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MORE TO LOVE The editor’s desk The suicide of Dolly Everett, who boarded at The Scots PGC College in Warwick, has been a significant part of the local and national public focus for the last couple of weeks, and rightly so.

My heart continues to break for her family and I remain in awe at the public strength which has been displayed by them, particularly by her father. I am sure it is very different in private.

As we make sense of this tragedy, there have been the inevitable calls to ban this, that and the other when it comes to social media. This is unworkable and pointless. We need to have a national discussion around suicide, and particularly youth suicide.

I do not pretend to have the answers.

While I agree with the experts that building ‘resilience’ in our kids is important, I also think there need to be consequences for the teenage trolls who drive other young people to the point of contemplating suicide.

I realise that in most cases the trolls are immature with still-forming brains, and probably of low intelligence, but surely their evil actions must at some point come back on them.

In the meantime, ‘resilience building’ and growing self-confidence in our kids needs to start with us as parents in the home, and be reinforced in their schools.

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REGULATED PARKING HERE? Regulated parking could be coming to Stanthorpe, with the Southern Downs Regional Council set to engage consultants to undertake a study to investigate options.

The potential plan was discussed at the November meeting of the council's Road Safety Advisory Committee and the study will also examine loading zones, disabled parking and possible locations for electric battery charging.

Regulated parking - non-metered - in the Stanthorpe CBD is supported by the Stanthorpe Chamber of Commerce, with president Ian Henderson saying the chamber believes "time-lmited" non-paid parking, similar to that which operates in Warwick, would be beneficial, perhaps through a combination of 15 minute and one, two and four hour parking spaces

"depending on location".

"We have already engaged with council and expressed our desire to be involved in the regulating parking project and council have welcomed our involvement," Mr Henderson told the Free Times.

"We are keen to work together with council to investigate, design and hopefully implement a system that benefits the entire community.

"Regulated parking was a significant recommendation of the Mongard Streetscape Master plan in 2015 that the Chamber fully endorses.

"The recent opening of the Fromes Lane and Rogers St carpark were also major projects in the streetscape plan and will support local businesses and shoppers wanting to park all day to do so in close and convenient proximity to the CBD.

"We hope a parking scheme will include considerations like loading zone locations and numbers, disabled parking, motorbike parking areas and even issues such as providing electric car charging spaces.

"Electric car parking is becoming more standard these days and needs to be considered."

Advice was sought from the council about when the study would commence but no response was received by time of printing.

The November meeting of the council's Road Safety Advisory Committee also recommended that the council develop a 'footpath and cycle way master plan' for the region and query a decision by Transport and Main Roads (TMR) to replace the 'Give Way' sign at the southern end of the Stanthorpe bypass with a 'Stop' sign. ●

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A potential legal stoush continues to brew between a group of Granite Belt farmers and the Southern Downs Regional Council over contracts to supply recycled treated water from the Stanthorpe wastewater treatment plant.

Seven farmers in the Stanthorpe area have contracts running until 2019 to be supplied with irrigation water from the Stanthorpe Recycled Water Scheme, which began in 2004.

But the council at its December 2017 meeting voted in favour of terminating the existing contracts and move to an open tender process with potential new users of the recycled water, putting the council and the irrigators on a potential legal collision course.

Mayor Tracy Dobie and councillors Rod Kelly, Neil Meiklejohn, Yve Stocks and Sheryl Windle voted in favour of terminating the contracts, while councillors Vic Pennisi and Marika McNichol voted against the motion.

Deputy mayor Jo McNally and Cr Cameron Gow were not present for the vote after declaring real and perceived conflicts of interest respectively in the matter, and leaving the council chamber.

A public notice in local media by Stanthorpe's Catanzaro Solicitors shortly before Christmas stated that should "any third party" outside of the irrigators seek to enter into a contract with the council for the recycled water they could become embroiled in future legal action over the original contracts.

The notice also stated that in such an event the irrigators will "take such steps as may be necessary to enforce their rights".

Expressions of interest (EOIs) for the Stanthorpe Recycled Water Scheme closed on Monday 9 October, with a council spokeswoman saying at the time that the council had "received a number of applicants".

The 'open tender process' is the next stage following submission of EOIs. The council has not revealed which party or parties that submitted EOIs have been invited to move to the open tender stage.

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Warwick's Morgan Park Raceway is set for its biggest year to date, with a motorsport event of one kind or another on almost every weekend in 2018.

No less than 38 individual events are on the Raceway's calendar for the new year, and that doesn't include private hirings of the track for training and tuition - by the likes of Paul Stokell's driving experience and training - and practice by motorsport stars from around the country.

Morgan Park Raceway's reputation continues to grow nationally, and with a new track surface costing $1.5 million - and another $200,000 spent on facility upgrades Warwick's future as a national motorsport hub is brighter than ever.

But where the figures really start to make your head swim is accounting for the money Raceway events bring into the Warwick community.

Based on a conservative average estimate of 100 competitors per event - the vast bulk of whom stay in local accommodation venues, eat out and buy groceries and, above all, fuel - Morgan Park Raceway will potentially be worth in the vicinity of $20 million to Warwick in 2018 alone.

The only irony is that if Warwick was larger and had more accommodation venues, Morgan Park Raceway could be capable of handling the biggest motorsport events of all, like the Shannons Nationals and V8 Supercars.

hopes to employ a full-time maintenancegroundsperson.

"We have a new committee and we believe we are very approachable, and that coupled with the new track surface I think is helping to raise the interest in our facility," Michael Reynolds told the Free Times this week.

"All the money we have spent is club money - all of our revenue comes from competitors entry fees.

"Basically the club has been saving for the last decade, we had a surplus of funds so we decided it was time to do some upgrading.

"All up we've spent around $200,000 on facility upgrades, and now we're ready to start saving for the next 10 years." ●

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s our community and the nation as a whole continues to try and make sense of the death by suicide of Northern Territory girl and boarder at The Scots PGC College in Warwick, Dolly Everett, locals who work on the frontline with troubled youth have offered their perspectives on the topic of youth suicide.

Amy Jayne Everett - known universally as Dolly and a former 'face' of Akubra hats - took her own life in the Northern Territory in the first week of January, at just 14 years of age.

Dolly was mercilessly trolled and taunted on social media and the constant hounding by these tormenters led her into a dark place of despair where taking her own life presented itself as her only option for escape.

Her shattered family bravely fronted national media following a memorial service for Dolly in the Northern Territory town of Katherine last Friday 12 January, and staff and students of The Scots PGC College held their own memorial at the College chapel that same morning.

Scots students are said to be "shattered" as a result of Dolly's loss and the school plans to hold a whole-school commemorative service early in term one after school resumes.

The College would not be drawn this week about the extent it itself knew about what Dolly had been experiencing, and a Northern Territory police investigation into her death is ongoing.

Facebook posts by her family indicate the bullying took place on social media and do not suggest it was related to other students at The Scots PGC College, or others in Warwick.

One local practitioner who helps deal with the reality of the trauma bullies inflict on young people is Kathy Payne, of Warwick's Wellbeing Support Service.

Kathy says Dolly's is "not an isolated case" but her

Johnno Felton and Frees Times advertising sales executive Tanya Ryan want the community to know help and support are at hand. particular story, given the national prominence it has garnered, will have "a ripple effect" in terms of community discussion around the topic of youth suicide.

"Girls attempt suicide far more often than boys, but boys tend to be more successful because of the methods they use," Kathy said.

"Part of the issue with teens in the school environment is that school is a hot-house atmosphere - you can't just get away from others in the way adults can.

"They can't necessarily choose who they interact with.

"What I talk about is what I call 'bouncabilty' - the ability to come back from negative experiences and bounce back to who you are and move up a level.

"We do talk about building internal resilience and not being dependant on external reinforcement from others.

