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CHAMPIONING VOLUNTEERS A special luncheon was held at the Laidley Pioneer Village to honour the Lockyer Valley’s selfless volunteering heroes on December 2. STORY PAGE 4

Rural Fire Brigade firefighters Judy Mahon, Denise and Paul Davey with Laidley District Historical Society member Barbara Ryan, president John Barwell and committee member Carl Foster in front of a message board of encouragement thanking all volunteers. PHOTO: JESSE HAMILTON

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Community centre recognised at state awards LAIDLEY Community Centre and community connect worker Lynda Rendall were named finalists in the Queensland Community Impact Awards in November.

The centre was a finalist for the Neighbourhood Centre Award and Ms Rendall was a finalist for the Frontline Hero Award.

Ms Rendall said it was

Laidley Community Centre were finalists in the Queensland Community Impact Awards in November. PHOTO: QCOSS

exciting but humbling.

“So many community workers in their organisa-

tions work so hard, so to be nominated was very humbling,” she said.

Manager Alanah Wahl nominated her team for their work post floods.

“I really wanted to see my team recognised, particularly for all the work that they’d done in relation to the flood response last year and the ongoing work that has come about as a result of that,” she said.

GRACE CRICHTON

Public defibrillator installed in Forest Hill

BY GRACE CRICHTON HELP is at hand in Forest Hill with the installation of a public defibrillator.

The defibrillator is located in the patio area to the side of 4342 Bar & Bistro and is accessible 24/7.

Forest Hill Community Development Association members Melinda Brimblecombe and Fred Wilks said the group decided the community would benefit from the equipment.

“We need one that’s accessible in town,” Mrs Brimblecombe said.

The purchase was made possible by the local Ma-

The Forest Hill community has access to a public defibrillator, thanks to Argyle Lodge, The Laidley Ambulance, and the Forest Hill Development Association. Pictured: Christine Flanagan, Marie Logan, Peter Hooper, Philip Charles, Fred Wilks, Melinda Brimblecombe, Catherine Heywood, and June Kealy.

PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

sonic Lodge who donated $2,810.95.

“The Argyle Lodge approached us and offered funding,” Mr Wilks said.

“Laidley Ambulance came on board to assist with the supply of the machine.”

Argyle Lodge Master Philip Charles attended the

handover on December 1.

“It’s of great community service and benefit,” he said.

The defibrillator is portable and user friendly.

Fantasy obsession fill’s Hypatia’s House LAIDLEY fantasy lovers converged at Hypatia’s House in Laidley for the opening night of Flights of Fantasy, exhibiting the artwork of Raceview’s Levi Huston and the extensive book and artwork collection of Laidley Height’s Simon Doonar.

Mr Doonar’s collection of books is the result of 20 years of obsession “Me and books don’t have a very good history

because I’m dyslexic… I look at every single book I read as an accomplishment,” he said.

“Then I obsess about it by finding the best quality book I could of that story and having it signed, preferably by the artist and by the author.

“I fell in love with the cover art Geoff Taylor was doing for the books, it was the art that got me interested in the book itself.”

The exhibition also has 18 of Geoff Taylor’s pieces, some commissioned by Mr Doonar.

Self-taught artist Levi Huston drew inspiration from mythology, maths and sciences in his own work at the exhibition.

“I blend in certain sciences like fractals and surrealism,” he said.

Flights of Fantasy is open until December 22.

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Self-taught artist Levi Huston and his piece ‘Discipline’.

PHOTO: JACOB HAYDEN

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Churches deliver emergency relief

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BY JESSE HAMILTON

CHURCHES from across the Somerset region have united to offer support packages for those in need of food and emergency relief through the help of volunteers and donations.

St Mary’s Anglican Church Kilcoy priest in charge Reverend Jilleen Chambers said the church received funding from the Mayoral Gala Charity Ball, allowing a more consistent service for those in need.

“We were doing food relief before but now we have a more structured system from Thursdays from 9am to 12pm at the church and by appointment,” she said.

“We have a hamper that includes pasta, muesli bars, breakfasts, toothbrushes, and dishwashing liquids.”

Anglican Parish of Brisbane Valley Reverend Loretta Tyler-Moss said volunteers would be handing out emergency relief packages weekly

Volunteers from several churches across the Somerset region will be handing out emergency relief packages at locations across the region to help those in need.

PHOTO: ANGLICAN FOCUS

from December 6.

“Volunteers from each of the churches will be manning the food bank and we’re

using community donations to fund the packages with financial support from local organisations,” she said.

>> SRC BRIEFS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY SOMERSET Regional Council (SRC) has released the first annual scorecard review of their economic development strategy, The Next Horizon, which outlines progress made on key strategies and actions to grow Somerset’s economy.

The strategy focusses on three key approaches to drive growth, including marketing and promoting the region, planning, and facilitating change.

ANIMAL MANAGEMENT SRC have completed a review and proposed changes to their animal management subordinate local laws to better meet the needs and expectations of the community.

The recommended amendments were endorsed in council’s ordinary meeting on November 29 and have been designed to align with surrounding LGAs. COMMUNITY EVENTS FUNDING BOOST

SRC will provide funding to three community organisations.

Council endorsed recommendations to provide financial and in-kind support to events organised by the Lions Club of Esk, the Kilcoy Race Club and the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Users’ Association.

CEO EXTENDS CONTRACT SRC chief executive officer Andrew Johnson has been reappointed for a further five years.

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PAGE 4 Laidley District Historical Society volunteers Tony Herrmann, Judie Neilsen and committee member Carl Foster preparing lunch next to the Bluey Bowman memorial tree, who volunteered at the historical village for more than 10 years.

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Community celebrates its volunteers

BY JESSE HAMILTON

THE Laidley Pioneer Village hosted a celebration lunch to honour Lockyer’s selfless volunteering heroes on December 2.

The get-together lunch was designed to appreciate the numerous ways in which volunteers donate their time within the community.

Laidley District Historical Society committee member Carl Foster said volunteers do not often get the opportunity to band together and be thanked by their community.

“Sometimes you don’t feel as though you get recognised in the public as a volunteer,” he said.

Blenheim Rural Fire Brigade firefighters Paul and Denise Davey have been volunteers with the brigade for eight years.

“This is an open invitation for the public to come and say thank you, and for volunteers and their families to get together and mingle.”

Volunteers from all backgrounds, from state emergency personnel to those who give their time to the historical village, attended.

Drive safe this Christmas break WITH school holidays underway over the country, Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz has urged road users to be vigilant and stay safe this break.

School holidays are a great time of year to take a break and spend time with friends and family.

It is important for all road users to play their role in promoting road safety and getting to their destinations safely.

“For drivers it is particularly important to take responsibility for ourselves and our passengers, which includes driving to the conditions, planning ahead and minimising distractions in the vehicle,” Mr Buchholz said.

“Fatigue is one of the leading factors contributing to road crashes, causing death and serious injury.

“So, remember to stop, revive, and survive.”

Mr Buchholz said all motorists need to pay attention to road signage and speed limits, and to keep an eye out for pedestrians and cyclists.

“Playgrounds, parks, and local venues will be busy with families these holidays, so stay vigilant when driving past those areas, and stop at pedestrian crossings,” he said.

“I wish everyone a safe and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.”

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>> LVRC BRIEFS

Laidley Community Centre are among several organisations running Christmas drives to support people in need this holiday season. PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

Support community through Christmas charity drives

BY GRACE CRICHTON

AS THE season of giving approaches, your donations can go a long way toward helping a neighbour this Christmas.

Several community organisation, charities, and not-for-profits are supporting the community through Christmas Drives.

Laidley Community Centre is seeking non-perishable food items, gifts and toys, and cash donations for their

hampers and pantry.

Manager Alanah Wahl said families in need receive a hamper with Christmas food and can choose presents from their Christmas shop.

“It’s really aimed at families where if they didn’t have the opportunity to access the Christmas Hamper, there wouldn’t be the same level of cheer and joy on Christmas,” she said.

Donations can be made at Community Grounds Café, the Mary Street centre, or

online.

New Season’s Church has once again partnered with LJ Hooker Esk Toogoolawah for their Christmas Hamper Charity Drive.

Pastor Debra Millerick said they would welcome donations of items which would help people who are finding it a bit tough financially this Christmas.

“Non-perishable food items that you would like on your Christmas table, things that are going to be a bless-

ing to people at Christmas when they don’t have those extra things on the table,” she said.

They are also accepting vouchers from the local IGAs and donations can be dropped off at LJ Hooker Esk, Every Season Hair Design, or New Season’s Church on Sunday mornings.

The Salvation Army’s Christmas Appeal aims to raise $25 million nationally.

Salvation Army public relations secretary for

Queensland Simon Gregory said there were many ways to partner with The Salvos this Christmas, including lending a hand, donating products such as gifts and food, or a financial donation.

“It is more important than ever to band together as a community and lend a hand to those doing it tough,” he said.

To donate, or if you need support, visit salvationarmy. org.au or call 13 SALVOS (13 72 58).

Vehicle incident, Hatton Vale; Gregors Creek fire; traffic safety INCREASED PATROL OVER CHRISTMAS WITH the school holidays and festive season upon us, police are urging drivers to be vigilant and exercise caution.

Increased traffic enforcement and high visibility police patrols are planned in all areas of Queensland.

SINGLE-VEHICLE ROLLOVER HATTON VALE Paramedics responded to

the Warrego Highway eastbound on December 2 for a single-vehicle rollover.

A male was treated for head, leg and suspected spinal injuries and transported stable to Princess

Alexandra Hospital.

GREGORS CREEK VEGETATION FIRE Police and Emergency services attended a vegetation fire near Pohlmans Range Rd Gregors Creek on

November 30.

Fire services were required to take action to protect infrastructure and a dwelling in the area.

Investigations continue.

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CULTURAL CENTRE TEMPORARY CLOSURE FOLLOWING last month’s severe hail storm, parts of the Laidley Cultural Centre will be closed for a minimum of three months while insurance assessments and repairs are undertaken.

Temporary repairs have been made to the building to allow safe external access and to prevent further weather damage.

The squash courts, all car parking, RSL facilities and the cricket field area can now be utilised, however the rest of the facility will remain closed to the public.

Council is working with all affected user groups and thanks the community for its patience and understanding.

WASTE SURVEY Council is encouraging residents to share their views on waste management to assist in the preparation of a new Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan.

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Bevan and Shirley Dance with Shirley’s Australian Rose Award at their Marburg home.

PHOTO: JACOB HAYDEN

Dances honoured for love of the rose Friday, 15 December 2023 North Street, Gatton 5.30PM - 9PM Free Santa family photos Meet Santa’s reindeer Christmas at Bunyip Stage Show Free inflatable games zone Outdoor obstacle course Twilight market and food stalls Glitter face painting Ham wheel

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BY JACOB HAYDEN

A MARBURG couple were recognised in October for their love of, and outstanding service to, the rose.

Bevan and Shirley Dance travelled to Perth for the National Rose Show on October 21, where Shirley was awarded the Australian Rose Award.

“I didn’t know anything about it,” Shirley said.

“The committees from the different states will nominate a person, so this year the Queensland Rose Society nominated me, unbeknownst to me.”

“She couldn’t talk, and that’s unusual for Shirley,” Bevan said.

The Dances have grown roses together for their 40

years of marriage, been part of the Queensland Rose Society for 20 years, and Bevan served as secretary for 10 years.

“Bevan’s mum grew roses, my mum and my grandma grew roses, so we both grew up involved with roses,” Shirley said.

“Bevan will tell you he’s been watering roses since he was five.”

While Shirley was the recipient, she said both her and Bevan were deserving. “[The award] says ‘the promotion of knowledge, appreciation and enjoyment of the rose to the Australian public’, and we do that together,” Shirley said.

“Really, it should be a joint award because Bevan and I do the rose talks together.”

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The Dances have two presentations, ‘Successful Rose Growing’ and ‘Roses That We Grow’, which they bring to garden clubs across southeast Queensland.

Bevan said Shirley initially kept quiet about the award.

“She didn’t want to tell anyone… I told a couple of friends and got into a hell of a lot of trouble,” Bevan said.

“You don’t do it for recognition, but... I’m quite humbled by the fact they did nominate me,” Shirley said.

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Crafters bring Christmas cheer to oncology unit A GROUP of kind and creative ladies have banded together to bring some Christmas cheer to Ipswich Hospital’s oncology unit.

On Wednesday November 29, four members of the Lady Cilento Crafters travelled to Ipswich Hospital to deliver gift bags to patients undergoing chemotherapy.

Organiser Coralie Bradley raised funds for the crafters through her stall at the Big Orange in Forest Hill.

“It was nice of the patients who received gifts last year to call in to the Big Orange who bought things to support this year’s bags,” she said.

Patients were gifted with lip balm, lollies, jar openers, note pads, tea and coffee sachets, tissue holders, hand-made pens courtesy of the Rosewood Men’s Shed, Limelight Cinemas vouchers and hand-crafted Christmas

Prenzlau State School students visited Parliament House in November.

PHOTO: PRENZLAU STATE SCHOOL

Lessons in governance

Lady Cilento Crafters organiser Coralie Bradley, Ipswich Hospital Oncology nurse unit manager Kim Toohill, crafter Esther Wiegand, former oncology patient Shandelle Chant and crafters Jeanette Blake and Tamara Doyle.

PHOTO: JACOB HAYDEN

cards to gift to loved ones.

Shandelle Chant was a former patient at Ipswich Hospital and received a gift from the crafters las year.

“Receiving a gift from these ladies was unexpected, and some of the things in there were quite cheerful,” Mrs Chant said.

While doing chemotherapy, Mrs Chant completed 26 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzles.

“It would distract me from thinking about how I was feeling due to the chemo, or if I couldn’t sleep at night,” she said.

“When I was starting to declutter my home of the can-

cer-associated items I thought ‘what am I going to do with these jigsaw puzzles?’.

“I saw Coralie’s post about the stall they had to raise money and thought I’d donate them to the stall, and then they money they raise goes back to something I can relate to.”

PRENZLAU State School students had an inside look at state politics on an excursion to Parliament House in November.

Principal Jo Odorici said 29 Year 3-6 students went on the trip.

Students had a tour and participated in a mock parliament.

“They were debating about homework,” Mrs Odorici said.

“They really got into the ‘shame shame’ and the ‘hear hear’ when they were debating it, it was really quite funny.”

Member for Lockyer Jim McDonald came by to say hello.

“I am not able to attend all visits, but I am honoured to be able to host some schools and answer questions about our state’s parliamentary processes,” he said.

Mrs Odorici said it was important the future leaders know how they can enact change.

“They’re our politicians of the future aren’t they, so it’s important for them to learn about how laws are made.”

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Waste Matters DECEMBER 2023 EDITION

WE WANT YOUR VIEWS ON WASTE Council is encouraging community members to share their views, values and attitudes around waste management.

Council is in the process of preparing the region’s new Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan and Lockyer Valley Regional Council Deputy Mayor and Portfolio Councillor for Waste, Cr Jason Cook said the community’s feedback would play a vital role in ensuring the Plan meets community needs into the future.

“We’re seeking community feedback to help align the new Plan with existing and emerging values and preferences in reducing waste and maximising resource recovery.

“It is vital this Plan meets the needs of the community into the future, which is why we’re encouraging residents to have their say.

“This phase of engagement is not intended to focus on specific locations, prices or frequencies of possible waste management sites, services and approaches.

“Rather, it is focused on understanding views, values and attitudes of our community around waste.

“The next phase of engagement will involve the presentation of the Draft Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan, which will be informed by the results of this survey,” Cr Cook said.

Paper copies are available at Council’s Gatton and Laidley offices.

For further information, contact Council’s Community Engagement Team by calling the number below.

To have your say, scan the QR code to complete the survey or visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/WRRP23a

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DECEMBER 6, 2023

BEFORE: The bank has been established in the Somerset community for the last 14 years.

