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Glenore Grove QCWA starts a sconversation Q

QCWA Glamorgan Vale celebrated Sconversation Day with Glamorgan Vale branch members and friends at the Glamorgan Vale hall.

QCWA Sconversation Day is celebrated each year on 11 August with a cuppa and scones and is a an opportunity to get together.

it is also the anniversary of the commencement of QCWA by Ruth Fairfax to assist women and children needing help.

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Weed Invasion of Narda Lagoon

WEED invasion of Narda Lagoon has got to a large environmental hazard as both side of the bridge are totally choked and no water is visible most of the time.

The water birds are having trouble to nd water for a swim.

The weed is taking the oxygen out of the water and this will cause sh, turtles, eels to die.

The weed is a hazard for campers as small children and dogs may think the week is grass and try to walk on it and drown.

If the council had addressed this problem in its infancy it would not be the hazard it has now become.

The weed also depletes the water and with no rain this will happen quickly, and as it went dry years ago, the council did not maintain it properly.

As a tourist attraction it should be attended to A.S.A.P.!

Sue Landsberg, Laidley

Voice Referendum

‘The Uluru Statement from the Heart’ calls for

HAVE YOUR SAY

the creation of two new institutions; a constitutionally protected First Nation’s Voice and a Makarrata Commission, summarised as Voice, Treaty and Truth.

Before I proceed I would like to say I have had a career spanning 35 years specializing in Native Title and Cultural Heritage Title Administrative Law and Treaty is most de nitely a Component of this Referendum.

Premiers of every State (6 in total) are currently in the process of returning Native Title and Heritage Title lands back to Indigenous diverse and separate Tribes, (400 plus of them).

Qld alone has already returned 6.24 Million Hectares and Fraser Island (K’gari) back to Traditional Owners.

In total, around 45+% of Australia will be returned to Indigenous peoples, but, there’s very little or no infrastructure, no (housing) no schools (education) no businesses (jobs) no doctors or medical centres (health).

The Voice Committee will advise the Government where all this infrastruc-

ture is needed and we are the chosen ones who will ‘deliver and pay the rent’.

Next comes Treaty and The Queensland Government is presently working on delivering our State Treaty pain: qld.gov.au/ treaty.

A Federal Treaty is also on the Table.

Once First Nation’s Senators (of which they already have 2) occupy the seats of the Senate in Parliament, which, make no mistake and I kid you not, is exactly what they intend to do, First Nation’s Senators will be in a Position of Power to block any future proposed Referendum to Reverse the Voice to Parliament.

We will be stuck with debt forever and a day and so will our children’s children.

Desley Daley, Mt Hallen

Yes, no, maybe?

I, like many, are still sitting on the fence.

Of course, how do we bridge this sad gap?

Well, it’s getting late in the Campaign and me thinks that it cannot be summed up in a paragraph

to understand, leading to inevitable hostility between the Yes and No team.

What can we do, to sort the ‘wheat from the chaff’ in the narrative?

Well, one should always do their own homework, in order to importantly contribute to this Australian jigsaw puzzle, and future for this great country down under.

Creation theory was that Earth was created for Man, they spread wide and took over whatever they (‘up above’) could win/war at.

‘Down under’ the Aboriginal people seemed to have the recipe for some 60,000 years to co-habitate tribally that no other Race (Intellects & others) could, “up above” most became mixed/or extinct.

Sure, tribes here weren’t exactly friendly to neighbours, but with boundaries, they co-existed for a long, long, long time.

Wow, what’s the formula to go forward and stand up to bridge this gap, watch on world as we Aussies try.

Assimilation did not happen, so, let’s ‘pretend’ that we start again.

L. King, Toogoolawah

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Additional housing plan needs promise of state infrastructure

BY GRACE CRICHTON

THE QUEENSLAND Government has announced a plan to address housing supply in southeast Queensland, but Somerset councillors have concerns about its delivery.

The draft South East Queensland Regional Plan provides a plan for almost 900,000 new homes by 2046 to accommodate 2.2 million new residents in 12 local government areas, including the Lockyer Valley, Somerset, and Ipswich.

Somerset Regional Councillor Sean Choat raised concerns about basic infrastructure to support council’s ordinary meeting on August 9.

“Unless we have things like schools, healthcare facilities, jobs and improved state

roads to support increased usage before bringing more people to the region, there’s a danger it will struggle under the pressure,” he said.

a population increase of 15,600 people by 2046 for the Somerset region, equating to an additional 5,100 homes.

Councillor Jason Wendt said there needed to be incentive for developers to start turning sods.

“5,100 new homes in Somerset, we’ve got half of those already approved in the southern region,” he said.

“Has the state considered it’s not about the numbers, it’s about actually getting the

WE’VE DISCOVERED THAT WHAT’S INSIDE REALLY DOES COUNT

green light on these things?”

Director Planning and Development Luke Hannan said a concern shared with other southeast Queensland councils was the current lag in infrastructure delivery.

“Opening up new land is not going to help the situation, it’s not going to help

State & council planning for growth

THE LOCKYER Valley is expected to attract 1,000 new residents every year for the next 20 years.

An estimated 2.2 million new residents will call southeast Queensland home by 2046, informing the Queensland Government’s draft South East Queensland (SEQ) Regional Plan.

Lockyer Valley Planning Portfolio Councillor Rick Vela said the Lockyer Valley Regional Council ’s draft Planning Scheme was prepared in close consultation with the state government.

going to further put stress on both development industry to deliver, stress on council, because the infrastructure is not there to support it,” he said.

The draft South East Queensland Regional Plan is open for public consultation and can be accessed at www. qld.gov.au/shapingseq

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“As required, it re ects the land use designation as determined by the SEQ Regional Plan,” he said.

“The state government land supply development and monitoring report provides that the region’s current and realistic available supply of appropriately designated land for housing equates to approximately 17 years, well above the required benchmark.”

Somerset will need an additional 5,100 homes by 2046 to accommodate the projected population rise.

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the Esk Energex

BY JACOB HAYDEN

ENERGEX is appealing

Somerset Regional Council’s decision to reject a Development Application for a new depot site in Esk.

The appeal followed a meeting between SRC and delegates from Energex and the Electrical Trades Union (ETU) on July 12.

ETU assistant secretary Stuart Traill said the current depot at 13 Highland Street in Esk was at risk of closing due to asbestos with ongoing air-monitoring taking place.

“We want an alternative location to be available before they look at what they’re going to do with the existing site,” Mr Traill said.

“Workers shouldn’t have to turn up every day worrying about whether there’s airborne asbestos that could be on their uniforms they take

home to their family.”

Councillor Jason Wendt said the July meeting was workable solution.

“Council has made it very clear that we have a strong desire to retain the Energex depot within the region,” Cr Wendt said.

“We were hopeful that one of the alternate locations assist Energex to begin the planning and construction of the new depot.

“It’s disappointing this action has been taken, as it will likely create further

Heart disease leading cause of death in the region

legal costs.”

A spokesperson for Energex said they worked with council for a decade to ensure Energex would remain in Esk.

“Council have made it clear to us that they will not support the development of a new Energex facility at the proposed location within a town that our crews have worked from for more than 50 years,” they said.

Mr Traill said council had proposed a site at Toogoolawah.

“It’s not the central location to the Somerset region that Esk is,” he said.

Mr Traill suggested the ETU would run a campaign against councillors who did not support an Esk site in the 2024 elections.

The matter will now be considered by the Planning and Environment Court.

CORONARY Heart Disease remains one of the leading causes of death locally and nationally, recent data reveals.

Released in July, a report from The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare reveals the disease was the leading cause of death in the Lockyer Valley and Somerset in 2017-2021, in line with national trends.

In the Lockyer Valley, coronary heart disease was the cause in 11.7% of deaths in this timeframe.

It was the leading cause of death for men and the second for women, behind cerebrovascular disease (conditions affecting blood ow and blood vessels in the brain).

In Somerset, it was the leading cause of death for both sexes at 13%.

Nationally, it is the lead-

ing cause of death among males (12%), while the leading cause of death for females is dementia, including Alzheimer’s (8%).

The Heart Foundation reported an average of two people died of coronary heart disease each hour in 2018, equating to 48 Australians dying every single day.

Although there is no cure for coronary heart disease, The Heart Foundation recommends controlling risk factors which can increase the chance of the disease developing.

Coronary heart disease risk factors which can be changed include unhealthy eating, being physically inactive, being overweight or obese, smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and lack of good social support.

GRACE CRICHTON

The Esk Energex Depot.

PHOTO: JESSE HAMILTON

Support is here for all Homelessness rates climbing locally, nationally

BY GRACE CRICHTON

LOCKYER Community Centre

brought housing and homeless support services together under one roof to help people experiencing housing stress on August 8.

Michelle Casten said the centre through emergency relief in particular is a lot of our clients don’t have transport or access to credit and phones, which is why we’ve put a big push on getting housing and homeless support services here today for a face to face,” she said.

August 7-13 was Homeless Week, an annual awareness week hosted by Homelessness Australia to raise awareness of the impacts of homelessness and the solutions needed to end it.

Between December 2022 and

March 2023, the number of people seeking homelessness assistance nationally spiked by 7.5%, a new report from Homelessness Australia reports.

Homelessness Australia CEO Kate Colvin said the surge in demand was making it harder to

Reach out: help is available

assist people confronting homelessness.

The Lockyer Community Centre would welcome donations of grocery gift cards, Kmart gift cards for clothing, tents, and swags.

“One thing we are always

seeking help and assistance with is donations to our community pantry,” Ms Casten said.

