The Independent - Wednesday 12th July 2023

Member for Wright Scott Buchholz, Ellen Bachmann, Terry O’Dwyer Junior, Cathy Ryan, Laidley Show Society president Craig Wass, Mary O’Dwyer, Elizabeth Sallows, Mary-Jane O’Dwyer and Member for Lockyer Jim McDonald at the Terry O’Dwyer Show Ring.

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Thank you stranger

A BIG thank you to the unknown male person who stopped on the corner of Waddington Parade and the Warrego Highway.

My car had stalled and I was not able to start it. He could have just driven off but didn’t. Once again a very big thank you.

Maureen Findlay, Forest Hill

Disappointed new Energex depot declined

As a ratepayer and resident of Esk, I was disappointed to see that the Council had rejected the Energex Development Application to re-locate their in Highland Street.

My residence is directly opposite the proposed site but with a good buffer from the road edge to the front boundary of the lot in question.

with the exception of any emergencies that may occur.

Naturally the Council looks upon this Lot as being residential but at present there are only four gazetted Lots from the Cemetery’s western boundary fence and from memory to the eastern edge of Outlook Drive with only the most western of these Lots having two road frontages, meaning no more than four ‘residential’ blocks but who knows what the future may hold with regards to possible sub-divisions of any of these Lots as has happened further up Highland Street putting even more pressure on High-

divulging ‘full details of the written constitutional changes it will make.’ The actual and exact wording of the proposed change has been legislated by the Parliament, revealed in the media, and will be included in the information pamphlet to be sent to all prior to the vote.

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CIRCULATION

WEDNESDAY WEEKLY DELIVEREDBY BULK DROP IN THESE AREAS

Atkinson's Dam - Brightview - Carpendale

Coominya - Crowley Vale - Esk - Fernvale

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Glenore Grove - Grandchester - Grantham

Haigslea - Harlin - Hatton Vale - Helidon

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Plainland - Rosewood - Somerset Dam

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My initial concerns naturally were the possible removal of trees from this buffer which I believe to be Crown or Government owned land, but on perusal of the planned access that would be needed to the Lot, it was shown to avoid any established trees.

In support of this development, and on observation of the existing facility, the Energex staff seem to begin their day’s work at 7.00 a.m. with their vehicles leaving to attend various work sites and then returning in the aftervacated and locked up.

With the present site being situated on both sides of Highland Street there would be some inconvenience with not be the case at the new location.

As a near resident I was grateful, that if this development were to go ahead we would be free of any possible noise or inconvenience at weekends and public holidays

GATTON QUILTERS

CELEBRATE 40 YEARS

THE GATTON Quilters recently celebrated their 40th anniversary with a luncheon at the Floating Café in Grantham.

The club commenced in 1983 and is still going strong with 30 members.

The group caters for all kinds of quilting and patchwork, including embroidery and art quilts.

I hope that Energex thinks very hard about appealing this decision as we need this facility to remain in town and enabling the current land that they occupy being made available for further expansion of the town centre.This is a very low impact light industrial development plus they keep their current facility tidy which could not be guaranteed if the land were to be used for residential development.

In an ideal world I am sure that we all would like to see the land left as natural bush but as a realist and as our town grows, more trees will need to be felled to make room for possible housing development.

I know that my support of the Energex DA is probably exceptional but I do hope that a solution can be found so that the current staff don’t have to re-locate and disrupt their lives.

Yours sincerely, Sandra Pollock, Esk

Response to Desley Daley

I would like to respond to the letter from Desley Daley regarding the Voice referendum in your June 28 edition.

It is not correct to say that the Government is not

The group also conducts workshops during the year to increase our knowledge and skills.

We hold a meeting on the 3rd Saturday every month and some members meet at their homes on Tuesdays.

The club has an annual retreat when members and friends get together.

New members welcomed.

GATTON QUILTERS

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In summary, the proposal is that there shall be a body called the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice; that it may make representations to the Parliament and Executive Government (Prime Minister and Cabinet); and that the Parliament shall make laws relating to its composition, functions, powers and procedures.

As to whether we can ‘trust the Albanese Government to only amend the Constitution in relation to the voice’, the only amendment that can be made is the one put to referendum, if approved by the Australian people. No other changes can be made (without another referendum).

If the referendum results in a ‘Yes’ vote, the advertised wording will be added to the Constitution. Parliamentary debate and legislation will then determine how the Voice will be implemented. If the result is ‘No’, there will be no change to the constitution.

All details are available at voice.gov.au.

Patrick O’Callaghan, Bray Park

Response to Paul Heymans

I refer to a letter from Paul Heymans in last week’s Independent, spewing out his opinions about the proposed “Voice.” Labours priority of having a referendum on the “Voice” for Aboriginals is so divisive and racist that it’s hard to believe it’s actually being considered.

I believe we already have

10 or 12 Aboriginal Federal MP’s in parliament to give their input to Government, which is the right and democratic way to go. We do not need another Aboriginal Organisation to add to the many groups that already exist, and apparently distribute the Billions of tax dollars each year to aboriginal concerns. I would like someone to explain where these Billions go to, as it certainly does not go to places like Alice Springs or any other troubled areas, and I cannot see any real help going to any aboriginal groups. We actually already have the “Voice” and it’s called “The National Indigenous Australians Agency”, google it, it makes sense, and maybe this could be developed instead of interfering with the Constitution.

The emphasis should be on delivering real help to remote communities, to families, women and children, and also creating jobs and infrastructure in remote locations. Aboriginals do not need our sympathy - they need jobs, houses, schooling, self-respect and purpose in life, and the “Voice “will not deliver any of these.

It is obvious to any thinking person that Labour, together with their Green and Teal partners cannot be trusted, and every effort must be made to ensure the “Voice” does not go ahead, and create another expensive Bureaucratic Nightmare.

Every day, this great country recognises the Indigenous Australians and honours their history, but the “Voice” is so racist and unjust it will drive a wedge through that relationship.

True Democracy is based on One Man – One Vote –regardless of colour or race, so vote NO.

Phil Sharman, Gatton

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Gatton Amaroo Aged Care Service to close

BY JESSE HAMILTON

CHURCHES of Christ

have announced that they will shut down their Amaroo residential aged care facility in Gatton by September 1 due to safety issues relating to erosion following the February

of the decision in a meeting on July 3, 2023, with residents and families given until August 18 of this year when resident

A Churches of Christ

Spokesperson said the closure stems from issues with the deterioration

of the banks of Tenthill Creek which they had been working with Lockyer

“The Council could not fund the repairs to the creek bank to ensure Amaroo’s safety as they needed to repair the creek in other places to ensure the safety of roads and

“Tenthill Creek is not our asset to repair, and without the creek banks being restored, the Amaroo building is at risk of further

Member for Lockyer Jim McDonald said he was left shocked by the decision and criticised Churches of

Christ on the timeframe of informing clients and failing to consider

“Churches of Christ have known about a problem here since April 22,” Mr

“There was an engineer’s report that was completed in June of [2022] and they

“The report says that a detailed assessment needs to be done to ensure that the remediation is appropriate, there are ten pages of remediation suggestions, but Churches of Christ have told me they have not conducted that

Christine Panzram whose 91-year-old mother currently resides at the centre said Churches of Christ had not considered the impact on the local

“She doesn’t know where she could end up - whether Crows Nest or Scenic Rim - that’s where they have other homes, and that’s too

Lockyer Valley Regional

Council Mayor Tanya Milligan said the erosion of the Lockyer Creek was raised with Council, and they are working to

Member for Lockyer Jim McDonald with clients and family of the Amaroo aged care centre in Gatton.

PHOTO: JESSE HAMILTON

The Right Track’

BY JACOB HAYDEN

SEVEN year 8-9 Laidley State High School students are putting down their phones and lacing up their hiking boots for the Kokoda Youth Foundation’s ‘On The Right Track’ program.

Students completed a hike and focus session each week over three months, attended a two-night wilderness camp, and will perform community service activities in the coming months.

Laidley OTRT coordinator Natalie Royles said the highlight of the program was the 48km Gold Coast Kokoda Challenge this Saturday, July 15.

“We’ve got a 20-hour time on Saturday and just walk until we’re done,” she said.

The students will complete the walk alongside sister

OTRT school Rosewood State High, as well as various other community groups.

The OTRT program challenges negative thought processes and encourages students to exercise and work together as teams.

Teacher in charge Steve Hallahan said the students had to give up their technology to participate.

“One of the things I found surprising is there have been no complaints about not having tech, they just settled in and did it,” Mr Hallahan said.

Student Broc Fitton said he missed his phone, but he had also become really good at push ups.

“I can do push ups really easily now, I was able to do 15, now I can do 35,” he said.

Ms Royles was amused by Broc’s comment.

“They receive push ups as a consequence of poor behaviour, it is good though she said.

After the 48km hike, students will do three months of community service, followed with Rosewood students.

SENIORS and children at the Lockyer Valley Education Centre spent time together in the playground and cooking native garden foods on July 7 as part of Able Australia’s Intergen Connections Program.

The connections program is all about

well-being of seniors and children by bonding them together for a couple of hours a morning each week to learn and play.

Senior June Anderson said the program helped build a bond between the older and younger generations.

“Some older people don’t have contact with the younger generation... some of these children also may not have grandparents,” she said.

Able Australia also runs an Intergen program at the Early Learning Centre, Plainland on Wednesdays 10-am12pm - call 5600 0733 for enquiries.

Laidley SHS On The Right Track students enjoying the view.PHOTO: STEVE HALLAHAN

Seniors of the Intergen Connections Program Glenn Zischke and June Anderson spending time with kids of the Lockyer Valley Education Centre. PHOTO JESSE HAMILTON

Patient ‘left out of the loop’ in rural hospital

BY GRACE CRICHTON

A LOCKYER Waters

woman is calling for a better deal for rural hospitals after her own experience with the health care system.

Denise Modini had a horse riding-related accident resulting in a pelvic fracture at her property on August 16, 2022, and was admitted to Gatton Hospital. However, the extent of until three days later.

“The doctor came to me and he said ‘no fractures’, and I thought to myself ‘that’s a relief’,” she said.

Ms Modini said the physiotherapist advised she be taken to Exact Radiology for a CT scan, a procedure the hospital does not do.

The more detailed scan on August 19 revealed the frac-

ture, but Ms Modini said she was not given a say in how her treatment proceeded.

“If I had been told there’s a possibility there may be fracture, I would have said I have private health insurance, I’d prefer to go to the PA as a private patient,” she said.

“But I was just left out of the loop.”

Ms Modini’s care was overseen by the orthopaedic team at the Princess Alexandra Hospital who recommended ‘conservative management’, but she would have opted for surgery if she knew it was an option.

West Moreton Health CEO Hannah Bloch said the clinical team at Gatton Hospital worked closely with specialists at larger hospitals in Ipswich, Toowoomba and Brisbane to ‘ensure patients

receive the right care at the right place and at the right time’.

“Gatton Hospital clinicians also work routinely with other primary healthcare providers in the region, including private GP practices, pathology labs and radiology clinics, to ensure residents have access to the services they need,” she said.

Ms Modini complained about the bedside manner of two doctors but was happy with the nursing care she received while at Gatton Hospital.

“I’d like to see the rural hospitals get a better deal,” she said.

“I don’t want this to happen to anyone else.

Ms Modini was scheduled to undergo a hip replacement as a private patient on July 10.

The case for local nurses in regional hospitals

IN MAY 2023, the Metro North Hospital and Health Service (MNH) Board hosted a meeting in Kilcoy Hospital, and invited, staff, patients, and the Kilcoy Hospital Auxiliary (KHA) to discuss their experiences and share suggestions.

Retired nurse and KHA member Denise Modistach made the case for local nurses living and working within the town to the MNH Board.

“I would like to see all nurses do 12 months of ru-

ral training, like Queensland Education do… teachers have to do rural teaching for a while,” she said.

Mrs Modistach started nurse training in 1976 and has been with the KHA for about 20 years.

She said knowing the community and its needs was vital to the job.

“Because I live in the area… I made up a calendar at work for all the local community events,” she said.

“I’d even go to the director

of nursing and say ‘we’ve got Landcruiser Mountain Park on this weekend and we’re probably going to get someone who’s come in with an accident or breaks… you’re going to need someone on who can do x-rays’.”

She said nurses living out of town did not have this insight, which was crucial

“We could be stranded here in Kilcoy for up to a week, so you’ve got to know how to get your food drops

and emergency supplies in,” Mrs Modistach said.

MNH Board Chair Jim McGowan AM said he welcomed the community’s suggestions and believed 12 months of rural nursing was a great idea.

“I would encourage nursing staff across Metro North to consider spending one or two years at Kilcoy or Norfolk Island, where the breadth of experiences would be of personal and professional

$311,000 PUT INTO EMERGENCY SERVICES AHEAD OF POTENTIAL EL NINO

SOMERSET Regional Council (SRC) has contributed $311,815 to Queensland Fire and Emergency Services for April to June 2023.

The Bureau of Meteorology advises there is currently an El Nino watch.

During El Niño, there is a higher chance of drier weather in eastern Australia.

BIRD WATCHERS TO FLOCK TO SOMERSET

Bird watching in Somerset just got a whole lot easier with the development of a Bird Places of Somerset brochure.

The handy guide was a collaborative project by Birds Queensland and SRC to identify bird species at various parks and habitats.

ESK FORUM FOR REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE

The Regenerative Agriculture Forum will be held in Esk on August 3.

The forum will be held from 5.30pm to 9pm on Thursday 3 August at the Somerset Civic Centre.

FERNVALE SPORTS PARK MASTER PLAN

SRC is seeking feedback from the public to help inform the future development of the Fernvale Sport Park.

To have your say go to: somerset.qld.gov.au

BUSHFIRE PREPAREDNESS

QFES is reminding Queenslanders to start preparing their properties and season.

Simple steps like cleaning out gutters and clearing yards of long grass, dead leaves or among suggestions. ready suggestions.

‘get a better deal’.

PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

Kilcoy Hospital Auxiliary members Denise Modis-

Melissa Cairns.

Principal calls it a day on his distinguished 37-year career

BY JESSE HAMILTON

GATTON State School

principal Warren Merchant has called it a day on a distinguished career, retiring as school principal following an education career that spanned 37 years across numerous Queensland schools.

Mr Merchant took over as principal at Gatton State School in 2020 and lead from the front during a challenging COVID period.

“Two weeks after I arrived here, COVID happened,” Mr Merchant said.

“We were doing online and that was unique because we had to respond to that came out of that unfortunate situation were we learned to be more savvy with our IT, we learned to meet the learning needs of kids better, we learned the importance of

connectiveness.”

Mr Merchant started his career teaching at Mitchell State School in 1985 and has taught at numerous schools ranging from 32 to 911 students.

An early childhood major,

Mr Merchant said student development has always been a strong interest.

“Young people and their learning and development has always been a passion,” Mr Merchant said.

“I’ve learned a lot about

life from young people across the state.”

Mr Merchant said he would miss working with people who were passionate about kids reaching their potential.

“I’m going to miss the

Car crashes; Helidon and Gatton

GATTON CRASH

ON Saturday night July

1 there was an incident involving a vehicle moving from a parked location on Railway Street, travelling in reverse before striking another parked vehicle, narrowly missing another oncoming vehicle before striking the Railway Street crossing.

The male driver has

been charged with dangerous operation of motor vehicle, unlicensed driving and mid-range drink driving and is scheduled to appear in the Gatton magistrates court.

FATAL CRASH HELIDON

THE FORENSIC Crash Unit are investigating after a 45-year-old man died in on Tuesday July 4, 2023.

Around 6.35am police and emergency services were called to the Warrego Highway after a utility collided with a truck at the intersection of Turner Street.

after the collision.

The 45-year-old driver of sustained critical injuries and died at the scene.

connection with people who are committed to shaping the futures of young people,” he said.

“It’s a hoot to be in a room with people who are committed to seeing kids being the best that they can be.”

The 64-year-old driver of the truck from Rockville was transported to Toowoomba Base Hospital with minor injuries.

A member of the public who assisted at the crash was also transported to St Vincent’s Hospital for smoke inhalation.

Police are appealing for witnesses or dashcam to assist with investigations.

LVRC BRIEFS

SCAM ALERT

LOCKYER Valley Regional Council has recently been made aware of a possible phone scam involving an individual impersonating a

Please note we are not currently undertaking a phone survey and residents should not disclose any personal information if they receive this type of call.

PREPARE NOW FOR BUSHFIRE SEASON

Our region is at risk of and there are steps you can take to support your family’s safety.

In the heat of the moment, you can make bad decisions.

means you’ll make the right decisions and get out alive.

AMBASSADOR GRANTS

Council offers one-off of up to $500 to help locals offset the cost of representing their club, organisation or school at state, national and international sporting, academic or cultural events.

Applications are open year-round.

For more information or to apply, visit lockyervalley.

support

NEW WASTE TRUCKS

LVRC’s new waste management contract with JJ’s Waste & Recycling recently commenced, meaning residents now safer trucks on the roads in the coming weeks.

Gatton State School principal Warren Merchant has retired after a teaching career spanning 37 years.

PHOTO: JESSE HAMILTON

Car Crash Railway Street

PHOTO: FRANK CLISSOLD

Cheers for 75 years PCYC QLD

PCYC FERNVALE celebrated PCYC Queensland’s 75th birthday with an open day on Saturday July 8.

The PCYC invited locals to trial various sports like pickleball, basketball, gymnastics, and the Little n Active program.

share information about various non-sporting programs like Braking the Cycle and RUBY.

are what you eat” or “Prevention is better than cure!”

I was so inspired by the learnings in the book that I couldn’t wait to share my passion with the world. said to my wife Grace, “I would love to open a health food store and do this full time. Do we build a new home or open a health food store?” Grace said “It’s your passion. Let’s open the health food store and we can build our family home another day!” It still brings tears to my eyes when I tell the story.

I opened my store on November 1st 1982. Then in 1995, I launched a range of Australian made, herbal and nutritional supplements that could have a positive effect on people’s lives. I’ve set a very high standard when it comes to quality and would never put anything in my products that I wouldn’t take myself or give to my family.

I am now in my sixties and with the help of my dedicated team, I’m still just as passionate today about helping Australians live healthier lives. So much so, stand behind my products with a 100% Money Back Guarantee.**

I truly believe that if you take responsibility for your own health and embrace the principles of natural living, you can live a long, healthy and vibrant life.

Frank Caruso

Founder of Caruso’s Natural Health

Calls

for upgrades to Buaraba Creek Road Intersection

MEMBERS of the Buaraba community have called for upgrades at the intersection of Buaraba Creek Road and Gatton-Esk Road to be made a priority.

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington met with members of the Buaraba hand how dangerous the intersection had become.

“This section of road is currently 100km/hr and it is also a busy school bus stop,” Mrs Frecklington said.

“There is no doubt that there is increased levels of and with the intersection’s proximity to Fred From Bridge, and with no turning lanes, there are serious problems with road safety.”

A petition calling on the state government to hold a road safety audit of the intersection, consider speed reduction, and fund turning lanes will be available online.

Lachlan McCrea testing out pickleball, now on offer at PCYC Fernvale.

Cooper Cole and Piper McDonald love the Little n Active program.

Orealla shooting hoops at the 75th celebrations.

PHOTOS: JACOB HAYDEN

PCYC Fernvale staff Melissa Caletti, Kate Pates, Katie Campbell, Kelly Lawrence, Samantha Harris, Kai-Cei Pearce, and Alyssa Koina.

Bush Dance is back

GET THE gang together for a fun night out when the Mulgowie Bush Dance returns this Saturday July 15.

JUNCTION View Hall celebrated 70 years with a well-attended and energetic bush dance on Saturday night, July 8.

Locals were joined by bush dancers from Grantham, Gatton, Ipswich and Brisbane for a fun night of toe tapping and knee slapping.

The BandO’-Coots Bushband had everyone on the dance least tapping their feet.

PHOTOS: JACOB HAYDEN

Mulgowie Hall Committee chairman Gary Young said the since the Mulgowie Hall’s re-

“The hall now is air condinight of toe-tapping fun. their music for the kids as well so they can get up and do the crocodile dance and the typical Mr Young said the hall will dance-goers are encouraged to

Hot home-made food is

Rhonda Lund

Bush dancers spun around in a frenzy on a fun Saturday night.

Junction View neighbours Isabella Morris and Lisa Spierling enjoying a night out. Ms Morris has lived in

GATTON SHOW 2023

DAIRY SHOWCASE 16th JULY

GATTON SHOW JULY 21st & 22nd

FRIDAY TWILIGHTTROTTING IS BACK AT THE SHOW!

FRIDAY NIGH

Mini Fireworks Display (sponsored by Energex)

Beef Young Judges •Young Farmer Challenge (sponsored by LE & PDavis) • Side Show Alley

SATURDAY NIGHT

•Eljay Freestyle Entertainment Show

• Aussie FMX Motorcycle Team • Dog Jumping

•Woodchop Event

•Fireworks Spectacular (by Lindsey Lack Fireworks)

•The Lockyer Ag Challenge (includes horses, old tractors, motor bikes & cars)

FRIDAY 21ST & SATURDAY 22ND JULY

•Face Painting - Balloon Art - Stilts (from Big Top Entertainment)

•Professor Wallace Puppets • Reptile Display

•Ashton Circus Workshop • Pavilion Displays • Animal Judging

•Trade Displays • Show Jumping • Woodchop • Horses

•Great array of Food available incl. Billy Tea & Damper

•Rock Climbing Wall Plus Great Show Rides

SCAN THE QR CODE FOR YOUR TICKET

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN ENTERING THE SHOW? FULL SHOW SCHEDULE ON www.gattonshowsociety.com.au

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.

The new memorial plaque set in stone amongst a beautiful Anzac Memorial Garden designed and built by Prenzlau State School’s P&C committee, with Warrant Class

Prenzlau State School year 6 leaders Marcus, Abi and Tayla at Anzac Square, Brisbane for the Student Anzac Ceremony

LOCAL BUSINESS RECOGNITION DINNER 2023

Three generations’ service to Laidley

BY GRACE CRICHTON

SPANNING three generation and more than a century, CW Hooper and Hooper Solicitors has served Laidley and the wider community and has been a mainstay in the town centre.

Peter Hooper will be recognised in the ‘retired’ category for his contributions to the community through his practice and community work at the Business Recognition Dinner on August 5. He followed his father and grandfather into the business.

Charles Hooper established the practice of ‘Chas W Hooper’ in Laidley on September 14, 1895.

around then, others have come of course,” Peter said.

“But we’ve still got a strong bond… a lot of them still come here and are still doing their legal business here.”

In 1926, Charles’ eldest son Charles Sinclair Hooper completed his articles and entered a partnership with his father under the name of CW Hooper and Hooper.

Peter and his late brother Kenneth both studied law and became partners with their father on June 1, 1967.

“After a period of time he worked in partnership,” Peter said.

The practice primarily dealt with ‘bread and butter’

conveyancing and estate work.

“Over the years we’ve administered literally hundreds of estates,” Peter said.

CW Hooper & Hooper has also done tax returns since they became compulsory in 1915.

“Solicitors were in country towns and they became tax agents because accountants didn’t come to the country,” Peter said.

“Farmers and businesses used to go to the local solicitors.”

Seeing each other every

year for their taxes, client and solicitor kept in close contact and this contributed to the Hoopers maintaining a strong rapport within the community.

Through his work, he saw a broad spectrum of humanity.

“It was nice to see some of the family reactions when there was an estate to be administered,” Peter said.

“Sometimes you see the best and worst in people.

“It’s lovely always to see the best in people.”

Over three generations, the solicitors strived to help

where they could and minimise hurt wherever possible.

“Our philosophy was not to hurt people, if we could avoid it,” Peter said.

“Sometimes you’re instructed to do things but sometimes you did it with a heavy heart.”

For Peter, the high points in his career were helping people where he could.

“We’re here to help people, other practitioners,” he said.

“Try and get a transaction fuss rather than causing fric-

tion between the parties.

“I believe we were able to put a lot of oil on troubled waters in that respect.”

Peter retired and sold the practice in 2013 but stayed on as a consultant.

But Peter’s contributions to the community are not con-

A keen sportsman and Freemason, Peter’s dedication to several community groups spans decades.

He is a life member of Laidley Golf Club, was secretary for 30 years, and served three years as president.

He was the convenor of 29 annual bridge congresses for Lockyer Bridge Club, and for 53 years, he has been a proud member of the Masonic Lodge at Forest Hill.

treasurer since 1981,” Peter said.

“That’s 40-plus years, so I have longevity in what I do.

Within the Lodge, he has

“I was the convenor of what they call the ‘Gathering of the Clans’ in Toowoomba in 2008,” he said.

“There were 300 people there at a function, 420 at the banquet where we raised $18,000 for charity out of that function.”

Peter is still involved with all these community groups and continues to do pub

Auxiliary, which he estimates years.

Peter said he was ‘honoured’ to be a recipient at this year’s Business Recognition Dinner.

“I feel there are a lot of other people out there who are perhaps more deserving... there are a lot of people doing things for their community for which they are not recognised,” he said.

“I’m still treasurer of three organisations, still trying to do my bit.

“They must trust me to handle the money, put it that way.”

Third-generation solicitor Peter Hooper will be a recipient at the Lockyer Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism Business Recognition Dinner.

PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

AFTER three years of disruptions, Laidley Show Society proved it was not out of the game, putting on a fantastic show on Saturday and Sunday July 8-9.

Between unlimited ride access, mower races, dinosaur encounters, horse archery demonstrations, FMX Kaos

Freestyle motorbike jumps, ute musters and all the regular displays, there was plenty to see and do at the 2023 Laidley Show.

Laidley Show Society president Craig Wass said he and the team looked forward to preparing for the 2024 show.

LEFT: Grandchester’s Angela and Cooper coming down the slippery slide.

BELOW: Atkins-Glen Mower Speedway racers put their lawn-clippers to the test over several heats throughout Saturday.

Poultry judge Geoff Reimers and chief steward of poultry Bree-Anna Hook checking out Laidley’s award winning fowls.

PHOTOS: JACOB HAYDEN

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Jason Lamerts, Maximus Athan and Noel Bogdan checking out Lockyer Antique Motor Association’s sweetest rides.

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GLORIOUS RETURN

LEFT: Unlimited ride access proved to be popular for all locals, young and old.

BELOW: Horse Archery Queensland Lockyer Valley put on quite the show, dressing up in historically accurate costumes while demonstrating their unique talents.

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Woodcrafter Tony Ward took won champion exhibit with his intricate motorbike design

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Esther and Zion with miniature horse Four Legs And Wheels’ New Years Rain.

Laidley knitters Wendy Sargent, Julie Blackwell and Mavis Castles checking out their winning entries.

The horse events, including show driving, were popular as ever in the Terry O’Dwyer Show Ring.

Chemicals scar native food business

BY JACOB HAYDEN

NATIVE food and tourism business Native Oz Bushfoods claimed its ‘retirement fund’ was ripped away when Energex contractor ETS Infrastructure Management axed and sprayed chemicals inside and on their boundary in January 2023.

The Ropeley business’ owners Doug and Tracencountered ETS workers on January 16 when their vehicle parked in front of their biosecurity gate.

The Goebels said they asked ETS not to spray along their boundary as theycant trees and were trying to obtain an organic status.

“The next morning, lying in bed we heard a chainsaw nearby, but thought it was the new neighbours,” Tracey said.

“As Doug opened the back door that morning he spotted the same truck in front of our main gate that also displays a biosecurity sign.

The Goebels said they member who admitted to axing and spraying sandalwood trees with unknown chemicals.

“The tree these guys took is what Doug and I call our ‘mother tree’, which we’ve been nurturing for the last 15 years,” Tracey said.

The sandalwood (santalaum lanceolatum) is a hemi-parasitic plant which

grows up to 15 foot and has various medicinal qualities making it very valuable.

Nearly half of the 151 trees which were thriving in the patch have died after the incident.

“Because this is a hemi-parasitic, it’s roots will grab hold of other trees in a 15 metre radius to survive,”

Doug said.

“When they put spray on, it goes up the tree roots like veins in your body, it circulates from the top to the bottom.”

Doug said he cut the tree, as advised by an ETS manager, to attempt to stop the chemical reaction from

reaching trees on their side of the fence.

Tracey said Native Oz Bushfoods cancelled a tour scheduled for the day of the incident.

“The day they did this, I had kindy kids coming in for a ‘touch and taste tour’ and I had to cancel them, we had no idea what chemicals were

Native Oz Bushfoods contacted Member for Lockyer Jim McDonald who attended the property on January 24 with the Operations Manager from ETS.

to us that his worker had been provided managerial

guidance for both poisoning where not needed and his attitude when dealing with property owners,” Mr McDonald said.

“I understood from that meeting that ETS were going to conduct testing of species inside and outside of the property to determine precedence of poison and impact on the business.”

ETS and Energex maintain workers drilled and injected, rather than axed and sprayed, a number of trees on neighbouring public land to the property in question.

“Allegations were raised by one property owner that damage to their own trees

had taken place,” an Energex spokesperson said.

“However, when access to investigate these concerns was requested, it was refused.”

The Goebels said they refused access on February 28 with less than 24 hours’ notice via text message that S5 Environmental Consultants would attend the property.

“We thought it was great but it was the way they went around it, and expecting us to drop everything at the drop of a hat is not on,” Tracey said.

“They wanted to dig up a root that was a metre long,

which would have wiped out the whole patch.”

The Goebels estimated they would have pulled 20kg year, which could be sold for up to $20 for 20 grams.

“That was our retirement fund, basically… it took us 15 years to get it to where we had it, ready to go, and it was all ripped away,” she said.

“The medicinal values in that tree are crazy.”

“Under cultural heritage those trees are priceless, they’re a sacred tree, they’re sacred to us,” Doug said.

Energex and Native Oz Bushfoods will meet on June 14 to discuss a resolution.

Doug Goebel with the stump of the sandalwood ‘mother tree’, which had been nurtured for 15 years by Native Oz Bushfoods.

Tracey Goebel has carefully catalogued each of the 151 sandalwood trees to record if and when trees were dying.PHOTOS: JACOB HAYDEN

QLD dairy showcase is biggest yet

BY GRACE CRICHTON

THIS year’s Queensland Dairy Showcase is shaping up to be one of the largest showings in the event’s 13year history.

Gatton Show Society president Katherine Raymont said it would be one of the biggest.

“There’s 203 head of cattle being nominated, which is 365 entries,” she said.

Breeders will parade some of the best dairy cattle Queensland and north New before four judges on Sunday July 16 from 9am.

Six breeds of dairy cattle will be on display.

After the breeds judging, Supreme judging will take place in the afternoon.

“Holsteins are going to be one of the bigger breeds many years at Gatton,” Ms

Raymont said.

“This is going to be a true showcase of all of the cattle.”

The showcase attracts exhibitors from over the border and across southeast

Queensland.

“There are two northern New South Wales exhibitors coming over the border,” Ms Raymont said.

“They’ll be from out on

the Downs, then as far up as Kenilworth up the coast.”

Junior Handlers and Junior Judges competitions will take place on Friday July 14 with the addition of a workshop

for students this year.

“It starts on the Friday with the junior competition, but we’re also having a junior workshop,” Ms Raymont said.

A former Holstein Ausstud owner, and Roseworthy Agricultural lecturer will share his knowledge and expertise with the juniors.

“Phil Hentschke is coming up from South Australia and he’s going to do a workshop with the younger ones, then they’re going to do the Young Judges and Young Paraders after that,” Katherine said.

Spectators are welcome to come along to the Gatton Showgrounds on Sunday and see the best in the business on parade.

“We’d love to see people come on the Sunday,” Ms Raymont said.

“It’s a great morning or afternoon out for people.

“You’re going to see rings full of cattle and when it comes to Supremes it will be just superb, with all the six breeds.”

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The Queensland Dairy Showcase is on at Gatton Showgrounds on July 14 & 16.

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Best genetics on sale with Lilydale

LILYDALE Charolais will hold its 16th annual Invitational sale this Saturday July 15 at the Toogoolawah Showgrounds selling complex. The sale group consisting of Lilydale, Bird Hill, Sandy Ridge, Juandah, Reid’s, Jay Tees and Cheyenne studs will present 52 bulls and 21 females, ranging from 17-26 months of age.

Lilydale Charolais stud principal and sale organiser Ross Sticklen said all bulls will have been semen tested and scanned for Eye Muscle Area, rib and rump fat and Intramuscular fat (IMF).

They will also be blooded for tick fever and received their 3-day sickness and 7-in1 or 5-in-1 vaccination.

“Many of our clients are asking for younger bulls so some this year to see how they go,” Mr Sticklen said.

“Many are polled and there

are several Red Factor bulls that go well over Santa and Droughtmaster females to maintain that dark coat colour in their progeny.”

In the female portion of the bred PTIC females by such sires as SVY Pilgrim, Fleets Vibrant and Gallway.

The remainder of the female draft are unjoined and well-grown ready to be joined.

bulk of the unjoined females, we deliberately left them unjoined as we wanted to grow them out and let the purchasers join them to their bulls,”

Mr Sticklen said.

He said he was very good line of heifers, as theytion very nicely.

bulls suitable for several market and production criteria,” Mr Sticklen said.

“The sale bulls are sired by 18 stud sires so there will be a good spread of genetics in their breeding.

Recently, Lilydale sale vendors Greg and Kel Kelly, Juandah Charolais took out class 37 of the hotly contested 100-day division of the RNA’s Paddock to Plate competition, a testament to

Boyd, O’Brien and Bartholomew are the sale agents and can assist with deliveries. The sale commences at 11.00am and can also be viewed online via Elite Livestock Auctions.

Kel and Greg Kelly of Juandah Charolais took out class 37 of the hotly contested 100-day division of the RNA’s Paddock to Plate competition.

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Farmers Big Night Out

Farm tours show students career paths in agriculture

BY GRACE CRICHTON

HIGH school students gained hands-on experience and industry insights as part of the newly formed Australian Future Farmers Exchange (AFFE) program last week.

Four Faith Lutheran College students were joined by four Victorian students from Cathedral College businesses.

AFFE Educator and co-founder Russell Berlin said the program aimed to career paths within the agriculture industry.

the future of agriculture lies within our schools,” he said.

“By exposing young minds

to real agricultural experiences... we aim to nurture their passion for agriculture and establish promising career pathways.”

Students started the week

cotton gin, broadacre farm, feedlot, and stockfeed mill. In the Lockyer Valley, they

Farms, and Andrew Farms.

AFFE co-founder Amanda Naish said the program’s aim was to show students who were already interested in a career in the industry

“The goal is to bridge the

school,” she said. new people into agriculture, and get them interested in a career.”

Angus Stud, Genesis Industries, Fisher Farms, G&H

Students from Victoria and Faith Lutheran College participated in an agricultural tour last week in a new program aimed to bridge the gap between education and industry.

PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

Attending the Farmers Big Night Out were Julie and Errol Gerber, John and Betty Keller, Jan and Jono Lewis, Lahtasha Lewis and Colleen Allen.

PHOTO: SRC

Students tuck into a FEAST of career options

HIGH school students from the Lockyer Valley, throughout Queensland and northern New South Wales, descended on The University of Queensland’s (UQ) Gatton campus last month to participate in the annual Future Experiences in Agriculture, Science and Technology (FEAST) program.

The program provided Year 11 and 12 students with a taste of university life and careers in the agriculture, animal, food and environment sectors from Sunday June 25 to Wednesday June 28. Program coordinator Nikita Davies said FEAST was about helping secondary school students make sound decisions about their future.

“Some students have

had very little exposure to these industries and use this experience to learn more about the range of university and career options available,” Mrs Davies said.

The students participated in problem solving and hands-on activities, rubbing shoulders with veterinarians, agricultural scientists, current UQ students and graduates now working in industry.

“They’ve learned about plant tissue culture, animal anatomy, wildlife tracking, parasites, career and course options and university life,” Mrs Davies said.

Lockyer District High School year 11 student

Rhianna Pearson said she had learned more than expected at FEAST.

“I’ve learned that there are so many areas I could specialise in once completing a degree,” Miss Pearson said.

“I’d love to work within

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Favourable conditions in mid-year ag outlook report

RURAL Bank’s Australian Agriculture Mid-Year Outlook 2023 report found favourable seasonal conditions and strong proof 2023 ensured strong winter crop establishment and pasture growth.

Despite a positive start to the year, softening commodity prices are now impacting Australian farmers following several seasons of strong prices.

Factors such as a slowing global economy combined with drier seasonal conditions are now in play and weighing on the outlook for the next six months.

the agriculture industry, spe-

in cattle.”

Rural Bank head of agribusiness development Andrew Smith said dry seasonal conditions, trade conditions and

persistent economic headwinds would impact Australian agriculture.

“Below median rainfall is very likely across most of Australia over the next six months and it’s this drier seasonal outlook that’s now weighing on production forecasts across a range of agricultural commodities,” Mr Smith said.

“Australian winter crop production is also expected to fall from the record output recorded last season with national winter crop production now forecast to come in slightly below average.”

Mr Smith said consecutive seasons of herd expected to drive stronger beef and lamb supply into the back half of the year.

I’m mainly interested

Lockyer District High School year 11 student Rihanna Pearson being acknowledged by a UQ student ambassador at FEAST 2023.

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UQ researchers improving success rate of sheep AI

RESEARCHERS at The University of Queensland are investigating ways to lift the low success

Free workshops for agritourism operators

welfare.

Lecturer in Veterinary Reproduction at UQ’s School of Veterinary Science Dr Taylor Pini saiding in pregnancy rates below 30 per cent. species, we can’t achieve high pregnancy rates using frozen seof the sheep’s cervix,” Dr Pini said.

tions between previously frozen

sheep’s cervix.

logical interaction, we hope to

identify biological pathways to success rates.”

Only around 5 per cent of sheep in Australia are bred using

to the Australian dairy industry which boasts rates of 85 per cent. has allowed for rapid genetic sheep industry has been restricted CEO John Roberts said genetic resilient, productive sheep and driving a sustainable industry.

“Accelerating this through

for the Australian wool industry,” Mr Roberts said.

“Progress in this space has

innovative leaders like Dr Pini.”

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SOMERSET Regional Council and Lockyer Valley Regional Council are teaming up with Southern Queensland Country Tourism (SQCT) to host two free agritourism workshops.

Agritourism is one of the largest growing tourism industries in the SQCT region and council encourages anyone interested in industry and the opportunities it offers to learn more about linking tourism to farming enterprises.

stories of successful agritourism ventures and participate in a forum where they can discuss ideas and consider challenges and issues. The workshop will be held between 9am and 3pm on Tuesday July 18 at Porters Plainland Hotel and Thursday July 20 at the Somerset Civic Centre, Esk.

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MOORE WEEKLY STARS

July 10-16, 2023 ARIES

The planetary patterns highlight freedom, independence, adventure and creative projects. If you pace yourself and prioritise, then you’ll get things done without feeling rushed and frazzled. It’s also a good week to socialise with family, close friends and work colleagues, as you participate in some lively and stimulating conversations. But avoid getting drawn into an intense argument (at home or work) where you end up saying things that you later regret.

TAURUS

Careful communication is the key to an agreeable week. The Sun and Uranus encourage you to blast away redundant attitudes, release old grudges and let bygones be bygones. Plus, Mercury and Venus encourage you to work through domestic dramas and family squabbles in a proactive and diplomatic way. And Mars pushes you to get moving! Your motto is from birthday great Henry David Thoreau: “An early-morning walk is a blessing for the whole day.”

GEMINI

Don’t allow a loved one to manipulate you on Monday or Tuesday, as they try to persuade you to do something against your better judgment. Have the emotional strength (and common sense) to stand your ground and say no. With your ruler Mercury moving into Leo, you’ve got energy to burn but make sure you channel it into productive pursuits. Mental activities and current affairs are favoured, as you pick up information with lightning speed.

CANCER

Prepare for a contrary kind of week, Crabs! The current celestial cocktail includes a Sun/ Uranus connection (and the Sun’s transiting through your sign). So, you’re in the mood for change but you’re also feeling sentimental, as you revisit the past and wallow in an ocean of emotion. Uranus encourages you to look to the future with fresh eyes, a curious mind and a full heart. When it comes to your local community, shake off your shyness and get involved.

LEO

Sun (your ruler) so boredom is a big no-no this week. Search out unusual people, places and activities, especially connected with your longterm career and future direction. You’ll favour excitement and novel ideas over the tried and tested. When it comes to routine work, health and secrets, do your research. Things aren’t as straight-forward as they seem. Don’t skip over details – get someone you trust to help you out.

VIRGO

Your very discreet Virgo nature is emphasised, as Mercury (your power planet) moves from your peer group zone into your solitude zone. Make it a priority to connect with like-minded people who understand your particular peccadillos and strong need for privacy. A loved one could be temperamental, so handle them with extra care and don’t try to work out where they are coming from. Travel, adventure and group activities are favoured on the weekend.

LIBRA

This week a relationship with a work colexciting new ways to relate, debate and communicate. Don’t be afraid of change! Be inspired by Harrison Ford (who was born on July 13): “We all have big changes in our lives that are more or less a second chance.” With Venus and Mercury visiting your peer group zone, a dash of diplomacy and improved communication skills will help smooth over a troubled friendship.

SCORPIO

On Monday and Tuesday, you’ll feel intense, argumentative and/or troubled. For the rest of the week, focus on revamping a close relationship as you get the strained partnership heading in a promising new direction. With Jupiter and Uranus transiting through your partnership zone, it’s time to charge up your charisma and call in a few old favours. Others to resist! So do your best to stay positive and smile often.

SAGITTARIUS

The current stars are all about the big two – sex and money – as the Sun stimulates

(on Monday and Tuesday) via tactless talk or an impulsive remark. Those around you can expect some boisterous behaviour from you on the weekend when the Sun and Uranus rev up your reckless side. Try to burn off excess energy via vigorous physical activities or outdoor adventures.

CAPRICORN

Uranus and the Sun activate creative projects

Pluto opposition could complicate a romantic or platonic partnership. So, aim to be creative and compassionate – but also robust and resilient. Then the bumps along the road will only make you stronger. It’s a good week to become more involved with volunteer projects and philanthropic pursuits, especially in your neighbourhood. Think global, act local!

AQUARIUS

This week the Sun/Uranus link wakes up

And how are you really feeling? The Sun and Mercury energise your wellbeing zone. So, it’s a good time to review your health and routine. Then make appropriate adjustments and improvements. But they must be creative

your program is, the better!

PISCES

Are you still blaming yourself for mistakes you made many moons ago? Or are you still holding a grudge towards someone who wronged you many years ago? It’s time to forgive others – and yourself – for transgressions from the past. So, your mantra is from Cancerian author Marianne Williamson: “Forgiveness is not always easy. And yet, there is no peace without forgiveness.” The Sun and Uranus encourage fresh adventures in your local community.

COPYRIGHT Joanne Madeline Moore 2023

JULY

Wed July 12

Esk 50 & Over Club Meeting and games $2, CWA Hall, 9am. 0413443261

Fri July 14

Community Craft FPC Activity Centre Laidley, 9.30am-12.30pm, plaster painting, $20, book 54652390

Sat July 15

Lowood Slimmers Bus Trip Mystery trip, Christmas in July, p/u Gatton 7.30am, Plainland 7.45am, Lowood 8am, 54261468

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

Mulgowie Bush Dance Mulgowie Hall, live music performed by The Band-O-Coots Bushband, hot food from 5.30pm, music starts at 6.30pm, adults $10 children $5 under 5s free family $30, food and drinks available, to book contact Wendy 0407633283, Anne 0413126114, or Annelise 0428372208

Marburg Dance 7pm-11pm Marburg

Show Hall, $15, Coachman, Christmas in July theme, 0409481681

Sun July 19

Glenore Grove Country Music

Walk Up—12pm-4pm, $7 entry. Afternoon tea provided, BYO lunch. Lucky door prizes, raffles, tea & coffee. Live band & walk-up artists, everybody welcome. Phone Rosalie: 0418875939

Wed July 19

Esk 50 & Over Club International

Food Day, 11am, CWA Hall, bring along a plate to share, $2. 0413443261

Thu July 20

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

Fri July 21-Sat July 22

Gatton Show schedule and entertainment program at gattonshowsociety.com.au

Sat July 22

Christmas in July Markets Marburg Showgrounds, 8am-2pm, visit from Santa at 1.30pm, unique handcrafted locally made gifts, fashion and accessories, live entertainment, food drink and bar. Visit Marburg Show Society FB event.

Sat July 22-Sun July 23

Stonehouse Open Days Heritage Displays, Markets Stalls, Folk music, Oral histories, Blacksmith, Photo exhibition (at Moore Hall) Bush Poets, Horse drawn Pie cart, Historic horse display, meet our Stonemasons & Carpenter, access to the Stonehouse only via bus that leaves from Moore, bus fare and entry $10pp children 12 and under free. 0429535126

Sun Jul 23

Somerset Rail Trail Classic from 9am ending at Fernvale Sports Park with post-race festival, choose 3km/8km/44km run or ride. Register at somersetrailtrailclassic.com.au

Wed July 26

Esk 50 & Over Club Bingo $4, CWA Hall, 9am. 0413443261

Fri July 28

Friday Food Truck Night Colonial Plaza carpark 139 Ipswich St Esk, 4pm-8pm, BYO tables and chairs, 3 hot food vendors and 1 hot/cold dessert vendor 0437110789

Sat July 29

Souper Dooper Cent Sale Anglican Fellowship, 12noon, Esk Anglican Hall 0417798460

AUGUST

Fri Aug 4

Glenore Grove Dance Glenore Grove Community Hall, Commodore 7.30pm-11.30pm, $12.50 includes supper, 0423849002

Sat Aug 5

Mulgowie Farmers Market 8am11am, Mulgowie Community Hall, a real farmers market local farm fresh produce, handmade products, books, plants, live music, coffee and breakfast. markets@mulgowiehall.com.au

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

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

Sun Aug 6

Charity Bowls Day hosted by Lodge Argyle 164, at Laidley Bowls Club, 9am, funds raised will support Bootstraps Veterans Charity, $25pp includes green fees and BBQ lunch, teams of 4 players, single players also welcome, multi-draw raffle. 0408782776 or 0448471654

Country Music at Gatton Seniors Centre, 1-4pm, Walk-Ups Welcome, Entry $5, Afternoon Tea supplied, Lucky Door & Raffles, 0439030677

Wed August 9

Esk 50 & Over Club Lowood Visit, Esk, 2 lucky door 2 progressive raffle, $8 entry 9am. 0413443261

Wed August 16

Esk 50 & Over Club lunch at Toogoolawah Hotel 0413443261

Wed August 23

Esk 50 & Over Club raffles and games $2, CWA Hall, 9am. 0413443261

Fri August 25

Friday Food Truck Night Colonial Plaza carpark 139 Ipswich St Esk, 4pm-8pm, BYO tables and chairs, 3 hot food vendors and 1 hot/cold dessert vendor 0437110789

Morning Programs. 1.00 PBS

News. 2.00 Mastermind Aust. 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05

Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers.

5.00 Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour.

6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.35 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys. 8.30

Paris: Mystery Of The Lost Palace. 9.30

Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 13. 1.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00

Places.

tv guide

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6.30pm Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 As Time Goes By. (PG, R)

8.30 Keeping Up Appearances. (PG, R)

9.30 Wimbledon Tennis Pre-Show.

10.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 10.

5.30pm Rugby League.

Women’s Under-19s State Of Origin. Queensland v New South Wales.

7.30 RBT. (M, R)

8.30 Paramedics. (M, R)

9.30 Casualty 24/7. (M, R)

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

11.30 Rosewood. (M, R)

6.30pm Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 Country House Hunters Australia.

8.00 Movie: My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2. (2016) (PG, R)

10.00 Wimbledon Tennis Pre-Show.

7.30pm Movie: Something’s Gotta Give. (2003) (M, R)

10.00 Movie: Be Cool. (2005) (M, R)

12.25 My Favorite Martian. (R)

6.30 Friends. (R)

(PG, R)

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

9.20 Two And A Half Men. (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)

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. (PG, R)

11.30 Frasier. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (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)

Movie: Underworld. (2003) (MA15+, R)

6.30pm Border Security: America’s Front Line.

R)

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

8.30 Movie: Battle Los Angeles. (2011) (M, R)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Counting Cars. (PG)

8.30 Movie: The 6th Day. (2000) (M, R) Arnold Schwarzenegger.

11.00 Movie: Escape From New York. (1981) (M, R)

1.05 Counting Cars. (PG, R)

1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm M*A*S*H. (PG, R)

6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG, R)

7.55 Cricket. The Women’s Ashes. One-Day International. England v Australia. Game 2.

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 The Late Late Show With James Corden. (M)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (R)

8.00 Would I Lie To You?

6.30pm Pawn Stars.

(PG, R)

7.30 Outback Truckers.

(M, R)

8.30 Outback Truckers: Best Of. (PG, R)

9.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. (PG, R)

10.30 Railroad Australia.

(PG, R)

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

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 Death In Paradise. (M, R)

8.40 Poirot. (M, R)

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

10.50 Coroner. (MA15+, R)

6.30pm Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 New Tricks.

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)

6.30 Friends. (PG, R)

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

9.30 Seinfeld. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

1.30 The Late Late Show With James Corden. (M, R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)

6.30 Friends. (PG, R)

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

9.30 Mom. (PG, R)

10.20 Becker. (PG, R)

11.10 Frasier. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

5.50pm Forged In Fire. (PG, R)

6.40 Jeopardy! (R)

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

8.30 Alone. (PG)

9.40 Couples Therapy. (M)

10.40 Super Maximum Retro Show. (M)

11.10 Hoarders. (M, R)

Late of Gatton, passed away peacefully on 2nd July, 2023, aged 87 years.

Beloved Wife of Allan (dec). Much loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Wayne, David, Christine, Allan and Leanne, and Judith. Loved Grandmother of Larissa and Ainslie.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Valrie's funeral, to be held at St Alban's Anglican Church, corner Spencer and Railway Streets, Gatton. Service commencing at 10.30am, Friday 14th July, followed by interment at Gatton Cemetery.

The service will be available to view via web stream, please go to: www.burstows.com.au/tribute-centre

TILLACK, Ian James "Jack"

Passed away 14 July 2022, aged 79 years.

One year has passed since that sad day, When the one we loved was called away. Silent thoughts of times together, Hold memories that will last forever.

DALLINGER, KeithBenjamin LoveBetty,Jennifer,Gayle &Families

Proposed Development

Make a submission from 12 July 2023 to 3 August 2023

Fifteenyearshavepassed, Youarealwaysinour hearts.

Council is seeking applications from selfmotivated individuals to join Team Somerset:

•Records Team Leader

• Crew Leader / Ganger

•Plant Operator

•Labourer

For further information visit somerset.qld.gov.au

Loved & remembered every day by Beryl, Darren, Rhonda, Donna, Grant, Amy, Chris, Abbey, Morgan, Kelly, Codey, Samantha, Zach, Matthew & Steph. Goetsch&SonsAuctioneers

DesReck

Loved& rememberedalways

Leanne,Craig, Andrew,Peter, Nathanandfamilies

KalbarCattleSale

Saturday22ndJulyat2pm

KalbarShowgroundYards

Please contact William for bookings

AuctionA/CEstateofKarenMolloy

KalbarMultiVendorAuction

Sunday30thJulyat9am

KalbarShowgrounds

All items must be approved & booked in

William (Livestock): 0400 754 887 www.goetschandsons.com.au

PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE

Telstra plans to upgrade an existing telecommunications facility located at LOT 129 Plan 805037 Highland St, Esk QLD 4312 www.rfnsa.com.au/4312003

1. Telstra Limited (A.C.N 051 775 556) are currently upgrading existing mobile network facilities to allow for the introduction of 5G to Telstra’s network. As part of this network upgrade, Telstra proposes the installation of LTE700 (4G), NR850 (5G), and LTE1800 (4G) technologies at Esk locality and surrounds.

2.The proposed works at the above site include the removal of nine (9) panel antennas and three (3) Omni antennas, the installation of seven (7) panel antennas (each no more than 2.8m long). The removal of six (6) remote radio units (RRUs) with the installation of three (3)new RRUs. The installation of associated ancillary equipment. All internal equipment will be housed within the existing equipment shelter located at the base of the facility

3. Telstra regards the proposed installation as a Low-Impact Facility under the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 2018 based on the above description.

4.In accordance with Section 7 of C564:2020 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code, we invite you to provide feedback about the proposal. Further information and/or written submissions should be directed to Georgia Bergin, Aurecon Australasia Pty Ltd (A.B.N 54 005 139 873) via email to: Georgia.Bergin@aurecongroup.com or via post to: Georgia Bergin, Aurecon Australasia Locked Bag 331 Brisbane QLD 4001 by 5pm on 26/07/2023.

Industry (High Impact Industry –Soil Conditioning)

Where: 613 Seventeen Mile Road, Helidon

On: Lot 154 CA311380 & Lot 141 CA311273

Approval sought: Development Permit for Material Change of Use

Application ref: MC2023/0023

You may obtain a copy of the application and make a submission to:

Lockyer Valley Regional Council PO Box 82 GATTON QLD 4343 mailbox@lvrc.qld.gov,au (07)5462 0382 www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au

Public notification requirements are in accordance with the Planning Act 2016

Expression of Interest

Development of a College/School, Brouff Road Fernvale

Ref: EOI 1300

Council is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from suitably Registered, Qualified and Capable Education providers who would be prepared to partner with Council to develop a college/school on the site in Fernvale. The Education provider would also need to be prepared to develop a Master Plan for the school/college site incorporating a vision of Prep to Year12 education.

Submitters will find the information for a submission on Somerset Regional Council’s Home Page under Your Council /Expressions of Interest. Expressions of Interest close Wednesday 19 July 2023.

www.somerset.qld.gov.au

LG000633

All welcome to attend

Adventist Community

Kitchen 1st 2nd 3rd and 5th

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

0419658914

Al-Anon 6pm Mon Lutheran

Hall Spencer St Gatton 0488216123

Alcoholics Anonymous

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

Lutheran Hall Minden

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

Bingo shop 5 Laidley Mall, Thu 9.30am-12pm & Fri 7pm10pm, run by Lockyer Valley Community Disability Association enq 0412108945

Bingo Brisbane Valley Darts Clubhouse Lowood, Mon

7pm, Thu 10.30am, $28, 0423833954

Brisbane Valley Ukefreaks

6pm-8.30pm Wed Brisbane Valley Darts Clubhouse Lowood 0412470875 FB

@ukefreaks

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

0455251581

Cars, Bikes, and Coffee

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

Chug-along Social Group

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

Cards/Board Games

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

Community Auslan classes Sat 9am-12pm, learning through everyday activities, address available on request, text only 0404885138

Community Tech Program free 45min tech sessions, Wed, Thu, Lockyer Community Centre Gatton 54623355

Coominya Public Hall General Meeting 1st Mon/mth

6.30pm 0488169162

Country Music Balladeer & Folk Music Walk Up 4th

Sun/mth Laidley Pioneer Village, 11am-4pm. 0428502262

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

Glamorgan Vale hall 0459320538

Darts Brisbane Valley Darts

Clubhouse Lowood, Tue & Thu 7pm, 0423833954

Devotional Meeting, all

Faiths, hosted by Baha’i community, 1st/3rd Wed/mth

7pm. 0429861086

Digital Tech Hub Wed & Thu

Lockyer Community Centre 54623355

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

Esk 50 & Over Club Wed 9am CWA Hall 0413443261

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

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

Esk CWA Intergenerational Playgroup for ages 0-100, fortnightly Thu 9am-11am, CWA Hall Heap St 0449842965

Esk Glen Rock Stitchers Thu 9am, Anglican Church Hall, Esk 0417798460

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

Euchre Wed 7.30pm, Lowood Showgrounds 0411334382

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

Free Craft 2nd Thu/mth

12pm Lockyer Community Centre 54623355

Gatton & District Historical Society 6.30pm 3rd Mon/mth

Caffey Hall Gatton Historical Village 0420967022

Gatton Senior Citizens 13

North St. Mon & Thu Euchre

9am, 1st Tue/mth HOY, 2nd & 4th Tue/mth Craft Days, 3rd Tue/mth social days 9.30am. Morning tea & raffles, lunch supplied 0439030677

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

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

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

Glamorgan Vale CWA - 9am

1st Thu/mth Glamorgan Vale Community Hall 0413046168

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

Glenore Grove QCWA Meeting 2nd Mon/mth 1pm 0419642913

Glenore Grove QCWA Craft

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

Glenore Grove CWA Street

Stall last Thu/mth 8.30am12pm IGA mall Gatton 0459320538

Grantham/Gatton Indoor

Bowls Club Fri 1.30pm Senior Citz Hall North St Gatton 0754627708

Horse Archery Qld Lockyer Valley 3rd Sat/mth, 8.30am12pm, Laidley Showgrounds. 0422982035

Laidley Friday Markets Fridays 7am-2pm, Laidley Village Mall, run by Lockyer Valley Community Disability Association. 0423760066

Laidley Garden Club

9.30am 2nd Mon/mth Laidley Cultural Centre function room 0413136861

Laidley Indoor Bowls Club

Mon 2pm-5pm Laidley Cultural Centre 0408631292

Laidley Uniting Church

Playgroup Thu 9.30am11am, Laidley Uniting Church hall 0427536513

Laidley Weight Support Group Inc. 9am Wed Laidley RSL 0403501170

Line Dancing Classes Toogoolawah RSL Tuesdays

12.30-2.30pm 0422889530

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

Lockyer International Women Group Tue 9.30am11.30am, Gatton Seventh Day Adventist Church North Sfind us on Facebook.

Lockyer Ladies Support & Seniors Group 2nd & 4th Tue/mth, 9.30am-12pm, Grantham Butter Factory, 0438765212 or 0409676526

Lockyer Valley Art Society Inc. 24 Bertrand Ave Kensington Grove, Mon 9am-

11.30am pottery, Wed 9am-

11.30am social, Thu 9am11.30am painting mediums, 1st Sat/mth 9.30am-12 facilitated workshops (bookings essential, fees apply) 0490825846

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 Community Activity Shed Saleyard Rd Gatton, Tue & Thu 8am12pm.

Lockyer Valley Dog Training Club 6.30pm Mon Laidley

Showgrounds Facebook or 0428048823

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

Lockyer Valley Orchid Society 1st Tue/mth Gatton

Showgrounds room under grandstands 0409475504

Lockyer Valley Tai Chi for Health Wed 10am Lowood

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

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

Lockyer Valley Writers

Group 1-3pm 2nd Tue/mth

Gatton Library, 4th Tue/mth

Laidley Library, lockyervalleywriters@gmail.com

Lockyer Woodcrafters

Group Mon-Thu & Sat, 24

Railway St Forest Hill 0457219408 or lwcg4342@gmail.com

Lowood Community Action

Group 2nd Tue/mth 7pm at Brisbane Valley Darts Clubhouse 0407279412

Lowood Craft Group

9.30am Fri Lowood RSL Sub Branch 0409343446

Lowood CWA 2nd Tue/mth

CWA Hall 54261514

Lowood District Residents Network Inc. 3rd Tue/mth, 7pm, Brisbane Valley Darts Clubhouse, 0488234553

Lowood 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

Movement to Music Mon 10am-12pm 43 Park St Lowood 0756000733

Mulgowie Farmers Market

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

Mt Beppo Art Group Wed

9am-1pm, Community Hall

916 Mt Bepp Rd, 0437197381

Open Mic Sun 1.30pm3.30pm, Fernvale Lions Club

Hall $2 entry 0490366148

Painting Classes 10am Fri Summerholm 0450656356

Parkinson Support Group 1st Fri/mth, 9.30am, Brisbane

Valley Darts Clubhouse Lowood, 0400926709

Poker Fri 7pm, $25, Brisbane

Valley Darts Clubhouse Lowood, 0423833954

Rosewood Euchre Group Mon 9am m'tea, play at 9.30am, CWA Hall Rosewood

rosewoodqcwa@outlook.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AFL

BRISBANE VALLEY RATTLERS

QFA DIV 4 south Brisbane Valley Rattlers; 0.3, 2.3, 3.5, 5.6 - 36 Redlands/Vic Point; 2.2, 3.6, 5.9, 7.12 - 54

Rattlers goals: Ringo Chol 2, Jye Cruff, Jimmy Scarce, Dougald Strachan 1

Rattlers best: Dougald Strachan, Jordan Lyne, Jack Treschman, Zane Emblen-Reeves, Joshua Spicer, Matthew Wood BOWLS

KILCOY BOWLS CLUB

WEEK ENDING Friday 7th July

Friday Night Members draw on the 7th July 2023 # 53 Dave Handy Not Present.Next week Members Draw will be $160 McPAtterson results: current scores are Sanford leading on 331, Kilcoy 2nd on 286, Woodford 277 and Dayboro 258. The at Sanford.

Tuesday Bowls 4th July Results; Star of the Green – Rhonda Cochran defeated Renie Lauchlin and will play Dave Tonkin next week.

The winners of the day were Michael Dunn, Sharon Carseldine and Rhonda Cochran defeated Gerry Carseldine, Renie Lauchlin and Pauline Lawson11 -8. Even though the weather didn’t look good we managed to get a full morning of bowls in for those brave enough to come ou. We also had a Championship Mixed Pairs game with Mel Harrison and Jamie Mithcell who defeated Pat Bleakley and Tom Hunter.

Upcoming events; Tuesday Bowls on every Tuesday everyone is welcome to come and try a game of bowls. Great fun, names in by 8.45 game starts at 9.15. Phone the Club to put your name down 5497-1084 if you’re running late. The Club has bowls available for those that don’t have their own.

Flat soled shoes please.

Wednesday the 12th July is our Pub Day Four’s which starts at 10.00 am. Contact Club if you would like to join us.

LAIDLEY BOWLS CLUB

Mens Saturday Social.

8/07/2023

A.Farley, G.Herbert, D.McGill 25. L.Dickson, P.Grantham, F.Ellicot. 19. K.McGuire, C.McGuire, R.Knight 26. P.Auld, T.Watson, J.Dickson. 13.

Wednesday Social. 5/07/2023

J.Mace,J.Budd. M.Anderson. 17.

D.Moyle, M.Lockert, D.McGuire. 9. K.McGuire, S.Reck. 26.

A.Roffe, P.Grantham. 15. E.Roffe, C.McGuire, R.Knight. 20. A.Farley, R.Pagget B,Silk.19.

LAIDLEY INDOOR BOWLS

CLUB

GAME 1: K.Degen, P.Kubler & B.Slater 15 d J.Mace, R.Zabel, G.Aitcheson & V.Zischke 9

GAME 2: G.Aitcheson, K.Degen & B.Slater 12 d R.Zabel, V.Zischke, J.Mace & P.Kubler 4

GAME 3: C,Zischke, B,Slater, P.Kubler & G.Aitcheson 18 d

K.Degen, J.Mace & R.Zabel 9

TOOGOOLAWAH BOWLS CLUB

Results fort Sunday 9th July

we played host to 7 visitors from the Albert Valley Rovers Caravan Club which brought our playing numbers for the day to 16. The weather was good although a little chilly, but we managed to get in 14 ends of Triples with the

winners on the day drawn from the hat and our regular fruit tray

Winning team on the day were Phil Gregory’s team. A most enjoyable day was had by all.

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 also given coaching to ensure that they enjoy their game. Come along and get some exercise, meet new people, enjoy a bit of fun and a social afternoon. We have bowls of all sizes for you to use.

For the Calendar: Our next Club Meeting will be our AGM and will be held on Sunday 13th August 2023. All members are invited to attend at 9.00am and to help in the running of the club by participating in discussions. All positions on the Committee will be open to Club Members who Nomination forms are available at the club, It is requested that all members pay their Annual Dues by that date and participate in the election process. Please don’t leave all the work that goes into the running of our club to the same old willing few. Get involved. We need you.

Barefoot an Barby arvo this month will be on Saturday the 29th July so come on down for a bit of fun, exercise, meet some new people and get a Sausage Sizzle for only $10.Our next Pub Day will be held on Tuesday 8th August so please contact Gerrit if you have a team wanting to play. Players are also required for away games to ensure that we balance Home and Away attendance . Our presence at other clubs ensures their presence at ours. Please contact Gerrit on 5424 2569 if you would like to be included in the roster for 2023.

BRIDGE

LOCKYER BRIDGE CLUB

Wednesday 5th July, 2023. Lynn Gunthorpe & Janet Kuhlegratulations to this pair.

Bishop tying with R & A McLucas

The Club is always ready to welcome new Players. If you are a visitor to the Lockyer Valley & are looking for a game of Bridge or just like to observe some games, phone Peter Hooper 0408 782 776, we would love to see you, Wednesday evenings arrival 6.45pm.

Lessons for Beginners held on Tuesday morning, arrival 8.45am is also at the same venue, The Catholic Community Hall, Maitland Street, Gatton. Pat Ziebarth is the organizer for Tuesday’s play phone 0490 530 734.

GOLF

ESK GOLF CLUB

Results for Friday 7/7/23

Turkey comp

breezy Friday arvo for the Turkey form winning with a 38 off the stick and also taking one of the pinshots. Gary Punch took Runner-up.

The Run-down:

Winner - M Beetz 28

Runner-up - G Punch 31

NTP 13 - M Beetz, NTP 17 - P Cook

J Humphrey 32, I McIntyre 33, B Glanville 36, D Maddy 36,G Lockett 36, P Cook 37, G Ray 38,

I Ward 41, D Bitossi 41

Results for Sunday 9/7/23

Esk Grand Hotel Sponsored Day

Single Stableford Winner - S

Wilson 38pts

R/UP - B Farnham 34

3rd Prize - B Thorogood 33

4th Prize - D Richards 33

NTP Handicap 0-17

1/10 3rd S Wilson,5/14 3rd S

Wilson

H/C 18+

2/11 3rd G Collins, 9/18 3rd D

Richards

All In

Sponsor Esk IGA

4/13 B Thorogood

Sponsor Brisbane Valley Meats

8/17 2nd S Wilson

Annual Matchplay Final

P Cook v D Bitossi

Annual Matchplay Champion

Peter Cook 3/2

Today’s Chooky also Sponsored by Esk Grand Hotel

9 Hole Winner - G Ray 29nett

R/UP - J Humphrey 32

Putting Competition - J Humphrey

14 putts

NTP - No 4 B Glanville, No 8 2nd L Latter

Overall a good turnout for the Esk Grand Hotel Day. Captain Shaun Wilson having a top day taking a clear win and 3 pin shots including the Brisbane Valley Meats Tray. Esk Grand Hotel also sponsored today’s Chooky which was for social players with Jeff taking the win and the putting competition. Many thanks to the Esk Grand Hotel for putting on heaps of Prizes a top day for everyone. Congratulations to Peter Cook winner of the Annual Matchplay Final.

GATTON GOLF CLUB

Results for Tuesday 26/6/23

Medley single Stableford results

Winner- J Kajewski 44 points

Runner up- J Osman 37

Run down- M Marsh 35

NTP #10 S Kajewski

Results for Friday 30/6/23

Winner- M Bentley 36.5 nett

Runner up- R Bachmann 37 ocb

Run down- D Woodall 37, J Osman 37, S Thompson 37 Monthly Medal Single Stroke results

Saturday 1/7/23

Div 1 Mens Winner- J Osman 63

nett

Runner up- L Zischke 69 nett

Div 2 Mens Winner- L Reinke 67

nett

Runner up- T Linnan 69 nett

Run down- B Bachmann 69, B Woolacott 70, G Bachmann 70, K Anderson 70

NTP 3 B Large, 7 J Mellon & K

Sippel, 10 B Large & A Thurgood, 13 B Linnan, 16 J Raddatz & K

Sippel

Pro Pin S Kajewski

Birdie Hole #15 B Woolacott, L Reinke & O Cowell

Putting Comp- B Woolacott (23)

Ladies Winner- A Thurgood 67 nett ocb

Runner up- R Creedy 67

Run down- K Sippel 67, X Zischke 70, L Didsman 73

Putting Comp- K Sippel (25)

Results for Friday 7/7/23

Winner- T Waikari 34 nett

Runner up- P Morgan 35

Run down- T Spears 35.5, R

4. A. Paroz & D. James to play 5. K. Goebel & G. Heuston

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

Winner: Steven Luck 79/72

Runner Up: Adam Cullen 88/73

Run Down: Nathan Pellin 84/74, K. Luck 85/75, J. Ormaechea 91/75, R. Vela 92/75, Garry Hulett 84/75, L. Edwards 91/77

Pins: (Pro Pin) J. Browning (Div.1)

C. Smale (Div.2) J. Gilbert (All In)

R. Core

Wednesday 5th July - Ladies

Monthly Medal & Putting

Trophy Donor: Jenny Paroz

Winner: Marie Voorma 95/74 on c/b

Runner Up: Petal Davis 109/74

Run Down: S. Hulett 106/75, C. Sternberg 85/77, J. Murray 107/78

Pins: (Pro Pin) Lorraine Emery (Div.1) Lorraine Emery (Div.2) Julie Murray (Div.3) -----

Putting: Trish Harris 29 putts

LOWOOD GOLF CLUB

Results for Tuesday 4 July 2023

Single Stableford

Winner: G Winter 40 ocb R/Up: M Whitwell 40

BRD: C Petrohilos 35 M Blackley

Bachmann 35.5, G Jenkins 36

Results for Saturday 8/7/23

Single Stableford results

Winner- J Verrils 42 points

Runner up- K Oba 41 points

Run down- G Gablonski 39, A

Zischke 38, T Kirkwood 38, D

Kowaltzke 36 ocb, I Wratten 36 ocb, B Zeidler 36 ocb

NTP 3 D Styman, 7 C Barry, 10 J

Verrils & D Mellon, 13 P Gray, 16 B Woolacott

Pro pin #6 J Osman

Birdie Hole #5 Jackpots

Ladies Winner- R VAB 36 points ocb

Runner up- F Braban 36

Run down- C Linnan 31

Ladies Pairs Matchplay Champions

Karen Robinson & Jemma Osman

Golf Memberships from $36 a month

LAIDLEY GOLF CLUB

Results for Saturday 8th July

Ladies Single Stroke; Men 4BBB

Stroke

Ladies Trophy Donor: Helen Gray

Helen was the actual daily winner with 94/17

Winner’s trophy to: Judy Logan

91/75

Runner Up: Flo Lee 96/77

Run Down: H Gray 94/17 C. Sternberg 85/77, J. Blaney 113/77

Pins: (Pro Pin) Teena Pyers (Div.1) Cheryl Sternberg (Div.2) Trish Harris (Div.3) -------

Men’s Trophy Donors: Craig Crack & Andy Ritchie

Men’s Winners: Adam Cullen & Nigell Channells 63 on c/b

Runners Up: Cameron Panzram & Bruno Maugeri 63

Run Down: A. Sheppard & H.

Phelan 64, L. Edwards & D. Cannard 66, R. Gray & F. Sippel 66, A. Parker & C. Fletcher 67

Pins: (Pro Pin) Steven Luck (Div.1) Troy Grimshaw (Div.2) Bruno Maugeri (Div.3) Nigel Channells

Qualifying Round of Men’s Pairs

Matchplay

1st Round to be played on Saturday 15th July - please arrange times with your partners

1. C. Panzram & B. Maugeri to play 8. C. Bichel & D. Hauser

2. L. Edwards & D. Cannard to play 7. T. Grimshaw & D. Morrow

3. C. Fletcher & A. Parker to play

6. S. Luck & P. McFie

34 P McGuigan 33 B Victor A Bolton 32 P Harmon 30

NTPs: 2: M Whitwell 5: C Petrohilos 11: P McGuigan 14: B Victor

9/18 2nd shot Div 1: B Victor Div

2: A. Skinner

Results for Thursday 6 July 2023

Single Stableford

Winner: V Birchall 40 R/Up: R Heathwood 38

BRD: L Vincent 37 A Page S Mahoney V Bales 35 R Mancktelow

S Henshall 34 G Milady 33 ocb

NTPs: 2: L Vincent 5: Shane Kopelke 11: B Victor 14: V Birchall

14 Ladies 2nd shot: Peta Dwyer

1/10 2nd shot Div 1: M DuBuisson-Perrine Div 2: A. Skinner

Results for Saturday 8 July 2023

Single Stableford Winner: L Pratt 41 R/Up: P Thode 37

BRD: S Hibberd L Sheraton 35

Shane Kopelke D Gray 34 K Glover J Grace J Miller H Doran P McGuigan P Harmon 33 D Hellyer Sue Kopelke 32

NTPs: 2: S Mahoney 5: L Pratt

11: R Summerville 14: B Graham

14 Ladies 2nd shot: K Lawrenson

3/12 2nd shot Div 1: A Page Div 2: R Peachey

ROSEWOOD GOLF CLUB

THURSDAY 18 HOLE COMPETITION 29.6.23:

SINGLE STABLEFORD:

Winner: D Green OCB 39 pts

R/Up: K Parker 39 pts

NTP: No 2: T Norris 38 cm

No 9: Jeff Browning 22 cm No 11: M Soich 33 cm No 15: K Parker 72 cm

THURSDAY 18 HOLE COMPETITION 22.6.23:

SINGLE STABLEFORD:

Winner: N Ward OCB 37 pts

R/Up: M Soich 37 pts

Run Down: S Nicholls 36, D Turvey 36

NTP:

No 2: M Soich 167 cm

No 9: S Nicholls 56 cm

No 11: S Hibberd in Hole

No 15: S Hibberd 46 cm

RESULTS 8.7.23:

Single Stableford: Winners: Div 1: D Hollands 37 pts, Div 2: S Ross 40 pts, Div 3: J Ellemans 38 pts OCB, Ladies: M Humphreys 34 pts

CONTINUES PAGE 38

The Gatton Hawks womens team held off the Oakey Bears to win 14-8 on Saturday July 1 for the Toowoomba Rugby League President’s Cup.

PHOTO: ANN BICHEL

Boxer takes title in

RESULTS CONTINUE FROM 37

R/Up: Div 1: T Ross 36 pts

OCB, Div 2: R Lee 37 pts, Div 3: J Demmery 38 pts, Ladies: D Pearson 33 pts

Run Down: Men to 34, Ladies to 32

NTP:

No 2: R Robertson, Ladies: P Brown

No 9: (0-18) J Piccini 248 cm, (19+) J Daniels in Hole, Ladies: E Nelson 67 cm

No 11: K O’Connell, Ladies: E Nelson

No 15: J Soppa, Ladies: S Tupai 34 cm

Approach (No 6): S Muggeridge 40 cm, Ladies: S Curran

4 Ball Handicap Matchplay:

Ladies: P Brown & M Gibson def J Browning & L Johnston 3-2, J Stack & M Morton def E Nelson & D Wojcicki 1 up

Men: W Johnston & J Osborne def D Walkom & G McMullin 6-4, G Woodford & L Woodford def L Baldry & W Crouch 1 up, C Gehrke & B Gehrke def D Roberts & T Sutton 1

TOOGOOLAWAH GOLF CLUB

Wednesday 5th July was Chook run in which the winner was Craig Granzein with runner up Peter Granzein. Nearest the pin on 8/17 was Boonie.

On Saturday 8th July we held our Club’s Men’s and Ladies Foursomes Championships which were sponsored by Kevin and Tootie Memorial Day (Ball Family} for the Men and Margaret and Pat Housten for the Ladies). Winners on the day were: Club Champions for 2023: Graham Kuhn and Michael O’Connor.

Net winners were Peter Granzien and Clinton Smith. Runners up were Graham Kuhn and Michael O’Connor. For the Ladies it is not clear cut as Lea jane / Sandy will have to play off with Enid and Sam before a decision can be made (good luck girls).

Net Winners were Lea Jane Marschke and Sandy Gleeson. With runners up Chris and Judi. Pin Shots on the day were:

2/11- Sandy Gleeson, 3/12

-Agg, 4/13 – Craig Granzien, 6/15 - A Skinner, 7/16 (Men)Bob, 7/16 (Ladies) - Chris, 8/17 -Eric cox, A very big thankyou to both our sponsors for their continued sponsorship of the

bestclub in Queensland.

NextSaturday 15th July wewill round of theBlackbutt, Toogoolawah, Crows Nest (BTC) Shield) Stableford event with hitoff at 11.00 am. Pleasebetherefor nominations by 10.30am. In addition toourusual morning andafternoon games on Wednesdays theBTC Shield

Matches will beat Toogoolawah on 22nd July andat Blackbutt on 29th July. sopleasekeep thesedates clear. Weneed All theplayers wecan muster.

RIFLE GATTON GLENOREGROVE

RIFLECLUB

A cool butsunny Saturday afternoon forthemid 500yd target, a mild westerly windeasing a little, buta harsh miragecaught mostshooters unaware.

Iron Sights andSporteroutof 105.21.

R.Perry 101.7 and C. Greenwood 98.7, Sporter

T.Pinfold 98.2 and G. Boyd 86.0 All F class out of 126.21

F.Open.

J.Hickmott 122.12 and A Steele 51.1(one range)

FTR

R.White118.4

FSTD.

G.Chandler119.5, T. Schulz 118.4, R. Cowburn 115.6, J. Findlay 114.5 , R. Bowman 110.5, andC. Chandler110.3.

Nextweek 600yds

RUGBY LEAGUE

GATTON HAWKS

9.7.23 played atGoondiwindi

A Grade Gatton 34 def Goondiwindi 10

Tries

TyeGRAY 2; Regan WILDE; Haydan LIPP; GeorgeTAVITA; LeonardBURNS

Conversions Haydan LIPP 4

ReserveGrade

Gatton 36 def Goondiwindi 16

Tries

Liam BICHEL 2; Macen JOB 2; Christian PRINCE; Raymond

ERBACHER

CONVERSIONS Dylan FLANAGAN

4; Jagan SWAN 2

Under19’s Goondiwindi 28 def Gatton 14

Tries

Ethan DOWIE 2; Hayden DUNN

Conversions 1

Women - 8.7.23 Played at Brothers

Newtown 16 def Gatton 12

Tries

Ellie WINZAR; Nicole GUSMAN; Lucinda ELTON

LAIDLEY LIONS

Results for Saturday 8 July 10, 2023

Round 11 Volunteers Cup Laidley Lions 14 defeated by Swifts Bluebirds 22.

RUGBY UNION

GATTON BLACK PIGS

Results across weekend

8/07/23-9/07/23

The Gatton Black Pigs trekked up the range to face the USQ Saints for their round 12 Risdon Cup clash. After a competition bye round, the players were well rested with many putting in an 80 minute effort. It was a scrappy start to the game from ending in a 0-0 scoreline. The second half saw a number of injuries to both camps. Despite some windy conditions, Gatton was able to come away with a victory 20-10 after scoring three tries, one conversion and a penalty goal.

SOCCER

ROSEWOOD UNITED SOCCER CLUB

Saturday 08 July 2023:

Senior Men Div. 5: Rosewood 5, Westminster 1.

Senior Women Div. 3: Raceview 1, Rosewood 0.

SWQ THUNDER FC

Results across weekend

8/07/23-9/07/23

Boys/Men

13’s - N/A

14’s - N/A

15’s - N/A

16’s - N/A

18’s - N/A

23’s - 4-1 Loss (Logan Lightning F.C.)

Seniors - 5-1 Win (Logan Lightning F.C.)

Girls/Women

13’s - 4-0 Win (South Toowoomba Hawks)

15’s - 1-0 Loss (South’s United F.C.)

17’s - 2-1 Loss (South’s United F.C.)

23’s - 1-1 Draw (Virginia United F.C.)

Seniors - 3-1 Win (Virginia United F.C.)

DAM LEVELS

Lakota Bronson won the AFS South East Queensland Welterweight

Roosters beat Bulls in numbers game

BY JACOB HAYDEN

THE ROSEWOOD Roosters

Rugby League Volunteer Cup team proved they meant business, beating the Brisbane Valley Bulls 44-8 at the Laidley Recreational Reserve on Saturday July 8.

Bulls president, coach, captain and halfback Craig Melville said 2023 had not been the team’s year, with many players away.

“We had our trial against Kilcoy, and that was our real team,” Melville said.

“We looked pretty good going into the season but we lost half those boys.

“We strapped together and have been getting 15 of 16 every week, and you can’t the back of that.”

Roosters president and coach Shane Brandley said the Roosters had a sloppy start, letting the Bulls slip of the game.

“But the boys have been training really well and we’re clicking really well at the moment,” Brandley said.

“Hopefully over the next couple of weeks we’ll give

Can Dent make his mark?

LAIDLEY amateur boxer

Lachlan Dent is taking on Ingham’s Josh Shannon this Saturday July 15 at Pittsworth Town Hall for the 71kg ABC Queensland Belt.

Dent started training with Hard Knox Boxing & Fitness Laidley in year 11, at the height of the COVID pandemic.

“It started out as Finch] asked me if I’d be interested in getting into

I can’t really call myself a boxer if I’m not boxing’,” Dent said.

At 20 years of age, Dent said he had progressed of Darren’.

some teams a good game.”

The Roosters play Fassifern at home on July 15 while the Bulls take on Redbank Plains at Redbank on the same day at Redbank.

Coach Darren Finch said he was dedicated.

“He’s awesome, he’s taken it on well and moved onto the next level,” Finch said.

“We’ll aim for an Australian title towards the end of the year.

Dent said he had

“I need to make sure I can last the rounds without being too buggered by the end of it,” Dent said. at Croatian Club in April with a swift TKO winning him the match.

Roosters centre D’Angelo Wilson saw his opportunity and bolted for the team’s second try.

PHOTO: JACOB HAYDEN

Hard Knox Boxing & Fitness Laidley boxer Lachlan Dent.

PHOTO: JACOB HAYDEN

POWERBOATS TAKE ON LAKE DYER

BY JACOB HAYDEN

LOCKYER Powerfest welcomed 35 daring powerboat enthusiasts to race Lake Dyer over the weekend of July 8-9.

Gold Coast Power Boat & Sports Club commodore and event organiser Craig Lewis said the atmosphere was great.

“We’ve got about 6 competitors from New South Wales and then the rest are from all over Queensland,” Lewis said.

“The top end are here for Queensland’s biggest race, the Queensland Cup.

“We’re very pleased with the crowd we received too.

“It’s been some good racing, we were just zooming along great.”

Unfortunately, the event was not without incidents.

injuries after reportedly becoming trapped under a

The patient was in a stable rescue chopper to the PA in Brisbane.

Lewis said accidents did not stop the event from going ahead, with competitors eager to race for the Bradley Pratt Memorial Final, the Queensland Cup Final, and the Lockyer Trophy.

“We’d like to thank our sponsors who helped us, especially Lockyer Valley Regional Council, and to all the spectators who came along,” Lewis said.

CORRECTION

Craig Lewis is not the Australian Power Boat Association president, as was mistakenly reported in page 13 of last week’s issue of The Independent.

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LEFT: Gold Coast Power Boat & Sports Club commodore Craig Lewis with his boat.

BELOW

David Parker racing for Webbers Tower Hire at Lake Dyer.

PHOTOS: JACOB HAYDEN

BELOW: Powerboats raced around Lake Dyer for the prized Bradley Pratt Memorial Final, Queensland Cup Final, and Lockyer Trophy.

LEFT:

PHOTO: START LINE PHOTOS