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JOLLY VALLEY The Lockyer Valley embraced the festive spirit in style on December 15, with its Christmas carnival offering family-fun activities, including twilight markets, meeting Santa’s reindeer, and glitter face paintings for the kids. CHRISTMAS COVERAGE PAGE 8

Santa with his elf and reindeer ready to deliver presents to all the well-behaved kids at the Lockyer Valley Christmas Carnival.

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AS ANOTHER year draws to a close, I’d like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and happy holidays on behalf of all of us at The Independent. Each week we strive to bring you a quality selection of news and entertainment from across the Lockyer Valley, Somerset, and western Ipswich townships. I hope our newspaper and all these stories have been a positive addition to the tapestry of your lives. Thank you everyone

who has become part of our vast network. Thank you for inviting us to your events, welcoming us into your homes, and sharing your experiences with us. Thank you to our readers for picking up the paper every week and making The Independent part of your day. And a massive thank you to our advertisers, many of whom are small business owners and locals, just like us. Without you, this

publication would not be possible. All of you contribute to fostering the community we are part of and aim to serve. This is our final edition of the year. We are having a two week break from publication over the holidays and our first edition of 2024 will be January 10. We look forward to seeing you in the new year. Have a safe, happy, and very merry Christmas. Grace Crichton

Forest Hill Christmas Festivities 2023 ON behalf Festivities committee, we would like to sincerely thank the support of our event from the local community and visitors from afar for attending our event, our dedicated volunteers and community groups who make up our enormous workforce for our event; our generous sponsors and local businesses; Nolan’s Interstate Transport; Mitre 10 and LVRC for your ongoing support and The Lockyer & Somerset Independent for covering our event. Happy New Year from

Forest Hill Festivities. Fred Wilks, President, Forest Hill Christmas Festivities Assoc. Inc

ing above the Ranges to the west. The breeze is hot, it’s time for the beach Or a cool swim in a billabong way out at Longreach. The family’s getting together, we’re having a barbeque, In the shade of the veranda sinking an ale or two. Talk is much the same, we’re covering old ground, Playing cricket in the backyard caught out by a mangy hound. It’s snowing on Mt Wellington in Tassie and the heat of Darwin sends you

December Craft Exhibition GLEN Rock Gallery will be filled with the wonderful Glen Rock Stitchers Christmas Craft exhibition during the month of December. A whole range of items can be found, suitable for decorating your home or for giving as gifts to babies up to grannies. Everything is beautifully made and reasonably priced.

An Aussie Christmas Early Christmas morning wishing happiness to all, Around the tree we gather giving presents big and small, We watch the children’s faces filled with wonder and surprise, With smiles of excitement and a sparkle in their eyes. Now that church is over and still dress in our Sunday best, A thunderstorm is build-

Anyone interested in joining the group can contact Lynne Robson on 5424 1382. They meet in St. Agnes Hall, Esk every Thursday morning. Glen Rock Gallery is located in Esk Visitor information Centre, 82 Ipswich Street, Esk. It opens Tuesday to Friday 9-4 and Saturday/ Sunday 10-2. Glen Rock Gallery

troppo. Enjoying the sun, surf and sand is the Queenslanders’ motto They’re sailing on the Fremantle Doctor where the sandgropers won the cup, At the S.C.G. in Sydney, the Poms are out of luck. Christmas is the people giving from the heart. At times like this together, for others so far apart The magic of the moment is relived every year, A dinkum Aussie Christmas, fun loving and sincere. James Cooper Blenheim

Esk’s Glen Rock Stitchers are exhibiting in Glen Rock Gallery this month. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

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Crossing repair falls through cracks BY JACOB HAYDEN ESK residents Rob and Kathy Wager waited patiently for almost two years for repairs to the first crossing of Falls Road on Esk Creek. Like many residents in the February-March 2022 floods, the Wagers became disconnected as floodwaters ripped through crossings and road networks. “We were in here for about two weeks and getting pretty jack of it by then, because they got everybody except Scrub Creek Road residents,” Mr Wager said. Eventually the Falls Rd crossing was filled with rocks, allowing residents and property owners to cross with high-clearance vehicles and 4WDs. “The water aspect went away but it was still a very rough crossing… once you get across its very sandy, so it’s a bogging hazard for 2WD vehicles,” Mr Wager said.

Rob and Kathy Wager at the first crossing of Falls Road on Esk Creek, repaired earlier this month to allow 2WD access for the first time since the February-March 2022 floods. PHOTO: JACOB HAYDEN

“We’ve been very quiet, very patient, very understanding and very cooperative, and now we’re not.” Readers may recall the Wagers won the Native Garden category in the 2022 Somerset Regional Council (SRC) Garden Competition. “To get the judges here, they weren’t allowed by council policy to cross through the water on the crossing, despite the fact they

had exactly the same vehicle that we used to ferry them across,” Mr Wager said. The Wagers also run a small rural business, breeding Border Collies, birds, and fish. “Imagine when you’re selling $10 worth of fish but you’ve got to drive 6km to pick up your client to come and get them,” Mr Wager said. “It’s just not viable.”

The Wagers said they met with two SRC staﬀ who told them council would apply for Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) to build a more resilient crossing. “We figured there’s probably a good year to wait for them to go through due process and get tenders done, so we waited patiently,” Mr Wager said. Last month, the Wagers

wrote to SRC to enquire about the funding, only to be told all approved works under the DRFA had been completed. SRC chief executive officer Andrew Johnson said council identified the first crossing for betterment funds, but ‘unfortunately, the crossing upgrade was not supported per the Queensland Reconstruction Authority guidelines’.

Earlier this month, the crossing and a following section of road were repaired to allow 2WD access, however Mrs Wager said it was only a temporary solution. “The next flow event on that creek is going to wreck the work they’ve done, and it’s likely to happen on the close-down period over Christmas, looking at the weather at the moment,” Mrs Wager said. Mr Wager suggested SRC negotiate funding under the current arrangements regardless of closing dates. “Failing this, it is our position that council immediately fund a suitable crossing from the current works budget to be redressed against some future grant or budget.” Mr Johnson said SRC would continue to work with the Wagers and other residents of Falls Road. “However, at this stage, there are no plans to upgrade the crossing on Falls Road,” he said.

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Gowrie to Calvert Community Consultative Committee meeting The 19th meeting of the Gowrie to Calvert Community Consultative Committee (formerly the Lockyer Valley Community Consultative Committee) was held at the Laidley Sports Complex on Wednesday 6 December 2023. This Chair’s summary provides an overview of the meeting. The committee meeting minutes will be published on the Inland Rail website following preparation and endorsement by the committee and Chair. The meeting was chaired by Simon Warner and attended by five of the 11 local community representatives, appointed as members of the committee. Three members tendered their apologies. The meeting was observed by 14 interested community members, including representatives from local governments.

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No new actions were recorded, however, two actions were held over from a previous meeting to be addressed at an appropriate time: • Committee to be presented with the flood modelling results before the second round of EIS consultation (rather than during the public notification period) • Committee to be presented with updated visualisations and viewpoints before the second round of EIS consultation. The Chair noted that he would work with Inland Rail to review and refresh the Committee in early 2024. Details of the next meeting will be shared closer to the date to ensure those who would like to attend have that opportunity. Simon Warner Chair

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prone houses Hannah’s journey as an Flood removed as buy back Indigenous leader scheme underway BY JACOB HAYDEN

HANNAH Eastwell applied herself in 2023, growing from a shy student to role model thanks to the support of Lowood State High School’s community education counsellor (CEC). Because of her growth into a leadership role, the year 11 student was awarded the Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Foundation (QATSIF) Young Indigenous Leader award. Hannah said she applied for everything oﬀered to her by Lowood State High School CEC Rosemary Ward, including the Beyond the Broncos program and the QATSIF scholarship. “She’s just very encouraging, like she pushes you to do things… she tries to get everyone involved, which is great.”

