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MORE THAN 26 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY | FRIDAY NOVEMBER 21, 2025
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FLASH FLOODING, MINOR FLOOD LEVELS
Two nights of storm rain, localised flash flooding and an evening deluge sums up the wild weather activity in the Rosewood and surrounding districts on Friday and Saturday (November 14 and 15). Overall, rainfall totals in Rosewood reached 95mm, with the heaviest fall on Friday evening adding around 60mm to the rain gauge. Flood levels in the Bremer River at Seven Mile Bridge near Armstrong Park were captured in this image by LYLE RADFORD on Saturday afternoon.
Haigslea school one of three sharing $35M government spend
HAIGSLEA State School was one of three schools in Ipswich to share in a $35 million State Government spend.
Haigslea State School’s $3.86 million project included two new prefabricated buildings providing four classrooms, meeting rooms and teacher preparation areas.
The school’s principal Anna Thygesen said the new buildings provided much needed modern learning spaces for students.
“The spaces include classrooms and flexible breakout rooms,” she said.
“These flexible spaces cater for all learning needs and provide an engaging, light filled environment for small groups and individuals.”
The funding for the new builds is part of a $100 million rollout of new classrooms in Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Cairns by the State Government.
Bremer State High School was given a $12.8 million upgrade.
The school’s principal Christine Owen said the funding allowed the school to offer its popular VET courses and junior science lessons in modern, tailor-made facilities helping to accommodate future enrolment growth.
“These wonderful new industry standard facilities will help students develop career pathways and skills for the future,” Ms Owen said.
“The new kitchen area and rebuilt café and deck is a great way for students to learn practical hospitality skills which include catering
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Claremont Special School was given a $18.7 million upgrade.
The school’s principal Alastair Hanna said students in Years 4 to 6 were enjoying their new area.
“The spaces were designed with input from an acoustic engineer to suit young people with sensory sensitivities,” Mr Hanna said.
“Students are now calmer and more engaged in their learning, and actively explor-
The school’s principal Anna Thygesen said the new buildings provided much needed modern learning spaces for students.
ing their new playgrounds while improving their social skills.”
Queensland
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Minister John-Paul Langbroek said the government would deliver 15 new schools in Ripley Valley and Caloundra South and six special schools to give parents more choice.
“We want to ensure all students are supported to reach their potential and that’s why we’re providing these classrooms, technology areas and break-out spaces for communities across Ipswich.”
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Walloon child care centre approved by Council
by WENDY CREIGHTON
PLANS to establish a child care centre at Walloon were recently approved by the Ipswich City Council.
Petrie Projects Pty Ltd won approval on behalf of the developer to first subdivide the 1.8ha property at 548 Karrabin Rosewood Road.
One allotment will be 1.2ha and contain the existing home and outbuildings at the address.
The second allotment of 5,188sqm will be the site of the now approved child care centre. As part of the approval, the smaller allotment will now be ‘rezoned’ for ‘Community Use Child Care Centre’.
The child care centre, according to the applicant, will employ 22 staff supervising up to 164 children aged from
A computer render of the façade of the child care centre which accompanied the now approved application.
0-24 months to five years.
The building will house eight activity rooms. Two outdoor play areas are also planned.
The layout of the new facilities are to have 43 car parking spaces including 22 staff spaces (nine arranged in tandem), 21 customer spaces
plus five bicycles spaces. Council has asked the developer to pay more than $129,000 in infrastructure charges.
Survey shows increase in platypus presence
THERE’S some good news at last for the urban platypus populations
Cr Jim Madden reported this week that there is an increase in the number of water samples testing positive for platypus DNA indicating that this unique species is persisting in local urban creeks.
“The results are in from the 10th annual environmental DNA (eDNA) survey which was conducted in June,” Cr Madden said.
“The survey focused on five urban creeks where platypus had been detected historically.
“Forty water samples were taken across Bun-
damba, Six Mile, Woogaroo, Opossum and Sandy creeks, with 12 samples returning positive results and another five showing the possible presence of platypus.”
It was particularly good news after several years of low detection rates.
“It is encouraging to see an increase in positive eDNA results,” he said.
But the good news is tempered with bad news.
