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There is no question teenagers and pre-teens are spending far too much time glued to the screen of a device, and my own offspring are no exception.

It's also fair to say that many adults probably have too much 'screen-time' as well and the art of face-to-face communication is suffering for it.

I think the issue here is one of balance - technology is a fact of life and kids want to be in that 'space', but they need other activities such as sport, part-time jobs and social interaction to give them a fullyrounded early life experience.

There are also some common-sense safety tips for the online environment, such as not giving out surnames, ages and home locations to strangers, including in the online gaming scene.

And clearly there have to be limits on the night-time use of devices, as this has the potential to disrupt sleep patterns and concentration at school.

Overall the benefits of technology out-weigh the risks. We can't wrap our kids in cotton-wool, but we can give them sound advice to stay safe in the online world, and teach them to respect themselves and others.

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COUNCIL DOINGS More on the SDRC's 2018-2019 budget, plus the latest on the Invasive Pests Control Scheme, Stanthorpe Library and more - pages 6, 7 and 8.

REFUGEE WEEK Local events to welcome new arrivals and spread the message of understanding and mutual respect - read more on page 9.

GARDEN TIME Free Times gardening guru Beatrice Hawkins talks succulents - and what's coming up in local gardening circles check out her latest column on page 13.

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THIS WEEK WE’RE TALKING ABOUT…

NEW CEO CONTRACT IS VOTED ON

BY JEREMY SOLLARS Southern Downs councillors last week voted in favour of offering chief executive officer David Keenan a new four-year contract beginning on 1 July this year - with the notable exception of Stanthorpe-based councillor Vic Pennisi.

Mr Keenan has been CEO of the Southern Downs Regional Council since January 2015, with councillors also last week receiving an update of his 'key performance indicators'.

Both items were discussed during a confidential session as part of a special budget meeting held in the Warwick chambers last Wednesday 13 July.

The renewal of Mr Keenan's contract comes as long-serving senior council manager Ken Harris retires from the organisation.

Mr Harris had been with the SDRC for 23 years, most recently in the role of Director of Planning, Environment and Corporate Services.

The other most senior council management position - that of Director of Engineering Services - remains vacant after former incumbent Peter See resigned in March.

Mr See is now in a senior management role with Paroo Shire Council, based in Cunnamulla.

The council has given no indication so far if and when recruitment will happen for the vacancies created

by Mr See and Mr Harris, sparking suggestions a major restructure of the council's management may be imminent.

More council budget and other news on pages 8, 9 and 12 ... ●

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BUDGET LOCKED AND LOADED MILL APPLIES TO EXPAND

BY JEREMY SOLLARS

Ratepayers face a 2.75 per cent rates hike in the new Southern Downs Regional Council budget for 20182019 formally adopted by councillors at a special meeting in Warwick last Wednesday 13 June.

The council says it will reduce its debt by a further $1.5 million next financial year, with budget papers showing outstanding borrowings are currently around $20 million.

A new operating surplus of just $146,000 is forecast for 2018-2019 and employee costs are expected to rise by $71,000.

Mayor Tracy Dobie told a public meeting at the Warwick Town Hall on the Warwick Saleyards two weeks ago that the council currently has cash reserves of $52 million.

Back on the program for the new financial year is the Invasive Pest Control Scheme (IPCS) which will see rural and industrial landowners hit with a 'supplementary rates notice' - at a minimum of $500 - if they fail to comply with pest weed and animal control regulations.

The scheme will cost the council $5,310,000 to implement in 20182019.

Major capital works for 2018-2019 include ...

· $6.6m upgrade of trunk raw water main from Storm King Dam to Mt Marley, Stanthorpe (part State-funded) · $7m for upgrades to unsealed roads · $2m to replace Palmer Bridge on Freestone Road · $2.7m for widening and rehabilitation of Amiens, Forest Plains, Inverramsay and Sundown Roads · Improvements to drainage at Easey Street, Warwick Rates notices will be sent out from Monday 2 July.

For more on the budget visit www. sdrc.qld.gov.au and click on the 'Council meetings' tab. ●

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The mill is owned by New Zealand corn giant Corson and produces a variety of corn products, including those used for breakfast cereals such as Corn Flakes and snack foods, along with semolina, polenta and maize flour.

A development application lodged by the company with the council last week shows Corson wants to construct six new 1800-tonne silos and a new intake pit on the western side of the site, and is in the process of purchasing part of the adjoining rail corridor from Queensland Rail.

The company currently stores quantities of corn off-site before processing and wants to expand its on-

site storage to avoid double handling.

The expansion would be developed over six stages and would create up to five extra jobs at the mill, originally built as a flour mill in 1874.

Corson purchased the mill in 2003 and it currently employs around 20 staff, operating in three shifts 24 hours a day.

Corson was founded in 1902 and remains New Zealand's leading maize specialist.

In 2010 it sold off its seed research and production facilities to focus on the manufacture of quality maize food ingredients.

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COVER STORY Jayne Shelley with her 'device-free' children Kweller, Cadence and Percy Manfield.

THE GREAT DEVICE DEBATE

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t’s an all-too-familiar sight for the parents of teens and pre-teens these days - your kids’ eyes glued to a device, oblivious to the wider world around them as you wonder what exactly it is they’re looking at, and who they might be chatting to.

Screen addiction has reached epidemic proportions in Australia since the 2007 release of the first iPhone and although many parents were cautious in allowing their kids access to the new fad at the time, most kids today own several devices with unlimited internet.

Aussie kids are now spending an average

of 33 hours a week online or gaming and surveys show some millennial social media users are checking their device up to 150 times each day.

There’s a growing body of psychological evidence which suggests device over-use can have serious negative consequences - like disturbed sleep, loss of interest in physical activity and, worst of all, exposure to the predators lurking at the dark edges of the online world.

But the good news is there are steps parents can take to offset the downside of excessive ‘screen time’ - and it may not all be as worrying as we think.

Benjamin Wardle is the IT manager for Warwick’s School of Total Education

Front cover image: Game designer and IT guru Benjamin Wardle says the benefits of online gaming are underrated.

and has a ‘side hustle’ as a designer of online gaming software, with an original background in audio engineering.

He says fears of gaming addiction and kids’ interaction with unsavoury types are real, but there are also plenty of pluses to online gaming, which is huge with the younger set.

“The most recent research I’ve seen suggests around eight per cent of teens aged between 12 and 17 have a gaming addiction - that’s roughly comparable to rates of gambling addiction,” Benjamin told the Free Times this week.

“And online games are a little like slot machines, in that some are designed to get you hooked enough to spend money, say to

progress through to higher levels of the game.

“It’s to do with the dopamine trigger in the brain - hitting on something people love to do.

“You’ve got games like Fortnite, which is cartoony and basically makes you wait and wait for something to happen and when something finally does happen it hits that trigger.

“But I really am of the belief that the majority of kids can put the device down and walk away whenever they want to.”

Benjamin says basic safety and common sense is important with online gaming especially in ‘community’ environments where kids are interacting with strangers online.

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“It’s important to choose a decent online community, and basic cyber-safety is things like not giving out your surname, your age or your location, especially if it’s a small town.

“As far as device use in general, I’d certainly recommend establishing a phone ‘docking’ zone in a common area of the home, like the kitchen, and there are lots of wonderful filters out there that parents can apply to devices.

“We now know that the ‘blue light’ emitted by phones disturbs brain activity, so kids shouldn’t be going to sleep with their phones.

“Just buy them an alarm clock instead.”

Benjamin says the benefits of online gaming in particular are underrated by the experts and concerns over violent content can be over the top, with some games a ‘parody’ of what kids would otherwise see on the TV news.

“It can be a wonderful social outlet, particularly for kids who may not connect well with people face to face, and it teaches teamwork,” he said.

