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MORE TO LOVE The editor’s desk What a difference a few days can make - writing this note last week the region was anticipating some sustained rainfall but the downpours last weekend and at the start of this week were well beyond general expectations.

In recent days all eyes were on the rather unpredictable weather systems in the vicinity of New Caledonia and the Coral Sea, but irrespective of further weather developments - keep an eye on the Free Times website and Facebook - urban water supplies in the Warwick area at least have received a significant boost.

While the wider Stanthorpe area has also had some good falls Storm King Dam itself has received a relatively minor inflow, which puts the overall regional deluge into a bit of perspective. And as wonderful as the rain has been from a short-term farming point of view we are still in drought, albeit a very green one at present.

But out in rural areas many house tanks have overflowed several times.

That alone is a cause for celebration, both in practical terms but also and perhaps even more importantly - from a morale-lifting angle.

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PUBLIC APPEAL FOR INFORMATION

BY JEREMY SOLLARS Police are still appealing for information from the public in relation to the death of Warwick toddler Connor Horan in August 2018.

As reported over the last fortnight detectives have asked for anyone with information to come forward who may have information on events which took place the weekend Connor died.

Police conducted searches of two Warwick residences and a vehicle on Friday 31 January, believed to be connected to the babysitter who was caring for Connor when he died, with his death reported to police as the result of a fall down a flight of steps.

Detectives at that time said they had received "very significant" information from the public following release of details of the investigation but as of time of printing of this week's Free Times no person had been

arrested or charged in connection with Connor's death.

The original appeal for information from the public - first made on Tuesday 28 January - included the release of a video in which Connor's mother Emily Horan and his grandmother Deborah Ballard pleaded for any member of the public with information to come forward.

In a media statement released on 28 January police said Connor was "in the care of a 38-year-old female babysitter when he was taken to Warwick Hospital and declared deceased at 11.30am on August 19 2018".

"Connor had been staying at the babysitter's East Street residence from Friday, August 17 2018 to the following Sunday," the police statement said.

"The boy sustained multiple head and internal injuries after it was reported to police that the boy had fallen down a small set of stairs.

"Detectives from the Child Trauma Unit and Darling Downs District Crime Group commenced investigations following the death and subsequent post mortem examinations."

Darling Downs District Detective Acting Inspector Matt Howard said police were conducting "a full investigation into Connor's death".

"We are committed to providing the child's family with the answers they deserve following such a tragic event," Detective Acting Inspector Howard said.

"Detectives are piecing together a timeline of events from that weekend and are seeking the assistance of the public to help us fully understand the circumstances of what happened.

"If anyone who was in the Warwick area at the time saw Connor or has heard any information about what took place on that weekend, we urge them to come forward

Police are still appealing for public information as part of their investigation into the death of Connor Horan. and speak with police." · If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide it anonymously to Crime Stoppers by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld. com.au 24hrs per day. ●

MARANOA MP LITTLEPROUD REGAINS AGRICULTURE PORTFOLIO Local Federal Maranoa MP David Littleproud regained the Agriculture portfolio he previously held following a Cabinet reshuffle last week, brought about by the resignation of Senator Bridget McKenzie as a minister following the sports grants controversy.

Mr Littleproud - who also last week became deputy leader of the Nationals, a post also previously held by Senator McKenzie - had been Minister for Water Resources, Drought, Rural Finance, Natural Disaster and Emergency Management since May 2019.

Nationals leader and Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack survived a leadership spill within the ranks of Federal Nationals MPs and Senators last week, a spill which had sought to return Barnaby Joyce as party leader and Deputy PM. On Thursday of last week Mr McCormack released a statement announcing new ministerial appointments resulting from the Morrison Government's Cabinet reshuffle.

"The team is the right mix of experience and new talent enabling the Liberal and Nationals Government to keep providing the services our regional communities need and deserve," Mr McCormack said.

"The Hon David Littleproud MP will become the Minister for Agriculture building on his work in the Drought and Emergency Management portfolios.

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"The Hon Darren Chester MP will continue his important work in the significant portfolios of Veterans Affairs and Defence Personnel with his elevation to Cabinet.

"For the first time since 1993 the Minister for Veterans Affairs will be a Cabinet Minister, reflecting the Government's commitment to our Veterans.

"The Hon Keith Pitt MP will enter Cabinet as the Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia.

"Keith brings a wealth of experience to this critical portfolio.

"The Hon Mark Coulton MP will become the Minister for Regional Health, Regional Communications and Local Government.

"The Hon Andrew Gee MP will enter the outer Ministry as Minister for Regional Education, Decentralisation and the Minister Assisting the Minister for Trade and Investment.

"The Hon Michelle Landry MP will continue in her role as the Assistant Minister for Children and Families and adds the new responsibility of Assistant Minister for Northern Australia.

"Mr Kevin Hogan MP will assist me in my duties as Assistant Minister to the Deputy Prime Minister.

"This team has a strong focus on representing the interests of regional and rural communities across Australia."

Mr Littleproud is himself seen widely as a potential future Nationals leader.

His re-appointment as Federal Agriculture Minister was welcomed by key rural sector groups including Growcom.

"Minister Littleproud knows the importance of reform initiatives already underway in the agriculture portfolio, including reviews of our Research and Development Corporations and the regulation of agriculture chemicals," said Growcom CEO David Thomson.

"Minister Littleproud also appreciates the importance of water security for our industry, including for the important growing region of the Granite Belt within his own electorate of Maranoa.

"And Minister Littleproud is well aware of the challenges our industry faces in sourcing a steady supply of labour, and the importance of Fair Farms, the industry-led initiative promoting ethical employment practice being delivered by Growcom."

David Littleproud was first elected as Federal MP for Maranoa - which covers Warwick and Stanthorpe - at the 2016 federal election.

The Nationals have been criticised over their internal leadership wrangling after the departure of Senator McKenzie and speculation over Mr McCormack's future as the party's leader remains, with some Nationals MPs and Senators understood to still be concerned with Mr McCormack's performance as leader.

Mr Littleproud was referred to last week by national media as the "heir apparent" and "natural successor" to Mr McCormack, with Mr Littleproud saying he does not see himself in such a light, telling the ABC that would be "arrogant".

"Well I expect, as he (Mr McCormack) clearly articulated in the party room, to get on with the job," Mr Littleproud told the ABC's Fran Kelly.

"And I think Barnaby was very gracious in defeat as were those that ran for deputy that it's now time to focus on those people that are crippled by drought or have been impacted by fires to focus on them and not us and that's what we intend to do.

"We have a different psychology in the National Party where we use the sanctity of the party room to come together to be able to say as it is and then get on with the job." ●

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COVER PHOTO & ABOVE: Sandy Creek flowing into Leslie Dam last weekend.

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REGION REJOICES

BY JEREMY SOLLARS he region is rejoicing after widespread heavy falls of rain last weekend and the early part of this week and local morale has received a much-needed boost, particularly in the rural sector.

But the rainfall has been tempered with the knowledge that the drought is still far from over, and while Warwick's Leslie Dam now holds more than 14,000 megalitres (ML), Storm King Dam at Stanthorpe received only about a month's worth of urban water inflow in real terms.

As of the start of this week Storm King Dam was at 11.6 per cent of full capacity with around 240ML, having only received a bit over 40ML as a result of the rain.

It means carting of water for Stanthorpe from Connolly Dam in Warwick - now with more than 1100ML in storage, having also

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received a significant inflow - by trucks down the New England Highway will continue indefinitely.

And as of this week the Southern Downs Regional Council had not foreshadowed any relaxation of the current 'emergency' level urban water restriction of 80 litres per person per day.

But with house tanks in some rural areas overflowing, for those residents at least some of the domestic water use pressure has been relieved, at least in the short-term.

Southern Downs councillors will hold their February meeting next Wednesday 19 February - their last before moving into 'caretaker' mode ahead of the council election on Saturday 28 March.

Water will be the principal topic of discussion, with Mayor Tracy Dobie this week saying the current water restrictions will be "assessed".

While some locals have called for at least

Dam had only received about a month's inflow and would need at least six months' inflow before the council would even consider putting the Connolly Dam carting on hold.

She also said a contract awarded last week to de-silt Storm King Dam might also be out on hold but this would be discussed at next week's council meeting.

But Cr Dobie was also upbeat about the boost to urban water supplies, saying without "further inflow" and by continuing to be "very conservative" with water use Warwick and Stanthorpe collectively have around "four years" worth of combined town water supply.

According to national weather watchers Higgins Storm Chasing Warwick itself received its highest "one-day" rainfall last weekend, with 105mm recorded to 9am last Saturday.

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Looming at the end of March is a review of the region's current drought declaration by the Local Drought Committee - a committee run under the auspices of the State Government with the identities of its members top secret, which the government has defended in the past due to the potential for conflicts of interest and recrimination.

While she did not say it in as many words, in her weekly video address on water issues Cr Dobie this week expressed her hope that the Local Drought Committee does not revoke the current drought declaration for the Southern Downs region on the back of the rain of recent days, making it clear the region has a long way to go before the drought being 'officially' over.

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Duanne Karle of The Weeping Mulberry nursery in Warwick says the rain has lifted community spirits.

Southern Downs Community Relief Group volunteers at the Warwick Showgrounds in pouring rain last Saturday. Drought relief activities continue.

Run-off on the black soil country in the vicinity of the Warwick Solar Farm just north of town.

Last Sunday the Condamine River rose to just under 2.3 metres below the O.O. Madsen Bridge in Warwick before starting to subside bringing out the crowds of onlookers marvelling at the sight of the river breaking its banks.

Localised flash flooding resulted in numerous road closures across the region and at time of printing of the Free Times this week the Bureau of Meteorology was closely monitoring the progression of a cyclone pattern off New Caledonia.

BIGGER PICTURE? The Queensland Government is yet to release details - including costings - of the proposed pipeline from Toowoomba to Warwick, announced in late January.

