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TECH-POSITIVE GENERATION Youth showing signs of tech dependence embraced the chance to disconnect and learn tech-positive habits at The Kokoda Youth Foundation’s Digital Detox Program from January 7-15. STORY PAGE 7.

Children from across Lockyer and Ipswich schools, Brisbane and the Gold Coast participated in a digital detox program at Kokoda Park, Thornton.

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JANUARY IS in full swing and it looks to be an eventful year ahead.

Firstly, I would like to thank our many readers who contributed storm and hail photos last week.

It was shocking to see the size and ferocity of the storms over summer.

As always, I encourage you to be prepared for unpredictable and intense weather as we see out the rest of summer.

Secondly, for both new and regular readers, I encourage you to utilise our community noticeboard.

Please check your regular meeting listings are up to date, and if you are holding an Australia Day event, we would love to help you promote it.

Please reach out to list your event on the community noticeboard and to speak to our advertising representatives for rates.

Finally, if you are a social media user, I invite you to head over to our Facebook page and give us a like.

You can read The Independent flipbook online, so even if you’re out of town you can keep up to date with our local news.

I look forward to our close engagement with this wonderful community in 2024.

Great gardens ONCE again the town gardens are full of glorious colour! I would like to thank the LVRC Parks and Gardens crews for these and other plantings throughout the year, always enhancing our town with their beauty.

Thank you all.

Di Lewin Gatton

on both occasions that a feral animal had been the problem.There is no doubt it was a two-legged fox.

To everyone out there who has a few backyard hens, be on the look out as there are poultry thieves active in the area.

If anyone has had a similar experience as me, give me a call.

Keith Abraham 5426 6133 Glamorgan Vale

the tower site secure, by retention of security fencing and camera surveillance, to deter unauthorized entry.

DAF has confirmed that the procurement process shall commence over the next few months, and it is estimated that works will commence in the first half of 2024.

Borumba dam pumped hydro creates major focus on Jimna: As a follow up to attendance at several public meetings hosted by the Borumba Pumped Hydro Project Stakeholder Engagement Team (BPHPSET), and subsequent correspondence, the Jimna Forest Action Group Inc. (JFAGI), is delighted to have been invited to be part of ongoing discussions involving local projects that may be eligible for assistance.

Initial local projects identified at a meeting held in Jimna on Monday 20th November 2023, were 1. Beautification of the Yabba Creek Persimmon Tree Park area and local swimming hole, including the re-establishment and maintenance of the Jimna via Yabba Creek to Peach Trees Camping

Poultry pilfered I ALWAYS keep about 25 laying hens with the eggs for myself and the extended family. As I was getting low in numbers, I purchased 12 new layers at the start of November.

They settled into their new home very well and continued to lay very good.

On Christmas Day I was absent from the property all day, returning home just on dark. When I closed the door on the chicken shed that evening I notice that the only black hen I owned was missing.

Next morning revealed all. There were eleven hens missing. Ten of the recent bought ones. Four months earlier five hens disappeared in a similar way.

There was no indication

Jimna News & Views THE Jimna Fire Tower project reset: the latest news update from the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF), received 14th November 2023, advises that the repairs and stabilization works project for the Jimna Fire Tower, has taken considerable time to resolve, given the complexities of the required works.

DAF, however, maintains a strong desire to ensure that the party engaged to undertake these works, is appropriately qualified and skilled to complete the repairs to the necessary standard.

In the interim, DAF has maintained efforts to keep

Area walking track. 2. The establishment of designated mountain biking trails.

3. Support for JFAGI’S Jimna Town Memorial Plot project. 4. The identification and restoration of the three Bora Rings in the Jimna area. 5. Support for the refurbishment of the Jimna Fire Tower, including an appropriate on site tourism facility, and memorial depicting the legacy of legendary master fire tower builder Arthur Leis.

6. The establishment of a designated overnight free camping area in Jimna.

The BPHPSET representatives reiterated that local fire issues definitely were not out of their scope, and have extended an invitation to other interested local groups and individuals to become involved.

A fantastic turnout of members and supporters of JFAGI attended the final meeting for 2023 on Sunday 26th November held at the Jimna Visitor Information Centre.

Seasons greetings and best wishes to all, have a happy and safe festive season, see you in 2024.

Dave Wright, Jimna Forest Action Group

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Boaters at risk until hazards removed from Atkinson Dam

>> LVRC 2024 COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE The Ordinary Council Meetings of Lockyer Valley Regional Council for 2024 will be held at the Gatton Council Chambers, commencing at 9am on the following dates (unless otherwise determined): l January 24 l February 21 l March 13 l April 17 l May 15 l June 19 l July 17 l August 21 l September 18 l October 16 l November 20 l December 18 Meeting and workshop dates are subject to change after the local government elections in March 2024.

The January meeting will be held on January 24 (4th Wednesday, one week later than ordinary schedule).

The March meeting will be held on March 13 (2nd Wednesday, one week earlier than ordinary schedule).

AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS & CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY Council’s 2024 Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony will take place from 9am on January 26 at the Gatton Shire Hall.

BY GRACE CRICHTON ATKINSON DAM Holiday Park manager Wayne Maher is calling on Seqwater to clean up dangerous debris from Atkinson Dam before a serious injury or fatality occurs.

Star pickets and meters of barbed wire fencing lie just under the surface, posing a danger to boaters and dam users.

Mr Maher said Seqwater needed to install better signage to alert people to the dangers.

Currently, there are A3 paper signs stuck to repurposed corflutes at the dam entrances, noting a reduced speed limit and referring boaters to Somerset Dam for skiing, tubing, and jet skiing.

An electric sign notifies users of the reduced speed limit and underwater hazards at the boat ramp.

Mr Maher said he was aware of three star pickets protruding above the surface marked with white crab pot

Seqwater have reduced the speed limit at Atkinson Dam due to underwater hazards, but Atkinson Dam Holiday Park owner Wayne Maher says its not enough. INSET: A star picket protruding above the surface is one of several in the dam. PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

floats, of which only one float was still in place.

“Where’s the danger warning?” he said.

“After hours, there is boating on the dam.

“How the hell are they going to see that?”

Despite night restrictions and the gates locked, Mr Maher said there was nothing to prevent people from launching a vessel after

hours, nor anyone to police the 6-knot limit introduced in December.

“Someone’s going to get hurt,” he said.

“Someone’s going to get killed.”

A Seqwater spokesperson said they were committed to maintaining safety at all recreation and operational sites.

“Seqwater is aware of a

star picket above the water level and submerged fencing below the water level at Lake Atkinson,” they said.

“Our operations team have marked the star picket with a buoy for visitor awareness and safety following multiple attempts to retrieve the object, which is unachievable, alongside the removal of fencing, until the lake water level is lower.

“While Seqwater’s Compliance Team undertake regular on-water patrols, visitors are encouraged to take personal responsibility.”

Mr Maher questioned the lack of action taken by Seqwater’s management.

“Someone needs to lose their job,” he said.

“They need to shut this down, someone’s going to get killed.”

Somerset SES provide critical cyclone support in FNQ SEVEN SES Somerset Unit members flew to Cairns in the lead up to Christmas, supporting the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) response and recovery operations for Tropical Cyclone Jasper.

Somerset Mayor and Local Disaster Manage-

ment Group Chair Graeme Lehmann said the swift Somerset SES response was critical in helping the affected communities recover and rebuild.

“The devastation seen in Far North Queensland has been dreadful. We know that recovering from this

natural disaster will take many months,” he said.

“We are so proud of our SES volunteers who were on the front line from the start, providing vital support for those who have lost so much in the lead up to Christmas.”

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SES Regional Director Rick Murdoch farewells Incident Management Team members from Somerset SES Unit Danni Cawte (Toogoolawah SES), Tony Cooper (Area Controller) and Adrian Squires (Lowood SES), along with Ipswich members Kristie-Lee Kolby and Tanisha Lewis.

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First Lockyer Valley Correctional Centre recruits graduate A MAJOR milestone has been reached for the Lockyer Valley Correctional Centre as its first group of Custodial Correctional Officers graduated in front of family and friends on December 21.

After completing a rigorous 10-week paid training program, the new officers will be deployed to the front line of public safety at centres throughout southeast Queensland to develop their skills further until the state’s newest correctional centre is commissioned in the first half of 2024.

The 1,536-bed centre near Gatton will be a modern, safe and fit-for-purpose facility focusing on rehabilitation to reduce reoffending.

This will include mental health, drug, and alcohol rehabilitation services in fitfor-purpose spaces.

More than 800 roles will

The Lockyer Valley Correctional Centre’s first group of Custodial Correctional Officers graduated from their 10-week training course on December 21.

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be available at the Lockyer Valley Correctional Centre including custodial officers, case managers, psychologists, allied health workers and administration officers.

Queensland Corrective Services is actively recruiting for roles for the new

centre and across the state.

Lockyer Valley Regional Council Mayor Tanya Milligan, who attended to congratulate the new correctional officers, said the centre would open job opportunities and provide better public safety in the region.

“Congratulations to the first round of trained custodial officers for Lockyer Valley Correctional Centre,” she said.

“The meaningful work you are about to embark on will not only improve public safety and the lives of pris-

oners, but your decision to work in the Lockyer Valley has far-reaching and tangible benefits for our community.

“We look forward to welcoming many more of your colleagues to the region in the coming months.”

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SRC approves poultry farm and garden centre DAs SOMERSET Regional Council approved two major development applications with conditions in their December 21 ordinary meeting.

Council approved a 400,000bird poultry farm near Brightview, subject to conditions.

Somerset Economic Recovery Sub-Group representative Councillor Jason Wendt said the development would comprise of eight sheds, built to RSPCA Approved Farming Scheme Standards, on a farm of more than 120 hectares.

“We have approved the development subject to a range of conditions including air and water quality, environmental matters, traffic and noise,” Cr Wendt said.

“Council additionally has a poultry farm inspection system in place to ensure that we proactively mitigate and manage any potential issues on large poultry farms.

“Food industries, including poultry farms, represent 16.5% of total employment in Somerset.

“This development will provide additional employment

opportunities in our region.”

Council also approved a Development Application, subject to conditions, for a garden centre and nursery in Lowood.

The development will take place in two stages and will include extensions to an existing shed, construction of new sheds, a 12-space carpark and three new shade structures.

Mayor Graeme Lehman said the two development applications highlighted the strength of the region’s diverse industries, the continued growth of Somerset’s

economy, and increased employment opportunities.

“We work hard to support the growth and development of our region’s businesses and are pleased that we were able to support these applications for exciting development opportunities in the Somerset region,” Cr Lehmann said.

“We need to improve our local unemployment rate of 6.1% to something closer to the Queensland average of 3.7%, or better, and projects like this will help achieve this.”

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>> SRC BRIEFS KOALA KINDNESS CAMPAIGN AS koala dispersal and breeding season continues, so too does Somerset Regional Council’s (SRC) campaign to promote koala kindness and awareness.

Partnering with Griffith University for this campaign, SRC have committed to raise awareness throughout koala breeding season.

Somerset Councillor Sean Choat said council were reminding residents and visitors to keep a lookout on roads, in backyards and public spaces.

“Over the next couple of months, it will be important for residents to minimise koala-dog interactions in backyards,” he said.

SRC are also urging everyone to report koala sightings on QWildlife, the official Koala App by the Queensland Government.

GALLERY CALLS FOR IDEAS The Condensery is calling for submissions from artists and makers of performance work with exhibition proposals and ideas.

If you are an artist, or team of artists, with an exhibition proposal or idea for the Somerset region, contact The Condensery for more information on 07 5423 1036 or email thecondensery@somerset.qld. gov.au NEXT COUNCIL MEETING SRC will hold its next meeting at 9am on Wednesday January 24 at the Simeon Lord Room, Esk Library.

Community members are welcome to attend meetings and are encouraged to provide at least 24 hours’ notice of attendance to mail@somerset. qld.gov.au or 5424 4000.

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Charity fundraiser organisers Julie McConochie and Gaye De Ruyter with fire victims Lili and Linette Peachey and Warren’s Towing tow truck driver Ricky Howt, who towed the camper trailer free of cost.

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Murphys Creek and Toowoomba groups joined forces to buy a camper trailer for a Lockyer Valley family who lost everything during a fire at Murphys Creek Escape Caravan Park on September 26. Charity fundraiser organisers Julie McConochie and Gaye De Ruyter pictured with donated prices.

Communities band together to help family recover after fire takes home

BY JESSE HAMILTON

WHEN a fire ripped through her home at Murphys Creek Escape in September, resident Linette Peachey could never have imagined the outpouring of support she would receive in her family’s recovery.

Upon learning of her

situation, various Murphys Creek and Toowoomba groups joined forces to raise funds through sponsorship and raffle donations to purchase a camper trailer for the Lockyer family.

Spearheaded by Murphys Creek locals Gaye De Ruyter and Julie McConochie, Mrs De Ruyter said she was visit-

ing the caravan park to check on another resident before hearing of Mrs Peachey’s situation.

“I went up to the escape to see how the lady was that got burnt out, but she was all looked after, she had another caravan,” she said.

“But Linette didn’t have anything, she got burnt out

too, so I decided we’ll try and get her a camper trailer.”

Mrs De Ruyter said she and Mrs McConochie emailed local groups for support and, within three weeks of the fire, were able to raise money for the camper trailer.

Mrs Peachey said she was overwhelmed by the gesture and magnitude of support

shown by so many within the community.

“I was floored, it’s pretty amazing for all those companies to get on board,” she said.

“Gaye said after the fire, ‘I’m going to do something,’ and I said that’s amazing and lovely.

“I said ‘I’ve never been on

the receiving end of anything like this,’ I was just happy that everyone was alive.”

Mrs Peachey said she was working at the time of the fire, and her daughter Lili was first on scene to rescue the dogs.

The trailer is an OZtrail-Camper Trailer 12 top that sleeps 8 to 12 people.

Vehicle in ditch, Hatton Vale; vehicle hits pedestrian, Marburg VEHICLE FOUND IN DITCH, HATTON VALE PARAMEDICS transported a male patient to Ipswich Hospital in a stable condition after a vehicle

went into a ditch at Summerholm on January 8.

VEHICLE AND PEDESTRIAN INCIDENT, MARBURG A male in his 60s was

transported in a serious condition to Ipswich Hospital with significant pelvic injuries following a vehicle and pedestrian incident on the Warrego

Highway west bound on January 13.

