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MORE TO LOVE The editor’s desk Our region's heritage sites are in the spotlight right now after the Southern Downs Regional Council announced a review of its 'Local Heritage Register' (see cover story, pages 4-5).

The council's register doesn't have quite the same 'teeth' as the one maintained by the State Government, but owners - and potential buyers - of heritage properties need to be aware of the rules at both levels.

It's great to see some of those owners - such as Freestone's Simon and Cathy Goddard - showing heritage buildings some real love. It's true that one of the best ways to preserve heritage is to live in it and restore and adapt it for new purposes, as the alternative sometimes sadly is to allow buildings to fall into disrepair.

There's a strong argument for governments of all levels to offer genuine financial incentives for the restoration of heritage places, with appropriate criteria of course. We are very fortunate to live in a region which is a rich treasure-trove of Queensland's heritage - both pastoral and civic - and we must not take that for granted.

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REGION DEVASTATED BY BUSHFIRES

BY JEREMY SOLLARS As the Free Times went to print this week communities on the Granite Belt were continuing to face the threat of bushfires made only worse by the current catastrophic drought conditions afflicting our region.

Stanthorpe residents were both amazed and appalled to see embers falling within the town area itself as the first of the fires took hold late last Friday 6 September - even those who have lived their entire lives in the town have said that was a sight they never expected to see.

At the start of this week the authorities were still assessing the damage from Friday and the weekend, and the full extent including the number of homes lost and properties impacted remained unclear.

What was known was that the Stanthorpe and surrounding communities as a whole drew close together and an enormous volunteer effort saw those evacuated from their homes given shelter, food and - most importantly - support in a time of crisis.

Those forced to flee their properties were provided with accommodation at the Stanthorpe Fitness Centre, WIRAC in Warwick and at the YMCA camp at Leslie Dam. The Stanthorpe bushfires follow warnings from local rural fire brigade authorities about the extreme fire dangers across the Southern Downs and Granite Belt and they have continued to emphasise the risks associated with activities such as rubbish burning and the use of power tools in the outdoors, and those warnings remain for the entire region.

At time of printing this week fire crews had managed to contain fires north of Stanthorpe and to the west of the town, while at Ballandean residents had been advised to return home but to remain on high alert, with strong wind gusts still hampering fire control efforts.

Schools on the Granite Belt were also affected by closures, including those at Ballandean, Pozieres, Glen Aplin and Severnlea.

Likewise, fires have been burning across the border in the Tenterfield Shire, including at Legume and Drake - and further afield at Armidale and in the Clarence Valley - with some residents similarly forced to evacuate as properties came under threat.

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Sadly, the Granite Belt has not been alone - firefighters have been battling bushfires across Queensland, including in the Gold Coast hinterland and in coastal locations such as Noosa and Peregian Beach.

Investigations into the causes of the Granite Belt region bushfires were due to commence once containment zones had been fully established. Queensland Police this week urged residents to be aware of the risk of lighting fires with a Rockhampton man charged with the offence of lighting an unauthorised fire after alleging conducting his own backburning operation in the Mount Archer area. · The Free Times will continue to keep readers up to date online and on Facebook with the latest bushfire updates and warnings issued by the emergency services, as the bushfire risk is unlikely to reduce anytime soon. · Follow the Free Times on Facebook and visit us online for the latest bushfire bulletins at www.freetimes.com.au ●

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With volunteer rural fire crews bearing the brunt of the Granite Belt fires, support organisations have well and truly come to the fore.

The Free Times spoke with Darling Downs regional representative of the Rural Fire Brigades Association of Queensland (RFBAQ) Gary Patzwald, who said practical and financial support for volunteer firefighters is available, including in instances where their own properties have been affected.

Gary's own home at Gehan north of Toowoomba was lost to a bushfire back in 2007 and as a rural firefighter of long standing he knows too well the heartbreak bushfires can bring.

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Assistance is also available for Granite Belt residents through the Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).

Federal Minister for Natural Disaster and Emergency Management and Maranoa MP David Littleproud this said assistance payments were now available for those facing personal hardship due to the fires.

"These are cash payments to help those affected by the fires, with their immediate personal needs," Mr Littleproud said.

"This could be new food or clothing as some people are left with just the shirt on their back.

"These are devastating bushfires. Hundreds of residents have been evacuated and a number of houses and other infrastructure have been destroyed.

"Through the DRFA, we are providing personal hardship assistance to those hit the hardest.

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COVER STORY Cover photo - Simon Goddard and granddaughter Ruby pictured outside the former 'South Georgia'.

Above - Simon and Cathy with grandchildren Lewis and Ruby.

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has also held public meetings with owners of heritage sites across the region and that consultation process is ongoing.

Already community suggestions have been made to potentially introduce financial incentives for heritage restorations and there is strong interest in what form future regulations might take.

One district which is full of the region's early history is picturesque Freestone to the north of Warwick.

The area - predominantly known for dairy farming down through the decades - was one of the first to be opened up for agriculture on the Darling Downs, and while in recent years has been become popular with 'tree-changers' from metro areas it still retains elements of its pioneering past and charm.

One of these is the former 'Madsens Store' on Freestone Road - just next door to the Freestone Memorial Hall - which in a past life was also known as 'South Georgia', with the origins of that particular moniker somewhat disputed, but possibly linked through a past owner with the island of the same name situated deep in the South Atlantic Ocean.

