Southern Free Times - 03rd October 2019

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MORE TO LOVE The editor’s desk I spent a bit of time at Warwick's Morgan Park Raceway last weekend checking out the sights and sounds of the 'Warwick 1000' (see cover story, pages 4-5).

If you're not a motorsport fan it's possible you may not realise what a thriving 'hub' Warwick and Morgan Park are for those with a need for speed.

The Raceway is nationally recognised and motorsport in general generates a huge amount of economic activity for our region, not least when it comes to visitors who stay and spend locally.

In a broader sense, events such as motorsport are vital for our tourism sector and even more so than usual at this time of drought. Likewise, tourism venues on the Granite Belt are welcoming visitors who are injecting badly-needed cash into our local economy.

I think there's also a lesson for locals here - there is so much to see and do on our own doorstep at weekends and in holiday periods. Every dollar you spend at local tourism and events venues helps to give our region a boost at a time when our primary industries are doing it tough.

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The winner of a three-night stay at the Gold Coast with Elite Holiday Homes was Jo Bourke. The winners of weekend passes to the Warwick 1000 at Morgan Park were Michelle Baguley and Steven Ulrych. Congrats - and thanks to all who entered!

Council pools open for the warm weather, plus more on the latest on the region's water issues, pages 7-8.

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Check out our weekly 'Community Diary' listings for events coming up around our districts - page 19.

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

CASEY'S SPIN Free Times sports columnist CASEY O'CONNOR brings us all the latest in local sport from around the ridges pages 22-23.

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SALEYARDS ‘TOP SECRET’ PLANS

BY JEREMY SOLLARS The Southern Downs Regional Council has endorsed a new Master Plan for the council-owned Warwick Saleyards but the document is 'commercial in confidence' and was tabled during a confidential session of the September council meeting held in Stanthorpe on Wednesday 25 September.

Despite the council not releasing details of the Master Plan a spokeswoman said in a statement last week "it is noted that none of the recommendations relate to the privatisation of the Warwick Saleyards".

"In June 2019, Council commissioned the preparation of a Master Plan for the Warwick Saleyards," the spokeswoman said.

"This Plan has now been completed and was presented to Council at the September General Meeting.

"The preparation of this Plan involved significant consultation with key stakeholders of the saleyards to ensure all aspects have been considered.

"The Plan is the first phase in a number of stages that will identify operational efficiencies of the saleyards; review and recommend safety improvements; and provide future options to ensure that the saleyards remain a viable business entity returning financial surpluses that benefit the entire community.

"Considerable advancements have occurred in animal husbandry practices and work health and safety requirements over the years and it is important that these are incorporated into Warwick Saleyards.

"As the development of this Plan is only the initial phase of a multi-staged process, Council also endorsed the development of a detailed business case to validate some of the recommendations for the saleyards.

"Upon completion of the detailed business case, Council will fully consider the future direction for the saleyards and be in a position to provide details to the community about potential options.

"The detailed business case will also allow Council to apply for funding opportunities that will financially support any enhancements to the saleyards."

Councillor for Finance, Governance and The Arts and Deputy Mayor Jo McNally said the Master Plan "represents the commencement of future-proofing the saleyards operations for the region".

"Now that Council has received the report, we will progress to the next stage of the process and undertake a detailed

New sheep selling pens have been constructed at the Saleyards as part of a $276,000 upgrade. Photo: Jeremy Sollars business case to fully assess future options of how we operate the saleyards in the short, medium and long term," Cr McNally said.

"Council is committed to operating the saleyards in a financially sustainable manner, from which profits filter back into providing numerous services to all ratepayers."

The following motion was adopted at last week's September council meeting · Moved Cr J McNally · Seconded Cr S Windle "THAT: 1. Council receive and note the Saleyards Master Plan; 2. Council endorse the development of a detailed business case to assess future options for the Saleyards and provide funding in the Quarter One budget review; 3. Council reaffirms that the Saleyards will be owned and operated

by Southern Downs Regional Council; 4.

A future report is brought back to Council once the detailed business case is finalised."

- Carried · The Free Times is seeking to obtain a copy of the new Warwick Saleyards Master Plan through Right To Information (RTI).

"Not for sale" A previous potential plan to lease or outsource management of the Saleyards to a private operator drew fierce opposition from the region's primary production sector and was eventually shelved by the council in June 2018, after negotiations with a 'preferred tenderer' fell through.

The identity of the 'preferred tenderer' was never disclosed by the council.

When asked on the record at a public meeting held at the Warwick Town Hall in early June 2018 if the council would consider proceeding down the leasing or outsourcing path again Mayor Tracy Dobie stated that would not happen "during the term of the current council"

Minutes of a meeting of the council's Saleyards Advisory Committee held on Thursday 29 August this year were also tabled and received by councillors during the 'confidential' section of last week's council meeting, with most of the minutes of previous meetings of the advisory committee likewise having been kept confidential.

In April of this year the council announced funding of $276,000 would be spent on upgrades to the Warwick Saleyards including five new sheep loading ramps and new lamb selling pens, with Warwick the only current sheep selling centre in Queensland.

The upgrades were listed as follows · Replacement of existing sheep ramps · Construction of an additional 24 lamb selling pens · Two auctioneer catwalks with alcoves and steps · Two water holding yards with troughs.

Second master plan The new top-secret Master Plan for the Warwick Saleyards replaces a similar plan completed for the Southern Downs Regional Council in March 2014 by consultants Wiley & Co. That plan recommended a $4.5 million upgrade to the Saleyards - including workplace health and safety improvements - involving a new 'draft and receivals' area adjacent to the existing canteen, new cattle and sheep sale pens and a new ring road around the complex.

The aim of the Wiley and Co master plan was to "maintain the operation of the existing saleyard site" and to "provide direction for future works and development, which on completion will result in a compliant, best practice facility".

"For some time the livestock selling

industry has experienced increased pressure to comply with fast moving regulations and consumer driven expectations," the 2014 Wiley and Co report stated.

"These pressure areas are primarily OH&S, animal welfare and environmental and biosecurity performance and, as such must be the drivers for any future development of the site.

"Redevelopment of the entire site at the Warwick saleyards will require considerable capital and subsequently it is considered not feasible.

"However there are a number of areas that do need to be addressed in the short term and consideration should be given to other issues that can be addressed in a medium to long term point of view.

"Most importantly it is recommended that works are coordinated to allow future expansion and development in a manner that will enable best practice for all aspects of the site's configuration and operation.

"Generally, the recommendation for adopting a master plan for the development of the site in order of priority is · Decommission and demolish the existing sales ring facility Carry out all works as per the OH& S report and Risk assessment as soon as practicable · Provide human / animal separation facilities for the receival and drafting of cattle with the view of eliminating manual lane drafting Improve the traffic flow and parking on site to reduce the risk of accident and Injury around the site · Implement a continuous improvement and replacement program for the older style pens on the eastern side of the facility · Conduct all works with the view to eventually provide soft floor and roofed systems in order to protect and expand the Warwick offering by meeting industry best practice. ●

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TOURISM, EVENTS STILL A DRAWCARD Jason Clements takes the Indy Car out for its first run on the Morgan Park Raceway Circuit last Friday. Morgan Park attracts thousands of ''horsepower'' enthusiasts of all kinds to Warwick every year.

BY JEREMY SOLLARS hile the region's primary production sector continues to grapple with drought, tourism and events are giving our local economy a crucial lift in a time of adversity for all.

October is here and that means it's nearly Warwick Rodeo time - well, only a few short weeks away - and meanwhile other events like motorsport continue to draw in visitors, and most importantly their dollars.

One recent event of considerable note was the 'Warwick 1000' at Morgan Park Raceway, which incorporated Round 3 of the 2019 CAMS State Championship and brought hundreds of drivers, officials and support crews to town for a full weekend of competition.

If you're not a motor racing aficionado you may not be aware that Warwick's Morgan Park Raceway is nationally recognised and there's a major motorsport event of one kind or another happening out there just about every other weekend of the year.

Not only that, there's also a growing number of diehard motorsport fans who have either moved to Warwick to be close to Morgan Park or who've bought property in the area to use as a base while pursuing

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their need for speed on the Morgan Park Raceway circuit.

The Raceway is administered and maintained by the Warwick District Sporting Car Club, which runs around a dozen 'Sprints' events in any given year, staffing the track and associated facilities with a dedicated band of volunteers.

The rest of the year the Raceway is hired out to various Queensland, interstate and national motorsport organisations, bringing competitors and officials to Warwick from across the country.

By the end of 2019 alone Morgan Park Raceway will have been the venue for close to 40 individual motor racing events and last weekend was no exception.

The Warwick 1000 was run by the Queensland Racing Drivers Association (QRDA) and consisted of more than 30 races across nine different vehicle categories, including Geminis, Hyundais, BMWs, Historic Touring Cars, Superkarts, sports sedans and production cars - all in all 1000 kilometres of qualifying and racing across the weekend.

One of the highlights was a special appearance by Al Unser Jr's famous 1986 Domino's Indy Car which performed a series of demonstration laps over the weekend driven by Jason Clements - and with a top speed of 315kmh in top gear

arguably the fastest piece of wheels ever to touch the Morgan Park track.