The pipeline would allow the region to access water from the Southeast Queensland Water Grid via Brisbane's Wivenhoe Dam. Premer Annastacia Palaszczuk said the pipeline could feasibly be in place by the end of 2020, with the government planning to use its extensive powers under the State Coordinator-General to push the project through.

A feasibility study on the pipeline is due in April, along with the State Budget.

MORALE BOOST Duanne Karle of the Weeping Mulberry

plant nursery in Warwick said last weekend's rain had more than anything given local spirits a much-needed lift.

Some had said opening his nursery six months ago demonstrated the unfailing optimism of locals, Duanne told the Free Times this week he'd seen a noticeable change of local mood among his customers.

Located in the 'factory precinct' of the former Parmalat milk factory on Warwick's Victoria Street the nursery is on town water but Duanne said he had been extremely conservative with water use and would continue to be in the coming months.

But he said the rain had been welcome on a number of levels.

"Just in the last few days people seem a lot cheerier - I think in many cases people have really been missing their normal gardening activities," he said.

"Obviously we are still in drought and we will still need to mindful of water use and people are very much aware of that.

"But just to see some green around the place and for people to have some water in their rainwater tanks is just wonderful.

"Gardening has a lot of benefits including from a mental health point of view and a lot of people have been missing that in recent times, particularly a lot of the older people. ●

Storm King Dam at Stanthorpe only received a minor inflow from this week's rain.

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Sandy Creek at the bridge near Rocklands Reserve. Contrary to what some understand, flows in the Condamine River do not go into Leslie Dam, which is filled from creek catchments to the west of Warwick, including Sandy Creek.

Tenterfield's dam pictured on Monday of this week.

Raw data ...

As of Tuesday of this week according to the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) Warwick had recorded 147mm, against the long-term average for February of 63mm.

Stanthorpe had recorded 87mm, compared to the long-term February average of 84.5mm.

Tenterfield update ...

Tenterfield Shire Mayor Peter Petty said on Monday of this week "following this recent glorious rain, the level of the Tenterfield Dam this morning measured 60%".

"The black swans and pelicans are back along with an increase in ducks and water hens which is a great indication that the ash levels have dropped and the purity of the Dam water is returning to normal," Cr Petty said.

"Council, at the February 2020 Ordinary Council Meeting at Legume

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(on 26 February) will consider a recommendation that the current 4.7 Water Restriction for Tenterfield be eased and ultimately, Council will consider a complete re-write of the Drought Management Plan to ensure that the experience gained in the past two years is reflected in the introduction of future water restrictions," he said.

"In the meantime, Council is working with Water NSW to establish a dam on the Mole River through the Federal Government's NewGrid funding.

"Discussions to commence works for the feasibility study for this new dam will take place early March 2020.

"With the commissioning of a new water treatment plant in 2022, the community should be assured that even if rainfall levels decrease in the future, Tenterfield will have a secure, potable, water supply.

"Our community should also be proud of the work that our Council

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"The marvellous rain that has fallen in the last few days means that most people now have water in their tanks" said Sally Edwards, secretary of the group.

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Group president Sandra Head said the group "will still be open every Saturday in February until all the stocks are gone".

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"Our Council has done the work and our experiences are being used as a benchmark for many of these Councils as they come to grips with fire damage to huge areas of water catchment.

"In closing however, I am mindful that not all areas of our Shire have received these good rains with many dams and creeks still dry and it will take much more rainfall to break this drought and give our rural residents the confidence to restock and turn their lives, and the life of this community, around."

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SOUTHERN DOWNS REGIONAL COUNCIL WEEKLY WATER UPDATE - ISSUED ON MONDAY 10 FEBRUARY 2020 ... UPDATES EXPECTED FOLLOWING NEXT WEEK'S COUNCIL MEETING ON WEDNESAY 19 FEBRUARY

Pressure and Leakage · Leak detection has been completed across the whole network. · Leaks continue to be repaired as Council becomes aware of them

Water Efficiency Management Plans · Council continues to work with businesses to reduce their water consumption. 11 Water Efficiency Management Plans have been approved and those businesses struggling to reduce their water consumption are encouraged to complete a Water Saving Action Plan.

Current levels and expected run out dates Stanthorpe · Current level and volume 11.6% and 239 ML (up from 196ML last week) · Water remains in Storm King Dam as a contingency for emergency events and to provide a habitat for aquatic life.

Warwick · Leslie - current level and volume 13.44% and 14280 ML (up from 8149ML last week) · Connolly - current level and volume 51.1% and 1106 ML (up from 943ML last week) · Based on the latest data and current targeted usage, Leslie Dam will reach its minimum operating level by August 2022 (30 months) and Connolly Dam by August 2021 (18 months).

This includes the supply of water to Stanthorpe and will be dependent on water quality.

Water Restrictions · With commencement of water carting to Stanthorpe, Emergency Level Water Restrictions are now in place and will be enforced by Council through the Southern Downs Region, including the township of Jennings in NSW. · The target for residential properties is 80 litres/person/day (l/p/d) · Council will continue to assist residents and businesses to reduce their water consumption. · Drinking water supplied by Southern Downs Regional Council is only available for use by Southern Downs Regional Council residents. · Whilst some rainfall has been received in parts of the region, emergency water restrictions remain in place. Council urges people to do all they can to meet the emergency level water consumption target of 80 l/p/d.

Warwick around · 111 l/p/d (Jan 2020) · 110 l/p/d (Dec 2019)

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Stanthorpe around · 138 l/p/d (Jan 2020) · 130 l/p/d (Dec 2019) · Water must not be taken from a fire hydrant without the permission of the service provider unless it is for the purpose of fire fighting.

Options Report Stanthorpe emergency supply · Full time water carting is now underway from Connolly Dam raw water line in Warwick to Stanthorpe · Water is transferred into 2 x 1 megalitre tanks which will gravity-feed the water into the existing raw water line at the wall of Storm King Dam. · Based on daily use of 1.6ML per day, between 40 and 50 truckloads of water per day are required. · Council upgraded the turn into Storm King Dam access road from Eukey Road, as well as Storm King Dam access road. · Additional treatment units are in operation at Stanthorpe Water Treatment Plant to treat the water from Connolly Dam. · Filling points are now being used 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 February 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. · Contingency arrangements are in place for water carting to minimise any risk to Stanthorpe water supply

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from unforeseen events such as road closures due to bushfire, road accidents or to manage weather driven water quality changes. · Warwick emergency supply · Supplementary water may be sourced from bores · New bores · Reviewing Allora bores for suitability.

Council is also investigating the feasibility of reversing the water pipeline from Warwick to Allora · 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. · Council is in discussion with Toowoomba Regional Council and Seqwater to supply water to Warwick via a new pipeline. · 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 Wallangarra emergency supply · Emergency water supply for Wallangarra will be sourced from an existing, un-used production bore at Paling Yard Road. The bore was recently pump tested and results confirmed that the bore will be able to provide adequate supply to the town should the dams run dry. · An emergency water permit has been issued by DNRME to allow Council to take water from this bore. · Pipeline installation is now complete and work is now underway to install new pumps to transfer water from the bore to the Soak. Water will be pumped to the Wallangarra water

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Update on compliance notices · Council has issued 116 compliance notices to date and 16 fines. · Water consumption continues to be monitored across the region.

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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. ●

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BY JEREMY SOLLARS One person who's feeling pretty relaxed about the outcome of the 2020 Southern Downs Regional Council election on Saturday 28 March is Neil Meiklejohn.

After two decades as a Warwickbased councillor - both pre-and postamalgamation - Neil has decided it's time to exit the local political stage and will not re-contest his spot in March.

Like his father Les before him, Neil has devoted a large portion of his working life to service as a council representative.

At 51, he's decided it's time to pursue new challenges away from politics but is undecided as to which path to take, and isn't ruling out leaving the region if the right job opportunity presents itself, but his preference is to stay in the Warwick area.

His children - Jacob and Caitlyn - have finished high school and are both well on their way to independence, with Jacob on a gap year before pursuing infrastructure management studies at Brisbane's QUT, while Caitlyn has commenced tertiary study in graphic design at Griffith University.

"I have thoroughly enjoyed my 20 years of service to our community and all the challenges associated with constant change in local government in that time," Neil said.

"I am very proud of what Southern Downs Regional Council has achieved in all this time but particularly the last term in often difficult circumstances.

"Drought, bushfire and the uncertainty around de-amalgamation were at the forefront of those challenges.

"Highlights include significant infrastructure improvement, debt management and improved financial planning with major improvement in our cash position and importantly keeping rate increases much lower than the previous 16 years as a direct consequence of those achievements.

"Another highlight for me was chairing the Legume to Woodenbong Road Alliance which successfully advocated to the NSW Government and Federal Government for $30 million in funding for Tenterfield Shire to upgrade Mt Lindesay Road between Legume and Woodenbong, a critical link between the Northern Rivers areas of NSW and the Darling Downs.

"On a deeply personal note I am very proud of the fact that a Meiklejohn has

served in Local Government in our community for 41 of the last 47 years.

"Dad served for 21 years up to 1994 with former Warwick City Council.

"I served from 2000 to 2020 with Warwick Shire Council and Southern Downs Regional Council.

"I am hopeful of staying in the region I love and I am looking for the right employment opportunity.

"I offer my best wishes to all of the candidates at the upcoming local government election."

Always known as a local politician with

an eye on the 'bigger picture', Neil says the current financial position of councils in Queensland has to be looked at in the context of declining financial support from state and federal governments.

"What a lot of people perhaps don't fully realise is that over the last 20 years the proportion of federal funding to councils has declined significantly in real terms," he said.

"At the same time councils have been expected to take on more and more responsibility, including regulatory responsibilities.

"Of all the tax revenue the federal government collects only one per cent of that comes to local governments in this country - and that's been a decline that started back in the 1970s.

