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Ladies of LASI shine bright

AN EXTENSIVE collection of artwork by six local women is now on display at Hypatia’s House. Laidley.

The exhibition includes mixed media, acrylic, watercolours, ceramics and sculpture created by members of Lockyer Art Society

Inc (LASI).

Artists Barbara Golden, Mary Kemp, Sandra Giles, Maz Gibson, Margaret Klumpp, and Joan Hodson, each have their own style and expression.

The exhibition is on until May 27 at 151 Patrick St.

New exhibitions at the Courthouse

in Burpengary and is an ex-

house Art Gallery during May to view her fabulous

The exhibition opening

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Today is IDAHOBIT INTERNATIONAL Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) is the anniversary of May 17, 1990, when the World Health Organisation removed homosexuality from the ClasYou may be under the perdue to gender and/or sexual-

and transphobia happen every day, and all over AustraQueer Counsellor I have LGBTIQA+ hate and abuse,ly Queer Counsellor and

Art Gallery on Thursday

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Inland Rail Plan B

THERE have been a few letters about the ingress of the Inland Rail and plans to is that the rail line travels in Rail every way possible with many meetings and ‘Resigains may be made but for a mess that suits none of Plan B, may I suggest is to move the town to a better plenty of money despite their

from the start and others the

Most Queenslanders are portable and there are many for sale by the hundred or more waiting to be pur-

outright, as some may do, this is viable with a little help While there may be a and Inland Rail management moans with indignation, this

extravaganza

LAIDLEY State High parents and visitors to its tomorrow, Thursday May

information sessions, and -

The event will also have tours, and an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

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Lockyer Art Society Inc artists Barbara Golden, Mary Kemp, Sandra Giles, Maz Gibson, Margaret Klumpp, and Joan Hodson.

PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

Dancing with Colour by artist of the month, Darla Boyd.

Federal Budget breakdown: health, housing, transport

BY JACOB HAYDEN

ON TUESDAY May 9 the Albanese Labor government announced its second Budget, with promises of big wins for families and businesses.

Federal Member for Blair and Labor MP Shayne Neumann said the 2023-24 Budget included a new Energy Price Relief Plan (EPRP), investment in Medicare, and a cheaper childcare package.

“Our Energy Price Relief Plan will provide local residents and businesses with a rebate of up to $500 from 1 July 2023,” Mr Neumann said.

“We are also making an historic investment to strengthen Medicare, tripling bulk billing incentives.

“Our cheaper medicines policy will allow people to buy two months’ worth of medications for the price of a single prescription, 47,719 patients in Blair, saving them up to $180 a year.

“From July this year, our cheaper child care package will also help around 8,900 local [Blair] families, saving them around $1,700 a year in childcare fees, on average.”

The Budget also includes $2 billion in investment for housing, $2.7 billion over maximum rates of Commonwealth Rent Assistance

by 15%, $67.5 million to states and territories, through the National Housing and Homelessness Agreement in 2023-24, to help tackle homelessness, and new projects to strengthen communication before and during a disaster.

Member for Wright and Liberal MP Scott Buchholz said the ‘big-spending, big-taxing Labor Budget’ would add pressure on families and transport operators in the Lockyer Valley.

“I have three main take-

away points from the Budget," Mr Buchholz said.

"Firstly, cost of living pressures will continue to rise under this government.

“Secondly, electricity bills will continue to skyrocket under this government.

“Thirdly, todays unemployment rate is 3.5%... Labors’ own forecasts for years 2023 -24 is for the unemployment rate to be 4.25%.”

Mr Buchholz was critical of tax hikes in the Heavy Vehicle Charges for transport

operators, forecast to increase 18% over three years.

“All of those transport costs will be passed on to businesses, plus there’s the increase on truck registrations that will go on top of that,” he said.

“The more the government spends, the greater pressure possibility the reserve banks will rise interest rates.

“While the Budget appears to help few in our electorate, it misses my silent majority.”

Ipswich City Council

Mayor Teresa Harding welwarning infrastructure.

“As we saw in February 2022, early warning is critical to ensure we can protect residents and their personal property during extreme weather events,” she said.

However, Cr Harding said cuts to Financial Assistant Grants, the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program, Roads to Recovery Program and Bridges Renewal signalled tough times ahead for many councils.

Fernvale Childcare centre

SOMERSET Regional Council has conditionally approved the development of a childcare centre adjacent to Fernvale State School.

When built, the centre will cater for 99 children and employing 13 staff.

Local Suppliers

Council is encouraging locally based businesses to use council’s Local Supplier Register to ensure they can quote for the supply of goods and services.

For more information and to register your business as a local supplier, go to www. somerset.qld.edu.au

Fire Brigades support

Somerset Regional Council at its budget meeting will consider supporting Somerset with around $313,000 for the

For more information go to www.somerset.qld.edu.au

Procurement Policy

Somerset Regional Council has adopted changes to its Procurement Policy to provide greater advantage to local suppliers compared to other suppliers from outside the region.

Economic Recovery SubGroup representative Councillor Bob Whalley said the changes will make dealing with local suppliers easier for both the supplier and council

Land Auction

Somerset Regional Council has scheduled a rate arrears auction for properties located at 40 Lehmanns Road in Coolana and 71 Brockhurst Drive in Hazeldean.

The auction will be held at the Somerset Civic Centre, 35 Esk Hampton Road, Esk at 11am on May 25.

Federal Member for Blair Shayne Neumann talks about Budget spending commitments for his electorate with Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Finance Minister Katy Gallagher.

PHOTO: SHAYNE NEUMANN MP

Mum Luli Sánchez Tyers and four-year-old Leo Tyers of Leo’s Little Shop.

PHOTO: JACOB HAYDEN

Lowood SHS 2022 graduates Amber Richards, Almira Shailer and Darcie Turner designed the mural unveiled on Thursday night, with the 2023 student representative council. PHOTOS: JACOB HAYDEN

dents, Sharon Greenaway (left, graduated 1984) and Peter principal Peter Whitelaw (1983 to 1984).

Small town win against big bank

BY GRACE CRICHTON

SEVERAL regional bank branches will stay open after Westpac reversed its decision to close branches across Australia, including Gatton.

In February, the bank announced the branch would close, then ‘postponed’ the decision while the Senate committee enquiry into bank closures in regional Australia was underway.