“The results indicate that Ipswich’s platypus population is fragmented and our urban creeks require ongoing protection and restoration to ensure this species’ survival.”
Cr Madden said there were many pressures on urban creeks that had an impact on species such as platypus, including erosion and sediment, pollutants and degraded banks and vegetation.
“Council continues to take action to address these issues in priority areas, but it is important for the whole community to care for our urban creeks.
“One great example is the Bundamba Creek Bushcare Group who hold monthly working bees at Fail Park.
“Another site on Bundamba Creek at Rotary Park, where we recently hosted
a National Tree Day planting, required a significant rubbish removal before the event.
“Crews cleaned up a 100-metre stretch of the creek and filled a 10 cubic metre skip with rubbish, including 17 car tyres.
“Revegetation of this site with native plants will help strengthen the eroded banks and will grow to provide the habitat that species like platypus need.
“These urban creeks are the lifeblood for many species, including platypus, and we need to work together to ensure they are healthy and resilient.”
Child care centre in John Street may begin soon
by WENDY CREIGHTON
ON DECEMBER 14, 2023, the Ipswich City Council approved the development of a child care centre and a café on the site of the former Almo’s Family Shoes Store in Rosewood.
The application from developer, LB4 Holdings, covered the property at 3-5 John Street, Rosewood (where the store building stands) and the neighbouring allotment.
When the developer secured the approval, an ‘exemption certificate’ had already been issued by council’s planners, enabling LB4 Holdings to demolish the building as it was proven that it had been erroneously listed under one of the council’s heritage overlays.
However, in documents uploaded with the development application for a child care centre and café, the developer outlined the intention to keep the façade generally intact, but spruced up.
But the approved exemption certificate has now lapsed and council recently received an application to reinstate it.
The applicant was the town planning agent for CCC Rosewood Pty Ltd “who is seeking an exemption certificate to allow for the partial or full demolition of existing buildings within the property at 5 John Street, Rosewood and structures within the adjoining road corridor [footpath]”.
In the application it was also noted that: “It is intended that existing buildings and structures on the subject
site (including the street awning) are demolished.
“The demolition forms an initial stage of site preparation to facilitate the approved development application for a Child Care Centre … both partial and full demolition are referenced in this request to provide flexibility, however it is noted that the approved Child Care Centre involves retention of the front façade (first 1.1 m) of the existing building addressing John Street.
“Whilst exemption is sought for all demolition on the site, it is acknowledged that the final built form outcome on the site will be subject to the requirements of [the existing approval] or as amended.”
The December 2023 approval for the development indicated that the intent was to:
• Build a single storey with
“Whilst exemption is sought for all demolition on the site, it is acknowledged
that the final built form outcome on the site will be subject to the requirements of [the existing approval] or as amended.”
the facade at the front of the property.
• The building would house a childcare centre catering to 120 children aged from birth to five years old.
• A small cafe was to be integrated into the childcare entrance design.
• Part of the works would involve the construction of a carpark with 31 spaces (beside the building at ground level and accessed by a new crossover to John Street).
• The design is to incorporate the majority of the facade of the existing shop and street awning at 5 John Street.
• The pedestrian entrance to the building will be directly off John Street.
• Landscape the external play space and in a consolidated area at the street frontage to soften the carparking area.
• Stormwater discharge will be directed to an existing swale in the adjoining property to the rear, with water treated for quantity and quality before discharge.
The application is currently under consideration by the Ipswich City Council town planners.
A computer render of the child care centre and café which was approved in late 2023.
Nominate an outstanding member of the community
by LARA HART
RONALD White was the 2025 Rosewood Lions Citizen of the Year and the time has come for the baton to be passed to another outstanding Rosewood region resident.
The Lions have reached out to the community and are asking for nominations for a person who warrants recognition of their efforts.
Clubs and community groups have been contacted and asked to send in cover letters and applications nominating who they think best fits the bill.
opening a Men’s Work Shed in Rosewood.
Among other worthy endeavours are training as a Commissioner for Declarations in 2014 and in 2021 he trained as a Justice of the Peace.
As a Commissioner for Declarations, Ronald was actively involved in establishing the JP Signing Support Services at the community centre.
wood and the district surrounding it for at least five years. They must have contributed as a volunteer to the local community for more than five years as well.
They must be older than 25.
Ronald was nominated for the award by members of the Rosewood and District Support Centre.
He began volunteering
at the centre in November 2013 and prior to that date he was instrumental in the initial conversations regarding
In the last few years, he has utilised his computer skills to collate the quarterly statistics for the centre and has also done volunteer work for the Rosewood Women’s Group and the Rosewood Seniors Luncheons.
People nominated for the award must meet certain criteria and one is that they have been a resident of Rose-
Nominations must be accompanied by a letter that explains why an individual is being nominated in 1,000 words or less and typewritten rather than handwritten is preferable.
All nominations are assessed by independent judges who are known only to the coordinator.
Each application needs a nominator and an alternative person who can speak for the nominated person.
Applications close December 19.
Youth input celebrated, confidence and skills boosted
THE largest group of teenagers ever to sign up to take part in the Ipswich Youth Advisory Council have been congratulated for their contribution as their term nears its end.
The 61 young people aged between 13 and 18 years, were applauded by Mayor Teresa Harding, last week.
“Council is proud to support the development of young people through the IYAC program, which has continued to grow and evolve since its establishment in 2007,” she said.
“The City of Ipswich has the youngest population in South East Queensland, and it is essential that young people are actively involved in shaping our city’s future.”
Members of the Youth Advisory Council are involved in consultations on policies, procedures, and projects.
“Input from IYAC has helped shape youth cultural programming, health and well-being initiatives and responses to social priorities such as homelessness and disaster recovery,” Cr Harding said.
“Over the past 12 months, members contributed to the Ipswich 2032 Legacy Roadmap, Strategic Regulation Policy, the Ipswich Film Festival for Youth, Active and Healthy Ipswich, and the Ipswich Central Urban Design Framework.”
Cr Jacob Madsen said the 2025 IYAC members embraced opportunities to build leadership and communication skills and learn about civic engagement.
Youth Advisory Council member Saachi, 13, said involvement in the group boosted confidence and broadened skills.
“My leadership skills have improved and I now have the courage to stand up and engage in discussions. It taught me to project my voice, my passion and my thoughts,” Saachi said.
Another member, Samuel, 15, said the program provided them with practical experience with local government and community service.
“I learned how many moving parts are involved in making a city thrive. IYAC showed me that being part
of council means identifying problems and working together to solve them.”
Applications for the 2026 IYAC program are now open.
Ronald White was this year’s Rosewood Lions Citizen of the Year. Nominations are open and the search is on for next year’s high achiever.
Engaging theatre brings recycling to life for Ipswich students
STEM based education programs are being offered to Ipswich schools to teach students how to use kerbside bins correctly and how to capture valuable Garden Organics.
The free program is being organised by the Ipswich Council and is funded by the State Government.
“Recycling and sustainability are vital skills for the next generation,” said Mayor Teresa Harding.
long habits, reduce waste, and empower young people to take practical steps toward a cleaner, greener community,” Cr Harding said.
“We know that the habits children learn today will shape the future of our city tomorrow. Project GO is about empowering our young people to understand recycling and sustainability in a way that is engaging, fun, and practical.”
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“Delivered by the National Theatre for Children (NTC), Project GO combines live theatre performances with curriculum-linked resources to make sustainability education fun, memorable, and actionable.”
Project GO (Garden Organics) is designed to ensure Ipswich students understand both the science and the everyday actions that make a difference.
“By teaching children how to capture valuable garden organics and use kerbside bins correctly, the free program aims to build life-
Project GO performances are tailored for different age groups, with primary students enjoying a theatrical storyline featuring characters like Mayor Matilda and Robo-Ned, while secondary students take part in a fast-paced game-show style incursion.
Forty schools are scheduled to receive Project GO during November.
“By linking recycling and sustainability directly to STEM learning, Project GO helps students see how science, technology, engineering and mathematics apply to real-world environmental challenges.”
Hampers bring joy
by LARA HART
EVERY year Donna Hanlon and her team of volunteers put together personalised hampers for people they’ll never get to meet.
Donna is the general manager of the Rosewood Support Centre and she co- ordinates the annual Christmas hamper drive.
She has a deep understanding of local residents and knows many won’t take up an offer of a free Christmas lunch because meeting new people can be daunting.
“Some people get quite anxious around strangers and prefer to stay at home and in familiar surroundings,” she said.
“Every year we put special hampers together and they
are full of the recipient’s favourite things.”
Last year volunteers delivered 78 Christmas hampers. It was all very cloak and dagger because delivery volunteers live outside the area as an added measure of ensuring privacy.
Recipients are nominated and volunteers know their gender, age and interest … and that is it.
“If a man enjoys fishing, we’d include fishing equipment and if a woman likes to read, we could add a new book,” she said.
“We also buy new toys for the children based on their gender and likes.”
Hamper goodies are bought using money donated by churches in the surrounding area and donated by community members.
Raceview State School Year 6 students Jack, Adrian, Jarrod, Romain and Brendan join with Mayor Teresa Harding and National Theatre for Children actors Max and Hannah.
Rosewood Lions Club have big plans
by LARA HART
ROSEWOOD Lions Club
have a long history of supporting the community and lending a helping hand, and next year the good deeds will continue.
Lions Treasurer Bruce Richards said the club have committed $20,000 to the RSL Rosewood Sub Branch for the development and construction of a memorial display that acknowledged past war conflicts.
An initial donation of $5,000 was made to the RSL at its Remembrance Day commemorations.
“Our club will also provide marshals for the annual Ipswich Scenic 100 Bike Ride next year in March,” Bruce said.
“The event is coordinated by Lions Club Brisbane West and the cyclists start off from [University of Southern Queensland campus] Ipswich and pass through Walloon and Rosewood before heading out to Amberley, Harrisville or Boonah.
“Lions Clubs members man the most important intersections and make sure the event goes smoothly.”
Grandchester Model Live Steam Association will have help rebuilding its ticket office next year due to a commitment made by the Rosewood Lions and other community groups and associations.
“The model train project uses the power of community groups to build a venue that brings people into the community and their spending helps the local circular economy,” he said.
February is when the club’s Youth of the Year event takes place.
“Invitations are being sent to local schools, looking for students to participate,” Bruce said.
“While there is a lot of emphasis on the student and preparation for the event, the schools also get financial support that acknowledges their students’ participation.
“The model train project uses the power of community groups to build a venue that brings people into the community and their spending helps the local circular economy.”
“This event is held in the student hall at Rosewood State School and is catered by Lions Rosewood.”
The club’s Rosewood Citizen of the Year event is held on Australia Day and during it people who have made significant contributions to the community are celebrated and recognised.
Nominations are open now.
Rosewood Lions Club will help Grandchester Model Live Steam
More than a numbers game for Ipswich sport
IPSWICH council has been counting the hours for its report card on the city’s sports fields and facilities.
The numbers reveal that 500 hours of organised sport is played at council’s 47 sports fields, every day of the year.
Tally the full year and that means 182,000 hours of games played.
And according to Cr Jacob Madsen, those 2024 – 2025 figures represent more than a 12 percent increase on the previous year.
He said the numbers reflect the surge in the city’s population.
“The city continues to attract huge numbers of new residents as one of Australia’s fastest growing cities,” Cr Madsen said.
“Ipswich’s population grew by 3.5 per cent to 265,854 in the 12 months to June 30 this year, as more than 9,000 people.
“We are seeing that translate to our sporting fields with tens of thousands of Ipswich residents represent-
ing more than 165 sport and recreation clubs across the region.”
He said the report card indicated huge grassroots support of sport across the community.
“The annual Community
and Sport Report Card highlights the goals, achievements and key deliverables for 20242025 and identifies the collaborative approach undertaken by council and the community to deliver great outcomes,” Cr Madsen said.
Moving from play hours and people numbers, Cr Madsen counted the city’s new sports facilities and projects.
practice nets, bowls, croquet and motorsport
• $1.87m in community funding delivered through 424 approved applications
• 1,953 activities delivered through Active and Healthy Program
• 31,397 instances of participation in program events
• 182,000 hours of organised sport at council sporting fields
Those that came online last financial year included the $3.5 million Silver Jubilee Clubhouse at Spring Mountain, the Blue Gum Reserve canteen and change rooms, and the Redbank Plains Bears JRLFC scoreboard. And he added in the Goodna Community Centre which was restored and renamed after 2022 flood damage, with the facility helping to improve community health outcomes.
The numbers game continued with a broader count of fields, clubs and sports across the city:
• 166 sport and recreation clubs across 41 codes
• 47 locations providing 287 playing spaces
• 101 courts with 91 per cent under lights
• 105 fields with 74 per cent under lights
• 91 other facilities, including
Cr Madsen said the 12.3 per cent increase in use of council sporting fields and facilities was “encouraging and could see the next generation of sports stars emerge in the build up to the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games”.
“From the dynamic athletics duo of Gout Gout and his coach Diane Sheppard to breakout Brisbane Broncos
NRLW star Shalom Sauaso, and Olympic champion swimmer Molly O’Callaghan, Ipswich certainly punches above its weight in so many different sports,” Cr Madsen said.
“The dedication and hard work at all levels in sport is incredible. Athletes, coaches, volunteers and administrators continue to proudly represent Ipswich on the state, national and world stage.”
Organised games are played on the city’s playing fields for an average total of 500 hours per day, year round.
Photo: LYLE RADFORD
Rental ramblings and life after ‘the brother’s house’
by LARA HART
MY YOUNGEST son is a gentle giant but I saw a different side to him last weekend.
We were talking about rent and rent increases when his eyes narrowed and he clenched his fists.
“Why are landlords allowed to increase the rent when a tenant is on a fixed term and just re-signing,” he said.
“The property is the same as it was when they moved in and the tenant is not suddenly getting more for their money, it’s price gouging and outright robbery.”
He was living in a small two bedroom apartment on the Gold Coast with his two older brothers.
He moved out of home three years ago at 20 years old.
Three years was long enough to form an opinion on the cost-of-living and rent payments.
“At first our rent increased by $25 a week every six months, when we signed the first lease it was $460 a week and now it is $660 a week,” he said.
When rental increase laws passed, it became illegal for rent to increase less than 12 months into a fixed term tenancy.
If you sign a six month tenancy agreement and resign after six months, the landlord has to wait before upping the price.
“When I signed the lease they needed bank statements, employment records and all sorts of proof that I could afford to live there,” he said.
“Then with intimate knowledge of my financial situation they keep upping the rent.
“How are people my age ever going to get into the property market when increases make it hard to budget.
“And it is not just the ad-
ditional rent that has to be paid, we have to pay off an increased bond as well.”
He had a point because the market is skewed towards landlords and real estate agencies and while there are many ethical ones out there, the Gold Coast seems to have more than its share of ones that charge like a wounded bull.
I had no answers for him because I’d experienced the same.
We rented a house in the Gold Coast hinterland and it was the same pattern with lease re-signings including a rent increase, without fail.
When I was told our rent would increase from $650 to $750 a week it was a shock because a $100 a week increase is significant.
The new rental laws weren’t yet in place but there were rumblings of discontent among renters calling for change.
I phoned a government affiliated tenant advocacy group for advice, certain the realtors were pulling a swifty.
But no, the increase had to be in line with the housing market, and the market was showing median rental prices in our area were around that figure.
It didn’t matter that the house had several issues we were expected to work
around and requests for repairs took ages to be completed, if at all.
We were not paying for a better house, we were paying because it was legal for an increase to happen.
“I want to buy property one day and I want to start off with a small studio apartment just to get my foot in the door,” my son continued.
“I work full-time and still can’t afford to save while paying my portion of rent.
“It is the same with most of my friends, they have to rent and that keeps going up making it impossible to save.”
I know there are other reasons why a landlord increases rent and not everyone does it just because they can.
Sometimes their expenses have increased because of taxes, mortgage and rate rises.
This month two of my sons moved into new accommodation.
My 23-year-old moved to NSW and into a house owned by a couple he’s known for a long time.
They are going to help him to save and finally get a foot into the property market.
My 27-year-old is moving to New Zealand to be with his Kiwi girlfriend and my 29-year-old is moving in with
us while he completes his studies to become a doctor of medicine.
They are no longer housed in a two bedder with a third bedroom made using room dividers in the lounge room. It was a tiny apartment and they lived in each other’s pockets for a significant time while navigating life as adults and learning how to be financially responsible.
Raging over rent increases or water bills that make no sense is over for now and they take with them the adventures of living in ‘the brother’s house’.
No doubt many poor decisions were made under that roof but I’ll never know because ‘what happens in the brother’s house, stays in the brother’s house’, or so they say.
It was a little bit like ‘The Hangover’ movies where Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis, Ed Helms, Justin Bartha and Ken Jeong got up to no good during a bender in Las Vegas.
I miss them being a 90-minute drive away but understand they’ve grown up and need to spread their wings.
Life has plenty of experiences and adventures in store for them, I just hope that doesn’t include Mike Tyson or a tiger.
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Sue’s winning Rosewood farewell after ‘best round’
by DAVID LEMS
LATEST Rosewood Ladies Open Division 1 winner Sue Curran had an added reason to enjoy her first title at the recent championship event.
Sue and her partner Maree Humphreys - who also contested the Open – have since moved to Gulmarrad, near Maclean, in NSW.
So, it was a fitting farewell for Sue who finished on 39 points to win by three points ahead of Gatton golfer Janet Kuhle.
“I played probably my best round of golf in a very long time,” Sue said.
“Everything came together for me on the day, which was quite pleasing.”
It was Sue’s first Rosewood Ladies Open victory having joined the club two and a half years ago after previously living at Regents Park and being a member at the Beaudesert club for more than two decades.
Sue said her home course knowledge was helpful at the latest Rosewood Ladies Open.
“I know where to go and where not to go,” she said.
Sue rated the fifth hole her best, where she scored a birdie.
However, she said the seventh hole continued to provide a challenge “because I could never hit a straight drive”.
Sue enjoyed her latest victory having earlier joined with Rosewood Ladies Club vice-captain Phyllis Brown
to win last year’s matchplay championships.
Sue had also featured in Mixed Foursomes successes and was runner-up twice to A-Grade club champion Elizabeth Nelson, who has dominated that event since 2009.
Sue said she enjoyed her time at the Rosewood club and joining 14 other club members for her final hit at the Ladies Open.
“Unfortunately, that was my last day at Rosewood,” she said.
“Phyllis [the Ladies Club vice-captain] is a beautiful lady.
“All the ladies are lovely.”
Although relocating south, Sue said she would remain a Rosewood club member and hopefully return for some games in the future.
Phyllis, who contested the latest Division 2 competition, has been fulfilling the Ladies Club captain’s role with regular leader Kym Hurley being unwell.
“I’ve been managing stuff with the help of the other ladies. They’ve been brilliant,” Phyllis said.
Having been a Rosewood club member for 17 years after starting as a beginner, Phyllis was thrilled to share in the latest Ladies Open event.
She was especially delighted to see 15 club members among the 78 golfers from a range of clubs including Boonah, Lowood, Laidley,
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Toogoolawah, Meadowbrook, Beaudesert and Toowoomba.
Phyllis said many visiting players appreciated the flat Rosewood course “which was good for walking”.
“This club is known as a friendly club,” the Lower Mount Walker resident and hobby farmer said.
“We are very, very lucky that we are 18 holes where most of the country clubs are nine holes so they have to go around twice.”
Phyllis thanked the Rosewood club volunteers for their efforts preparing the latest Ladies Open and lush greens after recent rain.
“They do a lot of work and that’s why the course looks the way it is,” she said.
“It’s made the course look beautiful.”
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Rosewood Ladies Open (Stableford format) results
November 7 (club in brackets)
Division 1 winner: Sue Curran (Rosewood) 39.
Runner-up: Janet Kuhle (Gatton) 36.
Division 2 winner: Leona Sheraton (Lowood) 37.
Runner-up: Di Stanley (Rosewood) 36.
Division 3 winner: Tricia Stinson (Boonah) 39.
Runner-up: Robyn Flashman (Sandy Gallop) 38.
