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THE JIMNA Fire Tower project reset is currently at the planning stage according to a May 29th 2023 tower update from the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF).

the new repair designs, so that the contractor procurement can secure Heritage approval. This process is estimated to be completed by the end of 2023, and repairs commenced in early 2024.

2023. How can there not already be need to change now?

Rod Sharp, Laidley

Have a Little Faith

information we will be able to make informed choices and vote accordingly.

Robert Brown, Grantham

The Voice Referendum

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Jimna Bora Rings refurbishment seeks suppor t from local interest individuals, groups, business and council, for the purpose of identifying Bora Rings in the Jimna area, and the possibility of having these sites refurbished. Contact has been made with First Nation people’s Elders, and it is expected that positive talks and action will take place on this matter in the near future.

Jimna memorial plot proposal launched: Former Jimna resident Peter Grienke has volunteered to act as convenor of a local working group, to move this proposal forward. Offers of interest and or assistance is very much welcome, please contact Peter for more information on 0434986189.

Borumba Dam pumped hydro creates major focus on Jimna: the preferred corridor for the transmission lines connecting the pumped hydro facility at Borumba Dam near Imbil, to the state power grid switchyard at Tarong near Ipswich, will pass over mostly state forest land some 6 to 7 kilometres approximately northernment Departments, Conservation and Wildlife groups, along with private tourism and business operators, making enquiries in recent times, Jimna seems destined to reignite a prosperous future.

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Why change now?

I AM writing in relation to the referendum on the Aboriginal Voice to Parliament.

How can it be we need to change our constitution to give a voice to Parliament when there is no treaty has been a voice in parliament.

also have eight senators and three in the house of representatives in July

AFTER reading last week’s letters, I felt compelled to respond to Desley Daley’s piece about the upcoming referendum. Whatever Ms Daley’s legal credentials happen to be, they clearly have little to do with Constitu-tions and concerns regarding the ‘Voice to Parliament’ aside, her understanding of the purpose and process of a referendum is inaccurate in several areas. To set the scene, the Constitution is not some omnipotent document carved in stone by God. It can be, should be and has been, updated from time to time, to continue to be relevant. Our vehicle for that change is a Referendum, which if it is to be successful, must meet a number of stringent criteria.

In practice, an amendment to the Constitution is proposed and voted upon by those community members -

tive result does not give the Prime Minister of the day the authority to change anything other than the proposed amendment. In fact, the government of the day is obligated to legislate the amendment in accorof Australia.

Exactly why Ms Daley believes a ‘Yes’ vote would give politicians permission to make additional constitutional reforms without proper authority, is perplexing. Instead of quoting non-existent points of law, she would do well to have a grain of faith in a process and system that sets Australia aside from most other countries. Her recent letter appears to be aimed at what she believes to rather than her opinion regarding the system is destructive and helps no one.

To put Ms Daley’s mind at rest, the wording of the proposed amendment to the Constitution is already available and can be found via a simple internet search. Arguments for the ‘Yes’ and ‘No’ cases will be presented in a number of formats, including a printed pamphlet and most certainly by media ads and announcements. We will all know exactly what change is being proposed as well as for and against considerations. With that

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week we had an opinion letter from an opponent to the Voice referendum explaining why he’s voting divisive misinformation being promoted about The Voice referendum when it should be something to celebrate.

I wasn’t born an Australian. I chose to become one because when I saw how my community banded together to support each other during the pride and respect for the decency and mateship of Australian people.

I’m proud to be an Australian. As a nation we have much to celebrate, -

Australia’s Constitution is 122 years old, and still doesn’t recognise Indigenous Australians who have been here for over 60,000 years.

that with a referendum that will give Indigenous Australians a real say in their future.

First Nations people themselves have asked for that recognition to be through something very practical and simple: a Voice to Parliament enshrined in the Australian Constitution, which means having a say in matters that affect their lives and communities.

that First Nation people experience in our community? Possibly not, but the advice, experience, and wisdom from people in community can lead to better policy outcomes and that can only be a good thing.

When you think about it, it’s really not such a big deal, no-one is going to be disadvantaged.

We will be voting to insert a simple change into the Constitution.

The Voice is an opportunity to bring our nation together. We’re having this referendum because it’s time forognised in our Constitution.

As a nation we’re being asked to make a simple change to our Constitution. Is that such a big deal?

It’s a simple question with a simple answer.

I will be voting Yes.

Paul Heymans Wivenhoe Pocket

‘Blanket of blue’ welcomed by Lowood

BY JACOB HAYDEN

LOWOOD Police Station has reported positive feedback from the community after the station was allocated two 2023 to provide a 24 hour response, seven days a week.

the station has been able to respond to services faster and meet community demands.

Previously, after hours calls may have had up to 20 Karana Downs.

PCYC celebrates 75 years with Fernvale

QUEENSLAND PCYC is celebrating 75 years of service to the community and PCYC Fernvale is opening its doors to the public on Saturday July 8 to showcase its many services and programs.

PCYC Fernvale acting club manager Melissa Caletti has been employed with PCYC for more than ten years and with Fernvale since it opened three years ago.

“It’s been in my background and in my family for a lot of years, and I’m very committed and love PCYC for what it does for youth programs,” Mrs Caletti said.

to see police, that blanket of Police Station in November -

McDonald said the additional stay on top of crime locally.

Mr McDonald said. “[The community] want

was not the reason for the re-allocation.

the whole time, we just didn’t

The free open day will run from 9am-2pm and will include indoor cricket, gym tours and inductions, and demonstrations.

“We’re showcasing what we have here at our centre, so we’ve got bas-

Little and Active classes years, gymnastics,” Mrs Caletti said.

The PCYC will introduce pickleball, with the option to trial the sport.

“We’re starting pickleball here, it’s a cross between tennis, squash and badminton,” Mrs Caletti said.

“If you’d like to join, we can sign you up as a member.

“We’re having a jumpand the Fernvale Lions Club are coming in to do a sausage sizzle.”

Mrs Caletti encouraged the community to see what the PCYC offers.

“I’ve worked with many people, but this is an amazing team and they’re all so committed to the future growth of our community and our club,” she said.

JACOB HAYDEN

Protect property from opportunistic thieves

BY GRACE CRICHTON

POLICE are reminding residents and businesses to be security aware after a handful of opportunistic break-ins around Gatton.

Gatton Police Station Acting Senior Sergeant Adam Armstrong said police were investigating a break and enter at the Gatton Football Club on June 15, an unlawful entry at Pohlmans Nursery on June 24, and have charged a man with property related and enter at Lockyer Community Centre on June 18.

“Please secure your dwellings, vehicles, and premises at all times, be security conscious,” he said.

“The majority of propertynistic in nature.”

Lockyer Community Centre manager Linda Roberts said CCTV footage revealed

two people entering the centre’s garden and stealing antique items, including a meat safe and collectable Bushells tins.

“It’s extremely disappointing,” she said.

“Not only are they stealing from our centre, they’re steal-

Is back pain making you miss

ing from the community.”

A/Snr Sgt Armstrong said detectives charged a 32-yearold male on June 30.

stolen from the Gatton Football Club, however A/Snr Sgt Armstrong said it appeared no property items were stolen

>> SRC BRIEFS

Small Business and Primary Producer Hubs

SOMERSET Regional Council (SRC) is hosting several Primary Producer and Small Business Hubs over the next month.

The hubs are held from 10am to 3pm at the following times and locations: July 10 at Kilcoy Visitor Information Centre, July 24 at Somerset Civic Centre Esk, and August 7 at Lowood Library/ Customer Service Centre.

Bookings are not required however QRIDA appointments are essential (phone 1800 623 946). Full details: bit.ly/3NuyEzN Workshop for agritourism

SRC has teamed up with Southern Queensland Country Tourism to host a free agritourism workshop in the region.

from Pohlmans.

Police do not believe the incidents were connected and there had not been a noticeable increase in property

Gatton policing division in recent months.

Policelink: 131 444

The workshop will be held from 9am-3pm on Thursday

July 20 at the Somerset Civic Centre, Esk.

RSVP by 5pm Wednesday

July 12 to membership@ sqct.com.au

July is arts month in Somerset

Artists and galleries around the region will collaborate to showcase all things art, with a variety of events and activities every weekend in July.

Book your spot at a pastel workshop in Lowood, discover performing arts at the Somerset Civic Centre, Fernvale or relax with the Railway Crooners in Toogoolawah.

Phone Somerset Library on 5424 4000 or view the program booklet at bit. ly/46h8PMe

Wild dog baiting program

SRC will hold its next wild dog baiting day on July 10.

A council employee will attend two sites to assist with the preparation of 1080 poison baits for the control of dingoes/wild dogs.

These sites are Kilcoy Showgrounds between 7:30am-9am and Middle Creek, Bryden between 10:30am-12pm, both on Monday July 10.

For more information on phone 5424 4000 or go to bit.ly/443h5xY

Several items were stolen from Lockyer Community Centre’s garden on June 18, one of three unrelated opportunistic property crimes in recent weeks.

PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

Flood recovery prioritised in Lockyer Valley budget

BY GRACE CRICHTON

LOCKYER Valley Regional Council’s 2023-2024

recovery capital works while keeping rate increases below CPI and delivering a modest surplus.

The $127.22M budget was handed down on Wednesday June 28.

Council continues to apply the three-year average land valuation method to rate increases it adopted last year to avoid sudden rate hikes.

Owner-occupier residential rates will increase by 4.73 per cent on average and the average farm category rates will increase by 4.32 per cent, both of which are below CPI of 7 per cent and are lower increases than some neighbouring local government areas.

Mayor Tanya Milligan said the budget showed a strong commitment from councillors to keep rates as low as possible while balancing community

responsibility.

“Council has demonstrated track record by consistently operating within its budget, keeping rate increases low, with an average annual increase of just 2.23 per cent in general residential rates over

the past four years against an average annual CPI of 4.15 per cent,” she said.

The capital works expenditure of $55.47M is largely dedicated to road, drainage and bridge related programs ($40.62M).

Flood recovery works projects clock in at $33M.

Council has set aside $5.71M for community facilities, $3.84M for waste facility upgrades, $1.34M for bridge upgrades and $757,000 for disaster management systems.

