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There was a time when I regarded bullying as something that only happens in the school playground, and found myself unable to take adult allegations of such behaviour seriously.

But having observed it in 'grown up' environments over the years, I know bullying is not something solely confined to our youth. The fact is there are some truly awful individuals with whom we are forced to interact and share oxygen - whether it be in a workplace or community group or neighbourhood - who for their own twisted reasons see fit to bring misery into the lives of others.

I support tomorrow's National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence, and the focus on schools.

But building 'resilience' in our kids has to start in the home. As parents we must encourage them to stand up for themselves, and to stick by their mates if someone is giving them a hard time.

We must also instill in them selfesteem, and at the same time make it clear that the world is not always a nice place and they will come across unpleasant people as they walk life's path. Unfortunately, the world is full of them.

How our kids respond to such individuals comes down to their own sense of selfworth.

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PARKING PLAN QUESTIONED Warwick business and tourism identity Graham Buchner weighs in on the debate over the Warwick Town Hall toilets, as heritage protection values questioned - pages 6, 7.

GOOD RAINFALL WELCOMED Producers thankful for last week's rain, looking now to plant their winter crops ... and the latest on the region's drought status ... page 11.

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THIS WEEK WE’RE TALKING ABOUT… STANTHORPE WINS WATER MONEY

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and create local jobs," Mr Finlay said.

"The economies of the Southern Downs, Stanthorpe and the Granite Belt could significantly benefit from the completion of this feasibility study with local procurement a strong driver for the project team.

"This study presents an ideal opportunity to identify whether the building of a dam at Emu Swamp and associated water infrastructure for agricultural and industrial use is economically viable.

"The study will also identify opportunities for existing producers or new entrants to participate in the development of an irrigation scheme and access additional secure water supplies."

Mr Finlay said the Stanthorpe Granite Belt Chamber of Commerce

Churches of Christ Care has announced it will close Stanthorpe's Carramar Hostel this month following the expansion of its Aged Care Service, Villa Carramar, last December.

Director of Seniors and Supported Living Bryan Mason said Churches of Christ Care "is now better positioned to meet local and regional needs for a high quality residential aged care service in the one state-of-the-art facility".

Unions say more than 40 staff face either cuts to their hours or redundancy under new rosters after “transitioning” to Villa Carramar.

But Mr Mason said the decision to close the "respected service" of the hostel "was not made easily".

"When Carramar Hostel was established in 1976, it was run by the community for the community," Mr Mason said.

"And for many Stanthorpe locals, it quickly established itself as the

Sam Price-Purcell has not been seen since 2015.

Toowoomba region, where he was murdered.

A motive for the suspected killing has not been disclosed, but investigators have confirmed Mr Price-Purcell had links to drug crime.

Police at Leyburn this week said the owners of the property being searched were not suspects, but people with a close connection to them were.

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"Many Stanthorpe seniors have called Carramar Hostel home, and many locals have supported residents and families at the service, over the past 40 years.

"We remain incredibly respectful of the profound impact this service has made.

"For us at Churches of Christ Care, it has been an honour to be part of the Carramar Hostel journey. With the opening of the extension to Villa Carramar Aged Care Service in December, and upon reviewing demand, it has become evident that we have the ability to continue to provide high quality care and facilities for 103 residents at the one service.

"With this extension, which included building an additional 68 rooms and the renovation of some existing rooms, we wanted to provide both the much needed specialised residential aged care for locals and an enhanced sense of community." ●

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the largest project of its kind ever undertaken by a local chamber of commerce," he said.

"It's anticipated that the Emu Swamp Dam feasibility study will be finalised and submitted initially to the Queensland Government by the end of this year." ●

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SEARCH TURNS UP WEAPONS, DRUG EQUIPMENT Police last week completed a search of a rural property at Leyburn, northwest of Warwick, as part of their investigation into the murder of Brisbane man Sam Price-Purcell in 2015.

A Queensland Police media statement released last Friday said the search began on Tuesday of last week and involved police officers from the QPS Dive Squad, the Dog Squad - human remains detection dogs - Forensic Services and detectives from Ferny Grove, the Homicide Investigation Unit, Toowoomba CIB and Darling Downs.

"The search has resulted in the recovery of items that will now be the subject of further investigation," the statement said.

"The investigation into the murder of Sam Price-Purcell is ongoing and investigators continue to appeal for anyone with information to contact police."

Bones found on the property are not human, police confirmed earlier in the week.

During the search police uncovered weapons, ammunition and drugrelated items buried on the property.

Sam Price-Purcell, 25, was last seen alive in February 2015 at Mitchelton, north of Brisbane.

Police believe he was driven to the

acknowledged that the successful completion of the feasibility study "will not be possible without close collaboration with all stakeholders, particularly the Southern Downs Regional Council and both State and Federal governments".

"The awarding of this project to the Chamber of Commerce represents

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The Stanthorpe and Granite Belt Chamber of Commerce has secured more than $3.5 million from the Australian Government's National Water Infrastructure Development Fund to conduct a feasibility study into building a dam and associated water distribution infrastructure at Emu Swamp.

Project Steering Committee Chair Brent Finlay last week welcomed the announcement that the Queensland Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy had signed the funding deed allowing this much anticipated feasibility project to proceed.

"A detailed study into the feasibility of the Emu Swamp Dam is long overdue and, if proven viable, this project could help secure additional local water supplies, boost business opportunities

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ome Monday of next week shoppers will be able to access 160 new car parking spaces underneath Rose City Shoppingworld as the opening of the $40 million expansion of the centre draws close.

The Free Times was given an exclusive look at the new carpark this week, which will be accessed from the now-completed ramp off Fitzroy Street.

The ramp is just around the corner from the new mall entry to the centre fronting the Fitzroy/Palmerin Street roundabout and has so far been hidden from public view by construction hoardings.

The opening of the carpark to the public

comes ahead of the opening of the new Coles supermarket, due to throw open its doors on Saturday 7 April.

Work on the internal fitout of the new Coles is well advanced and other new outlets inside the centre - including in the new mall outside Coles - are preparing to open, including a new bakery, 'The Bread Factory', just along from Rose City Fruits and Rose City Premium Meats.

Access from the carpark to the new mall area around Coles will be from a new travelator at the southern end of the carpark.

