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Personally I remain something of a sceptic, in that it seems to me the planet has been heating up and cooling down naturally for eons. But then again, I don't live on a Pacific island right now. If I did, I might well have a different perspective.

I've seen a lot of negative commentary in the wider media and on social media - in recent days critical of the involvement of school students in climate change action and it pains me. Surely to goodness we expect young people to be idealistic and concerned for their future, even if as adults some of us have doubts about the science behind climate change.

What a dull world it would be both now and in the future if youth did not feel the need to question assumptions and challenge political leaders. And like it or not, climate change is now very much a 'mainstream' issue. I plan on keeping an open mind - what about you?

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DEBATE HOTS UP The global climate change debate rages, while closer to home progress stalls on Granite Belt wind farm - pages 8-9.

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VIEW FROM THE WEST Our gardening guru BEATRICE HAWKINS shares the latest on her travels in WA page 21.

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FUNDING FOR JOHN DEE EXPANSION An expansion project to create 155 longterm jobs at the John Dee Warwick export beef abattoir and beef feedlot at Inglewood is being backed by the Palaszczuk Government's $175 million Jobs and Regional Growth Fund.

Queensland Minister for State Development Cameron Dick this week said the project will also leverage $16.7 million in capital investment to transform John Dee "into one of Queensland's leading processors of premium beef ".

"This is the largest single investment in John Dee's 80-year history, and drives home both the company's and the Palaszczuk Government's commitment to jobs in the Southern Downs region," Mr Dick said in a statement.

"The project has been purpose-designed to deliver the required capacity and technology John Dee needs to sustainably increase its premium beef export market share.

"With our government's newly released Queensland Beef Processing Strategy 20192022, we have a clear agenda to maintain a thriving and successful beef processing industry, and this sort of business growth in the industry strengthens our plan.

"10,000 Queenslanders are employed in beef processing in Queensland.

"Our beef exports rose to $5.8 billion last financial year.

"That's why we are backing companies like John Dee, because it means more jobs and value for our state.

"John Dee is a fourth-generation, 100

per cent family-owned business, and the oldest single-family owned meat processor in Australia.

"Their Warwick abattoir is Queensland's only facility, and one of only two in the country, to offer long-term, large-scale contract processing services to other feedlots."

Queensland Minister for Agricultural Industry Development Mark Furner said the investment "will increase John Dee's production capacity at its Warwick facility by 1000 head of cattle per week".

RURAL AID OFFERS ACCESS TO WATER Rural charity Rural Aid came to the aid of 100 local families this week through its #FinishWaterWaste initiative which delivered 1.9 million litres of water.

According to Rural Aid, the #FinishWaterWaste initiative encourages Australians to turn off the tap and stop pre-rinsing their dishes to save up to 40 litres of water per load and in turn promises to donate 6.8 million litres of water to communities suffering from the drought, including Warwick.

The water is purchased by Rural Aid and accessed through council's standpipes.

Rural Aid general manager Wayne Thomson said in a statement released on Monday of this week that "the Southern Downs region has been in declared drought for several years with water restrictions escalating to critical, meaning residents are limited to 100 litres of water per day significantly less than the 340 litres used by the average Australian".

"After being contacted by Mayor Dobie about the ongoing shortage of fresh drinking water for farmers and their families in the Southern Downs region, we offered immediate assistance," Mr Thomson said.

"Launching just over two weeks ago, the #FinishWaterWaste initiative has already raised more than 1.6 million litres of water which has allowed us to deliver this precious lifeline to the local community.

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Rural Aid is offering access to water and other drought assistance - to find out more visit www.buyabale.com.au "This is just the beginning, with more water drops to come until we reach that 6.8 million litre milestone."

Cr Dobie said water "means survival in this region and we've not experienced consistent or restorative rain for some time".

"Rural families are reliant on water tanks for drinking, cooking and bathing but they're running dry.

"Some are reliant on water in their dams that is evaporating quickly and continuing their primary production business is becoming increasingly difficult to sustain.

"The water we received from the #FinishWaterWaste initiative has provided a significant boost to our community and signifies that people in all corners of Australia are looking out for us and helping any way they can."

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"This is a 40 per cent increase on current numbers through the facility's processing capacity, and is only possible because of this expansion," Mr Furner said.

"The facility already supplies thousands of varieties of beef cuts to more than 145 customers in over 37 export markets, and those numbers are only going to grow."

John Dee CEO Warren Stiff said the new jobs created at the Warwick facility will be highly skilled to ensure the continued delivery of a premium export-quality product.

"At John Dee, we're proud of the strong skills base across our 602 employees," Mr Stiff said.

"We're looking forward to expanding our capacity at our Yarranbrook feedlot in Inglewood, increasing the production capabilities at our Warwick abattoir, and building on the success we've had in the premium beef market." ●

over three quarters of Australians use their dishwashers at least two to three times a week, with the majority rinsing their dishes beforehand.

"This unnecessary habit can waste up to 40 litres of water per load or an estimated 20 billion litres of water in just one year," he said.

"To help #FinishWaterWaste and support those families impacted by the drought, Finish is encouraging Australians to turn off the tap and stop pre-rinsing their dishes.

"For each promise to #FinishWaterWaste that is shared via social media, Finish will donate 40 litres of much-needed water to drought-affected Australians." · Locals can apply for water and other drought-related assistance through Rural Aid by visiting www.buyabale.com.au · More updates on the region's water crisis pages 13-14 ... ●

Fire crews worked heroically to contain a grass fire which initially threatened property in the Rosenthal Heights area to the west of Warwick on Monday of this week, 23 September.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) said the fire broke out on the eastern side of Rosenthal Creek in the vicinity of Rosenthal Road, Kingsleigh Road and the New England Highway and was still active within containment lines as of Tuesday.

QFES is continuing to urge residents in the Southern Downs and Granite Belt areas to desist from any activities which could lead to a bushfire, including burning off rubbish and using power tools outside, as tinder dry conditions persist.

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he Southern Downs Regional Council has committed to a seven-year contract with Cleanaway to manage the region's waste collection from

next month.

The new contract comes into effect on Tuesday 1 October and replaces the council's decade-long association with former waste contractor JJ Richards.

Mayor Tracy Dobie officiated at a ribbon-cutting at the Warwick Central Waste Management Facility last Friday 20 September, where part of the new Cleanaway fleet of trucks was unveiled.

The trucks feature 'smart' technology including 360-degree cameras which will enable operators to detect and record "contaminated and non-presented" wheelie bins to give Cleanaway and the council "real-time" waste collection data.

The new truck cameras will add to existing security cameras installed at waste

facilities across the region.

The council has declined to reveal the cost of the Cleanaway contract, citing 'commercial in confidence' reasons.

Last Friday a council spokeswoman said "with more than 700,000 general waste and recycling wheelie bins collected in the region each year, it is estimated that Cleanaway will collect over four million general waste and recycling bins over the term of the contract".

The spokeswoman said the new contract with Cleanaway "will provide efficiency and sustainability benefits to the region and support economic growth to the Southern Downs".

"Since the award of the contract, Cleanaway has invested $3.5 million in a fleet of new vehicles - including three general waste side-lift trucks, two recyclable side-lift trucks, a front-lift truck, a hooklift truck and a bin delivery truck," the spokeswoman said.

Mayor Dobie said the council is "pleased

to welcome Cleanaway as the new provider of waste removal services to the region".

"The contract for waste collection is the longest contract managed by Council, and Cleanaway have demonstrated an exceptional commitment in supporting our community and a willingness towards ongoing employment of local people and businesses to support economic growth to the region," Cr Dobie told the media last Friday.

"Cleanaway has invested significantly in up-grading and extending the level of service of waste removal to our residents and businesses, and Council looks forward to working with Cleanaway throughout the tenure of their contract."

Cleanaway's General Manager of Solid Waste Services Justin Howard said the company was "very pleased to commence a long-term partnership with the Southern Downs Regional Council and the community to deliver essential waste and recycling services to the region".

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"Cleanaway's mission is 'to make a sustainable future possible', and for us this means taking a leadership role in environmental sustainability, providing sustainable employment for our people and actively supporting the communities we are part of," Mr Howard said.

He said the new waste and recycling collection vehicles "include Cleanaway's award-winning in-cabin data and services management technology".

"The new system implemented by Cleanaway's fleet includes seven external cameras capturing a 360-degree view around the truck to improve safety for the community," Mr Howard said.

"The new state-of-the-art cameras also provide the ability to take photos of service issues such as contaminated or nonpresented bins to provide real time data to Council to enhance the service experience and education to the community."

The council says there will be no changes to collection days for residents but "there may be changes to collection times".

"To ensure bins are emptied, residents are reminded to please place their bins on the kerbside by 6am on their collection day," the council spokeswoman said.

"For more information on collection days, residents can contact council on 1300 697 372."

Delay ...

Tenders for the waste contract opened in late 2018 and the new contract had initially been expected to take effect at the end of the 2018-2019 financial year.

In April of this year the council announced it had awarded the new household and bulk waste collection contract to Cleanaway, with former Director of Infrastructure Services Graham O'Byrne saying at the time the new contract would see a "new era of waste collection in the Southern Downs".

"SDRC awarded the contract after undertaking a comprehensive market sounding and open tender process in late

2018," Mr O'Byrne said in a statement issued on Friday 12 April.

"JJ Richards has serviced and supported our community well through a range of activities, and council thanks them for their service to our region.

"As with every tender, SDRC sought to procure services that represented value for money, would provide excellent customer service and would deliver solutions to waste collection and recycling processing."

The Free Times had been asking the council for comment on the status of the new waste contract for several weeks prior to the original April announcement and up until 12 April they had declined, citing 'commercial in confidence' reasons.

It is understood a range of external consultants were engaged by the council to assist with negotiations over the new contract but those costs have not been revealed.

Piling up ...

The commencement of the new Cleanaway contract next month comes as the council grapples with the future of waste in the region, including literally where to dump it ongoing.

Currently most of the region's general household waste ends up in landfills at Warwick and Stanthorpe, which are rapidly nearing their respective use-by dates.

The plan is to construct a new landfill 'cell' at the Warwick Central Waste Management Facility at Morgan Park to ultimately accommodate all of the region's non-recyclable waste - including Stanthorpe's - once the current Warwick landfill is full.

