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Atkinson Dam in disarray say Holiday Park owners

BY JACOB HAYDEN

ATKINSON Dam Holiday Park owners Wendy and Wayne Maher have serious concerns over safety and security at Atkinson Dam.

They claim people are regularly illegally camping, dumping, and performing acts of vandalism in the public day area owned by Seqwater.

The Mahers showed The Independent evidence of illegal activity, including physical proof of camp-

where dead calves had been dumped, photos of urine and faeces in the public viewing platform of the day area, sharps and paraphernalia in public toilets, and footage of visitors boating and jet skiing after 6:30pm with no lights.

Wendy Maher said for more than six years they voluntarily opened and closed the gates to the day area of the dam to prevent this illegal night-time activity.

The job included evacuating the park and signalling people to come in from the water.

“It could take me sometimes 2-3 hours… I used to

on my vehicle,” Mrs Maher said.

“We stopped doing it, we had a fallout with Seqwater and then [in 2021] they got us to start doing it again and this time they said they

would pay us.

“They wanted the gates closed at 6:30pm and open at 5:30am, for $14 on ABN… you’re kidding.

“Why would I put my life at risk 6:30 at night time to try and get people out of there for $14?”

The complaints did not end there, as the Mahers claimed Seqwater management ignored many of their requests for repairs and investigations.

A speedbump sign near the entrance to the day area had been knocked over and reported by the Mahers, and using duct tape.

Similarly, the Mahers reported a ‘DANGER’ sign which had been uprooted and was leaning against a tree, as of Wednesday January 4.

“It’s bad management out

here, it’s mismanaged,” Mrs Maher said.

“I think higher management at Seqwater don’t know what’s going on down in lower management.”

A Seqwater spokesperson said they prohibit overnight camping at their sites outside of designated caravan parks and campsites managed by third parties.

“Seqwater has taken concerns raised by the Mahers

seriously, acting on complaints we have been made aware of,” they said.

“While we are aware they are seeking for daily opening and closing of the gate, our information and investigations over time have shown little evidence of reported activities to justify additional resources for opening and closing gates.”

Mrs Maher said over two days last month an unleashed

dog attacked a leashed dog and a resident of the Holiday Park.

“I’ve got caravanners to look after, they walk their dogs in the night-time and they don’t want to be mugged,” she said.

“There are signs around here saying ‘dogs must be on leads’.”

The Mahers said they contacted Lowood Police Station on multiple occasions to report incidents.

Lowood Police Station OIC Senior Sergeant Ian Ahrens said police would not take any action for trespassing unless they had a complaint from the actual landowner – Seqwater.

The Seqwater spokesperson said they had delivered security and compliance arrangements to Atkinson Dam and surrounding dams includ-

various hours seven days a week, and increased resources for cleaning, monitoring,

on-water compliance controls at Atkinson Dam.

“Seqwater has consulted extensively with the Mahers in an attempt to remedy the issues raised and we remain committed to doing so,” the spokesperson said.

The Mahers said Seqwater has not adequately addressed their concerns, and they are concerned for the safety of people accessing the dam at night-time while alcohol and

“The dams need to be locked,” Mrs Maher said.

“It’s not about the money, the point of it is safety.”

The Mahers have discussed the issue with Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington.

A jetski with no lights on the water at Atkinson Dam at 7pm.

PHOTO: WENDY MAHER

An illegal campsite discovered by the Mahers in a forested area on Seqwater land at Atkinson Dam. PHOTOS: JACOB HAYDEN

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ported by the Mahers. PAGE 1: A danger warning sign which was uprooted and left leaning against a tree.

Colour and song together

BY GRACE CRICHTON

MUSIC and art combined in Gatton on Saturday when Esk Community Choir members joined Gatton artist Elizabeth Browne for a water colour workshop, visit to the art gallery, and a the Lockyer Valley Cultural Centre.

Mrs Browne, who is also a choir member, invited the singers to her home studio followed by a visit to her current exhibition with photographer Mark Sullivan, ‘Essence and Colours of Valley Art Gallery.

“Because the Esk choir share their art with me, I wanted to share my home and my exhibition with the choir,” Mrs Browne said.

“I love being a member of the Esk choir and because to attend because of my work commitment here.”

The choir surprised diners at Colonial Café and visitors

to the centre with several a cappella songs in the foyer.

Esk Community Choir director Alexis Fitzgerald said there was a conncetion between music and art.

“I know some artists use music as their inspiration,” she said.

“Some of the great classibeen used as inspiration for artworks.”

Mrs Browne said the connection between art and music was performance and expression. -

mance,” she said.

“I think art, painting, sing-

The singers found untapped talents during the “We surprised ourselves, there are a few budding

artists amongst us,” Mrs Fitzgerald said. “Singers are artistic

think a lot of them had even thought about venturing into the world of art so I think they were pleasantly surprised.”

Capturing landscapes, people, everyday moments

KILCOY Art Society Inc

the Month for 2023, Phil Lister.

Phil’s introduction to photography began when he was given a Kodak Inin 1972 but his passion really started years later after he attended several workshops led by high pro-

Phil’s interests are

landscapes, portraits, and street photography.

He loves photographing -

ing moments of everyday life, but it’s in his search for exceptional landscapes and escape.

He has run numerous photographic workshops and has held several solo exhibitions.

Phil lives in Esk with his

wife and is a regular stall holder at the weekly Esk Country Markets.

He is a member of the Australian Association of Street Photographers Inc, the Kilcoy Art Society Inc and the Somerset Art Society Inc.

Please support Phil by visiting the Kilcoy Courthouse Art Gallery during January.

LVRC updates

Lots on at libraries

YOU will be guaranteed loads of free fun at Lockyer Valley Libraries throughout January.

Get reading and join in the Summer Reading Club until January 31.

You can go into the draw to win great prizes, with the more you read, the more chances you have to win!

Visit summerreadingclub. slq.qld.gov.au to join or for more information.

Join Jurassic Joe and the Dinosaur Club at the Gatton Library (10am) and Laidley Library (2pm) on Thursday Jan-

ride through the amazing world of prehistoric reptiles that will get everyone singing, dancing, laughing and learning - bookings essential.

For a full list of school holiday activities, visit library. lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/events

My Community Directory

Visit the Lockyer Valley My Community Directory website to stay connected and informed with clubs, services, and organisations.

The online directory has information on disability and aged care services, support for children and youth, men’s and women’s groups, sport and recreation, health services and more.

Community groups, clubs and organisations are encouraged to list their details on these sites to assist residents in accessing what services or events are on offer.

The site is free to use.

For more information or to list your event, visit mycommunitydirectory.com.au/ queensland/lockyer_valley

Contributed by LVRC

Esk Community Choir at the Lockyer Valley Cultural Centre on Saturday.

PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

CONTRIBUTED

Photographer Phil Lister is Kilcoy Art Society’s Artist of the Month. Pictured ‘Dusky Honeyeater’ by Phil Lister.

Esk hotspot for tourism growth

BY GRACE CRICHTON

A BRISBANE builder lured by the charm of Esk has chosen the Somerset town for a drastic career change.

Nick Higgins, 51, combined his passion for cycling, country towns, and Valley Roasters.

Mr Higgins purchased a shed complex in Peters St in mid-2021 and has started transforming one of the roasting business.

“I looked at investing in the Brisbane Valley, and maybe bringing my family out here to live,” he said.

“I just think Esk is a bit of a sleeper, as a town, and I wanted to be involved.”

The development application was approved by council in August 2022.

Mr Higgins said he ‘fell in love’ with the town and the region while riding the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail

“I’ve been building and developing in Brisbane for

26 years, but it just hit me special this town is,” he said. Its country charm, position on the rail trail, and friendly townspeople made Esk an appealing choice for a new business venture.

courses over the last ten years,” Mr Higgins said.

“I’ve been looking for an opportunity to start a business.”

Mr Higgins saw the

potential to capitalise on the existing day-trip tourism market.

“I think the fact that they’ve got Mount Glen Rock, and it’s an hour from Brisbane and Toowoomba, it could be a central hub for

day trippers,” he said.