Outside the Fitzroy Street mall entrance and next to the ramp entry is a wide space that will feature outdoor seating and

landscaping. Also of interest are windows allowing views of Leslie Park across Fitzroy Street for shoppers inside Coles - the idea is to not have a solid supermarket wall facing the street and some additional visual interest.

The new carpark includes a designated seniors parking area and a travelator leading up the new mall, just next to Coles.

Rose City Shoppingworld marketing manager Louise de Lissa told the Free Times shoppers will be pleased to use the new car park, which will particularly alleviate congestion during the busiest times of the year, such as school holidays and the Christmas period.

"It's all underground, unlike parking at

many other centres, so I think shoppers will appreciate being protected from the elements," Louise said.

"Access is going to be really easy for people with prams and for the elderly and there's just plenty of room all round, including where the new travelator is situated."

One important point to note is that the Fitzroy Street carpark ramp is entryonly - you'll still drive out of the existing entrances/exits onto either Guy Street or Grafton Street.

And if you're heading east down Fitzroy Street you'll simply need to do a turn of the roundabout to access the new ramp. ●

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What else is happening?

•฀ Construction of a new aged care facility and supported living at Warwick's Regency Park, a $36m project which long-term is expected to create around 130 new jobs. The expansion will add to Regency Park's 98 existing retirement village homes.

•฀ Grove Juice has announced an expansion of its Kenilworth Street fruit processing factory, to be rolled out over the next couple of years.

•฀ Tissue paper manufacturer ABC Tissue - most commonly known by the 'Quilton' toilet paper brand - has bought several million dollars' worth of vacant land in the Kenilworth Street industrial estate near Grove Juice, but is yet to announce when construction of a new factory understood to be intended for Warwick is to commence.

•฀ John Dee Warwick is constructing a new 'Regional Cold Storage' facility at its Rosehill abattoir, a $15m project expected to another 150 jobs to its 630-strong workforce.

Carpark opens Monday - (from left) Rose City redevelopment site health and safety supervisor Joe Frost, site manager Courtney Dent, foreman Justin Maher and Shoppingworld marketing manager Louise de Lissa check out the new carpark entrance ramp off Fitzroy Street.

Leasing opportunities in the restored Plumbs Chambers will soon become available.

New look Plumbs Chambers Plumbs Chambers is expected to be on the market for leasing once construction works in the Fitzroy Street precinct of the Shoppingworld are fully complete.

The historic building was refurbished by the McConaghy Group after a community campaign, and the overwhelming consensus of locals is that it will add to the streetscape on Fitzroy Street - with other nearby historic buildings in the form of the police station and the courthouse - and be a visual point of interest for both locals and visitors to Warwick.

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BUCHNER INTO TOILET BATTLE

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Heritage Council to list the toilets as part of the Town Hall heritage-listing 'footprint', despite demands from many locals and businesses for the toilets to stay, citing their frequent use by locals and visitors.

The council for its part contends the brick block is an eyesore, prone to vandalism, unsafe and not at modern disabled-use standard.

The council's Manager of Community Services and Major Projects Michael Bell told the Free Times the council will "evaluate the offers and award a contract".

Warwick business and tourism identity Graham Buchner has weighed in on the subject of the Warwick Town Hall toilets, which are set to be demolished by the Southern Downs Regional Council.

The council has sought quotes from contractors for the controversial dunny demolition, a process which closed last Friday 9 March, bringing the job a step closer.

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"I believe very few RVs will use these spaces as they avoid crossings like the one into the carpark off Fitzroy Street, as it is too deep for the vans, and they also avoid carparks with their larger units.

"While doing the clean-ups that I do, I have spoken to many RV owners and they say they will use the spaces along Fitzroy Street itself and alongside Leslie Park.

"I would recommend the toilet block be retained for out of town visitors, to be encouraged to park in the Town Hall carpark without time limits like the twohour limit we have in Palmerin Street.

"This would in turn free up more parking bays on the street for short-term parking."

Mr Buchner also said security concerns could be addressed with LED lighting and there was a bank of CCTV cameras on a nearby light pole. ●

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"Once awarded, council will negotiate a commencement date with the successful contractor, taking into consideration that the work is to take place within a public carpark," he said.

The council has confirmed it has not yet drawn up a design for the configuration of the three RV parking spaces it intends to replace the toilets with, but Graham Buchner - who has long advocated for RV and related tourism issues locally - has scoffed at the plan.

He is adamant the spaces would be too small to accommodate even average-sized RVs, and that knocking down the toilets is a waste of ratepayers' money.

"As expected there would be three RV spaces, but at a loss of five existing standard car parking spaces, as well as a disabled space," Mr Buchner told the Free Times.

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Members of the RANGE Residents Action Group pictured last year with member Jenn Greene-Galloway "chained" to the structure.

character reflected in new development, street works and public places."

RANGE secretary Andrew Gale - who has a wealth of traffic management experience as a former police officer and currently as a driver trainer - also questioned from a practical perspective having RV spaces in the middle of a carpark, where drivers "have to negotiate through a labyrinth of access roads, in their larger than normal vehicles, to even access those spaces".

"Surely logic would dictate that the best spot to put these spaces would be as close to the entry of the carpark as possible," he said.

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What price our heritage?

While Mr Buchner is focussed on the practical parking realities of the toilet plan, the Southern Downs RANGE Residents Action Group is likewise concerned about a waste of public money with the demolition - along with a further loss of Warwick's heritage.

It may only be a toilet block, but it's adjacent to Dornbusch Lane, named in honour of Conrad Dornbusch, one half of the architectural firm Dornbusch and Connolly, who as well as the toilets designed some of Warwick's other fine buildings and landmarks, including St Mary's Catholic Church, the Warwick General Cemetery, the Criterion Hotel and some notable homes in town, including 'Avalon' on Glengallan Road, the Dornbusch family home in the late 1800s.

Dornbusch and Connolly also designed and built the Johnsons Buildings on Palmerin Street, with Dornbusch Lane alongside them.

RANGE president Peter Kemp said if demolished the toilet block would be added to the list of other historicallysignificant heritage structures torn down over the years in Warwick - which markets its heritage as a key attraction for visitors and new residents.

Indeed, the current council planning scheme contains no fewer than 155 uses of the word "heritage" in its 333 pages, and has whole sections extolling the ways in which the region's history is to be preserved.