AEROSOL CAN CATCHES ALIGHT, LOCKROSE Two patients, a female in her 20s and a male

child sustained minor burns to their legs after an aerosol can caught alight at a private residence on January 11.

Both patients were

transported in stable conditions to Ipswich Hospital.

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BY GRACE CRICHTON

A PROJECT to uncover part of the Lockyer Valley’s history has come to fruition as the Gatton and District Historical Society (GDHS) completed their research on an old graveyard.

The society has a longstanding interest in the Ropeley Zion Scandinavian Lutheran graveyard, located on Ropeley Rockside Road, and society member Kelven Freeman has spearheaded research efforts in recent years.

“The society… saw this thing as something worth preserving,” Mr Freeman said.

“Renewed interest from the society came with the 100th anniversary of Immanual Lutheran [in February 2023].”

The society began with very little information about

The Gatton and District Historical Society have extensively researched the Ropeley Zion Scandinavian Lutheran and are now seeking signage to honour the region’s early settlers.

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the site and the people who are resting there.

“First thing we had to do was try and find out who owned it,” Mr Freeman said.

“We’ve finally established that Immanual owns it…

the registered owner is Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ropeley Estate.”

Mr Freeman and society members dug deep into the history of the people who lived and died there.

Migrants settled in the Ropeley area from the 1850s, many fleeing drought and religious persecution in Prussia (modern day Germany).

A tight-knight Lutheran

community sprang up in the hills and their graves tell the story of the hardships of frontier life.

A young woman who died in childbirth 12 months after her wedding day, a young

man crushed by a horse, a deathly snake bite.

Most striking is the high infant mortality rate.

“The part that hits you when you really get into it is the number of kids,” Mr Freeman said.

The earliest marked grave belongs to Anna Dionysius, who died in 1891, but Mr Freeman believes it is not the earliest burial.

The graveyard fell out of use in the 1920s.

The GDHS would like to see signage installed.

“We’d like those people out there remembered in a proper way,” Mr Freeman said.

“What we would like to see happen, with the assistance of the council and Immanuel, is for the graveyard to become a destination.

“We want people to go there to absorb our past.”

Art in Kilcoy: ‘You are not what you look like’ KILCOY Art Society Inc’s first Artist of the Month (AOM) for 2024 is award winning portrait artist Lisa May. Lisa is a self taught artist who has recently relocated to Mount Kilcoy and specialises in portraits, drawings and paintings in oils.

Lisa has been a finalist in the Doug Moran, Percival, and Lester Portrait Prize Exhibitions and a semi finalist in the BP Portrait Award and has works in both private

and public collections.

The theme of her AOM display is ‘you are not what you look like’.

What do you see when you pass someone in the street?

First appearances count and you can be wrong.

It is easy to jump to conclusions or make assumptions.

‘You are not what you look like’ brings Lisa May and writer Di Taylor together for

this exciting project.

Fourteen KASI members were invited to sit for their portrait and talk about themselves.

We don’t always know what a person’s life’s journey has been.

Their triumphs, struggles, passions, or expertise, and we can’t know by just looking at them.

We invite you to visit the gallery during January, study each of the portraits and

say what you notice about the person and what you assume.

Then we would like you to read the person’s bio located on the face of the judge’s bench out front of the display.

Were your assumptions correct or not?

The Kilcoy Courthouse Art Gallery is open 9am to 1pm, Thursday through to Monday.

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Artist of the Month Lisa May invites viewers to challenge their assumptions with her exhibition of portraits at the Kilcoy Courthouse Gallery.

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Twenty-five children from across Lockyer and Ipswich schools, Brisbane and the Gold Coast participated in a digital detox program at Kokoda Park Thornton from January 7-15.

PHOTO: JESSE HAMILTON

Shaping a tech-positive generation

BY JESSE HAMILTON STUDENTS from Rosewood and Laidley State High Schools learned about developing strategies to create a healthy relationship with technology from January 7-15 as they embraced a digital detox program.

The Kokoda Youth

Foundation’s Digital Detox Program aims to give kids aged 12-14 showing signs of digital dependence an opportunity to disconnect and learn tech-positive habits.

Kokoda Youth Foundation digital detox coordinator Chris Emert said through the program’s adventure-based activities and educational

workshops, kids learn to use technology as a tool and not let it control their lives.

“Many of these kids gain from being out of the home where they can’t just go hide and turn to their devices when things get hard for them,” he said.

“What we are finding is a lot of kids are using their

devices as their rescue tool when experiencing normal teenage issues regarding relationships, and how they fit in at school.”

Activities at the detox camp included group mental health and self-awareness sessions and physical challenges in high rope courses and rock climbing.

Mr Emert said parents needed to gain a greater awareness of their kids’ relationship with technology and be on the journey with them.

“Parents need to ask, ‘what’s my part in this, how much of this have I allowed, and what do I need to do to grow and bring about change’,” he said.

Striking the right balance was crucial as it can affect memory, focus, and sleep.

“The reality is technology’s here, let’s not throw it out and say it’s all bad, it’s not all bad,” he said.

“It needs moderation, we need to use it as a tool and be able to find the right balance.”

by Ben Jackson - Pharmacist

How to beat head lice!

The medical term of head lice is pediculus humanus capitis. Head lice are endemic in Australia. They cannot jump or fly but they certainly get around; and they live their entire life (about a month or so) on the head of their host.

Their favourite hiding places are behind the ears and at the back of the neck. Female lice lay their eggs (known as nits) close to the scalp, where they remain firmly stuck to the base of the hair shaft until they hatch in about a week’s time.

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Head lice feed exclusively on human blood; but unlike mosquitoes, another group of little blood suckers, it appears that head lice do not carry disease. They can, however, cause severe itching and this can lead to scratching and skin infections.

If you or your children have head lice, there are simple, safe and effective strategies to send them on their way. Various shampoos, lotions, cream rinses and conditioners are available. Many chemical treatments are based on the chrysanthemum-type pyrethrin insecticides; some contain malathion; and there are several remedies available based on essential oils such as anise, lavender, rosemary and the Australian favourite melaleuca (tea tree) oil. When used as indicated in

some studies these natural treatments have been shown to be more effective even than the chemical treatments.

If live lice are found in the combings after treatment, the head lice may be resistant to the particular product, and the person should be retreated as soon as possible using a product from a different group. Most treatment failures are due to inadequate time in contact with hair and scalp, inappropriate application methods, or the use of ineffective products.

Despite symptoms of tickling, itching and scratching, head lice can sometimes be difficult to find. The answer is to indulge in a little “detection combing”. You apply to dry hair, enough hair conditioner to cover each hair from root to tip.

Starting at the scalp and working carefully in sections, you comb the conditioner through the hair with a special lice comb.

Regular inspection, and detection, and persistence and perseverance with an effective product used appropriately are the keys to success. Of course, it helps if you can convince all the parents of your children’s classmates to put in place similar procedures.

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Kind hands and warm hearts at Regis Gatton THE compassionate and hardworking team at Regis Gatton have been honoured with Regis’ prestigious Kindest Home Award for 2023.

The Kindest Home Award recognises the groups commitment to creating a warm and supportive environment for residents, employees, families, and visitors by prioritising their well-being and happiness.

Regis Gatton general manager Shenaz Bibi said acts of kindness could be small, everyday occurrences.

“Small acts of kindness like helping each other, smiling or simply talking to someone when they are in need are simple, yet sincere gestures,” she said.

“Such gentle, selfless acts of kindness can solve so many problems at a time.”

Mrs Bibi said holding hands was part of life at Regis Gatton and said it created a sense of grounding and reassurance.

“Holding hands regularly strengthens our bonds and connection with others and encourages the development of those essential feelings,”

Survey work at Lakes Apex and Freeman

Regis Gatton has been honoured with Regis’ prestigious 2023 Kindest Home Award for their commitment to creating a warm and supportive environment for residents, employees, families and visitors.

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she said.

“While each of us is unique, the value in our hands epitomises kindness through touch.”

The value of hand holding at Regis Gatton developed

into the Hands Project which included photographing the hands of individuals within the home and sharing their personal stories.

“The project beautifully illustrates how a person’s

unique hands tells the story of their life,” Mrs Bibi said.

Photographs of hands and their accompanying stories are framed and proudly displayed within the home.

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LOCKYER Valley Regional Council has commissioned survey works to better understand the depth profile and characteristics of silt build-up of Lake Apex and Lake Freeman.

Environment Portfolio Councillor Michael Hagan said council engaged Range Environmental and specialist surveyor MinStaff Survey to undertake a bathymetric survey from January 16-17, weather permitting.

“Bathymetric surveys measure the depth of and map the underwater features of a water body,” he said.

“This information will be used to assist council in our ongoing planning and assessment of desilting opportunities for the lakes system.

“During these works, access to the lakes by kayak and remote-controlled survey craft will be undertaken by specialist contractors.

“Residents and visitors may notice watercraft and operators within and around the lakes system during this time, and we appreciate the patience and understanding of all residents while these works are undertaken.”

Cr Hagan said the safety of wildlife would remain of the highest importance throughout the two-day period.

“Disturbance of wildlife and breeding habitats will be minimised by contractors during survey works,” he said.

“The bathymetric survey works follow the completion of preliminary fish and bird surveys, completed last year.

“Further works, including underwater soil sampling are scheduled to be completed in February 2024.”

Community theatre group holding auditions for all-ages musical ADVERTORIAL CALLING all aspiring performers and theatre lovers, the next community theatre production is about to be underway.

Lockyer Regional Performing Arts are holding auditions for ‘Honk! The Musical’ from January 19-

21 in Gatton.

This is the third production directed by Tammy Sarah Linde and Luke O’Hagan, who took the helm for 2022’s ‘Little Women: The Musical’ and 2021’s ‘Anne of Green Gables’.

Ms Linde said participation was open to all.

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live theatre.”

The musical is based on ‘The Ugly Duckling’ by Hans Christian Andersen. “‘Honk!’ is a wonderful musical,” Ms Linde said.

“He goes on this great adventure to discover who he truly is and to accept himself as himself.

“It’s a wonderful, heartwarming tale.”

The directors are looking for both young and mature people to fill various roles.

“It’s designed for all ages,” Ms Linde said.

“It’s got some really lovely roles for our adults and then lots of opportunities for the

kids in the ensembles.

“We are definitely looking for adults to come in and fill some of those chunkier roles.”

Visit lrpa.org.au or Lockyer Regional Performing Arts’ Facebook page to find out more and to download an audition pack.

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Funding available to support Museum and coffee the veteran community shop open for business

BY GRACE CRICHTON

LAIDLEY’S iconic Das Neumann Haus has reopened after the Christmas break and is ready to welcome visitors and new volunteers with open arms.

Entirely volunteer-run, they are looking for new faces to join the team.

Volunteer Marion Davis said the house attracted local and international visitors alike.

“I enjoy meeting people from all around the world,” she said.

“We get to meet quite a few international visitors.”

Marion said a few more volunteers would be ‘wonderful’.

“We used to open seven days a week but over the years quite a few of the volunteers have retired,” she

Das Neumann Haus volunteers Bronwyn Saunders, Marion Davis, and Sue Williams are ready to welcome the public back for the new year.

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said.

Sue Williams has volunteered at Das Neumann Haus since it opened in 1998.

“I enjoy it,” she said.

“It’s a nice place to chill out and meet people.”

The menu of light lunches

and sweets can be enjoyed on the expansive deck under the Jacaranda tree.

“We do quiche and salad, there’s a German lunch with sausage, gherkin, cheese and rye bread, we do sandwiches and wraps,” Sue said.

Locally grown beef on sale at Esk IGA ADVERTORIAL WHOLESOME, nutrient dense, locally grown beef is now on sale at Esk IGA. Esk Beef Pty Ltd is proud to announce that its highly awarded red meat is now available for local consumers to enjoy every day.

The product is 100% locally produced in Esk with all cattle bred and raised on the Drynan Family property ‘Gallanani’, where the family have been raising cattle since 1936.

The cattle are predominantly Charolais bred genetics which produce a lean, well grown animal with reliable and repeatable eating qualities.

The cattle are guaranteed to be free of Hormone Growth

Promotants and Antibiotics, providing consumers with peace of mind knowing where their food has come from and that the beef has been responsibly and ethically grown while enhancing the eating experience.

Another unique attribute of the product range is that the animals are all processed locally by the team at Brisbane Valley Meats, also located in Esk. In the animal’s lifetime they will travel 10km by road transport, resulting in a low carbon footprint, along with reduced stress, which affords a high-quality product with strong environmental credentials.

Esk Beef is excited the products will make

their way to the Esk and Toogoolawah IGA Supermarkets for locals and visitors to our beautiful region to enjoy.

By purchasing Esk Beef, customers are supporting the local businesses, encouraging growth and employment opportunities for local people, and helping to make our communities stronger and more resilient.

Esk Beef is locally raised, locally produced, and it’s proudly local.

Join us for an instore taste testing experience, as we showcase our beef at the Esk IGA on Saturday January 20 between 9:30am to 11:30am.

We look forward to seeing you in store and telling the Esk Beef story.

“It’s simple but it’s functional.”

Das Neumann Haus is on the corner of William and Patrick Streets and is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 9am to 3pm and the kitchen closes at 2:30pm.

APPLICATIONS are now open for local community groups and ex-service organisations to apply for funding to support the veteran community and commemorate the service and sacrifice of current and former serving personnel.

The Veteran Wellbeing Grants program invites ex-service organisations to apply for grants up to $150,000 to develop community-based projects which support the wellbeing of veterans and families.

This program seeks to fund initiatives which provide safe, accessible environments as well as the enhancement of social connections to improve wellbeing.

The Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants program is designed to support the

commemoration of Australian veterans and their families.

Community grants up to $10,000 and major grants up to $150,000 are on offer.

Federal Member for Blair Shayne Neumann said ex-service organisations provided essential support for many veterans and families in the community.

“I’m very pleased that the Albanese Labor Government can support their work via the Saluting Their Service and Veteran Wellbeing Grants programs,” he said.

Applications for this round of Veteran Wellbeing Grants close on January 23, 2024 and applications for this round of Saluting Their Service Grants close on February 6, 2024.

Visit grants.gov.au

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Beauty for your garden and home

A HOUSE is not a home without those finishing touches.

Little bursts of personality and decoration which bring you joy, spark conversation, and create a haven.

