The Lockyer and Somerset Independent - 19th June 2024

Fair buzzing

The Valley of the Lakes Garden Club scored a home run with its massive Esk Garden Fair on Saturday.

President Kerri Melville of Toogoolawah thanked the 100 stall holders, saying the fair was the best ever. “It’s an amazing turn-out,” she said.

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Enthusiastic members of the Valley of the Lakes Garden Club were everywhere, including Treasurer,

Webster, Maria Hope and best of all, young Frankie Hope.

Victims find storm damage isn’t all the same...

Better calls

Communities across the Somerset Region and Ipswich will have a more resilient mobile phone network following the allocation of new funding to the Queensland Government’s Mobile Network Hardening Program.

The program aims to reduce the risk of service outages during natural disasters and throughout the response and recovery period.

Round 2 of the program is providing $1.61 million in grant funding for 40 projects across Queensland. This includes the following 12 locations in Ipswich and Somerset in the federal electorate of Blair.

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50c options

While most of the region misses out on the State Government’s 50c transport fares in the six month trial beginning August 5, there are a few service benefits. The State Transport Department said routes included in the 50c trial were Route 529 Toogoolawah to Ipswich, Route 539 Rosewood and Helidon, Route 895 Woodford to Morayfield/Caboolture, Route 896 Kilcoy to Morayfield/Caboolture and Route 897 Woodford to Caboolture schools.

“The 50c fares initiative only applies to the Translink public transport network, which includes buses servicing the Lockyer Valley and Somerset regions,” the spokesperson said.

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Hail of injustice

By Jacob Hayden

On 23 and 24 December, 2023, a terrifying hailstorm tore through Gatton properties leaving many with busted roofs and unlivable homes.

Shortly after, Gold Coast, Logan and Scenic Rim residents experienced similar hardships from another weather event.

Unlike the LockyerValley, residents of those council areas were eligible for $1,000 payments per eligible adult through the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment.

Gatton resident June Whitehouse believes she and many othes should have been eligible for similar support.

“We were bombarded with a hail storm, with hail that was not only the size of a cricket ball or bigger, but each ball had jagged pieces of sharp ice sticking out,” Mrs Whitehouse said.

“As my husband and I sat having a coffee in our lounge room, the water suddenly started

pouring through our ceiling fan.

“As the minutes went by we watched our lounge ceiling change colour. Water poured down inside the cavities of some of our walls and out through the skirting boards at the bottom.”

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Advisers at water meet

Lockyer Valley and Somerset Regional Councils met with staff from the Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water to discuss the current status and next steps for the Lockyer Valley and Somerset Water Security Scheme on 7 June.

The project aims to transport water into the Lockyer Valley to make more water available for irrigation to increase agricultural production.

Held at the council chambers in Gatton, the gathering was a chance for elected members of both councils to meet and hear from key stakeholders of the project.

Present at the meeting was the project’s lead advisor, consulting engineers KBR Australia.

Lockyer Valley Regional Council Mayor Tanya Milligan said the project was moving along as per the approved plan and was currently in its optimisation assessment phase.

“The phase involves reviewing the original and alternative designs and business cases and delivering the Viability Assessment Report,” she said.

Cr Milligan said the collaboration had received its first milestone funding payment.

“Lockyer council received the first milestone payment of $3.1 million from the State Government late last month on behalf of the Lockyer Valley and Somerset Water Collaborative,” she said.

“I have long spoken of the importance of

partnerships when it comes to getting things done in council, and this is yet another prime example of that.

“We’re not interested in competing, but rather working with our neighbours.”

Somerset Regional Council Mayor Jason Wendt said the project would go a long way in assuring supply of water to farms and industry across both regions.

“Achieving food security without water security simply isn’t possible, and the LVSWSS would mean a guaranteed supply of water to farms and industry in key parts of the Lockyer Valley and Somerset Region to provide food security for the nation and generate long-term jobs stability and growth,” he said.

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A Reunion of Friends

Newtown State School, Toowoomba will celebrate its Centenary on 5 October, 2024, with a picnic in the school grounds. The official opening will commence at 11.30 am. The day’s activities will include a photographic display, souvenir sales, a showcase of the contents from the Silver Jubilee Time Capsule and many other exciting events.

The committee is looking to add to its centenary mailing list to include names and contact details of former staff, students, and parents. This list will be used to send out updates about the event and the day’s programme.

The committee would appreciate any memorabilia and photos the community

may have that they would like to share.

Please contact:

Newtown State School Centenary Committee PO Box 6280 Clifford Gardens 4350. Phone074614577orcentenaryinfo2024@ newtownss.eq.edu.au or search Events on Facebook for Newtown State School Centenary.

Clare Sheldon,

Centenary Committee

Come

say hello to Lowood Police on Friday

The Coominya and Lowood community are encouraged to visit police and the Mobile Police Facility, and have any of your ques-

tions answered.

· When: Friday, 21 June.

· Where: Police will be at Brisbane Valley Railway Trail Park, corner of Bunney Rd and Main Street, Coominya between 9am and 12pm and Clock Park, Main Street Lowood between 1pm and 3pm.

This is a perfect opportunity for residents to ask questions or raise any concerns they may have especially on road safety, home and property security, personal safety, identity theft, fraud or scams.

We look forward to seeing you there! Senior Sergeant James Bromley, Officer in Charge, Lowood Police Station

Wivenhoe Dam. Picture: CONTRIBUTED

Lockyer and Somerset council meet to discuss the the Lockyer Valley and Somerset Water Security Scheme on 7 June.

Picture: LVRC

No support for hailed-out

By Jacob Hayden

On 23 and 24 December, 2023, a terrifying hailstorm tore through Gatton properties leaving many with busted roofs and unlivable homes.

Shortly after, Gold Coast, Logan and Scenic Rim residents experienced similar hardships from another weather event.

Unlike the LockyerValley, residents of those council areas were eligible for $1,000 payments per eligible adult and $400 per eligible child through the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP).

Gatton resident June Whitehouse believes she and many other residents should have been eligible for similar support.

“We were bombarded with a hail storm, with hail that was not only the size of a cricket ball or bigger, but each ball had jagged pieces of sharp ice sticking out,” Mrs Whitehouse said.

“As my husband and I sat having a coffee in our lounge room, the water suddenly started pouring through our ceiling fan.

“As the minutes went by we watched our lounge ceiling change colour… water poured down inside the cavities of some of our walls and out through the skirting boards at the bottom.”

The Whitehouses had nine driers installed which were taken away after four days to service Gold Coast, Scenic Rim and Tamborine properties.

“When I found out that the three areas… had been declared disaster areas and those people impacted entitled to $1000 per adult, per household, I searched to see how we could apply and discovered that the Lockyer Valley were not included,” Mrs Whitehouse said.

The Gatton hail event was considered a separate event to the Southern Queensland severe storm and rainfall event which impacted Gold Coast, Logan and Scenic Rim council areas.

Member for Lockyer Jim McDonald said he made representation for assistance on the day of the event.

“In my experience the disaster management arrangements and triggers are designed for larger events and do not cater for more localised damage, even though the value of damage can be greater,” he said.

Lockyer Valley Regional Council Mayor Tanya Milligan said the Federal and State governments determine eligibility for disaster assistance based on a range of predetermined criteria.

“There is no doubt everyone impacted by weather events could benefit from financial assistance,” Cr Milligan said.

“However, government assistance is intended for extraordinary events with an ex-

Councillors visit facilities in an RFS meet and greet

Lockyer Valley Regional Council’s mayor and councillors toured the region’s Rural Fire Service facilities on the weekend 1-2 June.

Mayor Tanya Milligan and councillors were on hand to chat to volunteers across various local RFS facilities, accompanied by West Moreton QFES area director Paul Storrs on Saturday.

Cr Milligan said the visit focused on a range of issues, including their work, conditions, facilities, equipment and terrain.

“What a great opportunity for our new councillors to meet our dedicated firefighting volunteers,” Cr Milligan said.

“Our region encompasses a variety of terrains, which all place differing demands on our RFS.

“This was also a great opportunity to see, first-hand, just how our Rural Fire Levy is utilised.

“These volunteers selflessly give their time to the local community to respond to incidents including severe storms, bushfires, flooding and other disaster-related incidents and we are so incredibly proud of, and grateful for the service and support they provide to our region.”

pectation that residents and businesses have appropriate insurance.”

MrsWhitehouse said she had suffered great stress since the event.

“Our health has suffered due to the mould in our house, my husband suffers with chest problems, and even my breathing has been affected,” Mrs Whitehouse said.

“This payment that I believe we should be entitled to would go a long way to help us live more comfortably, until the major works are done.”

Fellow Gatton resident Jeanette Countee and her family were away in Newcastle during the storm.

“We came home on the 29th of December, opened the door and it just stunk,” Ms Countee said.

“Everything was wet from the storms that happened after that, all the tiles were broken and all the water’s come in.”

Ms Countee’s daughter, Kaylee, had the worst of it.

“It put her ceiling on the bed,” she said.

Ms Countee and her family have been in temporary accommodation for six months since.

Thankfully accommodation was covered by insurance, but there were many additional costs incurred by the family including take away meals, fuel, and for the electricity which powered several large heater fans used to dry the house.

“We’ve had to pack up the whole house, so for things like bubble wrap that’s like $25 a roll, and I don’t know how many we’ve been through,” Ms Countee said.

She said the $1,000 payment would have made a huge difference.

“We were quite shocked as we drove into Gatton when we came back, it was like ‘oh my goodness, look at all the tarps on the roofs’,” Ms Countee said.

“Still today there are tarps over roofs, you can see there was a lot of damage.”

LVRC councillors toured the region’s RFS facilities recently.

Picture: LVRC

Hailstones as big as cricket balls with jagged pieces smashed Gatton houses on 23 December. Picture: MARGARET MIDKIFF

Kaylee Countee, Gatton, came home on 29 December, 2023 to find her ceiling had fallen onto her bed. Picture: JACOB HAYDEN

Phone reliability upgrade

Communities across the Somerset Region and Ipswich will have a more resilient mobile phone network following the allocation of new funding to the Queensland Government’s Mobile Network Hardening Program.

The program aims to reduce the risk of service outages during natural disasters and throughout the response and recovery period.

Round 2 of the program is providing $1.61 million in grant funding for 40 projects across Queensland.

This includes the following 12 locations in Ipswich and Somerset in the federal electorate of Blair, where Optus is undertaking microwave capacity and router equipment upgrades:

· Mt Stradbroke

· Esk Town

· Fernvale

· Walloon

· Somerset Dam

· Lowood

· Minden

· Harlin

· Coominya

· Jimna

· Toogoolawah

· Kilcoy

The upgrades aim to mitigate the potential for single points of failure to cause complete outages.

About 90 per cent of projects in round one of the program are complete. Round 2 funding brings the total number of projects to 1,385.

Federal Member for Blair Shayne Neumann said mobile accessibility in rural Queensland can be a matter of life and death.

“That’s why the Albanese Labor Government is funding 12 projects across Ipswich and the Somerset Region through the Mobile Net-

work Hardening Program to future-proof vital telecommunications infrastructure against service outages at times when they’re needed most,” he said.

“This will improve mobile network resil-

ience in areas like Walloon, Fernvale, Lowood, Esk, Toogoolawah, Coominya and Kilcoy.”

The MNHP is part of the Queensland Government’s $1.1 billion Better Connectivity Plan for regional and rural Australia.

The program is working to drive productivity, economic and social participation for rural, regional and First Nations communities, and helping to narrow the digital divide.

Withcott break-ins - Police in appeal for information

Police have released vision of two men who may be able to assist with investigations into several break and enters at a Withcott business in May.

Around 2am on May 11, two men forced entry into premises on Roches Road and stole copper and tools.

The same business was also broken into on a further five occasions, with copper wire, tools and equipment stolen.

One of the men was wearing a jacket, shorts, and sneakers.

He has a tattoo on his right calf.

The second man has a slim build and was wearing a jacket and camouflage shorts, sneakers and a striped backpack.

He has tattoos on both legs and his hand.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www. crimestoppersqld.com.au

Quote this reference number: QP2400843421.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24 hours per day at police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.

Do you recognise this tattoo? Police are appealing for information regarding a break and enter in Withcott.

Do you recognise this man? Police are appealing for information regarding a break and enter in Withcott.

Do you recognise these two men? Police are appealing for information regarding a break and enter in Withcott. Pictures: QPS

Do you recognise this tattoo? Police are appealing for information regarding a break and enter in Withcott.

Communities across the Somerset Region and Ipswich can feel safer thanks to improved mobile network resilience.

Picture: GLOBAL FARMER NETWORK

Photos lead Michelle out

Award-winning Laidley photographer Michelle Taylor-Holmes never dreamt she’d have the confidence to travel solo, after spending decades hiding in the shadows.

Since being diagnosed with autism in her late 40s, the Laidley local has embraced her invisible disability and started a journey of adventure and self-discovery.

Michelle recently competed in the national Landscape Awards 2024 photography competition in May, receiving two commendations for her work ‘Cotton Candy’ taken in Forest Hill, and ‘Glorious Morning’ photographed in New Zealand.

Earlier last year, the 55-year-old embarked on her first ever overseas trip to attend a photographic tour in New Zealand.

Michelle planned to have a travel compan-

ion, but when they couldn’t make it, she decided to take the trip by herself.

Before her diagnosis, Michelle would have to do a ‘dummy run’ with a companion ahead of a trip so she knew where to go and what to do.

These days Michelle said knows the power of forward planning, and she spent days researching and planning every aspect of her New Zealand journey to keep her anxiety at bay.

“Once I got out of the aeroplane in Christchurch and stepped out on the tarmac there were tears because there was so much to take on board,’ she said.

“The sensory overload and gravity of what I’d achieved.”

Since accessing regular psychologist appointments, Michelle’s developed strategies to cope in stressful situations. She also hand-

Win for community groups

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has congratulated four local Somerset community groups which successfully applied to Round 120 of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.

Mrs Frecklington said the groups would share in more than $120,000 which would help them undertake upgrades to facilities and purchase much needed equipment.

“I am so pleased these hard-working community groups have been rewarded with grants which will help them achieve key projects,” Mrs Frecklington said.

The successful groups in our region include:

· Somerset Assist – Purchase a vehicle

· Care4Esk Inc – Purchase a trailer, rain tank and equipment

· Esk Community Choir – Install projector

· Esk State School P and C – Purchase musical equipment

“Without our community groups, sporting clubs, and all those who volunteer their time, most of the events and activities we love would just not happen,” Mrs Frecklington said.

“It is great to see so many of them get this funding boost and be able to get their important projects underway.

“Clubs are always welcome to call my office on 4190 7100 for advice and support for their next Gambling Community Benefit Fund grant application.”

picked NDIS-funded support workers to help her be the best version of herself.

In 2022, Michelle took part in Carers Queensland’s Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) Microbusiness Program to further her knowledge base and grow her online photography business, Australian Nature Photography.

BYOB is a free six-month offering that aims to empower, educate and support people with disability, who are interested in self-employment, to create or grow their own micro business. Michelle said after completing the program, her cohort set up a private social media page to exchange ideas and encourage each other.

It was through this page Michelle found out about the Recovered Futures Art Exhibition, a feature of Queensland Mental HealthWeek.

She submitted a photo and it was chosen to be displayed.

After completing the program, Michelle also went on to have her own art exhibition and win awards for photographic work as well as being a finalist in the National Award for Disability Leadership ‘Art Category’.

People with disability are invited to register to attend Carers Queensland BYOB Toowoomba. Information and Discovery Workshop on Thursday 11 July from 10:00am-12:00pm at Grand Central Shopping Centre where Michelle will be the guest speaker. Call 1300 999 636 or email cq.enquiries@ ndis.gov.au to register for the workshop.

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Somerset Assist is one of four successful community groups in Round 120 of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.

Picture: FILE

Award-winning Laidley photographer Michelle Taylor-Holmes was a finalist in the National Award for Disability Leadership ‘Art Category’. Pictures: CARERS QUEENSLAND

Michelle’s Cotton Candy photo taken in Forest Hill received a commendation at the national photographers Landscape Awards 2024.

Winners in State Budget

The Queensland 2024-25 Budget had a busload of announcements including a handful of cost-of-living measures.

Treasurer Cameron Dick handed down the Budget in Parliament on Tuesday, 11 June, outlining a $2.746 billion turnaround from the forecast to a $564 million surplus in 2023-24.

“We know Queenslanders are facing challenges balancing their household budgets. That’s why we brought forward urgent cost-ofliving relief to help,” Mr Dick said.

“By addressing short-term pressures, the Government is safeguarding a future for everyone, particularly our most vulnerable.” Cost-of-living announcements included:

· $1,300 electricity bill support for all Queensland households from July 2024 with a higher $1,672 rebate for vulnerable households.

· 20 per cent reduction in vehicle registration fees for a 12 month period.

· A flat fare of 50 cents per trip across allTranslink public transport services from 5 August 2024 for 6 months.

· $200 FairPlay vouchers for sport and active recreation activities for up to 200,000 Queensland children.

· $15 million for the School and Community Food Relief to provide healthy food for children during school days.

· Food, emergency and financial relief to support Queensland families in need.

The Budget announced $1.1 billion for the newly established Queensland Fire Department and $60 million in annual funding for the State Emergency Service.

A record $4.379 billion was allocated to Police and Community Safety, an increase of almost $700 million - or 15 per cent - over the last financial year.

The Miles Government has also promised a $26 billion investment in renewable energy over the next four years to support the

Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan.

For the Lockyer Valley and Somerset regions, the government made the following announcements:

· $1.4 million to upgrade infrastructure and equipment at Gatton Smart Farm to support horticulture, productivity and profitability.

· $13.1 million in 2024-25 to continue planning and investigatory works for Somerset Dam improvements to comply with dam

safety standards and ensure a safe and secure water supply.

· $2.2 million in 2024-25 out of a $12 million total spend to deliver a new hall facility for Kilcoy State High School.

· $33 million in 2024-25 out of a $67.1 million total spend towards safety upgrades on Gatton Helidon Road, including road widening, installing wide centre lines, dedicated turning lanes, audio tactile line marking, new signage and removing roadside hazards.

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington said the State Budget delivered no new local projects for the Somerset region.

“I can’t believe how bad this budget is for my region,” Mrs Frecklington said.

“I can safely say this is the worst state budget for the Nanango Electorate I have ever seen.

“There’s no new funding for the D’Aguilar or Brisbane Valley Highway and still no acknowledgement that we need a realignment and new intersection at Buaraba Creek Road.”

Mrs Frecklington said she was disappointed there were no anti-hooning measures for Dundas and Coominya.

“Local residents have had enough of the blatant, frequent and ongoing hooning on their roads, but no funding has been assigned for measures to stop this dangerous and antisocial activity,” she said.

“And what about Cormorant Bay Cafe?

“When it comes down to it, Cormorant Bay Cafe is a State-Government owned asset and in 2019 Seqwater promised half a million dollars to refurbish the building.

“What has happened to this funding?”

Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick handed down the State Budget on Tuesday, 11 June. Picture: CONTRIBUTED

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington said the State Budget delivered no new local projects for the Somerset region.

Picture: DEB FRECKLINGTON

Local growers show off

By Jesse Hamilton

The Lockyer Valley Growers Expo provided an excellent chance for locals to measure their product against industry leaders on 14-15 June.

Hosted by Lockyer Valley Growers Inc., the expo featured 11 seed companies displaying their newest and greatest technology, with growers travelling from across Australia and the globe to attend the Gatton expo.

Exhibitors included chemical companies, machinery dealers, banks, insurance and supply-chain experts.

LVGI president Michael Sippel said the three-yearly expo was an excellent networking opportunity for growers travelling from far and wide to connect.

“It’s an excellent opportunity for growers to come and socialise and connect,” he said.

“It’s a great networking opportunity.

“There are people here with whom the farmers do business and with whom they collaborate.

“It’s just a nice opportunity to have a few days off work and connect because they all work seven days a week.”

event was host

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to Australian comedian Jimeoin on Friday night, 14 June. Withcott Seedlings team (L-R) Talisa Bowe, Matthew Harth, Dallas Panzram, and Jamie Lee.

Pictures: JESSE HAMILTON

Lefroy Valley Quality Seeds technical sales manager NQ Paul Johnson and WA sales representative Lee Thompson.

South Pacific Seeds Western Australian representative Tara Battilana holding a El Capitan watermelon.

RDO Equipment- Gatton employee Matthew Thorne with a John Deere 8R 280 2023 model tractor.

Leppington Speedy Seedlings team from Sydney (in no order) Sarah Vella, Nick Ciappara, John Vella, Peter Vella, and Stewart Peters.

50c ride goes only so far

By Jacob Hayden

The Independent sought clarification from Transport and Main Roads as to whether servicesintheLockyerValleyandSomersetwould be included in the six month 50 cent fare trial beginning August 5.

A spokesperson for TMR said routes included in the 50c fare trial were Route 529 Toogoolawah to Ipswich, Route 539 Rosewood and Helidon, Route 895 Woodford to Morayfield/Caboolture, Route 896 Kilcoy to Morayfield/Caboolture and Route 897 Woodford to Caboolture schools.

“The 50c fares initiative only applies to the Translink public transport network, which includes buses servicing the Lockyer Valley and

Somerset regions,” the spokesperson said.

Currently, there are no Translink services connecting the regions, or even Ipswich or Brisbane, toToowoomba.

“Long distance train and bus services help connect customers travelling to and from ToowoombaandBrisbane,howevertheselong distance services are not eligible for the 50c fares initiative,” theTMR spokesperson said.

“Translink receives many requests for new services across Queensland

“Public transport has a finite budget and factors such as competing priorities across the state and the demand or viability of a service must be considered when requests are received.”

The spokesperson said patronage was one of several considerations when planning a bus network and when determining the viability of a service.

“During the six-month 50c fares trial,Translinkwillmonitorloadingonallpublictransport services to help inform future decisions on the costofpublictransportfaresandservicelevels.”

Currently, there are no buses servicing Plainland, one of the fastest growing towns in the region, nor neighbouring towns along the Warrego Highway like Hatton Vale, Minden or Marburg.

The TMR spokesperson acknowledged the absence of services in their response to The Independent.

“Translink will continue to monitor population growth and patterns of development in the areas between Ipswich and Toowoomba,” they said.

Our town’s top award

Toogoolawah has won the Bronze Top Tiny Tourism Town Award at this year’s QueenslandTourism Industry Council’s Top Tourism Town Awards.

Presented by the Queensland Tourism Industry Council, the annual awards recognise outstanding regional destinations and honour communities thatdemonstrateacommitmenttovisitor excellence.

The announcement was made at an awards ceremony held on Friday, 7 June at the RNA Showgrounds in Brisbane. Somerset Regional Council mayor Jason Wendt was pleased to accept the award.

“Toogoolawah is a prime example of the unique character and charm reminiscent of all of our Somerset country towns”, he said.

“Toogoolawah is home to the award winning,TheCondensery,SomersetRegional Art Gallery, country pubs and cafes, unique accommodation, a history museum and the iconic Toogoolawah Pictures,” he said.

“With a range of unique visitor experiences on offer and ideally located right on the doorstep of Australia’s longest recreational rail trail, the Brisbane Valley RailTrail, it’s no wonderToogoolawah is now an award-winning tourism town.”

Mayor Wendt, who is also Chair of Somerset’sEconomicDevelopmentand Tourism Advisory Committee, thanked Somerset business owners for their contributions to enhancing the visitor experience.

“This award is testament to the wonderful work of the Toogoolawah business owners who work tirelessly to produce high-quality experiences and exceptional services to our visitors,” he said.

Chief Executive Officer of Queensland Tourism Industry Council Brett Fraser (left) with Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Earth Check Stewart Moore (right) and presenter Somerset Regional Council mayor Jason Wendt (centre) with the tourism award at the QTIC awards ceremony on 7 June. Picture: SRC

Translink will monitor patronage of Lockyer Valley and Somerset bus services during the six month 50 cent fare trial. Picture: UNSPLASH

Dumping down in Lockyer

Lockyer Valley Regional Council has recorded 887 wheelie bins-worth of illegally dumped waste to date this financial year.

Despite this, council has applauded the community for making positive choices when it comes to illegal dumping, noting there was still room for improvement.

LVRC Waste Management Portfolio Councillor Julie Reck said the statistic was an improvement on the 1200 wheelie bins-worth of illegal dumping recorded this time last year.

“While we recognise not everyone is making the responsible choice when it comes to managing their waste, this year’s statistics are considerably better than those recorded last year,” Cr Reck said.

“In 2023-2024, to date, Council has issued seven infringements and four warnings, totalling more than $30,000.

“On one occasion, the identified offender was required to pay the costs associated with rehabilitating the land where they had illegally dumped the materials, which was more than $15,000.”

In 2022 – 2023, 13 infringements and eight warnings were issued by council at a cost of more than $21,000.

“Our officers are committed to cracking down on illegal dumping and this just goes to show the financial cost of this irresponsible action simply isn’t worth it,” Cr Reck said.

Council classifies illegal dumping as the unlawful deposit of waste items with a total of 200 litres or more in volume.

Illegal dumping can not only cause chemical and physical pollution in neighbourhoods and waterways, but also spreads pests and weeds and acts as a breeding ground for vermin.

“In addition to the region’s highly valued agricultural focus, the Lockyer Valley is home to a growing residential population and a wide variety of flora and fauna and it’s vital we keep

the region clean, but we need the help of residents to make sure this continues,” Cr Reck said.

“As a council, we are committed to working

with the community and will continue to look at the illegal dumping hot spots.

“If you witness an illegal dumping incident or find illegally dumped material, report

it to council.”

For more information on how to responsibly dispose of your waste, contact Council on 1300 005 872 or visit lockyervalley.qld.gov.au

Lockyer Valley Regional Council has applauded the community for making positive choices when it comes to illegal dumping. Picture: LVRC

3 stars of WW1 sacrifice

By Jesse Hamilton

In a recent cleanup effort at their village, members of the Gatton and District Historical Society stumbled upon valuable and uncommon war memorabilia belonging to a Grantham born FirstWorldWar soldier.

Historical members were amazed to come across a mounting board containing ribbons and badges belonging to 25th Infantry Battalion Private James Martin Andrews.

Private James was one of three Andrews brothers killed in action in World War One alongside Bertie Reginald Andrews and George Henry Andrews.

Gatton and District Historical Society vice president Kelven Freeman said the board’s memorabilia was given to James’ mother, Fleurine Andrews after her three sons were killed in successive years from 1916 to 1918.

“The large medal on the board is the Commemorative Plague given to the family to commemorate the lost family member known as the ‘dead man’s penny’,” he said.

“The board also contains the Female Relative Badge, given to the closest female relative of enlisted men serving overseas.

“The top medal is the World War I Widows and Mothers Ribbon which are as rare as hen’s teeth to have the three bars showing the three deceased serving members.

“Most of them were issued with one star.

“This one has three stars, there wouldn’t be more than 20 of those in this country.”

Mr Freeman said that the society had made contact with the Andrews family, who were happy to donate items belonging to Private James’ two brothers to be displayed alongside each other in the historical village family history room.

“The family made contact, and they’ve kindly donated the other two to the society, which is sensational,” he said.

“The other two are at Maitland Street in Gatton with Peter Brown, whose great-greatgrandmother is Fleurine Andrews.”

Private James’ brother, George Henry Andrews, was part of the 47th Infantry Battalion, and his second brother, Bertie Reginald Andrews, served in the 25th Infantry Battalion with both born in Ma Ma Creek.

Gatton Racecourse

Ribbons and badges belonging to 25th Infantry Battalion Private James Martin Andrews.

Pictures: KELVEN FREEMAN

Fleurine Andrews had three sons serve in the First World War from the Grantham and Ma Ma Creek areas.

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Esk fair a huge success

The Valley of the Lakes Garden Club scored a home run with its massive Esk Garden Fair on Saturday.

The event, which has been a regular attraction in the Brisbane Valley since 2016, filled Pipeliner Park, with SES members parking hundreds of cars and filling the overflow car park at the Race Club.

President Kerri Melville of Toogoolawah thanked the 100 stall holders, saying the fair was the best ever. “It’s an amazing turn-out,” she said.

“We’ve had 96 volunteers, some of them doing two hour shifts. They set up the bunting. They have been decorating bicycles, working the gates, looking after the tables and selling raffles .

“We’ve had 15 buses, most of them hired by other local garden clubs. “We’ve one from Roma, two from the Sunshine Coast and others from Glebe Road in Ipswich, the Brisbane Organic Growers, Albany Creek, Stanthorpe and Toowoomba.

I think it is our central location that makes the fair so successful.”

The Valley of the Lakes Garden Club draws 100 and more to its regular meetings at the Esk Civic Centre on the second Tuesday of the Month at 9.30am.

Kerri said the club, which was formed in 2010, is popular because it offers a guest speaker at every meeting and because its members are friendly people.

Elsie Burton (2) was playing two bags of seed like they were maracas. Dad Daniel, from Silkstone in Ipswich, attends the fair every year to give support to the local growers, craftspeople and exhibitors. Pictures: CAMERON THOMPSON

Brock and plant enthusiast Sheridan Gibbs of Yarraman were enjoying the glorious weather with 19 month old Ivy.

Julie Ross, from Mackay, specialises in rustic art, especially roses that she manufactures from old roofing iron. A regular at the Esk Garden Fair, in her third year, Julie likes to dress up, keeping in tune with the tone of the event.

The Garden Fair filled Pipeliner Park. Thousands from as far away as Roma attended and the local traffic network groaned under the traffic burden.

Ormeau Garden Club member, Geoff Ross was suitably terrified when confronted by Lion Cam Wyatt. Representing Esk Lions and the Lions against Loneliness campaign, Cam was determined to wrap his arms around anyone feeling lonely.

Aboard one of 15 buses that made its way to Esk for the day were members of the Ormeau Garden Club: Paula Jordan, Beverley Gordon, Josie Capra, Treasurer Margaret and Geoff Ross. Photo-bombing at the rear was Robbie Huiskamp, Vice President of the Nambour Garden Club.

What a crowd! Especially at the Nellies’ Scarecrows stand where Delma Evans of Caboolture and Janelle Sorensen of Glasshouse Mountains were in charge. Janelle started making scarecrows 10 years ago after a successful fundraiser. She’s had many requests, including from a motorist who wanted to add a passenger when she was driving in her car.

2024 Rosewood Show

Friday.28thJune,2024

• Mic the Balloonatic

• Reptile Demonstration

• Rides

• Showbags

• Mic the Bush Galah

• Animal Nursery

• Dog showing

• 12:45pm - Circus Play Space

Night Program in the Main Arena

GATES OPEN for Bull Ride – 4pm

6:05pm - High Impact Duo Fire Show (Kindled Spirits) in Bull Ride Ring

BULL RIDE – 6.30pm

*Main Pavilion to close 7pm*

28-29 June

Saturday,29thJune2024

Mic the Balloonatic will be found Roaming the Show 11am Present Colouring Circus In Winners (TBC) 11.30am Fusion Arts Inc - musical theatre demonstrations

12pm Mic the Bush Galah

12:30pm KIDS Eating Competition: Hot Dog (sponsored by Rising Sun)

1pm ADULT Eating Competition: Burger Eating (sponsored by Rising Sun)

1.30pm Official Opening Route 33 to entertain into the night *Times are subject to change*

Night Program in the Main Arena

Found Around the Show

• Pony rides • Animal Nursery

• Rides • Showbags

*Main Pavilion to close 6pm*

ROSEWOOD SHOW 2024 Show’s better every year

By Jacob Hayden

Rosewood Show Society steps up its game every year, thanks to its dedicated committee and volunteers.

Treasurer Renea Lenihan welcomes the community to celebrate Rosewood’s biggest event over two action-packed days on 28 and 29 June. “Each and every year our show gets bigger and better and we always like to bring some new attractions to the show,” Mrs Lenihan said.

The show is taking advantage of the school holidays with more events on Friday, 28 June.

“Poultry is going to be at the Rosewood Show on the Friday as well as the Saturday this year, as we’re making it two full days of show activity, which is not what we’ve normally done previously,” Mrs Lenihan said. “The rodeo is always a very popular feature on the Friday night for all age groups, families included.

“We still have a number of our regular events, being the dog section on Friday and the Elizabeth Boughen Memorial section, which is running all day on Friday this year instead of just half the day.”

Mrs Lenihan was excited for several new events which have been added to Saturday’s line-up. “We have a number of exciting new events in the hamburger eating competition for the adults and the hotdog eating competition for the kids,” she said.

“We also have the Outback Challenge and that’s open for a junior and senior section.

“That’s something we haven’t had at our show for a long time so we’ve reinstated that with a few little quirks along the way.

“We have FMX Motorbikes there as well throughout the course of the day and

into the evening.”

Mrs Lenihan was excited to announce Dave Manchon and the Rooftop Express would hold their first ever Queensland Show of The Comedy Duck Show at Rosewood.

“The ducks are herded by dogs and they do a comedy act,” she said. “We’ve seen it at the Sydney Royal Show and it was absolutely fantastic.”

Mrs Lenihan said she loves working with the committee alongside her husband, Rosewood Show Society president Paddy Lenihan.

“We’ve been involved in the show society for 22 years now,” she said. “Paddy’s family are very heavily involved in the horses, so Paddy came on as the ring steward in the horse section and we did that for a number of years.

“Paddy and my children now are 19 and 17 and they’ve been involved in the show since they were born, realistically, they come along to every event we go to.

“Now they’re also passionate about it as well and they want to keep that culture going.”

Mrs Lenihan said Rosewood Show Society had an excellent committee of both younger and older generations working towards a common goal. “That forward planning that we’re doing each and every year is continually making our show a bigger and better show,” she said.

“If we can put on a good show and receive excellent feedback, which we do, it gives us an extra lease of life.”

Mrs Lenihan said the Rosewood Show was Rosewood’s biggest event of the year and the committee wanted to keep it alive and well.

“We see some people only once a year and that’s at the Rosewood Show, and it’s good to be able to meet those people and talk with those people,” she said.

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ROSEWOOD SHOW 2024

Show’s big draw cards

By Jacob Hayden

The Rosewood Show Society has pulled out all the stops to make this year’s show like nothing you have seen before.

Entertainment coordinator Cassie Seppanen said extras were added to fit the school holidays.

Friday and Saturday, 28 and 29 June will have plenty to offer.

“On both days we have our animal nursery, Mick the Bush Galah and Mad Mick the Balloonatic, he’s a great entertainer for kids,” Miss Seppanen said.

Friday night’s Bull Ride, starting 6:30pm, is not to be missed.

On Saturday the stage will be lively with musical performances and eating competitions.

“We’ve got a musical theatre demonstration from Fusion Arts Incorporated, a local Ipswich musical theatre group,” Miss Seppanen said.

“We also have a presentation of colour in competition winners from our local schools.

“We’re having a kids’ hotdog eating competition (12:30pm), and then straight after that we have an adults’ burger eating competition sponsored by the Rising Sun Hotel.”

There’s plenty of animal performances and entertainment, including a Queensland-first on Saturday, a brand new show from the Roof-

Rooftop Express will hold a horse liberty show, demonstrating the bond between a horse and its rider. Pictures: FILE

top Express called Ducks, Dogs and Dancing.

“We’re going to be the first ones to see it, which we’re very excited about,” Miss Seppanen said.

“On Saturday we have the kids Outback Challenge happening at 3pm,” Miss Seppanen said.

“That’s teams of four kids aged 17 and under doing outback challenges like hessian bag racing, carrying hay bales and apple bobbing.

“We want it to feel like people are coming to a different show each year,” she said.

Get behind the big wheel

By Jacob Hayden

If you have time to spare, why not join Rosewood Show Society and help make each year’s show one to remember?

New committee member Deno Miles described himself as an all-rounder.

“I’m happy to give a hand out wherever I need to be,” Mr Miles said.

“I used to help out in the bull ride, setting things up and running the bar throughout the night.

“I’d help make sure everyone gets in safe and out safe.”

Mr Miles said he had just as much fun setting up the show as he did helping it run.

“I think people need to volunteer and see what goes on,” he said.

“If you get into the right spot with the

right people you just fall into the place and you don’t actually have to think about it.

“You just become a committee member because you’re happy to be there.”

Mr Miles encouraged more locals to find their niche and to get involved with the show.

“There’s plenty of areas, whether you want to help doing the loading work to set up before the actual show runs,” he said.

Mr Miles said a lot of work went into the show but he enjoyed every part of it.

“It’s great to see other people having a good time,” he said.

Anyone wanting to volunteer for the show can contact the committee at rosewoodshow@live.com.au or they can speak to committee members on show weekend, 28 and 29 June.

Rosewood Show Society committee member Deno Miles loves setting up and helping out with the bull ride each year. Picture: FILE

EULOGY

WRITTEN BY DOUGLAS MICHAEL ROWELL

PRESENTED BY THE REVEREND COLIN CHRISTIAN AT THE FUNERAL OF THE DAUGHTER OF DOUGLAS AND CHRISTINE ROWELL

Vale Fiona Marie Rowell

17th March 1971 - 2nd June 2024

I

would like to thank you, one and all, for dedicating your valuable time to attend the Funeral Service of my darling daughter Fiona Marie. I know, all too well, just how difficult is the availability of time, to attend such events. We all have priorities! We are here to commemorate the death of Fiona. But, more than that, we are here to celebrate her life. It is possible that she was more notable in life, more for what she didn’t do, than possible what she did. Fiona never sought sympathy, for the ailment she had been awarded, in the lottery of life. In addition, she never gave up hope, that the magic of a cure would arrive, and she would walk back, into the Australian life, where she had contributed so much. There are, in life, many ups and downs, and it is the way we navigate both, that shows just who we are. Fiona has left her mark on the world, in the short 53 years she lived.

When we grow towards adulthood, we nurture dreams of a happy marriage and the almost consequential children. Children are such wonderful things, but they don’t come in any homogenized package, with a guarantee on it. When Christine and I were married, having established a career and put a roof over our heads, we pursued the arrival of children. But they did not come. There were no ‘artificial insemination’ options, in those days, so we pursued the adoption route. Having taken on board our first adopted child, Darren, we put up our hands for a female baby child. Christine and I were living in Woomera, South Australia, pursuing a space-tracking career, with the task of sending a satellite, on an exploratory journey to Mars. Without any fore-warning we were allocated a child, who we named Fiona Marie. When we arrived back from Adelaide to the town-ship of Woomera, with this second bundle of joy, amid great personal excitement and anticipation, we were treated like a king and queen, in bringing this beautiful being into their society.

When we went to the Courts to legalize the adoptions, we were required to swear before God, that we would raise our adopted children, as if they were our own biological children. We did so swear, without reservation. We educated both our children, with-in the regime of the Catholic Church for the primary, as well as secondary private schools. They were baptized as Catholics, took First Communion and once they reached the age of employment, we allowed them to make their own religious direction. We considered that such was their own decision. Both Darren and Fiona ceased religious practice, when they set out on their own. Darren came to us as a ‘drug baby’: his mother was on drugs when she birthed him. He never “got off” the drugs during the formidable years, when we could exert our influence. “This marijuana is good stuff, Dad. I can get off it any time I like. It doesn’t lead on to heavier drugs such as heroin.” Darren died of an over-dose of drugs in his 40’s, and the autopsy detected nine different drugs in his system, when he died. Fiona lived through ‘all of that’. It was impossible to shield her from ‘all of that’. She, in fact, maintained an effective conduit to Darren, throughout his ups and downs, until the end. We tried hard to be the best parents we felt we could be. I would occasionally nudge her towards marriage and family, as in playing our part as homo sapiens on this planet, we believe that this is what is required of all of us. I recall saying to her on one such occasion, “Why don’t you get onto that Tinder Dating site, and see if you can’t snag a mate.” I have been known to go further and say, “Get an old man, with a lot of money, and a bad cough.” She knew that the use my sense of humour, was just my particular way, of trying to make my unwelcome intrusion into her affairs as being a little more palatable. Fiona’s response was, “They are all dogs, Dad!” to which I replied, “If that is the case, I will buy you a dog.” For her next birthday, I bought her a King Charles Cavalier, with a pedigree and the most beautiful brown colouring mixed with white: his name became Louie. Louie became her best friend. Despite my sarcastic response to her ‘man’ predicament, the dog filled the gap perfectly. The dog slept on her bed. He was waiting at the door, wagging his tail each day. He has never spoken back to her. Nor has he ever been known to assault her person, or create domestic violence of any kind. Fiona conducted a very clean and conservative life style, with the exception of her smoking. We could not turn her off her smoking habit. Little do we know, nor will we ever know, if and how much influence, did the smoking habit impact her health state, which was to follow in later years. Her sporting exploits included swimming, basket-ball and tennis. She soon learned that none of these sports would ever be able to keep in the style, to which she aspired. We put her through the tortures of dancing lessons. I recall one of her songs to which she had a routine was called, ‘the Codfish Ball’. Again. No employment prospects existed in this endeavour, either. Her first job was selling Ice Creams, in the Carindale shopping centre. Interestingly, this job and manager involved, taught her a great deal to carry her through, in future employment. Discipline, customer respect and work-place hygiene. Her first serious love-affair involved a lad named Danial. It led to an engagement and cohabitation in a unit in Caloundra. Somehow she found her managerial position in the Picture Theatre industry. She managed the Noosa Complex and later, the Tweed Heads complex. The perks were such that Christine and I, particularly at the Tweed theatres often did a double movie session. I can’t remember just what the commercial deal was. That’s the truth, Your Honour! I also had the privilege of doing Santa Clause in the Tweed. I had to service a line of young girls and boys and ask them that serious question, “Now, Sunny, what do you want for Christmas?” There is a prize for the person who has guessed what the most common answer was. The most common request was, “I want Daddy to come over and have Christmas dinner with us.” From the realms of a dying movie industry, Fiona went to the depths of the Australian education industry. She had no qualifications as a teacher, so there were no prospects, but there were in “International Education”. She hit the peak of when Australia decided to sell education as a major export. This meant that we started bringing students from the Asian region. We housed them, in what has been cutely termed “Home-Stay” It is just what it says. The major challenge of this initiative became the visa management system. We are hearing, in the press, at the moment, just how complex and difficult this process is to manage. The system is open to cheating imports who use this back-door system to find a way to get Australian citizenship. Fiona became a national expert in this system.

Fiona was cleaning the back porch when she fell and did damage to her thigh; at that stage we could only guess what damage had occurred. She called triple “o”, and was taken to the Ipswich Hospital. In the face of the Ambulance ramping problem, they gave her a tablet and sent her home. I found her lying on her kitchen floor, with a small mattress to lie on. Within two days she was in such pain, that she rang for the ambulance again. She could not stand at that time. I was called in to Ipswich Hospital at 4am, the next day, to find my beautiful daughter, splayed out like a frog, in a year 12 Science experiment. Fiona had a track record with blood clots. Whatever injury she had; it had activated the blood-clots in her lung, which were blocking the free-flow of blood in her heart. The heart was distended to twice its normal size. The doctors were not prepared to move her anywhere, much less to a ward. They whistled up a flying team of surgeons and nurses from the PA Hospital. They stabilized her and put her in a special large Ambulance designed to take the patient and the life-support machines she needed. Fiona was taken into the Intensive Care Ward at the PA. If you have ever had the misfortune to visit an intensive care unit, you would never forget it. The beds are specially designed to accommodate the technology and the patient. There are drips of all shapes and devices. Electronic screens demonstrate, what is going on with all bodily elements necessary for life. One nurse is assigned to each patient.

The heart problem seemed to be under control, so they scanned her whole body to detect the cause of her initial problem. It was as a result of this scan, that they found that she a broken bone in the hip. But more than that, they found that she had a cancer, throughout her bone marrow system, and including the broken bone. The obvious initial fix was to conduct a hip transplant, taking the offending cancerized bone out, with the process. This raised another potential death risk. To take the pressure off the heart, the Doctors had prescribed the blood-thinning drug called warfarin. To conduct the transplant with minimal risk, they had to reduce the warfarin significantly, leaving the blood clots in the lungs, to have a ‘merry old dance’ in the lung. This balance of medications was managed and the hip replaced. Now, this is not an insignificant operation on its own. Just because she had a life-threatening cancer, she was not relieved from the rehabilitation of breaking-in a new hip, to which Fiona applied herself.

Fiona, as pointed out earlier, had no husband, boy-friend or secret lover, in the wings, to step up as her support. I, at the age of 85, had to put my ‘big-boy’ pants on, and support her on this horrific journey. I can’t recall just how many early morning trips we did from Esk to St. Andrews and Ipswich Hospital in Ipswich, the PA in Brisbane and the Wesley in Auchenflower. At the tender age of the 80s, I am under continual threat of losing my license. I have a belief that, the more times you are on the road, the more chance you have of some idiot, running into you. I can’t tell you how many near-misses I had. We were then to enter the world of Oncology; in other words, we were to enter what I call the ‘bubble’ of cancer treatment, that this wonderful country of ours, makes available to cancer sufferers. It is a credit to the many Oncology Doctors and Nurses, who carry out the service. The general treatment is to inject chemistry-based drugs into the patient’s body, on a regular basis. These chemo drugs are just a poison, which is chosen with the task of tracking down the cancer and killing it. The simplicity of this statement belies the complexity of the process generally. There are different variations of these poisons chosen for each cancer. This cancer that Fiona contracted, is called multiple myeloma, and is known to be a tricky little ‘bugger’. Its name belies its seriousness. It should be called a cancer of the immune system, which more accurately identifies. We all have a layman’s understanding of the immune system, as we are continually getting injections to make us immune to something; be it measles, polio, diphtheria, covid and influenzas. We know generally that the bone marrow is ubiquitous; in other words, it extends through every part of our body, where there is a bone. Its major role, is to produce the blood. The sensitivity of our health to an adequate and healthy flow of blood is well known and accepted. The Oncologist sat Fiona and myself down and briefed us, on what we were in for. Firstly, Fiona had to under-take a blood test on a weekly basis, which would be monitored by the Oncologist, who would adjust the weekly chemo accordingly. Some of these sessions would take four hours. He made a direct point that he could go through the possible alternatives at this time, but suggested that we should “just ride the wave.” Fiona immediately established a strong faith-based relationship with this Doctor. I too had immediate faith in him. It wasn’t as if we had a choice, but there are times when establishing such a bond does not work. After about 6 months, we were told that the ‘protein marker’ had been reduced to almost zero, and she was discharged from Hospital, on an optimistic note. I can’t remember the number of times Fiona was admitted to Hospital, and then sent home after ten days or more. There was a point following this good news, when the Oncologist was prepared to put in writing, that Fiona had a terminal cancer. I can’t remember just why the alarm bells didn’t resound at that time. I think we must have been blinded by “hope”. This advice triggered her resignation from the Ipswich Girl’s Grammar School. Without an income, Fiona had to relinquish her independence, by terminating her unit contract. It was then that, Fiona uttered those seven words, which under normal circumstances, most parents would dread to hear, “Dad, can I move in with you?” As I look back, this whole process was like some kind of ‘humanitarian ramp’. We were being let down easily and didn’t want to know it. Maybe that is what the Oncologist’s concept of “ride the wave” really meant. The signs were in the more and more regular sojourns of Hospitalization. It was in the windows between these Hospitalizations, that many of you had the opportunity and experience of meeting her. Fiona engaged most people she met, and never directed attention towards her illness. So good was she at this social skill, that some people have expressed doubt, that she was as sick as I may have been presenting her. This journey, I am convoluting into a couple of pages, took a total of two years. It was about six months ago, that the Oncologist announced, that he had no more suitable chemo options, available to him to address Fiona’s cancer. Can you just imagine the impact that this announcement had on us both? We knew that the cancer had first manifested itself in a broken bone in her hip. That was duly fixed by transplanting the hip. It then appeared in two spots in the eye. This was eradicated by radiation. Now it had masticated into one of her kidneys. The remaining kidney had to be assisted with a urine bag. About this time, I put my engineering hat on and asked what markers they were using, and what had they done. The Oncologist advised that the ‘kidney marker’ had dropped from 40 to 20. I didn’t have to ask, what the particular marker was, because anything that drops by 50%, is clearly up to no good. He went on to say, that the ‘cancer marker’ had gone from 150 to 300. Clearly, deterioration of enormous significance was occurring. As the cancer was reducing the effectiveness of the kidney significantly, it was not surprising, that the cancer had raised its aggressiveness equally significantly. What should be remembered is that there was no chemo in play, at this stage. “There was nothing in the cupboard.” The cancer was having a “merry little dance” on the second kidney. In fact, it had been identified as attaching the second kidney from the top and the bottom. In amongst this timing, the Oncologist announced that the Americans had come up with a new drug, which was showing 75% success rate. The bad news was, that this drug was not on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) list. In other words, if you want to try it, you will have to pay for it yourself. How Cruel! The cost of the drug was $25,000 per month. Fiona had a pay-out from her Super Scheme, when she resigned some months earlier, so she decided to ‘give it a go’. I supported her decision. She had to put funds, on the table, for 12 months, as ‘good faith’ in the trial. Three weeks into the American trial, the Oncologist said, “Stop! Stop! Stop!” The new drug was making her situation worse. The trial was stopped. Fiona came home with me, and we both, sort of knew, where we were heading. We interestingly talked about it, without talking about it. The domestic issues had to be addressed, such as the Will and the Power of Attorney. When you are confronted with these two documents, with information we had, it was very real. I had never interfered with her religious beliefs or adherence to her faith before, but I believed that I had a ‘parental responsibility’ to walk on some tender ground. I picked the time to say, “Have you spoken to the guy upstairs lately? It might be good to have a little chat with him: he might be able to cut you a deal.” At a later time, she told me she had taken my advice. A week before the end, I arranged for Father Francis to give her Last Rights. We were rocking up to St. Andrews for a blood transfusion, when we were told that the Oncologist wanted to speak to us. Fiona had to register at the Wesley Hospital by 2:30pm the same day. Those markers I mentioned earlier, had dropped again. When she registered at the Wesley Hospital, she was in the Palliative Care Ward. There was no hiding the facts now. ‘Palliative Care is about helping you die’. The only real medication she was getting was designed to relieve the pain. The strength is managed to keep the patient comfortable. My experience would tell me that it is not possible to keep the patient totally comfortable. The Palliative Care Doctor walks a fine line. He has to try to keep Fiona compos mentis as well as relieving her pain. She complained that she was losing her hand eye coordination. She could no longer handle her phone, much less her computer. She had financial matters to settle, but the window of opportunity on that had closed. I made the point earlier, about the fear and trepidation a parent experiences the words, “Dad, can I move in with you!” Fiona said to me, “Dad, I want you to make sure I’m dead!” This was on another level. I had to question, where this was coming from. She said, “Dad, I’ve seen horror movies, where there is a person knocking on the lid of the casket.” This was the nature of the humour we shared. I countered by telling her that when she gets to Heaven, she has to organize for me a seat close to the Band, and on the same table as Shane Warne. She queried why Shane Warne. I said, “After all the fuss they made about Shane when he died, that he is the only person I am sure is in heaven.” I asked the difficult question about the markers. The ‘kidney marker’, which had caused consternation, when it went from 40 to 20 was now 3. The ‘cancer marker’ which had gone from 150 to 300 was now at 700. The cancer was attacking the second kidney from the top and the bottom. Remember that there was no chemo being administered, to challenge the cancer. Arrangements were made for us to bring Fiona’s pet dog, Louie, to see her. The condition was that the dog’s feet shouldn’t hit the ground inside the Hospital, before it got to her room. Now, Louie is not a small dog. I was dispatched to K-Mart to get a dog carrier. Once we put him in the carrier, it was too heavy to carry. We then had to borrow a wheel chair to carry him into the Hospital. Well, every corner we turned there were people who wanted to carry him. Once we got to her room the dog couldn’t get on the bed quick enough. They played for two or three hours. Louie climbed over her neck and planted himself on her pillow behind her. I took the picture, that you see on the casket today. Fiona was becoming less coordinated. She was becoming jerky in her movements. I was visiting regularly, but I now decided to stay overnight. Fiona raised her head to say to me, “Dad, I can’t do this!” These words rang in my head, and I immediately called on my early bible lessons, remembering that Jesus said something very similar, while hanging on the cross. I am not religious enough to read the bible regularly. I have a bible in my house, because I am a Justice of the Peace, and a Bible is necessary in swearing Affidavits. That memory was profound and reassuring, but it did not help me with my response. I said to her, “There is no other alternative!” She accepted that, and relaxed on the pillow. That night at 1am she screamed, “Dad! Dad!” and I came to her side and held her hand. She could not speak, but she knew I was there. The Palliative Care Doctor said that the level of Morphine he was pumping into her, should see her out in 24 hours. He was out by a factor of two, and the total 50 hours she had to endure weren’t pretty. Vale Fiona Marie Rowell; may you rest in peace, and may your “new world” in Heaven, be what you deserve. As I said to Fiona a week before she passed away, “Thank you for allowing me to share your short 53-year life with you.”

Douglas Michael Rowell

Yoga for health, wellness

By Jesse Hamilton

As the International Day of Yoga approaches on June 21, it’s clear that numerous misconceptions still persist regarding the ancient discipline and its unique benefits to mind, body and soul.

Originating over 5,000 years ago in northern India, yoga is now embraced worldwide, with many pursuing the discipline to improve their stress management, mental health, and mindfulness.

Balance with Kel yoga teacher Kelly Beasley said she was initially reluctant to try yoga because the poses looked difficult but reaped the rewards when it helped relieve her chronic pain.

“Personally, I’ve suffered from chronic pain since I was a child, so gentle yoga is actually what helps me manage my pain,” she said.

“It helps with flexibility and strength and targets your deep connective tissue to relieve pain.

“Many of my students have experienced the mobility benefits from yoga from a lady who has been able to get back into her gardening to another lady that can now get through her cricket match without her sciatic pain.

“Mine are all gentle-based practices, it’s not a fitness class, a lot of people say, they’re not flexible enough, or they’re too old and that’s not the case.

“Yoga is actually what helps you build that flexibility, mobility and balance.”

A landmark study by Stephen Penman in 2005 revealed the strong mental health benefits that those who practise yoga experience.

Penman found then that 58.4 percent of the

3,832 yoga students surveyed in Australia had begun yoga to reduce anxiety and stress and that 79.4 per cent continued to practise yoga to reduce stress and anxiety.

Sharing and teaching yoga and meditation since 1998, Ahimsa Yoga tutor Jacqui Bate said yoga is a process of alleviating the body from stress.

“Making the decision to attend yoga is often the first step in self-care” she said.

Finding stillness through movement

Jacqui brings decades of experience to therapy-focused Yoga classes. Practices are drawn from a range of modalities including Hatha/Vinyasa Yoga, Mental Health Aware Yoga, Chi Gung, Tai Chi, Integrative Restoration (iRest), Vipassana/Mindfulness Meditation, Yoga Psychology and Positive Neuroplasticity.

In finding stillness through movement, we embrace all that we are with kindness, compassion, and gentle curiosity.

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“Individuals have shared that, by simply showing up for their class, they are showing up for their own wellbeing, which is greatly beneficial for mental health.”

“Mindfully moving their body, not only helps to free up any tension held, but also offers the experience of getting to know and accept themselves just as they are, to better understand and self-regulate their internal experience, and encourage them to see them-

selves through the lens of compassion, rather than critical self-judgement.”

Yoga teacher Chrisann Lee from Wellness Through Yoga said the practice is occasionally misconceivedasareligioninsteadofaphilosophy and encourages people of all backgrounds to practice mindfulness through yoga.

“Some people think it’s a religion, but it is more about a philosophy than a religion,” she said.

“It’s rooted thousands of years in Hinduism and the Indian tradition, Ayurveda.

“There is an element of that, but it’s evolved over time, and now it is not about believing in a particular God but more about finding that mindfulness that will improve not just physical wellness, but also the mental and emotional side of our well-being.”

The many benefits of yoga

By Jesse Hamilton

1: Yoga may improve cardiovascular functioning

Pranayama, often referred to as “yogic breathing,” is an important and beneficial component ofYoga.

2: Yoga may improve bone health

Many postures in Yoga are isometric contractions, meaning the length of the muscles holding the pose position doesn’t change and are fully engaged.

3: Yoga helps with stress relief

Yoga can help reduce stress as it promotes relaxation through our body, mind, and breathing though various postures and techniques.

4: Yoga improves mental health Yoga lowers stress hormones in our bodies while simultaneously increasing beneficial brain chemicals like endorphins.

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5: Yoga can improve balance

Balance is not just integral when you’re trying to stand on one leg in Tree Pose in yoga class. It’s also essential for simple everyday movements such as picking something up off the floor, reaching up to a shelf, and descending stairs.

Wellness Through Yoga in Lowood 1 hour Yin Yoga class structure:

· 10-15 minutes of breathwork (gently warming up the body with mindfulness on the breath);

· 30 minutes of about 8-10 Yin poses targeting the fascia (deep connective tissue) of the hips, pelvis, lower back, as well as muscles and joints in the shoulders, upper body and spine;

· 15 minutes of guided meditation to bring the body and mind into a deeper state of relaxation.

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Wellness through Yoga in Lowood helps people practise mindfulness through yoga, breath work and meditation to improve their physical and mental wellness.

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Laidley’s Balance With Kel sessions offer a diverse range of yoga styles, including Gentle Mat Classes, Yin and Chair Yoga.

Elizabeth’s show legacy

The Elizabeth Boughen Memorial Youth Challenge will return to the Rosewood Show stud beef section in 2024, raising funds for the PA Research Foundation.

Now in its second year, the Rosewood Show Elizabeth Boughen Memorial Youth Challenge awards a young person for their skill, herdsmanship and enthusiasm.

The challenge is in honour of the late Elizabeth Boughen who passed away suddenly in January 2023, just two days before her 23rd birthday, after a short battle with an autoimmune disease.

Liz was a passionate local cattle breeder and judge, and a previous Rosewood Showgirl.

Elizabeth’s dad Noel Boughen said Liz

would be proud to see young people getting involved in stud beef showing and being rewarded for having a go.

“The challenge is all about encouraging kids to have a go,” Mr Boughen said.

“The reason herdsmanship is such an important part of the criteria is so that kids who may not be the most experienced still have a chance to compete and enjoy the day.

“You can compete as an individual or as part of your school group.

“While we wish Liz was still here competing herself, we know she would be honoured the competition in her name is encouraging young people to get involved and rewarding people for trying their best and enjoying be-

ing part of stud beef competition and community.”

The competition is being run in conjunction with a fundraiser for the PA Research Foundation.

The PA Research Foundation was chosen as the recipient of this fundraiser as the PA was the hospital where Liz was treated.

The foundation is also investing in research to better understand what causes autoimmune diseases and how to treat them more effectively.

Kicking off at 12pm on Fri 28 June, the challenge is judged on a combination of performance across Young Judges, Young Paraders and herdsmanship.

The individual award is given to the entrant with the highest combined points across the Young Paraders and Young Judges competitions as well as for showing exemplary herdsmanship.

A school prize will also be awarded to the school that wins the most points based on herdsmanship, and the average score of all students across the Young Judges and Paraders competitions.

Herdsmanship is judged on animal welfare, presentation and overall conduct and attitude.

Entries are being accepted right up until Friday 28 June with a $10 entry fee.

Rural confidence climbed high, but turns the corner

High input costs and soft commodity prices have seen confidence levels among Queensland’s primary producers slip in the second quarter of 2024.

This follows a strong uptick in producer sentiment at the beginning of the year, off the back of better-than-expected summer rainfall and the promise of rising cattle prices.

The latest survey finds Queensland’s rural confidence eased from a net reading of +15 per cent last quarter to -13 per cent.

Concerns about rising input costs were nominated by 39 per cent of Queensland respondents, while 28 per cent mentioned lower commodity prices.

Rabobank regional manager for North Queensland and the Northern Territory Trent McIndoe said while much of the state was experiencing above-average to average

rainfall conditions and producers had been receiving reasonable commodity prices in certain sectors, high input costs and commodity price uncertainty are “taking the shine off”.

“Most parts of Queensland are experiencing a good season – but, as always, there are some dry areas and people that have missed out on rain,” Mr McIndoe said.

“It’s the subdued cattle market that is a major cause for concern for many Queensland producers and the current interest rate environment is also underpinning a level of concern – while it was not one of the major factors highlighted in the survey results, but it is certainly an underlying reason.”

“The bank is expecting Queensland’s crop planting to show the biggest year-onyear area increase in the country – up 31.7 per cent to 1.475 million hectares.

Rabobank regional manager for North Queensland and the Northern Territory Trent McIndoe delivered the rural confidence survey for the second quarter this year. Picture: CONTRIBUTED

Liz Boughen was a passionate Rosewood cattle breeder and judge, and is honoured each year through the Rosewood Show Elizabeth Boughen Memorial Youth Challenge.

Picture: ROSEWOOD SHOW SOCIETY The 2023 winner and Junior Paraders reserve champion Lilly Wingfield with Junior Champion Bella Johnstone and Noel Boughen, Liz’s father.

Landholders look for ants

Fire ant biosecurity zones were reviewed and updated on 15 June with several Lockyer Valley and Somerset suburbs to receive increased coverage in Zone 1.

The National Fire Ant Eradication Program describesZone1assuburbsthathavereceived or are scheduled to receive fire ant eradication treatment, while Zone 2 covers suburbs yet to receive eradication treatment.

Suburbs with increased coverage include Adare, Atkinsons Dam, Coominya, Gatton, Lake Clarendon, Thornton, Townson and Woodlands.

Executive program director Ashley Bacon said eradication was challenging and required a collective effort from the entire community.

“If our eradication officers need access to your property to conduct surveillance or treatment, please let them in so they can protect you, your family, and your animals from fire

ants,” Mr Bacon said.

Lockyer Valley Regional Council EnvironmentandPestManagementPortfolioCouncillor Cheryl Steinhardt said everyone had a part to play in looking for and reporting fire ants.

“The Lockyer Valley not only has a strong agricultural focus but is also home to a varied range of flora and fauna,” Cr Steinhardt said.

“Early detection is essential to prevent the spread of fire ants, and we urge our landholders to report suspected sightings of fire ants on their property to Biosecurity Queensland within 24 hours.”

Fire ants are copper brown with a darker abdomen, measuring around 2mm to 6mm in size. Fire ant nests are usually found in open areas such as lawns, garden beds, pottedplants,nearwatersources,alongroadsides and in newly developed areas.

STARIHA AUCTIONS

Bulls – Olm Family - $1700

Cows – Kym Flehr - $1400

Cows – Scott & Katie Barron - $1390

Cows – Lance Jones - $1260

Heifers – Rosewood Farms - $1320, $1260 &$1250

Heifers – Ron & Carol Jackson - $1250

Heifers – Kym Flehr - $1170

Milk Tooth Heifers – Pat Wallace - $1110

Feeder Steers – Ron & Carol Jackson - $1330 & $1300

Feeder Steers – Rod Doyle - $1280

Feeder Steers – Scott & Katie Barron - $1270

Feeder Steers – Debbie Jenner - $1260 & $1200

Backgrounder Steers – Dan Speedy - $1060

Backgrounder Steers – Luke Collman - $1010

Weaner Steers – Leanda Jones-Sampson - $960

Heifers 12-14 months – Scott Malone - $1000

Yearling Heifers – Willian Goetsch - $990

Heifers 10 months – Clifford Walker - $1090 & $860

Weaner Heifers – Leanda Jones-Sampson - $860

Weaner Heifers – Daniel Donohoe - $700

Vealer Heifers – Rodney & Louise Litfin - $490 & $470

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Report fire ants and their nests to Biosecurity Queensland at 13 25 23. Picture: LVRC

The Guide

PICK OF THE WEEK

Nine, Monday, 7.30pm

FATHER BROWN

ABC TV, Saturday, 7.30pm

Unabashedly twee and wholesome, this British crime procedural staple following a savvy priest sits cosily in an afternoon slot in its homeland. It’s an entertaining, 1960s-set distraction that leaves witty crumbs and clues for its loyal viewers to nibble on. Tonight marks the end of its 10th season, with a finale that shakes things up and will leave some avid watchers scratching their heads. In “The Serpent Within”, Inspector Sullivan is arrested, derailing his plans to leave Kembleford. While not as cosy as usual, fans can rest assured star Mark Williams (pictured) will return for season 11 as the lovable, crime-solving man of God.

Thursday, June 20

ABC TV (2)

Eminent journalist Tracy Grimshaw returns to our screens alongside medical expert Dr Nick Coatsworth for this docuseries that explores the limits of human health and longevity. It sees eight participants embark on a 12-week journey looking at health and ageing, seeking the secret to turning back their biological age as they undergo medical tests to determine ways they can live longer. Tonight’s second episode sees Dr Nick lead TheBlock’s Liberty and Eliza through the chilling experience of cryotherapy. Amid subzero temperatures, they delve into the potential health benefits for the human body.

DREAM HOME

Seven, Sunday, 7pm

Although having more than a few similarities to Nine juggernaut The Block(and Seven’s HouseRules), this house reno offering is actually based on an NZ format. Either way, the tried and true formula of “everyday Aussies” renovating houses, while expert judges look on – with clashes, competition and Dr Chris Brown thrown into the mix – is proving popular. Tonight, a storm causes chaos with just hours to go on the final renovation in Queensland. When the sun comes out for judges Rosie Morley, Simon Cohen and Lana Taylor (pictured from left with Brown), what they see impresses and horrifies them in equal measure.

SBS (3)

SECRET SCIENCE

ABC TV, Tuesday, 8.50pm

This smart, entertaining series delves into what it means to be human, looking at a range of scientific topics from an everyday point of view. Myf Warhurst and Sammy J have already investigated our emotions, senses and intelligence. Tonight’s episode is the first of two in which Matt Okine (pictured) explores the world of fertility, learning what can be done to improve our chances of conceiving. It’s an eye-opening investigation (and not just thanks to the comedian’s on-theme costume) as Okine hits the lab to discover the latest in reproductive technology and joins a group of would-be fathers looking to improve their sperm counts.

Health check: Tracy Grimshaw and Dr Nick Coatsworth.

SEVEN (7)

NINE (8, 9) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Stuff The British Stole. (PG, R) 10.30 Simply Nigella. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Secret Science. (R) 1.30 The Greek Islands With Julia Bradbury. (PG, R) 1.55 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 3.00 Tony Armstrong’s Extra-Ordinary Things. (PG, R) 4.00 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 4.45 Grand Designs NZ. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Restoration Australia: South Melbourne, Victoria. (PG) 9.00 Grand Designs: North Cotswolds. (Final, PG) Hosted by Kevin McCloud. 9.50 Tony Armstrong’s ExtraOrdinary Things. (Mv, R)

10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business. (R)

11.20 The Art Of... (Ml, R) 11.50 Talking Heads. (Ma, R) 12.35 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 1.20 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 2.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.20 Parkinson In Australia. (PGs, R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 9.15 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.10 Great Canal Journeys. (R) 11.05 Icons. (PGav, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Inside Aldi. (PG, R) 2.50 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.20 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 3.25 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (R) 3.55 Scotland: Rome’s Final Frontier. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Guillaume’s French Atlantic. (PG) 8.30 The Hospital: In The Deep End: The Future. (Ma) Part 3 of 3. 9.35 The Responder. (Mlv) Franny hunts Chris through the city. 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Son Of. (MA15+v) 12.40 War Of The Worlds. (MA15+av, R) 2.25 Bin Laden: The Road To 9/11. (Mav, R) 3.20 9/11: The Pentagon. (Mav, R) 4.10 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Girl In The Bunker. (2018, Mav, R) 2.00 Kochie’s Business Builders. 2.30 Border Security: America’s Front Line. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Irene walks further into Bronte’s trap. 8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (PGl) Auditions continue as weird, wacky and wonderful acts compete in front of celebrity judges Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, Bruno Tonioli and Simon Cowell. Hosted by Ant and Dec.

11.10 HMP Styal: Women Behind Bars. (MA15+av, R) Takes a look at HMP Styal. 12.25 The Goldbergs. (PGl, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise 5am News.

5.30 Sunrise.

Of The Ring. 2.25 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera Newshour.

TEN (5, 1)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Ski Rescue Down Under. (PGl, R) 1.00 Paramedics. (Mam, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 WIN News.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. Under-19s State of Origin. New South Wales v Queensland. 9.45 Under 19s State Of Origin PostMatch. Post-match news and analysis.

10.00 Gaze The First Family Of Australian Basketball. (PG) Takes a look at the Gaze family.

12.00 The First 48. (Ma, R)

12.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.40 Pointless. (PG, R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News.

5.30 Today.

6am Home Shopping. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Medical Emergency. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Jabba’s School Holiday Movie Special. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes And Gardens. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Auction Squad. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Shetland. 11.00 Murdoch Mysteries. Midnight Father Brown. 1.00 Bargain Hunt. 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 Medical Emergency. 3.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. Special guest is Grant Denyer. 7.30 Taskmaster Australia. Hosted by Tom Gleeson. 8.40 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+v) When a woman turns her husband in for possessing child pornography, the case is complicated by a death.

Friday, June 21

ABC TV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30 That Pacific Sports Show. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00

ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Silent Witness. (Ma, R) 2.00 The Split. (Mals, R) 3.00 Tony Armstrong’s Extra-Ordinary Things. (PG, R) 4.00 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 4.45 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Hosted by Tom Gleeson.

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Millie Ross grows flowers under gum trees.

8.30 Silent Witness. (MA15+a) The team helps a police officer accused of murder in a coastal community.

9.30 Gruen. (R) Wil Anderson and a panel of experts analyse the advertising industry and consumerism.

10.10 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson.

10.40 Austin. (PG, R) A lunch is arranged at Austin’s home.

11.05 ABC Late News.

11.25 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R)

12.10 Love Your Garden. (R) 1.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.15 Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Dogs: What Happened Next. (PGa, R) 10.10 Great Canal Journeys. (PG, R) 11.05 Icons. (PGav, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Zoo Mum. (PGal, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Abandoned Railways From Above: Scotland. (PG) A look at an abandoned railway line.

8.30 Secrets Of The Lost Liners: Empress Of Britain. (PGa) Explores the transatlantic ocean liner RMS EmpressofBritain

9.20 Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters: Alien Abyss. (PGa, R) The team searches for two air force planes.

10.05 SBS World News Late.

10.35 World On Fire. (Malv) 11.35 Cargo. (MA15+v, R)

3.20 Peer To Peer. (PG, R)

4.20 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: The Client List. (2010, Mads, R) 2.00 House

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs and Pete Colquhoun share the pros and cons of living in Marrickville.

8.30 MOVIE: Notting Hill. (1999, Mls, R)

The life of a bookshop owner changes after a Hollywood celebrity enters his shop in Notting Hill while promoting her latest movie. The unlikely duo soon faces all manner of obstacles to make their romance work. Hugh Grant, Julia Roberts, Rhys Ifans.

11.05 To Be Advised.

12.50 Australia’s Amazing Homes: Coastal Paradise. (PG, R) Experts try to find Australia’s best homes.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) Hosted by Simon Reeve.

5.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 16. Dolphins v Melbourne Storm. From Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane.

9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Dolphins versus Melbourne Storm with NRL news and analysis.

10.40 MOVIE: Ronin. (1998, Mlv, R) Freelancers steal a mysterious package.

Robert De Niro, Jean Reno.

1.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) Hosted by Ben Shephard.

2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) Presented by Alexander Armstrong.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Postcards. (PG, R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer.

6.30 The Project. Special guest is Anthony Lehmann.

7.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R)

Hosted by Tom Gleisner.

8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Ms, R) Graham Norton is joined by Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Saunders, Daisy Haggard and Take That.

9.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

10.30 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather.

10.55 The Project. (R)

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

June 22

6.00 Stuff The British Stole: Parthenon Sculptures. (PG, R) Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 Back Roads: Katherine, NT. (R) Presented by Albert Wiggan.

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Father Brown. (Final, Mv) Sullivan gets arrested.

8.15 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R)

A real estate agent is murdered in front of a crowd at the unveiling of a new doll’s house collection.

9.45 Ladies In Black. (Ms, R) Women work at a department store.

10.35 Shetland. (Mal, R) DI Perez investigates a disappearance.

11.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

Motorcycle

World C’ship. Round 4. Highlights. 3.00 Motor Racing. World Rally-Raid C’ship. Round 4. Desafío Ruta 40. Highlights. 3.30 No More Spectators. (R) 3.45 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 4.40 Black Panthers Of WW2. (PGav, R) 5.30 Forgotten Heroes. (PGav, R) 6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Civic Stakes Day, Ipswich Race Day and VRC Country Race Day. 1.30 Football. AFL. Round 15. Port Adelaide v Brisbane Lions. From Adelaide Oval. 4.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Creek To Coast.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Jersey And Guernsey. A couple operate a charter boat. 8.25 Portillo In The Pyrenees: An Emotional Journey. (PGa, R) Part 4 of 4. On the final leg of his adventure, Michael Portillo heads back in Spain and the Catalonian Pyrenees.

9.20 Scotland: Escape To The Wilderness. (PGadl, R) Part 4 of 4.

10.15 Jamie Lee Curtis: Hollywood Call Of Freedom. (Mdhlv, R)

11.15 Paris Paris. (PGa)

12.15 Face To Face. (Mals, R) 2.05 The Witnesses. (Ma, R) 4.05 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

Our Stories: Connecting With Country. 3.30 WorldWatch. 5.30 Tattoo Age. 5.55 The Food That Built The World. 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 Icons Unearthed: The Lord Of The Rings. 10.20 Biography: KISStory.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) A French party-goer is lying to officers.

7.30 MOVIE: Jurassic Park III. (2001, Mv, R) A sightseeing flight goes wrong. Sam Neill, William H. Macy. 9.20 MOVIE: Terminator: Dark Fate. (2019, MA15+v, R) A cyborg and a seasoned warrior team up to stop the death of a young woman. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton.

12.00 Australia’s Amazing Homes. (PG, R)

1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Tales Of Aluna. 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R)

1.30 Horse Racing. Civic Stakes Day, Ipswich Race Day and VRC Country Race Day. 5.00 Bargain Hunt. 6.00 Heathrow. 6.30 The Highland Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 The

12.30 Business Drive. 1.00 Great Australian Detour. 1.30 MOVIE: Buckley’s Chance. (2021, PGal, R) Bill Nighy, Victoria Hill, Martin Sacks. 3.30 The Lap. 4.30 Dogs 4 Life. 5.00

6.00 9News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Pitch Perfect. (2012, Mls, R) A freshman joins an all-girl a cappella group. Anna Kendrick, Brittany Snow.

9.40 MOVIE: The Spy Who Dumped Me. (2018, MA15+lnv, R) Two friends become entangled in a conspiracy. Mila Kunis, Kate McKinnon.

11.45 MOVIE: A Fish Called Wanda. (1988, Mls, R) John Cleese.

1.45 My Way. (PG)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 Getaway. (PG, R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

6.00 The Brighter Side: Save. Grow. Dream. Australians share bright ideas and tips.

6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown.

7.30 The Dog House. (PG, R) Christmas might have come early for a pug.

8.30 Ambulance UK. (Mlm)

Sunday, June 23

ABC TV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World

This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.25 The Secret History Of The British Garden. 3.25 Simply Nigella. (R) 3.55 Secrets Of The Museum. (R) 4.45 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 5.15 Grand Designs. (Final, PG, R)

6.00 Antiques Roadshow.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) Hosted by Adam Hills.

8.00 Austin. (PG) Julian goes on a tour with Austin.

8.30 Ladies In Black. (Ml) Angela must cover for divided loyalties after scamming her way into Goodes.

9.20 The Split. (Ml, R) Hannah’s relationship with Nathan unravels when he drops a bombshell. Rose struggles to cope with her grief. 10.20 Shetland. (Mal, R)

11.20 Annika. (Ma, R)

12.10 The Trouble With Maggie Cole. (PG, R)

12.55 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.00 Classic Countdown. (R) 4.00 Landline. (R) 4.30 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.10 Wales: Land Of The Wild. (R) 11.05 My Unique B&B. 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 12.55 Powerchair Football. (R) 1.00 Sports Woman. 1.30 Motorcycle Racing. ProMX C’ship. Round 5. 4.30 Such Was Life. (PGa) 4.40 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 5.35 Hitler’s Olympics. (PGa, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Eiffel Tower: Building The Impossible. A look at the Eiffel Tower. 9.15 Royal Autopsy: Anne – The Forgotten Queen. (Ma) Part 4 of 4. Professor Alice Roberts explores the final days and cause of death of Queen Anne.

10.10 Lost City Of Gaul: Unearthing Bibracte. (R) A look at the Gallic settlement of Bibracte.

11.10 Dambusters With Dan Snow. (PGa, R) Part 1 of 3.

1.55 How To Get Fit Fast. (PG, R)

2.50 Fergal Keane: Living With PTSD. (MA15+avw, R)

3.50 Peer To Peer. (R)

4.20 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 To Be Advised. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 1.00 To Be Advised. 4.10 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Weekender. Takes a look at a variety of leisure options.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Dream Home. (PG) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown. 8.45 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive special investigation.

9.45 The Latest: Seven News.

10.15 Code 1: Minute By Minute: Horror On The Harbour. (Ma, R) A look at a boat collision. 11.15 Born To Kill? John Duffy And David Mulcahy. (MA15+av, R) A look at John Duffy and David Mulcahy. 12.15 Lipstick Jungle. (Ms, R) Nico’s plans get stymied.

1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Wide World Of Sports. (PG) 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. (PG) 1.00 Drive TV. (Return) 1.30 Dogs 4 Life. (R) 2.00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (R) 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 16. Wests Tigers v Canberra Raiders. 6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 The Drew Barrymore Show. (PGas, R) 12.00

6.00 9News Sunday.

7.00 Travel Guides. (PGl) The guides go on a bus tour in Canada.

8.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

9.00 The Murder Of Lyn Dawson: Everything That Glitters. (MA15+al, R)

Part 2 of 4. Almost everyone at Cromer High School knew Mr Dawson was having sex with his teenage student.

10.00 9News Late.

10.30 The First 48: The Deadliest Sin/Bloodlines. (Ma) 11.25 Transplant. (MA15+m)

12.15 The Brokenwood Mysteries. (Mamv, R)

2.10 The Lap. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 Drive TV. (R) 5.00 Today Early News.

5.30 Today.

6.30 The Sunday Project. Panellists dissect, digest and reconstitute the daily news, events and hottest topics.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGl) A fresh batch of talented and passionate amateur cooks competes to impress the judges.

8.55 Tulsa King. (MA15+v) Dwight returns to New York under unfortunate circumstances, where his reunion with family does not go quite as expected. Back in Tulsa, Tyson runs into some trouble. Armand gets some news from Roxy. 9.45 FBI. (Masv, R) The FBI team investigates a series of assaults on women, while OA withholds information about his own attack and mugging from earlier that morning. 11.35 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

NITV (34)

6am Morning Programs. Noon Kickin’ Back With Gilbert McAdam. 12.30 Boxing Night To Remember V. 1.30 Rugby League. Koori Knockout. Replay. 2.30 MOVIE: Masters Of The Universe. (1987, PG) 4.25 MOVIE: The Wrecking Crew! (2008, PG) 6.10 News. 6.20 Animal Babies. 7.30 Homesteads. 8.30 Senses Of Cinema. 10.05 MOVIE: I’m Not There. (2007, M) 12.25am Late Programs.

4.35 WorldWatch. 5.00 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 5.25 Alone Denmark. 6.35 Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 MH370: The Lost Flight. 9.30 WWE Legends. 11.05

6am The World’s Fastest Indian. (2005, PG) 8.20 Nights In Rodanthe. (2008, PG) 10.05 The Goddess Of Fortune. (2019, M, Italian) 12.15pm St Elmo’s Fire. (1985, M) 2.15 Black Narcissus. (1947, PG) 4.10 The Producers. (1967, PG) 5.50 Mr Holland’s Opus. (1995, PG) 8.30 Mass. (2021, M) 10.35 Any Day Now. (2020, M, Finnish) 12.05am The Pianist. (2002, MA15+) 2.50 Late Programs.

Monday, June 24

7MATE (74)

6am Morning Programs. 8.45 Surveillance Oz: Dashcam. 9.00 America’s Game. 10.00 Pawn Stars. 11.00 Storage Wars. Noon The Fishing Show By AFN. 1.00 ITM Fishing. 2.00 Fishy Business. 2.30 Step Outside. 3.00 Fishing Addiction. 4.00 Football. AFL. Round 15. Fremantle v Gold Coast Suns. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: The Mummy Returns. (2001, M) 11.10 Late Programs.

6am Children’s Programs. 2.30pm MOVIE: Barbie Skipper And The

Babysitting Adventure. (2023) 3.45 MOVIE: Dora And The Lost City Of Gold. (2019, PG) 5.45 MOVIE: The Secret Life Of Pets. (2016) 7.30 MOVIE: Divergent. (2014, M) 10.15 MOVIE: RoboCop. (1987, MA15+) 12.15am Love Island USA. 1.10 Life After Lockup. 2.35 Aussie Snake Wranglers. 3.00 Teen Titans Go! 3.30 Late Programs.

ABC TV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Landline. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Australia Remastered. (R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Tony Armstrong’s Extra-Ordinary Things. (Final, PGl, R) 4.00 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (Final, PG, R) 4.45 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 9.15 Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Dogs: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 10.10 Great Canal Journeys. (PG, R) 11.05 Icons. (Man, R) 12.00 Such Was Life. (R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 Fragile Black Heart. (Ml) 2.40 The Cook Up. (R) 3.10 Such Was Life. 3.20 Oleg: The Oleg Vidov Story. 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.45 Surveillance Oz. (PG, R) 2.15 Catch Phrase. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Stuff The British Stole: Australia’s Mummy. (PG)

8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.

9.15 Media Watch. (PG) Hosted by Paul Barry.

9.35 Monday’s Experts.

10.05 Gruen. (R)

10.40 ABC Late News. 10.55 The Business. (R) 11.15 Planet America. (R) 11.45 You Can’t Ask That. (Ml, R) 12.15 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 1.00 Parliament Question Time. 2.00 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.30 Miniseries: The Suspect. (Mal, R) 5.00 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Amazing Railway Adventures With Nick Knowles: Vietnam. (PGav, R) Nick Knowles explores Vietnam by rail.

8.30 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PGa, R) The Tower is struck by tragedy.

9.20 24 Hours In Emergency: Tales Of The Unexpected. (Mal, R) A 45-year-old dislocates her ankle.

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 Of Money And Blood. (MA15+l)

12.40 Sisi. (Mav, R) 2.30 Marry Me, Marry My Family. (PG, R) 4.30 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)

7.30 Dream Home. (PGal) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown.

9.10 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Premiere, Mav) Members of Philadelphia PD’s Missing Persons Unit investigate the abduction of a child.

10.10 S.W.A.T. (Mv) The team races to thwart a terror attack.

11.10 The Latest: Seven News.

11.40 Evil By Design: Roots Of Evil. (Malv, R)

12.40 The Event. (Mav, R) 1.35 Kochie’s Business Builders. (R)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: A Bridesmaid In Love. (2022, G, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, R) 10.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 10.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 11.00 The Drew Barrymore Show. (PGas) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Ent. Tonight. 1.15 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 1.45 MasterChef Aust. (PGl, R) 3.00

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Do You Want To Live Forever. (PGam) Part 2 of 4.

8.40 Limitless With Chris Hemsworth: Shock. (PGa) Chris Hemsworth heads to the icy Arctic in his search for health and longevity.

9.40 100% Footy. (M) Features the latest rugby league news.

10.40 9News Late.

11.10 La Brea. (Mav) 12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.00 Hello SA. (PG) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look

Black Narcissus. Continued. (1947, PG) 6.50 Last Chance Harvey. (2008, PG) 8.35 Young Girls Of Rochefort. (1967, PG, French) 10.55 Black Box. (2021, M, French) 1.20pm Baby Done.

Programs. Noon Resto My Ride Australia. 1.00 MOVIE: Playing With Fire. (2019, PG) 3.00 Bewitched. 3.30 Full House. 4.00 Kenan. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Nanny. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Riddick. (2013, MA15+) 11.00 Seinfeld. Midnight Love Island USA. 1.00 Life After Lockup. 2.00

Tuesday, June 25

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Secret Science. (R) 10.25 Monday’s Experts. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Miniseries: Ridley Road. (Mav, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time.

3.00 A Dog’s World With Tony Armstrong. (R) 4.00 Miriam & Alan: Lost In Scotland. (PG, R) 4.45 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Megafauna: What Killed Australia’s Giants? Part 1 of 2.

8.50 Secret Science: Male Fertility Pt 1. Matt Okine explores fertility.

9.20 The Art Of... (Malns) Namila Benson investigates sex.

9.50 Anh’s Brush With Fame: Jack Thompson. (PG, R)

10.20 ABC Late News.

10.35 The Business. (R)

10.55 Four Corners. (R) 11.40 Monday’s Experts. (R) 12.10 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.25 Parliament Question Time. 1.25 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 2.10 Miriam & Alan: Lost In Scotland. (Ml, R) 2.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.25 Miniseries: The Suspect. (Ma, R) 5.00 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

SEVEN (7)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.15 Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Dogs Xmas. (PG, R) 10.10 Great Canal Journeys. (PG, R) 11.05 Icons. (Malv, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Inside Air Force One. (Ma, R) 3.00 Living Black. (R) 3.35 Such Was Life. (Final, PG) 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Scenic Coastal Walks With Kate Humble. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.45 Surveillance Oz. (PG, R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Heather Ewart. (PGa) Heather Ewart explores her roots.

8.30 Insight. Kumi Taguchi explores how more older couples are getting divorced and at the possible impact of this trend.

9.30 Dateline: Sleuths Of Seoul. A look at South Korea’s obsession with true crime.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 Living Black: Justin Mohamed. (R)

11.00 Unbroken. (Malv)

12.40 Miniseries: The Night Logan Woke Up. (MA15+dv, R) 3.00 Rosemary’s Way. (PGavw, R) 4.25 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 4.55 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)

7.30 Dream Home. (PG) With the final dream home renovations under way, tensions at Punchbowl lead to a showdown.

9.05 The Good Doctor. (Masv) Asher’s views on marriage complicate his future with Jerome.

10.05 Ambulance: Code Red. (Mamv)

A boy is injured in a traffic collision. 11.05 The Latest: Seven News.

11.35 The Real Manhunter: The Disappearance Of Maureen Hale. (Mav, R)

12.35 The Disappearance. (Mav, R)

1.35 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Paramedics. (Mam) A patient has paramedics on high alert.

8.30 Under Investigation: Death Of A Model. (Mlv) Liz Hayes and the panel investigate the murder of a 25-year-old model.

9.30 The Murder Of Lynette White. (Mlv) Part 2 of 2.

10.30 9News Late.

11.00 Outback Opal Hunters. (PGl, R)

11.50 Chicago Med. (MA15+am)

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.35 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.30 Business Drive. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News.

5.30 Today.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. A fresh batch of talented and passionate amateur cooks competes to impress the judges. 8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.40 NCIS. (Mav, R) Jimmy and Kasie are exposed to a deadly bio-toxin while investigating the death of an intruder at Quantico. 10.40 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.05 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am WorldWatch.

10.00 Most Expensivest. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 UFOs. 1.10 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 1.20 Curious Australia. 1.50 The Bee Whisperer. 2.50 Kickin’ Back With Gilbert McAdam. 3.25 WorldWatch. 5.20 Underground Worlds. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.40 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Alone. 9.40 Dark Side Of The Ring. 11.30 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Auction Squad. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call

(74) 6am Morning Programs.

Holland’s Opus. (1995, PG) 10.10 Any

(2020, M, Finnish) 11.40 Mass. (2021, M) 1.45pm

Birdie. (1963, PG) 3.50 Young Girls

Rochefort. (1967, PG, French) 6.15 All At Sea. (2010, PG) 7.50 Drunken Tai Chi. (1984, M, Cantonese) 9.30 Operation Napoleon. (2023, M) 11.40 Late Programs.

Wednesday, June 26

6am Morning

Sheldon. 1.30 Bewitched. 2.00 Full House. 2.30 The Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Nanny. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Lord Of War. (2005, MA15+) 11.00 Seinfeld. Midnight Love Island USA. 1.00 Life After Lockup. 2.00 I Dream Of Jeannie. 2.30 Late Programs.

Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 A Dog’s World With Tony Armstrong. (R) 3.55 Miriam & Alan: Lost In Scotland. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 3.35 Such Was Life. (PG, R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Scenic Coastal Walks With Kate Humble. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG) Presented by Tom Gleeson.

8.30 Gruen. Presented by Wil Anderson. 9.05 Austin. (PG, R) Julian goes on a tour with Austin.

9.35 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) Hosted by Adam Hills.

10.05 Planet America. (Final)

10.40 ABC Late News.

10.55 The Business. (R) 11.10 Wreck. (MA15+v, R) 12.45 Parliament Question Time. 1.50 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 2.35 Miriam & Alan: Lost In Scotland. (Mls, R) 3.25 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

FAMILY (22)

Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. 8.45 BTN Newsbreak. 8.50 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.15 Robot Wars. 10.15 Doctor Who. 11.00 Merlin. 11.45 Good Game Spawn Point. 12.35am Rage. 1.35 Critters TV. 1.45 Operation Ouch! 2.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Concorde: The Race For Supersonic. (PGa, R) Part 1 of 2. 9.20 This Town. (Final, MA15+sv) The pressures that formed the band threaten to destroy it before it even gets on stage.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Don’t Leave Me. (Malv)

12.55 UFOs. (PGa, R)

3.05 Diversity Theatre Project:Transformation. (PGa, R)

3.45 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

5.25 Underground Worlds. 6.20 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: In The Line Of Fire. (1993, MA15+) 10.50 Loch Ness: They Created A Monster. 12.35am Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 2.00 Motorbike Cops. (PGl, R) 2.15 Catch Phrase. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG) Hosted by Lee Mack.

8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Hosts Mick Molloy, Sam Pang and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.

9.30 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PGa, R) Footage of headline-grabbing moments captured on camera by members of the public.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News. 11.00 Talking Footy. 12.00 Dracula. (MA15+hv)

1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

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6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Benny & Joon. (1993, PGal, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 Bold. (PGa, R) 9.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, R) 10.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 10.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 11.00 The Drew Barrymore Show. (PGas) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Ent. Tonight. 1.20 Judge Judy.

6.00 9News.

7.00 Rugby League. State of Origin. Game 2. New South Wales v Queensland. 10.00 State Of Origin Post-Match. A wrap-up of the State of Origin clash.

11.00 The Big Break. A look at Australia’s Olympic breakers.

12.00 The Equalizer. (MA15+av, R)

1.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

2.00 Drive TV. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 Fishing Australia. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

Children’s Programs. Noon Motor Racing. FIA World Endurance C’ship. 24 Hours of Le Mans. H’lights. 1.00 Young Sheldon. 1.30 Bewitched. 2.00 Full House. 2.30 The Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Nanny. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Sherlock Holmes 2: A Game Of Shadows. (2011, M) 11.10 Seinfeld. 11.40 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 American Pickers. Noon Pawn Stars. 1.00

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. A fresh batch of amateur cooks competes. 8.40 NCIS: Sydney. (Mv) A glitzy tech launch turns into a disaster, leaving half of the NCIS team trapped underground. 9.40 FBI: International. (Mv) A sweet 16 celebration is cut short after the mother of the birthday girl is found dead near their European estate.

Queensland Produce in the Brisbane Market for the week ending Friday, 14 June 2024.

FRUIT:

· LEMONS: Eureka $20-$25[$22.50] 1/2CP, Eureka No1 $15-$25[$20] 13KgCtn, Eureka No1 $15-$25[$20] BulkCP, Eureka No2 $5$20[$12.50] BulkCP.

· MANDARINS: Afourer No1 $26-$36[$31] 1/2CP, Afourer No2 $16-$24[$20] 1/2CP, Afourer No2 $13-$19[$16] Best $24 13KgCtn, Amigo $30-$36[$33] 1/2CP, Daisy $16$30[$23]1/2CP,Daisy$20-$30[$25]13KgCtn, Empress $50-$75[$65] Best $80 CP, Empress No2$30-$60[$51]CP,Freemont$22-$26[$24] 1/2CP, Imperial No2 $16-$24[$20.50] 1/2CP, Murcott No1 $50-$60[$58.75] CP, Murcott No2 $40-$50[$48.13] CP, Nova No1 $20$24[$22] 1/2CP, Red Imperial $20-$30[$25] 1/2CP, RH Murcott No1 $30-$36[$33] 1/2CP, RH Murcott No1 $40-$45[$42.50] 13KgCtn, RH Murcott No1 $70-$80[$75] CP, RH Murcott No2 $55-$60[$57.50] CP.

· ORANGES: Navel Cara Cara No1 $30$36[$33] BulkCP, Navel Cara Cara No2 $20-$26[$23] BulkCP, Navel Cara Cara No2 $28-$30[$29] Best $36 CP, Navel M7 No1 $36$45[$40.50] BulkCP, Navel Naveleana $25$50[$37.50] BulkCP.

VEGETABLES:

· BEANS: Borlotti $5-$6[$5.50] Kg, Butter $4-$7[$5.50] Kg, Flat Continental No1 $8$10[$9] Kg, Round S’less No1 Hand Picked $5-$8[$7] Kg, Round S’less No1 Machine P’kd $1.50-$3[$2.25] Kg, Round S’less No1 MPHand Packed $3-$4[$3.50] Kg, Round S’less No2 Hand Picked $2-$4[$3] Kg, Snake Loose $6-$9[$7.50] Kg.

· BEETROOT: $1.60-$2.80[$2.40] Bunch, Large $8-$16[$13] 10KgBag, Medium $14-$24[$21] 10KgBag, Small $8-$14[$12] Best $16 10KgBag, Baby $3-$3.20[$3.10] 250g, Baby $2$3.50[$2.75] Bunch, Golden $24-$36[$33] Best $40 10KgBag, Golden $3-$4[$3.75] Bunch,Target $3-$4[$3.50] Bunch.

· BROCCOLI: No1 $18-$30[$23.80] Best $32 8KgIPk, No2 $8-$16[$11.40] 8KgIPk, Baby Bunched $18-$22[$20] Best $24 2.4Kg.

· BROCCOLINI: $24-$26[$25] 2.4Kg.

· CABBAGES: Ballhead $1-$2.50[$2.05] Each, Ballhead ExLarge $2-$3[$2.75] Each, Red $2$3.50[$2.50] Each, Red No1 $20-$34[$28.80] Carton, Red No2 $20-$24[$22] Carton, Savoy $4-$5[$4.50] Each, Sugarloaf No1 $12$16[$13.20] Carton.

· CARROTS: $20-$26[$24.50] 15KgCtn, $18$20[$19.60] Best $24 Bag, $20-$26[$23] Carton, Pre-pack $20-$24[$22] Bag, Prepack $20-$26[$23] Carton, Dutch $1.20$2.20[$1.60] Best $2.40 Bunch, Purple $25$35[$32.50] 10KgCtn.

· CAULIFLOWERS: No1 $18-$24[$22] Best $26

Carton, No2 $10-$16[$13] Best $20 Carton, Caulini $30-$40[$35] 6KgCtn.

· CHINESE CABBAGES: Wombok No1 $12$20[$17.40] 16KgCtn, Wombok No2 $10$12[$11] 16KgCtn.

· CHINESE VEG.: Bukchoy $1-$1.80[$1.40]

Best $2 Bunch, Choisum $1.40-$2[$1.70] Best $2.20 Bunch, Kailan $1.20-$2[$1.75]

Best $2.20 Bunch, Pakchoy 80c-$1.60[$1.25]

Best $1.80 Bunch.

· EGG PLANT: Thai Apple $16-$26[$23] 6KgCtn, Thai Apple $25-$36[$32] Best $40 7KgTray, Continental $20-$30[$27] 6KgCtn, Continental $14-$28[$26] Best $30 7KgCtn, Purple $30-$32[$31] 10KgCtn, Purple $10$20[$13] Best $24 8KgCtn, Purple No1 Glasshouse $20-$28[$24.40] Best $30 7KgTray.

· KALE: Green $18-$26[$22] Best $30 Carton, Green Sleeves $1.50-$2.50[$2] Best $3 250g, Red Sleeves $2.50-$4[$3.25] Best $4.50 250g.

· LETTUCE: Baby Cos Hydroponic $8$12[$11] Best $14 Carton, Baby Cos Midi Sleeves $20-$26[$22] Best $30 Carton, Baby Cos Sweet Gems Pre-pack $12-$20[$18] Best $22 Carton, Cos No1 $10-$16[$14] Carton, Cos No2 $8-$16[$12] Carton, Headed No1 $10-$14[$13] Best $16 Carton, Headed No2 $6-$8[$7]Carton,OpenVarieties$8-$14[$11] Best $16 Carton, Open Varieties Butter $8$12[$11] Best $14 Carton, Open Varieties Green Coral $8-$12[$11] Best $14 Carton,

Open Varieties Green Oak $8-$12[$11] Best $14 Carton, Open Varieties Red Oak $8$12[$11] Best $14 Carton.

· MUSHROOMS: Buttons $7-$9[$7.85] Kg, Cups $6.50-$7.50[$7] Kg, Flats $7-$9[$8] Kg.

· PARSLEY: Continental $1.40-$2.40[$1.80] Best $2.50 Bunch, English ExLarge Bunch $3-$3.50[$3.25] Bunch, English Large Bunch $2.40-$3[$2.70] Bunch, English Medium Bunch $1.50-$2.50[$2] Bunch.

· PARSNIPS: $40-$65[$57.50] Best $75 10KgCtn, $20-$30[$27.50] Best $35 5KgCtn.

· SHALLOTS: Eschallots $1-$1.40[$1.10] Best $1.60 Bunch.

· SILVERBEET: Sleeves $2-$3.50[$2.70] Best $4 Bunch, No1 Full-cut $2-$3.50[$2.50] Best $4 Bunch.

· SPRING ONIONS: White $2-$3[$2.60] Best $3.50 Bunch.

· SQUASH: Gem $50-$60[$55] 18LCtn, Gem $25-$30[$27.50]9LCtn,Gold$20-$45[$34.50] Best $50 18LCtn, Gold No1 Large $20$30[$28] Best $32 9LCtn, Gold No1 Medium $26-$36[$33] Best $40 9LCtn, Gold No1 Medium Large $20-$36[$30] 9LCtn, Gold No1 Small $30-$40[$37.50] Best $45 9LCtn, Gold No1 Small Medium $28-$40[$34] Best $45 9LCtn, Gold No2 $14-$26[$20] 9LCtn.

· SWEET CORN: No1 $30-$45[$40.70] Best $50 18LCtn, No2 $16-$20[$18] 18LCtn, Baby $3.60-$3.75[$3.68] 125g, Pre-pack $40-

$50[$45] Best $60 18LCtn.

· TOMATOES: Cherry Red

$1.60-$2.60[$2.40] 250gLP, Egg Extra $45-$60[$52.90] 10KgCtn, Egg Extra Glasshouse $30-$30[$30] 5KgCtn, Egg No1 ExLarge $45-$55[$50] 10KgCtn, Egg No1Large$40-$55[$47.50]10KgCtn,EggNo1 Medium $30-$40[$35] 10KgCtn, Egg No1 Medium Large $36-$45[$40.50] 10KgCtn, Egg No1 Small $20-$30[$25] 10KgCtn, Egg No1 Small Medium $24-$36[$30] 10KgCtn, Egg No2 $10-$24[$17] 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet Composite $16-$30[$24.60] Best $36 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet Extra $50-$60[$54] 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Cocktail $16$24[$22] Best $26 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Large $36-$50[$42] Best $60 10KgCtn, FieldGourmetNo1Medium$30-$45[$41.30] Best $50 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Medium Large $40-$55[$50] Best $60 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Small $24-$36[$31] Best $40 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Small Medium $26-$40[$36] Best $50 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No2 $8-$24[$15] Best $30 10KgCtn.

· TURNIPS: Baby Purple Top $2.80-$3[$3] Bunch, Purple Top $20-$32[$28] 10KgBag, White $20-$26[$23] Best $30 10KgBag.

· ZUCCHINIS: Green Extra $20-$30[$25] 10KgCtn, Green No1 ExLarge >250mm $8-$12[$10] 10KgCtn, Green No1 Large 201-250 $10-$14[$12] 10KgCtn, Green No1 Medium 140-200 $14-$20[$17] 10KgCtn, Green No1 Medium Large $14-$18[$16] 10KgCtn, Green No1 Small <140mm $14$18[$16] Best $20 10KgCtn, Green No1 Small Medium $16-$20[$18] Best $24 10KgCtn, Green No2 $8-$16[$12] 10KgCtn, Lebanese No1 $30-$36[$33] 10KgCtn, Lebanese No1 $50-$60[$55] 15KgCtn, Lebanese No1 $30$40[$33] 8KgCtn.

HEAVY VEGETABLES:

· POTATOES: Gourmet Dutch Cream Brushed $30-$40[$37] 10KgCtn, Gourmet Dutch Cream Brushed $30-$45[$38] 15KgCtn, Gourmet Dutch Cream Washed $32$45[$42.50] 10KgCtn, Gourmet King Edward $30-$40[$38] 10KgCtn, Gourmet Nicola Washed $30-$40[$37.50] 10KgCtn.

· PUMPKINS: Blue Qld. Blue 60c-90c[65c] Kg, Butternut $22-$28[$26] 18KgCtn, Butternut No1 70c-$1.30[$1.06] Best $1.40 Kg, Butternut No2 50c-60c[55c] Kg, Grey Jarrahdale No1 50c-70c[65c] Best 80c Kg, Grey Jarrahdale No2 45c-50c[48c] Kg, Grey Sampson 50c-70c[65c] Best 80c Kg, Jap $14-$20[$17] Bag, Jap Small 40c-60c[50c] Kg, Jap No1 70c$1.20[$1.03] Kg, Jap No2 30c-50c[40c] Kg, Potkin $20-$20[$20] Bag, Potkin 80c-$1[90c] Best $1.20 Kg, Average=[]

Queensland Produce in the Brisbane Market. Information supplied by Market Information Services

RURAL

Latest from the saleyards

BEAUDESERT SALEYARDS

· Saturday, 9 June 2024

Droughtmaster Steers Hit $1,310 at Beaudesert Agents Bartholomew & Co reported a fully firm market for all descriptions at their Beaudesert Stoer Sale on Saturday. Quality lines of Charolais infused weaner steers and heifers sold to a very enthusiastic panel of buyers. Feeder and restocker steers sold in line with last fortnight’s sale with competition from both local and travelled buyers.

Droughtmaster steers 2 years account G & J Saverin, Eagleby sold for $1,300. Glen Hills Pastoral Co, Palen Creek sold Charolais steers 20 months for $1,280. Eurara Pty Ltd, Innisplain sold Charolais x steers 15 months for $1,130. Charolais x weaner steers account Jim and Rachel Hardgrave, Palen Creek sold for $1,150.

Droughtmaster steers 15 months account Paul and Katie Newlove, Maroon sold for $1,080. Les and Daph Hardgraves, Beaudesert sold Angus x steers 12 months for $940. Keira Farm, Mutdapilly sold Charolais x weaner steers for $900. Eurara Pty Ltd sold Droughtmaster weaner steers for $860. Droughtmaster weaner steers account Peter and Alyson Moore, Barney View sold for $840. Stephen and Jane Struss, Gleneagle sold Santa weaner steers for $810. Charolais x weaner steers account Chris and Christine Franklin, Oaky Creek sold for $790. Charbray heifers 14 months account Glen Hills Pastoral sold for $740. Jim and Rachel Hardgrave sold Charolais x weaner heifers for $650. Droughtmaster x weaner heifers account John and Karen Healey, Biddaddaba sold for $560. Charolais x weaner heifers account Dean Pilon, Merrimac sold for $550. Dan Piacun, Canungra sold Charbray weaner heifers for $540. Keira Farm sold Charolais x weaner heifers for $550. Speckle Park weaner heifers account Ben Harmer, Ormeau sold for $490.

The next Beaudesert Store Sale will be held on Saturday 22nd June, commencing at 9:30am.

LAIDLEY SALEYARDS

· Thursday, 13 June 2024

403 head were yarded at Stariha Auctions Laidley cattle sale on Thursday. Cows and feeder heifers held up very well in the current market. Younger heifers sold to a stronger market, while steers remained firm.

Rosewood Farms sold Droughtmaster cross heifers for $1320, $1260 & $1250 and cows for $1110. Scott Malone, Summerholm, sold a line of Droughtmaster heifers, 12-14 months, for $1000. Ron & Carol Jackson, Fordsdale, sold Droughtmaster steers, 20-22 months, for $1330 & $1300 and heifers for $1250. Clifford Walker, Rockmount, sold Limousin heifers, 10 months, for $1090 & $860. Lance Jones, Derrymore, sold Hereford cows for $1260. Kym Flehr,

Lockyer, sold Brangus cows for $1400, heifers for $1170 and store cows for $900. Scott & Katie Barron, Derrymore, sold Droughtmaster cows for $1390 & $1050, milk tooth steers for $1270 and heifers for $980. Debbie Jenner, Summerholm, sold Brangus feeder steers for $1260 & $1200. Rod Doyle, West Haldon, sold milk tooth steers for $1280 and a pen of medium Droughtmaster cows for $1080. Dan Speedy, West Haldon, sold Limousin cattle, 14 months, with steers making $1060 and heifers $1040. PatWallace, Laidley, sold milk tooth heifers for $1110. William Goetsch, Alandale, sold Charolais cross yearling heifers for $990. Adrian & Lynne Anstis, Marburg, sold Limousin cross steers for $1110, $940 & $900. Leanda JonesSampson, Withcott, sold Murray Grey weaner steers for $960 and heifers for $860. Luke Collman, Plainland, sold backgrounder steers for $1010 and heifers for $920. The Olm Family, Ropeley, sold lines of Brahman cross steers for $810 & $720 and heifers for $900. Daniel Donohoe, Atkinsons Dam, sold Droughtmaster weaner heifers for $700. Rodney & Louise Litfin, Thornton, sold Charolais/ Angus vealer heifers for $490 & $470.

MORETON SALEYARDS

· Tuesday, 11 June 2024

Agents Boyd O’Brien Bartholomew reported a yarding of 542 head of cattle. A lesser quality run of cows came to hand and sold to a slightly

easier market. A quality run of heavy 4 and 6 tooth bullocks were yarded selling 5 – 8 cents cheaper than last week’s market. A very mixed yarding of feeders sold to fully firm rates. The veal and backgrounder market remained firm for the good pens, whilst the lesser quality descriptions remain tougher to sell.

Description,Vendor, Breed, c/kg, $/head.

Weaner Heifers, J & J Huth, Charolais X, 228.2c/kg, $533/head.

Weaner Steers, J & J Huth, Charolais X, 337.2c/kg, $680/head.

Vealer Steers, Mt Whitestone Farms, Droughtmaster X, 325.2c/kg, $580/head.

Feeder Steers, Mercowie Partnership, Droughtmaster, 291.2c/kg, $1344/head.

Pasture Heifers, R Morton, Droughtmaster, 253.2c/kg, $1354/head.

Pasture Steer, Mercowie Partnership, Angus X, 271.2c/kg, $1654/head.

4 Tooth Ox, H. Tomlinson, Angus X, 277.2c/ kg, $1768/head.

6 Tooth Ox, N & L Ford, Droughtmaster, 255.2c/kg, $1606/head.

Heavy Cows, D & G Schmidt, Limousin, 216.2c/kg, $1589/head.

Pens of Bulls, ARB Cattle Co, Droughtmaster, 217.2c/kg, $1362/head.

Heavy Bulls, P & K Newlove, Droughtmas-

ter, 225.2c/kg, $1925/head. TOOWOOMBA SALEYARDS

· Monday, 10 June 2024

There was a small reduction in supply in a mixed quality yarding of 153 head at the Toowoomba cattle sale and included in the lineup were 12 head sold open auction. Buyer attendance was good with the return of a cow buyer plus some extra restockers in the buying panel. Prices generally remained in line with other selling centres and the lift in the quality of the light weight yearling heifers to restockers resulted in a dearer trend.

Light weight yearling steers to restockers made to 368c/kg. Yearling steers under 330kg returning to the paddock averaged 359c and made to 360c/kg. Medium weight yearling steers to feed made to 326c and averaged 318c/kg. Light weight yearling heifers to restockers averaged 249c and sold to 266c and some under 330kg made to 286c/kg. Medium weight yearling heifers to feed made to 268c and averaged 235c and the over 400kg lines/ kg. also made to 268c/kg.

Heavy weight 2 score cows made to 262c and the best of the heavy weights made to 215c/kg. Some over condition cows made to 202c/kg and returned $1,664/head. Light weight steers sold open auction made to $480/ head.

Peter and Alyson Moore sold Droughtmaster weaner steers for $840 at Beaudesert Saleyards on Saturday, 9 June. Picture: BARTHOLOMEW AND CO

Smart Tech wins award

By Jesse Hamilton

The Gatton Smart Farm Ag Tech Showcase joined a group of ten award winners honoured across the Australian horticulture industry at the Horticulture Awards for Excellence held in Melbourne on 5 June. Presented in front of a crowd of more than 1,500, the 2023 Gatton Smart Farm Ag Tech Showcase was awarded the Visy Impact Industry Award for being a showcase that invested in creating and implementing a system of technology or business practice outside of the industry norm.

In 2023, Ian Layden led the Gatton Smart Farm in the delivery of a ground-breaking showcase of ag technology with a program of live field AgTech demonstrations on a scale unseen before in Australia.

The Gatton AgTech Showcase attracted 700 visitors, including 220 growers, to see advanced field tech like FarmDroid’s autonomous seeder and weeder and Stout’s Smart Cultivator.

It was the first event in Australia to bring domestic and international AgTech |companies together for the horticulture sector.

Ausveg chief executive Michael Coote said each award recipient should be tremendously proud with the impact they made to the horticulture industry.

“Each of the winners of this year’s Horticulture Awards for Excellence have made major contributions to the Australian horticulture industry, and they provide clear examples of the innovation and dedication that drives this industry forward,” he said.

“For the leadership and value they bring to the Australian horticulture industry, I thank and congratulate all of our winners, as well as the strong field of nominees in this year’s awards.”

The Horticulture Awards for Excellence 2024 winners were:

· Syngenta Grower of the Year: Rocky Lamattina & Sons – Victoria

· Corteva Agriscience Young Grower of the Year: Zeke Zalsman, Zaldeesh Farms –Western Australia

· Bayer Researcher of the Year: Doris Blaesing, RMCG – Victoria

– National

· UPL Tech & Innovation: RapidAim –Queensland

· Muirs Community Stewardship Award: Veg Education – Victoria

· Hort Innovation Exporter of the Year Award:

Nutrano Produce Group – New South Wales

· Boomaroo Nurseries Women in Horticulture: Bree Watson, Bundaberg Fruit & Vegetable Growers – Queensland

· VISY Industry Impact: Ian Layden (Gatton Smart Farm Ag Tech Showcase), QDAF –Queensland

· Seeka Marketer of the Year Award: Perfection Fresh – New South Wales

· Butler Market Gardens Environmental & Sustainability: End Food Waste, Australian Banana Growers Council and Melons Australia

Ian Layden who was the the thought-leader behind the Gatton Smart Farm accepted the Visy Impact Industry Award in Melbourne on 5 June.

Picture: AUSVEG

Hemp farms looks to US

It’s a source of animal bedding, fire-proof floorboards and mats to soak up spilled oil. Over in America, they’re gearing up to produce a range of products from industrial hemp, but can’t get enough of the high-fibre crop.

“They aren’t producing enough plant fibre to supply those manufacturers. It’s a great opportunity for Australian growers,’ said the CEO of Australia’s largest privately owned industrial hemp seed breeder.

Lauchlan Grout has just returned from a tour ofTexas,Tennessee and Kentucky to study export possibilities.

“US agriculture policy makers are incentivising growers of industrial hemp,” he said. “Kentucky farmers get a US$200/acre (A$755 per ha) subsidy and the Texas looks like it will be offering something similar.”

Mr Grout, CEO of Hemp Farms Australia and vice-chair of the Australian Hemp Council, said US companies are substituting fastgrowing hemp for timber.

“There are plenty of hempwood products; fine timbers for veneers and furniture or construction-grade,” he said.“For example, Nike is using hempwood for its shop fit-outs.”

Non-THC fibre is performing well as a geofabric to prevent sediment run-off while another version absorbs spilled oil from the surface of water within 36 hours, he added.

“The opportunities are mind-blowing. The Americans have all these excellent technologies – but they lack the amount of fibre needed for manufacture,” Mr Grout said.

Hemp Farms Australia’s genetic catalogue is particularly suitable to the southern US states, he said. “For example, our Ruby,Wongarra and King Gee 2.0 varieties are versatile, dependable and high-yielding.

“Hemp is Australia’s most exciting renewable resource,” he said. “While public interest is focused on medicinal use, low-THC hemp’s industrial applications are possibly even more promising.

“This tough, fast-growing plant has multiple uses in food/nutraceuticals, as animal fodder and for renewable building materials.

“It captures atmospheric carbon, stores it in the soil and then recycles it within its cells –making it structurally stronger than steel. It’s a powerhouse of a plant.

“And for growers, it’s the perfect crop for a rotation model, it’s an all-season break crop depending on your location, with the benefit of dollar return and excellent for seed bed preparation. And it’s a superb weed suppressant,” he said.

MACHINERY AUCTION

A crop of industrial hemp in Kentucky.

A Kentucky hempwood factory.

Sigh of relief in the bush

Rain across four states has failed to dampen demand for fodder to feed drought-affected livestock.

According to the charity, Rural Aid, the sigh of relief from farmers who received rain in the past week was almost audible, such was the desperation among producers in regions such as in south-western West Australia, after its driest conditions on record.

“This rain could not have come at a better time given the circumstances producers had in front of them,” Rural Aid chief executive officer John Warlters said.

“But we don’t expect the demand for fodder, or the challenge in sourcing it, to change in the short to medium term.”

The challenge was still ahead for many farming families whose enterprises had received only light relief.

Large parts of Victoria remained especially dry. Rainfall during autumn had been in the lowest 10pc of records in the Victorian southwest, and parts of the west, north-east and East Gippsland.

South Australia had enjoyed some relief with falls on average of between five to 15mm but much remained parched.

“Rural Aid continues to be active right across the country at this time providing hay for livestock, drinking water, and financial relief,” Mr Warlters said.

“Our counsellors are particularly active in providing one-on-one support, but are also attending a wide cross-section of industry events to ensure they are visible and easily accessible to anyone that wants to chat.”

In the past month, Rural Aid had coordinated 29 fodder drops across the country.

In Queensland, producers across the Southern and Western Darling Downs who had been impacted by bushfires in late 2023 were being supported with hay and counsel-

ling. Thirty volunteers recently spent a week working on nine properties in and around Tara.

Mr Warlters said Rural Aid relied heavily

on community and corporate support to fund its activities and was encouraging tax-time donations to help sustain its efforts.

“With June 30 just around the corner now

is an opportunity to make a tax-deductible donation in support of Rural Aid and ‘our mates in the bush’ – the farming families that need our help,” he said.

A smiling farmer at a recent hay drop.

COMMUNITY EVENTS BILLBOARD

JUNE

Sat 1 June - Sun 30 June

Australian Lace Guild Queensland Division Exhibition฀at฀Open฀Door฀Gallery฀Lowood,฀Saturdays฀and฀ Sundays฀9:30am-2pm

Sat 22 June

Lowood Slimmers Bus Trip

Golden฀Circle฀outlet฀and฀strawberry฀farm,฀p/u฀Gatton฀8am,฀ Plainland฀8.15am,฀Lowood฀8.30am.฀54261468

Sun 23 June

Laidley Pioneer Village Country Music

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Country Music Heritage Association

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LOCKYER INTERNATIONAL WOMEN GROUP

•฀Tue฀9.30am-11.30am,฀Gatton฀Seventh฀Day฀Adventist฀ Church,฀see฀Facebook.

LOCKYER LADIES SUPPORT & SENIORS GROUP

•฀2nd฀&฀4th฀Tue/mth,฀9.30am-12pm,฀Grantham฀Butter฀ Factory,฀0438765212฀or฀0409676526

LOCKYER UKULELE GROUP WED

•฀9am,฀Gatton฀Senior฀Citizens฀Centre,฀$5฀donation฀for฀ hall฀hire,฀0409758546

LOCKYER VALLEY ART SOCIETY INC.

•฀24฀Bertrand฀Ave฀Kensington฀Grove,฀Mon,฀Wed฀&฀Thu,฀ 1st฀Sat/mth฀0490825846

LOCKYER VALLEY CAMERA CLUB

•฀last฀Thu/mth,฀6.30pm,฀Lutheran฀Church฀Hall฀7฀ Macgregor฀St฀Laidley.฀FB:฀LaidleyCameraClub

LOCKYER VALLEY CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

•฀1st฀Thu/mth฀Davson฀Room,฀Lockyer฀Valley฀Cultural฀ Centre,฀Gatton฀0419646902฀or฀54621766

LOCKYER VALLEY CELTIC PIPEBAND

•฀Thu฀6pm-8pm฀Grantham฀Butter฀Factory฀0447003423

LOCKYER VALLEY COMMUNITY ACTIVITY SHED

•฀Saleyard฀Rd฀Gatton,฀Tue฀&฀Thu฀8am-12pm.

LOCKYER VALLEY DOG TRAINING CLUB

•฀Mon฀6.30pm,฀Laidley฀showgrounds,฀0428048823

LOCKYER VALLEY KARATE

•฀Tue฀&฀Thu฀6pm-7.30pm,฀Fernvale,฀0458641202

LOCKYER VALLEY ORCHID SOCIETY

•฀1st฀Tue/mth฀Gatton฀Showgrounds฀0409475504

LOCKYER VALLEY TOASTMASTER CLUB

•฀7pm฀2nd฀&฀4th฀Thu/mth,฀Gatton฀Senior฀Citizens฀Centre฀ 54627576

LOCKYER VALLEY WRITERS GROUP

•฀1-3pm฀2nd฀&฀4th฀Tue/mth฀Laidley฀Library฀0409823476

LOCKYER WOODCRAFTERS GROUP

•฀Mon-Thu฀&฀Sat,฀24฀Railway฀St฀Forest฀Hill฀0457219408฀ or฀lwcg4342@gmail.com

LOWOOD COMMUNITY ACTION GROUP

•฀2nd฀Tue/mth฀6.30pm฀Brisbane฀Valley฀Darts฀Clubhouse฀ 0407279412

LOWOOD CRAFT GROUP

•฀9.30am฀Fri฀Lowood฀RSL฀Sub฀Branch฀0409343446

LOWOOD CWA

•฀2nd฀Tue/mth฀CWA฀Hall฀54261514

LOWOOD DISTRICT RESIDENTS NETWORK INC.

•฀3rd฀Tue/mth,฀7pm,฀Brisbane฀Valley฀Darts฀Clubhouse,฀ 0488234553

LOWOOD EUCHRE

•฀Wed฀7pm,฀Lowood฀Showgrounds฀0439301955

LOWOOD LIONS CLUB

•฀7pm฀2nd฀&฀4th฀Mon/mth฀Lowood฀Railway฀Station฀ lowood@lionsq3.org.au

LOWOOD SENIOR CITIZENS

•฀CWA฀Hall฀Lowood฀every฀2nd฀Thur,฀0447489875

LOWOOD SHOW SOCIETY

•฀7.30pm฀1st฀Mon/mth,฀Lowood฀Showgrounds฀ 0407674864฀or฀0403464338

LOWOOD SLIMMERS

•฀Tue฀5.30pm฀Lowood฀Show฀Hall฀54261468, MARBURG & DISTRICT ART SOCIETY

•฀Fri฀Walloon฀CWA฀Hall,฀marburgartsociety@gmail.com

MEN’S WORKSHOP

Fri 28 June

Food Truck Friday, Colonial Plaza Carpark฀Esk,฀4pm-8pm,฀BYO฀tables฀and฀chairs,฀ 0437110789

Fri 28 - Sat 29 June

Rosewood Show

Dog฀showing฀from฀9am฀Friday,฀bull฀ride฀on฀Friday฀gates฀ open฀5pm฀with฀bar฀sideshow฀alley฀rides฀and฀entertainment฀ until฀late,฀Saturday฀horse,฀poultry,฀stud฀cattle,฀photography฀ arts฀and฀crafts,฀entertainment,฀McGeary฀challenge,฀plus฀ much฀more,฀rosewoodshow.com.au

Sat 29 June

Lockyer Valley Race Day

Featuring฀the฀2024฀Ladbrokes฀Gatton฀Cup,฀entertainment฀ marquee฀with฀DJ฀Nate,฀premium฀trackside฀marquee฀18+,฀ Fashions฀on฀the฀Field,฀licenced฀bar,฀canteen,฀tote,฀bookies,฀ food฀vans,฀tickets฀on฀sale฀visit฀lockyervalleyturfclub.com.au

Sun 30 June

Restorative Yoga & Sound Bath

2pm-4pm,฀Somerset฀Civic฀Centre฀Esk,฀connect,฀relax,฀and฀ release.฀Bookings฀essential฀via฀Eventbrite.

•฀Fri฀9:30am-12pm,฀19฀School฀St,฀Rosewood฀54641544

MOVEMENT TO MUSIC

•฀Mon฀10am-12pm฀43฀Park฀St฀Lowood฀0756000733

MULGOWIE FARMERS MARKET

•฀8am-11am฀1st฀Sat/mth฀Hall฀grounds฀0417799679

MT BEPPO ART GROUP

•฀Wed฀9am-1pm,฀Community฀Hall฀916฀Mt฀Bepp฀Rd,฀ 0437197381

MYPLACE LOCKYER VALLEY

•฀putting฀unity฀back฀in฀community,฀3rd฀Sat/mth฀1pm,฀ Gatt฀&฀Co฀Railway฀St฀Gatton

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS

•฀Thu฀7pm-8pm,฀St฀Alban’s฀Anglican฀Church฀68฀Railway฀ St฀Gatton,฀house฀next฀to฀hall

OPEN MIC

•฀Sun฀1.30pm-3.30pm,฀Fernvale฀Lions฀Club฀Hall฀$2฀entry฀ 0490366148

PAINTING CLASSES

•฀10am฀Fri฀Summerholm฀0450656356

PARKINSON SUPPORT GROUP

•฀1st฀Fri/mth,฀9.30am,฀Brisbane฀Valley฀Darts฀Clubhouse฀ Lowood,฀0400926709

POKER

•฀Fri฀7pm,฀$25,฀Brisbane฀Valley฀Darts฀Clubhouse฀Lowood฀ 0423833954

ROSEWOOD AND DISTRICT SUPPORT CENTRE POP-UP

HUB

•฀8.30am-12pm,฀Walloon฀1st฀Wed/mth,฀Marburg฀2nd฀ Wed/mth,฀Grandchester฀last฀Wed/mth,฀5464฀1544

ROSEWOOD COMMUNITY ART GROUP

•฀Fri฀9:30am,฀Girl฀Guides฀Hut฀54641544

ROSEWOOD EUCHRE GROUP

•฀Mon฀9am฀m’tea,฀play฀at฀9.30am,฀CWA฀Hall฀Rosewood฀ rosewoodqcwa@outlook.com

ROSEWOOD HISTORY GROUP

•฀bi-monthly,฀3rd/Thu฀10:30am฀Girl฀Guides฀Hut฀ 54641544

ROSEWOOD MEN’S SHED

•฀Fri฀9am-12pm฀361฀Marburg-Rosewood฀Rd฀Tallegalla฀ 0417079426

ROSEWOOD MONTHLY MARKET

•฀3rd฀Sat/mth฀Anglican฀Church฀grounds฀John฀St,฀sites฀ from฀$15.฀0439095645

ROSEWOOD RURAL WOMEN’S GROUP

•฀Tue฀9:30am฀at฀memorial฀Hall,฀54641544

ROSEWOOD SENIORS GROUP

•฀1st฀Tue/mth฀9.20am-11am฀at฀Girl฀Guide฀Hut฀54641544

ROSEWOOD WEEKLY GET TOGETHER

•฀Anglican฀Church,฀Fri฀9am-12pm฀0413789763

STEVE JONES COMMUNITY MEN’S SHED

•฀Tue฀&฀Fri฀8-12,฀Steve฀Jones฀Community฀Centre฀ Withcott฀sjcmensshed@gmail.com

SOMERSET DAM NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

•฀bi-monthly฀at฀Coronation฀Hall,฀Somerset฀Dam,฀3pm.฀ 0419588138

SOMETHING TO SING ABOUT CHOIR

Fri฀9.30am฀Laidley฀Anglican฀Church฀0417799679

TAI CHI FOR HEALTH

•฀From฀9฀Apr฀to฀4฀June,฀6.30pm,฀Glenore฀Grove฀ Community฀Hall,฀0493624961

TAI CHI INTERNAL ARTS ESK

•฀Somerset฀Civic฀Centre฀Mon฀5pm,฀Thu฀9am฀ 0432288435

TAI CHI INTERNAL ARTS GATTON

•฀Seniors฀Hall฀13฀North฀St฀Mon฀&฀Wed฀1pm-3pm฀ 0432288435

TAI CHI ROSEWOOD

•฀Tue฀12pm฀beginners,฀1pm฀advanced,฀19฀School฀St฀

54641544

TOOGOOLAWAH MEN’S SHED

•฀96฀Bellambi฀St,฀Tue฀&฀Fri฀9am-12pm,฀0468540313

TOOGOOLAWAH RSL

Veterans฀morning฀tea฀Wed฀9:30am฀0490136368

TRANQUILLITY ZONE

•฀guided฀meditation฀Tue฀7pm฀Laidley฀Heights฀ 0429861086

VETERANS SUPPORT CENTRE

•฀Tue฀10am-12pm,฀Lockyer/Bris฀Valley,฀cnr฀Rosewood฀ Laidley฀Rd฀and฀Frome฀St฀Laidley฀54652591฀ secretary@laidleyvsc.com.au

WALLOON QCWA CENT SALE

•฀2nd฀Tue/mth฀9.30am฀Walloon฀QCWA฀Hall฀54645243

WITHCOTT & DISTRICT CREATIVE CORNER

•฀2nd฀Wed/mth฀6pm฀Postmans฀Ridge฀Hall,฀ withcottprogress@gmail.com

WITHCOTT & DISTRICT PROGRESS ASSOC.

•฀3rd฀Tue/mth,฀Postmans฀Ridge฀Hall฀withcottprogress@ gmail.com

WITHCOTT DAY VILLAGE

•฀159฀Roches฀Rd,฀all฀ages฀playgroup฀and฀home฀ed฀Tue฀ 9am,฀sing฀for฀joy฀Wed฀8am,฀self฀care฀sessions฀for฀ parents฀and฀carers฀9am฀Wed,฀see฀FB฀page฀or฀call฀ 0400584683

YOGA CLASSES

•฀Laidley฀Catholic฀Church฀Hall,฀mat฀classes฀Mon฀6pm,฀ Tue฀9am,฀Fri฀7:30am,฀chair฀yoga฀Wed฀1pm.฀Book฀ 0439730986

ZUMBA

•฀Mon฀6:30pm฀school฀term,฀Postmans฀Ridge฀Hall฀ withcottprogress@gmail.com

A-L LISTINGS WILL RUN NEXT WEEK

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Need to put pen to paper? The Lockyer Valley writers group meet on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at Laidley Library.

At the Lowood Show, Angela Gibson revealed her skills with a hula hoop under the watchful eye of hula expert, Kiera Blaney of Hula Hoop, Brisbane.

LOWOOD SHOW 2024

Thrills, spills at Lowood

The Lowood Show enjoyed excellent weather on Saturday, with Show Society President Lynell Jendra thanking supporters and sponsors for success across the range of competitions and displays.

A highlight, the Elizabeth Boughen Memorial Trophy, was staged in the stud beef cattle section. The compettion, designed to encourage young judges attracted five competitors representing shows across the Brisbane Valley.

The winner, Kyran Petroff, representing Esk Show, amassed 98 points, with Lachlan Lehmann second on 96.

In the woodchop, the show featured the in-

auguration of a new competition in memory of Ashley Christensen, a competition stalwart who passed away earlier this year. The 275mm underhand handicap was won by Jordan Hinz, from Jack Argent and Gerald Youles.

Ms Jendra said that while adult entries in the home made cooking competition were a bit disappointing, it was more than addressed by a large number of entries in the pre-school and under 5s section.

The show featured a fireworks spectacular on Saturday night and a demolition derby with 16 cars, which thrilled the crowd of onlookers.

Enjoying the Lowood Show dodge-’ems were Griffin Gavranovic (6), Phillip Knight and Rylen Phillips-Quarry of Leichhardt in Ipswich. Pictures: CAMERON THOMPSON

In the petting zoo, one year old Harry Wood was enjoying things until those teeth made contact. Fortunately Mum, Tineka, was on hand to help out.

Melanie Wellsteed of Aubigney, near Oakey, was waiting anxiously aboard her mount, Freemantle, for the start of the show hunter hack competition.

LOWOOD SHOW 2024

In the Appaloosa competition, The Big Bang and Tick Tick Boom made a big impact at the Lowood Show in the care of Lynette Dunn of Chambers Flat and Kat Lewis of Dynamite Performance Horses, Beaudesert. Big Bang was champion gelding and Tick Tick champion stallion.

From the Lowood Fire Rescue Station, Kimberley Probert, John Eagleton, Andrew Gill, Captain Murray Thomas and Lieutenant Kelvin Delaney were demonstrating the use of hydraulic jaws of life equipment as part of the show program, while offering showgoers advice on fire safety.

Seven year old Wyatt Iseppi was making the most of his role in sashing the winners, when he met the winning British heifer under nine months, Uh La La, well handled by Ella Cannon, of Marburg. Pictures: CAMERON THOMPSON

Winners in the double-handed sawing handicap were Gerald Youles, of Kilcoy, and Shane McLeod, of Nambour. The pair started off 13 seconds and quickly overhauled the competitive field.

Getting a good look at proceedings were Zyler Burrows (3) and Chase Wilkinson (5) of Plainland.

Feeling the G forces aboard the Twister were Sarah Callcott of Marburg and Konan Teichmann, of Lowood.

Peter’s great bike stash

By Jesse Hamilton

Prenzlau resident Peter Bartley has assembled a remarkable historical motorcycle collection that offers an expedition through models spanning the 1950s to the 1970s.

A member of the Historical Motorcycle Club of Queensland, Peter’s collection features five Honda TL’s, two 50’s Triumphs, a 58 Piaggio and a 1970’s Yamaha 175 TY.

Peter, who started collecting when he got his motorcycle licence at 16, said his earliest and most cherished bikes were his two Triumphs, the 56 Tiger 100 and Tiger Cub.

“The Tiger is my go-to bike. It’s the one I go on rallies with,” he said.

“Coming from Adelaide, the police department always used Triumphs.

“You could pick up another bike that was only a couple of years old when the police would replace them with newer models from second hand stores.”

Peter said the Tiger was a unique model with the “100” referring to its claimed maximum speed in miles per hour. Its manufacture was discontinued in 1973.

“The big advertiser for the Tiger 100 when it came out was that it could do 100 miles per hour,” he said.

“You won’t see many like it complete because that motor was an all-alloy engine.

“Motorcycle racers would take the Tiger’s high-performance all-alloy engine, and pull it out and put it into other bikes for racing, so the models with the original engine intact are quite rare.”

Peter said he has gravitated towards smaller models in the Yamaha’s with age but still enjoys restoring and going on rallies with his Triumphs as a member of the Historical Motorcycle Club of Queensland.

“Being part of the Historical Motorcycle Club, our motto is that we restore and ride old bikes,” he said.

I have a mechanical background, so I restore them, sandblast them, and clean them up.”

“You’ve got a lot of freedom living out in the country with motorbikes.

“They are designed to go, not putter around at 30 miles an hour.”

Prenzlau resident Peter Bartley with his two 1956 Triumphs. The Tiger 100 (right) and Tiger Cub.

Pictures: JESSE HAMILTON

One of three 50’s models Peter owns a 1958 Piaggio,an Italian-branded motorcycle.

Peter has a mechanical background and restores older motorcycles as a member of the Historical Motorcycle Club of Queensland.

Yamaha 175 TY 1976 model.

ADVERTISE YOUR PROPERTY IN PRINT

It is a proven fact that properties advertised in print sell faster

Expose your property to prospective purchasers across the Lockyer Valley, Somerset and Beyond in the Lockyer & Somerset Independent.

NEW ‘HOMES FOR QUEENSLANDERS’ PLAN

QUEENSLAND

support the $3.1 billion Homes for Queenslanders plan last week.

The new laws are proposed to help deliver more homes for Queenslanders, faster with new tools to deliver

the

According to the Miles Government the plan will help deliver 1,300 additional homes – increasing the forecast to 3,700.

Through the plan a further 15,000 homes in priority development areas would be approved, doubling what was forecasted without these changes, making a total of 29,000.

Since this legislation was first introduced in late March, around 38,000 more people have moved to Queensland, and the population is expected to grow by one million over the next 10 years.

That growth is placing challenges on housing availability and affordability.

Minister for State Development and Infrastructure Grace Grace said the new laws directly supported two of the pillars in the Homes for Queenslanders Plan, to build more homes faster and to boost the social housing Big Build.

“We need more houses quickly, and we need them built in a way that delivers thriving and economically prosperous communities,” she said.

“The challenges are complex, and there’s no one single simple solution: we need to use every lever at our disposal.

The laws strengthen the government’s planning and development agency Economic Development Queensland with powers and abilities to deliver fast-tracked housing.

Social and affordable housing will be incorporated into EDQ’s main purpose, and this will include the ability to enter agreements with community housing

providers.

The new laws are hoped to help meet the Homes for Queenslanders target of 1 million new homes by 2046 and the National Housing Accord target of 1.2 million new homes across Australia by 2029.

Planning Institute of Australia Queensland president Sean Cullen said his organisation had sought changes to the EDQ.

“PIA was pleased to support those changes in the Bill which enable EDQ to work more collaboratively with local governments, developers, community housing providers, other state agencies, and the community to deliver more diverse

and affordable well-located homes in Queensland,” Mr Cullen said.

“In addition to the Bill’s changes, PIA believes EDQ could utilise its developer function to bring-forward targeted affordable and diverse housing projects, outside of PDAs, where in accordance with the intent of the local planning instrument and where the private market is yet to invest and act.”

Q Shelter executive director Fiona Caniglia said they too recommended the need for greater capacity and speed to deliver housing supply through stage agencies such as EDQ.

“The changes are welcome by Q Shelter

because they seek to improve EDQ’s capacity to deliver on housing supply and diversity which is consistent with our overall advice leading up to and since the Queensland Housing Summit in 2022,” she said.

“The changes allow EDQ to enter into agreements with third parties like Community Housing Providers (CHPs), to deliver social and affordable housing projects.

“We welcome this as a pathway for CHPs as they work to scale up their operations in Queensland and achieve multiple growth projects across the State.” ●

New laws passed by the Queensland Government will reportedly help deliver 1,300 additional homes.

Picture: PIXABAY

Be seen in print

Are you reaching the right buyer ? Ask your agent to list your property in The Independent

It’s a proven fact that properties advertised in print sell faster than properties that aren’t. Print exposes your property to many more prospective buyers and The Independent reaches readers across the Lockyer Valley, Somerset and beyond showcasing the very best in local properties on the market.

Talk to your local agent about optimising your advertising dollar and get your property seen by the right buyer

Pete Woolgar

PUZZLES

To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember, no number can

or

ACROSS

1 Ribbons (5)

4 Enchanted (9)

9 Sooner (7)

10 Burdensome (7)

11 Illicitly distilled liquor (9)

12 Buffalo (5)

13 US tech company (1,1,1)

14 Body of water to the east of Italy (8,3)

16 A baptism (11)

19 Hint (3)

20 Varnish (5)

22 Broadening (9)

25 Wayne –, head coach of the Dolphins (7)

26 First (7)

27 Substances discharged (9)

28 Opponent (5)

DOWN

1 Load-bearing bar structure (1,4)

2 Actor (9)

3 Hides, pelts (5)

4 Obstacle (7)

5 Aboriginal spear-throwing device (7)

6 Quivering (9)

7 Rings (5)

8 Release (9)

13 Terminal (illness) (9)

14 Yes-men (9)

15 Offering (9)

17 Prefix with 'magnetic' (7)

18 Suggests (7)

21 Egyptian peninsula (5)

23 Din (5)

24 Expression of surprise (5)

how many words of four letters or more can you list? The centre letter must be included and each letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural nouns ending in “s”.

1 Who won the 2000 AFL Grand Final?

2 Karl Lagerfeld (pictured) famously said ‘One is never overdressed or underdressed with a little,’ what?

3 Which is the world’s largest island nation?

4 What does the French word ‘oiseau’ mean in English?

5 Who wrote the novel The Bell Jar?

6 Which element is represented by the letter W?

7 What is the name of Fantine’s daughter in the musical Les Misérables?

8 And who wrote the novel on which the musical is based?

9 Lime juice, triple sec and tequila are the main ingredients of what cocktail?

10 What is a common cause of scurvy?

No. 190

No. 190

Lease of Commercial Property

Tender 1377

For the period 1 May 2025 to 30 April 2030:

Tender No. 1377: 4 Neilsen Place, Esk

Tender responses for Tender 1377 – Lease of Commercial Property 4 Neilsen Place, Esk are invited. Tenders close 11am on Wednesday, 24 July 2024. Council is not bound to accept the highest, or any, tender. Council may invite all applicants to change their tender to take account of a change in tender specifications.

Tender documents can be obtained from Council’s website www.somerset.qld.gov.au.

Tender Submissions will only be accepted by email mail@somerset.qld.gov.au

Announcements

BICHEL, Trevor John

Aged 79 years

Taken into God’s Care on the 12th June 2024.

Loving Husband to Shirley, Father and Father-in-Law to Wayne, Tracey, Andrew, Lynda, Robert, Julie, and their partners Leanne, Troy, Dionn, Bob, Jamie and Peter.

Cherished Pop to 14 Grandchildren and 1 Great Grandson.

A celebration of Trevor’s life will commence at 10am, Wednesday 26th June 2024 at Bichel Oval, 3 Laidley Plainland Road, Laidley North. Sadly missed and very much loved by all. Safe in God’s

05.06.1930 – 12.06.24 Aged 94 years

Much loved Father, Grandfather and

Hardcover and Paperback

We are a local family operated business looking for

(first calf)

Please contact William for bookings

Clearing Sale

A/C Nobby Forge & Manufacturing

SUNDAY 30th June at 10am

6 Tooth Street, Nobby Full details & photo’s on website

Kalbar Multi Vendor Auction

SUNDAY 7th July at 10am Kalbar

The family would like to send our sincere thanks to the nursing staff at Gatton and Salisbury Regis nursing homes, for all the care and assistance provided to John.

The road was long and varied, travelled to the fullest.

Goetsch & Sons Auctioneers

V Clearing Sales

On the district scoreboard

LAIDLEY BOWLS CLUB

What a wonderful two weeks we have had. The Travelling Bowlers, The Old Boys of Football held their charity day with a full green of players, Our 2 day carnival which was a wonderful success.

Wednesday Social 12/06/24.

A. Roffe, L. Anderson. E. Muller. 13. I, Maguire, C. Kilminster, M. Anderson. 11. E. Roffe, R. Webb, G. Lee. 20. B. Tates, M. Locker, R, Bradley. 15. Looking forward to more great days on the green.

Saturday Social 15/06/24.

K. McGuire. A. McDonald. D. Barter. 25. T. McGoldrick. W. Haines. S. Panzram. 19. G. Chainey. S. Harrison. 20. B. Bradley. H. Haines. 17. J. Walker. S. Reck. 27. H. Chainey. R. Bradley. 7. TOOGOOLAWAH BOWLS CLUB

On Tuesday 11th June it was our turn to host a Pub Day. In fabulous conditions and with a full green the winners were Glasshouse team: Boothy, Kevin Cook, Russ Turner and Gavin Linnan. Runners UP were: Kilcoy Team: Rod Goldsbrough, Dennis Bleakley, Harold Alford and Noel Lanes. First Round Winners were TonyWatsons Team: Tim Baldwin, Herb Hains, Col Daniels and Tony Watson. Second Round Winners were Toogoolawah Team: Colin Griffin, Sandra Wright, Brian Venville and Lenny Wright.

On Sunday 16th June at home we had a game of triples and a game of pairs. Winners on the day were Ian Braddo, Colin Giffin and Keith McWhirter. Fruit and Veg tray went to Lenny Wright.

For Your Calendar

Our next Club Meeting will be held on 14th July at 9.00am. Please join us and help in the running of your club. It is a job for many and not just the few willing.

Our next Trivia night will be held on 28th June.

In order to ensure the attendance of players from other clubs at our venue, it is necessary for our members to attend away games at other clubs. If you are available, please advise Keith McWhirter of your availability.

Our Annual General Meeting will be held on Sunday 11th August at 9.00am when all positions will be declared vacant and open for you to nominate to be part of our committee. Nomination forms are available at the club so please think about doing your bit in the running of the club. We need you.

Our Annual Dues of $95.00 are now due and must be paid for you to be eligible to vote in the elections.

Please note that our Annual Valley of the Lakes Tournament will be held on the 26th and 27th October and that we will require ALL HANDS ON DECK.

See you on the green.

BRIDGE

LOCKYER BRIDGE CLUB

Results for Wednesday 11th June 2024 Round Five of the Individual Championship was played Bernadette Fitzgerald & Peter Hooper won the night with 54.76&percnt;this puts Peter in a commanding position currently. Congratulations.

Second place was tied S Hooper & J Orrin, G Orrin & T Fitzgerald 52.98&percnt;, J Kuhle & R Drouin 52.28&percnt;, L Gunthorpe & W Pickles 52.79&percnt;, B Manning & A McLucas 52.79&percnt;, L Gunthorpe & W Pickles 48.21&percnt;, H Geitz & M Porter 45.24&percnt;, E Bishop & P Ziebarth 42.67&percnt;.

If you are visiting the LockyerValley & lookingforagameofBridgeorwouldjustliketoobserve some games, phone Peter Hooper 0408 782 776. We would love to see you, Wednesday evenings arrival 6.45pm. Lessons for Beginners held on Tuesday morning, arrival 8.45am is also at the same venue, The Catholic Community Hall, Maitland Street, Gatton. Pat Ziebarth is the organiser for Tuesday’s play phone 0490 539 734.

GOLF

ESK GOLF CLUB

Friday Turkey Comp 7-6-2024

· Mario Beetz took the win with Murray Winchester runner-up.

· The Rundown: Winner - M Beetz - 45/32. Runner-up - M Winchester 45/33.

· Best Putts - G Punch 14

· Ntp 4 - G Punch, Ntp 8 - G Steele.

· I Timms - 44/35, B Glanville - 50/37, G Steele

- 53/37, B Thorogood - 48/38, G Punch53/39, G Ray - 54/43, J Lumsden - 61/43, C Granzien - 52/45.

· Sunday 9/6/24 - Shaun Wilson Sponsored Day. 2nd Rd Club Championship

Daily Winner

Overall Best Nett L Robson 65nett R/UP L Pratt 68nett 3rd BL Farnham 69nett

Best Gross Winner

· “A” Grade D Allery 77gross“B” Grade D Bitossi Snr 84 gross“C” Grade M Simpson 90 gross

· Run Down M Rowe 71 C Nielsen 71 CWheeler 72

· 1/10 4th M Simpson, 2/11 2nd B Farnham, 3/12 2nd Lockwood, 5/14 3rd L Pratt, 6/15 2nd L Robson, 7/16 3rd D Allery, 9/18 3rd M

Simpson ALL IN

Sponsor Esk IGA - 4/13 L Robson

Sponsor Brisbane Valley Meats - 8/17 2nd D Allery

Top day again today, with Lyle taking a good win, a couple of pin shots and also playing to his age again, with a 79 gross score. I am pretty sure he is the only player at Esk to have achieved this, and he has done it 3 times in the last 18 months. Many thanks to Captain Shaun Wilson for Sponsoring today’s event, with lots of prizes.

LAIDLEY GOLF CLUB

Saturday 15th June - Men & Ladies Single Stableford, Trophy Donor: Ken Hauser

· Ladies Winner: Flo Lee 36. Runner Up: Jenny Paroz 35. 3rd Place:Trish Harris 34. 4th Place: Marie Voorma 34 ocb. Rundown: C. Sternberg 34

· Pins: (Pro Pin) Judy Logan (Div.1) Marie Voorma (Div.2) Jan Sippel

· Men’s Winner: Ken Luck 38 ocb. Runner Up: Adam Cullen 38. 3rd Place: Adam Barrow 37. 4th Place: Andrew Parker 36. Run Down: K. Goebel 35,Tony Skippington 35, Scott Notley 34, R. Gray 34, C. Fletcher 33, Peter Notley 33, B. Maugeri 33

· Pins: (Pro Pin) Andrew Parker (Div.1) Peter Notley (Div.2) Robin Stagg (Div.3) Garry Rodgers

Thursday 13th June - Open CompetitionSingle Stableford

· Winner: Garry Rodgers 39. Runner Up: Ken Goebel 38. Run Down: K. Hauser 36, R. King 35, A. Parker 34, R. Core 34, G. Wild 33.

· Pins: (Pro Pin) Lee Belford (Div.1) ----- (Div.2) Garry Rodgers (All In) Ken Luck

Wednesday 12th June - Ladies Competition

- Single Stableford, Trophy Donor: Dot

Manteufel

· 18 Hole Winner: Enid Llewellyn 38. Runner Up: Judy Logan 35 on c/b. Run Down: H. Gray 35, T. Harris 34, M. Voorma 33, J. Murray 33.

· Pins: (Pro Pin) Jill Darley (Div.1) Judy Logan (Div.2) Trish Harris (Div.3) Julie Murray

· 12 Hole Winner: Helen Gray 25. LOWOOD GOLF CLUB

Results for Tuesday 11 June 2024 Single Stableford

· Winner: B Victor 38 R/Up: S Tongue 37

· BRD: B Green 36 R Heathwood 35 J Webb D Olsen B Lowe R Irwin 33

· NTPs: 2: S Henshall 5: A Skinner 11: P McGuigan 14: D Sheraton

· Results for Wednesday 12 June 2024 Ladies Nett Foursomes Championship 27 holes

· Winners: L Sheraton & E Jensen 114½ R/Ups: S Oudyn & K Jessen 119¼

· Results for Thursday 13 June 2024 Single Stableford

· Winner: D Sippel 41 R/Up: R Mancktelow 38 ocb

· BRD: S Kopelke S Kopelke 38 S Webb V Birchall S Mahoney 37 T Quinsee P Brown 36

· NTPs: 2: D Sippel 5: V Birchall 11: S Webb 14: S Henshall

Results for Thursday 6/13 June 2024 Presidents Cup

· Winner: V Birchall 69 ocb (combined Stableford score)

· Results for Saturday 15 June 2024

· Single Stableford

· Winner: P Brown 41 R/Up: P Thode 37

· BRD: A Charnock 36, M Rennie 35, P Harmon 35, S Norris 34,T Quinsee 33, S Mahoney 33, J Harvey 33, T Norris 33 Mens Foursomes

· Gross: Winners: J Grace & B Wieland 150

· Nett: Winners: A Page & E Bien 147 R/Up: D Johnstone & C Wieland 150

· NTPs: 2: A Page 5: S Henshall 11: GWinter 14: E Bien

ROSEWOOD GOLF CLUB

Results 12.6.24 - Ladies 3rd Round Midweek Championships &

· Single Stableford Daily Comp - Winner: J Browning 33 pts OCB. R/Up: S Morgan 33 pts

· NTP - No 2: M Morton 11 cm, No 9: MWoodrow 132 cm, No 11: D Stanley 54 cm, No 15: P Brown 120 cm

Results 15.6.24 - Single Stableford:

· Hole In One (No 9): J Hanley, Hole In One (No

15): A Timperley

· Men Div 1: Winner: L Woodford 38, R/Up: A Timperley 37

· Men Div 2: Winner: J Hanley 41, R/Up: M Soich 40

· Men Div 3: Winner: J Angus 38 OCB, R/Up: C Gehrke 38

· Ladies: Winner: S Myerson 36, R/Up: R Toohey 35

· Run Down : Men to 35, Ladies to 34

· NTP - No 2: L Woodford 235 cm, Ladies: E Nelson 15 cm, No 9: (0-18) J Hanly, (19+) R Boughen, Ladies: E Nelson 18 cm, No 11: P Toohey 130 cm, Ladies: L Johnston, No 15: A Timperley, Ladies: S Myerson 160 cm, Approach: T Woodford, Ladies: S Curran 38 cm

· Eagle (No 10): L Brown, Eagles Nest (No 9): J Hanley Round 1 - Open (Scratch) Matchplay Winners:

· Men Div 1: S Silvadorae (forfeit), J L Smith 2/1, N McMillan 4/2,T Stanford 5/4,TWoodford 1 up, G Petersen 3/2, M Forshey 5/4

· Men Div 2: T Evalu, W Johnston 2/1, K O’Connell 4/3, M Lee 4/3, J Piccini 5/4

· Ladies: P Brown 2/1, M Morton 4/2

NETBALL

LOCKYER VALLEY NETBALL ASSOCIATION

It was great to see our teams on court for the semi final games last Wednesday. Mixed

· Wish Us Luck (22) defeated Magic (21)

· Goal Diggers (17) defeated Left-overs (7)

· Ladies Division 1

· Wildcats (19) defeated Bits n Pieces (10)

· Buckets defeated Aquaholics (forfeit)

· Ladies Division 2

· Hoops I did it again (21) defeated Mishmash (10)

· Noughty-40 defeated Misfits (forfeit) Our grand final games will be held tonight at Cahill Park - everyone is welcome to come along and cheer on our teams!

· 6PM - Mixed: Goal Diggers v. Wish Us Luck; Ladies Division 2: Hoops I did it again v. Noughty-40

· 7PM - Ladies Division 1: Buckets v. Wildcats

· Presentations will immediately follow each game, along with the announcement of our MVP of the season for each team, and our Best & Fairest player for each division. Good luck to all of our teams!

Under 19 Gatton Hawks player Jayden Sloan taking the ball up.

Picture: ANN BICHEL

Polai into rep side

By Jesse Hamilton

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lai has earned a spot in the South Queensland Open Men’s team for the Queensland Country Championships in Rockhampton on 29 June.

Polai’s selection comes after a a standout performance while representing Darling Downs at the Southern Queensland championships in late May.

Predominantly an outside centre, Polai said the call up came as a great surprise given the limited game time he had during the Southern Queensland championships.

“I played only 20 minutes in the first game, and then I was playing in the second game when the other player got injured, so I got time to play in that second half,” he said.

“I found out on the Black Pigs’ captain’s group. My friends started texting me about the selection.”

Originally from Samoa, Polai will line up against some of the most promising country based rugby union players from across the state.

He said the selection would be a great test.

“I have my first training session for that comp this week,” he said.

“I’m just looking forward to learning and trying to get some more experience from the other players.

“I started playing Union when I was back home in Samoa as a kid, and have also played in New Zealand.”

The Gatton Black Pigs A grade side broke the unbeaten record of the Toowoomba Rangers this season with a last-minute try in their round seven matchup.

Skate comp

The countdown is on for the Rumble AM Skateboarding Competition at Gatton Skatepark on Saturday, 22 June.

Sport and Recreation Portfolio Councillor Anthony Wilson said hosting the best competitors from Queensland and interstate was a major coup.

“What a great opportunity to watch the best local skateboarders battle it out against those from Queensland and interstate,” he said.

“With a spot on the highly coveted BMD Rumble Pro Tour up for grabs, our best local skateboarders will no doubt put their top tricks on show.

“The competition is open for anyone to register, with a range of prizes available.

“Spectating is free, and food and drinks will be available to purchase.”

Age groups start from 9 and Under, with entries all the way up to Opens.

It costs $15 to enter. Register to compete at liveheats.com/therumble

Come over to Gatton Skatepark on 22 June to watch some of the best skateboarders in the country compete. Picture: LVRC

Results: guns, league, union, squash, tennis and touch

RIFLES

GATTON GLENORE GROVE RIFLE CLUB

A warm sunny Saturday afternoon with a wicked South Westerly wind turning often. Another tough afternoon for the shooter on the mid 600yd target.

· Iron sights/ Sporter out of 105.21 - G. King 99.9, C. Greenwood 90.1 and R. Perry 83.1

· Sporter - J. Howman 98.4 and F.Class out of 126.21

· F. Open - D. Reddan 115.5, J. Hickmott 112.5, A. Steele,99.2 , I. Hendrick 89.0 and P. Gibson 86.1.

· FTR - A Beetham 92.1

· F STD - T. Schulz 115.5, D. Wallis 115.2, K. Hartwig 112.6 , J. Findlay 111.3, R. Bowman 110.4 , A. Chalmers 107.2, B. Betts 101.2, A. Chalmers 102, K Pressnell 83.1 T. Pressnell 82.0 and A Pressnell 67.1

· Next week 800yds

RUGBY LEAGUE

GATTON HAWKS JUNIORS

This week we headed to Dalby for a full day of football.

Match results

Boys

· Nolan’s interstate transport under 13’s- 30 def Dalby 8

· Lockyer valley Mitsubishi under 14’s- 14 / Dalby 16

· Lockyer Trophies 13/14 development- 30 def Dalby 8

· Pro Truck Electrical under 15’s- 12/ Dalby 18

· Chapmahon Rendering under 16’s- 36 def Dalby 0

· MW Earthworks & Rural services 15/16 dev46 def Dalby 4

· Lindsay Australia under 17’s- 10/ Dalby 30

· Girls

· Diamler Trucks Brisbane under 13- 12/ Dalby 28

· Goodyear Autocare Gatton under 15’s- 4/ Dalby 26

· Perfection under 17’s - 10/ Dalby 26

Cooks Transport Under 12’s coaches report

What a high to go into the school holidays on. Both games we really dominated Dalby and they are no easy opponents. We showed them how much our players have each other’s backs and what they could do we could do it way better. Nothing to report on about what we could do better because when you players needed to go up a gear you went up 2 gears. Just an awesome effort out there and all 17 players you really put a near perfect show and it was great to watch as you worked Dalby all over up the middle and out wide.

GATTON HAWKS SENIORS

3 wins from 4 games in cold conditions at Highfields.- Nailbiters for Under 19s coming away with a 2 point win, and Women narrowly going down in cold conditions at Highfields.

A Grade - Gatton 28 d. Highfields 12

In the battle of the birds, The Hawks defeated the Eagles 28-12 at kuhls road on a freezing Saturday night. Gatton scored six tries to two and stayed in control for a lot of the match.

Joel Brett and Shannon Hicks were excellent for the Hawks and new recruit Travis Turnbull celebrated with a good game and was rewarded with a four pointer. Luke Self scored a double with Damien Burrows continuing his good form with a polished display. Tom Luhrman also played well.

The Eagles toiled away against a more experienced opposition and they did not lower their

heads. The Young Eagles competed well with Kai Thompson having his best game of the season. Connor Nicholls and Lachlan Fanning also played well.

· Tries - Luke Self 2, Travis Turnbull, Thomas Luhrman, Damien Burrows, Cameron Bundock. Conversations - Leonard Burns 2. Reserve Grade - Gatton 26 Highfields 6

· Tries - James Schroeder 2, Dylan Tamari, Ethan Dowie 2. Conversions - Ray Erbacher 3. Under 19 - Gatton 32 Highfields 30

· In Under 19s, Gatton caused an upset with a nail biting 32-30 victory over premiers Highfields at Eagles home ground.

· Tries - Steven Buhse 2, Brody Gimm, Patrick Nolan, Lleyton Thomson. Conversions - Michael Conlon 5. Penalty goal Michael Conlon Women Gatton 8 Highfields 14

In the match of the day, the Highfields women’s team reached their potential over the last couple of season with an impressive 14-6 win over three time premiers Gatton. The Hawks led 6-4 at half time. Highfields kept Gatton scoreless in the second half to take out the match.

· Tries - Tanika Newton. Conversion - Tahlia Sudhaus

· Gatton host Newtown next round with Highfields travelling toWattles.

KILCOY YOWIES

Kilcoy Yowies came away with another win this weekend, 24-0 over Beachmere with the support of a strong home crowd.

It was a tough game, with the half time score of 6-0 reflecting that. Consistent pressure allowed the Yowies to break the came open in the second half, bringing in an extra 3 tries.

For all those wanting to come and see the Yowies play, we will be back at home on the 29th of June, against top of the ladder Caloundra.

RUGBY UNION

GATTON BLACK HAWKS

Our results for round 8 are as follows:

· Women - Bye

· C Grade - Lost to Dalby 12-10

· A Grade - Lost to Dalby 38-3

SQUASH

GATTON SQUASH CLUB

Results 11th June 2024

Congratulations to the Grand Final winners

Much Ado About Nothing (3, 16, 300) who narrowly defeated Green-Eyed Monsters (3, 14, 280) in a thrilling exhibition of great squash and sportsmanship on Tuesday night. Congratulations to all who played. That now ends ourWinter Fixture Season with our Summer Fixtures starting on the 9th July 2024.

· Much Ado About Nothing def Green-Eyed Monster

· Wong Xu (1-44) lost to John Bleakley (4-55)

· Wong Xu (4-53) lost to def Andrew Lerch (135)

· Aaron O’Dea (5-58) def Courtney Haak (0-43)

· Sam Steinhardt (2-48) lost to Courtney Haak (3-50)

· Lachlan Evans (0-43) lost to Trevor Neibling (5-60)

· Connor Kleidon (4-54) def Codey Wegner (137)

TENNIS

ESK TENNIS CLUB

· Winter Fixtures Scores for Round 7.

· Team Ian 34 defeated Team Matt 30.

· Team Terry 47 defeated Team Bruce 17

TOUCH FOOTBALL

LAIDLEY TOUCH ASSOCIATION

Preliminary Finals 10th June

Mixed Games

· A Grade - Layabouts 6 defeated Dirty Ruckers 4

· B Grade - Golden Oldies 11 defeated Sweathogs 7

· C Grade - Underachievers 12 defeated Mob Up 3

· D Grade - Need a Sub 9 defeated Sambuca’s 3 Men’s Game

· A Grade - Gammin Men 10 defeated Penetrators 9

Harold’s Heroes were runners up for Toogoolawah Bowls Club’s Pub Day on Tuesday, 11 June. Picture: TOOGOOLAWAH BOWLS CLUB

Gatton Black Pigs RUFC A Grade player Niu James Polai will line up for the South Queensland Open Men’s team on 29 June.

Picture: GATTON BLACK PIGS RUFC

Indoor bowlers rolling up

By Jacob Hayden

Grantham and Laidley indoor bowlers united on Friday, 7 June for casual games at the Gatton Senior Citizens Centre.

Lockyer Indoor Bowls Associate president Ken Windolf said the region used to have seven clubs, but numbers have dwindled over the years.

“We’re losing numbers, unfortunately,” Mr Windolf said.

“About four times a year we come together and we have a meeting of the clubs.

“This is good because you get a few more

bowlers, we get a good mixture of people and have a good time.”

MrWindolf encouraged more people to join the clubs.

The Grantham club plays at the Senior Citizens Centre in Gatton each Friday from 1:303:30pm.

“Laidley should be playing at the Laidley Cultural Centre, but it’s under repair, so we’re playing at Forest Hill in the hall at the moment,” Mr Windolf said.

They play from 2:30pm on Tuesdays.

“People can just show up and talk to us, we’ll take anybody,” Mr Windolf said.

Fair play grants boost to help juniors in local teams

By Jesse Hamilton

Sport and Recreation’s popular FairPlay program will open to all Queensland children aged from 5 to 17 years from 1 July 2024, with the voucher value increasing per child to $200 to offset the rising cost of junior sport for families.

Announced as part of the Queensland Budget for the 2024-2025 financial year, the injection of an additional $33.5 million has expanded the FairPlay program to $40 million, addressing cost-of-living pressures faced by families as they juggle the household budget with the rising prices of registering their children for organised sport and recreation activities.

The value of vouchers will increase from up to $150 to up to $200 for every voucher, to help reduce the cost of sports memberships, registration and participation fees for families.

Brisbane Valley Rattlers AFC president Graham Smith said the vouchers had been a godsend for increasing junior participation at the club.

“We’ve been using the fair play voucher for about four or five years now, and it’s been a godsend,” he said.

“It helps the parents who are struggling.

“I reckon it’s an awesome idea, and to top it up to $200 is even better.

“Playing sport isn’t cheap, and registrations certainly aren’t cheap.”

Smith encouraged any juniors interested in joining the Fernvale AFL side to experience an exciting prospect come July.

“You get to play at different venues, you get to learn skills in the sport, and it’s an amazing sport for your health and fitness,” he said.

“Juniors can get out here and make new friends.”

FairPlay ensures more Queensland children have access to sports and active recreation activities such as rugby league, AFL, netball, BMX, table tennis, basketball, orienteering and abseiling.

Since the program began in 2019, over $30 million has been redeemed by activity providers with more than 210,000 vouchers used by eligible families.

Juniors hit at squash titles

Visitors to the Queensland School Sport State Championships for Squash held from 23 to 26 May witnessed an impressive performance from the Laidley Squash Club Juniors.

Five talented juniors from the club were selected to represent the Metropolitan West and Darling Downs regions, competing against the best junior players from all over Queensland.

These young athletes, who have been training hard at the local Laidley Squash courts, made up a significant part of the Met West 14-member team.

Their dedication and perseverance have certainly paid off, with two of them clinching victories in their respective categories.

Danielle Caswell, the Met West team captain, emerged victorious in her draw final in the 16-19 years Girls category.

Blake Loughman (Met West) also had a triumphant run, winning his final to take out his draw in the 16-19 years boys

category.

Rebecca Caswell (Darling Downs) 1015 year girls, collected the Spirit of Squash award for sportsmanship.

Notable mentions must be made of Max Douglas (Met West) and Archie Douglas (Met West) in the 10-15 years boys category.

Despite it being their first time appearing at the championships, they managed to win several matches, finishing just outside medal contention but showcasing their potential and talent.

This achievement is a testament to the talent, hard work, and quality of training provided by the Laidley Squash Club.

The Laidley Juniors have indeed made their club and region proud, promising a bright future for squash in the Metropolitan West region.

With squash now included as an Olympic Sport for 2028, the future of the sport looks bright, and the Laidley Juniors are leading the resurgence.

Archie and Max Douglas at Met West, representing Laidley Squash Club.

Picture: LAIDLEY SQUASH

The Lockyer Indoor Bowls Association had its quarterly get-together on Friday, 7 June at the Gatton Senior Citizens Centre. Pictures: JACOB HAYDENThe Lockyer Indoor Bowls Association welcomes more players to join its two clubs.

Laidley and Grantham players mingled for casual games.

Sport

Justeen hears her name

By Jacob Hayden

Laidley footballer Justeen Kruger represented her country and the hearing-impaired community at the end of May.

The goalkeeper joined Deaf Football Australia’s women’s team and travelled to Denver, Colorado to compete against the USA team.

Two games were held at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Denver on 30 May and 1 June.

“The first one was a smaller side game, just to be able to rotate people through in different positions,” Kruger said.

“We did lose that one 3-1.

“For the main game we lost 11-0, and I suppose that sounds a lot worse to other people than it does to me.

“The USA world champions have not lost a game in 20 years, while Australia with its brand new team was playing together for only the second time without hearing aids.”

Kruger said it was not all bad news.

“What America did for us I suppose was kickstart our women’s program again by inviting us over there,” she said.

“We haven’t had a team play international before since 2005, due to funding pull-outs.

“It’s a rebuild, getting the word out there, which we definitely did.”

Kruger said she went into the games like they were any other.

“It was just any other day, another match where I do what I do,” she said.

“That changed 300 per cent when you put on the Australian jersey.

“I was calm and collected, but as soon as I put on a jersey with representation for Australia I was like ‘hold it together’, it was just amazing to represent my country.”

When Kruger heard her name called over the speakers it gave her chills.

“When I had made a save in the stadium, the announcers said my name but I only picked up on it twice because it’s very hard to hear,” she said. “Knowing they were calling out for me was pretty amazing.”

Kruger thanked the community for all of their support in fundraising her trip.

“The support from the community was just overwhelming,” she said.

“I’m so overwhelmed I was able to do this, and now there will be future internationals from this game “With the help of the community it’s kickstarted so many championships, we have an international game against Japan in December, they are coming over here.”

Kruger also thanked Lockyer Valley Regional Council for their funding through the Ambassador Support program.

Deaf Football Australia women’s team goalkeeper Justeen Kruger.

Picture: DFA

Kruger was proud to represent her country and the hearing-impaired community in the USA.

Picture: JUSTEEN KRUGER