Now, it seems Gatton’s branch is here to stay, as are Westpac branches in Cloncurry, Ingham, Tully, Sale, Robinvale, Denmark, and Kingston.

The decision was welcomed by local politicians from three levels of government who campaigned against the closure.

Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz said it was a ‘real win’ for the community.

“Westpac’s choice shows their belief in our community, and this further proves that regional communities

like the Lockyer Valley should not be abandoned, but invested in, as they continue to grow,” he said.

Member for Lockyer Jim McDonald and Lockyer Valley Regional Council Mayor Tanya Milligan highlighted

the economic growth in the region in their campaign against the closure.

“I directly appealed to the CEO and the Westpac board on the Gatton closure and highlighted the recent growth opportunities,” Mr

McDonald said. However, Finance Sector Union National Secretary Julia Angrisano said the bank needed to go further.

“Westpac said 20 branches would close,” Ms Angrisano said.

More hospital beds step in right direction

WEST Moreton Health has announced six extra beds will open at Gatton Hospital in coming weeks.

As part of the expansion, Gatton Hospital will trial a model of care for patients who are transitioning from acute care to community-based services under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

Director of Nursing at Gatton Hospital Deb Woods said the NDIS patients would receive support from Ipswich Hospital clinicians as well as the acute care and multi-disciplinary treating teams at Gatton.

“By giving eight bank branches a reprieve, it has ignored communities and bank workers at the other branches."

The Senate Inquiry is holding hearings in Cloncurry and Ingham this week.

The announcement was applauded by Lockyer Valley Regional Council Mayor Tanya Milligan after months of lobbying by the council.

“Of course, there is still a lot of work to be done, and funding to be secured, to ensure our fast-growing region has access to adequate healthcare in the medium to long term," she said.

Art gallery and museum congratulated for achievements

LOCKYER Valley Art Gallery (LVAG) and the Queensland Transport Museum (QTM) were congratulated on April 5 for completing an intensive year-long program assessing their practice against The National Standards for Australian Museums and Galleries.

The gallery and museum, both located within the Lockyer Valley Cultural Centre at Lake Apex,

Gatton, were assessed by Museums & Galleries Queensland (M&GQ) industry experts.

This was the second time the art gallery participated in M&GQ’s Standards Review Program.

Lockyer Valley Regional Council (LVRC) Community Services Portfolio Councillor Michael Hagan said the Standards Review Program provided staff with advice and support to update the

exhibition guidelines.

“The additional information provides clearer guidelines for exhibitors along with priorities and assessment criteria,” Cr Hagan said.

“We are now much more and experience."

M&GQ reviewers commended the LVAG for its commitment to presenting ‘excellent visual art experiences’ for their community.

“Ultimately, this will enhance the depth and variety of experiences the community can engage with,” they said.

Reviewers said the QTM had great support from LVRC and enthusiastic staff.

“Staff are to be commended for their imaginative ways to attract visitors and to engage them with the exhibitions,” they said. M&GQ

Westpac will keep its Gatton branch open, a move welcomed by Member for Lockyer Jim McDonald, Lockyer Valley Regional Council Mayor Tanya Milligan, and Federal Member from Wright Scott Buchholz, who campaigned alongside the community against the previously announced closure. PHOTOS: GRACE CRICHTON; SCOTT BUCHHOLZ.

LVRC staff Nicole Kilah and Katie Pegg receiving Lockyer Valley

M&GQ executive director (left). PHOTOS: M&GQ

Somerset tiny towns

BY GRACE CRICHTON

THE TINY towns of Linville and Toogoolawah have made the Queensland Top Tourism Town Awards.

It is now over to the public to cast their votes for the winning destinations.

Presented by the Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC), the annual awards recognise outstanding regional destinations.

Somerset Regional Council Mayor Graeme Lehmann said it was a great honour for the Somerset towns to be recognised.

“Our small Somerset towns are the heartbeat of our region and the QTIC Awards are an excellent opportunity to showcase them to the tourism industry,” he said.

Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Cycles owner operator Josie

Sheehan said a win would

“Wherever you come from, you’re passing through other towns,” she said.

“Even if it’s just that town that wins, the whole of the

Fifth-generation Linville local and Linville Hotel co-owner Tanya Grimward

said the town attracted a diverse range of day trippers, rail trail users, and caravaners.

“It’s a little country town experience, it gives you the serenity and the peace, and itity,” she said.

“If you’ve got those three factors, I think you go a long

Workspace expansion for men’s shed group

A NEW shed to provide the Toogoolawah District

way in being a really great destination and I think we things.”

Voting is now open until May 24 at qtic.com.au/toptourism-award/

Queensland’s Top Tourism Towns will be announced in June at an awards ceremony held in Brisbane.

Men's shed crew with a spacious workplace for community-based projects is nearing completion.

The shed was delivered in August 2022 after they received an $8000 grant through the National Men’s Sheds Program.

Toogoolawah District

Men’s Shed Treasurer John Devenish said the

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expansion was much needed and would give the team more space for community work.

“We do odd jobs for the community,” he said.

“If someone comes along and asks us to put something together, and we think it's a worthy cause that no one else in town will do, we will,” he said.

Men's Shed is open to everyone over 18 years.

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Toogoolawah District Men’s Shed Treasurer John Devenish with member Nick Sharon with the sign that will hang up at the new shed.

PHOTO: JESSE HAMILTON

Museum to preserve Lowood's early history

BY JESSE HAMILTON

A COMMUNITY project is underway to establish a memorial museum at Lowood RSL to honour the district’s World War One and Boer War veterans.

Veteran’s Advocacy Community of Practice chairman Peter Ryan said plans to transform Lowood’s historic former ‘Orderly Room’ into a museum for the community were expected to be complete within the next 18-24 months.

Mr Ryan said the memorial museum would be integral for children to understand their history.

“This is going to be a museum for the local community,” he said.

“It’ll be for schools to learn about Lowood.”

Mr Ryan said the memorial would include a virtual room

displaying the town’s history.

“Kids can sit and lock into the community history,” he said.

“There are all these old photos of the old Lowood Main Street we can put up on the screen, and it shows all the young ones all about

Lowood’s history.”

Mr Ryan said the memorial museum aimed to preserve records from personell who served during Queensland’s colonial era.