The council has not yet publicly stated when this rubbish 'day zero' will be reached but budget documents list $3.1 million worth of waste-related capital works planned for the current 2019-2020 financial year.

A council spokeswoman said the current budget provides "for a design to be developed and development of a specification for the construction of the new (Warwick) landfill cell", apparently referring to a $250,000 item listed for 2019-2020.

The spokeswoman said the council "will undertake a review of the capital works budget once the costs of the new landfill cell at the Warwick Central Waste Management Facility are known".

"Necessary funds will be allocated accordingly after this assessment," the spokeswoman said, also telling the Free Times that a new Warwick landfill cell is "anticipated to be operational sometime in the second half of 2020".

In the budget ...

The current council budget for 20192020 contains the following amounts relating to waste -

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· Stanthorpe Waste Facility Waste Cell Batter Profiling and Capping $150,000 · Minor capital works Stanthorpe and Warwick Waste Facilities - $300,000 · Construction of new waste facility cell and leachate to sewer, Warwick $250,000 · Construct new transfer station (replacing the landfill), Stanthorpe Waste Facility - Design/Tender/ Construct - $2.3 million · Capping of existing Warwick Landfill Cell - $100,000

TOTAL - $3.1 million The council's website shows Advanced Microsystems Design Integration Pty Ltd was awarded a contract worth $269,167 in June of this year for "waste facility security cameras".

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Future budgeted spending · Capping of Yangan Landfill Cell

(related to Warwick) - $100,000, 2020-2021 (financial year) Construction of new Warwick Landfill Cell - $5m, 2027-2028 Design for construction of new Landfill Cell at Yangan Waste Facility $400,000, 2023-2024 Minor capital works - Stanthorpe and Warwick Waste Facilities - $1.75m, 2020-2021, 2028-2029 Minor capital works Projects - All Waste Facilities - $2m, 2021-2022, 2028-2029 Purchase of Waste Compactor for Stanthorpe Waste Facility - no figure listed Rehabilitation of Stanthorpe Landfill Site - Year 2 - $1.9m, 2021-2022, 2024-2025 Stanthorpe Waste Facility CCTV $50,000, 2023-2024 Warwick Waste Facility Major Capital - provision for water main relocation (includes alignment/design specification, tender preparation) $400,000 2020-2021

TOTAL - $11.6 million ●

A diagram showing an ''alternative'' new landfill cell "laying up" against the existing cell, an option costed

by Bellas & Reitano at up to $11.56 million, around the same figure the council has budgeted for total waste spending overall over the next decade.

The council's budget forecasts show a figure of $5 million listed for a "new Warwick landfill cell" in the 2027-2028 financial year", which appears at odds with a report from June of this year commissioned by the council and compiled by Brisbanebased consulting engineers Bellas & Reitano Pty Ltd and obtained by the Free Times.

Diagram from the Bellas & Reitano report showing the approximate location of a new landfill ''cell'' just to the north of existing cell at the Warwick dump, an option which the consultants estimate could cost the council up to $6.54 million.

The report states the existing Warwick landfill is expected to be full by June next year and casts doubt on the council's ability to have new waste management arrangements in place in time, which could open up the possibility of waste having to be disposed outside of the region.

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From page 5 The report - which states the region's landfills are "at a critical stage" - also indicates the council has been taking stopgap measures to extend the life of both the Warwick and Stanthorpe landfill cells, including piling waste at the Warwick cell higher than is considered "ideal" in landfill management in order to "gain more time for Council".

"It should be noted that it will be unlikely that construction of a new landfill could

Piling of rubbish on the existing landfill ''cell'' at the Warwick dump. A consultant's report suggests future council budget allocations for spending on waste management could be significantly under-estimated.

From the report ...

"The existing landfills at Stanthorpe and Warwick are quickly reaching full capacity. This report provides estimates of landfill life and high order costs to build additional new landfill cells at Warwick," the Bellas & Reitano report states.

"The final shape or profile of landfills will resemble the roof on a house including a 500mm thick (minimum) final cap of low permeability soil to shed as much rainwater as possible.

"Landfills have to be maintained by Council for 30 years from when the last quantity of waste is placed so the ability to maintain the final cap is important.

"Over this period final caps are prone to settlement as waste decomposes and erodes so safe access is required for maintenance which will include mowing. To this end an ideal slope (batter) is 1 vertical to 5 horizontal (1 in 5). As remaining life is becoming very limited at both sites (Warwick and Stanthorpe) 1 in 4 batters have been adopted recently in an effort to gain more time for Council.

On this basis the remaining life of Warwick and Stanthorpe landfills are •฀Warwick฀full฀by฀June฀2020 •฀Stanthorpe฀full฀by฀December฀2020 "New landfill cells have been modelled for Warwick for an area cleared recently located north of the existing active landfill...capital costs in the order of $1.5 million are derived for each year of capacity for Warwick landfill catering for Warwick waste only consuming฀26,000฀square฀metres฀ per annum of airspace. This order of cost estimate assumes that the final cap material will need to be imported as a worst case. If all of Stanthorpe, which consumes some 13,000 square metres of airspace annually, is also

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disposed at Warwick, landfill life at Warwick reduces and annual capital costs฀increase฀to฀$2.1฀million.

"Height markers in the form of PVC tubes placed over star pickets driven into the ground were placed at locations on both landfills (19 June฀2019).฀Warwick฀landfill฀was฀ remodelled to allow for final batters to be steepened from the previous design at 1 in 5, to 1 in 4 in an effort to find additional airspace ... Landfill operators were given guidance and advice on the final profile required and what the markers represented ...

"The current active (Warwick) cell is on the north batter facing Warwick and filling is progressing eastward.

Apart from minor re-shaping there is little opportunity for further waste disposal on the southern batter facing the Equestrian centre. Early waste lifts along the north-facing batter have resulted in steep batters located adjacent the internal bitumen road.

The batter slope is about 1 in 4 and is about 4 metres high. Apart from the difficulty in maintaining such a steep batter the potential for erosion is increased and is already beginning to occur. Earlier proposals for provision of a final profile included flattening this steep batter, pushing waste further up slope. However doing this would have resulted in the life of the facility being reduced to only several months, so the proposal is to 'spring' off the top of this steep batter at 1 in 4 so as to form the final profile and extend

the life of the facility. On this basis we estimate that the life of the facility can be฀extended฀some฀12฀months฀to฀June฀ 2020.฀ Whilst the original waste lifts of the Stanthorpe landfill have a reasonable footprint they are bisected by a major overland flow path and a significant portion to the north required as a flat hardstand used for the processing of vegetation, steel and concrete. Thus remaining capacity is restricted to the southern portion with an ultimate profile resembling a pyramid. The edges of the base of the pyramid were surveyed฀on฀20฀June฀and฀6m฀high฀ markers were installed as a guide for the landfill operators. Based on the extents of the 'pyramidal' shape updated by the more recent survey we estimate landfill life will extend to 18 months฀ending฀December฀2020฀...฀ "In฀2018฀Council฀cleared฀a฀3฀ hectare area north of the existing (Warwick) landfill with the intent that a new landfill cell would be located in this area. This site has been surveyed and a preliminary geotechnical investigation carried out November 2018฀revealed฀that฀the฀soil฀profile฀ consists generally of a thin top soil and sandy clay layer about 1 metre deep over a mixture of rippable and nonrippable sandstone. This means that deep excavation for the base of the landfill฀in฀excess฀of฀1฀to฀2฀metres฀is฀ not economical as harder sandstone is encountered at increased depth.

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present a concept for a new separate cell with relatively shallow base kept mostly above the rippable sandstone.

The base is located north of a ridge running east west and mostly within the previously cleared area. There is an existing water main in the cleared area which would need to be re-routed.

New landfill cells have to be lined and currently฀this฀includes฀a฀600mm฀thick฀ 'single liner' system which includes from bottom to top a) Prepared clay base 300mm thick b) Geo-synthetic Liner (GCL about ฀ 6mm฀thick) c) Confining layer 300mm thick d) Separation geotextile e) Leachate drainage media 300mm thick f) Separation geotextile g) Wood mulch protection layer 500mm thick, this compresses and decomposes over time "It is anticipated that 'double liner' systems including a plastic film (high density฀polyethylene฀HDPE)฀currently฀ in use by southern states will become mandatory and this will add cost to the bottom liner and has been included in estimates. It is also assumed that final capping will be competed progressively as part of the operational phase from collected soil and site material. If the final cap material has to be imported from an alternative clay source within the shire additional costs will be incurred.

"An alternative 'lays' the new landfill against the existing in order to increase net airspace. However the new base would need to straddle the existing ridge line which means excavation in rock. In addition it is highly฀likely฀that฀the฀Department฀of฀ Environment and Science will require that the portion of the new landfill laying against the existing landfill will require a "piggy back" liner." ●

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be completed inside 2 years taking into account design, DES (State Environment Department) approval process, tendering and construction periods," the report states.

The Bellas & Reitano report estimates a brand new separate landfill cell at the Warwick dump just to the north of the existing cell - based on a "life" of 4.5 years and covering a "base area" of 30,000 square metres - would cost the council at least $5.64 million. ฀ Continued฀to฀page฀7

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From page 6 Landfills must be "capped" at the end of their life under environmental laws and the report estimates if "final capping" of the new landfill requires clay material "imported" from elsewhere in the region - as opposed to sourced from the Morgan Park dump site itself - the overall cost would come to $6.54 million.

The report shows that an "alternative" solution - involving "laying" a new landfill cell against the existing one would increase the new base area to 46,000 square metres and would have a longer life of an estimated 8.1 years.

According to the report that solution would cost a minimum of $10.18 million, and $11.56 million with "imported" clay.

The council is also in the process of preparing to commission design and construction of a new recyclable materials 'recovery facility' for the region but has not yet released details or estimated costings for this project.

"The Materials Recovery Facility is currently at design and approval stage," a spokeswoman said.

"Once this process has been completed, a better indication will be known as to when the facility may be operational."

The council has also not ruled out the introduction of a waste levy on ratepayers, listed as a "strategic action" in its '2018-2028 Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan', with the spokeswoman saying there is "currently no timeframe as to when this will be considered by Council". ●

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The Queensland Department of Education claimed back the cleanup costs from the QGIF. The Free Times asked QGIF for comment on the current action against the council and received the following response late last week from a Queensland Treasury spokesman "As is standard practice, QGIF is liaising with the SDRC's legal and insurance advisors regarding the costs incurred by the Department of Education," the spokesman said.