In addition to a weekend of racing, drivers and spectators - many of whom travelled to Warwick from across Queensland and New South Wales - brought slabs of bottled water with them to donate to locals in a show of community solidarity.

Event organiser and QRDA representative Brett Batterby said encouraging event-goers to bring water with them was "a simple way they could contribute".

"We understand how serious the problem is for the Southern Downs region, and we wanted to be able to help in a practical way as well as help other people outside the region understand just how devastating this drought is," Brett said.

But even more valuable than the water was the economic lift events like the Warwick 1000 bring to the region.

Warwick District Sporting Car Club spokesman Callum Espie told the Free Times Morgan Park Raceway events typically see accommodation providers across the wider Warwick area - including further afield at Killarney - fully booked for a weekend.

"This year in addition to events like the Warwick 1000 we've had the ASBK Superbikes, the 'Autumn Historic Warwick'

meeting and so many others," Callum said.

"Those kinds of events can bring more than 200 competitors to town for a weekend along with their support crews and family members, so over the course of a year those visitor numbers really add up.

"For our Club it's a case of 'just keep on doing what we're doing' - it's a community organisation run by volunteers and for those events where an outside body comes in they provide the officials and we provide the oversight of the facility.

"Having the Indy Car here for the Warwick 1000 was a great promotional bonus and it's just another way of lifting the profile of Morgan Park at a national level.

"Next year in 2020 it will be much the same as 2019 - there'll be an event on here at Morgan Park almost every weekend of the year.

"It was terrific to see people bringing in donations of water during the Warwick 1000 - and obviously we ask people to be careful with their water use while they're here at the track given the current conditions."

It's important to remember that the Morgan Park precinct is also home to the Warwick Dragway which hosts dozens of its own events in a typical year and horse sports including polocrosse and horse trials, and along with dirt bikes truly makes Warwick the 'Horsepower Capital' of Australia.

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The Granite Belt remains home to some of the finest dining venues anywhere in Queensland - and locals can support them with a short drive away.

Need for speeed - the Indy Car in full flight.

NEARLY RODEO TIME Meanwhile, rodeo is on the horizon and locals are being encouraged to prepare their floats for the Warwick Rodeo Street Parade, and preparations are underway for the 2019 Warwick Rodeo and Campdraft.

Campdraft committee chairman Bill Bright told the Free Times the drought in Queensland will not affect cattle numbers for this year's Warwick campdraft events, including the 'Melbourne Cup of Campdrafting' - the Warwick Gold Cup. "We're extremely fortunate to have some very good cattle donors once again this year," Bill said this week.

"We have secured some new donors from out west, including from places like Westmar and Dalby and those people will help to make up the shortfall in cattle numbers locally.

"But many of our local donors who have consistently supported us will be doing so again this year and we're very grateful for their continued support.

"All of the Queensland campdrafts so far this year have been inundated with competitors and we expect the same to be the case with Warwick.

"We also once again have a very strong team of volunteers who will pitch in to make

Lions Club members took delivery of donated slabs of bottled water at Morgan Park Raceway last Friday and distributed it to those in need around the area.

Indy Car owner Graham Mein with Jason and Kyler Clements. the Warwick events a success."

Entries for the 2019 Warwick Rodeo campdraft events opened this week.

"WE ARE STILL AN AMAZING REGION" There's no question tourism operators on the Granite Belt have taken a hit with the drought and bushfires in recent weeks but there's still a strong sense of optimism in the air, as well as gratitude.

Burt Lancaster of Filippo's Tours runs bus trips to wineries and foodie havens across the Stanthorpe area and said while his own numbers had been down recently he's been heartened to see people from Brisbane and coastal metro areas making a point of visiting Stanthorpe, after seeing wider media coverage of the region's drought.

"We've had visitors who've brought gifts of bottled water with them, just as a gesture of support and that's been really nice," Burt said.

"Around 85 per cent of our customers are from the greater Brisbane area and while the wineries have been noticeably quieter we have seen quite a number of people purposefully visiting the area to support us and that makes us feel really grateful.

"It's clear that it's been a real eye-opener for them just to the see the conditions we

have here at the moment.

"With the bushfires some of those people had the idea that the whole of the Granite Belt area was affected but when they get here they realise that it's quite a large region - there's quite some distance between Stanthorpe and Ballandean.

"I guess the plus-side is that dry conditions tend to make the wines taste better - the vintages over the next couple of years should be even more flavoursome."

Accommodation provider Marion Carrick of Alure Stanthorpe is another operator who remains upbeat.

"Certainly this school holiday period has been quiet overall for the Granite Belt but the reality is the fires only affected a relatively small part of the region," Marion said.

"At the end of the day we have 40-plus cellar door venues and breweries and we have some of the best dining venues you'll find anywhere in Queensland, and bucketloads of other attractions and our National Parks.

"And in Warwick you've got so many wonderful venues and scenic locations - as a region we just have so much to offer from a tourism perspective even with things the way they are right now.

"I think part of the issue is that as

Last weekend saw Al Unser Jr's famed 1986 Domino's Indy Car hit the Morgan Park Raceway track for a series of demo laps as a promotional feature for the Warwick 1000.

The Indy Car boasts 800-plus horsepower and weighing only 700 kilos has a top gear speed of 315kmh.

Driver Jason Clements told the Free Times the car hit around 280kmh at Morgan Park, with its first laps last Friday morning after showers of rain the night before had dried out.

For Jason driving the Indy Car was a special thrill which diehard revheads will truly appreciate.

"It's just an incredible machine - it just wants to keep accelerating hard all the way down the straight, the driving strip just isn't long enough," Jason joked last Friday.

"It's definitely one for the purists you really have to manhandle it.

"There's no driving aids."

On track as support crew with Jason was Indy Car owner Graham Mein and Jason's son Kyler, who is an up-and-coming racer in his own right in the Hyundai class.

•฀ Check out GoPro footage of the Indy Car at www.freetimes.com. au and photos from the Warwick 1000 on pages 10-11 ... ● operators here on the Granite Belt we're looking at the area through our own filters - we're feeling a little battered and we're so used to how things look at the moment.

"From a national media perspective it's almost like we've been put on the map for the wrong reasons.

"I was driving back home from Brisbane last week and I made a point of paying attention to the countryside coming through the outer parts of Brisbane and Ipswich and Kalbar, and things are looking pretty bad there as well.

"This region here is still amazing - I think we just need to look at it through a fresh set of eyes." · For information on entering a float in the John Dee Warwick Rodeo Street Parade contact Southern Downs Regional Council Events Officer Jonno Colfs on 1300 697 327, or drop in to the council offices on Fitzroy Street in Warwick and grab a nomination form - get creative with your community or school group and you could be in the running for one of the $500 prizes. · The Parade will take place on Saturday 26 October from 9am. Entrance fee for floats is $10. ●

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Tenterfield pool facility during the current water crisis".

"However, thanks to a very generous benefactor who is donating water to offset what is consumed by the pool, the Tenterfield Memorial Pool is set to

re-open this Saturday 5 October 2019 for the swimming season," Cr Petty said this week.

"The very generous benefactor, located in the Brisbane Valley, has given a commitment to council to truck

in five million litres (five megalitres) of water from their location - with a B-double capacity of 41,000 litres, that is approximately 122 round trips," Cr Petty said.

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The Southern Downs Regional Council says it's "time to make a splash with the public swimming pools at Stanthorpe, Allora and Killarney open for summertime fun" as of this week.

A spokeswoman said the Council outdoor pools were closed during the winter months and have recently been cleaned ready for swimmers this summer.

Mayor Tracy Dobie said that the pools provide "an inclusive social environment for the local communities and Council considers re-opening the facilities an important service for residents despite the current drought".

"Council is fully aware of the need to preserve the dwindling water supplies, however we believe it is in the best interest of the community for the pools to be open over the spring and summer period," Cr Dobie said.

"Council believes that the region's swimming pools provide immense community, social, vocational and mental health wellbeing benefits, especially with the expected hot, dry summer months ahead.

"The swimming pools are an important part of the social fabric of our communities and a sanctuary for many people feeling the effects of this terrible drought.

"Whether you want to cool off this summer or get fit, there is nothing like a refreshing swim."

Meanwhile Tenterfield Mayor Peter Petty says his council staff "have been in a quandary regarding opening the

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NEWS From previous page "As the pool takes one million litres (one megalitre) to fill from empty and an additional 250,000 litres for water conditioning, this generous assistance is greatly appreciated.

"Despite the ongoing drought and water restrictions, not opening the pool this summer was seen as a desperate, last resort.

"There are a lot of our residents struggling with the dry and the ability to swim has to be beneficial for people's mental health.

"In addition, we don't want to have the situation where a generation of kids failed to learn to swim.

"It will rain, and we will again have water in our dams and rivers and council has an obligation to ensure that kids learn to be safe around water.

"Council staff, together with the pool contractor, are currently hard at work preparing the complex for use, including wrangling with an antiquated compressor that may need total replacement."

BORE UPDATE Cr Petty also this week said with the Tenterfield Dam level now at 28 per cent, drilling continues "in the hope of

finding a sustainable water supply to supplement the Tenterfield Dam during this current drought and into the future".

