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We will remember them

THE Anzac tradition is alive and well locally as big numbers swelled into memorial parks across the region.

The threat of rain in the early morning did not deter crowds from attending the dawn services and in cold blustery conditions, big crowds lined the streets for parades.

The local RSLs and volunteers across the region are to be congratulated on the memorial services and how they have involved our younger citizens from local schools, Scouts and Guides into the services as this will ensure the tradition lives on.

Much has been written about the Anzac legend, that has endured for the last 108

years and the inclusion of our younger citizens in memorial services and marches and the education that brings with it will ensure that the tradition endures for another 108 years.

As we heard across each of the services there is no glory in war but it is no less reason to remember and celebrate the freedoms that our diggers afforded us all of those years ago.

The future of Anzac Day looks very sound and with the support of community groups and our local RSLs we will remember them.

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CIRCULATION

WEDNESDAY WEEKLY DELIVEREDBY BULK DROP IN THESE AREAS

Atkinson's Dam - Brightview - Carpendale

Coominya - Crowley Vale - Esk - Fernvale

Forest Hill - Gatton - Glamorgan Vale

Glenore Grove - Grandchester - Grantham

Haigslea - Harlin - Hatton Vale - Helidon

Kilcoy - Laidley - Linville - Lowood

Ma Ma Creek - Marburg - Minden - Moore

Mt Sylvia - Mulgowie - Murphys Creek

Plainland - Rosewood - Somerset Dam

Tarampa -Tenthill - Toogoolawah

Walloon - Withcott

Congratulations MY husband and I attended the Lockyer Valley Snake Safety and Snake Bite Management Info evening at the Hatton Vale State School on 15 April. Wow, we were so impressed and have learnt a lot!

Many thanks to Deb Larcombe, who organised this event; to the Lockyer Valley Regional Council, who sponsored it; the School for the venue; the two UQ presenters Dr Christina Zdenek and Chris Hay; Stenzel’s Wildlife Relocations; the Lockyer Valley Snake Catchers; and Sara and Marnie from Rosewood Vets.

They kindly assisted with all our queries after the presentation.

Many thanks also to the 3 Ambos Michelle Molyneux, Kristina and Craig Truesdale, who volunteered their time on the night, showing us how to properly apply a pressure bandage in case of a snake bite. And Des Liddle and team from the SES ensured we didn’t go hungry with a BBQ.

No doubt there were other volunteers I have forgotten to mention, who helped make this night such a success!

The $5 entry fee was very reasonable for all the information we received

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during the 2 hour event and all proceeds went directly to “Human-Snake

I think this is an event which could be held more often, especially since many more snakes have been sighted since we had all this rain during Summer and many new people are moving/have moved to the Lockyer Valley and could information. Well done to everyone!

Alice Brunold Kensington Grove

Police Update

PROCEEDINGS have commenced against three men following investigations

into a shooting incident in Coominya on April 8.

It will be alledged upon 32-year-old man with gunshot wounds.

On April 27, following investigations by detectives from the Ipswich Criminal Investigation Branch, a 23-year-old Regency Downs man, a 35-yearold Flagstone man and a 32-year-old Lowood man were arrested.

They have each been charged with one count each of attempted murder and will appear before Ipswich Magistrates Court on May 30.

All remain in custody.

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Marburg radar replacement commenced

THE BRISBANE (Marburg) weather radar, which acts as a secondary radar for Brisbane (Mt Stapylton), is being replaced with dual-polarised Doppler radar technology.

This is the same technology that Brisbane (Mt Stapylton) uses for observing real-time rainfall and wind conditions across large areas.

On April 26, 2023, the Bureau of Meteorology commenced work at the existing radar site.

The new technology will make

Marburg a more reliable secondary weather radar, providing equivalent image quality to the Mt Stapylton weather radar.

During the radar upgrade the approximately 6 months.

The Bureau’s Chief Customer Of-

to complete the work of installing the new Doppler radar.

“The Marburg radar is one part of

a comprehensive weather observation network of more than 11,000 assets including satellites, upper atmosphere monitoring, automatic weather stations, ocean buoys and There will be no impact to the Bureau’s forecasts and warnings, which are informed by observations from a range of assets including satellites, upper atmosphere monitoring and automatic weather stations.

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Australia Post intends to limit delivery service

BY JESSE HAMILTON

AUSTRALIA Post has announced a prospective change to limit its letter depressures from declining letter volumes.

Australia Post is heading for a full-year loss for the the postal service introducdesigned to streamline operations.

“With ongoing letters model for Australia Post’s being introduced to simplify our business and operatingtralia Post spokesperson said

The decision to limit Australia Post’s letter services

in the postal services modfound the average Australian Somerset Regional Council Mayor Graeme Lehmann said the changes outlined in the

Health on the road

WEST MORETON Health

(WMH) was on the road last week to meet with First Nations staff, community, Elders and stakeholders.

The Health Equity Strategy Implementation Team visited Laidley, Gatton, Boonah, and Esk hospitals throughout the week.

rural communities.

rely on getting their information by receiving a letter in

“There is no consideration

for the need to continue its letter service in some parts of Australia as opposed to mobile and internet coverage

Somerset Regional Council Australia Post outlining its concerns.

MARBURG SHOW – SATURDAY 13TH

W HAT TO S EE AT T H E S HOW W : Education 3

Feedback from the meetings will help WMH better meet the health needs of the First Nations community.

West Moreton Health Director Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Jennie Toonen

said it was great everyone came out for a yarn.

“The Gatton community is extremely excited to support and work alongside us in the next phases of Health Equity,” she said.

“Thanks to everyone who came along and offered their thoughts.”

West Moreton Health is working to achieve First Nations Health Equity and want ensure every voice is heard.

The First Nations Health Equity Strategy is at westmoreton.health. qld.gov.au

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WMH Health Equity Strategy Implementation Team visited regional hospitals to meet with First Nations staff, community, Elders and stakeholders. PHOTO: WMH

Koala survey underway

CONTRIBUTED

MEMBERS from community group Care4esK recently accompanied the Detection Dogs for Conservation team from the University of the Sunshine Coast to survey and locate koalas and their scat across Mount Glen Rock and a large parcel of land to the east of the Somerset region.

This survey work is part of the Koala Health and Rehabilitation Esk Somerset (KHaRES) Project, initiated by Care4esK, in collaboration with Australian Earth Laws Alliance and funded by the Commonwealth Government.

The koalas are located by the university’s drone team at night using thermal imaging.

Care4esK and the project team were excited to see drone image evidence of koalas located on the upper ridges and peak of Mount Glen Rock.

The team are extremely dedicated to the conservation of koalas.

Care4esK members have also been invited by residents with visiting koalas to attend and collect scat.

Scat is collected and stored, following the uni-

versity’s procedures, then forwarded for analysis, with the results forming part of the KHaRES Project research data.

This wider selection of scat will enhance the comparative analysis of genetics and health between koala

populations of the Esk/Somerset region.

Over the coming weeks, Care4esK will commence the next rehabilitation element of the KHaRES Project.

Hundreds of koala food trees will be planted through-

out selected areas of Esk and the community is invited to take part.

Elements of the KHaRES Project will be guided by Jinibara people, who will return at intervals during the next 12 months, to oversee the work on Country.

Billy cart club receives bumper donation of carts

THE LOCKYER Valley

Billy Cart Association have received a major boost ahead of the Lockyer Billy Cart Derby with 23 billy carts donated to them by the Rotary Club of Carindale.

Lockyer Valley Billy Cart Association secretary Alan Willson thanked the Club and said it was a massive step in helping the Lockyer derby grow.

“It is a great day for the

valley, it is also a sad day for the Carindale community that the Brisbane Billy Cart Championships will no longer be happening,” he said.

“It’s a massive boost to our contingent plans.”

The additional carts mean there will now be 30 carts available to use for the Lockyer Valley Billy Cart Derby on May 7 at Lake Apex.

JESSE HAMILTON

LANTANA PROGRAM

SOMERSET Regional Council (SRC) will buy a utility terrain vehicle, trailer and spray unit to ramp up its battle against the invasive weed, lantana.

LOCAL GRAVEL TENDER

SRC adopted a tender for 204 classes of quarry material supplies.

restoration contractors to complete more than $30 million of works.

AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT

SRC received a report from its audit committee including details of three independent internal audits and of council’s external audit program.

Deputy Mayor Helen Brieschke said SRC last year was ‘one of only 14 in Queensland to be assessed by as achieving the coveted clean sweep of green audit ticks across every category’.

BENEFICIARY ANNOUNCED

SRC will donate $2 from each entr y from the Somerset Rail Trail Classic on July 23 to Mercy Community Lowood.

SPORTING BURSARIES

AWARDED

SRC awarded six Somerset athletes with sporting bursaries varying from $250-$500 in March from its Community Assistance Grants program: Grace Jardine, Shari Anderson, April Henderson, Cohen Cohran, Colin Buchbach and Lily McColm.

SUPPORTING KILCOY

SRC awarded community assistance grant to the Kilcoy Chamber of Commerce and the Kilcoy Show Society.

The Chamber of Commerce will use its $976.99 grant to purchase a branded marquee while the Show Society will use their $1500 grant towards the 100th Kilcoy Show.

Care4esK members and the Detection Dogs for Conservation team Murray Oke, Nicola Peterson, Miranda Braakhuis, Darren Bate and Billie, completing a koala detection survey around Esk.

