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I READ with interest Steve Cripps’ letter regarding the markings on Spencer St to turn into Golf Links Drive I couldn’t agree more that this

I would have thought a right hand lane must exit to Golf Links Drive would be vehicles going to the left lane

Bob Brown, Gatton

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tinuous white line for up to 50 metres to: enter or leave the road, enter a turning lane

along Spencer Street and turning right into Golf links Drive, just drive straight over

I hope this is of some assistance as most drivers

Ken Stenhouse, Gatton

Sub-divisions

I MOVED to Gatton almost

character of the town with and nature strips, the open

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ward to learning about the

Feel free to reach out to me – jesse@tlsinde-

I look forward to meet-

spaces and the wealth of I have a small

However, in William Street, at the junction of Larkin Street, two small vacant plots have just been built on, and sub-divided into six or seven modern houses, butlooks of exposed concrete, with the existing surrounding

These accommodation in the local environment of surrounding Queenslanders with sizeable gardens, and also set a bad example for future developments, and I do not know how the Planners can allow this to

Ongoing sub-divisions willful township, and if this trend is allowed to continue, it will be at a serious detriment to the town’s future character

the road-side vacant building plot which has been left in the middle of this develop-

a public toilet block which would be in-keeping with these new properties?

Phil Sharman, Gatton

Admin services on hold

LOWOOD Police wish to advise due to a change in administrative staff licensing services will be temporar-

March 2023 until the new of-

Members of the public can attend Marburg Police staDepartment of Transport at Ipswich or Gatton, or renewstanding during this time and we will advise when licensing

Lowood Police Station

Dangerous Driving

offences following an investigation into alleged hoon -

lice intercepted a vehicle on

It is alleged the Ford Falcon was defective, unregistered, uninsured and had been linked to various active investigations into dangerous driving offences between

The alleged driver was charged with several offences, and his mobile phone phone and further enquiries into social media footage members of the public, on

He has been charged including 23 counts of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, 25 counts each of unregistered vehicle, uninsured vehicle and defective vehicle, seven counts of and one count each of poscommission of a crime and driving while using a mobile

The man is expected to appear before Gatton MagisPolice Station, Acting Senior Sergeant Damian van den Berg said the arrest is the culmination of extensive unsafe vehicle in a dangerous manner on public roads the driver and passengers on the line, but innocent mem-

Investigations remain

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LVRC pokes Grantham hornets nest

BY JACOB HAYDEN

DISGRUNTLED Grantham residents met with Lockyer Valley Regional Councilcillors on Thursday night March 2 to question council over the planned removal of equipment at Bugler Park.

LVRC Deputy Mayor Jason Cook, Infrastructure Portfolio Councillor Janice Holstein, Acting CEO Amanda Pugh, a barrage of questions from upset and confused park-goers and business owners.

Cr Holstein had provided an estimate of $250,000 for the re-establishment of Bugler Park.

events, all park infrastructure registrations from the state and federal governments, and then they cut that recovery money as they considered parks no longer essential

public assets,” Cr Holstein said.

Resident John Mahon said he believed any time council was faced with a problem they blamed it on the state government.

“Why can’t you councils stand up to the state government?” he said.

Grantham Community

Store manager Tanya Hooper asked to see the breakdown of the costs involved in maintaining equipment like tables, seats, shade shelters and the toilet block.

I can come in and clean the seats with a Gerni,” she said.

Cr Cook said he had the same reaction as the residents

when presented with infor-

“The problem we’ve got is it’s about the safety… it’s got to be to Australian standards,” Cr Cook said.

Residents complained council did not adequately consult the community for their concerns.

“You people made that

Gowrie to Helidon

decision in there without any consultation, and if you say otherwise that’s a lie,” one resident said.

Grantham Community Store was one of the three businesses consulted byer said her opinions were not addressed.

“You’ve spent the money,

sent them out, and whatever was going to be done was done anyway,” she said.

“What a waste of money, why pretend that you’re going to listen to us when you’ve already made up your mind?”

Cr Holstein acknowledged consultation should have occured eariler to fully understand community needs.

Resident of 49 years Bruce Vayro said council was doing a ‘smash and grab attack’.

“You guys at council have certainly opened up the hornet’s nest,” Mr Vayro said.

Residents were directed to send their feedback to LVRC’s engagement hub online, and agreed to form a working group to collate feedback to present to council.

Cr Holstein said no equipment would be moved until further notice.

“We’re happy to give you an undertaking that nothing will be removed while we’re waiting to hear your feedback,” she said.

Social performance and sustainability workshop

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The workshop will involve a short presentation per topic followed by a question-andanswer session and group discussions. Please join us to discuss upcoming workforce development and business opportunities, and to share with us your priorities for community projects.

Social performance and sustainability workshop

Thursday 16 March 2023

6:00pm–8:00pm

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Social performance describes how we maximise the benefits communities experience during the planning, construction and operation of Inland Rail, while ensuring we minimise disruption at every opportunity. It is a program of work that covers workforce management; local and indigenous industry participation; housing and accommodation; health and community wellbeing; and community and stakeholder engagement.

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Lockyer Valley Regional Councillors Jason Cook and Janice Holstein met with Grantham residents at Bugler Park to discuss the planned removal and relocation of park equipment on Thursday night March 2. PHOTOS: JACOB HAYDEN INSET: Grantham residents created a ‘new toilet’ for Bugler Park after LVRC’s announcement.

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RSL’s efforts get recognition for French comrade with OAM

THANKS to the work and perseverance of members of the Laidley RSL Sub Branch, a French citizen has been awarded an honorary Order of Australia Medal.

Laidley RSL Sub Branch President Tom Barton said Pierre Seillier of Fromelles in northern France was well known to many Australian ex-service organisations and individuals.

“His mission in life is to honour the Australian troops who travelled to places far his countrymen during the First World War,” Mr Barton said.

“He now devotes his time to researching the details of soldiers who lie in graves in that foreign land.”

For many years Mr Seillier has contributed to RSL Sub Branches throughout Australia by providing excellent artwork for their Anzac and Remembrance Days orders of service.

“He has been granted honorary membership of many Australian ex-service organ-

isations, including Honorary Life Membership of the Rats of Tobruk Association,” Mr Barton said.

At the Laidley RSL Sub

Branch, he is regarded almost as a personal friend, one who can be relied upon when they are seeking his services for a design or art-

work to advertise a particular occasion.

“Laidley Sub Branch pays tribute to our member Jim Nicholls for his initiative in

New Community Centre

A NEW community centre is planned for construction at Lockyer Waters to the tune of

The Lockyer Waters Community Centre will replace the aged Alex Geddes Hall which is Lockyer Valley Regional Council Mayor Tanya Milligan said council had prepared a design based on feedback from community representatives.

“Community consultation we made sure to discuss the centre’s designs at a recent secured by council from the Australian Government’s Blackerations to come.

“It is vital our rural communisupport their local communi-

taking on this project and for sticking with it over the three-year period it took to bring it to fruition,” Mr Barton said.

Repairs to Gatton-Clifton Road in progress

RECONSTRUCTION work is underway to repair a damaged slope face on Gatton-Clifton Road at Fordsdale.

Assistant Minister for Regional Roads Bruce

Saunders said repairs were needed after wet weather eroded a large section of the hillside last year.

“The slope was damaged after heavy rainfall

ticularly in late February

Road works are set to improve the risk of landslips and rocks falling onto

delays from closures. Works are scheduled to be completed by May 4. Single-lane closures

users can expect delays of

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“The... Community Centre will ensure the community of Lockyer Waters and surroundsvice their community for many years to come.

“We acknowledge the isolation that occurs in the Lockyer Waters area when disasters happen and have designed the new centre as a location where the community can meet and provide support to each other

The project is expected to bedant on material and labour availability.

reception@eskdentalcentre.com.au

Laidley RSL Sub Branch were instrumental in awarding Pierre Seillier an honorary Order of Australia Medal, for his contribution of artworks in support of Australian RSLs.

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Small win in ongoing battle for holiday park owners

BY JACOB HAYDEN

Deb calls to end hooning at Dundas

MEMBER for Nanango, Deb Frecklington has written to the Minister for Transport and Main Roads and the Minister for Police seeking solutions to stop ongoing organised hooning activity occurring at Dundas, on the eastern side of Wivenhoe Dam at Wivenhoe-Somerset Road and the Northbrook Parkway.

“My community has had enough of the blatant, frequent and ongoing

hooning at Dundas and together we want to see measures in place which stop this dangerous and anti-social activity,” she said.

“I have been told that up to 40 cars assemble for periods for up to about four hours late on Friday, Saturday and Sunday for these burnout events.

“It is organized, with people bringing tables

“They bring a large trailer, allowing cars to drive up and have their shredded tyres quickly changed with equipment brought for this purpose.

“They leave behind large amounts of rubbish including tyres, general waste, vehicle parts, wire and rubber.

“Oil is discarded into drains and cars catch on

properties. Residents are left to clean up the mess.

“Authorities have known for a long time that this is one of the primary burnout hotspots in our region.

“It is about time targeted anti-hooning measures are put into place at his location and I am calling on Mains Roads Minister and address this issue.”

Business workshops

A SERIES of workshops to help small businesses in Somerset begin next week.

The Strengthening Business Program is delivered by Somerset Regional Council (SRC) with the Aus Industry and Deloitte.

Workshop One: March 15, Kilcoy

Workshop Two: March 22, Esk

Workshop Three: March 29, Lowood

Book at somersettickets. com.au

Rates issued

SRC has issued half yearly rate notices.

Deputy Mayor Helen Brieschke said rates were due by April 4.

“We encourage ratepayers to contact council if they have not yet received their rate notice,” she said.

Residents can opt to receive their rate notices electronically through BPAY View.

Playground upgrade

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The Memorial Park playground at Fernvale is undergoing a full revamp.

The park will be closed for four weeks from March 1.

The new $250,000 playground is funded by the Federal Government through its Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program.

RFS Levy

More than $180,000 was brigades from the last rates levy.

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Mayor Graeme Lehmann said the funds would assist more than 20 volunteer rural “Council and the community cannot thank these volunteers they do in keeping us safe in all manner of natural disasters,” he said.

“Thanks to The Independent

Seqwater will begin closing the gates to Atkinson Dam day use area nightly in coming weeks.

PHOTO: JACOB HAYDEN

Rubbish left behind after hooning activity at the intersection of Wivenhoe-Somerset Road and Northbrook Parkway.

Creativity taking

BY JESSE HAMILTON

MARBURG artists have found a fun way of adding their twist to old op shop paintings.

Marburg Art Group coordinator Michelle Howarth said her group have been repurposinges into their own creations.

“The idea is we buyelse while still the original painting,” she said.

The art group is preparing these pieces for its yearly

“We have a show every April for the art group to display Howarth said.

Marburg Art Group was group of artists realised a strong desire for art in the Marburg

“We started ago, there was just a little group of about six to eight of us that

into quite a large group,” Ms Howarth said.

experienced and newer artists to the area, the group runs specialised classes.

run a specialised class, we do beginners classes as well as inso we try to cater for everyone,” Ms Howarth said.

Residents urged to lock up

IPSWICH Police are encouraging the community to secure their property and vehicles from oppor-tunistic thieves.

Thieves can strike homes at any time especially when they are able to see windows and doors left open.

Some tips to stop thieves from acting on easy or tempting opportunities include:

Not gifting your keys to thieves, by locking up every time.

Keep your keys safe; keep them out of sight.

Keep your home safe; lock your doors and windows.

Do this by:

Ensuring the doors are always locked with a key, even when you are home.

of creativity.

“Within the group you’ve got their artistic journey,” Ms Ross said.

The Marburg Art Group show will be held on April 1-2, 11-

Ensuring all external doors, including your garage, of your home are solid and designed, and installed to Australian Standards.

Additional information can be located at the Queensland Police Service website Safety and preventing crime page or contact the Ipswich District Crime Prevention Unit on 07 3817 1351.

CONTRIBUTED BY IPSWICH POLICE

ABOVE: Susan Butler pictured with a painting adapted from her drawing.

LEFT INSET: Sharon Ross’ painting of the outback.PHOTOS: JESSE HAMILTON

ABOVE: Friends of Lake Apex members and Gatton resident cleaned up Lake Apex on Clean Up Australia Day.