Former Lowood State High School student Hannah Eastwell was awarded the QATSIF Young Indigenous Leader award. PHOTO: JACOB HAYDEN

The Beyond the Broncos program oﬀered Queensland schools the opportunity to enrich the learning experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in years 10 to 12. Ms Ward said she was impressed with how Hannah

applied herself for the QATSIF scholarship. “Hannah was in grade 10 and the Broncos say ‘keep an eye out for kids who could be potential leaders’,” Mrs Ward said. “I said to her ‘the more you go and expose yourself

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and get yourself in situations where you’re uncomfortable, you’ll keep growing’.” Hannah wants to be an architect or graphic designer when she graduates and will complete her final year of study at Faith Lutheran College Plainland.

FOURTEEN Lockyer Valley properties have been removed or demolished under the Voluntary Home Buy-Back Scheme (VHBB) with the remaining seven to be completed early next year. The VHBB is a jointly funded initiative delivered through the Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements, enabling people in flood impacted zones to relocate to safer areas. Lockyer Valley Regional Council Mayor Tanya Milligan said 21 homes were settled under the VHBB in the Lockyer Valley. “This is great news as those families in vulnerable areas have capitalised on the opportunity to move away from these high-risk locations,” she

said. “The land will be rezoned to a non-occupiable use, which brings it in line with council’s new (draft) Lockyer Valley Planning Scheme that prevents any future highrisk use from occurring on these highly vulnerable sites. “Our intention is to see this land repurposed for agricultural use rather than sit vacant and require ongoing maintenance for no real value to the community.” Demolition and property removal to date has occurred in Lower Tenthill (2 properties), Grantham (7 properties), Glenore Grove (3 properties), Lockyer Waters (1 property), and Adare (1 property).

Your Town’s winners announced AS THE dust settles on Your Town 2023, we hope this competition has stimulated the shop locally message across our region. We have many fabulous and unique stores across our region, many that won’t be seen anywhere else. While ultimately the end game is to get residents to spend locally and see what is available in our region, we have been overwhelmed with the success of this year’s promotion. Congratulations to the three winners announced in our second draw, held on Friday December 15 at the Lockyer Valley Christmas Carnival. I was joined by Lockyer Valley Regional Council Mayor Tanya Milligan, who drew the following winners: Melissa Graffunder who shopped at BP Gatton, Margaret Dahl who shopped at Lockyer Laundromat, and Melissa Wolff who shopped at Rudi’s Place in Esk. Entries submitted this year were up and most

businesses said it increased their foot traffic. Many new businesses signed on this year and were astonished by the success. The concept of Your Town is a simple one: reward those who shop locally with the chance to win cash to spend locally. This is something we as a community newspaper are passionate about. We need to do everything we can to stimulate local business and keep residents shopping locally. Your Town will return in 2024 to drive the shop locally message. We congratulate the six winners who each won a $1,000 gift card. This money will be spent across the participating businesses as yet another way we are reinforcing the shop locally message. So, as you shop with what little time we have left before Christmas remember

to shop locally first. You will save time and you may be surprised exactly what you will find in Your Town. Bruce Horrocks, General manager The Lockyer & Somerset Independent

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Providing Christmas delights over the festive season BY JESSE HAMILTON THE Gatton Meals on Wheels team is bringing Christmas delight to its clients, generously donating freshly cooked treats for each to savour during the festive season. The volunteer-run service delivers to people with various support needs 365 days a year, with the Gatton Branch catering for 65 to 70 clients daily. Gatton Meals on Wheels president Kev Saxby said the Christmas treats were a simple gesture to provide cheer and happiness during the holiday season. “It’s all fresh cooked by the committee out of their pocket to help,” he said. “The Gatton Lions Club also provided fruit cakes for us as well, it gives people on Christmas something extra.” Mr Saxby said the group were strongly looking for volunteers to continue to make deliveries possible in the new year. “Everyone’s aging and our only real problem is getting

younger volunteers to do deliveries,” he said. “All that is required is a couple hours spare whenever people are able to. “Sometimes, a Meals on

Wheels deliverer is the only person they might see all day, so it also provides an important check-up.” Gatton local Elizabeth Browne has used the service

for the last 10 weeks after suﬀering a broken hip and said she could not have gone without the companionship Meals on Wheels provide. “These amazing team of

LOWOOD Police are investigating a report of a break and enter to a shed at Mount Tarampa State School from December 8 to 10. Several power and gardening tools were taken

during the incident. Police are seeking any information from witnesses who may have seen persons or suspect activity on school. Acting Senior Sergeant Gough from Lowood Police

requests that if you can assist with the matter to call the Lowood Police Station or Crimestoppers. Mt Tarampa State School principal Di Pederson said staff were at the premises on Sunday when

they noticed missing equipment. “When they went to the grounds shed they noticed it had been broken into, and all of our weed-eaters, blowers, battery-powered tools, chainsaws, an air

Committee members of Gatton Meals and Wheels provided Christmas goodies bags for their clients to bring joy and happiness over the festive season. PHOTO: JESSE HAMILTON

volunteers come in here, they’ve all got to know me, and they are the light every day they come in,” she said. Contact Vikki on 0427 799 514 to volunteer.

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>> LVRC CHRISTMAS CLOSURES LOCKYER Valley Regional Council offices and libraries will close at 1pm on December 22, reopening on January 2. After-hour chutes, extended loan periods and 24x7 eLibrary will remain available. The Lockyer Valley Cultural Centre, including the Lockyer Valley Art Gallery, Visitor Information Centre, and Queensland Transport Museum, will also be closed during this time. NEW ART EXHIBITION A colourful, expressive display of art has landed at the Lockyer Valley Art Gallery. ‘Symphony’, by members of the Lockyer Valley Art Society Inc., features 2D and 3D artworks created using a variety of mediums, with the free entry exhibition on display until January 28. WASTE COLLECTION With an increase in waste and recyclable material over the holiday period, residents are asked to make a conscious effort to place their waste in the correct bin. Christmas cards, wrapping paper and boxes, plastics, glass, and aluminum cans/ aerosols are all recyclable if placed loosely in your yellow lid bins, while Christmas paper with the foil backing, tinsel, ribbons/string and soft plastics are not.

Break and enter, theft at Somerset primary school compressor, they were all gone,” she said. “It’s a low act to steal from a school, because you’re basically stealing from the kids.” Mrs Pederson said the school does not have CCTV

and estimated the robbery cost around $5-10,000. “Keep an eye out for all schools in the area, because it really has an impact on our kids and our communities,” she said. Police Link: 131 444

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Visitor centre volunteers greet Christmas season VOLUNTEERS from Somerset’s visitor information centres celebrated the festive season at the Linville Hotel on December 6. It was a chance for council to thank the volunteers who assist at the centres in Fernvale, Esk, Kilcoy, and The Condensery, and celebrate their years of service. Somerset Regional Council Mayor Graeme Lehmann presented a certificate of appreciation for 15 years of service to Neil Walker and Marilyn Smallwood, and George Winter received his 10 years of service certificate. Cr Lehmann said he was delighted to attend the event and give thanks to the Somerset visitor information centre volunteers. “Events such as these are a great way to thank our wonderful team of visitor

Mayor Graeme Lehmann presented long service certiﬁcates to Neil Walker and George Winter.

information centre volunteers who work tirelessly to provide a high level of service to our visitors and community,” he said. “On behalf of Somerset Regional Council, I extend my gratitude to our dedicated team of volunteers and wish them and their families a merry Christmas.”

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Sue and David Taylor with Arthur Kunde and Brenda King getting into the end of year spirit.