“We’ve had an increase in families who are sleeping in their cars.

“If we could get a variety [of tents], we would be better able to support the community.”

INCREASING cost of living pressures are straining every household, a timely reminder that accessing emergency support services is not something to be ashamed of.

Laidley Community Centre manager Alana Wahl said the centre has helped new clients who have not needed their support before.

“We’re seeing quite a lot of people come to us who have never needed to access emergency support before,” she said.

“A lot of people who are working are needing to access emergency support.

“That comes as a surprise to a lot of people, but it’s re ective of how dif cult the times are at the moment.

“Rents have gone up at a crazy level, and the general price of food, fuel, and every other essential.

“I think the important message to get out there is that you don’t have to feel ashamed to reach out if you do need help.

“It’s quite normal that people would need help at the moment while times are really tough.”

GRACE CRICHTON

HONOUR THOSE WHO SERVED

Lockyer Community Centre brought together housing and homelessness support services to assist the increasing number of people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Gatton.

PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

Join us on the green for Daffodil Day fundraiser

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for the Cancer Council of Australia.

Event organiser people playing go to the

“There will also be a with 100 percent of the Cancer Council.” vital cause to support. families, so anything we

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Volunteer for Laidley Spring Festival

BE PART of Lockyer Valley Regional Council’s (LVRC) biggest event of the year as we ring in the Laidley Spring Festival’s 60th Diamond Anniversary on September 8-10.

We’re on the hunt for helpers to set up and pack down, Street Parade marshals, shuttle bus tour guides, yer and poster letter box drop walkers and information champions to answer festivalgoers’ enquiries.

If you could spare some time between 7am-5pm on September 8-10, LVRC would love to hear from you.

Email lockyerevents@ lvrc.qld.gov.au by Monday August 21.

Naming of Ropehill Cricket Oval

Oval Two at the Ropehill Community Sports Centre needs a name, and council wants your help.

Submissions are now open and can be made

27 August 2023 -

at forms.of ce.com/r/ a2FNmVNNAi while paper copies will also be available at council’s Gatton and Laidley of ces.

A cor ute with a QR code will also be located at Oval 2.

All nominations will be considered based on the eligibility contained within the nomination process, with council’s nal decision to be based on merit.

Submissions close on September 3.

Community Fire Awareness Evening

Come along as council and the Rural Fire Service talk re awareness at a community event on Tuesday August 29, 6-8pm at the Laidley Cultural Centre function room.

This event is a joint initiative of LVRC and RFS with the support of Get Ready Queensland.

A community barbeque will be provided. lockyervalley.qld. gov.au/bush re-awareness-evening-register

There will be a golf day at Gatton Jubilee Golf Club on September 1, with all proceeds going to the Cancer Council of Australia.

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Faith hosts intergenerational festival with Bolton Clarke

BY JACOB HAYDEN

FAITH Lutheran College

Plainland partnered with Bolton Clarke Research Institute to host an intergenerational festival on campus last Friday August 11.

Year 7 head of learning Cassandra Labudda said students and older adults worked together over several months to build relationships and create shared interests.

“We started with a driving question which was ‘how do we improve the wellbeing of the older and younger people in our community through an intergeneration project?’” she said.

“It’s been lovely to see how the students have learned from the adults, but it’s really awesome to see how the adults have learned from the students.”

Participants took on a range of activities, from creating food and art to participating in outdoor games and trivia.

Residents from Westhaven and Milford Grange retirement villages visited the school for the festivities, while some students travelled to Tabeel Aged Care in Laidley.

Bolton Clarke research fellow Dr Xanthe Golenko said the project was in its second year.

“Doing a fun, meaningful activity helps to create those bonds,” Dr Golenko said.

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANTS

COMMUNITY groups will bene t from nearly 7,000 in grants from Somerset Regional Council’s community assistance program. For information about eligibility and applying for a Community Assistance Grant, go to somerset.qld.gov.au/community/ community-assistance-grants

INTERNAL AUDIT CONTRACT

SOMERSET Regional Council will contract respected audit rm O’Connor Marsden and Associates for a minimum of two years to provide internal audit services.

AUCTION NOTICE ESK

SOMERSET Regional Council has instructed its solicitors to issue an auction notice for land at 5220 Brisbane Valley Highway, Esk.

WATERCOLOUR AND MUSIC PROJECT

COUNCIL endorsed the approval of 2,200 for an application from the Linville Progress Association for an arts and cultural event.

Watercolour Artists Muster with Music to Paint By was held on July 30 as part of the 2023 Somerset Celebrates Art Month.

DRY PLANT HIRE

AT Council’s ordinary meeting held 9 August, councillors voted to accept a panel supply tender for 134 different categories of dry plant hire.

Local suppliers based in the Somerset region have emerged as frontrunners, ranking rst in 61.2% of all categories.

John Ashwell, Audrey Dietrich, and Hannah Deruiter with home-made lemonade.

Back row L-R: Cathy Rossiter, Lucy Richards, Don Rositer, Josh Ashwell, Michael Hopkins, Caitlin Simpson and Mabel Morrissey. Front row L-R: Ella Guse, Harry McCarthy, Anni Brown, Matilda Pearce, and Bodhi Passmore. PHOTOS: JACOB HAYDEN Passmore

Norma Lee, Jacinta Hayhoe, and Louise Wilson.

Big swings at ladies charity golf

LADIES dug deep and teed

Hogwarts alumnus Sonya Sullivan, Sharyn Kirkwood, Brooke Kirkwood, and Rebecca Creedy.

BELOW: In an homage to 1998 Britney Spears, Kylie Naumann, Sarah Hoyling, Tammy Waters, and Elmarie Cunliff, teed up to hit their golf balls one more time.

LEFT: Tiffany Thomson and LifeLight pilot Dave Hampshire.

Aimee O’Keeffe, Hope Crane, Jodie Werth, and Jess Deane donned their Lockyer District

School jerseys and ties for the ‘back to school’ theme.

The Pink Ladies Chanell Osman, Jemma Osman, Chantelle Gimm, Bobbie McDermott, and Kristi Riley. PHOTOS: GRACE CRICHTON Susan Weier, Belle Weier, Maddy Weier, Kylie Patterson, Rheann Stephans, Mia Kleidon, Kylie Kleidon, and Tracey Luck (in no order).

Under 8s know how to party

PRENZLAU State School

held its inaugural Under 8s Day on Tuesday August 8, welcoming youngsters from the southern tip of the Somerset region to see what the small school has

Students played alongside new Prenzlau families, taking part in biscuit decorating, pasta and Froot

Loop necklace making, Zumba, seedling planting, Also in attendance was a representative from Somerset Regional Council Libraries, Bunnings, and Deb from Pindari Equine

For enrolment enquiries,

Volunteer grant entries open for 2023-24

THE latest round of the Volunteer Grants Program is now open to receive expressions of interest (EOI).

$66,225 has been allocated to the Wright electorate, with organisations able to submit an EOI for funding between $1,000 - $5,000 to support nominated volunteers.

The completed EOI forms should be emailed to scott. buchholz.mp@aph.gov.au

For more information or questions, please contact Member for Wright Scott Buchholz of ce on 5541 0150.

Lowood Kindy’s spectacular celebration

JOIN in the fun as Lowood Kindergarten prepares to host its annual celebration fundraiser fete on Saturday, August 26, at Lowood Clock Park, welcoming the kindy’s families, friends, and the public to unite for a lively day of entertainment.

Lowood Kindergarten committee president Ebonie Kammholz said the event stands as the yearly major fundraiser for the small kindergarten of 40 children, promising a delightful day out.

“It’s our major fundraiser for our kindergarten because we are a not-for-pro t,” she said.

“We’ve got jumping castles, an animal display, pony rides and face painting, and we’ll have market stalls from honey to handmade items.”

JESSE HAMILTON

Year 2 students Poet and Elijah, and year 3 students Hannah and Cameron with their Froot Loop necklaces.

Year 3 twins Ethan and Phoenix with Prenzlau State School principal Jo Odorici. PHOTOS: JACOB HAYDEN

Year 2 student Skeeta coming through the tunnel on the obstacle course.

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Peanut the Pony from Pindari Equine Assisted Learning with 7-year-old Adaline and parents Kim and Matt.

Join in BlueCare’s 70th celebrations

IT’S NOT every day a Queensland icon turns 70. So BlueCare’s seven decades at the heart of Queensland is something to shout about.

Originally called the Blue Nursing Service, it was an initiative of the West End Methodist Mission [of the West End Methodist Church] in South Brisbane, led by Reverend Arthur Preston.

It started on August 24, 1953, with one nurse, Sister Olive Crombie, who visited medical assistance.

In 1977 the service came under the Uniting Church in Australia, Queensland Synod.

From those humble beginnings, BlueCare was born.

Now the thriving not-

more than 500 volunteers in Queensland, providing compassionate care and support to those who need it most.

To acknowledge the 70th Anniversary, BlueCare

centres and Uniting Churches throughout the state have been hosting special celebrations and Services.

“It’s a privilege to be able

to care for older people in communities throughout the state,” says Cathy Thomas, Group Executive, BlueCare.

“And we want to thank

them for letting us be a part of their lives.

“These celebrations are also a way of honouring our amazing team of big-hearted

helping clients and residents live life to the fullest.”