Community Bank Lowood – Fernvale chairman Aaron Heck, branch manager Caroline Bradley and vice chairman Mark Leahy held a ribbon cutting on Tuesday November 28 to celebrate the refurbishment. PHOTOS: JACOB HAYDEN

AFTER: After 14 years in the community, the bank has received a much-needed face lift.

Refurbished bank says it’s here to stay

THE COMMUNITY Bank Lowood – Fernvale has been established in the Somerset community for the last 14 years and over that time it has invested $1.4 million back into the local community.

Community Bank chairman Aaron Heck said the bank could do so because the

community believed in their little bank.

The one thing the bank had not done in the last 14 years was refresh the branch, and Mr Heck said it was time to give the branch a much-needed face lift.

“We are here to stay and to show our community that we

are investing in our branch to ensure the longevity of our services, we have not only updated the look of our branch, but we have also updated the technology within,” Mr Heck said.

“Our team are well equipped to provide our community with banking services

that you cannot get anywhere else in the Somerset.”

Customers who attended the reopening said the look and feel of the new branch reflects its long-term investment in the community.

As a community bank, they have a franchise agreement with Bendigo Bank, ensuring

a 50/50 profit share with the income from the products and services sold on behalf of Bendigo and those profits pay for the expenses associated with the branch.

The bank can decide on the remaining profit to be shared with the community by the provision of grants

and sponsorship, ensuring the community benefits from the bank’s success.

With the support of customers and shareholders, Mr Heck said the bank was here to stay.

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Esk Community Choir presented their Christmas Concert on December 3.

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Kilcoy State School Year 1 and 2 students sang and danced to carols at the Kilcoy Christmas Carnival on Saturday.

Cheer spreads throughout the region

BY JESSE HAMILTON

THE festive season kicked into high gear over the weekend, with several Christmas events across the region.

The holiday spirits were in full swing as Junction View Hall hosted its Christmas Party on Saturday night.

Esk had the brightest star in the night sky as it lit up its Christmas tree for the Light Up Esk event on Saturday

night, followed by Esk Community Choir’s Christmas concert on Sunday.

Kilcoy celebrated the start of its holiday season with dance performances and plenty of singalongs before ending the night with a fireworks display.

Santa made a special appearance on a bike as Marburg celebrated at its carnival on Saturday.

The Lloyd family with Esk Queensland Fire and Rescue team members (from left) Kevin McGaw, Shane Harman, and Lucas Barbe.

LEFT: Santa and his elves Toni Skott and Von Polson at the Light Up Esk event on December 2.

BELOW: Kiera Blaney from Hula Hoop Brisbane with the Dodd family, Cassandra and Jason, and kids Birdy and Sadie at the Marburg Christmas Festival. PHOTOS: JESSE HAMILTON, CHRISTINE LOPEZ, RHONDA LUND, BRIAN CRICHTON.

Henya Esterhuysen receiving her gift from Santa at the Junction View Hall Christmas Party.

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Joshua and Brianna Steinhardt both went to Laidley Kindergarten as kids, and now their children Olivia and Samson attend the centre.

Laidley Kindergarten’s original staff, Norma Parker, Jo Baulsch, Marie Hauser, Coral Anderson, and Barbara Buchanan at the kindy’s 50th celebrations.

Kindy standing tall after 50 years LAIDLEY Kindergarten celebrated its 50th anniversary on Saturday November 18.

Current and past families came to the William St kindy for the festivities and to see the 10- and 20-year time capsules opened.

Director Kelly Simpson said the event celebrated the kindergarten community.

“The past families and current families coming together is really what we’re celebrat-

ing today,” she said.

“We’ve got so much history, so much memory, and bringing it all together in one place for us to celebrate is what today’s all about.”

Founding members shared memories of purchasing the former Presbyterian church for $1,500 in 1973.

Each time Laidley flooded, the community banded together to get the kindy back on its feet.

“We’re bigger than just the kindergarten, it is a community and that’s how we operate,” Ms Simpson said.

Former kindy-goers, now in their teens and twenties, came to see their contribution to the time capsules.

Toys, photos, letters, and catalogues were revealed, alongside the children’s wishes for their future careers.

The kindy has began a new time capsule.

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Former staff member Sheryl Jimmink and current staff Renee Tandy, Kelly Simpson, and Heather Taylor.

Community Views on Waste Management Council wants to understand community views, values and attitudes on aspects of waste management that can assist in the preparation of a new Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan.

To Have Your Say, scan the QR code or visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/WRRP23a Consultation closes 5pm on Wednesday, 13 December

Lockyer Valley Regional Councilor Michael Hagan, Laidley Kindergarten Director Kelly Simpson, Mayor Tanya Milligan, and committee president Emily Apostolopou.

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In 2021, 3,148 people (or 7.7% of the population) in Lockyer Valley Regional Council region reported needing help in their day-to-day lives due to disability compared with 5.7% for Southeast Queensland.

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Krauses honoured ROBERT and Janet Krause were recognised for their decades of service to the Marburg Show Society with the unveiling of a plaque on the Creative Arts Building at the showgrounds on November 25.

Show Society president Don Noble said Robert’s family had a four-generation long history of involvement in the society.

“He became involved as a schoolboy exhibitor and joined the Show Society in 1964 where he has worked in many ways, some of which include vice president, minutes secretary, and president from 2006 to 2017,” Mr Noble said.

“In 1970 he was elected one of the trustees of the grounds and later became the secretary-treasurer of that body until it ceased.”

For years, Robert was also chief photography steward and chief dairy cattle steward, and as an earlier

Consultation open for water plan review LOCKYER Water Users Forum hosted a meeting on November 29 to discuss the upcoming review of the Moreton Water Plan.

Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy water services representative Gary Jensen presented an overview of the plan’s implementation

to date and answered questions from the crowd.

The review is in its early stages and will include ‘extensive’ community consultation and stakeholder engagement.

Lockyer Water Users Forum is planning to make a group submission.

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groups will be formed from the Central Lockyer benefitted area, Central Lockyer non-benefitted area, Lower Lockyer, and the rest of the Lockyer Valley outside the proclaimed area to meet with the Queensland Government in 2024.

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exhibitor he was a member of the Junior Farmers Club.

In 1994, Robert was made a life member of the show society, and on May 11, 2023 he was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM), for his 75 years of service to the community.

“They always say that behind every good man there is also a good woman pushing

him, and throughout this time, Janet has also supported and helped Rob in many ways,” Mr Noble said.

Janet acted as Rob’s unofficial secretary, assisted with the grant writing applications, and encouraged students to show schoolwork.

She took over as chief steward of schoolwork in 2005 for a number of years.

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BLACKALL SALEYARDS Thursday November 30 A total of 3,900 head were yarded for the Blackall November weaner and store sale. A large portion of the cattle yarded were drawn from the North West of the state and quality was mixed. While prices lifted significantly across the board compared to the last sale, Bos Indicus content and quality did impact averages on young cattle, and buyers were still chasing the heavier weaned pens. Good quality runs of heavy feeder steers sold to solid demand from southern Queensland and restockers were active on quality medium weight heifers. Local light weight restocker steers sold to 382.2c with most around 347c, steers 280 to 330kg made to 358.2c averaging 343c/kg. Medium weight steers returning to the paddock topped at 350.2c and those to feed made to 354c/kg.

Heavy feeder steers sold to 346.2c to average 338c/kg. The return of southern Queensland restockers helped improve prices for flat back heifers with the top pen of British cross heifers 280 to 330kg selling to 314.2c to average 290c/kg and feeders paid up to 310.2c for medium weight heifers to average 250c/kg. A run of heavy weight heifers to the processor topped at 260.2c with most selling around 239c, medium weight cows made to 202.2c averaging 191c and good heavy cows made to 215c to average 209c/kg. Heavy bulls sold to 236c/kg.

DALBY SALEYARDS Wednesday November 29 Good falls of rain over the supply area had no effect on cattle numbers at Dalby as producers took advantage of recent price improvements.

The number of stock penned lifted by 2,280 head to 4,003. A full panel of export buyers was present and similar to the previous week not all were operating. The regular feed and trade plus restocker buyers were in attendance and active. The market responded to the rain with light weight yearling steers returning to the paddock lifting in price by over 70c/kg. Yearling steers and heifers to feed improved by 40c to 50c/kg. Bullocks to export processors averaged 17c/kg better. Medium weight plain condition cows to restockers averaged 19c/kg dearer.

However heavy weight cows to export processors could not maintain the improved levels of the previous week and averaged 8c to 10c/kg less. Light weight yearling steers under 200kg made to 440c while the under 280kg lines made to 430c to average 390c/kg. Yearling steers to feed for the domestic market averaged from 340c to 366c with sales to 392c/

kg. Heavy weight yearling steers to feed made to an isolated 342c to average 320c/kg. Light weight yearling heifers returning to the paddock made to 332c with a good sample at 297c/ kg. Medium weight yearling heifers to feed averaged from 309c to 314c with sales to 326c/ kg. Heavy weight yearling heifers to feed made to 320c to average 273c/kg. Bullocks made to 307c to average 291c and full mouth bullocks made to 267c/kg. Medium weight cows to restockers made to 202c to average 194c/kg.

Heavy weight 3 score cows to processors averaged 207c and good heavy weight cows made to 235c to average 219c/kg. Heavy weight bulls made to 270c/kg.

EUMUNDI SALEYARDS Tuesday November 28 151 head were yarded at Stariha Auctions Eumundi cattle sale on Tuesday. All descriptions sold to much stronger rates, in particular re-stocker steers.

Julie Templeton, Eerwah Vale, sold Droughtmaster calves, with steers making $690 and heifers $510. Madeleine Graham, Pomona, sold Droughtmaster weaner steers for $780 and young weaner steers for $670 & $660.

Adam Kither, West Woombye, sold Angus cross steers for $730. The Edwards Family, Gympie, sold Hereford calves, with steers making $540 & $500 and heifers $420. Noosa Downs, Cootharaba, sold Droughtmaster heifers for $750. David Vella, Traveston, sold a young Droughtmaster bull for $1450 and steer calves for $570. Lester Schofield, Hazeldean, sold a pen of Charbray store cows with young calves at foot for $1140. Chrissie Whordley, Kybong, sold a line of Droughtmaster heifers for $600.

Josh Sippel, Caboolture, sold a line of Charbray heifers for $690 and weaner steers for $760.

Garrett Holdings, Yandina, sold Droughtmaster heifers for $790 and $640. Ken Klein, Cedarton, sold Droughtmaster weaner steers for $690 and Charbray steer calves for $580.

SILVERDALE SALEYARDS Wednesday November 29 Silverdale Live Weight Sale.

After some long awaited wide spread falls the market saw some significant rises in price today across the board. Cows saw a rise of 30c/kg.

Heavy feeder steers also saw a large rise today of 30c/kg. Re-stockers met a healthy competition with a full panel of buyers in attendance with weaner steers selling for $1 to $1.50/kg dearer than last sale.

Heavy cows, Charolais, Jimmy Durheim, 246.2c/ kg, $1675.

Pen of cows, Brangus, EST JM Smith, 240.2c/ kg, $1225.

Dairy Cull Cows, Friesian, Kleinschmidt Farms, 188.2c/kg, $1320.

Bulls, Santa, G & L Miers, 234.2c/kg, $1770.

Yearling Mickeys, Brangus, H.A. Evans, 291.2c/ kg, $960.

Heavy Feeder Steers, Limo x, Keanbah, 270.2c/ kg, $1270.

Light Feeder Steers, Bradford, G. Wilson & Co, 309.2c/kg, $949.

Grain Assist Heifers, Santa, R.J Green, 290.2c/ kg, $1515.

Feeder Heifers, Droughtmaster, L. Gill, 255.2c/ kg, $957.

Weaner Heifers, Brangus, A. Joseph, 306.2c/ kg, $647.

Weaner Steers, Brangus, A. Joseph, 375.2c/kg, $815.

Upcoming Silverdale Sales: Silverdale Live Weight Sale – 8:30am Wednesday 6th December 2023.

Clearing Sale – A/c Estate Pat J Hayes – 10am Sunday 10th December 2023.

Silverdale Store Sale – 12pm Saturday 16th December 2023.

TOOWOOMBA SALEYARDS Monday November 17 The number of cattle penned at the Toowoomba sale experienced a small reduction to 145 head.

All the regular buyers were in attendance and operating in a generally dearer market, and similar to the previous week a large number of onlookers were also present. Prices continued to climb across all classes of young cattle with improvements of 20c to 30c/kg and considerably more in places. Cows also sold to a dearer market to gain a further 15c/kg. Yearling steers under 200kg to restockers averaged 299c and made to 318c/kg. Yearling steers under 280kg also returning to the paddock made to a top of 360c to average 307c/kg. A handful of yearling steers to feed made to 288c to average 276c/ kg. Light weight yearling heifers to restockers sold to 264c and averaged 224c/kg. Yearling heifers to feed averaged 269c and made to 278c/kg. Heavy weight yearling heifers to feed made to 280c to average 278c/kg. Medium weight 3 score cows made to 212c and the best of the medium weights made to 228c/kg. Good heavy weight cows sold to 244c to average 235c/kg. Cows and calves made to $1,180/ unit.

WARWICK SALEYARDS Tuesday November 28 Agents at Warwick penned 912 head a lift of

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699 compared to last weeks rain affected yarding. The yarding was dominated by well finished cattle suited to the export processors and the local wholesale meat trade which saw prices lift across these classes from 18c to 35c and more in places. The smaller penning of restocker and feeder lines also saw prices lift by 32c to 66c on suitable pens of yearlings. Light weight yearling steers back to the paddock sold to 402c and averaged 358c/kg.

Yearling steers over 280kg to restockers made 350c to average 332c/kg. Yearling steers in the 330-400kg range to restockers made 320c to average 303c with those to feed also topping at 320c/kg. Heavy yearling steers to feed made 280c with those to the wholesale meat trade at 318c to average 293c/kg. Light weight yearling heifers to background averaged 288c and sold to 308c/kg. Yearling heifers in the 280-330kg range to restockers made 274c to average 267c/kg. Yearling heifers over 330kg to feed made 254c to average 250c with those suited to the local meat trade topping at 316c/ kg. Heavy yearling heifers to the wholesale trade made 328c to average 277c/kg. Bullocks in the 500-600kg range made 321c to average 302c with those over 600kg topping at 309c/kg. Grown heifers to processors made 298c to average 287c/kg. Light weight cows to restockers sold from 169c to 190c with those to processors topping at 218c/kg. Good heavy cows to processors averaged 228c and sold to 246c/kg. Heavy bulls to processors made 270c to average 248c/kg.

WOODFORD SALEYARDS Monday November 27 154 head were sold at Stariha Auctions Woodford cattle sale on Monday. Younger cattle saw a sharp rise in price, with restockers prominent.

BJ Sippel, Woodford, sold Brangus and Charbray weaner steers for $825. Sayer Pastoral, Reesville, sold Murray Grey weaner steers for $790 and $680. Stephen Gibson, Closeburn, sold a pen of Droughtmaster cows for $1200.

Christine Rowe, Laceys Creek, sold light Charbray store calves, with steers making $590 and heifers $410. A pen of Droughtmaster cross yearling heifers from Bellmere sold for $710.

ALB Pastoral, Woolmar, sold pens of heifer calves for $400, $390, $390 and $380. Helen Thornton, Kilcoy, sold Brangus male calves for $525. Travis Collin, Murgon, sold Limousin calves, with steers making $460 and heifers $480 & $390. Steve Wilks, Woodford, sold Limousin cross steer calves for $480.

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Queensland Produce in the Brisbane Market for the week ending Friday, 01 December 2023.

