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Action group toils to stop rocket testing expansion

BY JESSE HAMILTON

COMMUNITY members are urging Lockyer Valley

Regional Council to stop the expansion of a rocket testing facility at the Waterfall Creek Mine in Helidon

with fears tests negatively Lockyer Community Action Group member Gordon

Claridge said the rocket engine tests are taking place in a critical habitat area of

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Anzac day

A very moving service was held in Toogoolawah with a light misty rain falling, very appropriate as it mixed with our tears.

Many braved the early morning cool to take part in this very poignant service commemorating the fallen.

The March at 11am was well supported by local clubs, schools, adults, and our proud Veterans.

A swell of locals lined the street to the Cenotaph.

The services were followed by breakfast and lunch at the RSL club.

Many thanks to all who gave their time to arrange the event.

Thank you to all who have served our

May they always be remembered. Lest we forget.

Eugenie Burkhardt

CORRECTION

‘Swapping labour for bushfood learning’ – The Independent, May 3, 2023 (page 6).

The incorrect address was listed for Redtail Hill, the site at which Flora 4 Fauna is hosting its volunteering program.

WRITE TO: 45 North Street, Gatton Qld 4343 EMAIL: news@tlsindependent.com.au

The correct address is 16 Wilkinson Place, Grantham.

The program runs from 8:30am12:30pm every second Saturday, with the next event scheduled for May 20.

Contact the organiser on Facebook

Natural landscapes inspire art exhibition

GLEN Rock Gallery welcomes a joint exhibition inspired by the Australian countryside this month.

In February, Michelle Ledwith and Margaret Pearson completed a 4500km road trip through NSW and northern Victoria, including along the Murray River. They were inspired by the natural world they glimpsed and called their exhibition their experiences during

the trip.

Michelle enjoys experimenting with media and draws her inspiration from nature.

Margaret enjoys art as play and using mixed media. Some paintings are representational, some are impressionistic.

‘Glimpses’ is showing in Glen Rock Gallery, located in Esk Visitor Information Centre, 82 Ipswich Street, until Wednesday May 31.

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Boost to local economy through collaboration

BY GRACE CRICHTON

THE KEY to a thriving economy in country towns is collaboration, not competition.

That’s the key message of Kilcoy Chamber of Commerce’s Business Voucher - Collaboration program.

As part of Small Business Month, the chamber is distributing vouchers to businesses through the region to pay it forward to a fellow business.

Kilcoy Chamber of Commerce secretary Bronwyn Davies said each business would receive a $20 voucher, nominate another business to receive the voucher, and then gift or use the voucher with this place of business.

“All they have to do is ring the Chamber of Commerce and we run in with a cash envelope of $20 and reimburse them,” she said.

“It’s a very simple concept

but it involves business to business and then community and customers.”

The initiative was funded by a Queensland Government grant and injects $800 into the Kilcoy economy.

Kilcoy Chamber of Commerce president Lee Robinson

said the collaboration aimed to promote business-to-business dealings.

“We’re trying to encourage businesses not to consider other businesses competitors, but collaborators,” he said.

“If we want a good strong economy in this area, we need to

Funding for road infrastructure

THE FEDERAL government is delivering an extra $250 million for road projects in rural, regional and outer-urban areas under Phase 4 of the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program.

Federal Member for Blair Shayne Neumann said Ipswich City Council and from the funding boost to support local road projects, with more than $5 million collectively allocated.

Somerset Regional Council will be allocated $987,796 with an additional $569,783, for a total of $1.6 million in funding.

Ipswich City Council will receive $2.3 million, plus an additional $1.3 million, totalling over $3.6 million.

Mr Neumann said the funding was a big win for the local community.

support each other.”

It is free for businesses to participate.

“Our little economy here just can’t really work on competition,” Ms Davies said.

“Everyone needs each other.”

The program was launched on May 5 and runs until May 30.

“I know what a difference good local roads and community facilities can make to our communities,” he said.

“This is a key concern for Ipswich City Council and Somerset Regional Council,

“I look forward to working with both councils to get on with the work of delivering the infrastructure our community needs and deserves.”

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Kilcoy Chamber of Commerce president Lee Robinson and secretary Bronwyn Davies are encouraging businesses to collaborate through a new voucher program.

PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

Charli learns all about effective leadership

BY JESSE HAMILTON

THE SKY’S the limit for Faith Lutheran College Plainland student Charli Allan.

The year 11 senior spent Wednesday April 26 shadowing Lockyer Valley Regional Council Mayor Tanya Milligan, learning the ropes of one of the region’s most prominent leadership positions.

Charli spent the day learning the ins and outs of what attending council meetings a depot recycling centre.

“I met with some of the councillors, had lunch with the Mayor, and asked some

questions and got a good outline of how she became Mayor and why,” she said.

“It was an amazing opportunity for me to get an understanding of what actually happens in the regional councils.”

Charli said witnessing how the Mayor problem understanding of where people were coming from in her communication were takeaway lessons for her.

The ambitious student already has her eyes set on working in medicine and studying a dual degree once she graduates.

“I want to go into medicine, so I want to go into pharmacology which is the

new medical drugs in either pain control or cancer treatshe said.

in school are physics and literature and said leadership in the future was something she looked forward to.

“It is something I aspire to be, I’m planning on going for a leadership position this year at my school,” she said.

Mayor Tanya Milligan said she hoped to instil self-belief them the encouragement needed to dream big.

foster the next generation of leaders and one I wholeheartedly embrace,” she said.

Theme: Kaleidoscope

Opening Night 6pm Friday 26th May, 2023

Feature artist Natasha Hodgson

Ticketed event $40

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Canapes throughout evening

Art Show 6pm-9pm Fri 26 May

Art Show 10am-3pm Sat 27 May

Art Show/Markets 8am-12pm Sun 28 May Entry $2 to art show Sat/Sun

RESIDENTS are being encouraged to protect themselves

The best way to avoid getting sick is to talk to your GP about

Darling Downs Health director of public health and community medicine Dr Liam Flynn said now is a great time to protect yourself and your

“Flu season in Queensland typically peaks in August, so I’d encourage all members of our community to visit their GP or pharmacist and get the

Some members of the community are more at risk fromtions, therefore are eligible to receive the vaccination for free under the National Immunisa-

These people include people 65 years and over, pregnant women, all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people over six months of age, children of age and people with certain

DARLING DOWNS HEALTH

Ross is a dairy farmer from Rosewood area who has been farming dairy, stud & beef cattle along with broad acre crops his whole life.

30 years ago, Ross decided to be of help in the community and chose Lifeline, as there was a need for phone crisis support workers.

Three years ago, when the drought became crippling, there were many farmers struggling with no feed, next to no water and stock that were worth nothing.

So that is when Ross went to Lifeline Community Recovery management and suggested a phone line for farmers. The Farmer to a Lifeline Farmer started. Since then, Ross has answered over 1,000 phone calls and visits to farms in need. Ross is available 24 hours a day.

With guest Speaker Ross Blanch Farmer & Lifeline Volunteer 8am Saturday 3rd June Register

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Year 11 Faith Lutheran College Plainland student Charli Allan spent the day learning all about what makes an effective leader.

PHOTO: JESSE HAMILTON

How to avoid, and survive, a venomous snake bite

ON APRIL 15, we ran a Snakebite Prevention and Management Workshop for the Lockyer Valley.

This was a grass-roots event, organised by the community who came to us, wanting to increase their knowledge about snakes and snakebite management.

In Australia, snakes are a natural part of a healthy ecosystem that play an important role in controlling vermin populations, such as rats, mice, and the ticks and

Snakes are here to stay, and with some knowledge and practical actions to prevent unexpected encounters, we can learn to live safely alongside them.

IMPORTANT THINGS

ABOUT SNAKES:

Snakes are cowards

They hide most of the time

Biting in self-defence is a last resort

When snakes encounter

another animal, they think, ‘Can I eat it, or can it eat me?’

We’re the predator in the human-snake relationship. They are the prey

humans

HOW TO PREVENT A SNAKEBITE:

Never try to catch or kill a snake yourself

Deprive snakes of food,

water, and shelter around your house

Clear grass around your house

Pile logs and tin down the back

Pile tin upright, not on the ground

Wear shoes outdoors

Use a torch in summer at night outdoors

Watch where you’re walking

Teach your dog not to chase reptiles (including lizards, which they probably from snakes)

Keep your cat indoors - this saves your cat and wildlife as each domestic cat on average eats 110 critters per year

HOW TO SURVIVE A SNAKEBITE:

Here in Australia, surviving

a snakebite from even the most venomous snake on the planet is in your control. Here’s what to do:

BEFORE THE BITE:

Have a compression bandage available at all times

Have a way to contact emergency services

Travel in pairs (the ‘buddy’ system)

AFTER THE BITE:

Stay calm and still

Wrap the whole limb tightly with a compression bandage, starting at the extremity

Once the bandage is on,

Immobilise the limb using a splint, such as a long stick

Ring 000

Don’t walk anywhere - get moved and driven to hospital for antivenom treatment, if the doctor decides it is required

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Police: fatal crash, Clarendon and sudden death, Gatton

FATAL CRASH, CLARENDON

A MAN has died following a motorcycle crash at Clarendon, in the Somerset region, overnight on May 5.