Margaret McDonald and Josephine Joyce enjoying the Christmas break up at the Linville Hotel.

Jo Brown and Judy Williamson were among dozens of volunteers who attended the council function. PHOTOS: GRACE CRICHTON

Team shave for a cure raises thousands A LOCKYER Valley team went under the clippers to raise money for the Leukaemia Foundation on December 1. Rhonda McLucas, Amelia Morris, Rosa Nangoye, Cameron Panzram, and Calissa Morgan collectively raised $6,444.40 by taking part in the World’s Greatest Shave. Amelia graduated from Lockyer District High School this year, prompting her to take the plunge. “I’d always wanted to and I thought it would be wonderful

if we could raise money,” she said. Rhonda, her grandmother, jumped on board. “If you do that, I’ll do it with you and we’ll get some money toward cancer funds for it,” Rhonda said. “It all helps. “We’ve lost friends and family over the years, I just absolutely hate cancer, I have to do something about it.” Along with fellow LDHS graduates Rosa and Cameron, and Rhonda’s colleague Calissa,

the team held their shave at Porters Plainland Hotel. “It was wonderful to see so many people there,” Amelia said. They raised a significant amount on the night. “We took a lot of funds that night, over $1,000 just from having it at Porters,” Rhonda said. “A very big thank you to Melissa from Hair with Soul… and to Porters for their fantastic support.” GRACE CRICHTON

Cameron Panzram, Rosa Nangoye, Amelia Morris, Rhonda McLucas, and Calissa Morgan shaved their heads to raise money for the Leukaemia Foundation on December 1. PHOTO: ALLAN MCLUCAS.

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS UP IN SOMERSET COUNCILLOR Helen Brieschke, Councillor Jason Wendt and Christmas lights expert Jason Beattie judged the 26 entries of the 2023 Somerset Regional Council (SRC) Christmas Lights Competition. All entrants were invited to attend an awards ceremony presented by Mayor Graeme Lehmann at the Civic Centre on December 8. Major award winners:  Best Business or Community Group - Category A – The Central Milk Bar, 64 Mary St, Kilcoy  Best Business or Community Group - Category B – Esk Caravan Park – 16 Hassall Street, Esk  Best Rural Display – Judy and John Seppanen, 116 Voss Road, Glamorgan Vale  Best Urban Display – Kristy Hill, 29 Middle St, Esk Full list and award winners at somerset.qld.gov.au SES SUPPORT FNQ Four SES Somerset Unit members flew to Cairns earlier this week to support the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services response to Ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper. SRC Mayor and Local Disaster Management Group chair Graeme Lehmann said council was proud of its SES members providing critical relief to the North Queensland crews and vital support to affected community members. WWII PLAQUE SRC have advised The Independent they are in possession of the Daisy Road WWII memorial plaque, as reported missing in the December 13 edition. The plaque fell from the monument at Mt Tarampa and council are undoing repairs to better affix it. TAB_SLI_LAM372

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Volunteers honoured for commitment to SES BY JESSE HAMILTON

THE Somerset SES Unit held its annual break-up dinner at the Somerset Civic Centre on December 8 in a night of celebration honouring the unit’s selfless volunteers. Some of the branch’s most longstanding members were awarded on the evening. Unit local controller Andy Bickerton commemorated 40 years of dedicated service, while Lowood group leader Carol Conboy was awarded the Commissioner Certificate for more than 25 years of service. Somerset Regional SES Unit local controller Andy Bickerton said the values SES workers show was only found in a rare type of person. “They’re great people, they’re community-oriented people,” he said.

Colin Pavic, Gatt & Co. co-directors Jacqui Blanch and Maree Rosier, with Pip van Gilst and Nury Barros. PHOTO: JACOB HAYDEN

Gatt & Co. creates space for community ABOVE: Lowood SES group leader Carol Conboy received the Commissioner’s Certiﬁcate of Appreciation award from Somerset Regional Council Mayor Graeme Lehmann and SES South East region ofﬁcer Rick Murdoch. LEFT: Ann Priestley was awarded the SES Member of the Year award presented by Somerset region deputy local controller Paul Williams. PHOTOS: JESSE HAMILTON

“There just aren’t enough people who want to say ‘I’ll give up my family time to come and train and be called out on short notice’.” Mr Bickerton said SES volunteers serve a range of roles within their community. “We perform a range of roles, from an activation in bad weather to going out and helping find someone who’s stuck somewhere,” he said.

A NEW space for community has opened on 10 Railway Street, Gatton. Not-for-profit enterprise Gatt & Co. co-directors Maree Rosier and Jacqui Blanch welcomed the community to the launch function on December 14. Maree said the space was ‘some years in the conjuring’ and thanked the volunteers involved. “We’re very grateful to Helping Hands Network Foundation who have

funded a year’s rent and paid for our coordinator.” Maree said they tried not to pre-imagine how the space might be used. “It was our job to get the space so that community could come in and connect in whatever way they would like to connect,” she said. The physical space marries with their digital hub for connecting local businesses, which is almost online.

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GATTON AND LAIDLEY COUNCIL OFFICES The Gatton and Laidley offices will close at 1pm on Friday, 22 December 2023. Gatton office will reopen at 8.30am on Tuesday, 2 January 2024 and Laidley office at 9am.

LOCKYER VALLEY LIBRARIES - GATTON AND LAIDLEY Closed from 1pm on Friday, 22 December 2023, reopening at 9am on Tuesday, 2 January 2024. After hours chutes and an extended loan period will be available during this time. Our eLibrary (eBooks, eMovies, eMagazines and eAudiobooks) is operational 24x7.

LOCKYER VALLEY CULTURAL CENTRE, LOCKYER VALLEY ART GALLERY, VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE AND QUEENSLAND TRANSPORT MUSEUM Closed from 1pm on Friday, 22 December 2023, reopening at 9am on Tuesday, 2 January 2024.

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All Lockyer Valley Regional Council waste facilities will be closed on Christmas Day. Bin services will commence at 5am Christmas Day. As such, residents and businesses with a Monday bin collection should ensure they put their bins out the night before to avoid a missed collection. All other bin services will start at 6am and will operate as normal over the Christmas and New Year period. The Gatton Tip Shop will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Otherwise, trading hours are 8.30am - 4pm on Monday to Friday and 8.30am - 2.30pm on Saturdays.

MAYOR’S MESSAGE As we gather to celebrate the end of the year, I extend my warmest wishes to each and every one of you on behalf of the entire team at Council. Christmas is a time of reflection, gratitude, and joy. It’s an occasion to pause and take stock of all that we’ve accomplished throughout the year, and to remember what truly matters in our lives. Whether you find yourself surrounded by loved ones or enjoying a moment of solitude, I hope you can embrace the spirit of the season and cherish the moments that make this time of year so special. Here’s to a very Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy 2024 to you all!

Cr Tanya Milligan

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Spall family from Fernvale getting their photo with Santa at the Lockyer Valley Christmas Carnival.

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Contenders for Best Dressed went all out at the Lowood Slimmer’s Christmas lunch on Dec 16.

The countdown to Christmas begins WITH A little more than one week until the big day, there was no shortage of Christmas fervour at several events over the weekend. Gatton hosted the Lockyer Valley Christmas Carnival on Friday December 15. The Lowood Slimmers hosted 104 people for their Christmas lunch on Saturday

December 16 at the Lowood Show Hall. Santa paid a visit to Hatton Vale, taking his trusting fire truck around Fairways Estate to distribute lots of lollies and plenty of Christmas magic. The Grantham community came together for a barbecue, games, and company at Anzac Park on Sunday.