Today the former store - which as well as a general store also served as Freestone's

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post office, telephone exchange and fuel depot - is owned by Simon and Cathy Goddard, who are restoring the rambling structure to its former glory room-by-room.

The building was once part of a small commercial precinct which included a blacksmith and a butcher and the former Warwick to Maryvale rail line ran close by, survived by the grain shed which still stands in a paddock just across Freestone Road, one of many similar structures around the Warwick region from the days when grain was hauled by rail.

The Goddard family - which includes daughters Helen and Alison and grandchildren Lewis and Ruby - have been connected with the Freestone area over the course of some years, in between workrelated stints elsewhere in Queensland and in 2018 they took the opportunity to purchase 'South Georgia' when the previous owners placed it on the market.

The council says one of the best ways to preserve heritage buildings is to both live in them and adapt them for creative re-use, and that's just what the Goddards are doing.

At this stage their plan is to turn the former store into possibly a cafe or a bedand-breakfast venue - or perhaps both rather than living there 'forever', but either way it's still early days.

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he rich built heritage of the Warwick and Stanthorpe regions is in focus, with the Southern Downs Regional Council conducting a review of its 'Local Heritage Register'.

The review is part of a comprehensive overhaul of the council's planning scheme, the set of rules and regulations which governs town planning and development of both new and existing parcels of land.

Owners of heritage buildings and sites are being engaged as part of the heritage register review, and with it comes the opportunity to reflect on both the opportunities and the challenges which come with owning sites of historical importance.

The Southern Downs and Granite Belt are among the earliest areas of European settlement in Queensland - indeed, Warwick's Canning Downs station was the birthplace of private agriculture in the state when settled by the Leslies - and our towns and villages are living repositories of Queensland history.

It's therefore no surprise that the council's local heritage register lists no fewer than 886

individual 'heritage places' of significance.

Most of them are buildings of one kind or another, but the register also includes associated sites such as railway sidings, war memorials, cemeteries, sports ovals and grandstands, and the likes of former sawmills and water reservoirs.

The council's Local Heritage Register sits beneath the State Government's Queensland Heritage Register, and of the 886 heritage places within our council region, 58 of those are also State-listed, being considered of state-wide, if not national significance.

Places of Indigenous significance do not form part of either register, being subject to separate development regulations and assessments.

Sites on the Queensland Heritage Register are subject to fairly stringent conditions when it comes to development - including any proposals for demolition - while those only on the council list are less tightly controlled, but it's still timely to consider what a local heritage listing means, with varying levels of council approval required when works are undertaken.

The council has as yet not foreshadowed the removal of any current listings on its local register and has engaged external consultants to assist with the review, and

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Simon - well-known in the Warwick and wider area for his long association with equestrian sport - is also a keen renovator and he and Cathy previously restored a cottage on Fitzroy Street in Warwick back in 2003.

He's now applying his self-learned skills to his latest labour of love and says the rewards to be gained from restoring a heritage building are many and varied.

"I just get a lot of pleasure from seeing old places come back to life," Simon told the Free Times.

"A big part of it comes from not only the restoration work itself but from finding out about the history of a place while you're working on it.

"When this place came on the market we just saw an opportunity - particularly with the views up the valley - and we were just really happy to be able to purchase it.

"It's actually in very good nick structurally, a lot of the work I've done here is quite cosmetic.

"We've got a vision for what this could be down the track, we're working towards a bigger picture for the place.

"There's a real sense of homeliness to it for us it kind of feels like we've actually lived here for a long time."

Simon said he's "basically working from the back to the front", with the family living quarters - kitchen, dining and living areas, bedrooms and bathroom - at the rear of the building and having already undergone something of a transformation in recent times.

The front sections - which include the former general store and post office spaces and fuel store - are next in line for the restoration treatment.

"My Dad used to do a lot of things to homes himself and it's a bit like farming skills, you acquire them over a long period of time," Simon said.

"The key is not to pressure yourself and to work at your own pace, which suits me, and I love working with old timber.

"There are times when you think it'd be easier just to pay someone else to do some of the work but you can save a lot of money doing it yourself.

"And the rewards are endless - this is probably going to sound weird, but it's almost like the building is saying 'thank you'."

Simon also gets a lot of satisfaction from recycling timber, with the bulk of his restoration work involving timber salvaged from the building itself and from the former seed-sorting shed 'out the back'.

"I guess I have a bit of an ideological view on it, in that we live in what I see as a

Formerly known as “South Georgia”, the building was once home to Freestone's general store, post office and telephone exchange.

Simon and Cathy Goddard and granddaughter Ruby on the back verandah, with sweeping valley views.

The former fuel store space is a “work in progress”.

The former Freestone grain shed, on the old Warwick to Maryvale rail line.

A “loo with a view” up the Freestone valley.

Part of the rambling structure, an enclosed verandah.

wasteful society," he says.

"So many old buildings in Queensland from the past have just been wrecked Cloudland in Brisbane is a good example, I remember going to one of the last dances they held there.

"I haven't bought any new timber for this place, it's all been recycled in one way or another.

"It can be time-consuming taking nails out and sanding and preserving but I get a lot of enjoyment out of that.

"I'm also a bit of a fan of Gumtree and Marketplace and I've found various things on there - doors for example which new would cost you $2000 you can pick up for $200.

