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Rosewood: riding high HISTORIC motorbike rider Kim McIntyre is reminded of a time before the indicator was invented and a rider had to use his hand to indicate the direction he was turning. Kim joined the team of riders participating in this year’s HMCCQ Veteran Rally who spent the week exploring our region. STORY PAGE 4 (Lyle Radford: 570766)

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THE Ipswich City Council is hoping to persuade the Federal Government to intervene and overturn Australia Post’s decision to close the post office on the RAAF Base at Amberley. While the closure slated for Friday, August 28, has not been publicly announced by Australia Post, Division 4 Cr Jim Madden visited the post office on the Base on July 29 and spoke with lessee, Dianne Milligan. The following day, councillors supported Cr Madden’s move that Mayor Teresa Harding write to the Federal Minister for Finance Senator Katy Gallagher and Minister for Communications Anika Wells in their capacity as shareholder ministers for the Australia Post Board, and request that the decision to close the Amberley Post Office be reversed. Cr Madden said Base personnel had contacted him to raise concerns about not being able to easily get off base to go to an alternative post office if it was closed. “RAAF Amberley is the largest operational air base in Australia, providing employment for about 5,000 Ipswich residents. “Without a functioning post office on the base, Defence personnel would have to wait until their shift finished, at which point the nearest post office might not be open. “It has been made clear to councillors that many regard this post office as a vital service which should not be cut. “It is a very important facility as it operates not only as a post office but also as a bank for Defence personnel working at RAAF Amberley. “With Ipswich’s population growing by almost 10,000 people per year, we feel the entire

region deserves more post offices - not less.” The last time the Amberley Post Office was in the media was in 2007, when the Base was being redeveloped. Back then, representatives of the community raised concerns that the facility would be lost to those living in the surrounding districts as it would be behind the Base’s secure perimeter. A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works report from September 2007 recorded that representations had been received from residents of Willowbank, Amberley and surrounding areas concerning several community facilities, including the Amberley Post Office. “… it was apparent from the concerns expressed that these facilities, currently on Commonwealth land, would be lost to the local community when the land was resumed under the current project.” However, the same report goes on to state that Defence had told the committee … “the matter of community access to the Post Office had been resolved”. At a Federal Parliamentary Hearing in Ipswich in August 2008, Willowbank Area Group president George Hatchman again raised the issue. He listed the Amberley Post Office among the community amenities relied upon by Willowbank residents and complained that the expansion of the Base was taking away or restricting access to community facilities. Defence’s Base Support Manager explained that … “once the fence goes around, members of the local community who do not have access to the Base will no longer be able to use those facilities.”

THE Veterans Rally brought the roar of magnificent, vintage motorcycles to Rosewood. I was lucky enough to meet some of the crew and see their machines close up. I was surprised at how small they appear, compared to modern day motorbikes. Their leather trims, polished metal fittings and pristine paint jobs make them look out of this world and I can totally understand the appeal. Willowbank local Nicole Law has been honoured by the State Governor for her bravery in confronting a man armed with a bow and arrows. And just down the road, a new flood camera is set to go just east of the Amberley intersection near the Warrill Creek bridge. This week there’s a teaser for the upcoming Marburg Garden and Outdoor Expo, so if that’s something you enjoy, make a note and save the date. And how much love can a koala bare? People are reminded to look out for love stuck local koalas. It’s their breeding season. - Lara Hart

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Queensland Governor Dr Jeannette Young with Willowbank resident Nicole Law. (Supplied: 570972)

Nicole has been recognised for risking her life to save others.

Governor honours Nicole’s bravery By BYRON PESZKO WILLOWBANK resident Nicole Law has been officially recognised for risking her life to save others at this month’s Royal Humane Society of Australasia Queensland Bravery Awards. Ms Law was awarded the Clarke Gold Medal winner for 2024 for placing herself between the victim and an attacker armed with a bow and arrow. On 22 September 2020 while shopping for groceries at Aldi Booval, Ms Law heard a commotion. “I noticed this gentleman was following this young lady through the aisles as she was calling for help,” Ms Law said. “She made her way towards me, and as she

approached me, she had an arrow lodged in her hand “She was explaining to me that this guy was after her and what was going on Ms Law told the woman to get behind her as the man followed close behind. “I just engaged in a conversation with him, and I asked, “What’s going on and why are you doing this?’ “He responded that he’d been in a car accident a couple days prior and was having a rough time. Ms Law shared a moment directly with the attacker. “He was looking at me and I was looking at him. I don’t know if it was something that I had given off, but he had put his hands up and

started to lower down,” she said. As bystanders came to assist, he was tackled and restrained by Police. Ms Law attributes her actions on the day to life experiences. “I don’t avoid confrontation nor do I go looking for it,” she said. “Where you’ve had to learn things and be a certain way in situations, that’s how it led to that moment.

She says upon receiving her award, a moment between herself and the Queensland Governor Dr Jeannette Young stands out for her. “Dr Young said it’s important that we talk about these situations because sometimes people need to hear the good things and not always the bad things,” she said. Reflecting on the incident six years ago, Ms Law said it’s okay to stand up.

She said it was a surreal experience being awarded for her bravery.

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“So many years later, it’s a real honor and I’m proud of myself.