Police were called at approximately 8am on Friday May 5 to reports of an injured man near Clarendon Road.

Initial investigations indicated the male motorcyclist had

crashed into land off Clarendon Road in the hours prior, before being located by a member of the public.

The 47-year-old Atkinsons Dam man died at the scene.

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the incident.

Police appeal to anyone who may have travelled on Clarendon Road between 8pm on May 4 and

8am on May 5 who may have information or dashcam footage to come forward.

Policelink: 131 444

Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 SUDDEN DEATH, GATTON

Police are investigating the sudden death of a man at Gatton on the morning of May 6. Emergency services were called to an Old College Road address

just before 9.30am, after a man in his 40s was located deceased.

Police declared the address a crime scene, as investigations continued into the circumstances surrounding his death.

Police appeal to anyone with information, relevant CCTV or dashcam footage in the area to come forward.

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

SOMERSET Regional Council (SRC) is encouraging people who have an interest in local history and or art to consider volunteering.

There are positions available at The Condensery – Somerset Regional Art Gallery and SRC libraries.

Download a volunteer application pack from somerset.qld. gov.au

KRANSKYS ARE COMING

The Kransky Sisters are returning to their hometown in Esk for a special performance of their sell out show, Assorted Nuts, on Friday June 16 at the Somerset Civic Centre, doors open 7pm. somersetciviccentre.sales. ticketsearch.com

ROCK BAND RETURNS

The Award-winning Celtic-rock big band, Murphy’s Pigs, are returning to the Somerset Civic Centre in Esk on Saturday June 3, with special guest Ella Roberts.

There will be a barbecue at 5.30pm as well as treats, tea and coffee by Somerset community groups.

Tickets are limited - murphyspigs.com/pig-gigs

SOCIAL MEDIA WORKSHOP

Learn how to build your social media audience with Alex Stalling at the Somerset Civic Centre in Esk on Saturday June 10, running 10am-4pm. Registrations are essentialsomersettickets.com

COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS

Organised by SRC, a workshop on suicide prevention is being held at Kilcoy on Wednesday May 17 starting 5.45pm.

This initiative is funded by the Queensland Government, Mental Health and Wellbeing Community Package.

To register, call 5424 4000.

Australian Reptile Academy snake expert Chris Hay with a domesticated eastern brown snake.

PHOTO: JACOB HAYDEN

Fun times for Withcott families

THE WITHCOTT Family

Fun Day returned for its second year with a ‘fantastic’ showing on May 7. Withcott & District Progress Association Inc pres-

ident Michelle McKenzie said seeing the smiles on kids faces made her day.

“It’s been fantastic event,” she said.

Lowood Lions hang feathers and fur

Bradley and Karen Leahy welcomed Lowood locals and visitors from afar to the Lowood Lions Open Door Art Gallery for their ‘meet the artists’ event on Saturday, May 6.

Karen, who runs the gallery alongside other Lowood Lions members, showcased miniatures, wearable art, paintings and sculptures.

Her and Caroline have been friends for almost 30 years, but are exhibiting

“We’ve been friends since

Record-breaking Derby Day at Lake Apex

LOCKYER Valley Billy Cart Derby 2023 winners:

Under 8: 1st – Angel-May Steffens (13.47), 2nd – Lincoln Biagioni (14.41), 3rd – Oliver Rose (14.46).

Under 12: 1st – San Lindenmayer (12.81 –DERBY RECORD), 2nd – Caleb Carbery (13.57), 3rd – Nick Cassells (13.85).

Under 16: 1st – Clair Basham (13.55), 2nd –Jackson Munro (13.72), 3rd – Kira Reed (14.50).

Adults: 1st - Casey Edwards (13.13), 2nd – Hayley Smith (13.41), 3rd – Darryn Cutler (13.44).

Open: 1st – Caleb Carbery (13.10), 2nd – Chris Carbery (13.13), 3rd – Mitchell Wadsworth (13.66).

Community & business: 1st – Darryn Cutler (13.75).

we both moved up here,” Karen said.

“I’m a vet and she’s a carer, and we went into art together.”

Their shared background focussing on animals and fantastic creatures.

Caroline thanked the community for their support.

“If there wasn’t volunteers to man the gallery, there wouldn’t be a gallery,” she said.

The gallery is open Thursdays 9:30am-12:30pm and on weekends 9:30am-2pm.

COMING SOON PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY

JACOB HAYDEN Jayda, Rollo the Clown, Amitee, Ella and Rylee.

Artists and fast friends Caroline Bradley and Karen Leahy with a selection of Karen’s miniature artworks.

PHOTO: JACOB HAYDEN

Lockyer Valley Regional Council Mayor Tanya Milligan presented trophies to the top three open class racers.

FAST friends Caroline

Darryl Ferguson from Hot Slice Pizza kept park-goers well fed.

Bob Pease drove visitors around Springbrook Park.

Frances Odger making her way down the ninja wall.PHOTOS: JACOB HAYDEN

Father and son Ethan and Jason Dallinger ready to race, with Samuel.

Carnival brings cultures together

CULTURES came together to celebrate at the inaugural Kilcoy Multicultural Carnival on Friday May 5.

The afternoon’s festivities brought cultural performances, workshops, activities, stalls, and plenty of internaYowie Park.

Somerset Regional Council Mayor Graeme Lehmann said the event was a celebration of

the region’s people.

“This event is all about celebrating our community, every person that lives and works in this region, whether they have travelled here or were born here,” he said.

The Multicultural Carnival was organised by Somerset Regional Council, sponsored by Kilcoy Global Foods, and supported by the Queensland Government.

Artists have their say at The Condensery

THE CONDERSERY –

Somerset Regional Art Gallery invited artists and art-lovers to a walk-andtalk on Saturday May 6 for the opening of the ‘Things I Want to Say’ exhibition.

The exhibition features work from Jordan Azcune, Tyza Hart, Dylan Mooney, Luce Nguyen-Hunt, Gutinarra Yunupingu and Justine Youssef, curated by Imogen Dixon-Smith and Rachel Arndt.

Artist Jordan Azcune and Gevenieve Quinn with Jordan’s ‘Ecclesiclasm’ (2021).PHOTOS: JACOB HAYDEN

Artist Tyza Hart (right) with their aunt Dawn Ver Mass, who volunteers at The Condensery, and collections from Tyza’s ‘Untitled Function’ (2021-2022).

Luce Nguyen-Hunt read a passage from Hana Pera Aoake’s ‘A bathful of kawakawa and hot water’ to open her discussion about her exhibition in The Bomb Shelter.

Kilcoy District Historical Socitey member Gwenda Evans, president Donald Walker, and Sue Tripcony.

Ben Ramsay, Makito Ramsay, and Vicky Way ran a stall celebrating Japanese and Taiwanese culture, including origami and lantern making workshops.

Jinibara Elder Aunty Zeitha Jalamala welcomed the guests to Country and Somer- Visitors got hands-on in a Guinean drumming circle. PHOTOS: GRACE CRICHTON

Eye Care Plus records milestone

BY JESSE HAMILTON

THE EYECARE Plus team in Gatton has been helping the local community improve their vision with essential eye care services since 2007.

After relocating to a more spacious location, the group recently marked their oneyear anniversary at their new premises on 39 William St. Optometrist and practice owner Anita Salter said the team has enjoyed a busy year since making the move.

“There’s been a lot of catch-up since COVID, a lot of people weren’t getting check-ups, but now they’re all gradually coming in that they feel safer,” she said.

Ms Salter graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science and Optometry from QUT in 1994 after initially becoming interested in the profession through her sister.

“I actually got into optometry because my sister needed glasses,

and I thought that looked interesting,” she said.

Ms Salter said the longterm goal for the store is to have a second optometrist to

help with the busy periods.

Optical dispenser Andrea Lunn has been a part of the Gatton Eyecare Plus team since 2009 and said she

lovesd the diversity the job

“The job is varied, it’s not the same old, same old,” she said.

“I like talking to people, likes... it’s just the variety.

“I’m a jack of all trades, I do admin, optical repairs,

paperwork.”

Ms Lunn said she enjoyed working for a small but committed team at the Gatton location.

Optometrist and practice owner Anita Salter (centre) and staff members Andrea Lunn and Naomi Wiseman celebrated their one-year anniversary at the new Eyecare Plus premises.

PHOTO: JESSE HAMILTON

A determined and dedicated woman

PATRICIA Ann Pingel was born in Toowoomba on October 28, 1934 to Charles and Mercia Arnold.

She was the second eldest of six children.

Pat completed her schooling at St Saviours School and College.

From all reports, Pat was a very accomplished student, but also a playful mischief maker according to her best friend from school days, Eileen Stephens.

Upon leaving school, Pat started work at Falconer Motors (Ford) and then went on to the Commercial Bank of Sydney in Toowoomba.

In April 1951 she met Eric at a dance in Toowoomba’s Memorial Hall, and their courtship lasted two and a half years before they married on November 7, 1953 at St Patrick’s Cathedral.

In 1954 they moved to Gatton and Pat took up a job at Mullers Industries, which lasted just over one year before she left to start a family in 1955.

Together Pat and Eric raised nine children, Susan, Derek, Narelle, Rodney (dec’d), Gavin, Errol, Tracey, Vicki and Kathy.

Pat was committed andporting her children. She was grandmother to 18 grandchildren, and great-grandmother to nine.