“Gaming also enhances reflexes - there are surgeons around the world who use it to warm up - it’s been shown to reduce the frequency of mistakes in laparoscopic procedures for example.” ●

As a teacher, Jayne Shelley sees a lot of kids bleary-eyed in the classroom after too much screen time the night before and it’s just one of the reasons her own children won’t be getting devices until most likely their senior school years.

She and husband Alexander Manfield are probably in the minority in that regard, but they’re convinced their offspring - aged 12, 10 and 8 - aren’t missing out on anything by being device-free.

The active family is into music including Scottish pipes and drums and dancing - and sport, with Jayne saying her three are “too busy” to be sitting around with devices, including enjoying simple activities like feeding chooks, collecting firewood and playing Monopoly, and helping with household chores.

They do get to watch TV - and they do have older-style MP3 devices, for music practice.

“When you’re a teacher you see a lot of kids with really poor concentration they’re tired from being on devices all the time,” she says.

“I’ve had kids in my classes tell me they were up gaming until 11.30pm the night before.

“I don’t like what it does to kids - I think it’s just wasted time.

“I know when I was a kid I had an Atari and it took me away from other things, like music.

“I guess I just don’t want my kids to copy those mistakes I made.

“And I think at those ages they get plenty of exposure to technology at school anyway.

“There’s a lot of evidence now that screen time before bed is not healthy - I’d rather my kids went to sleep reading a real book.”

Protecting her children from online predators is another reason for the ‘no-device’ policy, but Jayne - who admits to being a Facebook fan - is also not naive enough to think device-free kids might not secretly be online via friends’ devices behind closed doors.

“At least I know when mine are alone in their room at night they don’t have a device in there with them,” she says.

Solutions?

Former Queensland teacher Rachel Downie - now an online child safety and anti-bullying advocate and founder of anti-bullying website Stymie - says parents are unaware of about 80 per cent of what their teen engages in on the internet at home.

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power back and saying, ’look we’re going to set some boundaries around this stuff at home,“ Rachel says.

She points to the results of a survey of more than 20,000 students over the last five years, asking “what’s something you do on the internet at home that you know you’re not allowed to do?“ (See graphic at left) Ms Downie said 51 per cent of children, mostly year 8 boys, had viewed pornography or other illicit material, while one-fifth of respondents admitted to bullying, trolling and stalking for fun.

“In schools I go into, kids in years four, five and six have their own devices, and I have to tell you the amount of harm that is being done to kids and to each other at that age in terms of the cyber bullying is out of control,“ says Rachel.

“This really has become an issue about your child’s future mental health and safety. Our kids are growing up with a distorted understanding of sex.

“Sharing nude pictures online has now become common practice.”

Steps •฀ Admit to your child you made a mistake letting things ‘get this far.’

•฀ Tell them you love them enough to make some big changes and that you value family more than technology •฀ Remember when we used to keep the family computer in the lounge? An open-door policy is a good one. If they need the door shut, we have to ask why?

•฀ Talk about respecting their bodies and not being pressured to share intimate pictures. They may not understand what their images are ’saying’ in reality or that people can screenshot them to keep.

•฀ With all the notifications these days, keeping devices out of their rooms is vital for decent sleep.

•฀ Check their devices. This is your right. Even if they bought it, you still have a parental right to know what your child or teen is doing.

Locking their phone and apps from you is unacceptable. Perhaps give them a 24-hour warning before you do this - plenty of time to ditch anything inappropriate and start a clean slate.

•฀ Consequences? Technology is a privilege, not a right. Set up some clear rules and consequences.

Perhaps sneaking online gets a ’one week, zero tech’ consequence. Give them a clear day and time consequence ends and encourage them to make it.

For more online safety tips visit https://www.esafety.gov.au/ ●

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PEST SCHEME A BIG "SUCCESS"

BY JEREMY SOLLARS The Southern Downs Regional Council has lauded its controversial Invasive Pests Control Scheme (IPCS) "successful" in its first year and last week resolved to continue it as part of the 2018-2019 budget.

With the exception of Cr Vic Pennisi councillors voted in favour of the scheme, which requires predominantly rural landowners to control pest plants and animals on their lands or face a financial penalty in the form of a "supplementary rates notice".

Cr Pennisi opposed the scheme, telling the Free Times an "incentive-based pest management strategy would be far more palatable to our communities and could potentially deliver better outcomes for all".

Many landowners have labelled the scheme a cash-grab, pointing to councils in other states which offer rates rebates in exchange for rural pest control, rather than imposition of a penalty.

A statement released this week by the council said a review of the IPCS for the 2017-2018 financial year had revealed the following · A return rate of 91% of Control Works Forms by the region's landholders, indicating a high level of understanding of the Scheme's purpose; · Unprecedented levels of weed control occurring throughout the region; · Increased participation at coordinated baiting days; · Involvement in the Scheme from State Government agencies and service providers; · Keen interest from other local governments

The Invasive Pests Control Scheme will continue next financial year. across Queensland.

The statement said the council would soon issue landowners with their 2018-2019 information pack and they would be required to submit new Control Works Forms.

"Council would like to acknowledge all landholders who have complied with the requirements of the Scheme to date and notes that while a degree of leniency was provided

during the first year of the Scheme, this will not be repeated in 2018/19," the statement said.

Councillor for Rural, Environmental, Sustainability and Waste Management Cameron Gow said much "proactive work has been completed by landholders in controlling invasive pests under the Scheme in 2017/18 that we as a council owe it to

the community to ensure that investment is protected".

"The few landholders who don't fulfil their invasive pest control requirements put the good work of others in jeopardy," Cr Gow said. "The aim of the Scheme is to have all landholders engaged in active control measures so the impacts of invasive pests are reduced across the Region." ●

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NEWS IT'S OFFICIAL: COUNCIL WON'T TALK TO THE FREE TIMES The Southern Downs Regional Council has advised the Free Times it will not be responding to any of our media enquiries "for the foreseeable future", as stated in an email from the council's chief executive officer David Keenan last week.

The move follows our recent coverage

of the council's decision on the solar farm proposal for Sladevale, and our coverage of commentary regarding the council's submission last month to the Queensland Government on bullying, with the latter story specifically relating to comments made by local state MP

James Lister on social media.

Mr Keenan has advised the non-response policy will be reviewed "in three months".

The Free Times will continue to seek comment from the council on current topics, in line with our normal approach of providing balance in relation to the coverage

of council matters.

We believe very strongly that an important part of the media's role is to scrutinise the actions of government at every level, including local government, and to report on matters in the public interest. ●

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Moving the library from its existing space next to the Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery across the road in Weeroona Park would allow expansion of the Gallery, as set out in the Gallery's current five year plan.

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Jack Smith Gully Road at Freestone east of Warwick still remains in poor condition, despite the council having committed to resurfacing it in the current financial year.

The road is in a bad state of repair towards its southern end, and is an important connecting route between rural areas east of Warwick. The council had set aside $300,000 for the upgrade in the current 2017-2018 budget. ●

In last week's edition in the story on the Warwick Saleyards the Free Times reported that John Bourke had resigned as acting superintendent of the Saleyards, which was incorrect. Mr Bourke has not resigned from the role and remains a permanent employee of the council.

LEASES RENEWED Councillors last week voted at the special budget meeting in favour of renewing a range of 10-year leases with local sporting and community groups.

These included Trustee Leases between the council and · Risdon Shooting Complex Incorporated · Warwick Power Boat and Ski Club Incorporated · Warwick District Recreational Fish Stocking Association Incorporated · Warwick Artists Group · Warwick Horse Trials Incorporated · Warwick Croquet Club Incorporated · Warwick Bowls Club Incorporated · Warwick Clay Target Club Incorporated And renewal of Freehold Leases between the council and · Warwick and District Tennis Association Incorporated · Warwick District Football Association Incorporated · Warwick District Sporting Car Club Incorporated ●

CENTRE COULD HAPPEN Killarney may still get a new council multi-purpose centre, with councillors at their May meeting voting in favour of offering to purchase the Killarney Heritage Centre on Willow Street.