"As far as suicide is concerned we talk about it openly here, and I think parents need to have open conversations with their children about it, as well as being good role models."

Kathy says the signs shown by young people between 12 and 25 who are contemplating ending their life are

often as simple as isolating themselves from friends, not participating in and showing a lack of motivation for activities they usually enjoy, and changes in basic routines such as sleeping and diet, and clear mood changes.

She says despite the way youth suicide is being portrayed by some national media outlets, the problem has not worsened in her 20-plus years working with young people, but it's not going away.

She also believes excessive device use by young teens can hamper development of their "interpersonal skills" and that the increase in their use - including use of social media - is not helping to "build resilience and emotional intelligence" in the current generation, and that it's "easier to be mean to someone online than face to face".

When asked if the online trolls who push other teens to the limit should face legal consequences for their destructive actions, Kathy is undecided, saying that's part of the wider debate our society is having about youth suicide in the wake of Dolly's death.

But she acknowledges bullying is "relentless" and is different to simply "being unkind".

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Dolly was once the 'face' of Akubra's Christmas advertising campaign.

Mark Cary, a counselling psychologist with Warwick's Centre for Healthy Living, agrees that while the rate of youth suicide isn't necessarily growing, "it's not going away".

"I think one of the things we're seeing more of is that suicide outcomes are becoming more dramatic - we're seeing it happen with young people who have a profile in their communities," Mark said.

"We also live in a much more connected world in terms of technology and there's a lot of peer pressure to be in that space.

"As far as consequences for (teen) bullies I think we need to understand that at those younger ages they are not fully aware of the consequences their actions can have.

"But maybe it's time to re-visit the laws around the use of social media - we're playing catch-up to some extent with the social media revolution."

Mark says he is doubtful that kids under the age of 15 generally have the maturity to be able to handle the negative side of social media and there needs to be "more discussion" around how parents approach their children's use of social media as a whole.

Meanwhile, the mother of a Warwick teen who was brutally bashed by two other young girls late last year - and who continues to recover well - says she is "gutted" that Dolly was pushed to the final limit by her tormenters.

"I feel for Dolly's family," the mother told the Free Times this week.

"I believe the people involved should be charged, if there isn't a charge one should be created.

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The Free Times is right behind local efforts to increase awareness of issues around suicide - and reminding the community there is help available for those who are struggling.

Long-time Warwick suicide prevention campaigner Johnno Felton is part of the local 'R U OK' movement and wants locals to know that having meaningful conversations with loved ones and mates can save lives.

The local RU OK group holds suicide prevention awareness events throughout the region and Johnno says the loss of Dolly Everett is yet another reminder that people of all ages can feel the despair that leads to the decision to take one's life - and that bullying can have tragic consequences.

"I feel upset and angry - I know the Scots community is really hurting, it's a wonderful school and our community needs to step up and support those kids," Johnno said.

"I think it also has to be remembered that bullying affects adults as well - it's perpetrated in workplaces and it's something we need to address on that adult level."

Free Times advertising sales executive Tanya Ryan agrees, and is urging young people in particular to seek help when they need it.

"Bullies are the lowest of the low," Tanya said.

"We live in a small community that for the most part is a nice place to live.

"Now, because of the recent passing of Dolly our community is pulling together even more to give bullying victims a bigger voice.

"I have always sympathised with the victims and families of targeted bullying.

"If you have teenage girls please keep them close and keep them safe, it's a sad world we live in.

"Here at the Free Times we feel it's important as a local media outlet that we do our part to help raise community awareness on the issue of suicide.

"We need to take the stigma out of it and have truthful, open conversations with our children.

"We need to support them if they are struggling with bullying - whether it's face to face at school or online, by people sitting behind the anonymity of a keyboard - and if they're struggling with things like self-esteem issues.

"I think the key message is that regardless of your age or your background, if you're battling demons there is help available - there is no need to feel alone."

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Calling all Scots The Warwick Caledonian Society extends an invitation to all members and friends to their Annual Dinner - Robert Burns Evening, to be held on Saturday 27 January.

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“Those sectors targeted by the strategy include agriculture, the region’s primary industry; food processing; health and aged care; transport and logistics; education and tourism,” a statement released in December said.

Portfolio Councillor for Economic Development and Mayor Tracy Dobie said that the formulation of this strategy “highlights council’s commitment to the economic growth and job opportunities for the entire region”.

To view the draft strategy document visit www.sdrc.qld.gov.au Society to celebrate the birth of Scotland's National Poet Robert Burns and all things Scottish in an atmosphere of fellowship and enjoyment, including Warwick Thistle Pipe Band and Piping solos, Inverness School of Highland Dance, Address to the Haggis and buffet dinner with haggis entree.

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BY JEREMY SOLLARS The young owners of a popular motocross and farmstay venue east of Warwick say they were almost financially and mentally broken after an 18-month-long battle with the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) over a highway upgrade.

Brothers Ben and Matt Window - along with their young families and with help from their father David and partner Rozie have owned and operated Gap Creek Moto on the Cunningham Highway at Tregony, near the Gap, since 2014.

Since then the business has grown significantly, with motocross enthusiasts from around southern Queensland visiting the 650-acre property in droves on weekends and in holiday periods to enjoy dirt bike riding, camping and other outdoor activities in the scenic mountain surrounds.

Due to their expansion, it was decided in consultation with TMR that a turning lane was urgently needed, in June 2016. A new turning lane into the property was necessary for safety and access reasons, so they engaged a private engineer immediately to complete a design, which was duly approved by TMR's own engineers based in Toowoomba.

But what the brothers expected would be a straightforward and relatively inexpensive exercise turned into a bureaucratic nightmare which ultimately saw them

"IT HAS TAKEN A HUGE TOLL" The case is still with the Queensland Ombudsman but Ben Window says the financial and emotional toll the bureaucratic wrangle has taken has been extreme.

As Ben explained, he and Matt were forced to put construction of a new amenities block on hold "while Main Roads had their axe hanging over our heads and we weren't sure if we were still going to be here".

"It really has affected us - it made us question if we really wanted to pursue this business, or if we should just let it go and go and find other jobs," ben said this week.

"The uncertainty of it all was just really de-motivating, the 18 months they (TMR) dragged this out, for what in the end was a job that only took six hours.

David Window helps his sons Ben and Matt run the popular outdoor venue. shelling out more than $300,000 in response to demands from the TMR office in Toowoomba.

Ben Window this week explained to the Free Times that TMR undertook a re-seal of

"And in that 18 months, along with trying to send us broke, they endangered the lives of people using the highway in that section.

"We sat in a meeting about the bond with the TMR guys in Toowoomba, in a room full of people from different departments and we were told - these exact words - 'It's best if you just do as we tell you to do, otherwise we might come out there and find something else'.

"It's been unbelievable - in the end the Director-General's office found that we had been treated unreasonably and instructed us to deal directly with them and not with Toowoomba any longer.

"The Toowoomba office just took this really officious stance - I have no doubt they would have found ways to spend all of that bond in the five years on general maintenance on our stretch

the Cunningham Highway on the Tregony and Maryvale stretch in March 2017after they had already submitted and had approved their design for the turning lane - and TMR deliberately left a 120 metre gap

of the highway.

"I know we wouldn't have seen a cent of it back after five years.

"They had a number of triggers for dispute resolution processes and at no time did they initiate any of those."

Ben also claims a senior TMR Toowoomba officer went "outside of their jurisdiction" and approached the council to get them to "apply extra third-party pressure" on the brothers to comply.

He says the long-running wrangle came about due to TMR Toowoomba's insistence that the Gap Creek Farmstay section of the highway needed to comply with new road standards which came into effect in 2014, despite the rest of the highway in the Tregony area having met the original 2006 standards and having been modelled with a 'life' of between

in the vicinity of Gap Creek Moto.