LEFT: Noah Hagan getting a snowman face painting by Maddy from Maddy’s Magic Faces at the Lockyer Valley Christmas Carnival. PHOTOS: GRACE CRICHTON, JESSE HAMILTON RIGHT: The Salvation Army Band played Christmas Carols at Grantham on Sunday afternoon.

Families came out to greet Santa on his trek, accompanied by a convoy of classic cars, around Fairways Estate and Hatton Vale on Sunday,

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Elders Gatton go back to back BY JESSE HAMILTON

AUSTRALIA’S leading seed provider Pacific Seeds held its annual Agents and Industry Christmas Party on December 7, where Gatton Elders were awarded the Farmer Service Award for their outstanding contribution to the industry. It was the second year running the Gatton agricultural specialists won in the service category, competing against other companies from across the Darling Downs. Elders Gatton branch manager Darren Steinhardt said the award recognised his team’s commitment to providing excellence in both customer service and field support. “I’m extremely proud of the team, they’re a good working team, they all work well together to make sure to check all crops, whether large or small, and give the

Gatton Elders team Darren Steinhardt, Thomas Stevens, Deborah Elliott, Greg Teske, Hannah Johnson, and Gabby Munari, with Paciﬁc Seeds employees Angela Herbison and Angus Somes (in blue) at the Paciﬁc Seeds Awards nights, where the Gatton team took home their second consecutive win. PHOTO: CLIFTON COURIER

best service they can to our clients,” he said. “The award is based on grain sorghum quality. “It also comes down to

sweet corn seed in that category and the soil seeds.” Mr Steinhardt said it had been a strenuous year condition-wise for Queensland

growers, with his team specialising in various agricultural services. “It was a bit slow for most of the year with the dry

The Team at Elders Rural Services Gatton would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

weather, and then with the seed sales, everything just started to take oﬀ with the rain we had a month ago,” he said.

“We do everything from soil testing to fertiliser reports, making fertiliser blends, and checking the crop for insect pests or diseases.”

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There is an uptick in farmers’ conﬁdence nationally this year, according to Rabobank’s latest survey. PHOTO: CANVA

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Starting Sale Dates 2024 Woodford – Monday 8th January Laidley – Thursday 11th January Woodford – Monday 15th January Eumundi – Tuesday 16th January

Signs of ‘green shoots’ optimism AUSTRALIA’S farmers are approaching the end of the year with a hint of improving optimism as rural confidence levels nudge slightly higher in the latest quarter, reports food and agricultural bank Rabobank. The Q4 Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey, released on December 13, found net level farmer confidence across the nation edged up

marginally, after having dropped to the fourth lowest level in the survey’s history in the previous quarter. Sentiment was mixed across the nation, with Victoria, Western Australia, and Tasmania reporting lower farmer confidence levels. But this was oﬀset by an improved outlook reported by primary producers in New South Wales, South Austra-

lia, and Queensland. Overall, expectations around commodity prices were cause for optimism among those farmers with a positive outlook, while good seasonal conditions were nominated as a driver of confidence by 30 per cent of farmers expecting the agricultural economy to improve in the coming 12 months. RABOBANK

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DALBY SALEYARDS Wednesday December 13 The supply of stock at Dalby for the last sale of 2023 reduced by 3,000 head to 4,554. Cattle were drawn from South Australia, NSW, Western QLD plus the regular supply area. All the usual buyers were present however not all processors operated on a market that could not maintain the rates of last week. Yearling steers-in the 200-280kg range returning to the paddock held firm and sold to 421c with an average of 351c/kg. Yearling steers over 280kg to background made 393c to average356c with those to feed at 346c/kg. Medium weight yearling steers to background made 368c to average 333c and to feed at 336c/kg. Heavy yearling steers to feed made 318c to average 306c/kg. Yearling heifers in the 200-280kg range to restockers made 312c to average 255c/kg. A line of yearling heifers with high content to processors averaged 215c and sold to 236c/kg. Yearling heifers over 280kg to background topped at 314c/kg. Yearling heifers to feed for the domestic market made 299c to average 265c/kg. Heavy yearling heifers to feed averaged 301c and sold to 316c/kg. Grown steers over 500kg to feed sold to 317c and averaged 310c/kg. A handful of grown steers over 600kg to processors made 260c/kg. Grown heifers to processors averaged 255c and sold to 285c with those to feed topping at 298c to average 267c/kg. Light weight cows to restockers made 188c to average 156c/kg with those to processors at 158c to 195c/kg. Score 2 heavy cows to processors sold to 191c and averaged 174c/kg. The score 3 cows made 224c to average 200c/kg. Light weight bulls to restockers made 306c to average 291c/ kg. Heavy bulls sold to 248c/kg. TOOGOOLAWAH SALEYARDS Toogoolawah Store Sale, Friday December 8 Shepherdson & Boyd reported a yarding of 1072 head at Toogoolawah Store sale for their last sale of 2023. Quality restocker and feeder steers were fully firm on the previous weeks strong rates while lesser quality backgrounder steers were slightly easier with more numbers on the

Santa weaner heifers account the Baker Family of Woodmillar Santas, Gayndah sold for $710/ head at the Toogoolawah Store Sale on December 8.

market for the week. Feeder heifers were in short supply, with prices staying fully firm to slightly dearer. Quality flatback backgrounder heifers sold fully firm with the more tropical content lighter heifers easing fractionally on last sales strong rates. Graham and Doreen Francis of Toogoolawah sold Santa X feeder steers 18-120mths old for $1240/head. K & K Perry of Goombungee sold Angus steers 16-18mths old for $1240/head. Duncan & Fiona Williamson of Linville sold Brahman X feeder steers 20mths old for $1200/head. Simon Fitzgerald of Esk sold Charolais X steers 14mths old for $1110/ head. A & A Fitzgeral of Esk sold Charolais X feeder steers 14mths old for $1050/ head. Crosby Family Trust of Mulgowie sold Droughtmaster cross steers 16mths old for $1040/head. Medina Pastoral of Coominya sold Simmental X steers 10-12mths old for $980/head. Glendale Partnership of Harlin sold Droughtmaster steers 12mths old for $970/head. ATG Pastoral of Kilcoy sold Santa X steers 12mths old for $860/head. Rayment Pastoral of Mount Pleasant sold Droughtmaster X steers 12mths old for $840/head. V & C Perkin of Tamrookum sold Charolais X steers 10mths old for $900/head. D & K Perry of Kilcoy sold Droughtmaster steers 8mths old for $800/head. Barraclough Partnership of Toogoolawah sold Droughtmaster weaner steer 8mths old for $800/head. M Dwyer and E Waldie sold Droughtmaster X males, 6mths old for $540/head.

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Glendale P/Ship of Harlin sold Charbray X feeder heifers 20mths old for $1120/ head. A & A Cousins of Harlin sold Charolais X feeder heifers 18mths old for $960/head. Brisbane Valley Holdings of Coominya sold Droughtmaster heifers 18mths old for $860/head. Summer stud Droughtmasters of Maleny sold Droughtmaster heifers 14mths old for $850/head. W & T Davis of Linville sold Droughtmaster heifers 14mths old for $740/head. Woodmillar Santas of Gayndah sold Santa weaner heifers 10mths old for $740/head. D & F Williamson of Linville sold Charbray heifers 12mths old for $680/head. Medina Pastoral of Coominya sold Charolais X heifers 10mths old for $680/ head. Jesse Roberton of Kilcoy sold Charolais X weaner heifers 8mths old for $630/head. D & f Williamson of Linville sold Charbray X heifers 8mths old for $610/head. Barraclough Partnership of Toogoolawah sold Charolais weaner heifers 6mths old for $530/head. Denis Cahill of Beaudesert sold Droughtmaster heifers 10mths old for $660/head. K & J Cormack of Mundubbera sold Brangus heifers 12mths old for $730 and $720/head. Dwyer and Waldie sold Droughtmaster X weaner heifers 6mths old for $440/head. R & L Turrell sold Droughtmaster X heifers 6mths old for $410/head. TOOWOOMBA SALEYARDS Monday December 11 The last cattle sale at Toowoomba before