PHOTO: CARE4ESK

Secretary of the Lockyer Valley Billy Cart Association Alan Willson (centre) and founding members Clive Barton and Ivan Dallinger received 23 billy carts donated by the Rotary Club of Carindale.

PHOTO: JESSE HAMILTON

Grandchester Hotel brings home the bacon for school

BY JACOB HAYDEN

THE GRANDY held a very successful Pig Races night on Friday April 28, raising

an estimated $2,000 for Grandchester State School to ensure all students could enjoy a free school camp.

Grandchester Hotel owner

Sharron Lucas said the 4th race of the night, a Calcutta race, raised $870 on its own.

“Half of the money went to the school, and half of the

money went to the person who purchased the winning pig, and he was a local guy,” Ms Lucas said.

“It was a very good night,

LVRC news

KOALA CONSERVATION FORUM

TICKETS are now available for the upcoming Lockyer Valley Koala Forum, to be held on Thursday May 18, 5pm-7pm at the Lockyer Valley Cultural Centre and online.

The forum is presented by Wildlife Watcher and is an initiative of Social Marketing the Lockyer Valley Regional Council.

Tickets are available now on Eventbrite at bit.ly/3zux3DD

COMMUNITY PLANTING

LVRC marked Earth Day on Saturday April 22 with a community tree planting day at Parklea Estate Reserve, Placid Hills, in conjunction with Greening Australia.

1200 native trees, shrubs and ground cover species were planted at the site.

very successful.

“It’s all about getting Grandchester out there and trying to support our local community.”

LVRC Environment Portfolio Councillor Michael Hagan said the trees would go a long way towards improving the community green space.

“Overall, we planted more than 30 native species at the site, which will create diverse habitat for a range of native fauna and birds,” he said.

MULTI-award-winning artists and fast friends

Caroline

Bradley and Karen Leahy are time at the Lowood Lions Club Open Door Gallery from May 5 to June 1, with a ‘meet the artists’ event on May 6 at 3pm. Caroline said she and Karen have been painting together for 18 years.

“Karen and I met through the Laidley Art Society,” she said.

“We’ve both had joint exhibitions, group exhibitions, but

we realised that we have never done it together.

“We became such fast friends because we were so local to each other and we thought to ourselves, ‘let’s celebrate our friendship, let’s celebrate the things that brought us together, let’s celebrate our art’.”

Caroline said the pair had complementing styles of art.

“I’m very much focused on portraiture, bringing out the things that make something interesting,” she said.

“Meanwhile, Karen is one of these amazingly creative people that can create a piece of art out of anything.

“You can get a deeper understanding of what makes an artist’s mind tick when you visit these kind of events.

“We’re also going to have wine there, so that’s a major drawcard.”

The Open Door Gallery is located at 45 Railway Street, Lowood.

JACOB HAYDEN

The planting will be maintained through funding provided by the Resilient Rivers Initiative.

RADF FUNDING OPEN

Round 2 of LVRC’s Regional Ar ts Development Fund is now open until May 31 at 3pm, with the opportunity to apply for up to $1,000.

The Professional Development Quick Response grant is an out-of-round grant where the funding is available until fully allocated.

Applications will only be accepted online via SmartyGrants.

Zebra by Karen Leahy.

PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

PHOTOS: JACOB HAYDEN

Fun times at the ball

BY JESSE HAMILTON

THE MARBURG Show Ball made a triumphant return on Saturday April 22, with plenty of returning guests and newcomers dressing up, getting their groove on, and enjoying a fun night of dance

and music.

Marburg Show Society secretary Susan Kunde said the night was an enjoyable time for everyone who came along.

“It went really well, everyone enjoyed themselves,” she said.

“We had 80 adults and eight children, which is more than we anticipated.”

Returning ballers Ryan and Latasha Lewis from Lowood won Junior Show Prince and Junior Show Matron, with Sippel from Toowoomba

Health Notes

by Marita FitzGerald

Swap labour for bushfood learning

FLORA 4 Fauna is hosting a volunteering program at Redtail Hill, a bushfood and biodiversity project located at 18 Wilkinson Place, Grantham, and invites property owners to learn all there is to know about native plants.

Program organiser

Kemp Killerby said Redtail Hill was the only program in the Lockyer Valley offering the hands-on learning approach.

“Usually those with properties are the ones with the most vested interest because they can then learn what they can do on their own site,” he said.

taking out Show Prince and Queen.

The winners of the show ball get free admission to the Marburg Agricultural Show on May 12-13, where the matron winners will judge the best-dressed and fancy-dress competitions.

“I’ve got 40 years of experience you can just download over a period of time.

“We’re swapping learning for labour.”

Mr Killerby said volunteers would learn about

planting, maintenance, native plant propagation and bushfood production.

“It’s like decades worth of experience, knowledge and understanding all wrapped into a program,” he said.

“A lot of people are buying properties in the Lockyer Valley and Somerset regions but they don’t know what to do with them.

“We want people to get up and running, we and we want them to be

The program begins on May 6 and runs every second Saturday.

“When the season in the Granite Belt and to the Bunya Mountains as a thank you to everyone,” Mr Killerby said.

JACOB HAYDEN

Individuals or community groups interested in arts

under the Lockyer Valley Regional Council Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF).

The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Lockyer Valley Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.

5462 0317 or email galleries@lvrc.qld.gov.au

Senior couples await the announcement of the senior matron winners.

PHOTOS: MARBURG SHOW SOCIETY

The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Lockyer Valley Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.

Junior show princesses enjoy a dance with the senior ball members.

Alice Sippel from Toowoomba was crowned Show Queen.

Ryan Lewis from Lowood was announced the Junior Show Prince.

ABOVE: Forest Hill students lay a wreath at the memorial. Four student leaders read the resolutions as part of the Forest Hill service.

LEFT: Laidley RSL Sub Branch president Tom Barton with Flight Lieutenant Rachel Morris of RAAF Amberley. FLTLT Morris was a guest speaker at Forest Hill and Laidley services, sharing her experience in the

legacy.

The Anzac Day Linville service was followed by a morning tea, hosted by the Linville State School P&C.

PHOTO: ROBERT CONNOR

Veterans, service personnel, and RSL members lead the march through Laidley on Anzac Day.

Students from Thornton State School laid a wreath at the Laidley service.

PHOTOS: GRACE CRICHTON

Air Force Cadets 205 Squadron, servicemen, and Forest Hill State School students were among those marching at the Forest Hill service.

Mark Taylor carried a photograph of his great-grandfather, Private Gilbert Stanley Kadel, in the Laidley parade. He marched with wife Marita and son Lachlan, who carried photos of his great uncles.

Matthew Lukritz performs Last Post at Esk Anzac Day service.

Toogoolawah State High School band perform the Australian and New Zealand National Anthems at the school’s service.

LEFT: Toogoolawah State High School captains Euan Preston and Erica Bickers at the school’s service on April 24.

ABOVE: 1: 2/14 Light Horse Regiment Q.M.I, veterans, and piper Joe McGhee march to Cenotaph, Esk Memorial Park.

139 Australian Cadet Unit at the Coominya Anzac Day service.

PHOTOS: JESSE HAMILTON

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service.

Esk Community Choir perform Amazing Grace at the Esk Anzac Day service.

Esk, Toogoolawah, Coominya

Army, navy and air force Returned Services League of Australia members laying of the wreaths at the Esk Anzac Day service.

Marburg and Districts Residents Association president Barry Gratton laid a wreath on behalf of the residents.

Paraders marched from Marburg Church of Christ to the Heritage Centre for a beautiful service in Marburg.

LEFT: The bagpiper’s song echoed through the streets of Marburg.

PHOTOS: JACOB HAYDEN

ABOVE: Various community groups, including Rosewood Scouts, paraded through John Street and Mill Street for the 9am service.

‘A’ Company 15th Battalion AIF outside Rosewood Memorial Hall.

orial Hall.

Sgt Travis Ekrick, Doug Brown, Tejinder Singh, Jim Trevethan and Brad Caswell paraded in style through John St, Rosewood.

Rosewood, Marburg

Denis Russell performed as part of the service at Rosewood Memorial Hall, and sold CDs to support the Rosewood RSL Sub Branch.

An open letter to Treasurer Jim Chalmers regarding the Budget

Dear Dr Chalmers, Thereʼs a crisis in our country you can fix in your first budget, at no extra cost.

With the stroke of a pen you could help secure the future of critical regional news services, using money already allocated in the budget.

All you need to do is allocate a fairer percentage of the federal governmentʼs advertising budget to local and regional news services, rather than spending almost all of it with corporate capital city media and foreign-owned digital platforms (which donʼt produce any content or employ any journalists).

This can be achieved by simply adopting the Victorian Govt policy that mandates a weekly full page government advertisement in every regional and community paper.

Local and regional newspapers connect more than 80% of the country, but they get almost 0% of the government advertising spend.

In an era where false news spreads faster on social media than the truth does, trusted local news services reach more regional Australians than any other medium. And unlike other media, every government dollar spent with a local newspaper is also an investment in regional journalism jobs.

This shouldnʼt be controversial.

A recent parliamentary inquiry recommended that a minimum of 20% of government print advertising should be placed with regional news services. A recent study conducted by Deakin University recommended the same thing. In fact, the Minister for Communications, Michelle Rowland, has been advocating for more regional newspaper advertising for many years.

We know there may be bigger budget issues, but this small policy change would be a simple and fair solution to a growing problem for regional Australia. A policy that ensures weekly federal government advertising is placed in regional newspapers would be great news for the country. And it wonʼt cost you a cent.

