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CIRCULATION

GATTON Uniting Church Congregation are inviting others to join with them on Sunday 30th October at 9.15am for a ‘Back to Church’ day.

Anyone from the Gatton or surrounding communities are invited and will be

most welcome.

This service is open to people who do not have a regular church or those who wish to reconnect with a Church.

The commencement of the service is led by the music team, then Pastor John

Braithwaite will bring the service.

At the conclusion of the service a morning tea will be served on the verandah where people have the opportunity to meet others or renew acquaintances.

Elaine Horrocks

Decorate for Your Town

LOCAL businesses, it’s time to get creative and get noticed.

As part of the annual shop local promotion Your Town, an initiative of The Lockyer & Somerset Independent, participating businesses are encouraged to decorate their

pride in their town.

The store decoration competition is designed to give participating businesses the creative inspiration to dress up their businesses in an eye-catching style during the premium selling season leading into Christmas.

The Independent’s General Manager Bruce Horrocks offered tips for those businesses interesting in taking part.

“The theme for Your Town decorating is simple,” he said.

“Use plenty of blue and white to align with the campaign colours and grab the attention of passers-by.

“Think outside the box and decorate for maximum impact.

“The businesses that go hard and stand out will be the ones that get noticed in this

campaign.”

Mr Horrocks said Your Town was about getting locals to look and shop in their own

“This campaign is all about getting locals to shop and spend money locally as a lead into Christmas,” he said.

“It’s important to know what is available in your

shop online or at the big box retailers.”

But there are more reasons to go all-out in the decorating competition.

The Independent a $1,500 advertising package to the winning business of the store decorating competition.

Second place will win a $1,000 advertising package and $500 in advertising is up for grabs for third place.

“So put your thinking caps on, get creative and stand out in Your Town,” Mr Horrocks said.

If your business would like to participate in Your Town call The Independent on 45745200.

Giddy up for Lowood Rodeo this weekend

STRAP IN for a night of high-octane entertainment at the Lowood Rodeo this Saturday October 22.

Lowood Show Society secretary Janeen Schulz said the society is anticipating a big weekend.

“We’re looking for big numbers in all the events,” she said.

“We’ve had it for a few years and we’re hoping for bigger and better

every year.”

ety has held an Australian Professional Rodeo Association rodeo and competitors will be keen to rack up their points

Gates to Lowood Showgrounds open at 3pm and the event starts at 5pm.

“There’s also kid’s events too so we’re catering for young and old,” Mrs

Schulz said.

“There are plenty of stalls and entertainment.”

The after party continues with Mik Oberle.

“There’s entertainment after the ro-

security on duty until morning to keep everybody safe,” Ms Schulz said.

Start your engines for billy cart fun day

GET the gang together for Lockyer Valley Billy Cart Association’s family fun day on October 30. Test your race skills in a non-competitive atmosphere at Lake Apex parklands, Gatton.

Billy Cart Association treasurer and secretary Alan Willson said it was a great chance to test drive

your own carts, or borrow one from the club, ahead of next year’s derby.

“They can have as many runs as they want,” Mr Willson said.

“There’s no competition, unless of course they want to compete against each other.”

Registration is $10 to race your own cart or $15

to use a provided cart.

Riley’s Lemonade Stand will be there providing refreshing hydration and there will be a sausage sizzle raising funds for the billy cart association.

Registrations open at 9am and racing is from 10am until 4pm.

You can visit the Billy Cart Association and

pre-register at Cahill Park Community Markets on Sunday October 23.

The association is seeking volunteers for the day.

The Lockyer Valley Billy Cart Association hold their family fun day on the last Sunday in February, and the Billy Cart Derby is the

Street,

Third place winner in the 2021 Your Town store decorating competition was Gatton Tyres for their creative recreation of the Your Town logo. PHOTOS: BRUCE HORROCKS

Saving the koalas with 770 trees

BY JACOB HAYDEN

SEVENTY trees were planted at Yimbun park, north of Toogoolawah, on Saturday October 15 to launch the Greening the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail project in honour of Queen Elizabeth II.

A further 700 trees will be planted at the same location in March 2023.

Governor of Queensland, Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM attended the ceremony alongside Member for Blair Shayne Neumann, Somerset Regional Councillors, and members of Conservation Volunteers Australia, BVRT Users Association, Toogoolawah & District Historical Society and event organisers Brisbane Valley – Kilcoy Landcare Association.

Her Excellency Dr Young had spent the worst of the 2021-22 COVID-19 pandemic providing guidance to Queenslanders, and she said health continued to be

her focus as the Governor of Queensland.

“One thing I want to do as Governor is to try and promote health and wellbeing wherever I can,” Dr Young said.

The Governor said the Greening the BVRT project

helped improve both people’s and the environment’s health wildlife repopulation.

“This is a beautiful, beautiful part of Queensland,” Dr Young said.

Shayne Neumann MP said local wildlife rescuers Jade

and Charlie Lewis were two of the greatest advocates of koala conservation.

“If we don’t do better on koala conservation, we’re going to be looking at them in museums and north of the Murray River we won’t be seeing koalas, that’s the reali-

ty,” Mr Neumann said.

“I want to praise people like Jade and Charlie who have been advocating, irritating, and annoying governments of all levels for years about

this.”

Charlie said she had placed ing signs at the age of 15.

“I’m 50 next year and I’m still being an irritation to the government,” she said.

hoping, the start of something really positive… I’m hoping it’s a new corridor that will the roads.”

Joanne McEwan lives by the planting site in Yimbun park and has worked closely with conservation groups.

“I notice when the koalas change trees they cross the highway, and that’s where the fatalities are happening,” Ms McEwan said.

“Once this is all established and they’re growing, they may come this way and avoid the highway.”

Member for Blair Shayne Neumann, Jade and Charlie Lewis, Governor of Queensland Dr Jeannette Young and Professor Graeme Nimmo. INSET: Somerset Regional Councillors, including Cr Kylee Isidro, got their hands dirty

‘WILD’ watercolours by Sue Wellingham (right) and Sue Howard (left) are exhibiting at Glen Rock Gallery this month.

Civic Centre marks 10 years with Dance Affair Don’t miss Two Sues

The Wonderfully Wild Two Sues, the latest exhibition in Glen Rock Gallery, showcases the work of Sue Wellingham and Sue Howard.

The two Sues enjoy the challenge of watercolour painting and ‘wildness’ of the ‘wet on wet’ technique as opposed to a more precise botanical style.

It is the impression of nature that they endeavour to capture.

The exhibition is open until 2nd November.

Glen Rock Gallery is situated within Esk Visitor Information Centre, 82 Ipswich Street, Esk.

Opening hours are Tues – Fri from 9 – 4pm and on the weekend, 9 -2pm.

Terry and Julie from the Braemore Social Dance Club.

Lowood State High School’s contemporary dance troupe were one of many stunning performances on Saturday night October 15. PHOTOS: JACOB HAYDEN

The Angus family enjoying the Civic Centre’s outdoor display.

‘The Ring-Ins’ started the night with an improvised Soul Train performance.

SRC updates: new poultry farm, land valuations and containers for change

Poultry farm approved SOMERSET Regional Council has approved a 400,000-bird poultry farm near Harlin, subject to conditions.

Councillor Jason Wendt said council have approved the DA subject to a range of conditions including air and water quality, environ-

noise.

“The poultry industry guidelines are overviewed by the State Government so this application was also referred to the State assessment Referral Agency for approval,” he said. Tourism COUNCIL will align with peak tourism body, Southern Queensland Country,

from next year in an effort to further promote the region as a key tourism destination.

Council was previously aligned with the Brisbane Economic Development Agency as its Regional Tourism Organisation.

Somerset Deputy Mayor Helen Brieschke said council felt their tourism offering

Keep our streets clean of betel nut

BY JACOB HAYDEN

YOU may have never heard of the stimulant drug, betel nuts, but you may have seen the stain they leave behind.

Papua New Guinea Community Living in Gatton and All of Lockyer Valley president Tom Oken is extremely disappointed in members of his community and Solomon Islanders, Bangladeshis and other islander communities who spit out betel nut chew in public spaces.

“I see most people spitting on the corners of buildings, on road carparks and footpaths,” Mr Oken said.

“Sometimes I scream at people and I say ‘this is not the right behaviour, you are bringing disgrace to my leadership, my family, yourself and our country’.”

Mr Oken said PNG people chew betel nuts and spit out the bright orange stain without thinking about it.

“That does not give a good

look back on the community,” he said.

“We as a community have to take care of our public

facilities.”

It can take 2-3 weeks for the stain to wash out natural-

was naturally better suited to Southern Queensland Country and the decision

proposition.

Land valuations

SOMERSET Regional Council has asked the Queensland Department of

land revaluations more frequently to moderate

changes.

Somerset Councillor Bob Whalley said the department generally provides a revaluation to most councils every second year.

“We have requested they issue annual revaluations yearly so that changes in more moderate when they do come out,” he said.

Containers for change COUNCIL will extend its trial agreement with Anuha to deliver the popular Containers for Change program in the region.

charity project of Peace Lutheran Church Gatton, will operate the service in Somerset at Fernvale, Esk and Kilcoy until 2025.

Tom Oken is disappointed with people in the Lockyer Valley who spit betel nut chew in public areas. PHOTO: JACOB HAYDEN

School

BY JACOB HAYDEN

THE FORDSDALE School of Arts Hall celebrated their 90 years of rich history over the weekend with a bush

dance on Saturday night and the ‘Back to Fordsdale’ event on Sunday.