“The streets are always busy with tourism.”

Brisbane Valley Roasters plan to sell wholesale beans and have a retail space for rail trail users and locals to

Health services on the move

SEVERAL healthcare services offered at Kobi House will be relocated to the Baillie Henderson Hospital campus next week.

Kobi House moved from Toowoomba Hospital to Browne House at Baillie Henderson on January 9.

The services offered at Kobi Place remain the same:

Sexual assault support service (SASS)

Refugee health

Sexual health, HIV services, pregnancy options, and contraception clinics

Hepatitis C services

Tuberculosis control clinic

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child immunisations, pertussis vaccine for pregnant people and patients with medical conditions requiring vaccinations

Needle and syringe program

Kobi Place new address is Browne House, Baillie Henderson Hospital, Corner of Tor and Hogg streets, Toowoomba.

Council news: weather alerts, comedy concerts, and llamas

Llama Party at The

Condensery

Llamas are coming to Somerset Regional Council’s (SRC) regional art gallery, The Condensery on Thursday January 19.

The Llama Party will help celebrate Caitlin Franzmann’s work in her exhibition, ‘Natural State’.

Check somersettickets. com.au for availability.

Drop ins are welcome for other festivities.

The project is funded by the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal in partnership with the Australian Government.

Chad Morgan at the SCC

The Sheik of Scrubby Creek, Chad Morgan, will grace the stage at the Somerset Civic Centre in Esk on Saturday January

29 at 2pm.

Chad, with his trademark wit and prominent chompers, will have you roaring with laughter as he performs classics including I’m My Own Grandpa and The Shotgun Wedding.

Joining Chad will be one

entertainers, Terry Gordon.

Doors open at 1.30pm.

Tickets available on the

day or online at somersetciviccentre.sales.ticketsearch.com

5424 2713.

Get Free Weather Alerts SRC offers residents the opportunity to receive free alerts for severe weather direct to your phone or email.

Council partnered with the Early Warning Network

(EWN) several years ago to deliver an alert service to residents living in Somerset.

The service is free to all Somerset residents through a council initiative.

To sign up visit: somerset.qld.gov.au/ewn.

Morning Melodies return

Morning Melodies return to the Somerset Civic Centre at Esk on Thursday Feb-

ruary 22 with a new show from concert pianist and actor, David Scheel, titled Growing Old Ungracefully.

Starting at 10am and including morning tea, tickets will be available for purchase on the day or online via somersetciviccentre. sales.ticketsearch.com

5424 2713.

CONTRIBUTED BY SRC

Brisbane builder Nick Higgins has put down his tools and started a coffee roasting business in Esk to capitalise on the town’s burgeoning tourism market.

PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

Esk families connect through play

BY JACOB HAYDEN

Judyann Roberts said the Eskmums tend to say these at home, because it’s a bit messy, so they come here and -

meet some other mums and

Celebrating tradies at Gatton Racecourse

JOIN the Lockyer Valley Turf Club this Saturday January 21 to celebrate our local tradies.

Gatton Racecourse is holding its annual Tradies Day and general admission tickets are on sale.

Event planner Sonny Rutherford said the event was supported by local businesses Bell’s Meat Co., Harman Concreting, Ozlav Plumbing, Valley Waste Water, McDonald’s Gatton, and Public Safety Training & Response Group.

“Because it’s nice and

hot in the summer they’ll be able to come into a relaxed atmosphere with a Hawaiian shirt,” Mrs Rutherford said.

“Come celebrate the Aussie tradies who work hard and enjoy a day of country racing at its best in the sun.”

General entry includes access to food vans, bookmakers, tote, and a licenced bar.

Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 concession, and free for under 12s.

Visit: lockyervalleytickets.com.au/event/17213

THE QUEENSLAND Country Women’s Association (QCWA) Esk Branch held its 37 children visited the Esk QCWA hall on Thursday

The play group had a variety of activities for Esk’s youngest.PHOTOS: JACOB HAYDEN

Brendan and Jemma Cross at last year’s Tradies Day.

Tribute to long-serving Esk councillor

FORMER Esk Shire

Councillor, Alan Simeon Lord, who served almost four decades in local government, passed away on January 6, 2023.

Simeon Lord, also known as Sim, was appointed to the then Esk Shire Council in August 1968, after being nominated to succeed his father Cr Alan ‘Bill’ Lord.

He stood aside from council more than 39 years later following the amalgamation of the Shire of Esk and the Shire of Kilcoy into the Somerset Regional Council.

During his tenure, Mr Lord was a strong advocate for safe and adequate roads for people living throughout the shire.

He also served during the 10-year construction of Wivenhoe Dam in the region which is now an integral part of the SouthEast Queensland water grid.

Mr Lord’s dedicated service on council was

the Local Government Association of Queensland in 2008 by then LGAQ President Councillor Paul Bell.

At the time of his retirement from local government, Mr Lord said serving the community was one of his greatest achievements in life and was made more enjoyable because he had the welcoming support of his wife Jill and two children, Kate and Murray.

When he stepped down this advice to anyone considering entering local government.

“The most important thing of being in local government is to have the trust of the people,” he said.

“If you tell them something, they expect you

to tell them the way it is.

“More than anything else people expect their local representative to be an absolutely truthful person.”

Somerset Mayor Graeme Lehmann paid tribute to Mr Lord’s unwavering commitment to the community.

“Sim was someone who wore his heart on his sleeve.,” Cr Lehmann said.

“What you saw is what you got.

“The whole time I worked with him on

community minded, and I would go as far as to say he put the community before himself.

“He will be missed a lot.

“One of his favourite things to say was ‘you have to sow a bit of sunshine right across the region’.”

CONTRIBUTED BY SOMERSET REGIONAL COUNCIL

Bell's Meat Co.

The late Simeon Lord served on Esk Shire Council for nearly 40 years. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

New tool to help volunteers understand their committee roles

VOLUNTEERING

Queensland has launched a new online tool to help make life a little easier for the thousands of volunteers across the state.

My Governance Journey is a plain English guide

to what you need to know when you join a Committee or Board and points people to the best available resources depending on where they are on their journey as a Governance member.

It will be an easy-to-understand guide to get started from the view of the individual, rather than from the view of the organisation.

Volunteering Queensland CEO Mara Basanovic said

the tool was built with the help of volunteers.

“We built the tool with local volunteers who serve on committees, so it’s de-

needs of local people who have put their hand up but

who may not have much experience sitting around a Board table,” she said.

“One of the things people told us is that there is already a lot of information out there – too much in fact – so what they were

Depression respects no-one

looking for was one place to make sense of it all.” -

ernance Journey tool at the Volunteering Queensland website to coincide with the organisation’s 40th birthday on February 6.

CONTRIBUTED

NOWLA

BY MIKE NOWLAN VOLUNTEER BEYOND BLUE SPEAKER

ONE OF Queensland’s top criminal lawyers was found dead on Thursday night before Christmas.

Dave Garratt left school in grade nine to join the army, served in Iraq and East Timor, and at age 30 gained a law degree.

A motivated man, his life was one of service to his country and to justice.

He had a young son.

Events in recent times show that everyone is susceptible to depression.

Highly intelligent, motivated, and skilled people such as Dave Garratt are just as prone to fall prey to the pressure that depression brings as are the least educated, least motivated of people.

All of us should be aware that no matter how secure we feel within ourselves, depression can bring us

down.

Defence against this is acknowledging that there may be something wrong and dealing with it in a positive, constructive

manner.

Denying the presence of or just trying to hide within yourself from depression only feeds the growth of depression in your brain.

No amount of intelligence will help you if you do not use it to combat the impact of depression.

Accept and acknowledge that you may have an issue

and seek professional help. It takes mental strength to do this but if you have the courage, the rewards can be wonderful for you and possibly those around you.

Remember, it is not what goes wrong in your life that matters. It is how you deal with it that counts.

Beyond Blue: 1300224636

LifeLine: 131114

Top lawyer and veteran Dave Garratt took his own life before Christmas. Depression does not discriminate.