LEFT: Lowood SES members and Somerset Emergency Services Cadets with part of a large water tank and piping which was dug up at Twin Bridges, Fernvale.

RIGHT: Fernvale Girl Guides’ Tania Allen with Katie, Lada and Zlata at Twin Bridges, Fernvale.

PHOTOS: JACOB HAYDEN

Keeping Lockyer and Somerset clean

VOLUNTEER groups and champions for the environment spent the early hours of Sunday morning March 5 cleaning public spaces in Lake Apex and Twin Bridges for Clean Up Australia Day.

Lowood State Emergency Services (SES), Somerset

Emergency Services Cadets and Fernvale Girl Guides targeted Twin Bridges which was littered with debris from

Somerset SES Deputy Local Controller Paul Williams said the site was 10 feet underwater this time last year.

it up because no one else is,” Mr Williams said.

SES crews pulled part of a water tank out of the river which had smashed against the bridge culvert during the

piping, tyres and other debris.

“That would have stayed there until it broke down in 100 years’ time,” Mr Williams said.

“This is our area and it always pays to look after our area.”

Friends of Lake Apex Inc. (FOLA) secretary Annette Fifoot said Lake Apex was an easier clean than previous years.

“There’s not as much rubbish around as there used to be, which is good,” Mrs Fifoot said.

“In other years we’ve

Mrs Fifoot said more people were patrolling the lake and collecting cans and bottles for recycling.ence,” she said.

Nominations open for the 2023 Queensland Volunteering Awards

DURING National Volunteer Week in May, Queensland volunteers will be recognised at the Queensland Volunteering Awards at Brisbane City Hall.

With 2023 continuing to be a disrupting year with COVID-19, natural disasters

and rising costs of living, volunteers continue to work tirelessly to support their communities through thick and thin.

Queensland Volunteering Awards acknowledge the contribution and service of all Queensland volunteers

and volunteer involving organisations.

The Awards are presented across six categories:

Queensland Volunteer of the Year Award

Queensland Youth Volunteer of the Year Award

Queensland Lifetime

Contribution to Volunteering Award

Queensland Excellence in Volunteer Management Award

Queensland Volunteering Impact Award

Queensland Corporate Volunteering Award

Volunteering Queensland recognises the contributions from each and every region in Queensland, welcoming and encouraging nominations from all members and sectors of the community.

CEO Mara Basanovic

said the power and spirit of volunteering was alive and well across Queensland.

“Queenslanders are generous, compassionate, and supportive of one another,” she said.

To nominate, visit volunteering.qld.org.au

Latest bright spark set to power up Gatton

AFTER securing an apprenticeship with Energex’s Gatton depot, recruit Jenna Holznagel is set to work among Gatton’s most experienced tradespeople.

Jenna is one of 144 apprentices in Queensland to have recently joined Energex and will spend the next four years learning practical and theory-based electrical skills from local crews.

Energex Area Manager for Ipswich Lockyer Matt Hilder said Jenna is joining the electrical industry at an exciting time.

“Never before have we seen the electrical industry evolving so quickly and

Jenna will ultimately be a tradesperson who will never stop learning,” Mr Hilder said.

“Just twenty years ago electricians were expected to ensure power was shifted safely one way from generators to homes and businesses via poles and wires.

“Now, with the integration of EV solar power, battery storage, electric vehicles and smart home management systems, this industry has

two ways, and technological advancement is showing no signs of slowing.

“This means the apprentic-

es joining us today will never stop learning and adapting their skills.”

This year electrical

growing interest in electrical trade careers among a wider applicant pool: 30% are female 47% are under 21 years

Little Leo’s learning business skills

LITTLE Leo’s business is booming, and he’s making Gatton residents’ hearts melt.

Four-year-old Leo started his business with his parents last year with four pumpkins and two bags of limes.

Mum Luli Sánchez Tyers said Leo has learned about fruit and vegetables, customer service, and money management

Funding round open for community groups

COMMUNITY groups along the Inland Rail alignment are encouraged to lodge applications for funding as part of the Australian Rail Track Corporation’s Community Sponsorships and Donations Program.

Inland Rail director of health and safety Stephen Jones said funding was available for groups that help regional prosperity along the Inland Rail alignment.

“We offer funding between $1,000 to $4,000 for groups and organisations that operate along the Inland Rail route and contribute to local and regional prosperity, well-being, and sustainability,” Mr Jones said.

through the business venture and has become famous in Gatton for his adorable service to residents.

“The idea was for him to have his own little shop and to make his own savings and to learn a little bit about everything,” Mrs Sánchez Tyers said.

The family buys unwanted veggies from farmers to save them being thrown to

waste or given to animals.

“I love everything about recycling and reducing waste, so we try to get the seconds from the farms,” Mrs Sánchez Tyers said.

“We try to keep the prices as low as possible to help the community have access to cheap veggies.”

Leo fell in love with tractors when the family moved from Brisbane to Gatton, and he bought a

mini-tractor with his hardearned savings.

tractor he was like ‘wow, mama, I want a tractor’,” Mrs Sánchez Tyers said.

“Every time something’s running out of stock he hops into his tractor and brings veggies out to the front.”

Visit Leo’s Little Shop on Facebook.

JACOB HAYDEN

12% identify as First Nations 10% are former Defence Force personnel training for new civilian careers 22% are aged 30 or older.

The program has supported 332 local community projects and events like local festivals and celebrations, school STEM initiatives, upgrades to sporting facilities, and support for health and wellbeing groups. Applications for the next round close on April 30. Visit inlandrail.artc.com.au

Jenna Holznagel is among the 144 new Energex apprentices embarking on a career in the growing electrical industry.

PHOTO: ENERGEX

When you buy from a small business, you’re not helping a CEO buy their third holiday home. You’re helping a little girl get dance lessons, a little boy his team jersey, mums & dads put food on the table.

Little Leo from Leo’s Little Shop in his brand new mini-tractor.

PHOTO: JACOB HAYDEN

Celebrating 100 years with friends and triominos

BY JACOB HAYDEN

LUCY Woodbury of Laidley turned 100 years old on Tuesday February 28, surrounded by her friends at the Laidley Community Day Club (LCDC).

Lucy has been coming to the LCDC for over a year and plays triominos with her friends.

“It’s lovely to be with friends today,” Lucy said.

“It means a lot to turn 100, because I have gone through two wars.

“You’ve got your memories of the war and the people you meet and what happens.”

Lucy was born in Leicester, England and has travelled around the world.

“I left Leicester when I was about 28 then I did all my travelling on my own… well sometimes on my own,” she said.

“I’ve been up as far as

Norway, I was living in South Africa… my son was working there.”

Lucy’s letters from King Charles, the Governor ofcials were on display at the LCDC.

“It’s beautiful isn’t it, to think I got them,” she said.

Lucy’s carer, Kathy Moore said Lucy has four children, seven grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

“She’s outlived three husbands and three sons, which

Beauty in life and lines

ARTISTS Debbie Chilton and Renée Herd’s combined art exhibition is a celebration of life and happiness.

Renée is an Ipswich artist specialising in life drawing.

For Debbie, art is an

has been very tough for her,” she said.

Lucy was visited by Lockyer Valley Regional Council Mayor Tanya Milligan and saw her family from Melbourne and Sydney for lunch at Fairways Tavern.

escape. Her work is full of co-

“I paint things that make me happy,” she said.

‘Life Lines’ is currently on at Hypatia’s House, 151 Patrick St Laidley.

Tent Hill Lower State School

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Lucy Woodbury turned 100 years old on Tuesday February 28 and celebrated the day with the Laidley Community Day Club.PHOTO: JACOB HAYDEN

Artist Renée Herd with son Vincent.

Artist Debbie Chilton paints what makes her happy: nature.

PHOTOS: GRACE CRICHTON

Lots on at Helidon State School

Rock-Solid Readers

A solid foundation in the early years of school is essential for future academic success for ALL students. It is also crucial for developing a life-long love of reading and learning.

In 2023 we are implementing Read, Write, Inc.

This is a program that focusses on teaching our Prep to Year 2 students the basic building blocks of language development.

We start with sounds, and sound-letter relationship, and move through stages of decoding and word recognition, spelling, reading and writing.

Learning progress is assessed twice each term to ensure no student is left behind.

All of our teachers and teacher aides are being trained in implementing this exciting new initiative.

Term 1 Sport

Our wonderful school grounds provide our students with the facilities and opportunities to play a range of sports both at school and away against neighbouring schools.

This term our Year 5 and 6 students are enjoying competing against schools in our district in T-ball, softball and Kanga cricket.

encouraging movement and skills, and positive engagement.

Winning is great, but having fun is far more important.

In late March we will have

our annual Cross Country event.

Taking it to the streets

As a school we’re very fortunate to have the service of our school chaplain, ‘Chappy’ Don Truss.

Not only is Don a fantastic chaplain who provides invaluable support at school, but he’s also a very talented artist.

Over the past year we have partnered with the Lockyer Valley Regional Council to paint the murals on the rotundas along Railway Street in Helidon.

Each week this year Don

will lead small groups of our Year 6 students to create wonderful art pieces for the community to enjoy.

Leading the Way

Recently our school captains Lacey and Charlotte attended the National Young Leaders Day in Brisbane along with over 2,000 student leaders from across southeast Queensland.

They heard from a range of speakers including Qld Firebirds and Australian Diamonds netball star Gretel Bueta and Bondi Rescue start Anthony ‘Harries’ Carroll.

They have brought back

valuable insights to apply at school including how following your passions can lead to exciting opportunities, viewing challenges and failures as opportunities to learn, and to understand ‘why’ you do what you do.

Charlotte and Lacey said the conference was fun and

will never forget.

“We learnt to believe in ourselves and not to expect to be perfect at everything,” they said.

“The day was awesome.”

Next Week: Mt Marrow State School

Helidon State School captains Lacey and Charlotte at the National Young Leaders Day in Brisbane.

HELIDON STATE SCHOOL

Students and Chappy Don are painting the murals on the rotundas along Railway Street in Helidon. PHOTOS: CONTRIBUTED

WHO WILL WIN?

Get on board up and coming talent

THE NEXT wave of musical talent is right here in the Lockyer Valley and you’ve got a front row seat.

The Grand Final of the inaugural song quest Harvest-ival Music Festival takes place at the Gatton Shire Hall heats.

Eleven acts performed

original songs and covers Grand Final for $1000 prize money sponsored by A.J.’s Mowing plus they will have their song recorded at The Barn studio and potentially played on River 94.9.

Music industry professionals Deb Suckling, Craig Spann, and River 94.9 music

director Ilija Dugandzic judged entrants on lyrics, composition, musicality, vocal performance, and audience response.

Deb said she was impressed by the ‘quality and diversity’ among the performers.

“One of the big things was they were actually able to tell

the story of their songs, what it was about and why they wrote it,” she said.

“That’s a really, really important thing when you’re performing for audiences, we want to know what drives you.”

Rheanna Leschke, Sammy Morgan, Tahnee Georgia, and Upper Manager were

the judges’ four picks to go

Lissa Retrot, who was voted in by the public.

“They’re all fantastic and they’ve all really got something going on,” Deb said.

“Get on the journey now with these artists.”

As a musical director at a

radio station, Ilija said he was impressed by the standard of the acts

and now Lissa being the wild card… it’s going to be interesting to see them in the Grand Final to see who’s really got the ability to showcase what they’ve got and the drive to do it,” he said.

Sammy Morgan.

Rheanna Leschke.

Tahnee Georgie.

Upper Management.

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Lissa Retrot

Young costume designers dress up

BY JACOB HAYDEN

YOUNG creatives came to The Condensery Art Gallery in Toogoolawah on Saturday March 4 to design costumes, guided by artist Zenus (Ze)

Moon.

Ze hails from the UK and has worked in drag, music and art.

They said they wanted the young artists to take away the power of colour, clothing

and self-expression in the workshop.

“Today is about expressing yourself through visuals, through what we wear,” they said.

“Everyone wears clothes,

but how can we put our values into clothing?”

Before the craft materials came out, Ze worked through an iceberg exercise with the young artists to discuss deepdown thoughts and feelings

to express in their costumes.