This incredible marriage would have reached an outstanding milestone of 70 years in November this year.

Around 1963, Pat started

working at the TAB on a Melbourne Cup Day.

Her 43 years in TABs included Gatton, Oakey and Wilsonton.

Surprisingly, Pat never liked horse racing.

She did have an incredible used a calculator.

Pat actively encouraged an interest in the fast cars the men around her always seemed to have. Her father and husband successfully made their living in the car sales industries, and her son Derek and grandson Brendon raced them, which Pat would always watch on

television.

Her commitment to helping others has been life long, and it was not unusual for her to work around the clock, without sleep, to sew school uniforms for the various schools and special events.

Her love of sewing moved her to purchase a craft shop

in Railway Street, Gatton which she had for some years, enjoying being able to help so many others with their sewing and craft needs.

Pat’s lifelong devotion and love for our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, and His mother Mary, was truly inspirational. She prayed daily and wor-

shipped unceasingly.

Her faith and generosity were also shown in the many years that she provided pastoand elderly in several aged care facilities within the Toowoomba Diocese, despite experiencing health challenges herself.

In late 2007, Gatton was farewelled and back up the Range they went.

For the next 13 years Pat enjoyed life at home.

Pat was one witty and determined woman, a source of encouragement for whatever her children sought to do, and always there to support in failure, and celebrate success.

A tower of strength, she set the standard by which her children measured the world in their young lives.

Through the lens of her husband and children, Pat has been described in one word from each of them.

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pendable, humble, steadfast, beautiful woman inside and out.

In Eric’s personal words: “73 years ago, I met the love of my life, and we were married at this very altar, thank you for a wonderful life. May you rest in peace my love.”

Pat surrendered to the call home by her Heavenly Father on March 22 at 3:15am.

May she receive the gift of eternal rest so richly deserved for a life well lived.

CONTRIBUTED BY PATRICIA’S FAMILY

Patricia Pingel (28.10.1934-22.03.2023) formerly of Gatton was a determined and dedicated family woman.

PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

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What’s new A word from the president

IT has been an exciting six months for me since becoming President of the Marburg Show Society.

I have learnt a lot about organising and all that goes into the running of a country show. Months of work go into planning and preparing, the last couple of weeks have been full on every day.

We start planning the next year’s event as

It would not be possible without the great teamwork of the show committee members and volunteers who have many years of experience.

I believe the small country shows are very important and bring the country and city folks together.

gives the local people a chance to show their

We have a lot to show and be proud of, and it’s a great day out for the whole family.

The larger city shows owe a lot to the smaller country shows because it’s where the little shows get the experience of showing in the larger cities.

We are all just caretakers and do our best to serve the people till the next generation or committee takes over.

THE MARBURG Agricultural Show is making its return this Saturday May 13, with plenty of new and returning events for the whole family to enjoy.

This year’s show will include the return parade, dodgem cars, and a newly added ocean life education display.

Ocean life education is an immersive experience designed to inspire students of all ages to appreciate the marine ecosystem.

Marburg Show Society vice president Barb Frohloff said this year’s program aimed to be bigger than ever after a rain-affected show last year.

“We’re pushing to make it bigger and better, we have a lot more events this year,” she said.

“It’ll be a fun day for the whole family to enjoy.”

Marburg Show Society president Dona show highlight.

really great,” he said.

“That’s at 7pm, and everyone looks forward to that.”

JESSE HAMILTON

PHOTO: MARBURG SHOW SOCIETY

The importance of keeping shows alive

BY JESSE HAMILTON

THE MARBURG Agricultural Show has been showcasing and supporting the work of agricultural industries and the broader West Moreton Brisbane Valley community for the past 135 years.

was held on Wednesday July 27, 1887 in the grounds and building of the Marburg School of Arts, where

a showing of about 1000 exhibits ranging from sheep, on display.

The show has enjoyed strong growth since then, with Marburg participating in inter-zone competitions such as Quilts across QLD, Rich Fruit Cake Competition and Ute Muster.

Marburg Show Society president Donald Noble said the show was a fun day to showcase and explore the

“It’s an opportunity to showcase and give exposure to local’s work and involve the community,” he said.

“The importance of the show is to also bring the show to people who never get to see farms.

“They get to see animals, and it gives them a great day out.”

Trish Frampton, who has witnessed the show’s development as a steward of the

needlework and handicraft section for over 35 years, said the show did a great job of uniting the community.

“I think it brings people together, it’s a great family day out,” she said.

now like they have the uteent events they didn’t have in the olden days.”

Ms Frampton said the show allowed her a platform to develop her hobby.

“Sewing has been a hobby of mine from when I went to school,” she said.

“It’s very rewarding, I wouldn’t have been there that long if I didn’t enjoy what I

Mr Noble, who is running the show as president for the from the shows went toward putting on events for the community.

“Every penny we raise goes towards making sure the

grounds are maintained and money we can use to put on events,” he said.

Marburg Show Society vice president Gail Schelbach said the team worked hard to make the show bigger and better each year.

“We do an analysis at the end of the year, what went right, what went wrong and always strive to improve the show each year,” she said.

“We’re hoping it’ll be a big success this year.”

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Courtney Wardell and Zahra Page took a moment to pet the farm animals at the 2022 Marburg Show.PHOTOS: FILE

Kiera Blaney from Hula Hoop Brisbane taught kids circus tricks.

Katy Driver and her champion Bexlee Renegade Driver, with carer Nicole Rixon and last year’s show.

Hauschildt memorial champion bear

BY JESSE HAMILTON

THE WINNER of the Toys, Bear, and Dolls contest in the needlework and handicraft section will receive a teddy bear in honour of the late Tracey Hauschildt, a cherished member of the Marburg Show Society.

The award commemorates Tracey’s contribution in needlework and handcrafts sewing.

Tracey had strong roots with the Marburg Show Society and often entered work into the needlework and handicraft competitions.

Her father, Darrel Hauschildt, was a life member of the Marburg Show Society.

A Tallegalla local, Tracey’s sponsored bear has been at show for many years.

Needlework and handicraft steward of over 35 years

Trish Frampton said the show now had more than 144

“Tracey’s award is judged on who has the best decorative toy or traditional fur bear,” she said.

“We also have a crochet section, we have a knitting section.

“We have a senior section for those over 70, and then we have a novice section for people who have never won a prize at the Marburg show.”

The champion bear commemorates the late Tracey Hauschildt’s work in needlework and handcrafts sewing.

PHOTO: UNSPLASH

The champion bear commemorates the late Tracey Hauschildt’s work in needlework and handcrafts sewing. PHOTO: MARBURG SHOW SOCIETY

Fun for families at Marburg Show

BY JESSE HAMILTON

THE MARBURG agricultural show is marking its return in 2023 with a jam-packed day full of new and exciting entertainment for the whole family to experience. This year’s schedule features something to suit

everyone’s taste. There will be plenty for animal lovers to get excited about, with a pet parade full of fun and quirky categories and plenty of farm animals to see throughout the day, including goats, horses, and cattle.

For fashion lovers there

will be a best dressed and fancy-dressed competition on display at 10am, with jumping castles and dodgem cars to keep the kids entertained throughout the day.

Marburg Show Society said the grand parade was an event everyone should be

Bridge brings crowd favourites

SINGER Billy Bridge will be lighting up the stage at the Marburg Show on Saturday night.

The Regency Downs local has played popular functions in Gatton and Laidley and is looking forward to his debut appearance at the Marburg Show.

“I remember going to the show a couple year’s back and its usually pretty crowd-

ed, so it should be fun,” he said.

“I’ve done the races, the Laidley Cup, and the Gatton Cup for a couple of years as well.”

Billy has been playing live gigs since he was 14 and said he would adjust his set list to suit the crowd.

“I have a fairly extensive repertoire, so it just depends on who is there listening and

what they want,” he said.

“Some crowd favourites and classics to expect will be Neil Diamond’s Sweet Caroline, the Gambler and things like that, they’re always pretty popular.”

Billy Bridge will be on stage with his mic’d up acoustic from 6pm and will keep the party going until 10pm.

excited for.

“Not all shows have a grand parade anymore, there’s only a few of them left,” she said.

“The grand parade features everything, it’s cattle, it’s goats, the people that win their section, the how queen,

and matrons, they will all be in the grand parade.”

Chief steward of the beef cattle section Tim Krause will

said he was looking forward to this year’s showcase.

“I’ll be trying to create an environment that is positive

to the industry and where producers around our area get the opportunity to get out and compete,” he said.

“I grew up around the show, my grandfather and father were both heavily active within the show.”

JESSE HAMILTON

Regency Downs singer Billy Bridge will be making his debut appearance at this year’s Marburg Show.

PHOTO: BILLY BRIDGE

Gecko’s Wildlife entertainer Martin Fingland taught young visitors like Meka about native Australian lizards. The Friesian Performance Troup trotted in perfect unison around the showgrounds.

MARBURG SHOW SATURDAY 13TH MAY

45-55 Queen St, Marburg - Parking area Cnr. Main St & Lawrence St.

Pump-kings bring prize produce

“We

BY JACOB HAYDEN

“We

Satisfy a mighty hunger and grab yourself an iconic Mighty Marburger

ARE YOU hungry?