Yours sincerely,

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Tony Kendall President Managing Director Country Press Australia Australian Community Media

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Lockyer District High School service. Back row: LVRC represen-

Class One Lance Peterson, junior student leaders Stewart Allison and Nic Clulow, cadets Lance Corporal Zack O’Brien and Corporal James Coghlan. Front row: junior student leaders MacKenzie Laws, Krisha Patel, Lucy Grey, Talitha Freiberg, Kailee Ovenden, Tayla Maguire and RSL Branch Moreton District President Les Nash.

Bernardette Hall from the 2nd Light Horse Plainland Troop riding Digger at Helidon service, holding a wreath for all animals that went to war - with John McKay and Yahoo in the background.

PHOTO: LYNDA RODGERS

Gatton, LDHS, Helidon

ABOVE: Lockyer Valley Army cadet unit at the Fernvale Anzac Day service.

LEFT: Kilcoy marched to its own beat.

PHOTOS: JESSE HAMILTON, GRACE CRICHTON, DENISE MODISTACH

Fernvale, Hatton Vale, Kilcoy

Ipswich Model Band and Fernvale State School students perform Abide With Me at the Fernvale Anzac Day service.

Kilcoy’s oldest citizen Ida Moffett is a very active member of several local organisations, including the Kilcoy RSL Sub Branch. Ida will turn 99 in 2023. ch.

139 Army Cadet Unit Gatton formed the catafalque party as wreaths were laid at the Hatton Vale service on Anzac Day morning.

Nathan Schilling performing the Last Post at the Fernvale Anzac Day service.

Night of frights and fun

GHOSTS and ghouls took over Laidley Showgrounds for Village of the Doomed on April 29.

The biennial Spirit of the Valley Events festival attracted hundreds for a night celebrating the creepy and macabre.

twirlers, belly dancers, and magic shows, and attendees themselves as they competed

for best costume, best blood curdling scream, and best zombie walk.

The brave at heart ventured into a haunted maze or listened to a haunting tale from author Jack Sim.

The date of the festival falls on Samhaim, the end of summer, when it is believed the veil separating the spirit world and the living world is at its thinnest.

Thredot won best adult costume.

BELOW: Helen Kennedy, Nadine Tallon and Catrin Pitt dressed the part. They came from Brisbane for the event.

LEFT: Mel Kujansuu won best blood curdling scream. PHOTOS: GRACE CRICHTON

Carol Mason, Shirley Yeomans, ‘Gigi the Clown’, and Zamael Murray went all out.

Make quality time this Mother’s

BY GRACE CRICHTON

MOTHER’S Day is a time to honour and appreciate mothers of all kinds, including wives, sisters, grandmas, stepmothers, mothers-in-law,

This year, say a big thank you to your mum or special woman in your life on Sun-

Once you’ve found her the perfect gift (and there are plenty to be found by shopping locally), plan some fun activities to let her know just

Make a meal of it

Nothing brings people

For families with kids, surprise her with a classic

Our region is fantastic for picnics, barbecues, and

Pack a lunch and head to your local park or waterway

Mother’s Day is a great opportunity to bring the ex-

Plan a family brunch or book a table at her favourite

Do what she loves

Make the day all about her

Perhaps she’s a crafty lady – why not spend the day creating your own DIY projects and you’ll also craft some cherished memories

For the adventurous, get into the great outdoors and tackle a trail walk, go for a bike ride, or take a country

Whatever your mum is into,

Make it quality

Make sure it all comes

Simple activities have their place too, like taking a stroll, watching a movie, or having a

The most important factor is carving out a day in our busy lives to spend quality

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GATTON hosted the Clydesdale and Heavy Horse Field Day on April 29 and 30, showcasing the bond between beast and human which helped build the nation. The packed program included working demonstrations of heavy horses in

action plus obstacle courses, breed judging, dressage, and barrel racing.

This year a record number of 150 horses were entered and some exhibitors travelled from New South Wales and Victoria to participate.

LEFT: Competitors put displayed stylish riding skills in the Concours

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Gov increases emission incentives

THE FEDERAL Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has welcomed the announcement from the Queensland Government that will improve the ability of Queenslanders to access electric vehicles and continue the pathway to emissions reduction from the transport sector.

The Queensland Government has doubled the incentives for zero-emission vehicles for eligible buyers from $3,000 to $6,000 and increased the ‘dutiable value’ from $58,000 to $68,000 in a move that recognises thatbility are key factors in the uptake of new zero-emission technology.

FCAI chief executive Tony Weber acknowledged the announcement as an extension of the Queensland Government’s existing electric vehicle strategy that includes commitments across

a range of areas includingcant investment in recharging infrastructure.

“By increasing consumer incentives, the Queensland

Government has acknowlthe greatest barrier to EV uptake,” Mr Weber said.

“It is a step that is consistent with the issues raised in

discussion paper released by the Federal Government earlier and provides an opportunity for even more Queensland businesses and

families to consider an electric vehicle as their preferred choice for work and recreation.

“The federal government has taken an historic step in

the journey to reduce vehicle emissions with the release of – Cleaner, Cheaper to Run Cars for Australia Consultation Paper.

“The federal government’s announcement acknowledges the proposed scheme will be suited to Australia, apply all available emissions reducing technologies and ensure that Australian families and businesses are not disadvantaged in terms of choice and price.

“The questions and topics raised in the consultation paper highlight the complexity of the issue and demonstrates the government has done its homework to ensure any future emissions standard is not a simplistic copy of an overseas standard but instead suited to Australia.

Mr Weber said the FCAI and its members would work to progress the development to reduce carbon emissions.

LDV to doubles down on commercial

LDV has established itself as a key player in the commercial vehicle space and looks set to continue its growth in 2023.

The LDV Deliver 9 hit the number one spot in the large van segment – up a massive 61.2% in 2022 to secure 2,966 sales.

The G10 (3,159 units) and V80 (562) went on to secure second place in the 2.5-3.5-tonne van segment with a combined 16.1% segment share.

In a market that grew by just 3.0% in 2022, LDV more than doubled the market growth at 7.1% to secure a record 16,269 vehicles sold, despite major supply constraints across its range.

The recent launch of the eDeliver 9 for greener urban logistics, and the electric ute, the eT60, lay

further foundations for continued LDV growth as the nation begins the transition to greener

transport solutions.

LDV is also wellspace, with a number

of commercial deals with Australia’s leading Better Telco Solutions,

Couriers Please, Aramex, Toll and Europcar.

2023 will also herald the arrival of a dynamic new

mid-size van in both ICE and EV engine variants and three roof options.

Scheduled for launch in Q4, it’s expected this vehicle will have the same impact in its respective segment as the wellreceived LDV Deliver 9.

LDV general manager Dinesh Chinnappa said The Deliver 9 was a clear example of what the LDV brand was capable of achieving

“To take leadership in just two years requires a dedicated dealer network, outstanding product and a great value proposition,” he said.

“We believe that our future new product roll-out will be equally successful.

“To that end, we expect our new mid-size van will replicate the success of the Deliver 9 and shake up its respective segment, too.”

LDV has established iself as a key player in the commercial vehicle market with the Deliver 9.

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150 Patrick St Laidley Qld 4341

ABD 521082 Acs

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Expressions of Interest RamonBachmann 0412751590

(07) 5465 1493 | 150 Patrick Street Laidley | www.raybachmann.com.au

Shaun 0432 095 288

Adventist Community

Kitchen 1st 2nd 3rd and 5th

Monday of the month, 5.15pm-6.45pm, free meals all welcome, 49 North St

Gatton 0419658914

Al-Anon 6pm Mon Lutheran Hall Spencer St Gatton

0488216123

Alcoholics Anonymous

7pm Wed Peace Lutheran Hall Gatton 0419725801, 10.30am Thu 0419725801, 7pm Sun 0413105825 Zion

Lutheran Hall Minden

Art & Culture Project free

fortnightly art/craft, Lockyer Community Centre

54623355

Brisbane Valley Ukefreaks

6pm-8.30pm Wed BV Darts

Assoc Building Lowood

0408183870 FB

@ukefreaks

CAMS Multicultural Program support for multicultural community members, Lockyer Community Centre

0455251581

Cars, Bikes, and Coffee

Monthly Meet last Sun/mth, Tilly’s Auto Café, red shop, main St Moore 0437532556

Chug-along Social Group

2nd & 4th Wed/mth Gatton

Uniting Church 54626763

Cards/Board Games

(Adults) Coominya Public Hall Fri 9am-12pm $5

0412685125

Community Tech Program free 45min tech sessions, Wed, Thu, Lockyer Community Centre Gatton

54623355

Coominya Public Hall

General Meeting 1st Mon/ mth 6.30pm 0488169162

Country Music Balladeer & Folk Music Walk Up 4th

Sun/mth Laidley Pioneer Village, 11am-4pm.