Poppy and Laney created a head-piece made to look like clouds after discussing their dreams.

reminded her of a superhero.

“Poppy drew a picture of a cloud skirt and it was like a dreaming skirt, and it went from there,” she said.

“I learned you can make almost anything with only a few pieces,” Poppy said.

Business networking event to be held in Marburg

A business networking event will be held at the Marburg Hotel on Thursday 16th March, 5:30-7:30pm.

Businesses in the Ipswich, Lockyer and Somerset regions are invited to attend this event which is being hosted by the Ipswich and Bremer Chambers of Commerce.

“This is an opportunity for businesses from all industries to come together, share experiences, and hear about what support is available to help them. We also want to hear from them about what they need”, said Kit Philp, CEO, Ipswich & Bremer Chambers of Commerce.

“We want businesses in the rural areas of Ipswich and the surrounding parts of Somerset and Lockyer to know that they are not forgotten, that there is support there”.

“Businesses don’t have to be a member of the Chamber to come along, but bookings are essential”.

The Chambers will also be launching their new network for the food, agribusiness

and tourism sectors which will provide a platform for businesses in these industries to identify opportunities to connect and grow.

In addition to this event, the Chambers have other networking and informational events planned for the year.

“Our activities this year will focus on supporting businesses to minimise the impacts of inflationary pressures, rising

interest rates, electricity costs and cybersecurity threats, to name but a few of the multitude of factors making life tough for business owners”. The Chambers also host the annual Business Excellence Awards which recognise outstanding businesses and business people in the region. For information on the Ipswich & Bremer Chambers and their upcoming events visit ipswichchamber.org.au

PHOTO: Join the Ipswich and Bremer Chambers of Commerce for their upcoming rural business networking event in Marburg. PHOTO IStock.

Toogoolawah’s aspiring creative youth came to The Condensery Art Gallery on Saturday to create

PHOTOS: JACOB HAYDEN

Top cowboys compete at Mulga

IT WAS standing room only at the popular Mulga Bull Ride on March 3, where cowboys from across the state descended on the Mulgowie Hotel to ride their hardest.

Clay Hall from Athol won the Bull Ride, launching him to the top of the National Rodeo Association (NRA) leader board.

“After last weekend at Mulgowie I think I’m on top of the national titles for NRA now.”

The third-generation rodeo competitor has grown up in

the circuit.

Hall said the atmosphere of the packed crowd at the Mulga was encouraging.

“Everyone’s right there and you can hear everyone,” he said.

“The louder they are, the atmosphere’s better, and it gets you more pumped to ride.”

Friday’s program also included Nov , U18 Junior U15 Mini Bull Ride, and 7-U12 Bull Ride competitions.

GRACE CRICHTON

LEFT: Musician Mik Oberle entertained the crowds between rounds and at the after party.

BELOW: The bucking bulls were a challenge for riders to wrangle.

As the dust settles on another epic event, the Mulgowie Hotel would like to thank all those who attended the Bullride, and our valued sponsors for their support in making this event possible.

BELOW: Junior riders held their own with the support of an enthusiastic audience.

The National Rodeo Association event attracted keen riders from across southeast Queensland. PHOTOS: GRACE CRICHTON

The crowds cheered on their favourite cowboys at the Mulga Bull Ride on Friday night.

Sydney’s hottest men live on stage at Porters

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The two-hour production is a visual feast, choreographed and developed by Australia’s leading professionals.

The hand-picked selection of dreamy guys will have the ladies up from their chairs, screaming for more and more.

The Secret Fantasies Tour is the perfect night out with the girls.

A high energy production, the show boasts the perfect mix of killer dance routines, eye-catching costumes, acrobatics, and jaw dropping athletic male physiques.

The smorgasbord of sexy guys are selected from

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hundreds of men nationwide and put though an intensive ‘Hotshots Bootcamp’, all graduating with an A+ in hip thrusting.

The fellas come from various backgrounds from tradies, cops, farmers and

Families, small businesses set for

A LONG-awaited upgrade connection will soon be available for thousands of families and small businesses.

More than 3,200 homes and businesses in Rosewood, Lowood, Gatton, Laidley, and the Lockyer Valley and Somerset regions will be eligible broadband.

and entertain the ladies.

Hosted by seasoned professional Paul Reynolds (original cast member of Manpower Australia and Las Vegas headliner), Reynold’s showmanship and cheeky banter with our audiences makes for an extra entertain-

ing evening.

It’s the most fun a girl can have standing up.

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Capturing light, texture, colour in landscapes and still life

KILCOY Art Society Inc welcomes its president and watercolourist Di Taylor as artist of the month (AOM) for March. Her style can be traditional, from local landscapes to modern still life.

She loves to capture the atmospheric effects of light and dark in the environment and the light

on inanimate objects.

Di uses a limited palette of colours for her landscapes to capture the unique colours of the Australian landscape. Her still life paintings allow a wider range of colours to be explored.

Her work constantly centres on shapes, light, colours and textures in the landscapes and

objects.

by Australia’s leading watercolourists including Herman Pekel, Robert Wade and Helen Beaver. Please support Di and her artwork by visiting her AOM exhibition during March at the Kilcoy Courthouse Art Gallery.

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“It is an economic and social necessity that will drive productivity improvements and global competitiveness.”

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Di Taylor is Kilcoy Art Society’s artist of the month.

Di’s work explores colour and shape in still life and landscapes.

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Why equal opportunities aren’t enough

THIS YEAR’S International Women’s Day theme is ‘Embrace Equity.’

But what is equity, and equality?

The campaign theme seeks to get the world talking about why ‘equal opportunities are no longer enough’ and can be exclusionary, rather than inclusive.

Equality means each indigiven the same resources or opportunities.

Equity recognises that eachstances, and allocates the exact resources and opportunities needed to reach an equal outcome.

giving everyone what they

In other words, it’s not giving everyone the exact same thing.

exact same thing, expecting it will make people equal, it assumes that everyone started out in the same place, which

can be vastly inaccurate as everyone isn’t the same.

providing all genders with

equal opportunities, such as a woman’s right to vote.

more than a level playing

They need to belong in a global culture that actively promotes and supports them

place to health.

Gender is intersectional, and women as a group are truly diverse.

due to historical or current inequalities.

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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

Equality is giving everyone the same thing. Equity is giving them what they need to thrive.

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Bias against women is ‘deeply entrenched’ in health care

WOMEN’S healthcare needs a new approach.

Growing evidence has shown that systemic issues

in healthcare delivery and medical research mean health outcomes.

The newly appointed National Women’s Health Advisory Council brings together diverse expertise

to examine the unique challenges that women and girls experience in the health system.

Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care, the Hon Ged Kearney MP chaired the inaugural meeting on February 20.

“Since announcing the council last year, I have heard an outpouring from women young and old, no matter their background, who all have a story to tell,” she said.

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) welcomed the Federal Government’s establishment of the council and pointed to a new study from the Australian National University (ANU).

The study found women

are 75% more likely to experience adverse reactions to prescription drugs compared to men due a between the sexes.

RACGP president Dr Nicole Higgins said that researchers and policy makers should play close attention to the ANU study.

“The study’s lead author Dr Laura Wilson points out that most biomedical research has been conducted on male cells or male animals and yet it has often just been assumed that the same results will apply to females,” she said.

“Men and women are

can’t just study male anatomy and hope that everything will be equal for women.

“Instead, we need to ensure that a more balanced and inclusive approach is adopted.”

Assistant Minister Kearney said women have told her they are being ‘seen but not believed’.

“The bias against women in the health system is deeply entrenched,” she said.

“We are now bringing together experts to begin to peel back the layers so we

One of the council’s aims is to provide strategic advice and recommendations on how to improve the nation’s health system to provide better, more targeted and

Australian women and girls, to ensure it is culturally safe and appropriate.

More women seek careers in ag

TAFE Queensland Agriculture Teacher and Brahman stud owner Mikaela Ross is one of the many inspirational women in the industry leading the charge towards gender equality in agriculture.

For Mikaela, her love of the land runs deep and it is this passion that she is passing onto her students, including more women, who are choosing to gain in-demand skills for careers in an increasingly evolving industry landscape.

“I really love teaching and encouraging the next generation of agricultural professionals, helping to ensure our industry thrives,” Mikaela said.

cent of students enrolled in -

cate III in Rural Operations, and forty per cent of students

culture are female.

It is a positive indication the industry is attracting more women into what has been a traditionally male-dominated workforce.

Mikaela has hands-on industry experience to share with a growing cohort of students who are keen to launch rewarding agriculture careers.

And like many women working in agriculture, Mikaela wears multiple hats.

When she is not working as an educator, she is managing a successful Brahman stud business, MBR Brahmans, helping to run the family property and playing AFL for the Dalby Swans on the weekend.

Her advice to women who may be considering a career in the industry is ‘don’t give up.’

“If you have a good work ethic and an attitude to learn you will go far in this industry,” she said.

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Closing the gender pay (and super) gap

THE GENDER pay gap is slowly trending in the right direction, but the super gap is Australia’s national gender according to the Australian Government’s Workplace

However, the pay gap translates into a much bigger superannuation gap of around

In a panel discussion recorded for International Women’s Day, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand CEO Ainslie van Onselen said the accounting body were advocating for an elimination of the annual

“When women return to work, after what can be up to

six years, they see how much their partner has increased their super while they’ve been caring for the children,”

“Women are seriously disincentivized to catch up on their super and we really want to close that gap as

According to Industry Super Fund, there are several factors which contribute to poorer retirement incomes

Women are more likely to have fragmented work patterns of paid work when women take primary respon-

–34 is estimated to shave

en’s Health and Wellbeing Scorecard towards equity for women’ found that at current rates it will take 70 years to reach full time employment equality with men, and more

Tesla Chair Robyn Denholm FCA has urged the professions to do more to empower women through

“My call to arms for thenancial literacy of women…

The gender pay gap in Australia is 13.3%, but the superannuation gap is 30%, leaving women worse off than men when they retire.PHOTO: CANVA

QAAFI vaccine could prevent costly cattle disease and boost fertility

THE IMPACTS of a venereal disease that causes cattle infertility and costs the industry hundreds of millions of dollars could be mitigated by an experimental vaccine created at The University of Queensland.

Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation’s (QAAFI) Professor Ala Tabor said vaccines for the bovine trichomoniasis protozoa are available overseas, but not in Australia.

“When you import a vaccine, it has to be quarantined and the animals treated with it aren’t allowed into the food and practical to manufacture the vaccine in Australia,” she said.

“If we can get local strains

of the disease and develop them into a vaccine, it’s there’s no quarantine and the animals can enter the food chain.”

The work was prompted by the results from a survey for the disease led by Professor Michael McGowan from UQ’s School of Veterinary Science, revealing that infections in bulls at abattoirs from all of Australia’s major beef breeding regions, and more than one in 10 bulls in northern regions.

“Bovine trichomoniasis is caused by a protozoa carried by bulls and is transmitted to females during mating,” Professor Tabor said.

“This can make cows infertile or cause them to abort.”

QAAFI Senior Research Fellow Dr Kieren McCosker helped collect samples from bulls’ reproductive tracts. These samples were then cleaned and analysed.

Expect a dry and warm autumn

THE BUREAU of Meteorology has released its autumn long range forecast, and we can expect the coming months will be drier and warmer than usual.

BOM Technical Lead

Extended Prediction Dr Andrew Watkins said drier than average conditions have emerged in some areas over summer, including parts of southern Queensland.

“Australia’s key climate drivers are easing and expected to be neutral over the coming months,” he said.

“When our climate drivers are more neutral, autumn rainfall in southern Australia has generally been lower than average over recent decades.”

For March to May, below median rainfall is likely (60 to 80% chance) for

most of Australia away from the south-east coast.

of Australia has normal autumn.

There is also a continued risk of Australia after abundant vegetation growth during the second-wettest spring on record in 2022 dried over summer.

“If a successful vaccine is developed out of this, it could be an important development,” Dr McCosker said.

“In North Australian beef

With La Nina nearing its end, expect below median rainfall from March to May.

pregnancy to weaning are typically in the order of 5 to 15 percent and are estimated to cost the industry between $60 and $100 million a year.