"That's why this council in this term has seized every grant and funding opportunity from state and federal governments that has come our way.

"We've also paid down our debt as a council over the last four years and I'm really proud of that achievement, and in some respects and in hindsight I think councils before this one should have adjusted borrowings earlier.

"But when amalgamation happened there were all kinds of requirements foisted on councils by the state government - like a requirement to maintain staffing levels as they were for three years.

"The further west you go the funding and responsibility issue becomes more pronounced - you've got councils with a population of 2000 people and they really struggle to hire experienced staff, some struggle to recruit a single engineer.

"Some of those smaller rural and remote councils in Queensland are running aged care and health clinics, because they don't have a choice - higher levels of government just aren't as involved and if local government doesn't do it no-one else will.

"But is that sustainable for them financially - I'm not so sure, they have a very small base of ratepayers.

"Do I see a time when we might not have state governments at all?

"Possibly the days of state governments are numbered - I don't think I'll see that in my own lifetime but you can see there are small incremental moves towards a regional type of government.

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Continued from previous page "But I think that's probably 25 or 30 years away.

"I certainly think we're going to see more council amalgamations in Queensland in the coming years - maybe not here but in some of the more remote areas."

Neil says prospective new councillors eyeing the ballot box in 2020 in the region need to be mindful of the need to get across state and federal legislation if they're successful in winning office.

"That's something that I've seen increase certainly in my time as a councillor," he said.

"Legislation is constantly changing and as councillors we need a full understanding of what it all means, what are the implications for us as a council."

MORE TO COME...

The Southern Downs Regional Council election will be held on Saturday 28 March - it's an 'attendance' ballot at local polling stations, rather than the postal ballot method used in 2016. Keep an eye out for more election coverage in upcoming editions of the Southern Free Times - in the meantime to check your enrolment details are up to date call the Electoral Commission of Queensland on 1300 881 665 or visit www.ecq.qld.gov.au

KEY DATES ... · 22 February - Official 'Notice of Election' · 22 February to 3 March - Candidate nominations · 28 February 2020 - Close of electoral roll · 4 March 2020 - Ballot paper draw · 4 March to 19 March 2020 - How-to-vote card review · 16 March 2020 - Postal Vote applications close

· From 16 March 2020 - Early voting commences · 28 March 2020 - Election day

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SCENES FROM THE ALLORA SHOW...

No-one complained about last weekend's rain making the 2020 Allora Show a damp affair - the Best Little Town on the Downs celebrated all that's best about country life... ●

Stanthorpe's Karen Pamenter with her 2003 Ford BA Tonner - featuring truck 'stacks' and rear springs, not to mention the water pod - at the Allora Show Ute Muster. Karen's beast has been a winner in the 'B&S', 'Chicks' and 'Work' ute categories.

The Muster was part of the state-wide series culminating at the Brisbane Ekka. Karen organised the Stanthorpe Show Ute Muster and will be looking after the muster at the Killarney Show.

Young future cattle industry leaders got the chance to both show and judge stud classes at the Allora Show.

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Les Walker’s ’91 XF Falcon took out first place in the ‘Feral’ category at the Allora Show ute muster. When not sporting its flag array the Warwick-based beast is a true workhorse – doing weekly runs to Brisbane and daily runs to Toowoomba hauling scrap metal. It’s an ex-dairy farm ute and by his own admission Les says he “throws everything I’ve got at it and it keeps backing up for me”.

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Introducing your School Principals

Carmelo Rubio • How do you show your school spirit?

We are inclusive of all students. This is very important at our school. Inclusivity extends to our community members, especially in this year of our Centenary, with former students.

By letting the students and staff shine and showing them off • Who inspires you?

Students wear their uniform with pride and always show respect to themselves and others.

The greatest person who ever walked the Earth

• Who inspires you?

- Jesus of Nazareth

All people who show humanity and caring for others, especially Nelson Mandela.

A young girl with cerebral palsy from birth inspired me with her never-give-up attitude and a belief of “I can do it”. She inspired me to teach and be involved with children.

• If you could pass on any wisdom to your students, what would you share?

Find God’s call for your life and throw yourself into it

• If you could pass on any wisdom to your students, what would you share?

- that has eternal value

Always put in your best effort and believe that you can do it.

• If you could take your students on a field trip anywhere

• If you could take your students on a field trip anywhere in the world, where would you take them?

“Forever Young” (with some sense of irony!)

I will Exalt You (and lots of 60s and 70s songs)

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• How do you show your school spirit?

Our school is a respectful environment that celebrates milestones of all sizes, no matter what your ability level is. We instill in our students that they are the key to their own future, and they can achieve when they are guided, encouraged and nurtured, in the right environment. Our students are proud of their school, and know that they are accepted for who they are by everyone.

• Who inspires you?

Anyone who can overcome adversity to achieve or reach their potential in life

• If you could take your students on a field trip anywhere in the world, where would you take them?

To a third world country to show them how privileged they are to live in Australia, with electricity, running water, education and a home to live in.

• What song do you know all the lyrics to?

Rosie by Thelma Plum

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• If you could pass on any wisdom to your students, what would you share?

It doesn’t matter where you come from or what you have been told you can’t do, education is the key to your future and only you can choose your pathway by working hard and focussing on your own achievements.

• How do you show your school spirit?

Our school spirit is strong and stead-fast. We show this spirit every day in a range of ways including but not limited to daily communications with each other and the wider community, by participating in community events and putting our best foot forward in the community. Our students and staff are very proud to part of the Stanthorpe State School community. My school spirit is leading the students to put their best foot forward.

• Who inspires you?

Every day I am inspired by the students of Stanthorpe State School, they are resilient and passionate role models for our wider community.

I am also inspired by everyday people who do everyday things to make our world a better place.

• If you could pass on any wisdom to your students, what would you share?

I would like the students to know that they will be ok! Take the time to find out who you are, don’t rush it, because ‘you are just fine the way you are’.

I would also like them to know that hard work pays off. – ‘make every moment count’. My high school maths / science teacher, Mr Hanley, now artist, told me this and I have never looked back, and by all account neither has he. You can google him.

• If you could take your students on a field trip anywhere in the world, where would you take them?

Anywhere and everywhere. I would ask them to pack their bags with the essentials for life… clean underwear, positive attitude, the willingness to give everything a go and the courage to make mistakes, and if where they travel is not for them, let them use this courage to change their path.

• What song do you know all the lyrics to?

I will have to say Advance Australia Fair, as I am really bad with misheard lyrics. I am that mum who is told frequently by the children, “Mum, those are not the lyrics, please don’t sing that again.”

Principal Andrew Kendall

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Principal Shannon Armbruster

• How do you show your school spirit?

St Joseph’s School is a school which very much engages with the community. Based on our Mercy values, the school’s Faith in Action program aims to foster the development of all our students into the best human beings they can be. That involves serving our local community and each other. Through this engagement our spirit shines through.

• Who inspires you?

All the students and staff at St Joseph’s School. Watching the students, including my own, learn and grow each day is heartwarming. Having a staff dedicated to the growth and wellbeing of the students is humbling. Seeing the acts of kindness, touches of humour and focus on learning makes St Joseph’s School a great place to be.

• If you could pass on any wisdom to your students, what would you share?

Be the best you can be, as a learner and as a person. Work hard to develop your learning skills. Work hard to support your fellow students learning because we all learn together. Success in school provides you with the skills and values to succeed in the 21st Century. You have teachers who are striving to be the best they can be so that you have the opportunity to be the best you can be.

• If you could take your students on a field trip anywhere in the world, where would you take them?

The Australian War Memorial. It tells the stories of so many wonderful Australians and provide us all with guidance about what it means to be a great Australian and the characteristics and values of human beings we should aspire to be like.

• What song do you know all the lyrics to?

Advance Australia Fair, well the first verse anyway. It is our national song and I am proud of it. We should all rejoice for the wonderful country we are lucky to live in.

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The Brisbane Show (Exhibition) again (we went as a whole school last year and it was an amazing experience).

in the world, where would you take them?

• How do you show your school spirit?

I show my school spirit every day, as I am proud of the sensational staff, students and community of Severnlea. I am enthusiastic and passionate about growing the minds and opportunities for students in our school. They belong to a great school and a great community that wants to help them grow to their full potential.

• Who inspires you?

Many people of a wide background famous and not.

Teachers, artists, athletes, philosophers, religious figures, naturalists-the list goes on. The one thing they all have in common is their resilience and dedication to continual improvement. They are all humble, passionate and excellent in their field because even in the face of adversity they never stopped learning.

• If you could pass on any wisdom to your students, what would you share?

The greatest journey starts but with a single step. You can make big changes over time with the accumulation of many small achievable steps.

• If you could take your students on a field trip anywhere in the world, where would you take them?

Everywhere! The world is an amazing place, the more we learn about other, places, people, cultures, creatures and landscapes makes us more knowledgeable and empathetic to other people and our world. We need to learn not what separates us, but what unites us.

• What song do you know all the lyrics to?

I’m normally not very good at remembering song lyrics, but I do know the lyrics to Bohemian Rhapsody-Queen.

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Principal Brooke Wilson

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Being an active community member and being proud of our great little school and the things we have achieved. Partnering with parents and families to be inclusive, have fun and represent our community at local events. Our school motto is close to my heart “Nothing without labour”.

• Who inspires you?

Amy Cuddy, Brene Brown and anyone, irrespective of life circumstances who overcome and beat the odds.

• If you could pass on any wisdom to your students, what would you share?

Anything can be achieved if you are prepared to work hard for it.

Culturally significant places in Australia like The Great Barrier Reef or Uluru and anywhere that students may not otherwise get the opportunity to visit.

• What song do you know all the lyrics to?

Anything by Koo Koo Kang Roo, due to the lyrical tastes of my 4 year old.

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• If you could take your students on a field trip anywhere in the world, where would you take them?