Ben says he has every reason to believe the department were "looking for a free road re-seal" paid for out of his family pockets, which ended up costing them around $90,000.

But the nightmare did not end there.

The TMR Toowoomba office subsequently demanded a $200,000 bond over the section the brothers had re-sealed, a bond which said they would hold onto for five years.

Facing the potential loss of their dream business and their home since 2014, Ben and Matt - who are both aged in their thirties and between them with their partners have five young children - were forced to turn to close family friends who agreed to mortgage a farming property of theirs to come up with the funds.

But they didn't take TMR's bond demand lying down - they went to the Queensland Ombudsman and started a media and Facebook campaign which eventually forced the TMR Director-General's office to get involved, which found they had been treated "unreasonably".

Ben says that "in good faith" they agreed with TMR head office to have the bond reduced to $100,000 to be held for two years instead of five, with the remainder refunded to them, along with a reimbursement of $60,000 for the re-seal. ●

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Ben and Matt source all of their supplies and construction materials and equipment in the Warwick area and employ several locals on their staff. ●

THE DEPARTMENT RESPONDS A spokeswoman for TMR did not comment on any specific action taken in relation to its Toowoomba staff as a result of the dispute but said the department "reached an agreement on the finalisation of terms of works with Gap Creek Moto Park in December 2017 and this feedback was provided to the Office of the Ombudsman".

"Any issues or complaints received by TMR are subject to our internal processes and we take these matters very seriously." ●

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LITTLEPROUD FACES FIRST FED TEST

BY JEREMY SOLLARS There's been no 'easing into the job' for new federal agriculture minister - and our local member for Maranoa - David Littleproud, who is about to face his first major test in the role.

The young MP and new Queensland member of the Turnbull cabinet heads to India this coming weekend on a mercy dash to try and resolve the dispute over chickpea imports which is threatening an industry worth around $240 million to the Darling Downs region.

AgForce says India's decision to slap a 30 per cent tariff on Australian chickpeas was a "devastating blow" for Queensland grain growers, who produce 86% of the nation's chickpea exports.

Indian demand for chickpeas has been the key driver for the expansion of the crop in Australia in recent years, with some 200,000 tonnes of chickpeas and lentils sitting on Australian wharves ready to go to the sub-continent - or already in transit - when the tariff was introduced out of the blue in late December, blindsiding local growers.

India takes $1.1 billion of Australian chickpeas, with the crop having well and truly overtaken wheat as Queensland's key grain export.

"Whilst we recognise India is within its rights under the World Trade Organisation to raise its tariffs, it makes life extremely tough for farmers when the returns change after a crop is planted," Mr Littleproud said ahead of the trip.

"Growers need certainty to make decisions which affect their lives."

The State Palaszczuk Government has made its own representations to the Indian Government but is hoping the Commonwealth will take the lead in negotiations.

Days into his new role Mr Littleproud met with the National Farmers' Federation (NFF) president Fiona Simson at the Federation's Canberra headquarters to discuss the priority issues for the sector, in the second week of January.

"As the peak body for Australian farming, the NFF represents 31 members including state farming, commodity, agribusiness and special interest groups," Ms Simson said.

"On behalf of farmers, we valued the chance to have a lengthy sit-down with the Minister so early in the new year," Ms Simson said.

The NFF President said there were a number of 'big ticket' items on the agriculture agenda for 2018.

"Issues like energy, water, land-use management, trade and market access, labour, telecommunications, digital connectivity and the opportunities of 'agtech' need to be progressed by Government and industry if agriculture is to continue to grow and prosper."

Ms Simson said the NFF had a goal for agriculture to be a $100 billion industry by 2030 - a 67% per cent increase on the 20162017 production value of $60 billion.

"Our discussion with the Minister centred on this ambitious, but we believe, achievable objective," she said.

"In particular we took the opportunity to reiterate the need to sure up the Murray Darling Basin Plan.

"During 2017, the Plan came under

warranted scrutiny and processes are now in train to address the areas of concern raised.

"It is absolutely crucial that these processes are allowed to run their course and that in the meantime, all Basin jurisdictions work together to see the plan delivered on-time and in-full.

"Farmers, regional communities and the environment deserve no less."

The need for energy policy certainty and an approach that delivers energy reliability, affordability and sustainability was also discussed.

"We explained the very real impact rising electricity prices are having on farmers.

"Some farm businesses are facing power bill increases of 100% or more.

These types of increases are very hard to absorb for any business."

Ms Simson said market access was also on the agenda.

"As an export dominated industry, trade must be a part of any conversation about the future of agriculture," she said.

"We had a wide-ranging discussion about the key trade priorities and opportunities for agriculture including the need to vigorously tackle non-tariff trade barriers and to pursue trade agreements with the United Kingdom, the European Union, India and of course, Indonesia.

"We spoke directly about India's concerning move to raise chickpea and lentil tariffs."

Ms Simson said most importantly, the meeting was a chance for the NFF, to establish a rapport and a productive relationship with the Minister.

"The NFF is the 'voice of Australian farmers' and Minister Littleproud is the 'chief advocate' for farmers in Parliament," she said.

"Based on our conversation, I believe, together, we can achieve highly valuable outcomes for our sector." ●

‘BIG FOUR’ STILL DOMINATE THE APPLE INDUSTRY

BY JEREMY SOLLARS The 'big four' of the apple world are expected to continue to dominate in 2018, according to Stephen Tancred of Orchard Services in Stanthorpe.

The Pink Lady, Gala, Red Delicious and Granny Smith varieties are still on the up and up with consumers, while Sundowners and Jonathans are losing favour, Stephen told Rural Links this month.

"Those 'big four' varieties account for around 90 per cent of apple production and consumption in Australia," he said.

"The overall mix is continuing to change based on consumer and chain store preferences. We're probably looking at a slightly reduced apple crop on the Granite Belt this year compared to last year, maybe around five per cent or so, and that's because not every variety pollinates well every year. But the quality and the fruit size will be good."

Some of the up and coming apple varieties making up the other 10 per cent of apple consumption in Australia right now include the Fuji, Jazz, Kanzi, Kalei, Envy, Smitten and Rocket varieties.

Stephen Tancred said hail which has fallen on the Granite Belt so far this summer has caused some problems with strawberry and vegetable production but those lines are expected to bounce back well. ● freetimes.com.au

Pink Lady apples are still well in favour with consumers.

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COUNCIL LOBBIES FOR DROUGHT STATUS

BY JEREMY SOLLARS The Southern Downs Regional Council plans to meet with new Queensland Agriculture Minister Mark Furner to seek a review of the process for making drought declarations.

Last November the council wrote to the State Government for the second time in as many months asking for the region's drought declaration to be reinstated.

Councillors at their November meeting resolved to write to the "incoming Minister for Agriculture" asking that "the Drought Declaration for the Southern Downs region be immediately reinstated pending the next review in March/April 2018".

A previous request back in October was knocked back by the ALP Palaszczuk Government later that month, on the basis of recorded rainfall and weather forecasting.

The region's last drought declaration

The identities of members of Local Drought Committees are confidential. was lifted by the State Government in May, based on a recommendation from the Local Drought Committee, the membership of which is kept confidential to prevent recriminations on members in the event of an unfavourable recommendation.

The November resolution, moved

by Cr Rod Kelly and seconded by Cr Vic Pennisi, also called for the drought declaration process to be reviewed "with the aim of being more transparent, and that the Drought Committee for Southern Downs include a representative from Southern Downs Regional Council".

It further called for drought declaration criteria to "be reviewed in line with current scientific climate studies".

A council spokeswoman said this week that "representatives of the (Queensland) Department of Agriculture and Fisheries met with Southern Downs Regional Council in December", and that the Local Drought Committee is not scheduled to meet again until April.