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In addition to the development of a new waste landfill cell at the Warwick dump the Southern Downs Regional Council is also calling contracts for asbestos remediation at the Warwick, Allora and Killarney waste facilities.

The original tender closure date of 31 August 2019 has been extended out to next Monday 30 September.

The asbestos remediation tenders - which involve a so far unspecified cost to ratepayers - follow the commencement of legal action against the council by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ), alleging negligence over its management of asbestos risks at the Allora waste facility.

WHSQ alleges that negligence contributed in part to the spreading of topsoil contaminated with asbestos on the Collegians Junior Rugby League playing fields in Warwick and on the Warwick Central State State School oval.

The WHSQ court action was mentioned in the Warwick Magistrates Court on Tuesday of this week, 24 September, and was adjourned for further hearing in the court on 24 January next year.

The council is also facing legal action by the Queensland Government Insurance Fund (QGIF) which is pursing the council for costs related to an asbestos cleanup at Warwick Central State School in 2018.

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Also closer to home, there appears to be no progress on plans for a wind farm in the Dalveen-Pozieres area north of Stanthorpe.

The six-turbine 'Rabbit Ridge' project approved by the Southern Downs Regional Council in 2016 - was first applied for by Brisbane businessman Tim Lucas and was later taken over by the Australian arm of Chinese-owned wind farm operator Goldwind.

Real estate records show Mr Lucas is still the owner of the 133-hectare site on Rabbit Fence Road at Dalveen, which he purchased in August 2012 for $400,000.

The Free Times has sought comment on the project numerous times from Goldwind Australia over the last two years and has been repeatedly told by a spokeswoman

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Large crowds took to the streets of Toowoomba as part of last Friday's ''Global Climate Strike'' events. that the company continues to explore "opportunities to deliver the Rabbit Ridge project and contribute to achieving the 2020 renewable energy target" but no work has commenced.

Goldwind Australia currently operates three wind farms in southern states and has

another three under construction.

Residents of the Dalveen and Pozieres areas objected to the wind farm plan in 2016 on the basis of its visual appearance, noise from proposed backup generators and the potential for the turbines to interfere with aerial firefighting.

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mining and exploration and in the past those groups have been diametrically opposed."

Vivian said politicians at all levels "had better start listening and stop paying lipservice on climate change".

"I have two daughters, one in her late 20s and one in her early 30s and they are questioning the point of even having kids of their own as the world goes down the path of disaster it's on," Vivian said.

"My younger daughter is talking seriously about not having children at all and my elder daughter feels it would be sensible to stop at just one.

"It's their views on the environment which have motivated me - they refuse to buy plastic and they're always tapping me on the shoulder if they think I'm using too much water.

"India has already said it will stop building coal-fired power stations and we have governments in this country wanting to build railway lines for overseas coal companies.

"I think you only need to look at some of the weather events we've seen in this country recently, including the bushfires (in the Stanthorpe area) and elsewhere.

"I have friends who live down in eastern Victoria and they had a tornado go through their town not long ago - something that was just unheard of there.

"Weather patterns worldwide now are just so unstable and disturbing.

"In this country we need to look at growing more sustainable and droughtresistant crops, like hemp, which use less water and return more water to the environment.

"Politicians are really committing treason by allowing the kind of systematic ruination we're now seeing."

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A small number of local high school students are understood to have joined the 'Global Climate Strike' protest event held in Toowoomba last Friday 20 September.

The 'day of action' was part of an international series of protests over the claimed failure of politicians globally to address climate change, with the Toowoomba rally held outside the Toowoomba City Hall last Friday afternoon.

The Global Climate Strike was timed to be held just before the United Nations Climate Action Summit in New York on Monday of this week, 23 September.

More than 20,000 school students from across Queensland were expected to take last Friday off school to take to the streets, with Queensland events held in Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Bundaberg, Brisbane and the Gold Coast and under police supervision, with similar previous events in metro areas drawing criticism due to traffic and public transport interference.

Australian organisers have pointed to the prolonged drought, bushfires, heatwaves, cyclones and flash flooding in various parts of the country as proof that climate change is real, and have accused governments encouraging new coal, oil and gas projects of "placing all of us at risk".

"By taking time off school and work together around the world, we'll show our politicians that people everywhere want climate justice and we're not going away until we get it," Australian organisers said ahead of last Friday's Global Climate Strike.

"We'll strike in solidarity for everyone who's already being hurt by the climate crisis and everyone who will be impacted if we don't act now: workers, first nations people, young people, mining communities and more."

The Global Climate Strike followed waves of similar climate change protests in recent times in Australia and internationally, in part spurred on by the rise of the youthbased 'Extinction Rebellion' movement which advocates non-violent 'direct action' to force mainstream political attention on climate change, including deliberate public disruptions during peak-commute times in major cities.

Closer to home, one Stanthorpe resident who was among the protestors in Toowoomba last Friday - not just made up of schoolkids - was Vivian Mackenzie.

The 63 year old mother of two adult daughters took part in the Global Climate Strike partly in response to her own children's concerns about climate change, views which she said are more common among those currently aged in their 20s and 30s - and among school-aged kids - than many people might think.

"It (climate change) is just something I feel very passionate about," Vivian told the Free Times.

"I think there are a lot of people like me - older, level-headed, boringly middle-class and not by any means radical - who really fear for the kind of world we are leaving our children, and in rural areas as well as the cities," she said.

"There's a real groundswell of public opinion happening now and it's very mainstream - it's not just the 'greenies' anymore or the 'urban hippies'.

"In areas like ours we're seeing farmers and environmentalists uniting against

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One local who spoke to the Free Times for this story said they believed renewable energy companies may be re-thinking some wind farm projects due to the election of the Morrison Government and "uncertainty for continuing subsidies".

They also pointed out that a recent bushfire in the Rabbit Fence Road-Scott Camp Lane area was brought under control by water-bombing aircraft which could have been hampered by the existence of wind turbines and associated air-space restrictions.

Residents of the South Gippsland Shire Council area in Victoria celebrated a win in April of this year after forcing their council

to accept that 52 turbines on the Bald Hills Wind Farm at Wonthaggi have caused a severe noise nuisance, resulting in sleep deprivation and "injury to their personal comfort".

The decision could establish a future legal precedent nationally in relation to wind farm location and affected residents in South Gippsland are continuing to pursue further legal action and damages against wind farm owner Australian Renewables Income Fund.

"LOCK THE GATE" North of Warwick landowners in the Goomburra Valley are continuing to be urged to "lock the gate" to mining interests,

with a Chinese conglomerate still looking at options for open-cut coal mining and gas extraction in the prime farming district.

As reported in the Free Times in August Chinese-owned Kaili Resources has a current coal exploration permit granted by the Queensland Government which covers a huge swathe of the Valley and surrounding areas including Allora, Berat, Forest Springs,

Clintonvale and Mount Marshall.

While the company is yet to commence significant exploration activities it appears to be keeping its options open, with the current exploration permit, EPC 1506, due for renewal in May 2020 - and locals are being warned to stay vigilant. ¡ Keep an eye out for more updates on the Kaili issue in the Free Times ... �

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JOINING THE “ELECTRIC SUPER HIGHWAY“

BY JEREMY SOLLARS The Southern Downs Regional Council and the University of Queensland (UQ) last week officially unveiled a new electric vehicle charging station in the Acacia Avenue carpark in Warwick behind Target Country.

The launch of the charging station comes as work continues on UQ's Warwick Solar Farm at Sladevale just north of Warwick, electricity from which UQ says will be fed into the general Ergon grid and will be enough to annually offset power use at UQ's St Lucia campus in Brisbane.

Locals in the Sladevale, Mount Tabor and Freestone areas have been vocal in opposition to the solar farm, which they say is on prime agricultural land and will visually disfigure the otherwise scenic rural area.

But it was all smiles last Thursday 19 September 20 as councillors and UQ representatives hooked up a late-model Tesla electric vehicle to the new charging station, which the council says firms up Warwick's place on Queensland's "electric super highway".

Currently owners of electric vehicles based in Brisbane can charge up their vehicles at similar charging stations at Springfield and Toowoomba, with power - supplied by and charged to Ergon at commercial tariff rates - costing around $15 for 400 kilometres for a typical electric sedan.

Councillor for Economic Development, Regional Promotion and Tourism Rod Kelly said electric vehicle enthusiasts "can now add the Southern Downs to their destination list with the unveiling of the new Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations in Warwick".

"Council is always looking to build on the region's facilities and infrastructure to flag the Southern Downs as a desirable and accessible tourist destination, and the launch of the new EV charging stations heralds a new renewable and sustainable era for the region," Cr Kelly said.

Not quite a V8: Motorsport enthusiast Cr Yve Stocks was impressed with the Tesla EV technology.

UQ representative Andrew Wilson and Deputy Mayor Jo McNally plug in the UQ Tesla at the new charging station.

"Council was pleased to welcome The University of Queensland and their iconic Tesla to the Southern Downs to launch the newly operational charging stations that will put our region on the renewable and sustainable EV map.

"The new charging stations in Warwick will help boost the local Southern Downs economy and encourage new-age electronic vehicle motorists to visit and explore the many businesses and spectacular countryside our region has to offer.

"The location of the new charging stations on Acacia Avenue was identified as a prime location given its access and proximity to the Warwick CBD, retail shops, restaurants, cafes and tourism destinations in town.

"Council is innovative and progressive, and through its partnership with UQ and the Warwick Solar Farm project, our region

has benefited with jobs for locals and contracts for local businesses."

UQ Energy and Sustainability Manager Andrew Wilson said the University is providing "state-of-the-art EV technology to the region as part of a comprehensive partnership with Council".

"It's great to see the launch of these EV charging stations as part of the commitment UQ and Council made to work together to deliver energy innovation to the region," Mr Wilson said.

"The 50kW fast charger can deliver 150km of range for drivers in around 30 minutes and is a key extension of the existing Queensland Electric Vehicle Superhighway.

"UQ's experience with other charging infrastructure has very much been 'if you build it, they will come', and it will be great to see the wonderful Southern Downs

The council says the electric vehicle (EV) charging station puts Warwick on the renewable energy motoring map. region opened up to EV motorists.