PHOTO: HOWDEN SAGGERS LAWYERS.

Grand plans for Grandchester Hotel

BY JACOB HAYDEN

THE GRANDY is getting some upgrades.

Sharron Lucas is the proud new owner of the Grandchester Hotel, and she is the local community.

Sharron said after just three weeks, she felt like she has been warmly welcomed by the people of Grandchester.

“I needed to belong somewhere so I’ve bought into this area, it’s a fabulous community and they’re amazing people,” Sharron said.

Supporting local drives all of Sharron’s decisions, and she is committed to employing local children for their organisations.

“We’re teaching them skills that could potentially put food in their belly one day, and we’re teaching them good old-fashioned customer service,” she said.

“We need to keep this local thing happening, we’ll have

local kids, local people…

I’m employing local builders, electricians, fencers, we’re keeping it going round and round amongst ourselves.”

The Hotel will also hold

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ron had a wheelchair ramp installed to the hotel, and she

has plans for a new paint-job dining area.

Most excitingly, the Grandy’s model replica train is back up and running above

the bar.

“It’s new, it’s happening, and we’re trying all sorts of karaoke was very successful

and we’re having a lot of requests, so we’re doing it again.”

There are also plans for Sunday music sessions and special nights every few weeks.

Sharron said she was excited at the prospect of an outdoor Texas BBQ night with a mechanical bull, a seafood night, foreign food nights and their Australia Day events.

Hotel manger of two years Jamie-Lee McCluskey said Sharron was bringing community spirit back to the Hotel.

“She’s a beautiful person,” Ms McCluskey said.

“The business is going to boom, everything’s going to be better, fresher and newer.

“I’m excited for all the events planned… Australia Day, Easter, the music, the entertainment - I’m ready for it.”

Sharron is looking forward to the future with plans to expand the kitchen, outdoor seating, and a new website.

New Grandchester Hotel owner Sharron Lucas (left) and her team have grand plans for The Grandy.PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

Cyclists swarm Somerset for Australia Day Bike Ride

BY JACOB HAYDEN

THE BRISBANE Valley Rail Trail Users Association (BVRTUA) is holding its 6th annual Australia Day Bike Ride next week.

BVRTUA President Paul Heymans said the event received generous sponsorship allowing it to expand

“It will be the biggest event run on the Rail Trail of any kind, we’re expecting 550 to 600 cyclists,” he said.

had a couple hundred, last year it was about 340, so it’s a big jump this year.”

Cyclists will disembark from the Fernvale Futures Visitor Centre at 6am on Australia Day and travel 44km along the BVRT to Esk

Station.

“It always has a great atmosphere, the Australia Day Ride, people really enjoy it,” Mr Heymans said.

“We’re going to have a at both ends, and Brisbane

AUSTRALIA DAY

Valley Farm Direct will be doing gourmet BBQ line.”

Three fully booked coaches and trucks will transport cyclists and their rides back to Fernvale.

New registrants need to organise their own transport.

“A lot of participants will stay in the area and make a big weekend out of it with a Heymans said. Book at eventbrite.com.au

Cool off at pool party

Somerset Regional Council will be offering free entry at its Kilcoy, Lowood and Toogoolawah pools on Australia Day (Thursday January 26) with a free barbecue and children’s entertainment at each site. The pools will be open from 9am to 4pm.

Koala Competition Koala Competition

Cyclists from Somerset and afar will enjoy a scenic ride along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail on Australia Day.

PHOTO: BVRTUA

PHOTO: JACOB HAYDEN

Pig day out with Withcott Progress

THERE’S fun for the whole family at the Withcott and District Progress Association’s Australia Day event.

From pig races to gladiators, face painting to live music, progress association president Michelle McKenzie said there would be activities for the whole family.

“It’s about bringing community together, having fun, spending time with family and friends,” she said.

“There’s something for everyone.”

Noah’s Thoroughbred Racing Pigs will be put through their paces with several pig races during the day.

Try to outbid your mates and win a pig in each of the

Each round there will also be a kids’ race with a prize up for grabs.

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ent races and they are all sponsored by local busi-

nesses, and the actual pigs themselves are sponsored by businesses as well,” Mrs

McKenzie said.

“It brings the community into the fun atmosphere,

PHOTO: FILE

because you’re backing your a range of obstacle courses and jumping castles to suit all ages.

the Gladiator Arena while the younger ones can explore the Safari Park obstacle course.

Krazy Faces Face Painting will be there with a range of true-blue Aussie designs.

Musician Nathan Walmsley will perform several sets throughout the day.

the day,” Mrs McKenzie said.

“The money that we raise through this goes to the progress association.

“It will help us do some community work.”

The Withcott and District Progress Association are working towards upgrades to the Postmans Ridge Hall, including work on the bar, wet area, and stage.

They will also reinvest the money raised into running more community events.

and wraps up at 5pm at the Withcott Hotel.

Noah’s Thoroughbred Pig Races will be at the Withcott Australia Day celebrations, along with plenty of family friendly entertainment and activities.

Lockyer Valley Awards and Citizenship Ceremony Celebrate at the village

BY GRACE CRICHTON

GATTON and District Historical Society have a big day planned for Australia Day.

Vice president Andrew was welcome to the Gatton Historical Village.

“We’re back with an inclusive, interactive day of celebration of all things Gatton and history,” he said.

“We start the day at 10am

salute by the 2nd Light Horse Lockyer Troop and the rais-

There are several historical re-enactments throughout the day, including a vintage wedding and a funeral.

Join the round table discussion on the Gatton Murders.

“That is followed at 2.30pm by a dramatisation of ‘Man at the Slip Rails’ by Lockyer Regional Perform-

ing Arts, a verbatim play based on the inquest.”

The ‘pièce de résistance’ is by Toowoomba’s Tyr’s Warriors at 4pm.

Food and entertainment are available throughout the day.

“We have of course the famous GDHS sausage sizzle,

some camp side cooking, and Colonial Catering is also said.

“We have a display of vintage cars from Lockyer Antique Motor Association, most of the village buildings will be open to enjoy, and we’ll have the engine shed

going.”

A jumping castle and pirate ship ride will keep the kids entertained.

“It’s just a great day to hang out with people and do

Entry is by gold coin donation.

THE Lockyer Valley Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony will be held at the Gatton Shire Hall at 9am.

Lockyer Valley Regional Council Mayor Tanya Milligan said the Awards ceremony aimed to pay tribute to individuals and groups -

cant contributions to the community or achieved exceptional results in sporting, environment, or cultural endeavors.

This year, council received 21 nominations.

“I offer my sincere congratulations to all nominees, who all made to our community,” Cr Milligan said.

“We will also welcome our newest citizens to the region at the Citizenship

LOCKYER VALLEY REGIONAL COUNCIL Australia

Day

THURSDAY, 26 JANUARY 2023

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Ceremony, which will follow on from the Awards.”

The 2023 Australia Day Ambassador for the Lockyer Valley is Professor Peter Timms, a microbiologist whose work has contributed to saving koala populations.

“Following the formalities, we’re inviting everyone to join us for a morning of Australiana entertainment, activities, and food,” Cr Milligan said.

“We’re excited to have award-winning poet Marco Gliori join us, as well as live music by local bush band, String Beans, face painting, koala displays and catering by Native Oz Bushfoods.”

This event is supported by the National Australia Day Council.

Gatton and District Historical Society invite you to the historical village to celebrate Australia Day.

Pioneers celebrate Australian history

BY JACOB HAYDEN

THE LAIDLEY Pioneer Village invites you join them to celebrate Australia Day. Gates open and the fun famous Big Breakfast and live entertainment.

Then you can join Lockyer Valley Regional Councillor Brett Qualischefski and the 2nd Light Horse Lockyerformances from the Highland Dancers, blacksmithing and small engine displays, baby farm animals, billy tea and Pioneer Village publicity

experience the village and meet the village people,” Mr Johnstone said.

Admission by gold coin.

2023

Somerset celebrates

SOMERSET residents are invited to celebrate Australia Day at the Somerset Civic Centre in Esk.