0428502262

CWA Craft & Friendship Day 3rd Thu/mth 9am-12pm

Glamorgan Vale hall

0459320538

Devotional Meeting, all Faiths, hosted by Baha’I community, 1st/3rd Wed/ mth 7pm. 0429861086

Digital Tech Hub Wed & Thu Lockyer Community Centre 54623355

Emergency Relief Program support for those experiencing financial challenges, food and fuels vouchers (eligibility criteria applies) Mon, Wed, Fri, Lockyer Community Centre, 54623355

Esk Bowls & Community Club Bingo Bowls Club Thu 11am 0412824267

Esk Community Choir Tues 6:30-8:30pm Somerset Civic Centre 0477540507

Esk CWA Intergenerational Playgroup for ages 0100, fortnightly Thu 9am11am, CWA Hall Heap St 0449842965

Esk Men’s Shed 12 Heap St, Tue & Thu 9am-12pm 0426984061

Euchre Wed 7.30pm, Lowood Showgrounds 0411334382

Fernvale Art Group Thu 9.30am-12.30pm, GFernvale Community Hall, 0407072926

Free Craft 2nd Thu/mth 12pm Lockyer Community Centre 54623355

Gatton & District Historical Society 6.30pm 3rd

Mon/mth Caffey Hall Gatton Historical Village 0420967022

Gatton Senior Citizens 13 North St. Mon & Thu Euchre

9am, 1st Tue/mth HOY, 2nd & 4th Tue/mth Craft Days, 3rd Tue/mth social days

9.30am. Morning tea & raffles, lunch supplied 0439030677

Gatton Table Tennis

9.30am-12pm Tue, Woodlands Rd 0427912051

Gatton Quilters 9.30am 3rd Sat/mth, Gatton State School Hall 0438727355

Gatton Village Markets 1st Sun/mth, Lake Apex, 0492831969

Glamorgan Vale CWA -

9am 1st Thu/mth Glamorgan Vale Community Hall 0413046168

Glamorgan Vale Tennis Club Inc 10am-2pm 2nd

Sun/mth 697 Glamorgan Vale Rd see Facebook. Glenore Grove QCWA Meeting 2nd Mon/mth 1pm 0419642913

Glenore Grove QCWA

Craft 1st 3rd & 4th Mon/mth 1pm QWCA Hall 0459320538

Glenore Grove CWA

Street Stall last Thu/mth

8.30am-12pm IGA mall Gatton 0459320538

Grantham/Gatton Indoor

Bowls Club Fri 1.30pm

Senior Citz Hall North St Gatton 0754627708

Horse Archery Qld Lockyer Valley 3rd Sat/mth, 8.30am-12pm, Laidley Showgrounds. 0422982035

Laidley Garden Club

9.30am 2nd Mon/mth

Laidley Cultural Centre function room 0413136861

Laidley Indoor Bowls Club

Mon 2pm-5pm Laidley Cultural Centre 0408631292

Laidley Uniting Church

Playgroup Thu 9.30am-

11am, Laidley Uniting Church hall 0427536513

Laidley Weight Support Group Inc. 9am Wed

Laidley RSL 0403501170

Line Dancing Classes Toogoolawah RSL Tuesdays

12.30-2.30pm 0422889530

Lockie's Toy Club toy library program Lockyer Community Centre

54623355

Lockyer Ladies Seniors Support Group 2nd & 4th

Tue/mth, 9.30am-12pm, 18

Tryhorn St Grantaham, 0438765212 or 0409676526

Lockyer Valley Art Society

Inc. Mon 8.30am pottery, Tue & Thu art & craft from 9.30am, 24 Bertrand Ave Kensington Grove 0419667428

Lockyer Valley Cancer Support Group 1st Thu/mth

Davson Room, Lockyer Valley Cultural Centre, Gatton 0419646902 or 54621766

Lockyer Valley Celtic Pipeband Wed 6pm-8pm

Grantham Butter Factory 1st Sat/mth Lake Apex 0447003423

Lockyer Valley Dog Training Club 6.30pm Mon

Laidley Showgrounds Facebook or 0428048823

Lockyer Valley Karate Tue & Thu 6pm-7.30pm, Fernvale, all ages 5+, all fitness levels. 0458641202

Lockyer Valley Orchid Society 1st Tue/mth Gatton

Showgrounds room under grandstands 0409475504

Lockyer Valley Tai Chi for Health Wed 10am Lowood

Show Hall, Thu 9.30am & 10am Peace Lutheran Hall Gatton 0448050447

Lockyer Valley Toastmaster Club 7pm 2nd & 4th

Thu/mth, Gatton Senior Citizens Centre 54627576

Lockyer Valley Writers Group 1-3pm 2nd Tue/mth

Gatton Library, 4th Tue/mth

Laidley Library, lockyervalleywriters@gmail.com

Lockyer Woodcrafters

Group Mon-Thu & Sat, 24

Railway St Forest Hill 0457219408 or lwcg4342@gmail.com

Lowood Community Action Group 2nd Tue/mth

6.30pm at Lowood Darts Club 0407279412 or FB

Lowood Craft Group

9.30am Fri Lowood RSL

Sub Branch 0409343446

Lowood CWA 2nd Tue/mth

CWA Hall 54261514

Lowood District Residents Network Inc. 7pm 3rd Tue/ mth, BV Darts Assoc Building 0488234553

Lowood Lions Club 7pm

2nd & 4th Mon/mth Lowood

Railway Station

lowood@lionsq3.org.au

Lowood Senior Citizens meet in CWA Hall Lowood every second Thursday, all seniors welcome, please call for next date

0447489875

Lowood Show Society

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

Lowood Slimmers Tue

5.30pm Lowood Show Hall 54261468

Mulgowie Farmers Market

7am-11am 1st Sat/mth Hall grounds 0417799679

Mt Beppo Art Group Wed

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

My Local Market Plainland

7am-12pm 3rd Sun/mth

Porters Hotel hello@ mylocalmarket.net.au

My Local Market Walloon

7am-11am 1st Sun/mth behind Walloon Hotel hello@mylocalmarket.net.au

Open Mic Sun 1.30pm3.30pm, Fernvale Lions Club Hall $2 entry 0490366148

Painting Classes 10am Fri Summerholm 0450656356

Rosewood Euchre Group

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

Rosewood Men’s Shed Fri 9am-12pm 361 MarburgRosewood Rd Tallegalla 0417079426

Rosewood Monthly Market

3rd Sat/mth Anglican

Church grounds John St, sites from $15. 0439095645

Rosewood Seniors Group

1st Tue/mth 9.20am-11am at Girl Guide Hut, Matthew St. 54641544

Rural Neighbourhood Watch bi-monthly at Coronation Hall, Somerset Dam, 3pm. 0419588138

Something to Sing About Choir Fri 9am-11am Laidley Anglican Church 0417799679

Tai Chi Internal Arts Esk Somerset Civic Centre Mon 5pm, Thu 9am 0432288435

Tai Chi Internal Arts Gatton Seniors Hall 13 North St Mon & Wed 1pm-3pm 0432288435

Tranquillity Zone, guided meditation, every Tues 7pm, Laidley Heights. 0429861086

Veterans Support Centre

Tue 10am-12pm, Lockyer/ Bris Valley, cnr Rosewood Laidley Rd and Frome St (Next to saleyards), Laidley, 54652591 secretary@laidleyvsc.com.au

Walloon QCWA Cent Sale

2nd Tue/mth 9.30am Walloon QCWA Hall 54645243

Withcott & District Creative Corner 2nd Wed/mth 6pm Postmans Ridge Hall, withcottprogress@gmail.com

Withcott & District Progress Assoc. 3rd Tue/mth, Postmans Ridge Hall withcottprogress@gmail.com

Yoga Classes Laidley Catholic Church Hall, mat classes Mon 6pm, Tue 9am, Fri 7.30am, chair yoga Wed 1pm. Book 0439730986

Zumba Mon 6.30pm school term, Postmans Ridge Hall withcottprogress@gmail.com

MOORE WEEKLY STARS

May 1-7, 2023

ARIES

Prosperity planet Jupiter is jumping through your sign until May 16. This lucky placement only happens every 12 years, so make the most of it while it’s still around! Jupiter alsodence and cooperation will take you far. Be inspired by birthday great, iconic movie starsion of yourself.” Friday night’s Lunar Eclipse highlights dreams, sex, secrets and intrigue.

TAURUS

It’s time to enjoy the simple pleasures of life! This week Venus (your patron planet) connects with generous Jupiter, so you’ll be at your creative, compassionate and playful best. In the words of birthday great, actress Audrey Hepburn: “Enjoy the day to the hilt. The day as it comes. People as they come.” But there is also a tendency to eat too much rich, sweet food and spend too much time sitting on the sofa. So, try to balance enjoyment with action.

GEMINI

Vivacious Venus is visiting your sign, so your be on display. Do your best to get must-do, routine tasks out of the way early in the week, then you can enjoy the activities that really make your heart sing. Be inspired by birthday great, actress and humanitarian Audrey Hepburn: “I believe, every day, you should have at least one exquisite moment.” But Mercury is still retrograde so slow down and plan carefully.

CANCER

Have you been hibernating in your cosy Crab cave? With mighty Mars charging through your sign (until May 20) it’s time to be bold rather than brooding, and proactive rather than reactive. Do your best to initiate positive changes and get your body moving! Spend some quality time in nature and – if you’re lucky enough to have one – then get out and potter in the garden. As birthday great Audrey Hepburn observed: “To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.”

LEO

Venus and Jupiter boost creativity and enthusiasm, as you pursue your goals for the future. But you must be adventurous and morph from a cautious Cat into a brave Lion! It’s time to let go of a perceived failure that has been holding you back. If you learn from your mistakes, then help you along the way. Your motto is from birthday great, Audrey Hepburn: “The best thing to hold onto in life is each other.”

VIRGO

Do you have to be so virtuous Virgo, and such a stickler for doing things the right way? This week (with Mercury still in retrograde mode) resist the urge to be sombre and serious. Try organised and occasionally spontaneous, as you have fun AND get a lot done. Heed the wise words of movie star Audrey Hepburn (who was born on May 4, 1929): “The most important thing is to enjoy your life – to be happy.”

LIBRA

Libra is the zodiac sign that rules appearance, aesthetics, fashion, cosmetics and personal pampering. And Friday night’s Lunar Eclipse urges you to look for the inner beauty in yourself – and other people. So here are some beauty tips from actress Audrey Hepburn (who was born on May 4, 1929): “For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.”

SCORPIO

Stubborn Scorpios can hold onto grudges

week the Lunar Eclipse lights up your sign –Mercury is reversing through your relationship zone, and Venus links up with Jupiter. So, it’s time to be extra kind and compassionate towards family and friends. As birthday great Audrey Hepburn wisely said, “People have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed and redeemed; never throw out anyone.”

SAGITTARIUS

Jupiter (your power planet) makes a fabulous aspect to Venus, so a unique opportunity could come out of the blue. Don’t procrastinate and drag your heels, Sagittarius. You need to make hay while the sun shines and strike while the iron is hot! Be inspired by birthday great, actress Audrey Hepburn: “Opportunities don’t often come along. When they do, you have to grab them.” But Mercury is still retrograde, so don’t over-promise and then underdeliver.

CAPRICORN

Mercury is still in retrograde mode (until May 15) so there could be a misunderstanding with a child, teenager or work colleague. Do your best to keep the situation in perspective. Look to your trusted circle of loved ones for comfort and support. It’s time to nurture and appreciate your best pals, as the Lunar Eclipse lights up your peer group zone. As birthday great Audrey Hepburn reminds us: “True friends are families which you can select.”

AQUARIUS

The Sun and retrograde Mercury activate your family zone, so home is where the heart is this week. Even though you may be faced with a frustrating domestic problem, be thankful for the relatives who nurture and support you. As birthday great Audrey Hepburn said, “I may not always be offered work, but I’ll always have my family.” The Lunar Eclipse stirs your restlessness on the weekend, so try to escape on a grand adventure in the great outdoors.

PISCES

This week’s stars increase your Piscean tendency to blurt things out and spread secrets. So, think before you speak! When it comes to a recalcitrant relative or an annoying neighbour, be more diplomatic as you build bridges and let bygones be bygones. And don’t let negative self-talk hold you back. Be inspired by actress and humanitarian Audrey Hepburn (who was born on May 4, 1929): “Nothing is impossible. The word itself says ‘I’m possible’!”

MAY

Wed May 3

Prostate Cancer Awareness 6.30pm for 7pm start, Fernvale Community Hall, guest speakers and panel, presented by Ipswich Prostate Cancer Support Group and Fernvale Lions Club. 0416267902

Fri May 5

Marvelous May Challenge Sketching with charcoal with Bev and Judith, Rosewood Community Art Group, Girl Guides Hut 79 Matthew St Rosewood, 9.30am-12.30pm, 0754641544

Kilcoy Multicultural Carnival Yowie Park, 3pm -7pm, live music and cultural performances, children s activities, workshops, stall holders, food vendors, hosted by Somerset Regional Council.

Glenore Grove Dance Commodore 7.30pm11.30pm, $10 includes supper, Glenore Grove Hall 0423849002

Sat May 6

Flora 4 Fauna Volunteer Program 8.30am12.30pm, 16 Wilkinson Plc Grantham, for those interesting in volunteering and learning about Australian bush foods, bush medicines, and more. RSVP email flora4faunaqld@gmail.com

Cent Sale Laidley RSL Sub-branch, doors open at midday, 100 prizes, lucky door, raffle, $5 entry includes afternoon tea, bookings essential numbers limited closing May 3. Call Jan 54651439

Marburg Dance Anzac Dance, 7pm-11pm

Marburg Show Hall, $15, Cappucino, 0409481681

Sun May 7

My Local Market Walloon 7am-12pm behind Walloon Hotel, local farm fresh produce, handmade products, plants succulents and seedlings, live music, lawn games, coffee and breakfast hello@mylocalmarket.net.au

Withcott & District Family Fun Day Springbrook Park, 10am-2pm, markets and food trucks, live music, kids activities, clown shows, fair wrist bands sold on the day. Visit Withcott & District Progress Association on Facebook.

Country Music Concert Gatton Seniors Centre 13 North St, 1.30pm-4.30pm, walk-ups welcome, lucky door and raffles, entry $5.

0439030677

Mon May 8

Special Storytime: Geckos Wildlife bring along a camera and get ready to be up close and personal with a range of unique Australian wildlife, 9am at Lowood Library, 11.30am at Kilcoy Library

Tue May 9

Stocktake Workshop Toogoolawah Golf Club, workshop provides practical training to balance available pasture with animal demand, run by Healthy Land and Water, registration essential contact Marc 0417643586, marc.l@hlw.org.au or Bruce 0427013284, bruce.l@hlw.org.au

Fri May 12-Sat May 13

Lockyer Valley Autumn Orchid Show Anglican Church Hall Gatton cnr Railways and Spencer Sts, plant sales, cultural advice, growers stalls, potting requirements, raffles crafts, Fri 9am-4pm Sat 9am-1.30pm.

Sat May 13

Lowood Slimmer Bus Trip Beenleigh Historical Village and rum distillery, p/u Gatton 7.30am, Plainland 7.45am, Lowood 8am 54261468

Marburg Show Marburg showgrounds, dog judging on Friday May 12.

Ma Ma Creek Community Markets Fresh fruit and vegies, local honey, woodwork, morning teas, artisan soaps, patchwork and sewing, live music, sausage sizzle, face painting and so much more.

Cent Sale at Gatton Seniors Centre, starts at 1pm, afternoon tea supplied, raffles and lucky door prizes. 0439030677

Sun May 14

Mothers Day High Tea Toogoolawah and District History Group fundraising event, RSL Hall, Cairnscroft St Toogoolawah, 10am for 10.30am, cost $25, bookings essential RSVP by May 8. 0433427337 mail@toogoolawahmuseum.org

Bazza s Country Music Walk Up Mother s Day Show Gatton View Hotel, 11am-4pm, $5 entry, lucky door, raffles, tea and coffee, light afternoon tea, meals available at hotel, every-

List

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Wed May 17

Morning Melodies with the Esk Community Choir, morning tea at 10.30am, show at 11am, Somerset Civic Centre. Tickets from civic centre box office.

Thu May 18

Lockyer Valley Koala Forum Lockyer Valley Cultural Centre, 5pm-7.30pm, join koala conservation experts from Lockyer Valley and SEQ for an educational and engaging evening. Join in-person or online. Tickets at Eventbrite.com.au

Sat May 20

Book Sale, Plants & Garage Sale Uniting Church Lockyer congregation, cnr Maitland and Spencer Sts Gatton, tea coffee and sausage sizzle, bring your own bags, from 7am.

Afternoon Melodies Gatton Seniors Centre 13 North St, 1pm-4.30pm cost $5, come along and sing or dance and have fun, afternoon tea, lucky door and raffles, 0439030677

Lowood Show Ball Lowood Showgrounds, 6.30pm, Showgirl and Rural Ambassador awards plus many more, 0419759647 Marburg Dance 7pm-11pm Marburg Show Hall, $15, Rae Blinco 0409481681

Sun May 21

My Local Market Plainland 7am-12pm next to porters Plainland Hotel, market plus jumble, $20 sites second hand welcome, local farm fresh produce, handmade products, plants succulents and seedlings, live music, lawn games, coffee and breakfast hello@mylocalmarket.net.au

Multicultural Festival 10am-3pm Ferrari Park Laidley, all day live entertainment, food trucks galore, and a massive international market. 0448326246 or Visit Facebook event.

Wed May 24

Free BBQ Lockyer Community Centre CAMS project, Littleton Park, 3pm-5.30pm, 54623355

Thu May 25

Peace Ladies Stall 8am-11.30am in front of IGA Gatton

Fri May 26-Sun May 28

Lockyer Valley Foothills Art Show Postmans Ridge Hall, opening night May 26 at 6pm, canapes with free drink on arrival, live music by JDF Entertainment, tickets $40 at lockyervalleytickets.com.au, art show 10am-3pm on Saturday, art show and markets 9am to 12pm Sunday, entry $2 Sat/Sun.

Fri June 2

Glenore Grove Dance Glenore Grove Community Hall, Chattanooga 7.30pm-11.30pm, $10 includes supper. 0423849002

Sat June 3 Marburg Dance 7pm-11pm Marburg Show Hall, $15, Rae Blinco, 0409481681

Sun June 4 Country Music Concert Gatton Seniors Centre 13 North St, 1.30pm-4.30pm, walk-ups welcome, lucky door and raffles, entry $5. 0439030677

Sat June 10

Lowood CWA Cent Sale Lowood CWA Hall, 12 noon for 1pm start, $2. 54261514

Sat June 17

Afternoon Melodies Gatton Seniors Centre 13 North St, 1pm-4.30pm cost $5, come along and sing or dance and have fun, afternoon tea, lucky door and raffles, 0439030677

Sat June 10 Ma Ma Creek Community Markets Fresh fruit and vegies, local honey, woodwork, morning teas, artisan soaps, patchwork and sewing, live music, sausage sizzle, face painting and so much more.

Sun June 11

Rural Neighbourhood Watch Meeting Coronation Hall Somerset Dam, 3pm, 0419588138

Sat June 17

Marburg Dance 7pm-11pm Marburg Show Hall, $15, Rae Blinco, 0409481681

Sun June 18

My Local Market Plainland 7am-12pm next to porters Plainland Hotel, local farm fresh produce, handmade products, plants succulents and seedlings, live music, lawn games, coffee and breakfast hello@mylocalmarket.net.au

The Lost Season. 5.05 Going Places. 5.35 Walking Wartime England. 6.30 News.