Last year, council paid down a total of $7.74M in borrowings and intend to

reduce the debt by a further $1.11M this year.

“By June 2025, our borrowings are expected to be less than $10M, down from $34.6M in June 2014,” Cr Milligan said.

The 2023-2024 Budget is expected to result in an operating surplus of $260,000.

Rock throwing incidents on Brisbane Valley Hwy

LOWOOD Police have warned that throwing rocks at moving vehicles can have fatal consequences after several cars have been damaged in Fernvale.

in Charge Senior Sergeant James Bromley said police have received several reports of vehicles damaged by rocks between May 25

and June 24 along the Brisbane Valley Highway around Fernvale.

“All the incidents allege a rock or similar object has been thrown at the front of the windscreen of vehicles,” S/Sgt Bromley said.

“These incidents are occurring along the Brisbane Valley highway in between Millar Road and Glamorgan Vale Rd.

“In all instances, damage was caused to the vehicles and this type of conduct is endangering lives.”

S/Sgt Bromely said police were investigating these reports of damage to the vehicles and have increased patrols in the area.

“Anyone who throws rocks at a vehicle in Queensland could face

up to two years imprisonment,” he said.

“I also encourage anyone that has had similar damage to their vehicle and not reported it to police to contact Policelink.”

Anyone with dash cam footage or information on these incidents is urged to come forward and contact Policelink on 131 444.

Rates discounts

LOCKYER Valley Regional Council will continue its pensioner and pay on time discounts into the new Council can also provide manageable repayment plans for anyone facing genuine hardship.

Waste levy increase

Waste Collection Charges and Waste Management Charges will increase by $39 this year for Lockyer Valley rate payers, equating to 75c per week.

The Environment, Resilient Rivers and Emergency Preparedness Levies remain the same.

Fireweed on the rise

Be on the lookout for are on the rise.

Due to the high number of reported cases, landholders are asked to self-manage smaller quantities unless it is directly impacting crops or stock, at which stage it should be reported immediately.

Further information on safely dispose of it, can be found at lockyervalley.qld.gov. au/pest-management or to access the Herbicide Subsidy Scheme contact council’s Pest

Registrations for Spring street parade open Registrations for this year’s Laidley Spring Festival Street Parade are now open.

If your business, community group or school would like to participate, head to the Laidley Spring Festival website www. laidleyspringfestival.com to download an entry form or collect one from council’s

Lockyer Valley Regional Council handed down its 2023-2024 Budget on Wednesday June 28.

Providing a helping hand for those in need

BY JESSE HAMILTON

THE BRIGHT Views Disability Services team were out nice and early serving breakfast to the Lockyer Valley community on June 30.

Bright Views Disability Services owner Terry Baker-bull said there needed to be more done to support those struggling in the Lockyer Valley.

“We just want to give back to the community more than anything,” he said.

“A lot of our participants are in the Lockyer Valley, there’s not enough NDIS suppliers here and not enough support workers.”

Mr Baker-bull said it is important for there to be functions and activities in place for those less fortunate to get them out in the community.

“We focus on our participants getting out rather

than staying home, so we do do crafting once a fortnight,”

he said.

“A lot of participants want to be in the community but

Mobile network upgrades complete

TELSTRA customers in Gatton faced mobile outages as the telco completed routine upgrades over the last two weeks.

The works began on June 15 and were completed by June 30.

Telstra Regional General Manager May Boisen said the planned upgrades to the mobile base station in Gatton were to bring better 4G services and new 5G coverage to the area.

“While there’s never a good time to undertake this sort of work, once complete it will mean improved connectivity and better mobile services for local businesses and residents,” she said.

don’t have an avenue, so we’re looking to create that avenue.”

Ms Boisen said by SMS that the works

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might result in some service interruption.

Landline services and NBN internet services were not impacted.

“We also encourage business owners to talk to their bank about connecting their EFTPOS terminals to an NBN or Wi-Fi connection to prevent delays in processing transactions,” Ms Boisen said.

“Any compensation claims are treated on a case-by-case basis and we encourage customers to contact us directly to discuss their individual situation.

“We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank residents for their patience while we work to deliver improved services as quickly as possible.”

Bright Views Disability Services owners Terry Baker-bull (left) and Gilbert Peckett (right) with team member Julie Baker-bull.PHOTO: JESSE HAMILTON

Thagoona residents raise concern over 400 dwelling DA

BY JACOB HAYDEN

A DEVELOPMENT appli-

cation for more than 400 dwellings over 36 hectares before Ipswich City Council (ICC) has several Thagoona residents concerned for the future of their Girral Road and Pindari Drive properties.

Residents said they were only made aware of the application on May 5, 2023 after noticing a sign placed at the top of Girral Road, with a June 16 deadline for submissions to ICC.

Direct neighbour to the site David Beaver said the application was lodged with ICC in December 2022, but with late notice he had to scramble to get his documents in order.

“Five bloody months they held onto this information without telling anybody,” he said.

“As a neighbour to the

development I am entitled to know immediately.”

raised concerns with ICC in mitigation, upgrades required for Girral Road for heavy vehicle access, and a lack of consultation with residents.

“On Thursday [June 1] we secured a councillor [Russell Milligan] and the development people to come here,”

that, because they wanted to push us back out to two days before submissions closed.”

ICC Division 4 Councillor and Deputy Mayor Russell Milligan said the development would include the reconstruction and rehabilitation of a new drainage line through the central greenspace area.

assessing this application in

accordance with the Planning Act 2016 and a decision will be made in due course,” Cr Milligan said.

Mr Beaver said the narrow and uneven Girral Road was

Beaver said.

Bush dance for 70 years

JUNCTION View Hall is hosting an old fashioned bush dance this Saturday July 8 to mark the hall’s 70th year.

Bush dance coordinator

Olene Esterhuysen said The Band-O’-Coots will teach locals dance moves so noone is left behind.

dance, and I’m sure it will be interesting for people who haven’t attended one yet,” Mrs Esterhuysen said.

Mrs Esterhuysen said many hall committee members and organisers descended from the people who started the hall 70 years ago.

“There’s a lot of accomplishments and history involved, and the hall has still been there for the community,” she said.

required for the development.

“If it rains and there’s a nine metre semi-trailer coming up there, who’s going to

“Council cannot allow any development here until that because they can’t do it after they’ve started.”

The bush dance starts at 7pm, and tickets for adults are $20, school aged kids $10, families $50. Cash only.

Girral Road and Pindari Drive residents Wayne Offer, Julie Williams, Donna Lucas, Margaret Offer and David Beaver were surprised by the sudden appearance of this sign for a development application with Ipswich City Council.PHOTO: JACOB HAYDEN

Lockyer Valley celebrates NAIDOC Week 2023

LOCKYER Valley NAIDOC celebrations were held at the Laidley District State School on June 30.

Event organiser Idell Wadley said NAIDOC Week was integral in recognising and celebrating the culture and history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

“It’s a really wonderful way for people to come and get an understanding of our culture,” she said.

“It’s an opportunity to come together, share our talents, and celebrate our achievements.”

PHOTOS: JESSE

HAMILTON

Laidley centre holds fun day out for community

FEZZY’S Professional Care Laidley (FPC) hosted a fun day of activities to mark the school holidays on June 28, including face painting, a petting zoo and colouring in activities for the kids.

FPC director Kelli Makey said the school holidays program was a way to give back to the community.

“We’re a registered NDIS provider, we do care support through agencies like Care Side,” she said.

“We want to give back to the community who

support us because it’s all about helping each other.”

JESSE HAMILTON

LEFT: Henry Thompson Jnr, with the custodian dance troupe Yugara dancers.

Semmler family Maddison, Blake and Tyler at the petting zoo.

PHOTOS: JESSE HAMILTON

Chantelle Grief with her cow colouring in poster.

Wiradjuri man Craig Rankmore’s Australiana painting on display.

Wiradjuri woman Julie Anne Mills with her Colours of Culture Female artwork which took her 106 hours to paint.

Children entertainer Sam Conway playing Australian animal sounds on his didgeridoo.

Small school with big family feel

HARLIN is a P-6 State School of 35 students.

Our AIP focus this year is on attendance, reading improvement, and use of collected data to drive our improvement in both teaching and learning.

We aim to make learning relevant to the lives of our students.

After a serious drought, our garden has been reinvigorated with the help of the wider community.

Thanks to a grant from CRT we are now moving towards permaculture, using a worm farm and compost tumbler to decrease our food and paper waste.

We hope to soon be cooking our produce when our Outdoor Learning Area is constructed, thanks to a Federal Government grant of $25,000.

A focus on many areas of the curriculum allows equity amongst our learners.

Students selected a sports house name and House Captains and set to eight weeks of training, before our school athletics day.

Dingoes won by a whisker after a muscle performance in the tug-o-war.

The Roos are hopping mad and eagerly await 2024.

Harlin has a strong instrumental focus this year with Mr Smith.

The band has made their

mance, which was striking for such a short amount of practise time.

The band aims to perform beyond our school and provide students with the experience of performing as a team, in front of unfamiliar audiences.

Year 5 and 6 representatives had a great day at Readers Cup.

The amount of reading supported our focus for the year and provided students with skills for comprehending texts, alongside their counterparts from many

other schools.

Being part of our community is an essential part of a small school.

We pay our respects and learn about our history when we participate in commemorative services.

We showed our appreciation of our mums and our grandmothers with our Mother’s Day Spa.

Planting over 100 trees supported our appreciation of koalas endemic to our area and we look forward to riding though Yimbin and seeing our trees growing and thriving.

Harlin State School is supported by a dynamic Parents and Citizens Association.

Funds for music stands, bus travel, decodable readers, entries for the Toogoolawah Show, assisting with funding for our new LED sign, and providing a tuckshop every fortnight, are some of the highlights of our P&C. are experienced, well-travelled and with extensive knowledge of varying school compositions.

Sometimes, a small school with a big family atmosphere works wonders.

Harlin State School has buddy reading every Tuesday, and year 5 and 6 students represented the school at the Readers Cup. INSET: Mrs Blackmore helping Harlin students in the garden.

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HARLIN STATE SCHOOL

The Dingoes won the tug-o-war by a whisker, leaving the Roos hopping mad.

