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Halloween in shop-fronts THERE’S something spooky stirring across the district, and it seems some residents and business owners have been dying to get into the Halloween spirit.

around Rosewood, Marburg and surrounding communities are taking on a decidedly eerie appearance, as locals embrace the opportunity to have a little frightful fun.

With 31 October creeping ever closer, homes and shopfronts

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Emergency response test LOCALS can expect an increased presence of emergency services vehicles, first responders, and emergency personnel in and around the grounds of RAAF Base Amberley next Wednesday, as it conducts a simulated aircraft accident emergency response exercise. The exercise will provide an opportunity for military personnel and civilian emergency services to practise coordinated responses to a simulated aircraft incident in a controlled environment. Defence says this is a routine and scheduled training activity. “Defence appreciates the community’s understanding and cooperation while this important training activity is conducted,” a spokesperson said. “There is no threat to public safety and no actual aircraft emergency.” Simulated emergency response exercises are a critical component of Defence’s emergency preparedness program. These exercises are conducted regularly to ensure Defence personnel and partner agencies remain trained, prepared and capable of protecting lives and responding quickly in the event of an actual emergency. The exercise ensures emergency responders can effectively: • Test emergency response plans and proce-

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FOLLOWING an increase in magpie swooping complaints, residents are reminded to stay alert.

Lockyer Valley councillor Cheryl Steinhardt said the easiest way to stay safe was to avoid breeding nests wherever possible. “It’s simply not possible for Council to place warning signs at every nesting site, so it’s important to stay alert wherever you go,” she said. “If you do encounter a swooping bird, remember this behaviour is temporary,” she said. “Swooping usually occurs within a 100-metre radius of the nest and lasts roughly six weeks until the young leave the nest. Locals can deter swooping birds by wearing a broad-brimmed hat and sunglasses or shelter

under an umbrella. Adding zip ties like a nest of quills to your helmet or painting large ‘eyes’ on the back of your hat can also deter magpies. If a magpie swoops while you are cycling, get off and walk your bicycle and avoid “defence zones” by taking alternative routes during the breeding season. Cyclists can also attach a brightly coloured flag on a long pole to their bicycle. If residents must enter a “defence zone”, magpies will be less likely to swoop if they are watched constantly, or if people walk in a close group. Waving sticks or umbrellas might help keep magpies away, but birds can interpret this as aggressive behaviour and make swooping worse. Locals can also use signs to warn other people of nesting sites, particularly in areas used by children and the elderly.

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RAAF Base Amberley will perform a simulated aircraft accident emergency response exercise next Wednesday. (POIS Richard Cordell)

THE spooky season is here and our photographer Lyle captured plenty of spooktacular pictures in the lead up to Halloween. He also captured the very wet landscapes throughout the district as wide spread flooding and relentless rain closed roads and schools shut for the day. Rosewood Cultural Centre was the venue for the 23rd Annual Rosewood Seniors Luncheon. This year’s theme was Connect and Celebrate, and the event brought local seniors together for an afternoon of friendship, entertainment, information and community spirit. Laidley Pioneer Village launched a new website and expanded its social media presence following a 10-week project involving 10 University of Queensland students. The Brisbane Valley’s rich history was on display at the third annual Brisbane Valley Heritage Trails Expo, bringing together historical groups, local artists and displays celebrating the region’s heritage. All this and more inside. - Lara Hart

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Glenore, Rosewood in flood warning MAJOR flooding, emergency rescues and widespread road closures hit the Lockyer Valley on Monday, with Police issuing a watch and act message for Glenore Grove and Laidley as saturated catchments responded to more rain. Thornton recorded 178.8mm between October 17 and 25, followed by Rosewood with 143.3mm and Esk with 97.2mm. Friday, 23 October, brought 89.1mm to Thornton and 81.1mm to Rosewood alone. Further rain Sunday evening and on Monday, 26 October, raised concerns about rapid creek rises and flash flooding downstream, particularly around Laidley Creek at Mulgowie and Laidley, Sandy Creek near Blenheim and Forest Hill, and waterways around Junction View and Mount Sylvia. A Glenore Grove landholder said on Monday that both the Lockyer and Laidley Creeks were up, with flood peaks having passed through Thornton and Mulgowie and on Tent Hill Creek through Mt Sylvia. He said locals were waiting to see the impact at the Tenth Bridge. The Bureau of Meteorology reported major flooding at Mulgowie, with major flooding possible at Laidley and minor flooding along Lockyer Creek at Glenore Grove. Blundalls Crossing on the Rosewood/Warrill View Road was also reported to be closed. Emergency crews were called to Forest Hill early Friday after reports of a vehicle submerged in floodwaters near Old Laidley Forest Hill Road. Officers arrived about 3.40am and searched near Lagoon Creek before the vehicle was located shortly before 4.30am, just south-west of Old Laidley Forest Hill Road. A man in his 40s was rescued by the Queensland Fire Department’s Swift Water Rescue Team. A separate search was launched later that morning after police received a report of a person possibly in floodwaters at Laidley Creek behind the Laidley Showgrounds. Police, State Emergency Service crews and Queensland Fire Department personnel searched the creek, supported by a Brisbane-based SES dive team and drones. Fastflowing water and debris prevented rescue rafts from navigating the narrow waterway. No person had been located when the search