A council statement released around the time of the September meeting when the first resolution seeking the drought declaration reinstatement was passed - said the council's letter to then Agriculture Minister Bill Byrne "pointed out that while council understands

that there are rigorous criteria that the Local Drought Committee must follow in arriving at its recommendations, the Southern Downs region, and in particular our primary producers, are struggling with the current situation, following the lifting earlier this year of the 'drought declaration' status".

"The letter outlined council's serious concerns given the forecast rainfall for the region together with the serious deficiency in rainfall for the region over the last three month period, as well as below average soil moisture content, as identified by the Bureau of Meteorology," the statement said.

"It requested the reinstatement of the drought declaration status for the Southern Downs region.

"The next review by the Local Drought Committee is not scheduled until the end of summer, but council will lobby the Minister to look at the Southern Downs as a special case." ●

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Show season on the Southern Downs and Granite Belt kicks off on the first weekend in February with the 2018 Spano's Supa IGA Stanthorpe Show at the Stanthorpe Showgrounds, from Friday 2 to Sunday 4 February. Friday 2 February is the official show holiday for the district.

For full details of the program - visit www.stanagsociety.com.au for updates closer to the weekend and how to enter the agricultural classes and other events including Quickshears.

Friday - Prime cattle display and sale, local horse classes, Show jumping grand prix, fine wool display, fruit and veg displays, cookery and horticulture displays, led steer competition, machinery parade, official show opening, sheepdog trials Saturday - poultry show, stud cattle, woodchop, crosscut and chainsaw, novelty dog show, Quickshears competition, stockman's challenge Sunday - All horse breeds led classes, heavy horses, Stanthorpe Show drafts, ute show.

Plus all your other favourites throughout the show, including sideshow alley, pavilion displays, sheepdog trials and the animal nursery, plus numerous food outlets throughout the showgrounds. ●

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BETTER QUAD SAFETY RECOMMENDED

BY JEREMY SOLLARS The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) will make a recommendation on possible new quad bike safety measures to the Federal Government by the middle of this year.

The ACCC called for submissions late last year on potential safety reforms for quad bikes and received a raft of responses from primary producers and groups, manufacturers and transport industry bodies.

The 'Issues Paper' released by the ACCC in November said a "key question is whether a safety standard should be introduced for quad bikes under the Australian Consumer Law".

The paper - compiled by the ACCC's Quad Bike Safety Taskforce - sought feedback on proposals such as mandating specific design requirements and construction of quad bikes, "including features that reduce the risk for children riding quad bikes designed for adults and introducing a safety rating system and the testing of quad bike models before they are sold".

The consultation has again brought to the fore the issue of mandating roll bars on quad bikes, which manufacturers remain strongly against, adamant that helmets offer the best protection to quad bike users.

"Tragically, 114 people have been killed in Australia in quad bike accidents since 2011," ACCC Commissioner Mick Keogh said at the time of release of the Issues Paper.

"The ACCC is investigating a range of possible options to improve quad bike safety and prevent further deaths and injuries in the community."

Peter Lippi, who owns Top Two Motorcycles in Warwick, sells around 150 quad bikes locally in a typical year and agrees roll bars are not the answer, saying they could actually increase the risk of being trapped in the event of an accident.

"If you're travelling at a slower speed on level ground roll bars might have some safety aspect in the event of a rollover, but on hilly terrain at a higher speed they would potentially make it more difficult for the rider to jump clear," he said.

"I think the focus should be more on wearing helmets, certainly, and also ensuring people understand correct riding procedures, and that they choose the right vehicle for the job.

"People also need to be mindful of loads being carried on quad bikes - things like spray tanks have to be matched to the size of the quad to reduce the risk of tipping.

"I think what needs to be remembered is the proportion of people being involved in accidents is very small, considering there are 30,000 quad bikes in use in Australia at any given time."

Peter said 'side-by-side' or UTV 'utility task vehicles' were becoming more popular with primary producers - particularly those employing staff - with these vehicles incorporating seatbelts and other safety features and able to carry passengers and with greater storage space, albeit with a little less mobility than quads.

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About 20,000 quad bikes are sold each year in Australia and they are one of the leading causes of death and injury on Australian farms.

Peter Lippi of Top Two Motorcycles believes helmets, correct use knowledge and choosing the right model are key factors in quad bike safety.

In the period of 1 January 2011 to 16 October 2017 ... · 114 people have died in quad bike-related accidents · children under the age of 16 accounted for 15% of these deaths, children 11 under accounted for 9% of these deaths · about half the deaths were workers and half were recreational users

· almost half (55 fatalities) of all deaths were the result of a rollover · ages of the deceased ranged from four to 94 years · 83% of deaths were males · in 2017 so far, there have been 10 deaths, including a six year old girl and a seven year old boy. ●

ROOTSTOCK SELECTION MORE VITAL THAN EVER Strategic rootstock selection has a key role to play in driving the productivity of the future orchard system, growers at the wellattended spring Apple and Pear Australia Ltd (APAL) Future Orchards walks late last year were told.

Rootstocks, once established, will underpin the orchard for decades. While it is critical to continue selecting rootstocks based on productivity traits, there will be an increasing need for growers to adopt rootstocks that offer disease resistance.

While current rootstocks such as M9 can provide good productive performance, attitudes towards chemical use will dictate that growers in the future must be less reliant on chemicals for pest and disease management. Rootstocks that offer disease resistance will have a vital role in helping growers adapt to a less chemical-reliant future.

Trial results comparing the performance of existing and new rootstock varieties, and the latest experiences from Europe and the United States, highlighted the range of

valuable traits available.

Southern Loop guest researcher Dr Nicola Dallabetta from Fondazione Edmund Mach (FEM) in the Trentino production region of Italy outlined current rootstock research and the pros and cons of currently available rootstocks, including the new Geneva rootstocks.

On the Northern Loop Tom Auvil from North American Plants, who also farms in the Orondo region in Washington State, USA, outlined trends in production systems, rootstocks and the importance of focussing

on revenue rather than cost.

AgFirst consultants Craig Hornblow on the Southern Loop and Ross Wilson on the Northern Loop presented the latest Orchard Business Analysis (OBA) results showing continued improvement in yield and packouts across the model orchard and the significant combined impact on profit that making a number of relatively small improvements to production, packout and price could deliver.

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BY JEREMY SOLLARS Thomas Foods International has categorically ruled out re-opening its Wallangarra abattoir following a fire which destroyed its processing plant at Murray Bridge in South Australia in the first week in January.

Locals had been speculating the Wallangarra site might re-open as part of the company's adjustments to its operations as a result of the fire.

But a media statement released by TFI chief executive officer Darren Thomas the week after the fire made it clear re-opening Wallangarra is not an option.

"Our Wallangarra plant remains closed and is not being considered as part of the company's current redeployment plans," Mr Thomas said.

"Thomas Foods International continues to focus on ensuring the best possible outcomes for our staff following the fire at Murray Bridge. As part of our redeployment strategy, we will be increasing production at our Tamworth and Lobethal plants as well as increasing our workforce at both sites.

"We remain committed to Murray Bridge and re-building our local processing operations. “The long-term and sustainable

Wallangarra's abattoir will stay closed indefinitely. approach to the recovery and rebuild following the Murray Bridge fire requires an enormous collaborative effort involving many other organisations and authorities that provide much valued support.

“Substantial progress is being made and we expect to be in a position to make further positive announcements soon.”

The jobs of around 1400 staff at the Murray Bridge plant remain uncertain at this point.

The Wallangarra abattoir closed down in mid-2016 due to stock supply shortages.●

The Cattle Council of Australia has welcomed the reduction of tariffs for beef exported to Korea from Australia, effective from the 1st January this year.