7.30 To Be Advised. 11.30 Outlander.

12.40 Germinal. 1.45 The Pact. 3.45 The Pact. 4.15 The Pact. 4.45 Bamay. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 The Morning Show. 12.00 Horse Racing. Sangster Day, Coast to Coast Raceday, The Coast Race Day and Ladbrokes Park Race Day.

7.00

tv guide May3–9

Medicine Woman. (PG, R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 As Time Goes By. (R) 8.50 Midsomer Murders.

10.50 Law & Order.

6.00pm

6.30

8.00

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG, R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)

6.30 Friends. (PG, R)

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (M, R)

9.30 Seinfeld. (PG, R)

11.00 Frasier. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

9.30 Close Encounters

7.30

6.30 Border Security: America’s Front Line. (PG, R)

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

8.30 Movie: Deadpool. (2016) (MA15+, R)

6.00pm American Pickers. (PG)

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Storage Wars. (M)

8.30 Movie: Fury. (2014) (MA15+, R) Brad Pitt, Shia LaBeouf, Logan Lerman.

11.15 Movie: The Wild Bunch. (1969) (MA15+, R)

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG, R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)

6.30 Friends. (PG, R)

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

9.30 Two And A Half Men. (M, R)

10.30 Charmed. (PG)

11.30 Frasier. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

6.25 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

10.15 Friends. (PG, R)

12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

1.45 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG, R)

6.00pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

6.25 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

9.00 Friends. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

1.30 Movie: Capone. (2020) (MA15+, R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)

6.30 Friends. (PG, R)

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (M, R)

9.30 Seinfeld. (PG, R)

11.00 Frasier. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

1.30 Charmed. (PG, R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)

6.30 Friends. (PG, R)

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

9.30 Mom. (PG, R)

10.20 Becker. (PG, R)

11.10 Frasier. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG, R)

6.10pm Forged In Fire. (PG, R)

7.00 Jeopardy! (R)

7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R)

8.25 One Night In... Legoland. (M)

9.20 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 4.

1.35 Alone Australia. (M, R)

ABCTVPLUS7TWO7MATEGEMBOLDPEACHVICELAND

CAHILL, Christine Joan

Late of Regency Downs, and formerly of Brisbane, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on 26th April, 2023, aged 63 years.

Beloved Wife of Gavin. Dearly loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Neil and Pippa, Zoe and Robert, and Stacey. Loved Grandma (Maggie) of ten grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Christine's funeral, to be held at the Laidley Crematorium Chapel, So thern Street, Laidley. Service commencing at 10.00am, Thursday 4th May, 2023. Family request that attendees wear something purple in honour of Christine.

EDYEAN,JohnGraham

LateofLaidley,passedawayon21stApril,2023, aged81years.

BelovedHusbandofYvonne.LovedFatherof Peter,andDebra.LovingGrandfatherand Great-GrandfatherofJessica,Jordon,Brock, BrookeandJustice.

Relativesandfriendsarerespectfullyinvitedto attendJohn'sfuneral,tobeheldatStPatrick's CatholicChurch,JohnStreet(south),Laidley. Servicecommencingat11.00am,Monday8thMay, 2023.Servicecompleteatthechurch.

Wild Dog Control Program

Somerset Regional Council are conducting a wild dog baiting program throughout Somerset in an effort to control the wild dog problem.

Important information when baiting with 1080:

• Baiting can be carried out within 5km of a town. Prior approval from an authorised Council officer is required, increased risk mitigation and conditions apply.

• Baits cannot be laid within 50m of a roadway or within 5m of a boundary fence.

• Notification of 72 hours must be given to all adjoining neighbours (including across roadways).

• An authority to sign form is required if obtaining baits for another person.

• You must supply your rates notice.

• Unconsumed baits are to be retrieved within seven days and destroyed.

A Council employee will attend the following sites to assist with the preparation of 1080 poison baits for the control of dingoes/wild dogs:

Monday, 8 May Kilcoy Showgrounds, 7.30am-9am

Monday, 8 May Middle Creek, Bryden, 10.30am-12pm

• Please ensure all meat is fresh and well drained and baits must be fist sized (approximately 250g in South East Queensland areas).

• No bones, rotten meat or carcasses will be impregnated.

• Baits must be transported in stable, sealable, leak proof containers and all baits are to be laid as soon as possible as it is illegal to store impregnated baits.

For enquiries and bookings phone Council on 5424 4000.

www.somerset.qld.gov.au

Change of Council Meeting Dates

Council has resolved to make changes to its ordinary meeting dates. Meeting dates for June and July 2023 will be as follows:

Ordinary meeting – 7 June

Ordinary and Budget meeting – 21 June

Ordinary meeting – 19 July

Council will hold its ordinary meetings at 9am in the Kilcoy Explore Centre, 41 Hope Street, Kilcoy or the Simeon Lord Room, Esk Library, 2 Redbank Street Esk.

Members of the public can now return to Council Ordinary meeting. In assisting with facilitating attendance, it is preferred that a request is made to the CEO at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Notwithstanding, audio from Council meetings are streamed live, increasing the opportunity for the public to be informed of decision making.

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Sale of Land – Profkes Road, Mt Tarampa

Tender 1301

Somerset Regional Council invites Tenders for the Sale of Lot 5 RP137206, Profkes Road Mt Tarampa. This land has been identified as surplus to Council’s requirements.

Detailed specification of the property is provided with the Tender Documents. Tenders Close 24 May 2023.

Somerset Regional Council uses the Vendor Panel web portal. Tenderers must register to access documents at somerset.qld.gov.au/tenders. Submissions will only be accepted via the portal. For assistance please contact support@vendorpanel.com.au or (03) 9095 6181

Due to ill health, Alan Skein is no longer operating Alan's Removals at Tarampa. The business is now under new management.

For storage enquiries please phone Lorna 0429 161 043.

Goetsch & Sons Auctioneers

Kalbar

On behalf of our entire family, it is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of our mum, Joyce Petersen, formally Bragg, nee Stiles. Mum slipped away peacefully at St. Andrews Private Hospital in Ipswich on the evening of Thursday 20th April, 2023.

Mum's Memorial Service will be held at the Ma Ma Creek Community Hall on Monday 8th May at 1.30pm. All friends and family welcome.

TENDER - Lease of Land

For the period 1 June 2023 – 31 July 2027:

Tender No. 1294: Lot 473 CG2670 –Highwood Lane, Sheep Station Creek (37.2ha)

For the period 1 August 2024 - 31 July 2027:

Tender No. 1295: Lot 6 RP176587 –Lowood-Minden Road, Lowood (1.501ha)

Tender No. 1296: Lot 94 CC3388 –Reinbotts Road, Lowood (5.14ha)

Tender No. 1297: Lot 2 SP117270 –Mount Beppo Road, Mount Beppo (30.52ha)

Tender No. 1298: Lot 22 RP144072 –Nerreman Road, Wivenhoe Pocket (4.113ha)

Tender No. 1299: Lot 2 SP225650 –Winya Road Kilcoy (2.98ha)

Tenders close 11am on Wednesday, 24 May 2023.

Council is not bound to accept the highest, or any, tender. Council may invite all applicants to change their tender to take account of a change in tender specifications.

Tender documents can be obtained by contacting Council on 5424 4000, mail@somerset.qld.gov.au or at www.somerset.qld.gov.au

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For

POSITION VACANT OFFICE ADMINISTRATION

Valley Irrigation has a vacancy for a competent Part-Time Office Assistant to help with the daily administrative operations of the business. The applicant must be well presented with excellent communication skills and phone manner, being first point of call for the business.

Previous administration experience is essential.

Requirements for position:

• Excellent organisational & time management skills

• Excellent written & verbal communication skills

• Competent in the use of Office Equipment

• Proficiency in MS Office

• Available for Saturday morning Roster

• Knowledge in Customer/Supplier data entry & General Ledger/Bank Reconciliation an advantage

Tasks:

• Daily Banking Procedures

• Filing/Scanning/Emailing

• General Office duties

• Assisting Sales/Office Staff

• Customer/Supplier data entry

Please email current resumes to: The Manager office@valleyirrigation.com.au

ROOFPLUMBERSWANTED

We are looking for Roof Plumbers to join the team on The Southern Queensland Correctional Precinct Stage 2 expansion and upgrade project.

- Immediate Start

- Great pay rate

- Conditions under the Best Practice Industry Conditions (BPIC)

- RDO’S

- Weekly Pay runs

- Preferably live within 65km Radius of Spring Creek (Job Site)

Join Queensland's biggest and most sought after roofing contractor with the opportunity to continue employment long term.

ANIMALS & POULTRY

Isa Brown layers, 18 months old. $10.00 each. Mt Forbes/Mutdapilly area. Ph. Rob 0418895240 or Helen 0447450770.

GARDENING

Rooted established Dragon Fruit plants $ 20

Ph 0484 785 555

MISCELLANEOUS

Firewood - Hardwood, dry, split & cut to size. 1.25m3 $170, 2.5m3 $320 delivered. Ph 0400 206 837

this is a value advertising deal that can’t be missed! for a Trades & Services ad in The Independent & for full details 07 4574 5200 07 4574 5200 classifieds@tlsindependent.com.au

Bird seed - white french millet, 18kg, $23. Rosewood. Ph: 0401 002 829 Giveaway greyhound training starter box 0419 221496

COCKATOO cages. 2 large $10 each, 5 medium $8 each, or the lot for $50, good condition. Phone 0439 108 362.

engraved pattern. Can sent picture.Good condition. $40. Phone 0458585357 Rosewood.