Emergency crews rescued a man in his 40s from a submerged vehicle near Old Laidley Forest Hill Road at Forest Hill early Friday. (QPD)

A flood warning was issued for Laidley Creek, while a minor flood warning remained in place for Lockyer Creek, at 10am on Monday, October 26.

was suspended. Thornton State School and Mount Sylvia State School were among just nine state schools across Queensland closed on Monday, October 26, because of the severe weather. The storms also damaged the Lockyer Valley Regional Council’s Gatton Administration

Floodwaters inundated Old Laidley Forest Hill Road near Forest Hill on Friday, as heavy rain caused flooding across the Lockyer Valley. (LVRC)

Building, which closed on Friday after part of the ceiling collapsed at the front awning. Road closures reported on Monday included Mulgowie Road near Thornton, Mount Sylvia Road, Winwill Connection Road, Harm Drive at Glenore Grove, Martin and Sippel roads near Blenheim, Old Laidley Forest Hill Road, East Haldon and Black Duck Creek roads near

Junction View, Turner Street at Helidon and Mount Berryman Road. Earlier this month, Lockyer Valley Regional Council began an 11-week floodway renewal project on Drayton Street, Laidley. The works involve replacing the existing floodway structure and improving drainage, with completion expected by the end of the year.

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Members of the Rosewood Community Choir.

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Denise, Kerrie and Robyn.

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Annual gathering a seniors ‘must do’ LAUGHTER, music and colourful hats filled the Rosewood Cultural Centre last Friday, as more than 130 seniors, volunteers, stallholders and community representatives gathered for the 23rd Annual Rosewood Seniors Luncheon. Held as part of Queensland Seniors Month, the event embraced this year’s theme of Connect and Celebrate, bringing local seniors together for an afternoon of friendship, entertainment, information and community spirit. For many attendees, the luncheon is more than just a meal, it’s an opportunity to reconnect and celebrate being part of a vibrant and caring community. Guests enjoyed a delicious lunch prepared Lyndall Christensen and her team of volunteers who also decorated the venue, welcomed guests and worked tirelessly behind the scenes. The Rosewood Community Choir performed a selection of classic favourites with some guests singing along. A reason behind the luncheon is to connect people with the many activities, groups, services and support networks available to them. There is also a lot of fun with a Best Hat Competition, that proved popular and had guests in fits of laughter. The Rosewood Seniors Group hosted a raffle, with proceeds supporting the group’s planned activities and events for 2027. “The raffle was a big success this year and we are really grateful for all the donations that

Attendees gather for a group photo.

we received,” said Denise Strong, Co-Convenor of the Rosewood Seniors Group. “The prizes included a stunning quilt donated by the Rosewood Crafters and Quilters, three physiotherapy sessions donated by C2M, and a range of other wonderful prizes donated

by members of the Rosewood Seniors Group. “The money raised through the raffle will go back into activities and events delivered by the Rosewood Seniors Group, helping us continue to provide opportunities for seniors to connect and participate in the community.”

Rosewood and District Support Centre Community Development Officer Tia Lancaster said the annual luncheon demonstrated the strength of the local community and the importance of creating opportunities for people to come together. “Rosewood is a community that is alive with events, activities and opportunities for seniors,” she said. “The Rosewood Seniors Month theme of Connect and Celebrate provided a wonderful opportunity for us to bring over 100 seniors together to celebrate the wonderful Rosewood community and connect them with each other, the services, groups and supports that are available to them.” The Rosewood Seniors Group meet monthly for information sessions, and twice a month for coffee catch-ups. Building social connections is incredibly important, and events like the Seniors Luncheon often provide the first step for people looking to become more involved in their community. “The luncheon holds a special place on the local calendar and Looking around the room it was easy to see why,” she said. “Friends were catching up over lunch, volunteers lending a helping hand, stallholders sharing information and seniors were dancing their way through a conga line in their favourite hats.”

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MELBOURNE CUP

Former jockey Chris Munce, interviewed by Rick Stanfield at the Clydesdales Race Day in Beaudesert earlier this year.

Robbie Dolan raced and won the Melbourne Cup and backed up to race in Ipswich the next day.

How our locals made the cup great By PETER FOLEY IT’S a long way from where we live to Flemington, so it may come as a surprise how many connections there are between our region and the Melbourne Cup. Not only that, but the race that stops a nation has links right across the region – in Ipswich, Beaudesert, the Lockyer Valley and Boonah. Born in Beaudesert and raised on his family’s Caboolture cattle property, Glen Boss left school at 15 to chase a riding dream. Bossy won 96 Group 1 races but he is most famous for winning three Melbourne Cups in a row – 2003 to 2005 - on the incomparable Makybe Diva. 1958 Melbourne Cup winning jockey Mel Schumacher was born in Boonah, developing his love for racing by riding ponies on his father’s dairy farm. Schumacher won the Cup on Baystone for trainer Jack Green. The most recent connection is the singing Irish jockey Robbie Dolan, who won the 2024 Melbourne Cup on longshot Knight’s Choice. After partying Cup night away and singing with Irish pop star Ronan Keating, Robbie showed his class by honouring his commitment to ride at Ipswich two days later. He also happily posed for photos, accompanied by his Cup trophy. Knight’s Choice, who is in the Cup again this year, brings to light another Ipswich connection, through his co-trainer – with John Symons – Sheila Laxon. Sheila was the trainer of 2001 Caulfield and Melbourne Cup winner Ethereal, who was ridden by Scott Seamer. Seamer spent 12 months of his apprenticeship in Ipswich. He also won the 2008 Ipswich Cup on Bianca for Gai Waterhouse. Chris Munce became the first to win the Ipswich Cup both as a jockey - aboard Oompala in 1994 - and as a trainer (Smart Meteor in 2022.)