Activities begin at 9am on Thursday January 26 with a citizenship ceremony, brunch provided by The Picnic Society, and the announcement of Australia Day award nominees and winners.

Somerset Regional Council Mayor Graeme Lehmann welcomed the community to celebrate.

“There’s a great opportunity to mingle with everyone over brunch and celebrate all that Australia Day means to you at this free community event,” Cr Lehmann said.

“We are also very fortunate to have secured Queensland television personality, Kimberley Busteed, to MC the event.”

Ms Busteed is a well known presenter on Channel 7’s Creek to Coast programs.

Cr Lehmann said he was also very excited to announce Somerset’s 2023 Australia Day Ambassador is John Lazarou, co-founder of The Coffee Club.

Mr Lazarou co-founded The Coffee Club in 1989 and turned a single café in Brisbane into Australia’s largest coffee shop group, with over 500 stores globally.

The Coffee Club has donated over $11 million to various charities.

The program of events has been made possible by council and the Australian Government through the National Australia Day Council.

Bookings are required: somersettickets.com.au

USA farmers win right to repair,

Australia to follow

THE NATIONAL Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is calling on the Australian Government to follow the United States of America on their stance on farmers’ right to repair.

The American Farm Bureau Federation and John Deere signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on January 8 which ensures farmers’ right to repair their own farm equipment.

Australian farmers will be at a disadvantage unless similar steps are taken here, the NFF said.

NFF President Fiona Simson said they had been calling for Australian farmers to have the right to repair for years.

“Farmers are small business owners who should have the same right as anyone

else to have their machinery repaired by their preferred repairer or make small repairs on farm without fear

of voiding warranties and travelling long distances to access authorised repairs and then being burdened by their

supply restrictions,” she said.

“This change would sigdelays, getting farmers and

their machinery back in the paddocks much quicker.

“Having a header out of commission during harvest

loss for a grain grower.”

The MOU set parameters and created a mechanism to address farmers’ concerns.

In the USA, John Deere said they were committed to engaging with farmers and dealers to resolve issues and agreed to meet with The American Farm Bureau Federation at least twice per year.

Ms Simson said right to repair regimes were being introduced across most advanced economies around protections for agricultural machinery.

“It’s essential the Australian Government keeps pace with the world to ensure their machinery on-farm,” she said.

John Deere and The American Farm Bureau agreed farmers have the right to repair their own machinery last week. Will Australia follow suit?

PHOTO: JOHN DEERE

MOORE WEEKLY STARS

January 16-22, 2023

ARIES

Your career should pick up speed, and/or any nefarious gossip about you should simmer down, as Mercury moves forwards in your work/reputation zone. With lucky Jupiter jumping through your sign (which only happens every 12 years) it’s time to be positive

motto for the moment is from birthday great, designer Christian Dior: “Zest is the secret of all beauty. There is no beauty that is attractive without zest.”

TAURUS

Mercury moves forwards, which encourages you to broaden your horizons, expand your (personally plus within your local community

motivates you to be more adventurous with the way you look, and the personal projects you take on. Draw inspiration from actress, writer and producer Geena Davis (born on January 21): “If you risk nothing, then you risk everything.”

GEMINI

Have you been experiencing communication problems over the last three weeks? Or have you been even more forgetful than usual? Thank goodness Mercury moves forwards from Thursday onwards. On Friday the Sun joins Venus and Saturn in your travel and education zones, which highlight holidays, business trips and education plans. Attached Twins – your sweetheart is looking to you for some perceptive advice. Singles – love and adventure are linked.

CANCER

With Mercury moving forwards in your partnership zone, you’ll feel more motivated to sort out relationship problems than at other times. And you have a good chance of success

solutions and are prepared to compromise. But money matters could come to a head on the weekend when the Sun, Venus and Saturn

LEO

Mercury moves forwards from Thursday, so expect gradual improvement with a work or health issue. And partnerships (of the romantic and platonic variety) receive a welcome boost, as the Sun joins Venus and Saturn in your relationship zone. Which increases optimism and helps you reform a rickety relationship that’s been experiencing problems. Setting positive new patterns of behaviour sees the union move to a more stable and satisfying level in 2023.

VIRGO

Make sure your talent for criticism (constructive and otherwise) doesn’t go into overdrive, as you critique the efforts of those around you. If you empathise with a frustrated friend or colleague, then it will help them to calm down and recalibrate. Virgos can get stuck in a very predictable daily routine. Mars and

take on fresh ideas and alternative points of view (especially involving education and work).

LIBRA

Has a family relationship been going down a rocky road? Or stalling? Or even going backwards? Things start moving forward from Thursday onwards, when Mercury turns direct. Which encourages you to dig deep, build bridges and start communicating again. You’ll have to be extra patient though, as you make

long-term results. Sunday is Chinese New Year when the buzzwords are rebirth and regeneration.

SCORPIO

Mercury moves forwards (from Thursday) so communication, travel and relationships should start to improve. But the big lesson to learn is how to diversify and delegate. No-one (not even a super-effective Scorpio) is

your sex and money zones, so expect some dramatic developments to do with lust or loot.

between a dream date and a disappointing dud, so tread carefully.

SAGITTARIUS

Proactive Mars and playful Jupiter are visiting your romance and friendship zones, which highlights shared fun and games. So it’s the perfect time to grab a loved one and attend a music concert, go camping or organise a party. With Mercury moving forwards in your money zone (from Thursday onwards), don’t

demands a professional approach and a solid long-term strategy.

CAPRICORN

Fiery Mars is visiting your work zone, which boosts your ambitious streak. You’re keen to get ahead but don’t trample over others on your climb to the top! Aim to get the balance right between your personal and professional lives. Relationships look complicated, as passion is combined with power plays and romantic feelings are unpredictable. Capricorn birthday great Dolly Parton observes: “If you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.”

AQUARIUS

Have you been feeling like a tired, antiquated Aquarian? It’s time for a fresh start! Mercury moves forwards from Thursday, the Sun shifts into your sign on Friday, and then it’s Chinese New Year on Sunday. So this week is all about letting go of the past, setting ambitious new goals and planning exciting beginnings. Be inspired by birthday great Dolly Parton (who turns 77 on Thursday): “If you don’t like the road you’re walking, start paving another one.”

PISCES

With the Sun joining Venus and Saturn in your humanitarian zone, it’s time to step up and give back. So your motto for the week is from birthday great Muhammad Ali: “Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.” You also require plenty of rest and privacy, as you enjoy some special solo time. Solitude is soul food for you at the moment, and activities like meditation, contemplation, yoga and journal writing are all favoured.

COPYRIGHT Joanne Madeline Moore 2023

C o m m u n i t y N o t i c e b o a r d U P C O M I N G E V E N T S

JANUUARY

Sat Jan 21

Afternoon Melodies for young and old, 11am-5pm, sing along or tap along, get up and dance, at Gatton Seniors Centre 13 North St, light refreshments, entry $5

Tue Jan 24

Celebrate Australia Day at Gatton Seniors Centre 13 North St Gatton, 9am, best of Aussie music, dress up or dress down, join in the fun, lots of prizes to be won, 2 course Aussie lunch. Book in 0439030677

Sat Jan 28

Lowood Slimmers Bus Trip Airport DFO shopping trip, p/u Gatton 7.30am, Plainland 7.45am, Lowood 8am. 54261468

Wearable Art Workshops with Izumy Rosa, turn inspiration into a wearable art design for International Women s Day, $25pp, morning tea and light lunch included. 0413333681 or Eva 0467566632

FEBRUARY

Fri Feb 3

Glenore Grove Dance 7.30pm11.30pm, Glenore Grove Hall, $10 inc supper, band Commodore 0423849002

Thu Feb 9

Esk CWA Playgroup Sensory Day, discovery bottles, kinestic sand, baby sensory bags, bubble wrap walk, CWA Hall Heap St Esk, 9am-11am. 0449842965

Sat Feb 11

Ma Ma Creek Community Markets Hall grounds, 8am-12pm, morning tea, crafts, produce, sites available $10, money raised goes to MMC Community Centre. 0467566632

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

Sun Feb 12

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

AUSTRALIA A DAY

Thursday January 26

Australia Day Awards and Citi-

zenship Ceremonies

Lockyer Valley: 9am Gatton Shire Hall.