Principal William Ashburn • How do you show your school spirit?

I think school spirit is really important and I try to show in different ways throughout the year whether it be dressing up for Sports Day, a character for book week or even as something as simple as wearing our Summit shirt and jacket when we are fundraising. As a staff, we all do this very well.

• Who inspires you?

I love most sports particularly cricket, tennis and golf and I love listening to the likes of Roger Federer and Tiger Woods, both who made it to the top of their game but keep wanting to get better and better. It is inspiring to listen and watch everything they say and do. I have just finished reading a book called ‘QF72.’ It retells the story of an incident that happened to a pilot called Richard De Crespigny, who lost both of his engines on a flight from Singapore to Australia. He had over 400 passengers on board and everything that could go wrong, did go wrong but he remained calm the entire time, despite all of his setbacks. He built a strong team around him and had excellent communication skills with everyone. When things are tough, or aren’t always going to plan, it’s people like Richard De Crespigny who inspires me. It certainly puts things into perspective.

• If you could pass on any wisdom to your students, what would you share?

I’m very big on sportsmanship whether it is a game of handball or game of tennis. As a teacher in high school told me once and as I tell the students regularly, when we play or compete, before we can become good winners, we must be good losers.

• If you could take your students on a field trip anywhere in the world, where would you take them?

I would probably take them to London. There is so much to do and see in London whether it be historical, cultural or sport related, there would be something for all the students.

• What song do you know all the lyrics to?

The only song I know is ‘Wonderwall’ by Oasis. I cannot remember any other song and even though my family don’t think I can sing it properly, I think I’m ok!!

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• Who inspires you?

People like Nelson Mandela and Mother Teresa. They both showed the courage of their convictions to do what needed to be done despite it not being easy. Both showed great love and compassion for people and contributed to the wellbeing of the world.

• If you could take your students on a field trip anywhere in the world, where would you take them?

Every teacher would answer this question differently as it depends on the nature and age of the students and what they need. They main thing is that it meets the needs of the students’ growth. A sailing trip to the Pacific Islands where the students crewed the boat would be a great experience for them, teaching teamwork and resilience as well as learning about other people and the ocean.

• What song do you know all the lyrics to?

I am a big fan of the John Farnham song “You’re the Voice”. It’s very inspirational and gives people a feeling of empowerment. That’s very important for young people today.

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• If you could pass on any wisdom to your students, what would you share?

We all have a lot of good in us and something that we are good at. We are all worthwhile and can achieve.

• How do you show your school spirit?

At Warwick Central State School our school spirit is shown through our commitment to our school community.

Education is a partnership between parent and school, and is best fostered by two-way communication. Students know at our school that all staff care deeply about their learning journey as well as their social development. At Warwick Central State School we ‘Strive to Excel’ in everything that we do.

• Who inspires you?

I have always had various role models in my life, my parents, colleagues and friends. My true inspiration comes from my wife and family. I would not be able to be a Principal without the inspiration that my wife and four children give me every day.

• If you could pass on any wisdom to your students, what would you share?

To become the very best version of yourself. Every day at Warwick Central State School we strive to ensure that our students are dedicated to all aspects of their learning and social growth. We foster this to ensure our young people become valuable community members who endeavour to do their very best at all times.

• If you could take your students on a field trip anywhere in the world, where would you take them?

I would take them to see my ancestral home in the United Kingdom. As a migrant to this country I have been given many opportunities which I am thankful for and it would show students that you can achieve anything.

• What song do you know all the lyrics to?

Oasis – Wonderwall

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• How do you show your school spirit?

Our School spirit is seen in the way we treat each other – with kindness, patience and care. I try and approach school life in the same way, try and be an example of those values we would like to see in our students. These are the values that will make them attractive to others and give them the ability to concentrate and achieve.

Principal Christine Williamson Glen Aplin State School offers a warm, caring environment where all students are encouraged to do their best and to strive to improve.

Glen Aplin State School is a small school, so we get to know our students and their families closely.

This closeness enables us to personalise our approach to the curriculum for each child.

We expect the children who come to Glen Aplin State School to be happy and feel safe.

We work with families where we can to ensure we are doing all we can for this to happen.

We have adopted the Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) framework to ensure the best possible learning environment for every member of our school community.

Our school expectations are: • I am safe.

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• I am responsible.

• I am respectful.

• I am a learner.

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• How do you show your school spirit?

• How do you show your school spirit?

Through our actions, through our appearance, through supporting each other across a variety of activities inside and outside of the classroom, through being a member of not just the SCOTS PGC community, but knowing we are part of a larger community that we also need to contribute to.

• Who inspires you?

Our students, families and staff. They are a tenacious bunch; hard working, genuine, loyal and willing to get in and help. Going ‘above and beyond’ is the norm. They’re not afraid to get their hands dirty, and despite of the many challenges they face on their properties, in their businesses, in the classrooms and in everyday life, they remain the backbone of who we are. Their ability to be genuine and decent is truly inspiring, and their laughter and good nature is infectious.

• If you could pass on any wisdom to your students, what would you share?

Never be afraid of making mistakes. If you don’t make mistakes you don’t make or accomplish great things. The mistakes are our learning, both in forming our character and our knowledge. Also, always give thanks and hug your mum and dad or significant carer.

It means more than our students sometimes realise.

• If you could take your students on a field trip anywhere in the world, where would you take them?

I would take them surfing to the Maldives or Indonesia. This is for a couple of reasons. 1: I love surfing and would love to share the joy, the difficulty, the freedom and the impossible to explain feeling you get from being in the ocean. This is not something our students freely or regularly experience in a rural setting. 2: The Maldives and Indonesia are culturally very different to regional Australia and experiencing the food, the way of life, and the many compromises that people are sometimes forced to make in countries other than Australia would be a great experience and life lesson. Apart from having a wonderful time, they’d return home with a greater understanding of how lucky they are.

• What song do you know all the lyrics to?

‘Coastal’ by Kenny Chesney. In fact, most Kenny Chesney songs.

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Auction Sunday 23rd February 9am On Site 26 Old Warwick Road Applethorpe [ex Quirks secondhand yard] Multi-Vendor Sale

HERE is an established home with plenty of extra value. Tradie height doors on the powered two bay shed, garden shed give storage for garden tools in the 966 m² pet fenced backyard. Enter via the lobby hall to the formal lounge to the right. Solar power on the air conditioned four bedroom plus office or fifth bedroom home, with two living areas, a galley kitchen with wide bench for breakfast bar and sliding door to

the large undercover entertaining area and yard. All bedrooms have built-ins, ceiling fans with lights and security screened tinted windows. Landscaping, paths etc are done which makes this a completed package. This is a property waiting for a new owner.

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

Further listings invited Contact David Schnitzerling on 0418 717 979

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Items include: As new "Cosmo bully rotary hoe" 72 inch, Massey Ferguson 455R row crop tractor Extremely rare item, Hansa C13 PTO Chipper as new, 6ft lime dropper, Extremely rare Honda twin cylinder Diesel 5kva generator, "Sulky" twin rotor pto hydraulic fertilizer spreader, Cultivator, spring tyne cultivator, Hydraulic leek lifter, 1000 litre s/s tank on trailer, bulk bin trailer 5 bins, 400 litre portable diesel tank with pump, Sevylor inflatable boat, hedge trimmer, irrigation plant "15hp Kohler with Kellie Lewis pump".

Foton Euroleopard 4 x 4 tractor with front bucket assembly 134hrs, 3 ptl 5ft ripper, 2 x 3ptl grader blades, 5ft slasher, 3ptl 4ft mulcher, Thompson longhorn calf cradle Qld, calf race, Thunderbird cattle scales and platform, 3 ptl Silvan fertilizer spreader, 3 ptl sprayer,3 ptl forks, forks for skid steer, assorted oil bottles, assorted oil cans, 4 assorted beer kegs, trestles, aluminium skid steer ramps, 2 plastic bulk bins, cross cut saw, electric copper, gas copper, gal buckets, 2 x 12ft timber trestles, Demjon for home brewing, vacola bottles, Stihl whipper snipper, 2 rega napsacks, stainless knapsack, plastic knapsack, yard machines ride on mower, coils of chain wire, mouldboard plough, crate for ute, 11 tyne Massey Ferguson cultivator, Kubota 245DT tractor with front bucket and fork assembly and rotary tiller, 4ft slasher, aluminium ladders, grease gun, circular saw, radial arm saw, pressure cleaner, chain saw, 6 speed drill press, Monomig welder, 6" jointer, TC motor scooter, steel cabinet, large deep freezer, meat ban saw with mincer, 2 furrow disc plough, stanless tank, Tri axle trailer, Mobil 4 gallon drum, Ampol 5 gal drum, Corlite 4 gal drum, Shell 5 gal drum, Ampol 4 gal drum, Golden Fleece 5 gal drum, Golden Fleece 5 gal oil drum, 60 litre castrol drum, Caltex 4 gal square drum, Plume timber motor spirit box, Atlantic Motor oil box, Vagume timber oil box, Texaco timber motor oil box, Tide water oil company box, Venus kero timber box, 2 coronation creamy butter packaging ends, Cyclops scooter circa 1950, assorted toys, 2 Golden Fleece 1 gal oil cans, Ansett pencil case, 2 Castrol 1 quart oil bottles, Texaco 1 pint oil bottle, Collector toys, Anvil, Pianola, timber extension ladder, Antique chest of draws, spinning wheel, singer tredle sewing machine,

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 8 Johnson Street, Rosenthal Heights Price: $365,000 Description: 5 bedrooms or 4 + office, 2 bathrooms, 4+ garage Inspect: By appointment Contact: Helen Harm, Helen Harm Real Estate, 0408 457 496

www.davidschnitzerling.com.au

PHONE 0418 717 979

Livestock

Clearing Sale Saturday 22 February 2020 11am, view from 10am ‘Claremont’, 101 Douglas Street, Tenterield, NSW Property Sold — Period Classic circa 1875

Household Mahogany wardrobe; 3 door breakfront centre draws; Mahogany 8 draw tall boy; Mahogany Chevel swing mirror; Pair of mahogany Victorian hepplewhite inlaid occasional chairs; Mahogany carved + diamond padded bed head; Queen bed ensemble; Cedar/mahogany loral embroidered ire screen; Pair 3 drawer pine bed side chests; Pair bedside lamps gold/cream with shades; Plaster framed gold sculptured wall mirror; Pair pine bedside tables.

Following items in excellent condition Cedar dining table (6 seater) 1,500x106, 4 antique English walnut dining chairs stamped 4295; 2 antique English oak/walnut dining carvers; Flame mahogany sideboard (1,830x560), 3 drawer, 3 door front; 9 bottle cellarette; Cedar pedestal side table; Cedar ire screen with folding side panels; 60 bottle wine pack; Leadlight mirror; Oval gold mirror; English china, Royal Albert, Johnson Bros, Royal Stafford and others.

Garden 3 tiered plant stand; 3 large grey glazed pots with conifers; Concrete boy statue; Large blue glazed pot with rose; Large terracotta pot with calla lilies; Pair grey dairy pots with cliveas; Girl statue with hen and chickens; Concrete semi- circular pot with geranium; Black glazed pot with geranium; Grey glazed pot with geranium; Pair round terracotta pots on pedestals with jasmine; Large concrete rectangular tubs with pink petticoat; Fibreglass rectangular tub with petunias.

Stanthorpe Weaner and Store Sale Thursday 27 February 2020 12pm AEST Stanthorpe Saleyards

• 350 head booked • Following the completion of the Ray White Tenterield Feature Angus Weaner Sale • Further bookings expected and invited

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Ben Johnston 0455 964 487 Ray White Livestock Warwick

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Tools Husqvarna LTH1842 ride on mower; Poly tilt yard trailer; Taurus titanium upright 50L air compressor with spray gun; Airgun; Pneumatic tyre inlator and pneumatic tyre inlator and multipurpose tool; Rover 4 stroke Wayfarer 18” cut mower with catcher; Rover 4 stroke Quick Start 18” cut mower with catcher; Solo 15L backpack spray; Hills 7L hand spray; Hozelink 5L hand sprayer; Pool gate black powder coated complete with posts; Hinges, catches and latches; Bosch electric drill in case; Ryobi 184mm power saw; Ozito random orbital sander; Spades; Hovels.

Terms Cash or cheque day of sale, bid number system to operate, ID required

Libby Sharpe 0429 362 080

Ray White Tenterield

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Buy 1 or Both

Australian hardwood used in 1930’s building.

Renovationsreflecttheeraincorporatingmodern conveniences in kitchen & bathrooms.•Unique designs of Silky Oak slating •Polished loors •Fireplace in lounge •French doors •Stone benchtops •Breakfast room •Master has en suite/built-ins •Family bathroom has rainmaker shower, toilet & laundry •Detached garage has wooden loor •Old laundry has 3rd toilet

Unit 1 or 2 - Executive style air con units have 3 built-in bedrooms, main has en suite/walk in robe. Open plan living which to undercover entertaining & enclosed private courtyard.

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

Single remote garage, pebble-crete driveway & paths, established gardens. Rent is $615 p.w.

$ 460,000 Keen to SELL !!

$ 285,000 Hilltop Haven

Bargain hunters - Neat and tidy 2 bedroom has a new kitchen with electric appliances. New bathroom has a spa bath for relaxing after a busy day. Timber panelling features in the living areas, cosy woodfire in the family room for those frosty mornings. Built ins in the bedrooms, sunroom is currently used as the office. Outdoor entertaining in 2028 m². SUBDIVIDE?

INVESTORS:- Rent for $265 per week

MARYVALE - 2 built-in bedroom Westbuilt home on elevated 2023 m² or ½ ac with panoramic mountain views. Air con + woodfire in open plan living and kitchen. Bathroom has shower, toilet and is combined with laundry. 2 bay shed has attached outdoor area and double carport.

Established trees, 5000 gal rain water tanks + 2 galvanised tanks on sheds + grey water septic system.

$ 159,000 Cut Costs

$ 187,000 Hot Buy !!

NEW 3 bedroom brick, main has en suite, all bedrooms have built-ins. Open plan living includes dining and galley kitchen featuring stone benchtops & electric appliances. Family bathroom has separate shower, vanity, bath and toilet. Laundry recess, remote double garage with access to 582 m² yard. Covered outdoor entertainment opens off the living area. MORE Value:- extra sound proofing and thicker glazing

Clad timber 3 bedroom will suit “The Block” style renovator who wants to profit. New hot water system, basic kitchen has stove, sink cupboard. Brick fireplace has been boarded up, could be re-established. Bathroom and toilet + another toilet in semi-detached laundry outside.

Detached zincalume garage in 948 m² backyard.

$ 314,000

$ 150,000 Views over Killarney

For Rent: 4661 3663 WILDASH- 3 Brm, lounge, kitchen, built-in, laundry, deck, SOLAR, 2 car ............. $ 300 p.w.

FULLY FURNISHED 3 Brm, 2 bath, kitchen, living, storage, car, in CBD ............... $ 330 p.w.

FULLY FURNISHED 4 Brm, shower, kitchen, 2 living, storage, car, in CBD ........... $ 400 p.w.

FULLY FURNISHED 4 Brm, 3 bath, kitchen, 2 living + 1 bed, bath in CBD ........... $ 800 p.w.

URGENT !! ...... WE NEED RENTALS IN GOOD REPAIR

Rural Acreage

INVESTORS:- Rented $225 p.w.

Renovated, painted inside/outside, new appliances, new wiring, new plumbing and insulation. Kitchen features Stone benches, S/ Steel appliances, lots of windows. Open living has access via French doors to decks. Laundry utility adjacent to kitchen. 3 Built-in bedrooms, modern bathroom has shower over the bath, separate toilet on 1000 m².

INVESTORS: Rent is $275 per week

$ 220,000 Q’lander on Acreage

Set up for horses - dam, bore feeding tanks and water troughs in each paddock.

Tidy 3 bedroom hardiplank home on 10.45 ha fenced to paddock and laneways. Main sheds are 20m x 8m, 12m x 5m, 4 bay garage/ workshop/shed. Home is open plan with electric kitchen, dining and family room opening to fully screened north facing full length verandah. Big family bathroom & laundry, separate toilet.

Timber 3 bedroom, main bedroom is built-in with mirrored doors. Separate lounge room with a wood fire, modern kitchen/dining room combo. Split system air conditioning, solar hot water with electric booster, entertainment area and north facing verandah are some of the features. Double lock up garage, 3 fenced paddocks on 2.6 ac... take a look!

$ 435,000 Cultivation, Grazing

$ 299,000

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

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

INVESTORS:- Rent is $ 300 p.w.

LAND WARWICK - 809 m², elevated views, water, sewerage, ready to build ....................... $ 89,000 WARWICK - 1896 m² water, sewerage, ready to build, elevated views ..................... $ 90,000 WARWICK - 6040 m², 2 road frontage, power, water, Development?................... $ 290,000 + GST PRATTEN - 4052 m², power nearby, town water, gravel road...................................... $ 45,000 TANNYMOREL - 1012 m², power, bore, bitumen road frontage.................................. $ 37,000 MARYVALE - 1249 m², power available, shed/skillion, school, hotel, VIEWS............. $ 50,000 HENDON - 3819 m², Bitumen road frontage, power nearby, 2 TITLES....................... $ 80,000 ALLORA - 917 m², house block or DA opportunity in town centre.............................. $ 87,000 WILDASH - 129 Ha, Private road, boundary fenced, tank, cattleyards + ramp........ $ 336,000

See ..... www.heleharm.com ..... for more listings $ 685,000 www.helenharm.com

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‘Greenswamp’ aUCTIOn

‘GREENSWAMP’ 8720 New England Highway TENTERFIELD NSW Located 4km South of Tenterfield is this 117.35 hectare (290 Acre) prime blue granite grazing and proven cattle fattening property of 4 freehold titles, fenced into 11 mostly arable paddocks, double frontage to Tenterfield Creek and 7 dams with one permanent spring with windmill.

The property has a Circa 1940 solid 2-bedroom brick home overlooking the township of Tenterfield, timber stockyards and large hayshed. ‘GREENSWAMP’ has two road frontages being the New England Highway and Larreseys Lane.

Lot sizes are as follows Lot 41 - 33.99 ha Lot42 - 32.77 ha Lot43 – 18.61 ha Lot 44 – 32.37 ha This property would suit a variety of enterprises including grazing, horse stud, hobby farmer or an astute investor.