"Obviously when it comes to electrical and plumbing you need to get the professionals in, but otherwise you can save yourself a lot of money if you're able to do other things yourself."

Simon believes the rules around redevelopment of heritage buildings should be flexible enough to allow for new uses into the future.

"I think if the heritage rules are too tight and there's too much red tape you can run the risk of some places being left to go

backwards," he said.

"It's about getting the right balance between preserving history but also being able to bring a place back to being functional.

"There's just so many stories in a place like this - you talk to some of the older people from around the district and they have memories of stopping here for fuel and coming down to buy ice-creams after church when they were kids.

"When we're finished I'd like to get them all around a bonfire."

"One of the background studies being, as part of the development of the new planning scheme, is the review of the Local Heritage Register.

"Council has engaged consultants, Australian Heritage Specialists, to undertake this review.

"The Australian Heritage Specialists will review the cultural heritage significance of places listed on the Local Heritage Register to ensure only those of sufficient heritage significance are included.

"Additionally, more detailed Statements of Significance will be provided for each place to be retained on the Register, to better identify the cultural heritage elements of the place.

"Southern Downs is fortunate to have a rich history and boasts a diverse range of heritage buildings which contribute significantly to our community identity.

"The owners and custodians of heritage buildings play an important role in preserving this heritage." · For more information - and to view the current 'Local Heritage Register' and planning regulations for heritage sites visit www.sdrc.qld.gov.au or contact SDRC on 1300 697 372. ●

REVIEW ONGOING While the Southern Downs Regional Council has already held public meetings with heritage building owners in both Warwick and Stanthorpe, the Local Heritage Register review is still ongoing.

In a statement released earlier this month a council spokeswoman said the Southern Downs region "has a wealth of assets; one prominent asset being the region's heritage and associated buildings".

"The Southern Downs Regional Council takes great care to ensure that these heritage assets are documented and protected," the spokeswoman said.

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CANNED DRINKING WATER - CHEERS! Free drinking water in more than 25,000 cans has been shared amongst some of Queensland and New South Wales' driest towns as part of a free drinking water program delivered by GIVIT and Carlton & United Breweries (CUB).

The vital clean drinking water is being distributed to thirsty communities across Queensland's Southern Downs region from Warwick by the Salvation Army, while the Royal Flying Doctor Service will assist with distribution from a hub in Cobar.

With both states currently gripped by one of the worst droughts on record, GIVIT's Caet Young says providing clean drinking water is akin to liquid gold for regional towns.

"It's no secret our regional communities are doing their best to soldier on through this drought," Caet said "However, this water, which is canned at CUB's Cascade Brewery in Tasmania, will go some way to relieve the pressure on personal water storages of farmers, small businesses and families across the region.

"The free drinking water program for disaster relief was launched in December 2018 by CUB in partnership with the Queensland Government and not-for-profit GIVIT. More than 100,000 water cans have been distributed in less than 12 months including to Townsville after the devastating floods earlier this year."

Southern Downs Mayor Tracy Dobie said

Southern Downs Mayor Tracy Dobie pictured with CUB representatives at the Yangan Road depot last week. the donation is another inspiring example of the giving nature of the Australian spirit.

"It is heart-warming to see the level of support our region is receiving during these dry conditions, and this is not the first time Carlton & United Breweries and GIVIT have partnered to respond to a community in crisis," Cr Dobie said.

"In the Southern Downs, the Salvation Army will oversee this generous donation from Carlton & United Breweries of more than 13,000 cans of drinking water.

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CUB's VP Corporate Affairs Julian Sheezel said 550 cases for Southern Downs and another 500 cases for Cobar had been dispatched from the Yatala Brewery outside Brisbane and were due to arrive last Thursday.

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Due to widowhood, loss of social networks, family relocating and friends passing away it’s not uncommon to live alone approaching the age of 80.

There is significant risk that loneliness can cause many health conditions including anxiety, anger, low self-esteem and even accelerate the physical ageing process.

But retirement does not need to be a lonely time, says The Oak Tree Group, who funded the study to gain understanding and foresight in order to assist.

Research has found living in a retirement community significantly reduces the risk of loneliness and anxiety, increases self esteem and encourages a more positive outlook.

Retirement Villages provide an opportunity for seniors to remain living in the communities in which they are familiar. This connection to community becomes increasingly valuable as we age.

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BY JEREMY SOLLARS A long-running dispute between the Stanthorpe Sports Association and the Southern Downs Regional Council over mowing of the McGlew Street sports fields has been settled out of court.

Lawyers for both the Stanthorpe Sports Association (SSA) and the council held a final mediation conference at the Warwick Courthouse yesterday, Wednesday 4 September.

The conference brought to an end a damages claim for $26,175 brought by the SSA against the council in November last year.

The dispute had its origins in 2016 when the council sought to argue that the lease held by the SSA over the McGlew Street

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2016 that she "made the decision that the lease could not go ahead and sought legal advice to break the lease", but that the legal advice "was that the lease had gone too far and could not be broken however we (the council) could set a level of maintenance as the clause of the lease was ambiguous".

It was also alleged that Cr Dobie told the SSA representatives at the meeting that "the council has no money".

Cr Dobie was also alleged to have stated "There is no money in the bank. If something happens or there is a disaster council will not be able to get a loan of money."