Somerset: 9am Somerset Civic Centre Esk.

BVRT Bike Ride

BVRTUA 44km ride starting 6am from the Fernvale Futures Visitors Centre to Esk Station, free BBQ brekkie roll waiting for riders, provided by Brisbane Valley Farm Direct. Book online.

Gatton Historical Village

4 gun salute and raising of the flag, campfire cooking, historical reenactments, pirate ship, jumping castle 8am-5.30pm.

Grandchester Hotel

Yabby races, Iron Man/Woman challenges, lamington eating, thong throwing. Lunch 11.30am2pm, games from 2pm, live music by Bec Bridge 12pm-4pm.

Junction View Hall

Games, lunch, drinks, from midday. 0409614651

Laidley Pioneer Village

Big Breakfast 8am, flag raising 9.30am, woodworking, blacksmithing, Cedar Gully Olives, KJH Artworks, food and drink, live entertainment and more.

Mulgowie Hotel

Australia Day meal specials, themed activities, Billy Bridge performing 2pm-5pm, regular opening hours.

Porters Plainland

Aussie inspired menu, music by Adam Kilpatrick 11am-4pm, 8th annual lamington eating comp.

Somerset Pool Parties

Kilcoy Aquatic Centre, Lowood

Swimming Pool, Toogoolawah

Swimming Pool, 9am to 4pm, free entry, free BBQ, and free familyfriendly entertainment.

Withcott

Hotel

Pig races, Aussie Inflatables, face painting, live music by Nathan Walmsley, 11am-5pm.

live music ey, 11am-5p

TUESDAYMONDAYSUNDAYSATURDAYFRIDAYTHURSDAYWEDNESDAY

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Brian Cox: Life Of A Universe. 1.50 Call The Midwife. 2.45 Back Roads. 3.15 Gardening Aust. 4.15 Long Lost Family. 5.00 Aust Story. 5.30 Hard Quiz. 6.00 Old People’s Home For Teenagers. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 QI.

8.30 Spicks And Specks. 9.20 Utopia. 9.50 Miniseries: Us. 10.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Anatomy Of A String Quartet. 1.50 Call The Midwife. 2.45 Back Roads. 3.15 Gardening Aust. 4.15 Long Lost Family. 5.00 Aust Story. 5.30 Hard Quiz. 6.00 Old People’s Home For Teenagers. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 You Can’t Ask That. 8.35 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. 9.20 A Life In Ten Pictures. 10.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Les Misérables. 2.00 London Zoo: An Extraordinary Year. 2.45 Back Roads.

3.15 Gardening Aust. 4.10 Long Lost Family. 5.00 Aust Story. 5.30 Hard Quiz. 6.00 Old People’s Home For Teenagers. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30

Monty Don’s Adriatic Gardens. 8.30 Endeavour. 10.00 Miniseries: The Accident. 10.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Rage. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. 12.00 News. 12.30 Endeavour. 2.00 Midsomer Murders. 3.30 Death In Paradise. 4.30 Going Country. 5.25 Australia’s Favourite Tree. 6.30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Call The Midwife. (M) 8.30 Midsomer Murders. (M) 10.00 Unforgotten. 10.50 A Life In Ten Pictures. 11.40 Rage. 5.00 Rage.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Movin’ To The Country. 1.30 Monty Don’s Adriatic Gardens. 2.30 Call The Midwife. 3.30 Victoria. 4.15 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. 5.05 Great Barrier Reef: The Next Generation. 6.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Joanna Lumley’s Unseen Adventures. 8.20 Vera. 9.50 Wreck. 10.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Vera. 2.40 Back

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The World’s Greatest Palaces. 2.50 Great Asian Railway Journeys. 4.00 Who Do You Think You Are? 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.35 Britain’s Beautiful Rivers. 8.30 Britain’s Secret Islands. 9.25 Tokyo Vice. 10.25 SBS News. 10.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The World’s Greatest Palaces. 2.50 Great Asian Railway Journeys. 4.00 Who Do You Think You Are? 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.35 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 8.30 Our Law. 9.40 War Of The Worlds. 10.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 The Great House Revival. 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 Where Are You Really From?

4.00 Who Do You Think You Are? 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News.

7.30 Supertrains: The Race For Speed.

8.30 Inside Central Station. 9.25 How To Build A Nuclear Power Station. 10.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix. Round 6. Grand Prix of Espoo. Highlights. 4.00 Fading Sands. 4.40 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 5.30 WWII Battles For Europe. 6.30 News. 7.35 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railway Journeys. 8.30 Legendary Castles. 9.30 Britain By Beach. 10.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix. Round 6. Grand Prix of Espoo. Highlights. 4.30 Lucknow. 4.40 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. 5.30 WWII Battles For Europe. 6.30 News. 7.35 The Great Wall Of China: The Hidden Story. 8.30 Attila’s Forbidden Tomb. 10.10 Lost Cities Of The Trojans. 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Border Security: Int. 2.30 Beach Cops. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 46. Perth Scorchers v Hobart Hurricanes. 10.30 Crime Investigation Australia. 11.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Border Security: Int. 2.30 Beach Cops. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 47. Sydney Thunder v Melbourne Renegades. 10.00 Disasters At Sea. 11.00 Ambulance: Code Red. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Border Security: Int. 2.30 Beach Cops. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. 8.30 MOVIE: The Sound Of Music. (1965) 12.05 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Stage 3. Highlights. 1.05 The Good Doctor. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 5.00 News. 5.30 Creek To Coast. 6.00 News. 7.00 Border Security. 7.30 MOVIE: Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl. (2003) 10.25 MOVIE: Bastille Day. (2016) 12.15 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Stage 4. Highlights. 1.15 The Good Doctor. 2.30 Shopping. 4.00 Get Arty. 5.00 My Greek Odyssey.

6.00 Morning Programs. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 News. 5.30 Weekender. 6.00 News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 52. Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Renegades. 10.00 7NEWS Spotlight. 11.00 World’s Most Shocking Emergency Calls. 12.00 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Final stage. Highlights. 1.00 Australia’s Most Amazing Homes. 2.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 10.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 3. 6.00 News. 7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 3. 11.00 New Amsterdam. (M) 12.00 Family Law. 1.00 Destination Australia. 1.30 TV Shop. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 Bondi Lifeguard World Adventures. 5.00 News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 10.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 4. 6.00 News. 7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 4. 11.00 New Amsterdam. (M) 12.00 Family Law. (M) 1.00 Hello SA. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 Bondi Lifeguard World Adventures. 5.00 News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 10.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 5.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 5. 11.00 New Amsterdam. (M) 12.00 Family Law. (M) 1.00 Hello SA. (PG)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00

Take Two. 4.30 Global Shop. 5.00 TV Shop. 5.30 Skippy.

6.00 Weekend Today. 9.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 10.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 6. 6.00 Nine News Saturday. 7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 6. 11.00 New Amsterdam. (M) 12.00 Family Law. (M) 1.00 Hello SA. (PG) 1.30 Drive TV. 2.00 The Incredible Journey. (PG) 2.30 TV Shop. 4.30 Global Shop. 5.00 TV Shop. 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG)

6.00 Weekend Today. 9.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 10.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 7. 6.00 Nine News Sunday. 7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 7. 11.00 New Amsterdam. (M) 12.00 Family Law. (M) 1.00 Drive TV. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PG) 4.30 Take Two. 5.00 News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Judge Judy. 9.30 Bold. 10.00 Studio 10. 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. 2.00 The Bachelors Aust. 3.30 Judge Judy. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Bachelors Aust. 8.45 Fire Country. 9.45 Bull. 10.35 Bull. 11.30 The Project. 12.30 Stephen Colbert. 1.30 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 Bold. 10.00 Studio 10. 12.00 10 News

First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. 2.00 The Bachelors Aust. 3.15 Ent. Tonight. 3.30 Judge Judy. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project.