FRUIT: LEMONS: Eureka Extra $60-$80[$70] Best $85 BulkCP, Eureka No1 $50-$60[$55] 13KgCtn, Eureka No1 $60-$70[$65] CP, Eureka No2 $50-$60[$55] BulkCP. MANGOES: Kensington Pride Extra Bowen $45-$60[$52.50] SLTray, Kensington Pride No1 $40-$50[$45] Best $60 18LCtn, Kensington Pride No1 Large 14-16 $40$50[$45] Best $60 SLTray, Kensington Pride No1 Medium 18-20 $40-$50[$45] Best $60 SLTray, Kensington Pride No2 $20-$30[$25] SLTray, Kensington Pride No2 Bowen $20$35[$27.50] 18LCtn, R2E2 No1 ExLarge <8 $30-$40[$35.60] Best $42 SLTray, R2E2 No1 Large 8-10 $30-$40[$35] SLTray, R2E2 No1 Medium 11-12 $25-$36[$30.60] SLTray, R2E2 No1 Small >12 $24-$30[$27] SLTray.

ORANGES: Navel Cara Cara No1 $25$40[$32.50] CP, Navel Cara Cara No2 $12-$24[$18] CP, Navel Late Lane $350$380[$365] Best $400 1/2Bin, Seedless Valencia Midnight No1 $36-$40[$38] BulkCP. VEGETABLES: BEANS: Borlotti $6-$7[$6.50] Kg, Broad $4.50-$6[$5.50] Best $7.20 Kg, Butter $3-$5[$3.50] Kg, Flat Continental No1 $4-$6[$5.27] Kg, Round S’less No1 Hand Picked $5-$7[$5.50] Kg, Round S’less No1 Machine P’kd $1-$3[$2.02] Kg, Round S’less No2 Hand Picked $1-$3[$1.54] Kg, Snake Loose $6-$8[$6.90] Best $8.50 Kg. BEETROOT: $1.80-$3[$2.30] Bunch, Large $8-$16[$12] 10KgBag, Medium $12$18[$15] 10KgBag, Small $6-$14[$11] 10KgBag, Baby $2-$3[$2.70] Bunch, Golden $22-$35[$28] Best $40 10KgBag, Target $3-$3.50[$3.25] Bunch.

BROCCOLI: $1.80-$2.50[$2.25] Kg, No1 $14-$20[$18] 8KgIPk, No2 $10-$14[$12] 8KgIPk, Baby Bunched $20-$30[$25] Best $40 2.4Kg. BROCCOLINI: $30-$30[$30] 2.4Kg. CABBAGES: Ballhead ExLarge $2.50$3.50[$2.90] Each, Ballhead Large $2$3[$2.45] Each, Ballhead Medium $2$3[$2.35] Each, Red 80c-$1.50[$1.15] Each, Red No1 $10-$14[$13] Best $16 Carton, Savoy $1-$2[$1.50] Each, Sugarloaf No1 $10-$16[$14] Best $18 Carton.

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CARROTS: $14-$24[$19] 15KgCtn, $12$22[$18] Best $24 Bag, $12-$22[$18] Best $25 Carton, Pre-pack $14-$22[$18] Best $24 Bag, Pre-pack $14-$24[$19] Carton, Dutch $1.20-$2.20[$1.60] Best $2.40 Bunch, Purple $25-$35[$30] 10KgCtn. CAULIFLOWERS: No1 $24-$30[$25.80] Carton, No1 $1-$1.40[$1.20] Each, No2 $12-$20[$16] Carton, Caulini $20-$24[$22] 2KgCtn. CHINESE CABBAGES: Wombok No1 $16$24[$19.60] 16KgCtn. CHINESE VEG: Bukchoy $1.20$1.60[$1.50] Best $1.80 Bunch, Choisum $1.20-$1.80[$1.30] Best $2 Bunch, Kailan $1.40-$2[$1.70] Bunch, Pakchoy $1.20$1.60[$1.50] Best $1.80 Bunch.

EGGPLANT: Thai Apple $22-$30[$25.20] 6KgCtn, Thai Apple $25-$35[$30] Best $40 7KgTray, Continental $14-$26[$23] Best $30 7KgCtn, Purple $12-$18[$15] Best $20 7KgTray, Purple $10-$18[$14] Best $20 8KgCtn, Purple Extra Glasshouse $20$26[$23] 7KgTray, Purple No1 Glasshouse $16-$20[$17] Best $24 7KgTray.

KALE: Green $18-$30[$25] Best $35 Carton, Green Sleeves $1.60-$3[$2] Best $3.50 250g, Red Sleeves $2-$3[$2.50] Best $3.50 250g.

LETTUCE: Baby Cos Hydroponic $10$18[$14] Best $20 Carton, Baby Cos Sweet Gems Pre-pack $12-$22[$19] Best $24 Carton, Baby Cos Hearts Sleeves $12-$20[$16] Carton, Cos No1 $12-$16[$15] Carton, Cos No2 $8-$12[$10] Carton, Headed No1 $8-$12[$11] Best $14 Carton, Headed No2 $2-$10[$5] Carton, Hearts $12-$16[$14] Best $20 Carton, Open Varieties $6-$12[$9] Carton, Open Varieties Butter $10-$12[$11] Carton, Open Varieties Green Oak $10$12[$12] Carton, Open Varieties Red Oak $10-$12[$12] Carton.

MUSHROOMS: Buttons $6-$8[$7] Kg, Cups $5.50-$6.50[$6] Kg, Flats $6-$9[$7.50] Kg. PARSLEY: Continental $1.20-$1.60[$1.50] Best $2 Bunch, English 80c-$1.80[$1.50] Best $2 Bunch.

PARSNIPS: $35-$50[$44] Best $55 10KgCtn, $20-$30[$27.50] Best $35 5KgCtn. SHALLOTS: Eschallots $1.20-$1.60[$1.50] Best $1.80 Bunch.

SILVERBEET: Sleeves $1.60-$2.40[$2.20] Best $2.60 Bunch, No1 Full-cut $1.40$2.20[$1.90] Best $2.40 Bunch.

SPRING ONIONS: White $1.40$2.60[$2.30] Bunch.

SQUASH: Gold $16-$30[$23] 18LCtn, Gold No1 Large $16-$20[$18] 9LCtn, Gold No1 Medium $18-$24[$21] Best $30 9LCtn, Gold No1 Medium Large $18-$20[$19] 9LCtn, Gold No1 Small $20-$30[$27] Best $36 9LCtn, Gold No1 Small Medium $20$24[$22] Best $30 9LCtn. SWEET CORN: No1 $16-$24[$20.40] 18LCtn, No2 $12-$16[$14] 18LCtn, Baby $3.60-$3.75[$3.68] 125g, Pre-pack $24$34[$27] Best $36 18LCtn. TOMATOES: Cherry Red $1-$1.40[$1.20] 250gLP, Egg Extra $30-$40[$35] 10KgCtn, Egg No1 ExLarge $30-$36[$34] 10KgCtn, Egg No1 Large $30-$36[$34] 10KgCtn, Egg No1 Medium $26-$30[$28] 10KgCtn, Egg No1 Medium Large $28-$32[$30] 10KgCtn, Egg No1 Small $20-$24[$22] 10KgCtn, Egg No1 Small Medium $22-$26[$24] 10KgCtn, Egg No2 $10-$20[$17] 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet Extra $34-$45[$38.40] 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Cocktail $16-$20[$18] 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Large $30$36[$33] 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Medium $24-$30[$27] 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Medium Large $30-$36[$33] 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Small $20-$24[$22] 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Small Medium $22-$26[$24] 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No2 $14-$20[$17] Best $24 10KgCtn. TURNIPS: Baby Purple Top $2.80-$3[$3] Bunch, Purple Top $20-$24[$22] Best $30 10KgBag, White $20-$24[$22] Best $30 10KgBag. ZUCCHINIS: Green Extra $20-$30[$23] Best $34 10KgCtn, Green No1 ExLarge >250mm $8-$14[$11] Best $16 10KgCtn, Green No1 Large 201-250 $10-$16[$13] Best $20 10KgCtn, Green No1 Medium 140-200 $16-$20[$18] Best $24 10KgCtn, Green No1 Medium Large $14-$18[$16] Best $20 10KgCtn, Green No1 Small <140mm $16$22[$18.40] Best $24 10KgCtn, Green No1 Small Medium $16-$22[$18.40] Best $24 10KgCtn, Green No2 $8-$14[$11] 10KgCtn, Lebanese $20-$30[$27] 10KgCtn, Lebanese $20-$24[$22] 5KgCtn, Lebanese $20$30[$23] Best $32 8KgCtn, Lebanese No2 $10-$14[$12] 10KgCtn. HEAVY VEGETABLES: ONIONS: Brown Large 76-90mm $12$20[$15] 20KgBag, Brown Medium 6175mm $18-$30[$25] Best $32 15KgCtn,

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Brown Medium 61-75mm $12-$22[$17.40] 20KgBag, Brown Small 45-60mm Jarer $14-$20[$15] 20KgBag, Brown VSmall <45mm Pickler $10-$20[$13.50] 10KgBag, Brown VSmall <45mm Pickler $28$32[$30] 20KgBag, Salad Red Large 7690mm $10-$20[$14] 10KgBag, Salad Red Medium 61-75mm $10-$22[$15] Best $24 10KgBag, Salad Red Medium 61-75mm $16-$28[$25] 10KgCtn, Salad Red Small 45-60mm Jarer $14-$22[$19] 10KgBag, White $34-$40[$36] 10KgCtn. POTATOES: Brushed White $22-$34[$29] 20KgBag, Brushed White $3.40-$5[$4.20] 5KgBag, Gourmet Dutch Cream Brushed $30-$40[$37] 10KgCtn, Gourmet Dutch Cream Brushed $30-$45[$38] 15KgCtn, Gourmet Dutch Cream Washed $36$45[$42.50] 10KgCtn, Gourmet King Edward $30-$40[$38] 10KgCtn, Gourmet Nicola Washed $30-$40[$37.50] 10KgCtn, Washed Red Large $28-$32[$30] 15KgCtn, Washed Red Large $36-$42[$38.40] 20KgBag, Washed Red Medium $32$38[$34.20] 15KgCtn, Washed Red Medium $32-$40[$34.40] 20KgBag, Washed Red Small $30-$36[$31] 15KgBag, Washed Red Small $28-$36[$33] 20KgBag, Washed White $4.50-$6[$5] 5KgBag, Washed White Large $17$24[$19] 15KgBag, Washed White Large $22-$34[$25.20] 20KgBag, Washed White Medium $30-$36[$31] 15KgBag, Washed White Medium $32-$38[$34] 15KgCtn, Washed White Medium $30$38[$31] 20KgBag, Washed White Small $26-$50[$39.60] 15KgBag, Washed White Small $32-$50[$40.60] 20KgBag. PUMPKINS: Blue Qld. Blue 80c-$1.20[$1] Kg, Butternut $24-$40[$37] Best $45 18KgCtn, Butternut No1 $1.60$2.20[$1.94] Best $2.40 Kg, Butternut No2 $1-$1.20[$1.10] Kg, Grey Jarrahdale $1-$1.50[$1.35] Best $1.60 Kg, Grey Jarrahdale No2 50c-70c[60c] Kg, Grey Sampson $1-$1.50[$1.35] Best $1.60 Kg, Jap $24-$36[$30] Best $40 Bag, Jap Small $1-$1.60[$1.30] Best $1.80 Kg, Jap No1 $1.60-$2.40[$1.94] Best $2.50 Kg, Jap No2 40c-$1[70c] Kg, Potkin $2.30$2.50[$2.40] Kg, Average=[] Queensland Produce in the Brisbane Market. Information supplied by Market Information Services

PRIME BEEF CATTLE SALES EVERY TUESDAY - COMMENCING 8am Please book early to enhance your market opportunity Agents: Dick Boyd: 0418 713 413 - Vince O'Brien: 0418 989 218 - Garth Weatherall: 0438 793 100 Jack Fogg: 0488 192 107 - Connor Veraart: 0418 740 157 For bookings & transport contact your local representative Bobby Brooking on 0417 626 011

Moreton Saleyards - 226 Middle Road, Purga • Office: (07) 5464 3100 • admin@moretonsaleyards.com.au • www.moretonsaleyards.com.au

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WEEKLY RAINFALL WEEK ENDING FRIDAY DECEMBER 1st.

TOTAL (MM)

TOWN

TOWN

TOTAL (MM)

MURPHYS CREEK WITHCOTT

29.4

KILCOY

74.4

MARBURG

58.0

ESK

30.3 51.8

MT WHITESTONE

33.9

TOOGOOLAWAH

73.1

UPPER TENTHILL

33.6

MOORE

74.1 47.5

FOREST HILL

34.2

GATTON UQ

18.0

COOMINYA TOOWOOMBA LOWOOD

30.5

GRANDCHESTER

40.8

44.6

HARRISVILLE

53.4

PLACID HILLS

25.4

LAIDLEY

32.7

GATTON

22.2

ROSEWOOD

59.2

HATTON VALE

47.4

SOMERSET DAM

62.9

HELIDON

27.0

THORNTON

30.3

PROUDLY SPONSORED BY

WEATHER TRIVIA:

Q. What country holds the record for highest rainfall A.India ,1,042inches of rain fell from August 1860 until July 1861

Information courtesy of SILO (Scientific Information for Land Owners), with some data sourced from the Bureau of Meteorology. Some totals awaiting confirmation E&OE

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NOW BACK IN STOCK!

37 Western Dr, Gatton P (07) 5302 2757 W mitre10.com.au

ALL PRICES LISTED ARE CORRECT AT TIME OF PRINTING AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE CONTACT THE STORE FOR CORRECT STOCK LISTING

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Tucson boasts proven track record THE NEW Hyundai Tucson is showcasing a more dynamic appearance that embodies the company’s progressive vision for futurity.

It is set to make its European debut in early 2024, accompanied by the unveiling of its European specifications in the near future.

As the Tucson embarks on a new chapter in its European journey, it carries with it the promise of continued excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction.

The new Tucson inherits the essence of the current model’s ‘Parametric Dynamics’ design language while evolving with a more refined and compelling aesthetic.

The front fascia features a bold interplay of thin, angular lines in the radiator grille, complemented by Parametric Jewel Hidden Lights.

The bumper and skid plates

In pursuit of automotive excellence, the Hyundai Tucson emerges as a trustworthy companion, purposefully designed and meticulously crafted with the customer at its core.

extend seamlessly from side to side, creating a dynamic and visually wider stance.

At the rear, the skid

plates are integrated into the bumper moulding and enlarged horizontally, reinforcing the impression of a wider

wheelbase.

The sleek, rigid form of the rear end seamlessly echoes the front, conveying a sense

of stability and balance.

The interior of the new Tucson prioritises spaciousness and practicality,

achieved through a horizontal design that creates a sense of openness.

Two decades ago, the model entered an emerging SUV segment and has since evolved into a global bestseller.

Its unwavering popularity among European customers is unmistakable.

According to global automotive market research company JATO Dynamics, Tucson became the best-selling car in the compact SUV segment in Europe in 2022.

With its refined design, advanced technology, and proven track record of success, the new Tucson is also poised to continue as a global leader in the SUV segment.

The new Tucson is the first partial redesign in three years to enhance the product competitiveness of the fourth-generation Tucson.

IT’S COMING Tougher. Bigger. Better.

All-new Mitsubishi Triton is on its way. Scan the QR code to register your interest.

Lockyer Valley Mitsubishi 5462 3200 Overseas model shown. Australian specifications may vary.