Marburg’s most daring and delicious burger will be taking its rightful place on the menu at the Marburg Agricultural Show this year.

The Mighty Margburger

has been a crowd favourite at the show for more than 10 years.

The mammoth burger contains lettuce, tomato, beetroot, cheese, pineapple, bacon, egg, meat patty

and onion, all in a bun. Marburg State School Parents and Citizens secretary Amy Cross encouraged customers not to put off getting the burger.

“We’re there Friday and

Saturday, in the last couple year’s we have actually sold out early, we’re hoping to she said.

Ms Cross said that the crew served food options to

cater to the appetites of all customers.

“As well as the Marburger, because it is massive, we also do your normal sized burger as well as bacon and egg burgers

and a good old sausage on Customers can try the mighty Marburger for $10, with sausage on bread going for $3 each.

JESSE HAMILTON

Minden growers with their giant pumpkins, Tony (132kg), Riley (19.5kg) and Geoff Frohloff (196kg).

PHOTO: EKKA MEDIA

UQ researching fall armyworm

THE UNIVERSITY of Queensland is working with the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) to develop guidelines to help grain growers decide when and how to treat fall armyworm (FAW).

The highly invasive pest was detected in Australia three years ago and poses a major threat to broadacre crops including maize and sorghum.

Dr Joe Eyre from UQ’s Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI) is working with DAF on the project, which has investment from the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) and will determine

economic olds for the pest to give farmers

certainty.

“The overseas recommendations for treating fall armyworm are vague, and we don’t know how they relate to

the Australian environment,” Dr Eyre said.

“The current recommendations are to take action based on obvious damage from the

caterpillars, which may not be the most economically ef-ly time to protect crops.”

The research project will

establish the relationship between the timing of an infestation, its density and the crop’s response.

DAF’s Dr Melina Miles sorghum at UQ’s Gatton campus were providing important data.

“We haven’t had a severe defoliating pest before and most producers haven’t seen a shredded crop, so there’s a lot to learn,” Dr Miles said.

“Australia’s grains industry is used to having economic thresholds on which to base decisions about crop management and farmers are crying out for guidance because fall armyworm is so damaging and new.”

The guidelines will be

Dr Eyre and Dr Miles are already presenting their work at industry conferences.

UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND

Campdrafting returns to Gatton this Mother’s Day weekend

THE GATTON Campdraft Association (GCA) is opening its gates for a big return this Mother’s Day weekend with a fully booked schedule.

GCA president Scott Haley said the event was overwhelmed with entries.

“It’s one of only three sports ever invented in Australia, one’s Aussie rules, one’s polo cross and one’s campdrafting,” he said.

“Come down and see some of the best in the country competing.”

Mr Haley welcomed locals to bring a seat and enjoy the show, with a canteen running all weekend and a bar running on Saturday May 13.

“We’ll kick off at sun up, around 6:30 on Saturday morning starting with our maiden event and we’ve got approximately 200 entrants in it,” he said.

“At lunch time (Saturday)ing for the new grounds with all the local politicians and dignitaries – a short ‘pat on the head’ ceremony.”

Following lunch, the GCA will hold an invitational draft involving life members.

“After that we’ll have our novice campdraft through till dark,” Mr Haley said.

“Then we kick back off

at daybreak the next morning with the second half of that draft, and then we’ll have the junior riders, the competitors of tomorrow, and our open campdraft.”

Mr Haley thanked volunteers for their tireless work in building and repairing the grounds after the

The campdraft will be held at at 52 Railway Street, Grantham.

JACOB HAYDEN

Dr Joe Eyre in his trial crop at UQ’s Gatton Campus, investigating economic thresholds for the fall armyworm. INSET: Fall armyworm in a trial crop.

PHOTOS: MEGAN POPE

The Gatton Campdraft grounds are all set-up and ready to go for the May 13-14 event.

PHOTO: GCA

KGF and Stanbroke win big in Wagyu

KILCOY Global Foods (KGF) and Stanbroke have brought pride to the region with awards from the prestigious 2023 Australian Wagyu Association Branded Beef Awards.

KGF won Grand Champion Wagyu & Class 1 –Fullblood Champion Wagyu, while Stanbroke’s Diamantina Wagyu won Class 5Commercial Wagyu Marble Score 5-7 Champion

KGF Australian president Jiah Falcke said the award was a tremendous honour, particularly considering the company’s Wagyu program commenced just four years ago.

“We launched the Jade Wagyu Fullblood brand 18 months ago as part of an expanding range of Wagyu and grain-fed brands and to take out the overall award in

incredible achievement,” Mr Falcke said.

“The overall award is based on tenderness, juic-

ics and the judging panel described our winning Jade Wagyu as ‘deliciously balanced and succulent’.

“This is a proud mo-

ment for us and a credit to our brilliant suppliers and best-in-class processing and technology.”

Overall, KGF won three

gold medals in addition to its overall championship win.

Meanwhile, Kilcoy Global Foods took out the ‘Champion Team Commercial Evalu-

ation’ and ‘Champion ICMJ Team Industry’ at the recent Intercollegiate Meat Judging Association (ICMJ) Northern Conference in Rockhampton. organisation that focuses on fostering the growth and development of students and young professionals interested in the meat industry.

Mr Falcke said KGF were always grateful for the opportunity to be involved in events like the annual ICMJ Northern Conference.

“This year, we took our commitment a step further by having a team participate in the competition which comprised of graduates and facilities... and we couldn’t be prouder of their victorious achievement,” he said.

“This program is part of our ongoing commitment to developing future leaders within our industry.”

ICMJ team (L-R) Oliver Vine, Wilson Redman, Macklin Emmett, Jessica Winther, Anna Johnston, Alicia Trovatello, Rachel Gartshore, Logan Manwaring and Madalyn Bignell.

PHOTO: KGF

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EV sales rise but Ranger is number 1

ELECTRIC vehicles accounted for eight per cent of sales in April, well up from 1.1 per cent in April 2022.

Federal Chamber of Automative Industries chief executive Tony Weber said increased from 9.5 per cent to 15.4 per cent.

“We know that this number would have been larger had the industry not faced global supply challenges,” he said. out of the top ten models sold

However, Aussies’ love commercial vehicles continued as they accounted for 76.8 per cent of sales in April.

Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux remained popular.

Passenger vehicles accounted for 18.5 per cent, and heavy commercial 4.7

per cent.

Year to date, sales of vehicles sourced from China have increased 68.5 per cent with 13,426 vehicles sold in April.

Japan remains Australia’s largest source of vehicles (22,304).

Thailand is our second largest (15,886) and Korea

fourth (12,952). increased by 4.4 per cent year on year.

Toyota led the market with

12,029 vehicles, then Mazda (6,926), Kia (6,200), Hyundai (5,732) and Ford (5,047).

The Ford Ranger was the highest selling model with

3,567 sales, followed by Toyota Hi-Lux 3,526, Toyota Y (2095) and Hyundai i30 (2,029).

Ford Ranger was the top selling vehicle across Australia in April but EV sales continue to rise.

Adventist Community

Kitchen 1st 2nd 3rd and 5th

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

Gatton 0419658914

Al-Anon 6pm Mon Lutheran Hall Spencer St Gatton

0488216123

Alcoholics Anonymous

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

Lutheran Hall Minden

Art & Culture Project free fortnightly art/craft, Lockyer Community Centre

54623355

Brisbane Valley Ukefreaks

6pm-8.30pm Wed BV Darts

Assoc Building Lowood

0408183870 FB

@ukefreaks

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

0455251581

Cars, Bikes, and Coffee

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

Chug-along Social Group

2nd & 4th Wed/mth Gatton

Uniting Church 54626763

Cards/Board Games (Adults) Coominya Public Hall Fri 9am-12pm $5

0412685125

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

54623355

Coominya Public Hall General Meeting 1st Mon/ mth 6.30pm 0488169162

Country Music Balladeer & Folk Music Walk Up 4th

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

0428502262

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

Glamorgan Vale hall

0459320538

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

Digital Tech Hub Wed & Thu Lockyer Community Centre 54623355

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

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

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

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

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

Euchre Wed 7.30pm, Lowood Showgrounds 0411334382

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

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

Gatton & District Historical Society 6.30pm 3rd

Mon/mth Caffey Hall Gatton Historical Village 0420967022

Gatton Senior Citizens 13

North St. Mon & Thu Euchre

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

9.30am. Morning tea & raffles, lunch supplied 0439030677

Gatton Table Tennis 9.30am-12pm Tue, Woodlands Rd 0427912051

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

Gatton Village Markets 1st

Sun/mth, Lake Apex, 0492831969

Glamorgan Vale CWA -

9am 1st Thu/mth Glamorgan Vale Community Hall

0413046168

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

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

Glenore Grove QCWA

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

Glenore Grove CWA Street Stall last Thu/mth

8.30am-12pm IGA mall Gatton 0459320538

Grantham/Gatton Indoor

Bowls Club Fri 1.30pm

Senior Citz Hall North St Gatton 0754627708

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

Laidley Garden Club

9.30am 2nd Mon/mth

Laidley Cultural Centre function room 0413136861

Laidley Indoor Bowls Club

Mon 2pm-5pm Laidley Cultural Centre 0408631292

Laidley Uniting Church

Playgroup Thu 9.30am-

11am, Laidley Uniting Church hall 0427536513

Laidley Weight Support Group Inc. 9am Wed

Laidley RSL 0403501170

Line Dancing Classes Toogoolawah RSL Tuesdays

12.30-2.30pm 0422889530

Lockie's Toy Club toy library program Lockyer Community Centre

54623355

Lockyer Ladies Seniors Support Group 2nd & 4th

Tue/mth, 9.30am-12pm, 18

Tryhorn St Grantaham, 0438765212 or 0409676526

Lockyer Valley Art Society

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

Lockyer Valley Cancer Support Group 1st Thu/mth

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

Lockyer Valley Celtic

Pipeband Wed 6pm-8pm

Grantham Butter Factory 1st

Sat/mth Lake Apex

0447003423

Lockyer Valley Dog Training Club 6.30pm Mon

Laidley Showgrounds Facebook or 0428048823

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

Lockyer Valley Orchid Society 1st Tue/mth Gatton

Showgrounds room under grandstands 0409475504

Lockyer Valley Tai Chi for Health Wed 10am Lowood

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

Lockyer Valley Toastmaster Club 7pm 2nd & 4th

Thu/mth, Gatton Senior Citizens Centre 54627576

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

Gatton Library, 4th Tue/mth

Laidley Library, lockyervalleywriters@gmail.com

Lockyer Woodcrafters

Group Mon-Thu & Sat, 24

Railway St Forest Hill 0457219408 or lwcg4342@gmail.com

Lowood Community Action Group 2nd Tue/mth

6.30pm at Lowood Darts Club 0407279412 or FB

Lowood Craft Group

9.30am Fri Lowood RSL

Sub Branch 0409343446

Lowood CWA 2nd Tue/mth

CWA Hall 54261514

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

Lowood Lions Club 7pm 2nd & 4th Mon/mth Lowood

Railway Station lowood@lionsq3.org.au

Lowood Senior Citizens meet in CWA Hall Lowood every second Thursday, all seniors welcome, please call for next date 0447489875

Lowood Show Society

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

Lowood Slimmers Tue

5.30pm Lowood Show Hall 54261468

Mulgowie Farmers Market

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

Mt Beppo Art Group Wed

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

My Local Market Plainland

7am-12pm 3rd Sun/mth

Porters Hotel hello@ mylocalmarket.net.au

My Local Market Walloon

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

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

Painting Classes 10am Fri Summerholm 0450656356

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

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

Rosewood Monthly Market 3rd Sat/mth Anglican

Church grounds John St, sites from $15. 0439095645

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

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

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

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

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

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

Veterans Support Centre

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

Walloon QCWA Cent Sale

2nd Tue/mth 9.30am Walloon QCWA Hall 54645243

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

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

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

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

447 Mahons Road, COOMINYA 75.38HA (180 ACRES)

* Prime Cropping Land + excellent water * Amazing agricultural/grazing 1hr to Brisbane * 4-bed highset brick & tile 3 upstairs & 1 down * Open plan lounge & dining * Air-cond main & living * Double lock up garage * Vinyl planking throughout * Adequate kitchen sprawling to back covere d deck to take in all the views, breezes & bird life * 15min to Fernvale & 10mins to Lowood * 70’s built high set is as strong as first built * Adequate powered storage sheds * Alluvial black soil has produced numerous vegetables/small crops over generations * 3 bores, 1 x fully equipped + 2 unequipped * 100 mega litre 100 % allocation with 60 h/p pump & motor * 2 x 10k Lt rain tanks off main dwelling * 150,000 tank bore water * 10,000 extra bore water tanks * Fully fenced , currently used for cattle * Workable cattle yard & crush * Opportunities are wide & varied, property being brought to market for the first time in over 5 0yrs. With quality water available its sure to prosper for generations to come * Private circumstances have arisen, & this outstanding opportunity will be sold pr ior to auction or under the hammer

raywhitelowood.com.au

Auction 10th June 2023 11:00am on site

View By Appointment Sean O’Connor 0412 038 117

4 A 1 B 2 C

Auction

Auction

409 Mahons Road, COOMINYA 75 ACRES 3

* Mixed farming/horses, adjoining Brisbane Valley rail trail * Renovated 3-bed farmhouse, single carport * Laminated flooring * Workable kitchen & bathroom * Submersible 33ft; Bore - 1800 gallons * Numerous poly rainwater tanks * Ideal sorghum, wheat, barley; small cropping * 4 paddocks & laneway well fenced * Rural blocks of this size are becoming quite scarce! Will sell on or before Auction.

raywhitelowood.com.au

Auction 10th June 2023 12noon on site  View By Appointment Sean O’Connor 0412 038 117

FOR SALE FORSALE

Office: 61 Railway St, Gatton www.allpropertygatton.com

ThisistheultimateSummerFamilyhome withanin-groundpool,amassiveenclosed entertainmentarea,andalargeshedfor thehobbyenthusiast!Abeautifulbighome locatedinoneofGatton'smostsoughtafterEstates;upgradeyourlifestylenow andenjoytheluxuryyoudeserve!

FOR SALE FORSALE

CentrallylocatedclosetoHighSchooland Hospital.Neat&tidyproperty.Greatfirst homeoradditiontoyourinvestment portfolio.Recentlyrentedfor$440/week, instrongGattonrentalmarket. Don'tdelayonthisbrilliantlocation,call todaytoarrangeaninspection.

4 Sundew Cres

Kensington Grove 432 AUCTION Sat 27.5.2023 - 3.30pm View Sat 13.5.2023 9.30am - 10.00am ljhooker.com.au/H25HBC Contact

This partially built home needs to be completed. The plan shows 4 bedrooms, master with large walk in robe, bath and double basins. Bedrooms 2 & 3 with walk through robes into a shared ensuite. Main bathroom with bath, shower & separate toilet. Media room. Butler’s pantry. Alfresco area. Auction onsite Sat 27.5.2023 at 3.30pm.

Shaun 0432 095 288

Kentville 9 Mischke Rd

One for the horse lovers -38.45ha

3 A 1 B 6 C

Situated between Lowood & Gatton, 1 hour from Brisbane & 40 mins Toowoomba. Set up for training horses, included is:- Produce shed approx 13m x 16m. Approx 13.5m x 10.5m shed. Approx 28m x 8.75m machinery shed. 40+ safe yards. 10 Large safe paddocks. 4 foaling yards. Large Sand round yard. Mare & foal crush. Water license. All paddocks have shelters & water troughs. Comfortable Queenslander style, 3 Bedroom + 2 sleepout home

Linda George 0401 690 320 Auction 27/5/23 at 9:00am Cultural Centre Gatton

EldersGatton, 2/279EasternDrive,Gatton(07)54621788

MOORE WEEKLY STARS

May 8-14, 2023

ARIES -

es, business and/or work, as the planets provide the extra power and passion needed in a healthy state before you start spending

TAURUS

Hepburn (who was born on May 12, 1907): -

LIBRA

This week Venus and Mars activate your-

SCORPIO

MAY

Fri May 12-Sat May 13

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

Kilcoy Show celebrating the 100th Show, Kilcoy Showgrounds.

Sat May 13

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

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

Ma Ma Creek Community Mother s Day

Markets 8am-12pm, live music, delicious morning teas, local pure honey, 'Tenthill Woodturning', "Froth and Bubbles", patchwork and embroidery, pyrographics, Nutrimetics, face painting, plants, Brandis' pickles and other goodies, Ma Ma Creek State School

fellow Scorpio) observes: “There are things to confess that enrich the world, and things that

SAGITTARIUS

Mercury continues reversing through your dai-

P&C's hot food stall and Mother's Day Raffle (drawn just before 12), MMC S.S. Project club stall selling organic local fresh vegies and so much more . Some stalls still available at $10, pls contact Eva on 0467 566 632.

Bazza s Country Music Walk Up Show

Gatton View Hotel, 11am-4pm, $5 entry, lucky door, raffles, tea and coffee, light afternoon tea, meals available at hotel, everybody welcome, (date change due to Mother s Day function at venue) 0402058098

GEMINI -

ry (your patron planet) is still in retrogradeof discretion and a pinch of patience will get

CANCER

Venus and Mars encourage you to putgrade Mercury could increase tension in a-

LEO

unconventional and innovative solutions that

VIRGO

to dig deep, accept extra responsibilities and take on challenges with plenty of Sagittarian be handled in a sensitive and sensible way, as

CAPRICORN

Hepburn wisely observed: “You learn in life that the only person you can really correct and

AQUARIUS a sense of urgency, but self-discipline and get the balance right between your personalPISCES

Sun May 14

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

Mother s Day in the Sunflowers Kerle Road Mt Walker, bring a picnic and enjoy a lovely day out with mum. Call 0754640540 to book.

Wed May 17

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

Thu May 18

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

Sat May 20

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

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

Lowood Show Ball Lowood Showgrounds, 6.30pm, Showgirl and Rural Ambassador awards plus many more, 0419759647

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

Sun May 21

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

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

Thu May 25

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

Biggest Morning Tea for Cancer Laidley

Catholic Hall, 10am, $5 admission, Devonshire tea, bring and buy stalls, raffles, 0429806042

ical link with Venus, which could precipitate a

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

Fri May – Sat May 27

Esk Show 72 Esk Hampton Rd, Friday judging day horses and trade stalls, Saturday main show day: unlimited free rides at sideshow alley, trade stalls, food vendors, taste of Somerset, lawn mower racing, ute barrel racing, competitions, fireworks spectacular.

Fri May 26-Sun May 28

Lockyer Valley Foothills Art Show Postmans Ridge Hall, opening night May 26 at 6pm, canapes with free drink on arrival, live music by JDF Entertainment, tickets $40 at lockyervalleytickets.com.au, art show 10am3pm on Saturday, art show and markets 9am to 12pm Sunday, entry $2 Sat/Sun.

Fri June 2

June Challenge: Drawing with Linda 9.30am-12.30pm, Girl Guides Hut 79 Matthew St Rosewood 0754641544

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

Sat June 3

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

Sun June 4

Vi & Friends Country Music Murphys Creek Community Centre, fundraiser in aid of Murphys Creek Neighbourhood Centre, Country Music Concert Gatton Seniors Centre 13 North St, 1.30pm-4.30pm, walk-ups welcome, lucky door and raffles, entry $5. 0439030677

Fri June 9-Sat June 10

Toogoolawah Show horses, stud beef, led steer spectacular, chainsaw racing, woodchopping and lots more, Saturday night fireworks and band, Toogoolawah Showgrounds.

Sat June 10

Valley Fest Littleton Park Gatton, 10am4pnm, live entertainment, activities and entertainment, photo booth, food trucks, free entry, celebrating Queensland Day, Lowood CWA Cent Sale Lowood CWA Hall, 12 noon for 1pm start, $2. 54261514

Fri June 16-Sat June 17

Lowood Show Lowood Showgrounds night program on Saturday.

Sat June 17

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

Sat June 10

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

Millinery Workshop Ma Ma Creek Community Centre, 1pm-4.30pm, create your own uniquely you hat or fascinator with expert milliner Donna Dobbs, all materials provided, afternoon tea included, $65pp, bookings 0467566632 or 0413333681

Sun June 11

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

Sat June 17

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

Sun June 18

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

Thu June 22

Farmers Big Night Out Somerset Civic Centre, 5pm, Somerset Farmers are invited to put their glad rags on, catch up with mates and enjoy a two course meal at this year s Farmers Dinner. Featuring passionate farm safety advocate and special keynote speaker Shane Webcke, tickets at somersettickets.com.au

Sun June 25

Native Plant Sale Grantham, 9am-12pm, 16 Wilkinson Place, flora4faunaqld@gmail.com

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.15 Miniseries: Capital. 2.05 The Durrells.

3.10 Grand Designs. 4.00 Landline.

4.30 Scottish Vets Down Under. 5.25 How Deadly World. 5.55 Great Barrier Reef: The Next Generation. 6.50 Bluey. 7.00 News. 7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. 8.15 Miniseries: The North Water. 9.20 Ragdoll. 10.05 Miniseries: Ridley Road. 11.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Gymnastics. FIG Rhythmic World Cup Series. Round 3. 4.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. EschbornFrankfurt. Highlights. 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 7. Highlights. 5.30 Walking Wartime England. 6.30 News. 7.30 Eurovision Song Contest Semi-Final. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 5.00 News. 5.30 Creek To Coast. 6.00 News. 7.00 Football. AFL. Round 9. Brisbane Lions v Essendon. 10.30 AFL Post-Game. 11.00 To Be Advised. 12.05 World’s Most Secret Homes. 1.05 Travel Oz. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 Get Arty. 5.00 House Of Wellness.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 The Pet Rescuers. 1.30 Explore. 1.45 Escape To The Chateau. 2.45 LEGO Masters: Grand Masters. 4.30 Garden Gurus.

5.00 News. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 News.

7.00 ACA.

tv guide

6.00pm American Pickers. (PG)

7.00

5.30pm Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. (PG, R)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 As Time Goes By. (PG, R)

8.50 Midsomer

6.30 Friends. (PG,

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

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

11.00

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)

6.30 Friends. (PG, R)

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: International. (PG, R)

6.00pm American Pickers. (PG, R) 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 8.30 Football. AFL. Round 9. West Coast v Gold Coast Suns.

Armchair Experts.

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. (PG)

10.30 Secrets Of Beautiful Gardens. (R)

6.00pm Escape To The Country. (R)

7.00 The Vicar Of Dibley. (PG, R)

8.20 Mrs Brown’s Boys. (M, R)

10.30 Billy Connolly: The Ultimate World Tour. (PG, R)

11.30 Miranda. (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 Air Crash Investigations. (PG, R)

11.50 Cleaning Up. (M, R)

12.50 Doc Martin. (PG, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Call The Midwife.

8.45 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. (M, R)

10.45 Mighty Cruise Ships.

AFL Pre-Game Show. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line.

7.30 Movie: F9: The Fast Saga. (2021) (M) 10.30 Movie: Men In Black

3. (2012) (M, R)

6.00pm Border Security: America’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R)

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line.

(PG, R)

8.30 Movie: Deadpool 2. (2018) (MA15+, R)

6.00pm American Pickers. (PG)

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Storage Wars. (PG)

8.30 Movie: Pearl Harbor. (2001) (M, R) Ben Affleck, Josh Hartnett, Kate Beckinsale.

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

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Outback Truckers. (M, R)

8.30 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under. (M)

9.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. (PG, R)

10.30 Extreme Ice Railroad. (PG)

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (M, R)

9.30 Seinfeld. (PG, R)

11.00 Frasier. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)

6.30 Friends. (PG, R)

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.30 Two And A Half Men.

6.00pm

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

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

6.25 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

9.00 Friends. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

1.30 Come Dance With Me. (R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)

6.30 Friends. (PG, R)

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (M, R)

9.30 Seinfeld. (R)

11.00 Frasier. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

1.30 Charmed. (M, R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)

6.30 Friends. (PG, R)

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (M, R)

9.30 Mom. (M, R)

10.20 Becker. (PG, R)

11.10 Frasier. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

(M, R)

It’s Fine, I’m Fine. (MA15+, R)

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. (PG)

9.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 10.

ABCTVPLUS7TWO7MATEGEMBOLDPEACHVICELAND

ANIMALS & POULTRY

Jack Russell Puppies - 3 Girls, 2 Boys. Tricolour smooth coat and longer. Wormed, vaccinated and microchipped. Ready 1st June. View Lockyer Waters BIN: 0011846546377 Ph: 0418 609 200

1 x purebred droughtmaster steer 17months

1 x purebred droughtmaster weaner steer 7months

Quiet animals. Ph: 0754624965 / 0432629192.

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

GARDENING

Rooted established Dragon Fruit plants $ 20 Ph 0484 785 555

MISCELLANEOUS

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

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

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

AUTOMOTIVE, PARTS & ACCESSORIES

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

Wanted to Exchange - 40 x Hardcover Western books (ex Library), paperback westerns also available. Ph: 07 5465 8323.

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

EQUIPMENT & APPLIANCES

FURNITURE

with lock up drawer $350. Ph 0422 315 707

Two recliners good condition $75 each Ph 0422 315 707

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

List your item for free*

DEADLINE

2pm FRIDAY

SUDOKU GENERAL CROSSWORD 1019

ACROSS

4 What is a short caudal appendage (7)

8 What might we call a cattle farmer (7)

9 What is a word formed from the initial letters of other words (7)

10 Which king of Israel was famous for his wisdom (7)

11 Name a kitchen sideboard (7)

12 Which number carries the symbol XC (6)

14 Warsaw is the capital of which European republic (6)

18 Name a seaport in south-western England (7)

21 Which prehensile-tailed marsupial feigns death when caught (7)

22 To be more eccentric, is to be what (7)

23 Which term relates to the

24 When one restrains, one does what (5,2)

DOWN

1 Name a city in the Melbourne metropolitan area (7)

2 What do we call one’s father’s brother (5)

3 What is an apothecary (7)

4 Which spirit is distilled from the fermented juice of grapes (6)

boat (5)

6 What is loss of memory called (7)

7 Name a small arboreal mammal, allied to the monkey (5)

13 Name the capital of Kenya (7)

15 To be in progress, is to be

what (7)

16 To remove, is to do what (7)

17 Which silver coin was worth two shillings (6)

Sir Stanley ... (5)

19 What are groups of three (5)

20 Name a Berkshire town, famous for its nearby racecourse (5)

BOWLS

LAIDLEY BOWLS CLUB

Social bowls Wednesday May 3rd.

A. Farley, P. Morgan, P. McAndrews.

22. B. Yates, A. Roffe, D. Mc.Gill. 9.

K. Collier, S. Harrison, E. Muller. 13.

E. Roffe, D. Moyle, R. Knight. 13. B Pairs Competition. J. Budd, S. Reck.

24. C. McGill, M. Anderson. 17. We have a visit from the Taxi Bowlers this Wednesday and more competitions.

TOOGOOLAWAH BOWLS CLUB

On Tuesday 2nd May it was our Pub Day sponsored by Brisbane Valley Pet Care. Unfortunately we were a few teams short but we still had a great day.

Winners on the day were: Woodford

Team: Adam Kelly, Wazza Nydam,ners Up were Kilcoy Team: G.Jenson, Second Runners up were ToogoolaJohn Greany and Brian Venville. A big Thankyou to our sponsors on the day and to all who came and made it such a great day.

On Sunday 7th May we had 12 players playing triples and vying for the Closest Winning Margin. Winners on the day were John Greany, Gerrit Winkeler and Peter Anderton.

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

For the Calendar:

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

2. Players are required for away games to ensure that we balance Home and Away attendance. Please would like to be included in the roster for 2023

See you on the Green.

KILCOY BOWLS CLUB

Tuesday 2 May – Star of the Green: and will play Denis Bleakley. Winners for the day were Joe Hasson & Trudi Pratt who defeated Jenny Edwards

Scores: Pam Taylor, Denis Bleakley & Rhonda Cochran defeated Greg Staniforth, Vivien Menner & Tom & Pat Bleakley. The jackpot did not go off and now stands at $232. In

a late charge to defeat Dave Phillips & Bill Edwards.

Wednesday 3 May – Turbo Triples sponsored by Kilcoy Funeral Directors. Winners of the day were Peter King, Wazza & Michael Saltmarsh. Runners Up were Trudi Pratt, Marg Worrall & Mel Harrison. #37 Brett Ringelstein (Not Present).

& Vic McCullough.

Championship game Jamie Mitchell, Peter Bell, Matt Harrison & Rod Goldsbrough defeated Troy Richardson, Dave Handy, Tom Hunter & John Hasson, Denis Bleakley, Chris Phillips & Vicki Sweedman played out Phillips, Trudi Pratt, Gloria Phillips & Bray Phillips.

Coming Events: Wednesday 10 May – Pub Day. Tuesday 23 May – Monthly Trophy Day sponsored by Sandra & Ron Sansom. Mufti dress. Thursday

Shield at Woodford. Please put your name on the board if you would like to be considered for selection.

Saturday 27 May – Warman/Woodrow Shield at Kilcoy. Please put your name on the board if you would like to play. Social bowls every Tuesday

Everyone is welcome - experience is not necessary and we can loan you some bowls if needed. Flat soled shoes are the only requirement.

BRIDGE

LOCKYER BRIDGE CLUB

Wednesday 3rd May, 2023. The month of May brings us the in Four Rounds with Round 1 played this week Pat Ziebarth & Richardgratulations to you both.

Proctor Sponsored Day Single Stableford

34, B Farnham 32

Div 2 Handicap 17+

Winner - D Richards 40pts

Collins 33, I Knopke 33, J Guest 33, B Moore 32, G Proctor 32, C Pettet

Hedges 23, D Bitossi NCR NTP

2nd T Adams

Sponsor IGA ESK

Sponsor Brisbane Valley Meats

Sponsored Day. Brilliant idea to split Div 1 with Cooky getting R/UP spot. Div 2 going to Dennis with a brilliant 40pts, and Heinz taking R/UP spot. A top day out with many thanks to Graham and Val for providing some top prizes.

Winner - P Cook 27nett

R/UP - J Humphrey 29, I Macintyre

92/71, T. Dennien 74/72, G. Natalier 94/73, G. Heuston 94/73, R. Gray 91/73, J. Etherden 77/73,

Pins: (Pro Pin) Jeff Etherden (Div.1) (Div.3) Ken Hauser

Best Gross: Todd Dennien 74 Thursday 4th May - Open Competition Monthly Medal & Putting

Runner Up: Warwick Hawthorne

Run Down: D. Cannard 92/70, M.

Pins: (Pro Pin) Peter Woods (Div.1) Paul McFie (Div.2) Glen Natalier (All In) Ken Goebel

tition - Monthly Medal & Putting

Trophy Donor: Jenny Paroz

on c/b

Run Down: P. Davis 107/73, T. Harris

Pins: (Pro Pin) Jenny Paroz (Div.1) (Div.3) Petal Davis

Sunday 30th April - Corporate Day

Wilson Brothers Finance

Winners: P. Wood/M. James/J. Pear-

2nd Place: G. Robinson/J. Eather/D.

BRD: D Hellyer 70 P Molloy 71 P -

maechea D Gray C Melvin 73 Shane

Kopelke C Mayne Sue Kopelke 74 Gross Winner : Shane Kopelke 74

shot: S Kopelke 4/13 2nd shot Div

TOOGOOLAWAH GOLF CLUB -

ner Judi Marshall 17 points, Runner

PM Chook Run Winner Clinton Smith 20 points, Runner up Craig Granzien

Granzien.

Motel Trophy Day A Flag event in stroke event.

20th Green.

Alan White. Runner up Sandy Gleeson.

Garry Hutchinson, Exchange Hotel Groovy Goat Pizzaawah 4/13 Blair Broad.

POM: Olivia, Kristy

POM: Brooke, Maddison

POM: Matilda, Alice

RUGBY LEAGUE

BRISBANE VALLEY BULLS

Volunteer Cup: Bulls defeated Rose-

Next round Saturday May 13 against Norths Tigers, 4:30pm at Anzac Park, Rosewood.

GATTON HAWKS

SUNDAY 7th MAY

Gatton Hawks scored a hard-fought Gatton looked slick in patches but the local team where hard to scoring an excellent try in the 3rd minute. Gatton reacted well and lead 20-12 at half time.

utes of the second half for Gatton after Tye Gray split the left side. big Rima Kamoe scored beside

It looked like that Gatton were going to grab the game by the scruff of the neck but Oakey had other ideas and and surged to get within four points outwide.

Oakey turned the corner on the 2023 season with an impressive display against a quality side. Komiti tremendous for their home side all games close. Especially the Womens where Gatton nearly lost their unbeaten record when Oakey gave them a real scare when the Hawks -

The Club is always ready to welcome new Players. If you are a visitor to game of Bridge or just like to observe some games, phone Peter Hooper see you, Wednesday evenings arrival

is also at the same venue, The Catholic Community Hall, Maitland Street, Gatton. Pat Ziebarth is the

GOLF ESK GOLF CLUB

Friday Turkey Run

The Turkey Run has moved to the earlier start time of 2.30pm for the winter months. It was the Jeff Humphrey show with Jeff taking the win and both the pin shots. Garry Punch was Runner-up.

The Run-down:

Winner - J Humphey 30

Runner-up - Garry Punch 32

NTP 13 J Humphey, NTP 17 J Humphey

Putting Competition Garry Punch 13putts

Wilson

Usual gang again for our Chooky, with a couple of visitors from welcome, but they struggled a bit. Good win for Cooky 27nett, with Jeff getting R/UP with 29. Shaun getting away a bit with the Championship with another pin shot for a point on the board.

LAIDLEY GOLF CLUB

Monthly Medal & Putting Also 1st Round Club Championships

LOWOOD GOLF CLUB

Results for Monday 1 May 2023

Single Stableford

Wieland 37

A Big Shout out to Jacqui and Reece of The Harlin Hotel Motel for an awesome trophy day.

forget to call in and say hi to Jacqui and Reece, enjoy a coldie and a great meal.

Coming Events

Saturday 13th May Esk Golf Clubs

Carnival day A 2 Person Ambrose 11am Shotgun Start.

Self, Josh Henderson tries Haydan Kaleb Stanton, Komiti Vetemotu tries Dylan Adamson 4 goals) Webcke Price Medal Points: 3 HayHutchinsons Builders A Grade Gatton, 4 Wattles, 4 Pittsworth, 4

Pins: (Pro Pin) Jenny Paroz (Div.1) (Div.3) June Blaney

C Wieland Div 2: B Green

Results for Thursday 4 May 2023

Single Stableford

Bales 39

Joyce 34

Div 1: I Dobbie Div 2: P Walker

Monthly Mug Single Stroke Div 1 Winner: P Muller 71 R/Up: Paul Coles 73 ocb

NETBALL LOCKYER VALLEY NETBALL ASSOCIATION

May 3

MIXED

POM: Caidyn, Tom

2 Newtown, 0 Oakey, 0 Brothers Clive Berghofer Reserve Grade

Souths, 2 Pittsworth, 2 Goondiwindi, 2 Newtown, 0 Oakey, 0 Brothers Toowoomba Sports Club Women

Souths

KILCOY YOWIES

14-12 until the dying minutes. Hard fought game by both teams. by both teams. Off to Pomona for

Saturday 29th April Toogoolawah Golf club Hosted a 4 Person Hartball Event. Sponsored by Peter Williams and Matt Gabell. What a fantastic day with visitors from Kilcoy and Esk joining the Toogoolawah Members. Pictured are the happy Winners.

PHOTO: TOOGOOLAWAH GOLF CLUB

Doing the region’s clubs proud

BY JESSE HAMILTON

THE ROSEWOOD United Soccer Club (RUSC) has made a strong comeback in the last year, with 16 players competing at the Queensalnd Chrisitan Soccer Association State Carnival compared to one player last year.

Rosewood, alongside players from the Brisbane Valley Soccer Club, competed for the West Zone teams at the Sunshine Coast Stadium over the Labour Day Weekend.

RUSC had players ranging from Under 10s to Under 16s playing in the West Zone teams, with the Under 14s coming third overall after versing Sunshine Coast

RUSC president Tammy Crawford said the players did the league incredibly proud over the tournament and said the club had come a long way in the past two years.

“They couldn’t have

made the club more proud of them, their behaviour, their sportsmanship they’re just an amazing group,” she said.

“Last year, we had just one young lady compete, going

SPORTS RESULTS FROM PAGE 37

next week’s game.

LAIDLEY LIONS

Laidley Lions C Grade Volunteers Cup

This week the Senior Men’s side played Swifts at home.

It was an exciting night, being our

It was a good game over all, we tested ourselves in defence allowing swifts multiple chances at our line through a few handling errors, in the end losing the game 12-4. Some good hits were put on by Clay

Melling and Mitchell Pincombe.

The boys opened swifts up through the middle a couple of times with great running from Alex cardillo, and a nice backline play to put Dalton Parsons over for a try. The boys are ready to rip in at training and come out better next week.

from one last year to 16 this year, we hope to have even more there next year.”

Crawford has been president at the Rosewood club for two years and said

the community had worked hard to get the club back on its feet after a challenging period.

“We came into a club that was in a pretty bad way, it

was getting on the verge that said.

“I wasn’t prepared to let it fall like that, the community needs it.”

Laidley Under 14s Girls defeated Valley Diehards 48-0

Laidley Under 15 Boys defeated Brothers Ipswich 18-16

LOWOOD STAGS

Lowood U15s played one of the top of the ladder teams Norths Blue on Friday night. They went out playing their hearts out with the score Norths 38 Lowood 16.

ROSEWOOD ROOSTERS

Volunteer Cup: Roosters defeated by Brisbane Valley Bulls 0-16 on Saturday May 6. Next round Saturday May 13 against Park, Rosewood.

RUGBY UNION

GATTON BLACK PIGS

Gatton took on both Chinchilla and Condamine yesterday at the Condamine Cods home ground. 28-7

C grade an 42-5 A grade SOCCER

ROSEWOOD UNITED SOCCER CLUB

Saturday 06/05/23:

U10: Blackstone 2, RUSC Warhorses 0;

U10: Westminster Wolves 4, RUSC Knights 1;

U10: Westminster Huskies 1, RUSC Merlins 2;

U11: Sunnybank 0, Rosewood 8;

U12: St. Paul’s 3, Rosewood 0;

U13: Logan 1, Rosewood 2:

U14: Dinmore 3, Rosewood 1; Senior Men: Rosewood 3, Westminster 1; and Senior Women: Dinmore 3, Rosewood 3.

SWQ THUNDER FC

Boys/Men

13’s - 2-0 Win (Taringa Rovers F.C.)

14’s - 0-0 Draw (Taringa Rovers F.C.)

15’s - 0-0 Draw (Taringa Rovers F.C.)

16’s - 3-2 Loss (Taringa Rovers F.C.)

18’s - TBA

23’s - 4-1 Loss (Sunshine Coast F.C.)

Seniors - 3-1 Win (Sunshine Coast F.C)

Girls/Women

13’s - 4-0 Win (Downlands College)

15’s - 1-0 Win (South’s United F.C.)

17’s - 2-0 Win (South’s United F.C.

23’s - 2-1 Win (Virginia United F.C.)

Seniors - 4-1 Win (Virginia United F.C.)

FEMALE FOOTBALL SEMINAR

Friday, May 19 6pm-8pm at Harrisotown State High School Lecture Theatre, $10 admission. Register via bit.ly/femalefootballseminar

SQUASH

GATTON SQUASH CLUB

RESULTS 2nd May 2023

Great squash again this week with the team scores being very close.

Congratulations to all who put in an SUPERFLUIDITY lost to ULTRAVIOLET

Shane Zischke ((1-39) lost to Michael Pratt (4-53)

Courtney Haak (1-40) lost to Kerrie Toohey (4-52)

Tom Hayes (3-54) defeated Clive Nuttall-Smith (2-46)

Scotty Coggins (2-51) lost to Annette Kilah (3-56)

Blake Loughan (4-54) def Di Malone (1-30)

ANIT-PROTONS defeated SEMICONDUCTORS

Kent Idle (5-55) defeated Dan Lawless (0-33)

Kelsey O’Dea (1-33) lost to Steve Marriott (4-53)

Aaron O’Dea (3-50) defeated Sam Steinhardt (2-42)

Terry O’Dea (2-40) lost to Jacot Sudhaus (3-45)

Nick Theodosis (0-20) lost to Graham Malone (5-55)

Mason Kleidon (5-55) defeated Dan O’Brien (0-0)

QUANTUM LEAP defeated HIGGS

BOSONS

Justin Stephens (5-55) defeated

Andrew Lerch (5-55) defeated Neil Thomas (0-0)

Jason Cook (0-28) lost to Brent Loughman (5-55)

Chris Cottone (3-46) defeated Lachlan Evans (2-34)

Nat Kajewski (0-0) lost to Connor Kleidon (5-55)

Codey Wegner (5-55) defeated John White (0-0)

RUSC U13 Boys Ryda Armstrong, Kyan Mader, Atticus Barry, and Oliver Sweeney-Perks.

PHOTO: RUSC

BVSC Senior Women players Bridie Burnett and Ellena Papodopolous. PHOTOS: BVSC

BVSC U14 player Henry Snell was also selected in the Queensland Squad.

Young minds to compete at Fernvale Setting sky-high record

BY JACOB HAYDEN

SKYDIVE Ramblers Toogolawah set an Australian women’s national record on the weekend, with 23 jumpers from across the country performing a total break sequential jump (TBS).

Ramblers coach and organiser Kristina Hicks said the record involved jumpers joining together, twice, in one jump.

“What that means is we all join and build one point, then everyone drops grip and moves to a second point,” she said.

“There has not been a record like this set in Australia one and we had 23 of us on that record.”

The team of women achieved the feat on their fourth attempt over the weekend.

“With anything you just need a little bit of practice,

you see how it’s going to build,” Hicks said.

“It’s not always as easy as everyone thinks.”

Hicks is part of Toogoolawah’s Skydiving Bellas 4-way team, who have podiumed at four national competitions in the last four years.

Hicks said the team of 23 came from varying backgrounds with educators, health practitioners, scientists and skydiving industry workers, ranging from 21 to 63 years.

“50% of the formation were locals, the other 50% were from WA, NSW, Victoria, far north Queensland,”

she said.

“The lowest jump number was 110 jumps, up to 3,700 jumps… so we had very experienced people.” She said she thought it was an awesome achievement for women.

“I’m excited we could all come together and show people our skill,” Hicks said.

DUST OFF your chess sets and start practicing because the 2023 Fernvale Autumn Junior Weekend of Chess is set for the weekend of May 20-21.

Chess coach and competition organiser Geoff Butler said Fernvale State School library will be ‘a world of chess’ for junior competitors.

“My chess room is like an analysis room and we’ve got one of the strongest players in Queensland [FM Dusan Stojic] coming to help and go through the kids games with them,” Butler said.

“You’ll be able to play lightning games, watch games, the giant chess sets will be set up outside.”

The weekend has two

competitions.

Saturday competition, designed for lower-level players,” Butler said.

“The other one is a weekend competition restricted for players rated over 700.

Butler said he hoped more players from the Lockyer Valley and Somerset regions might register.

“The one-day competition is a great day, a full day of chess,” he said.

Entry is $20 for the one-day event, $40 for the two-day, and players can enter up until the night before.

Visit the Sunshine Chess Academy Facebook page to enter, or email Geoff Butler at gtb333@ bigpond.com

JACOB HAYDEN

23 women from across Australia came to Toogoolawah to break and Australian women’s record for a total break sequential jump.

PHOTO: DAVID BROWN PHOTOGRAPHY

DIVERSITY, ACCEPTANCE, RESPECT THROUGH SPORT

BY JACOB HAYDEN

DIVERSITY, Acceptance, Respect Through Darts (DARTS) is the motto of the Brisbane Valley Darts Club. The club made waves in March after several years of campaigning and a petition resulted in darts being recognised as a sport in Queensland. Since then, the club has atmosphere.

BVDC secretary Tami

Leck said darts was a passion, and it shows in her dedication to the club, spending most days working until

midnight.

“I visit home, I don’t visit here, I visit home,” she said. Most recently, BVDC spent more than $14,000 on a grant from the Gambling

They are now seeking $2,500 for board lighting and oches through Queensland Sport and Recreation, which

Leck said her campaign began in May 2020.

“I did massive, extensive research,” she said.

“They had lawn bowls as a sport, shooting a pistol as a sport, but they kept saying to me it wasn’t enough muscle

usage in darts.

“A German professor did muscle research in sport and it was found that the muscles used in darts is equivalent to lawn bowls.”

She said she sent many letters to Minister for Sport

“I was a cow, Sterling did not like me,” Leck said.

“When Sterling sent me the email… I got home from darts that night, I yelled so loud I woke everyone in the house.

“He was like ‘okay, you won’.”

Leck said the club’s motto said it all.

“Most sports are 12 and up,

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but our club like many others is 8 and up,” she said.

“It’s a sport families can play together and it’s diverse by gender.

“It doesn’t matter about disability; we have a player with only 17% vision, and another player who’s in a wheelchair, we’ve got players with crutches and canes, deaf players.”

Leck welcomed anyone interested to visit the club on Tuesday nights at 109 Main St, Lowood.

“People who come here who aren’t sure, we give them a free game and we’ll even loan them a set of darts,” she said.

Brisbane Valley Darts Club secretary Tami Leck welcomes locals to give darts a go. PHOTOS: JACOB HAYDEN