This reduction in tariffs, from 40% to 26.6% is the result of the fifth round of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations between Australia and Korea which took place in May 2010.

The Korean and Australian Free Trade Agreement (KAFTA) substantially liberalises Australia's trade with Korea, which is Australia's fourth-largest trading partner. Korea is also one of Australia's significant beef markets with approximately 109,000 tonnes of Australian beef exported to Korea in 2017.

This increase in demand for Australian beef in Korea has been attributed to consumer appreciation for quality beef; strong economic and population growth; and restrictions of imports from other beef producing countries.

Cattle Council President Howard Smith said that 'KAFTA is a success story for the Australian beef sector as it provides producers with greater access to one of Australia's most important international trade markets'.

Cattle Council would like to acknowledge and thank both the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Industry for their continued efforts in developing the FTA.

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Kurrajong Downs (Property Sold) 11812 Bruxner Highway Tenterfield Saturday 20th January @ 9am Molasses pump with 2x25000lt fiberglass tanks, 400lt Rapidspray pump & tank, 600lt Hardi boom spray & foam marker, Farmtech Agromaster 1 tonne spreader, 7 ft Aerway plough, 4.5m Rotowiper, New Holland mower, Sunbeam hay rake, frame for 6m above ground pool, 600lt spray tank on bogey wheels, Connor Shea 2 disc planter, Burder bale grab, Kymco 500 Quad 4WD, 8ft planting harrows + bar, 30ft snig chain, 400l round poly water trough, portable Echo 6 blade saw mill, Lucas grabber and bucket, Ruddweigh 800 series split platform + weigh bars, sides & readout, goat handling crush, electric shears & fleece sorting table, sail board, calf brander, 2 halogen spot lights, chain saw sharpener, garden trailer, Grunge motor bike, planting roller, 2 saddles, pack saddle with 2 large saddle bags, Karcher pressure sprayer, battery charger, 2 bins bird netting, assorted wooden fruit bins, bench drill qty scrap metal, sundry workshop equipment. HOUSEHOLD Silky Oak sideboard, 4 chairs, 3 seater lounge, display cabinet, roll top desk & chair, bar stools, double bed, chest of drawers, blanket box, 2 side tables, wardrobe unit, folding beds, 2 seater cane lounge, cane coffee table, 2 cane Don’t just Dream it, Livetable, it! 2 seater iron garden seat, round iron chairs, 2 lolabouts, small table & chairs, 2 back stretchers, 3 brass containers, coffee machine, Auction ‘Lambruk’, Tenterield, NSW wine display cabinet, qty pots, household sundries.

Friday 8 December 4pm 60ac* located 10mins* north of Tenterield 284 Rouse St, Tenterield 4 bedroom + study home, NBN ixed wireless Internet TERMS: - CASH OR CHEQUE ON DAY OF SALE. Independently solar powered, all modern conveniences View BID CARD SYSTEM/ID REQUIRED, Very private and convenient location with 2WD access Thursdays & Saturdays Tarban creek frontage, dam & 105,000L* rain storage 11am–1pm (DST) GST WILL APPLY (HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE EXEMPT) A change in direction for our motivated vendors Ray White Tenterfield 02 6736 1136 Libby Sharpe provides a unique opportunity for all buyers to secure 0429 362 080 Ben Sharpe 0428 364 487 the ideal lifestyle — all offers invited

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HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 6 Glengallan Street, Hendon Price: $ 225,000 Description: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1 garage Inspect: By appointment Contact: Helen Harm on 0408 457 496

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Surprisingly large 4 bedroom home sitting on approximately 13 acres on 3 titles in Karara. Open plan kitchen dining and lounge room with air conditioning and wood ire. Separate family / rumpus room. All bedrooms have built-in wardrobes. Easterly facing veranda picks up the morning sun, there is also an outdoor entertaining area in the fenced house yard. Lock up shed with 4 car accommodation. The property has 4 dams, is fenced into 3 paddocks and is mostly open with areas of shade trees. A primary school is located at Karara which is approximately 51 kilometres west of Warwick and there is also a hotel. This is a well presented property perfect for your tree change.

This stylish rendered brick home situated on an elevated position in “Cinema Heights Estate”. Features 4 bedrooms master with ensuite and walk in robe, open plan kitchen, dining, family, separate lounge and reverse cycle airconditioning. Large covered outdoor entertainment area, double garage with remote door, garden shed, fully fenced on a 822m2 block.

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Priced to sell! You will be surprised by what this family home has to ofer, add your touch and bring it to life. Features include a front sunroom, 3 large bedrooms plus study. Air conditioning in the lounge room, a meals area is of the kitchen. Step down to the spacious bathroom with spa bath and the separate laundry.

A covered entertainment area is at the rear of the home. There is side access to a double lock up garage on the fully fenced, low maintenance 809sqm block. Invest a little time and work and reap the rewards.

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Scott McLennan 0418 588 884

$199,000

Reduced for quick sale, owners will consider all ofers on this well kept 3 bedroom home with large entertainment room and open plan kitchen, dining and lounge rooms. Air-con in lounge and reverse cycle in main bedroom. Gas heating and stove. Pergola full length of house at back looking out over landscaped gardens and fully fenced above-ground pool (with solar and winter covers) (needs pump). Patio at front gives wonderful views from elevated 4161sm block over fertile lats to surrounding mountains. Both patios carpeted. 5000 gal rainwater tank and town water. Lockable single car garage and workshop. Minutes walk to school, shop, P.O. and hotel (meals). Agent in conjunction

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Here is your opportunity to purchase the original Freestone store and exchange well known as “SOUTH GEORGiA” situated in the historic township of Freestone only 12km from Warwick. Built in approx 1900 set on a 4452sqm block. There are three spacious bedrooms and two bathrooms with 2 toilets. Modern eat in kitchen, separate dining room, lounge room and large sleep out, 2 x r/c air conditioners and wood heater. The original shop is a large room in the front of the property excellent games/rumpus room which still has the old post oice and swichboard rooms attached.

Front and side verandahs with great rural views to the mountain ranges. Storage room plus double carport attached, 10,000gal rainwater Large 24mx10m timber loored store shed and close to local primary school. This rare to ind property steeped in history is well worth your inspection.

Reduced price - three bedrooms with built in robes * separate entry * separate lounge, reverse cycle air conditioner * kitchen meals, * formal dining room * sunroom * one vehicle accommodation * fully fenced 809sm block * landscaped with established gardens * walk to medical centre, schools and CBD * agent in conjunction.

1250 Freestone Road

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Doug Rickert 0437 618 360

$219,000

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The modern kitchen has a gas cooktop and electric oven, island bench and large pantry. NBN is connected. This is a comfortable country residence which will suit a couple wanting to be out of the city.

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What an opportunity for a career and business minded person to continue this already well established business. You may be the perfect person who is so keen to have their own prestigious business supplying wholesalers + builders + tradies + retail. This business caters for everything: carpets + tiles + vinyl looring + vinyl plank looring and the list goes on. The selection available is enormous. And……what a wonderful opportunity to make this business grow even further.

Are you young and energetic knowing you have entrepreneurial skills? This could be for you being the right place at the right time. Don’t hesitate to contact one of us for that all important inspection: Phone Mrs Carinka Connew 0417 002 351 or Alan Connew 0417 002 352

Seldom found: Half an acre with magniicent mature and private gardens. The view from the rear verandah is unbelievably wide, extensive and majestic…this needs to be seen to be believed. Sit on the verandah (entire length of the house!!) in early evening with glass of wine overlooking the views with the sun setting. You will be the envy of all your friends. The Queenslander has been maintained beautifully with three bedrooms plus a study plus two living areas.