7.30 Ambulance Australia. 8.30 Law & Order: S.V.U. 10.30 NCIS: LA. 11.30 The Project. 12.30 Stephen Colbert. 1.30 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil.

2.00 Jamie’s Ultimate Veg. 3.00 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 The Graham Norton Show.

9.30 Kitty Flanagan: Smashing. 11.30 The Project. 12.30 Stephen Colbert. 1.30 Shopping. 5.30 Infomercials.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 St10. 12.00 4x4 Adventures. 1.00 Offroad Adv. 2.00 All 4 Adventure. 3.00 Planet Shapers. 3.30 Cook It With Luke. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Taste Of Aust. 5.00 News. 6.00 Bondi Rescue. 6.30 Jamie Oliver: Together. 7.30 NCIS: LA. 8.30 FBI: International. 10.30 NCIS. 12.30 Shopping. 3.30 Infomercials. 4.00 Shopping. 5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.00 Morning

5.00 ABCTVSBSSEVENNINETEN

Al Jazeera News Hour. 2.00 Cook Up

Aust Story. January18–24

6.00 Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Back

5.30 Hard

8.30 Bradman And Tendulkar. 9.30 A Life In Ten

2.05 The Great

Portillo’s Greatest Railway

10.25 Our

Late

4.00 Who Do You Think You Are? 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind

7.35 Darcey Bussell’s

8.30 Heritage

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.15 Surveillance Oz Dashcam. 2.30 Border Security: Int. 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 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 53. Hobart Hurricanes v Sydney Sixers. 10.00 The Spin. 10.30 Motorway Patrol. 11.00 Highway Cops. 11.30 Late Programs.

Aust. 6.00 Morning Programs. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 54. Melbourne Renegades v Adelaide Strikers. 10.00 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. 11.00 Death Row: Countdown To Execution. 12.00 Late Programs.

4.10 Long 6.00 Today. 9.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 10.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 9. 6.00 News. 7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 9. 11.00 New Amsterdam. (M) 12.00 Family Law. (M) 1.00 Hello SA. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 Bondi Lifeguard World Adventures. 5.00 News. 5.30 Today.

3.10 Gardening 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Cook Up Bitesize. 2.10 The Great House Revival. 3.05 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. 4.00 Who Do You Think You Are? 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? US. 8.30 U.S. And The Holocaust. 10.50 Late Programs.

9.25

Playboy. 10.15

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 Bold. 10.00 Studio 10. 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. 2.00 The Bachelors Aust. 3.10 Ent. Tonight. 3.30 Judge Judy. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Bachelors Aust. 8.45 Ghosts. 9.15 FBI: Most Wanted. 11.05 The Project. 12.05 Stephen Colbert. 1.00 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

Lost Family. 6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Studio 10. 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. 2.00 The Bachelors Aust. 3.15 Ent. Tonight. 3.30 Judge Judy. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Bachelors Aust. 8.50 NCIS. 10.40 The Project. 11.40 Stephen Colbert. 12.30 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning. 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.

7.30pm Death In Paradise. (PG, R)

8.30 Wreck. (M)

9.20 Crazy Fun Park. (PG)

10.15 Killing Eve. (M, R)

10.55 Veneno. (MA15+)

11.40 Movie: Whiplash. (2014) (MA15+, R) Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons.

1.35am Close.

7.30pm QI. (PG, R)

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

9.10 Gruen. (M, R)

9.50 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. (M, R)

10.20 Doctor Who. (M, R)

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

7.30pm Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

8.30 Movie: I Know What You Did Last Summer. (1997) (MA15+, R)

10.10 Doctor Who. (PG, R)

10.55 Death In Paradise. (PG, R)

11.55 Killing Eve. (M, R)

12.40am The Trip To Greece. (M, R)

7.30pm Whose Line Is It Anyway? (M, R)

8.10 Live At The Apollo. (M, R)

8.55 Melbourne Comedy Festival Allstars Supershow. (MA15+, R)

9.55 The Set. (M, R)

10.35 Doctor Who. (PG, R)

7.30pm You Can’t Ask That. (M, R)

8.30 Lucy Worsley: Agatha Christie Mystery Queen.

9.35 Louis Theroux: Gambling In Las Vegas. (M, R)

10.35 Auschwitz Untold: In Colour. (M, R)

7.30pm David Attenborough’s Rise Of Animals. (R)

8.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R)

9.15 George Clarke’s Amazing Christmas Spaces. (R)

10.05 Australia Remastered. (R)

7.30pm Would I Lie To You? (PG, R)

8.30 The Trip To Greece. (M, R)

8.55 Bliss. (M, R)

9.25 Fleabag. (M, R)

9.50 QI. (PG, R)

10.25 Friday Night Dinner. (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 Frankie Drake Mysteries. (M, R)

11.45 Cities Of The Underworld. (PG, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Father Brown. (M, R)

8.30 Kavanagh QC. (M, R) 10.15 Murdoch Mysteries. (M, R)

11.15 Medical Emergency. (PG, R) 11.45 Surf Patrol. (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. (R)

10.30 Australia’s Big Backyards. (PG, R)

6.00pm Border Security: International. (PG, R) 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R)

8.30 Escape To The Country. (R) 9.30 Escape To The Perfect Town. (PG, R) 10.30 Penelope Keith’s Hidden Villages. (PG, R)

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) 8.30 Britain’s Busiest Airport: Heathrow. (PG, R) 9.30 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railway Journeys. (PG, R)

Escape To The Country. (R)

Bargain Hunt. (R)

Doc Martin.

6.30 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 46. Perth Scorchers v Hobart Hurricanes.

7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG, R)

8.30 Highway Cops. (PG, R)

9.30 Police Strike Force. (M, R)

6.00pm Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 47. Sydney Thunder v Melbourne Renegades.

7.30 Pawn Stars. (PG)

8.30 Movie: The Last Boy Scout. (1991) (MA15+, R)

10.40 Hardcore Pawn. (M, R) 12.10 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

6.00pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Movie: Salt. (2010) (M, R)

9.35 Movie: Anna. (2019) (MA15+, R)

12.05 Demolition NZ. (PG, R)

6.30 Building Giants. (PG, R)

7.30 Air Crash Investigation. (PG, R)

8.30 Air Crash Investigations: The Accident Files. (PG, R)

9.30 Mighty Trains. (PG, R)

10.30 Mighty Ships. (PG, R)

6.00pm Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 52. Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Renegades.

7.00 Movie: Spider-Man 2. (2004) (PG, R)

9.40 Movie: Elysium. (2013) (MA15+, R)

11.55 Hardcore Pawn. (M, R)

6.00pm Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 53. Hobart Hurricanes v Sydney Sixers.

7.30 American Pickers. (PG)

8.30 Movie: Get The Gringo. (2012) (MA15+, R)

10.30 Movie: Body Of Lies. (2008) (MA15+, R)

6.00pm Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 54. Melbourne Renegades v Adelaide Strikers.

7.30 Outback Truckers. (M, R)

9.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. (M, R)

10.30 Truck Night In America. (PG)

10.00 Major Crimes. (M, R)

11.00 House. (M, R)

12.00 My Favorite Martian. (R)

12.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

1.30 Take Two. (R)

5.00pm Tennis. Australian Open. Night 4.