BUSINESS RECOGNITION DINNER 2023

Vote now for your favourite business

IT IS only one month until the Lockyer Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Tourism hosts the biennial Business Recognition Dinner and it’s time to get your votes in for ‘People’s Choice’.

People’s Choice is a new category introduced this year to give the public the chance to vote for their favourite business.

Anyone can nominate a business they believe stands out from the pack, whether it is exemplary customer service, a unique product goes above and beyond.

The business must be based in the Lockyer Valley to be nominated but can be in any industry and be of any size.

The four businesses to receive the most votes by the time nominations close on August 2 will be invited to the dinner where the winner will be announced.

You can vote online or by entry form.

There is an entry form on page 12 of this week’s Independent Gatton before August 2. Alternatively, visit the Lockyer Chamber of Com-

merce

Face-

cast your vote online.

The dinner promises to be an entertaining night for the businesspeople of the Lockyer Valley to celebrate each other’s accomplishments.

In addition to the People’s Choice Award, there are

seven businesses selected by the chamber who will be celebrated on the night.

The categories are retail, hospitality, trades, tourism, long established, agri-business, and retired.

On the night, each winner will be interviewed on the couch by former radio host and event emcee Peter Rookas and will share their experiences and business success with the audience.

Musician Steve Ainsworth will provide the night’s entertainment.

In his long career in the music products industry and as a player, Steve has performed at International Music events such as Music China Shanghai, and Music Messe Frankfurt.

Steve has played guitar for decades as a soloist and alongside some of Australia’s leading artists.

He delivers a wide mix of musical styles from Country to Classic Rock.

Steve has played alongside top Australian artists such

Rowe, Brian Mannix, Scott Carne (Kids in the Kitchen), Ron Martini (Dear Enemy), Marcie Jones, Donna Fisk, Chris Connolly, The Wizard, and OZ, Summers & Ainsworth, and going way back to the eighties with The

Steelers.

Businesses or individuals can support the Business Recognition Dinner by becoming a platinum, gold, silver, or bronze sponsor. There are limited sponsorship opportunities remaining so contact the chamber directly.

The Independent will continue its series of articles next week.

your votes now for ‘People’s Choice’ winner to be announced at the Business Recognition Dinner or August 5.

PHOTO: FILE INSET: Musician Steve Ainsworth will entertain gests at the dinner.

PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

Golf life member still swinging strong at 95

BY JESSE HAMILTON

THE LAIDLEY Golf Club celebrated one of its most cherished and long-standing members on June 21.

June Blaney, who turned 95 on June 11, commemorated the milestone with a lunch surrounded by friends and family at the Laidley clubhouse.

June has been a life member of the Laidley Golf Club since 1998.

Over the years she has served as club president, captain, vice-captain and volunteer caretaker.

June moved to Laidley from Tasmania and started playing social golf before transitioning to the competitive game in her 50s.

June said she still plays every Wednesday and Saturday and competes at tournaments.

She attributes walking as

one of the factors in staying

“I only just started riding in the cart, when I’m riding in the cart with somebody, I like to get out and walk across to my balls, I just like to use my legs,” she said.

Laidley Golf Club member

Cheryl Sternberg said June was an inspiration to all at the club for many years.

“She’s a motivation to us all, to still be playing at 95, we just admire her so much.”

Lockyer lops off locks

LOCKYER District High School staff and students went under the clippers to raise money and awareness for a cancer charity on June 23.

Five staff and sixteen students shaved their heads and raised $11,598 for Love Your Sister.

Year 11 student Jaymenly a new experience’ and year 9 student Thomas Mason said ‘it felt good to be part of a good cause’.

Staff jokingly admitted they were more than hap-

py to see the mullets go.

The school has also been raised money with ‘5c Friday’, crazy sock day, and hair colouring.

In total, the school has raised $12,031.75.

Teacher aide Monica Lavender said she shaved in support of her dad.

“It was amazing to see so many students and staff involved and showing support for one another,” she said.

“I think it always feels different to shave when you know someone who has been diagnosed.”

High school students and staff shaved their heads to raise funds for a cancer charity. PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

June Blaney with president of Laidley Golf Club Andrew Parker.

PHOTO: MARIE VOORMA

June Blaney with her golfer grandson Cameron Panzram.

PHOTO: JESSE HAMILTON

Power boats set to rev up on Lockyer waters

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POWER boats nationwide are preparing to set Lake Dyer ablaze this weekend with two days of electrifying racing entertainment on show as Lockyer Powerfest returns.

Australian Power Boat Association president Craig Lewis said spectators can expect to see speeds of up to 130mph as competitors compete for trophy glory.

“The big trophy this year is the Queensland Cup, which is for our unlimited boats, that’ll be Queensland’s number one trophy, and we have 12-14 competitors for it,” he said.

The 2023 Lockyer Powerfest will also feature the Bradley Pratt Memorial trophy race back in Queensland

Mr Lewis encouraged anyone who has not seen power boat races to come and

witness a spectacle.

“People of the Lockyer Valley can enjoy a weekend and come along and watch

some good races in nice Queensland sunny weather,” he said.

Best gaming in Qld is in Lockyer Valley

PORTERS Plainland

Hotel was awarded Best Gaming Venue - Regional at the 2023 Queensland Hotels Association Awards for Excellence in Brisbane on June 19.

Austin credited the hotel’s patrons and the dedicated team.

“We love our customers,” Mrs Austin said.

most racetracks in the country, it’s a triangle shape, most tracks we have in the country are a rectangle type shape.”

Porters Plainland Hotel in 10 categories and happy to take home the win in gaming.

Porters Plainland Hotel Gaming Manager Kiana

“Whether they pop by for a punt or just a chat, we look forward to making their experience a positive one.

“And our team is second to none, they all put in 100% every time they come to work.”

Lockyer Powerfest is back this weekend, July 8-9.

PHOTO: LOCKYER POWERFEST

Porters Plainland Hotel team members Zac Bray, Julie Porter, Kiana Austin, Mel Porter and Jo Alexander accepting the award for Best Gaming Venue – Regional at the 2023 Queensland Hotels Association Awards for Excellence.

PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

BY GRACE CRICHTON

Spano’s IGA Gatton is holding a fundraiser this Saturday to help teenage employee Skye Chequer (centre) and her family as she recovers from a spinal stroke.

PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

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Laidley Show has ‘weathered the storm’

BY JACOB HAYDEN

“OUR SHOW won’t go

Laidley

BREAKFAST MEETING

for horticulture this year.

Talent shines in Horticulture

THERE is plenty to be excited about in the horticulture section, with new and exciting exhibits added in the children and

Chief steward of the horticulture section

Toni Watson said there were returning favourite exhibits and plenty of new

“We do change our children’s section and our

stays relatively the same to give people a chance to grow their plants and get them ready for show

Mrs Watson said the section offered great opportunities for exhibitors

“Anybody who has a garden, anybody who has a green thumb can come along and enter their

JESSE HAMILTON

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Show Society president Craig Wass says the show will continue ‘come rain, hail, snow or COVID’.

PHOTO: FILE

PHOTO: FILE

Let Laidley entertain you

IT’S ALL happening at the Laidley Show this Saturday, with mower races, dinosaur encounters, trackless train rides and rides for the whole family.

Show Society vice president Olwen Luck said the society was ‘looking for a big one this year’ and promised to entertain.

With free entry for primary school students ($10 for adults), and $10 wristbands for unlimited show rides, families can enjoy a cheap but exciting day out.

From 12-3pm Dino Encounters will have you and the kids screaming in terror and delight, and then motorsports group FMX Kaos Freestyle Team will keep the high-octane action going on Saturday night.

Also at the show will be Old McDonald’s petting farm, the giant slide, trackless train, climbing walls and

teacups ride.

If the teacups aren’t your cup of tea, there’s plenty of other entertainment and displays to enjoy at the showgrounds.

time stewards were bringing fresh perspectives and fun new ideas to their sections.

“I think our new poultry section is very exciting,” Mrs

Search is on for crafty creators of Laidley

Luck said.

“Fruit and veg has a new steward who is targeting backyard gardens, she’s very excited and very enthusiastic.”

Dino Encounters will have you and the kids screaming in terror and delight.

PHOTO: FILE

The best brick builders of Laidley will get the chance to showcase their creations at Laidley Show.

PHOTO: FILE

Poultry section returns with new chief steward

BY JESSE HAMILTON

THE POULTRY section is back at the show this year, with new and exciting categories designed to encourage newcomers to bring in their birds.

Bree-Anna Hook will run as chief steward and has added two new categories that make for an exciting schedule.

“I’ve added a junior section to it, there never used to have a junior section,” she said.

“I’ve also added in a backyards bird section, if someone’s got a pet chicken that they think is beautiful, they can bring them along.”

Ms Hook got into showing

chooks a few years ago and said it was a good interest to have for anyone with birds.

“It’s a good interest, it gives kids a bit of responsibility, it’s not like a crazy

thing you have to work hard on you can just bring them in and enter,” she said.

Exploring exquisite new

THERE will be plenty of tastes to explore in the cookery and preserves, sweets, eggs and crazy critters sections at this year’s show, with a Mellow Yellow Flavours theme added across both sections.

Chief steward of the cookery section Nerida Blackmore said the chosen recipes include

lemon, orange, and apri-

“This year, we have introduced iced and decorated butter cakes,” she said.

“The Division B teenagers section also has some delicious recipes to follow in the schedule, including honey jumbles and apricot coconut slices.”

JESSE HAMILTON

HORSE Archery Queensland

Lockyer Valley (HAQLV) riders will saddle up and draw their bows at their new home ground at Laidley for the 2023 Show.

Archer Kelly Jol said HAQLV would have a demonstration around 5pm on Saturday July 8.

“We’ll have some riders and they’ll demonstrate some of the horse archery skills, and people can meet some of the horses and see what we get up to,” Ms Jol said.

A new addition to the showcase is the tower demonstration, where riders will circle and shoot around a tower.

“It’s simulated from the old days of horse warfare,” Ms Jol said.

“We’ll be all dressed up… everybody has a different era that suits their horse, so mine is a Bedouin type archery with an Arabic costume.”

Other costumes include Mongolian, Indian and Scythian designs.

Ms Jol said it was exciting to put on a show at the HAQLV’s new home ground, the Laidley Showgrounds.

“This is our home grounds, they’re really well maintained grounds and we meet every third Saturday of the month and would welcome any Laidley locals that are interested in joining our ranks,” she said.

“We’ll be available to answer any questions for anyone that’s interested.”

JACOB HAYDEN

The poultry section is returning this year with two new sections.

PHOTO: JESSE HAMILTON

A new Mellow Yellow Flavours theme will feature across the cookery and preserves, sweets, eggs and crazy critters sections.

PHOTO: FILE

PHOTO: FILE

Lawn clippers test their speed limits at Laidley

BY JACOB HAYDEN

RACERS from Atkins Glen Mower Speedway (AGMS) will convert Laidley Showgrounds into a speedway with three lawnmower race heats held on Saturday July 8.

AGMS representative Rod Willis said racers would bring in their own mowers and compete in an ongoing competition.

“We’ll be racing throughout the day in three heats, and with all those accumulative points we’ll do an A Saturday evening,” he said.

“We race for a driver’s championship throughout the Stanthorpe, Dalby, Millmer-

ran, Laidley and Wondai.

“We do those shows and then we’ve got our own racetrack at Grantham and race there six times through

the year.”

Mr Willis said the semi-serious group decorated their mowers to resemble race cars.

Photo contest for all

BOTH professional and amateur photographers are encouraged to enter their work into the 2023 Laidley Show.

Make sure to get front row seats and enjoy the spectacle of grown adults racing their lawnmowers for the ultimate title.

Chief steward of photography Louise Teese said there were classes to suit everybody and encouraged new participants to get involved.

“If anyone new comes in and they want to know go through the criteria of Ms Teese said classes weather and wildlife.

Rod and Julie Willis with their racing mowers.

PHOTO: JACOB HAYDEN

PHOTO: FILE

Rosewood Show brings

LEFT: The cut away in the Gordon McGeary Memorial Challenge put competitors through their paces.

Current West Moreton and Brisbane Valley Rural Ambassador

CurrentWestMoretonandBrisbaneValleyRuralAmbassador

Matt Petty, Ben and Brendan Scheiwe (Brendale owners), 2023 Rosewood Showgirl Lily Bond, and Gabriella Stokes.

Brendale Scooter took home Supreme Champion Exhibit of Show plus Grand Champion European Exhibit. Grand Champion

British Exhibit went to Aleon Lady Emily and Grand Champion Tropical Exhibit was won by Kenview Gus. PHOTO: EMMA BOUGHEN

n GHEN

The top six competitors in the Gordon McGeary Memorial Challenge Hayley Jaenke (6th), Elyssa Hardy (5th), Sally Palfrey (4th), Tony O’Reilly (3rd), Andrew Stallman (2nd), and Jana Schmitke (1st), with the McGeary family (front row).

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BELOW: Noel and Heather Prior judging pumpkins.

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Elizabeth leaves a lasting legacy at Rosewood Show

BY JACOB HAYDEN

THE ROSEWOOD Show Society cattle section hosted the inaugural Elizabeth Boughen Memorial Youth Challenge on Friday June 30, with ‘outstanding’ performances from the region’s young paraders and judges.

won the Youth Challenge, while Rosewood State High School took out the school competition.

Elizabeth’s father Noel Boughen judged herdsmanship, the third component of the challenge, and said the competition exceeded his expectations.

“The quality of kids and the quality of cattle is up there with anywhere, and that is dead-set true,” he said.

“Everyone has competed and presented themselves beautiful-

ly.”

Elizabeth Boughen was devoted to the stud beef section and performed alongside many of Friday’s competitors before she passed away in January 2023.

Mr Boughen said the competitors did Elizabeth proud.

“Most of them Lizzy has

grown up with, competed with, was friends with,” he said.

“They’ve done her family proud and these kids have done themselves and their families proud, and you can’t ask for any more than that.”

Young Paraders and Judges judge Michael O’Sullivan said

Rural Aid supports food education campaign

RURAL Aid has thrown its support behind a campaign to help Australians better understand where their food comes from.

Research commissioned by the National Farmers Federation (NFF) found that 51 per cent of the Australian population is extremely or very concerned about fresh food and grocery costs.

Rural Aid CEO John Warlters said while Australian farmers were world-renowned for the quality of their produce, closer to home many people were less familiar with how their food was grown.

“Our mission is to safeguard our farmers... before, during and after natural disasters, but we also aim to be a bridge that connects city and country,” he said.

the challenge was a great innovation of the Rosewood Show.

“I was very impressed with the champion judges in both sections in the way they were actively describing the animals and picking out the good and not so good things that were commercially relevant to the beef industry.”

NFF president Fiona Simson said recognising the value of food started with learning how much work farmers put into growing it.

“We want people to meet the farmers who are growing their food so the next time they’re in the supermarket, they think about where the bread they are buying might have come from,” he said.

Elizabeth Boughen Memorial Youth Challenge winner with Young Paraders championBella Johnstone and NoelBoughen. PHOTOS: JACOB HAYDEN

Rosewood State High School won the Elizabeth Boughen Memorial Youth Challenge Champion School. Pictured: RSHS students Trinity Tait, Klancie Jensen and Noel Boughen.

Lockyer has highest growth in state

BY GRACE CRICHTON

THE LOCKYER Valley has topped the state as the fastest growing ag sector in a record-breaking production year, according to the latest AgTrends data.

The data reveals Queensland’s agriculture and its 2021-22 record value of $23.37 billion and reached another record valuation of $23.44 billion for the 202223 year.

Lockyer Valley had the highest percentage growth of Gross Value Product (GVP) with a 42% increase on last

Lockyer-based Qualipac

had its challenges in the showed ‘wonderful’ growth in the industry. had lost during the COVID

dence to keep investing in the people,” he said.

Lockyer Valley Regional Council Mayor Tanya Milligan said the high increase was an indicator of successful

recovery.

“This is a great indicator that our horticultural sector

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Federation CEO Jo Sheppard said the data highlighted the Queensland’s ag sector. challenges facing the sector - including supply chain disruptions, workforce shortag-

input costs – our agriculture industries are continuing to strengthen,” she said. Bundaberg had the second highest GVP growth at 10.1% 9.01% increase.

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THE QUEENSLAND Transport Museum (QTM) welcomed its newest attraction on Tuesday June 13, a model diorama of a mechanic’s workshop by Warwick artist Barry Blaikie.

Mr Blaikie said he spent

‘a lot of hours’ building ‘The Workshop’ from scratch. heap of plastic and bits and pieces,” he said.

Mr Blaikie has been designing miniatures for 35 years and has exhibited at the Warwick Art Gallery. -

tor cars,” he said.

“Then I wanted to expand it so I thought I’d build a workshop.

“The lights are old-fashioned and the lathe is a belt-driven metal lathe with a motor in the back.”

Stanthorpe resident David Martin purchased the

recently decided to help it

“Where I live very few people saw it, when it was stuck in my house,” Mr Martin said.

“I saw an opportunity to get it noticed, it’s beautiful isn’t it?”

Lockyer Valley Regional Council Deputy Mayor and QTM advisory committee chair Jason Cook said the model was a fantastic addition to the Gatton museum and complimented Mr Blaikie’s workmanship.

close, and looking at it you

wouldn’t think it’s a model,” he said.

Mr Blaikie said at 86 years of age he was glad to see his work would be remembered. “I’ve got a mountain of these things at home,” he said.

“This is nice, that it’s going on display here.”

Lockyer Valley Regional Council Deputy Mayor and QTM advisory committee chair Jason Cook, model maker Barry Blaikie and museum donor David Martin with Mr Blaikie’s ‘The Workshop’. PHOTOS: JACOB HAYDEN

Mr Blaikie’s intricate work captures the exact likeness of a mechanic’s workshop.

So many tiny details are included to bring the model to life.

SUDOKU GENERAL CROSSWORD 1027

ACROSS

4 On which ship did a renowned mutiny take place (6)

7 What is a state of mental disorder (8)

8 Name a seaport in south-western Italy (6)

9 Which term describes the most wrathful (8)

11 When one rushes, one does what (7)

13 Which part of a spacecraft is detachable (7)

15 Which desert lies between the Nile valley and the Red Sea (7)

17 Name a small nocturnal carnivore (7)

20 To be glittering, is to be what (8)

23 When something lessens, it does what (6)

24 What is known as the Net (8)

25 When one engraves, one does what (6)

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1 What, in Spanish America, is a day labourer (4)

2 What are fragments known as (6)

3 What is a swelling on the

edge of the eyelid (4)

4 Name a principal linguistic family of Africa (5)

5 Name another term for a referee (6)

6 What is a subject of discourse (5)

9 What holds a vessel in place (6)

10 Which term describes a disturbance or a brawl (7)

12 Who is a transgressor (6)

14 Name a renowned whisky (6)

16 What do we call those who wound with the teeth (6)

18 Who is the head of a monastery (5)

19 What is a fertile place in a desert region (5)

21 Which term suggests many (4)

22 Name a Biblical garden (4)

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6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 News.

1.30 The Durrells. 2.30 Grand Designs Revisited.

3.20 Landline. 3.50 Power To

My Soul In The River’s Flow. 5.30 The Black Hand. 6.30 New Leash On Life. 7.00 News. 7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. 8.15 Vera. 9.45 The Messenger. 10.45 Miniseries: Marriage. 11.40 Rage. 5.00 Rage.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Motorcycle Racing. FIM Superbike World Championship. Round 7. Highlights. 3.00 Looking For Life On Mars. 4.00 Trail Towns.

4.30 Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour.

5.35 Blood Money: Inside The Nazi Economy. 6.30 News. 7.30 Going Places. 8.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 8. 1.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 6. Townsville 500. Day 1. Pre-race and race. 5.00 News. 5. 30 Creek To Coast. 6.00 News. 7.00 Border Security. 7.30 MOVIE: Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation. (2015)

10.15 MOVIE: The Book Of Eli. (2010) 12.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Great Australian Detour. 1.30 The Pet Rescuers. 2.00 Rush. 5.00 News. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. England v Australia. Day 3. Morning session. 10.40 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. England v Australia. Day 3. Afternoon session. 3.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Stop. Rewind. Play. 1.30 Hungry. 2.00

tv guide July5–11

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6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG)

7.30 Highway Patrol.

R)

8.30 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG, R)

9.30 Police Custody USA.

R)

10.30 Surveillance Oz.

R)

5.30pm American Pickers.

R)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.00 Football. AFL. Round 17. Richmond v Sydney.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show.

11.00 Movie: The Last Boy Scout. (1991) (MA15+, R)

5.30pm American Pickers.

R)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown.

7.30 Football. AFL. Round 17. Western Bulldogs v Collingwood. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show.

6.00pm Pawn Stars.

R)

Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.30 Football. AFL. Round 17. Port Adelaide v Gold Coast Suns.

10.30 Movie: Resident Evil: The Final Chapter. (2016) (MA15+, R)

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

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

8.30 Movie: Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice. (2016) (M, R)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 Wimbledon Tennis Pre-Show.

8.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 3.

8.30 Midsomer Murders. (M, R)

10.30 Madam Secretary. (M, R)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. England v Australia. Day 1. Morning session.

10.40 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. England v Australia. Day 1. Afternoon session.

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. England v Australia. Day 2. Morning session.

10.40 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. England v Australia. Day 2. Afternoon session.

5.00pm Movie: The 7th Dawn. (1964) (PG, R)

7.30 Wimbledon Tennis Pre-Show.

8.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 6.

6.30

9.20

11.00

(PG, R)

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. (PG, R)

9.30 Seinfeld. (PG, R)

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. (PG, R)

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

11.30 Frasier. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

R)

8.30 Inspector Morse. (M, R)

10.50 Air Crash Investigations: Special Report. (PG, R)

11.50 Doc Martin. (M, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 The Coroner. (M, R)

8.30 Inspector George Gently. (M, R)

10.30 RFDS. (M, R)

11.30 The Coroner. (M, R)

12.30 Medical Emergency. (PG, R)

7.30 Counting Cars. (PG)

8.30 Movie: Total Recall. (1990) (MA15+, R)

10.55 Movie: Out For Justice. (1991) (MA15+, R)

12.55 Counting Cars. (PG, R)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Outback Truckers.

(M, R)

8.30 Outback Truckers: Best Of. (PG, R)

9.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. (PG, R)

10.30 Railroad Australia.

(PG, R)

6.00pm M*A*S*H. (PG, R)

6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG, R)

7.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. England v Australia. Day 4. Morning session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage).

6. 30 Antiques Roadshow. (PG, R)

7.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. England v Australia. Day 5. Morning session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage).

5.30pm Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. (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 The Late Late Show With James Corden. (R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)

6.30 Friends. (PG, R)

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

9.30 Seinfeld. (R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

1.30 The Late Late Show With James Corden. (M, 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)

5.50pm Forged In Fire. (PG, R)

6.40 Jeopardy! (R)

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R)

8.30 Alone. (PG)

9.40 Couples Therapy. (M)

10.40 Super Maximum Retro Show. (M)

11.10 Hoarders. (M, R)

Community Noticeboard: Upcoming Events

JULY

Mon July 3-Fri July 7

Kids Crafts School Holiday Activities

FPC Activity Centre Laidley, 9.30am12.30pm, $6 per session, piggy bank, mason jar aquarium, rock photo holder, galaxy jars, popsicle stick lantern, book 5465 2390

Mon July 3

Community Craft FPC Activity Centre

Laidley, 9.30am-12.30pm, garden paver painting, $20, book 54652390

Tue July 4

Community Craft FPC Activity Centre

Laidley, 9.30am-12.30pm, CD mosaic $15, book 54652390

Wed July 5

Esk 50 & Over Club Lunch at Brisbane Valley Roasters 11am 0413443261

Fri July 7

Community Craft FPC Activity Centre

Laidley, 9.30am-12.30pm, silhouette lady flower dress $15, book 54652390

Glenore Grove Dance Glenore Grove Community Hall, Rae Blinco 7.30pm11.30pm, $12.50 includes supper, 0423849002

Sat July 8

Ma Ma Creek Community Markets 8 - 12 with live music, delicious morning teas and hot food, local pure honey, "Froth and Bubbles", patchwork and embroidery, ecoprint silk scarves, Bags 4U, Brandis' pickles and other goodies, Ma Ma Winter Raffle (drawn night before MMC Exhibition), artists with their paintings, bric-a-brac, organic local fresh vegies and lots of plants. Some stalls still available at $10, pls contact Eva on 0467566632

Bush Dance Celebrating 70 years at the Junction View Hall, 7pm, music by Band o Coots, adults $20, child $10, family $50, light supper available, cash bar 0409614651 or 0417217347

Sat July 8 –Sun July 9

Laidley Show Laidley Showgrounds, schedule at laidleyshow.com.au

Fabulous Fernvale on Display Free entry from 9.30 am to 3.30 pm at Fernvale Community Hall, Banks Creek Rd, Fernvale, Just follow the signs, Local arts and crafts on display and for sale plus workshops for children and adults, Refreshments available 0407072926 or 0409477375

Sun July 9

Bazza s Country Music Walk Up Show

Gatton View Hotel, 11am-4pm, $5 entry, lucky door, raffles, tea & coffee, light afternoon tea, meals available at hotel, everybody welcome 0402058098

Mon July 10

Community Craft FPC Activity Centre

Laidley, 9.30am-12.30pm, DIY wishing well, $20, book 54652390

Tue July 11

Community Craft FPC Activity Centre

Laidley, 9.30am-12.30pm, puff paint drawing on glass base, $20, book 54652390 Wed July 12

Esk 50 & Over Club Meeting and games

$2, CWA Hall, 9am. 0413443261

Fri July 14

Community Craft FPC Activity Centre

Laidley, 9.30am-12.30pm, plaster painting, $20, book 54652390

Sat July 15

Lowood Slimmers Bus Trip Mystery trip, Christmas in July, p/u Gatton 7.30am, Plainland 7.45am, Lowood 8am, 54261468

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

Mulgowie Bush Dance Mulgowie Hall,

live music performed by The Band-OCoots Bushband, hot food from 5.30pm, music starts at 6.30pm, adults $10 children

$5 under 5s free family $30, food and drinks available, to book contact Wendy 0407633283, Anne 0413126114, or Annelise 0428372208

Marburg Dance 7pm-11pm Marburg Show Hall, $15, Coachman, Christmas in July theme, 0409481681

Wed July 19

Esk 50 & Over Club International Food Day, 11am, CWA Hall, bring along a plate to share, $2. 0413443261

Thu July 20

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

Fri July 21-Sat July 22

Gatton Show schedule and entertainment program at gattonshowsociety.com.au

Sat July 22

Christmas in July Markets Marburg Showgrounds, 8am-2pm, visit from Santa at 1.30pm, unique handcrafted locally made gifts, fashion and accessories, live entertainment, food drink and bar. Visit Marburg Show Society FB event.

Sat July 22-Sun July 23

Stonehouse Open Days Heritage Displays, Markets Stalls, Folk music, Oral histories, Blacksmith, Photo exhibition (at Moore Hall) Bush Poets, Horse drawn Pie cart, Historic horse display, meet our Stonemasons & Carpenter, access to the Stonehouse only via bus that leaves from Moore, bus fare and entry $10pp children 12 and under free. 0429535126

Sun Jul 23

Somerset Rail Trail Classic from 9am ending at Fernvale Sports Park with postrace festival, choose 3km/8km/44km run or ride. Register at somersetrailtrailclassic.com.au

Wed July 26

Esk 50 & Over Club Bingo $4, CWA Hall, 9am. 0413443261

Fri July 28

Friday Food Truck Night Colonial Plaza carpark 139 Ipswich St Esk, 4pm-8pm, BYO tables and chairs, 3 hot food vendors and 1 hot/cold dessert vendor 0437110789

Sat July 29

Souper Dooper Cent Sale Anglican Fellowship, 12noon, Esk Anglican Hall 0417798460

AUGUST

Fri Aug 4

Glenore Grove Dance Glenore Grove Community Hall, Commodore 7.30pm11.30pm, $12.50 includes supper, 0423849002

Sat Aug 5

Mulgowie Farmers Market 8am11am, Mulgowie Community Hall, a real farmers market local farm fresh produce, handmade products, books, plants, live music, coffee and breakfast. markets@mulgowiehall.com.au

Rural Neighbourhood Watch Meeting

Coronation Hall Somerset Dam, 3pm, 0419588138

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

Sun Aug 6

Charity Bowls Day hosted by Lodge Argyle 164, at Laidley Bowls Club, 9am, funds raised will support Bootstraps Veterans Charity, $25pp includes green fees and BBQ lunch, teams of 4 players, single players also welcome, multi-draw raffle. 0408782776 or 0448471654

Country Music at Gatton Seniors Centre, 1-4pm, Walk-Ups Welcome, Entry $5, Afternoon Tea supplied, Lucky Door & Raffles, 0439030677

List your event here for free email news@tlsindependent.com.au

MOORE WEEKLY STARS

July 3-9, 2023 ARIES

On Monday you’re keen to rush things and speak bluntly but don’t barge in with Full Moon guns blazing! If you do, then you could end up smackcially at work. It is a suitable week to tackle domestic and professional projects. Just make sure on exciting new ventures. With Venus and Mars visiting your love/creativity zone, you could fall in love with a person or an idea.

TAURUS

This week’s Full Moon activates your adventure and exploration zone. Plus Venus (your ruling planet) and Uranus (transiting through your sign) push you to jump out of your comfort zone, shake off bad habits, embrace opportunities and fast track changes.

Which can feel very uncomfortable! It’s time terrifying. Be inspired by birthday great The Dalai Lama (who turns 88 on Thursday) “True change is within.”

GEMINI

The Full Moon shines a spotlight on money, business, property, investments, taxes and joint order. On Friday, Mercury makes a fabulous aspect with Uranus, so an innovative -

sense of humour! Quote for the week is from birthday great, writer/artist Jean Cocteau “The ability to laugh heartily is the sign of a healthy soul.”

CANCER

Mercury and the Sun are both moving through your sign, which boosts your creativity … and relationship zone on Monday. So it’s time to look after loved ones, and nurture your inner self via meditation, contemplation and relaxation. Your quote for the week is from fellow Crab, actress Selena Gomez “I’m such a Cancer. I feel everything so intensely, which is one of my favourite things about myself.”

LEO

The Capricorn Full Moon highlights your health zone so it’s a good week to try a detox diet or a disciplined new exercise routine. Venus and Mars are both vamping through your sign, which boosts your Cat charisma and playful sense of fun. So it’s also a wonderful week to turn up the charm and call in a few old favours. However, too much happy hilarity (and no action) will just annoy others (who are doing all the work). So try to walk your talk.

VIRGO

Mercury and the Sun are in moody Cancer and there’s a Full Moon on Monday. So your obsessive/compulsive side could crank up and take over. However, if you sweat the small stuff, you’ll end up feeling tired and emotional (and exhausted) by the end of the week. Perhaps it’s time to de-stress, as you sample a session of meditation or try a spot of yoga? You might just enjoy it! Friday is fabulous for innovative ideas, alternative viewpoints, and bohemian friends.

LIBRA

Expect some tension as the Full Moon stirs up old grievances with a family member or a work colleague. If you sit back and let others make decisions, then you’ll just feel powerless. So natural diplomatic skills to help smooth troubled waters. Getting the ratio right between your public and private lives is an ongoing challenge. But if anyone can juggle complex commitments, it’s a well-balanced Libran!

SCORPIO

Neighbourhood activities and local connections are favoured, as the Full Moon encourages you of Jupiter and Uranus - you’ll be given the chance to heal an old emotional wound or patch up a relationship problem. Don’t let false Scorpio pride stop you from taking a giant leap forward when opportunity gratefully, with outstretched hands and an open heart.

SAGITTARIUS

If you don’t, then you’ll have to entertain yourself in more frugal ways. Finances and friends are a particularly messy mix, so strive to keep the two well separated. On Friday the Mercury/Uranus link favours innovative ideas at work and adventurous daydreams at home.

CAPRICORN

Monday’s feisty Full Moon lights up your sign, so relationship dramas are likely. Unless you can slip out of fussy Capricorn control-freak mode and instead, try the gentle art of compromise.

negative personal traits that you may have been unaware of. Use these experiences to work on

to interpersonal harmony.

AQUARIUS

ing in action this week, as Uranus and the Full Moon boost your tendency to detach or run away escaping into a private fantasy seems appealing, but the current problems will still be waiting when you return. So you need to get the balance right between dealing with daily challenges when they occur, and retreating into your own quirky inner world.

PISCES

You could bump into an old friend, discover long-forgotten love-letters, or re-connect with a seductive because they’re so selective. You intuitively know what is right for you - even though you may appear confused to others. Don’t let your family (or peer group) push you around or persuade you to do something you don’t believe in. Saturn (in your sign) encourages you to be sensible and stay grounded.

COPYRIGHT Joanne Madeline Moore 2023

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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

Bingo shop 5 Laidley Mall, Thu 9.30am-12pm & Fri 7pm10pm, run by Lockyer Valley Community Disability Association enq 0412108945

Bingo Brisbane Valley Darts Clubhouse Lowood, Mon

7pm, Thu 10.30am, $28, 0423833954

Brisbane Valley Ukefreaks

6pm-8.30pm Wed Brisbane Valley Darts Clubhouse Lowood 0412470875 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 Auslan classes Sat 9am-12pm, learning through everyday activities, address available on request, text only 0404885138

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

Darts Brisbane Valley Darts

Clubhouse Lowood, Tue & Thu 7pm, 0423833954

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 50 & Over Club Wed 9am CWA Hall 0413443261

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 0-100, fortnightly Thu 9am-11am, CWA Hall Heap St 0449842965

Esk Glen Rock Stitchers Thu 9am, Anglican Church Hall, Esk 0417798460

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, Fernvale 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 8.30am12pm 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, 8.30am12pm, Laidley Showgrounds. 0422982035

Laidley Friday Markets Fridays 7am-2pm, Laidley Village Mall, run by Lockyer Valley Community Disability Association. 0423760066

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 9.30am11am, 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 International Women Group Tue 9.30am11.30am, Gatton Seventh Day Adventist Church North Sfind us on Facebook.

Lockyer Ladies Support & Seniors Group 2nd & 4th Tue/mth, 9.30am-12pm, Grantham Butter Factory, 0438765212 or 0409676526

Lockyer Valley Art Society Inc. 24 Bertrand Ave Kensington Grove, Mon 9am-

11.30am pottery, Wed 9am-

11.30am social, Thu 9am11.30am painting mediums, 1st Sat/mth 9.30am-12 facilitated workshops (bookings essential, fees apply) 0490825846

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 Community Activity Shed Saleyard Rd Gatton, Tue & Thu 8am12pm.

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 7pm at Brisbane Valley Darts Clubhouse 0407279412

Lowood Craft Group

9.30am Fri Lowood RSL Sub Branch 0409343446

Lowood CWA 2nd Tue/mth

CWA Hall 54261514

Lowood District Residents Network Inc. 3rd Tue/mth, 7pm, Brisbane Valley Darts Clubhouse, 0488234553

Lowood 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

Movement to Music Mon 10am-12pm 43 Park St Lowood 0756000733

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

Open Mic Sun 1.30pm3.30pm, Fernvale Lions Club

Hall $2 entry 0490366148

Painting Classes 10am Fri Summerholm 0450656356

Parkinson Support Group 1st Fri/mth, 9.30am, Brisbane

Valley Darts Clubhouse Lowood, 0400926709

Poker Fri 7pm, $25, Brisbane

Valley Darts Clubhouse Lowood, 0423833954

Rosewood 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

Late of Laidley, passed away suddenly on 22nd June, 2023, aged 82 years.

Dearly Loved Father and Father-in-law of Andrea, Douglas and Kerry. Loved Poppa, Brother, Brother-in law and Uncle to his extended family, and a Friend to many.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Donald's funeral, to be held at the Chapel of the Laidley Crematorium, Southern Street, Laidley. Service commencing at 2.00pm, TODAY, Wednesday 5th July.

TETZLAFF,Otto"Vernon"

LateofMtBeppo,passedawaypeacefullyon 27thJune,2023,aged95years.

LovedBrotherandUncletohisextendedfamily.

Relativesandfriendsarerespectfullyinvitedto attendVernon'sfuneral,tobeheldat TheApostolicChurchofQueensland,corner ofMountBeppoandOstrofski'sRoads, MountBeppo.Servicecommencingat 10.30am,Thursday6thJuly.

Alwyn "John" Tillack

LateofGatton

Passedaway30thMay2023,aged74years.

Robyn,Kim,Sharelleandtheirfamilies wouldliketothankfamily&friendsforall thecalls,messages,cards&flowerswe receivedfollowingJohn’spassing.

Yoursupportwasverymuchappreciatedand ofgreatcomfortduringthissadtime.

Thefamilywouldliketoextendaspecial thankyoutoDrBurrellandstaffatTabeel NursingHomeforthecareprovidedtoJohn duringhisresidence,PastorRobofthe LutheranChurch, PhilipScottofBurstows GattonandtheGattonJubileeGolfClubfor assistingwiththefuneralarrangementsand wake.

A year has passed since you were called to your home above.

We hold your memory very dear & realise how blessed we were to have you & Dad as our parents.

Judy, Carol, Ian, Annette, Rhonda, Lester and our families

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:

10 July Kilcoy Showgrounds, 7.30am-9am

10 July 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 (07) 5424 4000.

www.somerset.qld.gov.au

Proposed Development

Make a submission from 6 July 2023 to 27 July 2023

Indoor Sport and Recreation (swim school)

Where: 38 & 40 Prospect Street, Lowood Qld 4311

On: Lot 21 on RP65946 and Lot 27 on SP171552

Approval sought: Development

Permit for Material Change of Use

Application ref: DA23824

You may obtain a copy of the application and make a submission to:

Chief Executive Officer

Somerset Regional Council PO Box 117, Esk Qld 4312 mail@somerset.qld.gov.au

(07) 5424 4000

www.somerset.qld.gov.au

Public notification requirements are in accordance with the Planning Act 2016

Proposed Development

Make a submission from 6th July to 27th July 2023

Showroom & Low-Impact Industry

Where: 9 Peters St, Esk QLD 4312

On: Lot 4 on SP302981

Approval sought: Development

Permit for Material Change of Use

Application ref: DA23693

You may obtain a copy of the application and make a submission to:

The Assessment Manager

Somerset Regional Council PO Box 117, Esk QLD 4312 mail@somerset.qld.gov.au

(07) 5424 4000

www.somerset.qld.gov.au

Public notification requirements are in accordance with the Planning Act 2016

AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL

BRISBANE VALLEY RATTLER AFC

QFA Div 4 South Mt Gravatt, 3,1; 7,7; 9,12; 15,16 - 106 Brisbane Valley Rattlers, 1, 1; 2,1; 2,1; 2,1 - 13 Rattlers

Goals, Jye Cruff, Paul Darcy 1 Rattlers

Best; Matthew Carr, Paul Darcy, Joshua Spicer, Dugald Strachan, Ringo Chol, Zane Connolly.

BOWLS

KILCOY BOWLS CLUB

Week ending Friday 30th June

Friday Night Members draw on the 23rd June 2023 # Val Fuller Not Present.

Tuesday Bowls 27th June Results:

Star of the Green – Janis Grover defeated Gerry Carseldine but won’t be available next week so Renie Mc Laughlin plays Sharon Walker next week. If Sharon is unavailable, he will play Rhonda Cochrane. The winners of the day were Lester Bechly, Gerry Castledine and Sandra Sansom who defeated Rhonda Cochran, Janis Grover and Ron Sansom 20 -19. Other results were Pam Taylor, Lyn Chandler, and Billy Green defeated Greg Staniforth, Ann Pope and Tom Hunter 19 – 18.

Michael Dunn, Renie McLaughlin Sharon Carseldine and Ray Smoothie defeated Pauline Lawson, Vivien Menner, Barbara Martin and Trevor Stewart 19 -14. All very close games. The jackpot now stands at $54.00.

Friday Night members Draw 30th June 2023 #53 Roz Irwin: Not present next week $140.

Upcoming events; Tuesday Bowls on every Tuesday everyone is welcome to come and try a game of bowls. Great fun, names in by 8.45 game starts at 9.15. Phone the Club to put your name down 5497-1084 if you’re running late. The Club has bowls available for those that don’t have their own. Flat soled shoes please.

Breakfast Bowls on Sunday the 2nd July, 9.00 am start. $10.00

Wednesday the 5th July is our Turbo Triples Day, starts at 10.00 am. Contact Club if you would like to join us.

LAIDLEY BOWLS CLUB

Mens 4s Final. 25/6/23. T.Watson, H.Haines, S.Harrison, R.Knight 18

W.Haines, D.McGuire, J.Dickson, G.Lee.17.

Mens Social,P.Auld, T.Watson, D.McGill.

24. A.Farley, J.Mace, P.Granthem. 11.

Ladies Triples Final. J.Budd, S.Reck,

M.Anderson. 26. M.Zabel, R.Pagget, D.Allison. 23. Ladies Pairs Final. 10/6/23. J.Thomas, R.Pagget. 27. J.Butt, S.Reck.

11.

Wednesday Social. E.Roffe, P.Morgan.

15. K.McGuire, D.McGuire. 14. B.Yates, D.Schimke, P.McAndrews. 11. A.Roffe, D.Moyle, E.Muller. 9. R.Webb, M.Locker. 13. A.Farley,R.Knight. 11. Congratulations to the all the winners.

LAIDLEY INDOOR BOWLS CLUB

Game 1: K.Windolf, R.Zabel, K.Morrison,P.Kubler, R.Govier & J.Mace 17 d D.Sempf, K.Granzien, G.Aitcheson, B.Slater, D.Windolf & K.Degen 9

Game 2: K.Degen, J.Mace, K,Morrison, R.Govier, R.Zabel 15 d D.Sempf,

5

P.Kubler, G.Aitcheson, B.Slater & K.Granzien 8

Game 3: K.Degen, R.Govier, J.Mace, R.Zabel & K.Morrison 12 d G.Aitcheson, K.Granzien, B.Slater, P.Kubler & D.Sempf

TOOGOOLAWAH BOWLS CLUB

On Wednesday 28th June, Gerrit Winkeler, Col Melcer, John Greany and Craig Boundy went to Yarraman for their Pub Day. We had a 2nd and a win which gave us Second Round Winners for the day. Thankyou to Yarraman for the invite.

On Sunday 2nd July we had 14 players vying for the Lowest Winning Margin. Winners on the day were Keith McWhirter, Linda Winkeler and (past member and visitor from Laidley) John Mace. Runners up were Gerrit Winkeler, Ian Bradow, went to Phil Gregory.

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 s to ensure that they enjoy their game. Come along and get some exercise, meet new people, enjoy a bit of fun and a social afternoon. We have bowls of all sizes for you to use.

For the Calendar:

1. Our next Club Meeting will be held on Sunday 9th July 2023. All members are invited to attend at 9.00am and to help in the running of the club by participating in discussions.

2. Our next Pub Day will be held on Tuesday 11th July so please contact Gerrit if you have a team wanting to play.

3. Players are also 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 28th June, 2023.

Rhonda & Allan McLucas once again showed us their Bridge skills obtaining

Fitzgerald tying with W Pickles & P HoopLockyer Bridge Congress will be held on Sunday 9th July, 2023 at the Laidley Sports Centre, Whites Road Laidley.For more information please contact the Convenor Peter Hooper 0408782776.

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

ESK GOLF CLUB

A pleasant Friday arvo for the Turkey Run.

Peter Cook winning after a countback with Gordon Ray who took Runner-up and ntp on 4.

The Run-down:

Winner - P Cook 33

Runner-up - G Ray 33

NTP 4 - G Ray; NTP 8 - M Beetz; J Humphrey 35; M Beetz 37; G Lockett 38; I McIntyre 39; B Glanville 41; B Thorogood

41; I Quee 43.

Saturday 1/7/23 Garth Wilson Sponsored Day 4Ball Stableford

Winners: P Cook/D Bitossi 44pts

R/UP: E Lee/G Collins 43; J Guest/C

Guest(L) 42; L Latter/A Johns 41; J Kerr/L Robson 41; H Knubel/S Brown 39; D Misso/B Thorogood 39; T Adams/G Proctor 39; S Lerm/C Pettet 37; B Moore/I Timms 37; D Lee/J Lee(L) 36; B Gargano/H Gargano(L) 33.

Bradmans Prize

P Hedges/C Nielsen 33

NTP Handicap 0-16

1/10 3rd P Cook

H/C 17+

5/14 3rd P Hedges

Ladies: 6/15 3rd J Lee

All In Sponsor Esk IGA

4/13 T Adams

Sponsor Brisbane Valley Meats

8/17 2nd D Richards; 9/18 3rd Furthest from hole(on green) D Lee; Shortest Drive

A Johns No 10 tee 4 Metres.

Good turnout for Garth Wilson’s Sponsored Day. Cooky and Doug taking a close win from R/UP pair Ernie and Gary. Jim and Cath playing well together in third spot. All the pin shots got shared around, with Adam managing to miss hit on No 10 to get 4 Metres for which Garth awarded him a prize for shortest drive. Many thanks to Garth and wife Amanda for providing all the prizes and putting on the food, a top day for all.

Sunday 2/7/23

9 Hole Chooky Winner: P Cook 33nett

R/UP: G Ray 33; G Punch 34; I Ward 34; J Humphrey 35; I Macintyre 35; G Spencer 37; B Glanville 37; M Scott 38; C Pettet 38; S Wilson 40; M Beetz 40; V Scott 42; D Maddy 46.

Putting Competition: Peter Cook 11putts.

NTP No 13 S Wilson; No 17 2nd J Humphrey.

Chilly start for our Chooky with 14 players turning out. Cooky making his weekend with another win under his belt, and taking out the putting competition. Gordon getting R/UP spot, with some close scoring again.

LAIDLEY GOLF CLUB

Saturday 1st July - Men & Ladies Monthly

Medal & Putting

Ladies Winner: Cheryl Sternberg 79/71

Runner Up: June Blaney 111/74

Run Down: J. Logan 91/75, E Llewellyn 110/78, M. Taylor 102/79, H. Gray 102/79, T. Harris 101/79

Pins: (Pro Pin) C. Sternberg (Div.1)

L. Knopke (div.2) O. Luck (Div.3) E. Llewellyn

Putting: Cheryl Sternberg 28 putts

Men’s Winner: Derryn James 88/69

Gross Winner: Jonathon Haddrell 79/74

Runner Up: Bruno Maugeri 83/72

Run Down: G. Heuston 93/73, R. Stagg 88/73, L. Edwards 87/73, R. Core 95/75, K. Goebel 83/76, P. Bird 97/76, R. Gray 96/77, G. Rodgers 97/77, C. Panzram 93/77

Pins: (Pro Pin) Chris Smale (Div.1) ------(Div.2) Ken Godwin (Div.3) Peter Bird

Putting: Lionel Edwards 27 putts

Thursday 29th June - Open Competition -

Single Stableford

Winner: Ken Goebel 36

Runner Up: Robin Core 35

Run Down: D. Garbutt 35, D. Cannard 34, A. Cullen 33, C. Smale 32, R. Davis 32

Pins: (Pro Pin) Paul McFie (Div.1) Chris

Smale (Div.2) Garry Rodgers (All In)

Daniel Garbutt

Wednesday 28th June - Ladies 36 Hole

Foursomes Championships

Gross Winners: Judy Logan & Linda

Knopke 183/150.5

Runner Ups: Cheryl Sternberg & Michelle

Taylor 185/153.5

Nett Winners: Marie Voorma & Helen

Gilbert 198/148

Runners Up: Barbara Panzram & Wendy

McIntosh 194/149.5

Pins: (Pro Pin) Cheryl Sternberg (Div.1)

Cheryl Sternberg & Michelle Taylor (Div.2)

Jenny Paroz & Helen Gray (Div.3) Dot Manteufel & June Taylor

Gross Scores: Judy Logan & Linda

Knopke 183, Cheryl Sternberg & Michelle

Taylor 185, Lorraine Emery & Flo Lee

193, Barbara Panzram & Wendy McIntosh 194, Marie Voorma & Helen Gilbert

198, Christine Scheiwe & Jan Sippel

198, Jenny Paroz & Helen Gray 205, Julie Murray & Teena Pyers 216, Trish Harris & Enid Llewellyn 219, Dot Manteufel & June

Taylor 237

Nett Scores: Marie Voorma & Helen

Gilbert 148, Barbara Panzram & Wendy

McIntosh 149.5, Christine Scheiwe & Jan Sippel 151, Julie Murray & Teena Pyers

152, Cheryl Sternberg & Michelle Taylor

153.5, Jenny Paroz & Helen Gray 158.5, Lorraine Emery & Flo Lee 160, Dot Manteufel & June Taylor 161.5, Trish Harris & Enid Llewellyn 164.5.

Congratulations to the Winners.

LOWOOD GOLF CLUB

Results for Tuesday 27 June 2023 Single

Stableford

Winner: L Cocco 37 R/Up: C Petrohilos 36

BRD: R Coolwell D Sippel 35 D Hines 34

NTPs: 2: M Wellings 5: C Smale 11: D Hines 14: P Cattanach

2nd shot 1/10 Div 1: L Cocco Div 2: A.

Skinner

Results for Thursday 29 June 2023

Single Stableford

Men Winner: S Henshall 39 R/Up: M Scott 36 ocb

Ladies Winner: K Clarkeson 38 ocb R/

Up: B Scott 38

BRD: M Callander 36 R Ward D Bond

35 L Sheraton 34 G Winter M Taylor L Edwards 33

NTPs: 2:P Harmon 5: M Scott 11: B Richards 14: M Gowty 14 2nd shot Ladies: K Clarkeson 3/12 2nd shot Div 1: M Callander Div 2: A. Skinner

Results for Saturday 1 July 2023 Single Stroke Monthly Mug

Div 1 Winner: P Cattanach 69 ocb R/Up: P Coles 69

Div 2 Winner: M Rennie 71 ocb P Hallett

71

No 15: M Newman, Ladies: M Humphreys

Approach (No 17): R Robertson 167 cm, Ladies: L Johnston

Mr Putter: B Sweeting & J Comp 26

Mrs Putter: J Browning 30

TOOGOOLAWAH GOLF CLUB

Wednesday 28th June was Chook run

in which the winner was Alan White with runner up Agg. Nearest thepin on Hole onewas Lea Jane Marschke.

On Saturday 1st July we held our Single StrokeMonthly Medal for July which was sponsored by John and Enid Faulkner.

In very cold conditions winners on the day were: Peter Granzien (Mens Monthly Medal). Runner up was Len Smyth. For the Ladies, Enid Faulkner was the Medal winner. Ladies winner was Lorraine Bitossi with runner up Lea Jane Marschke.

Mens and Ladies Bradmans on the day were Brian Loveland and Robin Bagster. Pin Shots on the day were: 2/11- Lea Jane Marschke, 3/12 - Trevor Friedrich, 4/13 - Clinton Watts, 6/15 - N/A, 7/16

(Men)- N/A, 7/16 (Ladies) - Enid Faulkner, 8/17 - Peter Eldridge, 9/18 (Mens Longest Drive) - Peter Granzien and 9/18 (Ladies longest Drive) - Lea Jane Marschke. A very big thankyou to John and Enid for their continued sponsorship.

Next Saturday 8th July it will be Ladies Foresomes Championships over 27 holes (commencing at 11.00am) and Men’s Foresomes Championships over 27 holes (commencing at 12.00pm). For those without partners therewill be a Stableford Game commencing around 12.30pm.

In addition to our usual morning and afternoon games on Wednesdays it will be off to Crows Neston the 15th July for round one of the annual BTC Shield with round two to follow on Saturday 22nd July at Toogoolawah, so please keep these dates clear.

RIFLE GATTON GLENORE GROVE RIFLE CLUB

A cool but sunny Saturday afternoon for the short 300yd target, again a nasty westerly wind easing a littleas the afternoon progressed.

Iron Sights and SH out of 105.21.

C. Greenwood 93.7, R. Perry 91.3 and G. King 90.0, SH

G. Boyd 101.2 and T. Pinfold 70.0. All F class out of 126.21

F. Open.

P. Hayden 112.5 andA Steele 110.6

FTR

R. White 122.12

FSTD.

J. Findlay 122.4, G. Chandler 120.6, C. Chandler 120.4. T. Schulz 120.3, R. Cowburn 120.3, R. Bowman 116.5 and E Fox 104.3

Next week 500yds.

RUGBY LEAGUE GATTON HAWKS

Women

Gatton 14 d. Oakey 8

Gatton Hawks won a close fought Presidents Cup against debutants Oakey on Saturday night. In a physical game each side did not give an inch and big

in a number of repeat sets on their try line. Captain Kim Dore and Courtney enter Hawks front rower; Ash Nolan on her 35 metre line. She busted through the torrid Oakey pack and ran deep into Flyer fullback Nat Webb swooping up sensational try. (Gatton 14-4). Oakey tried hard and did score through Clar(14-8) but Gatton’s effective swarming defence contained Oakey well enough all night to hold them out and the Hawks defended their 2022 Presidents both teams. There was a bad player in either team. Only parts of brilliance by each side’s gun players proved the difference. Oakey can hold their heads high after a grand performance that opened many eyes in the Toowoomba Sports Club Womens competition. Both teams are well coached and they had to be has each mentor had worked out their opposition and their players had to response with last ditch tackling and many times players were only inches from scoring. The determination of toughness of the competition and they are to be congratulated. Both Captains Kim Dore (Gatton) and Mireka Dean (Oakey) are excellent warriors for their respective sides. They both led by example and their game management

Zappa played above her weight and show a toughness not seen. Her work rate, especially in defence was excellenting sets and an amazing performance. In the end, it was a wonderful match and unfortunately there could only be one winner. Gatton 14 (Kim Dore, Caitlin Nolan, Nat Webb tries Emily Young goal) defeated Oakey 8 (Elaina Saluni, Clarissa Janes tries) Toowoomba Sports Club Player of the Final: Bonnie Zappa

KILCOY YOWIES

Yowies had a bye this weekend.

LAIDLEY LIONS

Laidley Lions 30-0 Brisbane Valley Bulls

Tries: Clayton Melling, Jayden Roberts, Anthony Faumui, Jake Sloane, Chevez Hughes, Alexander Cardillo. Conversions (3/6): Lauchlan Wilson (2), Clayton Melling.

RUGBY UNION

BLACK PIGS

The month of June saw the Black Pigs play two games at home and two on the road at Dalby and Roma. Round 8 versus Toowoomba Rangers (H) was full of excitement, with a close match seeing the C grade team fall just short

Best Gross: Shane Kopelke 73

BRD: G Milady 70 A Milady J Grace G Sippel H Doran 71 Shane Kopelke T Norris

72 J Luxford P Harmon 73

NTPs: 2: D Gray 5: A Wieland 11: Shane Kopelke 14: M Barden 14 Ladies 2nd shot: S Hibberd 4/13 2nd shot Div 1: G Sippel Div 2: P Harmon

ROSEWOOD GOLF CLUB

RESULTS 1.7.23:

Monthly Mug – Single Stroke:

Best Gross: S Muggeridge 76

Winners: Div 1 & Div 2: B Sweeting

81/69, Div 3: M Clem 88/69, Ladies: A

Finch 94/70

R/Up: Div 1: R Morgan 78/70, Div 2: J Comp 83/69, Div 3: J Hunter 101/74, Ladies: J Browning 101/71

Run Down: Men to 73, Ladies to 74

NTP: No 2: M Newman, Ladies: A Finch 86 cm

No 9: (0-18) R Robertson 138 cm, (19+)

R Winrow in Hole, Ladies: A Finch 82 cm

No 11: T Ross 132 cm, Ladies: M Gibson 74 cm

sets on Oakey’s try line to score with 5 minutes remaining in the half. (6-0 at half time). Prior to Dore’s try, each side forced their opposition into spilling ball as the stanza. The game settled after half time and Gatton’s swarming defence proved a success as they continued to hold out Oakey. Player of the match Bonnie Zappa and Courtney Robinson were outstanding and they teamed up to create a small gap for Caitlin Nolan to squeeze through and get the Hawks to 10-0 after six minutes in the second half. Oakey’s Elaina Saluni was damaging all night for the Bears and was rewarded with a classic bulldozing try in the 46th minute to get the Bears back in the match. (10-4) Mireka and Erikana Dean were tremendous for their side as was the centre pairing of Clarissa Janes and Antonia Vito. The Dean girls tackled all night and Janes and Vito were always the most likely to turn the game around. Then with eight minutes remaining, the turning point! Gatton had outlasted Oakey

second half leading to a 17-45 loss. Gatton took 27 out to Roma (A) for both A and C grade in Round 9, with the C grade game ending in a 12-12 draw on the buzzer thanks to a charge down try from Duncan Beattie. A grade suffered a heartbreaking defeat 31-32 thanks to a penalty goal on the buzzer. Round 10 Ladies Day vs Dalby (H) was a fantastic day for the club, with a great turnout to support a tough round. The C grade side secured an important 24-7 victory that A grade game was one to remember, with the Gatton defence holding Dalby out for 10 minutes on the tryline only to crack on the buzzer. The try was not enough to win, with Gatton upsetting Bears (H) made their way down to Hugh Courtney Oval for a Round 11 clash, with both teams struggling for numbers. A back-and-forth game saw two Gatton tries fumbled, ultimately playing a pivotal role as the A grade team fell 28-34.

SOCCER

ROSEWOOD UNITED SOCCER CLUB

Saturday 01 July 2023

Senior Men Div 5: Sunnybank 2, Rosewood 0 (match abandoned).

Senior Women Div 3: Southern Districts 1, Rosewood 3. RUSC SW proudly sponsored by NewsXpress Plainland.

Lockyer Veterans Cricket

LOCKYER Veteran Cricket

Over 60s played competition leaders SSC Gold at Maroochydore on Sunday June 25.

Lockyer struggled to 4/206 start by Peter Webb (28 n/o) and Gary Hutchinson (38 ret).

Bob Kratzmann (25) and Nev Maroske (27 ret) batted going to be enough.

SSC Gold chased the runs

Lockyer bowlers spared punishment.

o50s played at Ropehill against Redland/Logan White (RLW). ground suited to high scores.

trouble chasing down in 35 overs. Samuelson supported with

and John Smith picked up 20 runs at the end. Both Lockyer sides play at

THIRTY skydivers successfully built a new Australian large formation record for Skydivers Over Sixty (SOS) on Friday June 30 with Skydive Ramblers in Toogoolawah.

Twenty-eight men and two women aged 60-75 from across Australia and New Zealand linked up in freefall to create the largest SOS formation.

The team had three warm-up jumps and succeeded on their third attempt at a 30-person formation.

They jumped from two aircraft at 14,000 feet,

and had approximately 70 seconds to meet in the sky, identify their place in the formation and take the correct, predetermined grips on arms or legs, holding for 3-4 seconds, before tracking away to clear air to deploy their parachutes.

It was organised and coached by Ben Nordkamp, Skydive Ramblers chief instructor, who recently achieved an SOS World record in the USA. The previous record was a 17-person formation, achieved in Batchelor, Northen Territory, in 2013.

Darryl McNamara bowling, Maurie Werth umpiring, Randall Reck keeping.

PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

Thirty skydivers broke the SOS record formation on Friday June 30.

PHOTO: DAVID BROWN

HAWKS ON TOP MID-SEASON

GATTON Hawks Rugby League A grade side were named the 2023 Madsen Rasmussen Titleholders after their victory against Valleys on July 1 at Clive Berghofer Stadium.

They defeated Valleys 36-4 after they raced to 30-nil after 30 minutes in an amazing

The Hawks scored six unanswered tries to basically take the game away from Valleys.

Bill and Steven Pollard family medallist Gatton Fullback Luke Self scored two

He and centre Blake Appo took their opportunities when presented as did Tye Gray, Nick Short and Fine Fa’ianga.

Haydan Lipp and Sione

Foueti set up many raids for the Gatton side.

The half time score was 30-0.

To Valleys credit, they came out of the sheds with a found some momentum.

But they could not get enough momentum to try and string a few tries together as Hawks defence was at its best.

Hawks Captain Haydan Lipp deserved his 52nd minute try beside the post to get the Hawks to 36-0.

Hawks shut out the game from then to record a 36-4 since 2014.

Gatton now travel to Goondiwindi to start the second round.

The team now has the con-

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