Defence documents later lodged by the council stated that the council was "uncertain as to the truth or otherwise of

Regional Council's 2019/20 Grants to Community program.

Community Grants and Fast Grants are available to local not-for-profit groups seeking funding for projects and the Competitor's Fast Grant is available to individuals competing in championships or titles at a state, national or international level.

The Community Grant is open to notfor-profit groups and is capped at $10,000 per applicant. Round 2 will open on Tuesday 17 September 2019 and close on Tuesday 15 October 2019.

The Fast Grant is open to not-for-

profit groups and is capped at $2,000 per applicant. Groups can apply for the Fast Grant between 1 July 2019 and 19 June 2020.

The Competitor's Fast Grant is available to individuals who have been selected to participate in championship or title rounds of competitions at the state, national or international level and is capped at $1,000.

Individuals can apply for the Competitor's Fast Grant between 1 July 2019 and 19 June 2020.

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ovals was unclear about the standard to which the ovals should be mowed by the council - in an apparent money-saving measure - despite the council having maintained them for at least two decades.

The council at the time claimed that the clause in the lease relating to mowing stated that the council was only required to mow "within 10 days (of the grass) reaching 100mm in height".

The SSA disputed the council's lease argument but was forced to engage private contractors to do the mowing from July 2016, the $26,175 bill for which formed the basis of the claim lodged against the council.

Court documents lodged last year by the SSA alleged that Mayor Tracy Dobie told SSA representatives at a meeting in October

the matters alleged, having found no note of the dialogue of the meeting".

In a statement released to the media yesterday, Wednesday 4 September, a council spokeswoman said the SSA and the council were "pleased to announce that the litigation between them concerning the McGlew Street Sporting Complex (incorporating CF White Oval and other sporting fields) has been settled today on terms that the parties have agreed will remain confidential".

"The parties now look forward to restored relations and working together for the benefit of the community," the council spokeswoman said. ●

between 19 July 2019 and 31 July 2020.

SDRC has updated the grant guidelines for the 2019/20 Financial Year and strongly encourages residents or organisations to read the guidelines on the SDRC website before applying.

Previously unsuccessful applicants are encouraged to make an appointment with SDRC's Community Grants Officer to discuss how they can improve their applications.

For more information on the Grants to Community program, please contact Community Grants Officer Sue Harrold on 1300 697 372 or head to sdrc.qld.gov.au ●

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INJURIES HIT HOME

BY CASEY O'CONNOR

Cowboys three-try hero Mitch Watson gets a consoling pat on the back from his captain Michael Bloomfield after the grand final. Watson played most of the second half with a serious leg injury.

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So near but yet so far - the story for the Warwick Cowboys after going down to Valleys Roosters in the 2019 TRL grand final on Sunday. The final score 24-16.

After scoring in the opening minute and leading 12-10 at half time the Cowboys saw their grand final aspirations slip away in the second half.

The Cowboys suffered injuries to key players. Fullback Craig Donn finally succumbed to injury after coming under attack from the Valley's pack all game. Zach Koitka was also forced from the field and Sam Vavega dislocated his shoulder. The big crowd at Clive Berghofer Stadium gasped as trainers and medical staff worked on his shoulder on the field before he was assisted to the side line for further treatment.

Three-try hero Mitch Watson played most of the second half on one leg. After the game the Cowboy's coach revealed the star winger may have suffered a leg fracture. Watson scored his third try in the dying moments of the game and news of his suspected injury underlines how this team has played for each other this season.

At the back end of the game, the Cowboys had exhausted their bench and with no fresh troops to call on many players were forced to play out of position in unfamiliar roles.

Overall it was not the prettiest game of football with both sides guilty of simple handling errors.

The Cowboys probably had the greater share of poor last-pass options in the second half and certainly did not get the rub of the green from the bloke with the whistle.

Captain Mick Bloomfield said his players had given their all. He praised them for their never-say-die attitude and congratulated Valleys on their historic win.

Bloomfield was pragmatic after the game saying that while the loss hurt, "It is only a game of football."

Coach Mick Grew, while also disappointed for the playing group said he too was proud of his players. He said that while the loss hurt, it would take the team take a few days to process what they had accomplished this season.

He also thanked the community for their support and for getting behind the Cowboys' season and grand final campaign.

Grew - who should also take a bow for an outstanding performance in his first season as an A Grade coach - is hopeful the Cowboys will retain if not all, then the majority of this playing group when they re-group for the 2020 season.

Unfortunately in grand finals there must be a winner and a loser and while the Cowboys playing group may not have come home with the premiership trophy they can hold their heads high. You did yourselves and the hundreds of Cowboys supporters who travelled to the game proud. â—?

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COWBOYS DO THEIR HOME PROUD Some of the action from the 2019 TRL Grand Final last Sunday 8 September - the Warwick Cowboys fought hard right from the start until the very end and did their home town proud in the TRL centenary year - Cowboys, you are all heroes in our book! â—?

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RIVER RORTERS FACE THE MUSIC Federal Minister for Water Resources David Littleproud this week said alleged "unconscionable conduct" by water traders and brokers in the Murray-Darling Basin would not be tolerated.

"I want to make sure the water market is a fair and even playing field," Mr Littleproud said in a statement.

"Horticultural groups have written to me concerned some water holders are inflating prices, which hurts farmers and Basin communities.

"I take these allegations very seriously.

"I have written to the ACCC and asked it to investigate the allegations brought to me by the Almond Board and other peak grower groups as soon as possible.

"I've asked the ACCC to step in and use its powers of prosecution if it finds evidence Commonwealth laws have been breached.

"The ACCC will also refer the matters to ASIC if they identify any relevant breaches of the Corporations Act. "I've also asked the MDBA to use their powers under the Basin Plan to investigate allegations related to transparent water price reporting.

"I will also be writing to Basin Ministers

In late July, Hort Innovation and AusTrade organised representatives from Australian horticultural industries to travel to India to gain a better understanding of the growing demand for high quality imported fruit into the country.

Apple and Pear Australia Ltd (APAL) said the six-day trip included meetings in New Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai, three of the largest and wealthiest cities.

"AusTrade coordinated delegates from key importers, wholesalers, and key retailers with a series of meetings in each city," an APAL spokesman said.

"Horticultural representatives include APAL's Industry Services and Export Manager Justin Smith, CEO of Table Grapes Australia Jeff Scott, CEO of Avocadoes Australia John Tyas, CEO of Citrus Australia Nathan Hancock, two export delegates from Summerfruit, and Hort Innovation Trade Manager Jenny Van de Meeberg.

"The way in which AusTrade managed the six-day visit was fantastic. AusTrade and Hort Innovation organised meetings with the biggest players in each city." ●

David Littleproud. to expedite their work to improve the accuracy and transparency of water prices on state trade registers.

"I have also provided the allegations to Murray-Darling Interim Inspector-General, Mick Keelty.

"The delivery of the Murray-Darling

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RURAL LINKS DOG BOUNTIES STILL OFFERED rates amongst landholders.

"Coordinated baiting with 1080 is the most economical way of achieving effective control of these pests across a large area.

Non-participation by landholders in baiting programs is the biggest barrier to achieving effective control.

"If you or someone you know has pest animals but is reluctant to bait, please contact one of Council's pest management officers to discuss steps that can be taken when baiting to reduce the risk of poisoning to domestic animals and non-target wildlife."

Landowners engaged in wild dog control can support national wild dog mapping by reporting wild dog populations online at www.feralscan.org.au

WILD DOG IMPACTS ...

Environmental · Competes directly with dingoes for food and living spaces, particularly in refuge areas. · Preys on small remnant populations of native species such as bridled nailtail wallabies, koalas and tree kangaroos, threatening biodiversity. · Hybridisation between dingoes and other wild dogs is swamping dingo gene pool.

Economic · Causes stock losses. · Lowers profitability from bitten stock. · Creates risk of disease being spread to domestic animals (e.g. hydatidosis, neospora).

Social · Can spread hydatids (a parasitic disease that can result in human health impacts) and has potential to spread exotic diseases that affect human beings (e.g. rabies). · Can attack children in urban areas, particularly if public contributes to habituation and socialisation of wild dogs. · Can be nuisance to householders and tourists. · Can attack pets in urban fringe areas.

Legal requirements · Wild dog is a restricted invasive animal under the Biosecurity Act 2014. · It must not be moved, kept (if a dingo), fed, given away, sold, or released into the environment without a permit. · The Act requires everyone to take all reasonable and practical steps to minimise the risks associated with invasive plants and animals under their control. This is called a general biosecurity obligation (GBO). · At a local level, each local government must have a biosecurity plan that covers invasive plants and animals in its area. SOURCE - QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT ●

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The Southern Downs Regional Council paid out 340 wild dog bounties during the 20182019 financial year and as of last week 70 bounties in the current financial year.

Wild dog bounties - of $100 per adult dog and $50 per pup - are offered to property owners and pest animal shooters as an incentive to control wild dogs by shooting or trapping, in the Southern Downs and Granite Belt regions.

But these days the council requires the whole body of the dog to be presented in order to claim payment of a bounty - as opposed to just the scalp previously - saying the measure is needed to deter potential rorting of the system.

A council spokeswoman this week told the Free Times that in 2014 "the Wild Dog Bounty Payments policy was amended in 2014 to require the presentation of the whole wild dog rather than a scalp".

"This change was made to reduce the instances of scalps being stored (possibly from other Local Government Areas) over long periods and claimed," the spokeswoman said.

The Southern Downs Regional Council's website states the council has a Pest Management Working Group in place made up of representatives from the council, Main Roads, National Parks, AgForce Queensland, Landcare, the Darling Downs-Moreton Rabbit Board, Biosecurity Queensland and the Queensland Murray-Darling Committee and the Condamine Alliance.

"The group meets quarterly to discuss pest weeds and pest animal management issues and makes recommendations directly to Council," the website states.

"The Pest Management Working Group is also responsible for oversight of the implementation of Council's Pest Management Plan.

"Council maintains 100 kilometres of wild dog check fences - a 93 kilometre check fence that protects the wool growing traprock region in the Stanthorpe district and a seven kilometre check fence near Killarney.

"Council convenes the Stanthorpe Wild Dog Fence Association made up of landholders that adjoin the Stanthorpe fence.

"The Association meets quarterly and makes recommendations to Council's Pest Management Working Group."

"Council organises and carries out up to six coordinated 1080 baiting campaigns for wild dogs, pigs and foxes each year.

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property CALIFORNIAN CLASSIC BECKONS A builder milled the Rosewood Mahogany, Pine and Silky Oak from his land in the mountains to construct the family home for his bride back in the early 1900's.

The Californian Bungalow's original features are replicated to enhance the extensions. Renovations have tastefully reflected the era while incorporating modern conveniences in the kitchen and bathrooms.

From the Lions that greet you on the steps to the timber decks, fireplaces and distinctive joinery this home is above the average in Warwick. Polished timber floors throughout with high ceilings decorated in unique designs of Silky Oak slating which are different in each room. Fireplace in the lounge living for the winter months and decks for summer and entertaining ensure a relaxed lifestyle for everyday living.

French doors create a welcoming flow throughout this home. Stylish stone benchtops in the kitchen any chef would be happy to use. Gas hob, electric oven and ducted rangehood, dishwasher and a plethora of storage plus bi-fold window to the decks are a delight. Breakfast room off the

kitchen, sitting and dining areas inviting a slow meander through this home.

Master bedroom has an ensuite and built-in wardrobes. The family bathroom features a rainmaker shower, toilet and laundry facility. Both bathrooms have the luxury of under floor heating. There are two more built-in bedrooms and a goodsized sleep-out. The detached garage has a wooden floor, three rooms which could be converted to bedroom, sitting and ensuite for guests or used as a home office. The old laundry block has a third toilet and could have a multitude of uses.

The gardens are easy care and add a charm to this wonderful home that is a rare treat for those wanting the practical with a touch of luxury.

Contact Helen Harm on 0408 457 496 to arrange inspection. Go to www. helenharm.com for more photos.●

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Every Monday - 500 (cards) from 9am11.30am. Every Tuesday - TAI CHI from 9am. Every Wednesday - Indoor bowls from 9.30am-11.30am. Every Friday Crazy Whist (cards) from 9am-11.30am.

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JOY TO THE TEAM - THE MATCH IS WON! Finally some real joy for Australian Cricket lovers. The Ashes they are returning. That little Urn that means so much is coming back home (at least spiritually - the original now too delicate to travel).

I'm not sure about anyone else but for me it was almost too much to bear watching the final day as it looked increasingly as though those Pesky Poms might hold on.

Enter Laubschane (Lamb Shanks is so much easier) and all that was left was a well placed Hazelwood LB to have us all up off our lounge chairs or out of our beds and cheering.

(The neighbours and our fur babies are now most concerned for out sanity.)

What a thrill. What an achievement - from the lowest of lows to the pinnacle an Ashes win in England.

Joe Root (who looked like a kid who had just lost his tuckshop money and the contents of his piggy bank after the game) claims it's all down to Steve Smith. Hard in a way to dispute that now Smith is being mentioned in those hushed tones we reserve for Bradman. However when you scratch the surface there is a lot more than S Smith contributing to the win.

Tim Paine, the man once anointed as a prospective Aussie captain before injury dealt him a dud hand literally has proved he is more than just a stand in.

Justin Langer has picked up the pieces and gently glued Humpty Dumpty back together again after "Sandpapergate" in a way few others could have done the job.

His inclusion of a couple of legends of teh game Waugh and Ponting seems to have also been a master stroke.

If someone in teh group can just get Dave Warner's head on straight the Poms will really have something to fear.

Bring on Game Five at the Oval and while we don't need a win to alter the result; I think the culture of this group demands no less.

It's all sooo good.

- Casey ROOSTERS AMBUSH COWBOYS It all looked so promising for the Warwick Cowboys in the early stage of the TRL Grand Final against the Roosters.

The Roosters were left shell shocked when the Cowboys led 6-0 with the game only two minutes old. Coedie Tandy was seen at his very best when a brilliantly placed chip kick found his winger Mitch Watson who dived over in the corner unmarked to score. In the strong swirling wind Mitchell Marshall neatly slotted the ball job.

Over the black dot and things looked to be going to plan for the Cowboys.

The excitement of Cowboy's fans was short-lived however when another Tandy kicked found Valleys' speedster Denzel Burns. The slippery winger raced almost the length of the field to put Valleys on the board. The Valleys conversion was unsuccessful and the Cowboys maintained the lead.

There was some solid defence in the next few passages of play and a few niggles bubbled to the surface as both sides gave away unnecessary penalties.

Tandy was again in the thick of things. A well placed cut out pass found its mark and Mitch Watson was over for try number two as the Cowboys extended the lead to 10-4.

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Valleys were on the attack and looked certain to score however under pressure from the defence winger Zac Miles put a foot on the sideline and the Cowboys had dodged a bullet.

Finally the Roosters captain Budden cracked the Cowboys defence and crashed over to level the score five minutes out from half time.

Back to back penalties gave the Cowboys good field position and allowed Matt Marshall to successfully convert a penalty goal as the players headed to the dressing room for the break. The score Cowboys 12 Valleys 10 and the game anyone's for the taking.

Valleys opened the second half with some blistering attack. Outstanding defence from the Cowboys fullback Craig Donn was unable to prevent his opposite number Gerome Burns from scoring after a good passage of play from the Roosters. Duncan converted and the Roosters took a 16-12 lead.

The work of Cowboy's fullback Craig Donn under the high ball was outstanding.

He did look to have a target on his back as he came in for plenty attention from the opposition.

Donn eventually succumbed to a leg injury in the early stages of the second half.

His loss forced a backline reshuffle and was a real blow to the Cowboys.

Warwick had their chances in the next few plays. They got into an attacking position deep in Valleys half and looked likely to score however they failed to hang on to the ball turning over possession. The Roosters attack was unforgiving and made the Cowboys pay with back to back tries pushing the score out to 22-12.

Warwick tried to regain momentum but with a mounting injury toll; some poor ball control and a few lapses of discipline they were unable to come away with points despite building pressure.

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Valleys received yet another penalty and Dwayne Duncan converted the penalty goal to put Valleys ahead 24-12 with one hand on the Premiership Trophy.

The Cowboys were never going to die wondering and in a frantic final ten minutes threw all they had left at their opponents.

Koitka back on the field after spending time on eh sideline injured, went within inches of scoring but was denied by desperate defence.

The game stopped was stopped as Cowboys Sam Vavega suffered a dislocated shoulder. He was forced from the field late in the game.

Despite being gassed and with troops across the park carrying noticeable injuries the Cowboys did not let their supporters down fighting right until the final minute.

In the79th minute, Mitch Watson who had been on one leg for most of the second half crossed for his third try in front of the Cowboy's faithful minute to narrow the margin to 24-16.

The Marshall conversion was unsuccessful but the horse had bolted and as the final siren sounded the Roosters were celebrating back to back premiership wins.

Cowboy's captain Mick Bloomfield led front the front all game. Coedie Tandy and Mitch Watson were standouts in a beaten side and before he was forced from the field Craig Donn was exceptional. The Warwick big men all stood up and did their job.

This was a grand final however that was marred by poor possession and some bad last pass options from both sides. It was not a free flowing game more a thrilling but somewhat scrappy affair.

The win wrapped up a good day for the Valleys club who were also successful in the Reserve Grade game.

The Dalby Diehards took out the Under 18 Grad final defeating Gatton. It was not a good day out for the Hawks. They had teams in Reserve Grade Under 18 and C Grade but left empty handed. The C Grade final won by a Newtown.

VALLEYS 24 (Denzel Burns, Gerome

Burns, Hnaloan Budden, Ben Cook tries; Dwayne Duncan 4 goals) defeated WARWICK 16 (Mitch Watson 3 tries; Mathew Marshall 2 goals) MEDAL CANCELLED; CHAMPIONSHIPS PLAYED It was not surprising that the golf competition scheduled for Stanthorpe on Saturday was left in limbo. Many regular players were busy helping confine the fire damage; others evacuated from their homes and some busy volunteering in support roles and the Medal event did not proceed.

The club foursome championships were set down for Sunday and fortunately attracted sufficient numbers for the men's event to proceed. The championship is played over 27 holes and in two divisions.

In the A Grade division Casey Leotta and David Reeves returned the winning score of 119 for the round. There was only a one shot margin to the next team. It was the closest margin all day.

The clear winner in the B Division was the team of Chris Fittock and Trevor Ludlow. The pair finished five shots clear of the field with a score of 137. Their 18 hole score was 94; scoring 47 on each nine and sealed the issue with a third nine of 43.

Scott Constable and Wes Smith finished their round with the best overall nett score of the day. Some consolation for missing the A grade score by one shot.

Ron and Annelle Batterham who were to sponsor the cancelled medal event on Saturday instead provided a trophy for the nett event in the foursomes. The club extends a special thank you to the Batterhams for their support.

Casey Leotta picked up the pin shot at three and Mick O'Brien was on song at 12.

Aqua Rural Supplies are the sponsors of the Single Stableford scheduled for this Saturday. Everyone is hoping for a far less stressful weekend .

On Sunday the club is hosting the Glen Aplin State School golf day. Tee off is from 9.00 am with registration to be completed by 8.30 am.

After the week we have just had this is an ideal opportunity to have a fun day on the course and everyone, golfers and nongolfers are welcome. If you have an old set of clubs in the cupboard or shed give them the chance to see the light of day and join us on the fairways and greens. There is a nomination sheet for the Glen Aplin Day on the board at the club.

For the serious golfers among us a reminder that the Inglewood Golf Club Open day is set down for this Sunday. We understand several Stanthorpe players are intending to fly the club flag at the event.

Any player wishing to play should contact the Inglewood club directly for tee times if they have not done so already.

CONDITIONS DIFFICULT FOR SHOOT Shooters at the Inglewood Range faced another windy day on Sunday especially with the .22 event but competitors persevered and competition was solid.

In the 50m International Benchrest, Tom Donald took the honours ahead of placegetters Ebony Privitera and Michael Dudgeon.

Those placings remained unchanged in the 50m Hunterclass Benchrest giving Tom Donald a double for the morning.

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Sam Vavega prepares to offload after taking on the Roosters' defence.

Halfback Harry Sullivan provided headaches for the Roosters. are the side no one will want to meet in this final's series as the Sharks look to send Gallon out a winner. Think they will live to bite another day after Saturday night.

The Broncos run in the finals could be short lived unless they perform much better than they did against the Doggies in round 25.

The Eels look to have settled perfectly at their new home and will have massive crowd support. Out of the NRL cellar area this season, I think the Eels will be back for round two of the finals.

CASEY'S NRL FINAL ROUND 1 SELECTIONS Rabbitohs; Storm; Cronulla; Eels. ●

Coedie Tandy at five-eighth was dangerous with ball in hand. side in front.

Ben Heppell named Tyhe Clarkson as his best on ground. He rated the side's second half performance as flat and undisciplined while their opponents played one of their best games of the season.

Coolaroo now take on Goondiwindi in the 2019 Grand Final.

PIN THE TALE ON THE DONKEY COMES TO AN END The regular season of NRL fixtures wrapped up last weekend and like a scorpion there was a nasty sting in the tail for many tipsters.

I'm sure it would be safe to say most tipsters have now breathed a sigh of relief at the end of the 25 rounds. A season of pin the tail on the donkey has come to an end, perhaps.

For anyone required to tip during the finals I suggest there will probably be more pain afoot for you.

Week One begins with the Roosters and Bunnies going head to head for the second time in as many weeks. The game will be played at the SCG on Friday night.

The Minor Premiers Melbourne will take on the Raiders at AAMI Park on Saturday with an early kick off at 5.00pm.

Having finished in the top four, the losing sides among this group will get another bite at the cherry.

On Saturday night the Manly Sea Eagles will host the rejuvenated Sharks at Brookvale after much debate all week regarding the Brookvale / Lottoland venue.

This is elimination final and the loser gets an early exit from the finals.

On Sunday the Parramatta Eels host the Broncos - the game the first final to be played at the Eels new headquarters Bankwest Stadium.

Again for the loser of this game it is good night Irene.

The Bunnies have had the wood over the Roosters who otherwise have looked unstoppable this season. I expect in a really tough match Bennet may still have a rabbit's foot up his sleeve.

Melbourne claimed another JJ Gilton Shield in 2019. Their coach however was not particularly happy with their win over the Cowboys last week and you can expect a better showing from them here. The same can be said of the Raiders who suffered an upset loss to the Warriors last week. They are a bit of a bogey side for the Storm but it is hard to go past Melbourne who look to be GF bound again.

The Sea Eagles will be up against it with their injury toll and suspensions. Cronulla

NRL TIPPING - IT'S A DRAW! The winner of Harvey Norman Furniture NRL Tipping competition was a close result with two readers finishing first.

Congratulations go out to Leonie Brunner, and Ken Stubberfield both from Warwick with 115 points a piece.

They will share in the $200 Harvey Norman Furniture voucher.

The Free Times thanks all those readers who entered and we look forward to seeing you again in 2020 ●

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The club held a practice day on Wednesday and this Sunday it will be Muzzle loading Rifles at 9.00am followed by Gallery Rifle at 10.00am.

RAWLINGS WINS Despite the ongoing fire situation in and around Stanthorpe on Sunday Sporters went ahead with quite a good field on the course early.

John Rawlings came away with a win in the bag. Terry Roser returned the Best Gross of the round. Tony Steele picked up the runner's up prize. Mark Lynam and Paul Armstrong figured in the run downs. There were no takers for the pin shots on the 12th and 17th but Wayne Hilton claimed the Pro Pin. He would have been popular when he returned home - he also took home a meat tray. The tray found a home with Peter Goodsir.

Sporters are reminded that there is no Sporters competition this Sunday due to the Glen Aplin State School Fundraiser with tee off in that event from 8.30 - 9.00am.

Hopefully all Sporters will be on deck for the 18 hole event.

Regular Sporters golf returns the following week with tee off at the normal time.

VISITING PLAYERS Stanthorpe Bridge players welcomed a group of visitors from Tenterfield and Warwick for their weekly game on Thursday.

Four tables a Mitchell with 32 boards for Red points. The N/S winners were John Fernie and Helen Reeves. Margaret Warren and Judy Mobbs finished in second place.

Carole Lihou and Joy Newman won the E/W. Violet Huggett and Lynn Simmers placed second.

Congratulations to Hilary Richardson and partner Roz Hart who officially finished in 16th position in the Australia Wide Pairs.

A great result with the in a competition played between all players across Australia FOOTBALL FINALS RESCHEDULED The devastating Stanthorpe bushfires last weekend impacted the Stanthorpe Football grand finals which were scheduled to be played last Saturday.

Last Friday evening the Stanthorpe Football Committee was advised that the safety of the CF White Oval and surrounds could not be guaranteed by the incident control team and as a result all finals were postponed.

The rescheduling has created some headaches for organisers as we head into school holidays. With many of the players involved in the Ladies grand final unavailable this weekend that game will be held over until Saturday September 21st.

The rescheduled grand finals will commence at 10.10am at the CF White Oval kicking off with the Fillies GF. The Fillies game will be followed by the Senior Colts at 12.00pm. The Junior Colts at 1.30pm and the Men's Final at 2.50pm.

Fingers crossed that players, organisers and spectators crack it for perfect playing conditions this weekend NO JOY FOR REDBACKS There was no joy for the Warwick Redbacks after last weekend's round of the finals of the AFL Darling Downs competition.

The Redbacks suffered a 56 point loss to Coolaroo in the game played at Rockville on Saturday.

At the major break Warwick was only one point behind but in the final two quarters could not match it with Coolaroo who ran away to win 14.10. (94) to 5.8. (38).

Coolaroo had the lead from the get go but the Redbacks coach said more accurate kicking in the first half could have seen his

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