“While not solely responsi-

ble, at the level of prevalence recently reported for bovine trichomoniasis, the disease is likely to be contributing to

“Having a vaccine for beef producers to help manage that would be a very welcome outcome.”

The vaccine candidate was tested in a small group of bulls and was successful.

Professor Tabor is now working with Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) and commercial industry partners to conduct larger trials.

The work was carried out by researchers at QAAFI’s Centre for Animal Science, UQ’s School of Veterinary Hills Research Facility, with the assistance of MLA.

A bull used in the QAAFI vaccine trial.

PHOTO: MEGAN POPE

PHOTO: BOM

Sign up for Showgirl, Rural Ambassador

BY GRACE CRICHTON

DO YOU want to meet new people, learn new skills, and do you love the country?

Then throw your hat in the ring to be Showgirl, Junior Showgirl, or Rural Ambassador this show season.

Lowood Show Society vice president and Show Ball co-ordinator Bruce Vayro said they were calling for applicants to represent the society this year.

“They’re our ambassador of our show, the face of our show,” he said.

“They promote awareness and get more younger people involved in our society.”

Rural Ambassador is open to men and women aged 20 to 30 and Showgirl is open to women from 18 to 28.

“[Showgirl applicants] can be single or married and even have children, as the rules Vayro said.

The program is a great professionalism, meet new people, and advocate for rural communities.

“It’s for those who feel they can get out meet people [and who] also have a liking for agricultural shows, as they are the fabric of our

local community and we’re a service to our local commu-

“It’s a great experience to meet new people them-

selves.”

Whoever is announced Showgirl at the Lowood represent the show society at

regional and potentially state levels.

Lowood Showgirl 2018

learnt new skills, made friends, and had unique experiences during her time.

“I made a lot of friends through the Showgirl competition,” she said.

“I went on to win West Sub Chamber and that got me Ekka.”

may be apprehensive about the public speaking component but the show societyment for all their applicants.

“I think it has a lot of valuable lessons and experiences,” she said.

“I just wanted to represent my community at a higher level.”

Visit the lowoodshow.com or email lowoodshow@big-

Lowood Showgirl 2019 Emily Webber and Showgirl 2018 Claudie Pfeiffer. Lowood Show Society are welcoming applications for this year’s Showgirl, Junior Showgirl, and Rural Ambassador.

PHOTO: LOWOOD SHOW SOCIETY

Top price of $14,000 at Charnelle Charolais Female and Genetics Sale

The 13th Annual Charnelle Charolais Invitational Female and Genetics Sale held at Toowoomba Showgrounds on Saturday did not disappoint, with all parties reporting an overall strong sale.

Charnelle Charolais owner Graham Blanch reported that while prices for females were back from last year, genetics continued to sell to strong prices.

Full market report will feature in next week’s edition of The Independent.

SALE RESULTS

5 Cows and Calves sold to average $10,400 with a top of $14,000 for purchased by NM Ferne.

4 Cows sold to average $4,250 with a top of $5,000 for Lot 4 by Berwick Stud.

55 Heifers sold to average $4,810 with a top of $9,500 for Lot 26 offered by Bauhinia Park purchased

SALE RESULTS

3 Bulls sold to average $4,667 with a top of $5,500 for Lot 82 by Berwick Stud.

Charnelle Charolais purchased by Callanish Grazing Co.

425 Straws of semen sold to average $88 with a top of $800.

74 Embryos sold to average $1,004 with a top of $2,000.

Overall sale gross $466,780.

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PHOTO ( ): Elders auctioneers and Graham Blanch from Charnelle Charo ais oversee the selling ring.

(Top Right): A premium selection of Charolais females were on offer.

(Below Left): Lot 1 Jay Tees Qaristocracy 3 (AI)(ET)(P)

(Below Right): Mountview Nerissa M34 (AI) (P)

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Hyundai launches electric truck

INTRODUCING the Hyundai Mighty Electric truck, which is set to join Hyundai’s vehicle line-up in mid-2023.

Mighty Electric has an estimated laden range of approximately 240km and is the ideal zero-emission workhorse for metropolitan and last-mile deliveries. Its 120kW, 320Nm traction motor is powered by a 114.5kWh battery system with rapid charging capability: 10% to 100% in under 70 minutes.

will mark another important step towards Hyundai Motor Company’s global ambition to be carbon neutral in products and operations by 2045.

Hyundai Motor Company Australia CEO Ted Lee said the release was a key step in driving growth in emissions-free commercial

vehicles.

“Mighty Electric will bolster our growing EV lineup and underlines Hyundai’s

continuing commitment to developing sustainable mobility solutions,” he said.

EV technology, the Mighty Electric represents the latest in cab, including comfort and convenience features such

as a digital dash display, a multi-function steering wheel and a suspended driver’s seat.

Mighty Electric comes

packed with safety technology features including forward collision-avoidance assist, lane departure warning system, electronic stability control, and electronic air brake system.

Mighty Electric is classed as a Light Duty Heavy Truck (3,501 - 8,000kg GVM) and has an approximate cargo capacity between one and 3.5 tonne.

From launch, the Mighty Electric line-up will be available in a single 7,300kg Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) with a 3,300mm wheelbase. Bare cab-chassis, tray or pantech (regular or refrigerfor Australian customers. A tipper variant is also currently under study.

Mighty Electric production for Australia is set to start in Q2 2023, with detils to be

Hyandai have announced Might Electric, a new light duty heavy truck that is fully electric.

Lifetime of history with Holden EH

BY DAVID GREER

EH Special sedan.

As a 15-year-old school boy from Dalby, Mark was keen on getting himself a car and he was eyeing the EH sitting in a local resident’s yard under a tree for some time.

Mark said he was delivering local junk mail to save money for a car at the time

EH.

He got it for a steal at $800 back in 1996.

By this time he had a licence he had acquired a VH Commodore as his everyday drive.

The EH was Mark’s project and took until 2002 to get it registered and on the road after having it painted and the motor reconditioned.

Mark has kept the EH almost all original, with original matching numbers 179 six-cylinder motor, original paint colours: Salt Bush Green with Fowlers Ivory for the roof.

Mark said he decided to change a few things over the years to make it drivable.

He changed the Hydramatic four-stage automatic transmission to a more updated

Trimatic from a later Holden. For safety, Mark said he upgraded the front end to a HR Holden ball joint and disk brake setup.

“As a must for most young men it was the go to add the

extractors to the Holden six cylinder,” Mark said.

The EH still has the original venetian blind in the back window and all original interior.

Mark showed me the

original car dealer’s sticker in the engine bay that showed where the car was boughtGrayson Motors Millmerran.

It always was and always has been a Darling Downs car.

Mark said the EH was used to get his wife Renee to their wedding.

His cousin was the driver and when he hit the highway he tried to get it up to a 100km per hour, not realising

the speedo was in miles per hour, causing Mark’s wife Renee to wonder what the hurry was.

Mark belongs to the EJ/EH Club of Queensland and has the EH on his club rego. He enjoys getting it out for weekend cruises and car meets whenever possible.

Mark said it’s his piece of art and he admires it while in the shed working on other Holden projects.

I get the feeling the EH will be in the Pennycuick family for many more years and more good memories will be had, especially knowing Mark now has a 15-yearold son who is a keen car enthusiast himself.

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7.30 The Larkins. 8.20 Under The Vines. 9.05 Grantchester. 9.55 Traces.

10.40 Miniseries: Time. 11.40 Rage.

5.00 Rage.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Gardening Aust. 2.30 The Larkins.

3.15 Griff’s Canadian Adventure. 4.10 Grand Designs: The Streets. 5.00 Art Works. 5.30 Nick Cave And Warren Ellis At Hanging Rock. 6.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.30 Vera. 10.05 Queerstralia. 11.05 Finding Alice. 11.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Surf Life Saving. Super Surf Teams League. H’lights. 3.30 Going Places. 4.00 Rivers Of Australia: The Murray. 5.30 The Abyss: The Rise And Fall Of The Nazis. 6.30 News. 7.30 The World’s Most Beautiful Landscapes. 8.25 Britain’s Scenic Railways. 9.20 Britain’s Most Luxurious Hotels. 10.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Motorcycle Racing. FIM Superbike World C’ship. H’lights. 4.00 Motorcycle Racing. FIM Superbike World C’ship. H’lights. 5.00 Cycling. Crocodile Trophy 2022. H’lights. 5.30 The Abyss: The Rise And Fall Of The Nazis. 6.30 News. 7.30 Bettany Hughes: Treasures Of Albania. 8.30 What Killed The Roman Empire? 10.00 Late Programs.

(2020) 4.30 Explore TV. 5.00 News. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 News.

7.00 ACA. 7.30 Space Invaders. 8.30 MOVIE: Sully. (2016) 10.30 MOVIE: The Founder. (2016) 12.35 From Hell: Caught On Camera. 1.30 The Pet Rescuers. 2.00 The Incredible Journey.

2.30 TV Shop. 4.30 Late Programs.

9.30 To Be Advised. 10.30 Just For Laughs. 11.00 Just For Laughs Uncut. 11.30 The Project. 12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 4x4 Adventures. 2.00 All 4 Adventure. 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 Roads Less Travelled. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Taste Of Australia: BBQ Special. 5.00 News. 6.00 Bondi Rescue. 6.30 The Dog House. 7.30 Blue Bloods. 8.30 CSI: Vegas. 9.30 FBI: International. 10.30 NCIS. 11.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. 12.30 Bull. 1.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 1. Newcastle 500. Day 2. Prerace and race 2. 4.30 Border Security. 5.00 News. 5.30 Weekender. 6.00 News. 7.00 Australian Idol. 8.45

tv guide

6.00pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

5.30pm Murder, She Wrote. (PG, R)

6.30

7.30 Heartbeat. (PG, R)

8.45 Foyle’s War. (M, R)

10.55 Frankie Drake Mysteries. (M, R)

11.55 Cities Of The Underworld. (PG, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Father Brown. (M, R)

8.30 Murdoch Mysteries. (M)

9.30 Kavanagh QC. (M, R)

11.15 Murdoch Mysteries. (M, R)

12.15 Father Brown. (M, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Border Security USA. (PG, R) 8.00 Border Patrol. (PG, R)

Escape To The Country.

World’s Most Secret Homes. (PG, R)

6.30 The Highland Vet. (PG) 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG)

8.30 Escape To The Country. (R)

9.30 I Escaped To The Country.

10.30 Vintage Roads: Great And Small. (PG, R)

6.30 Border Patrol. (PG, R)

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

8.30 Heathrow. (M)

9.30 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railways. (PG, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R)

8.30 Inspector Morse. (M, R)

10.50 Gold Digger. (M, R)

12.05 Doc Martin. (PG, R)

1.05 RSPCA Animal Rescue. (R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Call The Midwife. (M, R)

8.45 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. (M, R)

10.45 A Confession. (M, R)

11.45 Call The Midwife. (M, R)

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG, R)

8.30 Highway Cops. (PG)

9.30 Motorway Patrol. (PG, R)

10.30 Surveillance Oz. (PG, R)

6.00pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

8.30 Movie: The Dark Knight Rises. (2012)

(M, R) Christian Bale, Anne Hathaway, Tom Hardy.

11.50 Movie: Snowden. (2016) (M, R)

6.00pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Movie: Air Force One. (1997) (M, R) Harrison Ford. 10.05 Movie: Non-Stop.

(M, R) 12.15 Movie: Grand Prix.

(PG, R)

6.30 Building Giants.

R)

Air Crash Investigations. (PG, R) 8.30 Air Crash Investigations: The Accident Files. (PG, R) 9.30 Disasters At Sea. (PG) 10.30 Mighty Trains.

6.00pm Movie: The Karate Kid. (1984) (PG, R)

8.40 Movie: The Equalizer

2. (2018) (MA15+, R) Denzel Washington.

11.10 Movie: Cradle 2 The Grave. (2003) (MA15+, R)

1.25 Blokesworld. (PG, R)

1.55 Full Custom Garage. (PG, R)

6.00pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 American Pickers.

(PG)

8.30 Movie: Air America. (1990) (M, R)

10.50 Movie: Tango & Cash. (1989) (M, R)

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Outback Truckers. (PG, R)

8.30 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under. (M)

9.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. (PG, R)

10.30 Truck Night In America. (PG)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 As Time Goes By. (R)

8.50 Midsomer Murders. (M, R)

10.50 One Deadly Mistake. (M)

6.30 Rugby League.

NRL. Round 2. Penrith Panthers v South Sydney Rabbitohs.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 RBT. (M, R)

8.30 Paramedics. (M, R)

9.30 Australia Behind Bars. (M, R)

6.30 Rugby League.

NRL. Round 2. Brisbane Broncos v North Queensland Cowboys.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 For The Love Of Pets. (PG)

8.30 Movie: RED 2. (2013) (M, R)

6.00pm Rugby Union. Super Rugby Pacific. Round 3. Brumbies v Reds.

8.30 Super Rugby Pacific Post-Match.

8.45 Movie: Get Shorty. (1995) (MA15+, R)

10.55 Deadly Cults. (MA15+, R)

6.30 Desert Vet. (PG, R)

7.30 David Attenborough’s A Perfect Planet. (PG, R)

8.40 Movie: The Gauntlet. (1977) (MA15+, R)

10.55 Major Crimes. (M, R)

11.55 House. (M)

1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 Death In Paradise. (M, R)

8.40 Agatha Christie’s Partners In Crime. (M, R)

9.50 Coroner. (MA15+)

10.50 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. (MA15+)

5.30pm Murder, She Wrote. (PG, R)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 New Tricks. (PG, R)

8.40 The Closer.

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)

6.35 Friends. (PG, R)

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

9.20 Two And A Half Men. (PG, R)

10.10 The Big Bang Theory. (PG,

6.00pm

6.30

6.25

1.15 Infomercials. (PG, R)

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

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

6.25 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

9.00 Friends. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

12.30 Infomercials. (PG, R)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

1.30 Movie: The Dukes Of Hazzard. (2005) (M, 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)

12.30 Infomercials. (PG, R)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

1.30 Becker. (PG, R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)

6.30 Friends. (PG, R)

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

9.30 Mom. (PG, R)

10.20 Becker. (PG, R)

11.10 Frasier. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

12.30 Infomercials. (PG, R)

1.00 Home Shopping.

6.15 Forged In Fire. (PG, R)

7.05 Jeopardy! (R)

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

8.30 Travel Man’s Greatest Trips. (M, R)

9.25 The Machines That Built America. (PG)

10.20 The Swap. (M, R)

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MARCH

Wed Mar 8

International Women s Day Breakfast hosted by Lockyer Valley Regional Council, Gatton Shire Hall, 7am, guest speaker Alison Smith of Local Government Association of Queensland, tickets on sale until March 1. lockyervalleytickets.com.au

International Women's Day and Wearable Art Parade Ma Ma Creek Community Centre 8th March 5:30 pm, canapes, glass of bubbly, main course, wine with meal, dessert, cabaret singer Julia Winning, lucky seat prize. $65 all inclusive, bookings essential by March 3. 0467 566 632

Fri Mar 10

Community Forum build a more inclusive disaster resilient Somerset for people with disabilities, Somerset Civic Centre Esk, 9.30am-3pm. 1300363783 or SRC

Sat Mar 11

Mulgowie Farmers Market 8am11am, Mulgowie Hall Recreation Grounds, live music, fresh produce, local cheese and olives, sweet treats, handmade gifts and jewellery, local artists, plants, books, tea coffee and juice, food, 0493137121

Harvest-ival Music Festival Grand

Final 4pm-9pm, Gatton Shire Hall, A$25, Con $15, VIP packages available, children under 14 free, 0448326426 and on Facebook.

Cardigras Show & Markets Cahill Park Sports Complex, 64 Buaraba St Gatton, 5pm-9pm, cars and markets need. Register at www.cardigras.com.au. Contact 0416257586 or rohan@cardigras.com.au

Sun Mar 12

Bazza s Country Music Walk Up Show Tenthill Hotel, 11am-4pm, $5 entry, lucky door, raffles, tea & coffee, light afternoon tea, meals available at hotel, everybody welcome 0402058098

Tue Mar 14

Mindfulness with Timber Hawkeye

join best selling author of Buddhist Bootcamp for a discussion and Q&A about the benefits of mindfully living at peace with the world. Hypatia s House, Patrick St Laidley, 6.30pm-8pm 0448326246

Thu Mar 16

Peace Ladies Stalls in front of IGA Gatton 8am-11am.

Sat Mar 18

Lowood Slimmer Bus Trip Kingsley Grove Winery, pizza lunch, p/u Gatton 7am, Plainland 7.15am, Lowood 7.30am. 54261468

Afternoon Melodies Gatton COTA Seniors, 1pm-4.30pm, cost $5. 0439030677

Trivia Night Lowood Bowls Club, 6.30pm for 7pm, overs 16s only, entrance $10pp, teams of 8, licensed bar, BYO nibbles, supper provided, raffles, prizes, presented by Lions Club of Lowood, 0459241041

Marburg Dance St Patrick s Dance, 7pm-11pm Marburg Show Hall,

Rae Blinco 0409481681

Sun Mar 19

My Local Market Plainland Porters Plainland Hotel, 7am-12pm, fresh produce, art, preserves, plants, handmade children s clothing, live music.

Tree Planting Brisbane Valley - Kilcoy Landcare will hold a tree planting event for Rail Trail users. More detail to come, visit the BVKL Facebook page.

Sat Mar 25

Tree Planting Brisbane Valley - Kilcoy Landcare will hold a tree planting event for Rail Trail users. More detail to come, visit the BVKL Facebook page.

Forest Hill Annual Artisan s Gathering Forest Hill School of Arts Hall, local artisans, handcrafted goods, plants, cooking and baking, woodwork, lapidary, guest speakers, art society, coffee, sausage sizzle, much more, funds raised support Leukaemia Foundation. 0402085260

Lowood Cent Auction Lowood RSL, doors open 12pm starts 1pm, afternoon tea after auction, 0409343446

Sun March 26

Colours of the Lockyer Arts & Culture Festival Ferrari Park Laidley, 10am-3pm, all day live entertainment, free workshops, food trucks, talent quest & more, 0448326246

Back to Townson Day Crosby Park Townson, BYO lunch and chairs, from 10.30am, 54667159

Esk Community Choir presents Kyrie Classic with special guests

Brisbane Concert Choir, Women in Harmony Toowoomba, Blackbutt Singers, Something to Sing About Laidley, Somerset Civic Centre Esk, 2.30pm, tickets from SCC Box Office 54242713

APRIL

Sat Apr 1

Marburg Dance Easter Dance, 7pm11pm Marburg Show Hall, Diamonds 0409481681

Sun Apr 2

Vi & Friends Country Music Murphys Creek Community Centre, 11am-4pm, entry $5, lucky door rpizes and raffles, free tea and coffee, cold drinks on sale, BYO lunch, please bring a plate of afternoon tea to share, walk-ups welcome, everyone welcome. 0478543067, 4630

5143

Country Music Concert Gatton Seniors Centre, 1.30pm-4.30pm, walk-ups welcome, afternoon tea supplied, lucky door and raffles, entry $5. 0439030677

Mon Apr 3

Easter Tombola QCWA Glenore Grove, 9.30am for 10am start, homemade morning tea, $5 entry, tombola ticket $1/sheet, lots of prizes, raffle, lucky door prizes, held at Glenore Grove QCWA rooms. RSVP appreciated 0459320538

Sat Apr 15

Afternoon Melodies Gatton Cota Seniors,1pm-4.30pm cost $5. 0439030677 Marburg Dance 7pm-11pm Marburg Show Hall, $15, Rae Blinco 0409481681

ews@tlsindependent.com.au

MOORE WEEKLY STARS

March 6-12, 2023 ARIES

With the Full Moon in your daily routine zone, it’s time to prioritise, organise and stabilise. And avoid being too impulsive about a complicated issue – especially involving money, values, morals, or possessions. The Sun, Mercury, Neptune and Saturn encourage you to dream ambitious dreams for the future. Be inspired by fellow-Aries, pioneering feminist Gloria Steinem: “Without leaps of imagination, or dreaming, we lose the excitement of possibilities.”

TAURUS

Bulls can blunder around being (unintentionally) insensitive. This week you need to be extra responsive to the needs of children, teenagers and close friends, otherwise Tuesday’s Full Moon could trigger a misunderstanding or an emotional meltdown. With Saturn leaving your career zone, professional matters are set to improve – as long as you aren’t ridiculouslying you are, the quicker things will improve.

GEMINI

Mercury (your ruler) and the Sun link up with qualities, and your talent for being what you think other people want you to be. But Mars is charging through your sign, which encourages you to shine your authentic light for the world to see. Inspiring quote for International Women’s Day comes from Gemini entertainer yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else.”

CANCER

On the weekend, compassionate Venus links up with dynamic Mars, which is in your humanitarian zone. So it’s time to roll up your sleeves and be proactive about helping others. Can you do some volunteer work, start a fundraiser, or organise a working bee?

Inspiring quote for International Women’s Day is from actress Audrey Hepburn: “As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands. One for helping yourself, the other for helping others.”

LEO

Regal Lions love to live in the lap of luxury!

zone and encourages your tendency to be hasty with cash and careless with credit. Then penny-pinching Saturn shifts into one of your money zones. So, clever Cats will resist the temptation to blow the budget with an impulsive, extravagant spending spree. Big binge buys now will just lead to major money headaches later on. So slow down, budget carefully and shop prudently.

VIRGO

The Full Moon in earthy, practical Virgo (on Tuesday) sets the stage for a powerful and productive International Women’s Day (on Wednesday). So it’s a good week to bring an ambitious goal to a successful conclusion. Be inspired by Virgo entertainer Beyoncé: “As soon as I accomplish one thing, I just set a higher goal. That’s how I’ve gotten to where I am.” The Mercury/Uranus link (on the weekend) is wonderful for creative ideas and innovative solutions.

LIBRA

Librans can be too laidback and lackadaisical. But this week the universe gives you a brisk kick up the backside as dynamic Mars links up with Venus (your patron planet), which makes you more proactive than usual. So it’s time to initiate, instigate, negotiate, collaborate and create. Your quote for International Women’s Day is from Libran actress and activist Susan Sarandon: “I take responsibility for the ups and downs of my life, and that is very liberating.”

SCORPIO

position: you’re probably not seeing the full picture. If you listen to family, friends and colleagues then you’ll gain a much wider perspective. If you are at the receiving end of some stern words from a loved one, accept the criticism with good grace and then move on. Your quote for International Women’s Day is from fellow-Scorpio, Vogue editor Anna Wintour: “I try to remain very open to what others have to say.”

SAGITTARIUS

When it comes to your work and professionalsense Virgo. So people don’t care how fabulous, funny and friendly you are – they just want to know you can do your job promptly and competently. With the Sun, Mercury, Neptune and then Saturn transiting through your family zone, don’t neglect the needs of your home and loved ones. Accept your domestic responsibilities with a sunny Sagittarian smile!

CAPRICORN

you down. Surround yourself with positive people in your family/friendship circle and within your local community. The close conin the future. Inspiring quote for International Women’s Day is from Capricorn great Dolly Parton: “Love too often gets buried in a world of hurt and fear. And we have to dig it out so we can share it with our family, friends, and neighbours.”

AQUARIUS

from Wednesday onwards. So don’t get side-tracked and lose sight of where you are heading. The earthy Virgo Full Moon encourages you to make plans and put them into daily practice with discipline and dedication. Your inspiring quote for International Women’s Day is from Aquarian talk-show host, author and philanthropist Oprah Winfrey: “Whatever your goal, you can get there if you’re willing to work.”

PISCES

Pisces folk are inspirational people. This week there are four planets visiting your sign –the Sun, Mercury, Neptune and then Saturn. So you’ll feel like daydreaming, visualising and creating even more than usual as you perform, paint, draw, dance, write, sing or play music. It’s time to make your dreams a reality! Your quote for International Women’s Day is from Piscean entertainer Liza Minnelli: “Don’t listen to anyone who doesn’t know how to dream.”