"Indeed, we've already had a lot of interest and enquiries coming through from motorists asking when the chargers will be ready to use."

Cr Kelly said UQ has installed two stations equipped with three bays for simultaneous charging of three vehicles at a time, with the Brisbane-made Veefil 50kW fast charger and 22kW twin charger.

"The stations are located in the Acacia Avenue carpark behind Target Country with Council providing a lease for the land and access to existing electricity conduits," Cr Kelly said. ●

CANNABIS FARMS TOP SECRET - SO WHERE IS THE WEED? The location of the latest medical cannabis farm in Queensland remains a government secret, despite other local media reporting this month it was rumoured to be located in the Southern Downs Regional Council area.

Cannatrek Pty Ltd has announced it has commenced growing medical cannabis at an undisclosed Queensland location, in addition to its existing operation in Victoria.

The Federal Department of Health told the Free Times it cannot disclose the location of medical cannabis farms due to security restrictions, but does publish the names of "some" licence holders on its Office of Drug Control website, with the consent of the operator.

Cannatrek Pty Ltd is listed on the Office of Drug Control website as both a 'Cannabis Cultivation and Production' licence holder and as a licensed importer of cannabis materials.

It is understood up to five tonnes of medicinal cannabis will be grown inside the 3200sqm climate-controlled greenhouse in Queensland, which will support 10 full-time jobs plus seasonal workers.

Last month Medifarm opened Queensland's first medicinal cannabis facility at another top-secret location in the Sunshine Coast hinterland.

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Cannatrek Research and Compliance director Emily Rigby has told the media the "rapid expansion" of the cannabis industry came as health professionals "slowly recognised its benefits".

"The cannabis plant is unique in the plant kingdom with more than 100 different active compounds, and each one or a combination of, can affect a different medical issue," she said.

Ms Rigby said Cannatrek would use its new Queensland facility to produce unique

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varieties to treat patients.

"We are currently developing clinical trial protocols to assess medicinal cannabis for the treatment of mental illness," she said.

"For too long, Australians have had to import medicinal cannabis, which is very expensive.

The Morrison Government is strongly back the medicinal cannabis sector with Federal Minister for Health Greg Hunt saying the government wants "a robust Australian medical cannabis industry to

ensure a safe, quality supply of medicinal cannabis is accessible to Australian patients, when prescribed by a medical professional".

"The Morrison Government continues to make it easier for doctors to access medicinal cannabis products more rapidly, while maintaining strict safeguards for individual and community safety," Mr Hunt said.

"Doctors can apply under the Therapeutic Goods Administration's Special Access Scheme Category B, or via an Authorised Prescriber (AP) Scheme to legally prescribe medicinal cannabis products.

"The Special Access Scheme (SAS) online system allows prescribers in Queensland to submit their applications on behalf of patients in a single online application, which are processed within 2 working days.

"As of 31 July 2019, over 11,000 approvals now been given under SAS in Australia for medicinal cannabis products. Over 8,500 patients have been authorised to access a medicinal cannabis product through the Special Access and Authorised Prescriber Schemes. Approximately one-third of these approvals have been granted for patients in Queensland." ● freetimes.com.au

Take comfort and know your neighbours With an alarming 40-50% of older people proven to be effected by loneliness and social isolation1, leading retirement village provider The Oak Tree Group, recently funded a study by CQ University to investigate common causes, effects and practical interventions to mitigate future risk.

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.

“With like-minded friends and neighbours nearby, our residents always have a support network close

by which they can grow to trust and rely on as their needs and circumstances change – be it a health issue, loss of a partner or if they feel isolated from their families.

“There is always someone up for a chat and a cuppa and residents can be as private or as social as they wish,” says Managing Director Mr Mark Bindon.

Designed to cater for independent seniors who want low maintenance and care-free living in a social environment, Oak Tree puts a strong emphasis on creating relaxed retirement communities.

Gated communities offer an added sense of security and residents have easy access to a variety of facilities right on their doorstep - including a village centre, complete with hair dressing salon, lounge and media room, kitchen for functions, library and computer room and breakout activity zones.

Start your next chapter in retirement in a compassionate and caring community with Oak Tree.

To learn more about Oak Tree Retirement Villages Warwick, call 1300 367 155 or visit www.oaktreegroup.com.au

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Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Southern Downs Mayor Tracy Dobie pictured at Stanthorpe on Friday 13 September.

New pipework being installed at Storm King Dam in preparation for emergency water carting to Stanthorpe.

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WE’RE STILL USING TOO MUCH WATER...

Warwick and Stanthorpe town residents are still exceeding the 'per person per day' water restriction target set by the Southern Downs Regional Council of 100 litres.

A report to councillors tabled at this week's September council meeting held in Stanthorpe yesterday, Wednesday 25 September, shows the "average resident" in Stanthorpe is currently using 149 litres per day, while their Warwick counterparts are using 126 litres.

The council's website says "average residential water use consumption figures" are calculated by "using the percentage of residential water usage in each town based on the most recent meter reads".

"This percentage is applied to the monthly water production figures for

water produced from the treatment plant supplying the relevant town," the website's 'frequently asked questions' (FAQ) section states.

"This volume is then divided by the number of residential connections in the town to find the volume used per household.

"The monthly household total is then divided by the number of days in the month to determine the average daily household usage.

"This figure is then divided by the average number of residents per household (taken from the 2016 Census figures) to produce the litres used per person per day.

"Water purchased from the water carters and through the bulk water

supply standpipes is not included in these calculations."

The Queensland Government announced on Friday 13 September it will fund emergency water carting by road tanker for Stanthorpe to the tune of $800,000 a month once Storm King Dam runs dry, expected in January next year at the latest.

The government is also providing $2.4 million in funding for new holding tank and associated infrastructure and water treatment plant upgrades for Stanthorpe in preparation for water carting.

The water for Stanthorpe will be in the form of raw water from Warwick's Connolly Dam, which will be treated at the Stanthorpe water treatment plant.

The council has said emergency water for

Warwick - forecast by the council to run dry in December 2020 - will need to be carted in from outside the region but to date has not specified from where.

Following the funding announcement by Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk Mayor Tracy Dobie categorically ruled out a council proposal to potentially charge ratepayers a once-off emergency water levy in the current financial year.

Owners of a standard residential home with a 20mm town water connection in Warwick, Stanthorpe, Allora, Yangan, Killarney and Wallangarra could have faced a $455.60 charge, while those in Dalveen, Karara, Leyburn and Pratten could have been hit with $387.30. ●

SOUTHERN DOWNS REGIONAL COUNCIL WEEKLY ONLINE WATER UPDATE, AS OF MONDAY 23 SEPTEMBER source - www.sdrc.qld.gov.au CURRENT DAM LEVELS AND EXPECTED RUN OUT DATES Stanthorpe · Current level and volume 20.5% and 423 ML · Based on latest data and targeted usage, run out in December 2019/January 2020 freetimes.com.au

Warwick · Leslie - current level and volume 5.5% and 6109 ML (Note - Leslie Dam owner SunWater includes water below 'dead storage level' in official reports, ie water which would need to be extracted via auxiliary/temporary

pumping equipment) · Connolly - current level and volume 33.2% and 720 ML · Based on latest data and targeted usage, run out in December 2020. This includes supply of water to Stanthorpe.

WATER RESTRICTIONS · Critical Water Restrictions were introduced on 1 September 2019. · The new target for residential properties is 100 l/p/d · Businesses will be asked to reduce their consumption by a further 10%

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NEWS SOUTHERN DOWNS REGIONAL COUNCIL WEEKLY ONLINE WATER UPDATE, AS OF MONDAY 23 SEPTEMBER. source - www.sdrc.qld.gov.au · Council will continue to assist residents and businesses with water reduction · Drinking water supplied by Southern Downs Regional Council is only available for use by Southern Downs Regional Council residents. · Water use in our major towns continues to decrease and is getting closer to the target levels. Residential water use target is 100 litres/person/day (l/p/d). Council appreciates all that people are doing to meet these limits · Warwick around 126 l/p/d · Stanthorpe around 149 l/p/d · At a later date, we may move to Emergency water restrictions at 80 l/p/d.

The date for this is yet to be determined. · Water must not be taken from a fire hydrant without the permission of the service provider unless it is for the purpose of fire fighting.

OpTiOns repOrT stanthorpe emergency supply · Water will be carted from Connolly Dam raw water line in Warwick to Stanthorpe; · Water will be transferred in to 2 x 1 megalitre tanks which will gravity feed the water into the existing raw water line at the wall of Storm King Dam. These works are currently being constructed. · Based on daily use of 1.6ML per day, between 40 and 50 truckloads of water per day are required. · Council will upgrade the turn into Storm King Dam access road from Eukey Road, as well as Storm King Dam access road. · In order to treat the water from Connolly Dam some upgrade works will be undertaken at the Stanthorpe Water Treatment Plant · New filling points will be installed to allow the trucks to fill with raw water from the Connolly Dam raw water line. · The State Government has committed $2.4 million to the upgrade works as detailed above. The State Government is also paying the cartage costs of $800,000 per month ongoing until 2021. · It is important that the water continues to be conserved and that the community remains vigilant in their water use to ensure the minimal amount of water is carted and the transportation costs are kept down.