Glen Boss and his haul of three Melbourne Cups

These days, Glen Boss is a popular speaker as November approaches.

In 1994, the John Wallace-trained Oompala took the Gatton Cup, ridden by Gary Smith, then the Ipswich, Tattersall’s, Caloundra and Newcastle cups with Munce aboard. Oompala capped his wonderful run by finishing third in the 1994 Melbourne Cup behind Jeune and Paris Lane, with Larry Cassidy in the saddle. He remains the pride of the Lockyer Valley for jumping from the Gatton Cup to Australia’s biggest race.

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Christina James with her display of the Bellevue Homestead at Coominya.

It was only the third year for annual Brisbane Valley Heritage Trails Expo.

Local artist Noela Lowien with some of her new artwork.

History expo: showcase for our past THE Brisbane Valley’s rich history was on display at the third annual Brisbane Valley Heritage Trails Expo, bringing together historical groups, local artists and displays celebrating the region’s heritage. Held at the Somerset Civic Centre on Saturday, 24 October, the event featured historical information, photographs, memorabilia and artwork from across the region. Among the exhibitors was the Rosewood Scrub Historical Society, with Wendye Gratton and Brian Kickbusch presenting their display. Local artist Noela Lowien showcased some of her latest artwork, while Christina James presented a display on Bellevue Homestead at Coominya. Visitors could also learn about The Stonehouse in Moore. The expo featured more than 30 historical groups and homesteads, showcasing more than a century of history from the Bunya Mountains through the Brisbane River Valley to Rosewood. The event also gave visitors the opportunity to explore family histories, local landmarks and the stories of the people who helped shape the region. Organised by Brisbane Valley Heritage Trails Inc, the expo aims to make local history more accessible, encourage new members to join volunteer-run historical groups and support the preservation and digitisation of historical records. The event also highlights the work of volunteers in preserving the region’s stories, photographs and records for future generations. (Lyle Radford)

The Stonehouse in Moore Qld, display.

Rosewood Scrub Historical Society. Wendye Gratton & Brian Kickbusch with their display.

Tracing history at the EXPO.

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New online village By JESSE HAMILTON LAIDLEY Pioneer Village has launched a new website and expanded its social media presence following a 10-week project involving 10 University of Queensland students. The students worked with the village as part of UQ’s work Integrated Learning course, applying their study to a real-world project before a presentation at the village on Tuesday, 20 October. Business Information Systems student Raissa Yuvidhia said the project addressed two key issues identified during an initial meeting with the village. “When we spoke to the museum, they wanted to attract more customers, so we looked at solutions,” she said. “We identified two main areas of focus: the outdated website and the marketing strategy. “For the website, they already had one, but it was old and they couldn’t access it. “We made a new version of the website with brand-new features and technology that they really needed. “The Village also previously only had a Facebook page, so we created an Instagram account to expand their audience.” The website includes information about the village’s attractions, events and family history resources, as well as an online shop, contact details and options to support the organisation. It also provides an online form for people interested in volunteering, addressing concerns about attracting new volunteers to the village. Marketing student Jye Mills said the project gave him an opportunity to apply what he had learned during his studies. “I haven’t done anything like this before,” he said. “It’s been a really good experience to be able to use my knowledge from university in a practical way. “Originally, we had two different teams, but we kind of just blended into one and got to show off our individual strengths.”

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FREE University of Queensland Work Integrated Learning lecturer Willem Van Rensburg and 10 students who helped develop a new website for Laidley Pioneer Village were recognised for their work on Tuesday, 20 October.

UQ lecturer Willem Van Rensburg said the program connected students with industry partners while helping regional communities identify areas where the university could contribute. “The idea with the regional immersions is that UQ is building networks and connections in the region so we can showcase the regions to students and students can learn about opportunities in the region, while at the same time locals tell us what they might need from us,” he said. Laidley Pioneer Village member Deborah Cowan said the website would make it easier to promote the Village, sell merchandise and accept donations. “It’s amazing. It’s going to hopefully rejuvenate our Pioneer Village,” she said. “We’ve now got all the forms, including volunteer forms and forms for donations. “It’s just going to change the way we do business and advertise our Pioneer Village.” Mrs Cowan said the benefits were already apparent, with an online user offering to donate four stationary engines within 10 minutes of the website’s debut. Contact: www.laidleypioneervillage.org.au

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View the label to back our veggies AUSTRALIAN vegetable growers are calling on shoppers to check where their frozen and canned vegetables come from, warning that increasing competition from cheaper imports is threatening the future of local farming. Peak industry body AUSVEG has launched its Check & Choose campaign, encouraging consumers to look for country-of-origin labels and select Australian-grown vegetables whenever possible. The campaign comes as growers across the country, including those in the Scenic Rim and Fassifern Valley, face mounting production costs, challenging market conditions and ongoing pressures associated with the Middle East conflict. AUSVEG chief executive Michael Coote said supporting Australian producers was increasingly important for the industry’s survival and Australia’s long-term food security. Recent AUSVEG surveys revealed 88 percent of growers reported being financially worse off than a year ago. More concerning was the finding that four in five growers were considering leaving the industry within 12 months, or would consider doing so if they had a viable exit strategy. “Choosing Australian-grown vegetable products supports the Australian vegetable industry, which is especially important as growers continue facing significant challenges that are threatening their viability and Australia’s food security,” Mr Coote said.

AUSVEG chief executive Michael Coote

Ongoing global uncertainty has put pressure on input and power costs for Australian growers.

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Voting on grassfed cattle levy CATTLE producers across the Scenic Rim will have a say on a proposed increase to the national grass fed cattle transaction levy, following a major industry review. Cattle Australia has recommended increasing the levy from $5 to $6 per head by July 2028, provided significant reforms to accountability and transparency are introduced beforehand. Cattle Australia CEO Will Evans said the levy had not been reviewed in almost 20 years, despite increasing pressures on Australia’s beef industry.

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The review involved more than 1,000 producer responses and attendances, including consultation across 34 regional face-to-face sessions nationwide. “Levy payers want the levy to do more, and they want to see what it delivers,” Mr Evans said. “They want to see more clearly where their levy dollars go, they want investment that keeps pace with the risks this industry faces today.” The proposed reforms include stronger accountability for levy expenditure, increased biosecurity investment, secure funding for the National Residue Survey, improved industry representation and dedicated funding for livestock integrity systems. Mr Evans said 72 percent of respondents supported retaining most existing levy-funded programs while allowing funding to be redirected towards emerging priorities.

Cattle Australia CEO Will Evans

Although economic analysis suggested the levy would need to reach $8.68 to restore its 2009 purchasing power, the committee rejected such a substantial increase. Instead, the proposed $1 rise would be conditional on reforms being implemented by July 2027. A further review would occur by the end of 2030. Grassfed levy payers will vote on the proposal at Meat and Livestock Australia’s annual general meeting in Townsville on November 24.

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John Street, Rosewood.

Spirits invite Halloween decorations By LARA HART THERE’S something spooky stirring across the district, and it seems some residents and business owners have been dying to get into the Halloween spirit. With 31 October creeping ever closer, homes and shopfronts around Rosewood, Marburg and surrounding communities are taking on a decidedly eerie appearance, as locals embrace the opportunity to have a little frightful fun. From grinning pumpkins and ghostly figures to skeletons, cobwebs and the occasional witch keeping watch, the decorations are enough to give unsuspecting passers-by a pleasant little scare. And while Halloween might not be everyone’s cup of witches’ brew, there’s no denying the creativity that goes into some of these displays. For local businesses, it’s also an opportunity to inject a little humour into their shopfronts, with decorations adding a touch of the supernatural to the everyday shopping experience. Meanwhile, some householders have clearly decided that when it comes to Halloween decorating, there’s no such thing as going overboard. Skeletons are coming out of closets, spiders are taking up residence in places they probably shouldn’t, and a few front yards are looking positively grave. Of course, Halloween has its critics, particularly those who consider it an American tradition that has no place in Australia. But whatever your thoughts on the occa-

sion, it’s hard to begrudge people a little harmless fun, particularly when it brings a smile to the faces of children and adults alike. For youngsters, the prospect of dressing up and collecting treats is naturally the main attraction, while for many adults, decorating provides a chance to unleash their imagination. And with Halloween falling on a Saturday this year, there’s every chance the festivities will be particularly lively. So, whether you’re a Halloween enthusiast or simply an amused spectator, keep your eyes peeled because there’s something brewing in the neighbourhood, and it’s looking spooktacular. Things to do this Halloween Friday 30 October: • Brookwater Halloween Mini Golf. • Halloween in Ipswich - Karaoke 18+ (The Witch Hotel, West Ipswich) 6.00 - 10.00pm. Saturday 31 October: • Brookwater Halloween Mini Golf. • Halloween Kids Rave (Orion Hotel Springfield) 10.00am - 12.00pm. • Halloween Carnival Of Screams (Ipswich Showgrounds) 4.00-9.00pm. • Halloween Spook-Tacular (Tulmur Place, Nicholas Street Precinct) 5.009.00pm. • Halloween in Ipswich: Trick or Treat (18+, (The Witch Hotel, West Ipswich) 6.00 - 10.00pm.

John Street, Rosewood.

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OBITUARY

The end of an era: RIP Reg Grieve By PETER FOLEY REG Grieve was a hardworking family man, storyteller and listener. He loved music and dancing and was a real character - sometimes cantankerous, but always genuine. Born in Marburg on July 3, 1929, Reg nearly died from pneumonia when he was five weeks old. His grandparents, Andrew and Jane Grieve, migrated from Cornwall in 1869 and eventually settled in Taylors Road, Walloon, where their eight children were born. Reg’s father, Charles, the youngest, later married and settled in Walloon in 1910. Charles and Annie raised a large family between farming in Marburg and Walloon. In 1927 they bought a Haigslea property, and in 1931 the family moved there. Their tenth and youngest child was born there. Reg and his siblings milked cows before and after school and fed pigs and calves. For many years, three of the brothers - Jim, Jack and Reg - worked the farm. Reg began at Haigslea State School in 1935 and went to grade six, which he repeated at his mother’s request so he could look after his sister Maureen. On August 29 this year, he returned for the school’s 150th anniversary, cutting the cake as its oldest living student. Life on the farm brought danger as well as work. At 26, while cutting lucerne with a horsedrawn mower, Reg was bitten on the ankle by a brown or tiger snake. He blacked out and was rushed to Ipswich Hospital, where he came around about two hours later. The family home on Grieves Road was a gathering place for birthdays and Christmas parties. Niece Lola remembered playing piano with Uncle Reg on banjo and Eric Berghauser playing saxophone. Visiting children loved tractor rides and rides on the horse Trixie. Neighbours came to play cards and sometimes go to the pictures. The family continued farming until the farm was sold in 2019; the end of an era: the Grieve family had farmed in the district for 150 years. In 1975, Reg married Daphne Gadsby, who had five children: Michelle, Brett, Stephen, Paul and Karen. Paul and Karen have since died. Reg said marrying Daphne was the best thing that happened to him. He became a much-loved Dad to Michelle, Brett, Stephen, Paul and Karen, Dad-in-law to Craig, Maree and Kayleen, and an adored Poppy and great-Poppy. A celebration of Reg’s life was held on October 9 in the Rosewood Uniting Church. Daughter Michelle recalled being about eight, standing beside a man she didn’t know soon after he had married her mother. She looked up into his face and quietly said: “Thank you for being my dad.” It was, she said, the beginning of an extraordinarily happy life on the farm. Reg loved humour, a good yarn, music, a movie - and a good funeral. He collected fu-

Reg Greive at the Haigslea State School 150 th anniversary, where he was a VIP as the oldest living student. (Grieve family)

Family and friends agree Reg Grieve loved a yarn, always with humour mixed in. (Grieve family)

Reg and Daphne Grieve and Reg’s new family on their wedding day, January 11, 1975. (Grieve family)

neral booklets and discussed with Michelle whether the service was “good” or “great.” “Dad really cared about people and was always sad when someone he knew passed away,” she said. They shared simple adventures – walking down the street and stopping for a chat, train trips to Ipswich for Chinese takeaway - honey chicken was his favourite - and visits to the pub for his scotch or a lemon, lime and bitters. “Those simple things always made him happy, and somewhere along the way we became the very best of friends, as well as father and daughter,” Michelle said. Reg could be cranky, though, and he made sure everyone knew it. But he was always remorseful when he realised his words had hurt someone.

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At the funeral, Michelle looked to where her father lay and returned to the words she spoke as a child. “I want to say to you one last time: Dad, from the bottom of my heart, thank you for being my dad.” Son Brett recalled his dad rising about 4am to milk, working a full day, then returning home to milk again and feed the animals. To supplement his farm income, Reg dug potatoes, picked onions and, from 1963 until his retirement in 1989, worked at Amberley for the Works Department. Sunday mornings were reserved for church with Reg and Daphne active members of Haigslea Uniting Church. On Saturday nights, the family often went to

the Marburg dances; Reg learned to dance at 16 and attended dances and show balls. Brett said his Dad was a great storyteller but also a great listener; keen to hear other’s stories. Sometimes they became his stories. Reg enjoyed travelling - to New Zealand, Perth, Tasmania with Jack. In 1999, he went to Kansas to visit cousins. He loved trips to Mackay to see his sister Ivy. After Daphne died in 2016, Reg went into aged care, first at Nowlanvil and later at Cabanda in Rosewood, where he spent time with his brother Jim before Jim died. Brett thanked the staff at Cabanda, including the kitchen staff. He also thanked the musicians whose entertainment was a blessing for his dad, and the chaplains, pastors, ministers and lay-preachers.

RAMBLINGS

Rain, roos and running mascara By LARA HART THERE is something fascinating about how different creatures handle wet weather. While I am complaining about the rain and checking the forecast for the seventeenth time, the animal kingdom seems to take a much more philosophical approach. Have you ever watched a kangaroo standing in the pouring rain? There they are, completely drenched and looking like they’ve just received devastating news. I look at our mob and think, “Oh, you poor things, you must be absolutely miserable.” But are they? Well, probably not. I’m projecting my own idea of comfort onto an animal that has been happily existing outdoors since forever, without so much as a raincoat, veranda or heated towel rail. Kangaroos don’t seem particularly concerned about getting wet, they don’t rush about looking for somewhere to shelter, complain about the humidity or stand around discussing how much rain we’ve had. Birds are a different story. Most have enough sense to reduce their flying activities during persistent rain but a few determined individuals insist on venturing out. Some of these end up wandering onto the decking at my place. And goodness me, what a sight because now they look like drowned rats with beaks. Their feathers stick out in every direction, their heads look oddly small and their whole appearance suggests they’ve just been dragged backwards through a hedge. Yet they shake themselves, fluff up whatever feathers are still capable of fluffing, and carry on. I admire that sort of confidence. Cattle have mastered the art of looking completely untroubled by life’s inconveniences - so much so that I suspect cows would make excellent motivational speakers. Dogs are where things become more complicated. My dad had a beautiful big Boerboel named Roxy. She was the sort of dog who could scare off an intruder simply by standing up. But there was one thing that reduced her to a trembling bundle of nerves and that was thunderstorms. The moment lightning flashed and thunder shook the house, Roxy decided the world was coming to an end. And when the apocalypse arrived, she knew exactly where to seek protection and that was under the coffee table in the lounge room. Now, this might have been a sensible plan for a Chihuahua but Roxy was a Boerboel … a very large Boerboel. Consequently, only her head and shoulders could fit beneath the table, leaving the remainder of her substantial body sticking out into the lounge room. It didn’t matter that approximately threequarters of her was still completely exposed

The mob of kangaroos at my house seem unbothered about rainy days. (Lara Hart: 586582)

to whatever catastrophe she imagined was unfolding. And really, who among us hasn’t adopted a similarly questionable strategy when frightened? Which brings me to humans. Some people embrace it, they stroll about without umbrellas while declaring that a little water never hurt anyone. Others refuse to venture outside until the weather improves, and then there are those of us who have to consider the delicate balance between moisture, hair and makeup. Unfortunately, I belong to this last category. My hair has a remarkable ability to detect humidity before the Bureau of Meteorology. One minute it is reasonably presentable, and the next it has expanded into something resembling a startled poodle. But frizzy hair is only half the problem because there’s also mascara. When it rains, I’m often spotted racing from one sheltered area to another, head down, face shielded and moving with the determination of an Olympic sprinter. I’m trying to prevent my mascara from running down my face and transforming me into an emo artist from the late 1990s. It’s a delicate balancing act. Do I protect my hair and risk emerging with black streaks down my cheeks? Or do I sacrifice the hairstyle to preserve

my makeup? Generally, the makeup wins because hair can be brushed, wrestled into a ponytail and declared a deliberate fashion choice, while mascara running down your face is considerably harder to explain. There’s an obvious solution to all of this and that’s an umbrella. And before anyone suggests it, yes, I own one (possibly several). They’re just never where I happen to be when it starts raining. They’re at home safely tucked away alongside all the other things I should have remembered to bring. Reusable shopping bags, for example because I have enough of those to supply a small supermarket. I suspect the umbrellas and shopping bags get together when I’m out and laugh about how completely useless they are to me. Perhaps that’s the real difference between humans and animals. A kangaroo doesn’t need to remember its umbrella. A cow doesn’t worry about its hairstyle. A bird doesn’t care if its feathers are looking their best. And Roxy, bless her, didn’t need an elaborate storm shelter, just a coffee table and an extremely optimistic understanding of how protection works.

Meanwhile, we humans have invented waterproof clothing, umbrellas, covered walkways, hair straighteners, weather apps and supposedly waterproof mascara. And still we manage to make a simple downpour into a personal crisis. Perhaps the kangaroos have got it right after all - just stand there and let the rain run down your face and get on with life. Although I suspect that’s easier when you’re not wearing mascara and you don’t have somewhere to be in ten minutes.

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Dual income appeals at Rosewood A dual occupancy Rosewood property with a combined rental income has sold for $876,000. The property in Swallowtail Street comprises two self-contained residences on a single 635sqm title, providing a total of four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Designed to operate independently, both residences have separate entrances, lock-up garages and fully fenced private yards. The larger home has three bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, including a main bedroom with ensuite. It also features an open plan kitchen, living and dining area and its own backyard. The second residence is a self-contained one-bedroom home with an ensuite, open-plan living area, private fenced yard and its own garage. The dual occupancy design allows the two households to live independently while remaining on the one title. The property last sold for $410,000 in 2019.

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ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Elka and Melissa Scott from Placid Hills were selling raffle tickets. (586647)

Stage hands Patrick Finney of Hattonvale and Tom Angelovski of Clarendon with Stage Manager, Nicholas Whatling. (586647)

Looking forward to the show were Savanna Robberts of Fernvale, and Rosie McGee and Annabelle Fitz-Henry of Hattonvale. (586647)

Production Manager Brian Crichton and Assistant Director Grace Crichton check on the front of house. (586647)

300 line up for Jury play in Laidley By MORGANNE KOPITTKE MORE than 300 theatre-goers watched the drama unfold at the Laidley Cultural Centre as members of Lockyer Regional Performing Arts brought the gripping courtroom thriller 12 Angry Jurors to the stage in four performances late last week. The production kept audiences engaged in the story of 12 jurors trying to decide whether a 19-year-old man was guilty of murder. The show was a stage adaptation by Sherman L. Sergel, based on the 1957 movie ‘12 Angry Men’. It featured at Laidley Cultural Centre from 22 to 24 October. Lockyer Regional Performing Arts president Grace Crichton said the group had been working on the production for four months. “We held auditions on 27 and 28 June and we’ve been rehearsing every Saturday since 11 July,” Ms Crichton said. “It’s a big commitment, not just the rehearsal time but the many hours at home learning lines, sorting costumes, and organising props.

The cast assembles with director Gabriella Ambrey. (586647)

“The cast and crew are incredibly dedicated and worked very hard to make this show happen, especially as we’re all volunteers with jobs and families. We love making theatre and we have a lot of fun doing it.” Ms Crichton said after months of work it was satisfying to see the show on stage. “Director Gabriella Ambrey has done an incredible job on this production,” Ms Ambrey said she had been a member of Lockyer Regional Performing Arts since 2021 and was enjoying the challenge of staging her first production as director. She said the downpour that greeted opening night did not deter enthusiasm for the live performance, with a large number of walk-in patrons coming in from the storm to lift Thursday night attendance numbers to 90 or more. “What I love about what we are doing is that everyone from such a wide range of backgrounds can come together to celebrate the joy of story-telling,” she said. “It highlights the variety of talents and strengths we have here in the Lockyer Valley.” Moreton Border News | Thursday, 29 October, 2026

The technical team, Marina Crichton (at left) and Emily Auld of Gatton. (586647)

Ready for the curtain were Sylvie Chaumont and Acacia Field of Plainland, Jesse Ainsworth of Brisbane, Charlotte Else of Mt Tarampa, Brayden Duff of Gatton and Matt Dixon of Laidley. (586647)

Chec king the programmes before the show were Lincoln and Deborah Hewitt and Marie Oliver, all from Laidley. (586647)

Prior to the curtain, Plainland actor, Acacia Field (juror 8), completes a last minute sound check. (586647)

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SPORT

Danny’s second chance paying off By PETER FOLEY DANNY Peisley knows where drugs and alcohol can take a person. He spent eight years trapped in addiction before finally turning his life around. Danny battled drug and alcohol addiction in his late 20s and early 30s. He has been clean for the last six years. Now he wants to pay it forward. He’s ridden 400 winners, but it would have been many more if not for his lost years. Nevertheless, brimming with positivity, he reckons his best is yet to come. Rather than hide from his past, he embraces it; speaking publicly about the eight years he lost to addiction and the suicide of his brother, Nigel. “It’s my life, isn’t it? You know, ups and downs, highs and lows and people die,” Danny said. “And sometimes when we’re reaching out for something to help ease a pain, it’s not always the best thing we’re reaching out for.” A sensitive and anxious child growing up in Port Macquarie, he initially found solace in cannabis, then used alcohol and harder drugs. “I had a loving family; very hard-working family; probably workaholics,” he said. “My Mum owned a lingerie shop in town, and my Dad owned a lot of trucks. “Dad trained lots of winners back in the day and I was always going to the races with him.” Danny’s talent in the saddle flourished but away from the racetrack he was heading down the wrong path. “I didn’t have the knowledge when I was younger of what I was doing. I thought I was just having fun, which I was. It was a lot of fun,” he said. “But it just became a problem. And then it became a problem that I couldn’t stop. “It just escalated and got out of hand. I was hanging around the unwanted.” The turning point eventually came with growing responsibilities and the painful realisation that his health was deteriorating. Most importantly, he became a father. That forced Danny to confront a difficult truth. “I got brought up with better values than I was showing. And I’d not long had a kid and he needed a role model and better values,” he said. “I had responsibilities, and it just wasn’t about me. “I had to stop for me, too, because my health was going down.” The rebuilding process began when he linked with Eye Liner Stakes-winning trainer Daniel Bowen in Ballina who, Danny says, “taught me how to ride and be a jockey.” Now based on the Gold Coast, Danny is again building momentum in the saddle, earning support from some of racing’s most

Chance De Lune (nearest camera) races to victory in the Poco Vino Maiden Plate (1965m). Aremkay (purple cap) was second ahead of Blood Red (blue cap) third. (Trackside Photography)

respected stables. “I’ve worked hard to get back to where I’m at right now, and I’m starting to get very good backing. Chris Waller puts me on and I’m stable rider for Shailer Racing,” he said. “So the best is going to be ahead of me, with their support.” At Ipswich recently, Danny Peisley had another win, a two-length romp on Chance De Lune in the Poco Vino Maiden Plate (1965m) for trainer Jan Aitkenhead. But Danny measures success by more than winners these days. He is studying a Certificate IV in Mental Health and hopes to use both his education and lived experience to help people facing mental health challenges. “It’s paying it forward,” he said. “There’s been a few people that I’ve helped already get off alcohol abuse and all that, just by getting clean myself. “I’ve got good experience, and you can’t beat experience; that’s the best way to teach people.

The Tony Gollan-trained Hot Majesty (left), with up-and-coming apprentice Archie McColm in the saddle, wins the TAB Class 2 Plate (1965m). Down Under Stunnah was second. (Peter Foley)

ter Raceday on the Gold Coast, which has raised more than $500,000 for men’s health initiatives.

“If I told everybody in the world my story and it helped one person, well, that’s enough.”

He ran second in the Arron Kennedy Memorial race, named after the Group 1-winning jockey who battled addiction before dying by suicide in 2007.

Last Saturday, Danny rode at the Men Mat-

For Danny, it was another reminder that

recovery can never be taken for granted. “The moment I think I’m healed from drugs and alcohol or tough times is the moment I’m in danger because I’ve let my guard down,” he said. • The Ipswich meeting last Thursday was washed out by rain. The next meeting is scheduled for tomorrow.

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SPORT

Jessica Hopkins and Canya Mayhem both smiling after their victory in last summers Gold Bullion Final.

Dog racing plans a golden summer THE Q is once again set to attract some of the best greyhounds in the country this summer for the 2026/27 Golden Greys Summer Carnival. With more than $2.3 million in stakes up for grabs, the Golden Greys will once again welcome some of the nation’s premier chasers to the Sunshine State for seven feature race nights, headlined by the $375,000 Group 1 Gold Bullion. In the lead up to Christmas, the Q1 Lakeside track will host eight QGOLD features to officially open the Summer Carnival on December 10, with the races exclusively for Queenslandbred greyhounds and more than $200,000 in stakes up for grabs. The 2027 season will start with a bang on Q2 Parklands with the running of both the Group 2 Queensland Derby and the Bogie Leigh Futurity – both worth $112,500 – on January 7, followed one week later by the $150,000 Group 1 Golden Sands. Acting Racing Queensland CEO Lachlan Murray said the Golden Greys continued to be one of the most anticipated carnivals on the Australian greyhound racing calendar. “The Golden Greys Summer Racing Carnival has established itself as the must-race destination from December to February, and we are proud to once again welcome the nation’s best greyhounds, trainers and owners to The Q this summer,” Mr Murray said. “With more than $2.3 million in prize money on offer across seven feature race nights, the carnival showcases the very best of our sport, from emerging young talent through to proven Group 1 champions. “Headlined by our Group 1 events the

Golden Sands and Gold Bullion, the carnival remains attractive to the nation’s best sprinters, middle distance types and stayers, with The Q providing the perfect stage to highlight worldclass racing and entertainment for both participants and fans.” The Group 2 Golden Ticket on January 21 will again act as the ideal lead-up to the Gold Bullion, with the winner receiving automatic entry into the $375,000 Final a fortnight later. The heats of the $100,000 event will again be conducted as four-dog shootout heats, with two-dog match races in the Final to determine the winner by fastest time. The Group 1 Gold Bullion on February 4 will take its place as the crowning jewel of the Golden Greys, with an honour board that includes champions of the sport like Sennachie, Jungle Deuce and last year’s winner, Canya Mayhem. The Summer Carnival’s blockbuster finale evening will also feature the Group 1 $150,000 Gold Cup for stayers. For the second time, Australia’s richest maiden greyhound race – the Group 3 Vince Curry Memorial – will take its place in the Summer Carnival’s headline meeting, with $112,500 on offer for the winner. “There’s no better time of year to be at The Q,” Acting Queensland Greyhound Racing Club CEO Mick Edwards said. “The Golden Greys bring the country’s best greyhounds, trainers and owners to Ipswich, and with seven feature nights on the program, our fans are in for some of the most competitive and exciting racing seen anywhere in Australia.”

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The Q is set to host another major summer of racing.

SPORT

Scenic Rim Mayor Tom Sharp has held out hope that his region may yet host Olympic rowing events.

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli claimed that overseas elites were critical of towing being held in Rockhampton because of its rural location.

Wyaralong rowing battle rejoined By CLANCY NUGENT SCENIC Rim Mayor Tom Sharp has hit back at claims from Queensland Premier David Crisafulli that “overseas elites are thumbing their noses because it’s (Olympic rowing) being held in a regional centre”, highlighting the fact that it was already set to be held in a regional area at Wyaralong Dam before the decision changed. The feud between Scenic Rim Regional Council and the State Government was relit this week following World Rowing standing by president Jean-Christophe Rolland’s suggestions that the Fitzroy River in Rockhampton has not been approved as a 2032 Olympic venue. Crisafulli has been steadfast in backing Rockhampton as the host city for rowing events. Over a month ago, the Premier said that World Rowing and Paddle Worldwide had endorsed an independent technical assessment of the Rockhampton flatwater course. Rolland’s comments have since thrown a spanner in the works, giving Sharp an opportunity to once again spruik Wyaralong as a suitable alternative. He said that the regional area he represents is just as deserving to host Olympic sports as Rockhampton. “It was awarded to a regional area originally... Don’t think that we’re not a regional area,” Sharp said. “We are truly regional Queensland. Scenic Rim has a population of less than 50,000 people; our number one economic driver is agriculture. “We bring an events, tourism, and agritourism play into the economic mix, and also the four million people residing in South East Queensland enjoy that opportunity, as the Scenic Rim is their backyard. “I was interviewed at the time the State made the announcement (to change from hosting rowing in the Scenic Rim to Rockhampton) and I said we weren’t giving up on it at that stage, and I reminded everyone that it wasn’t a final conclusion, it wasn’t a final sign-off from World Rowing, and that I believe that we had a long way to go,” he said. The concern with the Fitzroy River is mostly to do with flooding, despite the point of crocodiles residing in the river being raised constantly. The Fitzroy River was set to host the 2024 Queensland Schools Regatta, but it was canned due to flooding.

Wyaralong Dam hosts many major rowing events each year. (Larraine Sathicq: 530472)

Sharp said this was less of an issue at Wyaralong thanks to the time of year and the fact that it is based on a dam, giving officials an opportunity to somewhat control water levels through the release of water.

“Purely our location at the time of year during the Olympics, for us, is not a major weather concern, but we can actually control the water levels at Wyaralong, which is of a benefit,” Sharp said.

“With the causeway at the dam, they have the ability to allow the water to flow out ahead of a weather event,” he said. The Queensland State Rowing Centre is based at Wyaralong Dam.

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