Sylvia’s Garden and Home has a wide range of garden and homewares to add that little something extra to your home.

Since opening at 48 Railway St in April 2023, owners Sylvia and Simon Colledge have created a go-to retail destination in Gatton’s CBD. The former nursery owners have sourced local and overseas stock to beautify your indoor and outdoor spaces, all quality products at great prices.

“We’ve got some locally made, we’ve got some Columbian Fair Trade, we’ve got some Mexican, we’ve got some stuff from the Scenic Rim, large pots from Vietnam,” Sylvia said.

“Every delivery that comes in is like Christmas.”

Sylvia said the feedback

Sylvia’s Garden and Home has a wide range of homewares, décor, and garden ware to beautify your indoor and outdoor spaces.

and support from the public so far has been ‘fantastic’.

“Really encouraging, super encouraging,” Sylvia said.

“A lot of people come for a look and lots of people come back again.”

The shop has also solved

the dilemma of gift buying.

“I’ve got a lot of husbands and dads who come in and say, ‘oh it’s so easy now’,” Sylvia said. “‘My wife just wants one of everything from your shop’.”

To make it even easier, they also sell gift cards.

The couple are happy to contribute to Gatton’s retail precinct.

“There are beautiful things here already, there certainly are,” Sylvia said.

“We needed to be unique and we feel like we’ve found that little niche.”

Gardening is Sylvia’s happy place and she is delighted to see that same joy brought to her customers.

“It’s so exciting to watch

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other people get excited about things and walk out and say, ‘I want one of everything’,” she said.

Sylvia’s Garden and Home is open 9am-5pm Monday to Friday and 9am-12.30pm on Saturdays.

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National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed recent updates to the Food and Grocery Code on Conduct review, saying the code is ‘failing farmers’.

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NFF calls on Food and Grocery Code review to give code ‘teeth’

THE FEDERAL Government has appointed Dr Craig Emerson to lead the 202324 review of the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct, a move supported by Australia’s peak farming body.

National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is hoping the action will give the code the ‘teeth’ it needs to fix a system failing consumers and farmers.

NFF President David Jochinke welcomed the Federal Government’s appointment of a chair to take the review forward.

“The code is failing farmers and we’ve said for a long time it should be made mandatory,” Mr Jochinke said.

“We need to get to the bottom of why there’s a growing gap between what farmers get paid and what produce is being sold for on supermarket shelves.

“It’s not just supermarkets we need answers from, we need to know who else in

the supply chain is clipping the ticket and sending food prices skywards.”

The NFF is calling on Dr Emerson to adopt the recommendations of the ACCC’s Perishable Agricultural Goods Inquiry, including making the code mandatory, removing the ability of retailers to contract out of important protections in the code, introducing significant civil pecuniary penalties and providing genuinely independent dispute resolution.

Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Murray Watt said farmers deserved a fair price for their hard work.

“We’ve been making clear for many months now that retailers should start dropping their prices to reflect the reduction in prices farmers are getting for their produce,” he said.

“Farmers deserve a fair price for their hard work and some of the prices supermar-

kets are charging just don’t pass the pub test.”

Also on January 10, the government released the review of the dispute resolution provisions (Part 5) of the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct and the Government’s response to the review.

Mr Jochinke said while these announcements were a positive step, there was still a long way to go to fix Australia’s competition issues.

“While reviews and inquiries are all well and good, we don’t want the government to be distracted from pursuing immediate reform to competition laws more broadly – for instance looking at unfair trading practices or merger laws that have led to these competition issues in the first place,” he said.

“Farmers told us loud and clear in the National Farmer Priorities Survey, competition is the biggest issue keeping them up at night.”

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ABOVE: Rider Matthew Clifford (right) won the Open Ranch competition with a 72-and-a-half score, pictured with all section competitors.

LEFT: Rider Patrice Carlton from Crows Nest won in the Dry Work Encouragement class.

Rider Bronwyn Armstrong won in the Beginner Ranch Riding class, scoring 67 with her horse Mystery Metallic, pictured with SQRHA president Natalia Kritikou.

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Saddle up for Summer Rein spectacle

BY JESSE HAMILTON

THE Southern Queensland Reining Horse Association (SQRHA) held its Summer Rein on January 13-14, showcasing ranch and dry

work events at the Lockyer Indoor Equestrian Centre.

Drawing in participants and spectators from southern Queensland and afar, the event offered novice and open riders the chance to

exercise and fine-tune their horses before next month’s Pacific Coast Reining Spectacular, to be held in Gatton on February 21-24.

SQRHA president Natalia Kritikou said reining was a

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western riding style which offered spectators a rare opportunity to witness a distinctive competition not found elsewhere.

“It’s become quite an elite discipline,” she said.

ner-friendly events.

“Ranch is another way we’ve brought in that entry-level competitor because there’s a bit of trotting in it, and the manoeuvres aren’t as hard,” she said.

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Funds to move Water Collab forward

BY GRACE CRICHTON

THE LOCKYER and Somerset Water Collaborative have secured $10.8 million in SEQ City Deal funding to progress the Water for Lockyer project.

Minister for Water Glenn Butcher announced the funding on January 11.

Collaborative member Gordon van der Est said the next step was to revisit the business case and explore a second option put forward by the State Government, which would help bring the time frame forward.

“We’ve been going through the tender process to engage our experts and consultants to take us to the next stage, which is actually up to shovel ready,” he said.

“Hopefully by the end of next year we’ll be making the decision to go ahead and build it or not build it.”

The alternative option

Lockyer Valley Water Collaborative member Gordon van der Est, Lockyer Valley Regional Council Mayor Tanya Milligan and Somerset Regional Council Mayor Graeme Lehmann welcomed Minister Butcher’s announcement of $10.3 million to progress the Water for Lockyer project.

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case.

Lockyer Valley Regional Council Mayor Tanya Milligan said exploring options such as the use of the

WCRWS could represent a smart use of existing water infrastructure not being used for drinking water supplies.

“This could provide earlier, longer access to the additional water for irrigators and provide greater certainty when the extra water can be available,” she said.

Mr van der Est said growers already committed to the scheme had been very patient and new growers could sign on.

“They’ve been very, very patient,” he said.

“Now we’ve produced the result we can actually move on to the next stage.

“In doing so, we’re going back to revisit our initial demand and if any new customers want to come on board we’re also going to permit that to happen.”

There will be a final expression of interest process in early 2024 which will lead to a binding agreement.

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BEAUDESERT SALEYARDS Saturday January 12 Cows & Calves hit $2,150 at Beaudesert Agents Bartholomew & Co reported a much dearer market for all descriptions for their first Store Sale of 2024. After widespread significant rainfall over the Christmas period, quality lines of replacement steers and heifers sold well above vendor’s expectations.

DGKA Properties Pty Ltd, Aratula sold Droughtmaster steers 20 months for $1,480. Jenoff Pty Ltd, Christmas Creek sold Charolais x steers for $1,390. Charolais x steers 18 months account Glen Hills Pastoral, Palen Creek sold for $1,380.

Angus x steers 15 months account Mark & Sandra Downes, Christmas Creek sold for $1,360.

Singh’s Enterprises Pty Ltd, Beaudesert sold Droughtmaster steers 14 months for $1,200.

Droughtmaster x steers 12 months account New Water Feedlot, Beaudesert sold for $1,120.

Kevin & Ann Venz, Laravale sold Droughtmaster x weaner steers for $1,110. Beauchamp Enterprises Pty Ltd, Maroon sold Droughtmaster weaner steers for $1,040. Droughtmaster weaner steers account Frank & Sue Coghlan, Palen Creek sold for $1,030. Vin & Judy Slingsby, Beechmont sold Limousin x steers 12 months for $980. Kasey Woodeson, Palen Creek sold Brangus weaner steers for $960.

PTIC Charbray heifers account Gary & Georgie Brennand, Mt Cotton sold for $1,600. Hawkins Capital Pty Ltd, Cryna sold Santa heifers 2 years for $1,290. Jenoff Pty Ltd sold Charolais x heifers 14 months for $1,170. Charbray heifers 15 months account Jim & Rachel Hardgrave, Palen Creek sold for $1,120. Glen Hills Pastoral sold Charolais x heifers 15 months for $1,030.

Singh’s Enterprises Pty Ltd sold Droughtmaster weaner heifers for $780. Beauchamp Enterprises Pty Ltd sold Droughtmaster x weaner heifers for $765. Droughtmaster x weaner heifers account Les Draheim, Roadvale sold for $730.

Elena Short, Veresdale Scrub sold Brahman x weaner heifers for $700.

Len & Karen Murphey, Cannon Creek sold Charolais x Cows & Calves for $2,125. Charolais Cows & Calves account Dylan & Georgia Fox, Boonah sold for $1,750. PTIC Cows account Gary & Georgie Brennand sold for $1,400. Len & Karen Murphey sold PTIC Cows for $1,330.

Len & Karen Murphey also sold a Charolais Bull for $2,225.

The next Beaudesert Store Sale will be held on Saturday 27th January commencing at 9.30am.

EUMUNDI SALEYARDS 305 head were yarded at the last Stariha Auctions Eumundi cattle sale for 2023.

The topped priced pen of Santa Heifer with agent Aaron Randall from Aussie Land & Livestock and Buyer Glen Yeates at the Murgon Sale on January 9. PHOTO: AUSSIE LAND & LIVESTOCK

Gary & Georgie Brennand (pictured) with their PTIC Charbray heifers which sold for $1,600 at Beaudesert on January 12. PHOTO: BARTHOLOMEW & CO

Sebastion Zauner, Federal, sold Droughtmaster cows for $1340 & $1280, a line of steers for $1020 and cows & calves for $1240 & $1210.

Chrissy Whordley, Kybong, sold Droughtmaster and Brahman vealer heifers for $510 & $455.

Blake Hingst, Mt Archer, sold Droughtmaster steers for $810 and Brangus vealer heifers for $560. G & L Binney, Moy Pocket, sold Simmental cross steers for $800, $700 & $690 and vealer heifers for $520. Kndio, Wolvi, sold Brangus steers for $1030. Somerset Pastoral Company, Bellthorpe, sold Belmont steers for $1020 & $940. Kevin McCord, Yandina, sold Hereford steers for $1210 & $860. K & M Carter, Black Mountain, sold Droughtmaster steers for $880 and Charbray heifers for $815. Martin Doherty, Palmwoods, sold Angus steers for $990 & $940.

Hayley Worth, Wolvi, sold Brangus steers for $1020, $880 & $730. M & W Deen, Wolvi, sold Brangus steers for $950 & $780.

LAIDLEY SALEYARDS Thursday January 11 592 head were yarded at Stariha Auctions Laidley cattle sale on Thursday. The market saw a sharp rise in prices for all descriptions, with competition strong. Cows and calves were particularly strong.

Peter & Elaine Horrocks, Mt Whitestone, sold a line of Droughtmaster cows with first calves at foot, for $2000. Metcalf Farms, Gatton, sold lines of Santa cows for $1410 & $1200 and lines of weaner steers for $1030 & $915. Reinke Family, Mt Sylvia, sold Santa feeder steers for $1410 and weaner steers for $1150. Mark Dorge, Lockyer, sold lines of aged Charbray cows for $1360, $1360 & $1140, milk tooth heifers for $1180 and milk tooth steers for $1390 & $1230. William Goetsch, Allandale, sold milk tooth steers for $1360. Gatton Earthmoving, Ingoldsby, sold lines of Charolais cross weaners, with steers making $1020 & $960 and heifers

$970, $850, $850 & $800. Corey Hesse, Sommerholm, sold Santa cows and calves for $2000. Maurice Harrington, Helidon, sold Droughtmaster cows for $1310 and heifers with first calf at foot for $1825. Geoffrey Steinhardt, Ropeley, sold milk tooth Droughtmaster steers for $1330. John Curtin, Mt Whitestone, sold a line of Charbray cows for $1400, milk tooth heifers for $1160 and Charbray weaner heifers for $800.

Leon Manteufel, Marburg, sold Brangus cows for $1350. Doug & Louise Gelhaar, Ingoldsby, sold Charolais cross backgrounder steers for $1100 and heifers for $1350 & $930. Curtin Family Trust, Mt Whitestone, sold Droughtmaster cows for $1390. Barry & Jo Coyne, Grandchester, sold a Droughtmaster bull for $2100. Dan Curtin, Mt Whitestone, sold 5-6 month old Charbray steer calves for $890. Olm Family Trust, Ropeley, sold Brahman cows for $1420 and $1270. Anthony Hennessey, Thornton, sold Droughtmaster store cows for $880. Grantley Burchmann, Ropeley, sold Droughtmaster weaner steers for $900 and vealer heifers for $705. Robert West, Blenheim, sold Charolais weaner steers for $960. Gerry Luck, Blenheim, sold Charolais weaner steers for $1000 and steer calves 5-6 months for $850.

Ian Lindenmayer, Mt Sylvia, sold 5-6 month old Charbray steer calves for $800. Trevor & Lorelle Neibling, Laidley, sold Charolais cross weaners, with males making $800 and heifers $810.

Emervale, Redbank Creek, sold a pen of mixed cows and calves for $1750.

MURGON SALEYARDS Tuesday January 9 The first sale back for the year at SBLX Murgon Saleyards has seen all cattle sell at a slightly dearer trend than before the Christmas break.

Combined agents yarded 563 head on Tuesday 9th January 2024. Not many fat cattle to quote on but in the bulls, they averaged 254c/kg to top at 266.2c/kg. Fat Cows made out to 269.2c/kg

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and averaging around 239.2c/kg, a few Charolais Bullocks out of Nanango made 260c/kg and some quality heiferettes made 260-280c/kg.

Feeder steers made 340-380c/kg consistently across the board, with weaners steers under 200kg making out to 336.2c/kg and the 200280kg making out to 416.2c/kg and averaging 330c/kg. Weaner Heifer sold to 302.2c/kg to average 250-260c/kg. A standout pen of Santa feeder weight heifers ready to join made 414.2c/ kg with the average of the feeder heifer at 320c/ kg. A handful of cows & calves made out to $1,225. The next sale at Murgon will be on Tuesday 23rd of January at 8am and Coolabunia will have it’s first sale for the year on Thursday 25th January. We also have an upcoming Stud Angus Female Sale on AuctionPlus from vendors’ Ruby Ridge Angus, who are selling 50 Quality Angus Heifers both joined and unjoined. The sale will run on AuctionPlus starting at 9am Friday 19th January and closing 6pm Saturday 20th January.