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the annual break in the selling program attracted an increased number of 217 head. Overall quality was very mixed with only a few pens of well bred lines. The usual panel of buyers was present and operating plus a large number of onlookers. Prices generally remained within a few cents either way of the previous sale with only quality related changes. Yearling steers under 200kg to restockers made to 364c/kg. Yearling steers under 280kg also returning to the paddock made to 374c with a fair sample averaging 342c/kg. A handful of yearling steers to feed averaged 325c and made to 342c/kg. Light weight yearling heifers to restockers made to 268c and averaged 249c/kg. A small selection to feed averaged 272c and made to 280c/ kg. Medium weight 2 score cows made to 192c to average 188c/kg. Good condition medium weight cows made to 210c/ kg. One heavy weight bull found a new home at 254c/kg. Cows and calves made to $1,400/unit. The next cattle sale in Toowoomba will be held on the 15/01/24. WOODFORD SALEYARDS Monday December 11 253 head were yarded at the last Stariha Auctions Woodford cattle sale of 2023. Peter & Margaret Zillman, Rocksberg, sold Charbray weaner steers for $825, steer calves for $600 and heifer calves for $460. Oh Corral Enterprises, Kilcoy, sold Charolais weaner steers for $700. John Chambers, Neurum, sold Santa weaner steers for $800 and vealer heifers for $520. J Christensen, Avoca Vale, sold Santa males for $750. Glen Newton, Moorina, sold Brahman steers for $840. Bruce Baker, Laceys Creek, sold Droughtmaster steers for $880. G Christensen, Avoca Vale, sold Charolais cows for $1200 and $840. Gerry Carseldine, Wamuran, sold Charbray heifers for $780. Ryan Dean, Reesville, sold a Brahman steer for $1600. THE INDEPENDENT WISHES ALL OUR VENDORS, CONTRIBUTORS, AND READERS A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATRONAGE THIS YEAR AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU AGAIN IN 2024.

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Queensland Produce in the Brisbane Market for the week ending Friday, 15 December 2023. FRUIT: LEMONS: Eureka No1 $50-$90[$76] 13KgCtn, Eureka No1 $60-$100[$85] BulkCP, Eureka No1 $60-$90[$82] CP, Eureka No2 $40-$80[$56] BulkCP. MANGOES: Kensington Pride $60$60[$60] 18LCtn, R2E2 No1 ExLarge <8 $30-$40[$33] SLTray, R2E2 No1 Large 8-10 $30-$40[$33] SLTray, R2E2 No1 Medium 11-12 $24-$36[$28] Best $40 SLTray, R2E2 No1 Small >12 $24$30[$26] SLTray. VEGETABLES: BEANS: Borlotti $6-$7[$6.50] Kg, Broad $4.50-$6[$5.50] Best $7.20 Kg, Butter $3-$5[$3.50] Kg, Flat Continental No1 $4-$5[$4.35] Best $6 Kg, Round S’less No1 Hand Picked $5-$7[$5.50] Kg, Round S’less No1 Machine P’kd 80c$1.60[$1.40] Best $2 Kg, Round S’less No2 Hand Picked $1-$1.60[$1.30] Kg, Snake Loose $5-$7[$5.50] Kg. BEETROOT: $1.60-$2.60[$2.10] Bunch, Large $8-$16[$12] 10KgBag, Medium $12-$18[$14] 10KgBag, Small $6$14[$11] 10KgBag, Baby $2-$3[$2.70] Bunch, Golden $24-$36[$33] Best $40 10KgBag, Target $3-$4[$3.75] Bunch. BROCCOLI: $1.80-$2.50[$2.25] Kg, No1 $12-$18[$16] Best $20 8KgIPk, No2 $8-$14[$11] 8KgIPk, Baby Bunched $20$30[$22] 2.4Kg. BROCCOLINI: $24-$26[$25] 2.4Kg. CABBAGES: Ballhead ExLarge $2.50$3.50[$3] Each, Ballhead Large $2$3.20[$2.85] Best $3.50 Each, Ballhead Medium $2-$2.50[$2.25] Each, Red 80c-$1.50[$1.15] Each, Red No1 $10$16[$15] Carton, Savoy $1-$2[$1.50] Each, Sugarloaf No1 $10-$16[$14] Best $18 Carton. CARROTS: $14-$22[$19] Best $24 15KgCtn, $12-$22[$18] Best $24 Bag, $12-$22[$18] Best $25 Carton, Pre-pack $14-$22[$18] Best $24 Bag, Pre-pack $14-$24[$19] Carton, Dutch $1.20$2.20[$1.60] Best $2.40 Bunch, Purple $25-$35[$30] 10KgCtn. CAULIFLOWERS: No1 $24-$28[$25] Best $30 Carton, No1 $1-$1.40[$1.20] Each, No2 $12-$20[$16] Carton, Caulini $20-$24[$22] 2KgCtn.

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CHINESE CABBAGES: Wombok No1 $12$20[$18] 16KgCtn. CHINESE VEG.: Bukchoy $1.20$1.60[$1.42] Best $1.80 Bunch, Choisum $1.20-$1.80[$1.30] Best $2 Bunch, Kailan $1.40-$2[$1.70] Bunch, Pakchoy $1.20-$1.60[$1.42] Best $1.80 Bunch. EGGPLANT: Thai Apple $22-$28[$25] Best $30 6KgCtn, Thai Apple $25$35[$30] Best $40 7KgTray, Continental $14-$26[$23] Best $30 7KgCtn, Purple $12-$18[$15] Best $20 7KgTray, Purple $10-$18[$14] Best $20 8KgCtn, Purple Extra Glasshouse $20-$26[$23] 7KgTray, Purple No1 Glasshouse $16-$20[$17] 7KgTray. KALE: Green $18-$30[$25] Best $35 Carton, Green Sleeves $1.60-$3[$2] Best $3.50 250g, Red Sleeves $2-$3[$2.50] Best $3.50 250g. LETTUCE: Baby Cos Hydroponic $10$18[$14] Best $20 Carton, Baby Cos Sweet Gems Pre-pack $12-$20[$17] Best $22 Carton, Baby Cos Hearts Sleeves $12-$20[$19] Carton, Cos No1 $12$16[$15] Best $24 Carton, Cos No2 $8-$12[$10] Carton, Headed No1 $10$18[$17] Best $20 Carton, Headed No2 $2-$10[$5] Carton, Hearts $12-$16[$14] Best $20 Carton, Open Varieties $6$12[$9] Carton, Open Varieties Butter $10-$12[$11] Carton, Open Varieties Green Oak $10-$12[$12] Carton, Open Varieties Red Oak $10-$12[$12] Carton. MUSHROOMS: Buttons $5-$7.50[$6.15] Kg, Cups $5-$6[$5.50] Kg, Flats $6$9[$7.50] Kg. PARSLEY: Continental $1.20$1.60[$1.50] Bunch, English 80c$1.60[$1.30] Best $2 Bunch. PARSNIPS: $35-$50[$42.50] Best $55 10KgCtn, $20-$30[$27.50] Best $35 5KgCtn. SHALLOTS: Eschallots $1-$1.60[$1.40] Bunch. SILVERBEET: Sleeves $1.60$2.50[$2.24] Best $2.80 Bunch, No1 Full-cut $1.40-$2.50[$2.06] Best $2.60 Bunch. SPRING ONIONS: White $1.40$2.60[$2.30] Bunch. SQUASH: Gold $16-$30[$23] 18LCtn, Gold No1 Large $16-$20[$18] 9LCtn, Gold No1 Medium $18-$24[$21] Best