Warwick emergency supply · Supplementary water may be sourced from bores · New bores · Reviewing Allora bores for suitability · Investigating viability of existing public and private bores · Water may be required to be sourced from outside the region and carted by rail or road to Warwick · Transfer of water will require · Temporary storage facilities and additional infrastructure · Portable water treatment plants may be used to treat the water · Design and construction of infrastructure for tankering Dam survey · Storm King and Connolly Dam - both have between 100-150ML (estimated) less water available due to siltation across the whole dam area · This had an immaterial impact on the supply · Leslie Dam - no material impact from silt levels · Currently reviewing options, however if we desilt below water level, the water quality will be impacted · Desilting may be considered if alternative water supplies are implemented pressure anD Leakage · Part of overall water demand strategy - these are underground leaks that are otherwise unable to be detected · Leak detection has been completed across the whole network. · Leaks continue to be repaired as Council becomes aware of them WaTer efficiency managemenT pLans · 11 high water users have worked with council to reduce their water use. This has reduced consumption by about 23 ML since March 2019. · Council continues to work with businesses in ways to reduce their water consumption emergency WaTer uTiLiTy charge · The Utility Charge policy was brought in

as part of the budget · It is included as part of the Revenue Statement, the Revenue statement cannot be revised or altered during the year · The Utility Charge policy would only be enacted if; · The State Government did not provide funding for supplying water to residents across the Southern Downs · The Federal Government did not provide funding for supplying water to residents across the Southern Downs · Council had exhausted all operational and capital funds, including cash reserves · It is likely that funding will be made available through both the State and Federal Governments · It is important that Council plan for all scenarios · On 13 September 2019 the State Government announced funding for the water carting of $800,000 per month to ensure a secure drinking water supply for Stanthorpe until 2021. sTanDpipes - augusT use stanthorpe · Total Take: 8.08 ML · Water Carters take: 7.80 ML · Total Visits: 649 · Private individual visits: 203 Warwick · Total Take: 3.43 ML · Water Carters take: 3.37 ML · Total Visits: 295 · Private individual visits: 49. regiOnaL markeTing iniTiaTive · The LGAQ coordinated a joint marketing campaign across Southern Downs, Western Downs, South Burnett, Toowoomba and Goondiwindi. · The campaign will use all forms of media to communicate water conservation messages to all communities impacted by drought. · This campaign is due to begin with television advertising from 11 August. upDaTe On cOmpLiance nOTices · Council has issued 76 compliance

notices to date and 11 fines · Staff that are usually involved in slashing will undertake additional water readings on businesses and residential premises. · Water consumption on each of the properties has dropped by an average of 75%. · Compliance notices continue to be issued to high water users. cOmmuniTy evenTs · Council continues to work with community members to ensure events can proceed with minimal water consumption, and whenever possible, water is to be sourced from an alternative supply. cOmmunicaTiOns · Council will display all information relating to the drought and current water crisis under a specific tab on the Council website. · The Southern Downs Regional Council website should be the primary reference point for all questions relating to the water crisis. Every aspect related to the water crisis will be placed on a tab on the front page of the site. Updates will be provided on a regular basis to the website on key issues such as water restrictions, storage forecasts and water conservation tips, as well as frequently asked questions. · Each Monday the Mayor will respond to important questions from the community that can be submitted either by email (drought@sdrc.qld.gov.au) or via the Council Facebook page. The Mayor will provide these responses via a video message on the website, Facebook page and YouTube. The video message will aim to be informative and provide answers to specific questions where possible. · Council will facilitate additional community information sessions or Questions and Answers forums in the coming months. These sessions and forums will have a focus on water and water conservation, as well allowing members of the community to ask about other Council related activities. ●

FEEDBACK SOUGHT ON GRANITE BELT VISION Consultants engaged by the Southern Downs Regional Council to develop a 'Stanthorpe Strategic Plan' will establish a shopfront in Maryland Street for the month of October to enable residents to provide their feedback on the council's future priorities for the Granite Belt.

A voluntary 'Steering Committee' of Granite Belt residents was formed in July to help the council develop the Stanthorpe Strategic Plan and held its first meeting on Wednesday 7 August.

The committee was formed in response to the council's stated aim of "seeking to collaborate with Stanthorpe residents to build a brighter future for the community" through the Stanthorpe Strategic Plan and its region-wide 'Shaping Southern Downs' future vision planning.

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volunteer members have resigned since the first meeting in August.

The council has brought in Brisbanebased external consultancy firm Engagement Plus to assist in developing the Stanthorpe Strategic Plan, including facilitating meetings of the Steering Committee and community workshops.

The Free Times asked the council for details of the current membership of the Steering Committee, its next scheduled meeting and the cost of the services being provided by Engagement Plus and was provided with the following responses last week "The Granite Belt planning group has formed and is preparing to commence its work on creating the vision and action plan for the future of the Granite Belt," a council spokeswoman said.

"Membership of this group was noted at a council meeting held in July.

"In light of the recent devastating bushfires and shift to recovery processes, it is

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vital that the community have access to long term planning processes that help redefine their future, raise their spirits and give direction for future projects and activities.

"Council and the planning group will be setting up a shop front for engagement and continued recovery presence in the main street at 40 Maryland Street, Stanthorpe (between the Reject Shop and Target Country) for the month of October and we welcome resident participation and involvement in this exciting project.

"The contract with consultant, Engagement Plus, is commercial in confidence, however it is worth noting that any investment in a brighter future, resilient community and future direction for the Granite Belt is a worthy spend on this amazing area of our region."

The vision ...

In June Mayor Tracy Dobie said the Stanthorpe Strategic Plan "will become a dedicated and distinct chapter of the

broader Shaping Southern Downs Strategy".

"As a result of the Stanthorpe Strategic Plan, the steering committee will identify a number of iconic or cornerstone projects that will help shape the future of Stanthorpe," Cr Dobie said.

"The steering committee will also contribute to other strategic planning Council is undertaking, like the review of the Southern Downs Planning Scheme and developing the Environmental Sustainability Strategy.

"This steering committee offers residents a unique opportunity to not only help shape the future of Stanthorpe, but the entire region as well, and I encourage residents with the necessary skills and knowledge to put their hand up and volunteer.

"Ideally, volunteers should possess demonstrated skills and experience in strategic planning, community development, capacity building and/or developing major projects." ● freetimes.com.au

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And remember - the Southern Free Times' office has moved - we are now located at 94 Palmerin Street, next to Wade Real Estate. Our phone number remains the same, 4661 9800, as do our opening hours of 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Warwick Seniors combined with Churches of Christ Care and the Warwick Rodeo Princess Entrants are holding a Rose & Rodeo Friendship Morning next Tuesday 1 October from 9.30am to 11.30am at the Warwick Senior Citizens Centre, Albert Street, Warwick.

Warwick Seniors President Margaret Cutmore thanks to "the efforts of Junior Warwick Rodeo Princess Entrants our hall will be decorated with Rodeo Props and beautiful young Junior Rodeo Entrants".

"With Morning tea being provided and served by Churches of Christ Care volunteers the Warwick Senior Citizens Catering Committee will also be able to enjoy the morning more fully," Margaret said.

"We look forward to our beloved Rose and Rodeo Month and meeting our young rodeo ambassadors."

WINE TOUR The Toowoomba Hospice has arranged a bus on Saturday 16 November 2019 to the Granite Belt - visiting Rumbalara Estates Wines, Ballandean Estates Wines, Masons Wine, Castle Glen and Sutton's Juice Factory.

Enjoy a day out with your family and friends while supporting the Granite Belt and Toowoomba Hospice - ticket price is $75 per head and includes morning tea, lunch and coach travel. Book your tickets on (07) 4659 8500 (payment is required at the time of booking) or email events@toowoombahospice.org.au For more information call Christine Seibuhr on 0438 133 041.

CALL FOR PERFORMERS OUT The Warwick Potters' seek expressions of interest for free entertainment at both this year's Rodeo Markets on Saturday 26 October between 8.30am and 2pm, as well as the Easter Market on Saturday 11 April 2020. Replies to info@potters.org.au or 0411 335 193.

LUCKY WINNERS The winner of Free Times-Harvey Norman Furniture NRL Tipping competition was a close result with two readers finishing first.

Congratulations go out to Leonie Brunner and Ken Stubberfiel (pictured)

both from Warwick, with 115 points apiece.

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.

For further information please contact · Margaret Cutmore: margjcutty@ gmail.com 0458444101 - Warwick Seniors · Robynne Yarwood: warwickrodeoqueen@gmail.com Rodeo Queen · Susannah Kerridge: susannah. kerridge@cofcqld.com.au 0437668263 - Churches of Christ Care ●

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YOUR CHOICE FOR EVERYTHING IN STEEL Condamine Steel and Rural, conveniently located on Ogilvie Road in Warwick, is your one-stop-shop for all your steel supply and metal fabrication requirements.

For everything from stock handling and feeding gear to fencing supplies, trailers, horse floats and welding and fabrication see Peel Tribe and the friendly team at Condamine Steel and Rural.

Peel Tribe put his metalwork skills to the test in recent times, helping to create the steel icons representing Warwick's equestrian heritage which form the impressive sculpture greeting visitors on the northern highway approach to Warwick

near Queens Park.

The project was the vision of the late John Simpson who provided Peel with the artwork for the steel icons representing horse themes including Cobb and Co's wagons, heavy horses, polocrosse, campdrafting, thoroughbred racing, rodeo, dressage, pony club, show jumping and the World War One Light Horse.

If it's steel you're after - Condamine Steel and Rural are the people to see - drop in and pay them a visit at their workhops on Ogilvie Road (adjacent to the Matilda servo) or give Peel Tribe a call today on 4661 5328. ●

Condamine Steel and Rural owner Peel Tribe with the steel ‘icon’ representing the Warwick Rodeo, which now stands proudly as part of the horse heritage sculpture which graces the highway entrance to Warwick near Queens Park (pictured).

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NEWS HERITAGE FUNDS St Mark's Anglican Church in Warwick will benefit from State Government funding for heritage projects across Queensland announced this week.

The Corporation of the Synod of the Diocese of Brisbane will receive $12,300 for the Conservation Management Plan for the historic church at the corner of Grafton and Albion Streets.

Queensland Minister for Environment and the Arts Leeanne Enoch said 30 Queensland recipients were receiving funding for projects that include repairs and restoration work to help preserve our important heritage buildings.

"Heritage places are an important aspect of the community's character and identity and they allow us to trace our history and feel connected to the important stories about our past," Ms Enoch said.

"This round of funding is part of the Government's $18 million Community Sustainability Action Grants Program, which help conserve Queensland's environment and heritage and protect wildlife."

JOBS GROWTH A new $1.2 million produce service centre at Inglewood will create more horticultural jobs for the Darling Downs according to the State Government.

Queensland Minister for State Development Cameron Dick this week said the centre will see Australianowned farming enterprise Qualipac put on 21 new staff to meet an increase in vegetable production.

"The new centre will ensure Qualipac can turn more freshly grown local produce into retail-ready products, which will lead to greater sales and more jobs," Mr Dick said.

"Our government's investment will fast-track more employment opportunities between Warwick and Goondiwindi, and will help attract more workers to the region."

Minister for Agricultural Industry Development Mark Furner said it was great to see 1000 hectares of fertile Darling Downs land growing new jobs for the region.

"Qualipac's flourishing operations in the Darling Downs will be well-served

by Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport, and the benefits of their success will extend right along the supply chain," Mr Furner said.

Qualipac Director and fourthgeneration farmer Bradley Qualischefski said the company, which currently employs more than 120 workers in Queensland, will continue to innovate its operations and value-add produce offerings.

"Our business has strong relationships with key national retailers and processors," Mr Qualischefski said.

"Over the past five years, we've also invested in expanding our export operations to Japan, Taiwan and Singapore."

VOLUNTEERS ALWAYS WELCOMED After the very successful call out by Southern Downs Steam Railway (SDSR)

Join the friendly volunteer crew at the Southern Downs Steam Railway. earlier in the year numerous new volunteers made the pilgrimage down to the Hamilton Street Rail Precinct where they are now engaged in meaningful tasks that help get the steam train out on time.

The Steam Railway is seeking other pilgrims to assist them with day to day operations.

If you have the time, energy and inclination and are retired or have the time to assist two days a week, SDSR is urgently seeking people with marketing, PR and Internet marketing skills.

They are also seeking people with online accounting and or other administrative skills.

"We have a great fun team here at the Rail Precinct who give their time generously every week and sometimes on weekend when we run the trains to Wallangarra, Toowoomba, Goondiwindi or Clifton each fortnight," SDSR president Peter Gregory said.

"Marketing is the key to success and right now we need fresh ideas, energy and drive to help get the steam railway back up to our target of 4000 passengers per year.

"We are all volunteers and we all make it happen but we do always need help is many ways at the Rail Precinct.

"We do support Centerlink clients whether it be work for the dole, senior worker weekly work commitment applicants or retirees looking for a great hobby with like-minded peers.

"The Southern Downs Steam Railway is Warwick's Tourism 'Jewel in the Crown', bringing thousands of tourists to the region each year.

"Being allowed to operate across the Darling Downs and up to Wallangarra makes the trip very special and gives patrons a taste of the past.

"Southern Downs Steam Railway has some great adventures planned over the next few months including a trip to Inglewood where a bus will take passengers to Texas to inspect the heritage railway activities in that town, with lunch included." · To find out more - and to book tickets visit www.sdsr.org.au ●

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Inform officials about the lair and the animal (8). 6.Replied getting rid of Ed could spell danger (5). 7. The wind, darn, is blowing through, also (7). 12. Says it again about America (8). 14. There’s nothing in here about the iron lady (7). 16. One of those violent picketers? (7). 18. The appearance of the fellows spoken of (5). 20. Nervous, stand guarding the Poles (5). 21. It’s a novel twist including a river bird (4).

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COMMUNITY DIARY SENIOR CITIZENS Warwick Senior Citizens monthly activities are at 13a Albert Street, Warwick. First Monday each month - Hoy (cards) from 2pm. First Tuesday each month - Friendship morning from 9am.

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.

Yoga every Monday. Subscription $10 per year and covers all activities. Phone Margaret on 0458 444 101, or Col 0407 131 050.

HEART SUPPORT The Warwick Heart Support Group meets the last Monday each month (except December and January) in the Founder's Room at Slade Campus at 11am. Lunch after a short meeting.

Every second meeting a guest speaker attends. A warm welcome awaits any person who may have experienced a Heart issue. Phone Norm on 4661 5421 or Jenny on 4664 8173.

TOASTMASTERS At Warwick Toastmasters Club meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at the CWA Hall, Grafton Street, from 7pm 9pm. Everyone is welcome to attend as a guest (free), meet new friends, hone your public speaking skills and

build your confidence in a friendly atmosphere. For more incall Alice on 0402 032 502.

CADETS AHOY! Navy Cadets TS Kookaburra Cadets Stanthorpe meet every Sunday at the Red Bridge Circuit from 12pm to 4.30pm. For more information call PO ANC Peter Beacroft on 0418 673 298.

CRAFTY CHICKS The Sew Crafty Chicks hold their craft morning every Friday at the Warwick Bowls Club, Fitzroy Street, Warwick from 9am to 11.30am. Everyone welcome, come and enjoy good company, morning tea, work on your own projects, or learn new ones. Cost $5. For more info call Yvonne on 4667 3194 or 0427 673 194.

SOCIAL TABLE TENNIS Social Table Tennis is every Monday at the Stanthorpe Fitness Centre, Talc Street, from 10am to 12pm. $5, everything provided. Call 4681 2411.

BUILD A BRIDGE Stanthorpe Bridge Club meets every Thursday at the Senior Citizens Rooms, Marsh Street, Stanthorpe, at 11am.

U3A COURSES U3A Provide short courses for older people who enjoy learning but prefer the freedom to study where and when they choose. Inquiries to Neil Bonnell on 4661 8221 or visit u3awarwick.org.au

JUNIOR CHOIR The Granite Belt Junior Choir meets every Tuesday of school terms, at 3.30pm, at The Stanthorpe Little Theatre , 20 Connor Street, Stanhtorpe.

Great opportunity to learn singing and experience performing in public. All school aged singers welcome to come and give it a try before joining.

For more information email granitebeltjuniorchoir@gmail.com or follow @granitebeltjuniorchoir on Facebook for updates.

SUNDAY 29 SEPTEMBER •฀Warwick Over 50s Social Club will meet on Sunday 29 September at the Blue Topaz Diner, 26806 New England Highway, Severnlea, at 12 noon.

Contact warwickssc@gmail.com or call Jen on 0400 505 943.

•฀The next monthly meeting of the Warwick Lure Coursing Club will be held on Sunday 29 September at the Henry Joppich Park, next to the cemetery on Wentworth Street, Warwick. Please arrive by 8:30am for a 9:00am start. Dogs of all breeds will enjoy and are very welcome.

Inquiries and entries to Peter at briggsweedbusters@skymesh.com.au or phone 0417 816 910.

•฀Killarney Country Markets 8am to 1pm. Canning Park Killarney. Real country markets with interesting stalls

- craft, food, books, collectables and more. Come for a Taste of Reiki - 10 minutes for $10. Hot food at market, shops & cafes open in town. Visit the Falls and make a day of it. Enquiries Marie 0468 400 286 or 4543 4610.

WEDNESDAY 2 OCTOBER Warwick Pensioner League trip to Boonah will be on Wednesday 2 October. For more information contact Ruby on 0438 674 803.

THURSDAY 3 - SUNDAY 6 OCTOBER Allora Sheep Dog Trial Queensland Championships will be on Friday 3 October to Sunday 6 October at the Allora Showgrounds, starting at 7am daily, Final on Sunday. For more information contact Gail Ritchie on 4666 3030.

MONDAY 7 OCTOBER Warwick Horticultural Society Spring Flower Festival Garden Competition will be on Monday 7 October, at St. Mary's Hall, Wood Street, Warwick. Entries close on Friday 4 October. Entries available from Bryson's. For more information contact 4661 1414.

FRIDAY 11 OCTOBER Morning Melodies with Terry Arnold will be on Friday 11 October at the Warwick RSL Club Bistro from 10.30am. Coffee and cake available for purchase.

NEWS A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP FOR RESIDENTS WITH NEW BED

Barry Heffernan, John Handcock and Rod Petersen entertain at the Travelling Country Music Club social last Sunday.

PLENTY OF LIVE MUSIC AND FUN The Travelling Country Music Club held one of its many and regular social music events last Sunday 22 September at the Warwick Cowboys clubhouse.

The club's socials are an enjoyable day out featuring live country music from local and visiting musicians and enthusiasts with lunch and refreshments included.

Earlier this year the Club donated $2000 to the Royal Flying Doctor Service and each year chooses a charity to receive an annual donation.

For more information on upcoming events keep an eye on the Free Times Community Diary page or call Del on 0408 613 823 or Ruby on 0438 674 803. ● freetimes.com.au

Ruby Johnson and Julie Simpson welcome visitors to the regular Club social days.

Allora Nursing Home Administrator Robyn Vivian, Hope Masonic Lodge Secretary Allan Darr and Southern Cross Care Chief Mission and Identity Michael Hart.

There's no disputing that a good night's sleep can vastly improve a person's quality of life and when it comes to the aged a specialised bed can make all the difference.

Allora Nursing Home (Southern Cross Care) thanks to Hope Masonic Lodge, was recently gifted a new Floorline Bed. The 21-bed facility was one of six community initiatives across Queensland to receive a Grassroots Community Grant from Hand Heart Pocket the Charity of Freemasons Queensland, sharing in over $50K as part of its 2019 round.

Hope Masonic Lodge Secretary Allan Darr said they were chuffed that their

nomination had been successful.

"This is about helping to care for the elderly," Allan said.

"The new bed will ensure a comfortable night's rest, helping to prevent falls and pressure injuries. It will be easier on staff too which is another plus."

Hand Heart Pocket Chief Executive Officer Gary Mark said helping communities to meet the challenges of an ageing population was part of their longterm charitable focus.

"Initiatives that are centered around enhancing the lives of the aged are in line with our values," Gary said.

"Our grassroots support has helped to fulfil a need within Hope Lodge's local community - empowering the aged to lead better lives," he said. ●

Allora Nursing Home Administrator Robyn Vivian, Hope Masonic Lodge Secretary Allan Darr and Southern Cross Care Chief Mission and Identity Michael Hart.

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ANOTHER ’G’DAY’ FROM WA...

I know from the news that our area has had a terrible time with bushfires while I have been away on the other side of the continent in Western Australia but it is so hard to comprehend when it is so green and flourishing in this area. Crops are looking beautiful, fruit trees are in full bloom, roses flourishing, camellias and azaleas looking spectacular and the natives on the roadside and in gardens changing every day.

Banksias are not quite out yet in this area but the green candles are there ready to turn brilliant yellow as are the particular type of small grass tree that is common to this area.

The spikes are brilliant green and will be covered in white blossoms in the next week or so but they do not grow as large as other varieties here or in the eastern states.

Assorted wattles are in full bloom and vary widely in form. In this particular shire area there are approximately 450 different types from tiny low growing shrubs with little yellow puff balls for flowers to tall trees with pendulous bracts of pale creamy gold and every shape, size and colour in between.

Bright orange red "running postman" is seen climbing over everything along the roadside contrasting and intertwining with the beautiful white 4 petalled, highly perfumed, native clematis.