“We'll be hooking into the memorial drive, so that’s where all the Lowood guys

Health Notes Health

by Marita FitzGerald

Record entries at Foothills

THE Lockyer Valley Foothills Art Show returns to showcase the best artistic talent of the region on May 26-28.

that were enlisted and died in World War One and Boer War [record’s are kept],” he said.

During the Boer War, several men who trained as part-timers from Lowood ledgent in South Africa in 1901.

Held at the newly renovated Postmans Ridge Hall, this year’s show has attracted a slew of new local and regional talent.

Show coordinator Janice Holstein said the number of entries exceeded expectations.

“We expected to have a bigger amount of artists this year, but we’re a

little blown away by the number and how much artwork we’re actually going to have,” she said.

This year’s featured artist is Natasha Hodgson, a painter from Laidley and last year’s winner in the watercolour category.

Judging the entries is Sandy Pottinger, a former UniSQ lecturer in visual arts and art critic who up until recently wrote articles on exhibitions for the Toowoomba Chronicle. GRACE CRICHTON

Members of the Lowood RSL Sub Branch Peter Steel, Leary Wyness, Darren Riding, Mark Anthony and Peter Ryan.

PHOTO: JESSE HAMILTON

Lockyer Valley Foothills Art Show is on May 26-28 at Postmans Ridge Hall.

PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Lockyer Valley Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.

Show in full bloom

BY GRACE CRICHTON

FLOWERS were in full bloom in time for Mother’s Day at the Lockyer Valley Orchid Society’s Autumn Show.

The Anglican Church with colour and perfume on May 12 and 13, showcasing the best specimens from the society’s 44 members plus a variety of plants for sale.

Judges from the Queensland Orchid Council were looking for uniformity, symmetry, and shape.

Kayleen and Stephen Davis took home the Grand Champion ribbon, followed by society president Des Reinke who was awarded Reserve Champion.

Winners of individual classes were Warren Williams, Cora Malcuit, Des Reinke, Cheryl O’Neil, Victor Robertson, and Brian Heath.

Report electric shocks, tingles ASAP

THOUSANDS of Queensland households are being exposed to electrical dangers, with some not recognising the risk, and others confused over who to report it to.

In the past 12 months, Energex and Ergon Energy crews have been called out to nearly 2500 premises to investigate reports of electric shocks.

Lougheed said a tingle from a tap or power point indicated an urgent, possibly lethal electrical problem which needed to be reported and investigated as soon as possible.

ABOVE: Lockyer Valley Orchid Society’s Grand Champion orchid BC Binsosa Kirk, awarded to Kayleen and Stephen Davis at the annual Autumn Show.

FAR LEFT: Des Reinke’s Onc. Bakerara Sea Snake ‘Unforgettable’ was awarded Reserve Champion.

LEFT: Three of Victor Robertson’s orchids came top of their classes.

Nearly 130 of these were reported in the Ipswich Lockyer area.

An even more worrying trend is the spike in calls from tenants who have informed their landlords and property managers about electric shocks, but they have failed to urgently report it to Energex.

Energex Area Manager Peter

“Anyone can and should report issues like these; whether you’re a homeowner, tenant or even a visitor to the property – we don’t care where the report comes from; we treat it as an emergency, and our crews are dispatched quickly to investigate,” he said.

Immediately report any shock, however seemingly minor to Energex on 13 19 62, don’t touch anything, and a crew will be there ASAP.

The Faults calls team and response crews are available 24/7.

PHOTOS: G. CRICHTON

Gatton Campdraft opens new grounds

BY JESSE HAMILTON

THE Gatton Campdraft Association opened their new grounds at Grantham on May 13, with plenty of campdrafting action to celebrate.

Rider Matt Edwards cameing home the highest scoring lady rider in the 2023 May Competition.

Buchholz congratulated the association on their tireless dedication in getting the new facility up and running.

Lockyer business pivotal in funding upgrade to bridge

ONE of the region’s largest employers has played a major hand in securing millions to upgrade a key piece of local infrastructure.

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Region,” he said.

“I wish to congratulateton Campdraft Association committee.”

Stanbroke, an integrated beef and cattle company based in Veradilla, was instrumental in writing the successful grant application that will see a multi-million-dollar upgrade to Mahon Bridge.

Stanbroke Operations Manager said the concrete bridge had a load limit which posed an animal welfare

“The capacity of the new bridge will be greater meaning it will be able to handle the weight necessary to cope with a loaded cattle truck,” he said.

Mr Friis said it was a winwin for Stanbroke and the wider community.

“We are very happy to have this outcome and it’s also going to be a great help for the local community, to have safe access in and around this area,” he said.

Lockyer Valley Regional Council Mayor Tanya Milligan with Councillor Janice Holstein and Standbroke operations manager Jim Friis.

ABOVE: Top competitors in the Gatton Campdraft.

Matt Edwards Silver Ivy. PHOTOS: JESSSE HAMILTON

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Train driver Ron Loetzsch takes passengers around in the Kay Dee express train.

LEFT: Maycee Lawson at the dairy goat’s milk display.

BELOW: Carriage driver Jill Seary.

Best-dressed judges Sheila Sydd and Alice Sippel, with bestdressed winners Layla Wilson, Evelyn Wilson, Mitch Stirling, Ben Stirling and Ruby Wilson. PHOTOS: JESSE HAMILTON

ABOVE: Amberley Pipe Band with the 2nd Light Horse Lockyer Troop marching at the Grand Parade.

Marburg Fire Rescue team Darren Smith, Phil Christensen, Baden Lyell and Nick Doyle.

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LEFT: Paige Ponting showcasing Ocean Life Education.

ABOVE: Deece Irwin shooting for prizes at the Hay Dee shooting gallery.

BELOW: Youth Handler winners Mikaylee Blatchly, Charlotte Bright and Harriet Bright.

Lauren from Hula Hoop Brisbane.

Display by Lockyer Valley Dance School.

Kilcoy celebrates super 100th show

With guest Speaker Ross Blanch Farmer & Lifeline Volunteer 8am Saturday 3rd June

Ross is a dairy farmer from Rosewood area who has been farming dairy, stud & beef cattle along with broad acre crops his whole life.

30 years ago, Ross decided to be of help in the community and chose Lifeline, as there was a need for phone crisis support workers.