10.00 Major Crimes. (M, R) 11.00 House. (M, R)

12.00 My Favorite Martian. (R)

12.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.00pm Tennis. Australian Open. Night 5. 10.00 Major Crimes. (M, R) 11.00 House. (M, R)

12.00 My Favorite Martian. (R) 12.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.00pm Tennis. Australian Open. Night 6. 10.00 Major Crimes. (M, R) 11.00 House. (MA15+, R) 12.00 My Favorite Martian. (R) 12.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.00pm Tennis. Australian Open. Night 7. 7.00 Mega Zoo. (PG) 8.00 Movie: Double Jeopardy. (1999) (M, R) 10.10 Chicago P.D. (MA15+) 11.10 Major Crimes. (M, R) 12.05 House. (MA15+, R) 1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

7.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 Death In Paradise. (M, R) 8.40 The Brokenwood Mysteries. (M) 10.40 Major Crimes. (M, R) 11.35 House. (MA15+, R) 12.30 My Favorite Martian. (R)

6.00pm Tennis. Australian Open. Night 9. 7.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 New Tricks. (M, R) 8.40 The Closer. (M, R) 9.40 Rizzoli & Isles. (M, R) 10.40 Major Crimes. (M, R) 11.35 House. (MA15+, R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 Scorpion. (PG, R) 7.30 Bull. (PG, R) 8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.25 Hawaii Five-0. (M, R) 11.15 In The Dark. (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.20 Two And A Half Men. (M, R) 10.10 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 11.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

5.45pm The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross. (R)

6.15 Forged In Fire. (PG, R)

7.05 Jeopardy! (R)

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

8.30 The Bloody Decade.

9.25 Movie: Beverly Hills Cop. (1984) (R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 Scorpion. (PG, R) 7.30 Bull. (M, R) 8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.30 NCIS: New Orleans. (M, R) 10.30 SEAL Team. (M, R) 11.30 48 Hours. (M, R) 12.30 Infomercials. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 Scorpion. (PG, R) 7.30 Bull. (M, R) 8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.25 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M, R) 10.20 Evil. (MA15+, R) 11.15 MacGyver. (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Soccer. A-League Men. Matchweek 13. Brisbane Roar v Melbourne City. 9.15 JAG. (PG, R) 10.15 MacGyver. (M, R) 11.10 48 Hours. (M, R) 12.05 SEAL Team. (M, R) 1.00 Hawaii Five-0. (M, R) 2.00 Evil. (MA15+, R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 Movie: Get Smart. (2008) (PG, R) Steve Carell. 12.40 SEAL Team. (M, R) 1.35 In The Dark. (M, R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 Scorpion. (PG, R) 7.30 Bull. (M, R) 8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 In The Dark. (M) 11.15 48 Hours. (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.30 Seinfeld. (PG, R) 11.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 12.30 Infomercials. (PG, R) 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG, R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG, R) 10.30 Nancy Drew. (PG) 11.30 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 12.30 Infomercials. (PG, R)

6.00pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 6.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 10.15 Friends. (PG, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R) 1.15 Infomercials. (PG, 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) 12.30 Infomercials. (PG, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 1.30 Nancy Drew. (PG, R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.30 Seinfeld. (PG, R) 11.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 12.30 Infomercials. (PG, R) 1.30 Becker. (PG, R)

6.15 Forged In Fire. (PG, R) 7.05 Jeopardy! (R)

7.40 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R)

8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island.

10.10 Policing In America. (M, R)

5.45pm The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross. (R)

6.15 Forged In Fire. (PG, R)

7.05 Jeopardy! (R)

7.40 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R)

8.30 Hoarders. (M)

9.20 Booze, Bets and Sex That Built America.

5.40pm Dynamo: Magician Impossible. (PG, R)

6.35 Adam Eats The 80s.

7.35 Impossible Engineering. (PG)

8.35 The Last Overland: Singapore To London.

9.30 Who Killed The KLF? 11.10 High Society.

6.35 China’s New Silk Road: Yiwu To Madrid. (M, R)

7.35 Abandoned Engineering. (M) 8.30 Lost Gold Of World War II. (PG)

9.20 Movie: The Donut King. (2020) (R)

11.10 WWE Legends. (M, R)

6.15 Forged In Fire. (PG, R)

7.05 Jeopardy! (R)

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

8.30 Taskmaster. (M)

9.25 Hypothetical. (M)

10.20 Movie: Vice Versa: Chyna. (2021) (MA15+, R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 Scorpion. (PG, R) 7.30 Bull. (PG, R) 8.30 My Life Is Murder. (M, R) 9.25 Bull. (M, R) 10.20 48 Hours. (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R) 12.45 Infomercials. (PG) 1.15 Home Shopping.

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.30 Mom. (M, R) 10.20 Becker. (PG, R) 11.10 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 12.30 Infomercials. (PG, R)

7.05 Jeopardy! (R)

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Trip Hazard: My Great British Adventure. 9.25 Forbidden History. (M) 10.20 Robert Kirkman’s Secret History Of Comics. (PG, R)

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

Al-Anon 6pm Mon Lutheran Hall Spencer St Gatton 0488216123

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

Boutique Market 9am2pm every Wednesday, Hypatia’s House, 151 Patrick St, Laidley

Brisbane Valley Ukefreaks 6pm-8.30pm Wed BV Darts Assoc Building Lowood 0408183870 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 Chess Club School term Thurs 6pm8:30, Fernvale SS Library, gold coin.

Community Tech Program free 45min tech sessions, Wed, Thu, Fri, Lockyer Community Centre Gatton 54623355

Coominya Public Hall General Meeting 1st Mon/ mth 6.30pm 0488169162

Country Music Concert 1st Sun/mth Laidley Ex-

change Hotel 11am-4pm. 0439030677

Country Music Balladeer & Folk Music Walk Up 4th Sun/mth Laidley Pioneer Village, 11am-4pm. 0428502262

Craft with Kate 2nd Thu/ mth 12pm Lockyer Community Centre 54623355 CWA Craft & Friendship Day 3rd Thu/mth 9am12pm Glamorgan Vale hall 0459320538

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

Digital Tech Hub 12pm Thu Lockyer Community Centre 54623355

Emergency Relief Program support for those experiencing financial challenges, food and fuels vouchers (eligibility criteria applies) Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Lockyer Community Centre, 54623355

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

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

Esk CWA Intergenerational Playgroup for ages 0-100, fortnightly Thu 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

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

Gatton & District Historical Society 6.30pm 3rd

Mon/mth Caffey Hall Gatton Historical Village 0420967022

Gatton Senior Citizens 13 North St. Mon & Thu Euchre 9am, 1st Tue/mth HOY, 2nd & 4th Tue/mth Craft Days, 3rd Tue/mth social days. 0439030677

Gatton Table Tennis 9.30am-12pm Tue, Woodlands Rd 0427912051

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

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

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 8.30am-12pm IGA mall Gatton 0459320538

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

Jam Sesh Fernvale 2nd Sun/mth 12.30pm-3.30pm, 6 Clive St, BYO instruments 0481574615

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

Laidley Indoor Bowls Club Mon 6pm-9pm Laidley Cultural Centre 0408 631 292

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

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

Lockyer Valley Art Society Inc. Mon 8.30am pottery, Tue & Thu art & craft from 9.30am, 24 Bertrand Ave Kensington Grove 0419667428

Lockyer Valley Cancer Support Group 1st Thu/ mth Davson Room, Lockyer Valley Cultural Centre, Gatton 0419646902 or 54621766

Lockyer Valley Celtic Pipeband Wed 6pm-8pm Grantham Butter Factory 1st Sat/mth Lake Apex 0447003423

Lockyer Valley Dog Training Club 6.30pm Mon Laidley Showgrounds Facebook or 0428048823

Lockyer Valley 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.co m

Lockyer Woodcrafters

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

Lowood Community Action Group 3rd Tue/mth at Lowood Darts Club 0407279412 or FB

Lowood CWA 2nd Tue/ mth CWA Hall 54261514

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

Lowood Lions Club 7pm 2nd & 4th Mon/mth

Lowood Railway Station lowood@lionsq3.org.au

Lowood Craft Group 9.30am Fri Lowood RSL Sub Branch 0409343446

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

Lowood Slimmers Tue 5.30pm Lowood Show Hall 54261468

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

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

My Local Market Plainland 7am-12pm 3rd Sun/ mth Porters Hotel mylocalmarket.net.au

My Local Market Jumble 6am-11am 2nd Sun in Mar, May, Aug, Nov, Walloon Hotel hello@mylocalmarket.net.au

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

Open Mic Sun 1.30pm-

3.30pm, Fernvale Lions Club Hall $2 entry 0490366148

Painting Classes 10am Fri Summerholm 0450656356

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

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

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

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

Rosewood Seniors Group 1st Tue/mth 9.20am-11am at Girl Guide Hut, Matthew St. 54641544 Something to Sing About Choir Fri 9am-11am Laidley Anglican Church 0417799679

