto, Tiana Anderson and Chantelle Page repelling every attacked the overwhelmed Devils could muster. The Lions increased their lead over the next two quarters and ﬁnished with a ﬂurry in the last with multiple goals to Charis Tarr and singles to Shauna Kelly and Tiana Anderson.

When Emmerson Brady kicked her ﬁrst goal the lead had passed 100 points. This was the ﬁrst time the Lions had kicked more than

100 points in State League game, as well as being the ﬁrst time they had defeated an opposition club by 100 points or more.

After the match Dawes praised his players for playing the complete game.

“Today, we showed what we are really capable of. This young group of players brought everything to the table today and they were well and truly rewarded for their eﬀorts. Their teamwork, their looking for each other, their attack on the ball and the way

they denied Yeronga any meaningful passages of play was testiment to what these girls can achieve. Our next game at home against 4th placed Coorparoo, will be a real litmus test for us. We can’t wait to take them on.”

Final Score: MBL 16.14.110 defeated Yeronga 1.2.8

In the earlier development game, Moreton Bay kicked a goal after the siren to clinch a 5 point win.

MBL 2.7.19 defeated

Narangba Eagles Women. Photo: MMM Sports Photography.

QAFLW Moreton Bay Lions player, Charis Tarr.

Dolphins dive into new waters

◗ Kirra Livingstone

FOURTEEN Caboolture Snakes players played for the U15/16s Girls and Boys Dolphins development squads on June 25 at Kayo Stadium, having taken on the respective Tonga representative teams, with the Boys claiming a tight win.

Six boys and eight girls proudly represented their grass roots club, with the

matches having oﬀered a unique opportunity for the junior Dolphins to test themselves against players with a variety of skills and styles.

Caboolture Snakes JRL secretary, coach and Girls Coaching Coordinator Michaela O’Shea said the experience was incredibly valuable.

“This extra development is hugely beneﬁcial to our local players. With this

opportunity comes the ability to play teams outside their normal competitions and really hone in on their individual skill sets and training to put themselves to the test,” she said.

“These matches test their resilience, letting them discover just how much grit they have.

“The opportunity to build relationships with players and coach staﬀ across squads is a huge beneﬁt

to young players working towards pathways in their footy.”

While the Girls Dolphins went down 36-0, the Boys held strong in a 16-12 thriller.

“Defence was strong and every player worked throughout the match, points were hard to come by but the girls never gave in,” she said.

“Boys game was won by Dolphins with two very

strong teams going head to head.

“The athleticism displayed was strong with Dolphins securing the match winning try with only seconds to go oﬀ a kick chase.”

Michaela said despite the results of either game, all Dolphins players were beaming post-match.

“Playing on Kayo Stadium was an experience in itself with many players

never having had the opportunity previously,” she said.

“The Tongan teams were humble and friendly giving gifts to the Dolphins teams on match completion and getting to know each other.

“Both games were immensely exciting with spectators being lifted from their seats throughout the matches.”

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Photos: MMM Sports Photography.