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SHARE IN WINNING $6,000 PRIZE POOL

DECEMBER 6, 2023

SHOP LOCALLY AT ANY OF THESE PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES TO GO INTO THE DRAW TO WIN

IPSWICH REGIONAL COUNCIL Alchemy Salon Marburg Harmer Family Meats Rosewood Mystical Wonderland Spar Express Marburg

LOCKYER VALLEY REGIONAL COUNCIL 4342 Bar & Bistro AutoPro Gatton Spare Parts Birdhouse Laidley Bluebreeze Fruit & Veg BP Gatton Caffe Sorella Curtain World Gatton Discount Drug Store Gatton Eye Care Plus Gatton Gatton Auto Electrical Gatton Betta Electrical Gatton Brewing & Outdoors Gatton Florist & Gifts Gatton Jewellers Gatton Mitre 10 Gatton Pump & Pool Gatton Tyre Service Gidman Tyre & Mechanical Golden Harvest Bakery Goodwin & Storr Mitre 10 Laidley Goodyear Autocare Gatton Grantham Fuels Gray's Furniture Helidon RSL

Hooper's Grantham Store Hullabaloo Bazaar Hypatia's House Infinity Workwear & Safety Jak & Mo Kelli's Diner Laidley Shoez Laidley Town & Country Lockyer Farm Machinery Lockyer Hotel Lockyer Laundromat Lockyer Mower Centre Lockyer Printing Lockyer Regional Water Distribution Lockyer Valley Ford & Mitsubishi Lockyer Valley Regional Council Visitor Information Centre Lockyer Valley Toyota Lockyer Valley Tyres & More Lockyer Valley Waste Management Love & Karma Mulgowie Hotel My Care Physio & Therapy Natural Alternative Gatton Peter Webster Optometrist Plainland Mitre 10 Pohlman's Nursery Ramnet Laidley Redmond's Pet & Livestock Supplies Shoe Collections Soul Studio Beauty Spano's Supa IGA Sunset Cafe & Takeaway

Sweet Treats & Takeaway Sylvia's Garden & Home Think Water Plainland Toy Wiz Valley Irrigation Valley Steel & Fencing

SOMERSET REGIONAL COUNCIL

Barb's Kitchen - Fernvale & Minden Brisbane Valley Roasters Coffee At The Park DBC Mechanical Services Elken Flooring Esk Fruit Shop Esk Grand Hotel Fernvale Optical Fernwood Landscape Supplies Gav's Glass Irrigear Lowood Little Country Lane Lowood Folk Art Co-Operative Lowood Mitre 10 Lowood Mowers Lowood Tyre Service Mrs V's Drapery Nicola's Boutique Rudi's Place Toogoolawah Tyre & Battery Two Galahs Gallery

Make any purchase from a participating business above, between Wednesday 8th November 2023 & Wednesday 13th December 2023 to receive an entry form for your chance to win one of six shop locally gift wallets valued at $1,000. Complete your entry form (making sure you keep your receipt) and submit your entry to the The Independent prior to the closing time for each prize. Closing times are 12pm Wed 22/11/2023 and; 12pm Wed 13/12/2023.

Make sure you enter for a chance to win!

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shop local ~ eat local ~ buy local Found a great buy in the Somerset region?

A delicious meal or the perfect gift?

Share the love and upload it to facebook or instagram #shopsomersetqld

When you shop local, you support your community Somerset Regional Council is a Small Business Friendly Council

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174 Adare Road, Adare

YOUR DREA MS HAVE FOUND A HOME IMMER SED IN NAT URE

NEW ACRE AGE L AND SELLING

ALL THE ELEMENTS OF LIFE HERE State & Private Schools

Aquatic Centre & Showground

Gatton Hospital

Coles & Aldi

University of Qld Gatton

Bunnings Warehouse

Restaurants & Cafes

Turf Club & Racecourse

Sport & Recreation

STAGE 1 IS REGISTERED AND READY TO BUILD

STAGE 2 & 3 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Park Lake Adare is a peaceful hidden gem with its own lake and conservation parks and yet only 10 minutes to the new Plainland Town Centre. Nestled within an acreage lifestyle, Park Lake’s surroundings provide breathtaking views overlooking nature reserves and the serene lake. Here, residents will have access to undercover pavilions, barbecue and picnic areas with walking tracks located within the 100 acres of parkland reserves.

Park Lake acreage selling from $279,000 • 20,000sqm lake • 100 acres of managed Public Open Space • Full-pressure town water

SITE INSPECTIONS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Talk to Peter Brown

Call 0400 224 111

• Easy and quick access to the Warrego Highway • NBN ready • Underground power

Scan the QR Code to view land for sale

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST NOW !

Email Peter@ParkLakeAdare.com.au

PARKL AKE ADARE.COM. AU

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6 Reasons to shop local

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE BY SHOPPING LOCALLY - EAT IN A LOCAL CAFÉ, USE A LOCAL TRADIE OR SHOP IN A LOCAL STORE.

Local jobs

Local economy

Service and variety

Local support

Convenience

Power of $10

Local support Shopping locally ensures support for local clubs, schools and charities.

Local businesses support local charities all year round.

It is estimated local businesses provide $4.2 million each year in sponsorships and donations to Lockyer Valley clubs, schools and charities.

Currently local residents spend $66.5 million on retail outside the region.

Scan for more details

When you shop local you meet and interact with local people.

Local shopkeepers can assist you to find what you are looking for, maybe by recommending another local store.

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Friday 15 December

North Street, Gatton | 5.30PM - 9PM • Free Santa family photos • Meet Santa’s reindeer • Christmas at Bunyip Stage Show • Free inflatable games zone • Outdoor obstacle course • Twilight markets and food stalls

Scan to register for Christmas Competitions

• Glitter face painting • Ham wheel

Lockyer Valley Regional Council is proud to be a foundation sponsor of Your Town.

For business enquiries or support, contact Council on 1300 005 872

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Is your treatment plant Before it becomes a real being serviced as emergency, call the 24/7 local requested? experts in waste management.

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And is extremely honoured to sponsor multiple s p o r t i n g t e a m s a n d c l u b s t h r o u g h o u t t h e v a l l e y.

M a k e S u r e Yo u C a l l T h e L o c a l A g e n t W i t h T h e L o c a l K n o w l e d g e f o r a l l y o u r r e a l e s ta t e n e e d s .

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Ramon 0412 751 590 * Nicole 0428 396 589 150 Patrick Street Laidley

PH: (07) 5465 1493

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Small businesses are the heartbeat of your neighbourhood, the spine of your local economy & the spirit of

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DECEMBER 6, 2023

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PROPERTY FOCUS

Talk to your Local Agents from right here in the Independent Property Focus

THANK YOU TO MY BUYERS & SELLERS

Merry Christmas & Happy 2024 JEANIE SMITH

Your Local Agent CALL JEANIE SMITH

0400 238 909 R a y W h i t e R u r a l E s k | To o g o o l a w a h

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R AY W H I T E

Rural Esk & Toogoolawah would like to express our thanks to all of our clients and customers for their support throughout the year.

merry festive season and happy new year.

We wish you a

Christmas Has Come Early!

Braemore 38 McConnel Street • 1 acre fully fenced fully usable elevated block • 5 bed, 2 bath, 5 car, 2 large open plan living spaces • Main lounge is open to the kitchen and dining with wood burner fireplace and air conditioning • 3 bay shed with 3 bay awning out the front • 4km to Toogoolawah • 5kw solar system

Sale $699,000 Peter Chant 0403 454 413 Jade Jaenke 0488 247 880

raywhiteruralesk.com.au

Renovators Delight - 5 Bed Timber Home on 4,942 m2 Forest Hill 27 Gill Street • Large 5 bedroom high set home featuring VJ walls and high ceilings • Spacious country style kitchen and seperate lounge • Level corner allotment 1.25 acres • Located 600m from parks, shops, pubs, transport & school bus service. Character home with heaps of potential. Great buying.

• Just 9km from the township of Gatton

raywhiteruralesk.com.au

Sale Offers Over $350,000 Considered

10 Acres (4 Ha) With Buaraba Creek Frontage Buaraba 422 Buaraba Creek Road • Sandstone style block home, 3 bed with verandahs on 3 sides, timber featured ceilings,air conditioning, gas hot water, electric stove, solar back to the grid • Elevated position with rural scenic views • Private quiet position, 25km to Esk • Double lockup garage with workshop area • Borders Buaraba Creek & fully fenced with fertile creek flats, 1 x dam and 3 x rain water tanks

Wayne Jaenke 0438 231 634

*approx.

*approx.

raywhiteruralesk.com.au

Auction Friday 19th January, 4PM, Ray White Esk Office Wayne Jaenke 0438 231 634

*approx.

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Allison Vinckier 0423 301 315

Explore This Exceptional Residence 11 Wilson Street, Gatton 3

2

2

Block Size: 800m2

3

1

4

4

Block Size: 742m2

Your Ideal Home Sweet Home!

97 Davey Road, Gatton

Family Home On Nearly Four Acres!

8 Brolga Way, Adare

2

Block Size: 788m2

4

2

6

Derek Qualischefski 0458 110 872

Angie Lester 0418 714 549

Embrace Classic Charm 1 Harch Street, Gatton

• Security screens, double lock-up carport • Within a peaceful cul-de-sac • Spacious enclosed undercover back deck Offers Over $499,000 • Beautifully landscaped front yard

1

Rhonda McLucas 0400 131 925

Your Dream Home In An Ideal Location!

18 Lakeview Drive, Gatton

• Air conditioning, ceiling fans • Remote access in house double lock up garage, wood heater • Covered alfresco area, 6x3m concrete shed, fully fenced yard Offers Over $479,000 • 5000gal rainwater tank

4

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2

2

Block Size: 885m2

• Positioned in a quiet cul-de-sac • Large 4x11m pool with side wading pool • Downstairs retreat, ample storage space • Full length verandah, garden shed

Offers Over $649,000

Everything Here But The Pool!

35 Placid Drive, Placid Hills 4

Block Size: 3.92ac

2

5

Block Size: 1801m2

• 3 reverse cycle air conditioners, 6 ceiling fans • Security screens, large undercover & paved entertaining area • Two sheds on concrete slabs (6x4m & 3x3m) Offers Over $449,000 • 2 rainwater tanks

• Air conditioning + ceiling fans throughout • 3 bay shed, 10.38kw solar system • Covered al fresco area, fenced house yard Offers Over $750,000 • 5 minutes to Gatton CBD

• Air conditioner + ceiling fans • Huge combined lounge & dining, butlers pantry • Two separate outdoor areas, solar power Offers Over $729,000 • Three bay shed at the rear

Is This The Tree Change You Are Dreaming Of? 536 Philps Road, Grantham

You Won’t Find A Cheaper Home In Gatton 5 Beavan Street, Gatton

Discover The Ultimate Rural Retreat: “Paradise” “Paradise” Gatton Clifton Road, Mt Whitestone

4

2

6

Block Size: 22.24ha

• Air conditioning & ceiling fans throughout • Six bay shed near the house • Large barn style shed with power • Two dams, 15min to Gatton

$1,200,000

2

1

2

2

Block Size: 726m2

• Ceiling fans, separate office that could be 4th bedroom • Kitchen window opens as servery to the pergola area • Fully colourbond fenced, plenty of room for a shed Offers Over $550,000 • Good sized yard

Block Size: 817m2

• Front sleepout with separate petitioned room • Under the house is plenty of open space • Enclosed laundry, property fenced on three sides • Good sized block

Picture Perfect And It Could Be Yours!

44 Rogers Drive, Gatton 3

2

Block Size: 233.38ha

$320,000

Bring This Home To Life!

6 Jackson Court, Gatton 3

1

1

Block Size: 839m2

• Master has air conditioner & two way bathroom • Single in house garage, separate toilet & powder room • Covered pergola area, garden shed Offers Over $499,000 • In a quiet cul-de-sac

PH: 5462 1311 | Web: www.gattonrealestate.com.au | Email: sales@gattonrealestate.com.au |

• 576.69 acres spread across five separate titles • Bitumen road frontage, network of recently graded 4WD tracks • Timber holding yards with ramp & head bale $1,600,000 • 8 serene dams, 5 separate fenced paddocks

Don’t Miss This Opportunity Lot 21/7 Beavan Street, Gatton Block Size: 455m2 • Views over farmland & to the mountains • With town water & fencing on three sides • So close to Gatton CBD • Ideal for your new build

$150,000

“THE TOTALLY LOCAL FIRM - WE CARE”

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PROPERTY GUIDE DECEMBER/JANUARY EDITION TAkE A fREE COPY hOME TODAY

17 Church Street Moore This beautiful home is set on an elevated 1,012 sqm corner parcel & is only 200 metres from the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail. Create your own country lifestyle with this spacious beautiful home, a real family delight with plenty of room to move, 3 sided wrap around veranda with uninterrupted country rural views. Entertainers will appreciate the enviable kitchen with walk in pantry. Open plan kitchen, dining & lounge with air conditioning & ceiling fans throughout. Spacious bedrooms all with built in robes. Main bathroom with separate bath. 9m x 6m colorbond shed with roller door & 6m x 3m carport at front.

4 rainwater storage tanks.

4

2

Make the Move. Live the Dream.

Experience the Lifestyle.

3

For Sale Offers Over $590,000 View By Appointment Contact Leanne Tinney 0417 747 608

Helen Lodge Principal | Sales 0417 782 673

Leanne Tinney Sales 0417 747 608

Mark Pitkin Sales 0400 536 156

Paris Granzien Business Manager 0418 368 455

LJ Hooker Esk | Toogoolawah (07) 5424 2222

Heather Smith Investment Manager 0407 741 159

ThE LOCkYER & SOMERSET INDEPENDENT 45 NORTh STREET GATTON Ph: 4574 5200 149 Windsor Drive Mount Hallen Q 4312

31 Cambridge Drive Mount Hallen Q 4312

“Exceptional Country Living on a Grand Scale” 9.88 acres with spacious low set brick home. Flowing design compliments the connection between kitchen, living, dining and entertainment areas with air conditioning and ceiling fans throughout. Formal dining room, lounge room, and rumpus room. Huge master bedroom with spacious ensuite and corner spa. Loads of privacy with a large outdoor entertaining area overlooking the inground pool and extensive gardens. Solar electricity generator connection, 3 phase power, and a bore that will run 3 sprinklers at once. 2 roller door sheds, garden shed and the property is fenced into separate paddocks.

“Acreage Tree Change”

4

2

5

1

For SaleweOffers Over $1,200,000 All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable.

However, cannot guarantee or give away warranty about the information provided. Interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries.

Tidy, open plan residence and shed on 10 acres with a fully equipped bore producing potable water for all your domestic needs. This solid home in the ever popular Mt Hallen area, has everything you need for your acreage tree change. All the basic infrastructure is already there.

9m x 6m powered shed with 2 roller doors, concrete floor, lighting and 9m x 3m awning. Solar electricity, large open plan dining, lounge and kitchen, polished timber floors, air conditioning, wood heater, dishwasher, security doors, fans throughout and front and rear verandahs.

4

1

2

For Sale Offers Over $599,000

View By Appointment

View By Appointment

Contact Leanne Tinney 0417 747 608

Contact Mark Pitkin 0400 536 156

LJ Hooker Esk | Toogoolawah (07) 5424 2222

LJ Hooker Esk | Toogoolawah (07) 5424 2222

532 Old Mount Beppo Road Mount Beppo Q 4313

Lot 12 Ogilvie Road Blackbutt South

“Escape to the Country” 12.6 acres with brick main residence and new cottage.

Two road frontage with seasonal gully through the property, rainwater tanks and bore. Main residence is older tudor styling with distinctive timber features, unique brick fireplaces and stone feature wall. The lounge room flows to numerous outdoor sitting areas, large alfresco BBQ area, storage sheds and bird aviary. Newly built one bedroom cottage with kitchen, lounge, bathroom and laundry combined. Large shed with combined shipping container, old set of yards and open shed at the front.

Experience an Exceptional Rural Feeling! 8.87 acre hobby farm boasting 400 macadamia nut trees. Lowset home with large paved outdoor entertainment area complete with wood fired pizza oven. Polished timber floors, art deco glass & wooden framed sliding doors from the dining into the lounge room & lovely ornate cornices. Rich red soil with established gardens & fruit trees. Hugh shade house with 3 large above ground garden beds protected & secured with shade cloth & fine chicken wire growing all vegetables.

Irrigation system in place & 7 rainwater storage tanks. 18m x 18m shed with concrete floor incudes a inbuilt lockable storage container, fully powered & gas connection.