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

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

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

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

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

ACROSS

4 To injure or harm, is to do what (6)

7 What is an illicit lover called (8)

8 To be borne on water, is to be what (6)

9 What is the use of more words than are necessary (8)

11 Name the purveyor of food or provisions (7)

13 What is a gross or stupid mistake (7)

15 What is a pale-brown colour (7)

17 Which term describes the diameter of a bullet (7)

20 To be leading in, is to be doing what (8)

23 Which term suggests that one is having a meal (6)

bags, used as children’s toys (8)

25 What is an instrumentality (6)

DOWN

1 Name a renowned Australian bushranger, Ben ... (4)

2 Which monkey has a doglike muzzle (6)

3 Name a carbonated soft drink (4)

4 What is a situation that is highly tragic (5)

known as (6)

6 To cover with glass, is to do what (5)

9 To be open to all the people, is to be what (6)

performed clerical duties (7)

12 Name another term for

14 What is sight also called (6)

16 Which element occurs in a pure state as charcoal (6)

18 To be chopping, is to be doing what (5)

19 Name a renowned game of football (5)

21 Who was the Australian Prime Minister 1966-67, Harold ... (4)

22 Which term describes “no one”, or the like (4)

Position Vacant CADET JOURNALIST

Are you looking to contribute to a successful, locally owned print newspaper in a rich vibrant community?

The Lockyer & Somerset Independent are looking for an all-round Cadet Journalist to join their team in Gatton and become part of the general community.

The successful applicant will be a self-starter with a strong news sense who is outgoing and enthusiastic about working in newsprint media. You will have the skills to write accurate and engaging stories with an ability to take eye catching photos.

Applicants will have or be working towards a degree in journalism or similar, have some experience in the industry, possess a willingness to learn and hold a valid driver’s licence.

The position involves the production of high-quality community-based content for our weekly publication, with knowledge of rural & sport advantageous.

This is a challenging and rewarding role, with a view to a long term position, which requires a high level of commitment and also requires weekend and after hours shifts while meeting stringent deadlines.

Award wages paid in accordance with experience.

Applications close Sunday February 5th, 2023.

Email your application to:

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Register now for Ipswich 100 Ride

ONLINE registrations have opened for one of southeast Queensland’s favourite charity bike rides, the St Andrew’s Private Hospital Ipswich100 on Sunday March 26.

The ride is a Brisbane West (BW) Lions Club initiative in association with the Ipswich Hospital Foundation (IHF), and 2023 will mark the 24th year of the ride in Ipswich and the Scenic Rim region, with cyclists testing their causes.

BW Lions president John Williams said online three routes, from a challenging Imperial 100 mile ride (169km) to 100km and 50 km rides.

“Despite Covid and the resulting reduced rider numbers, we have never had to cancel the ride,” Williams said.

“The 2022 event took total funds raised for local and Lions charities since 2000 to more than $1.3 million.”

The ride’s new naming sponsor is St Andrew’s Private Hospital Ipswich and

RESULTS

BOWLS TOOGOOLAWAH BOWLS CLUB

the event partner and major

Ipswich’s picturesque University of Southern Qld cam-

Well it’s 2023 and we are looking forward to a bumper year of bowls. Our 15th January with 2 games of Triples being played with players vying for the biggest winning margin. Winners on the day were Len Smyth, Ian Bradow to Toogoolawah, an experienced bowler or not, you are welcome to join us enjoy their game. To all those of you who are past bowlers, it is time for you to reunite with the club and get involved. Come along and make your presence felt while you get that necessary exercise to keep you going. We have bowls of all sizes for you to use.

For the Calendar: are invited to attend at 9.00am and to help in the running of the club by participating in discussions.

included in the roster for 2023. See you on the Green.

CRICKET

VALLEY VIKINGSwas never going to be enough. Realising that their bowling would need to be cricket became a little more rocky.

pus and pass through farming land and bushland of the Scenic Rim with spectacular views to the Great Divide and Cunningham’s Gap.

IHF, Help McIntyre Centre Pony Riding for people with Disabilities at Pinjarra Hills, SES Ipswich and other local

Lions Clubs projects and charities.

Early bird pricing ends Tuesday January 31.

For detailed information

on entry fees, route maps and where rest stop locations may be found, visit ipswich100. com.au

with 3 for 2 held Ropehill to a gettable 123. With the bat, Gatton Fordsdale

LOCKYER A GRADE CRICKET

was comfortable in the chase and got there with both wickets and overs to contributors.

Terry Emmerson on 31 offering resistance against good bowling, led by an

DAVIS SHIELD TEAM Lockyer has re-entered the Davis Shield; the elite competition for youth in

GOLF LAIDLEY GOLF CLUB

trophies for the day

Congratulation to Cheryl Sternberg who beat the Ladies Course Record on Wednesday with 79 and on Thursday with 77. Great golf Cheryl.

GOLF CLUB

The Ipswich 100 is returning in March, and registrations are now open.

BY JACOB HAYDEN

THE LAIDLEY Lions Junior Rugby League Club are continuing their growth streak with more girls coming on board and the exciting return of the senior men’s team.

Club president Matt Thompson said the club had more than doubled over the last four years.

“Things are looking up… we’ve got a lot of community interest now and we’ve got a lot of people willing to sponon the rise,” Thompson said. “We’ve got a bit of equity

behind the club now.”

Thompson said he was excited to have a seniors team back.

“We haven’t had one for seven or eight years,” he said.

“It’ll be interesting to see how they go, hopefully they’ll give it a red hot crack.”

Seniors player Cody Roberts organised the team of mostly former junior Laidley players, who were playing for Rosewood Roosters in 2022.

“Me and the boys got sick of travelling too much and we decided to get into it, put it together, get some sponsors and to get the old side back to it,” Roberts said.

to semis with a pretty good side last season.

“This season we’re trying to aim and beat that and see what we can achieve in C grade.”

The team began organising the return to Laidley in 2021.

“Come 2023 all of us just said ‘yeah, let’s go for it’,” Roberts said.

“We’ve got 25 players signed on and we haven’t even started yet, we’re getting into it.

“We’ll bring it home for watch.”

U14 girls coaches Justin Bowman and Dennis Collins said they were still looking for more players for their team.

“I’ve got daughters who have all ben involved in rugby league, as well as my son, and it’s heaps of fun,” Bowman said.

“With NRLW now, the biggest growth area for the game of rugby league is the girls game.

“It is just good, grass-roots footy, and that’s what we’re wanting to promote here and what we want these girls to learn.”

“We had a good season out there last season and made it

The senior mens team are looking forward to representing Laidley

BY GRACE CRICHTON

GATTON Swimming Club

hosted clubs from across the district at the Kemp Carnival on Saturday January 14.

The club had 21 members participate and overall the swimmers achieved 38 personal bests, four silver medals and one bronze medal.

Gatton Swimming Club acting president Liam Monaghan said the feature race of the program was the W.P. Kemp Memorial Sprint, a 50m freestyle event.

“Over all the age groups, the ten fastest boys and the trophies,” he said.

Toowoomba Grammar Swimming Club competitors took out the top four places in the girls event.

Bronte Wade, 14, came

Sienna Deurloo (28.33) andgrande (29.54).

Harm who took out the best time in the boys open event with a time of 25.05.

Second place went to Stephen Berting, 41, with a time of 25.23 and 15-yearold Ethan Ramsay of Western Aquatics came third with a time of 25.38.

The event is named for Bill Kemp, who had a keen interest in swimming and after his passing in 1983 the annual sprint was named in his honor.

Mrs Helen Kemp continues to support the club.

“They have been involved with the club for a long time through sponsorships,” Monaghan said.

Winners of the W.P. Kemp Memorial Sprint, hosted by Gatton Swimming Club on Saturday January 14, were Isabella Casagrande (3rd), Ethan Ramsay (3rd), Bailey Harm (1st), Bronte Wade (1st), Sienna Deurloo (2nd) and Stephen Berting (2nd).

PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON