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Gatton RSL Sub Branch committee members vice president Kevin Jacoby, president Ernie van Gilst, treasurer Les Nash, and secretary Yvonne Berridge after the Gatton service at Littleton Park.

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A MINUTE’S SILENCE

ON SATURDAY November 11, RSL Sub Branches across the region held Remembrance Day services to honour those who have served and those who are still in service.

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BVRT maintenance supported by grant WEST Moreton Landcare would like to express our sincere thanks to Shayne Neumann, the Federal Member for Blair, for his assistance in securing a grant to assist our volunteers with maintenance work on the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail at Lowood.

The grant helped with the purchase of two 4-stroke brush cutters, and some much needed fuel for the maintenance equipment used daily by volunteers, working along the trail.

While current drought conditions list watering as one of our volunteers’ most frequent tasks, these dedicated people take great pride, and spend countless hours each week, maintaining the plants and mowing the grassed verges along a 4km section of the rail corridor.

Response to Shayne Neumann DEAR Editor, I refer to the letter from Shayne Neumann MP in your edition dated 1st November, detailing the largesse of the Labor Federal Government to provide cost of living relief, in which he fails to acknowledge, it is not federal government money but OURS, the taxpayer!

I cannot remember any consultation regarding the ten point plan, and while some people will believe they have benefited, others who cannot find a bulk billing doctor, do not have a child in childcare, are not renters but mortgage payers, and have seen their lending rate increase - 10 or is it 11 times since this ALP Government came to office, may think otherwise.

Perhaps Mr Neumann can explain whether we are to see the promised

Brisbane Valley Rail Trail volunteer Rod McConachie with two brush cutters WML purchased with the volunteer grant from Shayne Neumann’s office.

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Once an overgrown fire hazard with waist high dry grasses, this particular section of the rail trail is fast developing into an attractive wildlife corridor.

Birdwatchers and gardening enthusiasts, drawn

to this section of the rail trail by the ever increasing array of Australian native birds and plants, often report they are watched by curious lizards and the occasional koala perched high in the trees.

The well maintained trail also serves as an attractive entrance for hikers and bikers travelling in Lowood from the west.

Kevin Lewis President, West Moreton Landcare

$275 reduction in electricity prices per year, compared to the price we were paying when Labor took office; how long the lunacy of Minister Bowen’s renewables policy, which is only increasing electricity prices will continue, or Government overspending causing the Reserve Bank to impose higher lending rates?

Mr Neumann’s assurance that the Albanese Government and he are working hard to reduce the pressure on households is proving more hollow with every electricity bill we receive, every time we go to the supermarket or petrol station, and for the other cost of living pressures felt by us all, whether mortgage payer, renter, pensioner or self funded retiree.

Yours faithfully, Alan Fry Laidley Heights

Helidon’s 150th approaching 2024 is shaping up to be an exciting year for Helidon State School as we celebrate our 150th anniversary.

Our school opened its doors on Monday May 11th, 1874 and continues to this day to deliver a quality state education to the children of our community.

The main event to celebrate our milestone is our 150th Anniversary Fete on Saturday May 11th 2024.

This will be an exciting day of student displays, carnival rides, food and drink, market and craft stalls, raffles and prizes.

To round out the day there’ll be fireworks in the early evening and performances by local musical artists Neil Douglas and Dirty Water.

River 94.9 will be doing a live outdoor broadcast.

It will be a great fun day

for everyone.

If you are a past member of staff or student then we’d love to hear from you and to hear your stories and anecdotes.

There will be a special ‘roll call’ and ‘class photos’ for past alumni on the day of the fete.

Local business can help us celebrate too by partnering with our P&C in a sponsorship package.

Cash and in-kind packages are available and in return we will acknowledge and promote your business to our community and beyond.

We’d love to hear from members of the public and the business community who’d like to get on board with us.

Please contact the school at principal@ helidonss.eq.edu.au or call 07 4612 9222.

Mark Robertson Principal Helidon State School

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Big smiles and full tummies

Police brief: sudden death Lockyer Waters

BY GRACE CRICHTON

STUDENTS had their brekkie sunny side up when Foodbank and Sunny Queen visited Grantham State School on November 9.

The hunger-relief charity were touring in the ‘Sunny Queen Express’ to deliver food hampers to families in time for the school holidays.

Grantham State School principal Leticia de Mey said the bacon and egg sandwich breakfast was a community event.

“We’re very lucky that we’ve been able to have this and invite the whole community,” she said.

“Foodbank has supported Grantham State School all year.

“Our chappy is very involved within the Foodbank.

“Each week he will collect from Foodbank a large box of bananas that we’re able to distribute at lunch time.

“With that connection we were able to have this lovely breakfast through Foodbank and Sunny Queen.”

Grantham State School students and their families received a breakfast and food hampers thanks to Foodbank and their corporate partner Sunny Queen last week.

PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

Foodbank corporate partnerships manager Sam Gallagher said 60 hampers were delivered to Grantham through the Food for Kids program.

“The Food for Kids hampers run in the lead up to the

school holidays each year,” she said.

“We have a school breakfast program during the school terms… but during the school holidays the families really need that extra help.”

Sunny Queen were on board, supplying the food and giving away squishy toy eggs for a fun egg and spoon race after breakfast.

“Sunny Queen is our largest corporate impact partner and they’ve been supporting

Foodbank for a number of years,” Mrs Gallagher said.

The 2023 Foodbank Hunger Report 2023 revealed 36% of Australian households experienced moderate to severe food insecurity in the last year.

POLICE are investigating after a woman was killed during a severe weather event in the Lockyer Valley area on November 10.

Emergency services were called to the Qually Road property in Lockyer Waters following reports a woman had been struck by a tree.

Paramedics treated the female patient in her 70s, who was in a critical condition with significant leg and head injuries, but sadly, the patient passed away on scene.

Initial information indicated the woman was walking outdoors when the incident occurred.

As of November 12 police reported it was an emerging situation and investigations were ongoing.

Police will prepare a report for the coroner.

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Notice of meeting

Gowrie to Calvert Community Consultative Committee Meeting details Laidley Cultural Centre, 3 Laidley Plainland Road, Laidley North Wednesday 6 December 2023

6pm to 7.30pm

The Gowrie to Calvert (formerly Lockyer Valley) Community Consultative Committee (CCC) meetings ensure community views are heard about the Gowrie to Helidon (G2H) and Helidon to Calvert (H2C) projects.

We encourage you to get in touch with your local CCC members to discuss and provide feedback on the project.

Member details and the most up-to-date information about the meeting are available on the website at inlandrail.artc.com.au/lv-ccc.

You are welcome to attend the meeting as an observer. If you have any questions or for more information about the G2H and H2C projects, please get in touch using the contact details below.

1800 732 761 inlandrailqld@artc.com.au

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Hail and wind batter Lockyer

BY JACOB HAYDEN

LOCKYER Valley towns were coated in hail on Friday November 10 with significant damage caused to Energex’s electricity distribution network.

Lockyer Valley State Emergency Services local controller Graham Wade said crews worked through 22 callouts for roof damage across Friday and Saturday.

“Some were obviously more severe than others, and some were absolutely catastrophic,” Mr Wade said.

Mr Wade said the hail damage was centralised around the Crowley Vale and Laidley North area, with Gatton mostly untouched.

“It was all hands on deck on Friday with the Toowoomba unit on standby to give them a hand,” he said.

“Our crews are very well trained and they know their stuff, which makes operations of this scale a lot easier.”

Mr Wade thanked the Remotely Piloted Aircraft System team from Toowoomba for their help.

“I spoke to my boss and

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Blenheim resident Candice Manthey’s chicken pen cover held steady under the weight of the hail storm on November 10.

PHOTO: CANDICE MANTHEY

he’s a drone pilot, so he came down with his crew and did some aerial surveillance for us to give us a bit of a better picture from above,” Mr Wade said.

“That was very useful as

>> LVRC BRIEFS Cultural centre temporary closure ALL FACILITIES at the Lockyer Valley Cultural Centre will close at 1pm on November 17 due to a formal school event.

The library after-hours chute will not be accessible between 1pm-7pm on the day.

Christmas carols Get ready for an evening of Christmas cheer as we sing along to our favourite

carols led by the muchloved Nathan Walmsley Band at the Mayoral Christmas Carols.

The fun kicks off at 5.30pm on November 25 and promises to be a night for the whole family to enjoy.

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Research shows those who are prepared for disasters recover the fastest, and that is why council is urging all residents and businesses to review their emergency plans and kits to ensure they are fully prepared for any adverse weather ahead.

For more information, including checklists and tips, visit council’s customer service or disaster.lvrc. qld.gov.au.

well to show the crew what we were actually dealing with.”

A spokesperson from Energex said storm damage cut power to just under 2,500 homes and businesses in the

Lockyer Valley, and also affected Somerset and Ipswich customers.

“Crews worked through the night to assess and repair damage, and restored most customers progressively

throughout the early evening,” they said.

“Energex is urging people to be on the lookout for fallen powerlines after any storm, particularly when cleaning up.”

Round five open for school leavers MEMBER for Nanango Deb Frecklington has announced round five of her Nanango Electorate Year 12 School Leavers Bursary is officially open.

Mrs Frecklington said the $1,000 bursary was an important way to support the region’s school leavers as they make the next step in

their education journey.

“It is always a major step for our Year 12 School Leavers who must travel away for TAFE, university or other training and this bursary is one way I can help support them on their pathway to further study,” she said.

“The Bursary aims

to provide financial assistance with the costs associated with moving to their place of learning, tools, the purchase of books, IT or other necessary requirements.”

Applications are open to Year 12 students who live within the Nanango Electorate and are due by January 22, 2024.

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Grantham calendar supports Back to School initiative

BY GRACE CRICHTON GRANTHAM has banded together once more to create the Grantham Community Calendar and to support a worthy cause.

Each year Grantham Fuels creates the calendar with contributed photos from locals and the proceeds go to a charity.

Money raised from the 2024 calendar will go to Lockyer Community Centre’s Back to School initiative.

Grantham Fuels manager Linda Vanzelst said the shop had a community focus.

“This year we’ve really been about the community,” she said.

“The Grantham community has pulled together to look after our parks, keep them intact so that we’ve got places to meet.

“That’s what this year’s really been about.”

The shop has assisted small schools in the area with a 4c/L donation program this year and spon-

Grantham Fuels owner Scott Barton and Grantham photographer Kev Kreis are excited to present the 2024 Grantham Community Calendar.

PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

soring a student through the community centre is an extension of their support for local schools.

The calendar received strong support from keen photographers, with 84 people submitting their photos

for consideration.

Grantham resident Kev Kreis has contributed his photos every year since the first calendar for 2021.

“I love the calendar, I’ve got it hanging up on the wall at home,” he said.

“I’m proud of the photos, for one, but also it’s a good cause.

“It brings the community closer together.

“Everyone’s getting together and getting into it.”

November’s photographs

are dedicated to Stanley the dog, who regulars are well acquainted with from his post behind the counter, to celebrate his birthday month.

Calendars are $24 and available from Grantham Fuels, while stocks last.

Potential for university hubs to service Somerset students FEDERAL Member for Blair Shayne Neumann has said Ipswich and the Somerset Region could be home to innovative new university study hubs under a $66.9 million initiative to roll out 34 new centres across the country.

The federal government will establish 20 new Regional University Study Hubs and 14 new Suburban University Study Hubs in the outer suburbs of major cities for the first time.

These will be in areas

without a physical university campus and where the percentage of the population with university qualifications is low.

Mr Neumann said this would make it easier for young people like those in his electorate who live

outside the major cities in regional and outer suburban communities to get a degree.

“The postcode you live in shouldn’t be a barrier to getting a degree, and this opportunity could be life-changing for suburban,

regional and rural communities,” he said.

The Department of Education has commenced a competitive application process to establish the first of up to 10 additional Regional University Study Hubs.

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$5 million for Lowood to Fernvale

THE FERNVALE South Productivity Link will provide an inter-highway connecting road between Lowood and Fernvale with the widening and bitumen sealing of Muckerts Lane and McCulkins Lane, and a link between the two roads.

The $5 million funding for the project was announced on November 11 through the Australian Government Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program.

Somerset Regional Council Mayor Graeme Lehmann said the funding would provide a huge safety and economic boost for the region.

“This project will construct an alternative to the State-controlled roads and link some of the fastest growing areas in our region,” Cr Lehmann said.

“This route will link Brisbane Valley Highway and Forest Hill Fernvale Road for the first time and will be around 2km shorter than travelling the highway.

“It will also avoid the Fernvale town centre, which is a high traffic environment of around 8,676 vehicles per day.”

Currently Muckerts Lane and McCulkins Lane are unsealed and extremely narrow in sections, and Muckerts Lane is the Somerset region’s busiest unsealed road with more than 200 vehicles per day.

The upgrade to the lanes is hoped to reduce congestion and wear and tear on the road network by allowing heavy vehicles and other traffic to avoid the Brisbane Valley Highway, Forest Hill Fernvale Road, and the centre of Fernvale.

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Rising Esk musician Amelia Walsh at the Montville Lane studio pop-up.

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PHOTO: AMELIA WALSH

Rising musician records debuts

BY JESSE HAMILTON

PROMISING Esk musician Amelia Walsh showcased her talents at the Montville Lane studio pop-up at the Somerset Civic Centre on November 3-5, recording two moving original pieces.

Having a strong interest in writing and recording originally composed music, Amelia said she explored unique

sounds while recording her songs ‘ICU’ and ‘Trash’ at the pop-up.

“For ‘ICU’, it’s a rock pop ballad, and it’s got a little bit of upbeat feel to the music and is going to have strings in the background,” she said. “‘Trash’ has a synth sound and sounds quite unique.”

Brought up in a musical family, Amelia said she enjoys exploring various genres

and performing at gigs with her family.

“My dad plays guitar and sings, my uncle plays bass guitar, and the rest of the family all play instruments,” she said.

“I’m constantly changing who my favourite is, what my genre is.”

Amelia said she’s working on four songs for an EP to be released in 2024.

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Aspiring young author Nicholas Campbell with Lockyer Valley Regional Council Mayor Tanya Milligan, holding Nicholas’ new book ‘The Story of Buck Wing’.

PHOTO: JACOB HAYDEN

Story of ‘Buck Wing’ takes flight

ASPIRING young author Nicholas Campbell met with Lockyer Valley Mayor Tanya Milligan on November 2 to hand over his brand new book, ‘The Story of Buck Wing’.

At 15 years old, ‘Buck Wing’ is Nicholas’ second book, and recounts the tale of a seabird’s journey.

“It’s the story of a seabird and he lives in Currumbin at the Gold Coast, and he goes out looking for chips every day with Linda, his wife,

to feed their children,” Nicholas said.

“He goes out and he gets trapped in the back of a truck.

“The truck driver is Darren [named after Nicholas’ father], and he shuts the back of the truck and goes out to the Northern Territory and Buck’s got to find his way home.”

Nicholas is again joined by his mother Belinda, who illustrated the story.

“He’s a beautiful bird, so we’ve made the colours

really colourful,” she said.

“The country towns are beautiful too, especially the drive through the rolling hills.”

Nicholas said he loved seabirds.

“They’re like a sign you’ve made it to the beach, when you see them,” he said.

The book will be launched at Queen B’s Collective in Forest Hill at 9am on December 14, and copies can be purchased online.

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century Dressed the part: students Half celebrations for Laidley Kindy go all in for village visit

BY GRACE CRICHTON

A VISITING school embraced the olden days and dressed in period costume for their excursion to the Laidley Pioneer Village on November 10.

Staines Memorial College Year 2 students donned aprons and braces for the educational tour of the village.

Grade 2 teacher Suzanne Cilento said the visit was part of their lessons in technology.

“They look back at how things have changed and how technology has changed the way that we live,” she said.

The Redbank Plains school students learned about blacksmithing, woodworking, farming, and housekeeping from the village’s volunteers.

Mrs Cilento said it was beneficial for the students to learn how previous generations played games and created entertainment in a time before digital screens.

Year 2 students from Staines Memorial College, Redbank Plains, dressed in period costumes for their excursion to Laidley Pioneer Village.

PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

“It’s good for kids to have that experience of what things were like a long time ago and in a simpler life where there wasn’t so much technology,” she said.

“A lot of kids every day are in front of the screen.”

Laidley Pioneer Village volunteer Ron Johnstone said they

loved having school groups visit.

“Any school group here is great because it helps us to educate the younger generation to how our forebearers lived,” he said.

“The fact that they’ve taken the extra effort to dress up is great.”

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The village would like to increase their school visitations.

“It gives us the chance to showcase our wonderful village,” Mr Johnstone said.

“It’s great because it helps us to bring the village to life and the volunteers get as much buzz out of it as what the kids do.”

PAST, present and future kindergarteners and family are welcome to Laidley Community Kindergarten’s (LCK) 50th anniversary celebrations on Saturday November 18, at 9:30am.

LCK committee vice president Jessica Logan said the kindy would have a relaxing community morning tea to commemorate the occasion.

“We will be opening the time capsule [at 10am] which will have a little book and some pictures and things from our students both 10 and 20 years ago, so 2013 and 2003,” Mrs Logan said.

“Those particular students have been invited, and whichever ones can turn up are going to read out what they wanted to be when they were at kindy, which will be super cute.”

Mrs Logan said the LCK had nearly filled all spaces for next year.

“There’s going to be 40 keen little threeand four-year-olds ready for their kindy year in 2024… which is amazing,” she said.

“If you’d like to see what the kindy’s all about and share in our community spirit, please come along.”

The LCK is located at 36 William Street.

Call 5464 1723 for more details.

Health Notes

by Ben Jackson - Pharmacist Your Lungs for Life - COPD Day - Nov 15th Some people struggle to breathe every day, sometimes all day every day. If you regularly run out of puff you may automatically think of asthma. However, there is another possible cause of shortness of breath.

It has been estimated that 1 in 7 people over 40 have COPD – chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. COPD is a group of lung conditions that make it difficult to breathe because your airways have been narrowed.

The 2023 theme for World COPD Day will be "Breathing is Life - Act Earlier" and takes place on November 15th.

This year's theme aims to highlight the importance of early lung health, early diagnosis and early interventions. Keeping lungs healthy is an integral part of future health and it is now more important than ever to act sooner. We now know that there are many other factors besides tobacco smoking that can contribute to COPD and that it can start early in life and effect young individuals. In addition, we have now identified precursor conditions that can provide new opportunities for early diagnosis and prompt treatment.

This campaign will focus on highlighting the importance of early lung health and how we can expand

the horizon of COPD prevention and treatment by acting earlier. This can include preventing early risk factors, monitoring lung health from birth, diagnosing COPD in a precursor state and providing treatment promptly.

Differentiating between COPD and asthma is important to ensure the most appropriate treatment is given. One of the major differences relates to cough. While with asthma the cough is usually a dry, so-called nonproductive cough and occurs most often at night or after exercise; with COPD the cough is productive (that is: with plenty of phlegm and mucus) and usually occurs in the early morning.

In terms of treatment, acute asthma attacks respond well to asthma puffers such as Asmol and Ventolin and can be controlled and effectively managed with the combination puffers like Seretide and Symbicort. COPD responds poorly to these medicines. The first treatments for COPD are usually medicines know as anticholinergic medicines – also given by inhalation.

If you feel breathless doing simple activities like walking up a flight of stairs, it’s time to screen for COPD or see your health professional because you could have COPD.

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Gatton Mitre 10 takes out state award

BY JESSE HAMILTON

GATTON Mitre 10 earned the distinction of being crowned the 2023 Store of the Year in the Medium Format category at the Mitre 10 State Awards of Excellence on October 19.

Competing as one of four finalists for the state award, the Gatton hardware store is now in the running for the Medium Format National Award, to be announced in February 2024.

Gatton Mitre 10 founder Steve Rule said it was the store’s first year of eligibility for the accolade and it was a testament to the team for upholding high standards.

“There are a number of areas the award is assessed on that the team had to meet... including store standards, participation in community activities, sponsoring local events and the level that the staff are trained to,” Mr Rule said.

“This was our first year of eligibility, so taking it out in

Founder of Gatton Mitre 10 Steve Rule with general manager Lincoln Rule, retail manager Moz Hawthorn and retail workers Kristie Kickbusch, Amity-Rose Connelly, and Sue Fitzgerald.

PHOTO: JESSE HAMILTON

our first eligible year is pretty amazing.”

The Mitre 10 store has been providing DIY equip-

ment and trade services to the Lockyer community since opening in November 2021 and is a five-star sapphire

model store.

Retail manager Moz Hawthorn said she enjoyed working in a positive en-

vironment where everyone supports each other to provide high-quality customer service.

“We really enjoy working here, and the bosses and staff are awesome people to work with,” she said.

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Residents reconnect at Ma Ma Creek

BY JACOB HAYDEN

PAST and present Ma Ma Creekers reunited on Sunday November 12 to catch up and create new communal bonds.

Former Ma Ma Creek Community Hall secretary June Evans organised the get-together, and has done so for around two decades.

“I think I’ve been involved in contacting these people ever since I’ve been secretary,

which was about 20-25 years ago,” Mrs Evans said.

Fellow organiser Glenys Sippel said the event aimed to get the community together, including people new to the area.

“You never know when you’re going to rely on people in your community, so it is good to have those connections,” Mrs Sippel said.

LEFT: Reunion organisers June Evans and Glenyce Sippel with the raffle prize.

BELOW: Shirley Reimann serving up the goods in the kitchen.

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Carolyn Ridley, Janine Postle and Shirley Birt.

The Morton family made new connections at the reunion.

Self-taught artist’s serene sea scapes not to be missed STUNNING realistic ocean scapes and larger-thanlife animal portraits take centre stage this month at Hypatia’s House.

The ‘Out to Sea’ exhibition showcases the work of self-taught artist Bridget Harrison.

Bridget grew up in South Australia in the Yorke Peninsula area.

“That’s where my love of the ocean comes from,” she said.

The beauty of the ocean is captured in a series of detailed oil and water colour paintings of Sunshine Coast beaches.

The ocean scapes are her first series in the mediums, but her talent belies her novice status.

“This is my first lot of oil and water colour paintings that I’ve ever done,” Bridget said.

Opposite the sea scape installation are several

large multimedia works, each a close up of an animals eye and profile.

Bridget exhibited this series in South Australia 15 years ago.

As a child, Bridget was surrounded by the beautiful artwork of her grandfather, a landscape artist.

‘Out to Sea’ is on until the end of November at Hypatia’s House, 151 Patrick St, Laidley.

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Bridget Harrison’s exhibition ‘Out to Sea’ is on this month at Hypatia’s House.

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Royal Australian Air Force Amberley Base representatives laid a wreath in Rosewood.

Gatton Girl Guides at the Remembrance Day service in Gatton’s Littleton Park.

LEFT: The Remembrance Day tradition continues strong in Kilcoy’s younger generation.

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Gatton RSL Sub Branch vice president Kevin Jacoby, Donna Thomas from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and Gatton RSL Subbranch president Ernie van Gilst.

RIGHT: The 15th Battalion Reenactment Group at Rosewood’s service, held at Memorial Hall.

BELOW: Kilcoy held a special service at the Kilcoy Memorial Hall and Cultural Centre.

PHOTOS: GRACE CRICHTON, JACOB HAYDEN, DENISE MODISTACH, BEVERLEY SUTTON. Michael McKay performed the last post in Rosewood.

Rosewood State High School student leaders Eva Whitehead and Taylor Sober read the names of the fallen.

Ma Ma Creek State School students Michael and Lauren laid a wreath on behalf of the school community.

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Sharing town’s heritage through art

LINVILLE is the place to be this weekend as the annual Linville Heritage & Arts Festival swings into action.

The festival is a celebration of the village, its rich history, and tells its story through art.

The weekend-long program has plenty on offer for locals and visitors alike.

The Linville Art Prize will be one of the cornerstone events of the festival, inviting artists to paint Linville scenes on site and enter their work for judging.

If you see a painter, say hello or pop down to the hall to see their works in one place.

Artists’ paintings will be on display in the hall from 4:30pm to 8:30pm and the judging will take place at 4:30pm.

On Saturday morning, enjoy Devonshire Tea in the hall with good old-fashioned homemade scones for a gold coin donation.

Chainsaw artist Luke Sheehan is back for a third year to carve another extraordinary

The Linville Heritage & Arts Festival is on November 18 and 19, celebrating the history and vibrancy of the village through art. Professional artist Todd Whisson will be back in Linville this year to encourage local artists and the development of their work.

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artwork from a single piece of solid wood.

He will be creating his work of art all day on Saturday for people to watch live.

State and national champion Gabby Wooler will be opposite the community hall demonstrating whip cracking and whip plaiting with her

father John Wooler several times on Saturday.

Throughout the day you will find plenty of food and live music, plus you can take

a self-guided walking tour on Linville landmarks, or even take a horse-drawn carriage ride.

Enjoy all-day dining and

live music at the famous Linville Hotel.

Saturday’s capstone event is Angel Strings Chamber Orchestra Quintet’s concert under the stars in the Community Garden.

It’s a chance to hear professional musicians play live in the peaceful atmosphere of the garden.

On Sunday, the Festival Markets are on from 7am to 12noon.

Come on down and see an expanded market inside and outside the hall.

Check out the seedling stall at the shade house in the garden and enjoy a pancake breakfast in the garden.

Witness local artist Susan McConnel paint an upright piano, or join mosaic artist Rosie O’Brien for a talk on her latest installation for the Community Garden.

There are many more events and activities included in the festival program, so make Linville your destination this weekend.

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Record share dividend for shareholders

THE SOMERSET Region Community Enterprise Ltd, the company behind your local Lowood-Fernvale Bendigo Community Bank, will reward their loyal shareholders with a record 12% share dividend in November.

This milestone is a major benchmark for the community bank and a tribute to the shareholders for their foresight and investment in their local community.

Company Chairman Aaron Heck said the dividend meant the bank could reinvest in the community.

“This 2023 dividend means that our branch has now been able to reinvest some $1.4 million across the Somerset community, through grants, sponsorships and dividends to our shareholders,” he said.

PHOTOS: CONTRIBUTED ABOVE: The bank team takes pride in building relationships with their clients.

LEFT: Company chairman Aaron Heck said Lowood-Fernvale Bendigo Community Bank will reward their shareholders with a record dividend this month.

This achievement is the result of a successful year within the branch, including but not limited to: l Branch opening on a Saturday morning to meet the customers’ growing needs,

while other banks are closing their doors in the region. l An ATM that continues to provide an important service to both locals and visitors in the region. l Meeting the needs of a diverse and growing client base.

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“This is especially valued as many are having to deal with

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Volunteers keep community moving

WHEN Di Thompson left a full-time job she did not particularly enjoy, she knew that she wanted to do something meaningful with her time in retirement.

“I have always volunteered in some capacity with whatever spare time I have available as I believe that we need to give something back to the community we live in,” she said.

Di heard about local non-profit organisation STAR Community Services, and immediately signed up to become an owner-driver.

Di shares her volunteering experience: What do you do in your volunteering role?

As a volunteer owner-driver, I get to drive STAR’s elderly clients in my own car.

This volunteer role is very special for so many reasons.

I enjoy that my service is making such a big difference to other people’s lives.

Many elderly live on their own but have the desire to be independent and not call on

Di Thompson is one of many satisfied retirees volunteering for STAR Community Services.

their friends or relatives to drive them.

By using community transport services like STAR, they can maintain their independence.

They feel they are not inconveniencing anyone - I not only drive them to their doctors appointments, I take

them to the shops, to the hairdresser, to the swimming pool, or even to have coffee with a friend.

They enjoy their outings, which keeps them connected to their friends and family.

What does preparation for your volunteer role require?

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Since I drive my own vehicle, I need to ensure my car meets all of STAR’s safety regulations.

For example, it needs to be less than 10 years old and regularly serviced.

As a driver, I complete CPR training every year and First Aid training every

couple of years.

Thankfully, STAR looks after all the cost and organisation of all the training for all the drivers.

I also get reimbursed for the mileage as per the ATO rate.

Why do you enjoy most about volunteering?

For me, volunteering is an exchange of energy, and as a volunteer, I get as much out of volunteering as I give.

I truly enjoy my conversations with the seniors who have exciting stories and a perspective on the world that can only come with experience.

They are so thankful and express their appreciation very generously.

I am grateful that I get to absorb all the niceness.

Not a single day goes by when I don’t enjoy my work, hence I am able to give my 110%.

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If you would like to support your community’s elderly, and have a few spare hours in your week, consider becoming a volunteer owner-driver with STAR. Call 3821 6699 or email businessservices@starct.org. au

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SHOP LOCALLY FOR YOUR CHANCE TO SHARE IN

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PRIZE POOL Competition starts Wednesday 8th November 2023

Make any purchase from participating businesses displaying Your Town merchandise for your chance to share in winning one of six shop locally gift wallets valued at $1,000. A list of participating businesses will appear weekly in The Lockyer & Somerset Independent from Wednesday 8th November to Wednesday 13th December 2023. Complete your entry form (making sure you keep your receipt) and submit your entry to The Independent prior to the closing time for each prize. Make sure you enter for a chance to win!

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IPSWICH REGIONAL COUNCIL Alchemy Salon Marburg Harmer Family Meats Rosewood Mystical Wonderland Spar Express Marburg

LOCKYER VALLEY REGIONAL COUNCIL 4342 Bar & Bistro AutoPro Gatton Spare Parts Birdhouse Laidley Bluebreeze Fruit & Veg BP Gatton Caffe Sorella Curtain World Gatton Discount Drug Store Gatton Eye Care Plus Gatton Gatton Auto Electrical Gatton Betta Electrical Gatton Brewing & Outdoors Gatton Florist & Gifts Gatton Jewellers Gatton Mitre 10 Gatton Pump & Pool Gatton Tyre Service Gidman Tyre & Mechanical Golden Harvest Bakery Goodwin & Storr Mitre 10 Laidley Goodyear Autocare Gatton Grantham Fuels Gray's Furniture Helidon RSL

Hooper's Grantham Store Hullabaloo Bazaar Hypatia's House Infinity Workwear & Safety Jak & Mo Kelli's Diner Laidley Shoez Laidley Town & Country Lockyer Farm Machinery Lockyer Hotel Lockyer Laundromat Lockyer Mower Centre Lockyer Printing Lockyer Regional Water Distribution Lockyer Valley Ford & Mitsubishi Lockyer Valley Regional Council Visitor Information Centre Lockyer Valley Toyota Lockyer Valley Tyres & More Lockyer Valley Waste Management Love & Karma Mulgowie Hotel My Care Physio & Therapy Natural Alternative Gatton Peter Webster Optometrist Plainland Mitre 10 Pohlman's Nursery Ramnet Laidley Redmond's Pet & Livestock Supplies Shoe Collections Soul Studio Beauty Spano's Supa IGA Sunset Cafe & Takeaway

Sweet Treats & Takeaway Sylvia's Garden & Home Think Water Plainland Toy Wiz Valley Irrigation Valley Steel & Fencing

SOMERSET REGIONAL COUNCIL

Barb's Kitchen - Fernvale & Minden Brisbane Valley Roasters Coffee At The Park DBC Mechanical Services Elken Flooring Esk Fruit Shop Esk Grand Hotel Fernvale Optical Fernwood Landscape Supplies Gav's Glass Irrigear Lowood Little Country Lane Lowood Folk Art Co-Operative Lowood Mitre 10 Lowood Mowers Lowood Tyre Service Mrs V's Drapery Nicola's Boutique Rudi's Place Toogoolawah Tyre & Battery Two Galahs Gallery

Make any purchase from a participating business above, between Wednesday 8th November 2023 & Wednesday 13th December 2023 to receive an entry form for your chance to win one of six shop locally gift wallets valued at $1,000. Complete your entry form (making sure you keep your receipt) and submit your entry to the The Independent prior to the closing time for each prize. Closing times are 12pm Wed 22/11/2023 and; 12pm Wed 13/12/2023.

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6 Reasons to shop local

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE BY SHOPPING LOCALLY - EAT IN A LOCAL CAFÉ, USE A LOCAL TRADIE OR SHOP IN A LOCAL STORE.

Local jobs

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Service and variety

Local support

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Boost the local economy

When you shop local your money stays in the local economy.

Currently, local residents spend $66.5 million on retail goods outside the region.

Encourage your visiting friends and relatives to join you in shopping in the Lockyer Valley.

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Shopping locally can support someone’s second income. Look for local artisan products in stores, the Lockyer Valley Visitor Information Centre or at local markets.

Multiple smaller businesses provide a more interesting and sustainable local economy.

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Local Charolais breeders recognised

BY JACOB HAYDEN

CHAROLAIS breeders from across the Lockyer Valley, Brisbane Valley and Ipswich region celebrated on Saturday November 4 for the Charolais Society of Australia’s annual dinner at Oakes in Toowoomba.

The dinner celebrated the end of the bull selling season, where awards were given to the winners of the Queensland Region 2023 Feedlot and Carcass Competition.

Certificates were presented to the society’s long-standing members of 30 years or more.

Among the recipients were RNJ Charolais from Rosewood, Karinda Charolais from Kumbia, and the Lockyer Valley’s Lilydale Charolais and Charnelle Charolais.

Lilydale Charolais’ Ross Sticklen is the Queensland Region chairperson for the society and was ‘over the

The Charolais Society of Australia celebrated the 30-years-plus commitment of its members on Saturday November 4. Pictured: Janelle and Rod Freeman from RNJ’s Charolais, Katrina and Graham Blanch from Charnelle Charolais, Kate and Ross Sticklen from Lilydale Charolais, and Margaret and Bob Ferguson from Karinda Charolais.

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moon’ to receive the certificate.

“We’ve been members since 1989, and my father started the stud up then, but he had Charolais for a few years before that and trialled commercial Charolais,” Mr Sticklen said.

“He found they went really well and decided to get in and register as a stud breeder.

“Janeen and I have taken the stud on since he passed, and we’ve got no intention of closing it down so we’ll keep going as well.”

Charnelle Charolais’s

STARIHA AUCTIONS LAIDLEY FAT & STORE CATTLE SALE NEXT SALE Thursday 9th November – 8.30am 569 HEAD YARDED LAST THURSDAY Cows Cows Cows Cows Heifers Heifers Steers Steers Feeder Steers Feeder Steers Backgrounder Steers Backgrounder Steers Weaner Steers Weaner Steers Weaner Steers Weaner Steers Weaner Heifers Weaner Heifers Weaner Heifers Cows & Calves

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Graham Blanch said the certificate was a surprise, but an honour to receive.

“It’s one thing to recognise that, but it means more to me to go out and share genetics, share your experience and share what you know to the younger generation,” Mr

Blanch said.

“It’s 30 years of ups and downs, and it’s nice to be recognised, but you’ve got to keep going out there and push for the integrity of what you’re breeding.”

Mr Sticklen said the Feedlot and Carcass Compe-

tition went from strength to strength, with 320 entrants in 2023, more than double 2022’s entries.

“The Charolais Queensland Region Carcass Competition is in the top end of the largest carcass competitions in Australia,” he said.

Mr Sticklen said the steers and heifers weight gain was very similar.

“Traditionally steers put more weight on and that’s what makes them so popular, but in the Charolais breed the heifers produce just as well as the males do,” he said.

“The highest weight gain for a single steer was 2.699kg a day [over 100 days], and the highest weight gain for a heifer was 2.709kg.”

Mr Blanch thanked Greg Nicholson from Black Duck Charolais for sponsoring the youth section of the competition.

“Any Charolais breeder under 25 years of age was given special prizes for weight gain and carcass,” he said.

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David, Jo, Renee, Lyam, Aiden and Jordan from Blacksoil got front row seats to the Lowood Rodeo on Saturday November 11.

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BEAUDESERT SALEYARDS Cows & Calves Hit $1250 at Beaudesert Agents Bartholomew & Co reported a dearer market for all descriptions at their Beaudesert Store Sale on Saturday. Welcome rain throughout the Scenic Rim created strong competition for quality lines of replacement steers and heifers. Lance Bischoff, Buaraba sold Charolais x steers 12mths for $910. Euro x steers 14mths account Warren Lacey & Rebecca Neary, Stockleigh sold for $890. Lindsay & Julie Grantz, Blackbutt sold Charbray steers 15mths for $890.

Droughtmaster x steers 15mths account Matt & Caitlyn Watt, Allenview sold for $890. Shannon White, Veresdale sold Droughtmaster x steers 15mths for $890. Droughtmaster steers 12mths account Chris Bonner, Obum Obum, sold for $860. Allan & Sandy King, Mt Gipps sold Euro x steers 11mths for $860. Red poll steers 15mths account David Sims, Kandanga sold for $830. Santa x steers 14mths account Frank & Joanie Hester, Tabragalaba sold for $870. Droughtmaster weaner steers account Allan & Sandy King sold for $790.

Frank & Joanie Hester sold Santa weaner steers for $730. Lance Bischoff sold Santa weaner steers for $700. Charbray weaner steers account Lindsay & Julie Grantz sold for $630. Moo Moo Meat Co, Cainbable sold Angus weaner steers for $660. Chris Bonner sold Droughtmaster heifers 15mths for $740.

Droughtmaster heifers 15mths account Neil & Trish Ford, Veresdale sold for $670. Warren Lacey & Rebecca Neary sold Charolais x heifers 15mths for $635. Droughtmaster x heifers 14mths account Matt & Caitlyn Watt sold for $610. Jason Rhoades, Withern sold Santa heifers 12mths for $530. Droughtmaster x weaner heifers account Allan & Sandy King sold for $525. Speckle Park x weaner heifers account Ian Lake, Rosewood sold for $520. Brenda Wells, Chuwar sold Santa cows and calves for $1250. Rob Arnold, Veresdale sold Euro x cows and calves for $850. Ian Lake sold Speckle Park x cows and calves for $900. Brenda Wells sold Santa cows for $1000. Multi Investment Trust, Mt Barney sold Red Brangus x cows for $810.

Our next Beaudesert Store Sale will be held on Saturday 25th November, commencing at 9:30am.

DALBY SALEYARDS Market Report – Nov 8 Despite some useful falls of rain across the supply area the number of cattle penned at Dalby increased by 177 head to 2,663. All

the regular buyers were in attendance and operating in a generally dearer market. Light weight yearling steers and heifers returning to the paddock averaged from 40c to 60c/ kg better. Medium and heavy weight yearling steers to feed also lifted in price. Medium and heavy weight yearling heifers to feed averaged 20c to 30c/kg dearer and more in places.

Cows lifted in price to average 7c to 10c/kg better. Yearling steers under 200kg made to 342c with a fair sample at 313c/kg. Yearling steers under 280kg to restockers sold to 300c to average 272c/kg. Yearling steers to feed for the domestic market averaged 278c with one large run reaching 291c/kg. Heavy weight yearling steers to feed averaged 228c and made to 250c/kg. Light weight yearling heifers to restockers averaged 193c and made to 218c/ kg. Medium weight yearling heifers to feed sold to 232c and averaged 214c/kg. Heavy weight yearling heifers to feed made to 220c to average 210c with some to the local trade at 246c/kg Full mouth bullocks made to 226c to average 220c/kg. Medium weight 2 score cows averaged 143c and made to 155c/kg. Heavy weight 3 score cows averaged 180c and good heavy weights averaged 198c with some very high yielding cows to 220c/kg. Heavy weight bulls made to 223c/kg.

MORETON SALEYARDS Market Report – Nov 7 Agents Boyd O’Brien Bartholomew yarded 316 head. Larger yarding came to hand despite useful rains falling over the weekend. All buyers were in attendance and operating which lead to improve values for most descriptions. Export cattle were generally 20 cents better than last weeks rates. Quality trade cattle also showed improved to be dearer. Weaner and yearling cattle sold to fully firm rates with local and western buyers competing.

Weaner Steers, Lampung L/Stock, Angus, 236.2c/kg, $605/head.

Weaner Heifers, J Radke, Brangus, 187.2c/kg, $603/head.

Trade Steers, N Shultz, Charolais X, 238.2c/kg, $834/head.

Trade Heifers, Petroster Pty Ltd, Charolais, 230c/kg, $943/head.

Feeder Steers, Hardmyle Pty Ltd, Droughtmaster, 215.2c/kg, $984/head.

Pasture Ox, T Ulyatt, Droughtmaster X, 213.2c/ kg, $1220/head.

Pen of Cows, A & R Wolff, Santa, 204.2c/kg, $1078/head.

Medium Cows, A Haack, Santa, 202.2c/kg, $1213/head.

Heavy Cows, Blanch & O’Donnell, Limo, 206.2c/kg, $1382/head.

Bulls, D Stretton, Charbray, 200.2c/kg DPI branding exemption has ended. All cattle consigned for sale, except for bobby calves, must be branded.

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TOOGOOLAWAH SALEYARDS Toogoolawah Store Sale Nov 10 With some much-needed isolated falls of rain throughout the district Shepherdson and Boyd reported a reduced number of cattle for their fortnightly Toogoolawah Store Sale.

812 head of cattle were yarded with a very mixed quality yarding of steers, predominantly made up of light backgrounder cattle and limited feeders steers, as heavy cattle numbers continue to tighten.

A larger number of heifers were yarded, highlighted by two top quality breeder lines of heifers up for offer as producers are forced to lighten off breeder numbers due to dry weather.

Overall, the market showed signs of improvement with steer values increasing by $80 - $120 / head for all descriptions. Hiefers also showed improvements of $60-$100 / head as buyers begin to find confidence in some larger isolated falls of rain.

Droughtmaster feeder steers, 18mths old account Ed Kemmis – Matterson of Kilcoy sold for $950/head. P & J Heath of Toogoolawah sold Droughtmaster X steers 16-18mths old for $930/head. KDS Partnership of Gregors Creek sold Droughtmaster steers 20mths old for $900/head. G & L Bischoff of Coominya sold a quality pen of Droughtmaster steers 12-14mths old for $850/head. Peter Simpson of Commissioners Flat sold Droughtmaster backgrounder steers 10-12mths old for $780/ head. B & B Pastoral of Wamuran sold Droughtmaster X steers 12mths old for $690/head. Silverback Properties of Blackbutt sold Belmont Red X steers 10-12mths old for $690/head.

N & D O’Connor sold Limousin X weaner steers 8mths old for $580/head. Samuel Holdings of Manumbar sold light weight Charolais X weaned steers 6mths old for $520/head. G & C Beanland of Kingaroy sold Light weight Charolais X weaned steers 5-6mths old for $510/head.

A larger yarding of heifers were on offer with competition increasing for all descriptions. A quality B-double load of Santa X heifers, 15-

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18mths old account of Abercorn Pastoral from Eidsvold sold to a top of $830 and averaged $733/head. Also on offer was an outstanding line of 120 one brand Droughtmaster heifers, 10-14mths old, account of Brisbane Valley Pastoral of Ashvale Station at Harlin, with multiple pens selling to a top of $850/head.

Justin Mangan of Nanango sold Santa X Angus heifers 14mths old for $650/head. Kelly Cattle of Nanango sold Speckle park feeder heifers for $610/head. P & K Balsategui of Frazerview sold Braford heifers 16-18mths old for $600/ head. Jimna Grazing of Jimna sold Santa X heifers 14mths old for $590/head.

Lance Bischoff of Coominya solda quality line of Santa x weaner heifers 8mths old for $440/head and $400/head. N & D O’Connor sold Limousin X weaner heifers 8tmhs old for $430/head. PJ Simpson of Commissioners Flat sold Euro X weaner heifers for $360/ head. B & B Pastoral of Wamuran sold Angus X weaner heifers 8tmhs old for $390/head.

A limited yarding of very mixed quality cows and calves were yarded with aged Brangus X cows and calves account Helen Clarke of Beaudesert sold for $900/unit. JM, SA and SM Schultz of Gatton sold Charolais X Cows and Calves for $900/unit. Bree Daniels of Esk sold young Brangus cows and calves for $760/unit.

Shepherdson and Boyd would like to thank all its valued Vendors, Buyers and underbidders for their support.

TOOWOOMBA SALEYARDS Market Report – Nov 6 Useful falls of rain over most of the usual supply area had a big impact on numbers with only 59 head penned and included in the lineup were 12 cows and calves. Overall quality was very plain and not up to the standard of the previous week with the vast majority returning to the paddock. All the regular buyers were in attendance a long with a large number of onlookers. Prices responded to the rain with gains of 20c to 50c/kg.

A couple of very plain quality light weight yearling steers made 252c/kg. Heavy weight D muscle steers to feed made to 204c/kg.

Medium weight D muscle yearling heifers sold to restockers from 112c to 128c/kg. Heavy grown steers to feed made to 210c and the occasional heavy bullock made to 202c/kg. Most of the cows were in very plain condition and sold to restockers. Very light weight lines made up to 116c the best of the medium weights returning to the paddock made to 174c/kg.

Cows and calves sold open auction made to $970/unit.

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BROCCOLI: 80c-$1.20[$1] Kg, No1 $20-$40[$37] Best $50 8KgIPk, No2 $14-$30[$23] 8KgIPk, Baby Bunched $16$20[$19] 2.4Kg. BROCCOLINI: $20-$26[$23.60] 2.4Kg. CABBAGES: Ballhead ExLarge $1.40$1.80[$1.70] Each, Ballhead Large $1.20$1.60[$1.36] Each, Ballhead Medium $1-$1.40[$1.19] Each, Ballhead Small 80c$1.40[$1.10] Each, Red 80c-$1.50[$1.15] Each, Red No1 $10-$14[$13] Best $16 Carton, Savoy $1-$2[$1.50] Each, Sugarloaf No1 $10-$16[$14] Best $18 Carton.

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KALE: Green $18-$30[$25] Best $35 Carton, Green Sleeves $1.60-$3[$2] Best $3.50 250g, Red Sleeves $2-$3[$2.50] Best $3.50 250g.

LETTUCE: Baby Cos Hydroponic $10$16[$13.60] Best $20 Carton, Baby Cos Sweet Gems Pre-pack $12-$20[$19] Best $22 Carton, Baby Cos Hearts Sleeves $12$20[$16] Carton, Cos No1 $12-$16[$13] Best $20 Carton, Cos No2 $10-$12[$11] Carton, Headed No1 $8-$16[$11.20] Best $18 Carton, Headed No2 $4-$8[$6.50] Carton, Hearts $12-$16[$14] Best $20 Carton, Open Varieties $6-$12[$9] Carton, Open Varieties Butter $10-$12[$11] Carton, Open Varieties Green Oak $10-$12[$12] Carton, Open Varieties Red Oak $10-$12[$12] Carton.

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SILVERBEET: Sleeves $1.60-$2.40[$2.20] Best $2.60 Bunch, No1 Full-cut $1.40$2.20[$1.90] Best $2.40 Bunch.

SPRING ONIONS: White $1.40-

$2.80[$2.60] Bunch.

SQUASH: Gold $16-$30[$23] 18LCtn, Gold No1 Large $16-$20[$18] 9LCtn, Gold No1 Medium $18-$24[$21] Best $30 9LCtn, Gold No1 Medium Large $18-$20[$19] 9LCtn, Gold No1 Small $20-$30[$27] 9LCtn, Gold No1 Small Medium $20-$24[$22] 9LCtn. SWEET CORN: No1 $16-$34[$23.40] 18LCtn, Baby $3.60-$3.75[$3.68] 125g, Pre-pack $24-$38[$28.20] Best $40 18LCtn. TOMATOES: Cherry Red $1-$1.60[$1.50] 250gLP, Egg Extra $30-$40[$33.80] 10KgCtn, Egg No1 ExLarge $30-$36[$36] Best $40 10KgCtn, Egg No1 Large $30$36[$34.80] Best $40 10KgCtn, Egg No1 Medium $26-$30[$30] 10KgCtn, Egg No1 Medium Large $28-$32[$32] 10KgCtn, Egg No1 Small $20-$24[$24] 10KgCtn, Egg No1 Small Medium $22-$28[$28] 10KgCtn, Egg No2 $10-$20[$17] 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet Extra $24-$40[$30.20] Best $45 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Coloured $8-$18[$14] Best $20 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Cocktail $10-$14[$12] 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Large $18-$24[$21] Best $30 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Medium $18$24[$21.80] Best $26 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Medium Large $20-$30[$23.80] Best $36 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Small $12-$16[$14.80] 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Small Medium $16-$20[$19] 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No2 $10-$16[$13] 10KgCtn. TURNIPS: Baby Purple Top $2.80-$3[$3] Bunch, Purple Top $20-$24[$22] Best $30 10KgBag, White $20-$24[$22] Best $30 10KgBag. ZUCCHINIS: Green Extra $20-$26[$23.20] Best $30 10KgCtn, Green No1 ExLarge >250mm $10-$14[$12] Best $16 10KgCtn, Green No1 Large 201-250 $14-$16[$15] Best $18 10KgCtn, Green No1 Medium 140-200 $16-$20[$18] Best $22 10KgCtn, Green No1 Medium Large $14-$18[$16] Best $20 10KgCtn, Green No1 Small <140mm $16-$20[$18] Best $24 10KgCtn, Green No1 Small Medium $18-$20[$19] Best $24 10KgCtn, Green No2 $8-$14[$11] 10KgCtn, Lebanese $16-$26[$20.80] Best $30 10KgCtn, Lebanese $18-$22[$20] 5KgCtn, Lebanese $16-$28[$22] Best $30 8KgCtn, Lebanese No2 $10-$14[$12.20] 10KgCtn. HEAVY VEGETABLES: ONIONS: Brown Large 76-90mm $14-

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$24[$18.80] 20KgBag, Brown Medium 61-75mm $22-$36[$32] 15KgCtn, Brown Medium 61-75mm $16-$26[$19.60] 20KgBag, Brown Small 45-60mm Jarer $14-$24[$18.60] 20KgBag, Brown VSmall <45mm Pickler $10-$20[$13.50] 10KgBag, Brown VSmall <45mm Pickler $28-$32[$30] 20KgBag, Salad Red Large 76-90mm $14$22[$17.60] 10KgBag, Salad Red Medium 61-75mm $14-$28[$21.40] 10KgBag, Salad Red Medium 61-75mm $22-$34[$30.40] 10KgCtn, Salad Red Small 45-60mm Jarer $14-$22[$19] 10KgBag, White $34$40[$36] 10KgCtn. POTATOES: Brushed White $22-$34[$29] 20KgBag, Brushed White $3.40-$5[$4.20] 5KgBag, Gourmet Dutch Cream Brushed $30-$40[$35] 10KgCtn, Gourmet Dutch Cream Brushed $30-$45[$38.40] 15KgCtn, Gourmet Dutch Cream Washed $36$45[$40.50] 10KgCtn, Gourmet King Edward $30-$40[$38] 10KgCtn, Gourmet Nicola Washed $30-$40[$35] 10KgCtn, Washed Red Large $28-$32[$30] 15KgCtn, Washed Red Large $38-$42[$40] 20KgBag, Washed Red Medium $34-$38[$35] 15KgCtn, Washed Red Medium $34$40[$36] 20KgBag, Washed Red Small $30-$36[$31] 15KgBag, Washed Red Small $28-$36[$33] 20KgBag, Washed White $4.50-$6[$5] 5KgBag, Washed White Large $17-$26[$19.40] 15KgBag, Washed White Large $24-$34[$26] 20KgBag, Washed White Medium $30-$36[$31.40] 15KgBag, Washed White Medium $32-$38[$34] 15KgCtn, Washed White Medium $30$38[$31] 20KgBag, Washed White Small $26-$36[$32.20] 15KgBag, Washed White Small $32-$38[$35] 20KgBag, Washed White Sebago $46-$46[$46] 10KgCtn. PUMPKINS: Blue Qld. Blue 80c-$1.20[$1] Kg, Butternut $20-$36[$30.20] Best $40 18KgCtn, Butternut No1 80c-$1.20[$1.10] Best $1.40 Kg, Butternut No2 60c-80c[70c] Kg, Grey Jarrahdale 70c-$1[90c] Kg, Grey Jarrahdale No2 40c-50c[45c] Kg, Grey Sampson 70c-$1[90c] Kg, Halloween $2.50$2.50[$2.50] Kg, Jap $18-$34[$26.80] Best $36 Bag, Jap Small 70c-$1[85c] Best $1.20 Kg, Jap No1 $1.20-$1.80[$1.56] Best $2 Kg, Jap No2 40c-50c[45c] Kg, Average=[] Queensland Produce in the Brisbane Market. Information supplied by Market Information Services

PRIME BEEF CATTLE SALES EVERY TUESDAY - COMMENCING 8am Please book early to enhance your market opportunity

Agents: Dick Boyd: 0418 713 413 - Vince O'Brien: 0418 989 218 - Garth Weatherall: 0438 793 100 Jack Fogg: 0488 192 107 - Nick Bischoff: 0418 740 157 - Craig Bell: 0417 434 095 For bookings & transport contact your local representative Bobby Brooking on 0417 626 011

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WEEKLY RAINFALL WEEK ENDING FRIDAY NOVEMBER 10th TOTAL (MM)

TOWN

TOTAL (MM)

MURPHYS CREEK WITHCOTT

26.2

KILCOY

15.9

MARBURG

21.6

ESK

24.3 23.4

MT WHITESTONE

34.0

TOOGOOLAWAH

13.5

UPPER TENTHILL

38.6

MOORE

17.0 27.5

FOREST HILL

43.7

GATTON UQ

54.2

TOWN

COOMINYA TOOWOOMBA LOWOOD

22.8

GRANDCHESTER

37.8

24.0

HARRISVILLE

41.6

PLACID HILLS

43.1

LAIDLEY

42.5

GATTON

49.4

ROSEWOOD

16.9

HATTON VALE

36.1

SOMERSET DAM

19.2

HELIDON

25.0

THORNTON

46.9

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CONTRIBUTED

Nissan release Qashqai e-POWER NISSAN will soon introduce its second model to feature its innovative e-POWER technology, with the first Nissan Qashqai e-POWER vehicles set to arrive in Australia in 2024.

Nissan’s e-POWER technology will feature on the well-equipped flagship Ti grade.

The Qashqai’s e-POWER system consists of a high-output battery that is complemented by a variable compression ratio 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbo-charged petrol engine generating 116kW, power generator, inverter and 140kW electric motor of similar size and power output as found in Nissan’s LEAF electric vehicle.

The petrol engine generates electricity, which can be transmitted via the inverter to the battery pack, the electric motor or both, according to

Nissan’s e-POWER technology will feature on the well-equipped flagship Ti grade.

the driving scenario.

What sets this powertrain apart is that the electric motor delivers power directly to the wheels, so its response is instant and linear.

The new Qashqai’s

e-POWER system was conceived to deliver a pleasurable, effortless and smooth driving experience, without the need to recharge.

At the heart of Nissan’s Qashqai e-POWER system is

a 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbo-charged variable compression 116kW petrol engine.

First used by Nissan’s premium brand Infiniti, the engine’s variable compression capability is a unique

feature in an internal combustion engine and allows it to adjust compression ratio to balance performance and economy, depending on the engine load.

The advantage of the

e-POWER system is that the engine runs within its optimal range and best compression ratio.

Thanks to the unique powertrain, there’s no delay in the delivery of torque as can be the case in a traditional hybrid, where there can be a sudden rise in engine speed as it responds to the accelerator demand for immediate acceleration.

The instant response of the e-POWER system delivers a unique and exciting driving experience.

To maximise performance, in high acceleration or highspeed situations, the energy management control unit within the e-POWER system can send the power generated by the 1.5-litre engine directly to the electric motor, via the inverter, to bolster the electricity supply which is coming from the battery.

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GENERAL CROSSWORD 1045

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SUDOKU EASY

MEDIUM

ACROSS 1 Who conquered Britain in 55BC (6) 7 What is a concluding part added to a literary work (8) 8 What are royal domains (6) 9 Name the break, as between acts of a play in a theatre (8) 10 Which gland lies in the human thorax (6) 11 What is a pattern, used as a guide (8) 14 What is a tactical unit of an air force (8) 18 Name a prominent seaport of South Africa (6) 19 What do we call an unmarried man (8) 21 Which type of street is wide, and lined with trees (6) 22 Name a genealogical register of horses (8) 23 In films, what do they call persons hired to play in mob scenes (6) DOWN 1 Name those who are in charge of museums, art galleries, etc (8)

2 Who was given the head of John the Baptist (6) 3 What is an electrical non-conductor called (8) 4 Name an Australian term for an elevator (4) 5 What is a reddish brown horse (6) 6 Name an emirate in south-western Asia (6) 12 Who was a popular comic

magician (8) 13 Name another term for preachers of the gospel (8) 15 Which imperial liquid measures are approximately 1.137 litres (6) 16 What are plant lice (6) 17 Name the archaic term for silver (6) 20 Which machine is used for weaving yarn (4)

SOLUTION

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property focus

Family Home On Nearly Four Acres!!

See below for more details..........

Allison Vinckier 0423 301 315

Rhonda McLucas 0400 131 925

Derek Qualischefski 0458 110 872

Angie Lester 0418 714 549

8 Brolga Way, Adare 4

Generous Family Home With So Much Space!

2

6

Block Size: 3.92ac

Close to four acres, five minutes from town, doesn’t present to the market very often. With a practical floor plan of four bedrooms & two living areas, the home makes for comfortable family living. Air conditioning to the main living area & master bedroom & ceiling fans throughout. All bedrooms are built in with a walk in robe & ensuite to the master bedroom. Covered al fresco area looks over the fenced paddock with dam. A 3 bay shed is at the rear of the house yard & has a concrete floor making it fantastic for storage. A 10.38kw solar system has been installed easing the pressure on the family budget. Town water is also at the property. If you are wanting a tree change for your family, look no further than this quiet country estate just 10 minutes from Gatton!

PH: 5462 1311 | Web: www.gattonrealestate.com.au | Email: sales@gattonrealestate.com.au |

Offers Over $750,000

“THE TOTALLY LOCAL FIRM - WE CARE”

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Allison Vinckier 0423 301 315

Discover The Ultimate Rural Retreat: “Paradise” “Paradise” Gatton Clifton Road, Mt Whitestone

Your Dream Home In An Ideal Location!

18 Lakeview Drive, Gatton 3

Block Size: 233.38ha

1

4

• Security screens, double lock-up carport • Within a peaceful cul-de-sac • Spacious enclosed undercover back deck Offers Over $499,000 • Beautifully landscaped front yard

Adare Grove Acreage Estate Adare Grove, Lake Clarendon

Modern & Convenient Duplex With A Solid Return 1&2/5 Goltz Court, Gatton

• Just 7 minutes to the township of Gatton • Blocks ranging in size from 2956m2 to 3008m2 • Full pressure town water, underground power, wireless NBN From $257,000 • Quiet & peaceful area

2

2

Derek Qualischefski 0458 110 872

Block Size: 1097m2

• Air conditioning in each unit, modern tiled living spaces • Single in house garage in each unit, 2 covered patio areas • Combined rental return of $715 p/week $669,000 • No body corporate fees

PH: 5462 1311 | Web: www.gattonrealestate.com.au | Email: sales@gattonrealestate.com.au |

Angie Lester 0418 714 549

Don’t Miss This Opportunity Lot 21/7 Beavan Street, Gatton

Block Size: 742m2

• 576.69 acres spread across five separate titles • Bitumen road frontage, network of recently graded 4WD tracks • 5 separate fenced paddocks, timber holding yards $1,600,000 • 8 serene dams

6

Rhonda McLucas 0400 131 925

Block Size: 455m2 • Views over farmland & to the mountains • With town water & fencing on three sides • So close to Gatton CBD • Ideal for your new build

$150,000

A Charming & Private Multi Dwelling Rural Escape 394 Philps Road, Ringwood 6

4

10

Block Size: 32.38ha

• Open floor plan, bull nose verandah • Expansive enclosed outdoor entertainment area • Reverse cycle ducted air conditioning, fans throughout Offers Overs $1,800,000 • 5.5KVA solar power, ample shedding

“THE TOTALLY LOCAL FIRM - WE CARE”

Ramon Bachmann 0412 751 590

Your Local Agent with Local Knowledge

(07) 5465 1493

Ray Bachmann Real Estate

150 Patrick St Laidley Qld 4341

HELIDON SPA - 10 Helendale Drive 4 Bedrooms, Office, 2 Bathrooms, 7 Car Accom, 1.3 Ha

STUNNING PRESENTATION - PERFECT FOR THE LARGE FAMILY

spring creek 30 Kelly Rd

3

A

2

B

8

D

17.7Ha

Hobby Farmers, market Gardeners on 43acs Looking to be self sufficient.? Have a second income or just be that hobby farmer that you’ve always wanted? Than this property is setup and ready to go... You Must See to Respect...

Featuring:-Bore Equipped with 1Hp Pump Good Water / 5 Dams with Good Catchment / 8 Tanks / Outlets Throughout Property / Deck over Dam / 3 B/R 2 Bath Plus Office and Huge Rumpus / Multiple Sheds / Cattle Yards / Cold Room /

5 K/W Solar / Pig Pens / Hay Shed / So Much More to List you Must See to Respect...

For sale $1,100,000 ramon bachmann 0412751590

(07) 5465 1493 | 150 Patrick Street Laidley | www.raybachmann.com.au

Nestled on a sprawling 3 acre property, this captivating country charmer is the perfect family haven.

The contemporary colonial style homestead offers 4 bedrooms, office, 3 living areas, 2 utility rooms, 2 bathrooms and massive sheds for hobbyists or home business. * 4 Bedrooms all have built ins; main with ensuite, 2 walk in robe & dressing room * 2 Room annexure for hobbies, craft room or conversion to granny flat * Spacious colonial kitchen includes walk in pantry, quality appliances & 2 door fridge * Entertainers will be delighted by the open plan and formal living areas. There is a separate lounge and dining plus casual dining / family rooms opening onto a huge outdoor area * Amazing shed space includes 2 car attached roller door garage, 17m x 7.5m vehicle shed with 4 roller doors and workshop, 15m x 9m industrial size shed with high roller door clearance * Many extras including abundant water supply (town, rain water tanks and submersible bore); solar panels, privacy fencing and much more…

FOR SALE: $1,200,000 CONTACT: Leigh Hair 0419 718 258 Kev Perry 0408 108 785

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KENTUCKY 304 Mountain Facade Pete Woolgar 0447 787 683

5 Sundew Crescent, Kensington Grove Q 4341

pete.woolgar@stroudhomes.com.au

www.stroudhomeslockyervalley.com.au

5462 2636 61 Railway St, Gatton

www.allpropertygatton.com

FOR SALE

A Home Among the Gum Trees Searching for a private rural lifestyle property? You’ve found it!

Only 15 minutes from Gatton, enjoy the peace and quiet amongst nature in this lovely big home. Call to arrange your inspection today!

5 Bed | 1 Bath | 6 Car

6.34ha

FOR SALE

4 Bed| 3 Bath | 4 Car

Kylie Hallas 0438 665 415

$800,000

164 Ropeley Rockside Road, Ropeley

Your Dream Lifestyle Awaits!

Located just over 1hours drive to Brisbane is this beautiful lifestyle property.

Featuring a 3 bedroom Queenslander with modern renovations and a separate 1 bedroom cottage; perfect for holiday letting. The property also has dams and potential for horses plus a 33m x 17m x 5.5m shed (approx.)

12.87ha

$1,250,000

53 Jensens Swamp Road, Tarampa

Emily Hallas 0448 742 253

*** CLEARING SALE *** SATURDAY 25TH NOVEMBER 2023 195 WICKHAMS RD, MURRAY'S BRIDGE 15 KM EAST OF WARWICK A/C POOLE'S PRODUCE PTY LTD ONSITE 10AM

TRACTORS:- NEW HOLLAND T7050 195h/p 8750hrs; KUBOTA M105X 12,000hrs; HAY GEAR:- VICON RV4116 round baler (17,500bales); KUHN GA 300 GM rotary rake; VICON ANDEX 424 rotary rake; NEW HOLLAND 1475 HS Series mower conditioner (rollers g/c); MASSEY FERGUSON 1840 center pull small square baler 2016 (g/c); JADAN bale accumulator; JADAN small bale grab; MULLER small bale grab; hay forks; hay moisture meter; PLANTING & TILLAGE:- KUHN Discover XM 32 plate offset; EUREKA 7.5m 33 tyne folding scarifier with MORRIS finger harrows; J/D MASON 6 row planter with fertilizer boxes and assorted planting cups (plus spares); GYRAL 21 run combine (plus spares) with finger harrows; SMARTHITCH 8 row cultivator - lm rows (adjustable); IRRIGATION:- 20 x 30' x 3" on stands; 50 x 30' x 3" pipes; 120 x 30' x 2" pipes; 300 x 30' x 2" pipes; 30 x 30' x 1 1/2" pipes; 20 x 30' x 4" pipes; 8 x 40' x 4" pipes; qty irrigation fittings and lay flat hoses; SEED:- FANDAGA barley (approx 600kg); 20kg lucerne; 30kg sorghum; 15kg millet; 75kg mung bean; CAMPING:- Camper trailer; camping gear; 2 x tents; GENERAL:- 5,OOOL fuel tank trailer; qty galvanised iron; 10ft tinny; J/D Gator 6 wheel; 1200 x 24 tyre (g/c); timber posts; qty wire; wire gates; pallet trolley jack; qty galvanised pipes; qty steel; household furniture.

Plus Much More!!!

- Payment Strictly Day Of Sale - Eftpos Available - Canteen For more information please call Stuart Bond on 0419677775 or Dean Fagg on 0412809544 or Owner Nick on 0418 790 062 STUART BOND REAL ESTATE & AUCTIONEER PTY LTD 57 DRAGON ST, WARWICK. 4370

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SBS

SEVEN

NINE

TEN

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2.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 3.10 Mastermind Aust. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.15 Secret Scotland.

5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 Meet The Neighbours. 8.30 Alone UK. 9.30 Boeing’s Fatal Flaw.

10.30 Late Programs.

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THURSDAY

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Question Everything. 2.00 Parliament.

3.10 Gardening Aust. 4.10 All Creatures Great And Small. 4.55 Back Roads.

5.30 Hard Quiz. 6.00 The Drum. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Bill Bailey’s Wild West Australia. 8.50 Grand Designs.

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ICC World Cup. Second semi-final.

Australia v South Africa. First Innings.

10.00 Innings Break. 10.30 Cricket.

ICC World Cup. Second semi-final.

Australia v South Africa. Second innings. 2.30 Late Programs.

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3.00 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

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4.45 Greatest Hits Of The 70s. 5.35 Underground Army. 6.30 News. 7.30 Britain’s Most Luxurious Train Journeys.

8.25 Princess Anne: The Plot To Kidnap A Royal. 9.20 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 10.15 Late Programs.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. 12.00 Horse Racing. Caulfield Thousand, The Hunter Race Day and Mooloolaba Cup Day. 5.00 News. 5.30 Creek To Coast.

6.00 News. 7.00 Border Security. (PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Independence Day. (1996) (M) 10.30 MOVIE: xXx. (2002) (M) 1.00 12 Monkeys. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 Get Clever. 5.00 House Of Wellness.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.15 My Way. 1.50 The 57th Annual Country Music Association Awards. 3.55 The Pet Rescuers. 4.30 Garden Gurus. 5.00 News. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 The Garden Hustle. 8.30 MOVIE: The Magnificent Seven. (2016) 11.05 MOVIE: Double Impact. (1991) 1.05 Surfing Australia TV. 1.30 Arctic Vets. 2.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 GCBC. 1.30 Healthy Homes. 2.00 Buy To Build. 2.30 Charming China. 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 Luca’s Key Ingredient. 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 Farm To Fork. 5.00 News. 6.00 Bondi Rescue. 6.30 Jamie Cooks The Mediterranean. 7.30 The Dog House. 8.30 Ambulance. 10.50 Late Programs.

SUNDAY

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Gardening Aust. 2.30 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 3.15 Grand Designs.

4.00 Bill Bailey’s Wild West Australia.

5.00 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. 5.25 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat. 6.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 News. 7.30 Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure.

8.20 Annika. 9.10 Shetland. 10.10 We Hunt Together. 10.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Speedweek. 2.30 AusMoto Show.

3.00 Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix.

Cup of China. Highlights. 5.00 Going Places. 5.30 Underground Army.

6.30 News. 7.30 Fortress Britain With Alice Roberts. 8.25 JFK: The Home Movie That Changed the World. 9.20 The Assassination Of JFK. 10.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 News. 5.30 Weekender.

6.00 News. 7.00 The 1% Club. 8.00 Border Security. 8.30 Homicide: With Ron Iddles. 9.35 Air Crash Investigations. 10.35 Manhunt: The Raoul Moat Story. 11.40 Autopsy USA. 12.40 Bates Motel. 2.00 Shopping.

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Drive TV. 1.30 The Garden Hustle. 2.30 For The Love Of Pets. 3.30 Maritime Masters: Expedition Antarctica. 4.30 Customs. 5.00 News. 5.30 My Way. 6.00 News. 7.00 Cricket. ICC World Cup. Final. First innings. 10.00 Innings Break. 10.30 Cricket. ICC World Cup. Final. Second innings. 2.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.10 My Market Kitchen. 1.30 Everyday Gourmet. 2.00 Food Trail: South Africa. 2.30 Australia By Design: Architecture. 3.00 Cook With Luke.

3.30 Destination Dessert. 4.00 GCBC. 4.30 Luxury Escapes. 5.00 News.

6.30 The Sunday Project. 7.30 Dessert Masters. 8.40 FBI. 9.40 NCIS: Hawai’i.

10.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Vera. 2.30 Cook And The Chef. 3.05 Gardening Aust. 4.05 Escape From The City. 5.00 Back Roads. 5.30 Hard Quiz. 6.00 The Drum. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Aust Story. 8.30 Evacuation.

9.20 Media Watch. 9.35 Q+A. 10.40 News. 10.55 The Business. 11.10 MOVIE: Danny And The Human Zoo. (2015) 12.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 A Certain Mother. 3.20 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. 3.25 The Cook Up. 3.55 World’s Most Extraordinary Homes. 5.05 Jeopardy!

5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.35 Inside Aldi. 8.30 1967: Summer Of Love. 9.25 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. 10.20 Late Programs.

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 Home And Away. 8.30 Big Brother. 9.45 S.W.A.T. 10.45 The Latest: Seven News. 11.15 Chicago Fire. 12.15 Business Builders.

12.45 Bates Motel. 2.00 Shopping.

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 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 My Mum Your Dad. 9.05 Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators. 10.05 Getting Away With Murder. 11.00 Nine News Late. 11.30 Resident Alien. 12.20 Tipping Point. 1.20 Pointless. 2.20 Talking Honey. 2.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 Bold.

10.00 Studio 10. 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.10 Ent. Tonight. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 Bold.

5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Dessert Masters. 8.40 The Secrets She Keeps. 9.40 FBI: Most Wanted. 11.30 The Project. 12.30 Stephen Colbert.

1.30 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Keeping Faith. 3.00 Gardening Aust. 4.00 Escape From The City. 5.00 Back Roads. 5.30 Hard Quiz. 6.00 The Drum. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 The Way We Wore. 9.00 Yakka: Australia At Work. 10.00 Believing In Australia.

10.55 News. 11.10 The Business. 11.25 Evacuation. 12.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Legends Of The Pharaohs.

2.55 Mastermind Aust. 3.25 The Cook Up. 3.55 World’s Most Extraordinary Homes. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust.

6.30 News. 7.30 Railway Journeys UK. 8.00 Railway Journeys UK. 8.30 MOVIE: Merkel. (2022) 10.20 Late Programs.

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 Highway Patrol.

8.30 Big Brother. 9.40 The Endgame.

10.40 The Latest: Seven News. 11.10 A Friend Of The Family. 12.25 Grand Crew. 12.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 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 Travel Guides. 9.00 MOVIE: Central Intelligence. (2016) 11.10 Nine News Late. 11.40 New Amsterdam. 12.30 Tipping Point. 1.30 Pointless. 2.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Dr Phil.

2.00 To Be Advised. 3.10 Ent. Tonight.

3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Neighbours.

4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Dessert Masters. 8.40 The Cheap Seats. 9.40 NCIS. 10.40 NCIS: LA. 11.30 The Project. 12.30 Stephen Colbert. 1.30 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

TUESDAY

ABC TV

MONDAY

November 15 – 21

Classifications: (PG) Parental Guidance (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (CC) Closed Captions (R) Repeat. Please note: Listings are correct at the time of print and are subject to change by networks.

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5.30pm I Escaped To The Country. (R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R) 7.30 Heartbeat. (PG, R) 8.45 Lewis. (M, R) 10.45 Law & Order: UK. (M, R) 11.45 Bargain Hunt. (R) 12.45 My Greek Odyssey.

(PG, R)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 Highway Patrol.

(PG, R) 8.30 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG, R) 9.30 Busted In Bangkok.

(M, R) 10.30 Surveillance Oz: Dashcam. (PG, R)

6.00pm ICC World Cup: Pre-Game.

6.30 Cricket. ICC World Cup. First semi-final. India v New Zealand. First innings.

10.00 ICC World Cup: Innings Break.

10.30 Cricket. ICC World Cup. First semi-final.

Second innings.

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.30 Bull. (PG, R) 8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.30 Hawaii Five-0. (M, R) 10.30 Socceroos Magazine Show.

11.00 Evil. (M) 12.00 Diagnosis Murder.

(M, R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R) 7.00 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.20 Two And A Half Men. (M, R) 10.10 Seinfeld. (PG, R) 11.10 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

5.50pm The Curse Of Oak Island. (PG, R) 6.40 Jeopardy! (R) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Celebrity Letters And Numbers. (PG, R) 9.30 Movie: Subject.

(2022) (M)

WEDNESDAY

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 8.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 9.00 Question Everything. (R) 9.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. (PG, R)

5.30pm I Escaped To The Country. (PG, R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R) 7.30 Father Brown. (M, R) 9.30 Murdoch Mysteries.

(M, R) 11.30 Father Brown. (M, R) 1.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

5.30pm American Pickers.

(PG, R) 6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.30 Family Guy. (M) 8.30 American Dad! (M) 9.30 Darradong Local Council. (MA15+) 10.45 The Simpsons.

(PG, R)

6.00pm ICC World Cup: Pre-Game.

6.30 Cricket. ICC World Cup. Second semi-final.

First innings.

7.00 Keeping Up Appearances. (PG, R) 8.40 The Brokenwood Mysteries. (M) 10.40 See No Evil. (M, R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 Soccer. 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier.

AFC round 2. Australia v Bangladesh.

9.30 NCIS: New Orleans.

(M, R) 10.25 FBI. (M, R) 11.20 FBI: International.

(M, R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R) 7.00 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.30 Seinfeld. (PG, R) 11.30 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG, R)

5.50pm The Curse Of Oak Island. (PG, R) 6.40 Jeopardy! (R) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Beyond Oak Island.

(PG) 10.10 Inside The World’s Toughest Prisons. (M, R)

THURSDAY

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 8.30 Movie: The Inbetweeners 2. (2014) (MA15+, R) 10.05 Movie: Love The Coopers. (2015) (PG, R)

5.30pm I Escaped To The Country. (PG, R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R) 7.30 Pie In The Sky. (PG, R) 8.30 Escape To The Country.

10.30 Cliveden: A Very British Country House.

(M, R)

6.30 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League.

Game 43. Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Renegades.

10.00 Movie: The Grey.

(2011) (MA15+, R) 12.25 Movie: Getaway.

(2013) (M, R)

5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. (R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

(R) 7.30 Storm Rising. (PG) 9.30 Facing. (M, R) 10.30 Major Crimes. (M, R) 11.30 Madam Secretary.

(M, R) 12.30 Instinct. (MA15+, R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.30 Bull. (M, R) 8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.25 NCIS: Hawai’i. (M, R) 10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles.

(M, R) 11.15 Star Trek: Discovery.

(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) 9.30 Seinfeld. (PG, R) 11.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG, R)

5.50pm The Curse Of Oak Island. (PG, R) 6.40 Jeopardy! (R) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Hoarders. (M) 9.25 Bound: Japanese Bondage.

10.35 Sex With Sunny Megatron. (MA15+, R)

FRIDAY

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (R) 8.00 QI. (M, R) 8.30 Live At The Apollo.

(M, R) 9.15 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (PG, R) 9.40 Devolution: A Devo Theory. (M, R) 10.40 Staged. (M, R)

6.00pm Heathrow. (PG, R) 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet In Autumn. (PG, R) 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R) 8.30 Escape To The Country.

11.30 The Great Outdoors: Greatest Escapes. (PG, R)

6.00pm To Be Advised.

8.15 Movie: The League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen. (2003) (M, R) Sean Connery.

10.30 Movie: Cliffhanger.

(1993) (M, R) 12.50 Hardcore Pawn.

(M, R) 1.50 Counting Cars. (PG, R)

7.30 Movie: The Notebook. (2004) (PG, R) 10.00 Movie: Sex And The City 2. (2010) (MA15+, R) 1.00 Rizzoli & Isles. (M, R) 2.00 Movie: Dracula: Prince Of Darkness.

(1966) (M, R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 48 Hours. (M) 11.20 FBI: International.

(M, R) 12.15 Blue Bloods. (M, R) 1.10 Star Trek: Discovery.

(M, R)

5.50pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 6.15 The Big Bang Theory.

(PG, R) 10.00 Friends. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG, R)

6.40 American Runestone: A Viking Mystery. (R) 7.35 Impossible Engineering. (PG, R) 8.30 Time Warp: The Greatest Cult Films.

(MA15+, R) 10.45 Dirty Rotten Cleaners. (PG)

SATURDAY

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.00 QI. (PG, R) 8.30 Louis Theroux: The Most Hated Family In America. (M, R) 9.30 You Can’t Ask That.

(M, R) 10.05 Doc Martin. (PG, R) 10.50 Civilisations. (PG, R)

6.30 Escape To The Country. (R) 7.30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (PG) 8.30 Call The Midwife.

(M, R) 9.40 Miniseries: Bancroft.

(M, R)

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

(PG, R) 8.00 Motorbike Cops.

(PG, R) 8.30 Movie: Black Hawk Down. (2001) (MA15+, R)

6.00pm ICC World Cup: Pre-Game.

6.30 Cricket. ICC World Cup. Final. First innings.

7.00 M*A*S*H. (PG) 8.30 Movie: All The Money In The World.

(2017) (MA15+, R) 11.10 Madam Secretary.

(M)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 Blue Bloods. (M, R) 11.15 FBI: International.

(M, R) 12.15 Evil. (M, R) 1.10 Star Trek: Discovery.

(M, R)

6.00pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 6.25 The Big Bang Theory.

(PG, R) 9.00 Two And A Half Men. (M, R) 10.00 South Park. (M) 11.00 Friends. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6.40 Mysteries From Above. (PG) 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. (M) 8.30 The Last Overland: Singapore To London.

(M, R) 9.25 Living Next Door To Putin. (PG)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (R) 8.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 8.30 MythBusters. (PG, R) 9.20 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (PG) 10.10 Louis Theroux: By Reason Of Insanity.

(M, R)

5.30pm I Escaped To The Country. (R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R) 7.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R) 8.30 Endeavour. (M, R) 10.30 Air Crash Investigations. (PG, R) 11.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R) 12.30 The Zoo. (R) 1.00 Endeavour. (M, R)

5.30pm American Pickers.

(PG, R) 6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 Outback Opal Hunters. (PG, R) 8.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. (PG, R) 9.30 Swamp People: Serpent Invasion. (PG) 10.30 Swamp People. (M)

5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. (R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

(R) 7.30 Death In Paradise.

(M, R) 8.40 Queens Of Mystery.

(M) 10.40 The Madame Blanc Mysteries. (M, R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.30 Bull. (M, R) 8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 Blue Bloods. (M, R) 11.15 SEAL Team. (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R) 7.00 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (M, R) 9.30 Seinfeld. (PG, R) 11.30 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 1.30 The King Of Queens.

(PG, R)

9.00 BBC News At Ten. 9.30 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir.

10.05 Then You Run. (MA15+) 11.00 We’re All Gonna Die (Even Jay Baruchel) (M, R) 11.35 Hoarders. (M, R)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.00 Would I Lie To You? (R) 8.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 9.10 Ghosts. (PG) 9.40 Rosehaven. (PG, R) 10.10 Portlandia. (R) 10.55 Blunt Talk. (M, R)

5.30pm I Escaped To The Country. (R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R) 7.30 Rosemary & Thyme.

(PG, R) 8.30 Inspector George Gently. (M, R) 10.30 Law & Order: UK. (M, R) 11.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

5.30pm American Pickers.

(PG, R) 6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 Outback Truckers.

(PG, R) 9.30 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under. (PG, R) 10.30 Ice Road Truckers.

(M, R) 11.30 Jade Fever. (M)

5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. (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 Major Crimes. (M, R) 11.40 Madam Secretary.

(M, R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.30 Bull. (M, R) 8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.25 FBI: International.

(M, R) 10.20 SEAL Team. (M) 11.15 48 Hours. (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R) 7.00 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.20 Two And A Half Men. (M, R) 10.10 Seinfeld. (PG, R) 11.10 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

9.00 Pacific Games Highlights. Highlights from the Pacific Games.

10.05 Meet The Neighbours. (PG, R) 11.10 Who The Bloody Hell Are We? (PG, R) 12.15 Dopesick Nation.

(M, R)

SUNDAY

ABC TV PLUS 7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 8.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R) 9.20 Bay Of Fires.

(MA15+, R) 10.15 Killing Eve. (M, R) 11.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R)

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Community Noticeboard - Regular Meetings 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 Ballet Classes for Adults Tue 2pm, Somerset Civic Centre Esk, free tuition, no previous experience necessary 0448843644 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 Playgroups Hatton Vale Uniting Church Tue 9:30am 0427536513; Grantham S.S. Wed 9am 5468 3777; Ma Ma Creek S.S. Thu 9am 5462 7271; Gatton S.S. Thu 9:15am 5466 3333; Glenore Grove S.S. Fri 9am 5466 6111; Grandchester S.S. Mon 8:30am 5466 9222; Kentville S.S. Thu 9am 5411 5111; Laidley Uniting Church Mon 9:30am 5403 2198; Laidley Community Ctre for Babies Mon 10am 5465 1889; Laidley Community Ctr Wed 9:30am 5465 1889; Laidley

District S.S. Thurs 9am 5466 8222; Laidley Uniting Church Thu 9:30am 5403 2198; Laidley St Mary’s Fri 8:30am 5465 1420; Lockrose S.S. Wed 8:30am 5465 8249; Mt Whitestone S.S. Fri 9:30am 5462 6717; Tenthill S.S. Mon 9am 5468 8088; Minden Baptist Church music play Thu 9.30 see Facebook.

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 Creative Healing Hub located at Laidley Youth Centre and Toy Wiz, events include: healing, meditation, various arts and craft. Classes $20$25. Contact 0421842993 for bookings, times and more information.

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 0466721919 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 Gatton Weight-Loss Support Group Tue 9am, 91 Western Hwy Gatton, 0439700716 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 6pm-9pm Laidley Cultural Centre 0408631292 Laidley Uniting Church Playgroup Thu 9.30am11am, Laidley Uniting Church hall 0427536513 Laidley Weight Support Group Inc. 8.30am Wed Laidley RSL 0403501170 Light Exercise Group Mon 9:30am-10:30am, Girl Guides Hut, Rosewood 54641544 Line Dancing Classes Toogoolawah RSL Tuesdays

12.30-2.30pm 0422889530 Line Dancing Classes Gatton Seniors Centre, Thu 9,.30am-11.30am, beginner classes $7, 0439030677 Line Dancing Rosewood Girl Guides Hut 9:30am-11am 54641544 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 St find 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 9am11.30am pottery, Wed 9am11.30am social, Thu 9am11.30am painting mediums, 1st Sat/mth 9.30am-12 facilitated workshops (bookings essential, fees apply) 0490825846 Lockyer Valley Camera Club last Thu/mth, 6.30pm, Lutheran Church Hall 7 Macgregor St Laidley. FB: LaidleyCameraClub Lockyer Valley Cancer Support Group 1st Thu/mth Davson Room, Lockyer Valley Cultural Centre, Gatton 0419646902 or 54621766 Lockyer Valley Celtic Pipeband Thu 6pm-8pm Grantham Butter Factory 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

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MOORE WEEKLY STARS November 13-19, 2023 ARIES (Mar 21 - Apr 19)

Expect some highs and lows this week! Venus promises improved relations with a partner, friend or colleague. But the Sun-Uranus opposition highlights hiccups in your financial management in the form of a large bill, an unexpected expense or a retrospective tax debt.

Which reinforces the importance of having a smart savings plan and a well-stocked emergency fund. So strive to be less impulsive and extravagant, and more cautious and thrifty.

TAURUS (Apr 20 - May 20)

Bulls prefer to plod along in a methodical fashion but, this week, you could experience unexpected dramas and disruptions! The Sun opposes Uranus (in your sign) so daily life will be rather unpredictable. If you prioritise and are mentally flexible, then you’ll handle the hurly-burly with less stress and strain.

Romantic relationships and platonic partnerships are also in a state of New Moon flux. The more adaptable you are, the better the final outcomes will be.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20)

You could become anxious, as your daily routine is disrupted in some way. Or your enthusiasm for a work project could overtake your ability to knuckle down and get the job done. If you promise more than you can deliver, then other people will just end up disappointed. So slow down and listen to the wisdom of your inner voice – it will point you in the direction that’s right for you. The weekend favours strenuous physical activity in the great outdoors.

CANCER (June 21 - July 22)

This week a child, teenager, friend or lover could shock you by making a surprise move, or a group project could suddenly veer off in an unexpected direction. If you keep your adaptability muscles well-flexed, then you’ll adjust to the constantly changing landscape accordingly. Peace planet Venus is visiting your home/domestic zone, so stop sulking and stewing over a perceived slight from a family member. It’s time to cooperate, compromise and sympathise!

LEO (July 23 - Aug 22)

Leos love to be Top Cat but this week you need to ask yourself: “Am I leading others or just bossing them around?” If you power ahead without considering other people, then you’ll create unnecessary chaos and disruption. Do your best to accommodate the needs of those around you. Life will also run more smoothly if you proactively incorporate a spiritual ritual into your domestic routine. Something like yoga, tai chi, chanting, meditation or creative visualisation.

VIRGO (Aug 23 - Sep 22)

When it comes to the way you think, blast out of a boring rut and jump into an exciting new phase. Use your imagination and think outside the box. The Sun, New Moon and Mars are activating your communication zone, so stop avoiding issues and start discussing what you really want and need. You can’t expect other people to magically read your mind! For some clever Virgos, a joint venture or creative online project has the potential to really fly.

LIBRA (Sep 23 - Oct 22) Your patron planet Venus is transiting through your sign which boosts your natural Libran charm, but it can also increase your obsession with perfection. With the Sun, New Moon and Mars marching through your self-esteem zone, it’s time to boost your confidence, be the authentic you, and celebrate your so-called flaws! As poet (and birthday great) Marianne Moore observed (and Morticia Addams would agree): “Your thorns are the best part of you.”

SCORPIO (Oct 23 - Nov 21) This week the Sun, New Moon and Mars are transiting through your sign, and the Sun-Uranus opposition could disrupt relationships and rattle your Scorpio resilience. But it’s time to bounce back, as you demonstrate (and celebrate) your strengths – including courage and persistence. Your motto is from birthday great, painter Georgia O’Keeffe: “I’ve been terrified every moment of my life – and I’ve never let it keep me from doing a single thing I wanted to do.”

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 - Dec 21) Sagittarians can be feisty folk. But don’t allow yourself to be drawn into a heated exchange this week (especially involving colleagues, clients or customers). It would be better to watch the fireworks from the sidelines. With the Sun, New Moon and Mars in your privacy zone, slow down and chill out as you relax, rejuvenate and contemplate. After some soulful reflection and quality ‘me-time’ you’ll start to see things from a refreshingly different perspective.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 - Jan 19) It’s time for an unexpected pivot! Clever Capricorns should examine all possibilities, especially ones that come from left field.

With the Sun, New Moon and Mars in your hopes-and-wishes zone, it’s important to have ambitious long-term goals that you’re working towards. You’ll have to be patient though, as you focus on bringing your dreams down to earth via a practical plan. Then – when everything is in place – you’ll know the perfect time to pounce.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20 - Feb 18) The Sun/Uranus opposition suggests a house move, family fiasco, uninvited guests dropping in or some other kind of domestic drama. And some Aquarians could experience disruptions at work. Whatever happens, strive to get the balance right between your public life and your private responsibilities. The planets also push you to reinvent a professional relationship.

Just be careful you don’t get carried away and throw the baby out with the bathwater.

PISCES (Feb 19 - Mar 20) Are your aspirations for the future ambitious enough? The current stars favour ruminating over big-picture ideas. And there’s no room for false modesty or passive Piscean procrastination as you enjoy talking, texting, posting, promoting, socialising and circulating. Uranus stimulates your thought processes and encourages you to come up with a cracking plan, and then pursue it. An unwelcome surprise could unsettle you, so hold tight and expect the unexpected!

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Community Noticeboard: Upcoming Events

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0434566738 Sat Nov 25 Drag Bingo Brunch Somerset Civic Centre, 11amCome and bring your fabulous selves down to the Somerset Civic Centre for a morning of bubbles, bingo and bites! Your dazzling host Ladybird will take you through the game and provide an entertaining morning for all! Each ticket includes entry to the show with bingo rounds, a glass of bubbly or a non-alcoholic drink on arrival and access to our wonderful prizes supplied by local Somerset businesses. Tickets from $25, purchase at Somerset Civic Centre Box Office.

Glamorgan Vale Community Hall Christmas Carnival 5pm-9pm, Santa 7.45pm, BBQ, hot food, ham wheel, multi-draw raffles, face painting, music by Kev Smith, 0402026706 Mayoral Christmas Carols Gatton Shire Hall, 5.30pm-8pm, free family fun with live entertainment by Nathan Walmsley Band, Auslan interpreter will be present on the night, food and drinks available to purchase from 5.30pm, Christmas Carols commence at 6.30pm, secure your seat at lockyervalleytickets.com.au Toogoolawah Pictures ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’, Alexandra Hall, doors 7pm movie 7.20pm9.30pm, children $8, adults $10, families $30, no EFTPOS, hot dogs, pop corn, snack bar, please book by message ‘Toogoolawah Pictures’ on Facebook or text/call 0467301924

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Fri Dec 1 Glenore Grove Dance Christmas Dance with Santa, ’Coachman’, 7.30-11.30pm, $12.50,

Gelnore Grove Hall, 0423849002.

Sat Dec 2 Mulgowie Farmers Market 8am – 11am (first Saturday of every month), Mulgowie Community Hall, 7 Mulgowie School Road, Mulgowie. ’A real farmers market’, Local farm fresh produce, handmade products, books, plants, live music, coffee and breakfast. 0477143787, markets@mulgowiehall.com.au Rural Neighbourhood Watch Meeting Coronation Hall Somerset Dam, 3pm, meet your country neighbours, we care about you and your safety in our community, please come and join us for a free cuppa, new ideas are welcomed.

0419588138 Marburg Christmas Carnival Marburg Showgrounds, 3pm-8pm, market stalls, multi-draw raffles, ham wheel, food drink and bar, free kids rides and activities, Santa arrived 7.05pm, 0409481681 Christmas Party Junction View Hall, 5pm, Santa and Dinner, Adult $20, Kids $10, family $50 0409614651 Kilcoy Christmas Carnival Seib St, 5pm-9pm, fireworks, food trucks, free amusement rides, entertainment, market stalls, free entry.

Light Up Esk Pipeliner Park, 5pm-9pm, holiday markets, ham wheel, karaoke, food stalls, sausage sizzle, kids decorating workshop, Santa photos.

Esk Line Dancing Xmas Social 6pm-8.30pm, CWA Hall Heap St, live music, lucky door prizes, tea coffee and biscuits available, $2 entry, all welcome, 0417074504 Fri Dec 8 Forest Hill Christmas Festivities 5.30pm-10.30, Victoria St, food, rides, ham & turkey wheel, Santa, free entry.

Sat Dec 9 Murphys Creek Christmas Social MCG Hall and Grounds, 5pm, kids Christmas movie in the hall, games for the kids, visit from Santa, food and drink.

Fri Dec 15 Rosewood Christmas Festival from 5pm, Rosewood Showgrounds, Seniors Christmas Carols from 3pm, rides and Christmas market, fun for the whole family, hosted by Rosewood Community Centre, 5464 1544 Lockyer Valley Christmas Carnival North St Gatton, from 5.30pm, Santa and his reindeer, entertainment, free activities, artisan markets, ham wheel, food and drinks, plum pudding eating contest, best beard competition.

Sat Dec 16 Marburg Dance 7pm-11pm Marburg Show Hall, $15, ‘Rae Blinco’, Christmas Dance theme, 0409481681 Sun Dec 17 Grantham Christmas Community BBQ 4pm7pm at Anzac Park. The purpose of this event is to bring the Grantham community together, uniting them as one community and to raise funds to install a historical information board/s around the memorial plaque in McGarva Park, William St, Grantham. 0488926870 Fri Dec 22 Friday Food Truck Night 4pm-8pm, Colonial Plaza carpark Esk, BYO tables and chairs, 3 hot food vendors and 1 hot/cold dessert vendor, 0437110789 Sun Dec 31 Marburg Dance New Years Eve, 7pm-11pm Marburg Show Hall, $15, ‘Coachman’, 0409481681

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In loving memory of DESMOND EDWARD JACKWITZ “DES” 12/6/44 – 12/11/2019

Those we love can never be more than a thought away.

For as long as there is memories you will always live in our heart.

Always Loved.

Your Loving wife Gale and Familys.

Superior Irriga�on Services is a family established and owned small business in �a�on. Over the past 19 years, SIS has designed, installed and sold irriga�on, garden, pool and water management equipment and parts for the Lockyer Valley � beyond. Superior Irriga�on Services is seeking an Irriga�on Technician to join the team.

ROLE: ���i�a�on Technician �ndertake onsite irriga�on installa�on and repairs at a high standard.

Maintain, repair and troubleshoot exis�ng irriga�on systems, projects and parts.

Ensure safety standards are met and comply with WHS requirements.

EXPERIENCE/ SKILLS: Current manual Driver’s Licence.

Experience or willingness to gain experience in irriga�on and pump maintenance and repairs.

Willingness to work with experienced mentors.

Commi�ed to keeping up-to-date with service training and product informa�on.

Excellent planning and organisa�onal skills and reliability to work independently.

Professional behaviour and a�tude at the workplace and at onsite loca�ons. �ood communica�on skills.

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In MEMORIAM

SIMON MA’ASIA

Who journeyed to be with his family and his God on Saturday 4th November 2023.

Members of the Solomon Islands Lockyer Valley Community, members of the Uniting Church Gatton & Simons friends are invited to attend our service on Sunday 19th November commencing at 9a.m. at Gatton Uniting Church Cnr. Maitland & Spencer Street, GATTON, to celebrate his life & ministry as a beloved musician and friend.

All are invited for refreshments after Church.

Simon touched all who knew him.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2023

ANIMALS & POULTRY

The

Lockyer & Somerset Independent is proud to have been part of a variety of Community Events Without the support of our readers & advertisers this simply wouldn’t be possible.

In this time we have had the opportunity to donate over $250,000 worth of vouchers & advertising to various community events & initiatives, including:

PRINT MEDIA PARTNER OF THE FOLLOWING ORGANISATIONS • Lockyer Chamber of Commerce Industry & Tourism • Lockyer Community Centre • Lockyer Cricket Association • Lockyer Regional Performing Arts • Valley Rugby Union Club • Lockyer Valley Billy Cart Association • Lockyer Valley Turf Club • Spirit of the Valley Events Inc

PROUD SPONSOR OF THE FOLLOWING ANNUAL EVENTS • Beaudesert All Red Show & Sale • Beaudesert Euro Show & Sale • Beaudesert Santa Gertrudis Show & Sale • Black Snake Creek Festival • Charnelle Charolais Invitational Female Sale • Colours of the Lockyer Festival • Colours of Somerset • Community Back to School Project • Coolabunia Classic Charolais Bull Sale • Coolabunia Weaner Show & Sale • Daffodil Day Charity Golf Day • Esk Garden & Lifestyle Fair • Esk Show • Gatton Cup • Gatton Fun Run • Gatton Hospital Auxiliar Show & Shine • Gatton Kindergarten Bike-A-Thon • Gatton Show • Greg Steffens Memorial Bowls Night • Laidley Christmas Carnival • Laidley Cup • Laidley Show • Laidley Spring Festival • Lilydale Charolais Invitational Sale • Linville Heritage Festival • LJ Hooker Christmas Hamper Charity Drive • Lockyer District Dancing Festival • Lockyer Valley Billy Cart Derby • Lockyer Valley Foothills Art Show • Lockyer Valley Multicultural Festival • Lowood Rodeo • Lowood Show • Ma Ma Creek Exhibition • Marburg Garden & Outdoor Expo • Marburg Show • Memorial Race Day • Moreton All Breeds Bull & Female Sale • Moreton Beef Classic Show & Sale • Mulgowie Hotel Birthday Charity Fun Days • Mulgowie Hotel Mulga Bullride • NAIDOC Week • Prenzlau Pride Car & Music Show • Rosewood Show • Somerset Christmas Lights Trail • Somerset Garden Competition • Toogoolawah Annual Weaner Show & Sale • Village of the Doomed

PROUD SPONSOR OF THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL EVENTS 2020

• Community Connections • Glamorgan Vale Christmas Lights • Jeff Horn Sportsman’s Lunch • Lockyer Valley Regional Council Christmas Lights Competition

2021

• Chrome & Clutter Festival • Coffee With A Cop • Crimestoppers Trivia Night • Downs Arabian Club Youth & No Professional Show • Dulcie Masons Ball Gown Exhibition • Forest Hill State School Fundraising Event • Grantham Fuels Community Calendar • Hayes & Co Weaner Sale • Highfields Pioneer Village Anzac Day Concert • Laidley Community Christmas Lunch • LJ Hooker Christmas Hamper Drive • Marburg Oktoberfest • Mt Whitestone State School Fundraising Event • National Bandanna Day • Noosa Film Academy Acting Workshop • Riley’s Lemonade Stand Fundraiser • Shave For A Cure • St Francis Centenary Celebrations • Tenthill Creek Charity Campdraft • Valley Vibe Festival

2022

• Community Connections • Gatton Gem Show • Good Morning Vietnam Concert • Junction View State School Centenary • Laidley Community Festive Feast • Laidley Pioneer Village 50th Anniversary • Lockyer Chamber of Commerce & Industry Race Day • Lockyer Community Centre Community Day • Marburg Oktoberfest • Minden State School Christmas Carnival • Mulgowie v Ropehill Pink Stumps Day • Shen Yun Performing Arts Tour • Sunset In The Sunflowers • SwineSong Concert • Thunder & Hooves • Uniting Church Book Sale • Withcott Light up the Foothills

2023

• Broadway to the Stars • Cancer Council Movie Night • Dunga Derby for a Cause • Esk QCWA Centenary • Fundraiser for Skye • Harvestival Music Festival • Jimna Rocks Festival • Lockyer Powerfest • Lodge Argyle Charity Bowls Day • Montville Lane Pop Up Recording Studio Event • Prostate Cancer Awareness Event Fernvale • Rocks for Vets • Somerset Regional Council Mayoral Gala Charity Ball • Sunflower Concert - Kerle Farm • Swine Song • Tenthill Lower State School 150th Anniversary • Toogoolawah Ambulance Centenary • Toogoolawah Kindergarten Golf Day • Tradies Race Day • Uniting Church Book Sale • Valley Fest • Withcott Family Fun Day • Withcott Hotel Australia Day Celebrations

Mini Daschund -5 females black and tan with dapple genes $600 - 1 male blue and black dapple $1,000 Mum is dapple , Dad is standard Can view parents, Good with kids and animals. Vaccinated and microchipped BIN 0003919668530. Ph 0439 391 012 Purebred droughtmaster Heifer for sale .Possibly in calf to droughtmaster bull.Ph: 0754624967.

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Pure bread droughtmaster calves for sale various ages and prices.Ph: 0754624965.

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3 seater purple lounge, as new, $450. Ph: 07 5462 3076

GARDENING

Orchids from $20ea . 0411632141 Variety of plants from $15. 0411632141 Pope Mower, Briggs & Stratton engine, good order, $130.

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HAY & PRODUCE MACHINERY

4 can dairy fridge - $50. Kilcoy Ph: 0476 137 421 Dairy boiler - $50. Kilcoy Ph: 0476 137 421 Post hole digger - $600. Ph: 0408 876 054 Saw bench for firewood 3pl pto back pulley, $950.

Ph: 0429 394 665 Case Tractor CX60 diesel injector pump reconditioned. Phone 0408 876 054

MISCELLANEOUS

MAKE AN OFFER. 200 Assorted Video Movies. Excellent Condition. Ph: 0402131926 GIVEAWAY 1 pair louvre frames, 1.3m long, 28 ripple & 8 ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES clear glass louvre blades15x53. PH 0438 693 256 1930’s English Oak Table and Chairs. The table is ex- LEXMARK CX310dn Multifunction Unit. Colour Laser tendable and the chairs were professionally recovered Printer, Copier, Scanner.Suit small office, network about 10 years ago, one chair needs repair and the capable. Spare toners, no longer needed. $300 ono. table need some panels reglueing. $275 PH: 0418 Ph: 0428975486 734 633 Massage pad – full back length for pain & circulation problems - $50. Ph: 0408 876 054 AUTOMOTIVE, PARTS & Commode / over toilet seat, still in box, $100.

ACCESSORIES Ph: 07 5462 3076 Ford Falcon, 2001, Dash Mat. GC $40 PH: 0403 669 003 Wheelie walker, foldable with seat, good condition, $50.

Wrecking 2002 Holden Astra 1.8 2 door manual Ph: 07 5462 3076 100,000 km parts for sale motor and gear box vgc call 0477056783 any questions TOOLS & IMPLEMENTS Wrecking 2011 Proton S/16 4 door sedan auto call Heavy duty garage floor jack & screw type stands 0477056783 for any more information $180. Ph: 07 5462 1034 Nissan Terrano ll,1999 7 seater 2.7l 4cyl turbo diesel Workshop motor vehicle full length steel ramp on 0.6 4wd sold without rwc & rego. Great engine but other cu.m. concrete block make excellent farm loading ramp. issues.Ph 0407 782 067 $300. Phone 0408 876 054 Generator with 11hp Honda Dunlite generator 4.8KE BOATING & CARAVANS $700. Phone 0408 876 054 Supreme Caravan 1900, registered until August/24.

Dawn Woodworking Vice, very good condition, $50.

Phone 0407 021 438 Rosewood Phone: 5462 1034 2-Rox trigger type grease guns, little use, $45 each.

BOOKS Phone: 5462 1034 WANTED TO EXCHANGE hardcover westerns 5465 8323 Tune-up Gauges for historic and vintage cars, very good Model engineering magazines from 2006 to 2017. VGC, condition. POA. Phone: 5462 1034 $30. Ph: 07 5462 1034.

4’’ Engineering Vice, good condition $60. Phone: Jeffrey Archer, John Grisham, Robert Ludlom, Dan5462 1034 ielle Steel, Barbara Bradford Taylor, Shades of Grey & WANTED TO BUY other books, hard & soft covers, 50c each. Ph: 0417 HOLDEN HX AUTO KINGSWOOD. Ph: 0408 876 054 778 982 Axe heads with plumb brand stamp. Ph: 0435 047 082 Sidney Sheldon, Patricia Cornwall, Ruth Rendall, Kathy Wanted Pre-2006 ute or 4 cylinder sedan, no rego, no Reitch book, hard & soft covers, $1 each.

RWC. Ph: 0493 547 734 Ph: 0417 778 982 Cattle Strand to use around cattle yards Ph: 0476 137 421 Agatha Christie, Autobiographies (various authors) & Rubber for bonnet, Front 2 panels for International 684 Goth/Mystic books (various authors), 20c each.

Tractor (right & left). Centre 2 panels 684 tractor (near Ph: 0417 778 982 battery) (right & left) (fibreglass) PH: 0418 730 156 Children’s books, good conditionm 50c to $1 each. Ph: WANTED - 20ft Shipping Container preferably in good 0417 778 982 condition Gatton and surrounding areas.

19 x Michael Connelly novels, $5 or $70 for the lot.

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EQUIPMENT & APPLIANCES FURNITURE

TO GIVE AWAY. Two electric lift recliners.Grey fabric.

Great condition. Perfect to recline, sit or stand to assist anyone with a mobilty problem. One chair is working perfectly while the other has a small disfunction. Phone 0448 103 266.

Dining table 1920s era, silky oak, 1230x1800, $75.

Laidley – Ph: 07 5466 4120.

Two electric lift recliners to give away. 0427599876 Sideboard, 1920s era, silky oak, has 3 drawers, 3 cupboards, open display area, carved doors, original condition, drawer pulls etc, 1.7m long, $100. Laidley – Ph: 07 5466 4120.

GIVEAWAY Kitchen bench, 3.2m long, black melamine top, timber look doors, also cupboard 1.1m long, matches bench. Ready 1st week November. Laidley – Ph: 07 5466 4120.

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BOWLS LAIDLEY BOWLS CLUB Saturday 4th Live Life Pharmacy played Laidley bowlers for our annual trophy. Great Day was had by all. A Barbecue lunch was very welcome.

Trophy was won by the Pharmacy.

We look forward to our next game.

Sunday 5th a new game of singles called I shot, 3 bowl Open Singles was played with Winner = D. McGuire. Runner Up = Haydon Weir. Third = David Barter. 4th = Errol Weir.

Wednesday social. B. Yates, R. Webb, B. Silk. 31. A. Roffe, M. Locker, P. McAndrews. 10. A. Farley, D. Moyle, B. Venville14. C. McGill, M. Zabel, J. Mace. 13. K. Collier, E. Muller. 16. E. Roffe, M. Whereat. 15.

PAIRS Competition. K. Lee, C. McGuire. 24. L. Anderson, M. Anderson.

14. J, Budd, S. Reck. 30. J. Thomas, P. Grantham. 7. Saturday Social. J. Thomas, D. Heathcote, R. Knight. 19.

Micheal Anderson, K. Hills, G. Lee. 7.

K. McGuire, P. Morgan, M. Anderson.

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A great week of bowls except our Friday night game, three weeks in a row we are washed out by rain. We will soldier on.

CRICKET DAVIS SHIELD In the season opener, the Lockyer youth team made a miraculous comeback to open their season’s account. Beaten twice by Warwick last year, the quest for revenge looked difficult after being bundled out for 77 on a lively Forest Hill track. Only Captain, Ethan Simpson managed double figures. However, with blistering bowling and fielding. led by Hayden Sippel with 5-15 and Ash Taber with 3-23, the Lockyer boys had them all out for 50. A great confidence booster to start.

LOCKYER A GRADE Fixtures were disrupted by the Friday night storms. Forest Hill, 6-162 def Helidon 9-161. In a match which looked even on paper, turned out to be so. Helidon, through Ray McBride on 55 and Dale Samuelson 24, helped the Heat to a competitive but getable score. Reece Reiser took 2-21. The Goats, in reply took nearly all their overs and the loss of 7 wickets to get there, but came away with a deserving win through the bat of Idrios Wiggins 44 and Drew Stafford on 41.

In something of a surprise, Mulgowie toppled ladder leaders Ropehill. Batting first, the Mulgas put on 9-214, through Alex Emmerson on 81 and Scott Davenport on 41. Ropehill had

Toogoolawah Golf Club held its Shitbox Rally Charity Day for Cancer onNovember 11. Pictured: Geoff Bailey, Adele Cruz (known as Abel), Sandy Gleeson, Helen Granzien (sponsor) Richie Marschke, and the two Clowns Jeff Yeo and Peter Granzien.

PHOTO: TOOGOOLAWAH GOLF CLUB a crack at running it down, with Mitch Teske on 70 leading the way. However, good bowling by Alex, backed by Dean Granzien, held them at 8-183.

The Mulgowie win condenses the ladder, with all six sides still a chance of a top three finish.

QLD COUNTRY REPRESENTATIVE CRICKET – SCHAEFFER SHIELD The Valley Vikings provided three members of the South East Queensland Team, Brock Zischke, Zeke Kugel and Regan Hoger, which played two fixtures in Toowoomba.

The first game versus Darling Downs was incomplete after the storm hit. In the second game on Saturday, SEQ 6-274 def Wide Bay 8-237. Vikings Captain, Reggie Hoger did well with a quick 33 batting, and was the leading wicket-taker with 3 wickets.

A South Queensland side will be announced in due course.

VALLEY VIKINGS No play at Tivoli due to wet ground, which lost the opportunity to advance up the ladder.

GOLF LAIDLEY GOLF CLUB Saturday 11th November - Men & Ladies Single Stableford Ladies Winner: Viki Etherden 35 Runner Up: Jan Sippel 33 Run Down: D. Manteufel 30, H. Gray 30, S. Hulett 30 Pins: (Pro Pin) Dot Manteufel Men’s Winner: Ken Godwin 37 Runner Up: Ken Goebel 36 Run Down: R. Core 36, A. Barrow 35, G. Heuston 34, D. Morrow 33, B. Maugeri 33,

Pins: (Pro Pin) Ken Goebel Thursday 9th November - Open Competition - Single Stableford Winner: Ken Luck 38 Runner Up: Jonathon Haddrell 37 Run Down: D. Hauser 37, K. Hauser 37, L. Edwards 35, F. Sippel 35, G. Natalier 35 Pins: (Pro Pin) Frank Sippel (Div.1) Jonathon Haddrell (Div.2) Robin Core (All In) Paul McFie Wednesday 8th November - Ladies Monthly Medal & Putting Trophy Donor: Jenny Paroz Also Medal of Medals Playoff 2023 Ladies Monthly Medal Winner: Shirley Hulett 103/74 Runner Up: Enid Llewellyn 107/75 Run Down: O. Luck 101/75, J. Sippel 101/75, D. Manteufel 107/76, J. Blaney 110/76, L. Emery 91/76 Pins: (Pro Pin) Judy Logan (Div.1) Judy Logan (Div.2) Marie Voorma (Div.3) Teena Pyers Putting: Barbara Panzram 25putts Medal of Medal Finalists: Medal of Medals Winner: Shirley Hulett 103/74 Others: E. Llewellyn 107/75, J. Murray 104/77, M. Voorma 98/77, M. Taylor 95/77, J. Logan 92/78, T. Harris 100/79, C. Sternberg 86/79, T. Pyers 115/83 LOWOOD GOLF CLUB Results for Tuesday 7 November 2023 Men’s Single Stableford: Winner: S Webb 37 R/Up: R Coolwell 35 Men’s BRD: J Ormaechea P Barber 34 S Mahoney W James J Morris S Kaituu 33 ocb

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Ladies Single Stroke: Winner: H Gargano 71 ocb Ladies Single Stroke Medal of Medals: Winner: P Dwyer 71 NTPs: 2: B Lowe 5: B Victor 11: S Mahoney 14: S Webb 14 Ladies 2nd shot: H Gargano 4/13 2nd shot Div 1: M Whitwell Div 2: S Kaituu Results for Thursday 9 November 2023 4BBB Stableford Winners: A McGuinness & A Bolton 46 ocb R/Up: S Kopelke & S Kopelke 46ocb BRD: N Emmerson & R Irwin 46 R Smith & G Winter 45 G Milady & I Dobbie P Barber & D Lund 44 P Dwyer & P Dwyer B Richards & P Jensen 43 J Morris & R Young 42 ocb NTPs: Men: 2: G Milady 5: N Emmerson 11: G Milady 14: P Brown Ladies: 2: P Dwyer 5: L Case 11: A Skinner 14: P Dwyer 2nd shots: 1/10: A Bolton 3/12: N Emmerson 4/13: B Richards 6/15: A Page 7/16: D Sharp 8/17: Shane Kopelke 9/18: Shane Kopelke Results for Friday 10 November 2023 9 hole stableford Winners: D Sharp 19 ocb R/Up: A Kingdon 19 BRD: P Barber R Young K Lodder 18 J Harrison C Mayne 17 O Abakumov 16 NTPs: 2: A Kingdon 5: A Kingdon (5th) 2nd shot: 3: A Kingdon 4: C Mayne 9: A Page Results for Saturday 11 November 2023 4 Person Ambrose Winners: S Mahoney & G Winter & G Molloy & P Molloy 51.625 R/Up: P Jensen & S Kopelke & S Kopelke & E Jensen 54.75 BRD: D Hellyer & G Sippel & O Abakumov & C Mayne 56.25 H Buckley & G Webster & M Rennie & D Hines 57.75 J Burrett & S Townsley & G Brooks & B Graham 58 NTPs: 2: C Gleeson 5: O Abakumov 11: Shane Kopelke 14: P Brown 14 Ladies: E Jensen 2nd shots: 1/10: B Wieland 3/12: H Doran 4/13: G Sippel 6/15: J Grace 7/16: D Johnstone 8/17: O Abakumov 9/18: A Milady Putting: R Peachey & P Cattanach & B Lowe & S Webb 24 ROSEWOOD GOLF CLUB Results 7.11.23 Melbourne Cup Day 2 Person Ambrose: Winners: P Toohey & R Toohey R/Up: M Woodrow & R Cromarty Run Down: P Solomon & R Boughen, P Brown & K Parker, B Sheraton & D Stanley, W Hankinson & I Coats NTP - No 2: B Sheraton in the Hole,

Ladies: M Woodrow 26 cm, No 9: R Cromarty in the Hole, Ladies: M Woodrow 80 cm, No 11: J Comp in the Hole, Ladies: P Brown in the Hole, No 15: J Comp 8 cm, Ladies: P Brown in the Hole Most Use of Course: J Daniels & M Boonstoppel Results 11-11-23 Rosewood Open Overall Gross Winner: D Slattery 72 Div A - Gross Winner: S Muggeridge 73 OCB, Gross Runner up: G Chapman 73, Nett Winner: G Petersen 69 OCB, Nett Runner up: P Toohey 69 Div B - Gross Winner: G McMullin 78/67, Gross Runner up: D Hangan 80/67, Nett Winner: K Oconell 88/69, Nett Runner up: G McMahon 88/70 Div C - Gross Winner: T Sutton 89/70, Gross Runner up: W Browning 96/76, Nett Winner: J Ellemans 98/73, Nett Runner up: K Hanly 98/77 Seniors - Gross Winner: G Jensen 83/75, Gross Runner up: D Cox 90/74 OCB, Nett Winner: M Clem 90/72, Nett Runner up: G Hauser 90/78 Ntp - No 2: R Johnson, No 9 (0-18): S Ziebarth, No 9 (19+): J Ellemans, No 11: Des Cox, No 15: J Young Approaches - No 6: A Jefferd, No 12: A Forbes Ladies - Nett Winner: D Grantz 72, Runner up: K Tomlinson 74 OCB, Rundown to 78 Nett Ntp - No 2: T Amua, No 9: K Browning, No 11: E Nelson, No 15: M Humphreys Approach - No 10: S Tupai TOOGOOLAWAH GOLF CLUB Wednesday 8th November Ladies played an 18 and 9 hole Single Stableford.

Winner was Enid Faulkner 21 points, Runner up Judi Marshall 17 points.

Enid’s NTP no 4 Sandy Gleeson.

PM Chook Run also a 9 hole Single Stableford.

Winner Alan White 28 points Runner up Craig Granzien 25 points.

NTP 18 Michael O’Connor, Michael also won the Longest Drive on 14.

Saturday 11th November, Toogoolawah Golf Club hosted a Shitbox Rally Charity Day For Cancer.

Shitbox Rally is not a Race Rather a Challenge to Achieve the Unthinkable.

To Drive a Car Worth $1,500.00 Across some of Australia’s most Formidable Road. The trip is 7 Days – 3,600 KMS with 225 Teams.

Carl Jungmann will be one of the 225 teams, we wish him all the best, no breakdowns, smooth driving.

Sponsors on the day - LJ Hooker Esk/Toogoolawah, Cornerstone Risk Group, GHM Energy, Karreman Quarries.

Grand Hotel Esk, Ramblers Parachute Club, Nova, Coffee Shack, IGA , BVM, Nutrien Ag Solutions Toogoolawah, Exchange Hotel. Hope I haven’t missed anyone out.

The Event was a 9 hole 2 Person Ambrose. Before Players hit off Carl with the help of Jack Fogg Auctioned off 2 Buggies to use on the day.

All proceeds go to The Cancer Foundation. The 2 buggies sold for $950.00.

Winners were Richie Marschke and Geoff Bailey. Runner ups Clinton Smith and Craig Granzien.

Best Dressed pair went to the Clowns Peter Granzien and Jeff Yeo. Longest Drive no 9 Verity Turnham first time I have seen a female out drive the men, great drive.

NTP Exchange Hotel Pub Café Pizza no 3 Shane Francis, IGA Toogoolawah no 4 Troy Edwards, no 6 for $250.00 was Sandy Gleeson, 7/16 Grand Hotel Esk Richie Marschke, Longest Putts no 1 Verity Turnham, no 2 Tom Copper, no 5 Warren Hatfield, no 8 Bruce Webber and no 9 Jeff Yeo. What a great day for Golf, 69 Players most dressed for the occasion.

A great Shoot out To Carl Jungmann for organising the whole event. Amazing job Carl.

Thanks to Peter Club Captain for getting everyone out.

Ladies in the kitchen who worked all day and into the evening.

Bar Staff who handled the busiest of all days, great job.

Carl With the help of Auctioneer Jack Fogg auctioned off 3 Jerseys(Signed 2023 Broncos, Signed Lions AFLW and a signed Wallaby Jersey), Stumpy Michael Water Bottles, Ramblers, Jack Reis and Ben and Penny Potter.

Putting comp was $250, raffles donated by The Grand Hotel, Brisbane Valley Roasters, Seymours Toyota, Exchange Hotel Toogoolawah, Huski Machinery, Nava by Bek Smith, M&Co Nutiren, BVM, Toogoolawah Hotel, Harlin Hotel, Coffee Shack, Yummy Nuts, Coastal Heavy Maintenance, Pure Eco Cleaning Dougal Strachan volunteered to have his Curls cut off, well done Dougal.

Total Raised was $7,085.00 What a very Generous Crowd.

Coming Events Saturday 18th November Bob and Judi Marshall’s inaugural Trophy Day A Secret Partner’s day.

Everyone plays an 18 hole Single Stableford and you are matched up with your partner before presentations.

Wednesday 22nd Ladies AM golf 18 holes 7.30am/9 holes 8.00am. PM Chook Run 3.00pm.

Friday 24th November Laidley Ladies Open Day. 18 hole Single Stableford/ Stroke TOUCH FOOTBALL LAIDLEY TOUCH ASSOCIATION Results for Monday 6th November MIXED GAMES: Sitting Ducks 15 def The Biggie Smalls 3 Layabouts 3 def Dirty Ruckers 2 434Run 9 def Dirty Dingoes 7 Rovers Mx 10 drew with Smash & Pass 10 Bits ‘n’ Pieces 7 def Sweathogs 4 Gammin Mx 8 def Golden Oldies 7 Uncos had the Bye MEN’S GAMES: Waterboys 7 def Penetrators 3 Laidley High 11 def Sambuca’s 4 Gammin 14 def LOFT 5 Rovers Men had the Bye

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Laidley Soccer Club held a Summer 6s program to give kids like Spencer, Austin, Parker, Quade, Jonte, Connor and Lukan a chance to get back into the sport ahead of the 2024 season.

PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

Soccer in the summer ahead of renewed season

BY GRACE CRICHTON

LAIDLEY Soccer Club have nearly wrapped their Summer 6s program, a shortened trial season to get the club back up and running.

Club president Sam Lyon said Summer 6s was a mini

casual competition to garner interest for a 2024 season.

“It’s from ages six to an under 12s team and they play between 15 and 20 minute halves, depending on their age group,” she said.

“It’s a bit of a round robin comp in the age groups.”

The season began on

October 8 and attracted 70 kids.

“There’s so many kids,” Lyon said.

“It’s been such a great turn out and the response from parents has been really positive.”

It gave kids and parents a chance to get back into the

sport before committing to a full season next year, when the Laidley club intends to join the Toowoomba and Darling Downs region for interclub competitions.

The club is reforming with a new committee at the helm after they had to suspend their most recent season.

“We do need more people to join the committee if we want to be able to have a successful 2024,” Lyon said.

“If we’re going to have a season, we just need people to step up and get involved.

“It’s not hard work, everyone’s got their little jobs, they get them done,

and it comes together.

“As it goes on and we’ve all learned what we’re doing and how to do it, it’s all come together really well.

“We just need people that are passionate about it, or just want it to continue for the kids.

“Laidley needs it.”

Kilcoy’s Blake Weaver shoots his shot for Australian Cup

KILCOY’S Blake Weaver spent ten days in late October representing southeast Queensland at the 2023 Australian Eight Ball Championships in Albury.

Weaver said the competition was ‘unreal’ and he met a lot of talented pool players.

“My team made semi-finals where we got knocked

out,” Weaver said.

“I came 16th overall in the stats for the Australian Cup, which is pretty good.”

Weaver competed in the open singles, doubles and AEBF Plate Open Grade where he made it to the third round.

As part of the Queensland SEQ team, Weaver won 27 and lost 18

games.

“I’m pretty happy with that for my first time,” he said.

“I surprised myself, I didn’t think I would have shot 30%, let alone shooting 60%.

“I learned that it’s a very long tournament and not to get frustrated with yourself… you need to stay

mentally prepared for the whole tournament.”

Weaver thanked the Kilcoy Eight Ball Association for their support “It was great to have the pool club and everyone behind me, I had some family come down which was great,” he said.

“The pool club did a raffle and we had spon-

sors from around town to contribute prizes, which helped get me down there, which made a massive difference.

“Two weeks off work and travelling across the countryside is not cheap.”

Weaver said he had his fingers crossed to return in 2024.

“It’s not going to be

easy-going, there are some incredible players,” he said.

“They named an Australian team from the Australian Cup, and I was only a couple of points off actually making that.

“It was an awesome competition, and there were plenty of cold beers which was awesome too.”

JACOB HAYDEN

THE LOCKYER AND SOMERSET INDEPENDENT

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NOVEMBER 15, 2023

RATTLING IN IRELAND

BY JACOB HAYDEN

FERNVALE AFL player Paul Macknamara will add an Irish twist to his footy skills as he looks forward to the 2024 International Ireland Tour.

The Brisbane Valley Rattlers AFC player was recently selected to represent Australia in the Masters Mens 50s team after competing for the titles at a Sunshine Coast carnival.

Macknamara said he had to adapt his play for the tour and hoped he had the luck of the Irish on his side.

“It’s a composite rules between AFL and Gaelic football,” he said.

“We use a round ball, so it’s not the usual AFL ball… it’s a bit smaller than a

soccer ball.

“You’re only allowed so many steps before you have to bounce or handball, so there’s little rules like that that are different.”

Gaelic football also uses a net similar to soccer, instead of AFL’s goal posts.

“Trying to get your head around the rules when you’re not actually playing the game will be a little bit tricky, but we’re going to have plenty of training coming up though,” Macknamara said.

Macknamara had a history in both AFL and tennis.

“I used to play football down in country Victoria with Kyabram, and I hadn’t played for 20 years and then happened to be walking past the oval down here where the Rattlers are,” he said.

“I got talked into having a game last year, and then played again this year.”

In 2015 he represented Australia in tennis, playing for the Australian Over 40s team in Türkiye.

“That was good fun,” Macknamara said.

“I’ve now become a dual international representative.”

Macknamara said he couldn’t do the tour without the support of his wife Amanda.

“She’s a local naturopath at Natura-Sanat Naturopathy and has designed a health program to make sure I’m in peak physical condition come March,” he said.

Macknamara will play in two tests on March 9 and 16 and will spend St Patrick’s Day in Dublin.

Brisbane Valley Rattlers AFC player Paul Macknamara was selected to play in the Australian Masters Mens 50s team for the 2024 International Ireland Tour.

PHOTO: JACOB HAYDEN

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