Keith Jackson was the chairman of the committee from 1964-1972 and then

secretary until 1984 and his parents were committee members and founding members in 1932.

“It’s wonderful, the fact the younger generation have

thought enough to celebrate this 90 years,” he said.

The Heifer Creek CWA also celebrated the QCWA’s 100 years at Sunday’s event.

Committee member John

Hopwood said the bush dance was very successful.

“Everybody joined in, from 2-year-olds to 70-yearolds, and we danced all night,” Mr Hopwood said.

Flood camera repairs LVRC recently completed

cameras ahead of a wetter than normal forecasted season.

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Wearing pink for BCAM Council staff are wearing pink throughout October, donating a gold coin each time for Breast Cancer Awareness month.

All funds raised will be forwarded to the Ipswich Hospital Foundation.

Council Catch Up A new LVRC initiative will help the community on its road to recovery using funding provided by the Qld Government for local events.

tion are invited to host a Council Catch Up alongside their own events with up to $750 up for grabs.

lockyervalley.qld.gov. au/our-region/disas-

ery-support

Fire ants affect us all

South East

They’re small, coppery brown, feisty and sting, and if we don’t all work together they’ll be here to stay.

First found in Brisbane in 2001, fire ants are a category 1 restricted matter (Biosecurity Act 2014) and considered one of the world’s most invasive pests. And rightly so, they can have irreversible consequences on our environment, economy, human health and outdoor way of life.

They can destroy crops, damage machinery, and render paddocks, parks, playgrounds and backyards unusable.

If we don’t work together to stop them, fire ants could infest all of Australia—costing billions of dollars each year and having a devastating effect on the Australian lifestyle.

They have the potential to surpass the combined annual damage done by Australia’s worst pests: feral cats, wild dogs, foxes, camels, rabbits and cane toads.

Love your backyard cricket, barbecues and walking on the grass without your shoes on?

This is what the National Fire Ant Eradication Program is working to save. The program is the world’s largest biosecurity ant eradication program ever undertaken. Australia is also the only country currently focused on eradicating this pest. Fire ants have spread too far in other countries, and they have given up.

Our plan involves eradicating the fire ant infestation in South East Queensland with a rolling treatment strategy that starts from the west

in the Lockyer Valley food bowl and progressively moves east towards the Redlands Coast.

Plans are also in place to stop fire ants from spreading further including containing them around the fringe of the infestation, restricting human-assisted movement, and suppressing populations in areas awaiting eradication activities.

For our rural and semi-rural farming communities, as well as all who rely on the existence of these communities, fire ants pose a severe problem if left unchecked.

Fire ant expert and entomologist Dr Ross Wylie says that modelling shows the current incursion has grown slowly, in comparison to other countries.

“In recent years within South East Queensland, fire ants have spread at roughly 4 km per year. Fire ant spread in the United States is reported to be 50 km per year, and in China it’s 80 km per year. Australia’s efforts are showing a promising result when compared with countries where fire ants aren’t controlled.”

Had the eradication program not been in place, it’s estimated fire ants would have already spread as far north as Bowen, west to Longreach, and south to Canberra by now, causing destruction in their path.

If it weren’t so concerning, it’d be impressive the speed at which the pest can spread and how much damage they can do.

In the United States, fire ant mounds are part of the landscape. Texan farmers can only use 5–10% of their land. The rest has been taken over by fire ants to the point it’s beyond treatable and in many cases the land is unusable. Residents are also unable to walk to the washing line without being stung.

To give our country the best chance of success, properties within the planned treatment area need to be baited multiple times over several years.

For targeted properties, it means you might receive treatment from our teams up to four times per year, regardless of whether you see signs of fire ants or not.

Just one missed nest could be the difference between reinfestation and eradication, so it’s vital that every property in our eradication area is treated.

Fire ants are everyone’s responsibility, and we all play a part in getting rid of them. Let’s band together and protect the Australian way of life. Fire ants can be reported anytime by visiting the website fireants.org.au or calling 13 25 23

Nell cherished life, faith, and family

OVERmany years, the Scott family and the Philp family have entered St Stephen’s Anglican Church at Ma Ma Creek and have made a deep connection with this special place.

Nell Philp (nee Scott) began her Christian journey here as a very young child.

Nell was born on November 1, 1926 to Albert (known as Bert) and Audrey Scott.

They lived at Veradilla, near Grantham.

Nell had one older sister, Elsie (deceased), and two younger brothers, Albert (deceased) and Fred.

Nell was raised on the family farm, Wanstead, with her loving family.

Nell was bapti ed at Ma Ma Creek Anglican Church, as an infant, in the very font at the rear of the building.

er with her sister, Elsie, at St Alban’s Anglican Church in Gatton probably around the age of twelve years.

She attended the Grantham Scrub State School and was taught by Miss Mary Ford.

Nell’s sister, Elsie, once said Nell was always getting into trouble for talking.

Apparently, Nell was a good talker from an early age.

On a Thursday, Nell and Elsie would ride their horses to Ma Ma Creek State School where all girls learnt Domestic Science.

Nell loved horses and at the age of six, she started to compete in the Gatton Show horse riding events and won

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many ribbons over the years.

Another love was milking the cows.

Nell and her brother Albert used to ride their horses to the local dances held at the Ma Ma Creek Hall where she met the love of her life, Don.

Don was often the Master of Ceremonies at these dances.

Nell and Don were engaged for one year before their marriage in the family church on December 3, 1949.

Twelve months prior to their marriage, Don bought a dairy farm at Redbank Creek, north of Gatton, and it was here they started a citrus orchard and named it Donnell Orchard.

After much hard work planting and tending the young citrus trees, Nell and Don created a beautiful oasis of trees with the orchard.

Together they worked it for approximately 40 years.

On several Sundays a year, 20 to 30 family and friends gathered at the orchard to help pick the oranges to Brisbane.

Nell was a hard worker and after spending Saturday in the shed grading and packing oranges, she would start preparing the vegetables for the big Sunday lunch.

This time working together cemented family relations and friendships.

These willing workers joyfully returned year after year sharing laughter and fun.

Oranges had to be delivered to roadside stalls in

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Grantham and across the Lockyer Valley.

They eventually built their own roadside stall on the main Brisbane-Toowoomba Road where Nell sold their high-quality fruit whilst also looking after Kenneth who was two at the time.

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Nell and Don were a wonderful example of successful teamwork in all that they achieved together.

They were blessed with two sons, Douglas and Kenneth who grew up on the orchard enjoying their farm animals and pony club days.

After they retired in 1984, Nell and Don moved to Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast where they enjoyed a relaxed life for four years.

Family ties were always strong so they returned to Gatton to be close to their family.

After Don died in 2010, Nell stayed on tending the garden and her beautiful pot plants with help from the family.

Nell and Don were lucky enough to travel around Australia and overseas with good friends.

They also loved a game of cards with friends and Nell still had an occasional game at Amaroo.

Nell moved into Amaroo in April 2021.

Nell developed a strong faith nurtured from her young days here in this church.

During her lifetime, Nell attended church services regularly and participated in

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the many aspects of the life of the church.

The Reverend Jen Colbrams would regularly administer Holy Communion to Nell while she was still at her home when she was unable to attend church.

Nell was a special person with a positive attitude to life.

She was a loving wife, and a devoted mother and Gran, Great-Gran and Great-Great Gran.

She had many friendships lasting a lifetime.

Nell and Don were blessed with six grandchildren, Sonya, David, Amanda, Nicholle, Julian and Dominic, and six great grandchildren, Abbi, Kelsey, Demi, Bailey, Brayden and Riley and one great-great grandchild, baby Kaycee.

Nell had a wonderful life and she cherished everyone in her life.

Contributed by Nell’s family.

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Inset: Nell and husband Don were a wonderful example of successful teamwork in all that they achieved together.

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Day to celebrate in Uniting Church

SUNDAY October 9 was a day of celebration in the Uniting Church in Australia, Gatton Congregation.

Pastor John Braithwaite and Rev Andrew Gunton led the Holy Communion Service during which eleven people were received as members of the Church.

The service was followed by a fellowship morning tea and then a ‘Recognition Luncheon’ at Colonial Café, Gatton where the congregation recognised the work of

and Graheme Kroll, Dawn Marsh, and Stella and Trevor Murry.

members have dedicated their lives in Christian ministry in the Church and a range of community services over many years.

ed with a gift, a card and a had been signed by the congregation members.

Trevor Murry was also presented with ‘The Uniting Church in Australia Moderator’s Award 2022’.

The UCA Moderator, Rev Andrew Gunton attended the luncheon and presented the award to Mr Murry.

This award is one of six presented in Queensland each eighteen months.

Mr Murry received his nomination for his commitment both to the UCA and the community over 50 years.

the art group at her home

many years.

exhibition showcas-

talents of eight artists, including Ula.

Friday’s opening, she thanked everyone who came to the opening and supported the group.

have a wonderful art group,” she said.

one has really something different to give and that is what it is all about.”

‘Eclectic Collections’ is on until December 4 at the Lockyer Valley Art Gallery, 34 Lake Apex Dr Gatton.

Thank your chefs this Thursday

BY JACOB HAYDEN

INTERNATIONAL Chefs Day (ICD) is this Thursday October 20, and Porters Plainland Hotel has invited you to thank your chefs for all the hard work done behind the scenes in your local restaurants.

Porters sous chef Rodney Horne and junior sous chef Josh Christensen have worked at Porters for 8 and 6 years respectively.

Rodney said he started in out of school in a traineeship

“My mum was a chef when I was younger, she worked out west in Chinchilla, and I learnt from her,” he said.

Meanwhile Josh started his career in Porters as a dishy before working his way up as an apprentice.

He said he enjoyed creating new dishes and specials for the Hotel, including his famous cobloaf.

pasta and it’s got Cajun fried

chicken on top with cheese and bacon,” Josh said.

“It went pretty crazy, we did it a few weeks back and sold like 40 in two and a half hours.”

Rodney said the cobloaf

sold out on a Friday night after the kitchen had prepared enough for the weekend.

“I had one the other night, so good,” Rodney said.

For Josh, the recognition meant a lot.

“It’s always awesome when you put out your creations and it goes crazy and people love your food, that’s why we do it,” Josh said.

ICD promotes the the unseen hard work and hours

chefs do in the background of restaurants, and for the team at Porters that recognition goes a long way.

Josh said Porters was open

“You can start as a kitch-

en-hand like me, work your way into the kitchen and become an apprentice and eventually a chef,” he said.

trainee apprenticeships and other training opportunities.

Porters Plainland sous chef Rodney Horne, dessert chefs Wendy Perkins and Jenny Barnes, junior sous chef Josh Christensen and apprentice Ethan Shipsten.

PHOTO: JACOB HAYDEN

Mitsubishi releases Triton Sport Limited Edition

THE popular Mitsubishi Triton utility range is set to be enhanced by a new ‘Sport Edition’ variant, as part of the light commercial vehicle’s 23MY updates.

Mitsubishi Motors Australia CEO Shaun Westcott said the company was proud of Triton’s market performance so far this year.

“As part of continually evolving

the new, limited-production Triton Sport Edition to Australia,” he said.

“This vehicle is perfectly placed to appeal to those who value a

uniquely sporting style, combined with the capability, functionality and practicality that Triton is renowned for.”

Production of the 23MY Triton range commenced in September dealerships from December.

Limited to only 400 units and grade, the new Triton Sport Edition features an array of unique aesthetic and functional updates to really stand it out from the crowd.

Available in white, black or or-

ange, the new Triton Sport Edition features a dark theme throughout, contrasting the chrome dynamic trims.

Red accents are applied to the skid plate, side steps and rear

section, while bonnet and tailgate decals complete a truly unique

Inside, the seats are upholstered in black leather with red stitching to complete the Sport Edition theme.

Mitsubishi’s renowned Super Select

Based on the highly-appointed Edition is only available with the

The limited Triton Sport Edition designed to stand out from the crowd.

Boost yield, soil health, and cut fertiliser use

A NEW way of using compost could boost global crop production and deliver huge ing to a study co-led by The University of Queensland (UQ).

Professor Susanne Schmidt from UQ’s School of Agriculture and Food Sciences said adopting a Precision Compost Strategy (PCS) in large-scale agriculture could health and divert biowaste erates harmful greenhouse gases.

“Instead of relying just involves supplementing the right type of compost with nutrients to match the needs Schmidt said.

“Soils that have become compacted and acidic are then aerated and neutralised.

“The result is they can

root growth and nourish the organisms that keep soils and

Professor Schmidt said soil

plays a crucial role in ensuring global food security.

“But currently 30 per cent of the world’s agricultural with projections that this could rise to 90 per cent by

“Our research estimates

PCS could boost the annual global production of major cereal crops by 96 million

of compost use in agriculture across the globe were analysed as part of the PCS study.

New number for fast access to Rural Aid

A NEW, dedicated phone line will allow farmers across the country to quickly and easily connect with the Rural Aid counselling team.

The direct line will ensure farmers are provided a faster and more trauma-informed response to their request for counselling.

Rural Aid’s counsellors are based across the country and offer free, to farmers and their families.

Rural Aid Manager of Mental Health and Wellbeing Lauren Stracey said the team will be able to prioritise and respond to calls more effectively with the new number.

“We know that it’s important to have a trained counsellor help

guide farmers through the period of reaching out for help,” Ms Stracey said.

“By initiating a dedicated 1300-line, farmers are able to access a trained counsellor who can support them with referrals for immediate needs, while getting a sense of their story and matching them with the most appropriate support.”

Rural Aid counsellors catch up with their farmers where they are most comfortable; whether on farm, in town, or over the phone.

The line is staffed by a Rural Aid counsellor between 9am and 5pm AEST, Monday to Friday. To get in touch with a Rural Aid counsellor, phone 1300 175 594.

Adopting a Precision Compost Strategy in large-scale agriculture has multiple environmental and pro-

Faith and

BY JACOB HAYDEN

THE 29TH Annual Moreton Classic Beef Show and Sale welcomed cattle enthusiasts to the Moreton Saleyards on Thursday October 13.

Among them were Faith Lutheran College Plainland’s year 10 agricultural science class, who brought a pen of three steers and two single heifers to the sale.

Head of learning committee for science, HPE and agriculture Emma O’Shea said the students’ visit to the sale was the culmination of the year’s learning experiences.

“They introduced the cattle to a feedlot back in February so they learned all the science about rumen digestion, managing animals onto a feedlot, disease control,” Mrs O’Shea said.

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Students were involved in tagging, vaccinating, stool analysis, weighing and monitoring cattle growth rates.

“From here the students can learn a lot more from the judges,” Mrs O’Shea said.

Fifteen-year-old Mitchell Lester said he was keen to see how the saleyards work.

“I’m hoping to get into the agriculture industry, I think it’s interesting,” he said.

For the past 26 years the sale has donated a portion of its sales to the Queensland Royal Flying Doctors Service.

Corporate partnerships leader Lydia Inglis said the RFDS relies heavily on donations.

“We really appreciate that, when you put aviation and medicine together it’s extremely expensive,” Mrs Inglis said.

“We’re one of the airlines that we don’t want to see you

on board, but we’re happy to be there for all Australians no matter where they live.

“No one is more than two hours away to be picked up in case of an emergency.”

“It’s great to be able to come

some of the people that have used our service who live in these communities out here.”

Thursday’s sale raised $13,709 for the RFDS.

Free workshop on ag issues

PRIMARY producers in Somerset are invited to a free workshop on issues facing the agricultural industry.

Somerset Regional Council (SRC) is hosting the workshop on Tuesday October 25 at the Kilcoy Golf Club at 5pm.

SRC Mayor Graeme Lehmann said the workshop would cover animal diseases, biosecurity preparedness, weed and pest control and an

changes.

The event, organised by council, is supported by the Local Economic Recovery Program and jointly funded by the Commonwealth and Queensland Governments and administered by QRA.

Register before COB October 21 at somersettickets.com.au or phone 5424 4000.

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Top quality for the 29th Annual Moreton Classic Beef Show & Sale

Another strong showing in excess of 600 head of cattle were presented last Thursday for the 29th Moreton Classic Beef Show & Sale. In pen judging again provided excellent results for exhibitors, prices later in the day. Full market report to appear in next week’s edition of The Independent.

Class 1 – Yearling 350kg & Under

1st: Royston Grazing

Class 2 – Accredited Or Grain

Assist Heifer 420kg & Under

1st: TP & JE Surawski

Class 3 – Accredited Or Grain

Assisted Heifer 420– 500kg

1st: Hillcroft Feedlot

Class 4 – Accredited Or Grain

Assisted Heifer 500kg & Over

1st: Jilabri Family Trust Class 5 – Grain Fed Steer 420kg & Under

Class 6 – Grain Fed Steer 420

–500kg

1st: Hillcroft Feedlot

Class 7 – Grain Fed Milk Tooth

And 2 Tooth Steer Over 500kg

1st: Kingsford Farms

Class 8 – Accredited Export

Steer Over 530kg

1st: Hillcroft Feedlot

Class 9 – Grain Fed Jap Vendor

Bred &Fattened Ox Over 530kg

1st: DC & A Knopke

Class 9a – Grain Fed Jap Ox &

Fattened Ox Over 530kg

1st: Kingsford Farms

Class 10 – Grain Fed Pen Of 3

Heifers 450kg & Under

1st: Kingsford Farms

Class 11 – Grain Fed Pen Of 3

Heifers 450-550kg

1st: Kingsford Farms

Class 12 – Grain Fed Pen Of 3

Heifers Over 550kg

1st: Kingsford Farms

Class 13 – Grain Fed Pen Of 3

Steers 430kg & Under

1st: Telford & Melden

Class 14 – Grain Fed Pen Of 3

Jap Ox Over 530kg

1st: Jilabri Family Trust

Class 15 - Grain Fed Pen of 3

Steers 430-530kg

1st: Royston Grazing

Class 16 – Grain Fed Pen Of 6

Jap Ox

1st: Kingsford Farms

Class 17– Pen Of 3 Feeder

Heifers

1st: From Enterprises

Class 18 – Pen Of 3 Feeder

Steers Under 400kg

1st: From Enterprises

Class 19 – Pen Of 3 Feeder

Steers Over 400kg

1st: GRP & CA Clarke

Class 20 – Pen Of 6 Or More

Feeder Heifers

1st: From Enterprises

Class 21 – Pen Of 6 Or More

Feeder Steers Under 400kg

Class 22 – Pen Of 6 Or More

Feeder Steers Suitable For 100 Day Grain Fed Potential Over 400kg

1st Place: GRP & CA Clarke

Class 23 – Single Steer 420kg & Under

1st: From Enterprises

Class 24 - Single Steer Over 420kg

1st: Creekview Cattle Co

Class 25 - Vendor Bred Steer

Over 420kg

1st: Bernie Duncombe

Class 26 – Single Heifer 450kg

& Under

1st: From Enterprises

Class 27 – Single Heifer Over 450kg

1st: Creekview Cattle Co

Class 28 – Jap Ox Over 530kg

1st: Hill Family

Class 29 – Pen Of 3 Jap Ox Over 530kg

1st: Creekview Cattle Co

Class 30 – Single Cow (Grass Or Supplementary Fed)

Class 31 – Pen Of 3 Cows (Grass Or Supplementary Fed)

PHOTOS: Champion Trophy Winners from the Moreton Classic Beef Show. PHOTOS SUPPLIED.

CHAMPION CLASSES

Champion Pen of Feeder Steers GRP & CA Clarke

Champion Pen of Feeder Heifers From Enterprises

Champion Grass Fed Exhibit Creekview Cattle Co Lindsay Huston Memorial Trophy

Champion Grain Fed Trade Beast Hillcroft Feedlot Margaret Neuendorff Memorial Trophy

Champion Grade Fed Export Beast Kingsford Farms

Champion Grain Fed PenJilabri Family Trust Boyd Campbell Memorial Trophy

Show Society, The Butcher Co, C-KAN Pastoral Co, Strong’s Carrying, E & K Kunde, Wild’s Transport, Scotty’s Livestock Transport, RK Voss Transport, Moovin’ Stock, Gordon’s Transport, @ The Yards, AC Backrubbers, Clipex, Droughtmaster Society, Freestone Feedlot, Woolerina Grazing

& PRODUCE

REPORTS

SALEYARDS

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6.00 Morning Programs. 1.40 Media Watch. 2.00 Sanditon. 3.00 Gardening Aust. 4.00 Think Tank. 4.55 Brush With Fame. 5.25 Hard Quiz. 6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. 8.30 Question Everything. 9.00 Summer Love. 9.40 Would I Lie To You? 10.10 The Witchfinder. 10.40 News. 10.55 The Business. 11.10 Spicks And Specks. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Hard Quiz. 1.30 Question Everything. 2.00 Sanditon. 3.00 Gardening Aust. 4.00 Think Tank. 5.00 Brush With Fame. 5.30 Hard Quiz. 6.00 The Drum. 6.55 Sammy J. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Foreign Correspondent. 8.30 Q+A. 9.35 One Plus One. 10.05 George Floyd: A Killing That Shook The World. 10.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.05 Extraordinary Escapes. 12.00 News. 1.00 Significant Others. 1.50 Death In Paradise. 3.05 Gardening Aust. 4.00 Think Tank. 5.00 Brush With Fame. 5.25 Hard Quiz. 6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Gardening Aust. 8.30 Frankly. 9.10 All Creatures Great And Small. 9.55 Annika. 10.45 News. 11.00 Summer Love. 11.35 Rage. 5.00 Rage.

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6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Gardening Aust. 2.30 Question Everything. 3.00 Miriam Margolyes: Australia Unmasked. 4.00 Rick Stein’s Secret France. 5.00 Art Works. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Frankly. 7.00 ABC News Sunday. 7.30 Inside The Sydney Opera House. 8.30 Significant Others. 9.25 Silent Witness. 10.25 Late Programs.

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6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Great Lighthouses Of Ireland. 11.00 Along Ireland’s Shores. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. 2.30 Insight. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Who Do You Think You Are? 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 Lost For Words. 8.30 Secret Scotland. 9.25 Nine Perfect Strangers. 10.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00

Great Lighthouses Of Ireland. 11.00

Australia With Julia Bradbury. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Rise Of Empires. 3.00 Going Places. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Who Do You Think You Are? 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 Dishing It Up. 8.00 Guillaume’s Paris. 8.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Great Irish Interiors. 11.00 Australia With Julia Bradbury. 12.00 WorldWatch.

2.00 Rise Of Empires. 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Who Do You Think You Are? 5.05 Jeopardy!

5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00

Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.35

Secrets Of The Lost Liners. 8.30 Good With Wood. 9.25 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Ageless Gardens. 10.00 The World From Above. 11.00 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 John Williams In Vienna. 4.25 When I Stutter. 5.40 Secret Nazi Bases. 6.30 News. 7.30 Greatest Train Journeys From Above. 8.25 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. 9.25 Search For Cleopatra. 10.15 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Ageless Gardens. 10.05 The World From Above. 10.35 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Countdown To Qatar 2022. 3.40 The Royals And The Nazis. 5.40 Secret Nazi Bases. 6.30 News. 7.30 Curse Of The Ancients. 8.30 Treasures Of Istanbul. 9.25 The Death Of Bruce Lee. 11.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 The Real Manhunter. 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 Kitchen Nightmares Australia. 8.40 Extreme Weddings: Australia. 9.40 Air Crash Investigation. 10.40 The Latest: Seven News. 11.10 The Amazing Race. 12.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Business Builders. 2.30 Motorbike 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. 8.30 Kath & Kim. 10.50 The Latest: Seven News. 11.20 To Be Advised. 1.00 Underarm: The Ball That Changed Cricket. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: Dead At 17. (2008) 2.00

House Of Wellness. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Better Homes. 8.30 MOVIE: Knives Out. (2019) 11.15 To Be Advised. 1.00

Ant Middleton & Rebel Wilson: Straight Talking. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. 5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Morning Show. 11.00 Horse Racing. Spring Champion Stakes Day and Bondi Stakes. 5.00 News. 5.30 Creek To Coast. 6.00 News. 7.00 Border Security. 7.30 MOVIE: The Greatest Showman. (2017) 9.40 MOVIE: Con Air. (1997) 11.50 To Be Advised. 1.00 Behave Yourself. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 It’s Academic. 5.00 House Of Wellness.

6.00 Morning Programs. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 News. 5.30 Weekender. 6.00 News. 7.00 Aust Got Talent. 8.45

The Disappearance Of Grace Millane. 10.45 Born To Kill? 11.45 Police: Hour Of Duty. 12.45 Behave Yourself. 2.00 Shopping. 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.20 My Way.

1.50 Explore. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00

Tipping Point. 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Hot Seat. 5.30 News. 6.00 News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 The Block. 8.45 Britney

And Kevin: Family Feud. 9.45 The Rise

And Fall Of Janet Jackson. 11.10 Nine News Late. 11.40 Family Law. 12.30 Chicago Med. 1.30 TV Shop. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Travel Guides. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Hot Seat. 5.30 News. 6.00 News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 RBT. 8.30 Paramedics. 9.30 A+E After Dark. 10.30 Nine News Late. 11.00 New Amsterdam. 11.50 Pure Genius. 12.40 Tipping Point. 1.30 TV Shop. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.45 Garden

Gurus Moments. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00

Tipping Point. 4.00 Afternoon News.

4.30 Hot Seat. 5.30 News. 6.00 News.

7.00 ACA. 7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. 8.30 MOVIE: The Intern. (2015) 10.50 MOVIE: Ted. (2012) 12.50

Bondi Lifeguard World Adventures.

1.20 Talking Honey. 1.30 TV Shop. 4.00 Take Two. 4.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 My Way. 2.30 The Block. 3.30 The Bizarre Pet Vets. 4.30 Garden Gurus. 5.00 News. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 News. 7.00

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Australia v New Zealand. 8.00 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Post-Match. 8.30 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Pre-Show. 9.00

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. England v Afghanistan. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. 1.30 The Block. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00 News. 5.30 My Way. 6.00 News. 7.00 The Block. 8.30 60 Minutes. 9.30 Nine News Late. 10.00 The First 48. 11.00 Killer Couples. 11.50 First Responders. 12.40 Tipping Point. 1.30 TV Shop. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 Take Two. 5.00 News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Getaway. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Hot Seat. 5.30 News. 6.00 News.

ACA. 7.30 The Block. 8.50 Under Investigation. 9.50 Suburban Gangsters. 10.50

News Late.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 My Market Kitchen. 3.00 Judge Judy. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Dog House Aust. 8.30 The Real Love Boat Australia. 10.00 My Life Is Murder. 11.00 The Project. 12.00 Stephen Colbert. 1.00 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Ent. Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Gogglebox Australia. 8.30 The Real Love Boat Australia. 10.00 To Be Advised. 11.00 The Project. 12.00 Stephen Colbert. 1.00 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Dr Phil. 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Food Trail: South Africa. 3.00 Judge Judy.

3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Living Room. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. 9.30 To Be Advised. 10.30 Road To The Melbourne Cup Carnival. 11.00 The Project. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Everyday Gourmet. 1.30 Healthy Homes Aust. 2.00 Freshly Picked. 2.30 GCBC. 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 Luxury Escapes. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Taste Of Aust. 5.00 News. 6.00 Bondi Rescue. 6.30 The Dog House. 7.30 Blue Bloods. 8.30 CSI: Vegas. 9.30 NCIS. 10.30 To Be Advised. 12.30 Shopping. 3.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Freshly Picked. 12.30 The Traitors. 1.45 Everyday Gourmet. 2.00 Pooches At Play. 2.30 Luxury Escapes. 3.00 Cook It With Luke. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Well Traveller. 4.30 Taste Of Aust. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Sunday Project. 7.30 The Traitors. 9.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. 10.00 FBI. 11.00 The Sunday Project. 12.00 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

Morning Programs. 1.00 The Traitors.

Ent. Tonight. 3.00 Judge

Farm To Fork. 4.00 Everyday

5.00

The Traitors.

Project.

You Been Paying

Ghosts.