“At that moment it was the right time to stand up for a young lady who needed someone.”

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Motorcyclist Matthew Wright took part in the Veteran Rally. (Lara Hart: 570785)

Historical Motorcycle club of Queensland Inc riders check their pride and joy before heading off for a cuppa in Rosewood. (Lyle Radford)

Ride a blast of the past in Rosewood By LARA HART ROSEWOOD residents had a close-up encounter with Queensland’s motorcycling history when riders taking part in the Historical Motor Cycle Club of Queensland’s (HMCCQ) Veteran Motorcycle Rally dropped into the town with their remarkable old machines. The visit gave the community an opportunity to see motorcycles that are more than a century old and to learn about a time when motorcycling was still in its infancy. For many, the visit provided a rare chance to compare the simple engineering of the early motorcycles with the sophisticated motorcycles seen on roads today. The visit formed part of the HMCCQ Veteran Motorcycle Rally, a seven-day event dedicated exclusively to veteran motorcycles — machines built before 1 January 1919. The club is dedicated to restoring, preserving and using historic motorcycles in Queensland. For the riders, the rally is about much more than simply riding old motorcycles. It is an opportunity to keep an important part of motoring history alive by getting these historic machines back on the road and sharing their stories with the wider community.

Matthew Wright was there with his Harley Davidson. He described his motorbike as being a comfortable ride. “You can see the springs leading up to the seat, there’s a pogo stick that goes down the inside of the frame, which is a bit of a Harley feature,” he said. “Everything else is rigid and it’s quite a comfortable ride.” Matthew acquired his motorbike during Covid and said it was his ‘lockdown project’. He lives in Victoria and brought his mum along for the rally. She’s unwell and it was decided that rather than giving this year’s rally a miss, she would join him. The HMCCQ regularly holds rides, rallies, displays and other events throughout Queensland, with the club’s broader aim being to encourage the preservation and enjoyment of historic motorcycles for future generations. For Rosewood residents, the visit offered a memorable glimpse into that history and an opportunity to see just how far motorcycle technology has come. The old motorcycles may have been built more than 100 years ago, but last week they were once again the centre of attention.

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Some of the beautiful old motorcycles that were driven through Rosewood last week. (Lara Hart: 570785)

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Marburg Expo: gardens and outdoor By MORGANNE KOPITTKE GARDEN lovers, outdoor enthusiasts and those with green thumbs will have plenty to explore and discover when the Marburg Garden and Outdoor Expo returns to the Marburg Showgrounds on Saturday, August 22. Running from 8am to 2pm, the expo will feature more than 150 stallholders from across South East Queensland, with everything from plants, flowers and garden supplies to homewares, food, arts and crafts and outdoor living. Marburg Show Society Vice President Barbara Fohloff said there would be a wide variety of vendors. One stall will feature more than 100 varieties of frangipani from a collection grown locally near Rosewood, there will also be roses, unique plants, anthuriums, cacti, succulents, tubestock plants native to the Lockyer Valley, fruit trees, herbs, vegetables, berries, indoor plants and native bushfood plants. Visitors can also browse garden gifts, home decor, pottery, art stepping stones, while sweet tooths will be catered for with custom cakes, cupcakes and cookies. A full program of guest speakers will add to the gardening theme, including Jill Coombs from Searles who will be talking about making the most of your garden at 9.30am, Chelsea Allan from the Trevallan Lifestyle Centre who will be talking about a Water Wise Garden at 11am and Brian Heath from Maud’s Garden

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Kenny sworn as Faith Principal MORE than 800 Plainland Faith Lutheran College students, staff and civic leaders have witnessed the installation of Mr Tyson Kenny as the school’s new Principal. College Chair, Mr Tim Boughen, said the day was an important milestone in the life of the Faith community, and the wider region.

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Mr Kenny said the community support shown at the installation had been humbling. “Faith is a community within a community,” he said. Mr Tyson Kenny has officially been sworn in as the school’s new Principal.

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Mr Kenny said support he has received since being confirmed in the Principal’s role has been an incredible blessing. “It gives me great confidence in the role FLC continues to play in this community,” he said Mr Kenny’s appointment will see him welcome the first years five and six students as part of the new Primary School in 2027.

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“To see not only so many current and former staff and students in attendance, but also those that we work with beyond the College gates, was humbling.

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Summerholm junction plan outlined By JESSE HAMILTON RESIDENTS have been given an update on proposed safety upgrades for the Summerholm Road intersection with the Warrego Highway following an information session hosted by Member for Lockyer Jim McDonald. Mr McDonald hosted the information session at the Hatton Vale Summerholm Rural Fire Station on Monday, 3 August, where community members heard details of the proposed works and had the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback. The project follows a 2024 Queensland Government election commitment of $400,000 towards upgrades at the Summerholm Road intersection with the Warrego Highway. Mr McDonald said the proposed upgrade would improve safety at the intersection by addressing existing road safety risks.