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NEWS Tomorrow - Friday 16 March – is Australia’s National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence. Schools across the region will hold special activities tomorrow to promote respect and tolerance among students and the Southern Downs Regional Council will hold a small ‘pop-up’ event in Rose City Shoppingworld from 10am to 12 tomorrow, including the ‘Southern Downs Say No to Violence’ campaign. The pop-up event is aimed at raising awareness of the National Day of Action and will be supported by Headspace, RUOK, the SDRC Say No to Violence Team and the Queensland Police Service.

In the meantime, a Free Times reader has shared their own deeply personal experience of bullying – read their letter to the editor below…

TAKING A STAND ON BULLYING Responding to the 'Message from the Mayor' in the latest Southern Downs Mail, and supporting the stand up for anti-bullying day, March 16 2018.

I am speaking up about social media, bullying and self-harm as they are all factors linked to the distress my family has endured over two years in one way or another. And it all began from one bullying altercation. An altercation that had been resolved...or so we thought.

I believe the use of any internet carrier service has the potential to expose any person to the "various forms" of bullying and intimidation - quoting the Mayor's message here.

I myself experienced an incident regarding social media and an internet carrier service use (email) that has had a very "negative impact on the wellbeing" of my family.

As a concerned wife, a couple of distressing events and a situation in 2016 resulted in a two-minute phone call with a person to discuss some very serious issues regarding bullying and suicide at a time I felt self-harm was a high risk factor, after particular events had occurred that had profoundly impacted on our lives. It became evident 2 days later in an email that my identity had been confused with that of someone else. In the email I was wrongly accused of making negative social media comments that were another person's. The offending negative social media accusation was sent via email along with allegations regarding the two-minute phone call and a warning to a family member about my behaviour - which was actually not my behaviour at all. This person does not know me. I have never formally met this person and I still have not formally met this person.

This person did not get the facts right about me and this inflicted "hurt and emotional pain" on myself and my family.

It was not easy for me to "try to remain strong". My children were very upset and the memory of that day will live with us forever - it was Mother's Day 2016.I tried to speak to someone the day after the incident but by

the end of the week my request to confront the issue, up front and in person, had been thwarted. I was now being prevented from "communicating with others".

The behaviour towards me made me "feel bad" about myself and "depressed" me. It made me feel "unsafe and frightened". A separate incident with this person in a public place left me shaken and gave me the impression that my identity had once again been mistaken.

I had not shared private information about myself but that did not protect me from being wrongly identified and accused of something I hadn't done. It certainly did not protect the privacy (of the person I had been confused with either. This meant that person and that person's family, at no fault of their own, became caught up in a conflict which should never ever have happened and which has caused us all extreme hurt and distress.

Not responding to this "nasty and insulting" offending email was very difficult.

I was wrongly accused of something relating to social media and I felt I needed to defend myself. It was only after I had responded to this person in my own defence about the positive contribution that I make to social media that it became apparent to this person that I was not who they believed I was.

The apology came several hours later and named the person I had been "confused with". I felt that it was not a genuine or sincere apology and I have never accepted it. The original accusation about me had been CC'd via email to three other people. The apology hours later was only copied to two of those three people. I have been given no proof which was a recommendation along with a re-apology - that my name has been cleared of this negative accusation with the third person.

I felt, and still feel, my character has been attacked.

"Talking to your friends, your family or someone you trust" as the Mayor suggests can feel like your only lifeline and it is essential to anyone's mental health and wellbeing if you are being threatened into silence.

It is not always a simple process of

complaining, and the truth is that trying to resolve matters face to face prior to making complaints has had a huge emotional and psychological impact on us. We felt the need to speak up but I was being silenced by the fear of family members being punished.

This type of intimidation does "frighten you and stop you living your life". It also causes anxiety and is a cruel form of emotional and psychological abuse.

The Mayor's message in the latest Southern Downs Mail has inspired me to "half" speak up. The irony in all of this is that my family members and I have ultimately become the victims of intimidation after expressing concerns about bullying and potential selfharm/suicide risk and being silenced has caused further events and greater distress.

I am so pleased that we are being encouraged to act, to do something, to speak up about behaviour like this.

A tragic incident a year later had us all questioning whether we had done enough to raise the awareness of low morale and selfharm potential that we feared would touch our lives. This has also had a severe impact on all of us - "adults, teens and children".

Our children have witnessed what one bullying incident can lead to when there is no empathy at all for the victims. Our children have witnessed their parents constantly in distress. Our children have missed out on family holidays due to the ongoing events as a result of this whole conflict.

Our records so far indicate several hundred pages of turmoil.

After going through this horrid experience for two years now myself and my family have been labelled trouble makers, agency shoppers and keyboard warriors in little dark houses but it is so far from the truth.

What I have said here just touches the surface - there is so much more I am unable to speak up about because the detailed truth and my freedom of speech will come at a cost to my family members.

- Name withheld by request

AS BIG AS IT GETS It may already be home to the Big Apple but Stanthorpe is well on its way to boasting another impressive landmark after the Big Thermometer was installed at the end of February.

The structural component of the Stanthorpe Chamber of Commerce's Big Thermometer has been installed in Rotary Park and the granite pieces will be attached to the monument in coming weeks.

The Southern Downs Regional Council has contributed approximately $50,000 worth of funding to the project, completing the construction of the footpath from Stanthorpe's Visitor Information Centre to the monument. The council will also complete the construction of a parallel parking area now the Apple and Grape Harvest Festival has come to an end.

The long-awaited Big Thermometer, which is located on the banks of Quart Pot Creek, was given the green-light in February 2017, after Southern Downs Councillors voted unanimously to approve the project. The new landmark is on track to be completed by July, in time for Stanthorpe's cold winter temperatures. ●

TEEN ARRESTED Police last week arrested a 16-year-old male in relation to thefts of two utility vehicles in Warwick, one from Glen Road and another from Wilga Avenue, and the burglary of another local residence in recent weeks.

The 16 year old has been remanded in custody pending his next appearance in the Children's Court.

Investigations into these offences are ongoing and there are believed to be other suspects involved. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. ●

ALL IN FOR TRIVIA NIGHT The Freestone State School Parents and Citizens Association will hold their annual Trivia Night major fundraiser this Saturday 17 March.

It's an event for all ages and promises to be a head-scratching night full of fun and frivolity, with all proceeds benefiting Freestone State School.