Locals were divided over a potential plan to use Queensland Government funding to install a multi-purpose centre – with a council library, customer service desk and tourist information – in nearby Canning Park, possibly by shifting and renovating the former Scout Hall on Acacia Street.

Councillors voted in May to request that the government transfer its allocated $275,000 for the Killarney centre to restoration works on the former council chambers in Allora, now a museum of the Allora Historical Society.

If the state agrees, council CEO David Keenan will then be delegated to negotiate the purchase of the Killarney Heritage Centre from its private owner.●

RESIDENTS ACTION GROUP ON THE 20182019 COUNCIL BUDGET ...

After the release of the 2018/19 Budget, the Southern Downs Residents Action Group requests that the Southern Downs Regional Council reveal the real costs of rate and other charge rises to the ratepayers of the Southern Downs.

We have seen the claim that the rate rise has been "minimized" to a 2.75% increase, however given the history of not stating rate rises in real costs, this group is calling on council to give residents a better idea of what the "actual" increases will be, so far as the amount of money they will be forced to "take out of their pockets" and actually pay.

Analysis of last years rate rise of 3.4% by this group has shown an alarming trend with percentage increases up to almost 4 times the much lauded, reduced rate rises.

Given that history, this group suggests that the real costs to ratepayers will be considerably higher than the 2.75%.

The costs to rate payers in real terms dramatically rise with the provision of services such as water, sewerage and refuse collection. This analysis gives further evidence to the suggestion by many in the community that these "hidden" charges are continuing to rise at an alarming rate.

We looked at 3 examples.

1. A suburban house in Warwick with water supply and sewerage costs.

2. A house in a smaller village with water supply but no sewerage.

3. A rural house with no water or sewerage.

The actual expenditure did NOT include any water use charges. (amounts are rounded) 1.In the first example, (suburban house in Warwick with water supply and sewerage) 2016/17 - $3309. 2017/18 $3717, an actual rise in the bill of $408 or 12.3 percent.

2.In the first example, (A house in a smaller village with water supply but no sewerage) 2016/17 - $2062. 2017/18 $2272, an actual rise in the bill of $210 or 10.2 percent.

3.In the first example (A rural house on acreage with no water or sewerage) 2016/17 -$1350. 2017/18 -$1411, an actual rise in the bill of $61 or 4.5 percent.

This group calls on our council to think about the rating cost to householders, especially given the level of low incomes, fixed incomes, pensioners and retirees in this area.

The group also calls on council to work towards being more open and accountable at every opportunity and announce the "real cost" to ratepayers.

Andrew Gale Secretary, Southern Downs Residents Action Group ●

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JOCKEY CLUB, BOUNCERS SUED

BY JEREMY SOLLARS The Stanthorpe Jockey Club and a security company it hired for the 2015 Stanthorpe Cup are being sued for more than $700,000 by a race-goer who claims he was assaulted by a security guard and left with permanent injuries.

Through a claim for damages lodged by his solicitors, Brisbane's Kerin Lawyers, Thulimbah's Anthony Francis Schubert

states that at around 4.50pm on Stanthorpe Cup day, 17 October 2015, three security officers employed by Toowoomba-based firm Big Dog Security attempted to "forcibly remove" him from the designated smoking area near the top bar at the Stanthorpe Jockey Club at Broadwater.

Mr Schubert claims that in doing so one of the security officers "forcibly swiped (his) legs from under him", with sufficient

force to result in his left leg and ankle being broken.

Mr Schubert claims the forceful action by the security officer was "unlawful, excessive, unreasonable and unnecessary" and constituted "grievous bodily harm", and as well as the physical injuries also left him with "psychological/psychiatric" damage, and also rendered him unable to work in his usual occupation as a labourer.

He claims to have a "permanent

disability" of his left tibea and fibula, ankle joint and foot.

The court claim outlines a series of damages against the Stanthorpe Jockey Club and Big Dog Security by Mr Schubert - primarily relating to past and future lost earnings and superannuation and medical expenses - totalling $733,121.30.

The proceeding in the Brisbane District Court is continuing. â—?

EXTENDING THE HANDS OF FRIENDSHIP It's Refugee Week 2018 and the Southern Downs Refugee Migrant Network is holding a Multicultural Picnic this Saturday 23 June at the Southern Cross Bowls Club in Warwick.

'Bring a bowl (of food) and have a bowl' is the theme for the day, which will run between 11am and 3pm.

Bowls (instructions or tutorial) will be supplied for those wishing to try their hand at lawn bowls - club members will be on hand to assist you.

Wear warm clothes and bring along some warm food to eat. Lunch will be around midday followed by a proper game of bowls from 2pm to 3pm.

For more information contact David on 4661 8507 or Anne on 0467 405 897.

(SUBHEAD) Mulberry Project is budding The Mulberry Project is holding a

'Refugee Week Welcome Lunch' at Allora tomorrow, Friday 22 June.

The Mulberry Project is a social enterprise transforming underutilised farmland into market gardens to create pathways to employment for disadvantaged communities.

The initiative was one of only 13 projects showcased in the Regional Australia Institute's "More Migrants for Small Towns" initiative in Canberra recently.

Project coordinators are currently upscaling their operations in collaboration with the Anglican Church in Allora on a 10-acre site, and Mercy Community in Rangeville, Toowoomba.

The goal of the Allora Welcome Lunch tomorrow is to provide an opportunity for recently-arrived migrants to visit Allora and to experience a rural community.

It is also to enable the Clifton-Allora

Parish and The Mulberry Project to 'onboard' both community members and migrants for site development plans in a supportive environment. The focus is to create welcome through sharing a meal. A Community Consultation meeting will be held at Allora on the Tuesday 17 July, from

6pm to 8pm, at the Allora Sports Club.

Dr Mark Copland from the Catholic Social Justice Commission in Toowoomba will also be speaking.

For more information on The Mulberry Project contact Louise Noble on 0415 974 313 and visit www.refugeeweek.org.au â—?

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These were followed closely by the trumpeters Keith Waples, Sophie Kuhn, Luke Hamilton and Lachlan Buckmaster who heralded the arrival of each debutante.

The society pipers Jayne Shelley and Jordan Simmers commenced the piping in of the flowergirls, Lillah Nielsen and Tia Stewart who were accompanied by the page boys, Nicholas Jackson and Carlo Donaldson. Once their first task of presenting the ladies in the official party with a handmade posy, the debutantes entered.

Past debutante Miss Ailish Wallace compered the debutante arrivals, each taking turn to be escorted to the stage by their partners, closely followed by the colour party to be presented to Mr Donald Galloway. Erin Gilbin-Lloyd was partnered

by Ben Venz, Kaycie Gillam by Alex Dwan, Jessica Welsh was escorted by Fitzroy Sommerset and Letitia Gowlett by Daniel McNamara.

Mr Galloway directed his address to the debutantes and reminded them that they are at the beginning of their adult lives and wished them good choices and a happy life.

Kaycie Gillam thanked the organizing committee on behalf of the debutantes prior to Jessica Welsh cutting the debutante cake.

Chieftain Glen said "It is an honour and a privilege to be the Chieftain for the 70th annual debutant ball". He thanked the organizing committee and presented

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They then entered the hall via a castle arch guarded by knights in armour into the hall decorated fit for a Queen.

The formal proceedings commenced with The Scots PGC Pipes and Drums marching in and favouring the crowd with three songs with their bagpipes and drums.