“The proposed treatment has been designed to address the current crash history and safety risks at the intersection while remaining compatible with the long-term vision for the corridor.” Mr McDonald said the project had been developed in response to both safety concerns and community feedback. “The Department of Transport and Main Roads developed the design in response to identified road safety risks and community feedback at the intersection,” he said. Member for Lockyer Jim McDonald spoke with residents during an information session at the Hatton Vale Summerholm Rural Fire Station about proposed safety upgrades for the Summerholm Road intersection with the Warrego Highway. (Jim McDonald)

“Funding was allocated by the Queensland Government as an election commitment to address the identified road safety concerns.

more right turning (lined up) vehicles being in the right-hand fast lane of the Warrego Highway,” he said.

“Ongoing consultation including input at the community meeting held on the 3 August will be included in the design progress.”

“The eastbound right turn into Summerholm Road does not have a dedicated deceleration or turning lane, which results in two or

Hoyts option for new-style projection at Ipswich Cinema By BYRON PESZKO

ScreenX delivers a 270-degree panoramic cinematic experience by extending the picture onto the left and right walls of the auditorium.

exact timings but will be announcing to those local areas closer to the time.” Hoyts Ipswich boasts six cutting edge auditoriums, each featuring a variety of seating options to cater for all tastes from signature powered recliners, daybeds, lean-back seats and d-box motion recliners Hoyts has been praised in part for reinvigorating the once dormant and tired area of the CBD. Data reveals that in the 12 months ending February 28, 2026, 2.86 million visitors entered the precinct via all entries, up 1.29 million over the corresponding year, according to Ipswich City Council.

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THE world’s first multi-projection cinema with an immersive 270-degree field of view could be coming to Ipswich, as Hoyts readies the expansion of adding 12 new ScreenX auditoriums across its Australian network. Hoyts says by expanding the image beyond the frame and onto the walls of the theater, ScreenX places the audience directly at the centre of the story, creating a visually immersive viewing experience unlike any other. A Hoyts spokesperson said it is delighted to be a key component in the Nicholas Street Precinct in Ipswich, following its opening in November 2024. “After an extensive build, the Nicholas Street Precinct has become a hub of entertainment with Hoyts leading the way with its state-of-theart cinema offering,” the spokesperson said. When asked if Ipswich was part of the ScreenX expansion, the spokesperson said it is working to create a host of new cinema experiences. “This includes an expansion of ScreenX to 12 cinemas between now and the end of 2028,” the spokesperson said. “We don’t have confirmation of locations or

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Koalas at risk in this breeding season By MORGANNE KOPITTKE

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KOALAS are on the move, with breeding season bringing increased activity and a greater chance of the furry-eared marsupials turning up close to roads and in residential areas. The Lockyer Valley Regional Council has confirmed the koala breeding season can begin as early as July and continues through spring, with koalas typically being more active until February as they search for mates and establish new territories. Lockyer Valley Regional Council Environment Portfolio Councillor Cheryl Steinhardt said during breeding season, koalas spend more time on the ground and are more likely to be seen crossing roads and moving through residential areas. “This puts them at greater risk of vehicle strikes, dog attacks and other hazards,” Cr Steinhardt said. “To help protect koalas, community members should be especially vigilant when driving at dawn, dusk, and at night, and watch for koalas crossing roads or moving through backyards.” Cr Steinhardt said if you spot a healthy koala, observe it from a distance and avoid disturbing it. “If the koala is crossing a road, slow down and allow it to move safely,” she said. “If you find a koala that appears sick, in-

Sightings are regularly reported in Lockyer Waters, Hatton Vale, Helidon and other eastern parts of the Lockyer Valley. The Queensland Government has announced the Grassroots Environmental Grant Program to support the planting of native koala food and habitat trees across South East Queensland. This program has committed State funding towards community-led habitat restoration projects that focus on key koala areas, improving habitat and strengthening wildlife corridors that help koalas move safely through the landscape. Cr Steinhardt said the announced projects do not specifically identify a project within the Lockyer Valley at this stage. “However, Council strongly supports any investment that increases koala habitat and connectivity across South East Queensland,” she said.

The Lockyer Valley Regional Council has confirmed the koala breeding season in the Lockyer Valley can begin as early as July and continues through spring, with koalas typically being more active until February. (LVRC)

jured, orphaned or in immediate danger, contact a local wildlife rescue organisation or call 1300 ANIMAL (1300 264 625) for assistance.

Never attempt to handle a koala yourself.” Koalas are found throughout much of the Lockyer Valley, particularly in areas with suit-

“The Lockyer Valley contains important koala habitat and forms part of the broader regional network that supports koala populations.” Cr Steinhardt said the council collaborates with local community groups to support koala fodder plantations, helping provide a reliable source of food for koalas being cared for and rehabilitated by wildlife carers.

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A flood camera at Amberley junction ONE of 13 new flood cameras to be installed by the Ipswich City Council will be located just east of the Amberley intersection near the Cunningham Highway bridge over the Warrill Creek. Once operational, the new cameras will bring the total number of flood awareness cameras viewable on the city’s online Disaster Dashboard to 37. Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said the cameras would provide real-time vision of local waterways, bridges and culverts during severe weather. “Ipswich is no stranger to floods and it’s not a matter of if another one comes but rather when,” Mayor Harding said. “By expanding our flood awareness camera network, we’re improving monitoring of key crossing points and waterways where conditions can change quickly. “These cameras will give residents a clearer picture of conditions on the ground, allowing them to make safer choices about travel and protecting their homes and families. “The information they provide will also be invaluable for council and other agencies when responding during severe weather events.” New flood cameras are also to be installed at Brisbane Road over Bundamba Creek, Mount Crosby Road at the bridge over Sandy Creek, Kingsmill Road at Hancock Bridge

over the Bremer River, South Queensborough Parade near Blue Gum Reserve, Old Toowoomba Road at Three Mile Bridge over the Bremer River, Hunter Street at the bridge over Mihi Creek and Haig Street at the culvert over the gully from MiHi Creek. The other locations are Arthur Summervilles Road at the culvert over the gully from the Bremer River, near intersection with Gascoyne Drive; Lower James Street at the culvert over the gully from Nunya Creek, near the intersection with Brisbane Terrace; Brisbane Terrace at the bridge over Goodna Creek, near the intersection with Lower Cross Street; Kuss Road at Lee Bridge over Western Creek, near the intersection with Waters Road; Ripley Road between Bayliss Road and Watsons Road at the culvert over Bundamba Creek. Cr Harding said council was committed to advancing the city’s disaster preparedness. “These cameras are another important tool to help our community stay safe and resilient. “The new cameras will be gradually brought online with their data feed expected to be added to the Disaster Dashboard over the coming months.”

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Vale: bee pioneer Norman Ross, 104 By LARRAINE SATHICQ NORMAN Vincent Rice MBE, noted trailblazer of bee farming in SEQ, has died at the age of 104. A special display at the Beaudesert Museum paid tribute to his work and included a 180 centimetre mascot “The Big Bee” that once resided at the Rice Honey Bee Farm. The first Australian to perfect instrumental bee insemination, Mr Rice was at one time the world’s biggest exporter of package queen bees. Born on New Year’s Day 1922, Mr Rice passed away at a residential care facility in Capalaba on Wednesday, 29 July. His funeral was held at Hemmant cemetery on 7 August. His daughter Edith delivered the eulogy with his children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren all in attendance. His two eldest granddaughters, Jill and Megan spoke on behalf of Mr Rice’s grandchildren and his son Robert, along with Mr Rice’s five grandsons served as pallbearers. Mr Trevor Weatherhead, retired officer in charge of apiculture at the Department of Primary Industries, also spoke on behalf of various beekeeping groups, Mr Rice became interested in bees at the

age of 11 after a beekeeping demonstration at his small country school in Goomborrian and continued his learning by joining the bee keeping club at Morningside State School after the family moved to Brisbane when he was 13-years-old.

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At the age of 18, Mr Rice enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy. He was one of the last surviving returned servicemen from WWII. In Sydney after the war, Mr Rice met and married his lifelong partner Heather in 1946 and the couple moved back to Queensland in 1949 where they started their family, welcoming Mary, Karen, Edith and Robert to the fold. During this time, he renewed his interest in beekeeping, buying a hive from a newspaper advertisement, learning how to breed queen bees through instrumental insemination, establishing 40 hives from two and at one point selling six excess queen bees per week. Working from the family honey bee farm at Beaudesert, Mr Rice shared his knowledge and gained the respect of apiarists all over the world. Mr Rice was appointed a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 1987 for his contribution to the honey industry. He was a former president of the Australian Queen Bee Breeders Association and life-

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Ipswich delivers hospitals to the ADF NEW life-saving deployable field hospitals made in Ipswich for the Australian Defence Force have been delivered thanks to a $421 million federal Government contract with Saab Australia. The Deployable Health Capability project will see more than 550 deployable medical modules roll out from Saab’s purpose-built support centre at the Bundamba Citiswich Business Park, creating 40 local jobs in the process. The upgraded capability includes three fully equipped field hospitals and will support basic primary care through to surgery and hospital-level treatment wherever ADF personnel are operating - in conflict zones or humanitarian and disaster relief operations in Australia or overseas. Blair MP Shayne Neumann said the gamechanging project came in on time and on budget. “This initiative is all about backing our defence personnel and making sure they get all the support they need in the field,” Mr Neumann said. “This project strengthens our local manufacturing and sovereign defence industry capacity in an increasingly challenging strategic and global trade environment. Saab Australia Managing Director Andy Keough CSC said that the program exemplified the strong partnership between ADF and industry.

The landmark $421 million contract with Saab Australia is supporting 40 local jobs.

“The successful delivery of JP2060-3 has been achieved with close collaboration between our strategic partners and more than 100 local suppliers,” he said. Mr Neumann said the project involved 70 per cent Australian content, including local

suppliers like Bundamba-based veteran business Global Defence Solutions. “Critically, Australian and local small to medium enterprises are a big part of this story and have been engaged to support the capability, including through supply chains,” he said.

“Ipswich has always made a huge contribution to our defence effort – particularly through RAAF Base Amberley – and increasingly, we are becoming a major hub for the defence industry.

Thagoona South planning unresolved in 12 months By WENDY CREIGHTON PLANS to turn 11 rural properties south of the Thagoona railway station into a sprawling housing estate were first presented to the Ipswich City Council, 12 months ago. Turnbull Road Holdings proposed the development for 155 hectares of land on 12 parcels – 11 parcels for various forms of residential housing, ancillary infrastructure and parkland, with the 12th parcel to retain its rural zoning and to be considered as an environmental management zone to be used as green space for the new residents. The landholding has frontages to McGearys Road, Kavanagh Road, Kavanagh Road East and Turnbull Road. While the land is zoned rural under the Ipswich planning scheme (class A and B agricultural land), the application notes that in the state government’s SEQ Regional Plan 2023 it lies within the ‘urban footprint’. The documents propose 120 allotments in the first subdivision but don’t indicate the total number of allotments future subdivisions. The project planners have included a structure plan denoting the areas proposed for low density housing (15 to 25 dwellings per hectare) and the low to medium density housing (30 to 50 dwellings per hectare through a range of forms including terraces, townhouses and two to three storey apartment buildings). To bring the plans to fruition, the developer has proposed variations to the Ipswich planning scheme, a subdivision and a ‘material

The council’s queries are still to be resolved

The proposed structure plan for the total landholding indicating the areas proposed for low density housing (light pink), low to medium density housing (darker pink),a neighbourhood centre (blue), the portion of the land proposed to remain in the rural zone (light green), the areas allocated for environmental management (darker green), a district park (yellow), and a local park (brown).

change of use’ for ancillary infrastructure such as a food and drink outlet, an indoor sport and recreation centre, a childcare centre, a health care service and a retirement facility. The ‘material change of use’ proposal also covered housing allotments with multiple dwellings. But 12 months into the process the developer is still working on responses to questions raised by council’s planners and a number of government departments. Time extensions have been granted since November last year, with the council agreeing to the latest one through to the end of next month. On the first review of the application, coun-

cil planners pointed out that while the SEQ Regional Plan designates the land as ‘urban footprint’, the state government relies on the local government planning schemes to determine the most suitable zoning for the individual parcels of land. “Council at this stage does not consider the subject land as being suitable for urban development … and lies outside the ‘priority infrastructure area’ … [where] development is generally discouraged,” formed part of the council planners’ initial response. State government departments have also asked the developer to address queries on native vegetation clearing and environmental

An aerial view across the Thagoona farmland the developer is hoping will be approved for residential subdivision. The photograph comes from the developer’s town planning report, which accompanied the application in August 2025.

management area buffers, a bushfire management plan and more information on the impact of state owned roads.

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Martin Fingland with a Mountain Possum.

Mel Wood with a huge Perentie Monitor Lizard.

Care4Esk day delivers wildlife galore By MORGANNE KOPITTKE A scrub python that took three people to hold, a huge perentie monitor lizard, a mountain possum, an eastern water dragon, a squirrel glider, a bush stone-curlew and a double-eyed fig parrot were among the critters seen at the fourth annual Care4esK Community Wildlife Information Day on Saturday. The free family-friendly Care4esK Community Wildlife Information Day was held at Anglican Hall in Esk from 9.30am to 4pm, with some people even attending from Brisbane and Port Stephens in NSW. Speakers included wildlife veterinarian and former director of Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital Dr Rosie Booth and veterinarian and conservation ecologist Dr Romane Cristescu, who spoke about koalas and wildlife scientist Dr Kate Dutton-Regester who shared insights into echidna ecology and behaviour. Dr Dutton-Regester is Wildlife Queensland’s short-beaked echidna ecologist who leads the Building a Baseline program which aims to collect baseline data on echidnas in the Lockyer Valley. Another highlight of the day was Martin Fingland from Geckoes Wildlife who let people meet local species face-to-face in his live presentation. Care4esK President Darren Bate said whilst some of the information shared by presenters did confirm the struggles that our amazing native wildlife face, the continued awareness, and ongoing education is the key to helping them

find a future with more certainty. “Our Care4esK Community Wildlife Information Day reassured us that data ensures a better understanding, and the more that we understand, the more that we can do,” he said. “We would like to wholeheartedly thank all who attended, presented, contributed, donated and generally helped to make our event another great success. “The positive feedback received was very, very encouraging, with several people sharing they were impressed with the extent of research, citizen science and community interest that is happening here in our Somerset Region.” Following the event, attendees took to Care4esK’s Facebook page to say how much they enjoyed the day and thanking the organisers for putting on such a great event, with many calling it brilliant, informative and worth the drive. Dr Booth said the aim of her speech on the Care4esK Community Wildlife Information Day was to raise awareness of what extraordinary animals koalas are and why they deserve everyone’s concern and respect. “Koalas are an ambassador species which help draw attention to the need to protect Australian native forests and everything, plant and animal including invertebrates, that shares their habitat,” she said. Dr Booth added wildlife information days are vital to increase community awareness, provide facts and encourage action to conserve the natural environment on which we all depend for the planet’s survival.

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It takes 3 to hold this scrub python, Joanna Pirani, Mel Wood & Martin Fingland. (Lyle Radford)

A Double Eyed Fig Parrot. Martin Fingland brought in to show the people attending the information Day.

Cute Squirrel Glider checks the room out.

RAMBLINGS

Puppy, please Mum? I said I’d feed it. By LARA HART I have reached the stage of parenting where I realise most of my possessions are actually other people’s abandoned dreams. The dog, the pool, various pieces of sporting equipment, and a collection of plants purchased during brief bursts of horticultural enthusiasm. Somewhere in the house there is probably a musical instrument silently waiting for a child to rediscover their passion. They won’t and I know this because I am now an experienced parent. Unfortunately, I wasn’t an experienced parent when I agreed to any of these things. Take pets for example, every family pet begins with a child making promises that, in hindsight, should never have survived even the most basic due diligence. “Can we get one? Pleeeeease?” “I’ll feed it EVERY day.” “I’ll clean up after it.” “I’ll walk it.” “You won’t have to do ANYTHING.” And, astonishingly, we believe them. These are children who cannot remember to take a wet towel off the bathroom floor, yet somehow we accept their application to assume responsibility for another living creature. What were we thinking? We should have conducted that interview properly. “Thank you for your interest in the position of Dog Owner. I see here you have seven years’ experience being unable to locate the dishwasher despite living four metres from it. What makes you think you’re ready for this role?” But we don’t, we get the dog. For the first fortnight, the child is magnificent. The dog is brushed, walked, cuddled and photographed. There are discussions about sleeping arrangements and a collar is selected with greater care than most people put into choosing a mortgage. “This is my dog,” the child announces. Six months later, I am standing outside at 6.30am in the rain holding a small plastic bag containing something warm. My dog now, apparently. The swimming pool was another excellent decision. “We’ll use it all the time.” Of course you will. And for a while, they do. Then one day you realise you have somehow become the full-time maintenance manager of a recreational facility nobody attends. I spend hours cleaning the pool for people who appear to have retired from swimming. I scoop leaves, test chemicals, empty baskets and add mysterious substances purchased from a pool shop where a 19-year-old employee explains water chemistry to me while I nod thoughtfully, pretending I understand. “Your alkalinity is a little low.” Of course it is but so is my morale. I return home carrying $180 worth of chem-

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icals and pour them into a body of water my children will later refuse to enter because “it’s a bit cold”. Then there are the smaller abandoned passions. The basketball hoop that was going to transform somebody into an elite athlete, the skateboard, guitar and vegetable garden (because at some point, every child becomes passionately interested in growing vegetables). This lasts until the vegetables require growing. Then I am watering six tomato plants I didn’t want, producing tomatoes nobody eats. Occasionally, I stand in the backyard surveying all these responsibilities and wonder how this happened. The answer, unfortunately, is me, I said yes … repeatedly. Apparently, I have spent much of parenthood confusing my children’s enthusiasm with contractual commitment. They say, “I promise,” and despite years of compelling evidence, some tiny optimistic part of my brain says: Maybe this time. It is never this time. But perhaps this is the strange bargain of parenting. Children get to be enthusiastic, they get to desperately want things, try things, love things

and occasionally lose interest in things. Parents get the direct debit and the maintenance. And somewhere in all of this, there probably is a lesson about responsibility. I used to think the pets were going to teach the children responsibility but instead, they taught me responsibility. Specifically, they taught me that if you bring a living creature into your house after a nineyear-old says, “I swear I’ll look after it forever,” you should immediately clear your own diary for the next 12 years. Maybe one day the kids will understand or perhaps they’ll have children of their own. One afternoon, my grandchild will look up at them with enormous hopeful eyes and say: “Please can we get a puppy? I promise I’ll do everything.” And my child will hesitate, they’ll remember the dog, the pool and the dead enthusiasm. The years of watching me wandering around the backyard muttering to myself while carrying chlorine and bags of dog poo. And they’ll finally understand and then hopefully, they’ll do the sensible thing. They’ll say no. Although knowing this family, they’ll probably buy two.

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Kym Kanofski from the Department of Trade, Employment & Training mans one of many small stalls at the function.

Puerto Rican drumming music workshop by Gilberto Caray at the event.

Local youngsters try their hand at Asian writing style.

Cultures make a mark in Valley Fest By MORGANNE KOPITTKE MORE than 750 people headed to the Lockyer Valley Festival of Cultures for a day of familyfriendly activities, vibrant performances and to connect in a welcoming space for all the different cultural backgrounds that call our region home. Held at the Gatton Shire Hall on Sunday, 9 August from 11am to 4pm, visitors were treated to a hub of live performances, multicultural food and hands-on workshops designed to celebrate the Lockyer Valley’s diversity. Lockyer Valley Regional Council Mayor Tanya Milligan said the Festival of Cultures created a wonderful atmosphere of celebration, learning and community connection. “Throughout the day, crowds enjoyed a diverse range of cultural performances, from African drumming and Pacific Islander entertainment to music and traditional arts from across Asia,” she said. “The festival also showcased delicious flavours from around the world, with attendees enjoying everything from German sausages and pretzels to Thai food, kebabs, Dutch pancakes and a classic Aussie sausage sizzle. “A real highlight was seeing people of all ages participate in the interactive workshops and engage with the many community organisations and stallholders that helped make the event such a success.” Mayor Milligan added the Festival of Cultures is much more than a celebration. “It’s an opportunity for people to come together, learn from one another and appreciate the many cultures that contribute to our region,” she said. “As our community continues to grow, events like this play an important role in building social connections, encouraging inclusion and strengthening community spirit.” The Lockyer Valley Festival of Cultures was made possible through Round 2 of the Queensland Government’s Celebrating Multicultural grants program. More than 70 community organisations and their cultural events have benefited from a share of more than $500,000 through Round 2 of the program. Funding recipients have received support for multicultural events, including intercultural sporting events, taking place between 1 July and 31 December.

Demonstrating the musical instrument the Gamelan from Bali was Francis Gilfedder.

On offer Aussie native bush foods from Doug and Tracey Goebel from Native OZ Bushfoods, Ropeley, Gatton. (Lyle Radford)

Aboriginal welcome to country with a song and smoking ceremony by Jamie Thompson.

Charis Mullen, Member for Jordan and Shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs with Sarah Berardo from the Laidley Regional Council.

Entertainment the Noah Simpson Trio.

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Footy club helps athletics after theft By JESSE HAMILTON THE Laidley Lions Junior Rugby League Club has stepped up to support Laidley Little Athletics and Lockyer Athletics with a $1,000 donation after their club trailer and sporting equipment were stolen in mid-July. The athletics clubs had their club trailer and more than $60,000 worth of vital sports and training equipment stolen from Faith Lutheran College, with the loss affecting hundreds of local children who participate in athletics programs. Laidley Lions president Trent Nibbs said the club wanted to help the athletics community get back on its feet. “At the end of the day, it’s the kids that miss out, so that’s why we’ve done it,”he said. “Financially, don’t get me wrong, everyone’s struggling, but it’s the right thing to do, try and get these guys back up on their feet and get them going again. “And then two of our sponsors have jumped

on board as well with donations, Laidley Taxi and Sunstate Recyclers. “By the time you throw the trailer in, and I think the trailer alone, they said it was about $27,000, built about five years ago.” Mr Nibbs said there was a strong connection between the athletics clubs and the Lions, with many children participating in both sports. “100 per cent there’s a fair bit of crossover there, but athletics is in our off-season, so our kids who want to do something in the offseason, they go and do athletics, or cricket so there’s a close connection.” The Lions are now encouraging other sporting clubs, businesses and community groups to contribute whatever they can to help replace the stolen equipment.

The Laidley Little Athletics trailer was stolen from Faith Lutheran College in July, prompting a donation from the Laidley Lions as well as a number of other local businesses.

SPORTS QUIZ 1. True or false: Simone Biles has won the most Olympic gold medals of any gymnast?

3. I’m a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! contestant Luke Bateman played 71 games for which NRL team?

2. Terry Bollea is the real name of which late US professional wrestler?

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20. In the Super Netball league, how many points is a super shot worth? 21. How many balls are on the table at the start of a standard game of pool? 22. Which sport is featured in the movie The Game Plan? 23. Potential Carlton prospects Cody and Lukas are the sons of which former players respectively? 24. What are the nicknames of the two Sydney AIHL teams?

26. Who was the only Collingwood player represented in the 2026 AFLW Australia v Ireland match? 27. In which year did Sir Don Bradman die? 28. The Gangurrus is the nickname of which Australian sports teams? 29. Which wrestler became interim WWE Women’s Champion at this year’s SummerSlam? 30. And which match did she win?

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INA President Tegan Vandenberg addressed the huge crowd.

Tegan Vandenberg and Pauline Newton with an Ipswich Representative Uniform from the 1950’s.

Netball celebrates 100 yrs in ipswich By CLANCY NUGENT THE Ipswich Netball Association celebrated its 100th anniversary on Sunday with a lunch that looked back on how it built itself into a cornerstone of the Ipswich sporting community. Starting with just a small number of participants a century ago, stories are still told of a bus driving around the region to pick people up from church to fill out team rosters on Sundays. Now, Ipswich Netball has close to 2,000 participants and boasts one of the largest club netball facilities in the state. Several former Ipswich netballers over 90 years of age attended the lunch, having watched the association grow over their many decades involved with the sport. INA President Tegan Vandenberg said it was great to look back on their history while also focusing on the future. “It was so good to see everyone in the same room, and you could see that it wasn’t just about the sport,” Vandenberg said. “It was about the community and the connections that everyone has made with each other. “They were all there for the shared love of the game, and it was just really nice to look back through the memories and chat with everybody that was there. “There were three ladies there in their 90s

who represented Ipswich a long time ago. They said they came together as friends when they were in their teens to play netball, and they are all still friends today, which is lovely,” she said. In its milestone year, the INA has been busy with huge numbers of players and volunteers, but they felt it was right to celebrate in style, putting in extra effort to ensure the lunch was a success. “It was such a big celebration to try and put together, and our committee is already a little bit snowed under with our fixtures and things this year,” Vandenberg said. “But to have such a strong group of women come together to help put the memories together, and just being able to trawl back through the memorabilia to try and put it in some kind of order for everyone to digest, it took such a long time for them to do. “It’s just evidence of the power of their connection. “We had close to 160 people there, many from interstate, and that just shows how much significance they put on it that they were willing to make such an effort to come for the afternoon to check in with everybody,” she said. INA legends Maureen Leo, Patricia Hayward and Pauline Newton cutting the cake. Photos - INA.

Bob scores his second hole in one at 91 years old By CLANCY NUGENT SANDY Gallop Golf Club stalwart Bob Mathers made history on Saturday, becoming the oldest player in the club’s history to record a hole-in-one at the ripe age of 91. It is Mathers’ second hole-in-one in his 65 years of playing golf, with his first coming when he was around 70. He still has what it takes to successfully navigate the course, and his current handicap of 26 suggests he is more than capable of regularly accomplishing the rare feat of shooting lower than his age. Mathers pulled out his 5-wood on the par-3 third hole, but did not realise the ball was in

Mathers now owns the title of being the oldest recorded player to hit a hole-in-one at Sandy Gallop.

until he approached the green and could not find his perfectly struck tee shot.

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He looked in the cup, and celebrations ensued. “I suppose it’s something all golfers hope to achieve someday, but it’s pretty difficult,” Mathers said. “It has taken me a long time to get another one. “It was pretty nice to see it at the bottom of the hole. “Every time I miss that green now, I’ll be thinking to myself, ‘What did I do wrong?’ “I suppose very few (91-year-olds have hit a hole-in-one). There are not many people in the world playing when they are 91, I suppose they have enough sense to give it away,” he laughed.

To Mathers, age is simply a number. He said power is not an issue, offering advice to any player who might struggle to make solid contact with the ball. “I’m not too worried about power, and on the par 3s, I do not have trouble reaching them,” Mathers said. “There’s two ways to play golf: You can make it hard, or you can make it a bit easier. You can swing the club, or you can let the club swing, rather than trying to force it,” he said. In April, local 12-year-old Flynn Archer accomplished his own hole-in-one on the 18th at Sandy Gallop, marking an incredible 79-year age gap between the two.

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Bethany’s two great loves come together: behind the lens at the Ipswich races. (Trackside Photography)

Trackwork the right track for Bethany By PETER FOLEY TALK to Bethany Allday about horses and she instantly lights up. Mention one horse in particular, and the reaction is something else again. A trackwork rider for Gold Coast trainer Toby Edmonds, Bethany is the regular work rider for Spicy Martini, winner of this year’s Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap. The mare gave jockey Taylor Marshall his dream first Group 1 win and Toby Edmonds a cherished second Stradbroke, but the victory was special for Bethany, too. “I’ve worked with her a lot since she was a yearling. It’s amazing how far she’s come,” Bethany said. “But she’s always been tough. She’s got an attitude. If she wants to do it, she’s gonna do it.” Bethany is one of the six emerging riders selected for the inaugural Queensland Apprentice Jockey Program (QAJP). The other apprentice jockeys are Harry Cahill, Alex Gorey, Hope Rees, Jessica Black and Maddy O’Grady. Designed to develop Queensland’s next generation of jockeys, the QAJP will be delivered at the new Racing Institute on the Gold Coast Similar to other states’ apprentice programs, it includes mentoring from people including Harry Cahill’s dad Michael Cahill, plus support with physical conditioning, nutrition and mental wellbeing. Senior apprentice jockey coach Shane Scriven said the group dynamic was impor-

Spicy Martini and Bethany Allday take a break between workouts on the sand track. (Bethany Allday)

tant because the new riders were learning from each other as much as from their formal teachers. Jockey mentor Bernadette Cooper said

quality teachers were invaluable for advice on riding and horsemanship but also guidance away from the track. “In my day, it was a bit hit and miss, really. So we were incredibly inexperienced when we went to the races,” Bernadette said. Given her racing background, Bethany is entering the apprentice program with her eyes wide open. “I know it’s going to be a lot different to what I’ve done, but I think having been in racing for 10 years, I’m aware of what’s going to happen and what’s involved,” she said. From Melbourne, Beth Allday didn’t come from a racing family, but her passion grew from watching the races as a kid, mainly at Moonee Valley near home with her Mum. “To me, horse racing’s always been about the horse. It was never about betting. It was about celebrating how magnificent they are, how athletic they can be,” she said. “It’s about the relationship you have with the horse, and how that can bring out the best in them. “I absolutely always had an obsession with horse racing. Me and my best friend went to trail rides every month; that’s how I got into riding. “I got into racing in year 12. I did my Certificate 3 in Racing the year after I finished school. “I was working at Flemington on the ground and then I got a job doing trackwork. “I absolutely loved it, but I honestly hated the cold.”

Asked to describe the first time she rode a racehorse, Bethany said it was a huge thrill. “You have that first gallop and the power is just extraordinary. It’s a huge feeling. It must be like driving an F1 car,” she beamed. She was drawn to many elements of horse racing, but the main attraction was always the star of the show. “It’s just the speed, the power, that athleticism. I love all sports, but then it’s horses so it’s all tied into one,” she said. “And then the fun of it. Melbourne Cup Day was my favourite day of the year because everyone loves it; you’ve got the crowds and the races, the jockeys and trainers.” She joked that when she was working at Nev’s Trail Rides, she’d have the horses work uphill to pretend it was the Cup. Though Spicy Martini has a special place in her heart, Bethany’s favourite horse remains Black Caviar. She was thrilled to see her in the flesh. “My whole world was just Black Caviar,” she said. For the past couple of years – starting while sidelined with a ruptured ACL - Bethany has worked for Trackside Photography. It ties in her two great loves. “You get to capture the horse and how magnificent they are,” she said. “It’s cool to be able to do two different things. I love the creative side, and I love the sport.”

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