Test your knowledge at the Freestone Memorial Hall, with the doors opening from 6.30pm for a 7pm start.

Tickets can be purchased in advance - book a table of eight to 10. Tickets are just $10 per person, which includes a light supper, with a full bar operating on the night.There will be heaps of multi-draw raffle prizes and a fundraising auction, and lucky door prizes. To book your table call Karen on 0437 635 133. ●

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RAIN VERY WELCOME - BUT VARIABLE

BY JEREMY SOLLARS While parts of North Queensland have more or less floated away as a result of last week's rain many producers on the Southern Downs and Granite Belt are rejoicing after their ground received a handy soaking.

Some parts of the region received close to or more than 100mm over several days, with the best falls happening in eastern parts, particularly east of Warwick close to the range.

The rain has been timely for the planting of winter forages, with Ian Wallace of Warwick's Olsens Produce saying the better falls had brought with them some much needed "positivity" to local farmers, some of whose country was still too wet to plant late last week.

"It was pretty variable though - there were people who got between 20 and 60 millimetres and some a lot more than that, but they were mainly on the eastern side of Warwick," Ian said.

"Bores in that country are holding up surprisingly well - there's good flows in the creeks and the underground system would have re-charged somewhat.

"Out to the west on the traprock country they had a lot less, and some of those people are getting low on stock water.

"It was certainly also helpful to anyone who planted their summer crops late, for example some of the maize and mung beans and forage.

"Forage oats is a topical crop right now, there's going to be a lot of planting in the next couple of weeks.

"And some of the dairy guys will be planting rye grass towards the end of the month.

"It's just about making the best of the

Olsens Produce manager Ian Wallace (right) with staff member Anthony White. The boys are displaying a bag of Wizard Forage Oats seed - ready for planting now. available moisture."

Stephen Tancred of Stanthorpe's Orchard Services said last week's rain had "just been enough" for the Granite Belt.

"The rain interrupted some current harvesting but that's not a huge issue," he said.

"Much more than we had would have had an impact on current grape, tomato and apple harvests - grapes in particular don't like excessive moisture.

"But overall it's been great, dams and full and the ground was soaked so that's a lot to be thankful for."

Drought criteria questioned The Southern Downs Regional Council has asked to meet with Queensland Agriculture minister Mark Furner to discuss the current criteria used for making drought

declarations, including the use of Local Drought Committees, the identities of whose members are kept secret.

The meeting request follows letters sent by the council to the State Government advocating for a return to drought status for the region, both of which requests have been refused.

The most recent response from the government to the council was that our Local Drought Committee was due to meet "at the end of summer".

It is not known if the meeting has yet been held.

Meanwhile AgForce has said that all of the recent rainfall across Queensland is "not enough to break a drought that has lasted more than half a decade in many parts of the state".

AgForce North Queensland Regional

President Russell Lethbridge - who recently co-ordinated a teleconference with more than 20 regional mayors to discuss the impact of the drought - said many regional and rural communities were still doing it very tough.

"The prolonged drought has taken an enormous financial, environmental and emotional toll on farming families right throughout Queensland, with more than two-thirds of the state still drought declared," he said.

"The recent rain has certainly bought a smile to many faces in rural and regional Queensland, but it has been very patchy and it should not be forgotten that many regions in the west were first drought declared back in early to mid-2013, so it's a long road to recovery."

Mr Lethbridge said AgForce would be joining with regional mayors to establish an Emergency Drought Response Taskforce to identify and advocate for solutions to help support families and communities that are struggling.

"The ongoing nature of this drought has overwhelmed even the best efforts of producers to prepare and has been compounded by other challenges such as the kneejerk live export ban in 2011 and continued uncertainty around vegetation management regulations," he said.

"The drought assistance and support measures provided by the State and Federal Governments are very welcome, but are really designed to assist people through a drought that lasts two to three years, whereas many producers are now facing their sixth year with severe rainfall deficits." ●

IN BRIEF CATTLE SALE FRAUD Detectives from the State Crime Command's Rockhampton Major and Organised Crime Squad (Rural) have charged a man following a "protracted fraud investigation" in relation to the sale of cattle in Queensland.

A police media statement issued on Monday 26 February says that last year an advertisement was placed by a company in a rural newspaper to purchase cattle for processing export meat.

"As a result, three cattle properties

contacted the company in April, May and June 2017 where they entered into contracts to supply Wagyu and Wagyu cross cattle," the statement said.

"It will then be alleged the companies did not receive full payment for the sales agreed upon after supplying the cattle.

"Police are encouraging anyone who may have responded to the pictured advertisement to contact police.

"A 65-year-old Evans Head (NSW) man has been charged with two counts of fraud in excess of $1.5 million.

"He is expected to next appear at the Brisbane Magistrates Court on Monday 7 May." · Got information on this major fraud?

Call Policelink on 131 444 or report it anonymously to Crime Stoppers 24 hours a day on 1800 333 000. ●

BIOSECURITY BRIEFING If you are a producer or work with grapes, stone fruit, olives or berries you need to save the date for an upcoming information afternoon being held at the Queensland College of

Wine Tourism next Tuesday 20 March, to provide an overview of Australia's number one plant biosecurity risk Xylella fastidiosa, the potential vectors of Xylella and what you need to consider with regard to on farm bio-security.

The Xylella fastidiosa bacterium is an invasive bacterial plant pathogen spreading around the globe with significant environmental and economic impact, causing considerable damage to many plants including grapevines, olives, citrus, berry crops and stone fruit. ●

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SHOW A CELEBRATION OF RURAL LIFE

BY JEREMY SOLLARS Next weekend's 2018 Warwick Show will once again showcase and celebrate our local agricultural industries, which are still the mainstay of the Warwick economy.

Recent data released by the Southern Downs Regional Council shows agriculture is still far and away the biggest economic contributor to this region injecting around $750 million locally every year.

It's just another reason to get along to the 2018 Warwick Show, which starts next Friday 24 March - our local Show holiday.

Entries for the Prime Cattle and the Prime Sheep and Lamb sections are coming in - cattle entries close tomorrow, Friday 16 March and sheep and lambs next Wednesday 21 March. Schedules are available from the Show Office or online at warwickshowandrodeo.com.au Ben Maher of Warwick's Rodgers Creek

feedlot is judging the cattle in 2018, with steward Bill Gross expecting a high standard of entries, and with prizes - a combination of cash, trophies and product vouchers totalling around the $2000 mark.

Sheep and lamb entries will be judged

by Andrew Jackson, who's the New England region buyer for Thomas Foods International (TFI), who are the major sponsors of that competition this year.

One name associated with TFI which will be familiar to locals is Warwick-born Paul Leonard - the company's national manager of small stock, with the Leonard family well-known in local sheep circles.

The Show Committee is putting the call out for volunteers to assist with the smooth running of the 2018 Warwick Show.

If you can help in the canteens or bars or assist with the horse, sheep and cattle sections or the pavilion displays call the Show Office on 4661 9060. ●

Entries are coming in for the Prime Cattle and Prime Sheep and Lamb competitions at the 2018 Warwick Show. (File image).

OLSENS PRODUCT OF THE GRDC UPDATES DELIVER MONTH - WIZARD FORAGE OATS ‘PADDOCK READY’ DATA TO DETAIL-HUNGRY GROWERS Wizard Forage Oats are the latest release from the leading forage development partnership between the Queensland Department of Ag and Heritage Seeds.

Wizard presents significant improvement in yield over other forage oats in the market.

Wizard has an erect early growth habit, medium plant height, high tillering and fine leaves and stems.

Speed to initial grazing is quick, similar to Genie and quicker than Aladdin.

With normal planting time (March April), Wizard has medium maturity being five to seven days earlier to anthesis than Genie but five to seven days later than Volta.

Stem and leaf thickness of Wizard is slightly finer than Genie.

It also tends to be higher in tillering and have better recovery from cutting and grazing than Genie.

Wizard will provide growers with a new high yielding, medium / late maturity with excellent recovery in the winter months.

Key features ... · Sets new benchmark for yield in Forage Oats, 9% over current market leading varieties Aladdin & Genie, 15% over Drover and Taipan · Good early growth similar to Genie and

better than Aladdin · Excellent recovery from grazing and cutting · Resistant to most Australian pathotypes of leaf rust but has been found to be susceptible a new strain · Medium maturity ADVANTAGES: · Strong competition against weeds early · More feed for longer periods, both early and through winter · Bred, trialled and selected in Qld and Northern NSW for performance and local adaptation BENEFITS: · Improved return on investment compared to other varieties · Fast to first graze · Huge forage yield benefit. More feed all season = greater animal production ●

The latest grains industry research was showcased to more than 100 growers, agronomists and industry representatives at the Allora Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Grains Research Updates this week.

With the theme of "Driving profit through Research" the Allora Grains Research Update had a strong grower focus providing paddock-ready information on chickpea planting, nitrogen and water use efficiency, soil-borne diseases and how they impact on-farm profit, tips for developing a longterm risk management plan along with weed control strategies and Australian grain market insights.

GRDC Grower Relations Manager North Richard Holzknecht said recent rain across the region provided the perfect backdrop for the events and importantly, has provided a muchneeded reprieve for late planted summer crops and improved the outlook for the upcoming winter season.

"The GRDC are committed to delivering

the latest research and development information direct to growers and agronomists through the Grains Research Updates so it was encouraging to see the high attendance numbers in Allora," he said.

"This reflects the growing importance both growers and agronomists place on staying informed of the latest research and development outcomes and how they apply in the paddock."

He said growers who missed the Update events could access GRDC presentation papers at https://grdc.com.au/resources-andpublications/grdc-update-papers · The Condamine Headwaters Alliance will hold a ‘Grazing Naturally’ workshop at the Warwick QCWA Hall on Grafton Street on Thursday 22 and Friday 23 March. The workshop will focus on natural grazing management, including calculating and monitoring pasture growth. The cost is $25 per person per day, includes lunch and smoko. To RSVP or for more info call Fiona on 0429 137 224. ●

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TRACTORS & DOZER: -Fiat 50CI Dozer (with BLADE, TREE PUSHER & STICK RAKE), KUBOTA M5950DT 4WD Tractor with(McCormack Loader, Bucket & Forks, 7200hrs), FORD 5000 (6470hrs, near new tyres), FERGUSON TE20 (g/c), MASSEY HARRIS tractor (on Steels), MACHINERY: -Silvan 8mt 400lt boom spray,6m hay elevator & motor, Superior 6ft slasher, round bale hay feeder, post hole digger, 8 leaf fire harrows, 32 plate tandem disc plough, Sunshine corn cracker, Stihl 5hp rotary hoe, small tool bar, 4mt KKK cultivator,40’ x 7” Mitzi auger (with 10hp Honda motor),35’ x 6” Mitzi Auger (with 7hp BNS motor), VEHICLES: -1953 Anniversary Ford Customline Sedan, Datsun farm ute, 1990 Diahatsu Rocky F77 4cyl diesel (108969km, UHF, reg), GENERAL: -Barb wire, mesh, drive over gate, jib, approx. 100 new 6ft steel posts & second hand, carryall, 20 lengths railway line,65 irrigation pipes (4” x 24’ (40), 3” x 24’ (25) with sprays), approx.

50 lengths 1” – 1 1/4” gal pipe, Stockman 11.5hp rider mower, Ryobi Gurney, calf puller, gas branding furnace, Stihl F574 weed eater, axes, crow bars, shovels, Burdizzo, gas gun, 2 x small elect sprays, Peerless 2ton endless chain, windmill pulling gear, radial arm saw, twin cylinder elect compressor, wood lathe, inverter welder & rods, battery charges, 12 speed drill press, pipe dies, bolt cutters, Stihl 028 chain saw, Xceed jig saw, ½ & ¾ drive sockets, Kyobi drill, Ehco post borer, small chain saw, Husqvarna 445 chain saw, petrol post borer, floor jack, pipe bender, leg vice, grease guns, qty oil, Makita elect saw, elect planner, qty spanners, stilsons and other tools, 4 x fuel tanks, elect motor & ceft pump, HOUSEHOLD & COLLECTABLES: -NEC auto 8kg washing machine, Kelvinator fridge / freezer, tables & chairs, LG TV, TV stand, DVD & video player, ironing board, elect keyboard, organ, qty sheet music, Button Accordion, Spoon accordion, old leather school bag, Marble top silky oak table, tilly light, kero lights, wall telephone, qty cream cans, cream separator, cattle brand (50R), tin washing tub, 7 wooden seats, set of Mother pot irons, tin trunk, scythe, hay knife, ½ cwt anvil, old hand planter, Old wagon, meat safe.