ACCESSORIES

Left and Right sliding glass windows in frames for Flexiglass canopy $150 0419 221 496

Glass Table Top in excellent condition. Clear glass 1200 mm diameter x 10 mm thick. Phone 0439-885311 Price $30.

95R36). Photos available or inspect KILCOY. $1,400/pair Ph Bill 0447 198 691

VITRO CORNIN G CLEAR GLASS 20 PIECE DINNER SET. never been used. $30.Phone 0428 128 129.

TOOLS & IMPLEMENTS

Silvan Spray Unit, 400 litre capacity, 30 metre hose on manual reel. Pressure regulating assembly replaced last couple of years. Also boom attachment with some dam-

Orchid books - cheap, over 50 volumes, good condition, some near new. Ph: 0439 725 924

EQUIPMENT & APPLIANCES

Queen Size electric bed , must be in good condition and have twin mattresses with individual control functions. Cash Buyer 0407 554 881

FURNITURE

with lock up drawer $350. Ph 0422 315 707

Two recliners good condition $75 each Ph 0422 315 707

Single bed complete with spring base & mattress on casters comes with protector and bedspread, unmarked no stains. Located at Villeneuve $65 PH 0418 886 803

List your item for free*

DEADLINE

2pm FRIDAY

answer Wanted - Round bale feeder. Please phone or text 0466 468 939.

SUDOKU GENERAL CROSSWORD 1018

ACROSS

1 Name an earlier Australian Prime Minister, Alfred ... (6)

8 In order to marry Wallis Simpson in 1936, what was Edward VIII forced to do (8)

9 To have lessened, is to have done what (6)

10 What might we call a devotee (8)

two Melbourne Cups (6)

12 What does a tramp carry (4)

13 Name the source of opium (5)

16 When one mores furtively, one does what (5)

19 To be partly opened, is to be what (4)

21 What is an unsolicited quantity of oral advice (6)

22 Which term describes friendly feeling (8)

23 Who delivers the frozen water (6)

24 To be inhabited, is to be what (8)

25 What is favourable judgement (6)

DOWN

2 What is a prohibition (7)

3 Name another term for

tomato sauce (7)

4 What are lowest points (6)

5 What is a small assemblage of houses (7)

6 To be eating sparingly, is to be doing what (7)

7 Which vessels are used for transporting passengers over water on short journeys (7)

13 What do we call ships that carry mail and goods regularly

SOLUTION

(7)

15 To be displaying boredom, is to be doing what (7)

17 Name a river in south-eastern Tasmania (7)

18 To try to equal, is to do what (7)

20 To dwell permanently, is to do what (6)

AFL

BRISBANE VALLEY RATTLERS

QFA Div 4 South Round 3, 28th

April 2023

Brisbane Valley Rattlers v Ipswich

Eagles

Brisbane Valley Rattlers 0-4, 2-6, 2-7, 3-9 27

Ipswich Eagles 3-2, 4-4, 7-6, 9-9

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Rattlers Goal Kickers; Cory Roulent, Jye Cruff, Jordan Lynne Rattlers Best Players; Zane Connolly, Joshua Spicer, Jimmy Scarce, Jack Treschman, Harrison Sippel, Matthew Wood

Eagles Goal Kickers; Nick Taylor, Justice Kennedy 3, Lachlan Cain 2, Jackson Asquith 1 Eagles Best Players; Brock Lovell, Justice Kennedy, Jack Ross, Aaron Fortescue, Nick Taylor, Scott

Humphreys

BOWLS

LAIDLEY BOWLS CLUB

Wednesday results. The games were cut short owing to the rain. R.Avercrombie,A.Evans,C.McGuire.10 H.Avercrombie, J.Budd, P.Morgan. 5. A.Farley, M.Whereat, R.Knight. 13. A.Roffe, M.Zabel, D.Allison. 12. D.Moyle, J.Thomas, E.Muller. 15. B.Yates, J.Mace, R.Webb. 1. What a great Carnival over the weekend. The weather was great and our green ran beautifully. The star of the day was the wonderful support dog he never left his masters side on the green or off, what a great help to the disabled to be able to play the sport that you love with your faithful friend by your side. I applaud you.

LAIDLEY INDOOR BOWLS CLUB

Club Games: 1 B.Zabel & V

Zischke 10 B.Slater & M. Ternanov 9

P.Kubler, K.Granzien & K.Degen 18 K.Morrison, R.Zabel, G.Aitcheson & J.Mace 9

Game 2 G.Aitcheson & K.Granzien 8 K.Morrison & R.Zabel 8

B.Slater, V Zischke, K.Degen 13

B.Zabel, P.Kubler, M.Ternanov & J.Mace 9

Game 3 K.Morrison, K.Degen, R.Zabel & J.Mace 7 M.Ternanov, B.Slater, V.Zischke, P.Kubler, K.Granzien & G.Aitcheson 7

LOCKYER DISTRICT INDOOR

BOWLS ASSOCIATION

Association 4 x 3

Open Winners K.Degen, B.Purcell

,D.Sempf & V.Zischke 11 Runners Up. R & B Zabel, P.Kubler & K.Granzien 8

Consolation Winners: T.Van Ansen, W.Hyde, J.Knight &M.Bauer

12.Runners up: C.Kammholz, P.MacAndrews & G.Ridley 4

TOOGOOLAWAH BOWLS CLUB

On Wednesday 27th April. Due to game changes made because of Anzac Day we had two teams away. Len Smyth. Phil Gregory, Linda Winkeler and Gerrit Winkeler travelled to Esk for their Pub Day. Not much luck as we only managed two seconds on the day but despite a bit of rain thoroughly enjoyed the day and Keith Mc Whirter, John Greany, Col Melser and sub Graig travelled to Yarraman to have two good wins and come away as runners up on the day. As always, a great day with good company and wonderful hosts. Thankyou Yarraman for the invite.

On Sunday 30th April at home and in perfect conditions we had 9 players vying for the Lowest Winning Score. Winners on the

day were Phil Gregory, Linda Hansen and John greany. Runners up were Len Smyth and Robert Grif-

Whether you are a resident or visitor to Toogoolawah, an experienced bowler or not, you are welcome to join us for a game. Novice players are given coaching lessons to ensure that they enjoy their game. To all those of you who are past bowlers, it is time for you to reunite with the club and get involved. Come along and make your presence felt while you get that necessary exercise to keep you going. We have bowls of all sizes for you to use.

For the Calendar:

1. Our next Club Meeting will be held on Sunday 14th May 2023. All members are invited to attend at 9.00am and to help in the running of the club by participating in discussions. This is a week later than normal but we have easter the week earlier.

2. Players are required for away games to ensure that we balance Home and Away attendance. Please contact Gerrit on 5424 2569 if you would like to be included in the roster for 2023

See you on the Green.

BRIDGE

LOCKYER BRIDGE CLUB

Wednesday 26th April, 2023. The 4th Round of the Individual Club Championship was held with Bernadette Fitzgerald & Allan

- nice score – congratulations to this pair.

were closely followed by H Geitz & -

The month of May brings us the Lockyer Pairs Championship played in Four Rounds with Round 1 commencing on Wednesday 3rd May.

The Club is always ready to welcome new Players. If you are a visitor to the Lockyer Valley & are looking for a game of Bridge or just like to observe some games, phone Peter Hooper 0408 782 776, we would love to see you, Wednesday evenings arrival 6.45pm.

Lessons for Beginners held on

Tuesday morning, arrival 8.45am is also at the same venue, The Catholic Community Hall, Maitland Street, Gatton. Pat Ziebarth is the organizer for Tuesday’s play phone 0490 530 734.

GOLF

GATTON JUBILEE GOLF CLUB

Medley Single Stableford results, Tuesday 25/4/23

Winner- M Bentley 42 points

Runner up- S Brennan 39

Run down- T McGoldrick 37, T Waikari 37

Birdie Hole #10 T Rack

Sporters Results, Friday 28/4/23

Winner- K Riley 33.5 nett

Runner up- S Thompson 34

Run down- T Schulz 36.5, P Morgan 38 ocb

Lucky Card- J Raddatz

Single Stableford results, Saturday 29/4/23

Mens Winner- J Godwin 42 ocb

Runner up- B Bachmann 42

Run down- Cl Mellon 40, J Kajewski 39, S Brooking 38, J Dowe 38, C Woolacott 38 NTP 3 T Robinson & D Mellon, 7 R Miners & P Buzza, 10 R Miners & J Kuhle, 13 J Cook & D Mellon, 16 P Gray & K Sippel

Pro Pin #11 S Kajewski

Birdie Hole #8 - C Woolacott, S Brooking, D Simon, K Oba Ladies Winner- R Creedy 38 points

Runner up- F Braban 36

Run down- J Kuhle 34, J Osman 33 ocb

LAIDLEY GOLF CLUB

Saturday 29th April - Men & Ladies Single Stableford

Trophy Donor Judy Logan

Ladies Winner: Shirley Hulett 39

Runner Up: Linda Knopke 36

Run Down: J. Paroz 34, J. Sippel

34, C. Sternberg 33, S. Morgan 33, H Gilbert 33, Pins: (Pro Pin) Dot Manteufel (A Grade) Cheryl Sternberg (B Grade) Jan Sippel (C Grade) Dot

