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Independent review into Inland Rail

BY GRACE CRICHTON

THE Australian Government announced an independent review into the Inland Rail project on October 7, a welcome outcome for Lockyer Valley Regional Council (LVRC) who object to the rail’s alignment through Gatton.

Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King MP said the coalition left Inland Rail ‘in a mess’.

“We inherited a project over budget, behind schedule and with no plan for where it will start or end,” she said.

“The review will consider the process for selecting the Inland Rail route, including stakeholder consultation, and assess the project’s scope, schedule and cost.”

Lockyer Valley councillors

Member for Wright Scott Buchholz and State Member for Lockyer Jim McDonald on Thursday to discuss potential

impacts of the rail project.

Lockyer Valley Regional Council Mayor Tanya Milligan said council was not opposed to Inland Rail, but its impacts would be ‘extensive’.

“If this project also delivered passenger rail, it would

make sense to come through our towns, but it won’t, and the huge volumes and speed of freight trains should be sent around our towns,” she said.

“It is imperative ARTC [Australian Rail Track Corporation] get this right, and to

date, it has not been forthcoming with its costings or recent studies, despite repeated requests from council to see these crucial documents.”

The review comes on the back of calls from LVRC for ARTC to reconsider the route.

LVRC receives green light for roadworks to begin

LOCKYER Valley Regional Council (LVRC) has received the green light from the Queensland Reconstruction Authority to commence thorough repairs on some of the renetwork.

LVRC will implement a restoration process on those approved areas, rather than re-patching potholes.

LVRC infrastructure

portfolio Councillor Janice Holstein said they were relieved to receive the necessary approvals required to commence higher-quality repairs.

“We understand some residents are frustrated by the pace, level, and resilience of repairs; however, it was vital we receive the necessary approvals prior to commencing works,” Cr Holstein said.

“Unfortunately, funding

approval alone doesn’t solve all the delay issues as council is not immune from the major challenges resulting from the ongoing

cant supply chain issues… happening across Australia.

“We will continue to ensure the worst defects are prioritised, subject to the appropriate materials being available, as the overall safety of our community is paramount.

“We ask for the community’s patience and understanding as we attend to road safety and access issues in order of priority.”

Council has engaged contractors to clean out table drains across the region to reduce the impacts of futher rainfall.

For further information, contact Council on 1300 005 872 or visit lockyervalley.qld.gov.au

ARTC Inland Rail director public private partnership Tony Lubofsky said ARTC had continually consulted with landowners, LVRC, and communities since 2017.

“At the request of the Lockyer Valley Regional Council, ARTC has undertak-

en additional studies to assess the feasibility of the rail line bypassing Gatton,” he said.

design challenges if Gatton is bypassed, including additional impacts on koala habitat and prime agricultural land,

ing new landholders, and extensive additional costs to the project.”

Minister King said the review would give the government a ‘clear-eyed view’ on the problems surrounding Inland Rail.

“Dr Schott is a highly respected and trusted leader who brings a wealth of experience from both the business and government sectors to the role,” she said.

“She will conduct a thorough and independent review of Inland Rail and make recommendations to ensure this is successfully delivered.”

The review is expected to be completed by early 2023.

Lockyer Valley local, state, and federal government members met last week to discuss the potential impacts of Inland Rail.

PHOTO: LVRC

Various LVRC roads will undergo a restoration process thanks to jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.

These brave companion dogs need your help

BY JACOB HAYDEN

BRAVE Companion Dog

Rescue (BCDR) is under increasing pressure thanks to high surrender rates, and they need your help.

BCDR coordinator Ludelle Milne said the housing crisis has caused many in the Lockyer Valley to terminate rentals, house-hop or move interstate, forcing more and more people to surrender their dogs.

sation with limited resources, BCDR can only do so much for the dogs already in their care.

“If a dog’s at risk I will try every which way to get it into foster or into BCDR,” Mrs Milne said.

“At the moment I have a rule so that when a dog goes, another one comes in.

“It’s really hard because we can’t help everyone.”

BCDR has a strict no-kill policy, meaning they will not euthanise dogs or redirect surrendered dogs to other services which do.

“There’s no way I’m referring a pet to someone who says they are a rescue group and then they go and put the animal down because it didn’t get out the door quick enough,” Mrs Milne said.

She said the top three things people can do to support BCDR’s cause is to volunteer, donate, and to help rehome dogs.

Mrs Milne was grateful to the local university students

for the time they have spent walking and exercising the dogs.

“The dogs need to stay out in the fresh air and the sunshine for as long as they can,” she said.

For anyone looking to surrender their pets, Mrs Milne advises to consider all options before turning to euthanasia.

“Why does the dog have to pay for what’s going on in your life?” she asked.

“If somebody is homeless and they want to surrender their dog, I say ‘we will foster it until you get on your feet and come and get your dog back’.”

If you would like to volunteer, donate, or adopt a dog visit the BCDR Facebook page or bravedogs.com.au

Human books open up

LAIDLEY Library welcomed locals to a small and intimate session on October 6 with two ‘human books’, Rayonce and Michelle.

‘The Real Housewife of Regency Downs’ Rayonce (AKA Raymond) talked about the life and glamour of working as a drag artist in the Lockyer Valley.

Rayonce dressed up for attendees and gave incred-

ible insight into the world of drag, what it is like being an Indigenous drag artist, and how he came to be involved in the scene.

Michelle followed with a range of stories from her life and how ‘The Voice Within’ helped guide her decision making.

“After the sudden death of my father at 11 I wanted to be with him, life was not

worth living,” Michelle said.

“The voice within told me I would have a wonderful, adventurous and abundant life… the voice within was right.”

A second ‘human book’ session is on October 27 at Gatton Library.

Contact Lockyer Valley Libraries for more information.

JACOB HAYDEN

Lockyer Valley Regional Councillor Michael Hagan with ‘human books’ Michelle and Rayonce.

PHOTO: JACOB HAYDEN

It has been a long wait for a home for Taco since arriving at BCDR in April 2022.

PHOTO: BCDR

Low approval rate of QRIDA

BY GRACE CRICHTON

ACCESSING disaster funding is proving unattainable red tape.

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WARNING: Don’t touch the bats

WEST Moreton Health’s Public Health Unit (WMHPH) is reminding residents not to touch bats should handle bats and there has been an in-

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Civic Centre Celebrations

A variety of Somerset dance groups will be performing at a birthday bash to celebrate the Somerset Civic Centre in Esk turning 10.

The Inaugural Annual Dance Affair on October 15 at 7.30pm.

If you would like to twist and shout, get your best threads out and get your tickets online at bit. ly/3BEnNyB

Get on board Garage Sale Trail

Garage Sale Trail, Australia’s festival of pre-loved stuff, will take place over four weekends from 29 October to 20 November.

more at www.garagesaletrail. com.au

Somerset Regional Council has

residents to better understand

Information is available for Lowood, Fernvale, Minden, Glamorgan Vale, Esk, Toogoolawah, Kilcoy, Moore and Linville.

For areas outside of these townwill show the State Government’s ment overlay.”

Residents can access the free bit.ly/3M9tpEs and following the prompts.

Have your say on council’s draft economic development strategy.

Residents are encouraged to view the draft strategy and complete the online survey on council’s website, somerset.qld. gov.au before Monday October 17.

Somerset residents are encouraged to download a free Somerset Bin App to their smart device to keep up to date with waste and recycling services in the region. Visit somerset.qld.gov.au/ recycling

SRC Brief bacteria and viruses.

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Crime Stoppers bowls night carries Greg’s legacy

Back to Fordsdale

FORDSDALE School of Arts Hall committee are planning a 90th anniversary weekend of catching up with friends, past and present, celebrating ‘Fordsdale’.

The celebrations will be held on the weekend of October 15 and 16.

On Saturday October 15 from 6pm to 10pm, a bush dance will kick off the celebrations.

Ridgee Didge band member Trevor Beutel said he was looking forward to coming.

“[We] are so looking forward to coming to Fordsdale to renew old memories for the residents,” he said.

“We will be playing a range of called bush dances and also some old time favourite classic dances as well.”

The next day, Sunday the October 16, the committee will host ‘Back to Fordsdale’ commencing at 10am.

The committee are requesting that those attending to bring along a plate to share for morning tea and then a light lunch will be served for all.

Tea, coffee and cold drinks will also be supplied.

The committee would like to extend a welcome to all who would like to come along and join in with the celebrations.

More information ring Beverley Sutton 54626728 or email fordsdaleschoolofarts@ outlook.com

Crime Stopper’s Greg Steffens Memorial Bowls night is this Friday.

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Seniors Month kicks off with lunch

THE OLDIES had a feed on Friday October 7.

Seniors Month kicked into gear at the Seniors Luncheon with one of the best attended events yet.

Around 160 seniors from Gatton and surrounds gathered at the Laidley Cultural Centre for the event.

Gatton COTA Seniors vice president and treasurer

Lorelle Grams said this was

event on their own and they were proud of the turnout.

“It’s probably one of the best ones there’s has been

with numbers,” she said.

“We’re extremely happy with how it turned out.”

Lockyer Valley Regional Councillors and Peace Lutheran Primary School

students helped serve meals.

“We’ve got a lot on this month,” Mrs Grams said.

“It’s getting the older people together, hopefully they’ll make new friends.”

Qld’s Largest Sunday Roast, Gatton

DID you know one in three seniors have reported feeling lonely?

Queensland’s Largest Sunday Roast aims to combat isolation and loneliness, one fork at a time.

Join in the Queenslandwide Seniors Week event next week at the Gatton Seniors Centre.

Gatton COTA Seniors are hosting the roast lunch on Tuesday October 18 from 9.30am.

There will be entertainment, with Kevin and Sheree, lucky door prizes, more.

The cost is $12 per person.

The Largest Sunday Roast is a great opportunity to reconnect with friends and family who may have been isolated due to the COVID pandemic, meet new people, and make new friendships.

Bring a friend along.

A word from Grace and Jacob

THIS WEEK marks The Independent’s second birthday and it simultaneously feels like yesterday and a lifetime ago we

Personally, it’s been a challenging but rewardmy feet and voice in this career.

When I returned to Gatton, my hometown, in January 2017 I did not expect to be in this position today.

It is an immense privilege and pleasure to be a journalist in the corner of the world I call home.

We are a vast, vibrant, and varied community.

Thank you for inviting me into your homes, schools, clubhouses, and garden sheds to tell your stories.

Celebrating your achievements brings me great joy and satisfaction in my work.

Reporting on our trials, challenges, and injustices is satisfying in its own way.

My dearest hope is that this newspaper connects you to your region and your community in a

meaningful way.

A highlight of the last twelve months was welcoming Jacob to the team, whose contributions, opinions, and input I greatly appreciate.

I look forward to many more years.

GRACE CRICHTON

I MAY have only been with The Lockyer & Somerset Independent for eight months, but I have seen some incredible things and met some fascinating people.

Throughout my Bachelor of Journalism degree our lecturers stressed the importance of community newspapers and the difference they can make for small, regional towns.

We are not just here to tell stories, we are here to keep you informed on issues important to your community and to connect residents, businesses, and

community groups so they can thrive.

The last two years have been tough for the people of the Lockyer Valley and Somerset regions after waves of COVID-19 lock-

an ongoing economic crisis.

The region has displayed remarkable resilience throughout these setbacks.

I am so grateful to see

newspaper can have on regional towns.

Congratulations to The Independent on its second birthday, thank-you to you for continuing to read our

paper and thank-you to local businesses for advertising with us.

It is wonderful to see the community continue to support a local, independently published, free newspaper.

JACOB HAYDEN

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Grace & Jacob

Creatures great and small

BY GRACE CRICHTON

SOPHIA College Plainland students brought their furry friends to school on October 5 for a special blessing.

As part of the Feast of St Francis, patron saint of ani-

mals and ecology, the college held a Blessing of the Pets. Students brought their animals to be blessed by Father Stephen Bliss OFM [Order of Friars Minor], including lizards, ponies, lambs, cats, and many dogs.

Sophia College principal Narelle Dobson said pets were a fundamental part of many families.

“At Sophia, we are one big family, so the inclusion of our pets is a natural sequence,” she said.

Mrs Dobson said it was a Francis as the founder of the college’s charism.

Fr Stephen extended his blessings to all animals, including working animals and animals who give us food.

Rusticated marvels

Hayley, Olivia, Darcey and Kieran with the artwork ‘Cabbage Tree’.

Choir shows off brilliant singing at brunch

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ton said the ensemble to extend themselves and

School

Sat

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Playing a mix of called Bush Dances and Old time favourites - Heel and Toe, Gypsy Tap, Pride of Erin etc Along with the kids favourites - Macarena, Nut Bush, Chicken Dance, Hokey Pokey

Arts

Anniversary

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HYPATIA’S House, Laidley, chase is Anna Hahn’s book Beyond the Fence: In and Around the Lockyer Valley, Chloe Bichel and Lilly the lamb PHOTOS: GRACE CRICHTON

Artist Robbie Greer and author Anna Hahn welcomed visitors to their exhibition at Hypatia’s House.

“It was a selection of

The ensemble was led by “The audience said it

GRACE CRICHTON

Zyrone Bohils-Stubbs and Big Chungus, the bearded dragon.

Lillian Gray and Tilly the Border Collie.

Charlee Neaves and Fred the pony.

Esk Community Choir ensemble performed ‘Brilliance with Brunch’ and sat their examination on Saturday.

PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

‘Blooming marvellous’ turn out

BY GRACE CRICHTON

Bird is the word: join in the Aussie Bird Count this month

GET your binoculars ready for Australia’s largest citizen science project, the Aussie Bird Count.

Each October, people across the country head out to their front yards,

backyards, courtyards, parks and play areas to count how many birds they see in 20 minutes.

In 2020, 187 local observers looked to the skies, sighting 16,265 birds,

including 170 different species.

Maybe you’ll spot one of the Lockyer Valley or Somerset regions’ threatened species, such as migratory shorebirds, Australian

Painted-snipe, Australasian Bittern, Glossy Black-Cockatoo, Black Breasted Button Quail, Red Goshawk, Swift Parrot, Regent Honeyeater or Powerful Owl.

Make a difference to

bird conservation by giving a moment of your time to count the birds who are counting on us.

Download the Aussie Bird Count app and get involved between 17-23 October, or

learn more at aussiebirdcount.org.au

Grab a nice photo of your backyard’s feathered friends?

Share it with us: news@ tlsindependent.com.au

THE

Organising committee members Barb Frohloff, Heather Lehmann, Fiona Duthie, and Sue Kunde.

Mia Slattery, Kieran Slattery, Christine Kent, Rohan Kent, Liam and Leo Slattery.

Kerri and Eric Melville with Lisa Davis and Jenny Rains.

Wes, Susi, Bryn, and Ayla Anderson.

PHOTOS: GRACE CRICHTON Denise O’Rourke, Mary Zischke, and Colleen Zischke.

Fresh take on classic comedy

BY GRACE CRICHTON

THIS MONTH, Lockyer Regional Performing Arts Inc. (LRPA) presents one of English literature’s most well-loved plays, The Importance of Being Earnest

Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy pokes fun at social customs of late Victorian England and is brought to life by a talented cast of local actors.

First-time LRPA director Rowan Nash said they were excited to take on the director’s role in one of their favourite plays.

“Earnest is actually one of my favourite shows and it’s one of Oscar Wilde’s most popular plays,” they said.

“Oscar Wilde’s writing is quite marvellous.

“He very much knows how to write wit.”

Msr Nash said there are common themes a modern audience can relate to in the play.

“It’s about Jack, who wants to get away from his normal

life and live a life he doesn’t feel he can,” they said.

“Which I feel a lot of people can relate to, being in a life that they don’t want to live.”

Actor Braxton Golder recently had a lead role in

Laidley State High School’s Clue and, after several shows with LRPA, takes on the role

“I can’t remember how many shows I’ve done, but enough experience to inter-

pret this play well,” Braxton said.

One of the most interesting parts he has found during the rehearsal process is learning and exploring the language of the text.

“It’s really well written,

that’s what makes it fun,” Braxton said.

Playing opposite Braxton as Jack Worthing is Royce Goutam, who made his stage debut in Lockyer District High School’s Grease this year.

Royce said audiences will enjoy Wilde’s humour.

“It’s got a lot of funny elements in there as well which I like because the audience will laugh,” he said.

Msr Nash said the young actors in the cast bring a fresh perspective to the play.

“It’s very much a contemporary look at things, being directed by a young queer director and from the perspective of young actors,” they said.

“I’m so lucky to be blessed

“They really take their characters, their lines, and make them their own.

“They bring their own experiences to their choices and delivery.”

It’s a new interpretation while still maintaining the foundation of the classic.

“What you expect from this show, expect a bit more.”

The Importance of Being Earnest is on at the Laidley Cultural Centre on October 21, 22, 28, and 29. Tickets are on sale now at lrpa.org.au

Braxton Golder and Royce Goutam as Algernon in Jack in the upcoming production of The Importance of Being Earnest. PHOTO: LRPA

Lots of love for red meat industry

PERCEPTIONS and trust of the red meat industry are strong among metropolitan Australians, as is the desire to learn about how the beef and lamb industries operate, according to Meat & Livestock Australia’s (MLA) latest consumer sentiment research.

MLA managing director Jason Strong said this year’s

an increasing desire to understand how the industry works from metro Australia.

“Consumers, especially

within our cities, are wanting to learn more about how beef and lamb is produced, in particular how farmers are looking after the environment and their animals,” he said.

cant opportunity for the sector as our research indicates that higher levels of industry knowledge are linked to better perceptions.

“A greater understanding of our industry also has benincreased demand.

“Consumers with higher levels of industry knowledge are more likely to have increased their red meat consumption overall.

“This is because they un-

undertaken by Australian cattle and sheep producers in raising their livestock and looking after the environment.”

Of those surveyed, consumers are most interested in learning about how producers ensure the humane treatment

of their livestock (46%), and how they look after the environment (44%).

The top three drivers of trust in the industry were the perceptions that producers:

1. Are ethical and trustworthy with animals humanely raised

2. Listen, respect and respond to community concerns

3. Are taking actions to reduce environmental impact improving sustainability.

“Those consumers who

had a high level of trust, were more likely to consume red meat more frequently than those with lower levels of trust.,” Mr Strong said.

Over the last 12 months, red meat consumption patterns have remained stable, with 71% of metro Australians eating the same amount or having increased their consumption of red meat.

The main reasons cited for maintaining or increasing red meat consumption come down to nutrition, taste, and

ease of cooking.

Meanwhile, cost was named as the main reason as to why 29% of consumers reduced red meat consumption in the past year.

“Explaining our productions systems and demonstrating that our producers are ethical and responsible custodians of livestock, land and natural resources helps to inform the community and strengthen an already proud Australian industry.”

BY MLA

PHOTO: JACOB HAYDEN

Moreton Beef Show and Sale supports Royal Flying Doctors

BY JACOB HAYDEN

BOYD O’Brien Bartholomew’s 29th Annual Moreton Beef Show and Sale is on this Thursday October 13 down at the Moreton Saleyards.

Cattle auctioneer Vince O’Brien said attendees can expect approximately 600 cattle at the sale.

He said 20% commission for the sale goes to the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

“It has amounted to many tens of thousands of dollars over the years,” Mr O’Brien said.

“We believe there’s lots of people in the bush that could quite often need the Flying Doctors.”

As a country business serving country clientele, Mr O’Brien said the sale and fundraising resonates well with customers.

Mr O’Brien thanked sponsors for their ongoing support, including The Lockyer & Somerset Independent, Westpac Bank, Queensland

Country Life, carriers and local businesses.

“We’re very grateful for the sponsorship of this event,” he said.

The sale will feature 32 classes and six champions for grain, grass, and crop fed cattle.

“We’ve got meatworks

categories [and] we’ve got store categories,” Mr O’Brien said.

“We chose this time of the year because… it’s a good time to market cattle, normally the prices are quite good for the seasonal conditions.”

As one of the founding members, Mr O’Brien said he was excited to see the sale draw close to 30 years.

“Dick Boyd is still there, he’s 86 years old but he’s still well and truly involved,” he said.

The Moreton Saleyards are located at 226 Middle Road, Purga (about 5km from Amberley RAAF base).

Judging starts at 6.30am, presentations are at 11am, sale begins at 1pm.

Boyd O’Brien Bartholomew auctioneers at the 2020 sale.

PHOTO: FILE

AgTech insights prepare students

JACOB HAYDEN

LABOUR attraction and retention continues to be a major challenge for horticulture and agriculture industries, so to plant seeds of inspiration Growcom developed and hosted a workshop in AgTech careers.

Thirteen students from the Lockyer Valley and Darling Downs schools spent three days (September 28-30) learning all about agricultural technology.

Growcom, Queensland’s peak industry body for horticulture, created the AgTech Elite School Holiday Program which was led by their Queensland Agriculture

Kym Wessling and facilitated by UQ Skills.

“One of the important aspects for Growcom as a voice for the horticulture industry in Queensland is to make sure we are educating the next generation in agriculture and inspiring them, so that in-demand ag-tech roles are

Wessling said.

“The program aimed to do that and to give those already interested a better insight so that we can focus on what is a major challenge in the industry – attraction and retention of labour.

“It was funded by the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries as part of the Queensland Agriculture Workforce Network initia-

Grade 10-12 students from schools in the Agribusiness Gateway to Industry Schools Project came to Gatton to discuss past and present ag technology and were given an overview by current UQ students on farm machinery.

They attended sessions with Fraser Border of inte-

plored electronics, designed an irrigation system, looked at drones and machine vision

for real world applications on farms, looked at employing AI for intelligent AgTech robotics, including how to use algorithms and the cutting edge of innovation in the red meat industry.

Students visited the Gatton Smart Farm.

“They were hosted by senior horticulturist Roberto

they use and they visited the

plant entomology and biolo-

They also ventured to UQ Farms and learned about research in the horticulture

used by the agricultural engineers.

part in an employability skills workshop using the Farm Ready Program and left with

and a Statement of Atten-

dance in the FarmReady Card training session.

“All of them had some interest already in the agriculture industry, so it was an opportunity for them to explore that further, make connections and learn more about where they might want

She said there was a great mix of student interests

culture, biology, and science.

VALLEY Steel & Fencing (VSF) has taken on the role as the Lockyer Valley’s very own distributor of BOC gas, keeping supply local to Gatton.

VSF administration manager Kylie Randall said the addition of BOC gas meant customers had

more variety.

They will not only provide industrial gases but also medical oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen and helium.

Mrs Randall said keeping BOC gas in the Lockyer Valley meant customers could continue to shop local.

“While they’re coming

in for gas they’re also helping us out and keeping business in town because they’re not having to go to Toowoomba,” she said.

“BOC wanted to keep it local so it didn’t go to Toowoomba or Ipswich and there was no-one in the local district to service it,

so we took that on.

“We have a fully equipped vehicle, with tail gate loader for gas deliveries.

“We are also in discussions with ELGAS, to take on agency for LPG supplies.”

VSF sells rural, domestic,

and pool fences along with fencing products like posts, steel pickets, and plain, barbed and chained wire.

corrugated and trim-deck

“We also sell concreting products like mesh and

slabs,” Mrs Randall said.

“We sell a lot of downgrade products as well products… at the moment we’ve got a fair bit of downgrade fencing products.”

VSF is located at 44 Tenthill Creek Road, Gatton.

JACOB HAYDEN

Students from across the Lockyer Valley and Darling Downs got hands-on experience at Growcom’s AgTech Elite School Holiday Program

Faith Lutheran College Plainland student Emily Markwell connecting

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Increase in electric vehicle sales

THE FEDERAL Chamber of Automotive Industries, the peak body for Australia’s automotive industry, has released new vehicle sales

A total of 93,555 vehicles increase on the same month

Tesla’s Model Y was the

FCAI Chief Executive Tony Weber said the number of battery electric vehicles

tralians were committed to were sold, more than hybrid

battery electric vehicles have

“While the overall market share of battery electric

there is a clear market trend towards zero emission tech

ulation needs to be developed

The move towards battery electric vehicles is on with Tesla Model Y being the third top selling vehicle in Australia last month.

PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

vehicles to the Australian

within the context of vehicle price, model availability, and battery supply, and support

“The policy objective is to lower emissions, and we look

While supplies of new cars to the Australian market are ment, Mr Weber cautioned chain issues remained prob tive market recovers from the Toyota led the market with

This 1980 Ford XD actually is My Ride

BY DAVID GREER

BY POPULAR demand from friends and car club

people who have asked why I have not yet written about my passion for cars and my own car, here is David Greer’s My Ride.

I have always been into classic cars and –although I am a Ford man – I appreciate all makes and models and the work that goes into bringing them back to former glory by the owners.

I personally know how much time

people put into their pride and joys.

When job to write My Ride for The Independent jumped at the chance as my life has revolved around cars, car meets and getting my own cars to go as fast as they can and look as

So, I thought it was an amazing opportunity to catch up and hear others’ stories and their journeys to driving their favourite vehicles.

From a young age I was always on a mission to go fast, whether in a car or on a motorbike.

The thrill of speed was my passion, and still is today. I know this was always a

worry to my parents but I’ve survived.

Maybe it stemmed from my grandfather who did

up old Fords when I was a young fella.

XR to XY Falcons and Fairmonts seemed to be his

usual preference parked in his back shed.

XDs & XEs were always my favorites – Dick Johnson

in the Tru Blu and Greens’

Tuf was always a television highlight for me, Bathurst being the most important

date of the year.

I have had my XD since 2017 and many man hours have gone in to shaping it how I like it.

The XD is powered by an old-school 351 Cleveland 2V steel heads with a few modern bolt-ons, one being a little TorqStorm side mount supercharger.

It has a C10 stage 2 kitted

disk brakes front and back, MSD ignition system and an 850 CFM boost referenced blow through carburettor.

I have owned a few 351 Cleveland powered cars in my time but this one is the most fun yet.

I cannot tell you how many horsepower as a couple of mechanic friends and I set it up and have not really had the need to dyno it yet as it is already running like a dream.

I have full rego on the XD as I like to be able to jump in and drive when and wherever I want, and I love to get out to all car meets locally in the Lockyer Valley, Brisbane, and Toowoomba.

Occasionally I will trip to Willowbank to give it a blast down the strip.

you with this thought, and it is my opinion only: you can’t beat the sound of a 351 Cleveland humming along at full noise.

Ford blokes will understand!

That’s where the Gatton Spare Parts Auto Pro team comes in handy!

Their wide range of parts, accessories, oils and services are available at a great price too – so you can get your pride and joy all fixed up without breaking the bank.

GATTON SPARE PARTS

I love the stance of the XD. INSET: All my hard work under the bonnet.

PHOTOS: DAVID GREER

e nt t hance

Twin exhaust centred out the rear.

Autometer gauges replacing all the original.

LJ Hooker Principal, Helen Lodge, surpasses expectations with impressive sale

Helen Lodge, Principal of LJ Hooker Esk, has built a longstanding reputation as a trusted advisor and skilled negotiator. When the owners of 352 Regents Rd, Redbank Creek appointed Helen to sell their property, they felt she was an obvious choice. The property was sold within days of being presented to market, for a record price, bearing testament to her tenacity, work ethic and experience.

The property was a magnificent offering, featuring stunning views across the valley to the greater region of mountains, Wivenhoe and Somerset Dams. A picturesque hideaway, the property offered 35 acres of rural vacant land, a large shed, new quality fencing divided into four paddocks, four dams, rainwater storage, vast

green lawns and established gardens.

“For buyers seeking a quaint, picture perfect hideaway, this property ticked all of the boxes”, Helen said. “With its vast untapped potential, it truly is a blank canvas, the perfect choice for families wishing to design their forever home or luxury escape” she said. Helen described the property as particularly unique and desirable, because it is surrounded by rural grazing land and state forest. According to her, the possibilities are endless, as it could also represent the perfect business opportunity for cabins, subject to council approval.

Ideally located at the end of a no through road, with the only access through a collective locked gate, the property offered absolute

privacy. “You can lie under the stars, admire the spectacular view, and enjoy the peace and quiet with abundant wildlife around you.” she said. Helen’s clients felt she did a tremendous job of showcasing the lifestyle benefits on offer. As a local resident, Helen intrinsically understands her marketplace, and her passion for the region shines through in every interaction. Her clients say it is little wonder buyers who engage with her fall in love with the lifestyle properties she showcases.

If you’re interested in understanding the value of your property in the current market, contact Helen Lodge at LJ Hooker Esk for an obligation-free market update.

"Leading Somerset &

Agent wants

Sean O'Connor

MOORE WEEKLY STARS

October 10-16, 2022

ARIES

The week begins in the last stage of the Full sion for personal projects and spontaneous enthusiasm isn’t enough. Getting other people onside is the secret to making things happen! zone, clear (and constant) communication is

TAURUS GEMINI CANCER

Crabs are capricious creatures and mood

LIBRA

This week is all about getting the ratio right dream big dreams. And don’t make them too

SCORPIO

common ground. Things will look a lot brighter in the morning. Your motto for the week is

Fri Oct 14

Crime Stoppers Bowls Night— Teams of 4, $20 p/p includes sausage sizzle and raffle. 6pm Gatton Bowls Club

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

Sat Oct 15 Free Plant Program—Rosewood Showgrounds, available to Ipswich City Council residents, proof of residency required. Visit ipswich.qld.gov.au/ about_council/initiatives/free-plantprogram

Back to Fordsdale Bush DanceFordsdale School of Arts, bush dance Saturday 6pm-10pm $20 family, Adults $10, 13-17yo $5, U12 free. 54626728

Gatton Seniors Centre, Aboriginal smoking ceremony, taste and touch garden tour, bush food morning tea, $15pp. 0439030677

Fri Oct 28

Lowood Bunyip Markets— Halloween theme 4pm-8pm, hosted by Lowood Community Action Group, Clock Park.

Sat Oct 29

Artisan s Gathering—8am-2pm, Forest Hill School of Arts, local stall holders, food and coffee, art demo and stall, entertainment, yoga, reiki, raising funds to support work of the Leukaemia Foundation.

Marburg Dance—7pm, Marburg Show Hall, Two Cuppucino

Sun Oct 30

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

Mon Oct 31

cated past.

SAGITTARIUS

When it comes to communication and con-

Marburg Dance—7pm, Marburg Show Hall, Rae Blinco

Sun Oct 16

My Local Market Jumble am-12pm, Porters Plainland Hotel, mylocalmarket.net.au

Back to Fordsdale - from 10am onwards, Fordsdale School of Arts 90th anniversary, bring a plate to share. 54626728

Halloween Fright Night Trick/Treat— 4.30pm-8pm Lockyer Community Centre, free entry. 5462 3355

Sat Nov 5

Marburg Dance—7pm, Marburg Show Hall, David C.

passionate towards others. Take the time to

General Meeting—to elect a committee to assist in the ongoing management of the Ma Ma Creek Cemetery, Ma Ma Creek Hall, 2pm.

Tue Oct 18

CAPRICORN

lot further than confrontation, so aim to be as

Queensland Largest Roast— 9.30am Gatton Seniors Centre, conbating social isolation and loneliness one fork at a time, entertainment with Kevin and Sheree, lucky door, raffles, and more, $12pp. 0439030677

Fri Oct 21

Seniors Month Bush Trip— Southbank, departs Gatton Seniors Centre 8am, $15, leaving Brisbane 3pm, RSVP Oct 17. 0439030677

Fri Oct Sat Oct 29

urnine wake-up call. The chickens are coming home to roost!

LEO

Long-term partnerships – of the romantic, and inspiring! Your motto for the moment is

VIRGO

You’re determined to complete a project but power planet) opposes Jupiter, so expect misunderstandings and disruptions. Patience and compromise are required, otherwise it will be a long and confusing week. When it comes

AQUARIUS

PISCES

lenges or make important decisions. There’s a solitude, intimate confessions and long-term friendships.

presented by Lockyer Regional Performing Arts, info and tickets lrpa.org.au enq ph 0488113666

Sat Oct 22

Rock n Roll Dance Time—Gatton Shire Hall, 7pm-10pm, gold coin entry, professional rock n roll dance performances, prize for best dressed 1950s theme. 5462 3355

Seniors Month High Tea— 1.30pm4.30pm, Gatton Seniors Centre, enjoy an afternoon of elegance, prize for best dressed, $10pp tables of six available. RSVP Oct 17. 0439030677

Sun Oct 23

Cahill Park Community Market— Buaraba St Gatton 9-2pm live music. Scavenger Hunt 10am-12pm, major prize $100 Coles gift card. Visit Hypatia s House stall for entry. Prize drawn 1pm.

Wed Oct 26

Seniors Month Bus Trip— Oz Bush Foods Ropeley, bus leaves 9.30am from

Mulgowie Fresh Farmers Market7am - 11am, Mulgowie Hall Recreation Grounds, over 50 stalls, hot food, plants, vegetables, live music and lots more. 0417 799 679

Sun Nov 6

Gatton Village Markets—7-11am at Lake Apex, See FB or ph 0492831969

My Local Market Walloon am-11am, Walloon State School, mylocalmarket.net.au

Thu Nov 10

Peace Ladies Fellowship Stall— 9am, in front of Gatton IGA. 0754621334

Sun Nov 13

My Local Market Walloon—7am-11am, Walloon State School, mylocalmarket.net.au

Bazza s Country Music Walk Up Show—Tenthill Hotel, 11am to 4pm, $5 entry, Lucky Door, Raffles, Tea & Coffee, Light Afternoon Tea, meals available at hotel, everybody welcome. 0402 058 098

Sat Nov 19

Lowood Slimmers Bus Trip—4hr river cruise, p/u Gatton 7am, Plainland 7.15am, Lowood 7.30am. 54261468

Uniting Church garage sale— 7am, UCA Maitland St, Gatton. Books, plants and more.

Christmas Hand Crafts Markets—Glen Rick Stitchers, Anglican Hall Esk, 8.30am-2pm, quality hand crafted gifts, free admission 0417798460

Marburg Dance—7pm, Marburg Show Hall, Rae Blinco

Sun Nov 20

My Local Market Plainland—7am12pm, Porter s Plainland Hotel, mylocalmarket.net.au

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.40 Media Watch. 2.00 All Creatures Great And Small. 3.00 Gardening Aust. 4.00 Think Tank. 4.55 Brush With Fame. 5.25 Hard Quiz. 6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. 8.30 Question Everything. 9.00 Summer Love. 9.30 Would I Lie To You? 10.05 The Witchfinder. 10.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Hard Quiz. 1.30 Question Everything. 2.00 Sanditon. 3.00 Gardening Aust. 4.00 Think Tank. 5.00 Brush With Fame. 5.30 Hard Quiz. 6.00 The Drum. 6.55 Sammy J. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Foreign Correspondent. 8.30 Q+A. 9.35 One Plus One. 10.05 Exposing The Illegal Organ Trade. 10.35 Late Programs.

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Q+A. 11.05 Extraordinary Escapes. 12.00 News. 1.00 Savage River. 1.55 Death In Paradise. 3.00 Gardening Aust. 4.00 Think Tank. 5.00 Brush With Fame. 5.30 Hard Quiz. 6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Gardening Aust. 8.30 Frankly. 9.05 Doc Martin. (M) 9.50 Annika. (M) 10.40 News. 10.55 Summer Love. 11.25 Rage. 5.00 Rage.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Midsomer Murders. 3.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. 3.55 Spicks And Specks. 4.45 Landline. 5.15 Armadillo: Narrated By David Attenborough. 6.10 Extraordinary Escapes. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.30 The Capture. 9.30 Summer Love. 10.00 Savage River. 11.00 Silent Witness. 11.55 Rage. 5.00 Rage.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Gardening Aust. 2.30 Miriam Margolyes: Australia Unmasked. 3.30 Rick Stein’s Secret France. 4.30 Question Everything. 5.00 Art Works. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Frankly. 7.00 ABC News Sunday. 7.40 Spicks And Specks. 8.30 Significant Others. 9.25 Silent Witness. 10.25 The Newsreader. 11.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Rosehaven. 1.25 Vera. 3.00 Gardening Aust. 4.00 Think Tank. 4.55 Brush With Fame. 5.25 Hard Quiz. 6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC

7.30 7.30. 8.00 Aust Story.

Media

10.05

Australia.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.20

Great Lighthouses Of Ireland. 11.20 World’s Most Amazing Festivals. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. 2.30 Insight. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Animal Einsteins. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 Lost For Words. 8.35 Secret Scotland. 9.25 Nine Perfect Strangers. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Bride Flights. 3.10 Little Bang’s New Eye. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Who Do You Think You Are? 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind. 6.30 News. 7.30 Dishing It Up. 8.00

Guillaume’s Paris. 8.30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 9.30 The Handmaid’s Tale. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Peer To Peer. 10.00 Breaking The Biz. 10.40 Looby. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Truth

About Fat. 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Who Do You Think You Are? 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind. 6.30 News. 7.35 Secrets Of The Lost Liners. 8.30 Good With Wood. 9.25 World’s Greatest Hotels. 10.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 For The Love Of Dogs. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Superbikes. Round 9. Highlights. 3.00 Gymnastics. FIG Artistic World Challenge. 4.40 KGB: The Sword And The Shield. 5.40 Secret Nazi Bases. 6.30 News. 7.35 Greatest Train Journeys From Above. 8.30 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. 9.30 Mysteries Of The Sphinx. 10.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 For The Love Of Dogs. 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Countdown To Qatar 2022. 3.30 Sportswoman. 4.00 Cycling. National Road Series. Battle On The Border. Highlights. 5.10 Going Places. 5.40 Secret Nazi Bases. 6.30 News. 7.30 Curse Of The Ancients. 8.30 Ancient Egypt’s Darkest Hour. 10.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.10 Along Ireland’s Shores. 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 Lost Temple Of The Inca. 3.00 Going Places. 3.30 Cook Up. 4.00

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Autopsy USA. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 Kitchen Nightmares Australia. 8.40 Extreme Weddings: Australia. 9.40 Air Crash Investigation. 10.40 The Latest: Seven News. 11.10 The Amazing Race. 12.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Business Builders. 2.30 Motorbike Cops. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 Border Security. 8.30 Kath & Kim. 10.50 The Latest: Seven News. 11.20 To Be Advised. 1.10 Travel Oz. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00

MOVIE: Jesse Stone: Lost In Paradise. (2015) 2.00 House Of Wellness. 3.00

The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Better Homes. 8.30 MOVIE: Ladies In Black. (2018) 10.45

To Be Advised. 12.00 Kiss Bang Love. 1.15 Travel Oz. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. 5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. 11.00 Horse Racing. Everest Day and Caulfield Cup Day. 5.00 News. 5.30 Creek To Coast. 6.00 News. 7.00 Border Security. (PG) 7.30 MOVIE: 2012. (2009) (M) 10.40 MOVIE: The Wolverine. (2013) (M) 1.10 Kiss Bang Love. (PG) 2.30 Shopping. 4.00 It’s Academic. 5.00 Million Dollar Minute.

6.00 Morning Programs. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 News. 5.30 Weekender. 6.00 News. 7.00 Aust Got Talent. 8.45 Murder In The Goldfields. 10.45 Born To Kill? 11.45 Police: Hour Of Duty. 12.45 Behave Yourself. 2.00 Shopping. 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Travel

Guides. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Hot Seat. 5.30 News. 6.00 News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 The Block. 8.40 Remembering The Bali Bombings: 20 Years On. 9.40

Westgate Bridge Disaster: The Untold Stories. 10.40 Nine News Late. 11.10 Family Law. 12.00 Chicago Med. 12.50 Drive TV. 1.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00

Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. 2.00

Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Hot Seat. 5.30 News. 6.00 News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30

RBT. 8.30 Paramedics. 9.30 A+E After Dark. 10.30 Nine News Late. 11.00 New Amsterdam. 11.50 The Gulf. 12.40 Tipping Point. 1.30 TV Shop. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.45 Garden

Gurus Moments. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00

Tipping Point. 4.00 Afternoon News.

4.30 Hot Seat. 5.30 News. 6.00 News.

7.00 ACA. 7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. 8.30 MOVIE: Apollo 13. (1995)

11.20 MOVIE: The Beguiled. (2017) 1.05

Cross Court. 1.30 TV Shop. 4.00 Take Two. 4.30 Global Shop. 5.00 TV Shop. 5.30 Skippy.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Drive TV. 1.30 Cross Court. 2.00 My Way. 2.30 Animal Embassy. 3.00 Heart Of The Nation. 4.30 Garden Gurus. 5.00 News. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 MOVIE: Spider-Man: Homecoming. (2017) 10.10 MOVIE: Assassin’s Creed. (2016) 12.05 MOVIE: A Friend’s Obsession. (2018) 1.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 The Block. 3.00 Drive Electric. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00 News. 5.30 My Way.

6.00 News. 7.00 The Block. 8.30 60 Minutes. 9.30 Nine News Late. 10.00 The First 48. 11.00 Killer Couples. 11.50 First Responders. 12.40 Tipping Point. 1.30 TV Shop. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 Take Two. 5.00 News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 My Market Kitchen. 3.00 Judge Judy. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Real Love Boat Australia. 9.00 My Life Is Murder. 10.00 Shockwaves: The Bali Bombings. 11.00 Bull. 12.00 The Project. 1.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Ent. Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Real Love Boat Australia. 8.30 Gogglebox Australia. 9.30 To Be Advised. 10.30 Law & Order: S.V.U. 11.30 The Project. 12.30 Stephen Colbert. 1.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Food Trail: South Africa.

3.00 Judge Judy. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Living Room. 8.30 To Be Advised. 9.30 Just For Laughs. 10.00 Just For Laughs Uncut. 10.30 Road To The Melbourne Cup Carnival. 11.00 The Project. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Motorcycle Racing. MotoGP. Race 18. Australian Grand Prix. Qualifying. 3.00 Farm To Fork. 3.30 Luxury Escapes. 4.00 Bondi Rescue. 4.30 Food Trail: South Africa. 5.00 News. 6.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.00 The Dog House. 8.00 Ambulance. 10.00 To Be Advised. 12.00 Shopping. 3.30 Infomercials. 4.30 Authentic. 5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 Motorcycle Racing. MotoGP. Race 18. Australian Grand Prix. 2.30 My Market Kitchen. 3.00 Everyday Gourmet. 3.30 Food Trail: South Africa. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Taste Of Aust. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Sunday Project. 7.30 The Traitors. 9.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. 10.00 FBI. 11.00 The Sunday Project. 12.00 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

News.

The

Q+A. 12.45 Annika.

Programs.

10.10 S.W.A.T. 11.10 The Latest: Seven News. 11.40 Heartbreak Island Australia. 12.45 Medical Emergency. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Getaway. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Hot Seat. 5.30 News. 6.00 News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 The Block. 8.45 Under Investigation. 9.45 Suburban Gangsters. 10.45 Nine News Late. 11.15 Fortunate Son. 12.05 Emergence. 1.00 Hello SA. 1.30 TV Shop. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Ent. Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Traitors. 8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? 9.30 Ghosts.

7.30pm Anh’s Brush With Fame. (R)

8.00 Art Works. (PG)

8.30 Civilisations. (M)

9.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (M, R)

9.55 Books That Made Us. (M, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Heartbeat. (PG, R)

8.30 Lewis. (M, R)

10.30 Born To Kill? (M, R)

11.30 World’s Most Shocking Emergency Calls. (MA15+, R)

6.00pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Family Guy. (M)

8.00 American Dad! (M)

8.30 Movie: X-Men: Apocalypse. (2016) (M, R)

11.25 Movie: Blood Work. (2002) (M, R)

5.30pm

Murder, She Wrote. (PG, R)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 As Time Goes By. (R)

8.50 Midsomer Murders. (M, R)

10.50 Chicago Fire. (MA15+, R)

11.50 Danger Man. (PG, R)

5.30pm MacGyver. (PG, R)

6.30 MacGyver. (PG, R)

7.30 NCIS. (M, R)

8.30 Hawaii Five-0. (M, R)

10.20 Tommy. (M, R)

11.15 Evil. (MA15+, R)

12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

1.15 Infomercials. (PG) 1.45 Home Shopping.

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)

8.30 To Be Advised.

9.00 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

9.30 Question Everything. (R)

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

10.45 Doctor Who. (PG, R)

11.30 Sick Of It. (M, R)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)

8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

8.30 Movie: Girl, Interrupted. (1999) (MA15+, R)

10.35 Doctor Who. (PG, R)

11.20 QI. (M, R)

11.55 Red Dwarf. (PG, R)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (R)

8.00 QI. (M, R)

8.30 Dilruk Jayasinha: Bundle Of Joy. (MA15+)

9.35 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (PG, R)

10.00 To Be Advised.

10.35 Ghosts. (PG, R)

11.00 Doctor Who. (PG, R)

7.30pm Australia Remastered: Forces Of Nature. (R)

8.25 Louis Theroux: Under The Knife. (PG, R)

9.30 Keep On Dancing. (R)

10.25 Civilisations. (M, R)

11.25 Movie: Girl, Interrupted. (1999) (MA15+, R)

7.30pm The Poles Revealed. (R)

8.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R)

9.15 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R)

10.05 Catalyst. (R)

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

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (R)

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

8.30 Ghosts.

9.00 Blunt Talk. (M)

9.35 Friday Night Dinner. (PG, R)

10.00 Rosehaven. (PG, R)

10.25 Summer Love. (M, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Father Brown. (M, R)

McDonald And Dodds. (M)

Murdoch Mysteries. (M, R)

Father Brown. (M, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R)

Escape To The Country.

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

5.30pm Mighty Ships. (PG, R)

6.30 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 8. Gold Coast Suns v Melbourne.

8.30 Escape To The Country. (R)

10.30 I Escaped To The Country.

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

8.30 Steam Train Journeys. (PG)

9.30 The Yorkshire Steam Railway: All Aboard. (PG)

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

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Doc Martin. (M, R)

8.35 A Touch Of Frost. (M, R)

10.45 Air Crash Investigation. (PG, R)

12.45 Escape To The Country. (R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Call The Midwife. (M, R)

8.30 Judge John Deed. (M, R)

10.30 Air Crash Investigation. (PG, R)

6.00pm Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

6.30 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Game 1. Brisbane Heat v Sydney Sixers.

10.00 Movie: Batman Begins. (2005) (M, R)

12.50 American Pickers. (PG, R)

5.30pm Football. AFL Women’s. Round 8. Carlton v Richmond.

7.30 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 8. Brisbane Lions v Adelaide.

9.30 Movie: Alien: Resurrection. (1997) (MA15+, R)

6.00pm Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Game 4. Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Stars.

9.00 Movie: Sudden Impact. (1983) (MA15+, R)

11.30 Movie: Firefox. (1982) (M, R)

2.00 Hardcore Pawn. (M, R)

6.00pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

7.00 Movie: Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban. (2004) (PG, R)

9.45 Movie: Bad Boys II. (2003) (MA15+, R)

1.00 Sound FX: Best Of. (R)

2.00 NFL 100 Greatest. (PG, R)

6.00pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 American Pickers. (PG)

8.30 Movie: Terminator Salvation. (2009) (M, R)

10.50 Movie: Alien Vs Predator. (2004) (M, R)

6.00pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG, R)

8.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. (PG)

9.30 Outback Truckers. (M, R)

10.30 Hustle & Tow. (M)

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

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 Grantchester. (M, R)

8.30 Poirot. (M, R)

10.30 Dahmer On Dahmer: A Serial Killer Speaks. (MA15+)

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

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 Antiques Downunder.

8.00 Antiques Roadshow Detectives.

8.40 Movie: The English Patient. (1996) (M, R)

4.50pm Movie: Midway. (1976) (PG, R)

7.30 Movie: A Bridge Too Far. (1977) (M, R) Sean Connery, Robert Redford. 11.05 Memory Lane. (PG) 12.25 Antiques Roadshow Detectives. (R)

1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

6.30 The Bizarre Pet Vets. (PG)

7.30 Mega Zoo. (PG, R)

8.30 To Be Advised. 11.30 House. (M, R) 12.30 My Favorite Martian. (R)

1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

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

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 Death In Paradise. (M, R)

8.40 Whitstable Pearl. (M) 9.40 To Be Advised. 10.40 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+, R)

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

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 New Tricks. (M, R) 8.40 The Closer. (M, R) 9.40 Rizzoli & Isles. (M, R) 10.40 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+, R) 11.35 Chicago P.D. (MA15+)

5.30pm MacGyver. (PG, R)

6.30 MacGyver. (PG, R)

7.30 NCIS. (M, R)

8.30 Bull. (M, R)

10.30 Elementary. (M, R)

11.30 48 Hours. (M, R)

12.30 Infomercials. (PG)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 2.00 Tommy. (M, R)

5.30pm MacGyver. (PG, R)

6.30 MacGyver. (PG, R)

7.30 NCIS. (M, R)

8.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M, R)

10.20 Evil. (MA15+, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

12.45 Infomercials. (PG) 1.15 Home Shopping.

6.00pm Soccer. A-League Men. Matchweek 2. Melbourne Victory v Western Sydney Wanderers.

9.00 Scorpion. (PG, R)

10.00 Tommy. (M, R)

11.00 48 Hours. (M, R) 12.00 Elementary. (M, R) 1.00 Evil. (MA15+, R)

6.00pm Bondi Rescue. (PG, R)

6.30 MacGyver. (PG, R)

7.30 NCIS. (M, R)

10.20 48 Hours: Searching For Maya Millete. (M) 11.15 Star Trek: Discovery. (M, R)

12.10 Movie: Angel Has Fallen. (2019) (MA15+, R)

5.30pm MacGyver. (PG, R) 6.30 MacGyver. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 Elementary. (M, R) 11.15 L.A.’s Finest. (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)

6.30 Friends. (PG, R)

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

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

10.10 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

11.00 Frasier. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)

6.30 Friends. (PG, R)

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

9.30 Seinfeld. (PG, R)

11.00 Frasier. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

12.30 Infomercials. (PG, R)

1.30 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 Mom. (M, R)

10.30 Nancy Drew. (M)

11.30 Frasier. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

12.30 Infomercials. (PG, R)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

6.25 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

10.15 Friends. (PG, R)

12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

1.15 Infomercials. (PG, R)

1.45 Mom. (PG, R)

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

6.25 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

9.00 The Neighborhood. (PG, R)

10.00 Friends. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

12.30 Infomercials. (PG, R)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)

6.30 Friends. (PG, R)

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

9.30 Seinfeld. (R)

11.00 Frasier. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

12.30 Infomercials. (PG, R)

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

5.45pm

The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross.

6.15 Forged In Fire. (PG)

7.05 Jeopardy! (R)

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

8.30 I Am Evel Knievel. (M, R)

10.15 Movie: Friday The 13th. (1980) (MA15+, R)

5.45pm

The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross.

6.15 Forged In Fire. (PG)

7.05 Jeopardy! (R)

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

8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. (M)

10.10 Escaping Polygamy. (M, R)

6.15 Forged In Fire. (PG)

7.05 Jeopardy! (R)

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

8.30 Hoarders. (MA15+)

9.20 Atlanta. (MA15+)

9.50 The Big Sex Talk.

10.20 Pornocracy. (MA15+, R)

5.35pm Insight. (R)

6.35 India With Guy Martin. (PG, R)

7.30 Impossible Engineering. (PG)

8.30 The Good Fight. (M)

9.30 The Handmaid’s Tale. (MA15+, R)

10.30 True Believers. (MA15+)

6.40 The Buildings That Fought Hitler. (PG, R)

7.35 Abandoned Engineering. (M)

8.30 The UnXplained With William Shatner. (MA15+)

9.20 Cracking The Code. (M)

10.20 Dark Side Of Comedy. (MA15+)

5.45pm The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross.

6.15 Forged In Fire. (PG)

7.05 Jeopardy! (R)

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

8.30 Dark Side Of The ‘90s. (MA15+)

9.25 PEN15. (MA15+)

10.40 VICE. (MA15+)

5.30pm MacGyver. (PG, R)

6.30 MacGyver. (PG, R)

7.30 NCIS. (M, R)

8.30 Bull. (M, R)

10.20 48 Hours: The Black Swan Murder? (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R) 12.45 Infomercials. (PG) 1.15 Home Shopping.

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)

6.30 Friends. (PG, R)

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

9.30 Mom. (M, R)

11.10 Frasier. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

12.30 Infomercials. (PG, R)

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

5.45pm The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross.

Forged In Fire. (PG)

Jeopardy! (R)

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

Alone. (PG)

Tan France: Beauty And The Bleach.

TAYLOR,GwendolineFrancies

"Gwen"

LateofWinwill,formerlyofFordsdalepassed awaypeacefullyatStAndrew'sHospital Toowoombasurroundedbyfamilyon 27thSeptember2022,aged95years.

BelovedWifeofNed,DearlylovedMotherand Mother-in-lawofRussellandPauline,Jennifer TaylorandNeilDavies,SandraandLance Pollock,RobynandTerryLynch. AdoredGrandmotherandGreat-grandmotherof Belinda,Andrew,Amy,Sally,Chelsea,Luke,and Daniel;Lacey,Lucas,Aisling,andMarcus. LovedSister,Sister-in-law,AuntyandGreat-Aunty toherextendedfamily.

Relativesandfriendsareformallyinvitedtoattend Gwen'sfuneral,tobeheldatStStephen's AnglicanChurch,MaMaCreek,service commencingat10.30am, Wednesday19thOctober,followedbyinterment atthechurchcemetery.

Inlieuofflowersdonationsmaybemadeto DementiaAustraliaandMotorneurone Association.Giftenvelopesavailableatthe service,ordonationscanbemadeonlineat: www.dementia.org.au/make-donation or: www.mndaustralia.org.au/donate/ donate-to-mnd-australia

ILKA,HelenMary

LateofLaidley,passedawayon5thOctober 2022,aged76years.

BelovedWifeofDesmond(dec'd).Dearlyloved MotherandMother-in-lawofLyndellandPaul, DesmondandHelen,DebraandAdrian,David, JudithandLeon,PeterandAlana.Loved Grammyof15Grandchildrenand2GreatGrandchildren.

Relativesandfriendsarerespectfullyinvitedto attendHelen'sfuneral,tobeheldatStSaviour's AnglicanChurch,28AmbroseStreet,Laidley, servicecommencingat11.00am,Friday14th October2022,followedbyintermentatLaidley Cemetery.

BURCHMANN,LornaLena

LateofGattonandformerlyofRockside,passed awaypeacefullyaftersayinggoodbyetoherfamily on1stOctober2022,aged88years.

BelovedWifeofReg(dec'd).MuchLovedMother andMother-in-lawofCarolynandIanGoos, NarelleandKerryKimlin,LeanneandBrian Bambling,AshleyandDebbieBurchmann,Warren andLeahBurchmann,MichelleandWarrenGoltz, GayleneandMichaelRyan,GrantleyandMichelle Burchmann,BradleyandKellyBurchmann. AdoredGrandmotherof28andGreat Grandmotherof27.LovedSisterofEsme.

Relativesandfriendsarerespectfullyinvitedto attendLorna'sfuneral,tobeheldattheImmanuel EvangelicalLutheranChurch,RopeleyRoad, Ropeley,servicecommencingat10:00am, Friday21stOctober,2022.

Goetsch & Sons Auctioneers

Wattle Grove Speckle Park

Annual Bull Sale

This Saturday 15th October at

Kalbar Cattle Sale

Saturday 22nd October at

Showground

Clearing Sale

A/C NA & JA Neumann

Sunday 23rd October at 9am

302 Rosewood Laidley Road, Lanefield

Property Auction & Clearing Sale

A/C WH Renz

Saturday 29th October at 9am

Warumkarie

Valley

ProposedDevelopment

Stanbroke Beef, Grantham

ANIMALS

Peacocks,

GARDENING

Stihl FS38 brushcutter, 27cc 2-stroke curved shaft line trimmer with bump feed line head. Serviced & tuned in VGC - $90. Ph: 0413 631 863.

Stihl FS56 brushcutter/curved shaft line trimmer, older Japanese built model, serviced & tuned, VGC - $80.

Ph: 0413 641 863.

Bromeliads - potted or cuttings, potted aloe vera also available. Gatton. Ph: 07 5462 5313.

Zilco

of Lay

Harness Racing Reins and

Very good condition. $30

-

a

ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES

Ph 0421 313

Ph: 0456 761 391

HAY & PRODUCE

Passionfruit Vines - Panama Red variety, 2 for $15.

Ph: 0423 527 543

Farm fresh navel oranges - Glamorganvale

Ph Barry 0402 058 098 or Kym 0497 225 681

Hay for sale - small square & round bales.

Lockyer & IndependentSomerset

Silky-oak dining chairs,

conditions,

$10 to $30 Ph. 0428

Stamp albums from 1981 to

AUTOMOTIVE, PARTS & ACCESSORIES

Ph: 0432 291 076.

VY Commodore wagon, as is, 326,500km, runs well, 2 sets of wheels including GMH

Ph: 0407 122

Tailgate lifter, as used in taxis - $250. Ph: 0408 876 054. Aluminium side steps, suit small twin cab $50. Ph: 5465 3207

Patricia Cornwell, Di Morresy, Barbara Bradford-Taylor, John Grisham, Jack Higgins, $2.50 each. Ph: 0417 778 982

tion -

CARAVANS, CAMPING & BOATING

SCA Inverter,

MobiCool

Ph:

EQUIPMENT & APPLIANCES

Ph: 0432 629 192 / 07 5462 4965.

Farm fresh mandarins Glamorganvale

Ph Barry 0402 058 098

MACHINERY

Wanted - 4 row covington planter in working condition. Ph: 0428 427 815

MISCELLANEOUS

Collection of over 50 Teddy Bears. Ph 0417 073 332 to

CPAP - RESMED POWER STATION II BATTERY PACK FOR TRAVELLER & ACCESSORIES $450 Neg. Regency Downs. Ph. 0413 273 144

CPAP ACCESSORIES - PREVIOUS USE FOR PHILIPS

CPAP BREATHING TUBES SUITABLE FOR MOST CPAP

/ BIPAP MACHINES $60 Neg. Regency Downs. Ph. 0413

CURTAIN PELMETS & CURTAIN TRIMS & CURTAINS, Professionally made by “Hanna’s” 5 Sets Cream

Ph. 0413

Porta Cot, used 3-4

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new. $20. Can email a photo.

Tupperware vintage Meat Keeper, Burgundy

cover. Like new.

Can

TOOLS & IMPLEMENTS

Pulford Compressor T5005 150 litre 3 phase, good condition. Ph: 0413 351 892

2 x Handsaws - $5.

Big stilcen - $30.

0429

WANTED TO BUY

Ph: 0456

FURNITURE

Second

Acoustic Jam last Fri/mth 9am12pm Laidley Pioneer Village 0457600022

Afternoon Melodies Gatton Cota Seniors 3rd Sat/mth 1pm-4.30pm cost $5 0439030677

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 6pm8.30pm Wed BV Darts Assoc Building Lowood 0408183870 FB

@ukefreaks

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

Chug-along Social Group 2nd & 4th Wed/mth Gatton Uniting Church 54626763

Cards/Board Games (Adults) Coominya Public Hall Fri 9am12pm $5 0412685125

Community Chess Club School term Thurs 6pm-8:30, 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

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

CWA Craft & Friendship Day 3rd Thu/mth 9am-12pm Glamorgan Vale hall 0413046168

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 Community Choir Tues 6:308:30pm Somerset Civic Centre 0477540507

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

Euchre Wed 7.30pm, Lowood Showgrounds 0411334382

Games Morning Gatton Cota Seniors, 2nd & 4th Thu/mth 9am-12pm gold coin. 0439030677

Gatton & District Historical Society 6.30pm 3rd Mon/mth Caffey Hall 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. 0439030677

Gatton Table Tennis 9.30am12pm 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 0419642913

Glenore Grove CWA Street Stall last Thu/mth 8.30am-12pm IGA mall Gatton 0421286821

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

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

Laidley Indoor Bowls Club Mon 2-5pm Laidley Cultural Centre 0408 631 292

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

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

Lockyer 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 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 13pm 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 3rd Tue/mth at Lowood Darts Club 0407279412 or FB Lowood CWA 2nd Tue/mth CWA Hall 54261514

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

Lowood Lions Club 7pm 2nd & 4th Mon/mth Lowood Railway Station lowood@ lionsq3.org.au

Lowood Craft Group 9.30am Fri Lowood RSL Sub Branch 0409343446

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

Lowood Slimmers Tue 5.30pm Lowood Show Hall 54261468

Midweek Market Wed 9am Hypatia s House, 151 Patrick St Laidley 0448326246

Mulgowie Farmers Market 7am11am 1st Sat/mth Hall grounds 0417799679

My Local Market Plainland 7am12pm 3rd Sun/mth Porters Hotel mylocalmarket.net.au

My Local Market Jumble 6am11am 2nd Sun in Mar, May, Aug, Nov, Walloon Hotel hello@mylocalmarket.net.au

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

Open Mic Sun 1.30pm-3.30pm, Fernvale Lions Club Hall $2 entry 0490366148

Painting Classes 10am Fri Summerholm 0450656356

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

Rosewood Euchre Group Mon 9am m'tea, play at 9.30am, CWA Hall Rosewood 0412170484

Rosewood Men s Shed Fri 9am12pm 361 Marburg-Rosewood Rd Tallegalla 0417079426

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Undenominational Christian Services 4pm Sun Coominya Community Hall; 7.30pm Wed at Cabanda Day Respite Centre Rosewood 0429602627

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

BY BRUCE HORROCKS

THE Valley Raptors have

Darling Downs Bush Bash League despite their round 4 match being abandoned last Sunday due to wet weather.

RESULTS

BRIDGE

LOCKYER BRIDGE CLUB

Results for Wednesday 5th October, 2022.

Overnight rain in Toowoomba made the

Sunday’s 10am game and even with the game being abandoned the Raptors

Their opponents will be either Hip Pocket Rockets or Grammar Blazers who will played each other in the 2 pm game last Sunday.

The Rockets were trium-

Neale and 46 not out by out the innings.

Blazers struggled in the

The Rockets and the Blazers will play at 10 am on to play the Raptors at 2pm

Both games will be played at

In Sunday’s 2pm game Robscan Knight Riders 118 beat Livewired Lightning 104 in a low scoring game with their allotted overs.

This week’s play saw 2 pairs share top position, Bernadette & Tony Fitzgerald & Rhonda & Allan McLucas 54.17% - congratulations to these players.

W Pickles & P Hooper not far behind 53.12%, M Porter & S Herring 48.96%, P Ziebarth & R Drouin 47.92%, J & G Orrin 46.88%, E Bishop & H Geitz 44.79%.

Wednesday 12th October will be the 9th round of the Club’s Individual Championship, there is some close competition.

The Club is planning on joining the 2022 Australia-Wide Restricted Pairs competition on Wednesday 26th October, more details next week.

New Members are always welcome.

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, you will be made most welcome, Wednesday evenings arrival 6.45pm. Lessons for Beginners are held on Tuesday morning arrival 8.45am at the same venue, these are held in The Catholic Community Hall, Maitland Street, Gatton.

BOWLS

LAIDLEY BOWLS CLUB

Mixed Pairs competition. C.McGuire, D.McGuire 23. J.Thomas. D.Heaton10.

Wednesday Social B.Yates, R.Quinn, R.Knight 15. K.Collier, D.Moyle, M.Whereat 7. J.Budd, M.Zabel. 27. Malcolm, E.Muller. 13.

Don’t forget the A.G.M. on October 15th, followed by a barbecue. Precedes to the two boys heading to Mackay to do more battle in the Pairs Champion Competition. We wish them all the luck in the world. Keep Thursday night free, and join in the fun for bare foot bowls. Contact the club for further details.

LAIDLEY INDOOR BOWLS CLUB

Club ladies & mens pairs championships

Ladies Open Final. Winners. Pat Kubler & Michelle Purcell 17.. Runners up. Bev Zabel & Dulcie Sempf 8

Consolation Winners. Val Zischke & Beryl Slater 10. Runners up Karen Granzien & Dot Windorf 7 Mens Open Final. Brad Purcell & Keith Morrison 20. Runners up. Ken Degen & Kenn Collier 18

Consolation Winners. Ron Zabel & John Mace 15

Congratulations to all players. Enquiries John 0408631292.

TOOGOOLAWAH BOWLS CLUB

On Tuesday 4th October it was our Pub Day. Winners on the day were Sandra’s Team: Sandra Currel, Todd Currel, Robyn Diercke and Rick Lewis. Runners up were Woodford Team: Wolfgang, Robbo, Geoff and Peter. First Round Winners Round Winners were Esk Team: Hugh Edwards, June Cohrs, Joe Hilton and Kim Dorman. A big thankyou to our sponsors on the day for their continued support. Thursday 6th October at home we only had 6 players but they enjoyed a Triples

Keith McWhirter, Neville Finlay and Gerrit Winkeler.

On Saturday 8th October, Keith McWhirter, Gerrit Winkeler, Martin Bailey and We had one win and a second but not enough to gain any accolades. Luckily Thankyou Kilcoy for the invite, we had a wonderful day. played with Gerrit Winkeler def. John Greany. Also played was a triples game McWhirter, Len Smyth and Ian Bradow.

Next week, Keith McWhirter and Gerrit Winkeler will play off for the ChampionMembers and visitors please note that you are invited to play on Thursdays with names in by 12.00pm for a 12.30pm start and on Sundays with names in by 12.00pm for play at 12.30pm.

Please contact Gerrit Winkeler on 5424 2569 should you wish to be involved with away games which ensure we have visitors at out home games. Its time to get involved and make sure that Bowls in Toogoolawah continues in to the future.

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 13th November. All members are invited to attend at 9.00am and to help in the running of the club by participating in discussions.

•Our next Pub Day will be held on Tuesday 15th November. Sponsors will be L J Hooker Esk and Toogoolawah.

•Our next $10.00 Barefoot and Barby Day will be held on Saturday 15th October. Please let your friends and associates know and help to make these days successful. Please be at the club at 1.00pm and the game starts approx. 1.30pm.

•Our Christmas Breakup day will be held on 11th December, It would be great if all members could make themselves available for that day on which we will have a game with eats and presentations after.

•Players are still 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.

See you on the Green.

GOLF LOWOOD GOLF CLUB

Results for Monday 3 October 2022 4BBB Stableford

Winners: A. Page & K. Lodder 44 R/Up M. Wellings & D. Johnston 42 3rd: E. Bentley & G. Tipping 42

BRD: C. Greenhalgh & T. Luxford 42 Pat & Peta Dwyer R. Smith & K. Glover 41 D. Sheraton & L. Sheraton 40 M. Blackley & C. Mayne P. Thode & M. George W. James & B. Green B. Lowe & P. Walker M. Sharpe & G. Sharpe 39 NTPs: 2: M. Wellings 5: A. Page 11: D. Sheraton 14: L. Burton 2nd shot 1/10 Div 1 M. Sharpe Div 2 A. Skinner 2nd shot 3/12 Div 1 P. Cattanach Div 2 P. Quirk 2nd shot 4/13 Div 1 A. Page Div 2 C. Mayne 2nd shot 9/18 Div 1 K. Glover Div 2 A. Skinner

Ladies 2nd shot 14: K. Clarkeson

Results for Thursday 6 October 2022 Single Stableford Winner: V. Birchall 38 R/Up A. Bolton 37 BRD: M. Todd 35 Shane Kopelke N. Sippel G. Milady 34 D. Olsen M. Scott Sue Kopelke J. Morris 33 NTPs: 2: A. Skinner 5: D. Olsen 11: A. Skinner 14: Shane Kopelke 14 Ladies 2nd shot: Peta Dwyer 2nd shot 9/18: Div 1: I. Dobbie Div 2: A. Skinner Results for Saturday 8 October 2022 Single Stableford Winner: J. Brady R/Up: B. Lomacchio 40 ocb 3rd: V. Birchall 40 ocb NTP 2: D. Gray 5 Sue Kopelke 11 B. Lomacchio 14: B. Lowe App 1/10 Div 1 B. Wieland Div 2 P. Thode BRD: P. Harmon 40 J. Harvey D. Gray P. Brown 38 P. McGuigan C. Wieland 37 14 Ladies 2nd shot: K. Clarkeson TOOGOOLAWAH GOLF CLUB

Saturday 1st October, Vern Doyle, Brian Loveland, Des and Carol Shields sponsored a 2 Person Ambrose at Toogoolawah Golf Club.

What an awesome day it was as it was a Charity Day for The Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Meat Trays, meat trays and more meat trays were there to be taken home by the lucky winners.

And the winners were: G/G Troy and Todd Edwards-run/up Blair Broad and Judie Marshall, 2nd run/up Thorne Rice and Perry Townsend.

3rd run/up Richie and Judie Marschke.

G/NG winners Michael and Yoriko Todd, run/up Graeme Kuhn and Ryan Adams. NG/NG winners Gordon Kleis and Peter Hines, run/up Nick Waldron and Cory Kruger.

G/NG 9 holes Enid Faulkner and Vern Doyle, Vern donated his meat tray back, it was auctioned and raised $220.00.

NG/NG 9 holes Danny Tango and Andrew White, run/up Ray Bailey and Nick Burnett, NTP’S If you liked lollies you would have been very happy with the prizes. 1/10 Bob Marshall, 2/11 Craig Granzien, 3/12 Peter Hines, 4/13 Garry Hutchinson.

6/15 A Skinner, 7/16 Ryan Adams.

Pictured at Toogoolawah Golf Clubs Charity Day on Saturday 1st October were all the winners. The day was proudly sponsored by Vern Doyle, Brian Loveland, Des and Carol Shields. What a great day with $1000.00 being raised for The Children’s Hospital Foundation. Check out the meat trays.

Long Drive no 5/14 Troy Edwards, Longest putt 8/17 N/A, Closest Chip to the 9/18 holeNick Waldron.

And the lucky last players overall were Mex and Shane Sypher.

What a great day, every year I say put it in your diaries, I mean it. 1st weekend in October.

A Big Thanks to Vern, Brian, Des and Carol for such a wonderful day with $1,000.00 going to the Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Wednesday 5th October Ladies AM Golf 9 hole single stableford- winner Robyn Edmonds and runner up Manuela Laycock.

Enid’s NTP was Sam Maclean.

PM Chook Run also9 hole single stableford- winner Agg Dagan 21pts on a NTP Michael O’Connor.

Saturday 8th October Seymour Toyota Trophy Day a 4 Person Ambrose.

Winner Bob and Judi Marshall, Sandy Gleeson and Blair Broad 57 3/8 nett.

Runner up Ailsa and Jake Richter, Tracey and Jackson Tinney 59 1/4 nett 2nd run/up Tony and Julie Reed, Luke and Shannon Grills.

NTP’S 3/12 Exchange hotel Groovy Goat CafeBlair Broad, 4/13 IGA Toogoolawah Judie Marschke, Seymours 5/14 Blair Broad.

For Frank 6/15 Jake Richter, Grand Hotel Esk men Agg Daggan, ladies Sandy Gleeson.

Seymour’s 8/17 Iain Puddifoot, and closest chip for Seymour’s 9/18 Peter Granzien.

Another Awesome day proudly sponsored by Seymour’s Toyota Toogoolawah. Givethe Little Guys A Go.

Scott made sure the 44 players were well hydrated, Weall thank him for that.

Sunday 9th October, Toogoolawah Golf Club had got a Grant through the Brisbane and District Golf Association for Coaching clinic for junior and Ladies.

Our 1st day with Coach Tom Parchimovicz from BribieIsland Golf Club was a great success.

6 juniors and 12 ladies (a mixture of Golfers and ladies wanting to learn Golf.)

Wethank youall for attending, thanks to Tom forcoming all the way to coach you all.

Next clinic for Juniors is October 23rd at 9.00am - 10.00 am Ladies 10.30 am - 12.00 pm.

Private lessons available. Phone Judie 0407 130 596.

Coming Events:

Saturday 15th October Hamilton Lane Mechanics (Chris and Megan Morgan) Trophy Day.

A Single Stableford Event Hit off 12.00pm.

Wednesday 19th October Ladies AM Golf 9 hole single stableford all welcome. Hot off 8am PM Chook Run also9 hole single stablefordand all are welcome. Hit off 3pm.

RIFLE

Saturday, a sunny and warm afternoon for the 500yd range.

A mild North Easterly breeze remained steady for most of the time. Some members took full advantageand scored well.

Iron Sights out of 105.21

C. Greenwood 102.7, R. Perry 99.4 and G. Picton 92.4

All F class out of 126.21.

F. Open D. Reddan 125.12

F STD R. Bowman 120.5, K. Hartwig 116.3, R. Cowburn 115.2, R. Dallemolle 113.5, T. Steele 106.3 and M. Mckenna 105.9.

Next week 600yds

Faith College Total Rugby awards

BY JACOB HAYDEN

FAITH Lutheran College Plainland awarded its best players and most devoted supporters on Thursday October 6 for the 2022 Total Rugby awards night.

Head of sport Bill Leal thanked sponsors for their ongoing support and the 80 students who took part in the year-long program.

“We look forward to 2023 and the possibilities it holds for Total Rugby with change

on the horizon,” Mr Leal said.

Total Rugby captain and year 12 student Oliver Ware recounted the years highlights and triumphs.

“2022 saw us achieve premiership success in the

prestigious Darling Downs Super Schools Cup with the 15s and the opens taking home the trophy,” Ware said.

“The 13s’ performance during this season gave us a glimpse of a very promising future for this program.”

He said the 9/10 girls built on their reputation while performance.

“It was amazing to see six players making Met West in Rugby Union, a record for the college,” Ware said.

Champion shot put from small school

MT WHITESTONE student Hannah Sutton will represent her small school and her region at the State Athletics Carni-

After competing in the Caffey schools compesmall schools, Hannah went on to win at zone with a shot put throw of 8.2m.

“At Caffey I won shot put and discus, then won age champion,” Hannah said.

Mt Whitestone State School principal Leticia de Mey said attending a small school was no barrier to students

IT WAS a bittersweet result for the Gatton Redbacks after playing their semiweekend.

The U16/17s, U23s, 1 Men played against Willowburn and two teams

U23s won 2-1 and

Redbacks president

Adam Halstead said the players handled

challenging matches. Both teams play in the

squad coming through with so many quality players,” Halstead said.

“Hannah’s had the same opportunities at this small school as she would at any school,” she said.

The Rugby League 1st XIII Confraternity team were presented with their uniforms.

Hannah Sutton will compete in shot put at states this week.

Harry Haupt received the Anthony Jeffes Service to Rugby award.

U15 boys coach Chris Kent won the Total Rugby Person of the Year award, presented by sports administrator Dana Stevens.

Lochlan Rollston received the Darron Skinner-Martin HFL award, pictured with Mr Skinner-Martin.

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