Nath

7.30pm Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R)

8.00 Art Works. (PG)

8.30 INXS: Live Baby Live. (M, R)

10.10 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R)

10.40 Books That Made Us. (M, R)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)

8.30 Mock The Week.

9.00 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

9.30 Question Everything. (R)

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

10.45 Doctor Who. (PG, R)

11.35 Sick Of It. (M, R)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)

8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

8.30 Movie: Center Stage. (2000) (M, R)

10.25 Doctor Who. (PG, R)

11.15 QI. (M, R)

11.45 Red Dwarf. (PG, R)

12.15am Motherland. (M, R)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (R)

8.00 QI. (PG, R)

8.30 Judith Lucy Vs Men. (MA15+)

9.50 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (M, R)

10.15 Mock The Week. (R)

10.45 Ghosts. (R)

11.20 Doctor Who. (PG, R)

7.30pm Australia Remastered: Forces Of Nature. (R)

8.25 Louis Theroux: The Night In Question. (M, R)

9.30 Tom Gleeson’s Secrets Of The Australian Museum. (R)

10.30 INXS: Live Baby Live. (M, R)

7.30pm Doctor Who. (PG)

9.00 Long Lost Family. (PG, R)

9.50 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R)

10.35 Inside The Sydney Opera House. (R)

11.40 Catalyst. (PG, R)

12.40am Penn & Teller: Fool Us. (PG, R)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)

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

8.30 Ghosts.

9.00 Blunt Talk. (M)

9.30 Friday Night Dinner. (PG, R)

9.55 Rosehaven. (PG, R)

10.25 Summer Love. (M, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Heartbeat. (PG, R)

8.45 Lewis. (M, R)

10.45 Born To Kill? (MA15+, R)

11.45 World’s Most Shocking Emergency Calls. (M, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Father Brown. (M, R)

8.30 McDonald And Dodds. (M)

10.30 Murdoch Mysteries. (M, R)

12.30 Father Brown. (M, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R)

8.30 Escape To The Country.

11.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

5.30pm Mighty Ships. (PG, R)

6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R)

8.30 Escape To The Country. (R)

10.30 I Escaped To The Country.

11.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R)

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

8.30 Steam Train Journeys. (PG)

9.30 The Yorkshire Steam Railway: All Aboard. (PG)

10.30 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railways. (PG, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R)

8.30 A Touch Of Frost. (M, R)

10.40 Air Crash Investigation. (PG, R)

12.40 Escape To The Country. (R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Call The Midwife. (M, R)

8.30 Judge John Deed. (M, R)

10.30 Air Crash Investigation. (PG, R)

6.00pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Family Guy. (M, R)

8.00 American Dad! (M)

8.30 Movie: X-Men: Dark Phoenix. (2019) (M, R)

10.50 Movie: The Gumball Rally. (1976) (M, R)

6.00pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

7.00 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Game 11. Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Stars.

10.30 Movie: John Q. (2002) (M, R)

12.55 Hardcore Pawn. (M, R)

6.30 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 9. Gold Coast v Carlton.

8.30 Movie: Heartbreak Ridge. (1986) (M, R)

11.15 Motorcycle Racing.

FIM Supercross World Championship. Round 2. Australian Grand Prix.

8.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

8.30 Movie: Hitman: Agent 47. (2015) (MA15+, R)

10.35 Motorcycle Racing. FIM World Supercross Championship. Grand Prix. Day 2.

5.30pm Murder, She Wrote. (PG, R)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 As Time Goes By. (R)

8.50 Midsomer Murders. (M, R)

10.50 Chicago Fire. (MA15+, R)

11.50 Danger Man. (PG, R)

5.30pm Murder, She Wrote. (PG, R)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 Grantchester. (M, R)

8.30 Poirot. (M, R)

10.30 Snapped. (M)

11.30 House. (M, R)

12.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

5.30pm Murder, She Wrote. (PG, R)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 Antiques Downunder. (PG)

8.00 Antiques Roadshow Detectives.

8.40 Movie: Thelma & Louise. (1991) (M, R)

7.00 Movie: The First Wives Club. (1996) (PG, R)

9.05 Movie: When Harry Met Sally. (1989) (M, R)

11.05 Memory Lane. (PG) 12.25 My Favorite Martian. (R)

1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30pm MacGyver. (PG, R)

6.30 MacGyver. (PG, R)

7.30 NCIS. (M, R)

8.30 Hawaii Five-0. (M, R) 10.20 Tommy. (M, R) 11.15 Evil. (MA15+, 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. (PG, R)

10.10 The Big Bang Theory. (M, R)

11.00 Frasier. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

5.45pm The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross.

6.15 Forged In Fire. (PG)

7.05 Jeopardy! (R)

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

8.30 Movie: Pet Sematary. (1989) (MA15+, R)

10.25 Movie: Twelve Monkeys. (1995) (M, R)

5.30pm MacGyver. (PG, R)

6.30 MacGyver. (PG, R)

7.30 NCIS. (M, R)

8.30 Bull. (M, R)

10.30 Elementary. (M, R) 11.30 48 Hours. (M, R)

12.30 Infomercials. (PG)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 2.00 Tommy. (M, R)

5.30pm MacGyver. (PG, R)

6.30 MacGyver. (PG, R)

7.30 NCIS. (M, R)

8.30 To Be Advised. 12.45 Evil. (M, R) 1.45 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 Mom. (PG, R)

11.00 Frasier. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

12.30 Infomercials. (PG, R)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6.15 Forged In Fire. (PG)

7.05 Jeopardy! (R)

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

8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. (M)

10.10 Escaping Polygamy. (M, R)

6.15 Forged In Fire. (PG)

7.05 Jeopardy! (R)

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

8.30 Hoarders. (MA15+)

9.25 Atlanta. (MA15+)

9.55 The Big Sex Talk.

10.25 Venus: Let’s Talk About Sex. (MA15+, R)

6.00pm Soccer. A-League Men. Matchweek 3. Melbourne Victory v Melbourne City. 9.00 Scorpion. (PG, R) 10.00 MacGyver. (M, R) 11.00 48 Hours. (M, R) 12.00 Elementary. (M, R) 1.00 Evil. (M, 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)

1.15 Infomercials. (PG, R)

1.45 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

5.35pm Insight.

6.35 India With Guy Martin. (R)

7.30 Impossible Engineering. (PG)

8.30 The Good Fight. (M)

9.35 The Handmaid’s Tale. (MA15+, R)

10.35 True Believers. (MA15+)

7.30 Movie: Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire. (2005) (M, R)

10.40 Movie: Bad Boys For Life. (2020) (MA15+, R)

1.30 Sound FX: Best Of. (R)

2.00 NFL 100 Greatest. (PG, R)

6.00pm Cricket. ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Super 12. India v Pakistan.

9.00 Movie: Double Jeopardy. (1999) (M, R) 11.10 See No Evil. (M, R) 12.10 My Favorite Martian. (R)

12.35 The Garden Gurus. (R)

6.00pm Bondi Rescue. (PG, R)

6.30 MacGyver. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 48 Hours. (M) 11.15 Star Trek: Discovery. (MA15+)

12.15 Movie: The Wheel. (2019) (M, R) 2.00 Evil. (M, R)

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

6.25 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

9.00 The Neighborhood. (PG, R)

10.00 Friends. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

12.30 Infomercials. (PG, R)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

7.35 Abandoned Engineering. (PG, R)

8.30 The UnXplained With William Shatner. (MA15+)

9.20 Cracking The Code. (M)

10.20 Dark Side Of Comedy. (M)

6.00pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 American Pickers. (PG)

8.30 Movie: Terminator: Dark Fate. (2019) (MA15+, R)

11.05 Movie: Lock Up. (1989) (M, R)

6.00pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG, R)

8.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. (PG)

9.30 Outback Truckers. (M, R)

11.30 Hustle & Tow. (PG)

5.30pm Murder, She Wrote. (PG, R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 Death In Paradise. (M, R)

8.40 Whitstable Pearl. (M) 10.40 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+, R)

5.30pm Murder, She Wrote. (PG, R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 New Tricks. (M, R)

8.30 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Pre-Show.

9.00 The Closer. (M, R) 10.00 Rizzoli & Isles. (M, R)

5.30pm MacGyver. (PG, R) 6.30 MacGyver. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 Elementary. (M, R) 11.15 Motor Racing. Formula 1. Race 19. United States Grand Prix. 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)

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

6.15 Forged In Fire. (PG)

7.05 Jeopardy! (R)

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

8.30 Indian Space Dreams. (PG)

PEN15. (MA15+)

5.30pm MacGyver. (PG, R) 6.30 MacGyver. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 8.30 Bull. (M, R) 10.20 48 Hours: What Happened To Gabby Petito? (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R) 12.45 Infomercials. (PG) 1.15 Home Shopping.

6.00pm Friends. (PG,

Friends. (PG,

The Big Bang Theory. (PG,

Mom. (M,

Frasier. (PG,

Home Shopping.

Infomercials. (PG,

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.

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Applications including

ANIMALS & POULTRY

BLUE LEGHORN CHICKENS.Up to 4 weeks old.Pullets.$20 each.Esk.PH.0409792693

2 x goslings, 2-3 weeks old, hand reared - Lowood.

Peacocks, males white & pied ones, 11 months old, good healthy birds, $150 for pieds, $200 for whites. Ph: 0413 351 892

10 - 12 Months. Ph: 0432 629 192 or 0412 519 883.

Zilco Pacing Harness Racing Reins and Saddle. Very good condition. $30 Can email a photo. Ph. 5464 4368 Point of Lay Pullets - $25 each. Phone or SMS: 0428 821 954

ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES

Ph 0421 313 466

Silky-oak dining chairs, 9 all matching in varying conditions, wooden frames & seats with curved plywood backs, original darkish stain, good for a makeover project, from $10 to $30 Ph. 0428 198 333

AUTOMOTIVE, PARTS & ACCESSORIES

Motor vehicle ramp, full steel plate, mounted on concrete blocks, easily assembled - $500. Ph: 0408 876 054

Ph: 0432 291 076.

VY Commodore wagon, as is, 326,500km, runs well, 2 sets of wheels including GMH originals. Ph: 0407 122 325.

Tailgate lifter, as used in taxis - $250. Ph: 0408 876 054. Aluminium side steps, suit small twin cab $50.

5465

BOOKS

Patricia Cornwell, Di Morresy, Barbara Bradford-Taylor, John Grisham, Jack Higgins, $2.50 each.

0417

- $10 each. Ph: 07 5465 3207.

CARAVANS, CAMPING & BOATING

Inverter, 150W, never used, can deliver. $40.

GARDENING

Stihl FS38 brushcutter, 27cc 2-stroke curved shaft line trimmer with bump feed line head. Serviced & tuned in VGC - $90. Ph: 0413 631 863.

Stihl FS56 brushcutter/curved shaft line trimmer, older Japanese built model, serviced & tuned, VGC - $80. Ph: 0413 641 863.

Bromeliads - potted or cuttings, potted aloe vera also available. Gatton. Ph: 07 5462 5313.

Ph: 0456 761 391

HAY & PRODUCE

Passionfruit Vines - Panama Red variety, 2 for $15. Ph: 0423 527 543

Farm fresh navel oranges - Glamorganvale Ph Barry 0402 058 098 or Kym 0497 225 681

Hay for sale - small square & round bales. Ph: 0432 629 192 / 07 5462 4965.

Freshly picked custard apples $3.00 each - Hass avocados $1.00 each pick up Adare Ph 0409 997 103

MACHINERY

5hp, pressure adjustable, multi use - $400 ONO Ph: 0408 876 054

Wanted - 4 row covington planter in working condition. Ph: 0428 427 815

MISCELLANEOUS

Collection of over 50 Teddy Bears. Ph 0417 073 332 to

CPAP - RESMED POWER STATION II BATTERY PACK FOR TRAVELLER & ACCESSORIES $450 Neg. Regency Downs. Ph. 0413 273 144

CPAP ACCESSORIES - PREVIOUS USE FOR PHILIPS

CPAP BREATHING TUBES SUITABLE FOR MOST CPAP / BIPAP MACHINES $60 Neg. Regency Downs. Ph. 0413 273 144

CURTAIN PELMETS & CURTAIN TRIMS & CURTAINS, Professionally made by “Hanna’s” 5 Sets Cream set & Ph. 0413

used 3-4

$20.

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vintage Meat Keeper, Burgundy base, clear cover.

a photo.

TOOLS & IMPLEMENTS

Case

EQUIPMENT & APPLIANCES

FURNITURE

tioned,

tractors. Ph: 0408 876 054.

Pulford Compressor T5005 150 litre 3 phase, good condition. Ph: 0413 351 892

2 x Handsaws - $5. Ph: 0429 964 567 Big stilcen - $30. Ph: 0429 964 567

WANTED TO BUY

Ph: 0456 761 391

tion. Ph: 0428 427 815

Old pine wardrobe, condition not important Ph 07 5465 3701 - Laidley

Second hand boom spray 500-600L, must be serviceable.

DEADLINE 2pm FRIDAY

Acoustic Jam last Fri/mth 9am12pm Laidley Pioneer Village 0457600022

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 9am-2pm every Wednesday, Hypatia s House, 151 Patrick St, Laidley

Brisbane Valley Ukefreaks 6pm8.30pm Wed BV Darts Assoc Building Lowood 0408183870 FB @ukefreaks

CAMS Multicultural Program support for multicultural community members, Lockyer Community Centre 0455251581

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 6pm-8:30, 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

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

CWA Craft & Friendship Day 3rd Thu/mth 9am-12pm Glamorgan Vale hall 0413046168

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 6:308:30pm Somerset Civic Centre 0477540507

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 9.30am12pm Tue, Woodlands Rd 0427912051

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

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

Glamorgan Vale CWA - 9am 1st Thu/mth Glamorgan Vale Community Hall 0413046168

Glamorgan Vale Tennis Club Inc 10am-2pm 2nd Sun/mth 697 Glamorgan Vale Rd see Facebook. Glenore Grove QCWA Meeting 2nd Mon/mth 1pm 0419642913

Glenore Grove QCWA Craft 1st 3rd & 4th Mon/mth 1pm QWCA Hall 0419642913

Glenore Grove CWA Street Stall last Thu/mth 8.30am-12pm IGA mall Gatton 0421286821 Grantham/Gatton Indoor Bowls Club Fri 1.30pm Senior Citz Hall North St Gatton 0754627708

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

Laidley Indoor Bowls Club Mon 5pm-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 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 13pm 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 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 7am11am 1st Sat/mth Hall grounds

0417799679

My Local Market Plainland 7am12pm 3rd Sun/mth Porters Hotel mylocalmarket.net.au

My Local Market Jumble 6am11am 2nd Sun in Mar, May, Aug, Nov, Walloon Hotel hello@mylocalmarket.net.au

My Local Market Wallon 7am11am 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 9am12pm 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

Undenominational Christian Services 4pm Sun Coominya Community Hall; 7.30pm Wed at Cabanda Day Respite Centre Rosewood 0429602627

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

MOORE WEEKLY STARS

October 17-23, 2022

ARIES

On Monday and Tuesday you’ll feel creative and motivated, as the Sun and Mars activate your Aries mojo. But there’s the potential for explosive Sun-Pluto power struggles mid-week loved one). So calm down and try to communicate with extra care and diplomacy, otherwise you could overreact and do or say something you later regret! Strive to be uncharacteristically patient, as you make frustration your friend.

TAURUS

Mid-week looks eventful, as the Venus/Pluto square stirs up trouble. A double dose of diplomacy is required if you want to keep the peace. Then the focus is on friendships – how to nurture them, keep them … and then let them go if you have outgrown each other.

essential to long-term platonic relationships. the puzzle as you follow the path to your true destiny.

GEMINI

Your wonderfully witty side could blossom, as you brainstorm ideas and amaze others with your quick-witted quips and clever comments. But – if you are too hasty – then you could put

to a relationship issue, are you desperately for some resistance from others (especially a

You need to slow down and think things through.

CANCER

Pluto pushes your insecurity button, which could activate your protective Crab claws. But the more defensive you are (and the more resistant you are to change) the more exhaust-

will be. Try to get the balance right between maintaining the status quo (with things that are working) and changing the aspects of your life that aren’t functioning well. A close relationship certainly needs to be reviewed and renewed.

LEO

Mid-week, there’s a challenging connection between Pluto and the Sun. So try to avoid family squabbles, online arguments and runin charge, then resist the urge to be bossy and overbearing. Behaving like a demanding Diva will get you nowhere fast! Try to be extra patient …which is not one of your natural virtues. For some lucky Leos, Venus blesses a community project or a joint venture on the weekend.

VIRGO

Don’t be deterred by challenges. Hard work comes to work, a study project or a social media matter, you have the potential to achieve success, but it won’t come without plenty of elbow grease on your part. And avoid overreacting, Virgo! Criticising others (or blurting out recipe for trouble. Saturn encourages you to bite your tongue, sit tight, and bide your time.

LIBRA

This week Venus (your power planet) trines Mars and pairs up with the Sun, which favours

and long-term friendships. But negotiations will be tricky, and possessiveness and jealousy could rear their ugly heads. So slap on a diplomatic smile and share the love around. As Libran birthday great Carrie Fisher obnot the negotiation is easy is another thing.”

SCORPIO

The Sun and Venus are at odds with powerful Pluto (your patron planet) mid-week, which boosts your temperamental streak and your Scorpio control-freak tendencies. And you could feel like you’re stuck in a self-sabotagmore stubborn you are, the more challenging the week will be. Birthday great Tom Petty may

your options open and try to be much more

SAGITTARIUS

unrealistic about a project that’s due to be

proactive, get others on board and learn to and capitalise on your group connections, then you’ll eventually taste success. Communication is emphasised, so expect plenty of phone calls, texts, tweets and emails. But avoid getting drawn into an argument about

CAPRICORN

siting through your career zone, it will be easier to sort out workplace problems than at other times. Especially if you articulate your thoughts and are prepared to compromise. A stressed colleague is hoping you can provide some astute advice and a helping hand. Single Capricorns – love and work are linked in dynamic ways. The weekend is good for mental focus, long-term planning and clever problem-solving.

AQUARIUS

Are you making the most of your quirky Aquarall visiting your philosophy zone, you have the ability to affect others deeply with your controversial ideas, expansive views and progressive values. Education, foreign travel, social media and local community connections are also favoured. But beware the tendency to self-sabotage. The only person who’s likely to undermine your efforts this week is you!

PISCES

This week emotions are murky and still waters your mystery zone (and squaring Pluto) there’s more to everything than meets the eye. And it will take your Piscean perception – and substantial detective skills – to uncover secrets and distinguish fact from fantasy. Resist the urge to be drawn into playing power games with others. Mid-week favours sharing secrets, family functions and romantic rendezvous.

Fri Oct 21

Seniors Month Bush Trip— Southbank, departs Gatton Seniors Centre 8am, $15, leaving Brisbane 3pm, RSVP Oct 17. 0439030677

Fri Oct Sat Oct 29

presented by Lockyer Regional Performing Arts, info and tickets lrpa.org.au enq ph 0488113666

Sat Oct 22

Rock n Roll Dance Time— Gatton Shire Hall, 7pm-10pm, gold coin entry, professional rock n roll dance performances, prize for best dressed 1950s theme. 5462 3355

Seniors Month High Tea— 1.30pm-4.30pm, Gatton Seniors Centre, enjoy an afternoon of elegance, prize for best dressed, $10pp tables of six available. RSVP Oct 17. 0439030677

Sun Oct 23

Cahill Park Community Market— Buaraba St Gatton 9-2pm live music. Scavenger Hunt 10am-12pm, major prize $100 Coles gift card. Visit Hypatia s House stall for entry. Prize drawn 1pm.

Wed Oct 26

Seniors Month Bus Trip— Oz Bush Foods Ropeley, bus leaves 9.30am from Gatton Seniors Centre, Aboriginal smoking ceremony, taste and touch garden tour, bush food morning tea, $15pp. 0439030677

Fri Oct 28

Lowood Bunyip Markets— Halloween theme 4pm-8pm, hosted by Lowood Community Action Group, Clock Park.

Sat Oct 29

Artisan s Gathering—8am-2pm, Forest Hill School of Arts, local stall holders, food and coffee, art demo and stall, entertainment, yoga, reiki, raising funds to support work of the Leukaemia Foundation.

Cent Sale—Lowood QCWA Hall Main St Lowood, raising funds to repair hall damage, doors open 12 noon starts at 1pm, great prizes, afternoon tea supplied, 0407323056, 54267279 Marburg Dance—7pm, Marburg Show Hall, Two Cuppucino 0409481681

Sun Oct 30

Native Plant Sale—16 Wilkinson

Pl Grantham, 9am-12pm. flora4faunaqld@gmail.com

Mon Oct 31

Halloween Fright Night Trick/ Treat—4.30pm-8pm Lockyer Community Centre, free entry. 5462 3355

Sat Nov 5

Marburg Dance—7pm, Marburg Show Hall, David C.

Mulgowie Fresh Farmers Market

- 7am - 11am, Mulgowie Hall Recreation Grounds, over 50 stalls, hot food, plants, vegetables, live music and lots more. 0417 799 679

Sun Nov 6

Gatton Village Markets—7-11am at Lake Apex, See FB or ph 0492831969

My Local Market Walloon am11am, Walloon State School, mylocalmarket.net.au

Thu Nov 10

Peace Ladies Fellowship Stall— 9am, in front of Gatton IGA. 0754621334

Sun Nov 13

My Local Market Walloon—7am11am, Walloon State School, mylocalmarket.net.au Bazza s Country Music Walk Up Show—Tenthill Hotel, 11am to 4pm, $5 entry, Lucky Door, Raffles, Tea & Coffee, Light Afternoon Tea, meals available at hotel, everybody welcome. 0402 058 098

Sat Nov 19

Lowood Slimmers Bus Trip—4hr river cruise, p/u Gatton 7am, Plainland 7.15am, Lowood 7.30am. 54261468

Uniting Church garage sale— 7am, UCA Maitland St, Gatton. Books, plants and more.

Christmas Hand Crafts Markets—Glen Rick Stitchers, Anglican Hall Esk, 8.30am-2pm, quality hand crafted gifts, free admission 0417798460

Marburg Dance—7pm, Marburg Show Hall, Rae Blinco 0409481681

Sun Nov 20

My Local Market Plainland—7am -12pm, Porter s Plainland Hotel, mylocalmarket.net.au

BOWLS

LAIDLEY BOWLS CLUB

Wednesday social. C.Moyle, J.Budd, S.Reck. 24. E.Roffe, K.Collier, D.Moyle. 4. M.Zabel, M.Locker. 21. R.Quinn. M.Wherear. 13. A.Roffe, R.Webb. 17. H.Harmer, C.McGuire. 14. Saturday Mixed Fours. W.Haines, M.Anderson, CMcGuire, D.McGuire 28. K.Lee, C.Mcgill J.Dickson, G.Lee 14. A.G.M. was held with the following results.

Chair Person, Dawn Allison. Vice Chair Person Bob Elliot.

Secretary Nora Good. Treasurer Pat Morgan. Green Director Bob Elliot.

Bar Provider Scott Harrison. Committe. Dennis Heaton, Ruth Pagett, Phil Capon. After the meeting barbecue was had to raise funds for Doug and Damian to help them on their way to Mackay. In excess of $400 dollars was raised. We wish them lots of luck. GO BOYS GO.

LAIDLEY INDOOR BOWLS CLUB

Champion of Champions. Brad Purcell 17 d Ron Zabel 5 LOCKYER DISTRICT INDOOR BOWLS ASSOCIATION

Champion of Champions. Ron Zabel 11 d Christine Freeman 9

Congratulations to both winners.

TOOGOOLAWAH BOWLS CLUB

On Saturday 15th October, We had our monthly Barefoot and Barby day where we had a good rollup and lots of banter across the paddock. From all reports everyone will be back for our November event on the 26th. We hope to see you all there as this will be the last for the year.

On Sunday 16th October, We had a game of triples with the winners on the day were Dot McVeigh, Lyn McWhirter and Linda Winkeler over Neville Finlay, McWhirter overcoming a great comeback by Gerrit Winkeler.

On Tuesday 11th October it was off to Gatton for their Pub Day. Keith McWhirter, Gerrit Winkeler, John Greany and Martin Bailey. A great day was had by all the attendees, and we thank Gatton for the invite.

On Tuesday 11th October Toogoolawah Bowls Club Hosted the Annual Emergency Services Challenge between the Toogoolawah Police Firies and Ambos. Winners on the evening were the Police team.

On Wednesday 12th October, Keith McWhirter, Gerrit Winkeler, Len Smyth and game but were unable to sustain our momentum in the second. A great day was had by all. Thanks Kilcoy for the invite.

Members and visitors please note that you are invited to play on Thursdays with names in by 12.00pm for a 12.30pm start and on Sundays with names in by 12.00pm for play at 12.30pm.

Please Contact Gerrit Winkeler on 5424 2569 should you wish to be involved with away games which ensure we have visitors at out home games. Its time to get involved and make sure that Bowls in Toogoolawah continues in to the future.

Whether you are a resident or visitor to Toogoolawah, an experienced bowler or not, you are welcome to join us for a game. Novice players are given coaching lessons to ensure that they 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:

1.Our next Club Meeting will be held on Sunday 13th November. All members are invited to attend at 9.00am and to help in the running of the club by participating in discussions.

2.Our next Pub Day will be held on Tuesday 15th November. Sponsors will be L J Hooker Esk and Toogoolawah.

3.Our next $10.00 Barefoot and Barby Day will be held on Saturday 26th November. Please let your friends and associates know and help to make these days successful. Please be at the club at 1.00pm and the game starts approx. 1.30pm.

4.Our Christmas Breakup day will be held on 11th December, It would be great if all members could make themselves available for that day on which we will have a game with eats and presentations after.

5.Players are still required for away games to ensure that we balance Home and Away attendance. Please contact Gerrit on 5424 2569 if you would like to be included in the roster.

See you on the Green.

BRIDGE

LOCKYER BRIDGE CLUB

Results for Wednesday 12th October, 2022.

Individual Championship for 2022.

Allan McLucas & Gerry Orrin had a blinder and have

CRICKET LOCKYER CRICKET

ARM WRESTLE IN LOCAL DERBY.

In the most keenly anticipated match of the new season, perennial Premiership winners, Laidley, faced off with competition newcomers, the Valley Vikings, for cricket bragging rights in the Lockyer Valley.

high quality match, with Laidley 7 for 214 after 82 intense overs.

The Vikings threw everything at Laidley, who batted with composure and resolve, with skipper Alex Welsh unbeaten on 57, supported by Mick Sippel on

Reisenlieter 2 for 70 off a marathon 26 overs.

Both sides brought their best game and could not gain the upper hand. The Day two run chase should be equally absorbing.

MULGOWIE OPENS A GRADE ACCOUNT

Helidon and Mulgowie met up in round 2 of the LCA A Grade competition playing on the new simturf wicket at Helidon. Mulgowie won the toss and bowled Ray McBride, returning to the game after a year out following a knee reconstruction top scored with 25 and Rylie Green-Smith was impressive for his 17. Wickets were shared around, Regan Jackwitz and Scott Davenport getting 1 each whilst Matt Taber snared 2 but as usual, the reliable and consistent Alex Emmerson led the way with 3 for 9 from 5 overs whilst David Williams bowled well to take 3 for 28.

With Helidon all out for 117 that was never going to be enough and Matt Taber and Scott Davenport opened up in the run chase. Matt made his inten-

laid the foundation early and well, Scott getting 32 and Matt 41 as Mulgowie passed the total in 20.3 overs for the loss of 4 wickets. That ensured them a bonus point win. Matt Green making his A Grade debut for Helidon was the best with the ball with 3 for 22 from 5 overs.

The game was played in great spirit and it looks like the Helidon simturf will produce some good games through the year.