The lounge room also has a formal dining area. The wood stove for our chilly winters, heats up the home. The eat-in kitchen has everything you could want. The kitchen is new. The pantry or we should say, pantries, are of course wonderful, just to have all that space. The Maytag Fridge Freezer is included in the price and so is the washing machine in the laundry. This home also ofers 3.2kw solar power (approx.) which was installed only a few months ago so is practically brand new. There is split system air conditioning in the home. Your cars have their own fully enclosed garage with roller door – this is practically brand new as well. Now an extra bonus is that there is also a large shed at the rear of the block. Do not hesitate to phone us now to arrange an inspection: Phone Mrs Carinka Connew 0417 002 351 or Mr Alan Connew 0417 002 352

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A MAGNIFICENT & PRIVATE & PRETIGIOUS BLOCK of LAND - , Lot 3 – 49 Tyrel With granite outcrops dispersed throughout this 3041m2 (approximately) block which also has cleared areas for that very speciic architecturally designed ultra-contemporary home. Very private setting that is so sought after and yet only a few minutes’ drive into town. Give us a call because this superb setting, is far superior. than what we could photograph. Come and have a look.

This block is very well priced at $219,500.

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On over 2.6 acres (1.08 Ha) is this 3 bedroom home with a north facing verandah. Main bedroom has built-in cupboards with mirrored doors. Separate lounge is heated by a wood fire. Modern kitchen/dining is the family hub.

Split system air con, solar hot water with electric booster & entertainment area are some of the features. DBL lock up garage, 3 fenced paddocks to segregate family pets and livestock. INVESTORS:- Rented at $290 per week.

Quality brick & tile home has 3 built in bedrooms with a northerly aspect. Main bedroom is a bay room with walkin-robe and en suite. Bright and airy open plan living encompasses lounge at entry, dining and kitchen. Single remote garage has rear access and is direct to the kitchen.

Main bathroom has bath and separate shower, separate toilet. Reverse cycle air con plus ceiling fans. Undercover entertaining in the 601 m² fully fenced back yard.

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On the banks of Dalrymple Creek is this recently renovated, air conditioned, 3 built in bedroom + office, timber clad home. Open plan living, galley kitchen, dining & family area. The bathroom with bath, vanity & separate shower will accommodate a wheelchair. North facing deck accesses the 4 acres (1.62 Ha) which runs along the creek.

4 bay colorbond garage, hayshed, timber floor barn & stables. INVESTORS:- Currently rented at $350 per week.

Designed with our QLD climate in mind. 4 built in bedrooms, main with ensuite & walk in robe. Open plan living, & a good size kitchen with modern conveniences.

Separate laundry/utility room, toilet & bathroom. Air con, plus wood heater make for comfortable seasonal living.

Plus covered outdoor area, backyard with shed, lock up garage plus workshop, garden shed, water tank & gardens. INVESTORS:- Tenant paying $365 per week

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The 2018 Information and Registration Day for U3A will be on Friday 19 January at the Williams Hall, Guy Street, opposite Court House, from 10.00am to 12 noon. Tutors and conveners will each give a short talk about the courses on offer. U3A (University of the Third Age) provides courses and activities for retired people. For further information please ring Erica on 4667 0848.

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Visitors to the Warwick Art Gallery will have the opportunity to view the Australian War Memorial's touring exhibition 'Remember Me: The Lost Diggers of Vignacourt' as the first exhibition for 2018.

The unique First World War exhibition, which opened on Saturday 6 January, will travel to nine different cities and towns over three years.

"The photographs being exhibited represent one of the most important and recent discoveries of material from the First World War," said Gallery Director Karina Devine.

The 74 photographs in the exhibition are part of The Louis and Antoinette Thuillier Collection, re-discovered in 2011 after sitting undisturbed for nearly a century in the attic of a farmhouse in the French village of Vignacourt. They were photographed by the enterprising husband-and-wife team, Louis and Antoinette Thuillier, who had set up a makeshift studio in their stable yard, just off the main street of Vignacourt.

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SMORGASBORD OF SUMMER SPORT Sports fans are certainly spoilt for choice at the moment with a veritable smorgasbord of summer sport on offer.

There has been plenty of channel surfing going on in our household trying to keep up with current scores in ODI games, Big Bash results, golf, cycling and now tennis.

The Poms pulled the Aussie's pants down in game one of the ODI series, looking a much sharper outfit than the English Test squad. It was good to see plenty of the Barmy Army supporters have hung around for the series. After the disappointment of the Ashes finally they had something to sing loud and proud about.

There were some good and some not so good performances from the Aussies much to like about Aaron Finch's century but our bowling attack needs some refinement for the One Day format. What was there not to like about Jason Roy's knock? The Australians are in for a tough series.

I know there have been many traditionalists who are still not in favour of T20 but I have become a real fan of the BBL. There have been some thrilling games and it is interesting to see some emerging talent not just from Australia but from some of the lesser know visiting players.

Hurricanes, Darcy Short has lit up the screen with his sensational batting performances. On Monday night passed Shaun Marsh's five-year record for the most runs scored in a season of Australia's domestic Twenty20 and there are still plenty of games to come. Look for him in an Aussie squad in the not too distant future.

And now it's over to the tennis and the emergence of Australian youngster Alex De Minaur has been like a breath of fresh air to the game.

De Minaur may have fell just short in the Sydney international but we are sure to see much more of this young player.

The Aussie Open is progressing nicely without Bernard Tomic after Tennis Australia finally showed some ticker and denied him a wild card. Judging from the rhetoric on talk back radio, it is a decision welcomed by many fans.

Our Aussie contingent looked strong on the opening day with the exception of Sam Stosur who just can't get past round one in this tournament. She was in good company though with Venus Williams also bowing out early.

It's going to be couple of weeks of late nights and more channel surfing trying to keep up to date - but what fund.

Could we be lucky enough to see another men's final like last year? If not let's hope there's an Aussie on the court.

- Casey AND ALONG COMES ANOTHER BOURKE The Bourke name is synonymous with cricket in the district and now there is another making headlines, Lucy Bourke.

This week the Warwick junior player was named Player of the Final at the National Cricket Championships for girls aged 10-12.

Bourke was a member of the successful Queensland side which won gold at the Championships.

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Queensland win. She finished the carnival with the third highest batting average (43.5) and took five catches in the field.

Her catching ranking her second in the championships.

While Bourke has a budding future as a cricketer she is far from a one trick pony.

She has represented her state in athletics and a shadow player in touch football. She also plays rugby and has ambitions to make state level.

In the meantime she plays in the under 13 Warwick junior cricket fixtures and enjoys the challenge of playing against the boys.

MALLETS GET CRACKING IN 2018 All Mallet sports were back in action this week with Association Croquet first to kick off the New Year. Unfortunately there was not a great roll up of numbers with several regulars still in holiday mode or perhaps it was just way too hot to be on the court.

Joy Newman and Effey Russell played Andrea Denkewitz in what was a very close game. Neither team was able to lead by more than two hoops at any stage. By the end of the game it was Andrea who held a 20-18 lead. Grace Howard and Heather Widderick went head to head with Pat Schnoor in the only other game. This was another close affair and although Heather played some excellent shots it was Pat Schnoor who came away with a 21-20.

Numbers at the first Gateball game of the year were more encouraging. Margaret Dickenson, Les Williams and Joy Newman played Pat Schnoor, Sharyn Roser and John Draper. Andrea Denkewitz took on the refereeing duties in the first tame which went to Margaret Dickenson's Team with a 13-9 score.

Grace Howard joined Team One for the next game while Andrea joined team two.

Team Two turned the tables in this game scoring a runaway 18-5 win. Conditions were almost unbearably hot and only one more game was played after a lengthy break.

Team two were once again on fire. Sharyn Roser scored an agari as they worked their way to a comfortable 12-8 win.

WARWICK TAKE TROPHIES AND BRAGGING RIGHTS Arch rivals Warwick and Stanthorpe went head to head in the Mitchell Shield and Dud Davis representative matches on Sunday. Warwick came out of the second round of the Rep competition with bragging rights over their southern cousins taking

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wins in both games.

The Mitchell Shield game was a ripper.

In a thrilling finish Warwick snatched an unlikely victory from the jaws of certain defeat.

After a solid opening to their innings Warwick went from 1/50 to be all out for 133. The star of the Warwick innings was Lachlan Gross. Gross made a classy 45 before being run out. Jordan Lanza finished with the best figures for the visitors taking 3/24 however some undisciplined bowling from the Stanthorpe attack contributed a handy 28 wides to the Warwick Scorecard and was a telling factor in the win.

Stanthorpe began their run chase well and appeared to be coasting. They were 1/70 at the lunch break and Jordan Lanza (28) in partnership with Jason Lawer (45) looked to be in control of the game.

The complexion of the game changed after the break. Lanza was brilliantly caught at short cover by Coen Slatter and the momentum began to swing towards the Warwick bowlers.

At 2/102 Stanthorpe still appeared to have the upper hand but a sustained bowling attack led by pace bowlers Andrew McConnell (4/21) and Mitch Darton (3/23) and slow bowler Scott McLennan (2/14) saw the last eight wickets tumble for just 27 runs.

Warwick sneaking home with a four run win to secure their first Mitchell Shield game over Stanthorpe in five seasons.

The Warwick Dud Davis Shield side made it a double for the hosts with an emphatic win over their rivals.

Stanthorpe were dismissed cheaply for only 77 runs as the Warwick bowlers dominated. Caleb King finished the best figures of 4/11 from six overs. He was well supported by Rylie Doherty 2/15 and Shaun O'Leary 2 / 2 Openers James Kurtz (39) and Will Gordon (19) remained not out as Warwick cruised to an easy victory without the loss of a wicket.

The wins ensure the Bourke Hendry Trophies remain in the Warwick Club house trophy cabinet for the next 12 months.

MITCHELL IN FORM Sporters have been busy through the holiday season and Jim Mitchell has certainly started 2018 in good form. He was runner up to Peter Goodsir in the first game

of the new New Year and improved to the winner's podium last weekend with a win over Dick Hilton. Numbers at Sporters were good despite the very warm temperatures.

Ian Anderson returned the Best Gross of the round. Ray Thorn and John Rawlings were both mentioned in the run downs. It was a good morning for Ray Thorn who also held the Pin Shot at the third and took home a Meat Tray. There were no takers for the Pro Pin but the final meat tray found a home with John Walsh. Sporters will be back in action again on Sunday with tee off between 7.30-8.00am. With a change to more pleasant weather conditions another good roll up is expected.

GEARING UP FOR SUPER 8'S The Stanthorpe Cricket Association is calling for nominations for their annual fund Super 8's which is scheduled this year for January 27. the format for the popular day focuses on the fun aspect of the game and is designed for cricketers and non cricketers with an emphasis on ladies joining the fun. Four fields will setup especially for the day and due to the popularity of the event last year teams will be graded into A, B and mixed to ensure everyone has an enjoyable day.

Teams of eight players, play seven overs per innings and every player must bat and bowl with players forced to retire at a score of 32. Each team will play at least three games. Games kick off at 12.30 at the CF White Oval Stanthorpe Cricket Association President Luke Brady said the weekend is the Association's main fund raising activity for the year and hopes that once again players and the public get behind the Super 8's Day which is now in its 13th year.

You certainly don't need to be a regular cricketer to participate. There will be a variety of prizes on the day including the "Best Dressed Team." If you want to join all the fun get your team together contact Luke Brady on 0427177649 PLENTY OF MAGIC IN 2018 The glitz and glamour of the Gold Coast Magic Millions carnival is drawing to a close. As we wrap up this edition the celebrations surrounding the actual race day have subsided and final day of the sales is set to get underway.

Australian Thoroughbred Breeders Association President Basil Nolan was full of praise for the 2018 yearling sales. When the Magic Millions sales kicked off there were just 200 lots offered for sale - in 2018, 1108 will have gone under the hammer by the end of the sale and it has been to date some sale.

The sales opened with a buying frenzy on day one which included a seven figure sale and $38 million changing hands and that was just the opening day. John O'Shea former head trainer for the powerful Godolphin stable combined with Coolmore's Tom Magnier to secure the first million dollar yearling of the sale; Lot 239, a colt by the dual Champion Australian Sire Fastnet Rock out of Stakes-winning Encosta De Lago mare Risk Aversion. Averages prices are well up on last year and it is no surprise vendors are pretty happy with results.

There have been some good results for Southern Downs' vendors with several lots from local studs reaching the $400,000 mark. Nolan's Raheen Stud has had a successful sale with a number of their draft finding homes with top stables and buyers one lot knocked down for $475,000. freetimes.com.au

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Among the buyers of Raheen horses was Peter Moody and leading Queensland trainer Ben Currie.

Mr Nolan said the sale is a reflection of the health of the industry at the moment. A significant cash injection has been promised to the Queensland industry by the state4 government and prize money in NSW and Victoria has been increased.

With the rise in the popularity of syndicate racing, the average punter now has a chance to purchase an interest in a well bred thoroughbred at an affordable price and live the dream of Magic Millions success perhaps.

CRICKETERS BACK IN THE SWING After a short break Stanthorpe Cricketers returned to the action two weeks ago. South's were early leaders in the competition standings but following some pre Christmas upsets the race for the premiership is looking very open this season.

Three games were played in the opening round of the new year. Tenterfield and Wanderers played a Friday night catch up game(T20 format); RSL and Valleys went head to head Tenterfield backed up to play the competition leaders in their second game of the weekend.

Wanderers have been disappointing this season struggling with player numbers while Tenterfield have been the improvers.

This game under lights developed into a real nail biter and very entertaining after Wanderers won the toss and sent their opponents in to bat. Tenterfield were restricted to just 110 runs in the 20 over game and in a thrilling finish scores were level with one delivery remaining when the ball was spooned back to the bowler for a relatively easy caught and bowled and the game finished in a draw.

The RSL Valleys game was also a nail going down to the wire with Valleys falling one run short of a win in the 38th over.

Tenterfield backed up against South's and Jordan Lanza turned on a batting master

class belting 118 runs in a total of 255 as South's notched up another comprehensive win to kick start 2018. last weekend the Stanthorpe competition switched to the T20 format.

In sweltering conditions RSL took on South's on the CF White On CF White RSL took on South's. Batting first South's set their opposition a 134 run target after a good team effort with the bat. Paul Carriage (26), Jordan Lanza (39) and Ben Staley (27) all played well Will Dowie took the bowling honours for RSL taking 3-22 from his four over spell..

In a well paced innings RSL chased down the target with an over to spare and six wickets in hand. Jason Lawer was the cornerstone of the innings finish unbeaten on 41.

Valleys and Wanderers played the only other game of thee round. Valleys had first use of the wicket but were restricted to 105 by Wanderers in one of their better performances in the field this season. Kirby Morunga (29) top scored "Wides" (23) was also helpful in pushing the Valleys score along but did not do the bowlers figures any favours. Chris Williams bowled well finished with 3-13 off his 4 overs. Andrew Einam was economical and Brock Patti bagged two wickets.

105 looked a gettable target but Wanderers capitulated to be all out for just 49. Kirby Morunga backed up a good job with the bat by taking six wickets for just 15 runs.

RSL look to have hit their straps and after stringing together some handy wins are now at the top of the leader board on 36 points. After those early season wins South's momentum has stalled and they now share second place on the ladder with Valleys on 24 points. Tenterfield is on 10 and Wanderers on 2.

MAD DOGS ENGLISHMEN AND GOLFERS TOO The say only "mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the noon day sun." - After the

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heat last weekend and the super turnout for the second round of the Foundation Cup, I'm beginning to think we should add Stanthorpe golfers.

Looking back a week though it was Mark McCosker who burst out of the blocks to start the New Year with a win in the first competition of the year. McCosker won the January Monthly Medal, with a score of 64. Runner up was Mick O'Brien and both players collected the ball on offer for the least number of putts for the round.

In that round one of the club's newer members Scott Constable, returned the best gross score of the day, 72 for the round.

Constable is coming to terms with the vagrancies of the Stanthorpe Course and had a 37 front nine and was back home in 35.

A count back was needed to determine a winner of opening game of the year in the Ladies competition. It was Nikki Waterworth who got the nod ahead of Linda Kelly after both finished with nett 74.

Kay Webb won the putting event with 26 putts for the round.

Last Saturday in the extreme heat a bunch of slightly crazy golfers probably diced with heat stroke in the "stroke event" sponsored by Lirah Vinegar which was also round two of the Foundation Cup. The Cup is decided over three rounds with a player's best two rounds sued to determine the winner.

The best score of the day came from Rod Werner with a nett 69. One shot back in second place was Lyle Bryant (nett 70). The ladies stroke event was another close affair with Nikki Waterworth on nett 78 winning.

Annelle Batterham was just one shot back.

Rod Werner picked up the pin shots at three and 12 and Luke Reardon was on song at 17. The ladies pins went to Nikki Waterworth at three and Annelle Batterham at 17. Pro-pins went to Wes Smith at 1/10, Hayden Smith at 5/14 and Michael Thompson at 9/18.

The Birdies nest went unclaimed and

run downs went to nett 72 (men) and ladies nett 81.

There is still one round of competition to finalise the Foundation Cup and after last weekend's results any one of around 10 players are in the running. The landscape is similar in the ladies event. Much is going to depend how well a number of players perform in the single stroke event this weekend which will be sponsored by Len Leigh. Tee off is from 11.30 am and there is a time sheet on the board.

TRL TO SLOT GREMLINS IN TO COMP The Stanthorpe Gremlins are working hard towards fielding a team in the TRL second division competition following discussions with the TRL. President of the TRL Brian Gilroy said earlier this week while the current BRL situation was disappointing they (TRL) will be able to work a Gremlins team into their second division draw. Like other teams in the competition the Gremlins will face their share of travel but on the upside they should get several home games. It looks likely at this point that there will be seven teams in the C Grade TRL competition.

The Gremlins have begun pre season training and while player numbers are not there yet there are some promising signs with a handful of former Gremlins also expressing an interest in playing in the C Grade competition.

The standard of the BRL competition in recent years has very much on a par with the C Grade Toowoomba competition and there is no reason why a Gremlins side cannot be extremely competitive providing there is continued support from players.

Gremlins President David Ball said the club will be holding a BBQ and get together on Saturday from 3.00pm to discuss the upcoming season. He added that the club will need players to commit to the upcoming season by the end of January. ●

ory of Mick Rawlins on Fri 26th Jan at 4pm.

Today Thursday Jan 18 will be a return for the ladies which will start with the B grade singles final between L Hartley and C Wickham at 9am. Then we will have social mixed bowls at 1pm followed by the ladies meeting at 4pm.

On Sunday Jan 21 the Men's meeting will be at 10.30am followed by the Management meeting at 11.15am with social mixed bowls starting at 1pm.

Nominations are now being taken for the men's A and B grade singles which will be played during February.

WARWICK EAST BOWLS CLUB

AROUND THE GROUNDS Results for Sunday 14th January.

400 yards - F Class: Bruce McAllan 116.5, Dave Taylor 110.5, Kevin Jones 110.2, Margaret Taylor 107.1, Murray Reck 105.1, Brent Handson DNF. We had very difficult conditions for shooting last Sunday, with very strong, variable wind and high temperatures which tested the shooters. Well done Bruce to get a good score considering the conditions. We will be shooting on the 500 yard mound on Sunday 21st January, sign on at 7.30am for 8.00am start, contact Margaret on 4666 1018 for details.

WARWICK BOWLS CLUB All members and visitors will be pleased to hear that our Warwick Bowls Club will reopen for Bowls on Wednesday 24th January. Our thanks to KFC for sponsoring the afternoon! Their support is very much appreciated. Names to be in between 12.00 midday and 12.30 for play at 1.00pm. The Green looks wonderful, and our thanks to the band of members who have worked tirelessly over the Christmas and New Year break to bring the Green up to this standard. It is hoped all members, if possible, will be in attendance to play bowls on Wednesday in appreciation of their hard work.

Coming Events for January and February: Wed. 24th Jan.: Social bowls sponsored by KFC. Times as above.

Tues. 6th Feb.: Monthly Triples - starting time 12 midday.

Sat. 10th Feb.: Our Club's AGM commencing at 10.00am.

It is hoped all members will be in attendance.

N.B. All Club Keys must be returned to the Secretary, Mrs. Judith Cutmore, at this AGM. Meeting for verification on the Club's Key Register. If you are unable to attend the AGM your keys must definitely freetimes.com.au

be handed into the Secretary before this 2018 AGM Meeting.

Due to the new Constitution a full, current and correct Key Register MUST be kept.

SOUTHERN CROSS BOWLS CLUB Results of our monthly Turkey triples which were played last Wednesday. The winners were the Warwick East team of B Gibson, R Philps and P Collis on 30 points. Runners-up were P Klowss, M Wagner and I Gambrill on 28 points.

Results- S Tyler's team def. J Cochran, M Skaines, A Imhoff 11-9; P Gainey, B Cross, G Cross def. Prickles, G Davis, C Davidson 17-10; B Lee, D Scotney, K Mooney def. C Wickham, D Cross, D Busch 12-11; L Collie, O McPaul, P Wagner def. L Hartley, J Buse, A Buse 12-8; A Thornton, L Clark, K Hankinson def. C Weier, Y Reid, N Fletcher 18-9; P Klowss, M Wagner, I Gambrill def. V Banditt, C Sawyer, T Banditt 23-5; J Richardson, Mike P, N Richardson def. M Harvey, B Murphy, V Wilmot 18-6; B Gibson, R Philps, P Collis def. G Assay, M Shepherd, M O'Leary 21-7. Round 2 (skips only): D Busch def. C Davidson 16-10; K Mooney def. S Tyler 19-5; G Cross def. A Imhoff 1311; N Fletcher def. A Buse 15-9; I Gambrill def. G Wilmot 15-10; T Banditt def. K Hankinson 15-7; M O'Leary def. P Wagner 13-10; P Collis def. N Richardson 17-6. Our next monthly triples will be on Feb 14.

It was a nice roll up to our twilight bowls on Friday night with B Hope and Y Reid being the lucky winners. Results - J Torrisi, P Gainey, C Wickham def. D Adams, J Lawardorn, T Francis 17-13; L Hartley, V Gray def. S Dipplesman, R Tartan 24-16; S Stacey, G Davis, C Hope v B Hartley, B Gainey, J Johnson 1313; M Adams, D Cross, B Lee def. N Murphy, C Weier, C Sawyer 15-10; B Hope, Y Reid def. V O'Keefe, R Francis 24-20. The members draw has jackpotted.

The next twilight bowls will be a special day in mem-

Happy New Year to all bowlers and to those friends who read our notes! Unfortunately our green is still under renovation. Bowls will not resume until Thursday 1st February when the Open Triples will be played.

The AGM is set down for Saturday 24th February commencing at 1pm, not the 17th February as previously advertised.

The Ladies Section will not resume bowls until Tuesday 13th February. After bowls there will be a meeting.

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