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A lot of consumers probably don't fully understand what it means, perhaps because it is used rather lightly and loosely in a lot of advertising.

One local who is pursuing the dream of producing high-quality, chemical-free food is Nick Locke, who features in our cover story this week (pages 4&5).

He's one of a growing band of enthusiastic market gardeners in the region who sell their produce not only locally but at metro food and farmers' markets.

Misunderstanding about what makes food "organic" aside, what is certain is that consumers everywhere are becoming increasingly interested in where the food on their plate comes from, and the kinds of inputs and methods which enabled it to get there.

And, encouragingly, there are plenty of farmers in this area who are happy to inform and educate their customers about their produce. That's a positive conversation to have ongoing.

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CRASH AFTERMATH More questions are being asked about a proposed new heavy vehicle route through Warwick to the Cunningham Highway after a serious accident last week - read more on pages 8 and 9.

RURAL NEWS The Hermitage Research Station's national Plant Science Competition opens, and the local QCWA awards student bursaries - pages 14-15.

FESTIVALS AHEAD Early-bird tickets for Snowflakes in Stanthorpe and Jumpers and Jazz in July tree jumper theme announced - page 22.

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DAM BUSINESS CASE ‘STACKS UP’ The Stanthorpe and Granite Belt Chamber of Commerce delivered the final detailed business case for the Granite Belt Irrigation Project - the proposed Emu Swamp Dam - to the Queensland Government on Thursday 30 January.

In a statement released this week the Chamber said the final version "addressed all of the issues raised by the State Government and independent external reviewers after the draft was delivered on 30 November last year".

"The detailed business case was delivered on-time and confirms that the project meets all the criteria for funding" said Chamber President Bill James.

"The business case benefited from a terrific amount of input from the lead consultants Jacobs along with engineers,

geologists, economists, ecologists, traditional owners, demographers, hydrologists and agricultural experts."

"The project has contributed to the local Stanthorpe economy with some $365,000 spent locally on the project.

"This was very pleasing as it exceeded our target of 10 per cent spent on local procurement when we commenced the project in March last year.

"This includes some 150 bed nights with local providers and a significant spend within Stanthorpe on food, drinks, groceries and local service providers."

"The detailed business case concludes that the project is viable with Government support and will increase production in the region by $68m annually and create 700 new jobs.

"The current drought has significantly affected the local economy, but the Emu Swamp dam and its 117 km distribution pipeline will drought-proof us for the next one.

"Costed at $84m the project has already attracted $24 million in private investment from Granite Belt irrigators and the Federal Government has confirmed their support for the project and are working with the Qld Government to secure the remaining funding so that the project can proceed."

Chair of the Chamber's Emu Swamp Dam sub-committee Stephen Tancred said the project has been over 15 years in the making with the many studies and reports required for such an important piece of regional infrastructure.

"This project has enjoyed bi-partisan

support over the years with each of the major parties contributing to the development of the project over time," Stephen said.

Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack is expected to meet with Queensland's Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy Dr Anthony Lynham this month to secure the state's support for Emu Swamp Dam, after the Deputy PM toured the site earlier in February. · A copy of the Executive Summary of the Detailed Business Case can be found on the Chamber of Commerce website at www.stanthorpecoc.com.au ●

NO ‘EXTREME’ RESTRICTIONS AS YET - DAMS STILL DROPPING

BY JEREMY SOLLARS As North Queensland comes to terms with the destruction brought about by too much rain - including devastating losses in the northern beef industry - dam levels on the Southern Downs and Granite Belt continue to drop.

Scattered falls of rain were recorded across the region from a line of storms which developed late last Saturday and forecasts of showers this week have been equally as scattered.

Queensland's Drought Commissioner Mark O'Brien is due to visit the region tomorrow, Friday 15 February to meet with primary producers and local agencies about the impact of the drought on the economy in general.

Town water users remain on 'high' level water restrictions with the council still not giving any indication of when 'extreme' restrictions might be introduced.

Mayor Tracy Dobie appeared in a video on the Southern Downs Regional Council's Facebook page this week and conceded that many locals believe we are in the midst of the "worst drought ever".

Cr Dobie said if no significant inflows to the region's dams occur soon the council will move to 'extreme' urban water restrictions, but did not specify a timeframe.

The last major inflow into Warwick's Leslie Dam was in April 2017.

In her video the mayor said the drought was causing an "enormous impost on households and business" and that rural

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Storm King Dam pictured last weekend. (Image - Facebook) residents carting water for basic household domestic use was placing an "extra burden" on urban supplies, but that it was better to "not speculate" on what might happen in the short-term.

Cr Dobie did state that the region's three urban dams - Leslie and Connolly Dam in Warwick and Storm King Dam at Stanthorpe - currently are collectively at around 50 per cent of capacity, a figure disputed this week by some commenting on social media.

RAW WATER USE Questions are also being asked about the use of raw water from Connolly Dam to irrigate the playing fields at the Warwick

Polocrosse Club at Morgan Park ahead of the 2019 Adina Polocrosse World Cup due to be held in the last week of April this year.

While widely acknowledged as a major sporting and events coup for the Warwick and wider region, the theme of some social media comments this week was of concern at the depletion of Warwick's town water supply, given the event is around two months away.

A council spokeswoman told the Free Times the Warwick Polocrosse Club purchased a 30ML allocation of raw water from Connolly Dam after an 'expressions of interest' (EOI) process which invited community and sporting groups to buy the water.

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The Southern Downs Regional Council provided the following data on dam levels as of Monday of this week · Leslie Dam - 7.83% full (8319ML in storage) · Connolly Dam - 48.2% full (1250ML in storage) · Storm King Dam - 47% full (1029ML in storage) ●

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She also said the Warwick Polocrosse Club's allocation was "taken into consideration" when the council prepared its water supply forecasts.

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COVER STORY Nick Locke is part of a growing organic food movement in the region.

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ith consumer interest in 'clean eating' at an all-time high, one Warwick man is pursuing his passion for organic produce - and is selling what he grows to both locals and Brisbanites hungry for 'natural' food.

Nick Locke last year established a market garden on around an acre of blacksoil land near the Condamine River on Victoria Street and lovingly tends his produce by hand using 'zero-till' and chemical-free practices.

A 'chippie' by trade - and a member of popular Warwick band 'Sleeping Dogs' by night - Nick these days spends most of his daylight hours working his ground, with a bit of help from partner Renee, who spends most of her time looking after the couple's two young daughters, Evie, 3 and Zara, 8 months.

Nick was born in Narrabri in New South Wales and his family moved to a farm at Maryvale when he was a one year old.

Theirs was a conventional farming operation - cattle, lucerne and veggies using conventional fertilizers and pesticides and while a young lad Nick never had any notions of becoming a farmer, of any variety.

But that changed a few years back when he started to do his "own thinking" on food production and developed an interest in and a passion for organic produce.

"I got into self-sufficiency and permaculture and it just grew from there," Nick told the Free Times.

"It became a passion and this (the market garden) is something I've always wanted to do.

"Everything here is done by hand, I don't even use a rotary tiller.

"We irrigate first and then use silage tarps to smother the weeds, so I only do a small amount of hand weeding - and a lot of weeds only thrive in tilled soil."

Interest in organic food among metro consumers is at an all-time high.