$30 9LCtn, Gold No1 Medium Large $18-$20[$19] 9LCtn, Gold No1 Small $20-$30[$27] Best $36 9LCtn, Gold No1 Small Medium $20-$24[$22] Best $30 9LCtn. SWEET CORN: No1 $12-$20[$18] 18LCtn, No2 $8-$16[$11.60] 18LCtn, Baby $3.60-$3.75[$3.68] 125g, Pre-pack $24-$34[$27] Best $36 18LCtn. TOMATOES: Cherry Red $1-$1.40[$1.20] 250gLP, Egg Extra $30-$40[$35] 10KgCtn, Egg No1 ExLarge $30-$36[$34] 10KgCtn, Egg No1 Large $30-$36[$34] 10KgCtn, Egg No1 Medium $26-$30[$28] 10KgCtn, Egg No1 Medium Large $28$32[$30] 10KgCtn, Egg No1 Small $20-$24[$22] 10KgCtn, Egg No1 Small Medium $22-$26[$24] 10KgCtn, Egg No2 $10-$20[$17] 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet Extra $34-$40[$37] 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Cocktail $16-$20[$18] 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Large $28$36[$31.40] 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Medium $24-$30[$27] 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Medium Large $28$36[$31.60] 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Small $20-$26[$23] 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Small Medium $22$26[$24] 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No2 $14-$20[$17] Best $24 10KgCtn. TURNIPS: Baby Purple Top $2.80-$3[$3] Bunch, Purple Top $20-$24[$22] Best $30 10KgBag, White $20-$24[$22] Best $30 10KgBag. ZUCCHINIS: Green Extra $20-$26[$23] Best $30 10KgCtn, Green No1 ExLarge >250mm $8-$14[$11] 10KgCtn, Green No1 Large 201-250 $10-$16[$13.80] 10KgCtn, Green No1 Medium 140-200 $14-$20[$17] 10KgCtn, Green No1 Medium Large $12-$18[$15] 10KgCtn, Green No1 Small <140mm $14$20[$17.80] Best $26 10KgCtn, Green No1 Small Medium $14-$20[$17.80] Best $26 10KgCtn, Green No2 $8-$14[$11] 10KgCtn, Lebanese $20-$30[$25] 10KgCtn, Lebanese $20-$25[$22.20] 5KgCtn, Lebanese $20-$30[$22] 8KgCtn, Lebanese No2 $10-$14[$12] 10KgCtn. HEAVY VEGETABLES: ONIONS: Brown Large 76-90mm $12$20[$15] 20KgBag, Brown Medium 6175mm $18-$30[$25] Best $32 15KgCtn, Brown Medium 61-75mm $12-$20[$17] 20KgBag, Brown Small 45-60mm Jarer

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$14-$20[$15] 20KgBag, Brown VSmall <45mm Pickler $10-$20[$13.50] 10KgBag, Brown VSmall <45mm Pickler $28-$32[$30] 20KgBag, Salad Red Large 76-90mm $10-$20[$14] 10KgBag, Salad Red Medium 61-75mm $10$20[$15] 10KgBag, Salad Red Medium 61-75mm $14-$28[$23.40] 10KgCtn, Salad Red Small 45-60mm Jarer $14$22[$19] 10KgBag, White $34-$40[$36] 10KgCtn. POTATOES: Brushed White $22$34[$29] 20KgBag, Brushed White $3.40-$5[$4.20] 5KgBag, Gourmet Dutch Cream Brushed $30-$40[$37] 10KgCtn, Gourmet Dutch Cream Brushed $30-$45[$38] 15KgCtn, Gourmet Dutch Cream Washed $36-$45[$42.50] 10KgCtn, Gourmet King Edward $30$40[$38] 10KgCtn, Gourmet Nicola Washed $30-$40[$37.50] 10KgCtn, Washed Red Large $28-$32[$30] 15KgCtn, Washed Red Large $36$40[$38] 20KgBag, Washed Red Medium $32-$36[$34] 15KgCtn, Washed Red Medium $32-$40[$34] 20KgBag, Washed Red Small $30$36[$31] 15KgBag, Washed Red Small $28-$36[$33] 20KgBag, Washed White $4.50-$6[$5] 5KgBag, Washed White Large $17-$24[$19] 15KgBag, Washed White Large $22-$32[$25] 20KgBag, Washed White Medium $30-$36[$31] 15KgBag, Washed White Medium $32-$38[$34] 15KgCtn, Washed White Medium $30-$38[$31] 20KgBag, Washed White Small $30-$40[$38] Best $50 15KgBag, Washed White Small $36$40[$39] Best $50 20KgBag. PUMPKINS: Blue Qld. Blue 80c$1.20[$1] Kg, Butternut $24$40[$35.40] 18KgCtn, Butternut No1 90c-$1.20[$1.09] Best $1.60 Kg, Butternut No2 70c-90c[80c] Kg, Grey Jarrahdale 80c-$1.10[$1] Kg, Grey Jarrahdale No2 50c-70c[60c] Kg, Grey Sampson 80c-$1.10[$1] Kg, Jap $28$38[$35] Best $40 Bag, Jap Small 60c-90c[72c] Kg, Jap No1 80c-$1.10[$1] Best $1.20 Kg, Jap No2 40c-80c[56c] Kg, Potkin $2.30-$2.50[$2.40] Kg, Average=[] Queensland Produce in the Brisbane Market. Information supplied by Market Information Services

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First upper large electric SUV in Aus THE ALL-NEW electric Kia EV9 will become Kia’s flagship model, affirming the brand’s ongoing evolution while providing drivers with their first opportunity to purchase an upper large electric SUV in Australia. The Kia EV9, the brand’s first three-row electric flagship SUV, which encapsulates bold styling and sophisticated elegance inside and out, represents a pivotal step forward in the company’s journey towards becoming a sustainable mobility solutions provider and has been created to deliver new standards of space, practicality, flexibility, comfort and technology. Kia Australia CEO Damien Meredith said the model would liven up the upper large SUV and electric vehicle market. “It’s big, full electric on a dedicated EV platform, provides seven seats, equipped

Kia Australia has released details about the EV9’s local ride and handling tune ahead of its arrival into dealer showrooms in October.

with some really impressive technology and it’s locally tuned; there really isn’t an apples to apples competitor in the local new car market,” Mr Meredith said.

Developed over a period of 44 months, every facet of the EV9 has been pushed to the limits of durability at both Kia’s global Namyang R&D Center in Korea and locally

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Mental cost of end of year ﬁnancial Have courage, seek help struggles

CONTRIBUTED BY MIKE NOWLAN VOLUNTEER BEYOND BLUE SPEAKER RECENTLY, I was talking AS WE approach Christmas, to a friend wedding confl icts of about varying sizes anniversaries suchlike. throughout theand world impact My 50th was part of the on us as possibly never discussion and she said men before. normally do not issues show much Cost of living drive emotion with these of stress levels as neversort before. events. Pressure to succeed in I commented that I knew sport, business, school and many blokes who wouldisbeat one’s chosen profession quite affectionate about their unprecedented levels, even wives, and she replied, ‘yes, after the COVID struggles. but do they show it?’were at Black Friday sales No doubt record levels.some do, but herein lies comfort the problem with Was that spendmales and mental health. ing? We put often keep theunder gooda We ourselves emotions to ourselves, and lot of pressure at Christmas, we certainly lock the bad feeling that we must connect emotions with thosein. whom we have like aand notSometimes seen duringI feel the year, brokenfamily gramophone record oblige and friends