See below for information about joining the Lockyer

and Rosewood activities. For more information about BlueCare’s history: www.bluecare.org.au/ 70years

From humble beginnings (above), BlueCare has grown into a thriving organisation providing compassionate care and support.PHOTOS: BLUECARE, CANVA

Sweet Treats & Takeaway delights community as People’s Choice

BY JESSE HAMILTON

INFUSING the essence of community into every mouth-watering bite is at the heart of Sweet Treats & Takeaway.

The Gatton bakery has stood as a culinary haven forsphere since opening in 2019.

The locals’ favourite store was voted the inaugural People’s Choice Award Winner

at the 2023 Lockyer Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism’s Business Recognition Dinner on August 5.

Selling a variety of delights from pies, bread and birthday cakes, owner-manager Rebecca Sparkes said she opened the store after identifying the town’s desire for a new bakery.

“I’ve always been very passionate about bakery since I started in the food industry at 13,” she said.

“In 2019, the Gatton Bakehouse was closed, and we felt that there were some real supporters for a new bakery in Gatton.” -

er, Mrs Sparkes said challenging periods for the area

the business’ place in the Lockyer Valley.

“What got us on the map was we were doing roast meals here on a Friday night during COVID and were do-

ing up to 220 meals a night,” she said.

we were the only place in town that had bread, so we made sure we stayed open and kept cooking bread because Coles and IGA didn’t do any deliveries as the town

Mrs Sparkes said she learned the critical elements of owning a business while assisting management at Otto’s Bakeries while working

with her mum.

“The Lockyer Valley had three really good bakeries at the time, and there was very good competition,” she said.

“I learned then that quality and customer service are everything.”

Sweet Treats & Takeaway is one of the biggest old school bakeries in Queensland and employs 46

Mrs Sparkes said the People’s Choice win came as a

great surprise and said it was only possible with the hard work of a lot of people.

“We’ve been really lucky with having family support, we’ve been really lucky with been really lucky with having great customers,” she said.

“After seeing a couple of the other businesses locally advertising the competition, they were all very good, so it’s quite humbling to think we’re People’s Choice.”

Sweet Treats & Takeaway Gatton owner-manager Rebecca Sparkes (centre) with staff members Kaitlyn Pagel and Matylda Dow.PHOTO: JESSE HAMILTON

Victor in Arduis - Victory in Hardship

AT TOOGOOLAWAH State School, we take great pride in students being Safe, Respectful Learners.

Our learning environments are a focus; a calm, structured environment ensures that all students have an opportunity to achieve at or above the Australian Curriculum standards.

We achieve this through our Positive Behaviour for Learning program that involves teaching students the correct behaviours expected at school and is supported by our ‘gotcha’ rewards system.

extension programs for those who are eligible – our aim is to ensure every student has the prospect of being their best, regardless of their ability level.

Our school community is 100% supportive of our school, teachers and students.

The P&C are actively involved in the wellbeing and improvement of Toogoolawah State School, together with community members who volunteer for our Ready Readers’ program which assists greatly in student reading outcomes.

At Toogoolawah State School our enrolment numbers sit at around 223 students.

This number allows us to know each student as a learner and to support their wellbeing needs in a proactive way.

Students have access to technology with two comput-

labs, and each classroom has six iPads.

All students from Prep through to Year 6 learn the core Standard Australian Curriculum alongside learning experiences in Health, Physical Education, Music, Auslan and Information and Communication Technology. Our teachers are committed professionals with a passion for teaching and learning.

ABOVE: Preppies making peg art. LEFT: Toogoolawah State School band students.

PHOTOS: TOOGOOLAWAH SS

TOOGOOLAWAH STATE SCHOOL

Students love reading in the library.

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Toogoolawah State School leaders proudly representing the school.

ABOVE: Bernie O’Keeffe Earthmoving is celebrating 50 years of service to the Lockyer Valley. LEFT: In 1974 Bernie carted potatoes for the O’Deas with the same 1966 ACCO 182 Inter. PHOTOS: CONTRIBUTED

ABOVE OVE LEFT: In

Toogoolawah’s Olivia Showgirl Runner Up

BY GRACE CRICHTON

Villeneuve-Neurum Reunion

THE 43rd Annual Villenue-Neurum Reunion will be hosted at the Woodford Museum on Sunday August 27.

Neurum and Villeneuve current and past residents, their descendants, past pupils of Neurum Creek/Villeneuve State Schools, or descendants of past pupils of Neurum Creek/Villeneuve/West Vale schools are invited to attend.

Interested community members are also most welcome.

Porters to host Sydney hotties on stage

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LOOK out ladies, the hunks from Sydney Hotshots are back to sizzle and seduce for one night only with a brand-new killer show at Porters Plainland Hotel on Friday August 18.

The two-hour production is a visual feast, choreographed and developed by Australia’s leading professionals.

Hotshots’ hand-picked selection of dreamy guys

will have the ladies up from their chairs, screaming for more.

With a totally interactive production, The Secret Fantasies Tour is the perfect night out with the girls.

A high energy production, Sydney Hotshots’ shows boast the perfect mix of killer dance routines, eye-catching costumes, acrobatics, and jaw dropping athletic male physiques.

Their smorgasbord of sexy guys are selected from hundreds of men nationwide and put though an intensive ‘Hotshots Bootcamp’, all graduating with an A+ in hip thrusting.

The fellas come from various backgrounds with tradies, cops, farmers and even remen touring Australia to entertain the ladies.

It’s the most fun a girl can have standing up.

Sydney Hotshots partnered with The Independent to give four lucky readers the chance to win a VIP double pass exclusive pre-show meet and greet and photo opportunity.

Congratulations to competition winners A. Gatt, L. Shaw, L. Brunner, and N. Carrall.

Tickets to the show on August 18 are still on sale, visit: bit.ly/3pwouGU

The day is a fun and enjoyable day with an emphasis on the story, the industries and the people of these once important areas that formed part of early Queensland history. A light lunch will be provided, following on from which the school rolls will be called to honour past pupils in attendance.

RSVP to Donna 0429899115 or email to woodfordhistoricalsociety@hotmail.com Woodford Historical Society

Representing West Moreton Brisbane Valley Subchamber, Olivia Harrison was named 2023 Queensland Country Life Showgirl Runner Up, with Showgirl winner Bella Hanson (Central Qld) and Showgirl’s Choice Casey Cleary (Burnett). PHOTO: QUEENSLAND COUNTRY LIFE SHOWGIRL AWARDS

Roll Call for past students at the 2022 Villenue-Neurum Reunion. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

The two-hour production is a visual feast, choreographed and developed by Australia’s leading professionals.

PHOTO: SYDNEY HOTSHOTS

Big wins for region Charolais team’s on a roll

BY JACOB HAYDEN

BLACK Duck Charolais, Charnelle Charolais and a team of four former West Moreton Anglican College students took to the Ekka last week, putting their best foot, or hoof, forward for the region.

Upper Tent Hill’s Charnelle Charolais owner Graham Blanch said there was strong competition over the weekend.

“We had some pretty good sucwas Charolais Females Under 12 months, it was the biggest class of [Saturday],” Mr Blanch said.

“We got a second in that class, and Gabby Stokes, a young breeder from Mt Walker, actually won that class.

“In between the two heifers there’s been four shows we’ve been at, and at two of the shows our heifer got up in front and the other two shows [Gabby’s] got up in front, including the big one at the Ekka.”

Mr Blanch said Black Duck

Charolais also performed well.

“Greg Nicholson from Black Duck Charolais did very well in and second,” Mr Blanch said.

“They were animals loaned to the school [WestMAC] and he also got a second with a bull class in 16-18 months.”

Former WestMAC student Bella Johnstone won Reserve

Champion School Steer Young Judge last week.

“I have learnt so much from Gregory Nicholson and Graham Blanch,” Bella said.

“They are both a wealth of knowledge and I appreciate the opportunity that they have given me to get to show their beautiful cattle.”

Bella said this was the last year

she could compete in the schoolbased competition, and now she could go out on a high.

“Without the hard work of my brother and his partner [Edward Johnstone, Chloe Gray] I would never have had the opportunity to judge at the Ekka and I really appreciate the hard work they have both put in to get me here,” she said.

STUD Beef Cattle, Prime Beef and Led Steer competitions were held over the weekend at the Ekka, and several locals returned to the Lockyer Valley and Somerset regions with ribbons.

Ray Zahnow from Fernvale Limousins performed well, winning Champion Mediumweight, Grand Champion Led Steer, 1st in Prime Beef 431-480kg, and 2nd for 481-530kg.

In Stud Beef, Ray won 3rd in 12-14 months, 1st in 20-22 months, and 2nd in 42-60 months, and Fernvale Scooby Doo won Reserve Senior Champion Bull and 22-24 months.

Glamorgan Vale’s Hayden Beattie performed very well in Led Steer with Champion Mediumweight Carcass, Reserve Champion Heavyweight Led Steer with Travis Luscombe, Champion Junior Led Steer and Champion Junior Led Steer Carcass.

Hayden won Champion Junior Led Heifer with Mt Walker’s Gabriella Stokes.

Ross Sticklen from Lilydale Charolais won 3rd for 16-18 months heifer, 1st and 2nd for 20-22 months heifer, and Reserve Senior Champion Cow or Heifer with Lilydale Norah 14.

Greg Nicholson, Lorinda Neal, Edward Johnstone, Chloe Gray, Bella Johnstone, and Maggie Burling (in no order) with Black Duck Charolais’ show cattle.

PHOTO: BLACK DUCK CHAROLAIS FRONT PAGE: Ipswich’s Bella Johnstone won reserve champion school steer young judge.

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Fungicide resistance detected in Qld barley

EARLY knowledge could be the key to keeping Queensland’s barley crops thriving.