(Photo - Symara Organic Farm, Pozieres) A typical day for Nick starts around 5am and finishes at sundown and his main market day selling to the public is on a

Wednesday, when the small coldroom - the 'farm gate' - on his 'Riverside Organics' site is open from 2.30pm to 5.30pm.

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Nick uses ''zero till'' methods at his Riverside Organics site and weeding is done by hand.

Around half of Nick's produce is sold locally and the other half he transports to Brisbane, primarily to the Northey Street City Farm markets in the inner-city suburb of Windsor on the banks of Breakfast Creek.

Northey Street City Farm was founded in 1994 by a group of Brisbane residents who wanted space to grow their own food while educating others in how to do it and from a bare site it has transformed to a vibrant green oasis, welcoming thousands of visitors every year.

Nick applies the same principals of 'sustainable living' to his own operation, and says the response from locals since he started selling his produce in the latter part of last year has been tremendous.

"I really thought we'd get off to a pretty slow start but the response and the support has been great and quite surprising," he said.

"There's a lot of interest locally in organics and people want to learn more and we enjoy explaining what we do to our customers.

"I think more and more people are understanding the benefits of not ingesting chemicals, and that organic growing doesn't put chemicals into the groundwater.

"It's been a tough few months with the heat though - we haven't been able to plant a lot since Christmas.

"There are big cracks in the ground and any rain is just going to go straight down into them.

"At the moment we've got mainly zucchinis, tomatoes, capsicum, melons, corn and beans."

Cut flowers are also a popular line, as are eggs from Riverside Organics' resident flock of laying hens.

Nick is part of a group of like-minded organic producers in the region and to the best of his knowledge he's the only one in

The USA is the largest organic market for organic products, with total organic sales setting a new record of $49.4 billion in 2017.

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They are 'certified to naturally farm' and their certification is a 'peer review' process.

"There's about eight or nine of us in the group and there are guidelines and standards and regulations we have to adhere to," Nick explains.

"It's a cooperative-style process - we go around each other's properties once a year and do things like soil and residue testing.

"We also share ideas and knowledge."

A GROWTH SECTOR ...

According to Australian Organic Ltd - one of seven accredited certifying organisations approved by the federal government - despite the Australian organics industry being only 25 years old, it is now valued at $1.72 billion.

Australia has the largest amount of certified organic land in the world and Queensland has the largest organic farming industry in Australia.

Organic production is growing rapidly in Australia, as more and more consumers choose to buy organic foods - the industry grew by 17 percent in 2016.

Australian Organic Ltd lists the most commonly purchased organic products in Australia as fruit and vegetables, cooking ingredients, canned goods, bread, red meat and dairy products.

Other organic products include essential oils and organic oils are in demand in the cosmetics sector.

Australia exports organic products to many countries including the USA, South Korea, China, Hong Kong and Singapore.

Use of the word 'organic' is not regulated in Australia and before 2009, a standard - guidelines and rules - did not exist for domestic and imported organic foods.

Australian Organic Ltd says this led to a "misrepresentation of the word 'organic' in the Australian domestic food market".

Two key standards now govern the production, processing and labelling of organic food in Australia. These are · The National Standard for Organic and Biodynamic Produce (for exported foods) · The Australian Standard for Organic and Biodynamic Products (for domestic and imported foods).

These standards provide an agreed set of procedures to be followed in organic food production. This helps to ensure the integrity and traceability of an organic food product from 'paddock to plate'.

The standards include requirements for production, preparation, transportation, marketing and labelling of organic products in Australia.

In Australia, there are seven organics certification companies that have been approved by AQIS (Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service) · Australian Certified Organic (ACO) · National Association for Sustainable Agriculture, Australia (NASAA) · AUS-QUAL Limited (Aus-Qual) · Bio-Dynamic Research Institute (Demeter) · Organic Food Chain (OFC) · Safe Food Production Queensland (SFPQ) · Tasmanian Organic-dynamic Producers (TOP) · To learn more visit www. austorganic.com

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DEPUTY MAYOR JO MCNALLY "I wish to advise that I will continue to do what I have done since my election to Council and that is to support financially and through volunteering to organisations that I choose and it is a very private matter and just because we are entering into an election year I will not be doing anything different by stating publicly who I will be

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CR MARIKA MCNICHOL "I give thousands of dollars to the charity of my choice every year, how much I give and to whom is my business and not for public knowledge or scrutiny, this is a personal issue, and will be kept as such." ●

Mayor Tracy Dobie and Deputy Mayor Jo McNally. (File image) supporting. Not only do I sponsor and donate to many local organisations but I also donate to organisations where their programs are utilised by members of our community and those less fortunate overseas. As a business owner we also support financially many organisations across the Region and we will continue to do so but again that is also a private matter." ●

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CR CAMERON GOW "During the meeting I agreed with Rod and said that QCWA is one of the charities I think is doing really good work in relation to the drought. As a family we already give to many groups such as Careflight, Surf Life Saving and Cancer Research, my family and my wife Peta's family have both been affected by loved ones passing away from cancer. All of these will receive donations as they always have done but we will be adding QCWA to our list in relation to the great work they doing with Drought Relief." ●

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Southern Downs councillors voted to give themselves a 2.1 per cent pay rise at their January meeting this year, with discussion around the table at the meeting about donating their increases to charity.

While not recorded in the minutes of the meeting Mayor Tracy Dobie told the media after the meeting there was "much discussion about councillors donating their increases to local charities".

Cr Dobie publicly committed to donating her own increase to the QCWA but at that time no other councillors had made any public commitment about donations to specific charities.

Following a report on the pay rise vote in the Free Times in our January 31 edition Cr Rod Kelly called us to advise he would also be donating his increase to the QCWA and said he had led the discussion at the January meeting about the donations.

The Free Times this week asked the seven other councillors for details of any planned donations of their salaries to charities. Their responses are reproduced below in full ...

CR YVE STOCKS "To which charities do you (Jeremy Sollars, Free Times editor) donate? As a Councillor, I donate much more than my pay increase to many organisations across the region, in Australia, and locally. It isn't actually anyone's business to whom I donate. As a business owner, I also donate money as well as my time, to local organisations in town, Jumpers and Jazz being one of them. There are much more important issues that you could write about." ●

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SELF-AWARDED PAY INCREASE CR SHERYL WINDLE -

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"During my adult life, I have been, and I still am, a willing volunteer in many organisations.

I contribute both financially and with my time.

In regards to your request, for me to advise you to which local charity/charities I will donate my latest pay increase to, I wish to advise you that during my time as a Councillor, I have supported several organisations, financially, and, with my time. I will continue to do that and I am more than happy to do so. However, not all my choice of charities are local, as I have personal reasons as to why I have donated, and will continue to donate, to non-local charities, as well as local charities. I do not ask anyone to divulge to me, who they donate to, or what dollar amount they donate, and I do not expect to be asked the same. I believe that it is a matter of privacy, for each individual, and it should remain that way." ●

"It is early days and I have not yet made a decision as to which groups I will be donating this year." ●

10th year of involvement in the Scouting Movement as a Leader, an organisation playing an important role in developing future volunteers and community leaders.

I have been the Patron for Warwick Men's Shed and Warwick Swimming Club for many years. Historically I have also donated to and/or raised significant funds with a range of charities. I was part of a team that delivered the Warwick Relay for Life several years ago that raised over $170,000 for one event which supported Cancer Council Queensland. I personally raised $5,000 that year. I also donated my time and efforts to support Camp Quality, the Children's Cancer Charity. My volunteerism will continue. I will continue to donate money to charities of my choice and donate my time to support them. Thanks for the opportunity to respond to your query." ●

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THE BACKGROUND The pay rise for Southern Downs councillors will take effect from 1 July.

Councillors had the option of voting to forego the increase and re-directing the funds to 'another operational budget activity'.

Councillors stated that were they to forego the increases the money would go back into general council revenue and that accepting the pay rise gave them the individual ability to decide specifically where the money would go.

A report to councillors at the January meeting stated Queensland's Local Government Remuneration and Discipline Tribunal has recommended a maximum 2.1 per cent increase for local government councillors across Queensland for next financial year, compared to a maximum of 2.25 per cent last financial year. ● 12400070-RA39-18

Cr Sheryl Windle.

"Firstly, I commend Mayor Dobie and Cr Kelly for making their public commitment to donate to the QCWA Drought Appeal. I know many people and organisations in our community have also donated to the Appeal and also many people have accessed critical support from QCWA and other support agencies to help them manage this very difficult drought. I have been fortunate to play a very active role in various sporting, community and charity organisations over time. My record in this respect stands for itself. For example last year I celebrated my

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TRUCK CRASH OPENS MORE QUESTIONS

BY JEREMY SOLLARS A serious accident between two gravel trucks which last week left one of the drivers with serious leg injuries has ramped up discussion about a new heavy vehicle route being looked at the by council for eastern areas of Warwick.

As previously reported in the Free Times the Southern Downs Regional Council has secured federal government for a potential upgrade of Depot and Ogilvie Roads to allow B-double truck access from the Cunningham and New England Highways to farming areas to the east of Warwick such as Yangan and Tannymorel.

But locals who live along the route and in adjacent areas have questioned how many B-doubles would actually need to access local farms and believe the upgrade, if it goes ahead, would dramatically increase heavy vehicle movements in general through suburban streets in east Warwick.

Observations have also been made about the current condition of both the WarwickYangan Road and Freestone Road - neither of which is proposed to be upgraded - to carry semi-trailers and other heavy vehicles, let alone B-doubles.

And the accident involving the gravel trucks on the afternoon of last Tuesday 5 February near Freestone Road's Palmer Bridge has raised further doubts over the Depot/Ogilvie Road upgrade, which locals

A truck driver was left with serious injuries as a result of the crash on the northern side of Palmer Bridge. believe would funnel the heavy vehicle traffic down Freestone Road rather than Ogilvie Road as the council intends.

While the cause of last week's accident is still the subject of a police investigation one Freestone resident who lives near Palmer Bridge says that even with a planned new

two-lane bridge - due to be completed by June next year - Freestone Road would still not be suitable for increased heavy vehicle traffic, B-double or otherwise.

Steve Kelly and wife Robyn live in the former Catholic church on the northern side of the bridge and are very aware of the

dangers the road presents.

Steve's biggest concern is the speed limit - an 80kmh zone which starts near the Freestone Memorial Hall ends just before the bridge and it's 100kmh on the other side - and believes it should be 80kmh all the way through to Paynes Road on the northern side.

But while last Tuesday's accident is the worst locals have seen for some years, Steve says an increase in heavy vehicle movements would be potentially problematic.

"There's no formed edges or verge on Freestone Road and the houses in the 'hamlet' before the bridge are quite close to the road, and most of them are set down from it," he told the Free Times.

"I definitely think the new bridge will bring more heavy vehicles through - it's going to be two lanes and rated for 200 tonnes, and Freestone Road isn't appropriate as it is now for semis and certainly not B-doubles.

"We've been waiting for a bingle to happen - you get a lot of traffic particularly late on a Friday and early Monday with people visiting and leaving the Warwick area.

"We hear a squeal of brakes at least once a fortnight.

"And with the 80kmh zone ending at the top of the hill before the bridge we see a lot of young guys just gunning it down to the bridge and up the other side."

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Get your entries ready for the Autumn Flower Show.

The Broncos will play their first trial game for 2019 in Warwick this Saturday night.

BRONCOS IN TOWN It took emergency crews around two hours to free the driver. The cause of the crash is still under police investigation.

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The council held a public meeting on the Depot/Ogilvie upgrade on Tuesday 15 January attended by around 200 people, with the overwhelming consensus being that the new B-double route would significantly increase heavy vehicle movements through the eastern part of Warwick.

Residents of Rangers Road in particular said local transport companies and quarry trucks already use the road frequently and reported an increase in truck movements over the past couple of years.

Mayor Tracy Dobie told the meeting the route was only in the early stages and more public consultation would happen once

detailed designs had been completed by the council's engineers.

The council says a Federal Government grant of $395,000 would upgrade 2.6km of Depot and Ogilvie Roads and associated intersections and if it proceeds is expected to be completed in April 2020.

Depot Road is expected to be sealed in the near future either way with separate 'betterment' funding granted by Canberra following Cyclone Debbie.

Tenders for the Palmer Bridge replacement were called by the council at the end of January. The new two-lane bridge will be built on the eastern side of the existing Palmer Bridge, which will remain open during construction of the new bridge. â—?

The NRMA Insurance Broncos have confirmed their trial season for 2019 and Warwick is the venue for their first match this Saturday 16 February.

The Broncos will take on their affiliate club Souths Logan in the trial at Father Ranger Oval from 6pm.

Tickets for the match will only be available at the gate on the night of the game.

The Broncos' second trial will be held at Kougari Oval, Wynnum, on Saturday 23 February against the Wynnum Seagulls.

Their final warm up for the 2019 NRL season will come against the Gold Coast Titans on Saturday 2 March.

The Broncos will open their NRL season proper with games against two of their biggest rivals - the Storm in

FLOWER SHOW The Warwick Horticultural Society will hold their 2019 Annual Autumn Flower Show at St Mary's Hall, Wood Street, Warwick on Wednesday 6 March from 12 noon to 4pm and Thursday 7 March from 9am to 4pm.

Exhibits may be staged between 8am and no later than 10am sharp on the Wednesday when judging will commence.

Anyone is welcome to exhibit, not just of the Warwick Horticultural Society.

Come and see the amazing variety of plants and flowers which are grown in this area.

Presentation of trophies on Thursday 7 March at 4pm. Morning and afternoon tea as well as light lunches will be available.

Admission is just $3 and children are free. For more information contact the secretary on 4661 1414. â—?

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"Fast-tracking the enactment of a national farm debt mediation scheme is great news for Australia's farming community, the majority of which are small businesses," said Ms Carnell.

"One of the recommendations in our 2016 Small Business Loan Inquiry was a nationally consistent approach to farm debt management as the current system lacks consistency across the country.

"Each state and territory deals with farm debt mediation in different ways some are legislated and some voluntary.

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Tenterfield Shire Mayor Peter Petty says the council is seeing an increasing level of concern regarding its road maintenance grading program but the continuation of dry conditions is having a severe impact on this as well.

"Council's water trucks are now not able to access water on their runs as creeks have stopped running and landholders are, understandably, not willing to allow Council to take water," Cr Petty said last week.

"Dry grading of roads is largely a waste of time and money.

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Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) Customer Support Officer Kerrie Rubie said 'Pest Invaders' was the theme for this year's DAF Hermitage Research Facility Schools Plant Science Competition.

"Through 'Pest Invaders', students from years prep to 12 can investigate issues such as why cane toads were introduced to Australia or how exotic diseases made their way to our shores and devastated our agricultural industries," Ms Rubie said.

"Schools and individual students can vie for awards and prizes by conducting an experimental investigation on insects, weeds or plant diseases, discovering their impact on the natural environment and finding ways to eradicate or control pests.

"Students with a flair for art can also enter the Art in Agriculture Awards, which includes creating a freehand advertisement or poster to educate their peers on how they can help stop the spread of invasive pests."

Ms Rubie said 60 schools from across the country had already registered to be part of the competition, now in its 23rd year.

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BY JEREMY SOLLARS Three local students have been successful in obtaining the QCWA Condamine Valley-Warwick Branch 2019 tertiary study bursaries.

Branch president Michele Slater said they received "ten excellent applications for the 2019 tertiary year and we offer them all our sincere best wishes".

"The three successful applicants are Leteisha Kirkpatrick of Warwick, Isabella Baronio of Stanthorpe and Samuel Stewart of Goodiwindi," Michele said.

"Isabella has applied for Secondary Education at the Queensland University of Technology - a four year course.

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judged all the applications and were impressed with the standard of all the applicants.

"Goondiwindi is soon to open a QCWA Branch and Samuel is the first student to win a QCWA Condamine Valley-Warwick Branch from that area."

Michele said the bursaries are worth $1500 for each student and this year the branch increased the bursaries to three.

"We offer our congratulations to Leteisha, Isabella and Samuel and applaud all the 10 students who applied this year," Michele said.

"We wish them every success for the future."

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NEW WEED TECHNOLOGY ON AGENDA AT FORUM Artificial intelligence could provide the 'game changing' weapon being sought by Australian grain growers in their battle against costly weeds within their farming systems.

Breakthrough 'green on green' weed search and destroy technology that has been developed in France has the potential to reduce herbicide usage by 80 per cent, according to the company behind the technology.

Queensland grain growers, their advisers and other grains industry personnel will be given a first-hand account of the technology's potential at the Grains Research and Development Corporation's (GRDC) Grains Research Update in Goondiwindi on March 5 and 6.

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chief executive officer of French technology start-up company Bilberry is one of the speakers on Day 1 of the Grains Research Update at the Goondiwindi Community Cultural Centre.

Mr Jourdain, who trained as an engineer, will explain his company's artificial intelligence (AI)-based weed management tool, which combines an array of cameras with in-crop weed recognition, real-time spot spraying and weed mapping software.

Thanks to specially developed artificial intelligence algorithms, Bilberry technology has the potential to recognise weeds at field speeds with in agricultural crops during both the day and night.

At the Grains Research Update, Mr Jourdain will focus on this capability and review the results that Bilberry achieved

with the technology's first users.

GRDC Grower Relations Manager North, Susan McDonnell said the Grains Research Updates were a premier event on the northern grains calendar and offer growers and advisers an invaluable opportunity to hear the latest findings from the GRDC's broad portfolio of investments in research and development.

"The GRDC invest in research on behalf of growers that is designed to deliver real gains to farm profitability and assist in overcoming constraints and positioning the industry well for the future," she said.

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Laura Watson

At St Joseph’s School, Stanthorpe we aim to provide all students with the teaching, environment, culture and resources to enable them to excel academically, spiritually, physically, culturally, emotionally and socially.

We understand that each child is unique and through our dedicated staff we support their diverse academic, social, emotional and sporting capabilities. At Freestone State School we challenge and inspire students to reach their full potential.

At St Joseph’s School, no matter what one’s faith and beliefs are, all are welcome. Importantly, all members of St Joseph’s School have the opportunity to walk with Jesus and live out our Mercy Values.

We believe that learning should be hands on and where possible we try to have fun. Our “STARS” values are across every area of the school. (Strive, Teamwork, Attitude, Respect and Safety.) Our behaviour rewards system ensures each child has the opportunity to feel valued and succeed.

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My first position in Queensland, as a Principal, was at Kioma State School over 14 years ago and I am very appreciative of how supportive they were as I learnt the ropes.

Over the years I have kept in contact with many of the families that I have met at my respective schools and I love being part of the community. In my spare time I like to garden, cook and read.

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The success of the school over many years is evident in our students’ exceptional NAPLAN and OP results, successful career pathways and, guided by our Mercy Values, their service to, and connection with, our local community and parish.

• What makes your school so great?

We have a great school community with good country kids who strive to learn and are always willing to work hard and do their best. Committed staff who go above and beyond for the students. Good leadership in a school is important and with good management teachers/staff tend to stay and grow as teachers and develop skills to enhance their career path.

• What’s your philosophy about how children learn best?

It is important to get to know the children, understand them, and develop a rapport with them. Every child has something to offer and every face has a place at this school. With good behaviour comes good results and I believe every child can achieve and make a difference in some way.

• How do you keep your teaching staff motivated?

I have a great staff including teachers and the auxiliary staff at the school and they are all committed and work as a team to ensure the students receive the best education. Without the staff working as a team the school would not be united and move forward with the ever changing curriculum. Staff need to feel valued and needed and I strive to maintain the good relationship I have with all my staff and encourage them to achieve their goals both professionally and personally.

• Where was the first primary school you attended?

Sir Henry Parkes Memorial School in Tenterfield • What do you do in your spare time to relax?

I enjoy spending time with my family, looking after my farm in Tenterfield and watching the NRL (Broncos).

We provide quality education to students from Prep to Year 6 and work closely with all our families to ensure we are partners in their child’s education. Our school is friendly and our positive learning environment makes it a great place to learn, play and work.

We strive to ensure students have access to expert teachers, teachers who understand the differing needs of their students; who provide high quality, core teaching in the classroom; who use data to inform practice and effective feedback to improve learning.

The wellbeing of our students is central to our caring school environment in which all students are accepted and valued.

Principal Scott Koch

Freestone State School is a great country school a short ten-minute drive from Warwick.

Rhiannon Downie

What is great about Killarney P – 10 State School?

• All faces matter and that staff are committed to ensuring that each student makes 12 months progress across a 12 month period.

What’s your philosophy about how children learn best?

Knowing the students, knowing their families, knowing what learning they need next to succeed, knowing what works best, and working collaboratively to tailor our teaching and learning approaches to cater for all.

• We provide a caring and supportive learning community that explicitly supports students how to be highly effective learners.

How do you keep your teaching staff motivated?

I hope I’m able to support the teachers to feel confident, value their input and ideas, and ensure we smile and laugh at the end of a hard day.

• Students are encouraged to develop a growth mindset, solve problems independently, take personal responsibility for their own learning and actions to develop into resilient learners.

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• I am extremely excited about what 2019 will bring to the students at Killarney and look forward to working collaboratively with students, parents and staff in developing our students to be the best they can be.

What do you do in your spare time to relax?

I unwind by spending quality time with friends and family, listen to all genres of music and walk my dog.

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Where was the first primary school you attended?

I was lucky enough to attend Redland Bay State School on Brisbane’s Southside. Back then it was a small rural school on the picturesque Moreton Bay, and I had many nurturing and supportive teachers- who motivated me to pursue my own career in education.

• Students are encouraged to set and achieve challenging learning goals and step outside their comfort zone.

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Kyle Thompson

What makes your school so great?

Yangan State School is a welcoming, happy, warm and supportive school community. Every member of our community- staff, parents, community members and children work extremely hard to ensure our students are learning, growing and thriving every day.

• All stakeholders have a shared vision to make a positive difference to every child.

• What makes your school so great?

SCOTS PGC has an amazing sense of community. Students come not only from Warwick but all around Australia, bringing together a kaleidoscope of experiences and personalities that enhance our ability to not only learn academically but also learn about people and how to be a great person.

• What’s your philosophy about how children learn best?

Children learn best in an environment where they feel safe, happy and connected. There needs to be a relationship between our students and the staff that shows an understanding of who we are as individuals and that we care before we can teach or be taught. I have a saying that “no matter how a good a teacher you are someone on YouTube can teach your subject better, so what else do you bring to the classroom to make it a special place to learn?”

• How do you keep your teaching staff motivated?

There are so many positive stories to share every day, so sharing and celebrating our successes is really important. I try to ensure that the staff at SCOTS PGC feel valued, supported and communicated with whilst recognising the great work they do. To be fair, our staff are motivated by their students, the environment in which they work, their collegiality and seeing the positive impact their work has on the boys and girls at SCOTS PGC. They are the most positive and professional group of educators I have worked with.

• Where was the first primary school you attended?

As a child, it was Sylvania Primary School in the Sutherland Shire of Sydney.

• What do you do in your spare time to relax?

I surf wherever and whenever I can, badly mostly, but as a great escape and release. I also hang out with my golden retriever and retriever Labrador cross – they are always happy to see me, which is great at the end of a long day. And, I love to cook, which is something I need to do in smaller quantities.

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OVER 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN OUR LOCAL AREA IN SELLING, AUCTIONEERING & CLEARING SALES Please call Stuart Bond on 0419 677 775 or 4661 3462 www.stuartbondrealestate.com.au | sbondrealestate@bigpond.com

Address: 6 Ellwood Street, Warwick Price: $375,000 Description: 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Inspect: By appointment Contact: Helen Harm, Helen Harm Real Estate, 0408 457 496

STUART BOND REAL ESTATE & AUCTIONEER

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WARWICK, QLD, 4370

CLEARING SALE 23rd FEBRUARY 2019 72 GRAY LANE, ROSEHILL 5km NORTH WEST of WARWICK 9am ON SITE

A/C J & M GRAY --- Due to sale of property.

TRACTORS:- Kabota M125 – 112hp – 3ptl Challenge 3521 loader quick hitch Hay Forks & bucket new tyres 7,000hrs; J/D 4640 – 160Hp 3ptl cab 6000hrs; IHC. B275 new tyres; HAY GEAR:- N/H 3 X 3 BB940 square baler; N/H BR750 round baler; N/H 317 baler; Kuhn FC303 RGC 11ft mower conditioner; Conor 9700J silage wrapper; Kuhn 4521GM rake; McCormack Silage grab; 7mt hay elevator (elec motor); N/H 471 loader; 8 wheel Bamford rake; TRUCKS:- IHC Acco 1830A diesel 21ft tray with ramps un/reg; IHC Acco 1630A diesel truck (u/r, tipper); 1999 Iveco 6500 power start boggie drive 500hp 13 speed RR prime mover; HARVESTING:- J/D turbo diesel 7720header (22ft front); TILLAGE & PLANTING:- IHC. A6-1 20 run combine with small s/box & farrows; Shearer 29 tyne scarifier; Chamblin one way 18 disc plough; 6 leaf fire harrows; single pumpkin planter; Shearer 28 plate 500series wheeled offset; IRRIGATION:- 2017 Acqua Dragan hard hose travelling irrigator (300mt x 90mm hose); Irrigation pipes (20 x 4” x 24ft aluminium, 12 x 4” x 30ft aluminium, 20 x 3” 30ft spray on stands, 50 x 3” 30ft aluminium; pipe fittings; 18 x 2” 30ft sprays on stand; 4 cyclinder Lister motor & 3” S/C centrifugal pump; GENERAL:- Rear forks; Teagal fert spreader;2 row potato hiller;5ft slasher; Ruddweigh cattle scales; 2 x 2ton cattle feed bins; 14ft rubber tyre roller; 3 wheel trike & sprayer; elec compressor; fire fighter; wire spinner; 6ft Blueline slasher; Howard 72” rotary hoe; 3ptl Rondini fert spreader; 3ph 15hp elec motor & timer; tools; welder; 6mt x 4” pencil auger; 15ft bulk bin; truck rear tail lifter; portable 3mt cattle loading ramp; Post driver; Daken 6” slasher with wheel; 25kva generator; COLLECTABLES & SADDLERY:- 4 Wheel buggy with harness & Standard 15 year old gelding; horse collars; 2 saddles; 10 cream cams; cross cut saws; reversible single furrow plough; leg vice; anvil; meat safe; 2 x bullock yokes; old bath tub; HOUSEHOLD:- Lounge ( 2 x 2 seater 1x 1 seater); cupboards, qty LP’s; display cabinets; book shelves; books; glasses; pictures; juice extractor; fax machine; BBQ; T.V’s; large qyt Folk Art materials; 12410759-FA07-19

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Please call Stuart Bond for more information on 0419677775 or owner Joe Gray on 07 4661 4059

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This 7.9 hectare (19.5 acre) acreage block ticks the boxes most requested by Buyers. * Elevated with superb views * Good building sites * Bitumen Road access plus gravel secondary road (part way constructed) * In a quiet area with few neighbours. * Within 10K of Warwick CBD * Some trees but not too many * Power is nearby * Town water along one side of block.

Perfect land parcel for fastidious buyers.

This 8.1 hectare (20 acre) acreage block ticks the boxes most requested by Buyers. * Elevated with superb views * Good building sites * Bitumen Road access * In a quiet area with few neighbours. * Within 10K of Warwick CBD * Some trees but not too many * Power is connected to the shed

$ 300,000 Classic Timber

Unit 1 or 2 - Executive styled air con units have 3 built-in bedrooms, main with en suite and walk in robe. Open plan living which opens to undercover entertaining and private courtyard.

Kitchen has s/steel appliances, privacy counter and large corner pantry. Bathroom has bath and shower, separate toilet, 8 door hall storage.

Remote garage, pebble-crete driveway & paths.

INVESTORS:- Rent is $300 p.w. each Unit.

Two blocks to CBD on 1012 m² is aircon 1950s timber home has VJ walls and polished floors.

North sunroom doubles as office. Large 2 builtin bedrooms + sleep-outs through French doors. Lounge has timber archway to dining room. Bathroom has shower and vanity. Timber kitchen features classic Stanley wood stove.

Separate toilet & laundry accesses undercover entertaining, backyard, powered double garage,

$ 285,000 Family or Investor

$ 255,000 Popular Estate

Modern render has portico entry to 3 built-in bedroom with northerly aspect. Aircon open plan living is lounge/media, dining and versatile kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Remote garage has rear entry to laundry and slider to yard. Bathroom has shower and vanity, separate toilet is next door. Undercover entertaining has a privacy screen facing the street. Room for shed and more in 808 m² backyard.

Brick & tile four built-in bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2 car with vehicle access to the fenced 833 m² backyard. Main has walk through robe and en suite. Off the entry is a formal lounge media featuring a display wall. Kitchen has modern electric conveniences and a pantry. Open plan family dining has sliders to the covered outdoor entertaining and fenced backyard. Laundry, double garage, split system air con, tiled living

$ 248,000

$ 325,000 Make Me Over

For Rent: 4661 3663 2 Brm UNIT, kitchen, open plan living, shower, 1 car .............................................. $ 210 p.w.

2 Brm Brick unit in CBD, open plan, kitchen, built-in, shower, 1 car ...................... $ 250 p.w.

3 Brm Timber, aircon, mod kitchen/dining, built-in, laundry, lounge, shed, 1 car ... $ 255 p.w.

2 Brm + sleepout, aircon, mod kitchen, built-in, spa bath, 1 car ............................. $ 265 p.w.

4 Brm Timber, 2 sleepouts, kitchen, shower, laundry, decks, 2 car......................... $ 300 p.w.

3 Brm Brick, 2 bath, aircon, mod kitchen, built-in, 1 car, shed ............................... $ 310 p.w.

4 Brm Brick, 2 bath, 2 living, kitchen, built-ins, open plan, 2 car + 2 car shed ....... $ 400 p.w.

5 Brm Timber, air con, new kitchen, dining, laundry, 2 bath, 3 car .......................... $ 450 p.w. ................................... WE NEED RENTALS IN GOOD REPAIR ................................................

Cultivation, Grazing

Make over this 3 bedroom home, 2 built in, high ceilings, insect screens and aluminium slated awnings. Separate shower, bath and vanity, separate toilet. Enclosed front veranda, perfect place for a relaxing cuppa. Living room, kitchen and bathroom have air con. Large functional kitchen has both electric and gas cooking.

Separate spacious dining with wood burning fire. Yard of 602 m² has brick BBQ, shed & more

$ 190,000 Big Living Space

LOCH LOMOND 8 paddocks, watered by 5 dams, 82.15 Ha, 50% cultivation + 50% timbered grazing. Timber cattle yards, 6 bay shed, fencing in good order. Grass country runs 35+ breeders.

Reno 3 built-in bed home has wood fire in open plan living, NE deck. Galley kitchen has large gas cooker, lots of storage. Shipping container office has power, phone. 2.1 KVA solar power, established garden, greenhouse, chook pen.

Close to hospital, on elevated 954 m², brick veneer 4 built in bedrooms and large open living areas. NEW carpet throughout, NEW vinyl in the kitchen with NEW electric stove and plenty of storage. Dining and living lounge has a reverse cycle air con plus a wood fire for winter. Hall storage cupboard with another room opposite that could be an office or rumpus. Family bathroom has bath & shower, separate toilet.

$ 685,000 Peace & Serenity

$ 295,000

Near Freestone School is a 3 bedroom brick on 10.5 acres, with infrastructure and views. Fully fenced,6 Bay shed has kitchenette,shower,toilet + caravan port. 2 Bay shed + skillion, garden shed, chook pen. Bore, 10,000 gal rainwater + tank bore water tank, 570 m Airstrip. Home has 2 entertaining on N & E. Tiled living has aircon, mod kitchen has electric appliances adjoining dining. Bath, shower, 2 toilets, built-in bedroom.

LAND WARWICK - 809 m², elevated views, water, sewerage, ready to build ....................... $ 89,000 WARWICK - 2292 m² water, sewerage, ready to build, elevated views .................... $ 95,000 WARWICK - 748 m², power, town water, curb & channel, elevated VIEWS............. $ 109,000 WARWICK - 2851 m², 2 bitumen road frontage, power, water, light industry ........... $ 427,000 PRATTEN - 4052 m², power nearby, town water, gravel road...................................... $ 45,000 TANNYMOREL - 1012 m², power, bore, bitumen road frontage.................................. $ 37,000 HENDON - 3819 m², Bitumen road frontage, power nearby, 2 TITLES....................... $ 80,000 ALLORA - 917 m², house block or DA opportunity in town centre.............................. $ 87,000 MARYVALE - 3642 m², power available, school, hotel, VIEWS ................................... $ 50,000 DEUCHAR - 8 Ha, bitumen road, 3 bay shed, power, phone, country views ........... $ 150,000

See ..... www.heleharm.com ..... for more listings $ 429,000 www.helenharm.com

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Orchard Grove - Affordable Living With A Strong Sense of Community

STAGE A -Selling now priced from $120,000 Stage B & C expressions of interest

Orchard Groves latest land release is destined to become the area of choice for both locals and new families making a tree change Southern Downs.

From the magniicent views overlooking Warwick and ever changing rural landscape to the glorious backdrop of the Great Diving Range you will never tire of the panoramic vistas.

A lifestyle at Orchard Grove on the Southern Downs ofers afordable living in a stunning location, career opportunities, impressive schools, excellent shopping and aged care. With a region, full of year around festivals, world class sporting facilities and a clean healthy environment there never was a better time to make the move to Warwick’s Orchard Grove!

Contact Michael Kljaic 0438 044 218 sales@aussalesrealestate.com

Darryl Evans 0477 777 357 Nicola Beggs 0427910236 12411629-LB08-19

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COMMUNITY DIARY SENIOR CITIZENS

The Warwick Potters will host their second 'Meet your local Potter' this Saturday 16 February from 10am to 4pm.

This will be a grand opportunity to meet real life potters and watch them produce extraordinary pieces of pottery.

You never know - there may be a potter hidden deep inside you just waiting to come out and this is the opportunity to see how it is done.

Pat Almond and Susan Ellwood will be the potters at the gallery on Saturday and you will be able to see their work on display.

Both Pat and Susan are hand-builders and give their pieces that bit extra Susan with her ability as an artist to decorate and Pat with her flair for the unusual. They both enjoy the relaxed social benefits of pottery. Busy hands keep the mind active and less chance to get into trouble!

HEART SUPPORT The Warwick Heart Support Group meets on the last Monday of each month (except December and January) in the Founder's Room at Slade Campus at 11am. Lunch is held after a short meeting. Every second meeting a guest speaker attends. A warm welcome awaits any person who may have experienced a Heart issue. For more information phone Norm on 4661 5421 or Jenny on 4664 8173.

SATURDAY 16 FEBRUARY Warwick Singles Social Club Over 50s will meet on Saturday 16 February at Mussels from 12pm for lunch . For more information contact warwickssc@gmail. com. or Jen on 0400 505 943.

TUESDAY 19 FEBRUARY Freestone Crafty Tuesdays - Freestone Hall. Come and try something new, share your knowledge and special skills with others. Show and tell times, morning tea, good company and time to

like to listen to music come along and enjoy the day. Phone Marlene on 0419 710 828, Del on 0408 613 823 or Ruby on 0438 674 803.

COME AND MEET POTTERS

Warwick Senior Citizens monthly activities are held at 13a Albert Street, Warwick. First Monday of each month Hoy (cards) from 2pm. First Tuesday of each month - Friendship morning from 9am. Every Monday - 500 (cards) from 9am-11.30am. Every Tuesday - TAI CHI from 9am. Every Wednesday - Indoor bowls from 9.30am-11.30am. Every Friday - Crazy Whist (cards) from 9am11.30am. Subscription is $10 per year and covers all activities. For information phone Margaret on 0458 444 101, or Fay on 0424 287 121.

work on your own crafty projects. Some days may involve be a small fee to cover cost of materials. Call Sue Keong for more details 0402 460 919 or Erin Keong on 0481 545 141.

WEDNESDAY 20 FEBRUARY The Warwick Rose City Probus Club will meet at 9.30am at the Warwick Christian College Dining Room (enter via school car park on Horseman Road).

The guest speaker will be Sue Hamlet from Lifeline. The meeting will also

THURSDAY 28 FEBRUARY

Susan Ellwood and Pat Almond of the Warwick Potters. (Photo supplied) The Open Day Meet and Greet this Saturday is at the 'Potters' Place', 63 Horsman Road, Warwick (next to Barnes Park). Come on in and join them for a cup of tea or coffee and a biscuit. ● include morning tea. Enquiries phone Roy 4661 9728.

SUNDAY 24 FEBRUARY Travelling Country Music Club Social will be on Sunday 24 February at the Cowboys Clubhouse in Queens Park, Alice Street from 10.30am. Cost for the day is $8 per adult and $4 for children.

Lunch will be included in the cost plus endless cups of tea or coffee all day and afternoon tea. If you can sing, play music, or recite poems, or would just

Australian Breastfeeding Assoc.

Tenterfield and Granite Belt Group Meeting will be on Thursday 28 February at the Stanthorpe Baptist Church, Corner Railway and Hillcrest Streets, Stanthorpe from 9.30am. The topic will be SLEEP, all mums are invited to attend regardless of how your baby is fed, or how old they are, dads, grandparents, and children are always welcome.

For inquiries regarding meetings or confidential counselling please contact Cara on 0400 223 452 or Leah on 0409 001 634.

SATURDAY 2 MARCH Warwick Singles Social Club Over 50s will meet on Saturday 2 March at Central Pub, High St, Stanthorpe from 12 noon, followed by optional outing for fundraiser Heritage afternoon at Liston Park, Liston . For more information contact warwickssc@gmail.com. or Jen on 0400 505 943.

TUESDAY 19 MARCH Freestone Crafty Tuesdays - Freestone Hall. Come and try something new, share your knowledge and special skills with others. Show and tell times, morning tea, good company and time to work on your own crafty projects. Some days may involve be a small fee to cover cost of materials. Call Sue Keong for more details 0402 460 919 or Erin Keong on 0481 545 141.

PUZZLES Quick Clues

SUDOKU How to solve Sudoku!

ACROSS Gossip (6-6) Nourishment (6) Sex (6) Animal (7) Sturdy (5) Boat (5) Fish (7) Less fat (6) Cave (6) Revilement (12)

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21. The number that got on is twelve (4).

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How Mr. X spoke? (7). 18. A portly female and a priest (6). 20. Open the tin, deceived (6). 22. Surprisingly, it’s not common parlance (7,2,3).

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12, Hardy. 15, Skiff. 16, Sardine. 18, Leaner. 20, Grotto.

22, Vituperation.

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SNOW IS THE GO

KEY DATES ... iconic event that showcases the best of the Granite Belt and its surrounds.

"Events like these bring significant cultural and economic benefits to our region.

"This year the committee is promising bigger and better."

Snowflakes in Stanthorpe president Trace Gosney said this year there will be "more of everything".

"More snow, more snow globes, more activities, more entertainment," Trace said.

"We are expecting more visitors and more smiling faces than ever before."

For early bird tickets and detailed program and accommodation information visit www.snowflakesinstanthorpe.com.au

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Registrations are now open for the official 2019 Tree Jumper Exhibition and Competition as part of the Jumpers and Jazz in July Festival from 18 to 28 July.

Warwick Art Gallery proudly manages the yarn-bombed tree jumper which transforms the CBD into an outdoor art gallery with trees 'dressed' in charming textile artwork.

Anyone can participate, with entries coming from near and far each year that are flamboyant, colourful, heart-warming and often comical.

This year's tree jumper theme is 'CONNECT'.

· Friday 29 March - Tree Jumper registrations close for Warwick CBD businesses · Friday 29 March - Friday 24 May - Trees allocated and participants notified · Wednesday 17 July - Trees will be set up · Thursday 18 July - 2019 festival begins · Friday 19 July - Judging of CBD street trees · Tuesday 23 July - Judging of school grounds trees Announcement of the winners of the yarn-bombed tree jumper competition will take place at 'Jazz @ the Gallery' (Warwick Art Gallery) on Saturday 20 July at midday a free event in the garden outside the gallery for a day focussed on celebrating artists and yarnbombing.

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Are you dreaming of your next Queensland holiday? Swimming at the beach? Roaming a theme park? Hugging a snowman? Wait - a snowman - in Queensland? Absolutely, and 'snow much more'.

Early-bird tickets a $65 family weekend deal as the 'hot-ticket' of this wonderful winter festival. It's a family-friendly celebration that perfectly complements the high altitude, cool climate that Stanthorpe is so famous for.

More than 12,000 beanie-wearing visitors flock to the huge outdoor snowfield at the Stanthorpe Showgrounds to throw snowballs and build snowmen.

Visitors are warmly welcomed with typical country hospitality to take part in three full days of activities. Markets, entertainment, local produce, ice skating, snow globes, sled dogs, igloo making - this festival is a feast of the senses for all ages.

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Winx is set to capture the imagination of her legion of followers all over again when she guns for her 30th consecutive win on Saturday. board. There is only one full round of competition before the finals.

Valleys won the toss and elected to bat on what looked to be a good CF Wicket.

The Valley's innings got off to a disastrous start when Liam Lanza claimed the wicket of opener Anthony Coup in the first over. Soon after claimed his second wicket bowling John Featherstone for a duck. Not to be outdone Daniel Coup followed Featherstone's lead also dismissed without troubling the scorer.

The fall of wickets bought Anthony Marino and David Marino to the wicket and the pair pushed the score along to 77 before Chook Hendry bamboozled Anthony Marino with a mystery delivery.

Damian Anderson came and went cheaply at the hands of Ben Staley.

David Marino defied the Valley's trend and hung around until midway through the 20th over before he was dismissed for 36 - bowled Liam Lanza caught Matthew Hendry for 36. 7/92 soon became 8/92 as Lanza struck again dismissing Sandro Stefanon for another duck. Will Lindstrom lasted only a few balls before he was despatched to the club house by Ben Staley giving the bowler three wickets for the match. Valleys bundled out for just 94 looked unlikely to be a defendable total.

Liam Lanza and Ben Staley were the chief destroyers. Lanza finished with impressive figures of 4/6 from his four over spell and Captain Ben Staley 3/12 in a three over spell.

South's had a slight stutter at the start of their innings losing opener Paul Cariage in the second over with just five runs on the board. Liam Lanza joined John Hendry at the crease and carried on from where he had left off with the ball. John Hendry was forced to retire with the score at 1/20 but South's were well in control of the situation.

Tom Bonner joined Lanza at the crease and the pair took the score to 63 and closing on a big win before Bonner was bowled by Anthony Marino.

It was left to the father son combination of Liam and Mark Lanza to wrap up the win for South's. Liam Lanza remained not out 38 Mark not out 15.

South's win sets up an intriguing run to the finals. This week RSL and South's meet in a top of the table clash that could well determine the Minor Premiership.

Wanderers and Valleys both have their chance to push forward to the finals with a win this weekend.

FAMILIAR TERRITORY Maryvale Condamine find themselves in familiar territory after 12 rounds of Warwick cricket fixtures. The defending

premiers sit at the top of the points table on 44 points ahead of Wheatvale 35.5 and Victoria Hill 35.

Maryvale cemented their spot at the top of the table with a solid win over cellar dwellers Soverign last weekend. Pat Gordon (68) and Mitch Bourke (60) top scored as Maryvale set Soverign a daunting 324 run chase. Soverign were dismissed for 174 best of their batsmen were Damien Canning (43) and Tony Burke (27). Medium pace bowler, Paul Bourke was in good form with the ball finishing with figures of 3/5 as was Tom Bourke 2/21.

HEPPELL STARS IN WIN Rosewool Redbacks have had an up and down season but in the last round showed what they are capable of with a 45 run win over Allora.

Ben Heppell (113) continued his good recent form with the bat. It is his second century in tee Warwick competition in two seasons.

Allora made a good fist of their run chase but in a high scoring game fell short.

Blake Lollback (50) and Tim Kejewski (49) topped the Allora scoring but Allora was thwarted by some impressive bowling from James Kurtz who took four wickets and Tyhe Clarkson who claimed a pair.

WHEATVALE MOVE UP THE LADDER A narrow win over Victoria Hill on the weekend moved Wheatvale into second spot on the leader board.

Victoria Hill set Wheatvale a 138 run chase. Travis Burns starred with the bat and top scored for Victoria Hill. His top score of 41 showing he is more than a one trick pony. Joe Morris contributed a handy 24. There were some good bowling performances from the Wheatvale bowlers.

Carter Bilbrough took 4/18 and Jared Fearby 2/20.

Bilbrough showed his all round ability anchoring the Wheatvale innings with a top score of 43. Col O'Brien scored 32 before he was forced to retire.

It was left to Jonno Colfs (19) and Hayden Doherty (15) to get Wheatvale over the line.

TANNY CLASSIC ROUND FOUR Round four of the Tanny Classic was played on Friday night and 42 players rolled up for a fun night of bowls and banter.

The winning team of Abby Petersen, Mick Weier, Ryan Boal and had a 17-2 win to claim bragging rights for the evening.

Runners up were Andrew Boal Brodie Weier Glen Boal and Barb Donovan There was plenty of chatter on the greens

throughout the games while the Smith Boys stepped out in Hawaiian shirts and looked very dapper.

Junior bowler Krystal Peterson gave her more senior opponents a lesson in the Spider.

Paul Smith, K.A, and Liam in touch on 12 and Jill Brown, and Jessie and Pat Price 11. A flock of others follow on 9 and 10 points. There are still two weeks remaining in the Classic and the main prize is still anyone's to grab TARANTUALS BITE CHINCHILLA The Tanny Tarantulas are making a name for themselves with a great win over Chinchilla last Saturday in the Premier Sevens. The Tarantulas scored a big win in the fours and then. Sue and Grumpy proved too strong in the pairs. Philpsy brought it home with a solid win in hte singles. It was a solid effort against the side which until last weekend was leading the competition.

BACK IN THE SWING Players finding form was the theme of the day in the Single Stroke event at the Stanthorpe Gold Club on Saturday.

In the men's event, Ron Batterham set an early score of nett 65 for his round.

Batterham has been restricted in playing competition golf for some time and has only recently returned to the fairways. After several weeks of average play, he found form on Saturday hitting the ball well enough to snare a win. A bogey on the final hole proved costly for Ian Harvey and he had to settle for the runners up spot.

It was a similar story in the ladies competition. Mary McLucas has also been away from the game for an extended period and only returned a few weeks ago.

Her recent scores have not reflected her ability but things fell into place in this event.

She hit the ball well and her score of nett 71 gave her a one shot winning buffer ahead of runner up Kay Webb (nett 72).

Scott Constable took the honours for the birdies nest at 13 with an eagle three on the par five, Members should be aware that new local rules came into effect at the beginning of the year reflecting changes in golf rules. The rule changes are on display in the clubhouse and players should make themselves familiar with these changes.

Hello World Travel Stanthorpe is the sponsor of this week's Single Stableford and tee off is from 11.30am. A time sheet for this event is displayed on the board in the clubhouse.

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The changing of the guard in Australian cricket was evident at the Australian Cricket Awards this week.

It was a night to put a full stop behind the dramas that have beset cricket and look ahead, not backwards.

Pat Cummings became only the fourth bowler to take home the prestigious Allan Border Medal, while Alyssa Healy wrapped up a stellar year as the popular winner of the Belinda Clarke Medal.

Racing will be hoping that the disqualification of Darren Weir does not cast such a long shadow over the racing industry. Champion mare Winx will certainly be stealing the racing headlines as she returns to the track in the Apollo Stakes on Saturday. It is a race she won in 2016 and 2017 but missed running in last year's event. The mare is gunning for her 30th straight win.

On Saturday at Randwick the industry will hoping for a case of "Darren Who" as the mighty mare continues to capture the imagination of a legion of fans.

"Go Winxy" - Casey BRONCOS TRAIL AT FR RANGER The Brisbane Broncos are expected to hit the ground running when they step out in a trial game for the first time under new coach Anthony Seibold on Saturday night at Fr Ranger Oval. The Broncos will play South's Logan Magpies. Several of the Broncos gun players and some fresh faces are expected to line up against the club's Intrust Super Cup feeder club.

The game which kicks off at 6.00pm on Saturday will follow a game between Brisbane West's and the Toowoomba Clydesdales. The Clydesdale team is expected to include players from both the TRL Cowboys and Wattles clubs who will be having their first hit out this season.

A big crowd is expected for one of the biggest games in years at Fr Ranger Oval.

The Broncos will also be holding a coaching clinic for junior footballers on Saturday.

The big weekend of league will kick off on Friday night with a Sportsman's dinner at Fr Ranger Oval. Tickets for the dinner must be pre-purchased and are available from either Danny Lyons Sports or Tuesday night Cowboys training at Father Ranger Oval or by contacting Matt Grew (ph 0457 861212). Alternatively leave a message on the Cowboys Facebook page. Tickets are $100 per head.

ZIKAN NOTCHES UP A WIN A good round of golf was rewarded with a win for Phil Zikan at Sporters last Sunday.

Runner up to Zikan was Ian Anderson who also returned the Best Gross score. Ben Adam and Dave St. John both figured in the Run-downs. The Pin Shot at the 12th went the way of Norm Steele. Nick Casey had success at 17 and there were no takers for the Pro Pin. The meat tray winners were Ivan Jurris and Nick Casey.

Tee off is once again between 7.30 and 8.00am on Sunday - why not join the Sporters crew.

SOUTH'S IMPRESSIVE Only one round of cricket fixtures was played in Stanthorpe on Saturday. The Wanderers Tenterfield game has been rescheduled to Friday February 22 due to a clash with the Tenterfield Show.

South's scored a comprehensive win over Valleys that has catapulted them into equal top position alongside RSL on the leader

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