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with these issues. Remember, you are not alone. An increasing number of people suffer from mental issues, with economic stress through rental issues adding to these pressures. And then I hear about another young fellow who has succumbed to the stress of suicidal depression. It breaks my heart to think that he could not, or would not, seek the help that would save his life. Again: recognising that there is an issue and deciding to do something constructive about it are the first steps. It is extremely difficult to beat depression by yourself. A problem shared is a problem halved. Remember, it is not what goes wrong in your life that matters. What counts is what you do about it.

with presents. The cost in the following months can bring its own stress levels which may outweigh any satisfaction gained from giving the gifts. Beyond Blue data shows that Christmas can be the most pressurised time of the year. Last December, they saw a 41 per cent increase on the

bythe repeating about the to Beyondmyself Blue Support need for males to recognise Service and expect more this and accept that they have a year. problem do something Beyondand Blue’s clinical constructive about it. spokesperson Dr Grant Blashki said Beyond Blue was prepared for an increase in demand for its support service this month. “It’s been a tough year as people grapple with cost-ofliving pressures,” Dr Blashki said. “The holiday season is a time of great reflection, loneliness for some, and impossible financial expectations

Increasing alcohol conpresents or travelling to see sumption or abusing your family.” wife will solve nothing. “Family events can also be Be honest with beautiful yourself a mixed blessing, and have theforcourage to deal celebration some and a source of great stress and even conflict for others.” Beyond Blue’s free Wellbeing Action Tool is available at www.beyondblue.org.au/ mental-health/wellbeing/ action-tool Beyond Blue Support Service: 1300 22 4636 or beyondblue.org.au/getsup port Lifeline: 13 11 14

SCAMMERS and fraudsters are increasingly active during the holiday season, but there are simple things people can do to keep safe. Lockyer Valley computer technician Gavin Homes said customers shopping online need to question everything advertised to them. He said buyers should beware when making online purchases, and choose to pay through PayPal or PayID KAOS MotorcyclemonTeam instead of transferring ey to a bank account. “When you do a PayID

transaction they’ll give you their phone number and name and you can match that up with their PayID,” he said. “It’s a lot better than doing a standard bank transfer.” Federal Member for Blair Shayne Neumann said the Christmas shopping rush was an opportunity for scammers. “So-called phishing TRACKLESS scams, which allowTRAIN scamthe whole family mersfor to remotely take over phones and personal com-

puters, are the biggest risk at this time of year,” he said. “Consumers should also be on the lookout for impersonation scams, where scammers pose as a legitimate business, charity or family member. “A few simple steps, like shopping with trusted retailers, calling family rather than texting, never giving personal details over the phone, and avoiding clicking Encounters onDino suspicious links in text Camel Rides messages or emails, can cost involved help keep us all safe.”

Tai Chi practice is suitable for everybody.

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Top Tai Chi instructor coming to Gatton TAI CHI International Arts Queensland (TCIAQ) will welcome top instructor Banyin Lee to their class on June 20. Instructor Diane Sudhaus said Banyin was one of the ‘absolute top instructors’. “You can’t get much better than him,” she said. TCIAQ hold two classes in Gatton, along with classes in Esk, Brisbane, and Maryborough. She welcomed newcomers to the class on Monday if they are

curious to find out more about the practice. “It would be good for anyone to come along,” she said. “You can watch, you can join in, you don’t have to be a member.” Mrs Sudhaus said the practice is very affordable at $150 per year with a one off $50 joining fee. “It’s for everybody, and it’s not going to break your bank.” Tai Chi classes are Mondays and Wednesdays 1pm-3pm at the Gatton Senior Citizens Hall.

vinegar  2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil METHOD: 1. ARRANGE baby spinach leaves in a circle on a large circular platter. 2. PLACE tomatoes, feta, olives and cucumber on top of the spinach. 3. COMBINE balsamic vinegar and olive oil in a small bowl. Place in the centre of the circle. 4. POUR vinaigrette over salad just before serving.

WHAT’S GREAT ABOUT IT: Turn your side into the centrepiece with this Christmas wreath salad. While this recipe uses Greek inspired ingredients, try turning any of your favourite salads into a festive dish by arranging it into a circular wreath shape. Recipe courtesy of the Country Kitchens team. qcwacountrykitchens.com. au

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JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON Our Multicultural Church invites you to celebrate with us this Christmas Season SUNDAY 24TH DECEMBER WORSHIP AT 9.15am. SUNDAY 24TH CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE AT 6.00pm. CHRISTMAS DAY 25TH SERVICE AT 8am. Pastor John Braithwaite leading worship

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Weekend of Fourth Sunday Advent - 23/24 December 6pm Gatton Vigil I 7am Forest Hill I 8am Esk 9am Laidley 11 Dam Lowood Christmas Eve Vigil - Sunday 24 December 6pm Gatton I 8pm Glenore Grove Christmas Day - Monday 25 December 7am Forest Hill I 8am Esk I 9am Laidley I 1 Dam Lowood Church Locations St Joseph's Forest HiII I 1D Hunt Street St Mary's Gatton I 15 Maitland St St Therese's Glenore Grove I 8 Brightview Rd St Patrick's Laidley I 1 John St South St Mel's Esk I Ipswich Street St Brendan's Lowood I Prospect Street

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28 Nardoo Street, Fernvale 8,427sqm of flat land in ideal location & all the hard work has been done! Sprawling 4 Bedroom + Study. Large open Plan Living & Dining with Tasmanian Oak flooring. Modern Kitchen. Airconditioned Living & Carpeted bedrooms. Main Bathroom with separate bath/shower/toilet. Ensuite to Main Bedroom. Spacious separate Laundry. Huge 21m x 8m shed with live in capability. Full Town pressure water. Aluminium Ranch style fencing into 2 individual paddocks. Conveniently located within walking distance to parks, schools, shops, restaurants and more! Embrace the tranquillity of a rural lifestyle while still enjoying easy access to urban amenities. Only 15 mins to Ipswich, 20 mins to Plainland & 40 mins to Brisbane. Due to unforeseen circumstances this outstanding property is now available. Owner’s instructions are clear! Submit all reasonable offers for consideration! Sell Prior to Auction! Sell Under the Hammer!

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5462 2636 61 Railway St, Gatton

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Allison Vinckier 0423 301 315

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• Currently rented at $550 p/week until June 2024 • 3 extra bedrooms downstairs • Large laundry, large covered outdoor patio area • Double lock up garage, separate sunroom Offers Over $440,000

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EASY

MEDIUM

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3 Which term means to marry (7) 4 Which building is devoted to instruction by lectures (6) 5 To make the sight dim, is to do what (5) 6 Name an alternative term for a white ant (7) 7 What is a poem or piece of verse (5) 13 What is an epicure (7) 15 Who superintends monetary transactions (7) 16 Name a cavalry soldier (7) 17 What are rounded hollows in rocks (6) 18 What are accounts for money owed (5) 19 To bury, is to do what (5) 20 To make earnest entreaty, is to do what (5)

EASY SOLUTION

MEDIUM SOLUTION

TRIVIA ANSWERS

Question 14: White Question 15: Carols by Candlelight Question 16: Donner Question 17: Melbourne Question 18: Christmas Bush Question 19: Egg whites Question 20: Silent Night

(7) 23 To lift up, is to do what (7) 24 What are the uses of sarcasm, ridicule, etc (7) DOWN 1 To have struck smartly with the open hand, is to have done what (7) 2 To dismiss from office, is to do what (5)

Question 7: Germany Question 8: Westward Question 9: Vixen and Blitzen Question 10: Jingle Bell Rock Question 11: Four Question 12: Chimney Question 13: Caspar, Melchior and Balthazar