To view all the heifers an OPEN DAY will be held this weekend Sat 13th January at Karingal Rd (Kinagroy) from 9am to 3pm, we hope to see you there. For all enquiries please contact Midge on 0427 710 018.

SILVERDALE SALYEARDS Wednesday January 10 Hayes & Co yarded 163 head of cattle for their first sale of the year with a smaller yarding due to exceptional rainfall over the Christmas period and vendors waiting to see how the market opened up. All categories were notably dearer up from the end of last year due to the Queensland’s widespread rain. Export cows, bulls and grain fed cattle traded 30c dearer across the board.

Feeder cattle and weaners were in short supply but in high demand making 50-70c more than the last sale.

Medium cows, Brahman, DL Cummins 235.2c/ kg, $1141.

Bulls, Senepol, A Ferrier, 254.2c/kg, $1780.

Heavy feeder steers, Droughtmaster, A Stumer, 327.2c/kg, $1343.

Grain assist heifers, Santa, DL Cummins, 301.2c/kg, $1075.

Re-stocker steers, Santa, RAAU Pty, 360.2c/kg, $930.

Weaner steers, Hereford, JR Eaton, 369.2c/kg, $754.

Vealer heifers, Hereford, DAF Tick Fever, 257.2c/ kg, $790.

Upcoming Silverdale Sales: Silverdale Live Weight Sale – 8.30am, Wednesday 17th January 2024 Silverdale Store Sale – 12pm, Saturday 20th January 2024

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Queensland Produce in the Brisbane Market for the week ending Friday, 12 January 2024.

FRUIT: LEMONS: Eureka No1 $60-$100[$82.50] 13KgCtn, Eureka No1 $80-$100[$90] Best $110 BulkCP, Eureka No1 $80$110[$87] CP, Eureka No2 $40-$70[$51] BulkCP. MANGOES: Kensington Pride $20$40[$34] 18LCtn, Kensington Pride Extra Mareeba $30-$50[$41.25] SLTray, Kensington Pride No2 $10-$25[$20.20] SLTray, R2E2 No1 ExLarge <8 $30-$36[$33] SLTray, R2E2 No1 Large 8-10 $30$40[$35.40] SLTray, R2E2 No1 Medium 11-12 $26-$40[$33] SLTray, R2E2 No1 Small >12 $24-$36[$27.60] SLTray.

VEGETABLES: BEANS: Broad $5-$6[$5.50] Best $7.20 Kg, Flat Continental No1 $4-$5[$4.50] Best $6 Kg, Round S’less No1 Hand Picked $5-$10[$7.20] Best $12 Kg, Round S’less No1 Machine P’kd $2.50$7[$4.45] Kg, Snake Loose $5-$7[$6] Best $8 Kg. BEETROOT: $1.40-$2.60[$2] Bunch, Large $8-$14[$11] 10KgBag, Medium $10-$18[$14] 10KgBag, Small $6$14[$10] 10KgBag, Baby $2-$3[$2.70] Bunch, Golden $24-$36[$33] Best $40 10KgBag, Target $3-$4[$3.75] Bunch.

BROCCOLI: $1.20-$3[$2.30] Kg, No1 $20-$36[$31.60] Best $40 8KgIPk, No2 $12-$24[$18.40] 8KgIPk, Baby Bunched $20-$24[$22] Best $26 2.4Kg. BROCCOLINI: $24-$26[$25] 2.4Kg. CABBAGES: Ballhead ExLarge $4$5.50[$4.65] Best $6 Each, Ballhead Large $3.50-$5[$4.05] Each, Ballhead Medium $3-$4[$3.40] Each, Red 80c$1.50[$1.15] Each, Red No1 $12$20[$16.80] Carton, Savoy $1-$2[$1.50] Each, Sugarloaf No1 $14-$24[$19] Carton.

CARROTS: $14-$22[$19] Best $24 15KgCtn, $12-$22[$18] Best $24 Bag, $12-$22[$18] Best $25 Carton, Pre-pack $14-$22[$18] Best $24 Bag, Pre-pack $14-$24[$19] Carton, Dutch $1.20$2.20[$1.60] Best $2.40 Bunch, Purple $25-$35[$30] 10KgCtn. CAULIFLOWERS: No1 $30-$45[$35.70] Carton, No2 $16-$26[$22] Best $30 Carton, Caulini $20-$24[$22] Best $26

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2KgCtn. CHINESE CABBAGES: Wombok No1 $14$36[$28.80] Best $40 16KgCtn, Wombok No2 $10-$24[$16.60] 16KgCtn. CHINESE VEG: Bukchoy $1.20$1.60[$1.50] Best $1.80 Bunch, Choisum $1.20-$1.80[$1.48] Best $2 Bunch, Kailan $1.40-$2[$1.54] Bunch, Pakchoy $1.20-$1.60[$1.50] Best $1.80 Bunch.

EGG PLANT: Thai Apple $22-$28[$25] Best $30 6KgCtn, Thai Apple $25$35[$30] Best $40 7KgTray, Continental $12-$20[$14] 7KgCtn, Purple $12-$20[$15] 7KgTray, Purple $10$18[$14] Best $20 8KgCtn, Purple Extra Glasshouse $18-$26[$24.40] Best $30 7KgTray, Purple No1 Glasshouse $16$24[$19.40] 7KgTray.

KALE: Green $18-$26[$22] Best $30 Carton, Green Sleeves $1.40$2.80[$1.75] Best $3 250g, Red Sleeves $2-$3[$2.50] Best $3.50 250g.

LETTUCE: Baby Cos Hydroponic $10$18[$13] Best $20 Carton, Baby Cos Sweet Gems Pre-pack $12-$20[$17] Best $22 Carton, Baby Cos Hearts Sleeves $12-$20[$19] Carton, Cos No1 $12$20[$16] Best $24 Carton, Cos No2 $8-$16[$12] Carton, Headed No1 $12$20[$17.60] Best $22 Carton, Headed No2 $6-$16[$12] Carton, Hearts $12$16[$14] Best $20 Carton, Open Varieties $8-$14[$11] Best $16 Carton, Open Varieties Butter $10-$12[$11] Best $14 Carton, Open Varieties Green Oak $10$14[$13] Best $16 Carton, Open Varieties Red Oak $10-$14[$13] Best $16 Carton.

MUSHROOMS: Buttons $5.50$8.50[$7.65] Kg, Cups $5-$7[$6.40] Kg, Flats $5-$9[$7.70] Kg. PARSLEY: Continental $1.60-$2[$1.80] Bunch, English ExLarge Bunch $2$2.50[$2.30] Bunch, English Large Bunch $1.60-$2.20[$1.90] Bunch, English Medium Bunch $1.20-$2[$1.70] Bunch.

PARSNIPS: $35-$50[$42.50] Best $55 10KgCtn, $20-$30[$27.50] Best $35 5KgCtn. SHALLOTS: Eschallots $1.40-$2[$1.80] Best $2.40 Bunch.

SILVERBEET: Sleeves $1-$2.60[$2.12] Best $2.80 Bunch, No1 Full-cut $1$2.40[$1.92] Best $2.60 Bunch.

SQUASH: Gold $16-$30[$23] 18LCtn, Gold No1 Large $18-$26[$22] Best $30

9LCtn, Gold No1 Medium $20-$32[$26] Best $36 9LCtn, Gold No1 Medium Large $18-$26[$22] Best $30 9LCtn, Gold No1 Small $24-$36[$32] Best $40 9LCtn, Gold No1 Small Medium $24-$36[$31] Best $40 9LCtn. SWEET CORN: No1 $20-$36[$30.40] Best $40 18LCtn, No2 $10-$16[$13] 18LCtn, Baby $3.60-$3.75[$3.68] 125g, Pre-pack $28-$36[$32] 18LCtn. TOMATOES: Cherry Red $1-$1.60[$1.40] Best $2 250gLP, Egg Extra $30$40[$35] 10KgCtn, Egg No1 ExLarge $26-$34[$30.40] Best $36 10KgCtn, Egg No1 Large $24-$32[$28] Best $34 10KgCtn, Egg No1 Medium $20-$26[$23] Best $30 10KgCtn, Egg No1 Medium Large $22-$28[$25] Best $32 10KgCtn, Egg No1 Small $16-$22[$19] Best $24 10KgCtn, Egg No1 Small Medium $18$24[$21] Best $26 10KgCtn, Egg No2 $8$20[$14] 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet Extra $30-$40[$35] 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Cocktail $14-$18[$16] Best $20 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Large $26$36[$30.40] Best $40 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Medium $24-$32[$28.60] Best $36 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Medium Large $24-$38[$32.80] Best $40 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Small $16-$24[$21.20] 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Small Medium $20-$26[$22.80] Best $30 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No2 $16-$24[$20] 10KgCtn. TURNIPS: Baby Purple Top $2.80-$3[$3] Bunch, Purple Top $20-$30[$25] 10KgBag, White $20-$26[$23] Best $30 10KgBag. ZUCCHINIS: Green Extra $28-$36[$32] Best $40 10KgCtn, Green No1 ExLarge >250mm $8-$16[$12] 10KgCtn, Green No1 Large 201-250 $10-$18[$14] 10KgCtn, Green No1 Medium 140-200 $14-$28[$21] 10KgCtn, Green No1 Medium Large $12-$24[$18] 10KgCtn, Green No1 Small <140mm $16-$28[$24] 10KgCtn, Green No1 Small Medium $16-$28[$23] 10KgCtn, Green No2 $8-$16[$12] 10KgCtn, Lebanese $20$30[$22] 10KgCtn, Lebanese $20$25[$22.50] 5KgCtn, Lebanese No2 $10-$14[$12] 10KgCtn. HEAVY VEGETABLES: ONIONS: Brown $1-$1.60[$1.30] Best $2 1KgBag, Brown Large 76-90mm $10-

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$20[$12.80] 20KgBag, Brown Medium 61-75mm $18-$24[$21] 15KgCtn, Brown Medium 61-75mm $10-$20[$18] 20KgBag, Brown Small 45-60mm Jarer $14-$18[$17] 20KgBag, Brown VSmall <45mm Pickler $10-$16[$14] 10KgBag, Brown VSmall <45mm Pickler $26-$30[$29] 20KgBag, Salad Red $2-$3[$2.40] 1KgBag, Salad Red Large 76-90mm $8-$14[$11] 10KgBag, Salad Red Medium 61-75mm $8-$14[$11] 10KgBag, Salad Red Medium 61-75mm $20-$26[$25] 10KgCtn, Salad Red Small 45-60mm Jarer $10-$22[$12.60] 10KgBag, White $32-$40[$35] 10KgCtn. POTATOES: Brushed White $22-$34[$29] 20KgBag, Brushed White $3.40$5[$4.20] 5KgBag, Gourmet Dutch Cream Brushed $30-$40[$37] 10KgCtn, Gourmet Dutch Cream Brushed $30-$45[$38] 15KgCtn, Gourmet Dutch Cream Washed $36-$45[$42.50] 10KgCtn, Gourmet King Edward $30-$40[$38] 10KgCtn, Gourmet Nicola Washed $30-$40[$37.50] 10KgCtn, Washed Red Large $28$32[$30] 15KgCtn, Washed Red Large $36-$40[$38] 20KgBag, Washed Red Medium $32-$36[$34] 15KgCtn, Washed Red Medium $32-$40[$34] 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$24[$19] 15KgBag, Washed White Large $22-$32[$25] 20KgBag, Washed White Medium $30-$36[$31] 15KgBag, Washed White Medium $32-$38[$34] 15KgCtn, Washed White Medium $30-$38[$31] 20KgBag, Washed White Small $30$40[$38] Best $50 15KgBag, Washed White Small $36-$40[$39] Best $50 20KgBag. PUMPKINS: Blue Qld. Blue 80c-$1.20[$1] Kg, Butternut $24-$34[$28.20] Best $36 18KgCtn, Butternut No1 70c-$1.20[85c] Kg, Butternut No2 60c-80c[66c] Kg, Grey Jarrahdale No2 50c-70c[60c] Kg, Grey Sampson 70c-$1.10[83c] Kg, Jap $28$40[$36] Bag, Jap Small 60c-80c[70c] Best $1 Kg, Jap No1 70c-$1.20[85c] Kg, Jap No2 40c-70c[47c] Kg, Average=[] Queensland Produce in the Brisbane Market. Information supplied by Market Information Services

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WEEKLY RAINFALL

WEEK ENDING FRIDAY JANUARY 12TH.

TOWN

TOTAL (MM)

TOWN

TOTAL (MM)

MURPHYS CREEK

9.5

KILCOY

10.4

WITHCOTT

12.3

MARBURG

19.9

ESK

11.7

MT WHITESTONE

7.6

TOOGOOLAWAH

8.0

UPPER TENTHILL

6.6

MOORE

7.0

FOREST HILL

10.9

COOMINYA

13.5

GATTON UQ

6.5

TOOWOOMBA

17.1

GRANDCHESTER

11.4

LOWOOD

5.9

HARRISVILLE

12.3

PLACID HILLS

5.6

LAIDLEY

9.0

GATTON

5.1

ROSEWOOD

7.5

HATTON VALE

19.1

SOMERSET DAM

12.7

HELIDON

9.6

THORNTON

4.5

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CONTRIBUTED

Upgraded tech for LandCruiser 70 Series THE updated LandCruiser 70 Series introduces significant visual changes for the first time in the current model’s lifecycle, taking design cues from past LandCruisers providing it with a distinctive retro aesthetic.

At the front, a condensed fascia and wide fenders provide a muscular front-end design and solid stance.

The adoption of LED headlamps incorporating high-low beam lights and daytime running lights give the front a new look with a circular shape surrounded by a new square blacked-out bezel reminiscent of the iconic LandCruiser 40 Series.

Turn signal lamps are fitted to the outer edges of the front fascia, with the foglamps integrated into the outer edges of the front bumper on GXL grades.

The grille design has been updated with a black wide mesh pattern that has been

The brand-new LandCruiser 70 Series showcases visual changes never seen on the model, providing a retro aesthetic.

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made deeper to provide debris resistance, matched with ‘TOYOTA’ lettering and protruding outer edges that

help protect the grille and headlamps.

‘Toyota LandCruiser’ badging features above the

front fenders, with new black overfenders covering the front and rear wheels.