Auction of ‘GREENSWAMP” will be held on Friday 28th February at 11am NSW Time VENUE: Tenterfield Golf Club

Furniture & Collectables Auction Tenterfield Showgrounds Wool Pavilion Saturday 22nd February 2020 at 8.30am (NSW) Tapestry chairs, bentwood chairs, 6 blackwood dining chairs, oval table, rocking chairs, outdoor tables and chairs, wooden piano stool, brass chair, carved blanket box, vintage timber childs high chair, 3 tier whatnot, 3 tier brass stand, cast iron umbrella stand, washing machine, dryer, lounges, small shaving cabinet, round side table, banquet lamps, kero lamps, Kenrick 4 gallon cast iron fountain, cast iron pot stand, brass jam pan, brass soldering iron, brass bell, copper saucepan, copper frying pan, cast iron scales and weights, English china, model train set, blue & red teddy bear wagon, C1950 cane dolls pram, red & yellow childs dinky, china figurines, Humphrey bear rocker, small vintage dolls stroller, decorative wooden rocking horse, sunshine milk can, Malleys milk can, 2 mannequins with stands, milk separator, old sewing machine, old clocks, left hand golf clubs, violin, costume jewellery, antique wall phone, wooden butter chirn, cast iron boot scraper, hand made childs rocker car, copper in wrought iron stand, qty Enid Blyton books, set of Uncle Arthurs bedtime stories C1964, old Spanish sword,old tools, fishing reels, window sashes, marble, rabbit traps, platypus rabbit trap, old wood planes, oil bottles, 2 Nepalese kukri knives, plumb axe, Shindana chainsaw, bench grinder, Transarc welder, drill press, PT 2600 petrol generator, toolbox, polisher, drills, grinders, circular saw, Stahville German socket set, assorted bricklaying gear, head bale, trailer, lick drum, corrugated iron, wire, carryall, new compressor 1.5hp, new Makita cordless drill, dumpy level, brick buggy, Lightburn cement mixer, Stubbie brick saw, sundries

Delivery: Friday 21st February 2020 2pm – 6pm (NSW) Terms: Strictly Cash or Cheque at Sale Catering: Westpac Helicopter

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Steve Alford: 0428 100 328 Helen Crotty: 0403 644 510 www.alfordduff.com.au

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NEWS

COUNCIL AWARDS SEVERAL CONTRACTS

BY JEREMY SOLLARS Southern Downs councillors at their December 2019 meeting voted in favour of awarding building contracts relating to the re-location of the Warwick Men's Shed, the Warwick Woodcrafters and the Warwick State Emergency Service (SES).

Minutes from the confidential section of the last council meeting for 2019 held on Wednesday 18 December show Warwickbased firm Roulston Builders was awarded a contract worth $240,737 for the fit-out of new shed facilities for the Warwick Men's Shed and the Warwick Woodcrafters at Theo Cantor Park in the Warwick Industrial Estate off McEvoy Street.

The two groups have long been based at the former council depot on Willi Street in Rosenthal Heights but are moving as the Southern Downs Regional Council intends to sell off the Willi Street site, which has prime residential real estate development potential, at an as-yet unspecified future time.

Meeting minutes also show councillors at their December meeting voted to award a separate contract for an unspecified amount to Roulston Builders "to complete the required building refurbishments at 4 Alice Street, Warwick for the purposes of the Warwick State Emergency Service".

The building at 4 Alice Street is the Rodeo Heritage Centre, also currently home to the Australian Professional Rodeo Association (APRA) head office.

The Warwick SES is currently

Pty Ltd, to construct a 'Learn To Ride' bike pathway in Warwick's Australiana Park off Wallace Street.

At their January 2020 meeting the following contracts were also awarded by a vote of councillors · Newlands Civil Construction - Asbestos remediation at the Warwick, Allora and Killarney Waste Facilities - $522,267.94 (not including GST) · CPM Group - Upper Forest Springs Road Bridge Replacement Design and Construct - $513,000 · CLR & RA Mauch Concreting - Bourkes Road Bridge Replacement Design and Construct - $460,750 At a special council meeting held on Monday 3 February 2020 councillors voted to award a contract to Stanthorpe firm Johanson Earthmoving and Construction Pty Ltd for $230,000 for de-silting of Storm King Dam at Stanthorpe.

"CARETAKER MODE"

The Rodeo Heritage Centre on Alice Street in Warwick. headquartered in premises behind the Warwick Town Hall and it has not yet been announced what will happen to those premises once vacated by the SES. Local community radio station Rose City FM - also presently housed at the Willi Street site, in the former Rosenthal Shire

offices - will also have to move and it is understood the station will also re-locate to the Rodeo Heritage Centre, although this is yet to be confirmed.

At the December meeting councillors also voted to award a contract worth $223,725 to Brisbane firm Adaptive Cycle

With the next council election to be held on Saturday 28 March 2020 the council will officially move into 'caretaker' mode when the formal election notice is issued by the Queensland Government, due on Saturday 22 February.

The next council meeting is on Wednesday 19 February.

While in 'caretaker' mode the council cannot under Queensland local government legislation award any contracts worth more than $200,000 unless it can demonstrate there are "exceptional circumstances". ●

PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM LODGED

BY JEREMY SOLLARS The Southern Downs Regional Council is being sued for more than $543,000 by an employee through a personal injury claim lodged with the courts in early February.

Documents publicly available through the District Court of Queensland state the claimant - who the Free Times has chosen not to name - is claiming damages against the council totalling $543,098.75, plus interest and costs, following a workplace accident alleged to have occurred in September 2017.

The claim - lodged with the court on Thursday 6 February - states the male employee was at the time of the alleged incident working as an operator at one of the council's water treatment plants in the region.

As part of his duties, the operator was required to take delivery of loads of aluminium chlorohydrate (ACH), which was "decanted" from a delivery truck into a storage tank using pumping equipment.

The pump was bolted onto a steel base plant and together with a steel handle weighed an estimated 39.5 kilograms, with the claim stating that the pump would at times be delivered to the treatment plant from its storage location via a utility either by the plaintiff or another employee, "depending on time availability and conflicting work duties".

On the day of the incident, it is alleged that the plaintiff was required to manually load and unload the pump on and off the utility unassisted and that during the course of unloading it at the treatment plant he

"twisted through the torso", resulting in severe "lower back" injuries, including "vertebral disc protrusion of the lumbar spine" and "nerve root compression".

The claim alleges that the employee had "on numerous occasions" prior to the incident complained about the loading and unloading of the pump and requested that a "second pump be purchased which could be permanently stored" at the treatment plant where the employee was based.

As a result it is claimed that the council as an employer was negligent and breached its duty of care to the employee, resulting in injuries which have caused "pain, suffering and discomfort", "significant loss of the amenities of life" and "economic loss and earning capacity".

The claim amount includes "general

damages", "past and future loss of earning capacity" and future medical expenses.

The council is yet to lodge a reply to the damages claim with the court. ●

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McDonalds Stanthorpe has donated $2000 to sponsor a six-week communication and leadership course to be conducted by Stanthorpe Toastmasters.

Trevor Burton, owner of McDonalds Stanthorpe, said when he heard about the idea of the leadership course "I knew this was something McDonald's really needed to get behind".

"I am a huge fan of Toastmasters and what the organisation does for people around the world and when I heard they were condensing several years' worth of content down into a short course, I knew it was something the community would embrace," Trevor said.

Tony Hassall will coordinate the course and said Toastmasters had made a huge positive impact on his life.

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Improve your public speaking skills and self-confidence - with Stanthorpe Toastmasters. too nervous to say what I thought in a room full of people," Tony said.

"Nowadays I have no problem standing in front of a room full of people and

speaking with conviction."

Toastmaster Alyssa Dunn said she likes "the supportive assistance members provide and through receiving helpful feedback my communication skills and confidence have improved; the meetings inspire me and I have met many interesting people".

Tony Hassall said the course will be designed to meet the needs of each individual through the Toastmasters Pathways program.

"Some participants will be interested in gaining professional presentation skills, others in leadership skills and goal setting" he said.

"All participants will gain improved selfconfidence and communication skills in a supportive learning environment." · Anyone interested please contact Julia Hassall on 07 4684 1322 or 0488 297 956. ● freetimes.com.au

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 Red Gum Meeting Room at the Warwick RSL, 11.30am. 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.

SPEAK UP 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.

NAVY CADETS Navy Cadets TS Kookaburra Cadets Stanthorpe meet every Sunday at

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the Red Bridge Circuit from 12pm to 4.30pm. For more information call PO ANC Peter Beacroft on 0418 673 298.

granitebeltjuniorchoir@gmail.com or follow @granitebeltjuniorchoir on Facebook for updates.

GET CRAFTY

KIDS' MUSIC

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.

'mainly music' - a music and play program for preschool children and their families - held at the Warwick Uniting Church, Guy St. Thursdays 9:15 - 10:45 - during school terms.

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

PLAY BRIDGE Stanthorpe Bridge Club meet at the Senior Citizen's Rooms, Marsh St. 10.45 for an 11 o'clock start. Visitors welcome. Call Keith on 0413870021.

LIFE LEARNING U3A Provide short courses for older people who enjoy learning but prefer the freedom to study where and when they choose. Inquiries to Erica on 4667 0848 or visit www.u3awarwick.org.au

SING IT UP 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

· Over 50's Social Club - noon, Yangan Hotel, Yangan. Contact warwickssc@ gmail.com or phone Jen 0400 505 943. · Killarney Country Markets will be on Sunday 16 February, at Canning Park, Killarney from 8am to 1pm. Real country markets with interesting stalls - craft, home baking, honey, bric-a-brac, books, plants, and more. Hot food and market. Shops and cafes opened in town. Killarney is known for its gift shops offering vintage wares, art and craft. Visit the Falls and make a day of it. Enquiries to Marie on 0468 400 286. · Travelling Country Music Club Social will be on Sunday 16 February at the Cowboys Clubhouse in Queens Park, Alice Street from 10.30am. Cost for the day is $8 per adult and $4 for children. Lunch will be included in the cost plus endless cups of tea or coffee all day and afternoon tea.

Phone Ruby on 0438 674 803.

FREE MEALS The Warwick Community Van mobile food van is in Warwick's Leslie Park every Sunday from 5pm to 7pm. Meals at no cost, along with pre-loved clothing and other items available. A good place to meet people and find company.

HANDCRAFTS ...

CWA Handcrafts is on every Wednesday at the CWA Rooms on Grafton Street, from 9am to 11am. Cost is just $3 and this includes morning tea. Do your own or share handcrafts, or just come and chat. For over 70 years CWA has promoted handcraft in Warwick.

Enquiries to Sharon on 4666 2197, or just come along. Qualified instructors.

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ON YOUR BIKE Every Sunday - Stanthorpe Cycle Club meet at Bi-Rite Electrical (next to Woolworths) at 6.30 am. Times vary according to the season, call Keith on 0413870021.

VIEW Club meeting and lunch (3rd Wed each month) - 11am start at Golf Club, Warwick. Join women sharing lunch whilst at same time supporting work of the Smith Family. Contact Michelle 0477 911 234.

COUNTRY CROWD

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Travelling Country Music Club Monthly Meetings will be held on the first Thursday every month at the Cowboys Clubhouse, Queens Park, Warwick from 6pm. For more information phone Ruby on 0438 674 803.

Warwick Pensioners League Club Meeting will be on Thursday 20 February at the Cowboys Clubhouse, Queens Park, Warwick from 10.30am. For more information phone Madeleine on 0427 324 380.

PUZZLES Quick Clues

SUDOKU No. 4273

SUDOKU

ACROSS 1. Punish (8) 6. Infant (4) 8. Native of Finland (4) 9. Bird (8) 10. Declare (5) 11. Disappear (6) 13. Wine (6) 15. Shock (6) 17. Measure (6) 19. Country (5) 22. Famous artist (8) 23. Friend (4) 24. Gratis (4) 25. Framework (8)

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CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7611- SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Prod-uced. 6, Peck. 8, Will. 9, One or two. 10, Serve (anag). 11, Sh-err-y. 13, Scorch. 15, (w)E-laps-e(k).

17, Harrow. 19, As-i’d-e. 22, Fling out (anag). 23, (f)Uni-t(ake). 24, Here (hear). 25, Tog-ether Down - 2, Ra-i-se. 3, Deliver. 4, C-oot (rev). 5, Dressier.

6, Purse. 7, Co-wards. 12, S-how-n out 14, Char-lie. 16, Assault (a salt). 18, Range. 20, Drive. 21, Stag (rev).

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about, and not alone (8).

DOWN 2. Prick up the ears strangely when I come in (5). 3. Free bowl (7). 4. For bird raising, it’s too cold (4). 5. Smarter, in a less mannish way? (8). 6.Gather up the winnings (5).

7. They’re afraid they’ll have to share a guardian (7). 12.

Question, nose about and be made to leave (5,3). 14. Does he, after tea, go to bed? (7). 16. A sailor heard the attack (7). 18. Scale the mountains (5). 20. An approach that shows vigour (5). 21. In retirement, the arms speculator (4).

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ACROSS 1. Miscued after the jab, it was shown (8). 6. For a kiss, eat a little (4). 8. Won’t converse with him (4). 9. Not many - and very young (3,2,3). 10. A funny verse will do (5). 11. In financial arrears, do the wrong thing: drink (6).

13. Go too fast and get much too hot (6). 15. In the midweek rounds, pass (6). 17. Till school (6). 19. “Apart from the sea being rough,” I had put in (5). 22. Flouting a new order to get rid of (5,3). 23. For a bit of fun, I take one (4).

24. “Now listen to this,” you say (4). 25. Got back at three, about, and not alone (8).

DOWN 2. Prick up the ears strangely when I come in (5). 3. Free

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NEEDED RAIN A WONDERFUL SIGHT "In God's good time down came the rain, and all the afternoon on iron roof and window-pane it drummed a homely tune.

And through the night it pattered still, and lightsome, gladsome elves, on dripping spout and window-sill, kept talking to themselves!" Thank you Mr. Hartigan for putting my thoughts in words much more eloquently than I ever could!

What a wonderful sound that rain on the roof was over the weekend and how good to see, in our area at least, every creek a banker run and dams fill overtop! What a difference to the general outlook and demeanour of people to have green to look at even if, as is my case, it is more weeds than grass in the lawn! I know our water supplies have a long way to go to be full but at least farm dams and water tanks are full again.

Since I moved to Warwick I have been away each time there's been a flush in the river, so I really enjoyed driving about on Sunday morning looking at the creeks and river running full and overflowing in the paddocks.

Tiddalik, the big frog on the river bank, was almost swimming!

I realise not all areas of the country have been as lucky as us and that it will take considerable and sustained follow up to break the drought, but this has certainly given us a good start.

Driving around many areas of the country and lately the streets in our town, I have admired many beautiful Crepe Myrtle

Not on the marker board...yet trees in full flower. What an amazing and hardy tree they have once again proved to be. They cope with a wide variety of climates and soil types and seem to be very drought tolerant. Despite the 2018 massacre they endured here in 2018, most have survived and recovered somewhat and are in full flower at present. An unfortunate

side effect of that is the huge number of suckers that will take a lot of council's time and effort to remove so that nature strips and pathways are safe and accessible to the public.

There is a wide variety of colours available and the new burgundy/black leaved ones are particularly appealing. The one with the dark leaves and white flowers is particularly eye catching.

Another lovely small tree I saw recently in full flower in a friend's garden here in Warwick, is the "Smoke Bush", cotinus coggygria, with the "fairy floss" sprays of flowers at the end of the branches. The "purpurea" one seems particularly attractive with purple foliage that gets darker as the summer progresses, particularly if it's planted in full sun, then goes a brilliant red/ orange in autumn.

It likes a deep, well drained soil but is tolerant of both acid and alkaline. It needs watering regularly for about the first month after planting to get established but then appears to be fairly drought tolerant. It doesn't seem to have many problems with pests or diseases and requires little care to thrive. In fact, when reading about it, the advice seems to be "leave it alone!"

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Oh, that I had acres of garden to plant all these things that appeal to me and, of course, a gardener to attend to it all and do the heavy work!

The recent rain has given us all some heart in the garden and will be a help in providing entries in our Autumn Flower Show on the 4th and 5th March in St Mary's Hall in Wood St. Entry forms are once again available from Bryson's, so pick one up and take a look at what you may be able to enter.

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HARD CRICKETING LESSONS There will, I am sure be some people not be happy with the news that Dave Warner was named winner of AB Medal on Monday night. The third time he has received the honour.

I hope those people are in the minority.

The involvement of Smith, Warner and Bancroft in "Sandpaper gate" was a dark day for Australians Cricket and for the players. I am sure they would be the first to agree. And they should, all paid a high price for their stupidity.

It seems all three have returned to the game more than just better players, dare I say better men with a different outlook on not just the game but life in general.

At the end of the voting on Monday night there was just one vote separating Smith, Warner and the top gong in Australian Cricket. It says a great deal about the desire and talent of this pair both freakish players in their own very individual way.

Warner also picked up the Australian T20 player of the Year, remembering he did not join the Australian side until the ODI World Cup in July.

It was no surprise that Marnus (Lamb Shank) Labuschagne picked up the gong for Best Test Player after he emerged from his chrysalis during the Ashes thanks to Jofra Archer, Steve Smith and the concussion ruling.

In the race for the Belinda Clarke Medal (the Women's highest honour) it was a tussle between Ellyse Perry and her good mate Alyssa Healy. Perry winning the race in the end by a clear margin.

Healy did not miss out however, named Female ODI Player of the Year, Aaron Finch her male counterpart.

Looking forward we should probably keep an eye on the South Australian, fast bowler Wes Agar winner of the coveted Bradman young Cricketer of the Year.

In the meantime, I hope we can continue to look forward celebrating talent and success and not backwards to mistakes. It is one thing to make a mistake, but to admit it and grow from it takes character and courage. Smith and Warner have done this in spades.

Casey YOU DON'T LOSE TALENT What a pleasure and privilege to have the chance to see some cricketing royalty strut their stuff one more time last Sunday - and for a wonderful cause - the Bushfire Cricket Bash. Not however before some real angst as a result of, believe it or not rain. The All Star Bushfire Charity Bash was hastily moved from Sydney to Melbourne due to the impending weather conditions and officials scrambled to find a suitable venue.

Although the game lost a couple of drawcards as a result of the venue and date change (Shane Warne and Michael Clarke) it was a great success.

It may have been a "charity game "but you could have been forgiven for thinking otherwise as the team captains (Ponting and Gilchrist) addressed their respective teams.

Once a champion competitor always a champion competitor as batsmen soon found out when they faced Brett Lee or Courtney Walsh.

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With all horse events at the last weekend's Allora Show cancelled due to the weather conditions riders inlcuding GwenaĂŤlle Lecerf and her mount Asdecoeur (pictured clearing a jump at the recent Stanthorpe Show) will be hoping for better conditions at Clifton Show this weekend. despite having reached the 50 milestone.

Shane Watson showed why he is still in demand in the IPL while the women certainly showed their skills.

What a great thrill for 16 year old, Phoebe Litchfield who got to bat with Brian Lara.

The little master Sachin Tendulkar defied doctor's orders not to pick up a bat and faced off against Ellyse Perry. You would not have known he hasn't touched a bat for five and a half years as he despatched a ball to the boundary sending the crowd into a bit of a frenzy.

Cameron Smith showed why he is a champion rugby league player but the surprise packet was AFL star Luke Hodge who might find himself the target of interest from any number of BBL franchises.

Of course not cricket but "charity" was the big winner with over $7million raised for those in need following the fires.

It was pleasing to hear CA and the Players association are contributing substantial $$ to restore grass roots facilities in areas which have lost everything.

Wonderful to hear the national body and those at the peak of their game as well as those who have gone before have not forgotten those who are most important to the success and growth of the game.

THAT DAM RIDE IS ON AGAIN There is only a little over three weeks now until "That Dam Ride" around Storm Kind Dam gets underway. The charity bike ride will be held on the opening weekend of the 2020 Apple and Grape Harvest Festival. It is expected to draw not only a large contingent of local bike enthusiasts but also many visitors.

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granite Belt while raising funds for several local causes. Since its humble beginnings in 2013, organisers have donated around $10,000 to local charities.

The ride has grown and developed into a popular event catering for riders of all levels. There is something for everyone; from the most experienced who will tackle the 120klm course to the novice course of 20klms; great for families, kids or those just getting into cycling. There is also a 75klm intermediate course for riders with more experience but daunted by that 120klm circuit.

This year organisers have added another option, a 70klm part gravel, part bitumen circuit.

One again all rides begin and end at Storm King Dam. When registered riders complete their preferred circuit they will receive a souvenir of the event, a steak burger, drink and a local apple. Participants and spectators will then enjoy local entertainment, market stalls, local food; sample local wine and indulge in a little locally made wine and beverages.

Nominations fees vary depending on your preferred event but if you nominate

by February 23rd you will receive early bird discount. Riders nominating for the 125klm circuit will head off at 5.45am with starts staggered through until the 20klm start time of 7.00am.

If you are keen to learn more of "That Dam Ride," further information is available by emailing thatdamride@gmail.com or logon to the That Dam Ride website, www. thatdamride.com.au.

GOOD OUT OF EVIL Racing enthusiasts along with industry cohorts and concerned members of the

public have welcomed news that a national taskforce has been drawn together by Thoroughbred Breeders Australia with the aim to improve the welfare of horses and ensure they are suitably tracked and This comes following the raw, hard-hitting and very confronting ABC, 7.30 report last year which highlighted the shocking fate of some retired thoroughbreds, standardbreds and other horses.

As horrific as that program was, it caused all sections of the industry to ask some tough questions of themselves, the industry regulators, regulations and controls or lack of.

The national taskforce has whole of industry support and to ensure impartiality will not include anyone that earns a dollar from the industry.

The taskforce will include input from the RSPCA and the Australian Veterinary Association and be led by a former Victorian Premier, Dr Denis Napthine.

It will start by attempting to address current holes and blind spots in the lack of a national industry policy and indeed legislative protection for horses.

The focus of the working group will be on horses exiting the racing and thoroughbred industry; either as retired racehorses or unraced animals through to end of life management.

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Leading trainer, Chris Waller said recently, "This initiative is an opportunity to start building a national approach to welfare in racing and all industry players should grab it."

Waller is right. Let's hope from something so horrific comes much good and not just many months of navel gazing.

RAIN INTERUPPTION BUT NO COMPLAINTS It was not a case of the early birds getting the worm on Saturday at the Stanthorpe Golf Course - more a case of the early birds getting wet. That almost forgotten commodity "rain" caused havoc with sporting events across the region and golf was not exempt however there were no complaints.

It was not surprising that although a few early birds almost got a full round done and dusted on Saturday the official Single Stableford event was cancelled.

Matt and Nikki Waterworth who were the day's sponsors will no doubt find an appropriate time and event to support over the coming months.

Of far more importance however was the drenching that the thirsty greens and fairways received.

The resident ducks 'Roos and the struggling grass are extremely grateful.

The race for the 2020 Stanthorpe 'Golfer of the Year' is far from a sprint - a competition for the stayers among those who regularly swing a club and commence with the first single event in January.

Players accumulate points for their finishing position in each single event they play during the year. The higher the finish in any given event the more points accrued.

In the race for the men's crown 20 points is the maximum a player can be awarded in any single event while for the ladies 10 points is the maximum. Obviously the higher the finish the more points scored.

On the flip side the least number of points that can be earned is one point (awarded for playing in the competition - (I fear I'd be earning a lot of those one pointers).

Currently all players are eligible to accrue points however after March 1 players must be financial members to remain in the competition.

Sponsors of the 2020 Golfer of the Year are Rossow Fuels (Men's) and Gracious Giving continue their sponsorship of the ladies' event. The club players and all involved thank those involved for their support and will continue until the final single event in November. This year, Rossow Fuels are sponsoring the men's event and Gracious Giving is continuing their

sponsorship for the ladies.

This Saturday players will be hoping for kinder conditions although no-one would begrudge more rain and according to the forecast a set of flippers and a snorkel may not be out of place in your golf bag. Or at least a good golf brollie.

Helloworld are the sponsors of the Single Stableford competition. If you are looking to travel further than the 18 holes of the Stanthorpe; look no further than Gerard Torrisi and the helpful staff of Helloworld for your travel advice.

In the meantime prepare for an 11.30am tee off on Saturday and there is a time sheet on the board in the club house.

READY OR NOT Whether you are ready for or not NRL is back on the menu from this weekend. 2020 is kicking off with the NRL Nine's in Perth - Yes Perth, that haven of NRL. Pardon me that's just my inner cynic raising its head.

I have to wonder, with not a trial game played what the value of this tournament is to the NRL season. Oh yes there is a hefty prize winners cheque (total competition prize money is $1million) and if the same club that wins the Nines can then take out the 2020 premiership there is a nice little bonus on offer - another $1million. But what's in it for the fans?

The Nines return for the first time in two years and for the first time outside of Auckland.

Will the sand gropers come out in droves to support the games as the NRL boffins expect? All 16 NRL clubs will field teams in the two day tournament. It is being sold as a summer footy festival. I'm thinking if any of the key players are injured during the "fun", I'm not sure the coaches and fans will see the funny side.

The four NRLW clubs - the Broncos, Dragons, Warriors and Roosters will also play a round robin tournament.

Broncos fans will be watching the return of Corey Parker and hoping he does not suffer the same fate (hammy) as Freddie Fittler did in his much anticipated return to the field a couple of years ago.

I can't help wondering - Why on earth would you.

Titans fans and I am sure there are still a few remaining, will no doubt be watching with interest as Ash Taylor returns to the park.

With no free to air coverage of the tournament the NRL may be in line for a bit of fan backlash. There appears to be plenty of options to live stream the games - but if you're like me , only if there is someone around school age to show you how.

My random tip for the Nines - Newcastle Knights - but who knows and dare I say as a

league fan - do I really care. Not a whole lot.

HONOURS SHARED Gateball players ran the gauntlet of the weather conditions last Friday and the rain was kind enough to hold until the four scheduled games were completed.

Andrea Denkewitz, Peter Goodsir Heather Widderick and Pat Schnoor formed Team One. Their Team Two opponents Les Williams, Jenny Tunbridge, Eric McLellan and Grace Howard.

Peter Goodsir, although well acquainted with several other Croquet disciplines was the new kid on the block in this format.

The final score in the opening game was 11-6 but the score did not reflect how tight this game was. Andrea Denekwitz made an 'agari' helping her team to the win. Their opponents found form in the next game. Eric McLellan played well in this game scoring an agari as his team skipped away to a 14-11 victory. Team Two was on a roll and led by Les Williams who played very well in game three, scored their second win running away with the game 17-9.

Team One determined it was not going to be one way traffic and bookended the day's results with a win in the final game. Despite some excellent plays from Jenny Tunbridge who pulled off a couple of tricky shots it was Team One who evened the ledger with a 16-10 victory.

WET WEATHER FORM REQUIRED Sporters are a hardy mob. On Sunday morning they fronted up early with their snorkels, flippers and goggles not far out of reach as they were confronted with the unfamiliar sight of soggy fairways and damp greens. Dick Hilton proved to be a bit of a mudlark finding the conditions to his liking and scored an overdue win.

Angelo Magueri was a familiar face collecting the runner's up prize as was Matt Waterworth who returned the Best Gross round. Tony Steele figured in the run downs alongside Mark Lynam. Lynam also collected the Pin shot at the 17th and snuck off with one of the meat trays on offer Ivan Jurris claimed the pin shot at the 12th however the Pro Pin went unclaimed. The final Meat tray found its way home with Nikki Waterworth.

Sporters will be out and about again this Sunday morning teeing off from 7.30-8.00am. The group always welcomes visitors and first time players to the fold.

CRICKET WASHUP Cricket was washed out in both Stanthorpe and Warwick last weekend and the rain, although welcome also ko'd the rep games in Stanthorpe and Toowoomba. In Stanthorpe clubs scheduled to play in round 16 each received two points. That decision

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leaves Valleys at the top of the leader board holding a four point advantage over arch rivals RSL. The top two clubs are well clear of South's and Valleys who are in a tussle for third and fourth position with just two points the difference.

This weekend all clubs will be hoping for kinder conditions as Tenterfield who are coming off a big win over the competition front runners a few weeks ago, go head to head with RSL on the CF White Oval.

Meanwhile on Sheehan Oval Valleys should be back to full strength when they play Souths on Sheehan Oval.

With only three rounds of fixtures remaining before the finals after this weekend Saturday's results could be crucial.

In Warwick the games scheduled for last week were also abandoned.

This weekend all fixture games will be played on Saturday:- Redbacks take on Wheatvale; Vic Hill play Colts; Sovereign play Maryvale.

On Sunday it will be take two for the Mitchell Shield side when they travel to Toowoomba to take on Toowoomba.

The Davis Shield games were washed out and all teams received points. The upshot of this is Warwick are out of the race for the final which will now be hosted by Stanthorpe who will play Lockyer.

KEEPING A WEATHER EYE ON COURSE Officials from the Warwick Jockey Club along with those from Racing Queensland will be keeping a close eye on predicted thunderstorms over the next few days as the club prepares for a seven race TAB programme next Tuesday. The Allman Park track should be in perfect condition for the meeting providing there are no further deluges this week.

Nominations for the meeting closed on Wednesday and final acceptances are due Friday. Gates open at 11.0am and entry to Allman Park is free for all patrons.

TENTERFIELD PLAYERS AT THE TABLE. Stanthorpe, Bridge players last week welcomed a group of visiting players from Tenterfield to the tables. Bridge is played each Thursday in the Senior Citizens' Rooms at the Stanthorpe Civic Centre.

Local and visiting players enjoyed a four half table Howell. Carole Lihou and Peter Barry were the winners with Janine and Peter Cumming finishing in second place.

Once again up not far from the winners were John Fernie and Helen Reeves third.

The club has received excellent feedback following the lesson day with Andy Hung which was held recently at the International club. The organisers extend their thanks to the Inter Club for a great venue and the excellent catering. ●

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Keith Jones and Bill Pyne (Stanthorpe GreenKeeper) will be hoping snorkel and flippers are not required to get on the Stanthorpe course this weekend. freetimes.com.au

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Thursday, 13 February, 2020

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