The hardenbergia here, is very similar to the eastern states and I saw a huge specimen in a garden in a small town we drove through. It was climbing over an archway along with a cream native bell flower and

Wattle in bloom in the West. forming an arch into an antique shop... beautiful! This was always the first plant to appear after the grader had done the edges of the road when I was young and as such has always been a favourite.

While there are many bright and brash flowers to be seen as you drive through the area, when I take time to walk through the bush at the back of my daughter's house I am amazed at the number and variety of beautiful, tiny flowers that are there. Walk carefully or you might tread on tiny yellow and brown donkey orchids, petite fringed violets less than a centimetre across, brilliant purple flowers, little climbing sundew, tiny white orchids and a myriad of others.

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In the same area along the roadside are large swathes of freesias in full bloom that have gone feral and with the car window down the perfume is great. As a small child I lived in an area that was also blessed with

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Another wonderful sight this week has been the tiny electric blue splendid fairy wrens (malurus splendens) that are nesting in my daughter's garden. As the windows have a reflective coating, the birds aren't aware of us watching them as they peck at the insects that are on the window ledges and screens. I had never seen the all blue variety before. They are really spectacular.

I love the little superb (malurus cyaneas) ones that have always had a place in my various gardens but these little fellows are just something else! Brilliant electric blue all over and a joy to watch so close up.

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The other bird that is huge numbers over here of course is the so called "28"parrot that is actually the Australian ring neck (barnardius zonarius semitorqautus) beautiful in green and yellow with its black cap. I always wondered at the name but apparently its triple noted call sounds like it is saying 28 ... I'll have to listen more closely!

It seems that the column this week is as much about birds as gardening but over the weekend I am going to be looking very closely, with some expert botanists and a botanical artist, at the native flowers in Kings Park in the Perth hills, so should have some interesting things to report next time.

Don't forget the garden competition in the first week of October. Even though our water restrictions and seriously dry weather have meant a serious decline in our ability to have lovely gardens, we are all in the same boat. Perhaps it is time to enter the competition so we can see what does survive with our limited water resources and maybe rethink our plantings. ●

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A TIME OF CELEBRATION FOR AFL It is that time of year when football codes celebrate their "Best" and Wags look their "Best". The AFL held their Brownlow Medal night on Monday evening.

Fremantle's inspirational captain Nat Fyfe was a clear cut and popular winner of the Award for the second time.

It was a stunning win for the midfielder who played only 20 games this season and is currently recovering from yet another shoulder reconstruction.

Such was the influence of the Dockers' star on the games he played this season he polled the maximum number of votes nine times. His Brownlow votes now outnumbering his games played. A feat only achieved once previously by threetime medallist Haydn Bunton Sr. The winners of the mark of the Year, Goal of the Year were also announced along with the Jim Styne Community Award.

For the mercurial Eddie Betts it was four times a charm. He won his fourth consecutive Goal of the Year. West Coast Eagle Liam Ryan took the Mark of the Year honours ensuring another gong headed west. Stephen Coniglio accepted the Jim Styne's Community Leadership Award for his outstanding contribution in the community. GWS fans anxious to know, "Will he play in the GF?" All that remains to be decided now is the winner of the 2019 AFL GF on Saturday. I'm leaning towards Dusty Martin and the Tigers but expecting another trilling finish.

Another significant award was announced this week. A little closer to home and not football related - although the recipient was a rugby league tragic.

Popular Toowoomba race caller and racing identity, the late Pat O'Shea was inducted into the Queensland Racing Hall of Fame. Well-deserved recognition of a gentleman who gave so much to the industry. O'Shea was a champion of provincial and country racing. He was one of the true characters of the industry as anyone who had the privilege of joining him on a racing tour to a Cup or Cox Plate can attest to.

P O'Shea - A winner by a long margin.

Casey ONLY TWO WILL REMAIN The NRL green bottles hanging on the wall are down to four and after Saturday night another two will have accidentally fallen leaving us with our 2019 grand finalists. But just who they be?

Hopefully we will have clear cut results and no controversy. Of course there is as much chance of that as the drought breaking between now and Sunday. Much as we would like it - it just isn't going to happen.

The Bunnies will be hopping along the highway to GIO Stadium for the Friday night clash against the Ricky's Raiders.

The Raiders have had the luxury of a rest in week two of the finals. While they were planning and plotting, the Bunnies looked to limp across the line against the Sea Eagles. The debate continues over whether or not Trbojevic should have been sin binned for his jersey pull and trip. Expert opinions remain divided despite it being a clear professional foul. Little however has been said by Manly supporters or others of DCE's basic error in the final minute of the game when he miscalculated and the shot clock beat him to his kick. Penalty Bunnies - they said "Thank You Sir" and Des said 22 SOUTHERN FREE TIMES

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United Redbacks celebrated after victory in the Men's A Grade Stanthorpe Football Grand final vicory. The win sent their retiring coach Steve McEvoy out a winner.

"We've been Dudded".

Manly supporters although disappointed should be pleased with what Des has achieved with the team this season. Things in the Sea Eagles nest appear to be heading in the right direction for the future.

Several Bunnies will be much better for the run last week and the bonus is Sam Burgess and his brothers managed to keep themselves out the judiciary as they prepare for a Canberra clash that will be like old home week. Seven Poms and their Coach going head to head in an NRL Preliminary final - funny times in this game.

So can the master Bennett pull a rabbit out of the hat and upset the Raiders. You can guarantee Ricky's blood pressure will be off the Richter scale and someone please Let Bennett know the half time score this week or perhaps his "We're behind" halftime speech last week worked a treat - so perhaps not.

On Saturday night we get the game many tipped as the grand final Storm v Roosters.

The 2019 Minor Premiers and the defending 2018 premiers.

The Roosters under Robbo have had a week to preen their feathers and fine tune while Melbourne blew Parramatta back to Bank West.

It leaves Broncos fans wondering just how far behind the big boys their team really is. Beaten 58 zip by the Eels who in turn got thrashed 32 nil by Melbourne.

That score line despite Smith losing his kicking leg somewhere between the dressing room and the field. Ouch - Best mix that stat into your Broncos review gentlemen.

The Eels looked shell shocked and off their game early and never recovered but their fans should be cock a hoop after their trip up the ladder from the cellar this season.

The battle at the SCG is set to be epic.

Can Cronk extend his career for another game to finish with another fairytale or will the Roosters be defeathered by Bellamy's Storm.

Two truly intriguing games - please let them not be decided by face slapping, hair pulling, jersey tugging players and myopic linesmen, referees and bunker dwellers.

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Thursday, 26 September, 2019

COLTS LAND FIRST BLOW You know summer is just around the corner when the whites are out of moth balls, pitches prepared and bowlers and batsmen hit the nets.

On Saturday the 2019/2020 Warwick fixtures got underway. The season opened with a replay of the 2019 grand final between Maryvale Condamine and Colts.

Colts got their season off to a flyer.

Batting first Colts set the reigning premiers a big target of 280 runs.

The total set up by good batting performances from John Cleary and Jacob Gross. The pair each scored half centuries while Morgan Bourke came close with 49.

Despite Colts impressive score the highlight of the day no doubt belonged to young Keiran Bourke who opened the season with a hat trick. It was the first of his career and came without much of the fanfare normally associated with hat tricks.

Bourke dismissed Jacob Gross with the final ball of one over and when he returned to the bowl his next over dismissed the important wicket of John Cleary with his first ball.

Wayne Fearby was out LBW with the next delivery and it took a moment before those on field including the bowler himself realised had claimed his first hat trick.

His efforts to make it four wickets from four consecutive deliveries did not go quite to plan. His next delivery was a low full toss that was well wide of the stumps.

Although he despatched two of three of Colts best to the pavilion it was enough to curtail the score.

In reply Maryvale were dismissed cheaply. Rohan Morris top scored with 30 as they fell for only 125 runs. A body blow to Maryvale and early bragging rights to Colts.

Augers for another good season.

LOCKE AND THOUARD WINNERS The recent bushfires caused many sporting events to be cancelled or postponed.

The Stanthorpe Ladies Club Foursome Championships had to be rescheduled and the championship event was played last Sunday.

In a very competitive event Margie Locke and Neta Thouard combined well to return a winning score of 152. The lowest for the

27 hole event. The winners will now have their names engraved on the trophy.

Ron and Annelle Batterham, sponsors of the men's nett Foursomes, also sponsored the ladies' nett Foursomes winners. That award was won by the team of Kay Webb and Linda Kelly. Congratulations to all winners and those who played in the delayed comp.

READY FOR TANNY CLASSIC The Tanny Classic 2019-2020 is back on the menu at the Friday night at the Tannymorel Bowls Club. The first of six rounds with plenty of cash again on offer so make sure you get your name down. Of course organisers are hoping it is raining and the opening round of the Classic cannot go ahead (fingers crossed). In the unlikely event that wet stuff falls from the sky there will be another Tanny Pool comp. WE hear that if that is the case there will be some severe handicapping in an effort to take some of the bite out of the Ole Pool Shark, Stu. CLOSE FINISH FOR NEWLEY TROPHY Stanthorpe golfers played for the Laurie Newley memorial Trophy last Saturday. In addition to being a keen golfer Newley was also the club green keeper and his family has sponsored this popular day for many years.

The winner of the Trophy for the single stroke event this year was decided by count back after Angelo Maugeri and Bob Watts each returned the best nett score of 68.

It was a very close call and the judges had to earn their keep after the pair each returned the same gross score and the same nett scores on both nines. In the end the winner was decided - Angelo Maugeri by a fraction. Bob Watts forced to settled for runners up spot.

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It was a caring and sharing kind of round. The best gross score in the Men's competition also shared by Matt Waterworth and Mark Hendry. 80 for the round. The Men's winner, Angelo Maugeri also had least number of putts (23) for the round.

It was an action filled day on the course. A rare sighting of two eagles. No the feathered variety the scorecard breed.

Nikki Waterworth had a three at the ladies ninth hole, par five. Not to be outdone Mick O'Brien had a three at the men's 13th hole, also a par five hole. Congratulations to both players.

The Men's Pin Shots went to Wes Smith (3), Matt Waterworth (12) and Lyle Bryant (17).

Lyn Ludlow held the ladies pin at 12 and Madeline Jarman 17.

Pro-pins went the way of Rino Piovesan (1/10), Mark Hendry (5/14) and Mick O'Brien (9/18).

In the run down it was a ball to scores of nett 71 and better for the men and nett 78 and better for the ladies.

This Saturday the Mitre 10 golf day, a Canadian Foursomes will be played for the Howard and Sons Cups. It is a shot gun start commencing at 11.45am and there is a time sheet on the board at the club.

Players please not that Time sheets for the club's Open weekend and the mixed Foursomes championships are also now available at the club.

CONDITIONS IDEAL Perfect conditions, fast greens and close scores highlighted the Golf Croquet games last week. Liz Ellway and partner Shirley Page scored a win in a close game against Di Wren and Kathy Hopgood. Kathy Hopgood who is one of the newer players in the club scored her first jump shot. She scored a total of 10 hoops in a total of 13 as she and Liz Ellway scored a 13-10 win.

Hopgood also played well in the next game however she and her Judy Locke could not match the form of their opponents Di Wren and Liz Ellway who scored a 13-11 win.

TANNY TRIPLES POPULAR Bowlers were back in action at Tannymorel and it was a busy day on the greens with 14 teams nominated for Turkey Triples last Thursday. It was a wonderful response to the event which was sponsored by great supporters of the club, Globe Accounting.

The winning team of Mick O'Leary, Lyn Collie and Shep had a runaway 23-2win in round One defeating Marg Thompson,

Winners of the Stanthorpe Ladies Foursome Championships Margie Locke and Neta Thouard (centre) receive their trophy from the Ladies Committee Nikki Waterworth and Annelle Batterham (Ladies Captain).

Myrtle and Jean Calam. They dominated this game and in the Skips only Shep scored a 1-8 win over Grumpy to seal a big win.

Runners up Cita Weier, Dave Scotney and Linda Hartley had a good round one win in their game against Gaz Farmer, Barb Cross and Greg Cross. The final score 23-8.

Linda Hartley topped off a good day wining her Skips game against Jean Calam 25-8.

In other games Tina Schubert, Carl Sutherland, Tony Schubert scored a 16-7 win over visitors Brian Brown, Keith Mungal and Rob Parker Skips Tony Schubert and Rob parker both had wins in their respective Skips only games. Schubert defeated Ralph Tate and Rob Parker had a 15-12 in his game against Julie Buse.

Ed Welsh, Rex Beam and Max Holder had a rare 11 all draw with their opponents Marg Wright, Ron Philps and Pete Collis. in the skips only round Max Holder had a decisive 18-5 win over Nick Farmer while Pete Collis defeated Doug Christensen in another close game - the score 10-9.

Brian Walsh, Dianne Walsh and Ralph Tate got the chocolates in their round one game against Sue Butz, Tuck and Grumpy.

The score 10-7 7.

Kay Bloomfield, Bev Christensen and Doug Christensen scored an 18-12 win over Atilio, Allen Buse and Julie Buse Paintbrush, Geoff Davis and Kev Mooney played well scoring a 16-8 win over Bill Lee, Joe Toroussi and Nick Farmer. Kev Mooney and Greg Cross played in round two with honours to Mooney 19-7.

Congratulations to all the winning teams.

Another successful Tanny day - good bowls good food even better company. Winners all round.

MCLELLAN TRIES GATEBALL Eric McLellan joined the Gateball crew for the first time on Friday morning to try his hand at yet another Croquet discipline.

He was joined by Andrea Denkewitz, Bill Golding, Joy Newman in Team One. Their opponents in Team Two - Les Williams, Sharyn Roser, Val Fancourt and Grace Howard.

The opening game of the morning finished tied up at seven points all. The first game finished tied at 7 points-all. A count back revealed team one had scored one more three point score than their opposition and they were awarded the opening win.

Val Fancourt played well in Game two.

Her 'agari' helping her team to a 14-12 win.

Tight finishes and close games were the order of the day. Game three also finished locked up at 12 10 all. Team Two got the nod on a count back. Val Fancourt again played well and Sharyn Roser's 'Agari" helping decide the result.

Team two wrapped up the day with a win in the final game. It too was a close game with just one point the difference. Joy Newman had a 'gate and touch 'however the extra shot she earned for her team was not enough to grab a win for team One. The final score 11-10.

SATURDAY SUNDAY ON RANGE It was another busy weekend on the range at Inglewood with events on both Saturday and Sunday.

The .22 Rifle Benchrest event held on Saturday was won by - Wal Shepherd who edged out placegetters Ray Dudgeon and Michael Dudgeon.

The after dark Action Match was a Dudgeon affair. Michael the winner. The placegetters Ray and Stephanie.

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Stephanie and Michael continued that form into Sunday competition. Tying for first place in the opening event ahead of Paul Ugjlesa and another Dudgeon Ray not far away in third place.

The C/F Metallic Silhouette also proved to be a very competitive event. Tim McCarthy and Richard White sharing the winning honours. Wal shepherd placed second.

Following the break it was time for DTL Clays and Tom Donald was on target outscoring Adam Cooper and Crystal Cooper.

This weekend a Night Shoot (Saturday) will kick things off around 6.30pm or dark.

It will be a 10.00am start on Sunday with sighting/practice and plinking.

WATERWORTH WINNER; WATTS BRIDESMAID Matt Waterworth took the chocolates with a win at Sporters on Sunday. Bob Watts must be getting used to the Bridesmaid tag after last weekend. He was beaten a whisker by Angelo Maugeri in Saturday's competition and followed up that form with a narrow loss to the winner at Sporters.

Ian Anderson returned the Best Gross - seems to be a habit for him. He also collected the Pro Pin. Mark Lynam and Terry Roser figured in the rundowns. Dick Hilton picked up the Pro Pin at the third and also went home with a meat tray in tow.

Aaron Simmers giving a good home to the other meat tray on offer.

A reminder to all Sporters that tee off this Sunday at the Summer time of 7.30 8.00am - Sunday sleep ins are officially over.

FOUR TABLE MITCHELL Bridge players sat down to a Four Table Mitchell last Thursday in Stanthorpe. The N/S winners were Hilary Richardson and Carol Axworthy. Margaret Warren and Margot Tesch finished in second place.

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

FIERCE COMPETITION Only a handful of players were on court for the weekly Ricochet games but the competition was fierce. Andrea Denkewitz and John Draper pegged out to score a 26 19 win over Bill Golding and Sharyn Roser.

The winners led from start to finish and both showed good skills in the game.

Carol Verwey took on Eric McLellan and Val Fancourt. In a close game it was Carol who managed to snare a 26-21 win. ●

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Results from Thursday social - The ladies took on the gents. A big mistake as June McKelvie, Daphne Cross/Chris Sawyer 16, were defeated by Orange Peel Davidson and Fifty Shades Gray 19.

Saturday, we had a good roll up with 6 rinks of triples with some excellent games played. A lot of fun was had as the skips tried to control the novices.

There were bowls going anywhere and everywhere, some even made it to the kitty.

The winners for the day with the most ends won were D Calder, Y Collings and Penguin Penn/Little Bottler Weier 17, coming away with meal vouchers thankfully supplied by the Criterion Hotel.

Runners up were Blake, Orange Peel Davidson and Solvol Davis 16.

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Saturday 28 Sept social mixed bowls commence at 1.00pm.

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DriVE AWAy •฀Auto •฀4x4 •฀40000kms฀only!

$28,999

$

96pwk**

DriVE AWAy

102pwk**

2016 toyotA CoroLLA AsCEnt

DriVE AWAy DriVE AWAy

•฀Auto •฀Canopy฀ •฀Bull฀Bar฀ •฀Tow฀Bar

DriVE AWAy

2016 Mitsubishi outLAnDEr Ls

51pwk**

$

2014 suzuKi GrAnD VitArA sports $

DriVE AWAy

$34,999

70pwk**

2016 subAru ForEstEr L

140pwk**

$25,999

2013 triton GLX pLus DuAL CAb

$18,999

$

•฀Alloy฀Tray •฀Tow฀Bar •฀Bull฀Bar •฀Diff฀Lock

102pwk**

$

•฀7฀Seats฀ •฀Low฀kms

DriVE AWAy •฀Auto •฀Lovely฀Car •฀All฀Wheel฀Drive

2018 MAhinDrA DuAL CAb 4X4

78pwk**

2018 Mitsubishi outLAnDEr Es

DriVE AWAy

2013 subAru XV $

$22,999

69pwk**

$16,999

73pwk**

$18,999

•฀76,000kms฀ONLY!

DriVE AWAy •฀Auto •฀only฀73000kms

87pwk**

DriVE AWAy

$23,999

$

DriVE AWAy •฀Auto

$

2012 subAru ForEstEr X-LuXury

2016 Mitsubishi AsX

102pwk**

88pwk**

DriVE AWAy

83pwk**

$21,999

DriVE AWAy

$34,999

•฀Very฀Nice฀Car •฀Tow฀Bar •฀Removable฀ Ladder฀Racks

DriVE AWAy

$

DriVE AWAy

•฀5,400kms฀

$24,999

78pwk**

$19,999

$

$

•฀7฀seats฀ •฀Auto฀

$

96pwk**

DriVE AWAy

DriVE AWAy

DriVE AWAy

2017 KiA sorEnto si LiMitED 4X4

•฀39,000kms฀only

$

96pwk**

DriVE AWAy

DriVE AWAy •฀28800KMS฀ONLY

2011 subAru iMprEzA WrX

2014 Mitsubishi triton 2018 MAhinDrA XuV500 2013 Mitsubishi triton GLX-r DuAL CAb GLX 4X4

$22,999

2016 hoLDEn CoLorADo DuAL CAb 108pwk**

$

58pwk**

DriVE AWAy DriVE AWAy

$22,999

DriVE AWAy

$14,999 •฀Auto฀

WAs $15,999

$29,999

•฀4฀x฀4฀

2016 Mitsubishi pAjEro GLX

2016 KiA CErAto 52pwk**

$

127pwk

$

12426960-FA38-19

20 Alexandra Drive, Warwick QLD 4370 07 4661 2533 www.casselsauto.com.au

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DriVE AWAy

$32,999

DriVE AWAy •฀Auto฀Hatch

$13,999

**Based on commercial hire purchase. Payments in arrears. 10% deposit 60 months 30% balloon. To approved applicants T & C’s apply subject to lenders credit criteria. |

Thursday, 26 September, 2019

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