All variants eschew the ex-

isting bonnet scoop, instead opting for a bulging design in profile with a concave centre that improves forward

visibility.

Wagon and Troop Carrier variants offer larger exterior mirrors which not only improve visibility, but also produce less wind noise and vibration and are chamfered to help reduce potential damage in off-road environments.

Inside, the 70 Series has also been substantially upgraded with a new-look instrument cluster display featuring an analogue speedometer and tachometer that reflects the exterior retro-style, paired with a newly introduced 4.2-inch multi-information display.

The multi-information display provides a range of read-outs relating to driver assistance technology, vehicle information and warning messages for additional convenience.

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4 Alexander Archibald Leach was known as Cary ... (5) 5 To do, perform, or furnish, is to do what (6) 6 To have sprung through air, is to have done what (5) 9 What are persons undergoing training in the armed services, etc (6) 10 Which people take care of the horses, especially at inns (7) 12 Name a more common

SOLUTION

term for a matelot (6) 14 What is a passage to a distant place (6) 16 What is the redemption of a prisoner, for a price (6) 18 To be in front, is to be what (5) 19 Name another term for a passageway (5) 21 What is good fortune known as (4) 22 To be simple, is to be what (4)

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SBS

SEVEN

NINE

TEN

WEDNESDAY

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.55 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. 2.25 Back Roads. 2.55 Cook And The Chef. 3.25 Tenable. 4.10 Antiques Roadshow.

5.10 Love Your Garden. 6.00 Back Roads. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News.

7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. 8.30 Spicks And Specks. 9.35 Changing Ends. 9.55 Miniseries: Best Interests. 10.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 PBS News. 2.05 Tony Robinson: WWII By Drone. 3.00 Mastermind Aust. 3.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize.

3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 The Supervet.

5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally.

Stage 9. Highlights. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 Dinosaur With Stephen Fry. 8.25 The Elon Musk Show.

9.30 Fargo. 10.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 2.30 Cricket. First Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 1.

Late afternoon session. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 News. 7.00 Home And Away.

7.35 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 40. Sydney Thunder v Melbourne Renegades. 10.00 MOVIE: The New Mutants. (2020) 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Tennis.

Australian Open. Afternoon 4. 6.00 9News. 7.00 Tennis. Australian Open.

Night 4. 10.00 Tennis. Australian Open.

Late-night 4. 11.00 New Amsterdam.

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6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Food Trail: South Africa. 11.30 My Market Kitchen. 12.00 10 News First: Midday.

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6.30 The Project. 7.30 Gladiators. 8.55 FBI: International. 10.45 The Project.

11.45 Stephen Colbert. 1.00 Shopping.

4.30 CBS Morning.

THURSDAY

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6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30.

8.00 Grand Designs Transformations.

9.00 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific. 9.50 Fake Or Fortune? 10.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 PBS News. 2.05 Tony Robinson: WWII By Drone. 3.00 Mastermind Aust. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 The Supervet. 5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stage 10.

Highlights. 6.00 Mastermind Aust.

6.30 News. 7.30 Julia Bradbury’s Irish Journey. 8.30 The Real Crown: Inside The House Of Windsor. 9.25 Culprits.

10.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 2.30 Cricket. First Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 2.

Late afternoon session. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 News. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 Animals Aboard With Dr Harry. 8.30 MOVIE: The Sapphires. (2012) 10.40 MOVIE: The Eyes Of Tammy Faye.

(2021) 1.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Tennis.

Australian Open. Afternoon 5. 6.00 9News. 7.00 Tennis. Australian Open.

Night 5. 10.00 Tennis. Australian Open.

Late-night 5. 11.00 New Amsterdam.

12.00 Family Law. 1.00 Black Widow: The Killing Of David Jackson. 2.00 Destination Australia. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 My Market Kitchen. 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News.

6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Dog Hospital With Graeme Hall. 8.35 To Be Advised. 10.00 Blue Bloods. 11.00 The Project. 12.00 Stephen Colbert. 1.00 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

FRIDAY

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Silent Witness. 2.00 Total Control. 3.00 Cook And The Chef. 3.25 Tenable. 4.15 Antiques Roadshow. 5.15 Love Your Garden. 6.00 Back Roads. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30 Monty Don’s American Gardens. 8.30 Midsomer Murders. 10.00 Australia’s Open. 10.55 News. 11.10 Love Your Garden. 12.00 Tenable. 12.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 PBS News. 2.05 Tony Robinson: WWII By Drone. 3.00 Mastermind Aust. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 The Supervet. 5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stage 11.

Highlights. 6.00 Mastermind Aust.

6.30 News. 7.30 The Welsh Valley That Won The Lottery. 8.25 The Mayfair Hotel Megabuild. 9.35 Sex: A Bonkers History. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 2.30 Cricket. First Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 3.

Late afternoon session. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. The Qualifier. 10.00 MOVIE: The Social Network. (2010) 12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Tennis.

Australian Open. Afternoon 6. 6.00 9News. 7.00 Tennis. Australian Open.

Night 6. 10.00 Tennis. Australian Open.

Late-night 6. 11.00 New Amsterdam.

12.00 Family Law. 1.00 Prison. 2.00 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything.

3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Destination WA. 4.30 Global Shop. 5.00 TV Shop. 5.30 Skippy.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 My Market Kitchen. 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.05 Ent. Tonight. 3.30 Judge Judy. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Bold.

5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Graham Norton Show. 8.30 To Be Advised. 9.50 Fire Country. 10.50 So Help Me Todd. 11.40 The Project. 12.40 Stephen Colbert. 2.00 Shopping.

SATURDAY

6.00 Rage. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Rage. 12.00 News. 12.30 Keeping Faith. 1.30 Darby And Joan. 2.10 Spicks And Specks. 2.45 McCartney 3, 2, 1. 3.45 Extraordinary Escapes.

4.35 Grand Designs Transformations.

5.30 Muster Dogs. 6.30 Back Roads.

7.00 News. 7.30 Darby And Joan. 8.15 Vera. (M) 9.45 Total Control. 10.45 The Capture. 12.00 Rage. 5.00 Rage.

6.00 Morning Programs. . 4.30 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Lochs.

5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Final stage. Highlights. 6.00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. 6.30 News. 7.30 Secrets Of Britain’s Historic Houses & Gardens. 8.40 Beautiful Lakes Of Northern Italy. 9.30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 10.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 2.30 Cricket. First Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 1.

Late afternoon session. 5.00 News.

5.30 Creek To Coast. 6.00 News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. The Eliminator. 10.00 MOVIE: The Dark Tower. (2017) 12.00 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Men’s. Stage 5.

Highlights. 1.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Afternoon 7. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 Tennis.

Australian Open. Night 7. 10.00 Tennis.

Australian Open. Late-night 7. 11.00 New Amsterdam. 12.00 Family Law. 1.00 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything.

2.00 The Incredible Journey. 2.30 Destination WA. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.30 Global Shop. 5.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 GCBC. 1.30 Exploring Off The Grid. 2.00 Healthy Homes. 2.30 Wildlife Rescue.

3.30 Roads Less Travelled. 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 Farm To Fork.

5.00 News. 6.00 Bondi Rescue. 6.30 Jamie’s 5 Ingredient Mediterranean.

7.30 Ambulance UK. 8.45 To Be Advised. 12.00 NCIS: LA. 1.00 Late Programs.

SUNDAY

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 New Leash On Life. 1.30 Gardening Aust.

2.30 Dream Gardens. 3.00 Nigella Bites.

3.25 Cook And The Chef. 3.50 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific. 4.40 Extraordinary Escapes. 5.30 The ABC Of. 6.00 Grand Designs Transformations.

7.00 News. 7.30 Muster Dogs. 8.30 Total Control. 9.25 Miniseries: Best Interests.

10.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Figure Skating. ISU European Championships. Highlights.

5.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 5.40 Swamp Ghost. 6.30 News. 7.30 The Crusaders: Fortresses Of Faith. 8.30 Her Name Is Nanny Nellie. 10.00 Pompeii: Sin City. 11.30 Hemingway. 1.20 Uranium: Twisting The Dragon’s Tail. 4.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 2.30 Cricket.

First Test. Australia v West Indies.

Day 5. Late afternoon session. 5.00 News. 5.30 Weekender. 6.00 News.

7.00 7NEWS Spotlight. 8.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: Mamma Mia! (2008) 10.55 Autopsy USA. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Afternoon 8. 6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 Tennis.

Australian Open. Night 8. 10.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Late-night 8.

11.00 New Amsterdam. 12.00 Family Law. 1.00 #TextMeWhenYouGetHome.

2.00 Iconic Australia. 3.00 TV Shop.

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 GolfBarons. 5.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Buy To Build. 1.30 Healthy Homes. 2.00 Cook With Luke. 2.30 My Market Kitchen. 3.00 GCBC. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 All 4 Adventure. 5.00 News.

6.00 Bondi Rescue. 6.30 The Sunday Project. 7.30 Gladiators. 8.50 NCIS: Hawai’i. 9.40 NCIS: Hawai’i. 10.40 To Be Advised. 11.30 The Sunday Project.

12.30 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Vera.

2.30 Back Roads. 3.00 Cook And The Chef. 3.25 Tenable. 4.15 Antiques Roadshow. 5.15 Love Your Garden.

6.00 Back Roads. 6.30 Hard Quiz.

7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Revenge: Our Dad The Nazi Killer. 9.00 You Can’t Ask That. 9.35 Diana. 10.50 News.

11.10 War On Waste. 12.05 Changing Ends. 12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.10 Tony Robinson: WWII By Drone. 3.00 Mastermind Aust. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 The Supervet. 5.05 Jeopardy!

5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 Jonathan Ross’ Myths And Legends.

8.25 Isle Of Wight: Jewel Of The South.

9.20 The Secret Life Of Lighthouses.

10.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Border Security: Int. 2.30 Surf Patrol. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League.

The Challenger. 10.30 Motorway Patrol. 11.00 Highway Cops. 11.30 Autopsy USA. 12.30 Bates Motel. 2.30 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Tennis.

Australian Open. Afternoon 9. 6.00 9News. 7.00 Tennis. Australian Open.

Night 9. 10.00 Tennis. Australian Open.

Late-night 9. 11.00 New Amsterdam.

12.00 Family Law. 1.00 Killer At The Crime Scene. 2.00 Destination WA. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop.

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 GolfBarons. 5.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Food Trail: South Africa. 11.30 My Market Kitchen. 12.00 10 News First: Midday.

1.00 Dr Phil. 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.20 Ent. Tonight. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News.

6.30 The Project. 7.30 Gladiators. 8.50 FBI: Most Wanted. 10.40 The Project.

11.40 Stephen Colbert. 1.00 Shopping.

4.30 CBS Morning.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Call The Midwife. 2.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. 2.30 Back Roads. 3.00 Cook And The Chef. 3.25 Tenable. 4.15 Antiques Roadshow. 5.15 Love Your Garden. 6.00 Back Roads. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Back Roads. 8.30 McCartney 3, 2, 1. 9.00 Earth. 10.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 PBS News. 2.05 Good With Wood. 3.00 Mastermind Aust. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 The Supervet. 5.05 Jeopardy!

5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.30 Johnny Cash: Redemption Of An Idol.

10.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Border Security: Int. 2.30 Surf Patrol. 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 The 1% Club. 8.35 MOVIE: Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again. (2018) 10.55 Ambulance: Code Red. 12.00 Bates Motel. 1.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Tennis.

Australian Open. Afternoon 10. 6.00 9News. 7.00 Tennis. Australian Open.

Night 10. 10.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Late-night 10. 11.00 New Amsterdam. 12.00 Family Law. 1.00 Killer At The Crime Scene. 2.00 Destination WA. 2.30 My Way. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Dr Phil.

2.00 To Be Advised. 3.20 Ent. Tonight.

3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Neighbours.

4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Gladiators. 8.50 Soccer.

AFC Asian Cup. Group stage. Australia v Uzbekistan. 12.00 NCIS. 1.00 NCIS: LA. 2.00 The Project. 3.00 Stephen Colbert. 4.00 Late Programs.

TUESDAY

ABC TV

MONDAY

January 17 – 23

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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7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.00 Would I Lie To You? (R) 8.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R) 9.20 Interview With The Vampire. (M, R) 10.05 Killing Eve. (M, R) 10.50 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R)

5.30pm Escape 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)

7.35 Highway Patrol.

(PG, R) 8.30 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG, R) 9.30 Beach Cops. (PG, R) 10.30 Surveillance Oz. (PG, R)

5.00pm Tennis. Australian Open. Night 4.

10.00 Midsomer Murders.

(M, R) 12.10 Madam Secretary.

(M, R) 1.10 Manifest. (M, R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.30 Bull. (M, R) 8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.25 Hawaii Five-0. (M, R) 10.20 NCIS: Hawai’i. (M, R) 11.15 Diagnosis Murder.

(M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Frasier. (PG, R) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R) 7.00 The Big Bang Theory.

(PG, R) 8.30 Two And A Half Men. (M, R) 10.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG, R) 11.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6.15 The Fast History Of. 6.40 Jeopardy!

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Movie: Reservoir Dogs. (1992) (MA15+, R) 10.25 Movie: Dark City.

(1998) (M, R)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (R) 8.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 8.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 9.00 Gruen. (M, R) 9.40 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. (PG, R) 10.20 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (M, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R) 7.30 Father Brown. (M, R) 8.40 Murdoch Mysteries.

(M, R) 11.40 Father Brown. (M, R) 12.50 Bargain Hunt. (R) 2.00 Cities Of The Underworld. (PG, R)

5.30pm American Pickers.

(PG, R) 6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.30 Family Guy. (M) 8.30 Movie: Anger Management. (2003) (M, R) 10.40 Roast Night. (M) 11.45 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

5.00pm Tennis. Australian Open. Night 5.

10.00 Poirot. (PG, R) 12.10 Snapped. (M) 1.05 Manifest. (M, R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.30 Bull. (M, R) 8.30 Bondi Rescue. (PG, R) 9.00 Soccer. AFC Asian Cup. Group stage.

Australia v Syria.

12.00 iFish. (R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Frasier. (PG, R) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R) 7.00 The Big Bang Theory.

(PG, R) 8.30 Two And A Half Men. (M, R) 11.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG, R)

6.15 The Fast History Of. 6.40 Jeopardy!

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island.

10.10 Loot: Blood Treasure. (PG, R)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 8.30 Movie: Year One. (2009) (M, R) 10.05 The Story Of Film: A New Generation.

(MA15+, R)

6.00pm Bargain Hunt. (R) 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer.

8.30 Escape To The Country. (R) 10.30 Escape To The Perfect Town. (PG, R) 11.30 Escape To The Country. (R)

6.00pm Cricket. Big Bash League. The Qualifier.

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.30 Movie: Spider-Man 3.

(2007) (M, R) 10.20 Movie: District 9.

(2009) (MA15+, R) 12.40 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 1.10 American Pickers.

(PG, R)

5.00pm Tennis. Australian Open. Night 6.

10.00 Movie: The Sting.

(1973) (PG, R) Paul Newman, Robert Redford.

12.40 Movie: Carry On Cabby. (1963) (PG, 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 JAG. (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Frasier. (PG, R) 6.30 The Big Bang Theory.

(PG, R) 8.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG, R) 11.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG, R)

6.15 The Fast History Of. 6.40 Jeopardy!

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Hoarders. (M) 9.20 Generation Sext.

10.25 Mums Make Porn Germany. (MA15+, R)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.00 QI. (M, R) 8.30 Melbourne Comedy Festival Gala 2023. (M, R) 10.30 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (M, R) 11.15 State Of The Union.

(M, R) 11.45 MythBusters. (PG, R)

6.00pm Extreme Animal Transport. (PG) 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R) 8.30 Escape To The Country. (R) 10.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R) 11.30 Penelope Keith’s Hidden Villages. (PG, R)

7.00 Storage Wars. (PG) 7.30 Air Crash Investigations: The Accident Files. (PG) 8.30 Disasters At Sea. (PG, R) 9.30 Mighty Ships. (PG, R) 10.30 Mighty Planes.

(PG, R)

5.00pm Tennis. Australian Open. Night 7.

10.00 Movie: For A Few Dollars More. (1965) (M, R) Clint Eastwood, Lee Van Cleef.

12.45 Movie: The Gunfight At Dodge City. (1959) (M, R)

6.00pm Soccer. A-League Men. Round 13. Western Sydney Wanderers v Perth Glory.

9.15 NCIS: Los Angeles.

(M, R) 12.05 FBI: International.

(PG, R) 1.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (M, R) 2.00 48 Hours. (M, R)

6.10pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 6.35 The Big Bang Theory.

(PG, R) 10.30 Friends. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG, R)

5.45pm Australia In Colour. (PG, R) 6.40 The Toys That Built The World. (PG) 7.30 Building The Ultimate. (PG, R) 8.30 Icons Unearthed: James Bond. (M) 10.20 Better Things.

(MA15+)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.00 QI. (M, R) 8.30 Louis Theroux: A Different Brain. (M, R) 9.30 You Can’t Ask That.

(PG, R) 9.50 Interview With The Vampire. (M, R) 10.35 Doc Martin. (PG, R)

6.00pm Escape To The Country. (R) 7.00 The Vicar Of Dibley.

(PG, R) 8.50 Call The Midwife.

(M, R) 11.20 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railways.

(PG, 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: Tears Of The Sun. (2003) (MA15+, R)

5.00pm Tennis. Australian Open. Night 8.

7.00 M*A*S*H. (PG, R) 8.30 Movie: High Crimes.

(2002) (M, R) Ashley Judd.

11.00 Madam Secretary.

(M, R) 12.00 Killer Couples. (M) 1.00 Movie: Circus Of Horrors. (1960) (M, R)

6.00pm JAG. (PG, R) 7.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles.

(M, R) 11.15 SEAL Team. (PG, R) 12.15 NCIS: Hawai’i. (M, R) 1.10 Evil. (M, R)

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

(PG, R) 8.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG, R) 9.30 South Park.

(MA15+, R) 11.00 Friends. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6.40 The Buildings That Fought Hitler. (PG, R) 7.35 Abandoned Engineering.

8.30 Billy Connolly: Made In Scotland. (M, R) 9.30 Cracking The Code.

(PG, R)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 8.30 MythBusters. (PG) 9.20 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces Northern Lights Adventure. (R)

6.00pm Bargain Hunt. (R) 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R) 8.30 Endeavour. (M, R) 10.30 Fortitude. (MA15+, R) 11.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R) 12.30 RSPCA Animal Rescue. (R) 1.00 Endeavour. (M, R)

5.30pm American Pickers.

(PG, R) 6.30 Cricket. Big Bash League. The Challenger.

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.30 Outback Opal Hunters. (PG, R) 8.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. (PG, R) 10.30 Ax Men. (M)

7.00 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 Death In Paradise.

(M, R) 8.40 To Be Advised.

11.00 Madam Secretary.

(M, R) 12.00 Saved & Remade.

1.00 Movie: The Lady Killers. (1955) (PG, R)

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

(M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Frasier. (PG, R) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R) 7.00 The Big Bang Theory.

(PG, R) 8.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG, R) 10.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG, R) 11.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6.15 The Fast History Of. (PG) 6.40 Jeopardy!

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Taskmaster. (M, R) 9.25 Two Weeks To Live.

(M) 10.25 Scrubs. (M, R)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 8.30 Bliss. (M, R) 9.00 Rosehaven. (PG, R) 9.30 Portlandia. (PG, R) 10.15 Back. (M, R) 10.40 Would I Lie To You? (R)

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

(PG, R) 8.30 A Touch Of Frost.

(PG, R) 10.45 Law & Order: UK. (M, R) 11.45 Bargain Hunt. (R)

5.30pm American Pickers.

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

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

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

6.00pm Tennis. Australian Open. Night 10.

7.00 Antiques Roadshow.

(R) 7.30 New Tricks. (M, R) 8.40 Agatha Christie’s Marple. (PG, R) 10.40 New York Homicide.

(M)

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

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

6.00pm Frasier. (PG, R) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R) 7.00 The Big Bang Theory.

(PG, R) 8.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG, R) 10.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG, R) 11.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6.15 The Fast History Of. 6.40 Jeopardy!

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Dark Side Of The 2000s. (MA15+) 9.25 Stone Cold Takes On America.

10.15 Hudson & Rex. (M)

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MONDAY

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SUNDAY

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SATURDAY

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Bingo Brisbane Valley Darts CWA Craft & Friendship Day Clubhouse Lowood, Mon 7pm, 3rd Thu/mth 9am-12pm Thu 10.30am, $28, Glamorgan Vale hall 0423833954 0459320538 Brisbane Valley Ukefreaks Darts Brisbane Valley Darts 6pm-8.30pm Wed Brisbane Clubhouse Lowood, Tue & Thu Valley Darts Clubhouse Lowood 7pm, 0423833954 0412470875 FB @ukefreaks Devotional Meeting, all Faiths, CAMS Multicultural Program hosted by Baha’i community, support for multicultural 1st/3rd Wed/mth 7pm community members, Lockyer 0429861086 Community Centre Digital Tech Hub Wed & Thu 0455251581 Lockyer Community Centre Cars, Bikes, and Coffee 54623355 Monthly Meet last Sun/mth, Emergency Relief Program Tilly’s Auto Café, red shop, main support for those experiencing St Moore 0437532556 financial challenges, food and Chug-along Social Group 2nd & fuels vouchers (eligibility criteria 4th Wed/mth Gatton Uniting applies) Mon, Wed, Fri, Lockyer Church 54626763 Community Centre, 54623355 Cards/Board Games (Adults) Esk 50 & Over Club Wed 9am Coominya Public Hall Fri CWA Hall 0413443261 9am-12pm $5 0412685125 Esk Bowls & Community Club Community Auslan classes Sat Bingo Bowls Club Thu 11am 9am-12pm, learning through 0412824267 everyday activities, address Esk Community Choir Tues available on request, text only 5:30pm Somerset Civic Centre 0404885138 0477540507 Community Playgroups Esk CWA Intergenerational Hatton Vale Uniting Church Tue Playgroup for ages 0-100, 9:30am 0427536513; fortnightly Thu 9am-11am, CWA Grantham S.S. Wed 9am 5468 Hall Heap St 0449842965 3777; Ma Ma Creek S.S. Thu Esk Glen Rock Stitchers Thu 9am 5462 7271; Gatton S.S. 9am, Anglican Church Hall, Esk Thu 9:15am 5466 3333; 0417798460 Glenore Grove S.S. Fri 9am Esk Men’s Shed 12 Heap St, 5466 6111; Grandchester S.S. Tue & Thu 9am-12pm Mon 8:30am 5466 9222; 0466721919 Kentville S.S. Thu 9am 5411 Fernvale Art Group Thu 5111; Laidley Uniting Church 9.30am-12.30pm, Fernvale Mon 9:30am 5403 2198; Community Hall, 0407072926 Laidley Community Ctre for Free Craft 2nd Thu/mth 12pm Babies Mon 10am 5465 1889; Lockyer Community Centre Laidley Community Ctr Wed 54623355 9:30am 5465 1889; Laidley Gatton & District Historical District S.S. Thurs 9am 5466 Society 6:30pm 3rd Mon/mth 8222; Laidley Uniting Church Caffey Hall Gatton Historical Thu 9:30am 5403 2198; 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 Gatton Weight-Loss Support Group Tue 9am, 91 Western Hwy Gatton, 0439700716 Glamorgan Vale QCWA 1st Thu/mth 9am 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, craft 1st 3rd & 4th Mon/mth 1pm QCWA Hall 0459320538 Glenore Grove QCWA 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 7am-2pm, Laidley Village Mall, run by Lockyer Valley Community Disability Association.

0423760066 Laidley Garden Club 2nd Mon/ mth 9:30am Laidley Cultural Centre function room 0413136861 Laidley Indoor Bowls Club Mon 6pm-9pm Laidley Cultural Centre 0408631292 Laidley Uniting Church Playgroup Thu 9.30am-11am, 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 12.302.30pm 0422889530 Line Dancing Classes Gatton Seniors Centre, Thu 9,.30am11.30am, beginner classes $7, 0439030677 Line Dancing Rosewood Girl Guides Hut 9:30am-11am

54641544 0407279412 Lockie's Toy Club toy library Lowood Craft Group 9.30am Fri program Lockyer Community Lowood RSL Sub Branch Centre 54623355 0409343446 Lockyer International Women Lowood CWA 2nd Tue/mth CWA Group Tue 9.30am-11.30am, Hall 54261514 Gatton Seventh Day Adventist Lowood District Residents Church North St find us on Network Inc. 3rd Tue/mth, Facebook.

7pm, Brisbane Valley Darts Lockyer Ladies Support & Clubhouse, 0488234553 Seniors Group 2nd & 4th Tue/ Lowood Euchre Wed 7pm at mth, 9.30am-12pm, Grantham Lowood Showgrounds, all levels Butter Factory, 0438765212 or welcome 0439301955 0409676526 Lowood Lions Club 7pm 2nd & Lockyer Valley Art Society Inc. 4th Mon/mth Lowood Railway 24 Bertrand Ave Kensington Station lowood@lionsq3.org.au Grove, Mon 9am-11.30am Lowood Senior Citizens CWA pottery, Wed 9am-11.30am Hall Lowood every 2nd Thurssocial, Thu 9am-11.30am day, call for next date painting mediums, 1st Sat/mth 0447489875 9.30am-12 facilitated workLowood Show Society shops (bookings essential, fees 7.30pm 1st Mon/mth, Lowood apply) 0490825846 Showgrounds 0407674864 or Lockyer Valley Camera Club 0403464338 last Thu/mth, 6.30pm, Lutheran Lowood Slimmers Tue 5.30pm Church Hall 7 Macgregor St Lowood Show Hall 54261468, Laidley. FB: LaidleyCameraClub Marburg & District Art Society Lockyer Valley Cancer Support meets Fri mornings for casual Group 1st Thu/mth Davson art at Walloon CWA Hall, $3 inc Room, Lockyer Valley Cultural m’tea, marburgartsociety@ Centre, Gatton 0419646902 or gmail.com 54621766 Men’s Workshop Fri 9:30amLockyer Valley Celtic Pipeband 12pm, 19 School St, Rosewood Thu 6pm-8pm Grantham Butter 54641544 Factory 0447003423 Movement to Music Mon Lockyer Valley Community 10am-12pm 43 Park St Lowood Activity Shed Saleyard Rd 0756000733 Gatton, Tue & Thu 8am-12pm.

Mulgowie Farmers Market Lockyer Valley Dog Training Club 7am-11am 1st Sat/mth Hall 6.30pm Mon Laidley Showgrounds 0417799679 grounds Facebook or Mt Beppo Art Group Wed 0428048823 9am-1pm, Community Hall 916 Lockyer Valley Dog Training Mt Bepp Rd, 0437197381 Club Monday 6.30pm, Laidley Myplace Lockyer Valley putting showgrounds, 0448230072 unity back in community, 3rd Lockyer Valley Karate Tue & Sat/mth 1pm, Floating Café, Thu 6pm-7.30pm, Fernvale, all Grantham ages 5+, all fitness levels.

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MOORE WEEKLY STARS January 15-21, 2024 ARIES (Mar 21 - Apr 19)

Despite some confusion, this week is all about finding your true path and following your destiny. Inspiration for the moment (and the year ahead) is from birthday great, entertainer extraordinaire Eartha Kitt: “The river is constantly turning and bending, and you never know where it’s going to go and where you’ll wind up.

Following the bend in the river and staying on your own path means that you are on the right track. Don’t let anyone deter you from that.”

TAURUS (Apr 20 - May 20)

Your involvement with a group, class, club or organisation has other people looking to you for extra inspiration. So use your networking skills to drum up support, and don’t be afraid to ask others for assistance when you need it.

The more energy you put into helping others, the more smoothly the week will progress. Your motto for the moment is from birthday great Martin Luther King Jnr: “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’”

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20)

There’s no denying that 2024 is full of challenges and uncertainties. But don’t let the worries and what-ifs drain your life of spontaneity and fun. The Sun and Pluto encourage you to take a giant leap of faith into the future, as you think creatively and love compassionately. Inspiration for the week is from civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jnr(who was born on January 15, 1929): “Faith is taking the first step, even when you don’t see the whole staircase.”

CANCER (June 21 - July 22)

On the weekend the Sun and Pluto transit into your ‘money-from-others’ zone. Which is good news for financial matters involving investments, superannuation, inheritance, taxes and joint ventures – as long as you are responsible, resourceful and adopt a patient, long-term strategy. However - when it comes to love, work, health, travel or education - take off your rose-coloured glasses! Do your best to avoid fake news, check the facts and clear up misunderstandings.

LEO (July 23 - Aug 22)

It’s a big week for busy Lions, as the Sun (your ruler) makes positive connections with Neptune and Pluto. Creativity and intensity are highlighted as you express your inner muse and power through projects. Compassion is also high but so is confusion. Make sure you are extra careful when it comes to money. With nebulous Neptune squaring money planet Venus, it’s not a good time to make expensive purchases or borrow money (especially from friends).

VIRGO (Aug 23 - Sep 22)

This week your ruling planet, Mercury, forms positive links with Saturn and Jupiter, so hard work (perspiration) and creative ideas (inspiration) will take you far. Organisation and multi-tasking are also the secrets to a less stressful and more successful week. But don’t try to rush a family member or close friend who is feeling frustrated and confused. The main way to resolve an unfortunate misunderstanding is through patient negotiation and calm communication.

LIBRA (Sep 23 - Oct 22)

Relationships with work colleagues, clients and/or customers could be confusing, as your (limited) Libran patience and (supreme) diplomatic skills are tested. Trying to rush matters (and people) won’t help. Smart Librans will strive to be extra tolerant and understanding.

You could also feel physically and mentally tired (especially on Friday and Saturday) when Neptune squares your ruler, Venus. Energy levels will be low, so plan accordingly.

SCORPIO (Oct 23 - Nov 21)

Pluto (your patron planet) makes a rare transit into the sign of Aquarius where (apart from a brief stint back in Capricorn from September 1 until November 19) it stays until 2044. So many Scorpios will undergo a major transformation where you gradually become more rebellious, unconventional and/or freedom-loving. It’s time to morph into the real you! Motto for the week comes from birthday great Eartha Kitt: “The price we pay for being ourselves is worth it.”

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 - Dec 21)

With Venus in your sign (and a Mercury/Jupiter trine) Lady Luck is calling, so make sure you are ready, willing and able to capitalise on good fortune when it comes along. You could also be given the opportunity to lead and/or influence those around you, especially within your local community. Others are looking for you to come up with the goods so get organised and don’t disappoint! But relations with a relative or housemate could be confusing on Friday and Saturday.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 - Jan 19)

Capricorns are set for a busy week as the Sun, Mercury, Mars and Pluto all activate your sign. And you’re keen to contribute your time and talents to a worthy cause in your local community. But the Venus/Neptune square could sap confidence on Friday and Saturday, when your energy is curbed, or other people may criticise your efforts. Plenty of patience will see you through. So your motto is from philosopher Aristotle: “Patience is bitter but its fruit is sweet.”

AQUARIUS (Jan 20 - Feb 18)

On the weekend, Pluto (the slow-moving planet of powerful transmutation) transits from conservative, cautious Capricorn into progressive, inventive Aquarius. Then (apart from a brief stint back in Capricorn from September 1 until November 19) Pluto stays in your sign until 2044. So you’re set for a long period of regeneration and transformation. Your motto for the week is from Dolly Parton (who turns 78 on Friday): “Find out who you are and do it on purpose.”

PISCES (Feb 19 - Mar 20)

Neptune (your power planet) and Venus are at odds, so expect confusion and low motivation as you find yourself lost in a quagmire of Piscean possibilities. You need to be cautious this week. If something looks too good and too amazing to be true, then it probably is!

You also need to be careful with what you eat, drink and ingest, as you’re more inclined to food allergies or medication reactions. So aim to be sensible, conserve your energy and pace yourself.

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DEATH NOTICE WILKS, Barry Late of Gatton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday the 4th of January 2024. Aged 89 years Much loved husband of Valerie (deceased).

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Where: 46 Brown and Zirbels Road, Lilydale QLD 4344 On: Lot 2 RP867535 Approval sought: Material Change of Use for Animal Product Processing Industry and Intensive Animal Industries Application ref: MC2023/0030

Known as Robert, Bob, Rob, Late of Glenore Grove.

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 26 December 2023 at Gatton Hospital, aged 61 years.

A devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather and a stepfather to be proud of. Robert was a loyal brother, stepbrother and nephew, and a man of integrity.

Robert was all these things and saw the world as an inventor and engineer, and always looked for the best in others. He touched the lives of many and was loved deeply by those who knew him well.

A celebration of Robert’s life was held at the Toowoomba Garden of Remembrance Chapel, on Thursday the 11th of January 2024.

Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Salary: $83,566 to $90,172 per annum Location: Gatton Research Facility Job Reference: QLD/536411/24 Key Duties: • Undertake agricultural agronomic activities including land preparation, irrigation installation and operation, planting, harvesting, weeding, chemical application, care, and maintenance of field grain crops.

• Provide Technical Trial support advice and services to (DAF), Universities and External Clients to support Gatton Research Facility trials • Assist with the implementation and operations of the Gatton Smart Farm complex.

• Work independently and with other staff, following instructions from Facility Manager and or researchers to successfully complete tasks to support research projects, including liaising with clients to plan and allocate resources to ensure efficient and effective support to all clients.

• Contribute to Gatton Research Facility strategic plans to achieve short, medium, and long-term milestones.

• Establish, enhance, and maintain relationships to foster good working relationships with colleagues and clients • Manage the Farm Support team and casual staff in accord with DAF policies and procedures.

• Manage the maintenance program for heavy plant, vehicles, equipment, and infrastructure to ensure assets are research ready and functional.

• Undertake the purchasing of consumables and collaborate with the Facility Manager for higher value asset purchases.

• Perform the risk management and contingency actions and procedures to comply with statutory and corporate compliance and to ensure a safe work environment.

• Utilise standardised administrative programs, packages and systems to assist with site operations and reporting (e.g., Ag Commander, Chemwatch, HR systems, Corporate Card, etc.)

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TENDER – Grazing Rights For the period 1 August 2024 - 31 July 2027: Tender No. 1346: Lot 6 RP176587 – Lowood Minden Road, Lowood (1.501ha) Tender No. 1347: Lot 94 CC3388 – Reinbotts Road, Lowood (5.14ha) Tender No. 1348: Lot 22 RP144072 – Nerreman Road, Wivenhoe Pocket (4.113ha)

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Tenders close 11am on Wednesday, 21 February 2024. Council is not bound to accept the highest or any tender.

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• It is a mandatory requirement for a technical officer to possess an Australian Diploma or Associate Diploma in Agriculture or Plant Sciences or higher (or equivalent field) from a recognised tertiary institution.

• A current “C” class drivers’ licence.

• Experience in farming and/or field crop research.

• HR Truck licence or ability to acquire licence.

• For international qualifications, the applicant will need their qualification assessed, to determine comparability with the Australian Qualifications Framework. The Department of Employment, Small Business and Training can assist with these assessments for Queensland residents.

Enquiries: Patricia Skele, Phone: 3708 8540 https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-536411-24 Closing Date: Friday, COB 02 February 2024

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Tender documents can be obtained by contacting Council on 5424 4000, mail@somerset.qld.gov.au or at www.somerset.qld.gov.au /Your Council/Tenders and Public Quotations.

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• 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

Goats -6 months to 2 years $50 -$150 Churchable 0421-011164 Chocolate Daschund 1 year old $700 ono 0439 391012 Swordfish $1 pick your own 0499 029538 Chooks for sale - 2 plymeth rock - 2 Isa Brown - 1 Black - 1 white,free range good layers & pets $170.00 the lot, 0402048662 Laidley.

Pure Bred Mini Daschund pups. 1 Male tan $500.00. 1 Female black and tan $1000.00. Parents carry the dapple gene with children and animals Call 0439 391 012 or 0499 029 538.

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AUTOMOTIVE, PARTS & ACCESSORIES

8x5 Steel Trailer, registered, chequer plate floor, 750 kilos with brakes and winch. $1100.00 Phone Wayne 0418 602 560 Toogoolawah ALUM Bull Bar, GC suit 90 series Pajero $150 ph: 54653207 EJ Holden hub cap with lion on it $40 Ph 07 3202 3830 Isuzu DMax – 1 nudge bar 1 roll bar, $40.00 each Phone: 0433 620 426 Heavy type car ramps, Gatton $80 PH: 07 5462 1034 Assortment of Car Magazines $20.00 Ph: 5462 1034 Gatton Wheel Hub puller, assortment $130.00 Ph: 5462 1034 Gatton Ford Falcon, 2001, Dash Mat. GC $40 PH: 0403 669 003 Wrecking 2002 Holden Astra 1.8 2 door manual 100,000 km parts for sale motor and gear box vgc call 0477056783 any questions

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GARDENING

15lt knapsack spray, almost new, $50 Gatton.

Phone 0429 964 567 Bamboo stakes 70cm long - 50 for $10 ph: 5465 3207 Deep well pump with foot valve 10m suit dam oe well $500 ph: 5465 3207 Electronic Watering Cable 15mts $200 ph: 5465 3207 Moreton Bay Fig tree plants $5.00 each Phone (07)5465 1458 Laidley Waterlillies - Large plants in flower - Pink & Yellow $20 Each PH 5466 4120 Advanced Tulip Wood Tree $10 each Advanced bushy Mock Orange $ 10 each White Hibiscus bushes $10 each Duranta (Geisha Girl) bushes – blue flowers $10 each Brightview PH 0431 750 957 COX Shredder - Chipper, 5 h/p Motor, Good condition $100 Gatton PH 0432 671 579 “Pope” Mower, B & S Engine, new carby, good condition $50.00 Phone 5462 1034 Gatton Stable Manure available free of charge 0401 229731 Yellow flowering Water lily $25 0499029538 Orchids from $20ea . 0411632141

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Stick Rake for ride on mover. Pin type tow connection. 1 meter wide, used twice. Australian made. $350 Phone/text to 0410 172 361 Forest Hill 3 point linkage steel forks, very solid. $250.

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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.

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Singer Sewing Machine semi industrial, Model 591, recently serviced, selling due to illness $475.00. Phone Wayne 0418 602 560 Toogoolawah 78 RPM Records, Country & Western & Old Time Dance. $2 each ph: 5465 3207 Push bike, 26inch Blue, GC, Near new tyres, $50 ph: BOOKS 5465 3207 WANTED TO EXCHANGE hardcover westerns 5465 8323 Single bowl sinks, stailess steel 45cm x 90cm $20 ph: Model engineering magazines from 2006 to 2017. VGC, 5465 3207 $30. Ph: 07 5462 1034.

14ft Buffalo Sailing Catamaran on registered trailer $650 Phone: 0418 186 212 Gatton CAMPING 11ft 1940 – 50 Sailing Moth $100 Phone: 0418 186 212 BBQ small with oval lid $45.00 Phone: 0433 620 426 Gatton Spinifex BBQ, two burner with plate $35.00 Phone 0433 White Westinghouse Fridge – 1702m H x 703m W x 620 426 558 D – VGC $145 Brightview PH 0431 750 957 Bag of tent poles, spreader bar + 20 poles $100 Holiday Portacot, good condition $80.00 Phone: Phone: 0433 620 426 0433 620 426 MARQUEE 4m canvas tent centre pole pegs ropes extras Home Gym - York 24, 8 weights, good condition. $130 never used at beach, Cost $3500 Sell $1500 Rosewood Gatton. PH 0432 671 579 Ph 0407021438 Mobility Mate modular bath step, stackable, slip resistant. Single step, provides 10cm (4”) raise. 49.5W FURNITURE x 40.6D. $10 Ph 07 5465 5251 Kitchen Island Bench,Pine, Black Granite Top, 2 draws, Vehicle Length, steel ramp on concrete blocks. Also shelf under. (52” L x 24” W) (1.32m L x .60m W) $300 make excellent farm loading ramp $300.00 0408 876 054 PH 5466 4120 4x solid timber chairs VGC - $25 each Brightview TOOLS & IMPLEMENTS PH 0431 750 957 Harmonic Balancer Tools for FJ/FX Holden $25.00 Large wall unit, timber stain, genuine tongue and groove Ph 54621 034 Gatton pine, glass doors, draws and shelves. Excellent condition.

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Dawn Woodworking Vice, very good condition, $50.

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BOWLS LAIDLEY BOWLS CLUB Good morning and Happy NewYear to all our bowlers especially our youngest bowler Keagan McGuire who won a silver medal in the under 12 Singles, well done. Next time it will be gold. If you think you would like to do the same, come along and have a try.

Wednesday social starts Wed 7th Febuary. 9am morning tea. All welcome.

CRICKET LOCKYER A GRADE Helidon resumed where they left off with a dominant win over Ropehill, maintaining their position as ladder leaders. Batting first, they posted a superb 9-245, with Matthew McMahon 92, and Harish Nair,53* leading the charge. Ropehill didn’t get close with 139, although Michael Litzow on 43 kept his end intact.

Harish emerged as an unexpected all rounder, bagging 3-16.

Forest Hill, 7-190, easily accounted for Gatton Fordsdale, 98.

When Goats classy opener Chris Kent blasted 102, the game looked out of reach for the home side, although Brendan Smith with 4-25 did well. and, he backed it up with top score of 23.

There was no result in the Roos versus Mulgowie game. The top four teams are now neck and neck to bag a top three finish, and a semi spot.

LOCKYER B GRADE It is worth reporting that Forest Hill with 189, defeated the hot favourites, Ropehill Colts, 164, to almost draw level on the table.

Perhaps the return match will be in the Grand Final.

MITCHELL SHIELD In an uninspiring performance, Lockyer were defeated by arch rivals Toowoomba in Toowoomba on Sunday. Batting first, Lockyer battled to 10/170, which seemed light. A mid innings partnership of 70 between Sam Steinhardt and Josh Reisenleiter briefly looked promising. But there were no other contributions of substance. Lockyer needed to do everything right in the field to defend their score, but multiple chances went begging, as Toowoomba cruised to the total only four wickets down. Hayden Sippel was impressive bowling ten overs straight, for a very economical 1-16. A sharper performance against Stanthorpe in three weeks, could give a return crack.

VALLEY VIKINGS A key game for the Vikings sits on a knife’s edge at Ropehill.

Batting first on a flat track, Northsiders advanced to 1-120 and appeared to have the measure of the Vikings attack. However, a determined and disciplined effort saw the Vikings fight back, to have Norths 7-213 at stumps. Hayden Sippel was the standout with 3-27. If the Vikings can wrap things up early next week, they will be looking at a challenging but gettable assignment. A tight tussle seems likely.

EIGHT BALL KILCOY EIGHT BALL ASSOCIATION Wednesday the 10th of January was the 1str round of our 2024 Summer League. It’s with great pleasure we welcome back all 10 teams. This is the very 1st year that Kilcoy 8 ball will be playing International rules in our Summer league and everyone is enthusiastic for the change in rules.

Our 1st round saw some very competitive frames which made for some very close scores this week.

Kill shots defeated Team Ballzy 9-7, Bushrangers defeated Bills Team 9-7, Homestead defeated Ball Busters 9-7 Teams playing in round 2 next Wednesday the 17thy are as followed – Kill shots v’s Bushrangers, Wolfpack v’s F-Troop, Four Q’s v’s Calm Your Farm Best of luck to all and Cue Str8 GOLF ESK GOLF CLUB Turkey Run 12-1-2024 Pleasant afternoon for 9 holes of golf. Jeff Humphrey took out the win with Mario Beetz Runner-up.

The Run down Winner - J Humphrey 45/33 Runner-up - M Beetz 42/34 NTP 4 - M Beetz, NTP 8 - G Punch Best Putts - M Beetz 15

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Laidley’s Keagan McGuire (second from the left) won a silver medal in the QLD Under 12 Open Singles at Burnett Bowls Club, Bundaberg, pictured with the other finalists.

PHOTO: LAIDLEY BOWLS CLUB

G Punch 46/34, P Cook 46/36, D Bitossi 46/37, B Glanville 53/38, G Ray 54/39, B Thorogood 47/41 Saturday 13/1/24 - Esk Golf Club Open Day Sponsored by Ray White Rural Esk 2Person Ambrose Winners - M O’Connor/ L J Marshke(L) 60nett R/UP - M Burgess/ A Burgess 61 3rd Place - A De Broughe/ B Blandford 61.25 4th Place - S Wilson/ G Lockett(L) 62.25 NTP - 1/10 3rd M O;Connor (in hole), 2/11 3rd A De Broughe, 3/12 2nd A Sippel Sponsor Esk IGA - 4/13 P Cook, 5/14 3rd C Creedy, 6/15 2nd B Farnham, 7/16 2nd M O’Connor Sponsor Brisbane Valley Meats - 8/17 2nd G Bailey (in hole), 9/18 2nd A De Broughe Open day at the Esk Golf Club was a huge success with 66 players out on the course. Congratulations to winners Michael and Lea-Jayne from Toogoolawah and R/up Matthew and Adam from Goombungee Golf Club. 3rd place going to Ayden and Bart from Nambour Golf Club, and our own Captain Shaun with Glenda taking 4th place. Many thanks to President Luke Latter and Captain Shaun Wilson for all their efforts to put on a top day, along with Macca, Trevor in the bar and Glenda and Sandra doing the food. Thanks go to our Sponsors Ray White Rural Esk for all the prizes, sponsoring this event for many years. The course being in excellent condition thanks to our volunteers out there every day.

Sunday 14/1/24 - 9 Hole Chooky Winner - J Humphrey 32nett R/UP - P Cook 33, G Punch 33, D Back 33, G Steele 33, V Scott 34, S Wilson 34, B Glanville 34, M Humphrey 38, C Pettet 39, G Lockett 40(L) Putting Competition - Greg Steele 14putts NTP - No 13 G Steele, No 17 2nd V Scott Usual gang out today on a beautiful morning. Jeff taking the win with Cooky getting R/UP spot after a 4 person count back. Scoring waspretty close, so it looks like it’s on for another year.

LAIDLEY GOLF CLUB Saturday 13th January - Men & Ladies Single Stableford Trophy Donor: Ken Goebel Ladies Winner: Jan Sippel 39 Runner Up: Skyla Taylor 38 Run Down: B. Panzram 35, J. Logan 34, T Pyers 34 Pins: (Pro Pin) Skyla Taylor (Div.1) Michelle Taylor (Div.2) Julie Murray Men’s Winner: Ken Goebel 40 (as Ken was the trophy donor 1st Prize went to L. Belford)

Runner Up: Lee Belford 39 Run Down: Chris Smale 37, (Runner Up Prize) Rundown: R. Yeo 36, G. Heuston 36, C. Panzram 35, R. Gray 34, A. Cullen 34, G. Rodgers 33, F. Sippel 33, K. Tofis 33 Pins: (Pro Pin) Rick Vela (Div.1) Chris Smale (Div.2) Cameron Panzram (Div.2) Greg Heuston Thursday 11th January - Open Competition - Single Stableford Winner: Adam Cullen 38 Runner Up: Rick Vela 37 Run Down: R. Yeo 37, F. Sippel 36, C. Smale 35, K. Hauser 34, K. Goebel 34, Pins: (Pro Pin) Robin Stagg (Div.1) Adam Cullen (Div.2) Dave Cannard (All In) John Ward Wednesday 10th January - Ladies Single Stableford Winner: Jenny Paroz 38 Runner Up: Jan Sippel 35 on c/b Run Down: L. Emery 35 Others :J. Logan 34, T. Harris 31, C. Sternberg 30, H. Gray 27, J. Murray 24 Pins: (Pro Pin) Trish Harris (All In) Helen Gray ROSEWOOD GOLF CLUB RESULTS 4.1.24 Thursday Single Stableford: Winner: B Jefferson 37 pts R/Up: K O’Connell 36 pts Run Down to 28 pts NTP (All 2nd shots) - No 2: B Jefferson in Hole, No 9: J Comp 15 cm, No 11: J Comp 64 cm, No 15: P Hart 89 cm RESULTS 11.1.24 Single Stableford Winner: S Nicholls 35 pts OCB R/Up: P Kuhn 35 pts RUN DOWN to 33 NTP (All 2nd shots) - No 2: S Nicholls in Hole, No 9: R Summerville in Hole, No 11: S Nicholls in Hole, No 15: M Comp 28 cm RESULTS 13.1.24 2 Person Ambrose 1st: B & J Martin 62.25 OCB, 2nd: P & J Boyd 62.25, 3rd: J & D Wojcicki 63.75, 4th: Z Pike & N Martin 64 OCB, 5th: R Morgan & R Ellison 64 Run Down to 66 NTP - No 2: S Browning 85 cm, Ladies: J Browning in Hole (2nd shot), No 9: (0-18) S Townsley, (19+) D Hartman, Ladies: T Aumua 22 cm, No 11: T Tupai, Ladies: K Hurley, No 15: S Townsley, Ladies: T Aumua 10 cm, Approach (No 7): B Martin, Ladies: J Browning 38 cm

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Esk Rec Ground refresh

Lockyer sports personality Col Lee will have the Laidley Recreation Reserve’s main softball diamond named after him.

PHOTO: LVRC

Softball diamond to be named after local sports personality THE Laidley Recreation Reserve’s main softball diamond will be known as the ‘Col Lee Softball Diamond’ after Lockyer Valley Region Council sought the community’s input.

Lockyer Valley Regional Council Mayor Tanya Milligan said it was not just his homerun of nominations that gave rise to the decision, but also Mr Lee’s long connec-

tion and service to the sport.

“Throughout his life, Col has been, and still is, an active member of the Lockyer Valley sporting community and has been heavily involved in softball in Mulgowie and Laidley,” she said.

“He played for, coached and was president of the Mulgowie Angels, held various positions within

Ipswich Softball, worked on the formation of the Lockyer Softball Association, and represented softball on the planning committee for the upgrade of the Laidley Recreation Reserve.”

Cr Milligan said Mr Lee’s passion for the game and advancing the sport locally had rubbed off on many.

“He was influential in the start-up of the Lockyer

Softball competition, organised coaching clinics, secured grants to improve infrastructure and lobbied for assistance during challenging times of drought and flooding,” she said.

“Col actively recruited the community to join Laidley softball and many of the nominations credit his encouragement as the reason they began playing softball.”

Council received a total of 87 eligible submissions during its recent EOI process, with 77 nominating Mr Lee as the namesake.

Councillors unanimously resolved to name the main softball diamond at the Laidley Recreation Reserve after Mr Lee during the November ordinary meeting.

Signage is scheduled to be installed in early 2024.

THE ESK Recreation Ground is set for a big refresh with new goal posts, an irrigation tank, a reticulated irrigation system and a digital operating system all set to be installed in 2024.

Somerset Regional Councillor Bob Whalley said council had applied for funding for round one of the Queensland Government Minor Infrastructure Program and had accepted a tender to undertake the refurbishment work.

“We are committed to the refurbishment work which will make vast improvements to our sporting infrastructure, support the growing interest in football in our region and help boost visitor numbers to the region,” he said.

The total value of the project, including council contributions, is $243,374 including GST. The Program is administered by the Queensland Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport.

Round one projects must be completed by December 31, 2024.

Volleyball club vision

FROM PAGE 32 season, so now they’re moving up to B grade,” he said.

“We also changed the club’s formation and set up the incorporated association, which enables us to secure grants for infrastructure upgrades.”

The club holds mixed comp nights on Mondays and a Ladies and Men’s comp on Thursdays from 6pm to 9pm in Gatton. lockyervolleyballinc@ gmail.com

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A NEW VISION FOR LOCKYER VALLEY VOLLEYBALL CLUB “We’re fielding a couple of Gatton teams to go to RVQ, we’re also fielding a team to go and play in Darwin at nationals,” he said.

“One of the main things we’re hoping to do is get a closer working relationship with RVQ to see if we can get more integration with guys coming out from Brisbane and playing.

“We are also encouraging people from the local community to play.”

Grant said Rebound Volleyball offered excellent fitness for all ages.

“The oldest players we have fielding a team, they won their C grade last CONTINUES PAGE 31

BY JESSE HAMILTON

LOCKYER Valley Rebound Volleyball is looking to expand and encourage competition amongst all playing abilities as the club welcomes a new committee and vision in 2024.

Driven by a core group of passionate A-grade players, the club aims to integrate competitions with Rebound Volleyball Queensland (RVQ) while improving the sport’s local interest.

Lockyer Valley Rebound Volleyball president Kyle Grant said the club wanted to grow at state and national levels while also offering social competitions.

Sixty-six players participated in a four and six-a-side social comp at the Lockyer Valley Rebound Volleyball premises on January 13 on what was a fun and vibrant summer day.

PHOTO: JESSE HAMILTON

07 5466 3100 *STOCKING A LARGE RANGE OFA NEW * STOCKING LARGESTEEL, RANGEFENCING, OF NEW STEEL, FENCING, ROOFING ROOFING & HARDWARE, PRODUCTS * STEEL & SHEETCUT TOCUT TO SIZE * & HARDWARE PRODUCTS STEEL & SHEET SIZE * DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE Russell, Carol and the Teams at Valley Irrigation and Valley Steel & Fencing would like to take the time to thank every one of our customers for their patronage throughout the year.

We would also like to wish you all a Very Merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year. We look forward to seeing New and Familiar faces again in 2024!

Please See our Trading Hours: Sat 23rd to Tue 26th December – CLOSED Wed 27th to Fri 29th December – OPEN Regular Trade Hours Sat 30th to Mon 1st January - CLOSED

DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE

DOWNGRADE GAL RHS

MASSIVE DOWNGRADE SPECIALS!!!

SECONDS WIRE Plain Wire 4.00mm/500M

$98.50

Plain Wire MT 2.50mm/1500M

$135.00

Plain Wire HT 2.50mm/1500M

$135.00

Cattle Yard Cable Gal 8.2mm/400M 90 x 90 Aluminum post 2200mm powder coated black / cream

$357.50 $36.50ea

5ft6

$

ea

DOWNGRADE MESH * Gal Mesh Sheets 6Mx0.9M 200x100x5.0mm 6Mx1.1M

$52.80

200x100x5.0mm 4.15Mx1.8M

$57.20

150x100x5.0mm 4.75Mx1.1M

$97.40

150x100x5.0mm 4.75Mx1.5M

$41.40

150x100x5.0mm 2.95Mx1.1M

$65.00

200x100x5.0mm

$38.50

25X25X1.6 DG RHS GAL 25X25X2.0 DG RHS GAL 35X35X1.6 DG RHS GAL 40X40X1.6 DG RHS GAL 50X25X1.6 DG RHS GAL 50x25x2.0 GAL 8m 59x30x1.6 OVAL RAIL 6.1m 65x65x2.0 GAL 8m 65X65X2.5 DG RHS GAL 65X65X6 DG RHS 66X44X1.6 DG OVAL RAIL 8M 65x65x5.0 PTD 8m 65x65x5.0 GAL 8m 75x25x1.6 GAL 8m 75x50x2.5 GAL 8m 75X75X3.0 DG RHS 89X89X2.0 DG RHS GAL 89X89X3.5 DG RHS GAL 100x50x1.6 GAL 8m 100X50X3.0 DG RHS GAL 100X50X3.5 DG RHS GAL 125X75X3 DG GAL 125X125X4 DG BLK 125X125X6 DG BLK 150X50X6 DG BLK 150X100X6 DG BLK 150X501X2.0 DG RHS GAL

$22.75 $34.20 $54.95 $50.00 $56.75 $73.50 $39.60 $115.00 $159.65 $275.00 $64.00 $288.00 $288.00 $73.40 $149.75 $180.00 $174.70 $294.50 $122.30 $121.95 $151.45 $219.00 $259.25 $290.00 $267.40 $342.65 $170.50

MAGNETIC DRILL BASE Holemaker pro35 kit

$1189 *annular cutters available in store

RURAL FENCING

NOW BOC GAS AGENTS!!!

• Steel Pickets • Strainer Posts

• Mesh & Bar Gates • Plain & Barb Wire • Chain Wire / PVC Wire • Snake /Rodent Mesh • Chicken Wire • Weld Mesh

*New* HINGE JOINT

$4

8x115x15 2mm GAL 100M Roll

CEMENT PRODUCTS

$180

• Rapid Set • Post Mix

• Deformed bar • Chairs & Ties • Black Plastic • GP Powder Reinforcing Mesh

MAKITA TOOLS 125mm ANGLE GRINDER M9508G

$85

$ 85

4

SPECIALS

$ 5

100x100x3 Ga RHS 5.8m

$139.50 $104

115x42x2. Gal Oval Rail 6.1mtr

$

.50