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For Sale $730,000

For Sale Offers Over $730,000

View By Appointment

View By Appointment

Contact Helen Lodge 0417 782 673

Contact Leanne Tinney 0417 747 608

LJ Hooker Esk | Toogoolawah (07) 5424 2222 All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee or give away warranty about the information provided. Interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries.

LJ Hooker Esk | Toogoolawah (07) 5424 2222 All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee or give away warranty about the information provided. Interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries.

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5462 2636 61 Railway St, Gatton

www.allpropertygatton.com

FOR SALE

5acres of Peace & Privacy Located in the prestigious Placid Hills suburb is this peaceful lifestyle property. A beautiful home with town water, room for the pets, a dam, sheds and only 10 minutes to Gatton; this is the country home that Aussies dream about!

Taking Property Investment Management to another level 4 Bed | 2 Bath | 4 Car

2.02ha

$799,000

154 Huntingdale Crescent, Placid Hills

Are you getting the best return on your investment?

FOR SALE

Is the rent paid regularly and on time?

A Weekender Haven!

Located just 30 minutes drive from Gatton you will discover the very peaceful country charm of Lefthand Branch. If you are motivated for a renovation project, roll up your sleeves and sink your teeth into this one!

Priced to sell, this won’t last long!

Is maintenance actioned competently and economically?

Is your current agency working hard for you?

If you have answered no to any of these questions, contact us today!

3 Bed| 1 Bath

12acres

Heather Smith 0407 741 159 heather.smith@ljhooker.com.au

esk.ljhooker.com.au

Ramon Bachmann 0412 751 590

Your Local Agent with Local Knowledge

(07) 5465 1493

Ray Bachmann Real Estate

upper tenthill 64 Allens Rd

150 Patrick St Laidley Qld 4341

6

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2

B

15

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106

SuRpaSSing ExpEctation on 106 acRES Needing More Room For Your Family and Pets?

Than this one is a Must See...Perfect Property for Horses, Cattle, Farm Stay Potential or just sit back and enjoy the Peace and Quiet. Land: Undulating to flat areas / Recently cleared / Good Driving or Bike tracks / Improvements: 24m x 13m x 4.5m High Shed Powered Truck Access- Raised Timber Flooring to part of Shed/18m x 7m Machinery Shed/ Fully Fenced into Multiple Paddocks/Bitumen Driveway/Solar/Inground Pool/ Dwelling: Huge 6 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Brick Home /Water: 2 x Dams / Equipped Bore with Good Water

Pumping to Various Locations/Location: 12 Mins South of Gatton in the Beautiful Upper Tenthill Area / 30 Mins From Toowoomba / 1 Hr & 20 Mins From Brisbane and 2 Hrs From Gold Coast

For Sale Ramon Bachmann 0412751590

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

Offers Over $395,000 658 Lefthand Branch Rd, Lefthand Branch

Emily Hallas 0448 742 253

Kylie Hallas 0438 665 415

Ramon Bachmann 0412 751 590

Your Local Agent with Local Knowledge

(07) 5465 1493

Ray Bachmann Real Estate

150 Patrick St Laidley Qld 4341

Plainland 4470 Warrego Highway HigHway Frontage Plainland 10.20Ha Sort after Plainland Block with huge 500 meters of Warrego Highway Frontage as well as the massive benefit of side road access making this a rare block in the Fast Growing Plainland Township. * 10.20Ha or 25.20Acres * Gently Sloping * Flood Free * Power To Block * Ideally located right next to overpass * Located on the east bound side of Highway * Loads of room for future merging lanes * Corner Block * 1 Hr From

Brisbane * 30 Mins From Ipswich * 45 Mins From Toowoomba * Don’t Miss This One

For Sale P.O.A. ramon Bachmann 0412751590

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

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0402 500 825 | lynsills@atrealty.com.au | www.atrealty.com.au 175 Ipswich Street, Esk 4312

Fernvale / Lowood | Ph: 5426 7555 | 1501 Brisbane Valley Hwy, Fernvale

View our listings online @ approvedre.com.au FERNVALE

The interior of the house is thoughtfully designed with a modern touch. Ducted Aircon throughout. WOW! Gorgeous floor plan 2 massive living areas. Massive patio with patio fan for the whole family!

This property boasts a generous land area of 864 sqm, providing ample space for outdoor activities and entertaining Perfectly located within minutes of Fernvale shopping

Offers over $650,000

Phone Robby 0428 355 717

Thinking of selling?

Fernvale office turning over quick sales!

More Listings needed NOW!!!

4 A 2 B 2 C

Atkinsons Dam

$890,000

Peaceful 15ha rural property, located in the heart of South East Queensland. This thriving community offers the tranquility of the Australian bush with the convenience of local amenties and services. You will see Glimpses of Atkinsons Dam from the verandah, just a stones throw to the Public Jetty so Bring the Boat or Jetski.

This 15 hectare property offers an idyllic lifestyle opportunity for those seeking a rural lifestyle with a fully fenced house yard, surrounded by the balance of bushland with Koalas and Kangaroos on your doorstep.

THE MAIN COTTAGE Boasts two bedrooms and one bathroom, polished timber floors, this cute homestead features a large balcony perfect for entertaining friends and family, a fully fenced huge house yard for the kids or pets to play, and two lockable garages just perfect for the boat & jetski !

RECREATION ROOMS X 3 - Converted Railway Station Building Just perfect for those looking to work from home or for those who need a dedicated space for hobbies or crafts. The house also boasts a separate Block construction workshop with power and water connected, such a great space for all hobby enthusiasts Tank water and a Bore for the gardens..

This property is a unique opportunity for those seeking the perfect blend of country living and water sports ! With a short drive to local shops, schools, and services, you have the freedom to enjoy the tranquility of this idyllic rural lifestyle. This property is a rare find and won't last long - don't miss out on your chance to make rural living your reality. Contact us today to arrange your inspection.

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Ph: 0431 799 227 Office: (07) 5462 4492 17a Railway St, Gatton, Qld 4343 ABN: 49152571143 craig@cptproperties.com.au

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Gatton 10 Railway St, Gatton QLD 4343 • Phone: (07) 5462 3000 gatton.ljhooker.com.au

After another record breaking year, we would like to thank ALL our clients and local community for a Super 2022!!

Wishing Everyone a Merry Xmas!!

Have a Safe - Fun - Family Time!!

ADARE

Still in operation over the break, just closed public holidays, So if you are looking to Sell, Buy, Lease or Rent Come in or call our Award Winning Team!

6A 3B 5C

Executive Living on 2.5 Acres Exhibiting large-scale living in a beautiful pocket of Adare, this family oasis enjoys peace & privacy on a marvellous, fenced 2.5ac block.

• Ensuited super king size main bedroom 6.3m x 6.3m (with its own carport & entrance) • Magnificent 10m x 4.5m pool • Fully fenced 1ha (2.5 acre) property • 10km Solar system • Large media room • 12m x 12m insulated shed w/ air condition gym room at the rear • 10kw ducted aircon system throughout house • Additional 6m x 4m garden shed + Avery / Dog Kennel • 20,000l tank for garden watering • Concrete driveway with water feature

MuSt InSpECt - CALL KEnt nOW!!! $1,200,000 Kent Idle 0435 014 725

HELIDON SPA - 10 Helendale Drive 4 Bedrooms, Office, 2 Bathrooms, 7 Car Accom, 1.3 Ha

STUNNING PRESENTATION - PERFECT FOR THE LARGE FAMILY

Nestled on a sprawling 3 acre property, this captivating country charmer is the perfect family haven.

The contemporary colonial style homestead offers 4 bedrooms, office, 3 living areas, 2 utility rooms, 2 bathrooms and massive sheds for hobbyists or home business. * 4 Bedrooms all have built ins; main with ensuite, 2 walk in robe & dressing room * 2 Room annexure for hobbies, craft room or conversion to granny flat * Spacious colonial kitchen includes walk in pantry, quality appliances & 2 door fridge * Entertainers will be delighted by the open plan and formal living areas. There is a separate lounge and dining plus casual dining / family rooms opening onto a huge outdoor area * Amazing shed space includes 2 car attached roller door garage, 17m x 7.5m vehicle shed with 4 roller doors and workshop, 15m x 9m industrial size shed with high roller door clearance * Many extras including abundant water supply (town, rain water tanks and submersible bore); solar panels, privacy fencing and much more…

FOR SALE: $1,200,000 CONTACT: Leigh Hair 0419 718 258 Kev Perry 0408 108 785

remaxcountry.com.au

Matty K - Principal - Captains Club Sales - 0498 962 889 matt@ljhookergatton.com.au Kirsten Kark - Manager - Sales & Rentals - 0477 455 275

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• Large home on 5,378m² elevated block in Regency Downs • 4 bedrooms, large master suite with ensuite & air-conditioning • Open plan living/kitchen/dining with views & cathedral ceiling • Games room, workshop/store area, study & undercover alfresco • Fenced with paved driveway to 12m x 6m (approx.) powered shed • Security screens, window locks & trickle feed town water $879,000

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• Single level brick home in Plainland on 4,843m2 • 3 built-in bedrooms, kitchen/dining with access to alfresco • Large lounge room with fireplace and air-conditioning • Undercover alfresco overlooking spacious back yard • Fully fenced with double lock-up garage + double carport • Trickle feed town water, 1020W solar + gas hot water • Close to schools, Woolworths, Bunnings & public transport $580,000

• Expansive home in Hatton Vale on 4,067m² elevated block • 5 built-in bedrooms, large master with ensuite & walk-in robe • Open plan living/kitchen/dining with access to decked alfresco • Private in-ground swimming pool with adjoining pool house • 12m x 6m (approx.) powered shed with carport • 6.5kw solar, ducted air-conditioning & trickle feed town water

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GENERAL CROSSWORD 1048

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SUDOKU EASY

MEDIUM

ACROSS 1 When one formulates, one does what (6) 8 Name a more common term for a lycanthrope (8) 9 Which musical direction means slowly (6) 10 What is an apostate from a religious faith (8) 11 What is a colloquial term for a kid (3,3) 12 Name the horizontal piece beneath a window (4) 13 Which term suggests the minimum (5) 16 To apportion, is to do what (5) 19 To be above, is to be where (4) 21 What is a place, or a site (6) 22 To enlarge, is to do what (8) 23 What is another term for dwelling places (6) 24 What are arithmetical means (8) 25 Name an annual Christian festival (6) DOWN 2 Which early English worker organised to destroy

manufacturing machinery (7) 3 Name spectacles devised to protect the eyes from wind, dust, etc (7) 4 What are long-bladed weapons (6) 5 When one lays something open to view, one does what (7) 6 What is a stroke of good luck (7) 7 What is a transgression (7)

SOLUTION

13 Name an Australian political party (7) 14 What are some Parisian gangsters called (7) 15 What is a striking scene (7) 17 What is another term for bullies (7) 18 To alleviate pain, is to do what (7) 20 Name a polite addition to a request (6)

EASY SOLUTION

MEDIUM SOLUTION

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SBS

SEVEN

NINE

TEN

WEDNESDAY

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.40 Media Watch. 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Worzel Gummidge. 4.00 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 5.00 Back Roads.

5.30 Hard Quiz. 6.00 The Drum. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. 8.30 Question Everything. 9.05 Australian Epic. 9.35 Planet America. 10.05 QI. 10.35 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 11.20 News. 11.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 PBS News. 2.10 Elizabeth. 3.00 Mastermind Aust. 3.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys.

5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 Gods Of Tennis. 8.30 Alone UK. 9.25 Fargo. 10.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Border Security: Int. 2.30 Australia’s Deadliest.

3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 News. 7.00 Border Security. 7.30 Big Brother. 8.55 Ed Sheeran V Adele.

10.00 The Latest: Seven News. 10.30 The Amazing Race. 12.00 Parenthood.

2.00 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Hot Seat. 5.30 News. 6.00 News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. 8.30 Clarkson’s Farm. 9.40 Police Rescue Australia. 10.40 The Equalizer. 11.30 La Brea. 12.20 Tipping Point. 1.10 Pointless. 2.00 Hello SA. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 Bold.

5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Bachelors Aust. 8.40 Law & Order: S.V.U. 9.30 The Hunt For The Family Court Killer. 10.30 My Life Is Murder.

11.30 The Project. 12.30 Stephen Colbert. 1.30 Dr Phil. 2.30 Shopping.

4.30 CBS Morning.

THURSDAY

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Question Everything. 2.00 Parliament.

3.00 Worzel Gummidge. 4.00 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 5.00 Back Roads. 5.25 Hard Quiz. 6.00 The Drum. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Bill Bailey’s Wild West Australia.

9.00 Grand Designs. 9.45 Miriam Margolyes Almost Australian. 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 PBS News. 2.10 Elizabeth. 3.00 Mastermind Aust. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News.

7.35 Secret World Of Snacks. 8.30 Adam And Poh’s Great Australian Bites.

9.30 The Doll Factory. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Border Security: Int. 2.30 Australia’s Deadliest.

3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 1. Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Stars. 9.30 Seven’s Cricket: The Spin. 10.00 Motorway Patrol.

10.30 The Force: BTL. 11.00 Autopsy USA. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Hot Seat. 5.30 News. 6.00 News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 Great Getaways. 8.30 RPA. 9.30 Big Miracles. 10.30 Chicago Med. 11.20 Emergency Call. 12.10 Tipping Point.

1.10 Pointless. 2.00 Drive TV. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Dr Phil.

2.00 To Be Advised. 3.10 Ent. Tonight.

3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Neighbours.

4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Jamie’s 5 Ingredient Mediterranean. 8.30 Law & Order: S.V.U. 9.30 The Hunt For The Family Court Killer. 10.30 Blue Bloods. 11.30 The Project. 12.30 Stephen Colbert.

1.30 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

FRIDAY

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Shetland. 2.00 Finding The Archibald.

3.00 Worzel Gummidge. 4.00 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 5.00 Back Roads. 5.30 Hard Quiz. 6.00 The Drum. 7.00 News. 7.30 Gardening Aust. 8.30 Under The Vines. 9.15 Midsomer Murders. 10.50 News. 11.05 Question Everything. 11.35 Life. 12.35 Wakefield. 1.35 Rage. 5.00 Rage.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 PBS News. 2.10 Elizabeth. 3.00 Mastermind Aust. 3.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys.

5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.35 Lost Treasures Of Egypt.

8.30 Lost World Of Angkor Wat. 10.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Border Security: Int. 2.30 Surf Patrol. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 2. Sydney Sixers v Melbourne Renegades. 10.00 MOVIE: Priest. (2011) 12.00 12 Monkeys. 1.00 Travel Oz. 1.30 Harry’s Practice. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Hot Seat. 5.30 News. 6.00 News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 For The Love Of Pets. 8.30 MOVIE: London Has Fallen. (2016) 10.30 MOVIE: Mercury Rising. (1998) 12.35 Tipping Point. 1.30 Pointless. 2.30 Our State On A Plate. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Dr Phil. 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.10 Ent. Tonight. 3.30 Judge Judy. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Christmas With The Australian Women’s Weekly. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. 9.30 The Graham Norton Show. 10.30 To Be Advised. 11.30 Good Sam. 12.30 The Project. 1.30 Late Programs.

SATURDAY

6.00 Rage. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Rage. 12.00 News. 12.30 Midsomer Murders. 2.00 Annika.

2.50 The Durrells. 4.30 Landline. 5.10 Joanna Lumley’s Britain. 6.00 The Way We Wore. (PG) 7.00 News. 7.30 All Creatures Great And Small. (PG) 8.20 Vera. (M) 9.50 Annika. (M) 10.40 Under The Vines. (PG) 11.25 QI. (M) 11.55 Rage. (MA15+) 5.00 Rage.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix. NHK Trophy. Highlights. 4.00 Seed. 4.40 Greatest Hits Of The 80s.

5.35 Hitler: A Life In Pictures. 6.30 News. 7.30 Britain’s Most Luxurious Train Journeys. 8.25 Highclere: The Real Downton Abbey. 9.20 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 10.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Morning Show. 12.00 Horse Racing.