This is the principal message out of research by University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) Centre for Crop Health Senior Research Fellow, Dr Noel Knight.

Dr Knight has been conducting research monitoring for fungicideresistant diseases in barley plants across southern Queensland, and the results have shown resistance is more common in Queensland than growers might have suspected.

“Fungicide resistance is generally only reported failure,” Dr Knight said.

“But once you notice it in problem.”

To conduct his research, Dr Knight took net blotch disease samples from southern Queensland and analysed them using a DNA surveillance method.

From the samples taken from 10 southern Dr Knight was able to detect resistance genes for Group 3 fungicides in 34 percent of the regional population, and up to 68

These results highlighted

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the importance of growers using this knowledge to their advantage and adjusting their strategies early.

“The emergence of fungicide resistance is a concern as chemical applications may become fungal disease,” he said.

Dr Knight said growers with suspected fungicide resistance should consult with local and regional experts to gather the latest information for their region.

“The Australian Fungicide Resistance Extension Network (AFREN) is an excellent resource,” he said. UniSQ

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University of Southern Queensland Centre for Crop Health Senior Research Fellow, Dr Noel Knight, has detected fungicide resistance in southern Queensland barley samples.

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BY JACOB HAYDEN

KILCOY came alive on Saturday August 5 as the rodeo roared into town.

Kilcoy Rodeo Committee president Robbie Christie said the event had a wonderful crowd with 3,500 in attendance, and 1,500 campers staying the night.

“We have limited room there, and to put 3,500 in there it does become a little crowded, but everyone was

“We had a great announcer with Larry Can, that helped make the rodeo.

New to the rodeo in 2023 was the mini bull rides for 7-12 year olds and 12-15 year olds, which proved very popular with the crowds.

Mr Christie thanked his committee, volunteers and sponsors for their sponsors who ‘really make the show’.

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BELOW: The rodeo featured all the usual entertainment with roping, barrel races, steer wrestling and bull rides, including the mini bull 2023.

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Fine day for a country tractor drive

DOZENS of tractors rolled their way across the countryside for the Lockyer Antique Motor Association’s Tractor Trek on August 12 and 13. From vintage Fords to mighty Massey Fergusons, Gatton Historical Village on Saturday morning for the annual event.

This year, the trekkers headed to Grandchester and Rosewood before taking Postmans Track to Lowood, where they camped overnight. Sunday’s pit stop was in Lockrose before Gatton.

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RIGHT: There’s room for two on this Chamberlain.

LEFT: Fifty tractors came to the annual trek.

BELOW: John Deere made an appearance.

The trek heading off to Grandchester from Gatton along Woodlands Road.

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Wed August 9

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Sat Aug 12

Ma Ma Creek Community Markets 8am12pm, Ma Ma Creek Hall, live music, delicious morning teas and hot food, local pure honey, "Froth and Bubbles", patchwork and embroidery, eco-print silk scarves, Bags 4U, pickles and other goodies, artists with their paintings, bric-a-brac, organic local fresh vegies and lots of plants. Some stalls still available at $10, pls contact Eva on 0467 566 632

Sun Aug 13

Bazza s Country Music Walk Up Show Gatton View Hotel, 11am-4pm, $5 entry, lucky door, raffles, tea & coffee, light afternoon tea, meals available at hotel, everybody welcome, enquiries 0402058098

Wed August 16

Esk 50 & Over Club lunch at Toogoolawah Hotel 0413443261

Thu Aug 17

Seniornet Inc IT Training for seniors, 8 weekly workshops, learn emals, programs like Microsoft Office 365, cloud, held at Norths Football Club 29 Pelican St North Ipswich, 9am-11am, BYO devices, enq 3281 8548 or training@seniornet.com.au

Fri Aug 18-Sat Aug 26

Charlotte s Web presented by Lockyer Regional Performing Arts Puddle Jumpers, Laidley Cultural Centre, Fri 18th 7pm, Gala Lunch Sat 19th 12pm, Sat 19th 7pm, Fri 25th 7pm, Sala Lunch Sat 26th 12pm, Sat 26th 7pm, tickets on sale at lrpa.org.au, enq contact 0488113666 or info@lrpa.org.au

Sat Aug 19

Afternoon Melodies Gatton Seniors Centre, 13 North St, 1pm, $5 entry, lucky door, raffles, sing-a-long, dance & more, 0439030677

Mayoral Gala Charity Ball Somerset Civic Centre Esk, three course meal, drinks package, entertainment, book tickets at somerset.qld.gov.au or call 54244000

Marburg Dance 7pm David C a night in Venice theme, $15, 0409481681

Sun Aug 20

Glenore Grove Country Music Walk Up

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Wed August 23

Esk 50 & Over Club raffles and games

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Thu Aug 24

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Fri August 25

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

Sat Aug 26

Lowood Slimmers Bus Trip Beerwah Camel Farm, p/u Gatton 7.30am, Plainland

7.45am, Lowood 8am, 54261468

Community Wildlife Information Afternoon 12:30pm, Anglican Church Hall 85 Ipswich St Esk, talks and presentations from Geckoes Wildlife, Birdlife Australia, Bat Conservation and Rescue Qld, USC koala survey KHaRES project update, free entry, lucky door, hosted by Care4esK.

Sun Aug 27

Fire in the Grove Cedar Gully Olives, 10am-3pm, picnic with braziers, live music, blacksmith demonstration, whip cracking competition, draw in charcoal for dad, food and father s day gift stalls, free face painting, tickets and more info at cedargullyolives.com.au/fire-in-the-grove

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Fri Sep 1

Glenore Grove Dance Glenore Grove Hall

7.30pm, Spring Time Dinner & Dance Commodore, $30, bookings for dinner essential. 0423849002

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Embroidery Exhibition Magical Threads of Spring outstanding hand embroidery exhibition, embroidery shoppe: embroidered and handmade items, Second Hand Rose pre-loved stitching items for sale, Glenvale Community Baptist Church, Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-3pm, entry $5 includes light refreshments, raffle tickets, EFTPOS available, 0407025645 or 0422092531

Sat Sep 2

Mulgowie Farmers Market 8am – 11am (first Saturday of every month), Mulgowie Community Hall, a real farmers market Local farm fresh produce, handmade products, books, plants, live music, coffee and breakfast. markets@mulgowiehall.com.au

Marburg Dance 7pm Rae Blinco Spring Dance Theme $15, 0409481681

Sep 3

Country Music at Gatton Seniors Centre

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Fri Sep – Sun Sep 10

Laidley Spring Festival visit www.laidleyspringfestival.com/ for full program of events.

Sat Sep 9

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BVRT Festival of Cycling 45km, 75km, or 100km, ending in Blackbutt, shuttle services available, tickets on Eventbrite or visit brisbanevalleyrailtrail.com

Sunday Sep 10

Jade Hurley will appear at Seniors Centre 13 North St Gatton, 1pm, cost $30, bookings 0439030677

Family Reunion descendants of Morris, Gutsell, Reinhart, Reinhardt, Swann, Stevenson, Barr, Junction View Hall, 9am3pm, bring family trees and memorabilia, contact Jenny Harch 0402791275

Sat Sep 16

Marburg Dance 7pm Rae Blinco Spring Dance Theme $15, 0409481681

Fri Sep 22

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Sat Sep 23

Glenore Grove Dance Old Time Dance 7.30pm, 0423849002

MOORE WEEKLY STARS

August 14-20, 2023

ARIES

Have you been waiting in the wings or sulking on the sidelines? This week there’s a ery New Moon in your creativity zone, and a terri c trine between gung-ho Mars (your power planet) and adventurous Uranus. So, spring into action –wake up, explore, experiment, take a calculated risk and make some noise! Be inspired by original celebrity chef – and birthday great –Julia Child: “Find something you’re passionate about and keep tremendously interested in it.”

TAURUS

This week the stars activate home and hearth, as the New Moon highlights your domestic zone. It’s a good time to clean and declutter your living space or tackle an overdue DIY project. But Venus (your ruling planet) is in retrograde mode until September 4, so Bulls can expect a busy and bamboozling time. Prepare for some very short timelines. You don’t work well when other people try to hurry you. Have the con dence to cruise at your own preferred pace.

GEMINI

The New Moon activates your communication and education zones. So, it’s a good time to exercise your brain cells via study, debate, teaching, reading, writing, public speaking and generally expanding your mind in all sorts of exciting new directions. But remember, Venus (planet of diplomacy) is retrograde, so watch what you say! Your motto for the moment is from Leo writer Dorothy Parker: “The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity.”

CANCER

Expect a rather disruptive week with a friendship surprise or a nancial setback. The New Moon focus is rmly on money matters. Crabs have a good business brain, so make sure you are using it. If you can get the balance right between being canny with cash and entrepreneurial with your ideas, then you could really go places. Venus is reversing through your $$$ zone (until September 4) but that’s no excuse. It’s time to improve your nancial literacy ASAP!

LEO

With the Sun, New Moon and retrograde Venus visiting your sign, you’ll go to extremes this week as the planets press your ‘Let’s overdo everything’ button. So, your motto for the moment is from music icon Mick Jagger (who has four planets in Leo): “Anything worth doing is worth overdoing.” But resist the temptation to be a right royal bossy-boots. Especially when you don’t get your way. Rather than being pushy, try being charmingly persuasive instead!

VIRGO

Mercury (your ruler) and Mars (the proactive planet) are transiting through your sign. So, it’s the perfect time to be your con dent, authentic self! If you don’t accept yourself (warts and all) then why should anyone else? If you don’t develop your talents and follow your dreams, then others won’t do it for you. As birthday great, fashion designer and style icon Coco Chanel observed: “How many cares one loses when one decides not to be something but to be someone.”