A very stirring start to the evening. The Warwick Pipe Band then followed and offered the crowd the chance to dance the Pride of Erin accompanied by the pipes and drums.

MC Andrew Coy announced the entrance of the official party led by award winning piper Abby Dalziel into the hall of Chieftain Glen and his wife Janet, Mr Donald and Mrs Elizabeth Galloway of St Andrews Society Brisbane, who received the debs and matrons of honour, Mrs Roslyn Schelbach and Mrs Elizabeth Loy. The Inverness Highland Dance Studio entertained the crowd with a specially choreographed dance that was lively and captivating. The pomp and circumstance of the evening continued with the entrance of the Alexander Manfield-trained colour party of Luke Hacket, Lincoln McNair, Patrick McCosker, Christopher McCosker,

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SUCCULENTS A WATER-WISE MOVE When I connected to the internet today the first thing I saw was "how to propagate plants"! Not the news of the world or the latest sporting event or the latest gossip about the royals or movie stars. I like this idea - something nice to look at instead of murder and mayhem!

So I read further and it was four steps to propagating succulents.

Firstly, find a plant you would like to have more of and with sharp shears take a cutting with plenty of leaves at least 3 inches long. Alternatively, as succulents will grow from individual leaves, simply twist leaves cleanly from the stem.

Put the cuttings and leaves, cut side up, on quick draining soil in the sunlight and leave for a few days to callus over.

After this happens spray with water several times until everything is wet. Repeat every time the soil is dry, about every few days. Soon you will see tiny roots beginning to appear from the cut surfaces - be patient and keep watering!

After six or so weeks these will develop tiny 'pups'. Now it is time to pot these tiny plants on, continue looking after them and soon they will be ready to put in the garden where you want them to grow.

Succulents are great garden plants for our area as they require little water and with permanent water restrictions in place this is something we really need to consider.

There is such a diversity of these plants, providing different sizes and colours, from

bright lime green to blues, pinks and almost chocolate black, and many interesting leaf shapes.

In an area in Manilla, NSW, a friend covered a very steep, exposed, west-facing, infertile roadside bank with them and they looked spectacular. It was an area where nothing else would grow and hold the limited amount of soil - not even Kikuyu!

With the succulents it was transformed to provide an absolute delight to the senses with different colours, flowers and shapes.

They are tough, hardy plants that certainly have a place in gardens in our area.

I have an area in my yard where once I got lovely morning sun and clematis thrived on a frame up the wall. A few feet away against a fence, I grew hydrangeas and azaleas on top of a retaining wall.

Unfortunately a neighbour has grown a very tall hedge on his side of the fence and this has stopped all but a very limited amount of sunlight as it passes directly overhead, so I have to find some shadeloving plants for this area. Suggestions welcome. Definitely not an area for succulents!

A busload of eager gardeners enjoyed a trip to Esk to the annual garden and craft event and came home tired but happy on Saturday June 16th. A great range of stalls, informative talks and interesting items and garden ideas were showcased, providing a great day out for anyone interested in all things gardening.

One lucky traveller picked up a bromeliad she has been trying to find for many years. To say she is delighted with her purchase is a huge understatement congratulations Lynne!

The next event for the Horticultural Society is the Garden Extravaganza held as part of the Jumpers and Jazz Festival during the last week of July. The Extravaganza is held in St Mary's Hall, Wood Street on Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th July.

A great range of stalls will be available to peruse and get garden and decorating

ideas, from art work to plants and garden ornaments, fertilisers and mulches - all in the hall and out of the weather! Everything you need to know about and care for your gardens.

To keep you going while you do all this, the Society, at a small cost, will be providing light lunches of nourishing soups and crusty bread and morning and afternoon teas with barista coffees and delightful sweet treats to tantalise your taste buds. For a break from the main street and a relief for your feet, come and check out the Extravaganza! â—?

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NEWS DATE SET FOR MURDER APPEAL Warwick man Vincent O'Dempsey has had a date set for his appeal against his murder conviction in June last year.

O'Dempsey - along with accomplice Garry Dubois - were in June 2017 sentenced to life in prison for the murders of Brisbane mother Barbara McCulkin and her teenage daughters Vicki and Leanne in January 1974.

O'Dempsey's appeal will be heard in the Queensland Court of Appeal beginning on Thursday 26 July.

Dubois' appeal is set down to start in the Court of Appeal today, Thursday 21 June. Updates at www.freetimes.com.au ●

CORRUPTION CHARGES ADJOURNED Former Ipswich City Council chief executive officer Jim Lindsay has had official corruption charges once again adjourned for further mention in the Brisbane Magistrates Court, this time on Monday 2 July.

the corner of Canning and Percy Streets in the early hours of the morning.

Her teen victim - who was bashed and had her head repeatedly stomped - was placed in an induced coma in Brisbane's Princess Alexandra Hospital and has since recovered.

Williams has been in custody since her arrest last October.

Her co-accused, a female juvenile who cannot be named due to her age, was previously sentenced to 18 months in juvenile detention. ●

Mr Lindsay - a former Warwick Credit Union board member and senior manager with the former Warwick Shire Council - resigned from his role in January of this year after the charges were laid.

Also facing charges is former Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale.

Former Southern Downs Regional Council chief executive officer Andrew Roach resigned as Ipswich City Council's chief financial officer in April.

There is no suggestion of impropriety against Mr Roach. ●

ALPACA KILLER SEARCH GOES ON

SENTENCING ON BRUTAL ASSAULT

Police continue to seek the public's assistance as their investigation into two separate incidents where alpacas were shot and killed in the Stanthorpe area continues.

Seven alpacas were shot and killed on a rural property on Curtin Road, Lyra between September 16 and 18, 2017.

Separately, six alpacas were killed at a property on Mount Stirling Road, Glen Aplin between May 2 and 3 this

A Toowoomba woman who brutally assaulted a female Warwick teenager late last year will be sentenced in the Toowoomba District Court on Monday 30 July.

Shannon Angela Williams, aged 18 at the time of the assault on Tuesday 10 October 2017, pleaded guilty in May to assault causing grievous bodily harm to her 15 year old victim, in an attack at

year. The owner awoke to find five of his alpacas had been shot dead. A sixth was so critically injured by the gunshot it had to be euthanised by a local veterinarian.

At the time, police appealed for information from the public, ruling it a senseless act, with investigators finding it hard to comprehend the cruel way the animals were shot as they ran away from the fenceline. A small calibre firearm has since been determined to be the weapon involved.

But while the police investigations have continued, unfortunately no information has been provided by the community to assist with their enquiries.

"Finding those responsible for these killings is very important to us.

We simply cannot tolerate this type of act against defenceless animals in the community and we know there are people out there with some information to provide us," Detective Senior Constable Glenn Evans of the Rural Crime Squad said.

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"We encourage anyone with information to come forward. This could be anonymously or you can talk to a member of the MOCS (Rural) team."

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or report information anonymously to Crime Stoppers, 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hours per day. ●

TEMPERATURE RISING The Stanthorpe Chamber of Commerce expects its 'Big Thermometer' tourist attraction on the banks of Quart Pot Creek near the visitor centre to be completed by the end of June.

Volunteers have been working to install the sculpture, which will feature weather-measuring equipment and displays supplied by Warwick weather station manufacturer Environdata. ●

BLACK SPOTS IN SPOTLIGHT The Southern Free Times is on a mission to identify our region's worst road safety 'black spots' in the coming weeks and months - and we want input from our readers.

Everyone knows of a local intersection or other feature of the road network where you get more than a little nervous behind the wheel, and with good reason.

Sometimes they can involve a well-known landmark which locals may have no problem navigating but it can be a different story for newcomers or visitors to town - with the T J Byrnes in the Warwick CBD an example of this.

The Free Times will source crash data from the Queensland Police and the Department of Transport and Main Roads to back up a push for safety improvements, based on what our readers tell us are the problem points.