Ballarat Cup, The Ingham Charity Raceday and The Star Gateway Day. 5.00 News. 5.30 Creek To Coast.

6.00 News. 7.00 MOVIE: Jumanji.

(1995) 9.10 NSW Schools Spectacular: Fabulous. 11.40 Border Security. 12.10 12 Monkeys. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 Get Clever. 5.00 House Of Wellness.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 MOVIE: Ruby’s Choice. (2022) 3.30 Eatwell Christmas With Emma Dean. 4.30 Garden Gurus. 5.00 News. 5.30 Country House Hunters Australia.

6.00 News. 7.00 Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols. 9.00 MOVIE: A Sunburnt Christmas. (2020) 11.00 MOVIE: A Christmas Karen. (2022) 1.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Christmas With The Australian Women’s Weekly. 2.00 Exploring Off The Grid. 2.30 GCBC. 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 Luca’s Key Ingredient. 4.00 My Market Kitchen.

4.30 Farm To Fork. 5.00 News. 6.00 Bondi Rescue. 6.30 Jamie Oliver: Cooking For Less. 7.30 The Dog House.

8.30 Ambulance. 11.00 Late Programs.

SUNDAY

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 You Can’t Ask That. 1.30 Gardening Aust.

2.30 All Creatures Great And Small. 3.15 Grand Designs. 4.10 Bill Bailey’s Wild West Australia. 5.00 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat: Christmas Special. 6.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 News. 7.30 Joanna Lumley’s Britain. 8.20 Death In Paradise: Christmas Special. 9.50 We Hunt Together. 10.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Cycling. Cape to Cape MTB. Highlights. 3.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 4.05 Dylan Alcott Interviews. 4.40 Greatest Hits Of The 80s. 5.35 Hitler: A Life In Pictures. 6.30 News. 7.30 Fortress Britain With Alice Roberts. 8.25 The Lost City Of Ramses. 10.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Highway Patrol. 1.30 MOVIE: Last Train To Christmas. (2021) 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 News. 5.30 Weekender. 6.00 News. 7.00 Cricket.

Big Bash League. Game 4. Melbourne Renegades v Perth Scorchers. 10.00 7NEWS Spotlight. 11.00 HMP: Behind Bars. 12.30 Bates Motel. 1.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Drive TV. 1.30 Great Getaways. 2.30 For The Love Of Pets. 3.30 Maritime Masters: Expedition Antarctica. 4.30 The Pet Rescuers. 5.00 News. 5.30 RBT. 6.00 News. 7.00 The Hundred With Andy Lee. 8.00 60 Minutes. 9.00 MOVIE: Honest Thief. (2020) 11.00 MOVIE: Motherless Brooklyn. (2019) 1.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.10 My Market Kitchen. 1.30 Farm To Fork.

2.00 Food Trail: South Africa. 2.30 Everyday Gourmet. 3.00 Cook With Luke. 3.30 GCBC. 4.00 All 4 Adventure. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Sunday Project. 7.30 The Bachelors Aust. 8.40 NCIS: Hawai’i. 9.40 NCIS: Hawai’i. 10.40 To Be Advised. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Vera.

2.30 Cook And The Chef. 3.00 Gardening Aust. 4.10 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 5.00 Back Roads.

5.30 Hard Quiz. 6.00 The Drum. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Prosecuting Evil. 9.25 Under Cover. 10.25 You Can’t Ask That. 10.45 News. 11.00 Yakka: Australia At Work. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.10 Elizabeth. 3.00 Mastermind Aust. 3.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize.

3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News.

7.30 Close Encounters With Levison Wood. 8.30 Concorde: The True Story.

10.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Border Security: Int. 2.30 Surf Patrol. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League.

Game 5. Hobart Hurricanes v Sydney Sixers. 10.00 Motorway Patrol. 10.30 Highway Cops. 11.00 Autopsy USA. 12.00 Bates Motel. 1.00 My Impossible House. 2.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Hot Seat. 5.30 News. 6.00 News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 David Attenborough’s Planet Earth III. 8.40 Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators. 9.45 Forged In Fire. 10.45 Resident Alien. 11.35 Kenan. 12.00 Tipping Point. 1.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 Bold.

10.00 Studio 10. 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.10 Ent. Tonight. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 Bold.

5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Bachelors Aust. 9.10 The Secrets She Keeps. 10.10 FBI: Most Wanted. 12.00 The Project. 1.00 Stephen Colbert.

2.00 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Vera.

2.30 Death In Paradise: Christmas Special. 4.10 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 5.00 Back Roads. 5.25 Hard Quiz. 6.00 The Drum. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 The Platypus Guardian.

8.55 Yakka: Australia At Work. 9.55 Believing In Australia. 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 PBS News. 2.10 Elizabeth. 3.00 Mastermind Aust. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.35 MOVIE: Call Me Kate. (2023) 10.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Border Security: Int. 2.30 Surf Patrol. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League.

Game 6. Sydney Thunder v Brisbane Heat. 10.00 The Endgame. 12.00 Grand Crew. 12.30 Grand Crew. 1.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Hot Seat.

5.30 News. 6.00 News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 Travel Guides. 8.30 MOVIE: Crocodile Dundee. (1986) 10.30 New Amsterdam. 11.20 Kenan. 11.45 Tipping Point. 12.40 Pointless. 1.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Studio 10. 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 Bold.

5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Bachelors Aust. 8.40 NCIS. 9.40 NCIS: LA. 11.30 The Project. 12.30 Stephen Colbert. 1.30 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

TUESDAY

ABC TV

MONDAY

December 6 – 12

Classifications: (PG) Parental Guidance (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (CC) Closed Captions (R) Repeat. Please note: Listings are correct at the time of print and are subject to change by networks.

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7MATE

GEM

BOLD

PEACH

VICELAND

5.30pm I Escaped To The Country. (R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R) 7.30 Heartbeat. (PG, R) 8.45 Lewis. (M, R) 10.45 Law & Order: UK. (M, R) 11.45 Bargain Hunt. (R) 12.45 My Greek Odyssey.

(PG, R)

5.30pm American Pickers.

(PG, R) 6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.30 Highway Patrol.

(PG, R) 8.30 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG, R) 9.30 Beach Cops. (PG, R) 10.30 Surveillance Oz: Dashcam. (PG, R)

5.30pm Celebrity Yorkshire Auction House. (R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

(R) 7.30 As Time Goes By. (R) 8.40 Movie: Casino Royale. (1967) (PG, R) 11.20 Forensics: Catching The Killer. (M)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.30 Bull. (M, R) 8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.25 Hawaii Five-0. (M, R) 10.20 Evil. (M) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R) 7.00 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.20 Two And A Half Men. (M, R) 10.10 Seinfeld. (PG, R) 11.10 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

5.50pm The Curse Of Oak Island. (PG, R) 6.40 Jeopardy! (R) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Movie: Snowpiercer.

(2013) (R) 10.50 Movie: Tale Of Tales.

(2015) (MA15+, R)

WEDNESDAY

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 8.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 9.00 Question Everything. (R) 9.35 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. (PG, R)

5.30pm I Escaped To The Country. (R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R) 7.30 Father Brown. (M, R) 8.30 Murdoch Mysteries.

(M, R) 11.30 Father Brown. (M, R) 12.30 Bargain Hunt. (R) 1.30 The Zoo. (PG, R)

6.00pm Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 1. Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Stars.

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.30 Family Guy. (M) 8.00 American Dad! (M) 8.30 Movie: Zombieland.

(2009) (MA15+, R) 10.20 Watch Dogs.

(MA15+)

5.30pm Celebrity Yorkshire Auction House. (R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

(PG, R) 7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. (PG, R) 8.40 Movie: You Only Live Twice. (1967) (PG, R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.30 Bull. (M, R) 8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.25 NCIS: New Orleans.

(M, R) 10.20 FBI. (M, R) 11.15 FBI: International.

(M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R) 7.00 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.30 Seinfeld. (PG, R) 11.30 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG, R)

5.50pm The Curse Of Oak Island. (PG, R) 6.40 Jeopardy! (R) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Beyond Oak Island.

(PG) 10.10 The World’s Toughest Prisons. (M, R)

THURSDAY

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 8.30 Movie: I Know What You Did Last Summer.

(1997) (MA15+, R) 10.10 Would I Lie To You? The Unseen Bits. (PG, R) 10.40 QI. (M, R)

6.00pm Pie In The Sky. (PG, R) 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer.

8.30 Escape To The Country.

10.30 Escape To The Perfect Town. (PG, R) 11.30 I Escaped To The Country. (R)

6.00pm Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 2. Sydney Sixers v Melbourne Renegades.

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.30 Movie: The Mule.

(2018) (M, R) 9.50 Movie: Absolute Power. (1997) (M, R) 12.25 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

5.30pm Celebrity Yorkshire Auction House. (R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

(R) 7.30 RBT. (M, R) 8.30 Movie: On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.

(1969) (PG, R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.30 Bull. (M, R) 8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.25 NCIS: Hawai’i. (M, R) 10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles.

(M, R) 11.15 SEAL Team. (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.30 Seinfeld. (PG, R) 11.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG, R)

5.50pm The Curse Of Oak Island. (PG, R) 6.40 Jeopardy! (R) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Hoarders. (M) 9.20 Sex Unlimited.

10.15 Planet Sex With Cara Delevingne. (MA15+, R) 11.10 Limetown. (M, R)

FRIDAY

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.00 QI. (PG, R) 8.30 Live At The Apollo.

(M, R) 9.15 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (M, R) 9.40 Melbourne Comedy Festival: The Gala. (M, R)

6.00pm Extreme Animal Transport. (PG) 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet In Autumn. (PG, R) 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R) 8.30 Escape To The Country.

10.30 Carol Drinkwater’s Secret Provence. (PG)

6.00pm Pawn Stars.

(PG, R) 6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.00 Storage Wars. (PG) 7.30 Air Crash Investigations: The Accident Files. (PG) 8.30 Disasters At Sea. (PG, R) 9.30 Mighty Trains. (PG, R)

5.00pm Movie: Some Like It Hot. (1959) (PG, R) 7.30 Movie: Johnny English. (2003) (PG, R) Rowan Atkinson.

9.15 Movie: Diamonds Are Forever. (1971) (M, R) Sean Connery, Jill St John.

11.45 Rizzoli & Isles. (M, R) 12.45 The Closer. (M, R)

6.00pm Soccer. A-League Men. Round 7. Sydney FC v Macarthur FC. 9.15 NCIS. (M, R) 10.10 FBI. (M, R) 11.10 SEAL Team. (M, R) 12.05 FBI: International.

(M, R) 1.00 Evil. (M, R) 2.00 48 Hours. (M, R)

6.10pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 6.35 The Big Bang Theory.

(PG, R) 10.00 Friends. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG, R)

6.45 The Toys That Built The World. (PG) 7.35 Impossible Engineering. (R) 8.30 Mad Max Fans: Beyond The Wasteland.

(M, R) 10.20 The Eruption: Stories Of Survival.

(M, R)

SATURDAY

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (R) 8.00 QI. (PG, R) 8.30 Louis Theroux: Louis And The Brothel. (M, R) 9.35 You Can’t Ask That.

(M, R) 10.05 Doc Martin. (PG, R) 10.55 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. (PG, R)

6.30 Escape To The Country. (R) 7.30 Slow Train Through Africa With Griff Rhys Jones. (PG) 8.30 Call The Midwife.

(M, R) 10.50 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railways.

(PG, R)

6.00pm Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 4.

Melbourne Renegades v Perth Scorchers.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line.

(PG, R) 8.30 Movie: Fury. (2014) (MA15+, R)

3.30pm Movie: Irma La Douce. (1963) (PG, R) 6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG, R) 8.30 Movie: Live And Let Die. (1973) (PG, R) Roger Moore, Yaphet Kotto.

11.00 Madam Secretary.

(M, R) 12.00 Rizzoli & Isles. (M, R) 1.00 The Closer. (M, R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles.

(M, R) 11.15 FBI: International.

(M, R) 12.15 Evil. (M, R)

6.00pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 6.25 The Big Bang Theory.

(PG, R) 9.00 Two And A Half Men. (M, R) 10.00 South Park.

(MA15+, R) 11.00 Friends. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6.40 The Buildings That Fought Hitler. (PG, R) 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. (PG) 8.30 The Last Overland: Singapore To London.

(PG, R) 9.25 History’s Greatest Of All-Time With Peyton Manning. (M)

SUNDAY

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.00 Would I Lie To You? The Unseen Bits. (PG, R) 8.30 MythBusters. (PG) 9.20 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R) 10.10 Louis Theroux: Law And Disorder In Philadelphia. (M, R)

5.30pm I Escaped To The Country. (R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R) 7.30 Doc Martin. (M, R) 8.30 Endeavour. (M, R) 10.30 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 11.30 Doc Martin. (M, R)

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.30 Outback Opal Hunters. (PG, R) 8.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. (PG, R) 10.30 Swamp People: Serpent Invasion. (PG)

5.30pm Saved & Remade.

(R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

(R) 7.30 Death In Paradise.

(M, R) 8.40 Movie: The Man With The Golden Gun. (1974) (PG, R) 11.15 Snapped. (M)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.30 Bull. (M, R) 8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 Blue Bloods. (M, R) 11.15 SEAL Team. (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R) 7.00 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.30 Seinfeld. (PG, R) 11.30 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 1.30 South Park. (MA15+, R)

6.40 Jeopardy! (R) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Taskmaster. (M, R) 9.25 Then You Run. (MA15+) 10.20 We’re All Gonna Die (Even Jay Baruchel) (M, R)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 8.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 9.10 Ghosts. (PG) 9.45 Rosehaven. (PG, R) 10.10 Portlandia. (R) 10.55 Fleabag. (M, R)

5.30pm I Escaped To The Country. (R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R) 7.30 Rosemary & Thyme.

(PG, R) 8.30 Inspector George Gently. (M, R) 10.30 Law & Order: UK. (M, R) 11.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

6.00pm Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 6. Sydney Thunder v Brisbane Heat.

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.30 Outback Truckers.

(M, R) 9.30 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under. (PG, R) 10.30 Ice Road Truckers.

(PG, R)

5.30pm Saved & Remade.

(R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

(R) 7.30 New Tricks. (M, R) 8.40 Movie: The Spy Who Loved Me. (1977) (M, R) 11.15 Madam Secretary.

(M, R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.30 Bull. (PG, R) 9.25 FBI: International.

(M, R) 10.20 SEAL Team. (M) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R) 7.00 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.20 Two And A Half Men. (M, R) 10.10 Seinfeld. (PG, R) 11.10 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

5.50pm The Curse Of Oak Island. (PG, R) 6.40 Jeopardy! (R) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Travel Man’s Greatest Trips. (M, R) 9.25 Alone: The Skills Challenge. (PG) 10.15 Hudson & Rex. (M)

MONDAY

ABC TV PLUS 7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 8.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R) 9.20 Bay Of Fires. (M, R) 10.15 Killing Eve. (M, R) 10.55 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R)

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Community Noticeboard - Regular Meetings 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 Ballet Classes for Adults Tue 2pm, Somerset Civic Centre Esk, free tuition, no previous experience necessary 0448843644 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 Playgroups Hatton Vale Uniting Church Tue 9:30am 0427536513; Grantham S.S. Wed 9am 5468 3777; Ma Ma Creek S.S. Thu 9am 5462 7271; Gatton S.S. Thu 9:15am 5466 3333; Glenore Grove S.S. Fri 9am 5466 6111; Grandchester S.S. Mon 8:30am 5466 9222; Kentville S.S. Thu 9am 5411 5111; Laidley Uniting Church Mon 9:30am 5403 2198; Laidley Community Ctre for Babies Mon 10am 5465 1889; Laidley Community Ctr Wed 9:30am 5465 1889; Laidley District S.S. Thurs 9am 5466 8222;

Laidley Uniting Church Thu 9:30am 5403 2198; Laidley St Mary’s Fri 8:30am 5465 1420; Lockrose S.S. Wed 8:30am 5465 8249; Mt Whitestone S.S. Fri 9:30am 5462 6717; Tenthill S.S. Mon 9am 5468 8088; Minden Baptist Church music play Thu 9.30 see Facebook.

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 Creative Healing Hub located at Laidley Youth Centre and Toy Wiz, events include: healing, meditation, various arts and craft. Classes $20$25. Contact 0421842993 for bookings, times and more information.

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 0466721919 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 Gatton Weight-Loss Support Group Tue 9am, 91 Western Hwy Gatton, 0439700716 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 6pm-9pm Laidley Cultural Centre 0408631292 Laidley Uniting Church Playgroup Thu 9.30am11am, Laidley Uniting Church hall 0427536513 Laidley Weight Support Group Inc. 8.30am Wed Laidley RSL 0403501170 Light Exercise Group Mon 9:30am-10:30am, Girl Guides Hut, Rosewood 54641544 Line Dancing Classes Toogoolawah RSL Tuesdays 12.30-2.30pm 0422889530 Line Dancing Classes Gatton Seniors Centre, Thu 9,.30am-11.30am, beginner classes $7, 0439030677

Line Dancing Rosewood Girl Guides Hut 9:30am-11am 54641544 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 St find 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 9am11.30am pottery, Wed 9am11.30am social, Thu 9am11.30am painting mediums, 1st Sat/mth 9.30am-12 facilitated workshops (bookings essential, fees apply) 0490825846 Lockyer Valley Camera Club last Thu/mth, 6.30pm, Lutheran Church Hall 7 Macgregor St Laidley. FB: LaidleyCameraClub Lockyer Valley Cancer Support Group 1st Thu/mth Davson Room, Lockyer Valley Cultural Centre, Gatton 0419646902 or 54621766 Lockyer Valley Celtic Pipeband Thu 6pm-8pm Grantham Butter Factory 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 Euchre Wed 7pm at Lowood Showgrounds, all levels welcome 0439301955 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, marburgartsociety@gmail.com Marburg & District Art Society Fri 9.30am-12.30pm, CWA Hall Walloon Men’s Workshop Fri 9:30am -12pm, 19 School St, Rosewood 54641544 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 Myplace Lockyer Valley putting unity back in community, 3rd Sat/mth 1pm, Floating Café, Grantham 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 and District Support Centre Pop-up Hub 8.30am-12pm, Walloon 1st Wed/mth, Marburg 2nd Wed/ mth, Grandchester last Wed/ mth, 5464 1544 Rosewood Community Art Group Fri 9:30am, Girl Guides Hut 54641544 Rosewood Euchre Group Mon 9am m'tea, play at 9.30am, CWA Hall Rosewood rosewoodqcwa@outlook.com Rosewood History Group bi

-monthly, 3rd/Thu 10:30am Girl Guides Hut 54641544 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 Rural Women’s Group Tue 9:30am at memorial Hall, 54641544 Rosewood Seniors Group 1st Tue/mth 9.20am-11am at Girl Guide Hut, Matthew St. 54641544 Rosewood Weekly Get Together Anglican Church grounds John St, Fri 9am12pm, coffee cake and chat, check out trash and treasure shed. 0413789763 Somerset Dam 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 Tai Chi Rosewood Tue 12pm beginners, 1pm advanced, 19 School St 54641544 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

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MOORE WEEKLY STARS December 4-10, 2023 ARIES (Mar 21 - Apr 19)

With the Sun and Mars shining in fellow fire sign Sagittarius, you’re in Ram freedom-bunny mode! Plus, indulgent Venus and restless Jupiter rev up your adventurous, extravagant side. So this week will work best if you experiment and explore, stretch well beyond your comfort zone, and fraternise with a stimulating crowd. But you could receive unsettling information about a friend or financial matter.

Do some stringent fact checking and be extra patient.

TAURUS (Apr 20 - May 20) This week’s stars highlight the constant balancing act between individual needs and relationship responsibilities. Jupiter and Uranus (both in Taurus) emphasise the importance of maintaining your individuality and prioritising personal projects. Whereas Venus (your ruling planet) shines a bright spotlight on your partner, relatives and/or friends. Are you meeting their needs, as well as your own? Tuesday and Wednesday are terrific for socialising.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20)

The Sun and Mars are both transiting through your relationship zone, so a problem with a loved one should start to improve, as long as you are proactive about finding a solution.

When it comes to your aspirations for the future, don’t just dream about them. You need a practical plan (and the cooperation of others) to turn abstract dreams into robust reality. The late week stars highlight travelling, teaching, studying, intense conversation and inner contemplation.

CANCER (June 21 - July 22) Attached Crabs – this week’s stars are perfect for cementing your commitment to your partner, as you find extra romantic ways to show your affection. Singles – give superficial suitors a wide berth. Look for lasting love with a soulful Scorpio or a charismatic Capricorn.

And – with the Sun and Mars in your wellbeing zone – don’t just talk about improving your fitness levels. Be proactive, jump off the comfy couch and get physical in the great outdoors!

LEO (July 23 - Aug 22) The focus is on friends, as the Sun and Mars move through your friendship zone. But don’t let your peer group influence you too much.

The planets encourage being your own person and doing your own thing. So your motto for the week is from birthday great, singer-songwriter Jim Morrison: “A friend is someone who gives you total freedom to be yourself.”

Creativity is high on Friday, but don’t let your tendency to gossip come between you and others.

VIRGO (Aug 23 - Sep 22)

This week Mercury (your power planet) forms a fabulous trine with lucky, plucky Jupiter. Plus, Jupiter and Uranus are both jumping through your aspirations and adventure zones. So you need to be more proactive and courageous about turning current average opportunities into future good fortune. Where intention flows, energy goes! Your inspiring motto for the moment is from birthday great, poet Emily Dickinson: “Fortune befriends the bold.”

LIBRA (Sep 23 - Oct 22) On Tuesday and Wednesday, taskmaster Saturn links up with your ruling planet Venus.

Which encourages and boosts your conscientious, perfectionist side. But don’t overdo it, Libra! Leave room for mistakes, stumbles and occasional sloppiness. No one can get things 100% right all the time. Wisdom for the week comes from birthday great, actress Dame Judi Dench: “I think you should take your job seriously, but not yourself – that is the best combination.”

SCORPIO (Oct 23 - Nov 21) Mercury and Pluto (your patron planet) are transiting through your communication zone.

So you’re keen to enjoy plenty of stimulating conversations with a wide range of interesting, adventurous people within your extended peer group. It’s a wonderful week for flashes of inspiration as you fraternise with local, interstate and/or international friends. The Venus-Saturn trine will help you sort out your priorities and face relationship responsibilities with a smile.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 - Dec 21)

The Sun and Mars are visiting your sign (plus Mercury and Venus link up with Jupiter) so you’re in adventurous, freedom-loving mode.

Limiting rules, regulations and restrictions won’t be welcome! But slow down, Sagittarius, otherwise you could be involved in an argument or accident. Inspiring quote is from singer-songwriter Jim Morrison (who was born on December 8, 1943): “The most important kind of freedom is to be what you really are.”

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 - Jan 19) On Tuesday and Wednesday, Venus makes a lovely link with your power planet Saturn, which favours financial matters, established relationships and finding long-term love. Then Friday’s Mercury/Jupiter trine is particularly good for business, travel, education, conversation and curiosity. Your mantra for the moment is from birthday great Walt Disney: “We keep moving forward, opening up new doors and doing new things because we’re curious.”

AQUARIUS (Jan 20 - Feb 18) Courageous Mars and the creative Sun are currently transiting through your hopes-andwishes zone. So it’s important to dream a dream, turn it into a goal, and then make it happen. No procrastinating or complaining, Aquarius! Your motto for the moment is from birthday great Walt Disney (who was born on December 5, 1901): “All your dreams can come true, if you have the courage to pursue them.” Friday is fabulous for catching up with family and friends.

PISCES (Feb 19 - Mar 20) The more creative and proactive you are at work, school or college, the better the week will be. And the more you help others, the more connected you’ll feel. With Mercury moving through your networking zone, it’s also time to boost your social media profile by communicating with more family, friends, colleagues, clients and/or customers. You have the ability to influence people in positive ways, as you employ encouragement and praise to get others onside.

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Community Noticeboard - Upcoming Events

DECEMBER

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Glenore Grove Country Music Shindig Sat Dec 9 ‘Healing Garden’ exhibition opening The serving light lunch at 11am, Glenore Grove Hall, live band & walk-up artists, lucky door Condensery Toogoolawah, 1pm-4pm. prizes, raffle, tea and coffee, prizes for best Murphys Creek Christmas Social MCG dressed/best Christmas decorations, $7 Hall and Grounds, 5pm, kids Christmas includes afternoon tea, 0418875939 movie in the hall, games for the kids, visit Grantham Christmas Community BBQ from Santa, food and drink.

4pm-7pm at Anzac Park. The purpose of Lowood Show Christmas Carnival this event is to bring the Grantham commuLowood Showgrounds, from 5pm, Santa arrives 8pm, hamburgers, hot chips, drinks, nity together, uniting them as one communibar, face painting, children’s rides, led hula ty and to raise funds to install a historical hoop performer, giant bubbles, mega raffle information board/s around the memorial basket of groceries and several small prizes, plaque in McGarva Park, William St, Granham wheel, will go ahead rain hail or shine, tham. 0488926870 plenty of parking at showgrounds, lowood- Marburg Community Carols Evening 5.30pm-9.30pm, Marburg Community Park show.com cnr Queen & Edmund Sts, craft activities Sun Dec 10 and facepainting for the children, markets Gatton Mosque Community Open Day and coffee for the adults, free sausage sizmeet your Muslim neighbour, everyone is zle and carol singing with the Salvation Arwelcome, 10am-2pm, visit the mosque, my Band, 0413789763 BBQ, Islam 101, ask questions, observe Tue Dec 19 prayer 1pm, 225 Woodlands Rd Gatton, 0468457860, lvia.org.au, admin@lvia.org.au Christmas Indoor Movie ‘The Grinch’, Lockyer Valley Sports and Aquatic Centre, Bazza’s Country Music Walk Up Show doors open 10.30am movie starts at 11am, Gatton View Hotel, 11am-4pm, $5 entry, lucky door, raffles, tea & coffee, light after- free entry, food an drinks available to purchase, bring a blanket chair or beanbag, noon tea, meals available at hotel, everyphone Lockyer Community Centre for more body welcome 0402058098 info 54623355 Thu Dec 14 Fri Dec 22 Pool Movie Night Kilcoy Aquatic Centre, Friday Food Truck Night 4pm-8pm, Colo‘Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank’ (PG), nial Plaza carpark Esk, BYO tables and free entry to the pool from 3pm, free sauchairs, 3 hot food vendors and 1 hot/cold sage sizzle, movie starts at 6.30pm,BYO dessert vendor, 0437110789 towels, picnic blankets, chairs. SomerSat Dec 23 set.qld.gov.au Carols on the Green Hatton Vale CommuFri Dec 15 Pool Movie Night Toogoolawah Swimming nity Uniting Church, free sausage sizzle, Pool, ’Puss N Boots’ (PG), free entry to the kids activities, Christmas cheer, BBQ starts pool from 3pm, free sausage sizzle, movie from 6.30pm, music from 7pm, 5418 6270 Mon Dec 25 starts at 6.30pm,BYO towels, picnic blanLaidley Community Festive Feast Laidley kets, chairs. Somerset.qld.gov.au Rosewood Christmas Festival from 5pm, Showgrounds Hall, arrive from 10.30am, lunch served at 11.30am, anyone home Rosewood Showgrounds, Seniors Christmas Carols from 3pm, rides and Christmas alone for Christmas is welcome, monetary market, fun for the whole family, hosted by donations/volunteers welcome, 0418195081 or 54652038 Rosewood Community Centre, 5464 1544 Lockyer Valley Christmas Carnival North Free Community Lunch will you or your St Gatton, from 5.30pm, Santa and his rein- family be alone for Christmas lunch this year? You are invited to join a free commudeer, entertainment, free activities, artisan markets, ham wheel, food and drinks, plum nity lunch at the Anglican Hall, 89 Ipswich St pudding eating contest, best beard competi- Esk, from 11.30am, music, entertainment and good company guaranteed, RSVP tion.

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IN MEMORIAM PHYLLIS RAYMONT (Phyl)

FUNERAL NOTICE SHARPE, Lorna Ina (nee Lane) Late of Gatton, passed away peacefully on 26th November, 2023, aged 90 years.

Loving wife to Clarrie. Dearly loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Greg and Anne Sharpe; Jan and Michael MacAndrews; Gayle and Darren Jones. Loving Nan to ten Grandchildren and eighteen Great-grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Lorna’s funeral, to be held at the Gatton Cemetery Chapel, Dennis Minson Drive, Gatton. Service commencing at 10.00am, Friday 8th December, followed by interment at the cemetery.

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MEMORIAL SERVICE MANDY JOY TEIS Late of Trinity Beach formerly of Bribie Island & Gatton.

Much loved wife of Mat, Beloved daughter of Errol and Val, Sister of Andrew, Aunty to Dakota and Tyler, Step-Mum to Seth.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday 9th December 2023 @ 11am In the Redeemer Lutheran Church Patrick Street, Laidley.

Family & Friends are warmly invited to attend

IN MEMORIAM In Memoriam

CLARKE, WANDA 30 August 1935 - 06 December 2016 We think of you with love today, But that is nothing new We thought of you yesterday and days before that too We think of you in silence We often speak your name All we have are memories And your picture in a frame Your memory is our keepsake with which we’ll never part God has you in His keeping We have you in our hearts Gone but not forgotten Your loving family Marlene, Malcolm, Gayle, Wendy, Vanessa and their families

10 Years ago our life changed forever.

‘We think about you always, we talk about you still, you have never been forgotten and you never will.’

God has you in his keeping, we have you in our hearts.

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I wish to thank everyone for the extraordinary kindness shown to me since the death of my beloved husband, Roger Parker (3/7/1936–8/12/2022).

The food, fixing, friendship, flowers, and incredible emotional support have been greatly appreciated.

A special thanks to my four wonderful children, Suzanne, Andrew, Louise and Colette, and their families – including 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren so far! – and to my extended family overseas, who have all helped ease my grief.

Roger: thank you for the life we shared.

I will always love you.

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“ALL HAS TO GO” Unit 2/261 Patrick St, Laidley Saturday 9th Dec from 7am 3 Radiograms, clocks, jewellery, racing bike & much much more

PROPOSED PERMANENT ROAD CLOSURE Attention is directed to an application for Permanent Road Closure of an area of about 1230m² being part of Unnamed Road (Locality of Silver Ridge) abutting the eastern boundary of Lot 1 on SP229145 and shown as Road Proposed to be Permanently Closed on Drawing LAGIS-574.

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PROUD SPONSOR OF THE FOLLOWING ANNUAL EVENTS • Beaudesert All Red Show & Sale • Beaudesert Euro Show & Sale • Beaudesert Santa Gertrudis Show & Sale • Black Snake Creek Festival • Charnelle Charolais Invitational Female Sale • Colours of the Lockyer Festival • Colours of Somerset • Community Back to School Project • Coolabunia Classic Charolais Bull Sale • Coolabunia Weaner Show & Sale • Daffodil Day Charity Golf Day • Esk Garden & Lifestyle Fair • Esk Show • Gatton Cup • Gatton Fun Run • Gatton Hospital Auxiliar Show & Shine • Gatton Kindergarten Bike-A-Thon • Gatton Show • Greg Steffens Memorial Bowls Night • Laidley Christmas Carnival • Laidley Cup • Laidley Show • Laidley Spring Festival • Lilydale Charolais Invitational Sale • Linville Heritage Festival • LJ Hooker Christmas Hamper Charity Drive • Lockyer District Dancing Festival • Lockyer Valley Billy Cart Derby • Lockyer Valley Foothills Art Show • Lockyer Valley Multicultural Festival • Lowood Rodeo • Lowood Show • Ma Ma Creek Exhibition • Marburg Garden & Outdoor Expo • Marburg Show • Memorial Race Day • Moreton All Breeds Bull & Female Sale • Moreton Beef Classic Show & Sale • Mulgowie Hotel Birthday Charity Fun Days • Mulgowie Hotel Mulga Bullride • NAIDOC Week • Prenzlau Pride Car & Music Show • Rosewood Show • Somerset Christmas Lights Trail • Somerset Garden Competition • Toogoolawah Annual Weaner Show & Sale • Village of the Doomed

PROUD SPONSOR OF THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL EVENTS 2020

• Community Connections • Glamorgan Vale Christmas Lights • Jeff Horn Sportsman’s Lunch • Lockyer Valley Regional Council Christmas Lights Competition

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BOWLS LAIDLEY BOWLS CLUB Wednesday Social. A fun day was had by all. K. Green, R. Webb. 19. M. Locker, J. Budd.

19. A. Roffe, R. Pagett, M. Anderson. 16. B. Pearse, E. Roffe, A. Farley.

15. S. Harrison, M. Whereat.

18. S. Reck, J. Mace. 14.

Final of the Mixed Pairs played on Saturday, Mother & Son, Caroline & Damian McGill 24.

Husband & Wife Greg & Kate Lee. 16. Congratulations to all players.

Another wet Friday, no bare foot bowls, so the organisers played among themselves.

Our Christmas Luncheon& Breakup on Saturday 16th at 11am. Get your names in for a great day.

TOOGOOLAWAH BOWLS CLUB On Sunday 3rd December we had 8 players and played a Fours game. Winners on the day, were John Greany, Ian Bradow, Collin Griffin and Gerrit Winkeler. Runners up were Phil Gregory, Len Smyth, Maida Griffin and Neville Finlay. Raffle went to Len Smyth For Your Calender. l Our next club meeting will be held at 9.00am on Sunday 10th December. Come along and get involved in the running of our club. l Our breakup day for 2023 will be on 10th December. All are welcome. Sponsor on the day will be Neville Denman.

We will have a game of sorts and then enjoy an afternoon tea to celebrate Christmas.

Please bring a plate to share.

Dress for the day MUFTI. But Christmas themes would be preferred. Prizes for Winners and Runners up. l Green Renovation works will commence a couple of days after our breakup game so please advise Keith if you are available to participate and make the works easier on all.

Helpers on the 12th, 14th, and 16th would be very much appreciated.

If you can help on any off these days please let Keith know.

See you on the Green BRIDGE LOCKYER BRIDGE CLUB 29th November, 2023.

This week saw a very close finish with Pat Ziebarth & Richard Drouin 62.50% winning, very closely followed

by W Pickles & P Hooper 61.46%, - well done to these two pairs.

M Porter & S Hooper 54.17%, T Fitzgerald & A McLucas

Esk Golf Club’s winners for the Esk Jockey Club Sponsored Day on Saturday December 2.

48.96%, E Bishop & H Geitz 47.92%, J Kuhle & L Gunthorpe 40.50%, J & G Orrin 40%.

We only have one week left for play for 2023 and will recommence on January 17th 2024 for Wednesday night Club Play. Tuesday Bridge Group will recommence on 16th January, 2024. It would be great to increase our Membership now or in the forthcoming year and are ready to welcome Players. If you are visiting the Lockyer Valley & 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 539 734 or 54 621 605.

CRICKET LOCKYER A GRADE Due to fierce storms which lifted covers, and heavy rain, only one game was played.

Helidon continued their good form, putting down a winnable 179 against Mulgowie.

Great to see Brandon Webb back in action with 29, supported by Mark Ashley on 45.

Shane Lehman did well with 3-35. In reply Dean Granzien again stood out with 42 and briefly had the Mulgas in the hunt. Jackson Green-Smith continued his streak with 4-25. Helidon are clearly a top three candidate.

VALLEY VIKINGS In a huge disappointment for the local derby against Laidley, which promised fireworks, the game was washed out. in an uplifting gesture, three Ipswich Hor-

nets players participated in the Vikings training session.

The final game before Xmas is a two day game against ladder leader, Centrals. Two washouts have hampered the Vikings momentum.

GOLF ESK GOLF CLUB Friday 24/11/23 - Turkey Run Winner - P Cook 33nett R/UP - J Humphrey 34, G Ray 37, G Punch 39, B Glanville 42, J Lumsden 42, M Lerm 45(L) NTP - No 13 J Humphrey Small field today, maybe the dull day put some people off.

A good win for Cooky, with Jeff taking R/UP Spot and the pin shot.

Saturday 25/11/23 - Eclectic Back nine played twice Club Competition Winner - T Adams 31.5 R/UP - G Wilson 32, C Nielsen 32, B Tumney 32.5, B Farnham 32.5, B Moore 33, D Richards 33, P Cook 33.5, J Guest 33.5, C Guest 33.5(L), B Thorogood 34, C Pettet 34, S Lerm 34.5, D Lockwood 35, H Knubel 36, L Robson 36, S Wilson 37.5 NTP – Mens Handicap 0-8 No 14 3rd B Farnham Mens H/C + 8.5 - No 18 3rd B Moore ALL IN Sponsor Esk IGA - No 13 J Guest Sponsor Brisbane Valley Meats - No 17 2nd B Moore Good turnout on another dull day, playing something a bit different today back nine twice and take best score on each hole. Trevor taking the win, with Garth taking R/UP. Jim and wife Cath having a draw, but Jim gets bragging rights as he scored a pin shot.

Sunday 26/11/23 - 9 Hole Chooky Winner - V Scott 28nett

R/Up - J Lumsden 30, G Punch 32, G Ray 32, D Back 33, P Cook 33, J Humphrey 34, C Pettet 34, G Steele 35, S Wilson 39, C Nielsen 40, B Glanville 41 Putting Competition - Garry Punch 13putts NTP - No 13 C Nielsen, No 17 2nd C Pettet Usual gang turning out for our Chooky. Good to see Chris Nielsen joining us, and taking a pin shot. Victor getting the win and finally getting off that 18 handicap, well done Vic. Jim taking R/UP spot, with the Old Pom Col getting the other pin shot. Garry winning the putting comp after a count back with Cooky. Who should have won it easily but 3 putted the last hole.

Friday Turkey Run 1-122023 Matt Scott had a good round to take the win. Peter Cook playing consistent golf was runner up.

The Run-down: Winner - M Scott 41/31 Runner-up - P Cook 44/34 NTP 8 - G Ray, G Punch 45/36, M Beetz 47/37, G Ray 55/41, J Lumsden 61/43, M Lerm 84/48 Saturday 2/12/23 - Single Stroke Monthly Medal Sponsored by The Esk Jockey Club Winner - C Wheeler 70nett R/UP - G Smith 70, P Cook 73, L Latter 73, C Nielsen 74, D Bitossi Jnr 75, G Wilson 75, S Wilson 75, B Thorogood 75, B Farnham 76, B Tumney 77, C Pettet 77, L Robson 77, R Weier 77, D Bitossi Snr 78, H Knubel 78, P Hedges 82, B Moore 83, I Knopke 87, S Lerm NCR New Golfers Winner - J Forsyth 97 gross, S Dargan 101, L Mills 109 NTP Mens Handicap 15+ - 1/10 3rd P

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PHOTO: ESK GOLF CLUB Hedges, 3/12 3rd P Cook Mens H/C 0-14 - 5/14 3rd C Wheeler (in hole), 9/18 2nd G Wilson ALL IN Sponsor Esk IGA - 4/13 G Wilson Sponsor Brisbane Valley Meats - 8/17 2nd C Wheeler (in hole ) Good turnout on a hot day for our Esk Jockey Club Sponsored Day. Chris taking a good win, and two pin shots which he managed to birdie both of them. There were prizes down to 7th place plus the pin shots, which Jockey Club President Carmel Lynch and Husband Graham presented on behalf of the Esk Jockey Club.

Sunday 3/12/23 - 9 Hole Chooky Winner - G Steele 28nett R/UP - P Cook 31, C Nielsen 35, C Pettet 35, D Back 35, V Scott 37, G Lockett 37(L), M Beetz 38, B Glanville 39, S Wilson 44 Putting Competition - Peter Cook 15putts NTP - No 8 2nd C Nielsen Another warm day today, which kept numbers down a bit. Greg getting a win at last with Cooky taking R/UP Spot and the putting competition after a 4 person count back.

Shaun having worst score.

LOWOOD GOLF CLUB Results for Tuesday 28 November 2023 Single Stableford Winner: F Kingma 39 ocb R/ Up: B Lowe 39 BRD: D Hines Peta Dwyer 38 J Luxford 36 P Cattanach S Mahoney 35 B Victor 34 ocb NTPs: 2: P Cattanach 5: F Kingma 11: B Victor 14: P Dwyer 14 Ladies 2nd shot: P Dwyer 2nd shot 4/13 Div 1: B Lowe Div 2: D Sharp Results for Thursday 30 November 2023 Single

Stableford Winner: Shane Kopelke 39 R/Up: Peta Dwyer 38 3rd: A Bolton 37 ocb BRD: R Young 37 V Birchall G Winter M STAFFORD 36 L Grace D Hines 35 Pat Dwyer P Harmon D Hines 34 T Quinsee G Hair M Whitwell S Luxford 33 NTPs: 2: A Kingdon 5: Shane Kopelke 11: P Lawrenson 14: Shane Kopelke 14 Ladies 2nd shot: Sue Kopelke 1/10 2nd shot Div 1: Shane Kopelke Div 2: A Bolton Results for Saturday 2 December 2023 Single Stroke Monthly Mug & Mug of Mugs Div 1: Winner: D Hellyer 69 R/Up: R Coolwell 70 Div 2: Winner: W Lee 71 R/ Up: Peter Coles 72 Gross: Shane Kopelke 71 Mug of Mugs 2023: D Hellyer 69 BRD: G Sippel M Wellings 70 Shane Kopelke 71 T Norris Paul Coles 72 E Hoger C Wieland P Muller 73 J Burrett K Bacon P Coles 74 NTPs: 2: O Abakumov 5: K Bacon 11: P Coles 14: P Lawrenson 14 Ladies 2nd shot: Sue Kopelke 3/12 2nd shot Div 1: K Glover Div 2: J Brady ROSEWOOD GOLF CLUB RESULTS 2.12.23 Medley Single Stableford: Winner: Z Pike 35 pts R/Up: B Horridge 34 pts OCB Run Down to 31 NTP - No 2: T Ross, Ladies: L Johnston, No 9: (0-18) I Tepa, (19+) J Angus 90 cm, Ladies: L Johnston, No 11: G Petersen 236 cm, No 15: A Timperley, Ladies: L Johnston, Approach (No 4): S Browning, Ladies: L Johnston Next Week: Sat 9.12.23 Single Stableford 8 am Shotgun Start followed by AGM at 1.30 pm RIFLES GATTON GLENORE GROVE RIFLE CLUB A hot sunny Saturday afternoon for the 300yd range. A mild Westerly wind gusting often, giving shooters a chance to sharpen their wind reading skill . Two new people at had a go with the club rifle, both did well for their first attempt.

Iron Sights out of 105.21.

G. King 88.2 F.Class out of 126.21, FTR A. Beetham 122.5 F STD. J. Findlay 116.5, R. Cowburn.

114.6, R. Bowman 114.4, C. Greenwood 106.2, K. Hartwig 97.1. New shooters C Camilleri 96.1(coached) and B. Betts 81.0 (coached) .

Next week a 500yds.

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Somerset Regional Councillors discussed feedback of the Fernvale Sports Park Master Plan in their ordinary meeting on November 29.

PHOTO: SOMERSET REGIONAL COUNCIL

Community has their say on Fernvale Sports Park plans

BY JESSE HAMILTON

STAKEHOLDER and public opinion were at the forefront of consideration as Somerset Regional Council adopted the final draft of the Fernvale Sports Park Master Plan on November 29.

The facility has grown significantly since 2016, prompting council to set up an advisory committee in

conjunction with stakeholders on the centre’s long-term demands.

The master plan was also available for community feedback via a ‘Have Your Say’ survey from July 3-28.

Somerset Regional Councillor Jason Wendt said the final draft plan strikes a good balance of what is needed in the area.

“I think as a council, we’ve

tried to be mindful of the other facilities we have in the area, we’re not trying to replicate,” he said.

“We’re trying to add to our current facilities, so there’s an offer for everything.”

Brisbane Valley Rattlers AFC president Graham Smith, a stakeholder of the facility, said the sports centre could operate as a multifunctional space for the commu-

nity.

“The most important thing is that we’re community-minded with this facility,” he said.

“There’s a lot of space for community functions as well, it’s not just sporting clubs that are going to benefit.

“I believe the whole community will benefit from the growth of new developments.”

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Michael Cade and Stephen Georgiou won the Rosewood Golf Club Social Players Challenge on November 26. Pictured with sponsor Stuart Barrett from PRD Bremer Valley.

PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

Golf Day fundraiser for Santa on the Fire Truck FROM PAGE 44 players.

“104 players at a charity event is a record,” she said.

“Over $4,000 is an awesome injection of funds that will benefit the whole community.”

The club has supported Santa on the Fire Truck for several years.

“It’s about people volunteering hours to raise the dollars so that those

things can happen for the community because a whole lot of people come together for Christmas,” Mrs Toohey said.

“It’s about belonging.”

The day was supported by sponsors PRD Bremer Valley, Spicers Hidden Vale, The Rosewood Hotel, Neale Young Plumbing Drainage, Walloon Hotel, Golf Nuts Queensland, and Ipswich City Bearings.

Plainland Knights finish first season on high with two finalist teams

LOCKYER Valley Basketball Association’s Plainland Knights’ three boys teams held their own in their first season with the Ipswich Basketball Association.

The Under 16s and Under 14s both competed in Division 4, placing second in close games.

Under 18s coach Nick Elvidge said his team initially

competed in Division 4.

“The first game we played wasn’t great but wasn’t bad, we were testing the waters,” Elvidge said.

After a strong perfor-

mance the team were boosted Division 2.

“That’s where the boys should have been from the get-go, 100%,” Elvidge said.

“We versed some of the

harder teams in Div 2 and held our own, and the boys did very well and went on to a three-game win streak.”

The U18s went on to the semi-finals, coming 4th

overall.

“The boys came to training on Mondays and put in the maximum amount of effort,” Elvidge said.

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CHARITY GOLF DAY HELPS BRING SANTA TO TOWN

BY GRACE CRICHTON

SANTA will take to the streets of Rosewood and Thagoona thanks to the generous support of locals and the Rosewood Golf Club.

Rosewood hosted a charity golf day in conjunction with the Social Players Challenge on November 26 with a portion of registration fees going towards Santa on the Fire Truck.

Rosewood Lions donated a generous $1,700 and the club raised $2,305.

On Christmas Eve, Santa will join the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services team at Rosewood

station and visit every street to spread some holiday cheer.

Firefighter Fleur Noll said the money raised from the golf day helps them buy supplies for the run.

“It’s all through Rosewood and Thagoona, we dress the trucks up with Christmas decorations and give kids lollies,” she said.

“We usually leave the station about 3 o’clock and go from there, every street in Thagoona and Rosewood.”

Rosewood Golf Club community resources and development member Rosemary Toohey said the club had a record number of CONTINUES PAGE 43

Rosewood Golf Club’s Social Players Challenge and Rosewood Lions raised money for Santa on the Fire Truck. Golf club members Paul Toohey and Kerri Tomlinson, QFES firefighters Reece Hohnke and Jessy Stanford, sponsor PRD Bremer Valley’s Stuart Barrett, QFES firefighters Lt Ben Abraham and Fluer Noll, golf club member Kym Hurley, and Rosewood Lions Michael Golgerth and Glenda Golgerth.

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