COPYRIGHT Joanne Madeline Moore 2023

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

Boutique Market 9am2pm every Wednesday, Hypatia’s House, 151 Patrick St, Laidley

Brisbane Valley Ukefreaks 6pm-8.30pm Wed BV Darts Assoc Building Lowood 0408183870 FB

@ukefreaks

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

0455251581

Cars, Bikes, and Coffee

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

0437532556

Chug-along Social Group

2nd & 4th Wed/mth Gatton Uniting Church 54626763

Cards/Board Games

(Adults) Coominya Public Hall Fri 9am-12pm $5 0412685125

Community Chess Club School term Thurs 6pm8:30, Fernvale SS Library, gold coin.

Community Tech Program free 45min tech sessions, Wed, Thu, Fri, 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

Craft with Kate 2nd Thu/ mth 12pm Lockyer Com-

munity Centre 54623355

CWA Craft & Friendship Day 3rd Thu/mth 9am12pm Glamorgan Vale hall

0459320538

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

Digital Tech Hub 12pm Thu Lockyer Community Centre 54623355

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

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

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

Esk CWA Intergenerational Playgroup for ages 0-100, fortnightly Thu 9am11am, CWA Hall Heap St 0449842965

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

Euchre Wed 7.30pm, Lowood Showgrounds 0411334382

Games Morning Gatton

Cota Seniors, 2nd & 4th

Thu/mth 9am-12pm gold

coin. 0439030677

Gatton & District Historical Society 6.30pm 3rd

Mon/mth Caffey Hall Gat-

ton 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. 0439030677

Gatton Table Tennis

9.30am-12pm Tue, Woodlands Rd 0427912051

Gatton Quilters 9.30am

3rd Sat/mth, Gatton State School Hall 0438727355

Gatton Village Markets

1st Sun/mth, Lake Apex, 0492831969

Glamorgan Vale CWA -

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

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

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

Glenore Grove QCWA

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

Glenore Grove CWA Street Stall last Thu/mth

8.30am-12pm IGA mall

Gatton 0459320538

Grantham/Gatton Indoor

Bowls Club Fri 1.30pm

Senior Citz Hall North St Gatton 0754627708

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

Jam Sesh Fernvale 2nd Sun/mth 12.30pm-3.30pm,

6 Clive St, BYO instruments 0481574615

Laidley Garden Club

9.30am 2nd Mon/mth

Laidley Cultural Centre function room 0413136861

Laidley Indoor Bowls

Club Mon 6pm-9pm

Laidley Cultural Centre 0408 631 292

Laidley Weight Support Group Inc. 9am Wed

Laidley RSL 0403501170

Lockie's Toy Club toy library program Lockyer Community Centre 54623355

Lockyer Ladies Seniors

Support Group 2nd & 4th

Tue/mth, 9.30am-12pm, 18 Tryhorn St Grantaham, 0438765212 or 0409676526

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

Lockyer Valley Cancer Support Group 1st Thu/ mth Davson Room, Lockyer Valley Cultural Centre, Gatton 0419646902 or 54621766

Lockyer Valley Celtic Pipeband Wed 6pm-8pm

Grantham Butter Factory

1st Sat/mth Lake Apex 0447003423

Lockyer Valley Dog Training Club 6.30pm

Mon Laidley Showgrounds Facebook or 0428048823

Lockyer Valley Karate

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

Lockyer Valley Orchid Society 1st Tue/mth Gatton Showgrounds room under grandstands 0409475504

Lockyer Valley Tai Chi for Health Wed 10am Lowood Show Hall, Thu 9.30am & 10am Peace Lutheran Hall Gatton 0448050447

Lockyer Valley Toastmaster Club 7pm 2nd & 4th Thu/mth, Gatton Senior Citizens Centre 54627576

Lockyer Valley Writers

Group 1-3pm 2nd Tue/mth

Gatton Library, 4th Tue/mth

Laidley Library, lockyervalleywriters@gmail.com

Lockyer Woodcrafters

Group Mon-thu & Sat, 24

Railway St Forest Hill 0457219408 or

Lowood Community Action Group 2nd Tue/mth

6.30pm at Lowood Darts Club 0407279412 or FB

Lowood CWA 2nd Tue/ mth CWA Hall 54261514

Lowood District Residents Network Inc. 7pm

3rd Tue/mth, BV Darts Assoc Building 0488234553

Lowood Lions Club 7pm

2nd & 4th Mon/mth Lowood Railway Station lowood@lionsq3.org.au

Lowood Craft Group

9.30am Fri Lowood RSL Sub Branch 0409343446

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

0447489875

Lowood Slimmers Tue

5.30pm Lowood Show Hall 54261468

Midweek Market Wed 9am

Hypatia’s House, 151 Patrick St Laidley 0448326246

Mulgowie Farmers Market 7am-11am 1st Sat/mth

Hall grounds 0417799679

My Local Market Plainland 7am-12pm 3rd Sun/ mth Porters Hotel mylocalmarket.net.au

My Local Market Jumble 6am-11am 2nd Sun in Mar, May, Aug, Nov, Walloon Hotel hello@ mylocalmarket.net.au

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

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

Painting Classes 10am Fri Summerholm 0450656356

RADF Art & Culture Project free fortnightly art/

craft, Lockyer Community Centre 54623355

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

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

Rosewood Monthly Market 3rd Sat/mth Anglican Church grounds John St, sites from $15. 0439095645

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

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

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

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

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

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

Walloon QCWA Cent Sale

2nd Tue/mth 9.30am Walloon QCWA Hall 54645243

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

lwcg4342@gmail.com

Lockyer Valley Regional Council

Wild Dog Control Program

The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries with Somerset Regional Council are conducting a wild dog baiting program throughout Somerset in an effort to control the wild dog problem.

Important information when baiting with 1080:

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

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

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

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

• You must supply your rates notice.

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

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

Saturday, 11 March

Kilcoy Showgrounds, 7.30am-9am

Saturday, 11 March Middle Creek, Bryden, 10.30am-12pm

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

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

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

For enquiries and bookings phone Council on 5424 4000

www.somerset.qld.gov.au

Proposed Development

Make a submission from 9 March 2023 to 30 March 2023

Intensive Animal Industry (poultry farm – maximum 400,000 birds); Environmentally Relevant Activity –ERA 4(2) Poultry Farm >200,000 birds; and Boundary Realignment (5 into 5 lots)

Where: 49 Court Avenue; Un-named #5158 Road and Stone Gully Road, Brightview Qld 4311

On: Lots 1 & 2 on RP31160, Lot 4 on RP32344 and Lots 40 & 41 on SP199026 Approval sought: Development Permits for Material Change of Use and ERA 4(2) Poultry Farm; and Reconfiguring a Lot Application ref: DA23169

Y You may obtain a copy of the application and make a submission to: Chief Executive Officer Somerset Regional Council PO Box 117, Esk Qld 4312 mail@somerset.qld.gov.au (07) 5424 4000 www.somerset.qld.gov.au

Public notification requirements are in accordance with the Planning Act 2016

TEAM SOMERSET Join

Council is seeking applications from self-motivated individuals for the following positions within Council:

0408 758 688

• Plumbing Inspector

• Business Administration Trainees x2

- Arts and Culture

- Executive Office (Communications)

For further information visit www.somerset.qld.gov.au

Combined Forces Show Steer & Heifer Sale

This Sunday 12th March at 11am Kalbar Showground Yards

Clearing Sale A/C Sun Valley Rural

Saturday 18th March at 9am 3088 Ipswich Boonah Road, Roadvale

Farmcraft Sponsored 18th Annual

Kalbar Weaner Show & Sale

Saturday 25th March Kalbar Showground Yards

For all your clearing sale & auctioning needs

FEBRUARY FEEDBACK WINNER

Kylie Ann Sippel

and our sincere thanks to our readers. We had an overwhelming number of entries, and we thank you for your feedback.

CONGRATULATIONS L . WASHBAND PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY

ANIMALS & POULTRY

Kelpie blue cattle pups, Male & female pups available from March 12. Make great working dogs or pets. Mother WKC registered, father purebred blue cattle dog. BIN0012846946632 - $600. Ph: 0414 965 053

Purebred mini daschund pups, 2 x red female, 2 x black/ tan female, 1 x black/tan male, born 18/02/23, BIN: 0012389003163. Ph: 0439 391 012.

Family of goats for sale Buck 2yrs, Doe 3yrs, Doe kid 3 months. $250 each or $600 for all three. Ph: 0411 658 870

For sale 7 white dorper ewe lambs, about 7 to 8 months old will make good quality breeders. $250 each. Ph 4697 7769 4pm to 9pm Helidon.

EQUIPMENT & APPLIANCES

Westinghouse 400lt pigeon pair upright freezer & all fridge, both working, VGC, selling together only - $700.

Ph: 0407 746 744.

FURNITURE

China Cabinet, 4 glass shelves, mirrored back with storage draw underneath $495.00 Ph: 0422 315 707

Two Recliners, good cond, $100 each. Ph: 0422 315 707

King single bed - mattress with protector, two sets of sheets included. $150. Ph: 0447 416 064.

Giveaway 2 x single beds, good condition, wire base & head/base, Lowood. Ph: 07 5426 1613

Large range of antique and vintage items available. Rustic, farm relics, tools, garden art, machinery, petrol and oil collectables, items for projects and much more. Helidon Spa Ph 0429 776 071.

ACCESSORIES

Ph: 07 5465 2713.

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

Edgar Allan Poe, complete illustrated stories & poems, copyright 1987, 16cm wide, 22 1/2 cm height, 6cm thick, hardcover, excellent condition, $30.00 ph 0417 778 982

Rooted established Dragon Fruit plants from $ 10 Ph 0484 785 555

Hay for sale - small squares & rounds. Fine leaf rhodes, Ph: 07 5462 4965 / 0432 629 192

Mark Twain, complete and unabridged short stories, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, The Prince & the Pauper, & ors, black hard cover with gold writing & gold tinted pages, 16 cm wide, 24cm length, 5 1/2 cm deep, excellent condition, $30.00 ph 0417 778 982

15ft caravan with ensuite, queen bed, roll out blinds & sides, along with many extras. Ph: 0477 477 889.

Golden eagle 2 berth, double island bed, front lounge & dining (could convert to kids bed), microwave, TV, storage, annexe & roll out. Ph: 07 5465 2713

List your item for free* DEADLINE 2pm FRIDAY

GENERAL CROSSWORD 1010

ACROSS

1 Name a particular nut (6)

7 Which term describes the Western Hemisphere (8)

8 What, colloquially, is a very important person (6)

9 Name Kipling’s heroic water bearer (5,3)

10 What is an evening party or social gathering (6)

11 Which computer device is capable of holding digital information until it is required (8)

14 What are very small amounts (8)

18 Name the capital of Canada (6)

19 To be of the nature of a palace is to be what (8)

21 To have mirrored, is to have done what (6)

22 What is the act of solving a problem (8)

23 Name another term for a restaurant (6) DOWN

(8)

2 What is a point in front (6)

3 What do we call comic or burlesque verse (8)

4 Which person is seen to be closest to an admired stereotype (4)

5 What are standards of perfection (6)

6 To be undiminished, is to be what (6)

12 What do the Americans call petrol (8)

13 Which term describes

(8)

15 What is a pointed stick of coloured wax (6)

16 Name the seventh major planet in order from the sun (6)

17 What is a narrow passage of water connecting two large bodies of water (6)

20 Which wading bird is allied to the heron (4)

BOWLS KILCOY BOWLS CLUB

The Members Draw 3rd March #51 – Jodie Cooper who was present. Congratulations Jodi – next week we were Nancy Murton, Ross, Kim Tredrea, Harold Alford, Gail and Val Fuller. Congrats to all.

Our Tuesday Trophy Day held on the 28th February was a roaring success with the winners of the day with the highest score of 21 Jenny Edwards, Gerry Castledine, Greg Staniforth and Geoff Blogg. Runner Ups with 20 points were Bill Edwards, Pauline Lawson and Col McGrath.

The Spider was by Peter Patterson (Banjo). Touchers were won by Pauline Lawson, Janis Grover, Dave Phillips, Greg Staniforth, Banjo Patterson, Ron Sansom, Jenny Edwards, Sandra Sansom, Col McGrath, Dave Tonkin, Margaret Worrall and Neil Baradine.

Many thanks to our sponsors of the day Ann Pope and Michael Dunn. Next sponsor’s day will be on the 28th March sponsored by John and Margaret Worrall.

Wednesday the 1st of March was our Turbo Triples Competition and the winners were Greg Staniforth, John Glanvill, Harry Briers. Runner Ups were Noel Lanes, and Col McGrath. Our Q7’s teams played at Pine Rivers last Saturday and had 1 rink win, and are now 3rd on the ladder. They play Bribie Island in Kilcoy on Saturday the 11th of March at 9.30 am. Come down and watch ca great competition. Coming events;

Because the 1st Friday in April is Good Friday, we are having our April Dinner night on Friday night the 31st March. We hope you can come along on the night. Look out for notices in a couple of weeks.

Friday night the 17th March is “Bring a Friend Night”. Where else can you get a fun game of barefoot Bowls and Burger for $12.00! Roll up at 5.30pm for a 6.00pm start. We can supply the Bowls, only requirement is bare feet

Social Bowls is on every Tuesday, names in by 8.45 for 9.15 start. Everyone is welcome, experience is not necessary and we can loan you bowls if needed. Flat soled shoes are the only requirement.

LAIDLEY BOWLS CLUB

Another great day on Wednesday

March 1st.Ladies Singles Competitions. C.McGuire 21. D. Allison.8. J.thomas 25 M.Anderson 16. Mens Singles, J.Dickson 25. W.Haines 20.

Social bowls. G.Spike, R.Knight 20.

A.Roffe, D.McGuire 15. R.Webb, K.Green22. J.Mace, T.Watson 15.

E.Roffe, M.Zable, B.Venville won over A.Farley, M.Weather. S.Harrison. The club 7s team had a good win over Bribie Is 63--47. They weren’t so lucky against Brighten going down 60--64.

Laidley Indoor Bowls Club

GAME 1 K.Degen, G.Aitcheson & K.Morrison 20 d D.Sempf, D.Windolf, M.Tenanov & J.Mace 7

K.Granzien & M.Purcell 13 d

P.Kubler & B.Purcell 9

GAME 2 D.Sempf, M.Tenanov, K.Granzien & J.Mace 13 d P.Kubler, M.Purcell & B.Purcell 5

K.Morrison & D.Windolf 12 d K.Degen & G.Aitcheson 11

GAME 3. K.Granzien, G.Aitcheson, D.Sempf, P.Kubler M.Purcell & D.Windolf 13 d K.Degen, K.Morrison, M.Tenanov, B.Purcell & J.Mace 11. Another enjoyable evening was had by all. New players welcome.

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TOOGOOLAWAH BOWLS CLUB

On Sunday 5th March at home we

Championship in which Phil Gregory and Martin Bailey defeated Keith McWhirter and Wayne Thompson in a very tight game. Congratulations Phil and Martin. Also played was a Triples Game Which was won by Gerrit Winkeler, Linda Hansen and Neville Finlay

by 1 point in a very close encounter with Len Smyth, Cindy Mills and Reg Hansen. Overall winners on the day were Phil Gregory and Martin Bailey. Whether you are a resident or visitor to Toogoolawah, an experienced bowler or not, you are welcome to join us for a game. Novice players are given coaching lessons to ensure that they enjoy their game. To all those of you who are past bowlers, it is time for you to reunite with the club and get involved. Come along and make your presence felt while you get that necessary exercise to keep you going. We have bowls of all sizes for you to use.

For the Calendar:

Our next Club Meeting will be held on Sunday 12th March 2023. All members are invited to attend at 9.00am and to help in the running of the club by participating in discussions.

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

Our next Barefoot and BBQ day will be held on Saturday 25th at 6.00pm See you on the Green.

BRIDGE

LOCKYER BRIDGE CLUB

Wednesday 1st March, 2023.

With only 1% each, between the 3 top positions Michelle Porter & Sue Herring won the night 58.33%, congratulations to this pair. They were closely followed by J & G Orrin 57.50%, R & A McLucas 56.67%. H Geitz & E Bishop

48.33%, B & T Fitzgerald 47.50%, J Kuhle & L Gunthorpe 40%.

The Club is always ready to accommodate more Players.

If you are a visitor to the Lockyer Valley & are looking for a game of Bridge or just like to observe some games, phone Peter Hooper 0408 782 776, we would love to see you, Wednesday evenings arrival 6.45pm. Lessons for Beginners held on Tuesday morning, arrival 8.45am also at the same venue, The Catholic Community Hall, Maitland Street, Gatton.

Pat Ziebarth is the organizer for Tuesday’s play phone 0490 530 734.

CRICKET VALLEY VIKINGS

a mixed bag season, where their best was more than up to standard, but not always delivered. Being Pitted against competition leaders Centrals at Ropewith. However, with great resolve and focus, the Vikings dismissed Centrals for 193, with Reggie Hoger 3/42,Rrogan Utz,2/23 and Josh Reisenlieter 2/29, all bringing their best to the game. It was a strong statement from the bowling unit. In reply, the Vikings were 1/54, with Brock Zischke on his home track on 33 n.o, and Kelsey O’Dea on 17 n.o. The run chase on Day two will be absorbing, with the chance of a major upset being possible, if the batting unit emulate the bowlers.

LOCKYER A GRADE

Thrilling cricket was again on display, when Helidon narrowly survived against an ever-brave Forest Hill. Helidon posted 223, always enough, with Mark Ashley 73 and Ray McBride, 27 leading the way. Drew Stafford and Hayden Sippel both took 2 wickets. When batting, the Goats had a red hot crack, with Rep guns Isaac Phipps 50, Lachie Miller 38 and Drew Stafford 41 leading the charge, only to run out of overs when 10 runs short. Great game.

In the day-nighter, Gatton Fordsdale were simply too good for Mulgowie. The evergreen Gatton Fordsdale openers, Steve Kleidon and Simon Wheeler have been setting things up all season, and Saturday was no different. After 40 overs Gatton Fordsdale had cruised to 5/205. The Mulga batters did have some useful digs, with Jason Crosby,45, Matty Taber

36 and Steve Potter 32 all stepping up, but found themselves 50 runs short. Blake Hauser chimed in with an impressive 4/15.

GOLF

ESK GOLF CLUB

Friday 3/3/23 - No game as course washed out.

Saturday 4/3/23 - Match Play QualiHeinz Knubel Single Stroke Winner

E Lee 66nett

R/UP

C Wheeler 68

G Collins 68, L Robson 69, BL Farnham 70, J Kerr 70, A Johns 70, T Adams 70, C Pettet 71, S Lerm 72, D Richards 72, G Smith 72, B Farnham

72, I Timms 74, P Cook 74, D Bitossi

74,

Ladies Winner- K Riley 65 nett

Runner up- K Robinson 69 nett

Run down- K Sippel 69, R VAB 72, K Kajewski 74 ocb

Putting- R VAB

Lucky Card- N Pinnell- Jackpots LAIDLEY GOLF CLUB

Saturday 4th March - Men & Ladies

Monthly Medal & Putting

Also Men’s Single Matchplay qualifying round

Ladies Daily Winner: Olwen Luck 95/70

Runner Up: Joan Kane 100/71

Run Down: C. Scheiwe 95/72, J. Edwards 104/72, S. Hulett 104/73, L. Knopke 89/73, C. Sternberg 81/75, M. Taylor 98/75

Pins: (Pro Pin) Linda Knopke (Div.1)

Flo Lee (Div.2) Jan Sippel (Div.3)

Enid Llewellyn

Putting: Cheryl Sternberg 24 putts

LOWOOD GOLF CLUB

1st Res S Wilson, 2nd Res L Johns, 3rd Res D Lockwood

NTP

Mens H/C 0-14

1/10 3rd C Wheeler, 5/14 3rd C Wheeler

H/C 15-21

2/11 3rd B Moore, 6/15 3rd J Kerr

H/C 22+

9/18 3rd A Johns

All In - Sponsor Esk IGA

4/13 J Guest, 7/16 3rd D Misso

Sponsor Brisbane Valley Meats

8/17 2nd J Kerr

Good turnout for our Annual Match Play Championship. Top 16 to qualify, lots of close scores to get in the top 16, some good players missing out. Winner on the day and taking the Monthly Medal was Ernie, still got it with a very creditable 66nett. Chris close behind getting R/UP spot after a count back with Gary. A top day with the course looking good and playing well, many thanks to Heinz for sponsoring today’s event, providing some good prizes.

Sunday 5/3/23 - Chooky Championship Winner

C Pettet 27nett

R/UP

M Lerm 30(L), G Punch 31, P Cook

33, B Glanville 34, G Ray 34, M Beetz

35, M Scott 35, V Scott 36, S Wilson

36, G Steele 37, D Back 38, J Humphrey 40, J Lumsden 47

Putting Competition

Mario Beetz 15putts

NTP No 4 M Beetz, No 8 2nd M Beetz

Numbers improving for our Chooky, the Old Pom Col coming good at last to take a clear win, with new player Marj Lerm getting R/UP spot. Mario cleaning up with the rest of the prizes taking both pin shots and the putting comp, after a 3 person count back with Captain Shaun and the Old Pom Col. Another good day in the sunshine.

GATTON JUBILEE GOLF CLUB

Medley Single Stableford results, Tuesday 28/2/23

Winner- T Cassidy 43 points

Runner up- M Marsh 40 points

Run down- B Woolacott 39, C Creedy

39

NTP #10 Jem Osman

Birdie Hole #17 M Marsh, R Bachmann Sporters Results - Friday 3/3/23

Winner- Simon Walker 33 nett

Runner up- C Creedy 34

Run down- S Brennan 34.5, J Mellon 36 ocb

Monthly Medal Single Stroke & Putting Comp results Saturday 4/3/23 Mens div 1 Winner- L Kajewski 65 nett

Runner up- M Woolacott 66 nett

Mens Div 2 Winner- L Gablonski 65 nett ocb

Runner up- J Raddatz 65 nett

Run down - K Bowe 67 nett, S Kajewski 68 nett, J Mildren 68 nett

NTP 3 M Woolacott & K Robinson, 7 J Dowe, 10 T Waikari & M Porter, 13 C Creedy & J Kuhle, 16 A O’Brien

Pro Pin #14 J Stephan Birdie Hole #1 L Kajewski, D Woodall & B Large

Putting- L Kajewski (24)

Men’s handicap 18 + Eric Cox.

Ladies 2/11 Sandy Gleeson, Men’s handicap 17 and under Peter Granzien.

Ladies 6/15 Chris Stevens, All in Closest Chip 8/17 Peter Granzien. All in Longest Putt 9/18 Len Smyth.

Long Drives 9/18 Men’s’ 18 +Craig Granzien, Men’s 17 and under Blair Broad, Ladies Ailsa Richter.

Oldest player on the day Alan White, Youngest Player on the day Jake Richter.

Exchange hotel Groovy Goat Cafe Pizza 3/12 Alan White, IGA Toogoolawah 4/13 Blair Broad.

Grand Hotel Esk 7/16 Men’s Jeff Yeo, ladies Shannon Grills.

What a great day thank you Tony and Julie Reed of Koala Cabins Tinyhome Farmstay.

teams tried to assert themselves on the game, an unfortunate injury boys worked hard to maintain the onslaught from the Wheatmen, half camped inside our own half. Dalby edged ahead to lead 7-5 at the break. Fullback Joseph Hertrick gave a MOM performance in the second half, constantly creating chances offensively and kicking our way out of danger. Unfortunately a lack of discipline and poor body height left our boys down to 13 after two cards were given for high tackles during a critical period of the game. Dalby scored twice more as The Valleys Boys went down 17-5.

TOOWOOMBA RUGBY LEAGUE

Preseason Games

Results for Tuesday 28 February 2023

Single Stableford

Winner: G Winter 40 R/Up: S Henshall 39

BRD: K Glover, S Webb 37, D Olsen, D Sheraton 35, R Ward, R Coolwell 34

NTPs: 2: K Glover 5: B Lowe 11: S Henshall 14: B Victor 3/12 2nd Shot

Div 1: D Olsen Div 2: S Webb

Results for Wednesday 1 March 2023

Single Stroke Monthly Medal

Winner: P. Dwyer 72 R/Up: S Kopelke 74

BRD: L. Sheraton 78

Results for Thursday 2 March 2023

Single Stableford Winner: T Quinsee 42 R/Up: M Blackley 41

BRD: Peta Dwyer 40 S Webb L

Templeman 38 M Taylor D Olsen 37 Y Jones D Sheraton 36::

NTP: 2: Pat Dwyer 5: A Jones 11: J

Burrett 14: J McQueen 14 Ladies 2nd shot: Peta Dwyer 4/13 2nd shot Div 1: M Blackley Div 2: R Heathwood

Results for Saturday 4 March 2023

Single Stroke Monthly Mug

Div 1: Winner: P Lawrenson 66 R/Up: Shane Kopelke 69

Div 2: Winner: H Buckley 69 R/Up: N Coles 70

Best Gross: Shane Kopelke 68

BRD: G Winter 70, G Sippel, P Cattanach, P Molloy, P Coles, B Lomacchio 71

NTPs: 2: P Jensen 5: D Johnstone 11:

M Blackley 14: M Butler 14 2nd shot

ladies: G Molloy 9/18 2nd shot Div 1: C Wieland Div 2: A Skinner

TOOGOOLAWAH GOLF CLUB

Monday 27th February Toogoolawah

Ladies Travelled to Gatton for The 1st Round of Triple Valley Pennants. Gatton V Toogoolawah. Gatton won 4/1. Congratulations to Judie Marshall

Thank you to all the ladies that played.

Wednesday 1st March Ladies played a 9 hole single Stableford.

Winner was Natalie Weaver 22 points, Runner up Enid Faulkner 20 points. Enid’s NTP no 4 Judi Marshall.

PM Chook Run also a nine hole Single Stableford

Winner Bob Marshall 22 points, Runner up Alan White 21 points. NTP no 3 Bob Marshall, no 8 Alan White.

The Bob And Alan Show.

Saturday 4th March was Koala Cabin Tinyhome Farmstay, Tony and Julie Reed.

Well I have never seen so many Koala’s. Only the best kind though Chocolate Caramelo Koala’s. They were everywhere. Came down from the cabins specially for the golfers.

The Event was a Single Stroke, Monthly Medal for March.

Mens Winner Jeff Yeo with 73 nett, Runner up Craig Granzien 74 nett. Ladies winner Shannon Grills 79 Nett on a count back from Runner up Sandy Gleeson 79 nett.

Congratulations to Jeff and Shannon as they are the Monthly Medal winners for March.

Tony and Julies NTP’S were- no 1/10

Tony and Julie supplied an awesome arrangements of snacks for everyone, and Drop Bears of the best kind fell out of their trees onto the tables.

Oh those Caramelo Koala Bears I had to break my diet. Thanks Tony and Julie.

Coming Events

Saturday 11th March Thirsty Camel/ BV Superstore Trophy Day.

A 2 Person Ambrose For Golfers and Non Golfers. 11.00am Shotgun Start.

Monday 13th March No ladies Pennants as BDLGA Championships.

Wednesday 15th March Ladies AM

Golf 8am/PM Chook Run 3.30pm.

RIFLE

GATTON GLENORE GROVE RIFLE CLUB

Saturday for the 300yd range, weather pretty much the same as last couple of weeks, a cool afternoon with a mild South Easterly breeze, gusting occasionally and with a strong mirage. A hard day at the All F class out of 126.21.

F. Open.

A Steele 117.7

FTR

R. White 112.1 and A. Beetham 108.1

F STD.

G. Chandler 117.7, T. Schulz 115.2.K. Hartwig 113.7, R. Cowburn 110.6, R. Bowman 107.3 and C. Greenwood 94.2

Sporting hunter out of 105.21

New shooter P. Nicholson 83.0

Next week 500yds. Another Working bee 10AM - OPM Preparation.

RUGBY LEAGUE

ROSEWOOD ROOSTERS JRLFC

Rosewood Roosters seniors played Beachmere at Beachmere. Great game against a bigger side. The team learnt a lot out of the game.

Lost 26 to 12

Man of the match: 18 yr old Jasper

Strong

RUGBY UNION

VALLEY RUGBY UNION CLUB

The rain stayed away as the QS Commodities U15s brought their A win of the season against rivals the Warwick Waterrats. The Valleys Boys the opening phases through enforcer Liam Carr. Warwick battled hard and both teams got on the board again to go into the break 10-7. Warwick came out in the second half ready to spoil the party, it took a huge team effort to compete physically with Warwicks strong forward pack, in particular Riley Jones put on a MOM performance with his hard work in the middle, strong carries and support play and the eventual try at the death that would seal the game for the home team. Final score 17-7, Congratulations to the u15s on a great team performance. The stage was set for a big encounter between our Udu Electrical Pty Ltd U17s and Dalby Wheatmen. The Valleys Boys got on the board early through a silky backline play that lead to centre Luke Cronon opening the scoring. From the onset there were some big collisions as both

Goondiwindi Boars v Normanby Hounds 52-10

Currumbin Eagles V Pittsworth Danes

4-20

Dalby Diehards v Ipswich Brothers

30-20

Souths Tigers v Fassifern Bombers

40-38

Warwick Cowboys v Lismore Marist Brothers Rugby League 48-4

Oakey Bears v Nambour Crushers

28-22

SOCCER GATTON REDBACKS FOOTBALL CLUB

3-1 loss FQPL3 Men

Draw FQPL3 U/23 Men

14-0 Win U14/15

13-0 Win U13

SWQ Thunder Football Club

Boys/Men

13’s - 0-0 Draw (Ipswich Knights)

14’s - 2–1 Win (Ipswich Knights)

15’s - 1-0 Win (Ipswich Knights)

16’s - 0-0 Draw (Ipswich Knights)

18’s - 2-0 Win (Ipswich Knights)

23’s - 7-2 (Surfers Paradise Apollo)

Seniors - 3-3 Draw (Surfers Paradise Apollo)

Girls/Women

13’s - 14-0 Loss (Willowburn White)

15’s - 4-1 Win (Souths United)

17’s - 2-0 Loss (Souths United)

23’s - N/A

Seniors - N/A

SQUASH

GATTON

SQUASH CLUB

Shane Zische (4-48) def Rob Balenzuela (1-28)

Courtney Haak (2-46) lost to Neil Thomas (3-55)

Tom Hayes (4-54) def Brent Loughman (1-41)

Scotty Coggins (0-0) no game Tony Bowers (0-0)

Blake Loughman (3-49) def Lachlan Evans (2-42)

Di Malone (5-55) def Jenny Barnes (0-0)

Amanda Hannon (0-0) lost to John White (5-55)

Ultraviolet lost to Semiconductors

Malcolm Marsh (3-47) def Dan Lawless (2-42)

Subhash Battu (2-38) lost to Steve Marriott (3-40)

Kerrie Toohey (2-33) lost to Sam Steinhardt (3-52)

Annette Kilah (4-53) def Jacob Sudhaus (1-35)

Reserve Player (0-0) lost to Georgia Malone (5-55)

Connor Kleidon (5-56) def Nick Theodosis (0-25)

Tony Prentice (1-46) lost to Dan O’Brien (4-56)

Quantum Leaps def Anti-Protons

Justin Stephens (5-55) def Kent Idle (0-21)

Andrew Lerch (5-58) def Kelsey

O’Dea (0-37)

Jason Cook (0-41) lost to Aaron O’Dea (5-55)

Chris Cottone (4-59) def Josh Reisenleiter (1-46)

Nat Kajewski (5-55) lost to Graham Smith (0-0)

Graham Malone (4-51) def Cody Wegner (1-25)

Clayton Westman (0-0) lost to Mason Kleidon (5-55)

LIAM CARR

OLIVER HAUPT EDAN HEIT

HAYDAN LAWSON

LUCAS CUBIS HARRY LEVER

CAMERON LYONS

DANIEL LUNN

JACOB LEHMANN

CHRISTOPHER KENT

DARRON SKINNER-MARTIN

THABANI NGWENYA AYMOS LIUAÁNA GEOFFERY SMAILL WILLIAM SUTTON

HARRY PLINT

THABO NGWENYA BUDDY MAFULUTYLER SERMON JOSHUA SPICER

LUKE CRONON COOPER HAYES MITCHELL LESTERCOOPER LEWIS JAKE GUDGEON

LACHLAN HAUPT

THOMAS KENT

Downs swimmers off to states

BY JACOB HAYDEN

JUNIOR swimmers from across the Darling Downs competed in the 10-12 years Championships at the Lockyer Valley Sports and Aquatic Centre on February 28.

Tenthill Lower State

School student Grace Natalier tied 2nd overall for U10 girls and will be competing in the state championships at the Brisbane Aquatic Centre on March 26-28.

“By the looks of the times in the program I thought I wasn’t going to place,” Grace said.

Mum Susan Ilka said Natalier placed second in her four races: 50m freestyle (39.03), backstroke (45.11), breaststroke (50.19) and

“They had qualifying times they had to make, and she nearly made it for the butter-

Grace said she would have competed in states last year but was too young.

“I’m going to work on my start for backstroke, and a bit more on my diving,” she said.

“I think in my school only one or two people have made

Lockyer netball stars playing for Suns

ETHAN Gablonski and Caleb Sutton from the Lockyer Valley will be representing the state in the U20 mens Queensland Suns netball team in April.

The two 18-year-olds are former Lockyer District High School students and began year.

Gablonski said he started playing the game after watching his sister Carissa

playing for years with the Lockyer Valley Netball Association.

“At school I played for the basketball team and then I joined the netball team,” Gablonski said.

“We went to states and versed all schools around Queensland.”

Sutton said he and Ethan began playing just for fun. know what we were doing,

we were just playing for fun,” he said.

“When we started getting the hang of stuff we got

The boys were told to try out for the Suns team by their high school coach, which they did in November 2022.

“There were three trials, one each weekend,” Gablonski said.

against everyone else and the coaches would pick the squad and turned it into a team.

“I think we have a pretty see how we go against teams from other states,” Gablonski said.

“To make a Queensland team means a lot and sport really quickly,” JACOB

HAYDEN

it through to nationals in a long time, so that would mean a lot to me and the school.”

Toogoolawah State School student Makeea Schimke placed 2nd in U11 girls and will also be competing at states.

“I got second in most of

my races except for 100 freestyle (4th) and backstroke (7th),” Makeea said. She went straight back into training at Glennie Swim Club on Wednesday March 1, Makeea said she has already improved on her performance from last year when she placed third.

18-year-old Caleb Sutton will be representing the state in the U20 mens Queensland Suns netball team with fellow LDSH alumnus Ethan Goblanski.

PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

U12 boys competing in the 50m breaststroke on Tuesday February 28 at the Darling Downs SS 10-12 years Championships 2023, held at the Lockyer Valley Sports and Aquatic Centre.

PHOTO: JACOB HAYDEN

Tenthill Lower SS student Grace Natalier tied for second in the U10 girls.

PHOTO: SUSAN ILKA

Lockyer athlete’s star on the rise

BY JESSE HAMILTON

GEORDIE Cowdroy received to honours when he was awarded the 2023 Junior Sports Star Runner-Up award for athletics.

He was elated when his name was read out as the winner this year’s Sports Darling Downs Annual Presentation on February 15.

“At the time, I was ecstatic,” he said.

“I wasn’t expecting it because there was so much talent in that room.”

The Lockyer District High School student is currently ranked age group, winning gold with a personal best in the boys

under 16’s

“The 2.01m jump is a personal best for

me,” he said.

“I had jumped over 1.95m four times, but the 2.01m

two metres.”

Geordie attributes much of his success to a breakthrough season last year, where a

fundamental change to his technique proved key.

“While competing last September, I realised that if I

just changed one slight area of my run-up I could jump higher,” he said.

Geordie has been training in athletics for the past seven years and is now calling High Jump his main discipline.

“I used to train for sprints and long jump, but my main focus is now high jump,” he said.

“I currently compete in High Jump on weekends during the athletics season.”

The 2024 World Junior Championship is the next event Geordie has his eye on, the event is held every seche can qualify.

“Next year is when it starts getting bigger for me, I will be able to qualify for world juniors, but I still have 15cm to go,” he said.

Geordie has two athletic coaches he works with weekly.

athletics coach David Hacker

Geordie Cowdroy celebrates after receiving Junior Sports Star Runner-Up award. INSET: He set a new PB with a 2.01m jump.

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