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Auction Saturday 17th March 2018 9am On Site.

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For sale by Auction over 450 Lots Nuffield petrol kero tractor with front blade collectors item, Husqvarna LTH2142DR ride on mower, as new John Deere ride on mower, mower ramps, Polaris Quad Bike, Honda Quad Bike, 4wd farm truck, Honda rotary tiller, Meat ban saw, timber ban saw, Hardi 600 litre weed sprayer c/w honda motor and boom, Large qty new bolts and fasteners, large qty new leather work gloves, large qty hand tools, large qty garden tools, oxy set, qty gate hinges, 3 farm gates, 3 hay feeders, qty electric fence insulators, 3 anvils, cream separator parts, Single stand crutching plant with villers motor, Sunbeam shearing plant with hand piece, lamb marking cradle, pasture harrows, 15hp Johnson outboard, wood lathe, router work bench, 6" x 9" belt and disc sander, Triton work bench, new cut off saw, 2 Kubota tractor wheels, carryall, 7 tyne cultivator, 3 tyne ripper, aeg 2400 generator, tandem farm trailer, hay mower, 3 pty fertilizer spreader, qty guttering, qty roofing iron, qty steel posts, post hole digger, carry all, Hardi 600 litre 3 pty linkage sprayer, electric push bike, antique Mahogany furniture very large Victorian Mahogany side board, Small mahogany dressing table, nest 3 cedar tables, cedar dressing table, cedar chairs, Silky oak furniture, 3 dining tables and chairs, assorted antiques, chest freezer, 2 refrigerators, large amount furniture and collectables, washing machines, kitchen ware and huge qty sundry items.

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Designed to delight, enhanced by impressive features and set in an exclusive setting, this light illed residence’s luxurious spaces provide the perfect response to our preferences and priorities. Ofering executive living with elevated ceilings, ornate cornices, ceiling roses and chandeliers. Enter via the wide, marble tiled hallway through to the generous formal lounge and dining rooms where attention to detail is obvious. Spacious second living and meals areas are air conditioned, have wood heater and are serviced by a new kitchen with 5 burner gas stove. Lavish master bedroom ofers impressive dimensions, a walk-in robe, air conditioning and a stunning ensuite. Three of the additional four bedrooms feature built-in robes, and are serviced by the sparkling marble tiled main bathroom. Study is easily accessed from the main entrance and the second bathroom has mudroom access. Indoor spaces low seamlessly out to elegant outdoor environs including the tranquil alfresco dining zone. Additional features such as double lock-up garage and solar system complement an address additionally enhanced by a location only moments to schools, parkland, golf course and CBD. On 1,680sqm this is the complete package and is not to be missed.

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A lifestyle property on 2.32ha for sale at $535,000. The elevated position shows wonderful views over the surrounding farmland and beyond. Three bedrooms and an oice, two bedrooms have large built-ins. Convenient kitchen, gas cooktop, electric oven adjoining breakfast room with panoramic views. There is a formal dining family room with woodheater, formal lounge and a sitting room. There are three reverse cycle air conditioners through the home. Fenced houseyard, paved courtyard, established gardens are a picture. A caravan shed with power and concrete loor, a carport and a three bay shed with extra toilet, laundry and storage.

Ample water with very large concrete tank, two other tanks and a bore. Also chook pen, vege garden, sheep yards, loading ramp, 4 dog runs * orchard variety of trees, hay / machinery shed - could be stables, fully fenced. Short drive to Allora Town. Agent in conjunction.

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Meet Your Local Agent Be prepared to really work hard. In order to build your profile, you will have to do a lot of hours and go above and beyond your competitors in order to stand out.

How much of your weekend and ‘after hours’ time do you spend on the job?

I have Sunday off (Mostly) and work every Saturday and 8 hours plus on week days.

How much of your weekend and ‘after hours’ time do you spend on the job?

How much of your weekend and ‘after hours’ time do you spend on the job?

Most weekends it will be a twelve hour Saturday, Saturday being our biggest day of the week in Real Estate. However, some weekends this can be eight to twelve hours both Saturday and Sunday. You take the enquiry and view property as people are able to view as most clients are only free after work and on weekends to truly understand the property of interest. Bottom line it is important to be available when the clients both Sellers and Buyers are able to be comfortably free and able to think things through in listing or purchasing property.

It varies from week to week however I work nearly every weekend and do work late a lot of afternoons. We do get a lot of calls on weekends and at nights.

Is this property haunted?

What would you say to someone who’s thinking of selling their home privately, without an agent?

What’s the strangest question you’ve ever been asked about a property by a buyer?

Did someone pass away in the Property.

What would you say to someone who’s thinking of selling their home privately, without an agent?

Unfortunately I see the results of people trying to sell their own property usually ending in disaster.

Agents have all the tools and local market knowledge in regards to selling property and most have active data bases in place.

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What’s the strangest question you’ve ever been asked about a property by a buyer?

I cannot recall a strange question to be truthful, a Buyer’s question to them and the Agent must always be considered relevant and worthy of an answer no matter how much it puts a smile on your face. Buyer’s questions allow you a window into their thinking and what is important to them, how much they understand and allow you as Agent to ensure you give them all the information they require so as to make good decisions.

Although we work for the Sellers in our role selling, our Buyers matter, they are important for our Sellers and must be nurtured/assisted in making decisions.

I would highly recommend they refrain from doing that as a lot of Prospective Buyers do not like dealing directly with the Sellers. Plus they don’t have access to a lot of the tools that we as agents utilise.

What would you say to someone who’s thinking of selling their home privately, without an agent?

I would commend their tenacity in taking on this role and I can understand why owners would at times wish to attempt selling their own home before engaging an Agent. However, in my eight and a half years’ experience in selling here in our region evidence has shown that buyers prefer to deal with an Agent in preference to dealing direct with the owner/s. Sellers are not able to market the property as Agents/Agencies are able to which is a huge factor in Selling property in a regional area; you must have the ability to target buyers from outside our market/region.

What are the most important personal qualities a good real estate agent needs to possess?

Must be completely honest with Vendors and Buyers regarding any aspect of the property you are marketing. A good agent should be a good time manager and always give feedback to the Vendor when required.

What are the most important personal qualities a good real estate agent needs to possess?

In my opinion, a good real estate agent is someone who is honest, reliable, hard working, enthusiastic and overall a nice, approachable person.

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What are the most important personal qualities a good real estate agent needs to possess?

Honesty, Selflessness, Knowledge of the property you are selling, Ability to define property through words and images, Negotiation Skills, Genuine Care and Acceptance of all those you work with, Patience and constant support for those making decisions regarding their most important physical asset, their real property.

Be it Investment or those who occupy their homes it is important not to get it wrong in any market for your valued Client/s.

What advice would you give to someone just starting out as a real estate salesperson?

To be patient as it won’t happen overnight. To be a very good listener and to be proactive as you cannot sell a secret!

What advice would you give to someone just starting out as a real estate salesperson?

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What advice would you give to someone just starting out as a real estate salesperson?

To remain yourself, to not feel you must conform to the way most in the industry are trained, to be prepared to give the long hours required in the first couple of years to establish relationships and process, aim always for the best price, do not fall into the old ways of yesteryear taking listings as lowly priced as you can get them and moving them quick under the guise of ‘it’s a business’, this practice is ‘old hat’ and not how real estate should be practiced, nor does it improve our market, it makes your house and mine worth less. Always be an Agent who strives for a ‘high’ median sales price, one who improves the market we work within not undersells it.

Rick Kinlyside 0427 455 551 Sales Consultant

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Lovely brick house, in a peaceful area that not only is presented beautifully but has well established, low maintenance gardens that have a drip water irrigation system installed. 3 bedrooms all with built-ins & plush carpet.

Spacious kitchen with plenty of cupboard space & window overlooking the back entertainment area & garden. It even has a large separate dining area! This is a home that has been very lovingly taken care. Stay warm in the chilly Warwick winters with the Creda heater that warms the entire house all winter long. In the back yard there is a garden shed & rain water tank. Call Simone today to arrange your inspection or check out our website and face book page to see when our open homes are. realestate.com: 127811526 ID: 1136 ID: 843

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17/03/2018 13 Kidman Dr, WARWICK 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Simone Robson 0447 249 256 17/03/2018 11 Wood St, WARWICK 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Linda Rutledge 0411 317 978 17/03/2018 6 Yangan Rd, WARWICK 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Linda Rutledge 0411 317 978 17/03/2018 140 Upper Wheatvale Rd, DEUCHAR 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Bevan Vanderwolf 0408 457 793 24/03/2018 13 Kidman Dr, WARWICK 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Simone Robson 0447 249 256

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AIR CONDITIONER Polocool portable air conditioner, 6kw, used only 2 hours, no further use. Will sell $1,000. Phone 0457 290 758.

ANTIQUE DOUBLE WARDROBE Solid silky oak, professionally restored, hand french polished using shellac. $350. Ph 07 4661 1445 ANTIQUE SIDEBOARD, silky oak, professionally restored, hand french polished. First to see will buy. $450. 07 4661 1445.

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GAS HEATER Rinnai Avenger, 25 plus unflued gas heater, minimal use, excellent condition with manual. Cost $1,150 will sell $650 ono. 0407 126 100.

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RIDE ON MOWER Greenfield, 12.5hp, 30" cut, goes well, serviced. $2,000. Ph. 0437 203 525.

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BEST AND WORST SEEN OF TEST The past couple of weeks have showcased all that is good about Test cricket and all that is wrong. In the first Test in South Africa we saw what can only be described as unacceptable behaviour by the Australia Vice Captain Dave Warner and South African wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock.

The matter was dealt with and sanctions and fines quite rightly metered out.

Addressing the issue before the second Test Match Referee Jeff Crowe highlighted to both teams the importance of respect for opponents but it seems that fell on deaf ears. Perhaps he should have also had a word to the South African cricket officials who might find themselves looking for alternative employment after their involvement in the Sonny Bill Williams mask fiasco on day one. Then there was the performance of South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada. Raba will play no further part in the Test series after being found guilty of a Level 2 ICC code of conduct offence for 'inappropriate and deliberate physical contact with a player,' and fined 50% of his match fee It has taken the shine off a 10 wicket haul by the bowler that helped the South Africans to a win to level the series. However the 22 year old Raba is a serial offender with past form.

Along with talent comes a responsibility to the game and players of all sport at the elite level should never underestimate the impact their actions have on junior players at grass roots.

Junior cricket officials across the country are already counting the cost of the on and off field antics of these players. It is up to Umpires and Referees to seize back control of games demanding respect on the playing field. Until then it's just not cricket.

- Case NRL OFF TO A WOBBLY START FOR SOME The NRL season kicked off last weekend and some results left tipsters and fans reeling.

The Broncos limped out of the boxes. Their performance was far from Winx like and drew the wrath of their coach early in the week. The Dragons showed they will be an improved side this season with Hunt calling the shots.

Pleasing after all the turmoil to see the rejuvenated Titans snatch a last minute victory to open their season. They look a tougher outfit this season despite a slow start to the game. It was all smiles as JT finally cracked it for a winning milestone e in game 300 at 1300 Smiles Stadium. . It wasn't exactly vintage JT but great players, even when a little rusty can suck the air out of their opponents. Matt Scott also returning after a season of knee rehab looked good.

Without Michael Morgan on the paddock the Cowboys looked the goods.

Melbourne did what they do best in the West over powering the Doggies who I thought were much improved but played in patches.

The Panthers put aside f the reported club / player / coach unrest to post an impressive win over the Eels and Blue's supporters will be expecting to see Cleary in sky blue come Origin time as he continues to impress.

I doubt there was a rugby league follower (other than Manly fans) who was not pleased to see the Knights open their 2018 account with a win. What a sensational game. Manly fans may not have to wait too long to get into that winning feeling. They look to have an excellent pack and are going to cause some heartache to other teams through the season.

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record (30) in the Ladies competition while Rachael Hendry returned the best Gross score (102). Lea Hurse held best approach for the ladies at 17 On Saturday the club hosts a stroke event and the second of the three rounds of the Pike Trophy. Sponsor for the day is the Ladies trio of Kay Webb, Linda Kelly and Margie Locke.

Beware of Leprechauns on the course for it will be St Patrick's Day. There is a special prize for the most appropriately dressed someone in "green" perhaps. To be sure, to be sure tee off is from 11.30am and there is a time sheet on the board in the club house.

Chris Donn crosses the line for the Warwick Cowboys A-Grade in their 24-10 win over Kyogle in the trial at Father Ranger Oval last Saturday. The Cowboys' Second Division side defeated Stanthorpe 30-22, while the Reserves went down to Kyogle 34-22. The TRL season kicks off this weekend. Wattles host Goondiwindi on Saturday, and at Fr Ranger Oval on Sunday the Cowboys host Highfields to open their season.

Picture: JEREMY SOLLARS an epic win some of the big signings at the Knights are apparently drawing undue attention to themselves outside the game.

The Saifiti twins meanwhile are reported to have had a brotherly stoush and then reported themselves to the club officials.

Hard to say if the biggest upset of the weekend was the Warriors win in Perth or the Roosters loss to the Tigers.

Shaun Johnson showed what a top shelf player he is guiding the Warriors to a big win and fans will be hoping for an injury free season for their champion half.

The Bunnies will improve for their run in the West. It was good to see glimpses of the Inglis magic during the game. Again he needs to be more involved.

The Roosters season opener was almost derailed before it started when Cooper Cronk was stung on the foot by a stringray during a training run in the surf. Instead it was Benji Marshall and the Tigers who ambushed them.

Don't think many saw that one coming either.

The premiership favourites look to have some work to do to justify their short quote in premiership markets Doesn't get any easier this weekend.

REDBACKS BOOK GF APPEARANCE In a thrilling preliminary final at Slade Park on Sunday Rosewool Redbacks chased down the Wheatvale total of 156 to book their place in the final of the Condamine Cup. the Redbacks reached the required target with three wickets in hand and five overs to spare but getting there wasn't all smooth sailing.

Redbacks lost the toss and found themselves in the field with Wheatvale choosing to bat first. Six of the Redbacks were backing up after a rigorous day of football trials on Saturday and early in the game were feeling the pinch It was Wheatvale captain Carter Bilbrough leading the way with the bat. On the way to a top score of 88 Bilbrough punched through the field hitting 10 fours and one six in a great captain's knock.

It was looking a lot like a captain's day out as early in the innings Redbacks Captain Tyhe Clarkson (4/22)dismissed the dangerous Brendan Malone for a duck Wheatvale's highest partnership was broken when Ben Heppell took a great catch

in the deep to remove Jones off the bowling of Dave Drewery. Tight bowling and good fielding saw Wheatvale slump to 5/74.

As wickets tumbled Bilbrough was the constant but when he was dismissed by Daniel Bowles it was only a matter of time before Redbacks wrapped up the last of the batsmen in the 44th over.

Confidence was high among the Redbacks after their solid performance in the field.

However the loss of their openers cheaply and a top order collapse saw them teetering at 6/70 in the 23rd over.

Dave Drewery and Daniel Bowles steadied the ship digging in for a match winning seventh wicket partnership of 82.

When Bowles was caught behind the Redbacks had scrambled to a winning position at 7/152 with six overs remaining.

It was left to Morgan Gilchrist to hit the winning runs sending the Redbacks to their first grand final.

The Redbacks will take on the undefeated minor premiers Maryvale Condamine in the Grand Final on Saturday at Slade Oval in what is sure to be a thriller.

RAIN NO PAIN TO FRASER Rain caused some interruption to players vying for the March monthly medal and putting competition at the Stanthorpe Golf Club on Saturday. A few heavier showers may have sent some players scurrying for the safety of the club house but they had little or no effect on Greg Fraser who returned the best nett score of 69 and in doing so claimed the win. The icing on the cake for Fraser was the least number of puts for the round (25)giving him the double in the event sponsored

by Maddie's Gift Gallery.

Refreshed and recovered from a busy 10 days of Apple & Grape festivities Max Hunter survived a count back and added the runners up trophy to his recent winning collection.

Scott Constable had the best gross score for the round (78) and also collected the Pin shot at three.

Annelle Batterham franked her recent good form adding a win in the Ladies event to her recent record. Her score of nett 81 have her a comfortable win over the rest of the field. After another count back it was Neta Thouard collecting the runners up trophy. Madeline Jarman had the best putting

RSL SNATCH MINOR PREMIERSHIP The local football season might be just around the corner but there are still cricket premierships to be decided.

In Stanthorpe last weekend RSL claimed the Minor Premiership in the tightest of finishes as the regular fixture season drew to a close. Both RSL and South's finished equal on the points ladder but RSL had an extra win through the season and were crowned Minor Premiers.

On Friday night RSL secured a comfortable win over Tenterfield ensuring their Minor Premier status. Batting first RSL was able to bat out their 35 overs posting a modest total of 102 for the loss of six wickets.

Caleb Hutchings top scored with 33 and almost managed to carry his bat through the innings. The RSL bowlers were economical but Sam Dowie's 3/6 from seven overs was the highlight of the innings.

RSL were able to reel in the required runs in just 18 overs losing only one wicket on the way to victory.

Tenterfield backed up on Saturday and did not have any joy second time around r when they played Wanderers. Tenterfield had first use of the wicket and were all out for 138. Wanderers have been unable to score more than 120 runs in an innings this season.

Tenterfield would have been quietly confident when their opponents slumped to 2/8 before Brock Patti (29) and Chris Williams (48) laid the foundation for the run chase. Without a win all season it was clearly meant to be Wanderers day. With eight runs required and no wickets in hand, Ryan Jones was bowled, but bail landed back on the stump and he was not out. Danny Potter was the pick of the bowlers with 3/36.

Heading into the finals, South's had a confidence building win over Valleys. Batting first South's scored an impressive 204 setting up a big run chase. Jordan Lanza was the backbone of the innings adding an 83 runs to his impressive tally this season. Scott Williams came in late and chipped in with 38 valuable runs. Valleys bowlers Kirby Morunga, Dave Marino and Anthony Coup each claimed two wickets a piece.

In reply Valleys were never in the hunt and were dismissed for 102. Dave Gavin was the only batsman to show any resistance and top scored with 41.

Liam Lanza and Scott Williams headed the bowling figures each bagging three wickets as South's wrapped up a comprehensive win ahead of this weekend's semi final where the two teams will meet again. â—?

CASEY'S TIPS ROUND TWO DRAGONS, ROOSTERS, COWBOYS, WARRIORS, PANTHERS, STORM, SEA EAGLES, KNIGHTS

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