Three years ago, when the drought became crippling, there were many farmers struggling with no feed, next to no water and stock that were worth nothing.

So that is when Ross went to Lifeline Community Recovery management and suggested a phone line for farmers. The Farmer to a Lifeline Farmer started. Since then, Ross has answered over 1,000 phone calls and visits to farms in need. Ross is available 24 hours a day.

THE Kilcoy Show marked its 100th year on Saturday 13th May, in what was a fun day

out for the whole family at the Kilcoy Showgrounds. JESSE HAMILTON

RIGHT: Iris Kuhn of Kil-

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Respect for women

BY MIKE NOWLAN

ON OCCASION, articles and presentations I have written on mental health were said to be biased towards men.

That is possibly because men make up 78% of the national suicide statistic.

That does not downplay the fact that women do have serious issues to deal with as well.

Many years ago, my sister had serious post-natal depression after giving birth to her

She was and is a resilient country girl, but her husband showed her neither emotional nor physical empathy.

This had a crushing impact on her, and while she fought through the depression, lack of

empathy stayed with her.

Childbearing and raising children can be very stressful with potential for various forms of depression.

Women should have the support of their partner, and women need to have the courage to seek professional support.

Domestic violence is a can-

cer on society, and while women are not immune from being the cause of the violence, for the most part men are the aggressors.

A recent case I was told about had a male returning to his former partner’s house to savagely beat her in front of two young girls.

Apart from the harm done

to the woman, what is the psychological impact on these two children?

The emotional trauma

lifelong mental health impact.

Wake up, you blokes, real men do not act like this.

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Grevilleas in bloom

NOTABLE Sydney based grevillea specialist and author Peter Olde was in Lowood on the weekend of April 29-30 to walk the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail (BVRT) and inspect the beautiful and showy grevilleas.

Peter Olde visited the BVRT four years ago with Jan Glazebrook and Denis Cox, authors of the Australian Native plant guide ‘Mangroves to Mountains’.

Native plant expert

Peter Bevan said it was a great opportunity to showcase the variety of grevil-

BVRT and to update the plant specialists about more recent revegetation activities which now extend west of Clarendon/ Reinbotts roads.

The visit coincided with one of the South East Queensland Grevillea Study group's regular catch ups.

Women should have the support of their partner and women need to have the courage to seek professional support.

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In

Dennis Cox, Jan Glazebrook, Peter Olde, Peter Bevan, Ross Reddick, Helen Howard and Jim Standing.

PHOTO: WML

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A sale so nice, they’re doing it twice

SHEPHERDSON & Boyd’s 2023 May Weaner Show & Sale begins this Friday with at the Toogoolawah Saleyards.

The sale continues Friday May 26 with an additional 3,000 head of heifers up for grabs.

Shepherdson & Boyd (S&B) auctioneer Jack Fogg said 2023 would be one of the largest sales on record with 8,000 head, requiring the organisation to split the event in two.

“We’ve got 8,000 predominantly coastal-bred, very good quality weaners to be he said.

Mr Fogg said it was the had ever had.

“It’s caused by two very good seasons leading into it, everyone has got a few more calves or weaners on

the ground which led to an

“We’ve got them coming from Maryborough across to the North Burnett, Eidsvold, right through the Brisbane

Valley and down to Boonah and Beaudesert.

“The quality is second to none, there’s an outstanding yarding of weaners and it’s a credit to all the vendors that

have produced them.

“This sale is a chance to secure some really great lines of cattle bred in coastal country which perform wherever

Mr Fogg said there would be a wide variety of weaners

“The largest percentage of the yarding, say 70% of them, will be Charolais cross,

then you’ve got Simmental cross, Angus cross, Brangus, Droughtmaster, Speckled said.

He said prices were down this year.

“It’s certainly a buyer’s market this year and for the a long way in Queensland or Australia alone to see the said.

“A large percentage of them will be pre-inspected and cleaned to go straight to clean country and they're treated for bovine respiratory

Mr Fogg thanked all the vendors, buyers and sponsors for their contribution to the sale.

Both events begin presentations at 8am with sales starting 9am.

The saleyards are located at 351 George St, Toogoolawah.

Shepherdson & Boyd's largest weaner sale on record is on May 19 and 26. Pictured: 2022 Champion Pen of Heifers - Moteham Pty Ltd

PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

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CLASSES

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Best Pen Angus Infused

Best Pen Simmental & Simbrah Infused

Best Pen Santa Infused

Best Pen Limousin Infused

Best Pen Brahman Infused

Best Pen Charolais Steers - $250

Charolais Society

BULL CREDITS

HEIFERS

Best Pen Charolais Infused

Best Pen Droughtmaster Infused

Best Pen Angus Infused

Best Pen Simmental & Simbrah Infused

Best Pen Charolais Heifers - $250 Charolais Society

CHAMPION PEN OF STEERS:

$4,000 Cash plus Prizes

CHAMPION PEN OF HEIFERS: $4,000 Cash plus Prizes

SPONSORS

LIVESTOCK PRODUCE MARKET REPORTS

SPONSORED BY STARIHA AUCTIONS

STARIHA AUCTIONS

LAIDLEY FAT & STORE CATTLE SALE

LIVESTOCK & PRODUCE MARKET REPORTS

SPONSORED BY MORETON SALEYARDS

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MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL

See the world at your door step

BY GRACE CRICHTON

YOU DON’T need a plane ticket or a passport, you can experience the world at the Lockyer Valley Multicultural Festival this Sunday.

Laidley’s Ferrari Park will be transformed into a mecca of international culture, art,vours on Sunday May 21.

Event organiser Idell Wadley said the Multicultural Festival was an opportunity for the Lockyer Valley’s various cultural groups to come together and share culture.

“One of the best ways to dispel ignorance and racism is through festival events where people can come along and they can discover all the great food, all the beauty andent cultures that are in their region,” she said.

The free community event

boasts an impressive line-up of live entertainment, global food, roving performers, and activities.

“We have some really interesting performances -

ing,” Mrs Wadley said. from the Solomon Islands.

“Additionally, we have Papua New Guinea, all with their own unique costuming,

language and dance.”

A highlight of the day promises to be the lantern parade and international costume parade.

“The main activity that I would really love to see

people participate in is the lantern parade,” Mrs Wadley said.

Festival goers can make their own lanterns with provided materials and include a message of peace.

“Later in the afternoon we will have a beautiful lantern parade where the CEO of Multicultural Queensland will be giving a speech and the children participating will be able to read their messages of peace,” Mrs Wadley said.

You can even make your lantern ahead of time at Bunnings on May 20.

Anyone can join in the international costume parade.

“Please come in your international dress and we’ll be giving away some small prizes to people who go to sharing their culture,” Mrs Wadley said.

Come along to the festival between 10am and 3pm and immerse yourself in a new cultural experience.

“This is a beautiful way to discover all the great elements of the world all in one place, all in one day.”

The Lockyer Valley Multicultural Festival returns to Ferrari Park on May 21.

PHOTO: FILE

MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL LOCKYER VALLEY

The all-new Honda ZR-V is the newest Honda SUV model and marks an expansion of the company’s existing SUV line-up.

BY DAVID GREER

Warren said he wanted wouldn't let him.

After 42 years, Warren got to purchase his dream vehicle just over 12 months ago.

“I’m the third owner of this immaculate Brock HDT, purchased it in NSW and had it 20 years and had done 41,000kms in it, the original price of these HDTs was $19,990,” he said.

“The second owner was an it as an investment, and in the 21 years he owned it, he the clock.”

The HDTs second owner was very serious with Warren transported to Queensland on leave his possession on an enclosed transporter.

Warren, an avid driver, has already done approximately 3000km in the year he has owned the HDT.

duced with the same Carmine Red interior.

A rare ride: this immaculate HDT Brock Commodore is the 462nd model of 500. INSET: The upgraded motor is a 308 V8.PHOTOS: DAVID GREER

Brock Commodores were test driven by Peter Brock himself before being released for sale.

All HDT Brock Commodores boast a Carmine Red interior.

UNDERCONTRACT UNDERCONTRACT SOLD! SOLD!

Office: 61 Railway St, Gatton

www.allpropertygatton.com

FOR SALE FORSALE

ThisistheultimateSummerFamilyhome withanin-groundpool,amassiveenclosed entertainmentarea,andalargeshedfor thehobbyenthusiast!Abeautifulbighome locatedinoneofGatton'smostsoughtafterEstates;upgradeyourlifestylenow andenjoytheluxuryyoudeserve!

FOR SALE FORSALE

CentrallylocatedclosetoHighSchooland Hospital.Neat&tidyproperty.Greatfirst homeoradditiontoyourinvestment portfolio.Recentlyrentedfor$440/week, instrongGattonrentalmarket.

Don'tdelayonthisbrilliantlocation,call todaytoarrangeaninspection.

4 Sundew

Cres

Kensington Grove

This partially built home needs to be completed. The plan shows 4 bedrooms, master with large walk in robe, bath and double basins. Bedrooms 2 & 3 with walk through robes into a shared ensuite. Main bathroom with bath, shower & separate toilet. Media room. Butler’s pantry. Alfresco area. Auction onsite Sat 27.5.2023 at 3.30pm.

gatton.eldersrealestate.com.au

432

AUCTION Sat 27.5.2023 - 3.30pm

View Sat 20.05.2023

9.30am - 10.00am ljhooker.com.au/H25HBC

Contact Janette Lewis 0407 144 403 LJ Hooker Plainland (07) 5411 4960

Shaun 0432 095 288

Kentville 9 Mischke Rd

One for the horse lovers -38.45ha

3 A 1 B 6 C

Situated between Lowood & Gatton, 1 hour from Brisbane & 40 mins Toowoomba. Set up for training horses, included is:- Produce shed approx 13m x 16m. Approx 13.5m x 10.5m shed. Approx 28m x 8.75m machinery shed. 40+ safe yards. 10 Large safe paddocks. 4 foaling yards. Large Sand round yard. Mare & foal crush. Water license. All paddocks have shelters & water troughs. Comfortable Queenslander style, 3 Bedroom + 2 sleepout home

Linda George 0401 690 320

Auction 27/5/23 at 9:00am Cultural Centre Gatton

EldersGatton, 2/279EasternDrive,Gatton(07)54621788

SUDOKU GENERAL CROSSWORD 1020

ACROSS

1 Name one of a breed of greyhound with a very long silky coat (6)

8 Which association of over 100 national police forces crime (8)

9 Which term implies frigid or extremely cold (6)

10 What is dampness known as (8)

11 Name the father-in-law of Moses (6)

13 What is the strict adherence to law (8)

16 Which person values property for taxation (8)

19 Which cross is given to British civilians for bravery (6)

22 What do we call a jaunty libertine (8)

24 Which sailing vessels are used for private cruising (6)

25 What forms the extremity of something (8)

26 What is an exit (6) DOWN

2 Which furnace is used for heating metal (5) -

ing small animals (5)

4 Name the last tsar of Russia

(8)

5 What is something extremely small (4)

6 Which term implies a relationship to a wedding (6)

7 Name the Spanish conqueror of Mexico, Hernando ... (6)

12 What are spigots more commonly known as (4)

14 Which spout often terminates in a grotesque head with an open mouth (8)

15 What is the given name of

the Welsh actor, dramatist, etc, ... Novello (4)

17 Name an English pioneer of birth control, Marie ... (6)

18 To disinter, is to do what (6)

20 To take place, is to do what (5)

21 Who founded the Microsoft Corporation, Bill ... (5)

23 What is the monetary unit of the Republic of South Africa (4)

News. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.15 Miniseries: The North Water. 2.15 The Durrells. 3.05 Grand Designs. 3.55 Landline. 4.25 Monsters Or Medicine?

5.20 Ningaloo Nyinggulu. 6.20 The ABC Of... 6.50 Bluey. 7.00 News.

7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. 8.15 Miniseries: The North Water. 9.15 Ragdoll. 10.05 The Messenger. 10.55 Fires. 11.50 Rage. 5.00 Rage.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00

Mastermind Aust. 3.00 NITV News:

Nula. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Jeopardy!

4.30 Letters And Numbers. 5.00

Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 12. Highlights. 6.00 Mastermind

Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 Building The

Impossible. 8.30 Robson Green’s

British Adventure. 9.25 Legends Of The Pharaohs. 10.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Gymnastics. FIG Rhythmic World Cup Series. Round 4. 4.10 Going Places. 4.40 UCI World Tour. Giro

d’Italia. Stage 13. Highlights. 5.40 Hitler’s American Battleground. 6.30 News. 7.35 Windsor Castle Fire: The Untold Story.

8.30 Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors. 9.20 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys. 10.15 Late Programs.

6.00

6.00 Morning Programs. 5.00 News. 5.30 Creek To Coast. 6.00 News. 7.00 Border Security. 7.30 Football. AFL. Round 10. Brisbane Lions v Gold Coast Suns. 10.30 To Be Advised. 11.35 Dog Patrol. 12.05 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 4. Tasmania SuperSprint. Day 1. Highlights. 1.10 Travel Oz. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 Get Arty. 5.00 House Of Wellness.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 The Summit. 4.30 Garden Gurus. 5.00 News. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix. (2007) 10.15 MOVIE:

ABCTVPLUS7TWO7MATEGEMBOLDPEACHVICELAND

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Heartbeat. (PG, R)

8.45 Foyle’s War. (M, R)

10.55 Pie In The Sky. (PG, R)

11.55 Frankie Drake Mysteries. (M, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Father Brown. (M, R)

8.30 Murdoch Mysteries. (M)

9.30 Kavanagh QC. (PG, R)

11.15 Murdoch Mysteries. (M, R)

12.15 Father Brown. (M, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R)

8.30 Escape To The Country.

10.30 Impossible Builds. (PG)

6.30 The Highland Vet. (PG)

7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG)

8.30 Escape To The Country. (R)

9.30 I Escaped To The Country. (PG)

10.30 Secrets Of Beautiful Gardens. (R)

6.00pm Escape To The Country. (R)

7.00 The Vicar Of Dibley. (PG, R)

8.40 Mrs Brown’s Boys. (M, R)

10.05 Billy Connolly: My Absolute Pleasure. (M, R)

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG, R)

8.30 Police Code Zero: Officer Under Attack. (M, R)

9.30 Beach Cops. (PG, R)

10.30 Surveillance Oz Dashcam. (PG, R)

6.00pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Air Crash Investigations. (M, R)

8.30 Movie: Battleship. (2012) (M, R)

11.10 Movie: Dredd. (2012) (MA15+,

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

6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 As Time Goes By.

R)

8.50 Midsomer Murders. (M, R)

10.50 Law & Order. (M, R)

11.50

(M, R)

10.55 Vera. (M, R)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)

8.00 David Attenborough’s Galapagos. (R)

8.50 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces.

9.40 Brian Cox’s Adventures In Space And Time. (R)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)

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

9.00 Ghosts. (PG, R)

9.30 Kevin Can F*** Himself. (PG)

10.55 Aunty Donna’s Coffee Cafe. (M, R)

11.25 Fisk. (PG, R)

11.20 Miranda. (PG, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R)

8.30 Inspector Morse. (M, R)

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

11.50 Doc Martin. (PG, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Call The Midwife. (M, R)

8.45 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. (PG, R)

10.45 Mighty Ships. (PG, R)

11.45 Call The Midwife. (M, R)

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Outback Truckers.

R)

8.30 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under. (PG)

9.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. (PG, R) 10.30 Extreme Ice Railroad. (PG)

(PG, R)

9.30 Seinfeld. (PG, R)

11.00 Frasier. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)

6.30 Friends. (PG, R)

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (M, R)

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

10.30 Charmed. (PG)

11.30 Frasier. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

6.25 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

10.15 Friends. (PG, R)

12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

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

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

6.25 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

9.00 Friends. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

1.30 Come Dance With Me. (R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)

6.30 Friends. (PG, R)

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

9.30 Seinfeld. (PG, R)

11.00 Frasier. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

1.30 Charmed. (PG, R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)

6.30 Friends. (PG, R)

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

9.30 Mom. (M, R)

10.20 Becker. (PG, R)

11.10 Frasier. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

5.50pm Forged In Fire. (PG, R)

6.40 Jeopardy! (R)

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

8.30 Travel Man.

9.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage

16.

1.35 Alone Australia. (M, R)

Adventist Community

Kitchen 1st 2nd 3rd and 5th

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

Gatton 0419658914

Al-Anon 6pm Mon Lutheran Hall Spencer St Gatton

0488216123

Alcoholics Anonymous

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

Lutheran Hall Minden

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

54623355

Brisbane Valley Ukefreaks

6pm-8.30pm Wed BV Darts

Assoc Building Lowood

0412470875 FB @ukefreaks

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

0455251581

Cars, Bikes, and Coffee

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

Chug-along Social Group

2nd & 4th Wed/mth Gatton

Uniting Church 54626763

Cards/Board Games

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

0412685125

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

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

54623355

Coominya Public Hall General Meeting 1st Mon/mth

6.30pm 0488169162

Country Music Balladeer & Folk Music Walk Up 4th

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

CWA Craft & Friendship

Day 3rd Thu/mth 9am-12pm

Glamorgan Vale hall 0459320538

Devotional Meeting, all Faiths, hosted by Baha’I community, 1st/3rd Wed/mth 7pm. 0429861086

Digital Tech Hub Wed & Thu Lockyer Community Centre 54623355

Emergency Relief Program support for those experiencing financial challenges, food and fuels vouchers (eligibility criteria applies)

Mon, Wed, Fri, Lockyer Community Centre, 54623355

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

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

Esk CWA Intergenerational Playgroup for ages 0100, fortnightly Thu 9am11am, CWA Hall Heap St 0449842965

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

Euchre Wed 7.30pm, Lowood Showgrounds 0411334382

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

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

Gatton & District Historical Society 6.30pm 3rd Mon/

mth Caffey Hall Gatton Historical Village 0420967022

Gatton Senior Citizens 13 North St. Mon & Thu Euchre 9am, 1st Tue/mth HOY, 2nd & 4th Tue/mth Craft Days, 3rd Tue/mth social days

9.30am. Morning tea & raffles, lunch supplied 0439030677

Gatton Table Tennis 9.30am-12pm Tue, Wood-

lands Rd 0427912051

Gatton Quilters 9.30am 3rd

Sat/mth, Gatton State School Hall 0438727355

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

Glamorgan Vale CWA9am 1st Thu/mth Glamorgan Vale Community Hall 0413046168

Glamorgan Vale Tennis Club Inc 10am-2pm 2nd Sun/mth 697 Glamorgan

Vale Rd see Facebook. Glenore Grove QCWA Meeting 2nd Mon/mth 1pm 0419642913

Glenore Grove QCWA Craft 1st 3rd & 4th Mon/mth 1pm QWCA Hall 0459320538

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

Grantham/Gatton Indoor

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

Horse Archery Qld Lockyer Valley 3rd Sat/mth, 8.30am-12pm, Laidley Showgrounds. 0422982035

Laidley Garden Club

9.30am 2nd Mon/mth

Laidley Cultural Centre function room 0413136861

Laidley Indoor Bowls Club

Mon 2pm-5pm Laidley Cultural Centre 0408631292

Laidley Uniting Church

Playgroup Thu 9.30am11am, Laidley Uniting Church hall 0427536513

Laidley Weight Support Group Inc. 9am Wed

Laidley RSL 0403501170

Line Dancing Classes Toogoolawah RSL Tuesdays

12.30-2.30pm 0422889530

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

Lockyer Ladies Seniors

Support Group 2nd & 4th Tue/mth, 9.30am-12pm, 18

Tryhorn St Grantham, 0438765212 or 0409676526

Lockyer Valley Art Society

Inc. Mon 8.30am pottery, Tue & Thu art & craft from 9.30am, 24 Bertrand Ave

Kensington Grove 0419667428

Lockyer Valley Cancer

Support Group 1st Thu/mth

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

Lockyer Valley Celtic

Pipeband Wed 6pm-8pm

Grantham Butter Factory 1st

Sat/mth Lake Apex 0447003423

Lockyer Valley Dog Training Club 6.30pm Mon

Laidley Showgrounds Facebook or 0428048823

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

Lockyer Valley Orchid Society 1st Tue/mth Gatton

Showgrounds room under grandstands 0409475504

Lockyer Valley Tai Chi for Health Wed 10am Lowood

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

Gatton 0448050447

Lockyer Valley Toastmaster Club 7pm 2nd & 4th

Thu/mth, Gatton Senior Citizens Centre 54627576

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

Gatton Library, 4th Tue/mth

Laidley Library, lockyervalleywriters@gmail.com

Lockyer Woodcrafters

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

Lowood Community Action Group 2nd Tue/mth

6.30pm at Lowood Darts Club 0407279412 or FB

Lowood Craft Group

9.30am Fri Lowood RSL Sub Branch 0409343446

Lowood CWA 2nd Tue/mth

CWA Hall 54261514

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

Lowood Lions Club 7pm

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

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

Lowood Show Society

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

Lowood Slimmers Tue

5.30pm Lowood Show Hall 54261468

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

Mulgowie Farmers Market

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

Mt Beppo Art Group Wed 9am-1pm, Community Hall 916 Mt Bepp Rd, 0437197381

My Local Market Plainland

7am-12pm 3rd Sun/mth Porters Hotel hello@ mylocalmarket.net.au

My Local Market Walloon

7am-11am 1st Sun/mth behind Walloon Hotel hello@mylocalmarket.net.au

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

Painting Classes 10am Fri

Summerholm 0450656356

Rosewood Euchre Group

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

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

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

Rosewood Seniors Group

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Walloon QCWA Cent Sale 2nd Tue/mth 9.30am Walloon QCWA Hall 54645243 Withcott & District Creative Corner 2nd Wed/mth 6pm Postmans Ridge Hall, withcottprogress@gmail.com

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

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

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

MOORE WEEKLY STARS

May 15-21, 2023

MAY

Wed May 17

Morning Melodies with the Esk Community Choir, morning tea at 10.30am, show at 11am, Somerset Civic Centre. Tickets from civic centre box office.

Thu May 18

Lockyer Valley Koala Forum Lockyer Valley Cultural Centre, 5pm-7.30pm, join koala conservation experts from Lockyer Valley and SEQ for an educational and engaging evening. Join in-person or online. Tickets at Eventbrite.com.au

Sat May 20

Book Sale, Plants & Garage Sale Uniting Church Lockyer congregation, cnr Maitland and Spencer Sts Gatton, tea coffee and sausage sizzle, bring your own bags, from 7am. Afternoon Melodies Gatton Seniors Centre

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

Lowood Show Ball Lowood Showgrounds, 6.30pm, Showgirl and Rural Ambassador awards plus many more, 0419759647 Marburg Dance 7pm-11pm Marburg Show Hall, $15, Rae Blinco 0409481681

Sun May 21

SAGITTARIUS

My Local Market Plainland 7am-12pm next to porters Plainland Hotel, market plus jumble, $20 sites second hand welcome, local farm fresh produce, handmade products, plants succulents and seedlings, live music, lawn games, coffee and breakfast hello@mylocalmarket.net.au

Glenore Grove Country Music Walk Up Glenore Grove Hall, 12pm-4pm, $7 entry, afternoon tea provided, BYO lunch, lucky door prizes, raffles, tea & coffee, live band & walk up artists, everybody welcome.

0418875939

Multicultural Festival 10am-3pm Ferrari

Park Laidley, all day live entertainment, food trucks galore, and a massive international market. 0448326246 or Visit Facebook event.

Thu May 25

Peace Ladies Stall 8am-11.30am in front of IGA Gatton

Biggest Morning Tea for Cancer Laidley

Catholic Hall, 10am, $5 admission, Devonshire tea, bring and buy stalls, raffles, 0429806042

Free BBQ Lockyer Community Centre CAMS project, Littleton Park, 3pm-5.30pm, 54623355

Fri May – Sat May 27

Esk Show 72 Esk Hampton Rd, Friday judging day horses and trade stalls, Saturday main show day: unlimited free rides at sideshow alley, trade stalls, food vendors, taste of Somerset, lawn mower racing, ute barrel racing, competitions, fireworks spectacular.

Fri May 26-Sun May 28

Lockyer Valley Foothills Art Show Postmans Ridge Hall, opening night May 26 at 6pm, canapes with free drink on arrival, live music by JDF Entertainment, tickets $40 at lockyervalleytickets.com.au, art show 10am3pm on Saturday, art show and markets 9am to 12pm Sunday, entry $2 Sat/Sun.

Thu June 1

78th Birthday Tombola QCWA Glenore Grove, 9.30am for 10am start, Glenore Grove Hall, homemade morning tea $5 entry, Tombola ticket $1/sheet, raffle, lucky door prizes. 0459320538

Fri June 2

June Challenge: Drawing with Linda 9.30am-12.30pm, Girl Guides Hut 79 Matthew St Rosewood 0754641544 Glenore Grove Dance Glenore Grove Community Hall, Chattanooga 7.30pm11.30pm, $10 includes supper. 0423849002

Sat June 3

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

Sun June 4

Art Centre Open Day 9.30am-2pm, Lockyer Valley Art Society Inc, 24 Bertrand Ave Kensington Grove, free entry, art demonstrations, free art and craft activities, sausage sizzle/cold drinks, hot coffee and snacks by Kiki s Kafe, arts crafts pottery and plants for sale.

Vi & Friends Country Music Murphys Creek Community Centre, fundraiser in aid of Murphys Creek Neighbourhood Centre, 11am-4pm, entry $10, mystery guest artists, lucky door prizes and raffles, free tea and coffee, cold drinks on sale, BYO lunch, please bring a plate of afternoon tea to share, walk ups welcome, everyone welcome. 0478543067; 46305143

Country Music Concert Gatton Seniors Centre 13 North St, 1.30pm-4.30pm, walkups welcome, lucky door and raffles, entry $5. 0439030677

Fri June 9-Sat June 10

Toogoolawah Show horses, stud beef, led steer spectacular, chainsaw racing, woodchopping and lots more, Saturday night fireworks and band, Toogoolawah Showgrounds.

Sat June 10

Valley Fest Littleton Park Gatton, 10am4pnm, live entertainment, activities and entertainment, photo booth, food trucks, free entry, celebrating Queensland Day, Lowood CWA Cent Sale Lowood CWA Hall, 12 noon for 1pm start, $2. 54261514

Wed June 14

Seniors Health Hub Laidley Cultural Centre 10am-1pm, access basic hearing, eye and other checks, useful health information, plus tea and coffee, lucky door prizes, hosted by Able Australia 0756000733

Fri June 16-Sat June 17

Lowood Show Lowood Showgrounds night program on Saturday.

Sat June 17

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

Sat June 10

Ma Ma Creek Community Markets Fresh fruit and vegies, local honey, woodwork, morning teas, artisan soaps, patchwork and sewing, live music, sausage sizzle, face painting and so much more. Millinery Workshop Ma Ma Creek Community Centre, 1pm-4.30pm, create your own uniquely you hat or fascinator with expert milliner Donna Dobbs, all materials provided, afternoon tea included, $65pp, bookings 0467566632 or 0413333681

Sun June 11

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

Sat June 17

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

Sun June 18

My Local Market Plainland 7am-12pm next to porters Plainland Hotel, local farm fresh produce, handmade products, plants succulents and seedlings, live music, lawn games, coffee and breakfast hello@mylocalmarket.net.au

Thu June 22

Farmers Big Night Out Somerset Civic Centre, 5pm, Somerset Farmers are invited to put their glad rags on, catch up with mates and enjoy a two course meal at this year s Farmers Dinner. Featuring passionate farm safety advocate and special keynote speaker Shane Webcke, tickets at somersettickets.com.au

Sun June 25

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

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BelovedHusbandofMaureen(Billie,dec'd).Dearly lovedFatherandFather-in-lawofSuzanne& Milorad,Richard&Michelle,David&Kristine. TreasuredGrandfatherofBronte,Aled,Gemma, Dominic,Samuel,Georgie,JackandHarrison,and proudGreatGrandfatherofHazel,Emmieand Spencer.

Auction –Impounded Animal

ROOFPLUMBERSWANTED

We are looking for Roof Plumbers to join the team on The Southern Queensland Correctional Precinct Stage 2 expansion and upgrade project.

- Immediate Start

- Great pay rate

- Conditions under the Best Practice Industry Conditions (BPIC)

- RDO’S

- Weekly Pay runs

- Preferably live within 65km Radius of Spring Creek (Job Site)

Join Queensland's biggest and most sought after roofing contractor with the opportunity to continue employment long term.

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ANIMALS & POULTRY

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Serve up your skills this season

BY JESSE HAMILTON

THE Gatton Table Tennis Club are encouraging everyone to grab a paddle and join in for some rally hitting fun this season.

The club will open the stage for new players to develop their skills with entertaining social games and competitions for more experienced players.

Gatton Table Tennis Association president Billy Hooper said table tennis was a great game for everybody.

“It's one of the best sports for all ages,” he said.

“Studies have proven that dementia, it’s great for handeye coordination, it’s really good for the brain.”

Gatton Club member Barry Driver is a Queensland representative who recently won in the state over 80s competition.

Driver, who has been playing the game since he was joy from the sport as the day he started.

“It's a fun game to play,”

he said.

“My father made a table and I used to practise against him, and I've been playing ever since.”

The social competition

Gatton table tennis players Andrew Van Zelst and Barry Driver in the middle of a tight point.

PHOTO: JESSE HAMILTON

HAWKS OUT MUSCLED IN ONE-SIDED AFFAIR

BY JESSE HAMILTON

THE GATTON Hawks

Under 19s rugby league side have been left with plenty to work on after going down 30-10 to the Wattles Warriors in a one-sided match at Cahill Park on May 14.

The home side created plenty of opportunities but failed to execute as the Warriors put on a strong second half display to run away with the game.

The Hawks showed strong resistance to restrict the Warriors to only one try inside the opening quarter.

The home side turned defence into attack to claw their way back into the contest with a great team try with 15 to go in the half to

even the scores at 4-4. A barge over-try from the Warriors shortly before the break gave the away side the advantage at the break, leading 10-4.

the Hawks' number nine resulting in a try under the crossbar.

four consecutive tries.

Hawks head coach Steve Elliot was pleased with the

The defensive games were a highlight for both teams in

The Hawks started the second half with a sneaky dummy and run play from

The game fell away from 20, with handling errors and ill-discipline gifting the -

and positivity was good, negatives were we were a bit clunky in attack and made too many mistakes,” he said. Hawks push hard to reclaim the ball against the feed.

PHOTO: JESSE HAMILTON