"Council is now drilling bore numbers six, seven and eight, on its list of potential bore sites, with the drilling rig now sinking test bores behind the Tenterfield Transport Museum near the Tenterfield Showground," he said.

"Unfortunately the Archery Club bore site can only contribute three litres of water per second to council's goal of an absolute minimum overall volume of 9-10 litres per second.

"Drilling at the other four sites, including near Tenterfield Station, all came up empty.

"Drilling on bores six, seven and eight, reach down to depth of around 136 metres.

"This creates some technical challenges that keep the drill operators focused.

"Compressed air is used to blow out the crushed rock.

"At 136m, if any larger-sized stones become prevalent, there is a chance that the compressed air isn't strong enough to blow the larger stones out of the drill hole.

"If these larger stones then end up between the drill bit and the bored hole,

the rock pieces may cause the drill bit to become stuck.

"After these test bores are finished, the rig will be moving to the unformed section of East Street and The Common off Steinbrook Road.

"There are still other sites to the north of town but as the sites become more remote from Tenterfield Dam, they become more expensive to pipe, and the piping will take longer to install too."

STANDPIPE ACCESS Residents filling 1000L water pods at Southern Downs Regional Council Standpipes now have 24-hour access using their Avdata keys.

Previously, 24-hour access to the standpipes was only available to approved water carters.

A council spokeswoman this week said all requirements previously in place, such as the possession of an Avdata account and limit of 2000L per week, remain applicable.

"Avdata accounts and keys are available to residents who need to purchase water from Council standpipes and can be arranged at the Council Administration Buildings at Stanthorpe or Warwick," the spokeswoman said.

"During water restrictions only,

residents who are not connected to the reticulated water supply are eligible for Avdata accounts."

Mayor Tracy Dobie said that "it is always council's goal to ensure residents' needs are met in the most timely and convenient manner possible".

"Residents have asked for the access hours to the standpipes to be extended outside of business hours; we have listened and we have acted based on the needs of our community," Cr Dobie said.

"Those accessing the standpipes have cited unnecessary wait times, we hope that the extended hours will alleviate this and make accessing water more convenient."

Standpipes are located on Mackenzie Street, Stanthorpe (near the Council Depot) and on Wallace Street, Warwick (near the Guide Hut). Residents can contact Council on 1300 697 372 or visit sdrc.qld.gov.au for more information. · SOUTHERN DOWNS REGIONAL COUNCIL WEEKLY WATER UPDATE PAGE 12 ●

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The Warwick Friendly Society Association Limited A.B.N. 68 087 649 447 Notice is given that the Warwick Friendly Society Association Limited (The Society) are calling for nominations from persons seeking election to director positions at the upcoming Annual General Meeting.

Nominees must be a current member of The Society.

Nomination Forms are available from the Company Secretary at 106 Palmerin Street, Warwick, Qld, 4370.

Nominations close by 5.00 pm on Friday 11 October 2019.

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Opportunistic thieves have once again demonstrated that with the region going through a devastating drought times of crisis bring out the worst in people.

A local beekeeper who placed hives on a local rural property just outside of Warwick several months ago found they had been stolen last week, evidenced by tyre marks showing a larger vehicle - presumably with some kind of crane mechanism - had been at the location.

Around 50 individual hives and bees were stolen, with each hive typically worth around $200, or up to $350 in a good season - all up around $10,000 worth of the beekeeper's livelihood has gone.

Hives are marked with a registered brand much the same way as livestock so the ability to sell the boxes themselves for a quick buck is limited.

The beekeeper concerned has told the Free Times and the Warwick Police they will consider a reward for any information on the stolen hives. Contact the Warwick Police on 4660 4444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. ●

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Granite Belt Residents working with Southern Downs Regional Council to identify key projects, essential services and initiatives that will help build a brighter future for the Granite Belt.

Learn more about the Granite Belt - Your vision, Our future and join us in shaping the future by:

Having your say online: Visit www.sdrc.qld.gov.au to complete our survey.

Postcards: Tell us what you love about where you live and what projects should or could be pursued.

Residents are working with the Southern Downs Regional Council to identify a number of key projects, essential services and initiatives that will help build a brighter future for the Granite Belt. This is a fantastic opportunity for residents to shape the future of their area by participating in the many different consultation opportunities.

Between 24 September and 4 November 2019, a range of consultation activities are planned to help gather your ideas, including; a digital mapping platform, surveys both hard copy and online, postcards for quick and easy input, market stalls, themed community workshops or simply drop to the Granite Belt Community Hub space at 40 Maryland Street, Stanthorpe and speak with Council staff directly about your ideas.

Come along to the six themed workshops and share your ideas and aspirations.

All workshops are open to the whole community. We’d love to hear your ideas for how the region can be developed for the future and what projects, essential services and initiatives are priorities for the region.

Residents are encouraged to drop into the Granite Belt Community Hub space

where there will be multiple opportunities to contribute ideas on the graffiti wall, the large scale maps of the region, and for those that prefer visual responses there will be some easels and paper for drawing for all ages. There will be story time hosted by the library within the Granite Belt Community Hub every Tuesday at 3:30pm and Thursday at 10:30am. Local artist Trevor Horsnell will also be there on Friday mornings to capture your ideas visually.

Go to Council’s Have Your Say web page to download the project newsletter and survey or pin your comments on the digital platform.

The feedback gathered through these activities will inform a specific plan for the Granite Belt region that will guide projects, future development and initiatives for the next 5 to 10 years.

What is vital to the succuss of this project is having as many people from the Granite Belt get involved. Therefore, everyone is encouraged to participate in the Granite Belt - Your vision, Our future and join us in shaping the future. Contact team@ engagementplus.com.au or 07 3217 6849 for more information. ●

Share your thoughts by dropping comments on our interactive maps – go to https://engagementplus.mysocialpinpoint. com.au/yourvisionourfuture

Granite Belt Community Hub: Visit our shop at 40 Maryland Street, Stanthorpe during the Month of October.

Themed workshops: Join us for the engaging presentations and opportunities to share your vision.

THEMED WORKSHOPS Workshop 1 - Community Services & Wellbeing 12:00pm – 2:00pm • Monday 14 October Workshop 2 – Education & Childcare 4:30pm – 6:30pm • Monday 14 October Workshop 3 - Sport & Recreation 4:30pm – 6:30pm • Tuesday 15 October Workshop 4 - Business and Tourism 6:30pm – 8:30pm • Wednesday 16 October Workshop 5 - Arts and Culture 12:00pm – 2:00pm • Thursday 17 October Workshop 6 – Agriculture 7:00pm – 9:00pm • Thursday 17 October Workshops to be held at Civic Centre Stanthorpe

To ind out more about how you can be part of this exciting plan for our future or to register visit www.sdrc.qld.gov.au or email team@engagementplus.com.au or call 07 3217 6849.

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MORGAN PARK A ‘SECOND HOME’

BY JEREMY SOLLARS Among the legions of competitors at the Warwick 1000 at Morgan Park Raceway last weekend was the Buccini family - proof that family who race together stay together.

The Buccinis are among a number of motorsport enthusiasts from around Queensland and interstate who have purchased property in the Warwick area in recent times driven by a desire to be close at hand to Morgan Park, in their case having travelled for some years to Warwick on

a regular basis from Brisbane in order to pursue their need for speed.

In their case, the Buccinis have a passion for the BMW brand and family members hot on the Morgan Park track last weekend included Karlie Buccini in her distinctive hot pink wheels, competing in the BMW 130i class, having been behind the wheel since the age of 16.

Pictured here are (from left) Josh, Karlie, Claire, Paul and Katherine Buccini. Another daughter, Sophia, 17, is also an up-andcoming racer. ●

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NEWS SOUTHERN DOWNS REGIONAL COUNCIL WEEKLY WATER UPDATE, AS OF MONDAY 30 SEPTEMBER ...

For information on current water restrictions visit www.sdrc.qld.gov.au

'DAY ZERO' UPDATE Current levels and expected run out dates: Stanthorpe · Current level and volume 19.3% and 398 ML · Based on latest data and targeted usage, run out in December 2019/January 2020 Warwick · Leslie - current level and volume 5.70% and 6056 ML · 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.

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· 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% · 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.

Update on water carting request for quotation · Southern Downs Regional Council has sought offers from suitably qualified and experienced contractors to establish a Preferred Supplier Arrangement (PSA) for the supply of water cartage services to sites within the Southern Downs Region. · This request closed on 25 July 2019. · The panel has being finalised.

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.

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UPDATE ON COMPLIANCE NOTICES 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

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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 The Warwick and Stanthorpe standpipes are now open for use by all Avdata key holders 24/7. The restriction of 2000 litres/week or 8000 litres/month remains in place for private users.

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.

· Council has issued 80 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. ● freetimes.com.au

GRANITE BELT BANTER The Stanthorpe Cup is running on Saturday 19 October.

GET READY FOR CUP DAY The Stanthorpe Jockey Club's Annual Cup Day is set to lift the spirits of the district on Saturday 19 October after the ongoing drought and recent bushfires.

The Club anticipates a large crowd with both the Caulfield Cup and The Everest in Sydney to be run on the day.

In a boost for the Club a heat of the

to walk through the gates to be greeted by marquees, bars, canteen and at least 12 bookmakers. A new covered betting ring will be in operation for the first time, adding to an already impressive facility. The wellgrassed track guarantees a great day's racing and the Club is anticipating great fields in what will be a fantastic day at the races.

The racing will be supported by the very

Country Cups Challenge will be run as the K&A Building Stanthorpe Cup over 1400 metres. A strong support card guarantees a great day of racing. The Cup is a $15,000 event supported by four $8450 races. The winner and placegetters of the Cup are eligible for the final of the Challenge to be held at Doomben in December.

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NEW 'HUB' OPEN The Southern Downs Regional Council says as the region continues to recover from the bushfires, a new community hub opened its doors to Granite Belt residents on Tuesday of this week, 1 October 2019.

The new Granite Belt Community Hub is located at 40 Maryland Street and replaces the Community Recovery Hub, which closed last Friday 27 September 2019.

Mayor Tracy Dobie said while the closure of the existing hub meant "a short downtime for residents, the new hub will offer the same service and continue to be a one-stop shop for fire affected residents with grant and recovery information and services accessible through various agencies".

"The bushfire recovery phase was a long journey and encouraged residents to reach out and ask for assistance and information at the Granite Belt Community Hub," Cr Dobie said.

"The Granite Belt Community Hub is a one-stop shop for people to get answers to questions they might have and get linked in to appropriate services.

"It is important for our bushfire affected residents to ask questions to see what assistance they may be able to access.

"We encourage anyone with concerns after the bush fires to touch base with our hub staff and the various government and

non-government agencies on-site.

"As well as bushfire recovery assistance, the new community hub will also include local business displays and a mini library for children with scheduled story times every Tuesday at 3:30pm and Thursday at 10:30am.

"As part of Council's long term vision and planning for the Granite Belt, a series of public workshops are also scheduled to assist with the development of the Urban Design Framework for the region.

"Council staff will be on hand at the hub to help answer questions.

"The workshops and opportunity for public consultation will build on Council's 'Granite Belt - Your Vision, Our Future project'.

"The initial Community Recovery Hub at the Stanthorpe Civic Centre was activated immediately post-bushfires to assist residents with immediate solutions for damages and displacement, however long term accommodation for a recovery hub was necessary which resulted in the relocation to Maryland Street." · Granite Belt Community Hub · Location: 40 Maryland Street, Stanthorpe (between the Reject Shop and Target Country) · Opening hours: 9am to 4pm, Monday to Friday

Stephen Tancred, Ian Henderson and Cr Vic Pennisi were named as ‘Honorary Life Members’ of the Stanthorpe and Granite Belt Chamber of Commerce at the AGM held on Wednesday 28 August.

AWARDS NIGHT The 2019 Stanthorpe and Granite Belt Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards presentation dinner has now been set for Saturday 23 November, after being postponed due to the bushfires.

Chamber spokeswoman Amanda Harrold says it "has been a tough time for businesses with the effects of the drought and recent bushfires and it is vital that we celebrate our business community and the contribution it makes to the economic wellbeing of our region".

Ticket includes drinks and nibbles on arrival and a fabulous two-course alternate drop dinner prepared by the Queensland College of Wine Tourism, with live entertainment to help celebrate the achievements of the Granite Belt's outstanding businesses. · When: Saturday 23 November 2019 · Where: Stanthorpe International Club · Time: 6pm for pre-dinner drinks and nibbles · Cost: $60pp. Tickets can be purchased online at stanthorpetickets.com.au/

The Stanthorpe and Granite Belt Chamber of Commerce executive invites you to the annual Business Excellence Awards presentation dinner on Saturday 23 November. event/10362 or in person at Cav Insure (cash only) · RSVP: Essential by Monday 18 November to secretary@stanthorpecoc.com.au (Please of any dietary requirements). ●

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This 9 year old very tidy 3 bedroom timber home situated in the small village of Hendon 15 mins north of Warwick and only 5 mins to the Historic township of Allora. 3 built-in bedrooms, extra large modern kitchen and bathroom, dining lounge combined, separate toilet and laundry. With wooden feature doors throughout, r/c airconditioning, wide full length front verandah doubles up as a single carport, garden shed and 5000gallon tank.

All this set on a fully fenced 1922m2 block.

This 100+ year old 4 bedroom double storey home situated on a large fully fenced 2023m2 corner block close to the CBD of Warwick. Upstairs features 3 bedrooms, large kitchen with slow combustion wood stove, dining room, lounge with wood heater and r/c a/c, oice, sleepout and rear deck with views. Downstairs has a huge open plan rumpus/games room, 1 built-in bedroom, modern bathroom, swimming pool, double garage plus a 8mx6m and a 6mx6m colorbond sheds.

6 Glengallan Street

33 Fitzroy Street

Doug Rickert 0437 618 360

$189,000

4 Bedroom Brick and Tile Home 4A 2B 2C

Doug Rickert 0437 618 360

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This well maintained 2005 built brick and tile home situated in the popular West Warwick close to West School, Hospital and Westside Shopping Centre. 4 builtin bedrooms master bedroom with r/c airconditioning ensuite and walk in robe, large open plan kitchen, dining, family room with r/c airconditioning plus a separate lounge room. Covered outdoor entertainment area overlooking the family friendly backyard with and gardens. Double lockup garage, fenced 813m2 block.

This excellent value for money 3 bedroom timber home situated in the “Best Little Town on the Downs” ALLORA. Features 3 spacious bedrooms, updated kitchen dining area, formal lounge with wood heater and airconditioning. Wide hallway, renovated bathroom with separate shower and bath, huge laundry with lots of storage and separate toilet. 6mx6m double carport, 8mx6m lockup garage with workshop plus a single garage all this on a fully fenced 1103m2 block.

10 William Street

10 New England Hwy

Doug Rickert 0437 618 360

$310,000

Doug Rickert 0437 618 360

$179,000

Large Block - Northerly Aspect 4A 1B 3C

Lifestyle - Short Drive to Town 3A 1B 6C

Four bedrooms *renovated bathroom * kitchen meals *separate lounge * separate large dining / family room with woodheater *laundry* storeroom * three bay garage, two roller doors, workshop, with vanity/water * single carport * fernery * good variety established fruit trees and grape vines * backyard fenced * wide frontage with northerly aspect on 2000sm * agent in conjunction *

19.22ha* three bedrooms*open plan living, R/C air con * italian tiles, carpet in brms * bathroom has shower and bath, separate toilet, bio cycle *Water: 2 x bores * 60,000 ltrs R/W * 2 dams *shed 30m x 12m, auto door, power * cattle /sheep yards *loading ramp *shearing shed *horse arena *stables x 2 *chook / dog enclosure * well fenced into separate paddocks, oats and lecurne planted * house yard separately fenced * agent in conjunction

64 Warner Street

2061 Warwick Allora Rd

Joan Mullins 0409 403 258

$320,000

Joan Mullins 0409 403 258

$580,000

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AUSTRALIANA IS UP FOR SALE...

THE late Muriel Murphy recently passed away at the grand old age of 103, believed to be one of Tenterfield's oldest residents of all time. This collection of Australiana and memorabilia dates along way back to the 1800s and is a collection from some of Tenterfield's earliest pioneers and bygone eras. Anyone with an interest in unique items with a heritage flavour is encouraged to come along to a Clearing Sale on Saturday 12 October from 9am at 8720 New England Highway, Tenterfield.

The list of items and goods to be offered for sale is lengthy, but includes a vast array of farming implements and horse tack, along with fine household items including English China, crystal and extensive kitchenware.

Inspection will be from 2pm to 6pm

Clearing Sale Estate ME Murphy 8720 New England Highway Tenterfield (5km South of Tenterfield) Saturday 12th October 2019 at 9am

on Friday 11 October and on Saturday 12 October from 7.30am. Enquiries to Alford & Duff First National on (02) 6736 3377. ●

Silky oak wardrobe, turned leg table, large qty of old chairs, hallstand, commode chair, standard lamp, wrought iron bed heads, chaise lounge, large collection of kitchenware including crystal, English china, Sunshine, Nelson, Royal Staffordshire, cake tins, cannisters, water set, tobacco tins, kerosene tins, coasters, brush set, baskets, mantle clock, New Guinea walking stick, 3 singer sewing machines, Mallard 12 volt portable radio, gramophone, and records, collection of kerosene lamps, cream cans, milk separator, butter churn, claw feet, large dough mixing tub, milk pails, C1935 stock brands directory NSW, 9 volumes The Horse Treatment, old books, old radios, old wash tubs, meat safes, watering can, cast iron kettles & boilers, old timber boxes, rabbit traps, anvil, large bellows, wringer, wool bale hooks, binoculars, old wheels, pack saddles, stock saddles, bridles, hobbles, plaited leather rope, haimes, swingle bars, spurs, collars, horse shoes, brands, Beef Boss head bale and calf cradle, qty chains, old gates & hinges, scoop, planter, scuffler, picks, shovels, rakes, forks, crowbars, hoes, axes, large dehorners, brace & bits, 2 chainsaws, steel posts, corrugated iron, 44 gallon drums, portable shearing plant, old pumps, Richmond & Chandler grain crusher, galv fittings, 3000 litre poly tank, fuel tank, steel cable, earthenware pipes, spray mister, sundries

LIST CLOSED Inspection times: Friday 11th October 2019 2pm – 6pm, Saturday 7.30am Terms: Strictly Cash or Cheque at Sale Catering: Westpac Helicopter Alford & Duff First National 277 Rouse Street Tenterfield NSW 2372 Ph: 02 6736 3377 Steve: 0428 100 328

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We are ofering the opportunity to purchase two 3 Bedroom inner city townhouses showing excellent returns. Features 3 spacious built-in bedrooms master bedroom with ensuite upstairs and open plan kitchen, dining and separate lounge room downstairs. Single lockup garage, rear patio, set on a 1019m2 block with fully fenced backyard. This property is well worth your inspection to appreciate all it has to ofer.

Very afordable 3 bedroom timber home surrounded by established trees and shrubs only a short stroll from the CBD. Huge 1012m2 block zoned Medium density residential with potential to subdivide subject to SDRC approval. Property is fully fenced with a double colorbond garage. Fantastic opportunity to renovate or invest with a great long term tenant.

128 Percy Street Neil Carney 0419 768 423

Unit 1&2 31 Wantley Street

$179,000

Doug Rickert 0437 618 360

$449,000

Comfortable Family Home 4A 2B 2C

Great First Home or Investment 3A 1B 2C

There is room for the entire family in this 4 bedroom home with 2 living rooms. A formal lounge room is of the front entry plus there is an air conditioned open plan kitchen, dining and living room that opens to an undercover entertainment area. All bedrooms have built in wardrobes and the master has ensuite. Double lock up garage has internal access to the home. A garden shed is also on the 782sqm fenced block. Located in a great location in Cinema Heights. Don’t miss your opportunity

This neat three bedroom home sits on easy care 602sqm block handy to the town centre. The open plan kitchen and dining area is air conditioned and the lounge room has wood heater. All bedrooms are good size, 2 have built in wardrobes, 1 has air conditioning. A double lock up garage and garden shed are also on the block. A great starter home, investment, or perfect if you are looking to downsize.

33 Flynn Drive

1 Grafton Street

Scott McLennan 0418 588 884

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$299,000

Scott McLennan 0418 588 884

$215,000

Inspection Recommended 4A 1B 2C

Brick and Tile in West Warwick 3A 1B 1C

Reduced! - Four bedrooms * large kitchen, meals, renovated, quality appliances, fridge included * semi open to lounge * R/C air con.* ceiling fans *laundry storage and work bench,renovated *bathroom,renovated * some polished loors, good storage cupboards, loor to ceiling * sunroom, north easterly aspect *SLUG * agent in conjunction

REDUCED - All ofers considered - Three bedrooms, all have builtin robes * separate lounge with reverse cycle air conditioner *kitchen meals * front and back patio *single lockup garage attached * rainwater tank * fenced backyard *walk to school, shops and bus service nearby * agent in conjunction *

112 Pratten Street

5 Schoch Street

Joan Mullins 0409 403 258

$280,000

Joan Mullins 0409 403 258

$224,999

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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.

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 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.

ARTS FUNDING Innovative and creative projects within the Southern Downs region will come alive as part of one of the State's most active arts programs, the Regional Arts Development Fund, known as RADF. Queensland Minister for the Arts Leeanne Enoch said the Palaszczuk Government was proud to continue its RADF partnership with local governments with an investment of $2.08 million, through Arts Queensland, for the 2019-20 fund.

"This investment will support the

delivery of hundreds of arts experiences and professional development opportunities across the state," Ms Enoch said.

"Projects funded through RADF provide pathways for learning, contribute to the creation of jobs, foster creativity and boost cultural tourism."

Southern Downs Regional Council was successful in receiving $55,000 of funding from the State Government which will be combined with a Council contribution of $50,000 to provide a total funding pool of $105,000 for this financial year's RADF program.

Throughout previous years Council's RADF grants have included exciting and diverse projects such as street art, workshops to develop skills, heritage projects, and participation of professional cultural artists and entertainers at festivals.

Council's first RADF round will open for applications on Tuesday 8 October 2019. The closing date for applications is midnight, Sunday 3 November 2019, and it is important for applicants to note that projects for which RADF grant funds are sought must not start before 20 December 2019.

Applications will need to be made online via SmartyGrants. The link to the RADF application form and program guidelines is available on Council's website http://www.sdrc.qld.gov.au/ doingbusiness/grants-to-community.

•฀฀For฀further฀information,฀please฀ contact Council's RADF Liaison Officer, Zoe Dunlop, on 1300 MY SDRC (1300 697 372).

YOUTH COUNCIL The Southern Downs Youth Council has proposed that council approach secondary schools within the Southern Downs region to consider more days for the wider public and community.

A council spokeswoman this week said the proposal "was put forward with the intention of building stronger relationships between the current students and future students, parents and teachers, and wider members of the community".

"This initiative was recommended to Council and was discussed at Council's General Meeting in Stanthorpe last week," the spokeswoman said.

"The recommendation was met with great support from councillors."

Councillor for Communities, Towns, and Villages Sheryl Windle said that the Youth Council was "a pooling of great minds and future leaders".

"The Youth Council is a collection of passionate young people representing the ideas and interests of their peers," Cr Windle said.

"Once again they have come up with another worthwhile recommendation for consideration by Council.

After discussions concluded, Council approved the recommendation from the Southern Downs Youth Council.

TRANSPARENCY ...

The State Government says Queenslanders will soon have clear information about how councils are spending developer infrastructure charges, with amendments proposed for the state planning system.

Queensland Minister for Planning Cameron Dick said the amendments will require councils to publish the amount of infrastructure charges being collected and where that money is being spent.

"The amendments will create a better understanding of how development activity benefits the broader community, through improved infrastructure and services such as stormwater, transport, public parks and land for community facilities," Mr Dick said.

"It will also highlight the considerable infrastructure being delivered by local councils to support regional growth.

"We made an election commitment to provide Queenslanders with easier access to information about the money collected and spent in their towns and cities, and these amendments deliver on that commitment.

"Developers pay significant amounts to local governments to build and upgrade infrastructure to support their development, so it's important the community knows where councils are

spending these funds.

"On top of this, councils also invest in additional infrastructure to serve existing and future residents.

"From 1 January 2020, councils will be required to publish online the value of infrastructure charges they receive, and how and where these funds are spent.

"This will include publishing information such as infrastructure charges notices and documents used in the review, making or amendment of a local government infrastructure plan."

MENTAL HEALTH 'FIRST AID' If a member of your family or a friend was in need of help, you would want to help - right?

That's what 12 people did in August.

They attended a Mental Health First Aid course, hosted by Warwick Baptist Church and assisted by Grants to Community funding from the Southern Downs Regional Council. The essence of the course is recognition of Mental Health issues, how to initiate a meaningful conversation and where to go for professional help.

Sallyanne Keevers of Talkwise Stanthorpe facilitates the course. She is a gifted teacher and accredited instructor with Mental Health First Aid Australia.

The course will be run again on the 9, 10 and 11 October at the Warwick Christian College. The course consists of two days and Friday specifically addresses mental health for the suicidal person. Participants must be over 18 years. Accreditation is available after the course and it can be counted as credits for professional development.

There is a $35 participant's fee towards catering. Registration for the course is through the Warwick Baptist Church Office.

Email info@warwickbaptist.net or ring the Church Office 4661 7655 on Monday, Tuesday or Thursday from 8:30am- 12:30pm and talk to Jennifer who will answer any questions and assist with registration.

TALE OF AN EXTRAORDINARY LIFE...

Locals with proud Scottish heritage - and anyone who loves a rattling good tale of achievement through adversity - will enjoy a new book recently released by Noosa-based author Isobell McConnell.

Isobell's novel, 'The Scottish Immigrant', is based on the life of her mother Elizabeth and is written as fiction using an author's imagination, charting the course of Elizabeth's extraordinary life and journey from her birthplace in Scotland and ultimately to the sugarcane fields of North Queensland.

It's the story of one woman's life of - to use Isobell's words - "challenge and determination", driven more than anything else by the "love of family" during a time of poverty, struggle and despair to create a new life in a new land.

'The Scottish Immigrant' is set in Scotland, Melbourne and North Queensland from the early 1900s through to the 1940s and paints a vivid portrait of Elizabeth's life from the coal mines of Scotland through to her arrival in Australia and at first onto the Depression-struck streets of Melbourne.

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- made to her mother to set her story down in print, both to record her own family history and to give others a glimpse into the life of a 'New Australian' landing on foreign and unfamiliar shores.

"I am a first generation Australian so I did get first-hand information from my parents and aunts," Isobell says.

"We travelled to Scotland and visited Dysart and Wales to see where my parents came from.

"My husband Stewart and I are about to celebrate our 60th wedding anniversary and I am proud to have had the novel published as it has been a promise I made to myself and my mother so long ago." · 'The Scottish Immigrant' is available for purchase for $20. Enquiries to Isobell McConnell on 0439 070 904. ●

Right: Isobell McConnell pictured with her new book, ‘The Scottish Immigrant’ – “One woman’s journey to rise from poverty and despair, driven by the love of family to make a better life far from home.”

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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.

A FRIENDLY TOAST 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 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.

or follow @granitebeltjuniorchoir on Facebook for updates.

A CRAFTY LOT

MONDAY 7 OCTOBER

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.

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.

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

COMING UP TRUMPS Stanthorpe Bridge Club meets every Thursday at the Senior Citizens Rooms, Marsh Street, Stanthorpe, at 11am.

LEARNING FOR LIFE 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 www.u3awarwick. org.au

ON SONG 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

13 October at the Railway Institute Hall, Hamilton Street, Warwick starting at 11am. $10 entry includes lunch, afternoon tea, plus all day tea and coffee. Enjoy a great day out, bring a friend and meet new ones. Contact Rod on 0427 622 687, or Maggie on 0434 531 768.

SUNDAY 13 OCTOBER St Mary's Crafty Group will meet on Sunday 13 October at the admin building next to the Catholic Church in Warwick, from 1pm to 4pm. Contact Patrice on 4661 1033.

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. · St. Mark's Women's Guild will hold their 57th Rose Festival on Friday 11 October.

Competition entries to be brought to the Parish Hall on Grafton Street, between 8:30 and 10:30am for judging. Bring your best efforts in the current challenging environment. NO CHARGE to enter Competition with cash prizes and five Perpetual Trophies. Doors reopen at 1pm for Presentations and Social with Afternoon Tea all for $10. Raffle and Cent Sale will close the day. For more information call 4661 1938 or 0427 962 281. Competition Schedules from back of St. Mark's Church.

WEDNESDAY 16 OCTOBER · Rose City Probus Club will meet on Wednesday 16 October at the Warwick Christian College Dining Hall, Horsman Road, Warwick, from 9.30am. $8.50, morning tea, guest speaker. Other outings, destinations of interest, group travels to shows. Phone roy on 4661 9728, or Lola on 0427 560 084. · VIEW Club meeting and lunch (3rd Wed eachmonth)- 11am start at Golf Club, Warwick. Join women sharing lunch whilst at same time supporting work of the Smith Family. Contact Michelle 0477911234 It's the club's birthday dress theme is hearts and flowers.

SATURDAY 12 OCTOBER

WEDNESDAY 16 AND THURSDAY 17 OCTOBER

Groovy Grannies garage sale, 176 Glen Road Warwick, starting 7am.

All proceeds to Toowoomba Hospice.

Donation of items greatly appreciated.

Call 4661 3889 or 0408 454 961.

Warwick Horticultural Society Spring Flower Show will be on Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 October, at St. Mary's Hall, Wood Street, Warwick. Judging commences at 10am, doors open to the public at 12pm. For more information contact 4661 1414.

SUNDAY 13 OCTOBER Warwick and District Country Music Club Monthly Social will be on Sunday

PUZZLES Quick Clues

SUDOKU Fill the grid so that every row and every 3x3 square contains the digits 1 to 9

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CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7594 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Leave standing. 8, S-too-l. 9, For-bad-e. 10, Off(ic)ers. 11, R-em-ind. 12, Imp-el(ixir). 14, Ad-d-er. 18, Er-nest. 20, Bon-net. 23, S-i-am-ese. 24, (w)E-rod-e(k).

25, Shake one’s head.

Down - 1, Less-on. 2, A-loof. 3,Enlarge. 4,Ti-ff. 5, Nurse.

6, Imag-in-e. 7, Gre-ed-y. 13, Montan-a. 15, D-rovers. 16, Se-n-s-es. 17, At-tend. 19, Swede. 21, No-o-se. 22, Mean.

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yes-man and astonished the boss (5,4,4).

DOWN 1. Part of the school’s programme not shown so often?

(6). 2. Withdrawn, is a dope to return (5). 3. Tell you more about and make a mountain of a molehill? (7). 4. Turn it up full volume, making a row (4). 5. Well, you can’t get rid of her! (5). 6. Think, in the picture, about (7). 7. Like the man in grey, always stuffing his face? (6). 13. Tom and Ann went off together to a place in America (7). 15.

Many drifters become farm workers (7). 16. Feels and sees the points penetrating (6). 17. Be inclined, at first, to go to it (6). 19. Something to eat, or who’s preparing it for the smorgasboard? (5). 21. One’s torn a hole through it to put round the neck (5). 22. Intend to convey a message (4).

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ACROSS 1.Be much faster than, at “Musical Chairs”? (5,8). 8. For the second, also, left a seat (5). 9. Warning off going in, wouldn’t have it (7). 10. With the exception of ninetynine officers: volnteers (6). 11. Again tell me to put back the outside cover (6). 12. Force the rascal to take a little of the elixir (5). 14. Daughter, dear, wandering about in the country can be dangerous (5). 18. He has returned home (6). 20. A cap made from good French material (6). 23.

Vaguely sees I am ooccupied with the foreigner (7). 24.

Wear a gun in the middle of the week (5). 25. Don’t be a yes-man and astonished the boss (5,4,4).

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QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7594 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Unforthcoming. 8, Haunt. 9, Stamina. 10, Litter. 11, Relate. 12, Twits. 14, Utter. 18, Arrest. 20, Reason. 23, Scholar. 24, Laura. 25, Reprehensible.

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Over the last week I have had three trips to Kings Park native gardens in Perth - absolutely unbelievably beautiful and spectacular! Wildflowers from all areas of Western Australia in full bloom.

The park covers an amazing 400 hectares with areas devoted to all the different regions of WA and some left as native bushland that is habitat for wildlife and native plants.

The park is a mixture of grassed parkland, botanical gardens and natural bushland with two thirds of the area coming into this latter category. This area provides a fertile ground for much research into native species and habitat for many varieties of native animals and birds. It is the most popular tourist attraction in WA with over 5 million visitors each year.

There are areas devoted to the plants from the Mallee, from the coastal areas of southern WA, the desert areas and the sandhills that exist north of Perth as well as the Pilbara and the Kimberly.

A huge Boab/bottle tree from that region has been relocated and, while not thriving, is slowly recovering and healing the many wounds it sustained in being brought down that great distance on the back of a semi truck. This tree is at least 30 feet high and not much less in girth, so it was no small feat relocating it the 2,000 or so kilometres from the Kimberly. With the change in climate and soil types and the trauma of the trip, it is a wonder it is surviving at all.

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Kangaroo Paw is a real favourite. in full swing with events happening each weekend and the gardens in full flower.

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My all-time favourite flower of WA has to be the original red and green kangaroo paw. There are now many different ones that have been hybridised and consequently they come in many colours and sizes to suit all applications, but to my mind nothing beats the original, especially when seen in massed displays in the bush ... it is almost iridescent. In 1960, when it was adopted as the state flower for WA, some photos were sent to England to be printed. The English could not believe the colours and changed them to be red flowers on green stems!

The size and colour of beautiful Mallee flowers, variety of bottle brush and grevilleas, cat's paws and kangaroo paws, orchids and daisies, swathes of everlastings, emu bush in many colours, with beautiful silver/grey/white smoke bush, with the tiniest black throated flowers I have ever seen, as the perfect foil for all the other flowers. Then, of course there are the many types, sizes and colours of the banksias.

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Who can forget the "bad banksia men" of the May Gibbs "Snugglepot and Cuddlepie" stories?! The huge 30 cm plus specimens over here would certainly have terrified generations of small children with active imaginations!

If ever you ever have the chance to go to WA I would recommend travelling in spring if only to see Kings Park!

Monday October 7th will see the commencement of judging the annual Garden Competition. I know with things so dry we may feel that our gardens are not good enough to be entered but maybe this is the time to enter so we can all see what survives and learn how to drought proof our gardens.

Entry forms are, as usual, available from Bryson's in Palmerin Street with entries closing on Friday 4th October. · It is also time for Spring Flower Shows with the St Mark's Women's Guild holding their 57th Rose Show on Friday 11th October. The following week will see the Horticultural Society's Annual Spring Flower Show on Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th in St Mary's Hall in Wood Street. See you there! ●

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ROAD TRIP AHEAD OF THE BIG DANCE My Spin cohort and I took a little road trip last weekend - Stanthorpe to Canberra for the first Preliminary final and on to Sydney on Saturday for the second.

What a worthwhile trip. We saw firsthand the devastation the drought has caused further out west where there are truly heartbreaking scenes.

Canberra was buzzing and the Green Machine was working at full throttle throughout the region when we arrived.

It was worth the drive to witness the Raiders' call to arms and Viking clap firsthand, and anyone at the GF this weekend is in for a rare treat.

It was my first visit to GIO Stadium and I could not have been more impressed.

With seats somehow procured in what was the Bunnies' Burrow there were plenty of Raiders infiltrators and plenty of good-natured banter. There were lots of families supporting both the Bunnies and Raiders and a host of young kids enthralled by their heroes, some sure to be the future of the game.

I was fortunate to be at Lang Park for the first-ever Origin game and I never thought I would witness anything close to the atmosphere there that night, but GIO was electric green and right on a par.

Saturday we made a quick trip down the highway to Sydney and off to the Sydney Cricket Ground for Premlin Two. Another top-shelf game and while the Roosters' supporters were crowing loudly it was a fair bit behind Friday night's game in intensity and atmosphere.

One of the highlights for me was the return of finals football to the Sydney Cricket Ground - the scene of not only so much cricket history but also so rich in rugby league memories.

Of course in between I caught the AFL grand final. Great to see the Tigers win but I did not expect GWS to cop such a shellacking. I hope the NRL boffins had one eye on how well the AFL did with the Grand Final Day celebrations. Here's hoping this weekend the NRL can put on such a polished event.

Now with a renewed respect for long-haul truck drivers and the like I am planning a quiet week to prepare for Sunday's Big Dance right here in front of the TV. - Casey PREPARING FOR THE BIG DANCE After 25 rounds of fixtures and three weeks of finals rugby league we have made it to the "Big Dance". I doubt many other than dyed in the wool fans of the green machine would have predicted they would be battling out the 2019 NRL premiership. The Roosters of course always looked likely to be there to defend their title but as we have seen there are no certainties in finals football.

What is sure to be as impressive as the on field action will be the clash between their respective supporters. There is nothing quite like the Raiders Viking clap and call to arms although those Roosters supporters can hold their own against most.

To help get Sydneysiders and visitors to the harbour city revved up for the GF between now and Sunday the harbour bridge pylons will be illuminated with images that celebrate some of the special moments in the NRL this season Images will include magic moments from the Raiders and Roosters this season. In addition Parra sensation and surely rookie of the Year Maika Sivo and Cameron Smith's 22 SOUTHERN FREE TIMES

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Broncos supporters were out in force to meet their favourites. Denise Hancock (mother of Mick Hancock) and Carmel Mahoney are two long-time support and who were not going to miss out. milestone 400th game are among others that will be displayed. Images of the 2019 Dally M Winner will also grace the pylons following Wednesday's announcement. If that is any player other than Roosters full back James Tedesco it will be one of the biggest upsets since the inception of the Awards.

On Sunday Cooper Cronk becomes on the ninth player and the only player in the modern era to play in nine grand finals. He has been a remarkable player and his list of achievements does not end with nine grand final appearances and a clutch of premiership rings.

He will be aiming for his third consecutive grand final win. If successful he will be the first since the great 1981 - 83 era of the Parramatta Eels.

Few will forget his inspiring performance last year to guide the Roosters to victory on one wing and a prayer. In doing so he became the first player in 45 years to win back to back finals with different clubs.

It would be brave and foolish to think Cronk won't leave the game with another premiership ring. No matter which way the cards fall on Sunday he will leave the game a winner.

ANYONE'S GAME There are just two green bottles left hanging on the wall - well really one green one red white and blue. Which one falls and which one remains. It's anyone's game.

It has been a long time between drinks for the green machine and their fans but Sunday they have a red hot chance to lift the NRL premiership trophy. If the preliminary final is any indicator the players fans and whole green machine can almost taste success.

Of course standing in the way are the Roosters who have been favourites almost from the get go this season.

The Roosters will be hunting their fourth title in 18 years and have a firm belief that it is their year to go back to back.

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Hargraves and Josh Papali go head to head.

Hargreaves sure to be fired up after missing last week's Prelim. If these two heavy weights collide there is sure to be at an earth tremor somewhere on the other side of the world.

Cooper Cronk and Luke Keary go the job done last year one conducting and the other playing - interesting to see how they go here with both of them in form.

Keary's nemesis in green, Jack Whighton was outstanding last week against South's but Aiden Sezer has a job to outplay Cronk and Keary and needs to find another gear.

Ricky Stuart is sure to have the Raiders mentally prepared and believing they are worthy of a premiership after their win on Friday night.

The battle of the coaches and their styles as enthralling as any match up on the field.

The Raiders will need a spoon full of luck and a big performance from a fired up Pommie contingent.

Roosters fans will be hoping Latrell Mitchell turns up ready to show his best and Teddy can inflict as much carnage as possible.

It's 26 years since a team went back to back and there is no doubt the Roosters believe they can snatch that mantle from the Broncos.

News on Tuesday that Raiders co-captain Hodgson was suffering from a virus was not what fans want to hear. His partner in the captaincy Jarrod Crocker is a no nonsense type of player who gets on with the job and can add the extras from any point on the field and one of the keys to the Raiders success.

The Roosters will be at full strength with Jake Friend and Mitch Aubusson expected to play and Keary overcoming a crook ankle.

In the other corner Joe Leilua will be a big inclusion for the Raiders set to play after recovering from a burst blood vessel in his calf.

Of course the men that can have the most impact as we saw in the Preliminary finals are the referees. Ben Cummins and Gerard

Sutton have been handed the whistles for the game.

The two people with the best seats in the house will be Touch Judges Chris Butler and Nick Beashel. Hopefully this is the only mention of the however I doubt it. How does the final play out? Perhaps the Roosters by two but my heart says the Raiders.

CLEAN SWEEP IN CLOSE GAMES Organisers were pleased to see a larger roll up for the Gateball games last Friday.

Andrea Denkewitz, Eric McLellan, Val Fancourt and Grace Howard formed Team One. Their opponents in Team Two were Bill Golding, Les Williams, Joy Newman and Heather Widderick.

Both teams got off to an unusually slow start in the opening game which was eventually won by Team One 12-7. Players looked to find their range in the second game. Grace Howard and Joy Newman each scored "agaris" and play was more accurate across the board. In a tight finish Team One scraped home to record their second win of the morning. The score 15-14.

Game three developed into another close affair. There were good contributions from players on both teams and some excellent team work but once again Team One had the wood on their opponents scoring an 11-9 win.

In the final game Val Fancourt and Grace Howard each made an 'agari' as Team One cruised to a clean sweep with a 15-12 win.

HOWARD AND SONS CUPS POPULAR The Stanthorpe Golf Club held the annual Howard and Sons Cups competition last Saturday. Sponsored by Mitre 10 this event is one of the most popular and usually very closely contested Canadian Foursome and provides an interesting challenge to the stylised alternate hit format.

Last o finish proved lucky on Saturday for the team of Brady Morant and Darryl Boekholt. Their winning score of nett 66 1/4 ensuring their names will be added to a long list of previous winners.

Ian Harvey and Santo Cavallaro finished with a score of 68 1/8. That was good enough to propel them into second place.

The winning team in the Ladies Canadian foursomes was the pairing of Nikki Waterworth and Annelle Batterham.

Runners up were Edith Stewart and Shaneen McLellan who finished only a few shots away.

Mark Hendry was on song at three and 12 collecting the Pin shots for those holes.

Scott Constable is never far away from the action and claimed the Pin at 17.

There were no winners among the ladies at three but Linda and Sandra collected 12 and Helen and Kay were best at 17.

Winners of the Pro Pins were Mick O'Brien (1/10), Rino Piovesan (5/14) and Hayden Smith (9/18).

In the Men's run down, it was a ball each to Hayden Smith and Travis Burton, Mark Hendry and Richard Reardon.

Lorraine Evans and Trish Fittock each collected a ball in the Ladies' run down.

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This Saturday play the contest will be for the October Monthly Medal and putting competition and will be sponsored by club members Ian Harvey and Rino Piovesan. It represents the final opportunity for players to qualify for the 2019 Medal of Medallists round in November. A time sheet for this event is also on the board at the club house.

A reminder to all players that Tee off times have reverted to the summer tee off of 11.30 am.

LYNAMDAY Sunday Sporters might just as well have been upgraded to Lynamday Sporters last week. The stars or at least the little white ball and the holes must have aligned for him. Mark Lynam certainly cleaned up leaving little for the remainder of the field.

He was the outright winner; had the Best Gross score; collected the Pin Shot at 17 and won one of the meat trays. Not a bad day at the office.

There were a few scraps left for a lucky few. Bob Watts picked up the runners up prize. Nikki Waterworth claimed the remaining pin shot at the 12th. Paul Byrnes and Tony Steele figured in the run downs and Ray Thorn snuck away with the second meat tray.

Tee of this Sunday is again at the summer tee off time between 7.30-8.00am. All players are required to tee-off the first due to the Mixed Foursomes play which will be following.

WINNING RETURN Pat Schnoor, familiar face made her return to the Association Croquet ranks on Tuesday morning. She and Grace Howard teamed up to play Sharyn Roser and Andrea Denkewitz and had an immediate impact making a break of three consecutive hoops.

Her partner chimed in with two breaks of two as they recorded a solid 26-15 win.

Their opponents each scored breaks of two but had no answers against the winners who played very well.

Heather Widderick and Carol Verwey lined up in a singles match. In a very entertaining and competitive game Heather had two 'peels' and her opponent made two breaks of two hoops in a row. In the end it was Widderick who sealed the game 26-23.

TANNY CLASSIC SPRINGS INTO ACTION Spring has sprung and Tannymorel Bowls Club celebrated with the first round of the 2019 Spring Tanny Classic.

