The Independent - Wednesday 12th April 2023

Pennie and Pearl from Plainland won the best costume category at the Mad Hatter Tea Party in Lowood.

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700 More Trees Planted

BRISBANE Valley-Kilcoy

Landcare would like to thank the numerous people who attended our three community tree planting events held over the last couple of weeks at Yimbun on the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail.

With the help of students and staff from Harlin State School, members and friends of the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Users Association, and other interested residents from the Somerset region and beyond, over 700 Eucalyptus trees were successfully planted.

An Australian Government grant to celebrate the Jubilee of the late Queen Elizabeth II contributed the funding for these tree plantings, but it was the enthusiastic and most welcome assistance from the local school and community groups which

Within a few short years these Eucalypts will restore the tree canopy in the area and will provide the present koala population, and many other species of native wildlife, with food, shelter and habitat.

Users of the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail will also trees as they will be able to enjoy a delightful shady area soon, and for many years to come.

All in all, over 80 people were involved in the latest tree plantings. Well done everyone, what a great achievement!

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Rocket engine testing facility seeks changes to permit conditions

In early 2020 the Lockyer Valley Regional Council received a Development Application by Scotbar Pty Ltd for Stage 1 of a rocket engine testing facility at Helidon.

Early assessment revealed nearly 3,000 sqm of vegetation had recently been cleared on the site to facilitate the building of Stage 1 structures prior to the lodging of the Application.

The Application said that the “proposal will not impact on vegetation”.

The majority of the already cleared vegetation was mapped on the Gatton Planning Scheme Biodiversity Overlay Code which protects and enhances special

including koala habitat areas.

As a result, Council included three revegetation conditions in the Development Approval of the Application in July 2020.

Two of these were

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required to be met before commencement of the rocket engine testing.

Use of the site commenced without meeting those requirements. This was not followed by any enforcement activity on the part of the Lockyer Valley Regional Council.

More than two years later, around midSeptember 2022, Council embarked on a “compliance audit” of the operation of the Stage 1 facility.

This was only after long and determined pressure by the local community who had been subjected to very loud rocket engine noises over a long period and who had detected apparently unlawful construction on the site and reported it to the Council.

At that time, three separate Council Community Action that the community would be kept informed of progress with the audit.

This never happened.

In fact LCA was recently told, in reference to the compliance audit, that “Council’s dealings and correspondence with the operator in this regard are not publicly available information”.

Further, it was said

are continuing to work with the operator of the motor testing facility at Seventeen Mile Road to achieve compliance with the Development Approval for Stage 1 and to regularise any unlawful activity.”

The phrase “regularise any unlawful activity” is worth noting.

On 16 March 2023 Scotbar lodged a Development Application seeking to have two changes made to each of the three unmet Stage 1 revegetation conditions. If Council approves these changes, each condition will be able to payment that is unlikely to be any different to the cost of meeting the initial conditions.

It is ironic that, one week before the Scotbar application to change the permit conditions, the Council issued a media release reminding residents and developers to ensure that they complied with the legal requirements for vegetation clearing or face potentially very serious

It contained no mention of a post-clearing “regularising” option.

Gordon Claridge, Management Committee Member,

Lockyer Community Action Inc.

Gavin, Tanya and Murray at the Brisbane Valley-Kilcoy Landcare tree planting.PHOTO: BVKL

Neumann to begin talks with Indigenous leaders on The Voice

BY JACOB HAYDEN

FEDERAL Member for Blair Shayne Neumann was appointed to a special parliamentary inquiry into the federal government’s legislation establishing a referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament last week.

As a former Shadow MinMr Neumann said he was proud to be involved in the inquiry that could examine any aspect of the legislation on The Voice.

“It’s about recognition and consultation and we want to hear what First Nations to hear from people like Professor Marcia Langton [Foundation Chair of Australian Indigenous Studies at the

academic and land rights

Minister in the federal gov-

“I want to hear also from First Nations people on the ground and the impact it will have on them and their

Mr Neumann said he was optimistic.

“We haven’t had a referenhaven’t had a successful one

PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT

CHAPTER IX Recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples

129 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice

In recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Peoples of Australia:

1. There shall be a body, to be called the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice;

out today [April 5] which were optimistic about the

Mr Neumann said The both symbolically and substantively.

“I don’t want to wake up on Sunday morning after a referendum and have Australia facing the world and saying that they didn’t

vote for a voice for its First

On April 6 the opposition government announced it would not support the referMember for Wright Scott Buchholz.

opposing the Prime Minister’s Canberra-based Voice bureaucracy model enshrined

Mr Buchholz said this was

2. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice may make representations to the Parliament and the Executive Government of the Commonwealth on matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait

about ‘doing what’s right for our country’.

“The Prime Minister has whereas we are seeking to

Islander peoples;

3. The Parliament shall, subject to this Constitution, have power to make laws with respect to matters relating to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice, including its composition, functions, powers and procedures.

Proposed question

A Proposed Law: to alter the Constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice.

Do you approve this proposed alteration?

“Every Australian will according to their own posi-

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Ipswich residents, including Aboriginal Elder Vera Short (right), met with Member for Blair Shayne Neumann and Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus to talk about the Indigenous Voice to Parliament.

Authorities talk road safety with Fernvale residents

BY JACOB HAYDEN

ROAD safety was the talk of the town in Fernvale on Wednesday April 5, with various community groups and authorities converging at Fernvale Village with information stalls.

Residents interacted with Lowood Police, the Ipswich District Crime Prevention Unit, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services, State Emergency Services, Fernvale PCYC, Transport and Main Roads and the Queensland Motorcycle Council Inc (QMCI).

Lowood Police Station

Sergeant James Bromley said the event coincided with the QPS Victor Easter road safety campaign.

“For the entirety of the will be targeting speed and driver engagement through random breath tests,” S/Sgt Bromley said.

S/Sgt Bromley said they were especially focused on

the safety of pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, truck drivers and bus drivers.

“We want to ensure everyone arrives safely to their destination over these school holidays and returns home safely,” he said.

“Earlier in the year we’ve seen a number of fatalities in the Somerset region, so

we want to reduce those and make sure the community remains safe on the road.”

Fernvale PCYC Braking the Cycle (BTC) program coordinator Samantha Harris said BTC taught young people how to drive but also focused on elements of road safety.

“We have 14 students

active on the program and a lot more students in and have spaces available,” Mrs Harris said.

“To apply for the program the best way to contact me is by phone - 0428 004 086, or at samantha.harris@pcyc. org.au.”

QMCI secretary David

How to stay safe if you hit a power pole

THERE will be plenty of people hitting the road these school holidays, but if you accidentally hit a power pole and powerlines fell across your car, would you know how to stay safe?

Energex work group leader Lawrence Hitchcock

Accurate reports can equal arrests

Accurate reporting of criminal activity can and does lead to arrests, and Toogoolawah Police Station Senior Constable Justin Willcocks has asked residents to make the most of their technology to assist police in investigations.

SC Willcocks said while criminal activity has not increasedgoolawah were not immune.

“We have seen a particular MO of country areas being targeted,” he said.

SC Willcocks said people need to watch for people ‘casing’ residencies.

“If you see a car creeping around, driving in and out of multiple driveways, it’s certainly something to be aware of,” he said.

White said their group joined the event to promote membership and their advocacy.

“We believe it should be part and parcel of the school program so younger students can learn more about road safety,” he said.

“The culture of road safety needs to change dramatically.”

SC Willcocks said recording technology like mobile phones and CCTV was incredibly valuable.

“In a recent break and enter, through a review of hours and hours of CCTV, trying to corroborate every camera available to us and we were able to track and identify a vehicle.

“It took a bit of time but that information’s so valuable.”

said knowing the answer could save your life.

“The best way to stay safe is to stay, call, wait,” Mr Hitchcock said.

“Stay in the vehicle, call triple zero and wait for emergency services and our crews to arrive.”

Mr Hitchcock said anyone trying to exit a vehicle with powerlines across it or electrical equipment underneath it will inadvertently close the electrical circuit and suffer either life-threatening injuries or even instant death.

“Electricity will always take the shortest route to earth and if you step out of a vehicle that has power running through it, that person will become that conduit and risk severe injury or much worse,” he said.

Representatives from TMR, QPS, PCYC, QFES, SES and QMCI gathered at Fernvale Village on Wednesday April 5 to discuss road safety concerns with residents.

PHOTO: JACOB HAYDEN

Nearly one vehicle a fortnight hits Energex equipment in Ipswich and the Lockyer Valley.

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If each of us spent $100 a year more at local businesses instead of chain stores, it would put an extra $3 million a year into our economy. Not only that but it would create thousands more jobs every year.

OFF THE RAILS: Inland Rail review raises bypass option

BY GRACE CRICHTON

THE INDEPENDENT

Review of Inland Rail led by Dr Kerry Schott AO made 19 recommendations to improve the delivery of the project, including a recommendation to minimise impact through regional towns.

In the report, recommendation 12 said noise and access disruptions should be addressed and towns could potentially be bypassed.

“As Inland Rail train the possibility to bypass the town should be investigated and easements protected for a new bypass corridor,” the recommendation read.

Lockyer Valley Regional Council Mayor Tanya Milligan said the review concerns council has raised ‘for years’.

“Local towns such as Gatton and Forest Hill should not be bisected and left with massive noise, access and

visual impacts if there is a viable bypass option,” she said.

“Dr Schott’s comment thatruption should be addressed is a vital part of protecting the liveability and wellbeing of communities like ours.”

The Australian Government agreed or agreed in-principle to all the recom-

mendations.

“The Australian Government’s support for this recommendation is also great news, and we hope it means investigations by the Australian Rail Track Corporation on potential bypasses are not simply a tick-the-box exercise,” Cr Milligan said.

Federal Member for Blair Shayne Neumann also wel-

comed the outcomes, noting the proposed development of an intermodal terminal at Ebenezer, subject to the completion of a business case.

“The proposal to end the Inland Rail at Ebenezer is a good one for these residents and a good thing for the local environment and wildlife,” he said.

Somerset Council News

POUND RELOCATED

SOMERSET Regional Council has relocated its large animal pound from the Coominya Transfer site to improve operational

The new set of cattle yards have several safety and welfare improvements. Both small and large animal pounds are now at the same site and the facility provides better public access.

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Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) chair of the board Peter Duncan AM said ARTC were committed to working closely with the Australian Government to implement the recommendations.

Details of the Independent Review can be accessed at www.inlandrail.gov.au/ independent-review

Police news: shooting in Coominya; road safety

COOMINYA SHOOTING

DETECTIVES from Ipswich

Criminal Investigation Branch investigated a shooting incident at Coominya on Saturday April 8.

Police were called just before 11am to Rocky Gully Road to reports shots

were heard in the area. located a man in his 30s with gunshot wounds.

First aid was provided before he was airlifted to hospital in a serious condition.

A crime scene was

declared and Rocky Gully Road closed, as investigations continued.

Police believed there was no ongoing threat to the public.

Anyone with information or relevant CCTV or dashcam footage in the

area at the time is asked to contact police.

CRIME STOPPERS: 1800 333 000 POLICELINK: 131 444 ROAD TOLL TOO HIGH POLICE are pleading with motorists to drive safely after charging more than

340 people with drink and drug driving offences school holidays. Four people were killed on Queensland roads in Operation Victor Easter continues until April 16.

Become a community champion and learn to recognise when someone could be at risk of harming themselves by attending a free three-hour workshop.

Esk, April 17

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A new train-themed playground opened at Memorial Park in Fernvale on April 6.

The playground features climbing nets, swaying pods, tactile play panels, a slide, talking tubes and crawling drivers big and small. The new $250,000 playground is funded by the Federal Government through its Local Road Community Infrastructure Program with thanks to Federal Member of Parliament Shayne Neumann.

An independent review into Inland Rail recommended investigating the possibility of bypassing regional towns. PHOTO: G. CRICHTON

Women bridging the cultural gap

BY GRACE CRICHTON

A GROUP of women from Papua New Guinea have banded together with an aim to support each other and bridge a cultural gap.

The Papua New Guinea Melpa Women’s Association of South East Queensland Inc. formed last year and its members reside in the Lockyer Valley, Ipswich, and Brisbane.

Vice president Wendy Komoti said the group’s aim was to bring together all the Papua New Guinean women of southeast Queensland, along with men, youth, and children, to address their needs as a community.

“[Our aim is to] try to minimise social issues in the community and try to provide the service that they need in the community, especially in the Lockyer Valley areas and Gatton,” she said.

The Melpa women are from the Western Highlands and Jiwaka provinces of Papua New Guinea and they

intend to form bonds with people from other provinces.

“Papua New Guinea is a diverse culture,” Wendy said.

“As we see, Australia is only one culture which we can understand right away.

“But Papua New Guinea has more than 800 languages

and we cannot understand each other very well.

“Melpa women means we speak only one language, which we understand very well.

“Then someone can be a bridge to every province, explaining culture, explaining

Mahon Bridge set for upgrades

LOCKYER Valley Regional Council has received funding from the Australian Government’s Bridges Renewal Program (BRP) for Mahon Bridge in Grantham.

The Australian Government will contribute $4,994,387 in funding through the BRP, with council funding the balance.

Lockyer Valley Regional Council Mayor Tanya Mil-

ligan said the new bridge would provide preferred heavy vehicle access.

“Mahon Bridge in Grantham has been impacted by load rating assessments and limits forcant impacts on local businesses and residents, so we are thrilled to announce the success of this funding application,” she said.

“The new bridge will provide preferred heavy

vehicle access to one of the major businesses within our region, supporting hundreds of local jobs and contributes to numerous community events.”

The BRP funds local government projects that upgrade and replace bridges to enhance local access and facilitate higher productivity vehicle access.

Works are expected to commence in the next 12 months.

everything in a way they can understand.”

The Melpa women held 25 at the Lockyer Valley Cultural Centre, an International Women’s Day dinner with a presentation and panel discussion on gender equity.

More than 200 people attended, exceeding their expectations.

Founder and interim secretary Leesa Timbi said the next step was to complete training and set up their new

“We have coming up in

the pipeline, as an organisation, training for the women,” she said.

“To learn how to run an organisation, learn good governance.

“That’s something that is pertinent and that’s our next step.”

Mahon Bridge on Carpendale Road will be replaced to improve the existing road alignment.

PHOTO: LOCKYER VALLEY REGIONAL COUNCIL

Members of the Papua New Guinea Melpa Women’s Association of South East Queensland Inc are ready to make a difference. Back row L-R: Wendy Komoti, Lelynne Pakindi, Rita Mark, Freda Roberty, Serah Peter. Front row L-R: Anna Pek, Catherine Wimp, Alice Pakandi, Marlyn Rur.

PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

Cancer support group still strong ten years on

LOCKYER Valley Cancer

Support Group celebrated its tenth anniversary on April 6.

The group started as a breast cancer support group on March 14, 2013, but has since expanded to extend its support to women and men with any cancer.

Gatton Hospital community health nurse Trish Jamieson, now retired, saw the need to start a support group in the Lockyer Valley to assist those undergoing treatment and post-treatment of breast cancer.

She was joined by McGrath Foundation breast care nurse Tamara Tomasev, from Ipswich, who is still supporting the members today.

The aim of the group is to provide a face-to-face, friendly, social gathering.

The monthly meetings have proved a welcome com-

times.

For newcomers, it is benmeetings and share, or listen, and commune with cancer survivors who can provide a real-life insight into their cancer journeys.

Carers are a real part of this journey and are also welcome to share their stories. These interactions not only help the newcomers but also help strengthen the resolve of the survivors.

The Lockyer Valley Cancer

Illegal dumping crackdown

SOMERSET Regional Council is cracking down on illegal dumping with increased surveillance

Support Group meets at the Thursday of the month at 10am.

Those interested can call 0419646902 or 5462 1766 to

CONTRIBUTED

Council purchased additional cameras and associated equipment to help catch and deter illegal dumpers with funding support through the State Government’s Local Government Illegal Dumping

Somerset Regional Council Mayor Graeme Lehmann said illegal littering or dumping would

“Illegal littering or dumping is the unlawful deposit of any type of waste material including such items as household goods, building waste, tyres, chemical drums and paint tins and asbes-

The penalty imposed for littering offence has an

Council encourages any members of the public to report illegal dumping or littering to council by

Lockyer Valley Cancer Support group celebrated its 10th anniversary. Back row L-R: Sue Smith, Therese King, Michelle Villis, Jean Dallinger, Beryl Reisenleiter, Pat James, Janet Howe. Front row L-R: Jenny Ryan, Barbara Martin, McGrath Foundation breast care nurse Tamara Tomasev, Pat Creamer, and Lyn Janke.

PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

Illegal littering and/or dumping of any type of waste material is an offence under the Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011. PHOTO: SOMERSET REGIONAL COUNCIL

Plainland students have a close shave

BY JACOB HAYDEN

FAITH Lutheran College

Plainland students, teacherser to raise funds for the Leukaemia Foundation through World’s Greatest and Faith teacher Megan Barrett. raising funds for the Leukaemia Foundation for 24

Mrs Barrett joined the The school has raised almost $8,800 through the March 29, in conjunction

Give generously amid cost of living crisis

ABOVE: Faith year 7 students Benny and Tate coloured their hair to raise funds.

LEFT: Faith Lutheran College Plainland teacher Megan Barrett, Leukaemia Foundation volunteer Gayle Daetz and hair stylist Gemella Davies. BELOW: Students, teachers and staff got involved in Faith’s fundraising efforts.

PHOTOS: JACOB HAYDEN

NOT-FOR-PROFIT donation platform GIVIT has observed a more than 100% increase in requests for grocery vouchers from the 4,500 charities and organisations they work with across Australia.

GIVIT CEO Sarah Tennant said the needs of vulnerable Australians have more than doubled on the platform in the past six months.

“Feeding their family is know that there are a lot of parents going without food so that their children can eat,” she said.

“I think of lot of people would be shocked to see how many of our fellow Australians are living at the moment.”

Laidley Community Centre manager Alana Wahl agreed there has been a dramatic increase in demand, but has requested people donate cash, food

vouchers and non-perishable food directly to their local community centres.

“Laidley Community Centre last year completed hundreds of applications for GIVIT vouchers on behalf of the community,” Ms Wahl said.

“Completing GIVIT applications does add to the workload of our staff and volunteers.

“It’s unfunded work, but we do it because we want to see those funds getting to our community members in need.”

Ms Wahl said it was much easier for her team to receive donations directly.

GIVIT donations have gone to people in Toogoolawah, Laidley, and Lowood.

Contact your nearest community centre to learn how you can support local people.

JACOB HAYDEN

Fresh face on museum committee

BY GRACE CRICHTON

THE NEWEST member of the Queensland Transport Museum advisory committee brings experience, a fresh perspective, and a love of learning.

Tony Coonan was appointed by Lockyer Valley Regional Council to the committee in a Community Member position in January.

Cobb & Co Museum in Toowoomba said he saw great potential in the Gatton museum.

“I’m really really interested to work with people, to ensure that an amazing resource is really well utilised,” he said.

“They’re sitting on something really special here.”

His role at Cobb & Co, where he has worked for 11 years, centres on learning and development programs based on the exhibits and encompasses school holiday programs, talks for adults, and programs for young

children.

Mr Coonan said he has always loved museums and was an advocate for lifelong learning.

“I could see that there’s a real potential where you can engage people into museums and get away from the fact

that our museums and art galleries are something for over-the-top academics,” he said.

“They’re wonderful spaces for everybody, they’re not just for the elite.

“Anybody should feel safe in a museum.”

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The real potential in museums is fostering and encouraging a love of learning, particularly in young people, and utilising the collection to understand our stories.

“The real stimulation is this lifelong learning,” he said.

“And people say ‘why are

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the time?’

“You need to know where you’ve come from, and you need to be part of that whole journey so we can journey forward.”

Mr Coonan is looking forward to collaborating with

his associates on the advisory committee.

“I always look forward to the sharing of ideas and seeing what’s really going to work for this space,” he said.

“It’s worth leaving Brisbane and going on a circuit for the day to see this.”

EIS workshop – Social performance and sustainability

You are invited to participate in a workshop on social performance and sustainability to inform the H2C project’s revised draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The workshop will involve a short presentation followed by the opportunity to provide input into the social impact and sustainability sections of the revised draft EIS.

Workshop details

Thursday 27 April 2023 6:00pm–8:00pm

Lockyer Valley Cultural Centre, 34 Lake Apex Drive, Gatton

What is social performance?

For details, please visit inlandrail.artc.com.au/where-we-go/ projects/helidon-to-calvert/events/

If you can't attend in person, you can do so online by scanning the QR code

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

1800 732 761 Contact us: inlandrailqld@artc.com.au

Please call our free translation and interpreter service on  131 450 (24 hours a day) if English is your second language and you need help reading this document.

Foxy Fraulein wins the Laidley Cup

BY BRUCE HORROCKS

THE GOLD Coast trained Foxy Fraulein won the Porters Plainland Hotel 1600 metre Laidley Cup on April 8. The four-year-old Foxwedge mare jumped clear from the barrier and was never headed in the run.

Trained by Rachel Singleton and ridden by Lilli Barr, the win in the cup came following good form with wins at Ballina and Kilcoy.

Foxy Fraulein carried 54 kg and her front running style suited the Gatton track.

Foxy Fraulein beat the Lindsay Hatch trained Cosmic Gossip for second with race favourite Gentle Prince, third.

The seven-race card produced high quality racing order of the day.

Rain on Friday night meant racing was held with a track rating of a soft 6, and the Lockyer Valley Turf Club is to be congratulated on the condition of the track and the way it withstood the day’s racing.

LEFT Nao

LEFT: Ali Kuchel and Naomi Jordin enjoyed a day out at the races.

PAGE 1: Hannah Stick, Sophie Pugh, and Shannai Wade.

BELOW: Best dressed couple Natika and Mark Hammond.

PHOTOS: GRACE CRICHTON

Generous grass-cutting gift for landcare group

MOWING along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail (BVRT) at Lowood has become a little easier for volunteer Michael Haertig, following West Moreton Landcare’s (WML) acquisition of a brand-new Husqvarna Z460 zero turn mower from Lowood Mowers on Friday March 31.

WML treasurer Des Rinehart said the state government’s Gambling Commugrant of $11,300 and the

‘very welcome offer’ from Lowood Mowers that supported the purchase of the Husqvarna mower would help to speed up maintenance activities along the BVRT.

This latest funding arrangement builds on numerous past successful BVRT partnerships between native plant expert Peter Bevan and his dedicated team of volunteers, local businesses, government organisations

and WML.

Mr Haertig proudly sat in the mowing seat when it was formally handed over by Lowood Mowers’ Daniel Bichel to WML treasurer Des Rinehart last week.

Member for Lockyer Jim McDonald was on site to

grants can bring to local communities.

Mr Haertig had previously maintained grassed sections of the revegetated BVRT west of Lowood for

years, using Peter Bevan’s privately owned ride on mower.

Currently, some 4 kms of the BVRT west of Lowood has now been revegetated with a unique mix of Australian native plants from across the country. Volunteers also take responsibility for other maintenance work along revegetated sections of the trail.

WEST MORETON LANDCARE

Mr Haertig proudly sat in the mowing seat when it was formally handed over by Lowood Mowers’ Daniel Bichel (second left) to WML treasurer Des Rinehart (left), with Member for Lockyer Jim McDonald.

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Runner-up Best Dressed Fillie Nicole Carlile and winner Kate Ruijter.

Foxy Fraulein (centre) charges down the home straight to win the 2023 Porters Plainland Laidley Cup.

Parade marshal passes the torch

AFTER 16 years, Gatton’s Anzac Day parade marshal Colin Martin is retiring from the role.

As a Gatton RSL

Subbranch member, Col took over marshalling from Bill Logan in 2007.

Gatton Star editor Chilla Johnston reported the new marshal ‘ably handled the march in front of possibly the biggest crowd ever at a Gatton service,’ in 2007.

Col, 76, has marshalled every parade with only one exception, in 2016 due to health reasons.

He took great satisfaction

in organising the marches and always made sure all the parade participants were in line and orderly.

Contributing to the Anzac Day parades was an extension of his military life. In 1965, Col joined the

army as a regular soldier. During his service, he completed two tours of duty in Vietnam.

He served for 20 years before he retired as a Warrant

During one of his postings

in South Australia, he ran up to ten march out parades a year, giving him ample skills to be the parade marshal.

He joined the army reserves in 1985, where he stayed for nine years.

Originally from Campbelltown, NSW, his last posting was to the Queensland Agricultural College (now UQ) which brought him to Gatton, where he has lived with his family since 1982.

Marshalling the Anzac Day parades was a job he was always proud to do.

GRACE CRICHTON

, Colin Martin (centre) has retired as parade marshal after 16 years.

PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

Col took pride in marshalling the Gatton Anzac day parades (pictured in 2021).

PHOTO: HELEN McCRAW PHOTO: THE GATTON STAR

A ‘Keys to the Shire’ march through Gatton in

Hats off to creative kids at tea party

BY JACOB HAYDEN

IT WAS tea time at Clock Park in Lowood for Somerset Regional Council’s annual Mad Hatter Tea Party, kicking

Somerset families visited

ous community organisations

Mount Tarampa ten-yearnie and Pearl from Plainland

ABOVE: Silvah and Alida with Elizabeth from Ottaba Llamas and Sampson and Prince the llamas.

ABOVE LEFT: George and Daisy from Kilcoy

LEFT: Mt Tarampa tenyear-old Destiny won the best hat competition.

RIGHT: Harlow, Theo and Mia from Lowood.

PHOTOS: JACOB HAYDEN

For those turning three in 2023

IS YOUR child turning three in 2023?

Together4Lockyer, a network of organisations focussed on early childhood development, is holding a new event for children under 5 years on April 20 from 9-11am at the Laidley Library Green Space on Spicer St.

Despite the theme, the event is not exclusive to three-year-olds.

Laidley District State

School deputy principal Nicci Martin said the event aimed to bring young families together to learn about the services and early childhood education opportunities available.

“The idea is to create an awareness in our community about pro-active early childhood measures or ‘protective factors’ for children to help children thrive prior to starting school,” Mrs Martin said.

“We have a pop-up child health and oral health clinic to help build our health literacies.”

Mrs Martin said stallholders would have activities to engage young ones while parents talk with service providers.

“We’ve got balloon decorating, glitter tattoos, face painting and many more age-appropriate activities,” she said.

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Mercy Community Lowood Hub family and community support workers Helen Moorhouse and Olivia McDonagh.

Various early childhood support groups will provide information at Together4Lockyer’s ‘Turning 3 in 2023’ celebration. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

Gatton dealer receives national Kubota award

BY JESSE HAMILTON

THE TEAM at Black Truck & Ag Gatton have gained national recognition by receiving the Gold Award in the Kubota Australia Dealer Excellence Awards for their commitment to selling and serving the Kubota brand to a high standard.

The award is presented to Kubota dealers across Australia who display high levels of customer satisfaction in equipment sales of Kubota products.

Black Truck sales general manager Jason Black con-

gratulated the team and said the company had done well in achieving the award for their Gatton and Toowoomba locations.

“We’ve won platinum before, we try to win it every year if we can, it’s certainly hard to win,” he said.

“Around Australia, there probably would have been 20, 25 dealers who would have gotten gold.

“And we won gold in two of our outlets.”

Mr Black has been the general manager of Black locations since 2010 and said

the company’s principle is ‘customers for life.’

“Our basic philosophy is, if we look after our customers well enough, they’ll keep coming back and dealing with us,” he said.

Black Truck & Ag Gatton sales representative Matthew Taylor said the Kubota brand was the leading label the company sells and was known for its dependability.

“Kubota has been around the world for a long time, a use their engines,” he said.

“Kubota is renowned for its reliability.”

Black Truck & Ag Gatton sales representative Matthew Taylor with branch manager Terry O’ Donoghue at their Gatton location, one of two outlets that won gold at the Kubota Australia Dealer Excellence Awards.

PHOTO: JESSE HAMILTON

Black Truck & Ag general manager Jason Black collecting the Kubota Australia Dealer Excellence Gold Award from President of Kubota Australia Yuji Tabira.

PHOTO: BLACK TRUCK & AG

Irrigation pricing under review

THE QUEENSLAND

Government has directed the Queensland Competition Authority (QCA) to review irrigation prices for water supply schemes.

The QCA will consider the supply costs Sunwater and Seqwater recover from irrigators to ensure costs are reasonable, transparent, and

Minister for Water Glenn

Butcher said the government encouraged irrigators to participate in the review.

“The independent regulator will undertake detailed review, talking to irrigators and other stakeholders so that we strike the right balance between the interests of customers and water providers,” he said.

“I encourage all Sunwater and Seqwater irrigation

customers to participate in this process to help the QCA form detailed, well-informed advice on irrigation prices for the government.”

To allow time for the businesses and QCA to consult with irrigators, the Queensland Government is extending a 15% water discount to 2024/25.

As part of this process, irrigation prices will be capped

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at the QCA’s assessed cost to as the lower bound price.

Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) CEO Jo Sheppard said the federation welcomed the opportunity to work with the government to support the recommendation.

“QFF and its industry members have been advocating for many years on water pricing structures and

the inequities this pricing can present for Queensland farmers,” she said.

“Queensland’s agricultural sector has some of the highest input costs in the world and this decision will not only also be ongoing and broader the increased use of water

The review will recom-

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Sunwater and Seqwater are due to submit their pricing proposals to the QCA by November 30, 2023. The QCA has published a stakeholder notice and a stakeholder guidance paper with more information. These are available on the QCA’s website.

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Book in for competitive Aussie sale

BY JACOB HAYDEN

AUSSIE Land and Livestock (ALL), in conjunction with GDL Kingaroy, are holding show and sales next Thursday, April 20.

The competition at the Coolabunia Saleyards will chance to win a Kubota Zero

ALL managing director James Bredhauer said the bull credits incentivised high quality genetic breeding.

“Say someone sends a mob judged as the best Charolais credit to go towards our bull -

ers, sponsored by upcoming bull sales Bunya Bull Sale – (Droughtmasters), Coolabunia Limousin Bull Sale, Brisbane Valley Santa Gertrudis, Aussie Angus Brangus,

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BJF Limousin, and Coolabunia Classic Charolais.

ing their genetics.

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vendors have been using betconducting bull sales which helps drive the genetics, which in turn helps people

produce better calves and then people are buying better cattle,” he said.

market.”

weaners.

ones and twos, you could go said.

Limousin in one run, some others are going to send 30 or For every beast a vendor puts into the April 20 and mower.

“The more cattle you send the more chances you get,” should book their cattle as quickly as possible in case the yards book out. pre-treated so they can travel

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Lockyer Ford triumphs once more

BY JESSE HAMILTON

THE LOCKYER Valley Ford team had another successful outing at Ford Australia’s annual dealer business meeting, picking up the Gold President’s Award for the second year running.

The President’s Award represents the dealership that achieved the highest level of customer service, customer satisfaction, and overall customer experience with the Lockyer Valley Ford team competing amongst 55 rural dealers.

Lockyer Valley Ford & Mitsubishi dealer principal Ian O’Brien accepted the award in Melbourne earlier this year and said it was an excellent win for the team.

Mr O’Brien said a ‘cuswas the key to running any successful business.

“It’s a great achievement for us, of course,” he said.

“It’s about looking after the guests, looking after the

people coming in... customer service is the main thing.

“People that are coming back to buy their second car

from us, or coming back for a service.

“It’s all about the customer satisfaction scores from

customers.”

Ford Australia president and CEO Andrew Birkic, who presented the award,

congratulated the team and said taking home back-toback honours was an incred-

“To say the award is competitive is an understatement,” he said.

“Winning the President’scult.

“Ian and his dealership competed in the most competitive group in the country, with no less than 55 competing for one solitary spot at the top.”

The Lockyer Valley team also received three other top prizes, with service department manager Chris O’Brien taking home the Gold Service Manager Award, parts and accessories manager Steven Kleidon awarded the Gold Parts Manager Award and customer service advisor Regan Hoger picking up the Gold Service Advisor Award.

Lockyer Valley Ford won the Gold President’s Award for the second year in a row, presented to dealer principal Ian O’Brien.

PHOTO: JESSE HAMILTON

APRIL

Tue Apr 11-16

Marburg Art Group Exhibition Green Shed Community Centre, 112 Queen St Marburg

Fri Apr 14

Toogoolawah Pictures Alexandra Hall, Somerset Youth week, a short film screening of The Young Carer Journey hosted by Wellways Carer Gateway and Shazam: Fury of the Gods 9am-12.30pm, free event includes ticket and popcorn, snack bar open, bookings essential 0467301924 of Facebook message.

Sat Apr 15

Afternoon Melodies Gatton Cota Seniors,1pm-4.30pm cost

$5. 0439030677

Snake Safety & Snake Bite Management Hatton Vale State School, 5pm-7.30pm, $5 per ticket, available on Eventbrite.

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

Sun Apr 16

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

Sun Apr 16, 23, 30

Botanical Drawing Classes

Open Door Gallery 45 Railway St Lowood, 1.30pm-5.30pm, over three classes participants will learn the fundamentals of botanical drawing through observation, basic botany, precision and accuracy. $165pp, for adults 18+ all skill levels. Bookings essential 0400884388 or quiessenceart@gmail.com

Wed Apr 19

Threatened Species of Somerset + Landcare Meeting hosted by Brisbane ValleyKilcoy Landcare, 6.45pm for 7pm start, Kilcoy Visitor Information Centre, guest speaker

Dr John Hodgon from Qld Dept of Environment and Science, event open to members and non-members, free event, tea and coffee provided. More details in event on Brisbane Valley -Kilcoy Landcare Facebook page.

Thu Apr 20

Author Talk Laidley Library 1pm, Gatton Library 3pm, Jim Nicholls

Book your spot ph 5466 3434 or 5462 0351

Fri Apr 21

Ambitious April Challenge

Paint pouring with Bill, 9.30am12.30pm, Rosewood Community Art Group, Girl Guides Hut 79 Matthew St Rosewood, limited numbers please register 0754641544

Sat Apr 22

Lockyer Valley Heritage Festi-

val Das Neumann Haus: Entry is free from 9am to 3pm.

Laidley Pioneer Village: Activities and entertainment will be held from 9am – 3pm and entry is by donation. 0439 588 054 or visit www.luvyalockyer.com.au

Somerset Flavours Banquet

Somerset Civic Centre, 6pm, a decadent 5 course degustation menu with paired wines created by three of Brisbane s executive head chefs, menu showcases produce from Somerset. Tickets online through Somerset Civic Centre box office.

Sat Apr 22-Sun 23

Auditions: Charlotte s Web

Lockyer Regional Performing

Arts, actors aged 18 years and under welcome, visit lrpa.org.au or visit Facebook event to download audition pack Enq 0488113666

Tue Apr 25

Anzac Day Check with your local RSL or council for services and parades.

Sat Apr 29

Laidley RSL Market 7a,-12pm, free entry, Laidley RSL carpark behind Laidley Cultural Centre 0437717208

Lowood Slimmers Bus Trip

Jondaryan Woolshed p/u

Lowood 7am, Plainland 7.15am, Gatton 7.30am. 54261468

Withcott Community Markets

Steve Jones Community Hall (Meadows Rd & Honan St), 8am-12pm. 0437841704

Jimna Rocks Jimna Base Camp, 11am, a festival unlike any other in the region, Jimna Rocks, founded and curated by Karen Andrews of MMK Music Promotions, now in its third year, is a showcase of over 100 musicians (24 acts from southeast QLD and Nth NSW ), weekend camping available or day passes via Moshtix online.

Bookings essential no tickets on the gate due to a cap.

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Coming to Gatton Seniors Centre Gunbarrel Highway Men, Reg Poole, Terry Gordon, Owen Blundell, 13 North St.

Gatton, Saturday 29th April, starts at 1pm, $25 Entry, bookings are essential phone Lorelle 0439030 677 or call at The Senior Centre, Monday to Thursday, between 9am & 12pm.

Village of the Doomed Come

celebrate all things creepy and macabre! A fun filled fright fest with live entertainment, a bizarre bazaar and great prizes, Laidley Showgrounds, 6pm9.30pm, tickets on sale now. 0448326246 or Visit Facebook event.

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Fri May 5

Marvelous May Challenge

Sketching with charcoal with Bev and Judith, Rosewood Community Art Group, Girl Guides Hut 79 Matthew St Rosewood, 9.30am-12.30pm, 0754641544

Kilcoy Multicultural Carnival Yowie Park, 3pm-7pm, live music and cultural performances, children s activities, workshops, stall holders, food vendors, hosted by Somerset Regional Council.

Glenore Grove Dance

Commodore 7.30pm11.30pm, $10 includes supper, Glenore Grove Hall 0423849002

Sat May 6

Flora 4 Fauna Volunteer Program 8.30am-12.30pm, 16 Wilkinson Plc Grantham, for those interesting in volunteering and learning about Australian bush foods, bush medicines, and more. RSVP email flora4faunaqld@gmail.com

Marburg Dance Anzac

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

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

Country Music Concert Gatton Seniors Centre, 1.30pm4.30pm, walk-ups welcome, afternoon tea supplied, lucky door and raffles, entry $5.

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Mon May 8

Special Storytime: Geckos

Wildlife bring along a camera and get ready to be up close and personal with a range of unique Australian wildlife, 9am at Lowood Library, 11.30am at Kilcoy Library

Fri May 12-Sat May 13

Lockyer Valley Autumn Orchid Show Anglican Church Hall Gatton cnr Railways and Spencer Sts, plant sales, cultural advice, growers stalls, potting requirements, raffles crafts, Fri 9am-4pm Sat 9am1.30pm.

Sat May 13

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

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

Cent Sale at Gatton Seniors Centre, starts at 1pm, afternoon tea supplied, raffles and lucky door prizes. 0439030677

Sun May 14

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

Wed May 17

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

Thu May 18

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

Sat May 20

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

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

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

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

Sun May 21

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

Multicultural Festival 10am3pm Ferrari Park Laidley, all day live entertainment, food trucks galore, and a massive international market. 0448326246 or Visit Facebook event.

Thu May 25

Peace Ladies Stall 8am11.30am in front of IGA Gatton

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April 10-16, 2023

ARIES

Prepare for one of the luckiest weeks of the year! The Sun and Jupiter link up in Aries, so You’re also keen to make connections with other people, as Venus and Pluto highlight future success, so roll up your sleeves and get

TAURUS

Mercury, Venus and Uranus all transit through

highlight your contemplation zone, so medita

Your motto is from actress and activist Emma

GEMINI

The Sun and Jupiter join forces, so open and

lead to unexpected consequences, so think

Those around you can expect some amusing antics and manic moments from you and your

CANCER

nity could come your way, as the Sun and Mars moving through your sign and Venus shifting into your spirituality zone, this week

moment is from actress and feminist Emma

LEO

Calling all restless, curious Cats! It’s one of your luckiest weeks of the year as the golden fortunate opportunities are likely – especially involving education, aspirations, adventure, moment, money and mates are a messy

VIRGO

If you stop criticising others – and turn on the charm instead – then you’ll zoom ahead in leaps

LIBRA

And don’t forget to laugh! Your mantra is from

week to catch up with family and friends from

SCORPIO

to ricochet out of your usual routine and do spice of life as you experiment with exciting new activities and enjoy some spontaneous

SAGITTARIUS

It’s a wonderful week to let the good times roll, as the Sun and Jupiter join forces to put stars highlight entertaining, eating out, movies, concerts, parties, personal pampering, fash

careful what you say to a stressed family mem

CAPRICORN

This week your ruler, Saturn, squares Venus, which could crank up your controlling side do it!

AQUARIUS

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PISCES

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Al-Anon 6pm Mon Lutheran Hall Spencer St Gatton 0488216123

Alcoholics Anonymous

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

Lutheran Hall Minden

Boutique Market 9am-2pm

every Wednesday, Hypatia’s House, 151 Patrick St, Laidley

Brisbane Valley Ukefreaks

6pm-8.30pm Wed BV Darts

Assoc Building Lowood 0408183870 FB

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CAMS Multicultural Program support for multicultural community members, Lockyer Community Centre 0455251581

Cars, Bikes, and Coffee

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

Chug-along Social Group

2nd & 4th Wed/mth Gatton

Uniting Church 54626763

Cards/Board Games

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

Community Chess Club

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

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

Community Centre Gatton 54623355

Coominya Public Hall

General Meeting 1st Mon/ mth 6.30pm 0488169162

Country Music Balladeer & Folk Music Walk Up 4th

Sun/mth Laidley Pioneer

Village, 11am-4pm. 0428502262

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

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

Glamorgan Vale hall 0459320538

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

Digital Tech Hub 12pm Thu Lockyer Community Centre 54623355

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

Esk Bowls & Community Club Bingo Bowls Club

Thu 11am 0412824267

Esk Community Choir

Tues 6:30-8:30pm Somerset Civic Centre 0477540507

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

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

Euchre Wed 7.30pm, Lowood Showgrounds 0411334382

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

Gatton & District Historical Society 6.30pm 3rd Mon/mth Caffey Hall Gatton Historical Village 0420967022

Gatton Senior Citizens 13 North St. Mon & Thu Euchre 9am, 1st Tue/mth HOY, 2nd & 4th Tue/mth Craft Days,

3rd Tue/mth social days

9.30am. Morning tea & raffles, lunch supplied 0439030677

Gatton Table Tennis

9.30am-12pm Tue, Woodlands Rd 0427912051

Gatton Quilters 9.30am

3rd Sat/mth, Gatton State School Hall 0438727355

Gatton Village Markets 1st Sun/mth, Lake Apex, 0492831969

Glamorgan Vale CWA -

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

Glamorgan Vale Tennis Club Inc 10am-2pm 2nd Sun/mth 697 Glamorgan Vale Rd see Facebook.

Glenore Grove QCWA

Meeting 2nd Mon/mth 1pm 0419642913

Glenore Grove QCWA

Craft 1st 3rd & 4th Mon/mth

1pm QWCA Hall 0459320538

Glenore Grove CWA

Street Stall last Thu/mth

8.30am-12pm IGA mall Gatton 0459320538

Grantham/Gatton Indoor

Bowls Club Fri 1.30pm

Senior Citz Hall North St Gatton 0754627708

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

Jam Sesh Fernvale 2nd Sun/mth 12.30pm-3.30pm, 6 Clive St, BYO instruments 0481574615

Laidley Garden Club

9.30am 2nd Mon/mth

Laidley Cultural Centre function room 0413136861

Laidley Indoor Bowls Club

Mon 6pm-9pm Laidley Cultural Centre 0408 631 292

Laidley Weight Support Group Inc. 9am Wed

Laidley RSL 0403501170

Lockie's Toy Club toy li-

brary program Lockyer Community Centre

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Lockyer Ladies Seniors

Support Group 2nd & 4th

Tue/mth, 9.30am-12pm, 18

Tryhorn St Grantaham, 0438765212 or 0409676526

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

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

Lockyer Valley Celtic

Pipeband Wed 6pm-8pm

Grantham Butter Factory

1st Sat/mth Lake Apex 0447003423

Lockyer Valley Dog Training Club 6.30pm Mon

Laidley Showgrounds Facebook or 0428048823

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

Lockyer Valley Orchid Society 1st Tue/mth Gatton

Showgrounds room under grandstands 0409475504

Lockyer Valley Tai Chi for Health Wed 10am Lowood

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

Lockyer Valley Toastmaster Club 7pm 2nd & 4th

Thu/mth, Gatton Senior Citizens Centre 54627576

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

Gatton Library, 4th Tue/mth

Laidley Library, lockyervalleywriters@gmail.com

Lockyer Woodcrafters

Group Mon-thu & Sat, 24

Railway St Forest Hill 0457219408 or

lwcg4342@gmail.com

Lowood Community Action Group 2nd Tue/mth

6.30pm at Lowood Darts

Club 0407279412 or FB

Lowood Craft Group

9.30am Fri Lowood RSL Sub Branch 0409343446

Lowood CWA 2nd Tue/mth

CWA Hall 54261514

Lowood District Residents Network Inc. 7pm

3rd Tue/mth, BV Darts Assoc Building 0488234553

Lowood Lions Club 7pm

2nd & 4th Mon/mth Lowood

Railway Station lowood@lionsq3.org.au

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

0447489875

Lowood Show Society

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

Lowood Slimmers Tue

5.30pm Lowood Show Hall 54261468

Midweek Market Wed 9am

Hypatia’s House, 151 Patrick St Laidley 0448326246

Mulgowie Farmers Market

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

Mt Beppo Art Group Wed

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

My Local Market Plainland

7am-12pm 3rd Sun/mth Porters Hotel hello@ mylocalmarket.net.au

My Local Market Walloon

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

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

Painting Classes 10am Fri Summerholm 0450656356

RADF Art & Culture Project free fortnightly art/craft, Lockyer Community Centre 54623355

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

3.50 Scottish Vets

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 PBS

2.00 Ironman. Next Gen Series.

3.00 Figure Skating.

Figure World Championships.

Highlights. 4.30 The Weedy One. 4.45 Saving Notre Dame. 5.45 Lost Gold Of World War II. 6.30 News. 7.30 The Wonders Of Europe. 8.30 Titanic’s Lost Evidence. 10.00 Citizen Jane Fonda. 11.00 Late Programs.

6.00

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 The Morning Show. 12.00 Horse Racing. All Aged Stakes Day and Victorian Owners and Breeders Race Day. 5.00 News. 5.30 Creek To Coast. 6.00 News. 7.00 Border Security. 7.30 MOVIE: 2012. (2009) 10.35 MOVIE: My Best Friend’s Wedding. (1997) 12.50 What The Killer Did Next. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 Get Arty. 5.00 House Of Wellness.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Living Proof. 1.30 LEGO Masters: Grand Masters. 4.30 Garden Gurus. 5.00 News. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 News.

7.00 ACA. 7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone. (2001) 10.40

tv guide

ABCTVPLUS7TWO7MATEGEMBOLDPEACHVICELAND

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 Highway Patrol.

9.30 Kavanagh QC. (M, R)

11.15 Murdoch Mysteries. (M, R)

12.15 Father Brown. (M, R)

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

Armchair Experts.

No Man’s Land.

Los Angeles. (M, R)

6.30

8.00

9.20

(M, R)

11.00 Frasier. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)

6.30 Friends. (PG, R)

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

9.30 Seinfeld. (PG, R)

11.00 Frasier. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)

6.30 Friends. (PG, R)

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

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

10.30 Charmed. (PG)

11.30 Frasier. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6.30 The Highland Vet. (PG)

7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG)

8.30 Escape To The Country. (R)

9.30 I Escaped To The Country. (PG)

6.00pm The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R)

AFL Pre-Game Show.

Football. AFL. Round 5. Port Adelaide v Western Bulldogs.

AFL Post-Game Show. 6.30 Border Security: America’s Front Line.

Movie: RED. (2010)

7.00

JAG. (PG, R)

Soccer. A-League Men. Matchweek 24. Western Sydney Wanderers v Melbourne Victory. 10.15 MacGyver. (PG, R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R)

Movie: The Matrix. (1999) (M, R) Keanu Reeves.

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

6.25 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

10.15 Friends. (PG, R)

12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

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

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

6.25 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

9.00 Friends. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

1.30 Movie: His Dark Materials: The Golden Compass. (2007) (PG, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (PG, R)

7.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R)

8.30 Inspector Morse. (M, R)

10.50 Air Crash Investigations. (PG, R)

11.50 Cleaning Up. (M, R)

12.50 Doc Martin. (PG, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (PG, R)

7.30 Call The Midwife. (M, R)

8.45 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. (MA15+, R)

10.45 Mighty Ships. (PG, R)

11.45 Call The Midwife.

Pawn Stars. (PG)

Storage Wars. (PG)

Storage Wars: New York. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Black Hawk Down. (2001) (MA15+, R)

Enter The

Death In Paradise. (M, R)

8.40 The Madame Blanc Mysteries. (M)

9.40 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+, R)

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

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

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 New Tricks. (PG, R)

8.40 The Closer. (M, R)

9.40 Rizzoli & Isles. (MA15+, R)

10.40 Major Crimes. (M,

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)

6.30 Friends. (PG, R)

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

9.30 Seinfeld. (PG, R)

11.00 Frasier. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

1.30 Charmed. (PG, R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)

6.30 Friends. (PG, R)

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (M, R)

9.30 Mom. (PG, R)

10.20 Becker. (PG, R)

11.10 Frasier. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

6.15 Forged In Fire. (PG, R)

7.05 Jeopardy! (PG, R)

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

8.30 One Night In...

9.25 The Machines That Built America. (PG)

10.15 Alone Australia. (M, R)

LESCHKE,

KevinAshley

Foreverloved&missed Michelle,Steven,Corinne, Patrick,Maddilynn, Declan,Zoe&Kane

Goetsch & Sons Auctioneers

Clearing Sale A/C WJ & RM McInally

Saturday15th April at 9am

55 Clarendon Road, Lowood

Tools/Workshop/Farming etc: MF 135 tractor, Fiat 750 2WD tractor with frontend loader, 5ft slasher, wire unwinder, calf cradle, carryall, MF 2 furrow plough, rippers, triple K, harrows, tractor canopy, post hole digger, 2kva generator, assort hand tools & power tools, ropes, compressor, HTC single cylinder diesel engine, bench grinder, pressure pump, nuts, bolts & screws, ladders, block & tackle, wood lathe, misters, carpenters saw box, pipe bender, router, sash clamps, trolley jack, chain, die grinder, elect fence unit, chain dogs, Kubota diesel engine, petrol transfer pump, oil pumps, pto spray pump, power leads, carryall, overhead fuel tank, Tas post borer, drums, wedges, old spanners, fire brand, heavy gauge railway line, pto driven hammer mill 3 screen, top links, roll plain wire, horse feeder

Household etc: large amount of pot plants, furniture & household items, Misc: Kings 60L camping fridge, Antique sewing box, portable air con, push bikes, meat bandsaw, sausage filler, Bryan pump, mincer, Jarvis meat saw, Stainless steel benches, knocking box, butchers block, old boilers, gas portable bbq, porcine doll, yabby pump, fishing rods, garden equipment, push mowers, chainsaws, metal trunk, old timber boxes, stainless steel tubs, scales, pvc fittings, Holden sunvisor & torno cover, horse collar, large amount scrap steel, dehorners, fibreglass tanks, box trailers, 1998 Landcruiser ute, JD LA105 ride on mowers & fertilizer & air rater, fridge units & fans, fire wood and much more

For Removal: houseyard fence, shed roof's for removal, 9 gates, loading ramp, yard panels, mesh panels,

Kalbar Cattle Sale

Saturday 22nd April at 2pm Kalbar Showground Yards

For all your clearing sale & auctioning needs

www.goetschandsons.com.au

MONSTER

CLEARANCE SALE

Saturday29thApril

Commencing10am (viewfrom8.30am)

OnSite-54KraatzsRoad,Tallegalla Antiques,RareCollectables,TE20Tractor& GraderBlade,GrainGrinder,1980’sHondaZ50 MotorBike,”Whopper”PotBellyStove,Leather &CanvasSewingMachines,LeatherGear,Cow Bells,CampOvens,Farming&OtherTools, Furniture,RabbitTraps,Saddles,BullockYoke& Bars;LightHorseMemorabilia,DraughtHorse andBuggyCollars;RareCollarMakingStuffing Rods,Tools& Press,GeneralHouseholdItems, CreamCans,Demijohns,CollectableModelToys, MeatMincer,SausageMaker,EdisonMoulded CylinderRecords+otherRecords&Tapes, Accordion,PlasterofParisDogs,plussmallstoo numeroustomention.

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SUDOKU GENERAL CROSSWORD 1015

ACROSS

4 Name a type of unarmed combat (6)

7 To dispose of in one’s will, is to do what (8)

two Melbourne cups (6) which progress is impossible (8)

11 Which people reject conventional social values in favour of new standards of awareness (7)

13 Name a kind of pepper (7)

15 To be dry, is to be what (7)

17 What is a state of ecstatic joy (7)

20 To arrange, is to do what (8)

23 Name a particular poll (6)

24 What is another term for an ingress (8)meration of inhabitants, with details as to age, gender, etc (6)

DOWN

1 What is a function to raise money for charity, church, school, etc (4)

2 Name a barrier in a racetrack to be leapt over by contestants (6)

3 What is a radiance surrounding the head of a saint

(4)

4 The uniform of soldiers is usually of which colour (5)

5 What is a formula for preparing a dish in cookery (6)

6 Name an alternative term for a topic (5)

9 Which person is licensed to practise medicine (6)

10 To be of a lower price, is to be what (7)

12 What is a seat on a bicycle (6)

14 What are usually the cheaper seats in theatres (6)

16 Name a form of quadrille marked by extravagant leaping and kicking (6)

18 To astonish, is to do what (5)

19 What are hangmen’s nooses (5)

21 Which movable barrier is on a swinging frame (4)

22 Name another term for a religious denomination (4)

Check out all the Bunnies that were won at The Josie Family Trophy day held at Toogoolawah Golf Club on Saturday 8th April. Back Row: Sponsors Melissa (nee Josie) and David Cook, Bob Marshall, Front Row: Christine Black and Enid Faulkner.

BOWLS

TOOGOOLAWAH BOWL CLUB

On Tuesday 4th April was our Pub Day with a full green of enthusiastic bowlers ready to do battle across the paddock. With great weather, good food, cold drinks and a great atmosphere as well as a birthday boy winning the day what more could you ask for. Winners on the day were Alan Cameron, Des Knopke, John Harrison and Larraine Sherrif. Runners up were Lester Blechly, Kevin Preece, Gary Jensen and Renie Lauchlan. First round winners Greg Beard, Steve Lehman, Wayne Talbot and Ernst Gomsi. Second round winners Gerrit Winkeler, Peter and Kate Hassall and Di George. Our sponsor on the day was Ramblers Skydive and were represented by Reece who watched some of the talent on the green as well as proudly presenting the trophies on the day.

On Sunday 9th April we had a fours game and welcomed back after a long absence Viv and Peter Anderton, it was great to see them. Winners on the day were Gerrit, Robert, Nev and Peter and Viv. With Peter still regaining his strength we had him playing at 1 end and Viv at the other. Made for an

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

For the Calendar:

Our next Club Meeting will be held on Sunday 16th April 2023. All members are invited to attend at 9.00am and to help in the running of the club by participating in discussions. This is a week later than normal but we have easter the week earlier.

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

Our next Barefoot and BBQ day will be held on Saturday 29th at 5.30pm for a 6.00pm start. Barby approx. 8.00pm

See you on the Green.

GOLF

ESK GOLF CLUB

Friday 7/4/23

First Rd Chooky V Turkey Annual Challenge. Sponsor Brisbane Valley Hire & Sales. Chooky Winner S Wilson R/UP L Pratt, Turkey Winner M Simpson R/ UP I Timms, Putting Competition M Beetz 12putts. 21 Players contested the day with the Turkey’s taking the win 159nett to 169nett just 10 shots ahead.

NTP Handicap 0-10

1/10 3rd C Wheeler; 5/14 3rd S Wilson; 9/18 2nd S Wilson; H/C 11+; 2/11 3rd J Humphrey; 3/12 3rd I Timms; 6/15 3rd B Rowe.

All In 4/13 B Glanville; 7/16 3rd L Pratt; 8/17 2nd L Latter. Inclement weather made the start of our Annual Competition doubtful, fortunately it was just a few showers. Sponsor Barry Rowe had the best lucky winner for the Chooky players with Laurence taking R/UP spot. For the Turkey players, Matty Simpson took the win with second place going to Ian Timms. Many thanks to Barry from Brisbane Valley Hire & Sales for providing some top prizes, and our volunteer ladies Faye Punch and Jan Humphrey for feeding everybody.

Saturday 8/4/23 Club Competition

Single Stableford

Winner D Richards 40pts. R/UP J Lee(L) 37; B Tumney 36; M Rowe 36; S Wilson 35; S Lerm 34; I Timms 34; C Pettet 34; L Johns 33; C Wyatt 31; I Knopke 31; B Farnham 30; D Bitossi 29; E Lee 29; S Brown 29; B Gargano 29; G Wilson 28; G Proctor 28; B Moore 27; G Collins 27; BL Farnham 26; P Hedges 21; H Gargano(L) 20; H Knubel 18.

NTP H/C 0-15

1/10 3rd S Wilson

H/C 16+ 2/11 3rd B Tumney

Ladies 6/15 3rd J Lee

All In Sponsor IGA Esk

4/13 S Brown

Sponsor Brisbane Valley Meats

8/17 2nd S Wilson

Good turnout for our Easter Saturday Competition. Dennis taking out the group came in, and Dennis pipped her to the post. Lots of Easter egg prizes to win, so some people will be watching the scales, a top day for everyone.

Sunday 9/4/23 9 Hole Chooky

Winner C Pettet 33nett, R/UP G Punch 35; S Wilson 36; J Humphrey 37; D Back 38; B Glanville 38; G Lockett(L) 40; M Beetz 40; G Spencer 45.

Putting Competition Garry Spencer 15putts

NTP No 17 2nd S Wilson

ments. The Old Pom Col taking the win with Gary getting R/UP spot. Shaun winning his usual pin shot and Garry S taking the putting comp after a count and pulled out his own name, top day all round.

LAIDLEY GOLF CLUB

Saturday 8th April - Single Stableford

Winner: Frank Kelly (Visitor) 35

Runner Up: Jonathon Haddrell 34

Run Down: A. Parker 33, D. Hauser 32, R. Gray 31, D. Cannard 31, A. Cullen 31, A. Paroz 31, D. James 30, G. Heuston 29, Alexander Smith 29, A. Forbes 29, D. Morrow 29, N. Channells 29

Pins: (Pro Pin) Steven Smith (Div.1) Andrew Parker (Div2) Roger Gray (Div.3)

Dave Cannard

Thursday 6th April - Open Competition - Monthly Medal & Putting

Winner: Ken Luck 78/71

Gross Winner: Ken Luck 78

Runner Up: Lionel Edwards 85/73

Run Down: K. Goebel 79/73, C. Weier 97/73, A. Parker 84/75, P Woods 87/75,

Pins: (Pro Pin) Peter Wood (Div.1) Peter Wood (Div.2) Gary Wild (All In) Garry

Rodgers

Putting: Ken Luck & Clarrie Weier 28 putts

Wednesday 5th April - Ladies Monthly Medal & Putting

Trophy Donor: Jenny Paroz

Winner: Cheryl Sternberg 80/73

Runner Up: Lorraine Emery 88/74 on c/b

Run Down: W McIntosh 102/74, M. Taylor 98/75, J. Logan 93/77, P. Davis

111/78

Pins: (Pro Pin) Cheryl Sternberg (Div.1) Cheryl Sternberg (Div.2) Marie Voorma (Div.3) Shirley Hulett

Putting: Judy Logan 26 putts

LOWOOD GOLF CLUB

Results for Tuesday 4 April 2023 Single Stableford

Winner: M Stafford 38 R/Up: D Hines 37 ocb

BRD: C Petrohilos 37 M Joyce J Webb C Gleeson M Wellings W McFarlane 36

NTPs: 2: N Sippel 5: W McFarlane 11: D Sheraton 14: W McFarlane 14 2nd

shot ladies: K Clarkeson 9/18 2nd shot Div 1: D Hines Div 2: B Green

Results for Thursday 6 April 2023 Single Stableford

Winner: B Richards 42 R/Up: P Cattanach 39

BRD: P Brown B Lowe 38 J Webb P Jensen 37 D Lund R Irwin 36

NTPs: 2: P Molloy 5: B Richards 11: S Henshall 14: B Lowe 14 2nd shot

Ladies: P Dwyer 3/12 2nd shot Div 1: B Richards Div 2: J Morris

Results for Saturday 8 April 2023 Single Stableford

Winner: G Milady 39 R/Up: A Bolton 36 ocb

BRD: D Johnstone J Ormaechea J Grace 36 P Hallett 35 Shane Kopelke J

Luxford K Lodder K Glover 34

NTPs: 2: K Lodder 5: C Wieland 11: A Wieland 14: A Wieland 14 2nd shot

Ladies: Sue Kopelke 4/13 2nd shot Div 1: G Milady Div 2: G Page

TOOGOOLAWAH GOLF CLUB

Wednesday 5th April Wednesday Ladies AM Golf.

9 hole single stableford. Winner Chris Stevens 18 points, Runner up Enid Faulkner 16 points.

Enid’s NTP no 4 Chris Stevens.

PM Chook Run also a 9 hole single stableford.Winner Geoff Murtagh 24

points (that’s a great comeback Geoff) Runner up Trevor Friedrich. NTP no 5 Alan White.

Saturday 8th April The Josie Family Easter Trophy Day. Talk about big Bunnies.

The event was a single Verse Par (+ -) Golfer Men’s winner Lachlan Kuhn (Kilcoy) +3 , Runner up Bob Marshall (T’wah) -1

Ladies winner Christine Black (Beerwah) -4, on a count back from Enid Faulkner (T’wah) -4

Another count back loss to Enid, in a count back poor Enid always comes in as the bridesmaid.

Overall ladies or Men’s 3rd place Caleb Marschke(Brook Water /T’wah) -2

Non Golfer Scott Gordon (Visitor) -1.

Bradman’s Brian Kuhn (Kilcoy) -12

Josie Family NTP’S. All in 1/10 Scott Gordon, Ladies 2/11 Enid Faulkner(T’wah).

Men’s 5/14 Troy Edwards (Kilcoy), all in 8/17 Caleb Marschke(BW/T’wah).

All in Closest Chip 9/18 Troy Edwards. Troy chipped in from off the green not only closest chip but an eagle 3. Great shot Troy ladies watching from the windows were a witness to a great chip.

Exchange Hotel Groovy Goat Pizza 3/12 Caleb Marschke(BW/T’wah), IGA Toogoolawah 4/13 Alan Black (Beerwah), For Frank 6/15 Troy Edwards 9Kilcoy).

Grand Hotel Esk 7/16 Men’s Troy Edwards (Kilcoy) Ladies Lea-Jayne Marschke(T’wah). Hope Troy’s Family has a sweet tooth, that was a lot of Chocolate Bunnies to win. Thank you to the visitors that joined us for this great day. What can we say but a big thank you to the Josie Family for another Awesome Day. Those Bunnies are great and of Course the Nacho’s at the end can’t be matched. Melissa said she thought she made them better than her Mum Janine, we won’t come into that one. They were beautiful. Hope you can source them big ones again for next year James.

Coming Events

Saturday 15th April Grand Hotel Esk, (Joe and Roxy), a 2 Person Ambrose Golfers and Non Golfers invited. 11am shotgun start.

Wednesday19th April Ladies AM Golf 8am start/PM chook run will now be a 3.00pm Start.

NETBALL

LOCKYER VALLEY NETBALL ASSOCIATION

Come and try day on April 15 at Cahill Park Sports Complex from 9am10.30am. Parents info sessions are on Thursday April 13 at 7pm at Cahill Park Leagues Club and on Saturday April 15 at 9am at the courts. Sessions will include information about the season and information on coaching,

and see how you can assist.

RIFLES

GATTON GLENORE GROVE RIFLE CLUB

Saturday for the 500yd range, a warm sunny afternoon with a strong westerly wind. Good scores were hard to come by as the scores sheet show. Congratulations to GGGRC member R Bowman 1st place FSTD Inverell OPM. Iron Sights out of 105.21.

R. Perry 96.6 and C. Greenwood 96.3

All F class out of 126.21.

FTR

R A. Beetham 113.3. and White 99.1

F. Open

A Steele 98.1 and P. Hayden 98.0

F STD.,

G. Chandler 114.5, J. Findlay 113.7, R. Cowburn 102.4 and S. Perry 96.0 Next week 600yds.

RUGBY LEAGUE

KILCOY YOWIES

Kilcoy Yowies have a draw this coming weekend and wish everyone a Safe and Happy Easter. Kilcoy will be hosting 3 games in Round 3 (April 15). 12:00pm - Palmwoods vs Beachmere (C Grade Men) 1:30pm - Stanley River vs Caboolture (Reserve Grade Men) 3:00pm - Kilcoy Yowies vs Yandina (C Grade Men). Entry is $5 cash at gate, with under 12s free entry. Bar and canteen available!

First round winners Greg’s team, Toogoolawah Bowls Club.

Young gun selected for Bris Lions academy

FAITH Lutheran College

Plainland student Harrison game for the AFL Brisbane

April 2.

to represent the Brisbane spoils.

While the Lions went number of goals throughout to go from strength to the 2022 National U15 Championships where he

represented Queensland. remaining trials leading up to CONTRIBUTED

Leading from the front

FAITH Lutheran College

Plainland student Kyle

Gordon has helped guide his rugby sevens side to position at the National Indigenous 7s Championship.

The year eleven student

captained the combined Qld and NSW rugby union side in the 7s comp in Sydney, with his team

Kyle also competed in the Ballymore Cup Plate home from Sydney.

Faith Lutheran College brings home div 2 plate, Ballymore Cup

FAITH Lutheran College Plainland’s

First Division side has taken out the Division 2 Plate in the Ballymore Cup Plate Championship after an emphatic 26-5 victory over Marist Emerald.

The Cups campaign was made possible with a number of players from other schools assisting with numbers.

The Cup is played between schools across the state and is run by Queensland Rugby Union.

Faith Lutheran College is now looking forward to the Darling Downs Rugby League competition.

Harrison Bridge played for the Brisbane Lions U16 Academy team against the Swans.

PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

FAITH Lutheran College Plainland student Kyle Gordon captained the combined NSW/QLD side at the National Indigenous 7s Championships.

PHOTO: FAITH LUTHERAN COLLEGE.

Faith Lutheran College Plainland’s First Division side recorded an impressive victory against Marist Emerald in the Ballymore Cup Plate Championship.

PHOTO: FAITH LUTHERAN COLLEGE

WestMAC’s football and cricket champions

WEST Moreton Anglican College Firsts Girls Football team has won The Associated School (TAS) premiership following a thrilling 2-all draw.

WestMAC had a double celebration, becoming the six consecutive TAS Champion Cricket School titles.

The school dominated the Firsts football with Charlotte Lax, of Brassall, and Evie Schultz, of Marburg, scoring to give WestMAC a 2-0 halftime advantage against John Paul College (JPC).

JPC fought back in the

second half to equalise with both teams enjoying scoringing thriller with WestMAC,

who showed their defensive might led by Haigslea captain Hayley Victor and Coolana defender Charlotte McDow-

Grantham’s tiny dancer

ell.

Head of sport Rob Hillier said WestMAC had a strong pathways and opportunities.

“In football we have a link with local club Western Pride, with expert club coaches helping to mentor our Senior players to soar to new heights resulting in the feat of securing a premiership with the Firsts team,” he said.

Mr Hillier said three of the progressed to their respec-

Intermediate Seconds sealing a premiership.

He praised the commitment and enthusiasm of WestMAC coaches and students over the past six years in establishing such an impressive cricketing reputation.

GRANTHAM eight-yearold Olivia Morris was selected from the region to perform in Queensland Ballet’s Toowoomba performance of ‘A Misummer Night’s Dream’ on Friday night, March 31.

Olivia was chosen to play the part of a ‘Changeling’ along with a Toowoomba girl and practiced at Dance Central Toowoomba.

“It was really fun, it was a great experience for me,” Olivia said.

nervous but once I got used to it I felt excited and loved being onstage.”

Olivia said she loved meeting principal ballet dancers Lucy Green and Victor Estévez, the Queen and King of the Fairies.

“We were on the stage and I ran in with [Lucy] and she swung me around, she booped my

nose and danced around me,” Olivia said.

At the end of the performance, Mr Estévez told Olivia to ’always remember this moment for the rest of your life’.

Mother Natalie Morris said it was great seeing her daughter perform.

“By the end she looked like she was in her element,” Natalie said.

ABOVE: Firsts defender Charlotte McDowall (Coolana). LEFT: WestMAC Firsts Girls Football team captain Hayley Victor (Haigslea) and Cricket captain Emmanuel O’Hara. PHOTOS: WESTMAC

Eight-year-old Olivia Morris with her Queensland Ballet program and shirt.

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Punching above her weight

BY GRACE CRICHTON

PLAINLAND kickboxer

Lakota Bronson took on a world champion and won at a Bracken Ridge Fight night on March 11.

Lakota, 18, went up a

Father and trainer Ian Bronson said they were worthe taller and bigger opponent but she stuck to the game plan and came away with the win.

“All in all, it was a good

“It was one of those frusare used to being able to have their game plan and both girls were trying to keep each oth-

er out of their game plan.

“But Lakota just got up under her reach and basically just didn’t let her breathe.

“[She] kept punching and kicking away and made it a

Lakota, 18, has been train-ing central Queenslander

“They breed them tough

“She was really well trained but more important than that, she was a really nice person too.

“Both girls have big futures

Lakota is switching to boxing and intends to have a pro

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Lakota Bronson (right) faced down a sizeable opponent in central Queensland’s

Georgia Ralphs to take home a kickboxing match in March.

PHOTO: IAN BRONSON