Rosewood Ladies Open Division 1 winner Sue Curran lines up her target on the putting green. Photos: LYLE RADFORD
Division 1 champion Sue Curran holds the flag for her Rosewood club teammate and life partner Maree Humphreys while she focuses on putting.
Sue’s winning Rosewood farewell after ‘best round’
Results of games played on Saturday, November 15.
Sponsor: Moreton District Golf Association
Rosewood Open (Gross) Open Winner: Ben Stieler (70)
Div 1
Winner: Gregory Whitton (75), Runner Up #1: Chris Mantell (75), Nett Winner: Luke Woodford (72)
Johnson (83), Runner Up #1: Damien Hangan (86), Nett
Winner: Graham Langford (70)
Div 4 Winner: Liam EwensDickson (88), Runner Up #1: Brett Martin (93), Nett
Winner: Nicholas Whitton (72)
Seniors 70 Yrs+ Winner: Robert Lee (88), Runner Up # 1: Robert Ellison (89), Nett
Winner: John Hunter (75)
Ladies Single Stableford: Winner: Rosemary Toohey (38), Runner Up #1: Shelley Myerson (35)
Ladies Rundown: Elizabeth Nelson (31), Lisa Johnston (27)
Pins & Approaches:
Hole 2: Men: Leslie Alderson (140 cm); Ladies: Mary Gibson (2nd Shot 105 cm)
Hole 9: Men: Stephen Johnston (78 cm); Ladies: Tasi Ah You (2nd Shot 100cm)
Hole 11: Men: Tim Ross (348
cm); Ladies: Lisa Johnston (2nd Shot In The Hole)
Hole 15: Men: Stephen Johnston (167 cm); Ladies: Shelley Myerson (2nd Shot 75cm)
Approach Hole 6: Ben Stieler (2nd Shot In The Hole EAGLE)
Approach Hole 12: Men: Shanker Silvadorae (2nd Shot 122 cm)
Approach Hole 6 Ladies: Faatoese Alderson (3rd Shot In The Hole)
Eagles: Holes 5 & 6 Ben Stieler
Rosewood Ladies Club vice-captain Phyllis Brown enjoys competing against regular teammates and visitors from around South East Queensland.
Rosewood Ladies Club secretary Margaret Morton assesses the state of play during a round on her 18-hole course.
Lynn Bott, one of the 15 golfers from the Rosewood club, completes a putt before moving on to the next hole.
Maree Humphreys watches her putt at the latest Rosewood Ladies Open before moving to NSW.
Boonah visitor Trish Stinson won the Division 3 competition at the recent Rosewood Ladies Open tournament.
Dynamic duo carving out new real estate adventure
PROPERTY is the biggest purchase a person can make and that is why it’s vital to have the right realtors in your corner.
Ready to be your ‘wing women’ are Megan Acutt and Georgia Greet, a go-getting duo ready to be your real estate insiders.
“We have moved away from big, branded names and formed a team of our own,” Megan said.
“We have both been doing this for a long time and have a wealth of local knowledge and connections.”
The women made connections while working with Ray White Ipswich and decided to build their own business together was a natural progression.
Megan has Michala Robinson with her as her personal assistant.
Georgia’s personal assistant is Gabi Newton.
ample. I have sold about 34 properties and know almost every house and why each one got a higher price than the last.
“I think it is important to have local knowledge when selling houses because price is not just based on a three bedroom, one bathroom property but rather on what it provides.”
Megan explained that some people needed properties with room to park a caravan or wanted to buy one with an upgraded kitchen for example, and that made inside knowledge important.
Megan and Georgia believe in a genuine, down to earth approach that builds trust and brings results.
“We will stick to our core suburbs and use our local knowledge to give clients advice rooted in reality,” she said.
not the right way to go about it.
“There are people who say they had a record sale price in an area and base their price point on that but that’s
“It means nothing because it’s the market making it happen.
“Take Rosewood for ex-
The women’s real estate knowledge gleaned over years combined with local knowledge means they are poised and ready to get you exactly where you want to be.
Acutt and Greet is based in Rosewood.
Megan Acutt has teamed up with Georgia Greet to form a new real estate business that follows on from their many years selling property in the area.