Manteufel

Men’s Winner: Ken Hauser 39

Runner Up: Mick Burke 38

Run Down: D. Morrow 38, G Sippel 37, Rick Vela 35, A. Paroz

35, Steven Smith 35, J. Etherden

35, G. Hulett 35, N. Faulks 34, G. Heuston 34, Wl. Luchterhand 34, Pins: (Pro Pin) Jeff Etherden (Div.1) Lionel Edwards (Div.2)

Dave Morrow (Div.3) Ken Hauser

Thursday 27th April - Open Competition - Single Stableford

Winner: Garry Hulett 37

Runner Up: Jim Gilbert 35

Run Down: K. Kirgis 35, C. Weier 34, S. Luck 33, J. Ward 31, P Wood 31,

Pins: (Pro Pin) John Ward (Div.1) Robin Core (Div.2) Jim Gilbert (All In) Steven Luck

Wednesday 26th April - Ladies

Single Stableford

Trophy Donor: Jan Sippel

Winner: Judy Logan 36

Runner Up: Cheryl Sternberg 36

Run Down: L. Emery 31, D. Manteufel 31, Pins: (Pro Pin) Cheryl Sternberg (A Grade) Cheryl Sternberg (B Grade) Michelle Taylor (C Grade)

Enid Llewellyn

LOWOOD GOLF CLUB

Results for Tuesday 25 April

2023 Single Versus Par

Winner: D Hellyer +7 R/Up: C Mayne 0 ocb

BRD: A Jones J Webb 0 K Daymon

C Faneco D Sheraton -1 P McGuigan T Norris -2

NTPs: 2: K Daymon 5: J Webb 11:

Shane Kopelke 14: P Lawrenson

14 Ladies 2nd shot: C Faneco

2nd shot 3/12 Div 1: A Page Div

2: A. Skinner

Results for Thursday 27 April

2023 Single Stableford

Men’s Winner: M Neisler 39 ocb

R/Up: P Mahoney 39

Ladies Winner: Peta Dwyer 34 R/ Up: R. Englund 33

BRD: M Taylor Pat Dwyer 38

Shane Kopelke 37, T Quinsee D

Rew 35 K Poultney 34 ocb

NTPs: 2: Sue Kopelke 5: W

James 11: Shane Kopelke 14: A

McGuinness 14 Ladies 2nd shot:

K Clarkeson 4/13 2nd shot Div 1:

Shane Kopelke Div 2: M Taylor

Secret Partners Multiplier: D Rew & Peta Dwyer 71 K Poultney & Shane Kopelke 67 R Englund & Sue Kopelke 63

Results for Saturday 29 April

2023 Single Stroke

Winner: J Burrett 69 ocb R/Up: M

Rennie 69

BRD: P Muller 70 P Thode D Gray

J Ormaechea C Wieland J Luxford

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NTPs: 2: J Grace 5: J Grace 11: P

Coles 14: P Muller 14 Ladies 2nd shot: Sue Kopelke 2nd shot 9/18 Div 1: D Gray Div 2: A Skinner

NETBALL

LOCKYER VALLEY NETBALL ASSOCIATION

Mixed:

Goal Diggers [54] def. Ballers [5]

POM: Hunter, Jasmine Magic [25] def. Wish us Luck

3,0 [17]

POM: Jasmine, Luca

Ladies Division 1: Yeh the Girls [29] def. Wildcats [27]

POM: Tamara, Karnee Buckets [28] def. Bits n Pieces [26]

POM: Chloe, Adalia

Ladies Division 2: Dynamite Divas [22] def. Aquaholics [14]

POM: Aylah, Summer

Mighty Minions [35] def. Wednesday We Wear Purple [10]

POM: Katie, Hayley

RIFLE

GATTON GLENORE GROVE

RIFLE CLUB

Saturday, a warm overcast afternoon with a mild North Easterly breeze for another shot at the 900yd range. Not as intense as last week although a strong mirage had shooters guessing.

Iron Sights out of 105.21.

C. Greenwood 95.4, and G. King 90.3

All F class out of 126.21.

FTR A. Beetham 108.2

F. Open

D. Reddan 120.7, J. Hickmott 118.5 and A Steele 109.5

F STD., T. Schulz 117.4, R. Bowman 107.0, J. Findlay 99.1 and R. Cowburn 94.0

Next week 300yds.

RUGBY LEAGUE

LAIDLEY LIONS

U14 Girls

On Saturday the Laidley Lions

Under 14 girls travelled to Norths Ipswich to take on the Moreton Bay Raiders. There was a mixture of excitement and nerves going up against a team from outside our normal playing area of Ipswich, but the girls went to work and hit the ground running. Each team member played their part in getting across the line this week.

All the points were scored in the Amber Collins going over for a try each and Briella Gray scoring a double. Amber Collins also being successful with 2 conversions.

Defence was strong from both teams in the second half with both denying the opposition from

scoring any further. Final score saw Laidley defeat Moreton Bay 20-4. The Laidley team improves each week with more game time the top of the ladder.

Under 15s match report vs Redbank at Laidley.

Game started with a full team

Before the game the boys took a knee for a minutes silence in remembrance of life member John Elydvean.

Boys run on, shaking hands and with determination in the eye. a the forth set a try was scored in Redbank came back quickly, scoring within 5 minutes to even the score 4 all. From here the boys got a shake up and with a good in goal chat between them the game was turned on its head. The defence was next to perfect with only a few tackles being missed and few dropped balls from Redbank moving up quickly but the pressure was felt by Redbank more, with them missing tackles and then from there the boys ran away scoring 6 tries to Redbank’s 2.

This proves size doesn’t matter but endurance, determination and team work is what gets the win.

Awards went to:

Players player - Angus Coaches player - Jake 3 points Dal Ryan- Jake

TOOWOOMBA CLYDESDALES

Toowoomba Clydesdales 24 d. Rockhampton Rustlers 10

Toowoomba Clydesdales defeated Rockhampton Rustlers 24-10

Sunday afternoon.

The Rustlers started the better when Yoren Major intercepted and sent Tristan Butcher away to of the ball. Then Sione Veukiso scrambled over to give the 2022 defending champions a 10-0 led after 15 minutes. Captain Riley Reid and Roarke Christensen led control the match at half time (10-0).

Toowoomba reacted well after the break with backrower Jackson Shelswell scoring in the team on the board (4-10). Then in the next set of six, Blake Appo raid to level the scores at 10-10.

The Clydesdales dominated possession in the second half and player of the match, Sam Betros swooped to get the lead in the match 14-10.

Then the play of the match. A deft kick by Captain Dwayne Duncan just behind Rockhampton’s defence line. Player of the Tournament Chris Woodbridge swooped through the middle and collected the ball and beat three defenders to score a spectacular try (18-10)

Then on the stroke of fulltime, a Betros high ball found Blake Appo in Rocky’s end zone to grab his second try and clinch the It was an excellent defense of the title for Rockhampton and they certainly weren’t disgraced. Riley Reid was tremendous as

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The Laidley Lions Under 15s held a minute silence for club patron John Edyvean.

PHOTO: MIKHALA BARFORD

Undefeated streak for Minecraft players

BY GRACE CRICHTON

HIGH school students are reaching new levels in the world of eSports, and have the trophy to prove it.

Faith Lutheran College

Plainland entered two teams in season one of The Fuse Cup Minecraft competition at Villanova College in Brisbane on April 22 and defeated several Brisbane schools to take home the cup.

Faith Lutheran College eSports co-cordinator and teacher Dylan Lister said it almost became a Faith versus one knocked out team two in the semis.

“They went undefeated throughout the whole day, won eight games in a row,” he said.

last week.

Team captain Felix Thompson said competing game of the day, although the players also had a fair share of nerves.

“Everybody in the entire

SPORTS RESULTS FROM PAGE 41

was Roarke Christensen whose work rate was the best on the

Betros, Dwayne Duncan, Jacktournament to win as teams tournament to come out 2023

hall was just gathered around our two tables and just staring at our every move and there was a camera man

everything,” he said. The team used strategy to

Return to home turf

(Tristan Butcher, Sione Veukiso

VALLEY RUGBY UNION CLUB

The college is looking to grow its eSports team and are seeking corporate sponsorship to help fund new hardware.

entire contest, both teams were

SOCCER SWQ THUNDER FC

RUGBY UNION GATTON BLACK PIGS

Faith Lutheran College Plainland eSports team Kody Waddington, Henry Thompson, Felix Thompson,tion

PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

David Bowles, Caleb Bowles, Ken Howard, Neil Adams, winners at Laidley Bowls Club’s two day open carnival on the weekend.

PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

BY JACOB HAYDEN

The Brisbane Valley senior men’s team with coach Billy North (left) and club president Graham Smith (right). PHOTOS: JACOB HAYDEN

Lockyer Valley’s Caleb Sutton and Ethan Gablonski competed in Perth for the QLD Suns U20s team. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

CLUB NEEDS YOUR VOTE

BY GRACE CRICHTON

* STOCKING A LARGE RANGE OF NEW STEEL, FENCING, ROOFING & HARDWARE PRODUCTS

* STEEL & SHEET CUT TO SIZE * DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE

MASSIVE DOWNGRADE

Lockyer Valley Netball Association president Lisa Harm and fundraising co-ordinator Kyle Gelhaar are seeking community votes to help them secure a $20,000 grant.

PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON