The Independent - Wednesday 11th January 2023

Ryder Cochran practicing his swing at the Kilcoy Golf Club on Saturday January 7.

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Another of our traditions…. gone

AS WE say goodbye to Christmas for another year and welcome the new year there is a sense of a new beginning.

The start of another year means new opportunities and chances to achieve.

The Christmas season, in

offering the chance to spend quality time with family and friends.

However, I feel a bit let down this year following the news that The National Basketball League actually played a game on Christmas night.

Several sports have pon-

dered the idea of playing on Christmas day for many years. Australian Cricket was very vocal about playing a Big Bash gamea few years ago but it never happened andthat was good decision in my opinion. Sports in the United States have played on Christmas Day over thelast few years, butsional sport has been played in Australia on Christmas Day andI am game to bet it won’t be the last.

As someone who thinks too much sport is never enough, I still believe Christmas Day and

Good Friday are sacred and should be left alone.

NRL and AFL have played

number of years, but Christmas day has always been a revered holiday in sports.

The die has now been cast and my fear is Christmas Day will become just another day on Australia’s sporting calendar.

In my view this is another example of us losing one of our long-held traditions and it is probably not going to end here.

LOCKYER

Gardens not great in all towns

FOLLOWING on from Di Lewin’s effusive letter (Dec. 21) applauding the efforts of the LVRC Parks and Gardens staff – referring to the Kangaroo Paws in the centre of Gatton - as a resident of Laidley, I’d like to be able to echo her sentiments with respect to our own little CBD.

Unfortunately, I can’t. Fleabane, Mexican Poppy and Black Solanum in abundance in the plant beds of our main car-park –simply don’t have the same allure!

I won’t take up printspace to identify the other areas that typify Laidley’s horticultural ‘black-hole’. Come on LVRC – put a bit more effort into beautifying the streetscapes of all our townships.

are a bit like smiles – they make the world a better

place.

Dave Grubb, Laidley

Veteran Esk Shire Councillor Simeon Lord passed away late last week. He was appointed as Councillor in 1968 and served various roles and became Deputy Mayor in 1994. Simeon stepped down from Esk Shire Council in March 2008. He was one of the longest serving councillors in the region.

for clients and at the same time provided support to their families and friends.

We would not have been able to do this without our dedicated team of staff and volunteers.

We must also acknowledge the continued support of your newspaper as well as all other media outlets and we look forward to this ongoing support in 2023.

Committee,

groups, schools, clubs, individuals and businesses of Toowoomba and surrounding districts for choosing the Toowoomba Hospice as one of their preferred charities during 2022.

This year we celebrated 19 years of providing professional palliative care

Finally, on behalf of all the team at the Toowoomba Hospice we would like to take this opportunity once again to thank all our supporters for their generosity in 2022 and to wish them the very best for the festive season.

We look forward to working with you all in 2023.

Thank you for supporting Toowoomba Hospice ON behalf of the Management

staff and volunteers at the Toowoomba Hospice we would sincerely like to thank the community

Graham Barron OAM, Chairman Toowoomba Hospice Assoc. Inc. and Mark Munro, Administration & Fundraising Manager, Toowoomba Hospice.

BY JACOB HAYDEN

YOUR local State Emergency Services (SES) group needs you.

In 2022, Lockyer, Somerset and Ipswich SES crews were stretched to their limit to support communities

Andy Bickerton said the challenge only grows as the community grows.

“You can’t keep doing a bigger job with the same resources,” Mr Bickerton said.

“We need people to consider whether they’re in a position to contribute to the community.”

Marburg Group Leader

David Dennison said the work brings a sense of satisfaction to SES members.

“Little old ladies will come out with cups of tea and cookies for the teams,” Mr Dennison said.

He said training can take between six and twelve months.

“A lot of the courses we

do are nationally recognised,” Mr Dennison said.

“People are very keen

they hope like hell they can jump in a uniform and go out and help, but they don’t get trained and that doesn’t happen overnight.”

“You’ve got to be able to

breathe, have a heartbeat and you don’t have one foot in the grave hopefully, but most importantly you need to have an interest in helping people and the time to put into training to get your

Lockyer Valley SES Acting Local Controller Graham Wade said now was

a good time to join and begin training in First Aid, Height Safety and Storm Damage.

“Those ones are the bread and butter of what we do,” Mr Wade said.

“If you want to meet new people and make new friends this is an ideal way of doing it.”

Visit: qfes.qld.gov.au

Inland Rail projects gear up for revised EIS workshops this year

THE AUSTRALIAN Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) have responded to requests for additional information on the draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on the Gowrie to Helidon and Helidon to Calvert Inland Rail projects.

An ARTC spokesper-

son said the request for additional information (RFIs) is a normal step in the environmental impact statement process for a major coordinated project.

“The Australian Rail Track Corporation is working through the Queensland Coordinator General’s

requests for additional information following the public exhibitions of the draft Environmental Impact Statements for the Gowrie to Helidon and Helidon the Calvert projects,” they said.

“We have conducted a number of additional studies to inform our

response to these RFIs and additional engagement sessions are being planned for 2023.”

Completed investigations

images and videos via drone and through community requests, groundwater bore surveys using online

interactive maps, a koala workshop, and drop-in information sessions at local markets and events.

Drop-in sessions and Community Consultation Committee meetings will continue this year.

“ARTC is committed to achieving the best environ-

mental, social and economic outcomes for Inland Rail and the communities and individuals along the route,” the spokesperson said.

“We look forward to continuing to work with the community to progress Inland Rail.”

Somerset Local Controller

Lockyer Valley SES members

BY JACOB HAYDEN

January exhibition full of interest and surprise at Glen Rock Gallery

‘ELECTRORUMMA’, an exhibition by Mike Donnamurra, is on at Glen Rock Gallery until February 1.

Mike is a skilled artist in a variety of media, as illustrated in this exhibition.

He lives in Toogoolawah, is a member of Mt Beppo Artists and always shares his knowledge of wire work, delicate freeform

line making, spray paint art, paint pouring and digital art.

His work is full of interest and surprises.

Glen Rock Gallery is located in Esk Visitor Information Centre, 82 Ipswich Road, Esk. It opens Tuesday-Friday, 9am-4pm. Weekend hours are 9am2pm.

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MOORE Linville Rural Fire

The Moore shed is slowly settling down the gully and has only space for a single vehicle.

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Glen Rock Gallery is exhibiting work by Mike Donnamurra this month.

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cer Murray Broomhall and others in December 2022 to announce the funding.

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Road safety roundtable

THE QUEENSLAND Government will bring together transport experts, stakeholders, and industry leaders this month for a road safety roundtable, after a tragic year on Queensland roads.

Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said he was keen to explore all options to improve road safety with 299 lives lost on Queensland roads in 2022.

“What I want to do is get our transport and accident experts, industry leaders, and key stakeholders all together and see how we can make Queensland roads safer, which is why I’ll be hosting a roundtable later this month,” Mr Bailey said.

“The roundtable will include the likes of the Queensland Police Service, RACQ, Safer Australian Roads and Highways Group, Centre for Accident Research and Road Safety Queensland, and TMR.”

Mr Bailey said the fatal

driving, not wearing a seatbelt, distraction and fatigue were still contributing to the majority of fatalities on Queensland roads.

“Sadly, we lost 299 lives on Queensland roads in 2022, which is the worst since 2012.

“The majority of drivers are doing the right thing, using our roads in a safe way, and to those people I would like to say thank you.”

Member for Lockyer Jim McDonald welcomed the roundtable discussions.

“Quite simply road safety is everyone’s business,” Mr McDonald said.

“If you make one mistake it can cost yours or someone else’s life.”

Mr McDonald said the government was $6 billion behind in road maintenance based on a report from the Auditor General.

“We certainly want to see the Glenore Grove crossroads addressed, it’s one of the more dangerous intersections across the state,” he said.

“The opportunity to cross safely on an intersection is determined to be 4 seconds, but the average on that intersection is 2.6 seconds to cross safely.”

Mr McDonald said one mistake can cost your or

somebody else’s lives.

“Whenever we talk about these stories and statistics, we’ve got to remember that behind every one of those statistics is a group of family and friends mourning deeply over the loss of someone who’s been taken from them,” he said.

“If we drove everyday with that frame of mind, we shouldn’t make any mistakes.”

The Glenore Grove crossroads is one of the more dangerous intersections across the state.

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LIVING up to its leafy name, Forest Hill is greener thanks to a community tree planting project.

The Forest Hill Community Development Association participated in the Queens Platinum Jubilee tree planting project last year.

Fred Wilks said he was ‘honoured’ to speak at the celebration and tree planting on December 30 when the commemorative plaque to honour The Queen’s seventy-year reign was unveiled.

“We will use this as motivation for ongoing greening initiatives in and around Forest Hill, to mitigate the impacts of climate change

as well as to beautify and improve our urban amenities,” Mr Wilks said.

frangipanis, were planted in Forest Hill Place on World

Environment Day, June 5.

The second planting was held on September 8, in honour of The Queen’s passing on this day.

Thirty residents and

Lockyer Valley Regional Councillors Janice Holstein and Michael Hagan attended the planting and ceremony on December 30.

Mr Wilks said the project

would conclude in December 2023 with more than 200 trees planted in Forest Hill.

“We have several sites for planting, including Williams St, Forest Hill Prima-

ry School, the recreation grounds and Jenine Park.”

“Some species will include Poinciana, Morton Bay Fig, Bottle Tree, Hoop Pine.

“Our next planting is

The planting project will create motivation for ongoing greening initiatives in the town.

Fred Wilks spoke at the plaque unveiling and planting ceremony at the Queens Platinum Jubilee tree planting project last year.

planned for Australia day.”

Local Peter Berkley assisted with planning and Mr Wilks said his knowledge of tree species would help with this green project.

Fay Brimblecombe, Edwina Stark, Melinda Brimblecombe, and Gary Stark came to Forest Hill Place for the ceremony on December 30.

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Stronger laws for community safety

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Wearable Art workshop and parade in Ma Ma

WEARABLE Art will take centre stage at Ma Ma Creek Community Hall’s International Women’s Day event this year and a workshop will be held this month to help you bring your vision to life.

Event organisers Diane Guthrie and Eva Schmidt invite aspiring creators to contribute a wearable art piece, whether garment, costume, or accessory, for the March 8 parade.

“We would love to see wearable art creations that are entertaining and provocative while also emphasising responsible and innovative use of materials primarily through recycling,” they said.

Diane and Eva have organised a workshop on January 28 to assist creators through the process of turning their ideas into a design and plan of action.

Wearable art blurs the boundaries between visual

art, fashion and costume allowing creators to make artistic statements through clothing design and exploration of materials. The workshop presenter

will be textile artist Izumy Rosa Hirakata, who has 25 years of experience working behind the scenes of 120+ drama and dance productions as a costume designer.

Workshop participants are asked to bring along ideas and items that inspire them.

Rosa will guide participants in turning that inspiration into a design through the creation of a ‘mood board’ and the exploration of colours and various materials.

advice on how to bring the materials together to make the wearable art item.

Rosa will be bringing her own wearable art piece to demonstrate the design and costume making process.

Workshop numbers are limited and participants will need to commit to completing their wearable art piece for inclusion in the International Women’s Day parade.

Workshop tuition cost will be $25 with morning tea and a light lunch provided.

To enquire or to book contact Diane: 0413 333 681, or Eva: 0467 566 632.

Council staff give back

THROUGH several internal fundraisers, Lockyer Valley Regional Council (LVRC) staff raised $7,300 for charities last year.

LVRC Mayor Tanya Milligan said more than 10 local and national

the fundraising efforts.

“Here at council we pride ourselves on being active community members in support of worthwhile causes, because our community does matter,” she said.

“We grew moustaches for Movember, donated a gold coin every time we donned pink during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, with proceeds going directly to the Lockyer Valley Cancer Support Group and the local Hospital Foundation, and we set ourselves running or walking challenges in aid of lifesaving heart disease research for the Heart Foundation.

“We donated non-per-

ishable items to our local Leukaemia Foundation pantry drive that were turned into Christmas hampers to support affected families, and as part of our 2022 ‘Share the Dignity’ drive, staff gifted $500 worth of female personal care items to the Gatton Adventist Community Centre, which were made into care packages.”

Council staff also

tickets, donated gold coins when they wore jeans on Fridays, and hosted bake sales.

“The Lockyer Veterans Cricket Club was the

International Women’s Day Breakfast fundraiser, and we chose to donate the money raised through our 2022 ‘Friday Jeans’ initiative to local not-for-

Plants, whose crafters lovingly handmake items for people and children in hospital,” Cr Milligan said.

Textile artist Izumy Rosa Hirakata will present a workshop at Ma Ma Creek on January 28 to assist creators in transforming inspiration into a wearable art item for the International Women’s Day parade in March.

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Quest begins for best original song

CALLING all singers, songwriters, and bands: the hunt is on for the region’s best original song.

Spirit of the Valley Events is launching Harvest-ival, a new music festival to showcase the homegrown musical talent of the region.

Event organiser Idell Wadley said the event was an opportunity to promote all the great talent in the region.

“This place is so ripe with incredible people and all they need is the support of community to get some exposure and who knows what this could do for them,” she said.

The song quest is a chance for bands or solo artists who have written an original song to gain exposure in a performance setting and potentially have their track recorded.

Upload an audition, either audio or video, and the successful applicants will be selected to compete in the heats on February 12 and 19 at the Gatton Shire Hall.

The top two acts from each heat plus one ‘wild card’ will

go on to compete at the grand Complex on March 11.

The major prize is $1000 sponsored by A.J’s Mowing

and Cleaning Services.

“They also get their song professionally recorded by Steve Robbin, owner of The Barn Recording Studio and

Grammy award winning sound engineer John Hudson, and then played on River [94.9],” Mrs Wadley said. Entrants must play three

songs, at least one of which must be an original.

There is also $1000 prize money up for grabs for Crowd Favourite, voted on at

er $1000 for Best Original Cover.

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The panel of judges includes music industry professionals Deb Suckling, Craig Spann, and River 94.9’s music director Ilija Dugandzic.

Deb Suckling and Craig Spann operate multi-platform music company and record label SUGARRUSH Music which has released more than 100 records and played a key role in supporting new talent over more than 15 years.

“I’m in the process of reaching out to other independent labels, agents, and entertainment promoters and inviting them to come

Wadley said.

Entrants must be over 16 years of age and reside in The Lockyer & Somerset Independent distribution area.

Entries close January 15. For more information and visit facebook.com/ Harvest-ival23 or email harvestival23@gmail.com

Harvest-ival is the search for the best original song and the winning artists will have their track recorded at The Barn Recording Studio before being broadcast on River 94.9.

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The story of Shane and Old Yellow

WRITTEN FOR SHANE SMITH

BY TRACY DOBSON

PLACING my wheelie walker into the back, I pause as a breeze tiptoes under the brim of my hat tickling my nose. I welcome the familiar smell and take a deeper breath. ‘Ahh the scent of the cattle yards.’

My old faithful yellow Ute supports me as I limp to the driver’s door. Reaching through the window I pull the handle, the door creeks, and squeaks as it opens. Sliding into my seat I’m taken back to my life before moving to Somerset.

Bullied for my disability, it was hard. Life is certainly the blue contraption connected to my key; I couldn’t start Old Yellow without it.

Turning her over I hold my breath. She coughs then purrs; I exhale. She takes longer to warm up these days, but then, so do I.

I’ve been told to get a new Ute but that’s never going to happen. I can’t remember the last time she had a wash. I’ve become accustomed to the grasshopper guts and dust that holds her together. Just like me she is slowly falling apart. The gearbox clunks as I put her into reverse and back out the driveway. I think I’ll take the long way today.

Dodging a pothole Old Yellow start singing a new knows? Turning up the volume, Lee Kernaghan drowns country song. I take in the world around me.

The beauty of Somerset relaxes me, wide open spaces,

the smell of lucerne and the abundance of trees change the landscape with every season. Cattle look up from their breakfast as I pass them by.

Looking at the old timber as I drive past the Condensery, I wonder about the pioneer days where trains rolled in with goods and cattle were transported to other destinations.

shouts ‘look at me!’ as I

cruise through town. People wave and smile. It’s not just the landscape I love about Somerset, it’s the people. Friendly, down to earth, and not afraid of diversity. In Somerset I feel accepted and valued. People know who I am when I’m in my Ute.

As I turn into Gardner Street, the sun hits the crack in my windscreen reminding me that you never know what life is going to throw at you.

My future is uncertain, and I may be in a wheelchair one day, so I aim to grab life by the horns and enjoy every waking moment.

Turning into the driveway I see my spot is free, the same place I have parked for the past 11 years. My buddy Hugo is walking up the path, his walker loaded up with his

me, and we exchange waves. It’s going to be a great day.

My support worker will assist me to shower then I will join group. A fun social day today, we are going to Somerset Dam for a BBQ. It will be good to see the dam

Our House has changed my life. It’s not just a disability service to me. Through friendships and assistance with independence, we are all like family. Here I am part of the furniture. Here I’m at my

second home.

As I make my way towards Our House, I glance back at Old Yellow, silently waiting for me to begin our journey home.

This work is part of Somerset Council’s 10 Stories project.

This project is supported by the Queensland Government through the Independent Creations Fund, an initiative of Arts Queensland.

Shane Smith and the faithful ‘Old Yellow.’

Esk Men’s Shed puts touches

THE ESK Men’s Shed received $4,101 in funding from the Federal Government for upgrades to their facilities.

The funding will help cover the cost of electricity supply, a sign with a logo and name, and a fridge.

The Men’s Shed attracts members from Esk and surmetalwork, along with social activities, partnerships, health and wellbeing.

Shed President David Laird said the new sign has been ordered and he hopes it will be on the shed by January 17.

“Finally we’ll have a name on the building… it’s a big

deal because people travelling through will know what we are,” Mr Laird said.

“This grant puts the and we look forward to it attracting new members to the shed.

“When we reopen on the 17th of January we will be fully functional.”

Federal Member for Blair Shayne Neumann congratulated the Esk Men’s Shed on its successful funding application.

“I was delighted to catch up with members of the Men’s Shed last year and see station that has been converted into their new facility,”

Mr Neumann said.

“Men’s sheds create a place of belonging for our local communities and are great for building social connections.

“I encourage all Men’s Sheds... to consider applying for funding in the next round of the National Shed Development Program (NSDP), including under a new category to install or

their components.”

This assistance is part of $675,000 in total funding being provided to 143 Men’s Sheds across the country through the NSDP to improve sheds, upgrade tools and equipment, and support the health and wellbeing of local communities.

The latest round of the NSDP included a new

category where Men’s Sheds could apply for funding to host and/or participate in mental health and wellbeing events.

Since 2011, the Federal Government has provided more than $8.7 million to support Men’s Sheds under the programme.

The next funding round is expected to open on January 23, 2023.

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Federal Member for Blair Shayne Neumann met with members of the Esk Men’s Shed in June last year

Top tips for back-to-school

WITH TERM one right around the corner, it’s important to start preparing children for the school year ahead.

Triple P Postive Parenting Program suggest practical support, so children and young people can positively transition back-to-school and build their emotional resilience while doing it.

Triple P International Country Director Carol Markie-Dadds said children and young people may have mixed emotions in the lead up to school, from excitement to dread, all of which are normal.

“With the right support and strategies, parents can help their children develop ways to tackle change more emotions, and build resilience in the long term,” she said.

A positive attitude is the Encourage your child to talk about what they are looking forward to at school.

“A positive approach helps children face the future with optimism, not fear,” Ms Markie-Dadds said.

“Show that you are listening and use questions to encourage them to share more of their thoughts and

feelings.”

Re-establish your backto-school routine by talking about what will be involved

in getting to school, doing a practice run, or planning which route to take.

dent when they know what’s going to happen.

“They’re also more likely to cooperate with routines that they’ve had a hand in making, so do encourage them to have a say and make decisions that impact them,” Ms Markie-Dadds said.

“Building a child’s independence is also key to creating future life success.

“For younger children, this can be done by encouraging them to pack their own bag and get their uniform ready.

“As they get older, children can get themselves up and out the door with all the things they need for a successful day.”

The ultimate sense of security for children is based on knowing they are loved and valued.

“Showing this through words and actions will put them in good stead for starting the school year.”

Donate to back-to-school drive to help local families

LOCKYER Community Centre’s Back to School drive is underway to help local families.

Centre manager Linda Roberts said rising costs of living on top of natural disasters made 2022 a tough year for everybody in the community.

“We’re encouraging people to support our local families and support us in equipping their children,” she said.

“The cost of living is affecting everybody.”

The back-to-school drive helps school children start off the year fully equipped,

ready to learn, and strives to ensure no child is disadvantaged.

“We’re encouraging people to make a donation along the line of maybe a backpack, or a pencil case, or a lunch box or cooler kit, or some non-perishable healthy

school snacks,” she said.

Monetary or voucher donations are also appreciated.

“We’re trying to widen scope of the support that the project gives this year and thanks to our stakeholders and donations from John Holland Group

and GIVIT, it’s making it a reality.”

Donations can be dropped off in the cages at Gatton News, Gifts and Stationery, in the Lockyer Valley Regional Council

Lockyer Community Centre on Crescent St.

Start school with the right healthy habits

BEING active is important for children and young people to grow healthy and set good habits for life.

It is recommended children and young people do at least 60 minutes each day of physical activity that makes the heart beat faster.

It doesn’t have to be a full 60 minutes at once – several shorter sessions through the day work too.

At least 3 days per week, children and young people should incorporate vigorous activities and activities that strengthen muscle and bone.

These activities don’t have to be organised or formal, and can include football, bike riding, swimming, or dancing.

Limiting the time spent sitting or lying helps children develop good habits for life.

Long periods of sitting can physically active,

So, it’s important to break these up as often as possible.

Getting enough quality sleep is essential to healthy growth.

Nine to eleven hours of uninterrupted sleep is recommended for children aged 5 to 13 years, while 14- to 17-year-olds should get eight to ten hours.

Establish and maintain healthy sleep patterns by having a consistent bedtime and wake-up time, avoiding screen time one hour before sleep, and keeping screens out of the bedroom.

Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care.

Help children feel prepared for going back school by talking to them about their daily routine.

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WHAT goes in your child’s lunchbox?

Are you including options groups?

Is your child eating what There are so many things child’s lunch box. So, here are some simple tips and tricks to make sure the energy to play, concentrate and learn:

Packing a lunch box from your child a range of healthy lunch options from the 5 fruit, grain foods, reduced-fat dairy, and protein foods.

in your child’s meal you might like to consider: a sandwich with wholegrain bread and a

meat or falafel

noodle dishes from dinner, kept and eaten cold, kept cold and reheated, or taken in a thermos yoghurt and fruit or muesli, kept cold.

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If there’s no other choice, your child is more likely to

sweet treats like cakes and biscuits, as well as high-salt or high-fat treats like packets of chips.

You should also check the

‘allowable’ foods policy at your child’s centre, preschool or school.

Many centres and schools ask that you don’t pack certain foods – for example, eggs or anything with nuts.

This is to protect children with allergies from encountering those foods.

Any lunch box containing noodles, rice, pasta, yoghurt, cheese or milk needs to be kept cold, so choose an insulated lunch box or one that

This will stop the growth of harmful bacteria, which could make your child sick.

If you make your child’s lunch the night before, put it in the fridge straight away.

In the morning, add a

lunch box to keep it cool until lunch time.

SCHOOL leavers and people wanting to retrain, upskill and re-enter the workforce are encouraged to enrol in one of the over 37,000 fee-free TAFE and Vocational Education and Training (VET) places on offer in Queensland in 2023.

Federal Member for Blair Shayne Neumann encouraged local school leavers to make the most of these opportunities.

“Along with tackling skills shortages, these fee-free TAFE places will

providing opportunities for school leavers and anyone wanting to retrain or upskill to get back into the workforce,” Mr Neumann said.

There will be fee-free places across several sectors, covering care,

technology and digital, hospitality and tourism, construction, agriculture, and manufacturing.

On top of this, the Federal Government is delivering 20,000 extra university places to train more Australians in areas of critical skills needs, such as teaching, nursing, and engineering.

“We are investing in our greatest resource – our people – to give them the skills and training they

and opportunities of the future,” Mr Neumann said,

“We need to deliver these skills at a time of acute workforce shortages.”

Visit www.tafeqld.edu. au/courses/apply-and-enrol/subsidised-training/ fee-free-tafe

RNA cattle comp key to stud success

AUSTRALIAN beef producers have the chance to collect valuable data to benchmark their cattle and boost their business, with entries now open for the RNA’s 2023 Paddock to Palate Competition and 2024 Wagyu Challenge presented by JBS Australia.

The competition is in its $55,000 in prize money.

RNA Beef Committee Chair Gary Noller said the RNA had been running carcass data competitions at the Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) since the mid-1970s and had kept up with the latest protocols.

phase of the Wagyu Challenge, everything is done to protocol following Meat Standards Australia and Department of Agriculture and Fisheries standards, so we know each piece of wagyu is cooked exactly the same to be judged,” he said.

“That same sort of integrity is applied to each phase of the competition across all

classes, so the weight gain and carcass phases are commercially relevant and updated regularly to meet

the commercial industry.

more phases and more areas of detailed data than any oth-

er beef supply chain competition in the country.”

The Paddock to Palate competition features three classes – 100 day export, 70 day trade and 100 day Hormone Growth Promotant (HGP) free export.

Each class comprises three phases which are best

aggregate weight gain held at JBS Beef City feedlot west of Toowoomba for Paddock

Cattle Co’s Sapphire Feedlot at Yelarbon for the Wagyu Challenge; a carcass competition; and an MSA eating quality competition.

The Paddock to Palate

Wagyu Challenge also inby some of Queensland’s best chefs, making it a four phased competition.

The exhibitor who polls the highest aggregate score across all phases is awarded the overall prize at the Paddock to Palate Beef Awards

Dinner presented by JBS Australia during the 2023 Royal Queensland Show (Ekka)’s Beef Week.

Entries close Friday 27 January 2023. To enter go to https://www.ekka.com. au/competitions/animals/ beef-cattle/paddock-to-palate/

AUSVEG calls on consumers to support spinach growers

IN THE WAKE of the spinach recall before Christmas, vegetable peak industry body AUSVEG urged consumers to buy plenty of fresh salad products.

On December 18, AUSVEG CEO Michael Coote said the recall related to a small selection of spinach

products.

“Given the affected products have originated from a single farm, and all affected products are being removed from shelves, Australian consumers can be

and leafy salad products that are currently available

for sale, which are unaffected by the recall,” he said.

Food Standards Australia New Zealand issued the recall of Riviera Farms branded baby spinach, Fresh Salad Co Fresh and Fast Stir Fry, Woolworths Chicken Cobb Salad, Wool-

worths Chickpea Falafel Salad, and eleven Coles Own Brand products.

Mr Coote said leafy salad and spinach growers had it ‘particularly tough’ last year

“While all growers havees to costs of production,

and critical labour shortages this year, leafy salad and spinach growers have had it particularly tough during this period,” he said.

“We have spoken to growers who have experienced reduced orders and drops in sales who are not

even in the same state as the source of the recalled spinach, which is an avoidable situation that hurts the entire industry.”

AUSVEG encouraged consumers to buy plenty of fresh salad products in the lead-up to the festive season and summer.

Entries close January 27 for the RNA’s 2023 Paddock to Palate Competition.

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The onion oracle’s legacy lives on

BY GRACE CRICHTON

THE late Halwyn ‘Hally’ Herrmann gained fame as Lowood’s Onion Oracle and his children and grandchildren have continued his tradition.

Every New Year’s Eve for more than 60 years, Hally would slice an onion in half, lay out 12 ‘cups’, rub cooking salt in each, and the water in each the next morning was a prediction of the coming year’s rainfall.

Hally passed away on February 8, 2022.

His legacy lives on through his family who brought out the onions and salt on December 31.

Daughter Jenny Myers lives on the Sunshine Coast and completed her onion prediction with her partner and daughter, while her siblings in Lowood did the same.

With a photo of Hally watching on, a bottle of port (his drink of choice), and

Slim Dusty playing, Mrs Myers said it was a matter of honouring her father.

time cutting the onion, which she’d only ever observed in the 20-odd onion predictions she’s seen.

“We did a trial run the day before, because I’d never actually cut one, I’d only ever watched,” she said.

“And it’s actually quite hard to do, to get them to stay as a full cut.

“I may have put a little bit too much salt because I got a bit carried away.”

The next morning she read the predictions based on the water in each onion cup.

“It’s more fun being the cutter,” Mrs Myers said, “Normally I’m just like ‘that’s great dad’ but this time I was like ‘look how much water is in there!’”

Using a Sunshine Coast onion means Mrs Myer’s rain prediction is for the Sunshine Coast, but she compared

results with her local family and there were some similarities.

“November was my heaviest month,” she said.

“The cup was three-quarters full.

“That’s what my siblings got as well, they both got November with the most.”

Mrs Myers initially only planned to do the onion prediction once, but an outpouring of support on social media has made her consider continuing for a few more years.

Rainfall Prediction (Sunshine Coast)

January Light rain

February Some rain MarchReally heavy rain

AprilSome rain MayLight rain JuneDry

JulyTiny little bit AugustLight rain SeptemberSome rain OctoberSome rain NovemberHeavy rain DecemberSome rain

The late Hally Herrmann’s method of predicting rainfall with onion was carried on by his family this year.

PHOTO: JENNY MYERS

ESK RAINFALL SUMMARY 1922 TO 2022

1922 73.2157.424.91.87.831.573.413.255.9121.483.0158.1801.6 1923 49.53.8148.661.511.164.229.010.321.625.457.4160.0642.4 192499.6177.9121.349.315.479.8126.148.559.770.2101.160.71009.6 1925219.397.6188.519.579.397.327.280.06.99.9138.5106.61070.6 1926183.819.465.192.620.393.015.423.679.510.732.8222.3858.5 1927380.8131.2179.776.40.590.720.37.640.7169.7174.6202.21474.4 1928 115.1355.366.8423.755.670.838.217.820.845.442.7244.81497.0 1929 272.7200.8242.0210.13.677.530.236.411.4102.759.0106.11352.5 1930195.8166.872.953.4133.8252.961.841.840.1104.754.077.71255.7 1931103.1338.3121.935.834.59.738.416.727.929.7107.7103.8967.5 193211.763.215.1157.119.531.211.20.057.7120.495.363.3645.7 1933151.599.91.0126.55.416.979.924.454.244.9189.4141.1935.1 1934122.8227.619.999.453.422.680.039.623.844.7102.8170.61007.2 1935156.999.347.756.433.81.362.020.9106.291.640.9116.8833.8 1936163.652.0108.77.918.051.339.54.127.75.657.687.1623.1 193729.754.6238.433.343.929.416.527.68.9257.192.277.5909.1 1938208.737.5119.830.2248.48.472.637.616.166.2161.00.01006.5 193976.49.7175.291.223.652.460.232.86.867.461.3114.7771.7 1940121.7174.5136.28.633.646.76.96.010.136.3119.3193.2893.1 1941238.417.4161.325.442.142.28.96.30.016.531.424.4614.3 194259.3201.573.553.230.238.625.933.69.792.237.9370.71026.3 194395.572.813.218.226.138.34.630.053.0157.542.9339.9892.0 1944116.1133.85.16.169.413.388.540.032.836.374.546.4662.3 194590.3159.023.127.745.5131.155.112.292.941.1106.4196.5980.9 194687.6121.9163.338.43.00.07.710.7108.248.823.671.1684.3 1947175.9163.1165.252.353.610.42.014.767.954.696.5299.01155.2 194843.265.076.576.288.286.716.319.845.20.040.3107.2664.6 194928.4174.0190.06.324.862.020.93.635.8192.2144.593.4975.9 1950337.879.770.323.1165.4149.313.22.3155.2112.062.01331.0736.8 1951299.4117.4124.528.820.323.10.09.129.047.87.934.1741.4 195241.150.953.9125.247.765.318.858.935.6137.861.731.0727.9 1953160.9188.3244.142.220.60.01.867.40.020.868.861.7876.6 1954104.6351.221.537.325.422.5156.594.263.0131.535.329.81072.8 1955175.164.5333.2162.7158.238.260.91.571.166.511.5166.41309.8 1956141.5341.7162.3103.1120.384.128.29.625.233.030.5141.01220.5 195785.394.194.314.70.030.871.912.05.398.33.016.0525.7 1958120.7143.268.5113.90.0204.42.831.532.461.039.2112.7930.3 1959 221.3139.568.560.333.90.086.10.081.0117.1247.2217.21272.1 196059.4122.440.44.641.134.340.614.02.053.6131.075.9619.3 1961107.2179.614.210.725.528.796.019.628.2154.3160.9180.81005.7 1962113.089.1129.370.712.218.368.322.974.119.548.6201.9867.9 196388.459.7225.839.1136.610.90.059.520.870.157.8140.8909.5 196456.270.3190.259.463.235.535.311.966.667.359.4139.2854.5 196561.511.21.032.827.752.0204.248.524.032.649.0132.8677.3 1966 35.061.2100.286.11.8102.816.794.061.5 39.444.7103.6747.0 1967117.9116.4164.641.762.3317.828.722.65.3121.115.390.11103.8 1968 469.458.227.725.21.045.452.07.66.837.180.5920.8920 1969 25.732.036.28.6131.023.64.3127.525.1123.3161.449.2747.9 1970142.257.8105.525.710.264.220.43.043.678.996.2281.8929.5 1971167.8300.123.422.714.52.523.358.153.579.495.8152.7993.8 1972189.2168.789.4111.747.719.50.010.27.1288.1102.6140.01174.2 197352.3160.738.91.519.618.3237.748.732.589.670.0102.2872.0 1974633.074.6114.254.459.232.039.09.755.063.0162.674.61371.3 197585.0232.652.457.412.037.028.433.288.2150.0110.2183.01069.4 1976140.6201.4150.056.648.818.030.01.069.055.6202.425.0998.4 197742.270.071.044.068.45.02.01.0 3.631.469.051.0458.6 197890.853.2179.083.040.633.249.072.4105.424.487.073.0891.0 1979187.066.079.030.07.4105.435.03.09.226.878.638.6666.0 198057.093.08.414.0136.01.636.015.40.0128.623.089.6602.6 198178.0214.831.495.055.063.642.828.02.011.0160.6236.01018.2 1982255.0125.8113.046.647.09.014.417.856.061.44.0104.6854.6 1983 31.037.093.0135.0186.0202.434.035.05.0148.0163.485.01154.8 1984109.235.221.4132.017.647.0131.430.251.089.0115.438.0817.4 1985202.032.489.2103.030.061.077.829.881.090.03.00.0799.2 1987115.411.243.815.084.95.219.632.80.0131.047.4122.0628.3 1988 84.0103.044.2367.66.3146.8115.068.670.320.953.0210.91290.6 198969.574.3155.0301.8157.925.832.340.229.271.5142.582.01182.0 1990 111.897.3134.495.3150.551.930.71.45.235.374.056.6844.4 1991 123.972.79.70.640.144.415.10.05.279.469.9300.5761.5 1992 103.0291.2171.079.566.617.850.015.237.328.8113.452.41026.2 199384.761.525.72.327.410.638.716.223.845.825.248.4 410.3 199445.8 142.7177.824.524.916.57.10.018.622.25.887.6573.5 199550.0210.570.518.034.845.59.28.632.039.5206.3153.3878.2 1996 150.252.417.220.0375.017.134.832.065.666.882.4139.11052.6 199739.590.220.649.760.036.615.47.241.7 116.475.948.0601.2 1998 73.584.117.0 169.393.514.232.056.2105.814.446.1189.8895.9 1999170.0363.0115.911.455.572.364.550.285.799.8187.6172.2null 200097.028.479.018.138.035.711.03.80.055.7 119.587.8510 200122.5 255.471.434.23.634.410.220.363.4178.9106.487.8 712.8 200228.2102.471.014.125.655.40.053.817.537.692.0232.3729.9 20032.4175.766.354.853.514.19.8105.28.2100.920.4129.4540.6 2004253.6 148.6136.625.416.04.63.225.115.826.1111.6137830 2005 126.27.832.026.533.878.42.26.024.5194.695.472.7700.1 2006122.859.137.733.45.824.731.740.564.921.0 114.8136.0 496.4 200732.328.775.214.22925.197.00.097.439.643.0 148.6674.6 2008220.2221.434.619.624.652.781.45.796.057.6196.0142.81152.6 2009 83.482.229.0124.0182.862.80.04.430.639.065.6139.9843.7 201070.4 184.4212.257.831.212.157.091.6129.4201.823.6279.21350.7 2011 478.848.0215.838.878.28.217.480.615.875.821.8119.41198.6 2012139.8167.0114.459.016.4114.678.81.223.640.887.455.9898.9 2013 329.6224.4101.368.434.469.217.20.423.354.2188.664.61175.6 2014 111.88.27.4161.617.824.217.020.859.811.216.229.8131.4 201596.890.063.60.620.863.230.822.053.023.424.2 119.4607.8 201696.890.063.60.620.863.230.822.053.023.424.2 119.4607.8 2017 117.734.6216.60.029.829.622.620.60.0211.767.1137.0887.3 201848.4 230.870.424.422.023.813.216.416.6136.460.263.0725.6 20195.429.691.419.813.836.88.44.22.625.20.029.8267.0 2020187.6233.281.22.214.420.226.413.30.8109.44.691.4784.7 2021140.614.5142.338.061.637.448.313.33.8116.9162.2155.6784.7 2022166.9636.642.427.4407.911.073.441.075.0159.757.484.21782.9

71.4 1986 41.668.430.06.60.037.6 40.422.2166.8116.466.6668.0

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16.267.350.6153.5172.2956.4 194826.949.879.641.7106.2212.720.96.738.4058.164.1705.1 194933.3157.2129.85.38.35424.420.852.4172.837.480.1775.8 1950198.6274.456.562.410.9152.7151.8142.9157.8115.743.71241.4 195128244.478.262.436.132.808.620.338.95.645.8655.1 195239.683101.4122.264.557.217.140.624.1106.137.548.4741.7

1953 119.9176.5102.136.135.90370.13.632.342.256.9678.6 1954

272.520.719.237.219.513768.350127.379.357.8988.9 1955

54248.7142.8103.723.240.612.260.780.330.7116.31035.6

1956 99.1 237.7114.4125.8101.367.326.907.416.520.9205.31022.6

1957 38.9 70.583.535.3022.963.713.68.660.93.333.5434.7

1958 52.5 191.398.590.17.7125.65.431.633.562.523.7122.3844.7

1959 191 17454.937.227.36.550.4046.3136.9218.2168.21110.9

1960 77.5 133.825.210.510.733.832.2164.467.2122.159.7593.1

1961 84.1 131.614.444.820.134.654.725.48.670.4216.675.7781

1962 138.3 47.8151.663.26.410.974.93255.942.758.7128.2810.6

1963 108.6 49.2219.418.8131.38.42.849.917.839.195.9162.2903.4 1964 64.8 114121.360.346.252.740.91787.769.7125.3119.4919.3 1965 26.1 28.83.824.64.647.3225.131.823.645.227.7144.8633.4 1966 15.5 126.1127.770.91.889.511.481.154.626.253.691.3749.7 1967 134.392.4166.116.772.7319.627.817.111.7140.54722.21068.1 1968 371.141.97554.337.31.848.452.226.68.925.491.5834.4 1969 145.419.373.44.1162.928.41791.122193.387.865.3910 1970 109.195.1137.420.67.915.77.43.648.2129.252.1265.4891.7 1971 226.3 256.6245.419.53.420.636.857.260130.7144.8985.3 1972 134 104.949.753.127.113013.23237.460.894.1790.3 1973 117.3 122.628.43.618.419.2306.44030.459.488.193.1926.9 1974 452.9 16.6119.94645.118.15.351.237.547.1180.741.31061.7 1975 92.7 160.396.840.40.545.528.825.768.6126.2113134.9933.4 1976 86.7 175.379.313.726.819.431.41.688.238.2182.136.4779.1 1977 24.1 79.6127.173.960.9160.93.21.517.4116.638.3559.5 1978 193.2 98.8117.4130.13838.143.250.472.4231051121021.6 1979 118.1 6666.451.220.3109.2304.811.24192.582.9693.6 1980 29.4 87.5 57.286.42.935.214.60.1100.242.678.2489.3 1981 51.6 240.436.1100.842.961.345.9165.319.6172.5131.1923.5 1982 161.9 126.7142.516.134.75.2611.680.985.55.7158.3835.1 1983 91.4 25.583.890.4193.6180.364.725.118.6107.1129.576.61086.6 1984 113.3 29.754.3130.820.925.7121.824.133.343.171.449.1717.5 1985 121.2 15.963.693.53442.435.844.434.485.457.4133.8761.8 198630.859.680.7102.303559.113.578.487.565.7540.6 1987 121.5 13.7637.713033.418.127.80.3148.225.4150.3739.4 1988 121 13950324.120.885.781.656.250.110.137.5102.71078.8 1989 86.2 63.697.4225.4119.315.719.321.31881.9162.186.9997.1 1990 87 139.491127.3136.124.2329.621.821.237.232.5759.3 1991 142.4 7310.68.12612.819.50056.374.2226648.9 1992 80.7 300.59463.466.31475.316.931.411.3109.753.1916.6 1993 87.9 25.29.80.426.9535.220.828.449.516.648.8354.5 199485.9 103.4118.55.49.110.114.30.421.721.17.872.3470 1995 85.7 180.255.8421.633.13.410.52557219.1184.8880.2 1996 175.9 63.119.753.4443.51031.64323.941.45979.21043.7 1997 80.7 90.514.517.168.312112.841.1112.550.4119619.9 1998 49.9 94.33.256.581.41935.441.488.622.212379693.9 1999157.718510115.741.519.958.329.636.574.270.2150.3939.9 2000 75.5 14.723.218.33431.57.85.90.656.593.165.3426.4 2001

159.350.157.620.2429.95.68.261.413473.8641.1

130.666.42090.82.413.812.438.8104109.4652.2

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(All totals are in millimetres rounded off. Information courtesy of Bureau of Meteorology. Gaps occur in the table where there are missing valid daily observations within the month. This is frequently associated with the observer being unavailable (where observations are undertaken manually), a failure in the observing equipment, or when an event has produced suspect data)

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193980.84.9172.853.220.649.253.436.60.823.497.377.5670.5 1940106.4196.8131.95.927.718.326.317.317.293.9141.8765.5 1941197.277.8120.733.346.834.714.56.46.11644.916.8615.2 194262.3189.757.158.322.67.131.214.510.797.428.3257.6836.8 194356.36025.422.116.5 45.42.332.779114.740215.4709.8 1944123.96216.42.549.514.555.934.532.732.865.359.9549.9 194556.4133.4439.641.794.754.424.48456.9134.671.4795.5 194697.8113.2200.148.201.87.113.7101.725.936.6131.8777.9 1947211.7150.6120.167.146.610.73.89.761.571.452.6206.61012.4 194837.743.481.951.5138.9113.825.18.285.5034.272.9693.1 194974.2215.2157.512.728.69123.91750.8200.378.687.11036.9 1950138.726770.394.715.8150.9161.912.26.8137.1101.723.31180.4 195131676125.719.126.632.8019.322.647.32.550.1738 195232.335.559.7116.167.470.119.845.734.59340.430.5645 1953137.6191.6234.35626.203.152.62.542.667.861.2875.5 1954113.8325.330.718.957.727.6133.186.378100.335.3110.51117.5 1955105.438.3259.7155113.928.35710.652.473.91299.61006.1 1956163.5 355.9 142.582.9116.272.9263.121.144.319.3190.11237.8 195769.346.572.226.23.628.570.323.98.143.814.529.2436.1 1958139.1202.4126.499.36.4156.85.841.234.257.924.51511045 1959122.6114.354.618.339.9755.4062.7138.9286.51451045.2 19606891.845.35.129.53449.421.15.142.2145.870.6607.9 196110211930.617.620.11864.135.617.774.5127.2121.5747.9 196281.783.1183.771.812.219.387.526.872.253.683.9162.7938.5 1963107.972.8206.235.8140.214.60.357.425.759.397.4131.3948.9 196429.298.7179.567.947.234.840.421.494.173.143.5105.2835 196567.633.32.317.915.548.7263.35928.732.32994691.6 196623.1117.49181.13.394.715.995.245.625.431.178.4702.2 1967131.3144.5176.424.654.636029.4173.184.81933.61078.3 1968352.948.1104.739.234.51.550.646.515.710.421.894.5820.4 196981.842.124.97.9131.429.713.771.121.3145.76562.7697.3 1970129.858.315615.56.115.520.68.849.9148.1112.3256976.9 1971171.956.233.71520.15.917.842.465.180111.1129.1748.3 1972118.3184.5147.488.121.620.11.1171227.582.359.1968 197399.7123.938.83.520.715.5243.747.834.181.165.669.6844 1974588.438.4151.45754.43923.46149.454.2183381337.6 197572.48936.2323.241.427.83968.678.2105.4244.6837.8 1976141.6138.4125.832.435.429.440.61.46554.4218.643.2926.2 197771.667.813148.560.8764.44.420.812539586.3 197879.6108223.881.444.833.25350.663.82491.885.2939.2 1979248.85763.659.620100.233.4720.2 54135.668.6868 198061.4114.26.25175237.414.46.4105.41293632.4 19815719622.410040.453.453.223.626.8218.4132.4905.6 198215114285.429.646.648.214.481.4118.64.2117.4802.8 198344.842.859.6106.4155184.632.64317.8110.2178.697.81073.2 19847014.410.8154.25.255.6128.8343847.4114.225.4698 1985150.42110052284445.843.465107.650.2103.2810.6 198634160.824.6null68.817.829.260.45.2127.693.691.2null 1987106.725.272.511.568.446.125.251.20162.427.6157.4754.2 198811288.446377.421.8116102.66166.22057.4179.81248.6 198935.451.677.4324.6123.62628.23312.249.4151.81031016.2 1990130.2158.2110.278.6153.844.229.2185.433.27039.8870.8 199114375.42214.624.627.216.407.439.446.2308.8725 199268260.6222.274.860.622.83915.245.61167.639.8927.2 199389.451.466.83.421.4637.415.629.24925nullnull 1994nullnullnull11.2nullnullnullnullnullnull1643nul 199572.4188.551.53.131.941.45.27.624.850.6210.2150.6837.8 1996126.259.211.85.2468.28.834.841.627.68246.491.41003.2 199750144.4125.263.322.4153.646.4111.782.6132.6689.2 199870.28010.6116.279.415.839.439.8114.27.698.689.8761.6 1999136.4203.893.614.249.8546760.441.48577.6156.41039.6 200063.21950.239.428.642117.40.66389.478.2492 200124.4161.274.464.8384338.4null98149.482.4null 200247.840.891.69.41152.20.845.88.622.657.489.2477.2 20030163.8null74.418.275.416.612.25.489.211.864.4null 2004167100.8null1717.23.83.622.814.838.8206.2163.8null 2005127.29.84.812.834.654.84.46.836.2112.474.872550.6 2006923046.6498.62031.417.6585.2107.461526.8 200723.6null33.85.218.884.80.683.861.470.610085null 2008162.4157.43313.224.494.660.43.485.237.222599.4995.6 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193968.721.3177.376.69.948.548.534162.5132101.1781.4 194089.9139.6142.35.337.325.93.12.819.112.882.2162.8723.1 1941265.383.1140.84233.529.411.713.53.319.83224.9699.3 194239.2268.216124.125.912.528.141.513.2146.845.9292.31098.7 194390.75748.542.814.227.72.834.765.5149.258.7320.7912.5 1944153.178.81505024.755.950.836.518.359.685.9628.6 194563.2158.518.323.446110.36445.531.575.2106.769.8812.4 1946189.5159.817152.601.35.66.1123.442.433.278.1863 1947245.9169.3235.327.348.612.46.41559.641.653.5187.21102.1 194827.571.18656.7107.6158.518.32.545.85.314.8180.1774.2 194961.5202.1205.95.816.881.543.82.150.3195.641.290.4997 1950176234.154.973.919.6148.5185.78.412.7157.6143.730.31245.4 1951332.447.210841.12537.2018.315.535.20.859.4720.1 195277.770.779.9139.755.79012.260.325.8111.527.435.1786 1953197.2220.1204.922.635.301.849.70.865.255159.61012.2 1954139.9337.431.282.359.324.3137.388.950.7159.837.376.71225.1 1955110.620.1273.1149.4108.241.442.211.752.174.946.7158.21088.6 195681.8498147.185.9100.79521.85.11821.421.6241.51337.9 195753.782.5102.910.71.829.270.925.69.254.6 7.655.4504.1 195854.8151.7106.7111.74.6167.54.131.531.764.323.9200.4952.9 1959150.9154.684.750.327.72.558.21.863.2130.5268.2161.41154 196039.1110.722.621.614.225.656.121.14.158.7103.389.1566.2 196177.3207.56.613.529.652.161.725.27.4104.5185.683.1854.1 196299.841.9148.353.37.812.78237.359.227.299.2217885.7 196386.137.8257.815.5182.16.8048.71032.579.1108.3864.7 196468.1136127.399.539.723.437.420.9115.558.6 75.3107.6909.3 1965102.829.510.420.12262.2206.729.421.723.941.696.9667.2 196610.9111.570.765.55.61226.692.555.337.852.991.8723.1 1967244.696.214731.45542726.718.3364.250.668.71232.7 1968377.247.8128.340.637.61.353.147.329.223.131.875.7893 1969151.752.32119.9161.123.914.99715127.559.892.1836.2 197010462.2132.430.87.69.420.46.453.3180.382.8288.8978.4 1971169.232240.112.134.51.337.428.442.452.1124.4133.5997.4 1972132.5166.671.9115.125.412.60.817.13.3248.1101.794.7989.8 197373.8165.6289.910.115228.166.627.986.585.9139.9937.3 197475740.3178.159.548.134.44.255.442.256.3193.820.21489.5 1975108.4185.881.624.89.8413124.498.389.4113.2190.8998.5 1976122.2241.2124.81545.88.230.86.266.991.8169.499.21021.5 197745.8161.4138.6150.283.41513.44.820.413134.2789.2 1978126.81361279838.233.45867.465.823.497.6224.81096.4 197910486.286.855.124.4107.825.86.12.258153.6107.8817.8 19805455.617.413199.44.229.216.40123.621.694.4628.8 198166.8211.828.410947.25452.619.6412.6260.6207.21073.8 1982202.460.290.428.4482.475.260.8106.611.4107.6730.4 19837819.482.888.6210.6189.65133.243.6108.6176143.61225 1984102.530.242.6163.47.240.1122.424.64572.457.692.6800.6 1985139.652.963.669.441.633.85534.434.4108.432.6142807.7 198630.8213.8223.850.40.438.643.210.49312782.6716 198799.22095.2119829.223.452.90166.824.4144764.1 1988107.3133.760.5458.126.9110.410149.154.312.863.8160.41338.3 198972.783.272.8319.4116.920.72952.48.647.4153.287.21063.5 199083.8162.2122.6163.8150.628.219.1328.426.455.646.6890.3 1991188.879.241.221.4325.826.200.63648.6352831.8 199241.4315.622279.67853.868.21732.429.86881.61087.4 19936880.228.2035.811.844.29.413.634.650114.8490.6 199444103.8117.410.415.6613.27.812.433.813.446.6424.4 199585.6154841.820.1444.221.519.965.9198.3229.8929.1 1996154.880.84.248.4479.312.226.419.650.124.882.41721155 199751.6292.25.822.477.210.428.203512266.3123834.1 199825.2125.41298.669.816.853.474.6118.826.4130.624.2775.8 1999130.4241.677.626.836.248.663.460.248110.672.4179.41095.2 200060.421.653.62639.235.164.2139124.379489.4 200120.6191.652.87966.215.4359.513.673.4141.5105.9804.5 200245null95123246.51.553321934157.5null 20031.5175.558.5null2839.512.51261083283null 2004142.512914020.593.54133679113.5138.5828.5 2005null24171727.570.55644null77.279.4null 200698.863.842.437.71144.648.6null53.834.7null108.4null 20076556null9.413.488.61.487.627.6110124.4146.4null 2008159161.850.82215.897.661.814.140.4314291371220.3 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Aussie love affair with utes continues

AUSTRALIA’S automotive industry delivered more than one million new vehicles in 2022, despite post-pandemic supply chain challenges and delivery delays.

A total of 1,081,429 vehicles were delivered during an unusual year when demand exceeded supply.

Toyota was the top selling car brand with 21.4 per cent of the market while the top selling vehicle was the Toyota Hi-Lux (64,391).

With Toyota having four vehicles in the top ten, SUVs and light commercials accounted for 76.8 per cent of sales and comprise eight of the top 10 vehicles.

Battery electric vehicles accounted for 3.1 per cent of sales.

Federal Chamber Automotive Industries Chief Executive Tony Weber said the pathway through COVID recovery, microprocessor shortages and bottlenecks due

to global shipping issues had created great challenges for car makers and their dealer networks in 2022.

“While 2022 has been a year of resilience and recovery, 2023 is shaping up as

recent history, particularly in terms of the development of policies that set the direction for the future decarbonisation said.

“As the peak representative body for vehicle distributors, FCAI has advocated for many years.

“We are optimistic that the Federal Government will take

action in 2023 and introduce a standard that achieves the policy outcomes that lead to emission reductions while enabling Australians to drive the vehicles that they need

Triton –27,436

Mazda CX5 - 27,062

Toyota Corolla25,284

Toyota Landcruiser –24,542

Isuzu D Max Ute –24,336

Hyundai i3021,166

From the moment it made its way onto our shores over 50 years ago, the Hilux quickly established itself as an Australian classic. A workhorse and family mover, no adventure is complete without one. And for good reason. Combining power with on-road presence, the Hilux continues to prove itself from generation to generation. Nothing beats the unbreakable connection between you and your Hilux. Visit your local Toyota Dealer or go to toyota.com.au/HiLux

Toyota Hilux has been crowned as the number 1 selling vehicle in 2022.PHOTO:

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My Local Market Wallon 7am11am 1st Sun/mth behind Walloon Hotel hello@ mylocalmarket.net.au

Open Mic Sun 1.30pm-3.30pm, 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 0412170484

Rosewood Men s Shed Fri 9am12pm 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

Walloon QCWA Cent Sale 2nd Tue/mth 9.30am Walloon QCWA Hall 54645243

Yoga Classes 5.30pm M&F, 9am Tue, 7.30am Fri, Catholic Church Hall Laidley $10/class 0439730986

TUESDAYMONDAYSUNDAYSATURDAYFRIDAYTHURSDAYWEDNESDAY

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Stateless. 1.55 Agatha Raisin. 2.40 Back Roads. 3.10 Gardening Aust. 4.10 Long Lost Family. 5.00 Aust Story. 5.30 Hard Quiz. 6.00 Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 QI. 8.30 Spicks And Specks. 9.20 Utopia. 9.45 Miniseries: Us. 10.45 News. 11.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Stateless. 1.55 Call The Midwife. 3.15 Gardening Aust. 4.15 Long Lost Family. 5.00 Aust Story. 5.30 Hard Quiz. 6.00 Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 You Can’t Ask That. 8.30 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. 9.20 A Life In Ten Pictures. 10.15 Movin’ To The Country. 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Les Misérables. 2.00 London Zoo: An Extraordinary Year. 2.45 Back Roads. 3.15 Gardening Aust. 4.15 Long Lost Family. 5.00 Aust Story. 5.25 Hard Quiz. 5.55 Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 A Grand Royal Design. 8.25 Endeavour. 9.55 Miniseries: The Accident. 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Rage. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. 12.00 News. 12.30 Endeavour. 2.00 Midsomer Murders. 3.30 Death In Paradise. 4.30 Going Country. 5.25 Australia’s Favourite Tree. 6.30 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Call The Midwife. (PG) 8.30 Midsomer Murders. (M)

10.00 Unforgotten. 10.50 A Life In Ten Pictures. 11.40 Rage. 5.00 Rage.

6.00 Morning Programs. 4.00 Cook Up Bitesize. 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. 5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stage 9. Highlights. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.35 Britain’s Beautiful Rivers. 8.30 Britain’s Secret Islands. 9.25 Tokyo Vice. 10.35 SBS News. 11.05 Dignity. 12.00 The Night Manager. 12.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 4.00 Cook Up Bitesize. 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. 5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stage 10. Highlights. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.35 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 8.30 Our Law. 9.40 War Of The Worlds. 10.35 SBS News. 11.05 L’Opera. 11.55 An Ordinary Woman. 1.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The World’s Greatest Palaces. 2.55 Great Asian Railway Journeys. 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. 5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stage 11. Highlights. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.35 Engineering Reborn. 8.30 Inside Central Station. 9.25 How To Build A Nuclear Power Station. 10.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 PBS News. 3.00 Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix. NHK Trophy. Highlights. 4.00 Europe’s Greatest Train Journeys. 5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stage 12. Highlights. 6.00 Railway Journeys UK. 6.30 News. 7.35 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railway Journeys. 8.30 Legendary Castles. 9.30 Britain By Beach. 10.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Australia’s Deadliest. 2.30 Beach Cops. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 37. Brisbane Heat v Perth Scorchers. 10.30 Crime Investigation Australia. 12.00 Australia’s Most Amazing Homes. 1.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Motorbike Cops. 2.30 Beach Cops. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 38. Melbourne Stars v Adelaide Strikers. 10.00 Disasters At Sea. 11.00 Ambulance: Code Red. 12.00 MOVIE: Ice. (1998) 2.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Australia’s Deadliest. 2.30 Beach Cops. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. 8.30 MOVIE: The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King. (2003) 12.30 The Good Doctor. 1.30 Harry’s Practice. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 The Morning Show Summer Series. 11.00 Horse Racing. Gold Coast Magic Millions Raceday. 5.30 Creek To Coast. 6.00 News. 7.00 Border Security. 7.30 MOVIE: Dumbo. (2019) 9.50 MOVIE: The Long Kiss Goodnight. (1996) 12.20 The Good Doctor. 1.20 Travel Oz. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 Get Clever. 4.30 Get Arty. 5.00 My Greek Odyssey.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 Talking Honey. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Hot Seat. 5.30 News. 6.00 News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 Tennis Plays For Peace. 10.00 MOVIE: Hot Pursuit. (2015) 11.45 The Thing About Pam. 12.35 Tipping Point. 1.30 TV Shop. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 Talking Honey. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Hot Seat. 5.30 News. 6.00 News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 Great Getaways. 8.30 Paramedics. 9.30 Casualty 24/7. 10.30 Emergency Call. 11.20 Pure Genius. 12.10 Tipping Point. 1.00 Our State On A Plate. 1.30 TV Shop. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 Garden Gurus Moments. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Hot Seat. 5.30 News. 6.00 News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. 8.30 MOVIE: Jack Reacher. (2012) 11.00 Council Of Dads. 11.50 Tipping Point. 12.40 It’s All Greek To Me. 1.05 The Garden Gurus Best Of. 1.30 TV Shop. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Explore. 1.10 MOVIE: Mr Holland’s Opus. (1995) 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00 News. 5.30 Country House Hunters Australia. 6.00 News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 MOVIE: Miss Congeniality 2: Armed And Fabulous. (2005) 9.50 MOVIE: Two Weeks Notice. (2002) 11.50 MOVIE: Unsane. (2018) 1.35 Outdoors Indoors. 2.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Judge Judy. 9.30 Bold. 10.00 Studio 10. 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. 2.00 The Bachelors Aust. 3.30 Judge Judy. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Bachelors Aust. 9.10 Fire Country. 10.10 Bull. 12.00 The Project. 1.00 Stephen Colbert. 2.00 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Studio 10. 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. 2.00 The Bachelors Aust. 3.40 Ent. Tonight. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Ambulance Australia. 8.30 Law & Order: S.V.U. 9.30 The Murder Of Grace Millane. 10.30 NCIS: LA. 11.30 The Project. 12.30 Stephen Colbert. 1.30 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Dr Phil. 2.00 Jamie’s Ultimate Veg. 3.00 Ent. Tonight. 3.30 Judge Judy. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Graham Norton Show. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. 9.30 Just For Laughs Australia. 10.00 Just For Laughs Uncut. 10.30 Steph Tisdell: Identity Steft. 11.30 The Project. 12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.30 Well Traveller. 1.00 Offroad Adv. 2.00 All 4 Adventure. 3.00 4x4 Adventures. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Taste Of Aust. 5.00 News. 6.00 Bondi Rescue. 6.30 Jamie Oliver: Together. 7.30 NCIS: LA. 8.30 FBI: International. 10.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. 11.30 NCIS. 1.30 Shopping. 3.30 Infomercials. 4.00 Shopping. 5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Movin’ To The Country. 1.30 Monty Don’s American Gardens. 2.30 Call The Midwife. 3.30 Victoria. 4.20 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. 5.05 A Grand Royal Design. 6.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.30 Vera. 10.00 Wreck. 10.50 Operation Buffalo. 11.45 Black Comedy. 1.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix. Grand Prix of Espoo. 4.00 Cycling. Road National C’ships. Women’s Race. 4.30 Cycling. Road National C’ships. Men’s Race. 5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stage 13. 6.00 Railway Journeys UK. 6.30 News. 7.30 Military Strongholds. 8.30 Nazca Desert Mystery. 9.30 Pompeii: Sin City. 11.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Al Jazeera News Hour. 2.05 The World’s Greatest Palaces. 2.55 Great Asian Railway Journeys. 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. 5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Final stage. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.35 Michael Mosley’s Health Intervention. 8.30 Heritage Rescue. 9.30 Secrets Of Playboy. 10.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 News. 5.30 Weekender. 6.00 News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 43. Sydney Sixers v Perth Scorchers. 10.00 7NEWS Spotlight. 11.00 World’s Most Shocking Emergency Calls. 12.00 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Women’s. Stage 1. Highlights. 1.00 World’s Deadliest. 2.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Australia’s Deadliest. 2.30 Beach Cops. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 44. Melbourne Stars v Brisbane Heat. 10.00 The Spin. 10.30 Motorway Patrol. 11.00 Highway Cops. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 MOVIE: HouseSitter. (1992) 3.00 Great Getaways. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00 News. 5.30 Territory Cops. 6.00 News. 7.00 60 Minutes. 8.00 McEnroe. 10.10 The First 48. 11.00 Manhunt: The Wests. 11.50 Law & Order: Organized Crime. 12.40 Drive TV. 1.05 Surfing Australia TV. 1.30 TV Shop. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.40 My Market Kitchen. 2.00 Waltzing Jimeoin. 2.30 Exploring Off The Grid. 3.00 4x4 Adventures. 4.00 All 4 Adventure. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Sunday Project. 7.30 The Bachelors Aust. 8.40 NCIS: Hawai’i. 9.40 FBI. 10.40 FBI: International. 12.30 The Sunday Project. 1.30 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Vera. 2.40 Back Roads. 3.10 Gardening Aust. 4.10 Long Lost Family. 4.55 Aust Story. 5.25 Hard Quiz. 5.55 Old People’s Home For Teenagers. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Back Roads. 8.30 Under Cover. 9.30 A Life In Ten Pictures. 10.25 Our Brain. 11.20 News. 11.40 Midsomer Murders. 1.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 10.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 1. 6.00 News. 7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 1. 11.00 New Amsterdam. (M) 12.00 Family Law. 1.00 Destination Australia. 1.30 TV Shop. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 Bondi Lifeguard World Adventures. 5.00 News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Studio 10. 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. 2.00 The Bachelors Aust. 3.10 Ent. Tonight. 3.30 Judge Judy. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Bachelors Aust. 8.45 Ghosts. 9.15 FBI: Most Wanted. 10.15 FBI: Most Wanted. 11.15 The Project. 12.15 Stephen Colbert. 1.00 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

7.30pm Death In Paradise. (M, R)

8.30 Wreck. (MA15+)

9.20 Crazy Fun Park. (PG)

10.15 Killing Eve. (M, R)

10.55 Veneno. (M, R)

11.50 Movie: Eat Pray Love. (2010) (M, R) Julia Roberts, Javier Bardem, Richard Jenkins.

7.30pm QI. (M, R)

8.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. (PG, R)

9.15 Gruen. (M, R)

9.50 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. (M, R)

10.25 Doctor Who. (PG, R)

11.10 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R)

7.30pm Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

8.30 Movie: Whiplash. (2014) (MA15+, R)

10.15 Doctor Who. (PG, R)

11.05 Death In Paradise. (M, R)

12.05am Killing Eve. (M, R)

12.45 The Trip To Greece. (M, R)

1.20 Close.

7.30pm Whose Line Is It Anyway? (M, R)

8.15 Live At The Apollo. (M, R)

9.00 Melbourne Comedy Festival Allstars Supershow. (M, R)

10.05 The Set. (M, R)

10.40 Doctor Who. (PG, R)

7.30pm You Can’t Ask That. (M, R)

8.30 Lucy Worsley: Agatha Christie Mystery Queen.

9.20 Louis Theroux: Altered States. (M, R)

10.20 Return To Belsen. (MA15+, R)

7.30pm David Attenborough’s Rise Of Animals. (R)

8.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R)

9.20 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R)

10.05 Australia Remastered. (R)

7.30pm Would I Lie To You? (PG, R)

8.30 The Trip To Greece. (M, R)

9.00 Staged. (M)

9.25 Bliss. (M, R)

9.55 Fleabag. (M, R)

10.20 QI. (M, R)

10.50 Friday Night Dinner. (PG, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Heartbeat. (PG, R)

8.45 Lewis. (M, R)

10.45 Frankie Drake Mysteries. (M, R)

11.45 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, R)

9.30 Kavanagh QC. (M, R) 11.15 Medical Emergency. (PG, R) 11.45 Surf Patrol. (R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 8.30 Escape To The Country. (R)

10.30 Australia’s Big Backyards. (PG, R)

6.00pm Border Security: International. (PG, R) 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R)

8.30 Escape To The Country. (R) 9.30 Escape To The Perfect Town. (PG, R) 10.30 Penelope Keith’s Hidden Villages. (PG, R) 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) 8.30 Britain’s Busiest Airport: Heathrow. (PG, R) 9.30 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R) 7.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R) 8.30 Inspector Morse. (PG, R)

6.30 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 37. Brisbane Heat v Perth Scorchers.

7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG, R)

8.30 Highway Cops. (PG)

9.30 Surveillance Oz. (PG, R)

10.30 Beach Cops. (PG, R)

6.00pm Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 38. Melbourne Stars v Adelaide Strikers.

7.30 Pawn Stars. (PG)

8.30 Movie: Fantastic Four. (2015) (M, R)

10.35 Movie: 10 Cloverfield Lane. (2016) (M, R)

6.00pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Movie: Fantastic Four. (2005) (PG, R)

9.40 Movie: Fantastic Four: Rise Of The Silver Surfer. (2007) (PG, R)

11.30 The Cleveland Show. (M, R)

6.00pm Last Car Garage. (PG, R)

6.30 Secrets Of The Supercars. (PG, R)

7.30 Air Crash Investigation. (PG, R)

9.30 Mighty Trains. (PG, R)

10.30 Mighty Ships. (PG, R)

11.30 Full Custom Garage. (PG, R)

6.00pm Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 43. Sydney Sixers v Perth Scorchers.

7.00 Movie: Spider-Man. (2002) (PG, R)

9.30 Movie: Alien: Covenant. (2017) (MA15+, R)

6.00pm Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 44. Melbourne Stars v Brisbane Heat.

7.30 American Pickers. (PG)

8.30 Movie: Signs. (2002) (M, R)

10.45 Movie: The 5th Wave. (2016) (M, R)

6.00pm Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 45. Sydney Sixers v Adelaide Strikers.

7.30 Outback Truckers. (PG, R)

9.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. (M, R)

10.30 Truck Night In America. (PG)

11.30 Jade Fever. (M, R)

10.00 New Amsterdam. (M, R)

11.00 House. (M, R)

12.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

12.30 My Favorite Martian. (R)

1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

1.30 Take Two. (R)

6.00pm Tennis. Adelaide International. Tournament

2. Day 4. Night session. 10.00 New Amsterdam. (M, R) 11.00 House. (M, R) 12.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 12.30 My Favorite Martian. (R)

6.00pm Tennis. Adelaide International. Tournament

2. Day 5. Night session. 10.00 New Amsterdam. (M, R) 11.00 House. (M, R)

12.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

12.30 My Favorite Martian. (R)

8.00 Movie: Monster-InLaw. (2005) (M, R) 10.00 New Amsterdam. (M, R) 11.00 House. (M, R) 12.00 My Favorite Martian. (R) 12.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.30 Bondi Vet. (PG, R) 7.30 Movie: The Day Of The Jackal. (1973) (PG, R) 10.30 House. (M, R) 11.30 Forensics: The Real CSI. (M, R) 12.45 Explore. (R) 1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.00pm Tennis. Australian Open. Night 1. 10.00 Major Crimes. (M, R) 11.00 House. (M, R)

12.00 My Favorite Martian. (R) 12.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.00pm Tennis. Australian Open. Night 2. 10.00 The Closer. (M, R) 11.00 Rizzoli & Isles. (M, R) 12.00 My Favorite Martian. (R)

12.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 Scorpion. (PG, R) 7.30 Bull. (M, R) 8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.25 Hawaii Five-0. (M, R) 11.15 In The Dark. (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.20 Two And A Half Men. (PG, R) 10.10 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 11.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

5.45pm The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross. (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 The Bloody Decade. 9.25 Movie: Miami Connection. (1987)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 Scorpion. (PG, R) 7.30 Bull. (M, R) 8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.30 NCIS: New Orleans. (M, R) 10.30 SEAL Team. (M, R) 11.30 48 Hours. (M, R) 12.30 Infomercials. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 Scorpion. (PG, R) 7.30 Bull. (M, R) 8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.25 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M, R) 10.20 Evil. (MA15+, R) 11.15 Star Trek: Discovery. (M, R) 12.45 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Soccer. A-League Men. Matchweek 12. Adelaide United v Melbourne Victory. 9.15 JAG. (R) 10.15 MacGyver. (M, R) 11.10 48 Hours. (M, R) 12.05 SEAL Team. (M, R) 1.00 Hawaii Five-0. (M, R) 2.00 Evil. (MA15+, R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 Movie: Joker. (2019) (MA15+, R) Joaquin Phoenix. 12.45 SEAL Team. (M, R) 1.45 iFish. (R) 2.00 In The Dark. (M, R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 Scorpion. (PG, R) 7.30 Bull. (M, R) 8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 In The Dark. (M) 11.15 48 Hours. (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R) 5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 Scorpion. (PG, R) 7.30 Bull. (M, R) 8.30 My Life Is Murder. (M, R) 9.25 Bull. (M, R) 10.20 48 Hours. (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R) 12.45 Infomercials. (PG) 1.15 Home Shopping.

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) 1.30 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. (PG, R) 10.30 Nancy Drew. (M) 11.30 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 12.30 Infomercials. (PG, R)

6.00pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 6.25 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 10.15 Friends. (PG, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R) 1.15 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: Adrift. (2018) (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) 1.30 Becker. (PG, R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.30 Mom. (M, R) 10.20 Becker. (PG, R) 11.10 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 12.30 Infomercials. (PG, 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 The Curse Of Oak Island. (PG)

10.10 Life After Prison. (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 Hoarders. (M) 9.20 The Language Of Love. (MA15+)

10.20 How To Have A Better Female Orgasm. (M, R)

5.35pm Dynamo: Revealed. (PG, R)

6.30 Adam Eats The 80s.

7.35 Impossible Engineering. (PG)

8.30 The Last Overland: Singapore To London. 9.30 Aircraft Crash Experts. (R) 10.30 High Society.

5.55pm Vitamania: Truth About Vitamins. (R) 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. (M)

8.30 Lost Gold Of World War II. (PG) 9.20 Radio Hate. (MA15+)

11.05 WWE Legends. (M, R) 12.40 Detective Chinatown. (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 Taskmaster. (M) 9.25 Hypothetical. (M) 10.20 WWE Legends. (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 Trip Hazard: My Great British Adventure. 9.25 Forbidden History. (M)

10.20 Why Does Everyone Hate The English? (M, R)

JANUARY

Sat Jan 14

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 Jan 15

Country Music Laidley Exchange Hotel, 11am-4.30pm, meals available, afternoon tea, $5 entry, walk-ups, lucky door, proceeds to Gatton Seniors Centre.

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Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony 9am-12pm Gatton Shite Hall.

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Australia Day Celebrations

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January 9-15, 2023 ARIES

Mighty Mars (your patron planet) turns direct on Friday morning (Sydney time). Which is especially welcome news for Arians who have been tired, sick, injured or frustrated over the last two months when Mars has been retrograde. So it’s time to be bold and brave as you take a smart calculated risk and morph into the adventurous Aries you were born to be. Nothing ventured, nothing gained as you break down barriers and charge at life with

TAURUS

which should boost your self-esteem and help

stalled. But Mercury is still reversing through your adventure, education and aspirations zones until January 18. So start planning where you want to travel and what you want to learn in the coming year. Don’t beat around the bush, Bulls. It’s vital that you focus on turning your goals and dreams into something tangible.

GEMINI

Thank goodness Mars turns direct on Friday morning (Sydney time). Which is particularly good news for Geminis who have been tired, sick, injured or frustrated during the last two months when Mars has been reversing through your sign. A delayed personal project should gradually improve. But there could be misunderstandings involving an intimate relationship, a tax issue or a joint venture as Mercury is still in retrograde mode.

CANCER

Crabs – Mercury is reversing through your relationship zone. So are you going through a bumpy patch with a lover, spouse, family member or close friend? The planets encourage you to shine a light on the problem and

Don’t put your head in the sand and hope the for the moment is from birthday great Martin Luther King Jnr: “The time is always right to do what is right.”

LEO

group activities are set to improve as you all work together to achieve a pleasing outcome. A cherished goal or dream could also get the green light. But Mercury is still reversing through your daily routine zone (until January 18) so dust down your to-do list and try to be more organised. The positive Sun/Neptune link favours a satisfying weekend of volunteer work, creative projects and/or spiritual endeavours.

VIRGO

The good news? After a frustrating couple of months, Mars stops reversing through your career zone on Friday. So your Virgo motivation should slowly return and stalled work projects should gradually pick up pace. The bad news?

(until January 18) in your zones of children, friends, lovers, leisure and entertainment. Expect some communication chaos, a few romantic hiccups and a couple of social faux

LIBRA

Start planning your next holiday, as Mars moves forwards in your travel zone. But resist the urge to be an impulsive Libran on the weekend when you could jump from the frying -

cos with high-spirited relatives or housemates, as Mercury continues reversing through your home zone. If you’re trying to get an ambitious project off the ground, make sure you cover all bases – from family and friends to professional contacts.

SCORPIO

Mars moves forwards on Friday, so don’t worry about things you can’t control. Be proactive

outcome, as your motivation and mojo gradually return. But are you having problems with a family member, friend or neighbour? The more you communicate and cooperate (with plenty of compassion), the more positive the relationship will be. But it’s up to you to swallow your

SAGITTARIUS

Mercury is still retrograde until January 18.

you could spend the rest of the week soothing the egos you’ve bruised and patching up the problems you’ve created. A smart Sagittarian will avoid raising sensitive subjects, strive to be more strategic, and think (carefully) before

thought isn’t necessarily the best one.

CAPRICORN

Venus trines Mars so love is in the air. And, on Friday morning, Mars starts moving forwards

healthier you are, the more you’ll be able to capitalise on romantic opportunities. The best

oysters and chocolate will put some extra pep in your step. When it comes to relationships, be proactive. Singles – you could meet your soulmate via an introduction from a work colleague.

AQUARIUS

Dynamic Mars turns direct on Friday, which encourages you to be proactive about a situation involving a child, a romantic relationship, a sporting activity or a creative project. Then the Venus/Uranus square stirs up your restless Aquarius side on the weekend, when you could surprise others with an unpredictable

to explore and experiment but be careful you

PISCES

There’s no denying that 2023 is full of challenges and uncertainties. But don’t let the worries and ‘what-ifs’ drain your life of spontaneity and joy. The Sun and Neptune encourage you to take a giant leap of faith into the future, as you think creatively and love compassionately. Inspiration for the week is from civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jnr (who was born on January 15, 1929): “Faith is the whole staircase.”

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Valley Rugby Union Club looks forward to growth in second year

FROM PAGE 44

club, it’s always good as juniors to have something you can aspire to,” Kent said.

Thomas and his brother Chris will continue coaching players in 2023.

“I’ve been coaching rugby for over 10 years at a

RESULTS

GOLF

ESK GOLF CLUB

Saturday 24/12/22

Club Competition

Stableford Winner

B Moore 38pts

R/UP

C Pettet 38

E Lee 38

D Richards 38

G Wilson 36

P Cook 36

D Bitossi 35

L Latter 34

S Wilson 33

D Bitossi Jnr 33

G Collins 32

B Thorogood 30

NTP

Sponsor Esk Friendly Grocer 4/13 D Richards

Sponsor Brisbane Valley Meats 8/17 2nd G Wilson -

win. Bernie taking it after a 4 Person count back with the Old Pom Col getting R/UP spot. Ernie and Dennis just missing out. Dennis had some consolation by taking a pin. A top day with the course in great condition.

Saturday 18/12/22

Trev’s Sunday Session

Sponsored by Trevor & Sandra Adams

Conor’s Amateur Series in aid of Child Cancer Research

Single Stableford

Winner

Michael Todd 37pts

R/UP

P Cook 37

I Timms 37

C Milligan 36

D Lee 35

G Wilson 34

D Bitossi 34

B Thorogood 34

H Knubel 34

S Lerm 33

B Moore 33

J Kerr 33

B Liebke 32

J Lee 31(L)

G Smith 31

L Robson 31

G Collins 30

B Tumney 30

T Adams 29

C Pettet 29

B Farnham 28

S Gray 26

D Richards 26

S Adams 26(L)

I Macintyre 26

NTP

Mens

1/10 3rd P Cook

7/16 2nd G Wilson

Ladies

teenage level and as brothers we’re two of four boys, so we’re really passionate about boys’ sport and we understand how important it is for young fellas growing up to be in those competitive environments,” Kent said.

“Competition isn’t always

a bad thing, it can help us to get better and improve.”

“With our experience we’ll hopefully be able to temper that competitiveness into something that’s a bit more wholesome and worthwhile for kids... to get involved with.”

14-year-old Cameron Lyons used to play rugby league before joining the VRUC. -

rules,” he said.

“The coaches, both Mr Kents, are really helpful

with teaching me and helping me improve.

Kent said Union was a great family sport.

“I know every sport says it, but... the games are nice, feel good atmospheres.

“You can smash each

afterwards have something to eat, have a chat and tell each other lies about how good you played.

“It’s a sport that gets a bit of a bad rap as an elitist, private school, rich person sport but it’s far from the truth.”

34: B Green P Dwyer M Callander P Lawrenson Sue Kopelke T Quinsee

NTPs: 2: A Page 5: P Lawrenson 11: D Gray 14: Pat Dwyer 14 Ladies: S Kopelke 2nd shot 9/18 Div 1: A Page Div 2: C Faneco

Results for Saturday 7 January 2023 Single Stroke Monthly Mug Winner Div 1: S Henshall 65 R/ up: B Wieland 67

Winner Div 2: P Quirk 68 R/up: P Harmon 70

NTP: 2: J Luxford 5: P Cattanach 11: H Buckley 14: B Graham 2nd shot Ladies 14: Sue Kopelke 2nd shot Div 1 1/10: L Burton 2nd shot Div 2 1/10: C Mayne

5/14 4th J Lee 7/16 2nd S Adams ALL IN 3/12 M Todd Sponsor Esk Friendly Grocer 4/13 G Smith Sponsor Brisbane Valley Meats 8/17 2nd H Knubel Due to Saturday Race Day. Trev and Sandra put on a Competition

well with 25 players showing up for a top day. Good win going to Michael after a count back with Cooky. Close scoring throughout after that. Today’s event was also sponsored by Conor’s Amateuring games in South East Qld to team to take on a Kiwi team in Research. Many thanks to Trev and Sandra for Sponsoring today’s event.

Sunday 18/12/22 9 Hole Chooky Winner

Mario showing some good form to take a great win with a 27nett. Brian well behind getting R/UP spot. The battle was on for the Chooky Championship with about 6 players in with a

managed to hang on to take the Championship with 48pts Brian 2nd with 47 after a count back with Garry. Pretty exciting stuff going down to last day.

Chooky Champion 2022 Shaun Wilson

GATTON GOLF CLUB

Medley Single Stableford results Tuesday 27/12/22

Winner- B Schimke 37 points Runner up- D Howe 35 ocb

G Pennell 34

Birdie Hole #6 C Creedy Sporters Results Friday 30/12/22

Winner- Garry Bachmann 31.5 nett

Runner up- Jeffrey Osman 32 nett Run down- Barney Robinson 33 Jemma Osman 34 James Robinson 34 Jacob Robinson 35

Medley Single Stableford results Saturday 31/12/22

Winner- Ben Linnan 43 points Runner up- Annette Thurgood 42 points

Run down- Dean Kerrison 39 Anthony Sippel 39 Krystin Sippel 39 Donna Mellon 38 Michelle Porter 38

NTP 3 Barney Robinson

7 Brian Zeidler

10 Jason Kleidon

13 Barney Robinson 16 Jacob Robinson

Pro Pin #4 Anthony Sippel

2 person Ambrose results Sunday 1/1/23

Winners- M & C Woolacott 63 nett Runners up- D Kerrison & J Cattermole 71.5 nett Medley Single Stableford results

Tuesday 3/1/23

Winner- B Woolacott 38 points

Run down- Jem Osman 36 R Bachmann 34 ocb

NTP #3 - R Creedy

Birdie Hole #12- B Woolacott & Jeffrey Osman Sporters Results Friday 6/1/23

Winner- A Kallinicos 34 nett Runner up- D Kallinicos 35.5 nett Run down- Jem Osman 36 nett Lucky Card- M Bentley Monthly Medal Single Stroke and Putting Comp results Saturday 7/1/23

Mens Div 1 Winner- D Woodall 64 nett ocb Runner up- A Bauer 64 Mens Div 2

Run down- J Osman 64 A Groves 65 C Woolacott 65 A Sippel 68 H Hoger 68 NTP 3 O Cowell & K Robinson 7 B Minors

10 D Jamieson 13 J Osman & A Thurgood 16 J Osman & J Kuhle Pro pin #6 M Lejeune

Putting Comp- C Creedy (22)

Ladies Winner- Jemma Osman 63 nett Runner up- Donna Mellon 65 ocb Run down- Annette Thurgood 65 Krystin Sippel 67 Karen Robinson 68 Putting Comp- Karen Robinson & Jemma Osman (25) Australia Day- 4 Person Ambrose11 Holes- 10am Shotgun Start- All Welcome

LAIDLEY GOLF CLUB

Results for Monday 2 January 2023 Single Stableford Winner: P Thode 42 R/up: S Luxford 42

BRD: M Wellings (Ipswich Golf

J Morris 38 NTP: C Mayne (2nd) R Coolwell (5th) A Page (11th) Shane Kopelke (14th) K Lodder (2nd shot Div 1 4/13) A Bolton (2nd shot Div 2 4/13)

Results for Thursday 5 January 2023 Single Stableford Winner: D Gray 40 R/up: A Page 38

BRD: 36: J Morris R Coolwell D Olsen A Lawrenson 35: P Cattanach 34: B Green P Dwyer M Callander P Lawrenson Sue Kopelke T Quinsee

NTPs: 2: A Page 5: P Lawrenson 11: D Gray 14: Pat Dwyer 14 Ladies: S Kopelke 2nd shot 9/18 Div 1: A Page Div 2: C Faneco

Results for Saturday 7 January 2023 Single Stroke Monthly Mug Winner Div 1: S Henshall 65 R/ up: B Wieland 67 Winner Div 2: P Quirk 68 R/up: P Harmon 70

NTP: 2: J Luxford 5: P Cattanach 11: H Buckley 14: B Graham 2nd shot Ladies 14: Sue Kopelke 2nd shot Div 1 1/10: L Burton 2nd shot Div 2 1/10: C Mayne

LOWOOD GOLF CLUB

Results for Monday 2 January 2023 Single Stableford Winner: P Thode 42 R/up: S Luxford 42

BRD: M Wellings (Ipswich Golf

TOOGOOLAWAH GOLF CLUB

Wednesday 4th January ladies AM Golf 9 hole single stableford.

Ailsa Richter.

Enid’s NTP Ailsa Richter. PM Chook Run also a 9 hole single stableford.

points.

Michael Todd. Congratulations to Michael on collecting the Birdie jackpot on no 7.

Saturday 7th January Members and Non Members played the annual 18 hole Par 3 course. 27 players competed for a Club for the 5 extra NTP’S.

Overall winner Len Smyth 52

Men’s Golfer winner Bob Marshall 55 1/4 on a count back from runner up Trevor Friedrich 55 1/4. Ladies Winner Lea-Jayne Mar-

Non Golfers winner Danny Tango White 73 1/2.

NTP’S Michael Todd’s- green

Marschke. Exchange Hotel - Groovy Goat

Toogoolawah green 4 Bob Marshall. For Frank green 6 Damian

J Morris 38 NTP: C Mayne (2nd) R Coolwell (5th) A Page (11th) Shane Kopelke (14th) K Lodder (2nd shot Div 1 4/13) A Bolton (2nd shot Div 2 4/13)

Results for Thursday 5 January 2023 Single Stableford Winner: D Gray 40 R/up: A Page 38

BRD: 36: J Morris R Coolwell D Olsen A Lawrenson 35: P Cattanach

men’s Damian Marschke ladies Lea-Jayne Marschke. club and Michael Todd for the

Coming Events:

Saturday 14th January Esk Golf Clubs Open Day. 2 Person Ambrose 10.30am shotgun start. Wednesday 18th January Ladies AM Golf 8am Hit off. PM Run 3.30pm hit off.

Pictured at Toogoolawah Golf Club on Saturday 7th January for the Annual 18 hole par 3 course are all the winners Peter Granzien, Sandy Gleeson, Danny Tango, Andrew White, Lea-Jayne Marschke, Trevor Friedrich, Len Smyth, Bob Marshall, Damian and Caleb Marschke

Ryder swings around the world

BY JACOB HAYDEN

AT JUST eight years of age, Kilcoy golfer Ryder Cochran has seen and done some incredible things.

Last year he played a tournament in New Zealand and saw three professional tournaments in Scotland while meeting some of the best golfers in the world.

This June, Ryder is heading to Las Vegas to compete in the World Stars Junior Golf Championship.

Ryder’s father, Scott Cochran, said he has coached

“I used to play, and I had my clubs and came home one day and he’s swinging my clubs around,” Scott said.

“So, we bought him some plastic clubs and we went from there.”

In 2022 Ryder competed in

in New Zealand at the Te Puke Golf Course near Papamoa Beach where he placed 5th out of 20 golfers.

Ryder’s mother, Julie Eaddy, said it was an amazing golf course and incredible experience for Ryder.

He competed in the Glass House Futures tournament which allowed him to qualify for New Zealand.

“Ryder was in a 6-hole the gross runner-up for the year, next year he’ll start in 9 holes,” Julie said.

Scotland last year and went to the Scottish Open, 150th Open and Senior Open, while during the trip.

“Mum was a paparazzi player in the world,” Julie said.

golfer was Cameron Smith, who Ryan had the fortune of meeting at the Cameron Smith Classic at Wantima Golf Course recently.

“They had about 60 kids in the 9-hole and Ryder was 15th, which is pretty good

the youngest,” Julie said.

“He had a pretty good

bigger kids that can hit a lot further so Ryder’s sort of a

“So to go that well, he had a really good tournament.”

On January 4 and 5, Ryder competed in the Grant Field Classic at Pelican Waters and Caloundra Golf Clubs, where out of 20-25 kids Ryder placed 10th, and 5th out of the boys.

On June 27-29, Ryder will compete in Las Vegas at the

course,

Dressage champion is going for gold

Barrett is on the road to compete at the Special Olympics in Berlin in June and is seeking donations.

The 22-year-old dressage athlete is nearly halfway to reaching the $9000 required to be part of Team Australia.

Parents Emma and Stuart Barrett said Bella has an amazing attitude towards winning and representing her family, town,

state and now country.

She has competed in Riding for the Disabled Association competitions and the state Special Olympics.

She recently won multiple gold medals at the state and national level.

Since moving to Calvert in 2019, Bella has trained with Gary Lung weekly and rides daily at home.

Her parents described Bella as competitive, determined, and driven to

succeed.

“It’s more to succeed for everyone around her because she knows how much she gets supported,” Stuart said.

Stuart said she will often set out to win medals for her supporters, and has even given medals away.

“It’s her way of saying this is me giving back to you,” he said.

Bella has a condition called 22q, but it does not

hold her back from working hard toward her goals.

Key donors to date are Claude Outdoor, Benchmark Property Group, Bulimba Vet Surgery, PRD Bremer Valley, and Bella’s sponsors are Saddleworld Ipswich, Oatis and Honey, PRD Bremer Valley, and WRT Gatton.

Support Bella at include. specialolympics.com.au/ event/2023teamaus/ teams

said.

“He won’t disgrace himself there and win it. “He’s a solid, steady, reliable little golfer and he’s just got to make some putts.”

Angel Park Golf Course.

green as green but surrounded by desert,” Julie

Ryder in Scotland at the 150th Open.

PHOTO: JULIE EADDY

EQUESTRIAN Isabella

Isabella Barrett of Calvert has been selected for the Australian Special Olympics Team and is fundraising to go to Berlin to compete in June.

PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

BY JACOB HAYDEN

THE VALLEY Rugby Union Club (VRUC) is excited for 2023, with plans to grow its teams and forge a culture for rugby union in the Lockyer Valley and Somerset.

President and Head Coach Thomas Kent said the club hoped to add a second team of teenage boys and to create junior teams later in the year.

“We’re slowly building it up,” Kent said.

In February and March VRUC will host Get Into Rugby sessions, which are open to 5-10-year-olds.

“It’s a program sponsored by Rugby Australia designed

to get younger kids into rugby and playing rugby.

“They come down for an hour and we take them through a rugby program where they learn a little about rugby and do some training.

“It’s a way to give those kids and their parents a taste without trying a full season commitment, and it’s really

VRUC secretary and player parent Lynda Lyons said her 14-year-old son Cameron had a great time playing in the her other son was interested in playing too.

enough to play with two teams in this season but we want to push that out to an U12 or U13 team as well,” Lyons said.

was tough for the team.

“But it was a good learning experience for the coaches, parents and players as well… there’s quite a few returning which is great,” she said.

Kent said VRUC recently partnered with several new sponsors including The Lockyer & Somerset Independent and the Black Pigs Rugby Union Club.

“We’re really excited to work closer with the senior

Valley Rugby Union Club foundation team with coaches Thomas and Chris Kent.

PHOTO: FILE