The intersection of Wood and Albion streets in Warwick is a real pinch-point, especially for heavy vehicles.

We'll also be talking to local road safety advocates to get their perspective.

In the meantime - feel free to share your thoughts with us on road

black spots across the Southern Downs and Granite Belt - including our small towns, as well as Warwick and Stanthorpe - email newsdesk@ freetimes.com.au ●

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This new home is on a six-acre property situated only a few minutes from the eastern side of Warwick.

The home consists of spacious open plan kitchen, living and dining area, separate lounge, four bedrooms all with built-ins and main with ensuite, main bathroom with separate shower and bath.

Outdoor entertaining area on the northern side. 10,000 gallons rainwater storage.

The property is fully fenced and priced to sell. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: Lonsdale Road, Mount Tabor Price: $479,000 Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1+ garage Inspect: By appointment Contact: Stuart Bond Real Estate & Auctioneer, 0419 677 775, BRICK HOME ON ACREAGE

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Restaurant inclusions: • Function rooms, ofice, store room, eating areas • Male, female and disabled toilets • Serving counter, schibello coffee machine, commercial dishwasher • Drink fridge, ceiling fans, 3 x air conditioners • Tables and chairs • Commercial kitchen • On site parking, on street and off street parking House inclusions: • 3 Bedrooms, ensuite • Bathroom • Gas stove and gas hot water • Dishwasher • Fire place • Split system air conditioning • Security screens and ceiling fans • Fenced yard • Solar power Rain water tank THIS COULD BE YOUR CHANCE TO BE YOUR OWN BOSS! For a full list of inclusions please call Linda or our ofice. realestate.com: 128101082 ID: 1145

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Warm and cosy home with large split system air cond unit, extensively refurbished with all the time consuming and costly things completed - including new roof, interior walls replaced with gyprock, repainted interior & exterior, updated kitchen within a spacious open plan kitchen/dining/living area, new bathroom, new tiling & carpet, just a few finishing touches for you to add. Each of the 2 bedrooms is a double bed sized and large built in robe to main bedroom. Undercover north facing entertaining area (6m x 4m) at rear of the home where you can relax within the fenced privacy of your backyard. Single lock up car garage with plenty of room for a big shed. Motivated seller - Your opportunity to get the benefit of a fully refurbished home at a renovator price. Arrange your inspection now.

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FIVE-BEDROOM EXECUTIVE IN BRICK THIS immaculately presented brick home is situated close to The Scots PGC College. Features five bedrooms master with ensuite, walk-in robe, reverse cycle air conditioning, ceiling fans, fully insulated, security screens, quality carpets and window coverings throughout.

Large open plan kitchen, dining and living

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Spacious covered outdoor entertainment area on the eastern side of the property.

This well presented residence is set on a fully-fenced and landscaped 868sqm block with garden shed and rainwater tank.

This excellent property is well worth your inspection to appreciate all it has to offer. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 27 Rowland Street, Warwick Price: $399,000 Description: 5 bedrooms, 2 bathroom2, 2 garage Inspect: By appointment Contact: Doug Rickert, Warwick Real Estate, 0437 618 360

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Invest a little time and work and reap the rewards.

Gently sloping 2,117sqm block located just 1 kilometre to Scots College and about 2 kilometres to the CBD. Approximately 9 metre x 6 metre shed with three roller doors and 3 phase power connected. Bitumen road frontage, views to Warwick. Town water runs past, sewer to block. Rare opportunity to secure land of this size close to the centre of town.

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Three bedrooms, all builtin robes, air con in main * bath and shower * separate toilet *kitchen meals, lounge with woodheater * family, built in bar * carport attached * double shed with workshop * inground pool as is * 971sm, fenced backyard * further information and inspection please contact Joan Mullins 0409 403 258 * agent in conjunction.

A well presented four bedroom home listed for sale at $435,000.

Formal lounge and formal dining * convenient kitchen with plenty storage and bench space * open plan living area, kitchen, meals and family room has reverse cycle air conditioner * family bathroom, separate toilet * ensuite and walk in robe of main bedroom, also has external access to back patio * large covered outdoor entertainment area * double garage attached * large 1277sm block with established, easy care gardens * access to fenced backyard * agent in conjunction.

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This great value property is well worth an inspection to appreciate all it has to ofer.

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STANTHORPE ART PRIZE WINNERS SHINE Last Friday night, 15 June, was very exciting at the Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery - the winners were revealed at the Gala Opening of the Stanthorpe Art Prize 2018.

The guest of honour, Gina Fairfax from the Board of Trustees GOMA and the advocate for access to arts and education in rural, regional and remote communities, acknowledged the importance of regional galleries in valuing art and bringing art to their communities. Mrs Fairfax said that the Stanthorpe ArtPrize, which has been going since 1972, is a product of its community.

And how vital it is that communities like Stanthorpe work hard to ensure that their families and future generations have access to art in their own place.

The gallery has over 50 volunteers who support the gallery and many volunteers who over time have worked tirelessly to build, maintain and extend the arts profile of the Granite Belt region.

A very difficult task for the esteemed judges, Ron Ramsey Executive Director of the Art Gallery Society of NSW and Dr Kyla McFarlane, Curator of Academic Programs (Research) Ian Potter Museum of Art, the University of Melbourne.

This year the overall winner who

received $25,000 prize money was Jason McNamara with his work 'Clyde & Mary'.

This artist from Ipswich has honed his work for many years. The photograph features an elderly Ipswich couple, Clyde and Mary Towler, who are often seen walking the streets of Ipswich hand in hand. In this piece they were photographed in their home in Woodend, Ipswich. When asked why he thought his image resonated with so many people, Jason said the emotions brought out by viewing it reminded people of their own grandparents and relations. Jason also spoke of the vibrant arts scene in the Ipswich region.

The Local Artist Award for 2018 was sponsored by Elaine Burton in memory of Margaret Burton was won by Fay Roselt, with her work Shibui #1. Elaine Burton and her family have been long-time supporters of the Stanthorpe Arts community, particularly the Art Prize and local artists.

To see the full list of winners and their works visit www.srag.org.au.

The exhibition runs until the Thursday 19 July. It is a must see to experience stunning art from all over Australia and the world. ●

Local winner - ''Shibui #1'' by Fay Roselt.

FOCUS ON … country pubs COUNTRY CHARM AT YANGAN It's a lifestyle many could handle - changing down from the big smoke to running a pub in a picture-perfect country town.

That's just what Kylie and Bob Friend did in 2017 when they took over the lease on the Yangan Hotel Motel.

It was a chance spotting of an online ad that found them checking out the pub and the town back in May last year, and the decision was an easy one.

"We were looking at caravan parks in rural areas around Lismore and northern New South Wales as business opportunities but when this came up we thought we'd come and have a look and that was it," Kylie explains.

Located on the scenic Cedar Route which winds its way through the rolling countryside east of Warwick towards the range, the pub caters for the passing tourist crowd of a weekend, as well as the regular locals.

The hotel has four comfortable and very affordable accommodation units but some of the travellers like to rough it a bit with their swags.

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"We allow free camping for them and for the caravan travellers.

"A lot of it is just word of mouth."

The hotel is open for dinner in the bistro every night of the week from 6pm to 8pm, and lunch from 12pm to 2pm, with a $10 lunch special from Tuesday to Friday.

Tuesday night's dinner special is a $12 T-bone with chips, salad and gravy, and Wednesday night's is a $12 chicken schnitzel with chips, salad and gravy.

Happy Hour is from 5pm to 6pm Monday to Sunday, with the 'Jag The Joker' jackpot board a popular tradition of a Sunday night.

The Yangan Hotel Motel has a Newcastle soloist coming on Sunday 22 July from 2pm - Kieran Wicks, who is doing a film clip launch tour.

The hotel is also raising funds for a defibrillator for Yangan - donations can be made at the hotel or at the post office.

Dinner bookings are preferred, particularly at the weekend - call the Yangan Hotel on 4664 8190. ●

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COMMUNITY DIARY SUNDAY 24 JUNE Travelling Country Music Social will be on Sunday 24 June at the Cowboys Clubhouse, Alice Street, Warwick from 10.30am. Adults $8.00, Children $4.00, lunch, afternoon tea plus bottomless tea and coffee all day, lucky door prize and multi raffle. Walk up artists welcome so if you can sing, dance, or say poetry come along and have a go. Contact Marlene on 0419 710 828 or Ruby on 4664 4163.

THURSDAY 28 JUNE The Australian Breastfeeding Assoc.

Tenterfield-Granite Belt Group will meet on Thursday 28 June at the Stanthorpe Baptist Church Hall, corner of Railway and Hillcrest Street, Stanthorpe at 9.30am. The topic will be, Breastfeeding: Women and Work. All mums invited to attend and don't worry if you are running late. Dads, grandparents and children are always welcome. Contact Leah on 0409 001 634 for more information.

SUNDAY 1 JULY Warwick Singles Social Club Over 50s will meet on Sunday 1 July at the Railway Hotel, Allora at 12 noon. Contact warwickssc@gmail.com. or Jen on 0400 505 943.

WEDNESDAY 18 JULY Warwick VIEW Club lunch meeting will be on Wednesday 18 July at the Warwick Golf Club from 11am. VIEW Club supports the work of the Smith Family in assisting disadvantaged Australian Children. Contact Michele on 4661 5339 or Dulcie on 4661 8319.

The next national Seniors Day Trip will be on Wednesday 18 July to Australia's

LIVING A SELF-RELIANT LIFE Stanthorpe Permaculture Group holds monthly weekday evening meetings in Stanthorpe at Park and Co Lawyers offices in Rogers Street on the first Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm.

The Permaculture Group in Stanthorpe was started over four years ago by keen permaculture couple Dylan and Evita.

It has held a diverse range of over 45 gatherings, workshops, and other events on various different properties and in town.

Membership has been free and will hopefully continue to be.

Permaculture has hundreds of definitions. Put simply, it is designing your own way of living on Planet Earth that uses a minimum of resources and respects nature and its ecological cycles.

The group's monthly meetings will largest Camel Diary and Wild Camel Training Centre, departing at 8.30am.

Morning tea, lunch, travel, and entry all included in one cost. Book now at Suncorp Bank Warwick until Wednesday 11 July. Any enquiries phone Carmel on 4661 3136.

SATURDAY 21 JULY Jazzy Breakfast with the Yuppies will be on Saturday 21 July at the Warwick Uniting Church, 37 Guy Street, Warwick from 7am to 10am. Contact Marg Wells on 0427 144 812.

SUNDAY 22 JULY Travelling Country Music Social will be on Sunday 22 July at the Cowboys

encourage you to learn, share, and network with others interested in health and nutrition, appropriate technology, growing your own food and self-reliance. Supper

at around 9pm - gold coin donation.

Enquiries to stanthorpe.permaculture. group@gmail.com and you can find the group on Facebook. ●

Club House, Alice Street, Warwick from 10.30am. Adults $8.00, Children $4.00, lunch, afternoon tea plus bottomless tea and coffee all day, lucky door prize and multi raffle. Walk up artists welcome so if you can sing, dance, or say poetry come along and have a go. Contact Marlene on 0419 710 828 or Ruby on 4664 4163.

dren. Contact Michele on 4661 5339 or Dulcie on 4661 8319.

WEDNESDAY 15 AUGUST Warwick VIEW Club lunch meeting will be on Wednesday 15 August at the Warwick Golf Club from 11am. VIEW Club supports the work of the Smith Family in assisting disadvantaged Australian Chil-

SUNDAY 26 AUGUST Travelling Country Music Social will be on Sunday 26 August at the Cowboys Club House, Alice Street, Warwick from 10.30am. Adults $8.00, Children $4.00, lunch, afternoon tea plus bottomless tea and coffee all day, lucky door prize and multi raffle. Walk up artists welcome so if you can sing, dance, or say poetry come along and have a go. Contact Marlene on 0419 710 828 or Ruby on 4664 4163.

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20, Spat. 22, Ex-tra. 23, Duck. 24, (ika)saga(n)(rev.) 25, Rea-l dande-r.

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17, Let-hal. 18, A-war-ds. 19, U-n-cles. 21, Tears.

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22. Run out of, before the man returns (5). 23. Love, but try to avoid (4). 24. Comes back from Nagasaki with a story (4). 25. Dangle out in the back, presenting a definite hazard (4,6).

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QUICK PUZZLE NO.7529 - SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Ornamental. 8, Oath. 9, Maim. 10, Event. 11, Harp. 12, Magnitude. 16, Sanctuary. 20, Glad. 22, Extol.

23, Path. 24, Calm. 25, Optimistic.

Down - 1, Armada. 2, Jasmine. 3, Relent. 4, Attend. 5, Cloth. 7, Stern. 13, Urn. 14, Purpose. 15, Cloak. 17, Astute, 18, Column. 19, Retain. 21, Demon.

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PUMPED FOR THIS ORIGIN ROUND It's hard to say who would have been happiest to see round 15 of the NRL done and dusted - the two opposing Origin coaches or the hapless tipsters and supporters.

Both Origin coaches have to deal with injuries to key players but the injury to Maroon's Michael Morgan has opened the door for the talented Kayln Ponga who is set to make his Origin off the bench.

Maroons supporters are hoping the highly anticipated return of Billy Slater will have the same effect as it did in Game Two 2017 when Queensland bounced back from a game one loss. While some have called for Walters make a call on some of his forwards he has again stuck with those who have done the job in the past. They must repay his faith as Tim Glasby and Brisbane's Joe Ofahengaue are knocking on the selection door.

Brad Fittler and the Blue's camp have their own set of injury issues however it seems Queenslanders are not showing much sympathy.

While this is playing out, the tennis world has come to rights. Roger Federer resumed his rightful place at the top of the rankings in time for Wimbledon.

And then there is the World Cup where officials fans and players are learning fast that technology and reviews are not always the be all in sport. Guess the round ball game is just catching up to the rest of sport in this regard.

I was beginning to think I was losing my sight as I sat glued to the screen to watch the Socceroos opening account against France.

Optus and SBS have been left very red faced over the quality of the coverage which had nearly all Australians looking for the phone number of a good optometrist.

The Socceroos were brave and announced that they are not going to be easy beats. Let's hope they progress to the next round. Fans are used to upsets this season in the NRL but the opening rounds of the World Cup have thrown up their own set of surprises and I dare say there will be more to come.

I still think we will see the winners coming from the power house sides but it will be fun to watch some of the lesser lights challenging them along the journey.

Now if Optus and SBS can just get their pictures in focus we will all be happier.

- Casey QLD SQUAD Billy Slater, Valentine Holmes, Greg Inglis (c), Will Chambers, Dane Gagai, Cameron Munster, Ben Hunt, Dylan Napa, Andrew McCullough, Jarrod Wallace, Gavin Cooper, Felise Kaufusi, Josh McGuire.

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MAUGERI ADDS NAME TO FINCH CUP WINNERS Stanthorpe golfers last weekend played for the opportunity to have their name added to the many winners of the Finch Cup which is magnificent trophy annual trophy.

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Matt Duggan gets a nice pass away to Will O''Grady in Sunday''s Madsen Rasmussen game. sponsored by members Tom and Trish Fittock.

After a good round Angelo Maugeri who finished with 42 points was named the 2018 Finch Cup Winner. Just one point back was runner up Viv Thouard was runner up with 41 points. Rundowns in the Men's event went the way of Billy Webb, Mark Hendry, Peter Gibney and Keith Barnett Madeleine Jarman (35) had a win in the Ladies event. Again there was only one point separating the winner and runner up.

Helen Jones claimed the runner up spot with a score of 34 points. Nikki Waterworth and Lorraine Evans were both mentioned in the Ladies rundowns Alan Kerr held the men's pin shot at the third, Peter Gibney the 12th Billy Webb took the 17th. The pro pin at 1/10th went the way of Scott Constable, Mark Hendry claimed 5/14th and 9/18 Mike McAuliffe The Ladies pin shot at three went to Racheal Hendry and Madeline had the Best Approach Shot at 17.

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BRASS MONKEY CONDITIONS BUT HOT GOLF Stanthorpe turned on true Brass Monkey conditions as the large field took to the Stanthorpe Golf course for the Zone One Championships. Almost on cue a winter blast hit the district.

The conditions meant players had to rug up but there were some hot performances on the course. Winner of the Best Gross in the Single Stroke event was Wallangarra golfer Steve Hampstead who shot 74 off the stick.

Winner of the B Grade Gross (decided by count back) was another Wallangarra visitor Kevin Williams with a score of 85.

Chris Fittock flew the flag for the locals scoring the Best Gross in the C Grade division with 94.

Barry Volp won the A Grade Best Nett.

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Pin shots went to Charles Seeto (3) and Tim White (12). Dion Phillips had the Best Approach at 1/10 and Rhys Farrell claimed 5/14th and 9/18th.

The club thanks those volunteers who gave up their Sunday to ensure the event ran smoothly.

MISSED THE CUT In last week's edition of Spin our golfers missed the cut due to space and time constraints. The single Stableford played sponsored by Keith and Helen Jones played on Saturday the 8thw as won by Keith Barnett with a score of 43 points. Runner up Matt Waterworth was in hot pursuit scoring 42. Pin shots were won by Sam Dowie (3) and Alan Kerr (12. Michael O'Brien had the Best Approach at 17 and Pro Pins were as follows - 1/10 Brendan Barker, 5/14 Mark Hendry and 9/18 Graham Tonkin. There were no takers for the Birdies Nest on `15. Rundowns went to Sam Dowie, Tom Fittock, Rick Chapman and Billy Webb.

Neta Thouard (37) won the Ladies Comp on a count back from runner up Lynette Ludlow. The 17th approach was won by Kay Webb and there were no takers for the pin shots. Rundowns went to Lea Hurse and Lorraine Garnett.

Andrea Denekwitz scored a break of four hoops on the last turn of the game during the Association Croquet games played on Tuesday. It was enough to give Denkewitz and playing partner Joy Newman the edge over opponents Peter Tunbridge and Grace Howard. The final score 18-16.

Val Richardson and Heather Widderick had a 25-21 win over opponents Pat Schnoor and Effey Russell.

There were some close encounters in last week's Ricochet games.

Jenny Tunbridge and partner Bron Southgate finished their game against Andrea Denkewitz and Val Fancourt all tied up at 20 points all. The game between Peter Tunbridge and Bill Golding was another that went to the wire. Golding eventually scored a 26-24 win.

Playing with John Draper, Carol Verwey

scored an impressive break of four but it was not enough to give the pair a win.

They went down by one point to Margaret Dickenson (22-21).

Plenty of action in the Gateball games.

Margaret Dickenson, Andrea Denkewitz, Joy Newman, John Draper and Heather Widderick played as Team One. Their opponents, Team Two - Val Fancourt, Pat Schnoor, Grace Howard, Bill Golding and Jenny Tunbridge. Les Williams refereed the opening game with Team One the winners 11-9.

In game Two John Draper took over the refereeing duties and Les Williams slotted into team one.

Team Two evened the score with a 15-9 win.

Andrea Denkewitz stepped out of Team one for a turn refereeing. Team one took out the next game 13-11. Margaret Dickenson refereed the final game which finished in a 13 all draw. A "shoot-out" decided the winner - Team Two. Honours were evenly shared with both teams scoring two games apiece.

A variety of outside commitments have meant numbers at Gold Croquet have been very fluid. Last week players were divided into two double groups with Elaine Brown playing two balls in each game.

Kathy Hopgood and Justin Liddy hit off against Dianne Wren and Shirley Page and took out a 13-11 win. . Elaine Brown playing her two balls led off the second group and scored a 13 - 6 win over Bronny Southgate -and Marian Castles.

Following the break in a shortened game Dianne and Shirley scored a 7-6 win over Bronny and Marian.

The final game was a ding dong tussle with Elaine Brown scoring a 6-5 win in a tie break in the game against Kathy Hopgood and Justin Liddy.

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KEY TO SPORTERS WIN Perhaps the key to Marg Locke win at Sporters last Sunday was the later tee off due to the Zone Championships. Or maybe not as Locke is no stranger to the winner's circle and played well to force John Walsh into the runners up spot. The run downs went to Tony Steele and Ian Andersson. Paul Armstrong completed the round with the Best Gross score and also took the Pro Pin. Paul Brynes held the Pin shot at the third.

Heading home Lyn Ludlow and Phil Zikan each had a meat tray to warm their souls.

Bad news for those porters who enjoyed the late start last week - you will be back on deck between 8.00 and 8.30am this Sunday.

By the looks of the weather forecast - you'll need to rug up again.

A reminder to all Sporters players and others, Sporters will be holding a fundraiser the following Sunday (July 1) to help junior Golfer Billy Webb with the costs of his trip to America.

There will be a Sausage Sizzle brekkie prior to tee off and the cooks will still be in action when players return to the clubhouse.

There will be plenty more happening on the day and watch this space next edition for more details.

Even a polar bear would have been cold at Herb Steinhort Oval last Sunday but supporters rugged up and turned out in numbers for the TRL Trophy round. While the wind could easily have blown a dog off its chain and the coffee cart did almost as much business as the bar the action on the field was pretty hot.

In the fight for the Madsen Rasmussen Trophy, Wattles were left to rue the one that got away. After trailing at half time Wattles hit back after he break and looked to have Valley's measure as the clock wound down.

With the score 22-8 Valleys looked to be on the canvas and Warriors supporters could taste victory.

Just 11 minutes remained in the game and even the most diehard Valleys supporters doubted their side could score more than a point a minute at the death.

However some poor handling at crucial times, combined with some questionable decisions by the man with whistle and some outstanding play from Valleys five eighth, Hugh Sedger provided the ingredients for a grandstand finish to a sensational game.

Valleys had earlier posted first points as a well placed McGrady kick found winger Zac Miles who scored the first of a double. It didn't take Wattles long to find their groove and they were the next to score after Matt Duggan chose to run the ball on the last play and Andrew Richardson scored.

A try from broken play put the competition leaders Valleys back in front

impressive coming off the bench.

Valley's hooker Nathan Bowering played the majority off the game with a head bandage straight from a horror flick and was named Man of the Match.

The Roosters and their supporters had plenty to crow about after full time.

Valleys however will be hoping they have not been handed the poisoned chalice in the form of the beautiful Madsen Rasmussen trophy with recent winners failing to convert their position and good mid season form into a premiership. Wattles on the other hand will have learned some valuable lessons for the pain of their defeat and will be much tougher as the season heads towards the finals.

VALLEYS 24 (Zac Miles 2, Jason Sharpe 2, Kalemb Hart tries; Cory McGrady 2 goals) defeated WATTLES 22 (Andrew Richardson, Ty Gardner, Jackson Green, Jake Hargreaves tries; Matt Duggan 3 goals) PRESIDENT CUP SUCCESS STORIES Gatton Hawks had plenty of irons in the fire in the President's Cup games in the TRL Trophy round but managed to come away with just one win.

The Hawks opened the day with a 26-18 win in the first game of the day against Pittsworth in the Second Division.

Pittsworth led at half time but Gatton fought back in the second half with tries to Triple M - Murray, Morrison and Marsh.

Despite a spirited effort from Pittsworth

and a personal tally of 14 points from Jake Johnston the Hawks proved too strong and held on for a good win. It proved to be the only piece of silverware the Hawks took home on Sunday.

GATTON 26 (Dean Bichel, Ian O'Shea, Wes Murray, Luke Morrison, Kalem Marsh tries; Marsh 3 goals) defeated PITTSWORTH 18 (Jake Johnston 2, Michael Dagan tries; Johnston 3 goals) TIGERS BARE THER CLAWS It was been widely reported that South's Tigers were a club in trouble at the start of the season and while the A grade side has struggled this season if the performance of the club's Under 18 side is anything to go on the future should be looking brighter for the Tigers.

On Saturday the Under 18's demolished the Gatton Hawks in the Under 18 President's Cup final.

The Tigers were never headed on their way to a 58-12 score line which would have warmed the heart of any Tigers supporter.

South's held a handy lead at the break but Gatton looked to be building momentum after scoring before half time.

The Tigers came back and scored an outstanding try after the break to almost put the game beyond doubt. They did not take their foot off the gas however and continued to pile on the points. Tempers flared late in the game and two players were sin binned but the game was in the bag for the Tigers.

SOUTHERN SUBURBS 58 (Connor Williams 2, Reece Liston 2, Isaac Waters, Jordan Lipp, Mitchell Murphy, Angus Hearn, Kyle Petersen, Tate McCormick tries; Samuel Thompson 9 goals) defeated GATTON 12(Tyson White, Luke Davies tries; Dylan Flanagan 2 goals) TROPHY FOR THE HIGHFIELDS CABINET Highfields claimed their first, but certainly not their last piece of silverware when they downed the Hawks in the Reserve Grade President's Cup game.

The Eagles led 16 nil after a flurry of tries in the first half. A try on the stroke of half time put the Hawks back in to the game and scores were 16-10 at the break.

The second half opened as a real armwrestle with both sides trying to gain the upper hand.

It was not until the 56th minute that the deadlock was broken and Highfields scored.

A penalty goal put the result beyond doubt late in the game with Highfields recording a 24-10 win.

HIGHFIELDS 24 (Mitchell Henningsen, Riley Mitchell, Steven Ragh, Nicholas Thom tries; Tyson Mitchell 4 goals) defeated GATTON 10(Pisao Foai, Aiden Schmidt tries; Jagan Swan goal) â—?

B Hartley, C Wickham def. P Klowss, Prickles 13-7; G Johnson, L Hartley def. G Hughes, V Gray 11-10; L Butler, N Fletcher def. D Cross, D Scotney 11-7.

Round 2. (Skips only) N Fletcher def. V Gray 12-5; V Hemmings def. Prickles 11-5; D Scotney def. K Mooney 14-2; B Bourke def. F Hankinson 11-8; L Hartley def. Y Reid 13-8; J Johnson def. C Wickham 11-10. Many thanks to Lola and Noel.

Greg Johnson was the lucky winner of the $450 members draw.

Our monthly Turkey triples was played last Wednesday with three teams ending up on 27 points. After a count back Don, Billy and Kim were the winners with Lorna, Sue and Tuck runners-up. Results- G Assay, M Shepherd, G Creighton def. Tenterfield 10-9; P Wagner, D Scotney, K Mooney def. B Gibson, M O'Leary, P Collis 10-9; P Gainey, B Cross, G Cross def. J Cochrane, M Skaines, A Imhoff 16-9; L Collie, D Warr, B Black def. L Hartley, J Buse, A Buse 17-7;

Don, Billy, Kim def. L Marriott, J Marriott, R Tartan 21-7; C Wickham, J Johnson def. C Weier, N Fletcher 12-9; the Summit def. T Hagley, V Hemmings, B Bourke 23-7; L Tucker, S Butz, W Tucker def. M Thompson, R Reid, J Calam 24-10. Round 2 (skips only) P Collis def. G Creighton 17-7; Tenterfield def.

G Cross 17-16; K Mooney def. A Imhoff 18-14; J Calam def. A Buse 21-15; Kim def. B Black 10-7; N Fletcher def. R Tartan 18-15; J Johnson def. Summit 11-7; W Tucker def. B Bourke 15-6. The next turkey triples will be on July 11.

Results of play from last Thursday - L Hartley, J Marriott def. C Wickham, V Gray 23-12; cut throat singles C Sawyer 19; B Frame 7; L Marriott 3. There will be social bowls today Thursday at 1pm. A reminder that the Frank O'Mara Memorial day will be on Saturday June 30.

The mens meeting will be this Sunday June 24 at 10.30am.

Brutal defence from both Valleys and Wattles left some walking wounded. and ten minutes out from half time they led 8-4 as the strong gusty wind played havoc with the kickers.

Wattles came out of the sheds the break full of running and three unanswered tries had them in the driver's seat with the scores at 22-8 after Matt Duggan slotted a penalty deep in the second half.

Wattles had plenty of possession late in the game but were guilty of butchering several tries. The Valleys defence was unwavering and tempers threatened to boil over on several occasions as the referee struggled to maintain control.

Penalties late in the game favoured Valleys and they took full advantage. Jason Sharp scooted over to start the Valleys fight back. Kaleb Hart crossed in the next set and with six minutes on the clock an upset was brewing. The boys on both sides were getting restless and there was some push and shove close to the line as Wattles battled to stave off the Valley's attack. Almost as the siren sounded Jason Sharp crossed under the posts to level the scores leaving Cory McGrady an easy conversion to snatch the win from the Warriors and give them back to back wins in the Madsen Rasmussen Trophy.

It was a thrilling game that had plenty of brutal defence and classy attack. While it was hard to find an ordinary performance from any player on either side, 20 year old Wattles player Will O'Grady was extremely

CASEY O’CONNOR

AROUND THE GROUNDS SOUTHERN DOWNS RIFLE CLUB Results for Sunday 17th June 2018 500 yards - F Class: F class (standard): Kevin Jones 110.1, Rob Smythe 47 (one round only) F class (open): Bruce McAllan 116.2, Murray Reck 115.3, Dave Taylor 111.5, Margaret Taylor 105.

A day for the true believers last Sunday, with a very cold morning and strong icy cold winds to make conditions uncomfortable for the shooters.

Well done Bruce to get a good score despite the conditions. Next week we will be at the 600 yard mound, hopefully with warmer weather and lighter winds. Sign on at 8.30am for 9.00am start; contact Margaret on 4666 1018 for further information.

SOUTHERN CROSS BOWLS CLUB Coming up this Saturday June 23 will be a day with a difference. With Refugee week upon us we freetimes.com.au

are holding a multicultural bowls day at the Cross.

Bowls will kick off at 11am for an hour or so, then we will sample some food with international flavours brought in by our visitors and players. Bowls will continue on after lunch. All are welcome to come along. It would be appreciated if all players were at the club by 10.30am.

Last Saturday our Patron and Patroness Noel Fletcher and Lola Butler sponsored the afternoon.

Although the weather was not kind, two rounds of 10 ends were played. It was very fitting that the overall winners were Lola and Noel on 23 points and the runners-up were Dave Watters and Brian Bourke on 22 points. First round winners were Bevin Hartley and Cheryl Wickham and second round winners were Daph Cross and Dave Scotney. Results - C Weier, K Mooney def. T Hagley, V Hemmings 17-4; D Watters, B Bourke def. B Doherty, Y Reid 18-2; R Francis, J Johnson def. J Bourke, F Hankinson 10-6;

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