GOLF

GATTON GOLF CLUB

Medley Single Stableford results Tuesday 4/10/22 Winner- K Groves 35 ocb Runner up- R Bachmann 35 Run down- J Osman 35 Sporters Results Friday 7/10/22 Winner- J Osman 31 nett

Runner up- C Woolacott 35.5 nett ocb Run down- T Waikari 35.5, S Thompson 37 Single Stableford results Saturday 8/10/22 Mens Winner- T Linnan 44 points Runner up- J Toohill 39 Run down- K Martin 38, R Minors 37, W Fazakerley 37 Ntp #3 B Kallinicos, #7 T Linnan, #10 E Dodt, #13 J Toohill, #16 B Minors (Hole in One)

Birdie Hole#3 B Kallinicos

Pro Pin #6 L Briody

Ladies Winner- M Stiller 42 points Runner up- R Creedy 40 Run down- C Linnan 38, L Didsman 38

The Club will be joining the 2022 Australia-Wide Restricted Pairs Competition on Wednesday 26th October, if you are a registered ABF Member and are visiting the area, feel free to join us, please advise Joy Orrin (Convenor) 0429 700 376 or 54 659 284 email gorrin@activ8.net.au.

New Members are always welcome.

If you are a visitor to the Lockyer Valley & are looking for a game of Bridge or just like to observe some games, phone Peter Hooper 0408 782 776, you will be made most welcome, Wednesday evenings arrival 6.45pm.

Lessons for Beginners are held on Tuesday morning arrival 8.45am at the same venue, these are held in The Catholic Community Hall, Maitland Street, Gatton.

Medley Single Stableford results Tuesday 11/10/22 Winner- R Bachmann 36 ocb Runner up- R Horn 36 points Run down- J Osman 35 points Sporter results Friday 14/10/22 Winner- K Sippel 33 nett Runner up- K Groves 34 Run down- T Waikari 35, B Woodall 35, D Woodall 35.5

Gross winners- Tony Rack & Karen Robinson 117 gross R/u Gross- Callum Woolacott & Paige Buzza 124 gross Nett winners- Faye Braban & Adam Robinson 107.75 nett R/u Nett- Luke Zischke & Xyleigh Zischke 108.75 nett Medley Single Stableford results Saturday 15/10/22

Winner- R Weier 42 points Runner up- B Reif 41 Run down- J Bell 39, N Gehrke 39, T Spears 39

NTP #3 B Weier, #7 K Sippel, #10 S Kajewski, #13 D Jamieson, #16 G Buzza

Pro Pin #4 M Clarkson Turkey Nest #10 S Kajewski

Wednesday 12th October 15 Laidley Ladies were competing in the Bargara

Winner: Trish Harris 39 pts Runner Up: Helen Gilbert 32

Pins: Pro Jill Darley All In Trish Harris

Thursday 13th October Open single stableford

Winner: John Stewart 36 pts ocb Runner Up: Robbie Yeo 36

Rundown: K Luck 35, G Hulett 35, R Davis 34, G Rodgers 34, J Ward 34, P McFie34, A Parker 34

Pins: ProMick Butler 14 John Leis 1 Ken Luck Div 1 Ken Luck Div 2 --- Div 3

Glen Natalier

Saturday 15th October was the2nd round of 2022 Club Championships

The Ladies were sponsored by Marie Voorma

Winner: Cheryl Sternberg 78/69 Runner Up: Skyla Taylor 90/70 ocb

Rundown: L Knopke90/70, M Taylor 101/71, M Voorma 95/72, V Etherden 106/72, J Kane 103/72, K Lehmann 84/72

Pins: Pro Cheryl Sternberg Div 1 Barbara Panzram Div 2 Helen Gray Div 3 Dot Manteufel

he passed his trophy to the runner up.

Winner: John Stewart 85/64 Runner Up: Craig Pearen 92/65 ocb

Rundown: H Phelan 86/65, D Hauser75/69, R Stagg 81/69, P McFie 79/70, B Maugeri 84/70, G Hulett 83/70, T Grimshaw 71/70, K Godwin 82/70, G Natalier 92/70, J Etherden 76/71, J Gilbert 95/71

Pins: ProMick BurkeDiv 1 Troy Grimshaw Div 2 Aaron LeeDiv 3 Nigel Channells

Great Scores for the Day by both Men and Ladies

The results after the Second Round of 2022 Championships are available on

The Laidley Golf Club Website.

LOWOOD GOLF CLUB

Results for Tuesday 11 October 2022 Single Stableford

Winner: S. Luxford 39 R/Up J. Luxford 37

BRD: G. Sharpe36 P. Harmon 35 J. Morris 34 A. Bolton K. Clarkeson 33

NTPs: 2: A. Skinner 5: D. Olsen 11: D. Olsen 14: G. Sharpe2nd shot 3/12 Div

1 B. Victor Div 2 A. Skinner Ladies 2nd shot 14: Sue Luxford

Results for Thursday 13 October 2022 Single Stableford

Winner: B. Victor 38 ocb R/Up D. Lund 38

BRD: K. Rowson 37 Sue KopelkeD. Olsen 36 M. Scott Shane Kopelke M.

2nd shot: K. Clarkeson 2nd shot 4/13: Div 1: ShaneKopelkeDiv 2: K. Rowson

Results for Saturday 15 October2022 Single Stableford

Winner: K. Glover 45 R/Up: P. Brown 40 3rd: B. Lowe38 ocb

NTP 2: K. Daymon 5 Z. Townsley 11 P. Harmon 14: H. Doran App 9/18 Div 1 B. Wieland Div 2 S. Hibberd 14 Ladies 2nd shot: S. Kopelke

BRD: H. Doran 38 V. Birchall L. Burton J. Harvey 37 Z. Townsley K. Clarkeson M. Wellings Peter Coles P. Harmon S. Norris 36 TOOGOOLAWAH GOLF CLUB

Wednesday 12th October: Ladies played a 9 hole single stableford event. Winner was Enid Faulkner with 19 points(no count back today) Runner up Manuela Laycock 17 points.

PM Chook Run alsoa 9 hole single stableford event. Winner Clinton Smith 21 points on a count back form runner up Agg Dagan 21 points.

Saturday 15th October: Hamilton LaneMechanics Trophy Day (Chris and Megan Morgan) a single stableford event. day was awesome.

Overall winnerAlan White38 points on a count back from Geoff Bailey. Div 1 winner Trevor Friedrich 35, Runner up Graeme Kuhn 34.

Div 2 Winner Geoff Bailey 38 points, Runner up Gary Mc Garrigall. Ladies winner Judi Marshall 35 points runner up Ailsa Richter 34.

NTP: Exchange Hotel Groovy Goat Pizza 3/12 Geoff Bailey, IGA Toogoolawah Thorne Rice.

–Ladies Judie Marschke.

We do hope the visitors enjoyed their day hereat Toogoolawah. Onceagain a big Thanks toChris and Megan for their trophy Day. Pennants Sunday 16th October Toogoolawah V Ipswich Toogoolawah won 4/1 well done team.

Coming Event.

Saturday 22nd October- With the Brisbane Valley Superstore (Thirsty Camel) Trophy day been washed out earlier in the year we are going to try again.

A Two Person Ambrose for Golfers and Non Golfers 9 or 18 holes. Please phone Peter 0417 025 007 after 5pm for more information.

Wednesday 26th October Ladies AM Golf 9 hole single stableford8am. PM Chook Run 3.00pm hit off.

RIFLE

GATTON GLENORE GROVE RIFLE CLUB

Saturday, a sunny and warm afternoon for the 600yd range. A wicked Southerly breezeswishing easterly often, gave shooters plenty tothink about.

Iron Sights out of 105.21

G. King 96.4 andC. Greenwood 92.3.

All F class out of 126.21.

F. Open D. Reddan 119.11

F STD

T. Schulz 122.5, R. Cowburn 110.2, K. Hartwig 110.2, R. Bowman 108.3, J. Findlay 97.3 and T. Mckenna 86.1

Next week 800yds

Lucky Card- O Cowell (present)

LAIDLEY GOLF CLUB

Gatton Hawks Reserve Grade trophy recipients with sponsor and coach.PHOTOS: GATTON HAWKS

Raptors undefeated until the end

BY BRUCE HORROCKS

THE VALLEY Raptors’ almost undefeated season came to an end on Sunday October players Alex Welsh and Zac Welsh took 3 for 17 from

McGuire and McGill are off to Mackay

LAIDLEY Bowls Club is proud to have Doug McGuire and Damien McGill representing them and the Downs district at the State Men’s Pairs competition held in Mackay next week.

McGuire and McGill take four rounds over Monday

McGill said it had been a good year for the pair.

“It’s pretty awesome to make it there, it’s the best

thing I’ve ever done in my career,” he said.

“We played the club the zone champions, we won that and now we’re off to Mackay.”

He was originally meant to play with his brother, Noah, but had to quickly replace him with McGuire.

“Doug said ‘I wasn’t even going to play this year’ and we went and won the thing,” McGill said.

“I rub it in Noah’s face sometimes.

“I’m one of those players where if I see a shot I just play it, but Doug goes ‘no, no’ and he keeps me on my feet.

“That’s why we won it, because we play so well together… I couldn’t have done it without him, that’s for sure.”

Hardcore bowls fan McGill is excited to represent Laidley and the

Downs in the competition, and to potentially feature in Queensland Bowler, a monthly magazine.

“I’ll be going around looking for some club badges, I try and collect those,” he said.

The Laidley Bowls Club holds barefoot bowls on a regular basis for the community, as well as private functions, parties, and weddings.

DAM LEVELS

trouble in the run chase

from opener Rex Tooley described as classic knock,

some part

their

“The ball skidded on a bit

Lockyer boys in the side and

JACOB HAYDEN

Doug McGuire and Damien McGill.

PHOTO: JACOB HAYDEN