LIBRA

The ery New Moon reignites a special hope, dream or wish that’s been languishing on the sidelines. But remember that Venus (your patron planet) is retrograde until September 4. So – if you are stuck in a professional slump or a relationship rut – don’t dwell on the negatives. It’s time to reassess and re-calibrate. Be inspired by actress (and fellow Libran) Kate Winslet: “The good and bad things are what form us as people. Change makes us grow.”

SCORPIO

Wednesday’s Mars/Uranus trine brings a rush of ery energy and a fresh perspective to a stale romance or a oundering friendship. There’s no denying you’re a smart Scorpion but are you making the most of your professional talents? The New Moon activates your career zone, so it’s time to don your thinking cap, connect with colleagues and keep them up to date with your work plans. Venus is retrograde, though, so check and re-check everything twice!

SAGITTARIUS

With this week’s ery New Moon activating your adventure zone, you’re keen to head off on an overseas trip, an interstate holiday or a weekend getaway. But remember, Venus is reversing through your travel zone (until September 4), so be careful your spontaneous Sagittarian spirit doesn’t land you in unexpected trouble! Slow down and take the time to plan and book (and save for) an exciting dream escapade sometime from September 5 onwards.

CAPRICORN

Venus (planet of self-love and self-worth) is still retrograde. So, it’s time for active and ambitious Capricorns to pace themselves, as some plans back re and con dence levels are lower than usual. You could also question your current trajectory and look to others for feedback and approval. Don’t overdo it! Madonna (who celebrates her birthday on Wednesday) observes: “If your joy is derived from what others think of you, then you’re going to be disappointed.”

AQUARIUS

Love, loyalty, cooperation and compromise are the New Moon buzzwords. But this week you’ll be reliably unpredictable and consistently inconsistent! One half of you wants to snuggle up close with someone special, while the other half longs to be footloose, fancy-free, and spontaneously solo. Try to nd the sweet spot between cosy companionship and invigorating independence. And resist the urge to be an Aquarian provocateur who is deliberately controversial.

PISCES

New Moon week is the ideal time to ditch bad daily habits and start afresh. Work, health, tness and food choices are the main areas where you need to make some long-overdue changes and adjustments. The sooner the better. Try to release pent-up Piscean frustrations via a chat with a close con dante or a trusted family member. Spending some quality time with your favourite four-legged friend (in the great outdoors) will also help to lift your spirits.

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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

Euchre Wed 7.30pm, Lowood

Showgrounds 0411334382

Fernvale Art Group Thu

9.30am-12.30pm, Fernvale Community Hall, 0407072926

Free Craft 2nd Thu/mth 12pm

Lockyer Community Centre

54623355

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

Caffey Hall Gatton Historical Village 0420967022

Gatton Senior Citizens 13 North St. Mon & Thu Euchre

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

Gatton Table Tennis 9.30am12pm Tue, Woodlands Rd 0427912051

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

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

Glamorgan Vale CWA - 9am

1st Thu/mth Glamorgan Vale Community Hall 0413046168

Glamorgan Vale Tennis Club Inc 10am-2pm 2nd Sun/mth

697 Glamorgan Vale Rd see Facebook.

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

Glenore Grove QCWA Craft

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

Glenore Grove CWA Street Stall last Thu/mth 8.30am12pm IGA mall Gatton 0459320538

Grantham/Gatton Indoor

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

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

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

Laidley Garden Club 9.30am

2nd Mon/mth Laidley Cultural Centre function room 0413136861

Laidley Indoor Bowls Club

Mon 2pm-5pm Laidley Cultural

Centre 0408631292

Laidley Uniting Church Playgroup Thu 9.30am-11am, Laidley Uniting Church hall 0427536513

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

Line Dancing Classes Toogoolawah RSL Tuesdays 12.30 -2.30pm 0422889530

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

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

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

Lockyer Valley Art Society Inc. 24 Bertrand Ave Kensington Grove, Mon 9am-11.30am pottery, Wed 9am-11.30am social, Thu 9am-11.30am painting mediums, 1st Sat/mth 9.30am-12 facilitated workshops (bookings essential, fees apply) 0490825846

Lockyer Valley Cancer Support Group 1st Thu/mth

Davson Room, Lockyer Valley Cultural Centre, Gatton 0419646902 or 54621766

Lockyer Valley Celtic

Pipeband Wed 6pm-8pm

Grantham Butter Factory 1st Sat/mth Lake Apex 0447003423

Lockyer Valley Community Activity Shed Saleyard Rd

Gatton, Tue & Thu 8am-12pm.

Lockyer Valley Dog Training Club 6.30pm Mon Laidley

Showgrounds Facebook or 0428048823

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

Lockyer Valley Orchid Society 1st Tue/mth Gatton Showgrounds room under grandstands 0409475504

Lockyer Valley Tai Chi for Health Wed 10am Lowood

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

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

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

Gatton Library, 4th Tue/mth

Laidley Library, lockyervalleywriters@gmail.com

Lockyer Woodcrafters Group

Mon-Thu & Sat, 24 Railway St Forest Hill 0457219408 or lwcg4342@gmail.com

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

Lowood Craft Group 9.30am

Fri Lowood RSL Sub Branch 0409343446

Lowood CWA 2nd Tue/mth

CWA Hall 54261514

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

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

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

Lowood Show Society

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

Lowood Slimmers Tue 5.30pm Lowood Show Hall 54261468

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

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

Mt Beppo Art Group Wed 9am-1pm, Community Hall 916

Mt Bepp Rd, 0437197381

Myplace Lockyer Valley putting unity back in community, 3rd Sat/mth 1pm, Colonial Café at Lockyer Valley Cultural Centre Gatton, 0426815472

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

Painting Classes 10am Fri Summerholm 0450656356

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

Valley Darts Clubhouse Lowood, 0400926709

Poker Fri 7pm, $25, Brisbane Valley Darts Clubhouse Lowood, 0423833954

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tai Chi Internal Arts Gatton

Seniors Hall 13 North St Mon & Wed 1pm-3pm 0432288435

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Museum. 4.30 Restoration Australia. 5.30 The Soundtrack of Australia.

Kitchen Cabinet. 7.00 News. 7.30 Grantchester. 8.20 Vera. 9.50 Bay Of Fires. 10.45 Last Tango In Halifax. 11.45 Rage. 5.00 Rage.

Morning Programs. 2.00

Mastermind Aust. 3.00 NITV News:

Nula. 3.30 The Weedy One. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Darcey Bussell’s Royal Road Trip. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust.

6.30 News. 7.35 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys. 8.30 Legends Of The

Pharaohs. 9.30 New York: The City That Never Sleeps. 10.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Gymnastics. FIG Rhythmic World Challenge Cup. Round 3. Highlights. 4.00 Lancefield Dreaming.

4.40 Going Places. 5.40 Secret Nazi Bases. 6.30 News. 7.30

6.00 Morning Programs.

tv guide

ABCTVPLUS7TWO7MATEGEMBOLDPEACHVICELAND

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Highway Patrol.

(PG, R)

8.30 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG, R)

9.30 Motorway Patrol. (PG, R)

10.00 Beach Cops. (PG, R)

10.30 Surveillance Oz.

R)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 The Simpsons. (M, R)

8.30 Movie: Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo. (1999) (M, R) 10.20 Movie: The Mask. (1994) (PG, R)

5.30pm American Pickers.

R)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown.

7.30 Movie: Ladies In Black. (2018) (PG, R)

5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House.

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 Basketball. FIBA World Cup. Warm-up match. Australia v Brazil.

9.45 Mad Rise: The Story Of Australian Basketball. (PG)

5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House.

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 Basketball. FIBA World Cup. Warm-up match. Australia v South Sudan.

9.45 Casualty 24/7. (M)

10.45 Dalgliesh. (M, R)

5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House.

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 Mega Zoo. (PG, R)

8.30 Movie: Monster-InLaw. (2005) (M, 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)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)

6.30 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)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)

6.30 Friends. (PG, R)

7.30 To Be Advised.

8.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

9.30 Seinfeld. (PG, R) 11.00 Frasier. (PG, R)

12.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R)

6.30 Bondi Vet. (PG)

7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG)

8.30 Escape To The Country.

9.30 Greatest Escapes To The Country.

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

6.00pm Escape To The Country. (R)

7.00 Kath & Kim. (PG, R)

8.45 Mrs Brown’s Boys. (M, R)

10.30 Disasters At Sea. (PG, R)

11.30 Pie In The Sky. (PG, R)

12.40 DVine Living. (PG, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R)

8.30 Endeavour. (M, R)

10.30 Air Crash Investigations: Special Report. (PG, R)

11.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 The Coroner. (M, R)

8.30 Inspector George Gently. (M, R)

10.30 Law & Order: UK.

(M, R)

11.30 The Coroner. (M, R)

9.45 Movie: The Long Kiss Goodnight. (1996) (MA15+, R)

6.00pm Pawn Stars.

St Kilda v Geelong.

Movie: Braveheart.

(MA15+, R) 6.00pm Border Security: International. (PG, R) 6.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line.

8.30 Movie: The Dark Knight Rises. (2012)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG)

7.30 Counting Cars. (PG)

8.30 Movie: Terminator

3: Rise Of The Machines. (2003) (M, R)

10.45 Movie: Big Trouble In Little China. (1986) (M, R)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG)

7.30 Outback Truckers. (PG, R)

8.30 Outback Farm. (PG)

9.30 Outback Pilots. (M, R)

10.30 Desert Collectors. (PG, R)

11.30 Towies. (PG, R)

10.30 Movie: The Vow. (2012) (PG, R)

5.30pm Movie: Support Your Local Gunfighter. (1971) (PG, R)

7.30 Movie: The Bodyguard. (1992) (M, R) Kevin Costner.

10.10 Movie: The Best Of Me. (2014) (M, R)

12.30 Movie: The Goldfinch. (2019) (M)

4.30pm Movie: Crossplot. (1969) (PG, R)

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

8.30 Movie: Battle Of Britain. (1969) (PG, R)

11.15 Murder & Justice: The Case Of Martha Moxley. (MA15+)

1.15 Movie: Entertaining Mr Sloane. (1970) (M, R)

5.30pm Yorkshire Auction

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

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

6.25 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

10.15 Friends. (PG, R)

12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

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

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

6.25 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

8.30 To Be Advised.

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

11.00 Friends. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)

6.25 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 Late Show With James Corden. (M, R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)

6.30 Friends. (PG, R)

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

9.20 Two And A Half Men.

(M, R)

10.10 Seinfeld. (PG, R)

11.10 Frasier. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

5.50pm Forged In Fire. (PG, R)

6.40 Jeopardy! (R)

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

8.30 Alone: The Beast. (PG, R)

10.10 Super Maximum Retro Show. (M)

10.40 Hoarders. (M, R)

Late of Peace Haven, Formerly of Ropeley

Passed away peacefully Sunday 6th August, Aged 89 years.

Dearly loved wife of Percy (Bill) (Dec).

Cherished Mum of Trevor, Lynette, Lester, and Glen (Dec).

Mum in Law of Kathryn, Tom, and Debbra.

Treasured Nan of 6 Grandsons, 6 Great Grandsons and 2 Great Granddaughters.

Relatives and Friends are warmly invited to attend Dorries Funeral to be held at Peace Lutheran Church, 85 Spencer Street Gatton. Service Commencing at 10am on Tuesday the 22nd of August 10, 2023

Followed with Dorrie being laid to rest at Gatton Lawn Cemetery.

REYNOLDS, Gavin John

Passed away 7th August 2023

The relatives and friends of Elaine, Kym and Shane, Paula, Thomas and Karen, Mellisa and Scott and Lynette and extended families are respectively invited to attend the funeral of their beloved Husband, father, father in law, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and uncle

Service to be held at 10am, Friday 18th August at Laidley Crematorium.

FOR SALE

Prime Green Lucerne Chaff - $44

Assorted Steel Picket Pegs - $5 each

Wooden Pallets - 10 for $5

Steel Leg Saw Horses - $35

Trailer Pins - $5

5.35m Lloyd Taylor Hay Elevator - $550

Hardwood Pallets 1.34m x 1.8m - $50

Hardwood Pallets 0.96m x 1.8m - $30

Phone 0407 749 765

Community Assistance Grants

Funding Round One – 2023/2024

Community organisations are invited to apply for Community Assistance Grants of up to $5,000 from Somerset Regional Council for projects, events or services in Somerset that provide community benefit. Application forms and guidelines are available from somerset.grantguru.com.au or Council on 5424 4000

Funding Rounds 2023/2024 – Financial YearProjects must not have a start date before Round one (including rates remission)

Opens: 8am Monday, 7 August 2023

Closes: 5pm Friday, 1 September 2023

Round two

Opens: 8am Monday, 5 February 2024

Closes: 5pm Friday, 1 March 2024

Friday, 22 September 2023

Friday, 22 March 2024

www.somerset.qld.gov.au

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The Lockyer Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Tourism will be holding their AGM on Wednesday 6th September at Cahill Park Sports Complex at 5.30pm.

All positions will be declared vacant, nominations forms for executive & committee positions available from The Lockyer & Somerset Independent office, 2/45 North St, Gatton.

GRANTHAM RURAL FIRE BRIGADE

Notice of Non-Voting AGM

When: 7:30pm - 31 August 2023

Where: 3 Christopher Street, Grantham.

All welcome to attend

GATTON SPRINGDALE RURAL FIRE BRIGADE

Notice of Non-Voting AGM

When: 7.00pm Monday 11th September

Where: 640 Gatton Esk Road, Adare All welcome to attend

GARAGE SALE

110 Embreys Road, Tallegalla

Saturday 19th August

FROM 7am

Vintage China, Linen, Collectables, Books, Bric-a-Brac, tools & much more!

Goetsch & Sons Auctioneers

ANIMALS & POULTRY

Retired Standardbred broodmare quiet , Very good nature $500 , only to good home 0481 719992

Stanbroke is seeking people who are looking to start a full-time career in alocation where you can live close to family and friends and be paid well for it.

About We are an Australian, family owned food producer who takes pride in deliveringthe highest quality beef for our customers. Being a vertically integrated foodcompany, we have the ability to track our product from paddock to plate. As one of Australia’s true end-to-end food processors, we have completesecurity and control of our supply chain. We offer full-time employment and theopportunity to enter a long term careers and employment security.

Fertile eggs available $45.00 a dozen. Potage is available as well, express post/egg safe carton $25.00 Sussexs eggs / Pekin eggs.Some times I have pullets available as well. Contact Debbie 0447795657.

Bromiliads Potted or cuttings – Gatton 5462 5313

HAY & PRODUCE

Farm Fresh Emperor Mandarins available for pick up Glencairn and Glamorganvale. Contact Kym Ph 0497225681

MACHINERY

About Team worker, passionate about your success, desire to get the job done, seekrewarding work, looking to build a career that provides you with long-termemployment security. If you identify with any of these statements, we wantyou to apply with us.

If you are interested in applying for a role at Stanbroke Grantham, please submityour resumes to hr@stanbroke.com

STANBROKE PTY LTD PO BOX 81, GATTON QLD, 4343

T: 07 4697 6188 STANBROKE.COM

WE ARE HIRING - MULTIPLE POSITIONS VACANT

Kilcoy Indoor Sports & Toogoolawah Pool / Gym

Great members -- Awesome Staff -- Positive Place to Work

We are looking for staff in a variety of positions for an immediate start.

Fully Qualified Gym Instructors

Fully Qualified Class Teachers

Trainee Lifeguards - NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY - TRAINING AVAILABLE Learn to Swim Teachers - NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY - TRAINING AVAILABLE

All successful candidates must have Working With Children Blue Card, Current First Aid & CPR qualifications upon commencement

Email resume to jaynemckenzie@westnet.com.au or phone 0420 974 683 for more details

Applications close COB Monday 28th August 2023

1 x Indian ringneck hen - $100. Ph: 0417 043 787

5 x Lowline Heifers, approx 12mths old, $600 each Ph: 0418 157 154

engraved pattern. Can sent picture.Good condition. $40. Phone 0458585357 Rosewood.

ACCESSORIES

4 x car tyres. 255x60R18 108H. have travelled 10,000 km and have plenty of tread left. $60 each or $200 for the set. Ph: 0422023617

MISCELLANEOUS

lot sale 250 to 300 in quantity , $70 . 0481 719992

EQUIPMENT & APPLIANCES

FURNITURE

2 Electric recliners, one in good condition, one needs to be connected to the plug. Welcome to anyone who wants them. Phone: 0409 697 868

Antique Wardrobe, three door, two compartments hanging space and centre compartment drawers. Useable condition but could do with some work. Is 70+ years old. $200.00 ono. Phone 040072023

Colonial style mirror back 5 shelf china cabinet with lock up drawer $350 stained. Ph: 0422 315 707

2 x recliners good condition $75 each. Ph: 0422 315 707

Venetian etched wall mirror new never hung 81cm x 98cm. $50.00 Ph: 0429051183

for more info. Lockrose. 0407782067

6ft extension ladder, 3 positions, lik new - $60. Ph: 0429 964 567

Assorted Steel Picket Pegs $5.00 each, Wooden Pallets 10 for $5.00 : Phone 0407 749 765 Lowood area

Ph: 07 3857 1435 970 833.

Blenheim area. Ph; 0428 611 649

20ft site container, 20ft, divided in two sections, can send photos. Ph: 0452 330 035

Disability Fold Up Wheel Chair Near New - $200 Ph: 5462 2551

TOOLS & IMPLEMENTS

NJ Phillips Forestry Gun with 4 gas bottles, 2 of which are reusable. $500.00 ono. Phone 0400720237

Wanted travelling irrigator, prefer with 3- 3 1/2 inch hose 0428 427 815

Ph: 0438 757 489

List your item for free* DEADLINE 2pm FRIDAY

BOWLS

LAIDLEY BOWLS CLUB

Wednesday social

J.Budd, M.Whereat, P.Grantham. 14. M.Zabel, L.Anderson, M.Anderson. 11. K.Collier, R.Webb, P.McAndrews

10. A.Farley, J.Mace, P.Morgan. 9. R.Blanchard, D.McGuire. 22. L.Holms, C.McGuire 14. T.Sager, S.Harrison. 20. M.Locker, R.Pagett. 13.

Saturday Pennant. Our ladies were a bit uphill this week with players away and sick. But troupers they are they took on West [Blue] and won 53-30. Unfortunately the afternoon game was against the champs and a loss of 59-15. Good effort girls.

LOCKYER DISTRICT INDOOR

BOWLS ASSOCIATION

LADIES AND GENTS SINGLES

Ladies Singles: Open Winner: V.Zischke. Runner Up: C.Kammholz

Consolation Winner: T.Van Ansem.

Runner Up: W.Hyde

Mens Singles: Open Winner: B.Purcell. Runner Up: K.Degen

Consolation Winner: R.Zabel. Runner

Up: J.Mace

TOOGOOLAWAH BOWLS CLUB

On Monday 7th August, Toogoolawah

Bowls proudly held the annual Mayors Cup between Esk, Kilcoy Lowood and Toogoolawah. Victors on the day after some great competition were the Ladies from Kilcoy Well done to all the players

On Tuesday 8th August we had our Pub Day with a full green and sponsorship from Ray White Toogoolawah everyone enjoyed their day.

On Sunday 13th August we had a game of triples. Winners on the day were John Greaney, Dot McVeigh and Gerrit Winkeler. Fruit Tray raf e went to Gerrit Winkler. For the Calendar.

1. Our next Club Meeting will be Sunday 10th September 2023. All members are invited to attend at 9.00am and to help in the running of the club by participating in discussions. See you on the Green.

BRIDGE

LOCKYER BRIDGE CLUB

Once again, congratulations go to Pat Ziebarth & Richard Drouin who came in rst 65.62% - nice score.

L Gunthorpe & J Kuhle 57.29%, H Geitz & T Fitzgerald 52.08%, W Pickles & P Hooper 47.92%, J & G Orrin tying with M Porter & S Hooper 46.88%, R & A McLucas 40%.

Our Club will be taking part in the Australia Wide Pairs on Wednesday 30th August, if you are a registered ABF Member and wish to join us, phone Joy Orrin 0429700376

CRICKET

LOCKYER VETERANS

Lockyer over 60s played Ipswich at Ivor Marsden on 5th August. Batting rst, Ipswich powered away and a score of 300 looked possible. Hines, 39 and Pettersson 38 were the main contributors, but Lockyer bowlers contained the middle order and restricted the score to 9/224.

Graeme Zirbel and Peter Still took two wickets each, and all other bowlers used took one wicket each.

Zirbel and Gary Hughes with 23 each were the top scorers as Lockyer batted out their 45 overs to nish at 9/117. This was the last over 60s match for the season, in which Lockyer nished second last.

On 6th August, Lockyer over 50s played Toowoomba at Cahill Park.

Batting rst, Lockyer did not get their usual good start and it was left to Randall Reck 56 n/o, and Russ Sipple 50 n/o to provide the bulk of the

runs, as Lockyer nished at 9/198. Toowoomba’s runs were mainly made at the top of the order and the winning run was hit with four balls to spare, at 7/199. Jason Kleidon (3/45) and Shane Samuelson (2/12) were the main wicket takers. Lockyer is in second place on the ladder.

GOLF

ESK GOLF CLUB

Friday Turkey Run

The Run-down:

Winner - G Steele 46/30

Runner-up - B Glanville 48/30

NTP 4 - G Punch, NTP 8 - M Beetz

G Punch 48/34, I McIntyre 52/34, M Beetz 44/35, J Humphrey 46/36, G Lockett 57/36, D Back 45/36, P Cook 47/38, D Maddy 64/35, M Lerm 87/57

Saturday 12/8/23 - Doug & Lorraine

Bitossi Sponsored Day.

Stableford +/- Winner B Thorogood

+3

R/UP: S Brown +1, C Pettet +1, D Misso Even, D Bitossi Snr Even, B Moore -2, S Lerm -2, I Knopke -2, D Bitossi Jnr -2, L Robson -2, J Kerr -2, D Lockwood -3, B Tumney -3, P Cook -4, C Neilsen -5, I Timms -6, D Richards -6, S Wilson -6, H Knubel

-7, J Guest -9, C Guest -9(L)

Bradmans - G Wilson -11

Ladies Winner - Cathy Guest

NTP. Handicap 0-18 - 1/10 3rd P Cook. H/c 19+ - 5/14 3rd C Pettet

Ladies 6/15 3rd no winner

ALL IN: Sponsor Esk IGA - 4/13 D Richards. Sponsor Brisbane Valley

Meats - 8/17 2nd B Moore (in hole)

Sunday 13/8/23 - 9 Hole Chooky

Winner - B Glanville 30nett

R/UP - C Pettet 31, G Spencer 32, V Scott 32, G Steele 34, J Beetz 35, D Back 36, G Punch 38, P Cook 38, M Beetz 38, J Humphrey 38, S Wilson

39, G Lockett 44(L)

Putting Competition - Shaun Wilson

12putts. NTP - No 4 G Punch, No 8

M Beetz

LAIDLEY GOLF CLUB

Saturday 12th August - Patron’s Day - Men & Ladies Single Stableford

Trophies Donated by: Roley Hovey

Overall Ladies Winner: Dot Manteufel

39pts

Div.1 Winner: Flo Lee 38

Div.1 Runner Up: Trish Harris 34 on c/b

Div.2 Winner: Shirley Hulett 38

Div.2 Runner Up: Julie Murray 36 on c/b

Rundown: T. Pyers 36; J. Logan 34; L. Emmerson-Smale 32

Pins: (Pro Pin) Flo Lee (Div.1) Judy Logan (Div.2) Julie Murray (Div.3)

Enid Llewellyn

Overall Men’s Winner: Robin Core 38 on c/b

Div.1 Winner: Nathan Faulks 38

Div.1 Runner Up: Andrew Paroz 37 on c/b

Div.2 Winner: Bruno Maugeri 35

Div.2 Runner Up: Garry Rodgers 34

Div.3 Winner: Archer Zischke 38

Div.3 Runner Up: Peter Bird 36

Rundown: L. Zischke 37; J. Etherden 36; A. Parker 36; K. Hauser 35; K. To s 34; G. Rodgers 34; G. Hulett 33; G. Heuston 32; H. Phelan 32

Pins: (Pro Pin) Dave Morrow (Div.1)

Jeff Etherden (Div.2) Roger Gray (Div.3) Greg Heuston

Thursday 10th August - Open Competition - Single Stableford

Winner: Steven Luck 39

Runner Up: Garry Rodgers 36

Run Down: R. Core 36, K. Hauser 34, K. Luck 34, A. Parker 34

Pins: (Pro Pin) Dave Cannard (Div.1)

Ken Luck (Div.2) Glen Natalier (All In)

Dave Cannard

Wednesday 9th August - Ladies

Single Stableford

Trophy Donor: Chris Scheiwe

Winner: Marie Voorma 36 on c/b

Runner Up: Judy Logan 36

Run Down: H. Gray 35, H. Gilbert 33, T. Harris 33

Also Final Round of Ladies Pairs

Matchplay

Jenny Paroz & Petal Davis defeated Flo Lee & Michelle Taylor 3/1

Congratulations to both teams for making the nal!!!

LOWOOD GOLF CLUB

Results for Tuesday 8 August 2023

Single Stableford

Men’s Winner: C Petrohilos 40 R/Up: W James 37

Ladies’ Winner: L Sheraton 39 R/Up: Peta Dwyer 37

BRD: A Bolton B Victor D Olsen Y Jones 36 B Lowe 35, I Dobbie D Sippel R Young F Overington M Joyce 34

NTPs: 2: C Petrohilos 5: B Lowe 11: C Petrohilos 14: P McGuigan 14 2nd shot ladies: S Luxford 3/12 2nd shot Div 1: M Blackley Div 2: I Dobbie

Results for Thursday 10 August

2023 Single Stableford

Winner: I Dobbie 39 R/Up: V Birchall

37

BRD: M Callander 37, D Sheraton

37, J Burrett 36, N Emmerson 36, J

McQueen 36, D Bond 35, M Whitwell

35, S Henshall 35

NTPs: 2: Shane Kopelke 5: B Lowe

11: J Ormaechea 14: P Lawrenson

14 Ladies 2nd shot: Sue Kopelke

4/13 2nd shot Div 1: M Callander

Div 2: D Bond

Results for Saturday 12 August 2023

Single Stableford

Winner: G Winter 39 R/Up: J Grace

37 ocb

BRD: Shane Kopelke M Blackley

37 G Milady P Brown H Doran 36 P

Quirk Peter Coles P Barber 35

NTP: 2: P Brown 5: J Grace 11: P

McGuigan 14: P Barber 14 Ladies

2nd shot: A Skinner 9/18 2nd shot

Div 1: M Barden Div 2: P Quirk

ROSEWOOD GOLF CLUB

RESULTS 3.8.23:

Single Stableford:

Winner: R Summerville OCB 35 pts

R/Up: M Soich OCB 35 pts

Run Down: M Harris-Walker OCB 35

pts. NTP - No 2: M Sparke in hole, No 9: M Sparke 26 cm, No 11: J Comp 36 cm, No 15: S Nicholls 84 cm. RESULTS 12-8-23

Winners:- T Stanford + E Nelson

49pts. 1st Runner up:- D Roberts + J Stack 48pts. 2nd Runner up:- J Smith + L Alderson 45 (OCB)

3rd Runner up:- R Morton + M Morton 45pts. Ball Rundown to 43pts

NTP No2:- J Demery Ladies:- E

Nelson. No 9 (19+):- V Gibbons La-

dies:- M Gibson. No 11:- T Stanford

Ladies:- E Nelson. No 15:- J Hanley

Ladies:- E Nelson. Approach No 12:L Alderson Ladies:- E Nelson

TOOGOOLAWAH GOLF CLUB

Wednesday 9th August Ladies played a Single Stableford Event.

Overall winner was Sandy Gleeson

15 points, 18 hole winner was Wendy Hat eld 14 points.

9 hole winner was Marion Deane

14 points. Enid’s NTP 4/13 was Pat Dennis.

PM Chook Run also a single stableford event.

Winner Clinton Smith, Runner up Richie Marschke.

NTP 8/17 Jeff Yeo, 1/10 Geoff Bailey.

Saturday 12th August - Seymour’s Toyota Trophy Day a 4 Person Ambrose.

Winning Team was Michael O’Connor, Lea-Jayne, ‘Damian and Caleb Marschke 54.75 nett.

Runner up team was Peter Granzien, Richie, Laura and Ava Marschke 55.25.

Seymour’s Longest Putt on 9/18 was Agg Dagan. Exchange Hotel Groovy G.o.a.t. Pizza

hole 3/12 Mark Scott, IGA Toogoolawah, 4/13 Bob Marshall.

For Frank 6/15 Shane Sutton, Grand Hotel Esk Men’s Michael O’Connor, Ladies Enid Faulkner.

53 Players competed for a great trophy Day by Seymour’s Toyota. A big Shout out to Scott and Family for an awesome day. All players were well hydrated with a free drink. Don’t forget to give the little guys a go, visit Seymour’s Toyota Toogoolawah.

Sunday 13th MDGA Pennants at Lowood. Toogoolawah V Lowood.

Game was a Square 2 1/2 - 2 1/2. Coming Events.

Saturday 19th August Esk Presidents day in conjunction with Esk Cup.

Sunday MDGA Pennants at Esk. Ipswich 1 v Toogoolawah at 8.00am.

Wednesday 23rd August Ladies AM Golf 8am for 18 holes and 9.00am for 9 holes.

PM Chook Run 3.00pm hit off.

RUGBY LEAGUE

GATTON HAWKS

Games Friday Night 11th August v Toowoomba Brothers @ Cahill Park. This weekend was a bit of a mixed with games for u19 and women being played at different locations to help ll their draws.

A Grade - Friday night at Cahill Park played in front of a good crowd. Gatton 78 Brothers nil

Tries: Nicholas SHORT 3; Tyrell WOODLEY 2; Nathan KLEIDON 2; Shannon HICKS 2; Ben HAVILAND; Haydan LIPP; Tye GRAY; Leonard BURNS; Luke SELF; Conversions: Haydan Lipp 10; Reserve Grade won on For et from Brothers. Women travelled to Warwick to play Souths Gatton 76 Souths 0. Ashlea NOLAN 3; Natalia WEBB 3; Emily YOUNG 2; Bonnie ZAPPA; Sage FISHER-PETERS; Courtney ROBINSON; Nicole GUSMAN; Ellie WINZAR; Kamryn DUNEMANN. Conversions: Sarah Hoger 10.

KILCOY YOWIES

The Yowies had a convincing 26-12 win over Yandina in their last home game of the year this Saturday. The team is hoping to carry this form into their last game of the year against Beerwah next week.

LAIDLEY LIONS

Volunteer Cup 22-10 Fassifern

Bombers

Tries: Alexander Pitura, James Blake, Alexander Cardillo, Bailey Carvolth, (name withheld). Conversions (2/5): Alexander Cardillo, Jayden Roberts.

SOCCER

ROSEWOOD UNITED SOCCER CLUB

Saturday 12 August 2023: Under 10’s: Dinmore 0, RUSC Warhorses 0, RUSC Knights 3, St Cats 4, CONTINUES PAGE 35

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BRUCE DUNCAN MEMORIAL JOCKEYS CHALLENGE DAY

RUSC Merlins 0, Raceview 11.

U11’s Div 3: Westminster 2, Rosewood 3.

** Final Position: RUSC 1st/Minor

Premiers, progress to Finals **

Under 12’s Div 3: Rivers 10, Rosewood 0.

**Final Position: RUSC 6th**

Under 13’s Div 2: Sunnybank 1, Rosewood 3.

**Final Position: RUSC 3rd, progress to Finals**

Under 14’s Div 2: Blackstone 1, Rosewood 2.

**Final Position: 7th.**

Senior Men Div 5: Rosewood 0, Southern Districts 3.

Senior Women Div 3: Dinmore 3, Rosewood 3.

SWQ Thunder FC

Boys/Men

13’s - 1-0 Win (Ipswich Knights)

14’s - 2-1 Win (Ipswich Knight

15’s - 2-1 Win (Ipswich Knights)

16’s - 3-0 Win (Ipswich Knights)

23’s - 3-0 Loss (Sunshine Coast F.C.)

Seniors - 1-0 Loss (S.C. F.C.)

Girls/Women

13’s - 2-2 Draw (W.Wanderers F.C.)

15’s - 2-0 Win (Western Pride F.C.)

17’s - BYE

23’s - 1-0 Loss (Western Pride F.C.)

Seniors - 5-0 Win (Western Pride F.C.)

SQUASH

GATTON SQUASH CLUB

Montezuma def Pericles

Shane Zische (5-55) def Steve Marriott (0-27)

Kerrie Toohey (1-46) lost to Kevin

Goss (4-57)

Clive Nuttall-Smith (5-55) def Jason Cook (0-0)

Annette Kilah (5-55) def Chris

Cottone (0-0)

Mason Kleidon (4-54) def Nat Kajewski (1-35)

Caleb Weier (5-55) def Tony Prentice (0-16)

Augustus lost to Ramses II

Michael Pratt (4-51) def Kent Idle (1-33)

Brent Loughman (0-0 lost to Kelsey

O’Dea (5-55)

Tom Hayes (5-57) def Terry O’Dea (0-42)

Blake Loughman (0-0) lost to Scotty Coggins (5-55)

Conner Kleidon (2-43) lost to Lachlan Sticklen (3-51)

John White (2-41) lost to Cody

Wegner (3-47)

Zhao Zheng lost to Genghis Khan

Rob Balenzuela (4-52) def Andrew Lerch (1-34)

Courtney Haak (1-42) lost to Neil

Thomas (4-53)

Courtney Haak (2-44) lost to Sam

Steinhardt (3-44)

Jacob Sudhaus (2-37) lost to Josh

Reisenleiter (3-47)

Hayden Kleidon (5-58) def Graham

Malone (0-34)

Di Malone (2-47) def Nick Theodosis (3-50)

TOUCH FOOTBALL LAIDLEY TOUCH ASSOCIATION

MIXED RESULTS

Summerholm Sweathogs 11 def The

Biggy Smalls 1

434Run 12 def Dirty Dingoes 5

Golden Oldies 7 def Dirty Ruckers 6

Uncos 9 def Sitting Ducks 5

Rovers Mx 7 v Gammin Mx 5

Smash Pass won on a forfeit by

Layabouts

Bits ‘n’ Pieces had the bye

MEN’S RESULTS

Rovers Men 10 def Penetrators 8

4

Cody’s aiming high and striving hard for the top

BY JACOB HAYDEN

YOUNG Cody Soderquist has got his priorities sorted and knows what he wants.

Soderquist was chosen for the 14-15 Years Darling Downs side in the Rugby Union State Championships, held in Cairns on July 18-26.

“It was a great experience,” Soderquist said.

“We had to do heaps of long training sessions before we went away.”

Soderquist played for the Valley Rugby Union Club in 2023 and also played for his school.

Gammin Men 4 drew with Waterboys

LOFT 6 def Laidley High 2

Sambuca’s had the bye

“I’ve been playing League my whole life and gave Union a shot at club level this year and it turned out pretty good,” he said.

[Union] is a lot rougher in contact and you’ve got to be switched on in case you get hurt in the scrums.”

Soderquist’s coaches loved his defence and how he

tackled, which he said was all about ‘crunching old mate when he runs at you’.

“It was hot [in Cairns], but it was good competition up there,” he said.

“We came 8th overall, but we had a hard draw… we had to verse hard teams both days and we were in a good pool.”

Soderquist would like to play pro one day, hopefully for the Reds in Union or to represent Queensland in League.

“It’s a hard road there, but I’ll aim high and strive hard, and try to make it to the top,” he said.

“I do a lot of training at gym, and I have heaps of commitment with sports.

“I do boxing as well with and then I have school League, school Union, club Union and club League.”

Soderquist received the Life Member Team Award for his team, chosen by his coaches for his defence.

Cody Soderquist and mum Jo at the Rugby Union 14-15 Years State Championship in Cairns.

PHOTO: JO SODERQUIST

LOCKYER 1 BACK-TO-BACK

BY GRACE CRICHTON

LOCKYER Valley Netball Association have secured back-to-back wins in the Darling Downs Interdistrict Carnival Open Division.

The Lockyer 1 team topped the leader board in 2022 and backed it up with another win this year

Toowoomba.

Coach Lisa Harm said the team’s consistency was a contributing factor to their winning streak.

“We’ve had the same team two years running,” she said.

“Their connections on court, knowing each other

The interdistrict carnival took place across the Darling from May with ten teams

competing in the Open Division.

Two Lockyer 1 players were awarded ‘Players of the Finals’, with Jasmine Brown taking Centre Court of the

Vice captain Tamika

Toohill said the team had an impressive track record.

“I actually worked out over the two years we played 40 games and we only lost two, one each year,” she said.

Captain Amelia Webster said they could not have done it without ‘super coach’ Harm.

every step of the way while umpiring us and running our trainings,” she said.

The gratitude was felt by the whole team.

“We couldn’t have done it without her,” Toohill said.

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Interdistrict winners in 2022 and now 2023, Lockyer 1 Open Division team members (back) Eleanor Spratt, Jasmine Brown, Amelia