36 players rolled up for the first round - a great response.

Opening their account with a win were Maddy Grayson, Lochy Boal and Stu Hoffman. I understand that the judiciary will be looking at Stu's handicapping going forward and there are rumours that special playing conditions may be enforced.

Abby Easterbrook was happy to meet with Broncos star Tom Dearden when the Broncos players visited Stanthorpe last week. The youngster who is a Broncos fan from Brisbane just happened to be visiting her grandparents.

(Playing left handed and bowling with the wrong bias are some of the conditions that may have been considered.). Seems Stu Hoffman is a marked man after he and his cohorts scored a 17 - 7 win over Cody Muller, Ash Coleman and Clayton Frank.

In other games Steph Shelley, Joe McIvor and Mick Weier had a narrow 7-6 win over Maddy Weier, Hamish Hoffman and Thomo.

Fraser Grayson, Paul Braithwaite and Fritzy defeated Damo Boal, Rooster Hausfield and Bretto 7-5. Another close game.

Ben Gross, Jacko Grayson and Jessie Wallace scored a 12-4 win over Nick Lane, Brodie Weier and Coire Burmester.

In a nail biter Mitch Muller, Rob Price and Pete Brosnan played a seven all draw against Lochy Fritz, Roger Welsh and Glen Boal.

At the end of round one heading the leader board with five points are Maddy Grayson, Lochy Boal and Stu Hoffman.

On four points are Ben Gross, Jack Grayson and Jessie followed by Fraser, Paul, Fritzy, Steph, Joe and Mick with three points.

Following the bowls the troops played a pool competition and it was Paul, Hamish and Pricey who cleaned up.

Once again there was plenty of fun laughter and heckling on the green and around the pool table. If you haven't been to Tanny on a Friday night you are missing something special.

It all happens again this Friday night with Round Two of the Tanny Classic.

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GOLF CROQUET ON THE GREENS The full gambit of the different disciplines of

Croquet was played in Stanthorpe last week.

When those who prefer Golf Croquet hit the greens Shirley Page and Kathy Hopgood went head to head in the first round. Page was in excellent form scoring 13 hoops.

Although her opponent played well Page scored a 13-7 win.

Pauline Inglis was joined by a visiting player Lexi and in the second round she teamed up with Shirley Page in a game against Pauline and Kathy Hop good.

Although Shirley and her partner played well honours went to Pauline and Kathy, who took the win by scoring 5 hoops each.

Much fun was had by all.

RICHOCHET GAMES TIGHT Six players enjoyed some competitive games of Ricochet Croquet last week with the greens playing very well. In a close game John Draper and Bill Golding pegged out first against the pairing of Carol Verwey and Val Fancourt. The final score 26-19 to the men.

In another close game Sharyn Roser went head to head with Andrea Denkewitz.

Andrea got away to a good start taking an early lead before her opponent hit back scoring three hoops in a row to take the lead. Play remained very close but in the last quarter Roser skipped away to win 26-19 in a very entertaining game.

CONDAMINE CUP IN FULL SWING The transition from Winter sports to summer is complete and last weekend round two of the Warwick 2019/20 cricket season saw Sovereign go head to head against Wheatvale on Saturday at Slade Park and Redbacks opened their season with a game against Victoria Hill at Allora. On Sunday Colts and Allora clashed at Slade.

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Lachy Boal was the lynch pin of the batting performance top scoring with 78.

Wheatvale's Mitch Hay finished with the good figures of 3/14 and Frawley also took three wickets.

Cahal Davis (28) top scored for Sovereign as they set about chasing down the target. Mitch Hay backed up a good bowling performance adding 26 important runs. The Wheatvale bowlers however had their measure and Sovereign were dismissed for 152. Riley Doherty took 3/20 and was well backed up by T Doherty who took 2/39.

At Allora Redbacks Andrew McConell scored 44 runs in the team's total of 140 in their game against Victoria Hill. Dave Bergemann was next best of the batsmen adding 22 runs. There were some good bowling performances from the Victoria Hill bowlers as they restricted the batsmen.

Will Duff took three wickets for just 13 while Nick Morris also proved a handful for Redbacks. He finished with figures of 2/5.

In reply Victoria Hill cruised past the required total with the loss of only three wickets. Tom Morris remained not out 62 scoring the bulk of his team's total. Sandhu played his part scoring 28.

In Sunday's game at Slade Park, Colts had a comfortable win over Allora. Allora were all out for 89. Will Ole topped the standings with a score of 24. Aaron Vietheer added 15. Alistair Costello was the main destroyer with the ball finishing with the good figures of 5/17. Matt Kiernan was also economical taking 2/5.

In reply Colts were untroubled as they reached 92 for the loss of only three wickets.

Nick Inmon (38) and Maugen Benn (37) set up the win with a strong batting display.

GET REGISTERING Stanthorpe Cricket officials are urging captains and players to ensure their players compete their on line registrations prior to the beginning of the season which opens on October 12. Players who have not completed their registrations by October 11 will be ineligible to play in the opening round. Time for skippers and clubs to get proactive.

TROPHY BACK TO WEST Player numbers were down last Thursday after the Border Pairs Bridge event.

Goondiwindi visitors Paula Lennon and Mike Rival were the winners for the second year and the Trophy goes back to the West for the second successive year.

Janine and Peter Cumming the three table Howell. Margaret and Brough Warren finished in second place and John Fernie and Helen Reeves third. â—?

AROUND THE GROUNDS SOUTHERN CROSS BOWLS CLUB Results from last Thursday Baz Heffernan, Mouse Hartley 20 def B Lee, V Gray 17. Pitcher Frame, Hilton Marriott 17 def J Torrisi, C Wickham 16.

Saturday, we saw B Frame, G Penn, W Foster 21 def J Torrisi, C Davidson, G Davis 3. B Lee, V Hemmings, K Mooney 28 def G Johnson, P Gainey, D Scotney 18. L Hartley, B Bourke 21 def L Holland, C Sawyer 13.

Congratulations to the winners, winners, chicken dinners - Pitcher Frame, Penguin Penn and Lager Foster and runners up Leprechaun Lee, Grasshopper Hemmings and Mega Mooney.

Thursday 3 October the ladies will have their meeting at 10.30am with mixed bowls at 1.00pm.

Sunday 6 October social bowls are scheduled for 1.00 pm. All welcome especially bowlers from other clubs. It will be a special day for the NRL grand final with a FREE bbq after Bowls, so wear your footy gear or colours. Some cheerleaders would be good too. freetimes.com.au

Be there by 12.30pm or phone the club on 4661 1876 between 12.15pm and 12.30pm. All welcome. For more information ring President Dave 0429 130 348.

Please note the new summer starting time of 10am for our monthly Turkey Triples on Wednesday 9 October. (Games Director Clark 0427 673 277) Date claimer - We are looking for a big turnout of our club members for Saturday 12 October when 38 of the Butcher Birds visit. It should be a great day starting with morning tea at 8.30am, 18 ends of bowls and lunch for $25.

Trevor Jones 42, John Davies 38, Jaques Kruger 36, Stephan Kruger 32, 300 yards (second round most fly hits) Bob Tyllyer 18, Margaret Taylor 13, Clynt Reck 12.

A fine morning last Sunday saw a good attendance for our fly shoot. Margaret had a great day coming first in the first round and runner up in the fly shoot, well done Margaret. Next week we will be at the 300 yard mound again for our usual f class shoot as well as our military shoot on Sunday 6th October, sign on at 8.30am for 9.00am start, contact Margaret on 4666 1018 for more information.

KRUGER & LONG SHIELD RESULTS SOUTHERN DOWNS RIFLE CLUB. 300 yards "fly" shoot (first round) Margaret Taylor 59.5, Murray Reck 58.6, Paul Weidman 58.4, Dave Taylor 58.3, Kevin Jones 56.4, Richard McKillop 56.1, Daryl Reck 54.3,Bruce McAllan 53.1, Bob Tyllyer 53, Clynt Reck 52.2, Sierra Reck 51.3, Melissa Reck 51.2, Slava Davies 49, Rob Smythe 42,

After four years absence, this Shoot was successfully conducted and participated by 12 competitors from each of the three Associations plus 8 people who utilised the spare Targets, thanks to all.

RESULTS TR 1st MDRA. 867.63

Charles Arrowsmith, Geoff Welburn, Leigh O'Donnel, John Menzel, Geoff Grant, Derek Sharp. Coach Rob Camden 2nd DDDRA 847.49 3rd SEDRA 844.57 Top TR Off Rifle Ash Bidgood 150.13 F OPEN 1st DDDRA510.32 Dennis Brown, Pud Heironymus, Bob Nix. 2nd SEDRA 506.21 3rd MDRA 498.32 Top FO Off Rifle Pud Heironymus 173.13 F STANDARD 1st SEDRA 496.18 Letisha Hansen, Henk Doggin, Dick Blocksidge 2nd MDRA 484.14 3rd DDDRA 472.10 Top FS Off Rifle Letish Hansen 168.6 Top Off Rifle on spare Targets, Neil Sexton 172.8 Well done to all competitors for the Kruger shield with challenging conditions to contend with.

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