The Sentinel 6 November 2024

Spotlight on KILCOY AND SURROUNDS

Kids go beach combing

Innovative learning through Beach Kindy program

State can’t bear development

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THE State Government has directed Somerset Council to refuse a development application (DA) in Fernvale on the grounds it would cause “an unacceptable impact” on mapped koala habitat areas”. Environmental groups

raised concerns about the proposal and late last month the State Assessment and Referral Agency (SARA) stated that council should refuse the project.

SARA concluded that “removing this quantum of essential Koala habitat in this location would have a significant adverse impact

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on the state’s interests in protecting Koalas”.

Council’s Director of Planning and Development, Luke Hannan, said despite the SARA directive, council was still required to complete its full assessment process.

“We have received this direction, therefore we must refuse it as the assessment

manager, but we still need to go through the due process to complete the assessment,” he said.

President for koala conservation group Care4esK, Darren Bate, said the State Government’s decision left the group “overjoyed”.

But he said the group was “cautiously watching this

space”, saying it was not uncommon for developers to readjust the proposal to satisfy SARA.

“We’re happy that the presence of one koala has been seen as an important factor to maintain this endangered species and prevent further habitat destruction,” he said.

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Battery sparks big concerns

KILCOY residents opposing the proposed development of a battery storage facility in Hazeldean have created an action group, called Save Somerset, to spread awareness and protest the proposed battery, which would be one of the largest in Queensland if approved. The group developed after the residents’ first meeting in Yowie Park in May 26, but has now become more formal, having developed a name, a website and distributing flyers to businesses and homes around Somerset.

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FROM THE EDITOR

HAPPY birthday to us!

It’s hard to believe but it’s a year this week since we took over The Sentinel newspaper and made it our own.

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birthday to The Sentinel paper

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THIS edition marks one year since the Somerset Sentinel and Moreton Bay Sentinel were bought by Glasshouse Country and Maleny News, merging both papers into what we now have as The Sentinel, covering both regions in a single publication.

This wasn’t the first time the publication underwent a name and ownership change in it’s 92 years, with the first ever version of The Sentinel being called the Kilcoy Sentinel and being published from 1932 to 1939, covering the Kilcoy area.

After being in hiatus until 1985, it was revived, eventually coming under the Somerset Sentinel masthead, covering the Kilcoy area and expanding to Moore, Esk and Lowood. During this time, up until last year, the publication was still located in Kilcoy,

and given its proximity to Woodford, the paper’s coverage slowly began bleeding into the Moreton Bay region.

This eventually led to the creation of the Moreton Bay Sentinel in 2022, covering Woodford, Caboolture, Morayfield, Bribie Island, and Burpengary.

Since its purchase in November 2023, The Sentinel now prints 10,000 copies, distributed over Somerset and Moreton Bay, covering as far as south as Lowood, Fernvale, and Redcliffe, as far west as Moore and Linville and as far east as Bribie Island.

With an estimated readership of over 30,000 every week and thanks to long-standing and new advertisers, The Sentinel is stronger than ever, delivering free local news to residents.

Thank you to all advertisers and readers for making this paper possible every week!

With our small team usually found head down and getting the big job of producing, printing and distributing 10,000 copies each week to our readers, we will take the time to open a bottle or two of champagne, or a few beers, to mark the occasion.

It has been a whirlwind 12 months, where our focus has been on getting out into the community to better understand the issues that matter to our readers and advertisers across the Somerset and Moreton regions.

There’s a lot of work that goes into producing a weekly newspaper and the people behind this often go unnoticed.

But not this week!

A big thanks to some of the people that help us shine: sales rep Carol Fitton, journalist Marina Gomide, designer Sharon King and deliverer extraodinnaire Noelene West are key to our success.

These people are laserfocused on delivering the product and service that make our 10,000 copies fly off the shelves each week.

Marina’s journalistic instinct and integrity has delivered dozens of stories (often each week) that have made a genuine impact to the region.

championship, which became our first ‘viral’ story.

Carol is tireless in her gentle ‘won’t take no for an answer’ sales role, giving advertisers the perfect reasons why this is the

Her coverage of critical development issues such as the controversial Hazeldean battery energy storage system, to human stories such as the dismissal of Seth Evans at United Kilcoy, not to mention the downright bizarre - the hobby horse

newspaper they need to be seen in.

While behind the scenes

Shaz designs the ads and layouts to make all this hard work shine!

Then, of course, we’ve got to get these papers to our loyal readers.

And that’s where Noelene comes into play - driving over 600 kilometres across two days dropping bundles

of papers at dozens of stands every week to make sure readers have access to their free paper.

The fact we have negligible returns after this production gives us confidence we are doing the right thing and heading in the right direction for us and our region.

Newspapers that have survived to date have done so because of their connection with their local community. They are trusted, read and respected. Our small team knows this and we approach our jobs each day taking nothing for granted.

So thank you to our readers, advertisers for your support throughout 2024 and here’s to another year of success in 2025!

New social housing

CABOOLTURE and Morayfield are each set to have new affordable and social housing developments, as the City of Moreton Bay granted two community housing providers a 50 year ‘peppercorn’ lease over Council land to help alleviate homelessness across the city. In line with Council’s Housing and Homelessness Action Plan commitments to support the urgent delivery of social and affordable housing, this approach

Coast2Bay Housing Group Ltd be given tenure over Council-owned land to develop and manage social housing.

Subject to finalising contract negotiations, Bric Housing will develop 72-74 Cox Street, Caboolture, and Coast2Bay Housing Group Ltd will develop 33 Oakey Flat Road, Morayfield.

Mayor Peter Flannery said the current local situation was disheartening, and as the level of government closest to the people, Council had stepped in

critical support for people experiencing homelessness.

“This is a new approach for City of Moreton Bay, and over the last 12 months, we have worked with the community housing and specialist homelessness services sectors to undertake a two-stage Expression of Interest process,” he said.

“It was rewarding to see four organisations submit nine different proposals and my thanks for their efforts, innovation and investment, goes to all of them,” Mayor Flannery said.

The proposals were assessed against a range of criteria including public benefit and alignment with strategy, partnerships, capacity to develop, and capacity to manage.

Consideration was also given to the mix of social ordable housing, the targeting of priority populations for tenancies, and the development type

and density of the proposed buildings.

Council will work closely with Bric Housing and Coast2Bay Housing Group Ltd to rapidly finalise contracts so they can commence projects quickly. Along with the lease of Council land to community housing providers for activation, Council has: - waived over $1 million in development fees and infrastructure charges in fifteen key suburbs across the City for the development of social and affordable housing - committed a $3.36 million investment to the new Peninsula Support Hub that is currently being built - financially contributed to the Redcliffe Sleepbus - employed two Council officers as Public Space Liaison to connect people sleeping rough with Department of Housing and specialist homelessness support services.

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Somerset Council’s new budget

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Council’s estimated capital budget for the 2024/25 financial year has increased by about $22 million, largely due to new grant funding.

Council adopted the revised budget on 30 October, with the funding to finalise Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements having also been confirmed and budgeted for, as part of the first revised budget for the financial year.

“The total repair works for the 2022 Flood Recovery Program is expected to be about $66 million, with assistance provided through the jointly-funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA),” Mayor Jason Wendt said.

“Council will receive an additional $13 million in new capital grants, including successful funding for the Toogoolawah Pool upgrade and Kilcoy Indoor Sports Centre upgrades, totalling $5.5 million.”

Cr Wendt said Council is also factoring in a $1 million (increase) in depreciation, which will affect their State Government sustainability ratios.

“Council will continue to focus on meeting the State Government sustainability ratios to ensure it is wellpositioned to deliver products and services.”

Save Somerset sparks

Kilcoy residents energise efforts to oppose battery storage proposal

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KILCOY residents opposing the proposed development of a battery storage facility in Hazeldean have created an action group, called Save Somerset, to spread awareness and protest the proposed battery, which

lack of interest or lack of awareness, not just in this community but everywhere, so we are just trying to inform people about the dangers,” he said.

“The big win will be if the final decision goes the way we want it to.

“We’re not opposed to

their concerns regarding the proposed development and hear from Council about the decision process involved.

“They didn’t just block us and were quite open and I have to say, to their credit, I think Council has taken on board issues raised with them,” Mr Benson said.

Development Matters and the Role of Councillors (PED/04), with concerns and clarifications being discussed.

“The Action Group discussed its concerns regarding the proposed development with the Council,” the spokesperson shops and windows, to raise further awareness. Their website, savesomerset.org, has been up and running since mid August, with a Facebook community group opposing the battery project having been created in June. The Facebook group, called

Our garden organics (GO) bins are on their way

If your property is between 300m2 and 2,000m2, your lime green-lidded bin will arrive by November.

You can use your GO bin to dispose of garden organic waste like grass clippings, branches and leaves. Did you know garden waste makes up 23% of what we throw away in our general waste bins? By using your GO bin, you’ll help divert 15,000 tonnes from landfill and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Collection starts from 2 December, so please store your new bin safely and don’t use it until two weeks before then.

gathered in Yowie Park on May 26 to discuss how to fight the development proposal.

‘Refuse development’

Council directed to reject Fernvale application over koala concerns

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THE State Government has directed Somerset Council to refuse a development application (DA) in Fernvale on the grounds it would cause “an unacceptable impact” on mapped koala habitat areas”.

United Development Corporation Pty Ltd (UDC) has proposed to build 121 residential lots at the Fernvale site.

It would result in the loss of approximately 11 hectares of koala habitat, including 2,360 mature koala trees.

The proposal earmarked 26,647 square metres of koala habitat on the

Environmental groups raised concerns about the proposal and late last month the State Assessment and Referral Agency (SARA) stated that council should refuse the project.

SARA concluded that “removing this quantum of essential Koala habitat in this location would have a significant adverse impact on the state’s interests in protecting Koalas”.

“The design had not taken into account the most critical habitat areas of the site in the lot and street to minimise habitat loss,” a letter from SARA to Somerset Council on October 16, stated.

“The small areas of retained mapped koala

lots and roads, resulting in significant edge effects (that would increase stress to the animals) to the retained patch.”

Council’s Director of Planning and Development, Luke Hannan, said despite the SARA directive, council was still required to complete its full assessment process.

“We have received this direction, therefore we must refuse it as the assessment manager, but we still need to go through the due process to complete the assessment,” he said.

President for koala conservation group Care4esK, Darren Bate, said the State Government’s

But he said the group was “cautiously watching this space”, saying it was not uncommon for developers to readjust the proposal to

“We’re happy that the presence of one koala has been seen as an important endangered species and

“There is always a chance they might readjust, but a compromise that is better better than just bulldozing

Esk State School is finalist in comp

ESK State School was a finalist for the 2024 School of the Year title by River 94.9, having made it into the top four finalists of the competition.

Despite losing to Helidon State School, Esk State School wrote on Facebook it already felt like winners, no matter the outcome, thanks to the community support put behind the school to win the title.

“It is because of our wonderful community we

you to each and every single one of you that make Esk such a great place to be,” they wrote.

“A small country schools success is deeply rooted to the community.

“Esk State School would not be the wonderful school it is without the incredible support of all of the local businesses and volunteers who consistently and compassionately donate their time, money, prizes and resources to help us thrive.”

Some of the school’s major sponsors include

Newsagency, Lions of Esk, Esk Community Op Shop, Brisbane Valley Meats, Esk IGA, Esk Fruit Shop, New Season’s Church Esk, Esk Mobil Roadhouse, Esk Show Society and Esk Bowls Club.

Dion Wengel from the Esk Newsagency called it a “privilege” to support the school in its endeavours for over 16 years.

“To witness the growth of past and present students becoming valued assets to our community is intrinsically rewarding,” Mr Wengel posted.

Congrats to Esk State

ahead with what they were originally going to.

“Ideally, retaining that 11 hectares would be the best outcome for wildlife, but sooner or later we might have to accept a compromise.”

Mr Bate added that if Somerset Council had its own environmental conservation department, it would make ecological assessments easier and more reliable than depending on reports from the state agencies or ecologists hired by developers.

Somerset Mayor Jason Wendt has confirmed to The Sentinel that Council had also “identified significant concerns” in regards to the DA.

However, he said Council was required “to assess the

application on its merits”, as per the requirements of the State Government’s planning legislation.

“Council had provided the applicant with a detailed information request that raised several issues with the proposed development, including issues with koala habitat,” he said.

Mayor Wendt said the State’s mapping overlay took effect in 2020 and takes precedence over Council’s planning scheme provisions.

This comes as public submissions to council closed on Friday, October 25, with an online petition opposing the development having garnered nearly 1,000 signatures.

According to Mayor Wendt, Council a decision would likely be made before the end of the year.

Funding wanted for Rail Trail

SOMERSET Regional Council will apply for $1.78 million of funding for cycling and walking projects under the Department of Transport and Main Roads, 2025/26 Cycle and Walking Network Local Government Grant program.

Somerset Mayor Jason Wendt said Council was seeking funding for three projects along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail (BVRT). Firstly, is a cycle network extension from Twin Bridges to the BVRT, with total fees estimated at $150,000 with Council to contribute 50 per cent of this cost.

Secondly, is funding for a causeway upgrade to the BVRT at Ferny Gully, with an estimated cost of $471,350 and a 50 per cent contribution by Council.

Lastly, is a cycle network connection from Clive Street in Fernvale to the BVRT, estimated to cost $2.94 million with a 50 per cent contribution from Council.

Cr Wendt said Council was proactively looking for funding opportunities to enhance the BVRT.

“We need to be on the front foot and taking every opportunity to help our region grow. These projects will make the Rail Trail more accessible, and anything that’s good for the BVRT is good for our region’s tourism industry,” he said.

Noise complaints can be criminal

A CABOOLTURE local is bringing awareness to the issue of noise complaints after being served a warning for playing music on her speaker at home at 11am on Tuesday.

Krystal Parnell was enjoying some music for an hour at her home when two police officers knocked on her door, asking for her ID and read her a warning that she was “not to be noisy” over the next four days.

If they deemed her home was “too loud” over the next four days, they could come back and arrest Ms Parnell, resulting in her having to present before a judge.

first time she has ever had police show up due to a noise complaint, especially since she only plays music indoors and once or twice per month due to having NDIS carers around constantly.

conviction. If you haven’t done things in malicious intent prior, people like me would happily turn it down.”

According to Ms Parnell, she was told the 90 decibel noise limit is restricted to construction and trade work, not stereos.

“I was just stunned,” she said.

“It’s not a normal thing you hear about... noise complaints being a criminal offence and, even then, I didn’t know you could get noise complaints for the middle of the day during the week.

“We’re buying these stereos that have all this power but there is no disclaimer that playing them could result in a criminal history.”

Ms Parnell said this is the

“I understand noise issues at night or early morning or if it’s a house party or a regular issue, but it seems like a lot of repercussions for something so minute,” she said.

“I walked around eggshells for four days, worrying about the kids making noise because I didn’t want to risk getting arrested.

“I don’t think people who are making complaints understand they can get their neighbours a criminal

“I got told the volume needs to be only high enough to have it as background music.”

According to Queensland Police website, police have the power to enter the premises, without warrant, and give the person responsible for the noise a noise abatement direction. If excessive noise continues within the period police may issue the person responsible an on-the-spot fine or a notice to appear in court, where maximum penalties can apply.

The noise abatement direction will direct the person to immediately stop the excessive noise and to cease making ‘any’ excessive noise for 96 hours. It does not matter that the noise being made is not at the same level or of the same nature as the excessive noise for which the original noise abatement direction was originally given.

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Esk State School students with River 94.9 car last week.

QLD Government Globe map showing core koala habitat area (green) and koala habitat restoration area (yellow).

Development sign at proposed site.

Locals star in new State cabinet roles

LONG-term Member for Glass House, Andrew Powell, has been announced as the new Minister for the Environment and Tourism and new Minister for Science and Innovation.

Mr Powell who enters his sixth term of Parliament after retaining the seat with a 9 per cent swing to the LNP said it was an “incredible honour” to be sworn in as minister for the 58th Parliament.

Re-elected Member for Nanango, Deb Frecklington, was also appointed as the State’s Attorney-General. and new Minister for Justice and Integrity.

Ms Frecklington shared Mr Powell’s sentiment, saying she is “humbled” to having been given the opportunity.

Premier David Crisafulli unveiled the new LNP Ministry on November 1, which he said focused on addressing the key challenges of youth crime, health, housing and cost of living. The Crisafulli Government Cabinet was officially sworn-in at a ceremony last Friday.

In a Queenslandfirst, new ministries will include portfolios of Victim Support, Home Ownership, Customer Services, Open Data and Integrity.

Help donate smiles to Vanuatu kids

WOODFORD and surrounds residents are invited to donate outgrown footy boots and unused or unwanted shoes in good condition to Elders Real Estate Woodford, so they can be gifted to children in Vanuatu for end-of-year holidays.

Duane Cambo is leading the donation drive, having posted the idea on social media as he is heading to Vanuatu for New Years.

If 150 pairs are donated by Christmas, My Handyman & Maintenance Services is offering to donate a weekend away at the Gold Coast to one of the Stanley River Rugby League Football Club’s raffles next year.

“Let’s make the 150 pairs happen and put a smile on kids faces for 2025,” he wrote.

“Happy to take any shoes in a good condition.”

The drop off point is Elders

Bullying can’t stop Ariana

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ONLY five years after Ariana Doolan walked out the doors of Glasshouse Christian College (GCC) for the last time, she is now walking in through the doors of Parliament House as the youngest elected female representative in the state.

It is a stunning rise for the 22-year-old, who had to overcome an at times bitter battle with incumbent Labor MP, Ali King, at the October 26 general election. But on the back of a concerted door knocking campaign, a refusal to be bowed by personal attacks and a character steeped in quiet determination, Ms Doolan delivered the swing required for the sweetest victory.

by 5.3 per cent, conceded last week after Ms Doolan secured a 5.9 per cent swing. She continued to lead by over 200 votes at the time of printing.

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Ms Doolan said the campaign was a tough rstly after the United Workers’ Union yers asking “Can a 22-year-old who still lives at home stand up to cuts”, but also for the personal attacks at polling booths.

Rising from school to State Parliament Shining

A self-described “high achiever,” Ms Doolan said that, while she pushed herself academically, she had also faced bullying as a teenager including for the colour of her skin.

“I think it was the classic tall poppy scenario when I was at school—I was creative, really academic, and driven to succeed,” she reflected.

At one point she claims Ms King told her, to her face, that Ms Doolan stood “for nothing”.

“Ms King came directly up to me and said I had no values, that I stood for nothing and that I was nothing,” Ms Doolan said.

“She also told me that I did not deserve to be standing for election and that I should be ashamed of myself . “It was really awful but I didn’t let it get to me. I’ve faced rejection and criticism before. It’s like water off a duck’s

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TWO Esk locals are working together to bring Blue Light to the Somerset region, with the inaugural Blue Light Somerset committee having their first meeting on November 16 at the Alexandra Hall in Toogoolawah.

Queensland Blue Light Association Incorporated (QBLAI) is a not for profit organisation run by police and civilian volunteers, aiming to reduce youth crime by delivering activities and events, such as discos and movie nights, along with early intervention and crime reduction programs.

Esk resident Judyann Roberts approached Esk Police Senior Constable Naomi Nash to discuss the idea of opening a Somerset branch, after noticing the lack of no cost or low cost activities for teenagers in Somerset.

“We have families from low socio-economic areas that can’t afford to be driving to Ipswich or beyond for entertainment for their children and then you got families where there are two working parents who are driving into Brisbane, Ipswich or beyond everyday and then need to do that big

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drive again on the weekend to entertain their kids,” she said.

“The idea for me came around providing something that was easily accessible to families and not a financial burden and to keep the momentum going from current holiday programs.”

Constable Nash said the idea to develop the initiative from her perspective, as a law enforcement officer, was to provide young people the opportunity to have “ a positive engagement with police”.

“The Blue Light is more than just discos; there are a number of programs that support education and the development of young people in the community,” she said.

“It adds activities for young people in the area; gives them something they can attend and look forward to. I just want kids to have a fun, safe environment.”

Ms Roberts said the community feedback to starting a Somerset branch has been “really positive”, with families having reached out to thank her for implementing the association.

“Having that positive interaction with local police would build up that

“Experiencing rejection was painful, but it taught me self-validation and the importance of finding joy in my achievements.

“I realised that true happiness comes from within and that I was happiest when setting goals, trying new things, and achieving them.”

This ambition has propelled her through various leadership roles and creative pursuits, such as singing, pageants, and acting, which helped her build resilience and confidence. All qualities she later applied on the campaign trail.

She credits her success to determination, effort, and her parents’ support, who encouraged her to see

a greater purpose in her struggles.

“They always told me that everything happens for a reason and that one day I’d be doing amazing things.”

Ms Doolan said her dad, head science teacher at GCC, was her biggest champion, while her mum, a former small business owner and teacher was the one she turned to for emotional support.

“My dad has always backed me 100 per cent, every step of the way in everything I’ve tried to achieve, he’s like the ultimate hype man,” Ms Doolan said.

“My mum has always grounded me and kept me level-headed, she was the one who counselled me through the years of bullying.”

Reflecting on her decision to run for parliament, Ms Doolan recalled advice from GCC principal, Mike Curtis.

“Mr Curtis would say, ‘The pain of regret is worse than the pain of discipline.’ When the opportunity arose, I could have shied away, but I thought, ‘If I don’t go for this, I might regret it in 10 years.’”

When asked if she had a message for her constituents, Ms Doolan replied enthusiastically, “Let’s achieve great things together.”

With her youth, passion and energy, Ms Doolan said she was committed to inspiring a new era of community-focused leadership in Queensland.

a blue light

relationships and mutual respect and if there was a time that child needed support, they would feel comfortable to approach a police officer,” she said.

“If young people are bored and have nothing to do, it leads to potential of doing silly things.”

The inaugural meeting at 9am on Saturday, November 16 at Alexandra Hall, Toogoolawah, will revolve around establishing a working committee of at least six people.

Ms Roberts said by naming this Blue Light branch Somerset, they are hoping to put on events and programs across the region.

“From the feedback we had on Facebook, we have people in Kilcoy, Coominya, Esk, Toogoolawah interested, so for me, because it’s about access for all families, I’m going to put to that meeting that we have working parties in each of those areas so all families can access it,” she said.

“If there is a local working committee in each area, we can set it the event or program up with the knowledge of the locals and the support of the branch committee.”

Ms Roberts and Constable Nash are also inviting

representation from local primary and high schools to attend the meeting and/ or consider joining the committee. Please note members will be required to hold a current Blue card.

This initiative was followed by Somerset Council’s announcement of the Somerset Youth Engagement Strategy (October 2024), which recognises the priorities and challenges of the region’s young people.

According to Council, the region is home to more than 3,600 young people aged 12 to 24, comprising around 17 per cent of the Local Government Area population.

Somerset Mayor Jason Wendt said the Youth Engagement Strategy provided insight into the challenges facing young people.

“Engagement with youth in the community revealed the three most important issues were drugs and alcohol, a lack of things to do in the region, and crime,” Cr Wendt said.

“This Strategy is about addressing these issues and supporting young people in Somerset.

“We want our young people to have opportunities to be leaders and active citizens who can contribute to our community, arts, and public spaces.

”Council will use the strategy to guide and inform decisions involving youth in Somerset in addition to advocating to the State and Federal members on matters involving youth.”

For more info on Blue Light visit bluelightqld.org

Blue Light Disco. Photo credit: bluelightqld.org

A new wave of learning

Beach Kindy program transforms early education learning through nature

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QUEENSLAND Childcare Services (QCCS) is redefining early learning through its unique Beach Kindy program, encouraging children to use nature’s resources to learn, while exploring the environment around them.

Morayfield Early Childhood Centre has been conducting the program over the last few years, with children aged five and six making fortnightly trips to Banskia Beach at Bribie Island during the warmer months, and going once per month during winter.

Centre Director Jayme Marshall, said there are endless benefits to the program, with the feedback from children, parents, educators and the

community being “very positive”.

“Not only is it a fun and exciting experience for the children, but the beach and coastline setting also provide endless opportunities to support our learning for life philosophy and develop children’s physical, language, social and cognitive skills,” she said.

“When children see beauty in nature, they learn to respect the world around them.

“There are so many benefits to nature play including helping stimulate children’s immune system, increasing the opportunity for exercise and physical activity, fuelling their imagination, and improving language skills.”

helps children maintain a positive self concept, manage their emotions, and interact positively with their peers,” she said.

According to Ms Marshall, children who play in natural surroundings are more resistant to stress, have lower incidences

housing

SOMERSET Council welcomed a development application for short term accommodation on Mack Street in Esk.

Deputy Mayor Helen Brieschke said Council was always appreciative of properly made applications which support tourism in the region.

“Somerset desperately needs more short-term accommodation to support the many people visiting our small towns, especially for major events,” she said.

“We would love to inspire other educational facilities to take on a similar program as we have seen this program evolve into a wonderful experience for all involved.”

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“Council strongly encourages the development of short-term accommodation in line with local government regulations.”

New homes for

SOMERSET Council has approved nine new housing lots in Toogoolawah.

The proposed lots on Eskdale Road will each have an area of around 900m2.

Somerset Mayor Jason Wendt said he welcomed the housing development and looked forward to similar future applications.

“This is exactly the kind of development towns like Toogoolawah need to support their growth,” he said.

Not even a rainy day could stop the fun at Morayfield Early Childhood Centre’s latest Beach Kindy outing on Monday, October 28.

crabs on the beach, while because they will hurt us.

Trivia night boosting the youth

LUTHERAN Services’

Intercept Youth and Family Program has held its eighth annual trivia night to support young people in the City of Moreton Bay.

This year’s event, held on October 25 at the Redcliffe Leagues Club, raised funds to provide bursaries to allow Intercept participants opportunities to play sport, continue dance classes or attend their Year 12 Formal.

The not-for-profit community service, based in Caboolture, runs nine targeted support programs for young people and their families.

Intercept Service Manager

Sarah Souter said the trivia night was a huge success supported by the generosity of the local community and businesses who act as benefactors.

“Funds raised will provide opportunities that these young people would not otherwise experience,” she said.

“For the past 17 years, Intercept Youth and Family Program has served the City of Moreton Bay. We believe in supporting every young person to reach their potential.”

Feasting on the beats

CABOOLTURE was transformed into a vibrant and lively hub of food, music, and entertainment on Saturday, November 2, at the launching of Caboolture Feasts and Beats.

James Street Precinct was decked out in vibrant

The performers got everyone into the musical spirit with a range of fantastic performances on the main stage, providing a captivating soundtrack for the evening. From soulful melodies to foot-tapping beats, they

For more information about Intercept’s programs call 1800 960 433 or go to lutheranservices.org.au.

Photo credits: Dom Lis from Dominika Photography.

Haunting fun across the regions

NOT even a massive storm could stop the ghosts, ghouls and goblins from coming out on Halloween, as kids, babies and adults dressed up across Somerset and Moreton Bay on Ocotber 31.

Amongst the festivities

was the Caboolture Historical Villages annual Halloween bash, which still attracted hundreds even in the pouring rain.

With haunted houses, actors and actresses, a zombie walk and a dance floor, the screams, scares and laughs drowned out the storm.

Another afternoon of fun was Spooky Somerset, put on by Somerset Council in Lowood.

With food stalls, games, music, a BBQ and best costume competition, the event provided a lot of fun

Unitywater gives tips for residents to be storm-ready

STORMS this summer have already begun, Somerset and Moreton Bay seeing some doozies over the past few weeks, and it is set to continue through to at least the end of February.

Unitywater is encouraging the community to learn more, stay informed and do some simple checks around the house ahead of wet weather and storms.

Wet and wild weather events can present challenges to property

owners and the local wastewater network.

Unitywater Executive Manager Customer Delivery Rhett Duncan said wastewater and stormwater systems are two separate networks that shouldn’t mix.

“When stormwater enters the wastewater system, the increased flow can overwhelm it, causing maintenance holes to release excess water –something they’re designed

to do to relieve pressure and avoid flooding on private properties,” Mr Duncan said.

“A simple check we can all do at home involves locating your Overflow Relief Gully (ORG), a round fixture in each backyard resembling a drain with a grate on top.

“It’s also essential to check your downpipes are connected to the stormwater system.”

Storm season checklist:

• Locate your ORG and

ensure nothing is sitting on top of it.

• Check that your downpipe connection is legal (and not connected to the wastewater network).

• Power outages can cause water outages - keep 5 litres of water stocked just in case.

• Complete backwashing of your pool in dry periods

• Only flush the 3Ps: pee, poo and toilet paper. More info at www.unitywater.com

Be storm ready this season

◗ Marina Gomide

Caboolture Historical Village.

Samantha Hemple from Ray White Kilcoy.Spooky Somerset in Lowood.

Caboolture Historical Village zombie walk.

Spooky Somerset in Lowood.

Moreton Bay goes global

MORETON Bay Council has pitched its investment potential to business leaders, government bodies, and universities in Japan, Singapore, and New Zealand, showcasing a diverse portfolio of opportunities aimed at bolstering economic growth.

Mayor Peter Flannery highlighted Moreton Bay’s commitment to progress, presenting a pipeline of nine priority projects valued at around $1 billion.

Key investment areas include food and agribusiness, tourism, and sports sectors, which are all part of the city’s broader economic development strategy.

Deputy Mayor Jodie Shipway promoted Moreton Bay as a hotel investment hub at New Zealand’s largest hotel investment conference, underscoring the city’s

readiness to support new accommodations ahead of the 2032 Olympics. Strong international interest also stems from Counicl’s longstanding ties with Japan, celebrated during Mayor Flannery’s recent visit to Sanyo-Onoda. Council hopes to grow a

Spooky Somerset in Lowood.

Spooky Somerset in Lowood. Caboolture Historical Village.

Caboolture Historical Village family fun.

Cr Michael Bishop at Spooky Somerset.

Spooky Somerset in Lowood.

Cr Flannery alongside investors from the city’s friendship city, Sanyo-Onoda.

Lifting spirits and saving lives

THE Toogoolawah Local Ambulance Committee (LAC) has been able to purchase much needed equipment for their ambulance station, thanks to their annual raffle fundraiser and generous community donations from Toogoolawah, Esk and surrounding districts.

able to make thanks to their raffle, Containers for Change and generous community donors were a Lifting Cushion and a Hover-Matt mattress.

The Lifting Cushion, which costs approximately $6,000, is an inflatable cushion that helps lift a fallen person, weighing up to 320kg, off the floor into a sitting position, saving patients and ambulance officers from physical risks associated with manual handling.

The Hover-Matt Air Transfer System, which costs around $8,000, is a mattress that allows

ambulance officers to safely transfer patients on a cushion of air from the floor onto the trolley without lifting or straining. This increases safety and reduces injury to both the patient and the paramedic. Air technology is proven to deliver a safe and efficient patient transfer into the ambulance.

Members of the Toogoolawah Fire Station, Sam Turner and Shannon Mitchell, presented a donation of $2,500 to Officer in Charge (OIC), Tanya King, and LAC President, Vern Jobling.

Esk District Co-operative

and IGA General Manager Tania Lukritz presented acting OIC Deb Walters and Mr Jobling with a donation of $1,894.25 from the Community Chest Fund.

Toogoolawah’s LAC junior attendee, Peter Coleman, who has attended LAC meetings for nearly 5 years, since Primary School, was presented a Certifi of Appreciation and an Ambo Bear by OIC Tanya King, to acknowledge his commitment to their volunteer Committee.

The LAC assists and promotes the Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) in the community.

Peter Coleman and OIC Tanya King with certificate and bear.

Cent auction success for Caboolture seniors

CABOOLTURE Seniors Citizens Centre and Club (CSCCC) have been able to conduct repairs to its hall and give back to its members thanks to a very successful cent auction on October 26.

Donations from Harvey Norman Morayfield, Jade Jewellers, Target Morayfield, Caboolture Sports Club, Member for Longman Terry Young, and Member for Morayfield Mark Ryan, along with member donations, made the repairs possible.

“Thank you to everyone that came and supported this event,” CSCCC treasurer Joan Hartland said.

“Our club is run by a committee of volunteers, who aim to make our club a place where you can come and enjoy yourself, have a cuppa, a yarn, play bowls and cards, play bingo for prizes, and many other events.”

Ms Hartland is inviting anyone over 50 years of age, who is looking for something to do, to come along to any of their upcoming events, including a bus trip to the Nanango Club on November 18, and Bingo on November 21.

The Nanango visit will be held at the RSL, with the cost of $55 including

morning tea and lunch, plus a great day. Attendees do not have to be members to come along on the bus trip.

For more information on the events call Ms Hartland on 0430 060 550 or come in and speak to one of their committee members at 24 Hasking Street, Caboolture.

The CSCCC hall is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 11:30am.

The Club will close on December 12, after their Xmas Lunch, and will

re-open on January 13, 2025. The committee have

IGA gift

CSCC hall getting repairs thanks to cent auction donations.

on... Morayfield Road

Get ready for a jolly parade

Annual Christmas parade is back in Morayfield

Brew better beer and save money

A MORAYFIELD business is encouraging everyone to explore home brewing, as they sell the largest range of home brewing supplies available in Australia.

of the all types of brewing and the industry at large, providing knowledge and advice customers can trust.

HO HO HO! Santa is coming back to town at Morayfield Shopping Centre’s annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, November 16, from 10am. Santa will be joined by special guests from Trolls, Kung Fu Panda, Shrek, Puss in Boots, Madagascar, and spreading festive joy with meet-and-greets, Rudolph’s rockin’ stage show, and sweet Christmas cookie decorating.

- 11am & 1pm: Meet & Greets with the Parade stars outside the Major stores

- 10am: Santa’s Arrival Parade begins. Cheer on Santa as he rides his sleigh through the centre with very special guests from Trolls,

- 1pm: Rudolph’s Rockin’ Stage Show outside Big W - 12pm-3pm: Christmas cookie decorating workshops outside Limelight Cinemas Ready to jingle all the

The Brew Shed make it easy for locals to make their own artisan alcoholic drinks easily and safely at home by offering over 30 years of industry experience.

The business got it’s roots from Terry O’Brien’s Brewers World, which was opened in 1988 from the garage of it’s owners, Terry & Ruth O’Brien.

That small garage based shop soon grew to one of the first and most definitely the biggest home brew shop in it’s day.

When Terry became ill and retired in 2012, Terry and Ruth’s daughter Jane bought the business.

Jane renamed the business The Brew Shed and put to good use her knowledge of the home brew industry learned over many years from Terry.

Today the business is still family owned and run by Jane and her husband Darryl and co- owners Owen and Colleen . Their experienced staff have extensive knowledge

Having grown from a home brew shop into a source for all things artisan in the food and drink sphere, they always endeavour to have the best price.

“Our products are tried and tested and when used as per instructions it is very safe and simple to get great results,” they said.

“The ‘aha’ moment when people realise it is so easy to make your own and how little it can cost gives us the

incredible cost savings compared to commercial options, allowing you to enjoy premium beverages without breaking the bank.”

By sourcing quality ingredients and utilising our expert guidance, anyone can create alcoholic beverages that rival the best commercially on offer.

The Brew Shed has four retail shops and an online store. You can find them at shop 5A, 197 Morayfield Rd, with other stores in Ningi and Strathpine. Visit their website: brewshed.com.au

Open Monday to Friday

The Brew Shed’s Tania and Kathy can help anyone make their own alcoholic beverage.

Santa’s arrival in 2023.

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Quality care at Somerset Assist

SOMERSET Assist is an in-home care package coordination service.

Partnering with registered provider Trilogy Care, we offer quality care at an affordable rate, allowing you to get the best value out of your care package, without compromise.

Operating under a community managed model, we don’t have the large overheads of traditional providers and being local to Somerset, we understand the joys and challenges of living in our region.

Our workers are sourced through Mable and we meet all workers to ensure they meet our standards and embrace our values.

This is before you choose whether they are suitable to help you with the care and services you need, thus allowing you to stay safely in your own home.

Somerset Assist commenced operations in Esk, in 2022 and now has a coordinator, who lives in Kilcoy and we are committed to expanding our service to Kilcoy residents. We are inviting you to meet Diane and the team at the Kilcoy Hub, (corner of Kropp and Brown Streets) on 13 November from 10am – 12 noon.

Anyone interested in learning more about our service, which includes our individualised help to navigate the aged care system, should come along to have a chat over a cuppa.

Also residents interested in learning about Mable, are encouraged to attend. Can’t make it on the day? Want to know more? Please call 0484 822 485 or view a short youtube about the model and our service at https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=Pq3xHU4kHiw.

Yowie trees removed

COUNCIL has started removing some Cadaghi (Corymbia torelliana) trees from Yowie Park, Kilcoy. The trees are regarded as an environmental weed in South East Queensland because they are invasive, cause infrastructure damage, compete with endemic species and produce a sticky resin.

To preserve the amenity of the park, Council will remove four trees initially and replace them with suitable shadeproducing trees. This process will be repeated once the new trees are well established.

‘Crazy’ Kilcoy bowls fundraiser

CRAZY/ugly Christmas Barefoot Bowls From 5pm Friday 22nd November.

Wear your craziest / ugliest Christmas outfit and join us for a night of fun.

Prizes for best / ugliest outfit.

Get a team of three or four together (or we can put you

into a team on the night). No experience necessary.

Flat-soled shoes, bare feet and a sense of humour are the only requirements. $5 per person to bowl. Bowls supplied. You do not have to bowl to come along.

Hamburgers ($8 each) and Sausage Sandwiches ($5 each) will be available on the night.

Club prices for drinks at our friendly bar. Lots of fun activities for grown ups and kids.

Have a go at Rudolph’s Ring Toss or our famous Dunny Roll Tossing for your chance to win great prizes.

Christmas Bingo at Mt Kilcoy

Grab your family, friends, and neighbours and head to the Mt Kilcoy Hall on Wednesday, 29 November for the most festive bingo event of the year –Christmas Bingo!

Hosted by the Mt Kilcoy Progress Association, this event promises to be the biggest and best bingo night yet, with doors opening at 6:30pm at 243 Jenkinsons

Rd, Mount Kilcoy.

Get into the Christmas spirit with prizes for the best dressed male and female – so don your most festive attire!

With bonus cash prizes, a guaranteed $100 jackpot minimum, and a brand-new game introduced by the Association’s President, there’ll be plenty of chances to win big.

For an added treat, Christmas cob loaves are available to pre-order for $10 each, perfect for sharing with friends.

A sausage sizzle and Christmas sweets will also be on sale during half-time to keep the energy up. Plus, with EFTPOS now available, it’s easier than ever to join in the holiday fun without worrying about cash.

GARDEN CENTRE

Julie and Diane from Somerset Assist.

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Community group meet ups in Kilcoy

• 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. 111pm 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.

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Happy 100th to our Ida!

‘Getting along with everybody’ is key to long life

◗ Kirra Livingstone

KILCOY community stalwart, Ida Moffett, celebrated her 100th birthday at the Lakeside Deck on October 30, surrounded by family and friends.

Ida was born in Nanango to parents Minnie Ann and Edward Ernest Smith, and had six siblings- Colin, Hilton, Dudley, Reg, Ernest and Eileen.

She grew up working on a farm in Manumbar and lived in a tent with her family, before her father built a slab hut and received a parcel of land as a soldiers settlement.

Her family would kill their own cows, pigs and chickens for food and grew vegetables as well, ensuring a plentiful diet.

Ida attended school until she was 14, and at 17 she met her future husband of 55 years, Colin Moffett.

Colin worked on his family’s nearby farm in Nanango, and the pair married when Ida was 23.

They had three children, Shirley, David and Ian, and they all moved to Kilcoy in 1965.

Ida worked at the Kilcoy Stanley Hotel as a cook for 10 years, and in 1978, she worked in the boning room at Kilcoy Pastoral Company.

Once she retired in 66, she dedicated herself to volunteer work in a plethora of community groups, including the Kilcoy Hospital Auxiliary, the Kilcoy RSL, the 50s plus club, and the Kilcoy Gardens Club.

Ida still volunteers to this day, and still lives by herself

in her own home.

She said she was lucky to have good health, but the secret to a long life is to be a good person.

“I’ve had good health that’s been the main thing, but just getting along with everybody and everything and keep an open mind on things,” she said.

“Try and help people if you can, I’ve always accompanied people.”

Ida has also enjoyed travelling the country on

several bus tours from 2002, after her husband passed away, to 2017.

“I loved the Kimberleys the most, it was absolutely beautiful,” she said.

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”Broome and Cable Beach and all those places, it was absolutely lovely.

“I went in 2011 with my friend Norma and we went on a camping safari from Darwin to Broome.”

Main - Ida with her birthday cake. Inset - Robyn, David, Ida Ian, Mary-anne.

What’s On

Lowood Rodeo

When: Saturday Novemeber 9, 4pm

Where: Lowood

Showgrounds

Info: Enjoy a jam packed event at the Lowood Showgrounds for families, youth, pensioners and children. This will be a safe and secured event on our events calendar

Rockabilly Rumble

When: Saturday November 9, 3pm - 8pm

Where: 298 Morayfield Rd, Morayfield

Info: Get ready to step back in time with a rock ‘n’ roll vibe at the Rockabilly Rumble, This is an event where the rhythm of classic rock ‘n’ roll meets the style of pin-up glamour, bringing together music, dancing, and retro fun for a day you won’t forget. Live Bands to Keep You Rockin’

– 4pm to 7pm. Pin-Up Girl Competition – 630pm Parade & Judging, Classic Car Showcase.

Boogie with the Belles

When: Saturday November 9, 6.30pm - 11pm

Where: Sports Central, Corner of Hasking Street and, Beerburrum Rd, Caboolture

Info: Join the Pink Belles for a night of fun and dancing to support and raise funds for Cancer Council Queensland. The event will be a disco and DJ night with music from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. Tickets are $40 each. Guests can feast and mingle over a grazing table. Drinks can be purchased on the night. www. trybooking.com/events/ landing/1294556

150th Anniversary of the Upper Caboolture

Uniting Church

Cemetery

When: Saturday November 9, 10am - 2pm

Where: Caboolture Region

Uniting Church, Cnr King Street and Smiths Road

Caboolture

Info: Celebrating 150 years as the final resting place for pioneering families of the area. Open to the public, sausage sizzle, coffee van, and history walks.

Remembrance Day

Service - Wamuran

When: Monday November 11, 10.30am

Where: National Servicemen’s Memorial Park Wamuran

Info: The Last Post will be played at 11.00am sharp. Refreshments will be available after the service. ALL WELCOME.

Rememberance Day

Event

When: Monday November 11, 10am - 11.30am Where: Caboolture War memorial, Located adjacent to Caboolture Community Information, King St

Caboolture

Info: Main Service: Assemble 10.15 am Town Square Caboolture Commence 10.30 am, Post Service gathering at the Club

Tavern Beerburrum Road

Caboolture. Please RSVP For further details, phone the Sub-branch office 9 am–2 pm Monday to Friday at 53539164

Men’s and women’s Health Night On Incontinence and Prostate Cancer challengers

When: Tuesday November 12, 6pm Where: Burpengary East

Men’s Shed, Maitland Street (off Old Deception Bay Road) Burpengary East Info: Burpengary East Men’s Shed and Rotary Club of Redcliffe Sunrise invite men and their partners to attend talks and discussions by Redcliffe Hospital Staff Incontinence Nurse Jessica Morris & Prostate Nurse Tim Wright who have many years working in their specialities, and both have been active supporters of the Moreton Bay Prostate Cancer Support Group. RSVP for catering purposes by text with name/s please by Monday 11th November to: Rodney Hansen

President of the Men’s Shed 0481 480 486 or Hugh Thompson 0409 629 551

Wamuran Lions Family

Carnival

When: Saturday November 16, 10am - 3pm

Where: Wamuran Sports Ground, 84 Campbells Pocket Rd, Wamuran Info: Join us for the inaugural Wamuran Lions Family Carnival on 16th November 2024, from 10am to 3pm at the Wamuran Sports Complex. This exciting event aims to bring together families and community members for a day filled with fun, entertainment, and community spirit. Event Highlights: Live music and performances by local primary schools, Games

Delicious food stalls, Arts and crafts and much more! Our goal is to create a memorable and enjoyable experience for everyone while fostering a sense of community and togetherness.

Beers & Beats Burpengary

When: Sunday November 17, 2pm - 6pm

Where: Symphony Crescent Park, 63-69 Fernando St, Burpengary

Info: Prepare your taste buds and get ready to groove to the rhythm at the brand-new event

Beers & Beats Burpengary! Launching on Sunday 17th November from 2:00pm to 6:00pm, the Symphony Crescent Park in Burpengary will be transformed into a vibrant and lively hub of food, music, and entertainment.

Make & Create:

Memoir/Life Writing with Lamisse Hamouda

When: Monday November 18, 10.30am - 12pm

Where: Esk Library 19 Heap Street, Esk Info: Join Lamisse Hamouda, co-author of ‘The Shape of Dust” to learn about the craft of memoir and life writing. Jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements. Bookings Essential. Phone 5424 4000.

Create & Grow:

Somerset Weeds and Pest

When: Wednesday November 20, 10am - 11am

Where: Lowood Library 1 Michel Street, Lowood Info: Join expert

horticulturalist Shane Lampard to learn about weeds and pests on your property. Learn how to manage and eradicate them in any weather. Jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements. Bookings Essential. Phone 5424 4000.

Business After DarkDinner & Drinks

When: Wednesday November 20, 6pm

Where: Picnic Society, 65 Cressbrook Street, Toogoolawah

Info: Join us for an exclusive evening with the queensland small business commissioner, Dominique Lamb, At the business after dark event hosted by the Somerset Business Chamber and proudly supported by the Picnic Society.

Kilcoy Bowl’s ClubCrazy / Ugly Christmas Barefoot Bowls

When: Friday November 22, 5pm

Where: Kilcoy Bowls Club, 11 Royston St, Kilcoy Info: Wear your craziest / ugliest Christmas outfit and join us for a night of fun. Prizes for best / ugliest outfit. Get a team of 3 or 4 together (or we can put you into a team on the night). No experience necessary. Flat soled shoes, bare feet and a sense of humour are the only requirements. $5 per person to bowl.

Bowls supplied.You do not have to bowl to come along.

Hamburgers ($8 each) and Sausage Sandwiches ($5 each) will be available on the night. Club prices for drinks at our friendly bar.

Lots of fun activities for

grown ups and kids. Have a go at Rudolph’s Ring Toss or our famous Dunny Roll Tossing for your chance to win great prizes.

Dugong Awareness Event

When: Sunday November 24, 10am - 2pm

Where: Pelican Park, Clontarf

Info: The Dugong event is free to attend & will be opened by the MBCC environmental lead Cr Cath Tonks followed by a presentation as to “why I should care about Dugongs” by Assoc Prof Daryl McPhee from Bond Environmental marine science. This event is supported by the Moreton Bay City Council. There will be kids painting, dance / song by Indigenous Insights, Sharron mirii Bell and even an opportunity to learn more on the use of native foods by chef Chris Jordan from 3littlebirds on making a native mocktail demo.

Mount Kilcoy Progess Association Christmas Bingo

When: Friday November 29, 6.30pm

Where: 243 Jenkinsons Rd, Mount Kilcoy

Info: Grab your mothers, brothers, sisters, neighbors and join us for our very last BINGO of the year.... our Christmas Bingo, our biggest BINGO of them all!!! Prizes for best dressed male & female, Bonus Cash Prizes, $100 Jackpot minimum, Our Presidents new game with $$$ to be won, Christmas cob loaves available to pre-order, $10 each, Sausage sizzle and Christmas sweets available for purchase at half time. And the best thing of all is that we now have EFTPOS!

Remembrance Day memorials across the area

CABOOLTURE

When: Monday 11 November

10:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Where: Memorial - Town Square, King Street

CABOOLTURE

BEACHMERE

When: Monday 11 November

10:40 AM - 11:30 AM

Where: Near the water tower Corner Moreton Terrace and Main Street, BEACHMERE

KILCOY

When: Monday 11 November

10:45 AM - 11:30 AM

Where: Corner of Neurum Road and Kennedys Road

KILCOY

REDCLIFFE

When: Monday 11 November

10:45 AM - 11:30 AM

Where: ANZAC Place 186 Redcliffe Parade REDCLIFFE

TOOGOOLAWAH

When: Monday 11 November

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Where: Toogoolawah RSL Hall, 33 Cairnscroft Street

TOOGOOLAWAH

WAMURAN

When: Monday 11 November

10:30 AM

Where: National Servicemen’s Memorial Park , WAMURAN

What: The Last Post will be played at 11.00AM sharp. Refreshments will be available after the service. Thanks to Wamuran Men’s Shed for providing this service. ALL WELCOME

WOODFORD

When: Monday 11 November

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Come camp and jam

Esk’s music festival has ‘enthusiastic’ ticket sales for March event

◗ Marina Gomide

IN the midst of cancelled music festivals across the country, Esk is continuing their annual event, Camp and Jam, with Esk Show Society member, Jessica Miller, saying “ticket sales for 2025 have been enthusiastic so far”.

Ms Miller also acknowledged the risks and financial considerations the Esk Show Society has to take into account for holding the Camp and Jam festival, but added they “are feeling confident”.

“Organising a festival always involves some level of risk, but with the experience we’ve gained over the years and our dedicated team, we’re well-prepared,” she said.

“We’ve always had great numbers for this event and the money raised goes back into providing free rides at the Esk Show for the local community.

“We’ve carefully planned to ensure Camp and Jam 2025 remains a highquality, sustainable event that brings joy to the Esk community.”

Ms Miller said attendees can expect “an incredible line-up” next year, including Disgraceland, Plumbdogs, Rock N Roll Boys and Deep Blue.

These headline acts will be on Friday and Saturday with open, walk-up mic opportunities on Saturday and Sunday.

“As always Esk’s welcoming atmosphere and warm hospitality will be front row,” Ms Miller said.

“The community loves the energy Camp and Jam brings to Esk, and it’s great to see so many locals excited about the festival.

“Many have shared their appreciation for how the event brings the community together and supports local businesses.”

According to Ms Miller, the festival has steadily grown over the years, with the event now welcoming attendees “far and wide”.

“The word is spreading, and it’s wonderful to see people coming from all over to experience what our event and even more, the local town,” she said.

“We want to thank the

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residents of Esk for their continued support of Camp and Jam event.

“Camp and Jam wouldn’t be the same without the local passion and energy, especially those who give up their time to volunteer at the event and help make it run seamlessly.”

Ms Miller is inviting all music lovers from across the Somerset, Moreton Bay and beyond regions to come along and enjoy the performances on March 21March 23, 2025.

“We can’t wait to see everyone there.”

This comes just a month after Esk’s monthly open mic event, Jammin in Esk,

had to announce it had to stop taking place due to the lack of financial viability.

Jammin in Esk was held at the Somerset Civic Centre for over 10 years, having welcomed 10,000 attendees and raising over $15,000 for local charities.

“It is no longer financially viable to continue due to falling attendances as a result of there being so many other choices for entertainment these days, and the difficulty of our band and sound engineers being able to commit due to their growing professional engagements,” Jammin in Esk organiser Peter wrote on Facebook.

“I would sincerely like to thank all the people who have helped and supported us over all those years, extra specially all of the band members and sound engineers, because without them Jammin in Esk would have never existed.

“Special thanks to the Somerset Regional Council particularly the Civic Centre Staff for their support and faith in us, which enabled us to run for all these years.”

Tickets for Camp and Jam are on sale at www. eventbrite.com.au/e/2025camp-and-jam-bluescountry-and-rock-concerttickets-1031758 987907?aff=erelexpmlt

Where: Leopard Tank 123 Archer St WOODFORD st u”

Ghoulish characters were plentiful at the Halloween themed Playitt on October 31, with best costume winners Narelle ad Marlene sporting witches hats, mysterious veils and wild hair, Newbie, or as Playitt members refer to as Playitt virgin, John, did a masterful presentation of George Strait’s “I Just Want to Dance With You” from 1998.

John, admitting to nerves, said this was his first performance with a band and adding he’ll be back.

& bar, bookings at Woodford Newsagency or phone Ruby, 0439 736 604

Join the happy crowd at the Woodford Bowls Club, Webb Lane Woodford, any Thursday evening for more open mic, Playitt fun.

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Familiar face Mike Spence and his mastery of the drums, brought with him a couple of musomates, including a great singer, and gave a bracket including Don Gibson’s “Sea of Heartbreak”, Presley’s “Mean Woman Blues” and Chuck Berry’s “Johnny B Goode”.

For an extra treat, pop along to the Woodford Memorial Hall, 29/11 from 6:00pm to the Rock ‘n’ Roll boys show and dance. $20 entry, food

Disgraceland-The Punk Rock Elvis Experience is one of Camp and Jam headliners this year. Photo: Facebook.

Winners Narelle and Marlene. Inset - Mike and friends.

Health & Wellbeing

Flu’s big hit

AUSTRALIA has recorded its highest-ever influenza season, with over 351,641 confirmed cases in 2024, marking a stark increase from last year’s 289,134 cases.

This surge eclipses the pre-pandemic peak of 313,454 cases in 2019, with not-for-proft advocacy group the Immunisation Coalition saying it raises concerns about public health preparedness and the nation’s overall resilience to seasonal influenza.

Despite the record case count, a recent national survey by the Immunisation Coalition showed a troubling decline in vaccination rates.

Fewer Australians were opting to protect themselves against influenza, citing a perception that flu is not a serious illness.

Among 25,000 respondents, only 54 per cent considered influenza to be a serious disease, and only 29 per cent plan

to vaccinate next year, underscoring a worrying trend of vaccine apathy.

The survey also reveals that public attitudes towards influenza have shifted significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Healthcare providers report an increase in vaccine hesitancy and “vaccine fatigue,” with 73% attributing this decline to misinformation, primarily circulated on social media.

Over half of healthcare professionals agreed that COVID-19 had left many Australians disengaged from other vaccination campaigns, affecting general immunisation efforts.

Parents of young children also reflected this trend, with only 27 per cent of children under five receiving flu vaccinations, a decrease from 46 per cent in 2019. Common reasons included doubts about flu severity and concerns over vaccine efficacy and safety. Alarmingly, only 45 per

cent of parents were aware of the free flu vaccine under the National Immunisation Program, underscoring an urgent need for better public information.

Dr Rodney Pearce, Chairman of the Immunisation Coalition, called this year’s flu season a “wake-up call,” stressing that influenza is not a mere cold but a potentially severe illness, especially for high-risk groups like young children and the elderly.

Immunisation Coalition CEO Andrew Minton urged more robust public health campaigns to counter misinformation and improve understanding of influenza risks and the importance of timely vaccination.

To reverse the declining trend, health experts recommended targeted public awareness campaigns and improved communication, focusing on the critical benefits of vaccination and preventive measures like mask-wearing and hand hygiene.

Join prostate cancer event

BURPENGARY East Men’s Shed and Rotary Club of Redcliffe Sunrise invite men and their partners to attend talks and discussions by Redcliffe Hospital Staff Incontinence Nurse Jessica Morris and Prostate Nurse Tim Wright, who have many years working in their specialities.

The night is also sponsored by the Moreton Bay Prostate Cancer Support Group, which is very active in the area supporting men and their partners. Urologist J P Myer started the support group in the Moreton Bay Region to assist men with prostate cancer issues.

Incontinence is a common condition that affects millions of people, estimated to be 10 per cent of the population yet many suffer in silence due to stigma and lack of information.

This information night aims to inform participants

Queenslanders aged 50-80 who want to quit smoking can now access free nicotine replacement therapies and lung cancer screening through a new trial led by The University of Queensland’s Thoracic Research Centre. The study, known as Max Up, offers participants free nicotine patches, gum, or lozenges, along with CT scans that can detect early-stage lung cancers, which are more easily treatable.

about the various types of incontinence, potential causes and effective management strategies.

The cause of incontinence in men and women is different, but the impact is similar: embarrassment, difficulty managing in certain situations, and confusion working through multiple solutions that are offered by medical, allied health and well-meaning friends and family.

Men can experience after prostate surgery, enlarged prostate (BPH), and neurologicalconditions (like Parkinson’s) are common contributors.

Men can experience an inability to completely empty the bladder which leads to frequent dribbling, or it can be physical or cognitive impairments preventing timely access to the bathroom.

The impact of experiencing

38 per cent.

“Lung cancer often develops silently, showing symptoms only in advanced stages, so early detection through a CT scan can be life-saving,” said Dr Marshall.

incontinence on men can include social stigma, reduced physical activity, and mental health issues like anxiety or depression due to embarrassment and men may struggle with intimacy and self-esteem issues.

Partners are welcome to attend to discuss issues that arise from men’s health and how that impacts on their relationships and wellbeing.

DATE: Tuesday, November 12

TIME: 6.00pm for BBQ, 7.00pm talks by Jessica Morris and Tim Wright.

LOCATION: Burpengary East Men’s Shed, Maitland Street (off Old Deception Bay Road) Burpengary East.

COST: Nil Cost

RSVP: RSVP for catering purposes by text with name/s please by Monday 11th November to Rodney Hansen, President of the Men’s Shed, 0481 480 486 or Hugh Thompson 0409 629 551.

he said.

Associate Professor Henry Marshall, a lung specialist involved in the study, highlighted that combining smoking cessation with screening can reduce lung cancer death rates by up to

“We want to make sure lung cancer screening reaches the target population and is integrated in the best possible way with support to help people quit smoking and that’s what this study is about,”

“The trial is called Max Up because we aim to maximise uptake of screening and maximise people’s chances of quitting to reap the health benefits of a smoke-free life – it’s a double health benefit.” Queenslanders interested in joining the trial can register with Quitline (13 7848) or self-refer via Quit HQ. The initiative aims to boost screening uptake and support quit efforts, offering what Dr Marshall describes as a “double health benefit.”

The trial is funded by the Medical Research Future Fund and supported by Queensland Health, Cancer Council Australia, and Lung Foundation Australia.

Henry Somerset COMMENT

Comms failure

After last week’s wild storms, with lashings of lightning and hail, numbers of our retail outlets and businesses found their EFT POS not working.

A bank ATM was also knocked out. Trying to pay for some materials already loaded onto the Ute, the sales person then said their EFT POS has been knocked out by the storm - and no one in store knew the password to restart the card machine.

I suggested they look for the old paper card slider. It had been tossed years ago .So we had to go back to the good old days of a manual invoice and they would send out an account.

At least that’s the benefit of dealing with a locally owned business - they know

me and I know them so there’s some trust. They knew I couldn’t pay cash because the only bank ATM nearby was also knocked out.

Meanwhile my satellite wifi was out for four hours after the Thursday stormand wouldn’t work through the two hours of thunder and lightning then 20 minutes of hail.

My neighbours are on Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites. They were out of action for less time.

But they have to rely on the erratic Musk to keep the low circulating satellites switched on, which as Ukraine and Brazil found, he could switch off

when they got up his nose. But that hasn’t stopped Police, National Parks and Emergency Services signing up for hefty fee to Mr Musk.

So we have to put our trust into ageing NBN

satellites or erratic Musk’s Starlink or increasingly fragile old copper Telstra poles and wires or mobile towers which cover barely 30 percent of our region. Given so much of our daily

living, let alone business, banking and government services are digital via text or email, websites or socials, that’s an awful lot of trust on fragile and often out of order systems.

And especially given everyone seems to expect instant response.

When the phones did come back on, there was a flurry of messages pop up.

One person had left seven massages, increasingly cranky, for an issue of low importance with weeks required for an answer.

Of more concern are the communication gaps, either due to storms or simply lack of coverage, in

emergencies.

An elderly couple had an accident in their Ute but she had the crawl with a bloodied leg several hundred metres up a hill to get mobile coverage to call Triple 0.

If we are expected to all be connected all the time, as those in well serviced inner city high rises who decide how business and government is done expect, then we need a far better communications system that works in normal weather as well as our increasingly serious storm season.

Under My Skin COMMENT

Slaying Goliath easier than scaling Everest

The new State Government will be under no illusions about the size of the mountain in front of it, but I sometimes wonder if they even admit to themselves that the repair work will take a lot longer than four years.

Here’s one example of what is facing Crisafulli and Co., and especially his Police Minister, former police officer Dan Purdie.

We heard the votewinning policies, statements and slogans about crime in all its forms, especially youth crime, but as we saw during the Covid debacle, applying dressing to one gaping wound sometimes means all the surrounding scratches and abrasions are left to fester.

And this is where the crime problem realities will soon rear their ugly heads for the Premier and Minister.

A reader related her situation to me. For two weeks her neighbourhood, and surrounding areas,

have been terrorised by motorbikes, ridden by deplorables, not fullyfledged bikies.

More than 30 bikes roam the streets, creating unbelievable noise at any time from about 7pm to 1am. Sometimes they’re all together, other times in a few groups, but always in close proximity.

The gutless cretins astride these noise machines have sunk so low that, on two occasions, they have “buzz” a high care unit in a retirement village.

The reader wasn’t blaming police for doing nothing. An understrength police force is already blamed for not doing enough to protect Queenslanders from violent thugs, so they can hardly be expected to drive around warning motorcyclists about noise pollution.

Remember when health dictators and politicians used draconian measures to locked us all up during Covid “to kept us safe”?

The long-term adverse effects of those mainly

unnecessary measures will be felt for decades, especially by young people.

A similar situation has developed with crime. Everything is being thrown at some major crime infections while other festering sores are spreading.

Recently I wrote about the $240 million lease “someone” in the QPS signed on a Stones Corner property. That was unfunded.

“There’s going to be some big questions asked about that, I can assure you,” Crisafulli said.“ But my commitment to every person who wears a blue uniform is it will not impact your ability to do your job.”

No Mr Crisafulli, that particular bungle alone may not, but can you tell readers how the police are going to help stop lives being ruined by nightly, debilitating noise pollution?

People might be able to build fortresses around them to keep thugs out, but noise created by morons on motorbikes is a trauma very

WEASEY’S PROPERTY REPORT

Stamp Duty Struggles - the conversation continues

Regular readers of this column will have a broad understanding of the issues surrounding stamp duty in Qld.

Stamp duty is a one-off tax paid by homebuyers when purchasing a property. It can be prohibitively expensive which deters people from entering the market or upgrading or downsizing their homes.

By inhibiting both ends of the market, stamp duty slows down housing turnover, which can drive prices up due to limited availability.

In February this year I wrote about the e61 Institute report called Stepped On By Stamp Duty in which the authors stated that stamp duty is preventing people from moving homes, changing

jobs, having children or downsizing depending on the cycle of life they are in.

Then in June this year, I was happy to report that First Home Owner Concession threshold on transfer duty (also known as stamp duty) had been increased by $200,000 to $700,000, phasing out at $800,000. The improved incentives also applied to the First Home Vacant Land Concession threshold, increasing from $250,000 to $350,000, with the concession then phasing out up to $500,000.

Economists and business groups have long called for States and Territories to phase out stamp duty altogether and replace the revenue with an annual land tax.

More recent discussions to phase out stamp duty have hit the headlines, with Federal Housing Minister Clare O’Neil referring to it as a “bad tax” that limits housing affordability and job mobility.

BCA chief executive Bran Black also said in October that “stamp duty is a horrible tax that stops Australians getting into a home. We’d like to see the Federal Government establish a reform fund to incentivise states to phase stamp duty out and replace it with a land tax.”

The land tax model would spread the cost of property tax over time, rather than imposing a large, one-time fee at the point of sale. The concept is that lower upfront

difficult to treat. Love in a bottle?

Would you be tempted to try a wine described as: “The aroma is gently sweet, with notes of strawberry, honey, and coffee blossom. The flavours are much heavier: dark chocolate, blackberry, and a hint of nutmeg, finishing with luxurious cherry liqueur”. Not your cup of tea? Well, it’s not a wine either. It’s a coffee.

Obviously not your bog standard instant variety but so good someone (is there such a person as a coffee sommelier?) got all romantic and wrote a critique worthy of Shakespeare, to try to convince you to pay a high price for a kilo of beans. “If coffee be the food of love, drink on”. (Sorry Bill.) No such “thing” Gentlemen. Do you know tucking in shoe laces, so that only the knots show, is a “thing” these days? Well, you do now.

Recently a young relative saw me putting on my shoes and suggested I tuck in the

costs could open the market to more first-time buyers, making it easier to save for a deposit and enter the market sooner. Property owners who would prefer to downsize may then be more inclined to move, freeing up family-sized homes.

Property investors would need to factor ongoing land tax costs into their decisions and it would obviously make the long-term holding of properties less profitable if they sit vacant.

It’s important to note that stamp duty is a huge revenue stream for State governments, and generates $billions in Queensland State revenue alone. Shifting to a land tax structure could leave a temporary budget shortfall which is why careful planning is important – and also why it has not been done before

bows and lace ends. “That’s the cool look”, he said. Out we went, no lace ends showing, and for the rest of the day I was waiting for someone to come up to me and say “love the look old man” or “I pickin’ up what you’re puttin’ down man”.

Not a word. Not a comment. It’s back to freewheeling laces for me.

Just briefly

Received a new credit card with advice “This card is made from 82 per cent recycled plastic so it’s good for you and the planet”.

It could have added “Unlike our off-the-planet fees and charges”.

I told you women are to blame for men’s downfall. Research shows we have a higher risk of developing dementia if our spouse has a heart disease-related event.

I know a bloke whose better half has had two open-heart surgeries. No wonder he’s off with the fairies half the time.

New energy efficiency standards forcing home builders to opt for increased

now.

The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) CEO Antonia Mercorella called for negotiations between State and Federal governments on GST arrangements to enable reform. The REIQ advocates for a gradual transition to a land tax model, starting with first home buyers.

“Phasing out stamp duty has the potential to drive a significant trend in ‘rightsizing’ to appropriately sized and located homes, substantially increasing the supply of housing into the market. It is a longstanding policy direction of the REIQ to see a phased transition to a land taxbased model starting with first home buyers, as well as abolishment of stamp duty for downsizers aged over 55 moving to a home with fewer

By SKINHEAD

insulation and doubleglazed windows are increasing new house prices by up to $80,000. And we wonder why people are sleeping in parks. Saw a bloke in a coffee shop — no phone, no tablet, no laptop. Just sat there, enjoying the world around him, drinking coffee. What a weirdo.

Don’t know how many times the “David and Goliath” analogy was use in the lead-up to the election but one reader could see why. Crisafulli isn’t a midget but reader reckons Miles’s gym routine resulted in him being built like a brick outhouse with design faults. Thought for the Week (for our new Premier): “If it can’t be fixed with pantyhose and fencing wire, it’s not worth fixing”.

bedrooms,” Ms Mercorella said. To summarise – Stamp duty is complicated. Scrapping it is long overdue, and pressure to do so is welcome, just don’t hold your breath. If I can be of assistance in your personal real estate journey, please don’t hesitate to contact me anytime on 0427 536 725 or cwease@ remaxliving.com.au. I look forward to being of service. living

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

-Ducted A/C, polished timber floors, fireplace wraparound bullnose veranda’s

-Inspection is a must

Beware of Snake Bites

Protecting Your Pets This

By Kilcoy Vet

AS the temperatures rise, snakes become more active, particularly around the Kilcoy region. Every year at Kilcoy Vet Practice, we see an increase in snake bite cases in pets, as snakes come out to hunt and breed. Early in the season, their venom is often particularly potent, making bites even more dangerous.

How Snake Bites Affect

Pets

When a snake bites, venom enters your pet’s bloodstream and spreads quickly, leading to severe, sometimes fatal effects on the nervous system, muscles, and organs. Unfortunately, pets may not show any immediate signs of pain, and symptoms can develop gradually. This is why it’s critical to stay vigilant if you suspect a bite, even if your pet appears fine

Season

at first.

Signs Your Pet May Have Been Bitten

Recognizing the symptoms of snake bites is crucial for early treatment. If your pet displays any of these signs, contact us immediately:

• Sudden collapse or brief weakness, followed by recovery

• Muscle tremors, shaking, or twitching

• Diarrhea and/or vomiting

• Unsteadiness or weakness, particularly in the hind legs

• Excessive drooling or frothing at the mouth

• Blood in urine

• Dilated pupils

• Signs of paralysis

Steps to Take If Your Pet is Bitten by a Snake

1. Observe the Snake: If safe, try to remember the snake’s color and any distinctive markings. If the snake is dead, carefully

bring it in a sealed container for identification.

2. Immediate Action:

Get your pet into the car right away and head directly to Kilcoy Vet Practice.

3. Call Ahead:

Give us a call on 5497 1511 to let us know you’re coming and an estimated arrival time. This allows our team to prepare for your arrival.

4. Stay Calm:

Pets pick up on our stress, so staying calm will help keep them relaxed during the trip.

5. Provide Details Upon Arrival:

Give the vet any details about the snake or the bite, as it will assist in determining the treatment approach.

Treatment Options and Outcome

While anti-venom is effective, it is costly and may require hospitalization. However, timely treatment significantly improves survival rates, with a success rate of over 75% when treated promptly with antivenom.

Remember, Kilcoy Vet Practice provides afterhours emergency services to handle snake bites and other critical situations. If you suspect a snake bite, don’t wait – call us immediately at 5497 1511 to give your pet the best chance of recovery.

Cattle markets

LAIDLEY

685 head were sold at Stariha Auctions Laidley cattle sale on Thursday. An excellent lineup of backgrounder steers came to hand, selling to very strong rates. Cows, feeder heifers and cows & calves sold from firm to dearer, while veal held firm.

John Campion, “Foxleigh”, Middlemount, sold lines of Charbray backgrounder steers for $1230, $1185, $1180, $1170, $1160, $1130, $1120 & $1100 and milk tooth heifers for $1110.

The Smith Family, Flagstone Creek, sold Brangus cows for $1700 & $1540, heifers for $1200 and cows & calves for $1460.

The 3 Sisters Droughtmaster Stud, Laidley, sold a young bull for $2450 and cows for $1620.

Pat Wallace, Laidley, sold Santa light feeder steers for $1400.

Greg Mullins, Helidon, sold 2 tooth Brahman steers for $1730.

Wayne Stanton, Neurum, sold Charolais weaner steers for $1160 and heifers for $1080.

Rodney Kanofski, Calvert, sold yearling Charbray heifers for $1090.

Eion McAllister, Toogoolawah, sold Brangus cows for $1390.

Emily Stariha, Blenheim, sold a pen of medium Droughtmaster cows for $1300 and cows with young calves at foot for $1460.

The Reinke Family, Mt Sylvia, sold Santa cows for $1530.

George Miller, Mt Whitestone, sold Brahman cows for $1360.

Wal Maguire, Gatton, sold Senepol steers for $1440 & $1400.

Les Fedrick, Woodlands, sold steers for $1500 & $1200.

Mick Brennan, Lower Tenthill, sold Brahman cows for $1500.

Joe Bennett, Iredale, sold a pen of Droughtmaster cows for $1405.

Ian Lindenmayer, Mt Sylvia, sold Charolais cows for $1420 and weaners, with steers making $1140 and heifers $920.

Robert Mockridge, Helidon, sold Droughtmaster weaner steers for $1050.

Rex Freudenberg, Marburg, sold Charbray backgrounder steers for $1340, $1160 & $1100.

Metcalf Farms, Gatton, sold Santa weaner steers for $1090 and light weaner steers for $960.

Droughtmaster cross weaners, with steers making $1020, $920 & $910 and heifers $820.

WOODFORD

With some areas starting to show the effects of some dry weather, more younger, store cattle came to hand at Stariha Auctions Woodford cattle sale on Monday. James Walker, Kilcoy, sold Droughtmaster and Charolais steers for $1420. Donna Draper, Woodford, sold Charolais cows for $1490.

R Sippel, Woodford, sold Brangus heifers for $1020.

M&K Makings, Mt Pleasant, sold a pen of Droughtmaster cows for $1130.

N McCombe, Camp Mountain, sold Droughtmaster cows for $1310 and $1010.

Darcy Pratten, Mt Kilcoy, sold Brangus heifers for $1050.

Eagle Hall, Moorina, sold a line of Droughtmaster heifers for $700 and vealer males for $600.

BRED – REGISTERED)

20 DROUGHTMASTER 16-18MTHS 20 BRAHMAN X 14-16MTHS

90 BRANGUS & CHARBRAY 10-16MTHS (ONE BRAND VENDOR BRED. ACCOUNT GREENDALE CATTLE)

50 CHAROLAIS X 7-10MTHS

50 CHARBRAY X 7-10MTHS 40 DROUGHTMASTER X 8-10MTHS 30 ANGUS X 7-10MTHS 30 CHAROLAIS X 5-6MTHS 20 DROUGHTMASTER X 5-6MTHS

Moreton Saleyards market report

AGENTS Boyd O’Brien

Bartholomew reported an increased yarding of 349 head. A

firm on

weeks sale. Heavy cows and ox sold to a strong market with all operators in attendance. Heavy feeder steers sold to a slightly easier market with very few ideal feeders yarded.

DJ, M & BJ Neumann sold Weaner Steers Angus

349.2c/kg $1041/head.

MK & MJ Self sold Weaner Steers Limousin X 321.2c/kg $1116/head.

SJ & RL Corcoran sold Yearling Steers Charbray 369.2c/kg $1043/head.

RD & JM Edwards sold Weaner Heifers Angus X 279.2c/kg $682/head.

J Steinhardt sold Yearling Heifers Droughtmaster 278.2c/kg $848/head.

SJ & RL Corcoran sold 2 Tooth Heifers Brangus 304.2c/kg $1612/head.

K & B Farmer sold Feeder Steers Charbray 341.2c/kg $1272/head.

LA Smith sold Feeder Steers Santa X 337.2c/kg $1352/head.

JC & LJ Drynan sold 2 & 4 Tooth Steers Speckle Park X 321.2c/kg $1631/head.

ORINJ Trust sold Pasture Ox Droughtmaster X 310.0c/ kg $2480/head.

CJ Kruger sold Pens of Light Cows Santa X 266.2c/ kg $1190/head.

JF Collingwood sold Heavy Cows Charolais X 281.2c/kg $1803/head.

LNP sows the seeds of agriculture innovation

THE LNP has announced a Queensland first agriculture innovation fund, designed to deliver cutting-edge insights and farming productivity to boost Queensland’s farm gate output to $30 billion by 2030.

The $30 million investment is designed to attract the best and brightest research opportunities to Queensland, in partnership with industry and universities under the Cooperative Research Centre model, to unearth the world’s best farming innovation.

The announcement follows the LNP’s commitment to beef-up biosecurity to tackle emerging threats to agriculture, with 100 additional biosecurity officers for the regions, a review of Labor’s closure of the frontline Cape York Biosecurity Facility and strengthening Labor’s

failed fire ant eradication program.

LNP Leader David Crisafulli said the LNP’s landmark Sowing the Seeds of Farming Innovation fund will be kickstarted with a $30 million injection, as part of the LNP’s Right Plan for Queensland’s Future.

environment for research into Australian agriculture, delivering better productivity in farming and cutting-edge techniques to grow farm gate production,”

Mr Crisafulli said.

“Our investment will attract the biggest and brightest research opportunities and harvest opportunities to boost the future of agriculture.

“Research and development are fundamental to bringing

new technology and expertise to life, and critical to the ongoing success of Queensland’s $23.6 billion agricultural industry.

“The vital work of Queensland’s Department of Agriculture and Fisheries has been derided and devalued under Labor, but the LNP will restore Queenslanders’ trust in their role as a trusted advisor and partner to industry, not red tape and bureaucracy.”

Mr Crisafulli said the LNP’s commitment would allow for applications from universities and industry to be made to government.

“The key focus and criteria for the fund would be how Queensland growers can achieve better productivity on the farm, and ensuring our producers are at the cutting edge of agricultural technology and innovation,” he said.

J Steinhardt sold Heavy Cows Droughtmaster X 281.2c/ kg $1968/head. Morden Pastoral Co sold Pens of Medium Cows Droughtmaster X 278.2c/kg $1513/head.

CI Harsant sold Heavy Bulls Droughtmaster X 271.2c/kg $2286/head. For Sale Details, Market Reports and more info, visit our website. www.moretonsaleyards. com.au or find us on Facebook @ Moreton Saleyards

“Under the LNP, Queensland will reopen for business when it comes to investment in agriculture.

SUDOKU

If you haven’t planned a vacation, then at least try to get away for the weekend. New interests are

Be wary of those who have

Secret affairs will eventually backfire on you. You need a change of pace. Try not to be too lavish with your lover. You may be ill-treated if you have to deal with institutional environments. Your lucky day this week will be Friday.

Better still, take your mate and let them foot the bill. You can win points if you present your ideas this week. Don’t gamble unless you can afford to lose. Don’t be too quick to judge. Your lucky day this week will be Friday.

You can get ahead if you play your cards right. Residential changes, renovations, or moves are likely to disrupt your routine. Your ability to deal with others will help you in getting the support you need. Be inquisitive about unfamiliar circumstances.

You need to concentrate on the areas where you can make a difference. You may want to plan physical activities that will help burn off some of their excess energy. There may be opportunities to attend social functions that are linked to work. If you take on too much, you will find your self in martyrdom.

You will have to help family members sort out unfortunate difficulties. Don’t settle for less than the best. Romance will develop if you get involved in social events that deal with children. You are best not to confide in anyone right now.

Your charm will mesmerize members of the opposite sex this week. Refrain from arguing with your mate. Passion will be your only answer. Emotional deception will cause friction on the home front. Your lucky day this week will be Sunday.

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FUNERAL NOTICE

Wild Dog Control Program

The

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.

A Council employee will attend the following sites to assist with the preparation of 1080 poison baits for the control of dingoes/wild dogs:

11 Nov Middle Creek, Bryden, 7.30am-9am

11 Nov Fernvale Camp Draft Grounds, 10.30am-12pm

11 Nov Kilcoy Showgrounds, 7.30am-9am

11 Nov 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 Southeast 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

Sport Results

Toogoolawah bowls

On Saturday and Sunday 26th & 27th October we held our Annual Valley of the Lakes Fours Carnival and what a weekend it was with

Toogoolawah golf

Wednesday 30th October

Ladies played a 9 hole single stableford - Winner was Lorraine Bitossi with 20 points.

PM Chook Run also a 9 hole single stableford. Winner Abel Cruz 28 points. Saturday 2nd NovemberThe Kevin and Denise(Tootie) Ball Family Memorial Day. Kevin and Tootie’s family Michael, Kim Ball, Darren, Louise (Ball) Teske and families sponsored the day.

Goetsch & Sons Auctioneers

Clearing Sale A/C Brian Hanrahan & RB & BP Giddings SATURDAY 16th November at 9am

Clearing Sale A/C Kents Produce SUNDAY 24th November at 9am

GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH

DELANEYS CREEK HALL

(Cnr Mt Mee and Bleakley Roads)

Every Sunday evening 6pm - 8pm. Great message, wonderful fellowship followed by supper - all welcome.

Enquiries: 0432 579 250 or 0407 736 244

KILCOY 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.

64 players and numerous spectators supported by a bevy of Toogoolawah players to keep the throng happy in their many roles. Several players also camped on site making for late nights with plenty of social interaction.

A two Person Ambrose for Golfers and Non-Golfer. Winners were Jay Allery and Jackson Ball with 64.5 nett. Thank you to Michael, Louise and their families for a wonderful day. Thanks to all the visitors, we hope you enjoyed your day with us at Toogoolawah Golf Club.

Coming events Saturday 9th November Disco Golf Day, proudly supporting Cancer Council.

A 9 hole 2 Person Ambrose, 1pm hit off. Contact Carl 0488 228 412. Wednesday 13th November Ladies AM Golf

8.00am Hit off / Pm Chook Run 3.30pm hit off

ROBINSON, William Reginald ‘Reg’ Of Glenheart Brangus, Toogoolawah. Passed away peacefully at home on 4th November 2024.

Dearly loved husband, father, grandfather and friend.

Family and friends are invited to attend Reg’s Graveside Funeral Service to be held at the Esk Cemetery on Friday, 15th November 2024 commencing at 10:30am. Reg will be greatly missed by all.

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IN MEMORIAM

COEN Michael Fry

10-03-2000 - 09-11-2020

Those special memories of you will always bring a smile

The fact you are no longer here will always give me pain

But you are forever in my heart until we meet again

Love Nanny, Patsy-Ann, Ricky and Family's

FOR SALE

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Winners of the Carnival were: Roy Howards Team

On Sunday 3rd November a game of fours with one person playing both sides was the go with the winners in a very tight game being Keith McWhirter, Phil

Kilcoy bowls

Saturday 26 & Sunday 27

October - The club hosted it’s annual Men’s 2 Day Carnival with players from all over SE Qld attending. A big thank you to the volunteers who kept things ticking over smoothly throughout the weekend. Thanks also to our wonderful sponsors.

Overall winners were Corey Fuller, Jamie Mitchell, Mick Bond & James Schuliaz.

Tuesday 29 October –

Winners of the day were Greg Staniforth, Sharon Walker, Denis Bleakley & Nicky

Bennett who defeated Jenny Edwards, Sharon Carseldine, Pauline Lawson & Michael Dunn 26-7.

The B Grade Singles was played between Sue Goldsbrough & Jan

COLLECTABLE CARS & TRUCKS

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

GARAGE SALE

TRASH

Gregory, Dot McVeigh and Maida Canciani defeating LenSmyth, Neville Finlay, Colin Giffin and Maida Canciani.

For your Calendar: Our next Trivia night will be 29th November.

Bathersby as the best of 3 sets, each set to be first to 9 shots. It went to the third game with Jan being the very surprised winner. It was a very entertaining match to watch and the most fun I’ve ever had marking a singles match.

Coming Events: Social bowls every Tuesdaynames by 8.45am for 9.15 start. Everyone is welcome - experience is not necessary and we can loan you some bowls if needed. Flat soled shoes are the only requirement.

Our next Pub Day will be on the 12th November.

SPECIAL NOTE: Sunday Social Bowls commenced at 10.30am in order to beat the heat.

Our participation in the bowling world depends on players being available to compete away from home. In order to get outside players to competed with us on our pub days etc. If you are available please let Keith know.

See you on the green!

Lowood Golf

Results for Tuesday 29 October 2024 Single Stableford - Winner: P Quirk 39;

Results for Thursday 31 October 2024 Single Stableford - Men: Winner: P Mahoney 40; Ladies: Winner:

Caboolture Darts

Pot Luck Doubles played on 28th October at the Combined Services Hall 21 Hayes Street Caboolture. Winners Conner/Shayne. Runners up Jai/Davo. High Score Prize KY 140, Sherrie 138, 116, Others good

J Hines 42; Secret Partners: Winners: R Flashman & J Hines 79; Results for Saturday 2 November 2024 Single Stroke - Div 1: Winner: P Muller 70; Div 2: Winner: G Goodwin 66; Gross: Shane Kopelke 73;

scores Conner 135,121, Corey 140, Davo 125,100, Jessey 112, Roger 129. High Peg prizes Correy 58, Kylie 28, Conner had a 50 also. For dart information Ring or text Cecil on 0411698807 or Ian 0400475007. Visitors always welcome plus any new players with names on a Monday night by 715pm.

Carnival Winners.

Kevin and Tootie Ball Memorial Trophy day.

Bowls premier league coming this November

Club Pine Rivers will host the BPL with team, Moreton Bay Pirates

◗ Kirra Livingstone

CLUB Pine Rivers in Bray Park, will be hosting this year’s Bowls Premier League, where teams from across Australia will battle it out for the trophy.

The Moreton Bay Pirates is region’s local BPL team, with teams such as the Tasmania Tridents, Perth Suns and Sydney Lions will be coming for the competition.

BPL is a faced paced, entertaining television ready version of the traditional lawn bowls you would play at your local bowls club.

This event is hosted at Club Pine Rivers in November, and then against in February at the New South Wales/ Victoria club Moama.

In it’s 20th year, the BPL will be featuring two new teams, the Geelong Jets and the Sydney Saints, to bring a higher level of competition.

These two additions will increase the competition to featuring 12 teams.

The Moreton Bay Pirates’ squad will be made up of Alex Marshall MBE, Ryan Burnett, Katherine Rednall and will be led by coach Ellen Falkner.

The Pirates were the first winners of the BPL, previously known as the APL, and also won the BPL08, finishing runners up the year before and after the second win.

At last year’s event, the BPL19, the Pirates also finished runner’s up, so they have the potential to take the trophy this year.

“Club Pine Rivers is widely regarded as one of the more impressive venues for the sport in the world, with the electric atmosphere under the dome during their November hosting of the BPL a bucket-list item for all fans of the sport,” Bowls Australia said.

“Formerly known as the Brisbane Gold and Brisbane Pirates, they’re two-time former winners of the BPL, winning the first event and BPL08.

The Moreton Bay Pirates is sponsored by the Moreton Bay Regional Council.

The event will be streamed on Fox Sports and Kayo from 4-10pm Tuesday to Friday, for eager viewers who want to follow the action. It will be held from November 11-15, with 12 top-notch teams playing a high energy format of bowls.

Three out of three is perfect!

THE Caboolture Snakes Cricket Club Division 2 team bowler, Jack ‘Pumpkin’ Williams, scored a hattrick over the weekend in their match against the PCC Hawks.

Jack got two consecutive wickets on his first and second ball of his first bowling over, but missed the third in a row.

Later on in the game in his seventh over, Jack took a wicket on his final ball of the over.

Jack’s overall bowling figures for the game were 4/21 over eight overs.

Caboolture won the game by just four runs and in the last half of the final over.

The PCC Hawks won the toss and elected to bat, setting a runs target of 171.

Once the innings was over, it was time for the Snakes to chase the target.

Lachlan Wright got a team best score of 37 runs, followed closely by teammate Lachlan Ryan on 36 runs. The final score for the close match was 8/175 to 9/171. Congratulations to the Snakes and Jack!

◗ Kirra Livingstone

NARANGBA Eagles

Football Club kicked off their Spring 5 a-side tournament on October 1, where 120 teams have been playing fierce footy.

120 teams which are made up of hundreds of Narangba players have been playing a fast paced, exciting football across a wide range of age groups.

The tournament is now heading into semi and grand finals week, to determine the best 5 a-side teams from the club.

“Congratulations to all 56 teams that finished in the top four of their competition ladders!

Fixtures for the semi fi and grand finals have now been published,” the club said.

“Good luck to all teams in finals this week!”

The Eagles also run a best dressed competition, as the tournament had so many amazingly dressed teams this year.

The best dressed team was the U7s team, Steve’s minions, who won a special medal each and a team meal and drinks voucher from Kitchen on Fire Food Truck.

THE Narangba Eagles

Club held a dress up night for Halloween on November 1, at their teeball and machine pitch.

Kids and adults dressed up in a range of creative costumes over the weekend, including zombies, a witch, a race car driver, and spiderman.

Everyone looked amazing and it was a great night out on the pitch!

5 a-side comp enters finals Demons dress to the nines

Baseball

Best dressed team.

Photo credits- Narangba Demons Baseball Club.

Esk Golf Charity Day success

◗ Kirra Livingstone

THE Esk Golf Club is working hard to give back to the community, through holding biannual charity golf days.

This year, the Esk Golf Club held a charity golf day on October 12 for the Esk Lions Club, and another on November 2 for the Esk and District Kindergarten. Club president, Luke Latter, said it was important

to the club to support the community.

“It’s really important we like to try and support all local businesses and community groups down in Esk,” he said.

“It’s a little community we support them and in return they support us as well.”

The Esk Golf Club had a number of local businesses donate prizes for the Kindy charity golf day. These include Esk Bakery,

Brisbane Valley Meats, Esk Fruit and Veg Shop, Esk Car Care, Brisbane Valley Hire and Sales, and more.

“The golf club donated the competition seed which was $600 and at a rough estimate the kindy raised around $1500 profit from the day,” Luke said.

“It was a good day, we run the golf side of things and the kindy organises the raffles and the catering.”

The Golf Club then raised

over $1000 towards the Esk Lions Club, which they donated $660 towards the Lions Childhood Cancer Research Foundation.

Luke added that since COVID, a lot of their charity golf day events stalled, however it was starting to pick up again now.

“We’ve done a couple over the years, the new kindy committee approached us and wanted to do it again so they were really happy with

it,” he said.

“The golf club tries to do two or three charity days a year, there’s always one for Esk Lions.

“We sometimes have one for the RSL, since Covid we haven’t really done it again as they are struggling for volunteers.”

The winner of the 2 person ambrose Kindy charity day was M Rowe and M Simpson with a 61.5 nett.

Runners up were B

Farnham and M Robson with a 64 nett, and D Hines and J Hines with a 66 nett.

The non golfer winners were A Anderson and C Borg with a nett of 60.

At the Esk Lions charity golf day, Matt and Kath Scott won the 2 person ambrose with a 60.75 nett.

Runners up were Brett Farnham and Barry Rowe, and the non golfer winners were P Kelly and J Kelly. Congratulations all!