ACROSS 4 Name an alternative term for a crayfish (7) 8 Which term describes grandeur (7) 9 Which word implies undoubtedly (7) 10 What is a tropical hurricane (7) 11 Kiev is the capital of which European republic (7) 12 Which term is applied to a returned soldier (6) 14 What is a characteristic style of pronunciation (6) 18 Name the principal ore of aluminium (7) 21 Which Shakespearean character was the Moor of Venice (7) 22 To be restricted, is to be what

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SBS

SEVEN

NINE

TEN

WEDNESDAY

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Vera. 2.30 The Royal Variety Performance 2021. 4.30 Back In Time For Dinner. 5.30 Hard Quiz. 6.00 Great Australian Stuff. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz Battle Of The Influencers. 8.30 The Yearly With Charlie Pickering 2023. 9.30 Would I Lie To You? 10.05 QI Christmas Special. 10.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.05 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate. 2.55 Mastermind Aust. 3.25 The Cook Up. 3.55 Great Continental Railway Journeys. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 Gods Of Tennis. 8.30 Monster: The Mystery Of Loch Ness. 9.30 Fargo. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Border Security: Int. 2.30 Surf Patrol. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 9. Perth Scorchers v Hobart Hurricanes. 10.00 The Amazing Race. 11.30 The Force: BTL. 12.00 Parenthood. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Morning Programs. 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 Clarkson’s Farm. 9.40 Police Rescue Australia. 10.40 Superpower. 1.00 Tipping Point. 2.00 Fishing Aust. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Studio 10. 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. 2.00 The Bachelors Aust. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Bachelors Aust. 9.00 My Life Is Murder. 11.00 The Hunt For The Family Court Killer. 12.00 Women Of The Movement. 1.00 Stephen Colbert. 2.00 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

THURSDAY

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Vera. 2.30 Hard Quiz Battle Of The Influencers. 3.00 Would I Lie To You? 3.30 Shaun The Sheep. 4.00 Back In Time For Dinner. 5.00 Back Roads. 5.30 Hard Quiz. 6.00 Great Australian Stuff. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Project Wild. 8.30 Grand Designs. 9.20 Lucy Worsley: Agatha Christie Mystery Queen. 10.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.05 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate. 2.55 Mastermind Aust. 3.25 The Cook Up. 3.55 Great Continental Railway Journeys. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 Secret World Of Snacks. 8.30 Megabridges: Spanning The Void. 9.30 The Doll Factory. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Border Security: Int. 2.30 Christmas With The Salvos. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 10. Melbourne Renegades v Brisbane Heat. 9.30 Seven’s Cricket: The Spin. 10.00 MOVIE: Cold Pursuit. (2019) 12.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 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 Great Getaways. 8.30 RPA. 9.30 Children’s Hospital. 10.30 Chicago Med. 11.20 Emergency Call. 12.10 Tipping Point. 1.05 Pointless. 2.00 Drive TV. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Studio 10. 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. 2.00 The Bachelors Aust. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Jamie’s Christmas Shortcuts. 8.30 Law & Order: S.V.U. 10.30 Blue Bloods. 11.30 Women Of The Movement. 1.00 Stephen Colbert. 2.00 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

FRIDAY

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 News. 1.00 Vera. 2.30 Christmas With Poh. 3.10 George Clarke’s Amazing Christmas Spaces. 3.55 Back In Time For Dinner. 5.00 Back Roads. 5.30 Hard Quiz. 6.00 Back In Time For The Corner Shop. 7.00 News. 7.30 Camilla’s Country Life. 8.30 Midsomer Murders. 10.00 Life. 11.00 Wakefield. 11.55 Rage. 5.00 Rage.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 PBS News. 2.15 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate. 3.10 Mastermind Aust. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 The Supervet. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 Christmas Carols From London Coliseum. 8.30 Cecil: The Real Lion King. 9.25 Lapland: The Ultimate Winter Wonderland. 10.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Border Security: Int. 2.30 Surf Patrol. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. 8.30 MOVIE: We Bought A Zoo. (2011) 11.05 MOVIE: Tully. (2018) 1.05 12 Monkeys. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. 5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 Morning Programs. 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 For The Love Of Pets. 8.30 MOVIE: Jingle All The Way. (1996) 10.15 MOVIE: Four Holidays. (2008) 11.50 MOVIE: Family For Christmas. (2015) 1.30 Tipping Point. 2.30 Surfing Australia TV. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Dr Phil. 2.00 Christmas With The Australian Women’s Weekly. 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 My Life Is Murder. 11.30 Good Sam. 12.30 The Project. 1.30 Stephen Colbert. 2.30 Shopping.

SATURDAY

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 News. 12.30 Midsomer Murders. 2.10 The Durrells. 3.50 MOVIE: Robin Hood: Men In Tights. (1993) 5.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. 6.00 Royal Carols: Together At Christmas 2022. 7.00 News. 7.30 All Creatures Great And Small. 8.20 Shakespeare And Hathaway: Christmas Special. 9.05 Vera. 10.35 The Capture. 11.35 Rage. 5.00 Rage.

6.00 Morning Programs. 4.35 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. 4.40 Kelly Clarkson: When Christmas Comes Around. 5.35 Wonders Of The World I Can’t See. 6.30 News. 7.30 Secrets Of Britain’s Historic Houses & Gardens. 8.40 Highclere: The Real Downton Abbey. 9.35 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Horse Racing. Royal Randwick Raceday, Christmas at The Valley and Bernborough Plate. 5.00 News. 5.30 Creek To Coast. 6.00 News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. 7.30 Carols In The Domain. 10.00 NSW Schools Spectacular: Fabulous. 12.45 12 Monkeys. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 Get Clever. 5.00 My Greek Odyssey.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Garden Gurus Moments. 1.05 Iconic Australia. 2.15 Great Getaways. 3.15 MOVIE: Journey Back To Christmas. (2017) 5.00 News. 5.30 Country House Hunters Australia. 6.00 News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 Christmas With Delta. 8.30 MOVIE: Fred Claus. (2007) 10.50 The Hundred With Andy Lee. 11.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Luxury Escapes. 12.30 The Yes Experiment. 1.00 The Bachelors Aust. 2.30 Jamie’s One-Pan Christmas. 3.30 Luca’s Key Ingredient. 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 Farm To Fork. 5.00 News. 6.00 Jamie Oliver: Cooking For Less. 7.00 The Dog House. 8.00 Ambulance. 10.30 CSI: Vegas. 1.30 Shopping. 4.30 Authentic. 5.00 Hour Of Power.

SUNDAY

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 MOVIE: Gangsta Granny Strikes Again! (2022) 1.55 Maggie Beer’s Christmas Feast. 2.25 All Creatures Great And Small. 3.15 Grand Designs. 4.00 Project Wild. 4.30 The Gospel According To Marcia. 6.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 ABC News Summer. 7.30 MOVIE: The King’s Speech. (2010) 9.25 The Larkins At Christmas. 10.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix Final. Highlights. 5.30 Cook Up Bitesize. 5.35 Wonders Of The World I Can’t See. 6.30 News. 7.30 Tis The Season: The Holidays On Screen. 9.00 Roberta Flack. 10.35 Big Fat Quiz Of Sport. 12.20 The Toys That Built The World. 1.50 The Toys That Built The World. 2.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.30 MOVIE: A Christmas Number One. (2021) 5.00 News. 5.30 Weekender. 6.00 News. 7.00 The 1% Club. 8.05 MOVIE: National Lampoon’s Vacation. (1983) 10.15 MOVIE: The Blues Brothers. (1980) 1.00 Bates Motel. 2.00 Shopping. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. 5.30 NBC Today.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Drive TV. 1.30 Explore. 1.40 The Pet Rescuers. 2.10 For The Love Of Pets. 3.10 MOVIE: Wishin’ And Hopin’. (2014) 5.00 News. 5.30 RBT. 6.00 News. 7.00 Tipping Point Australia. 8.00 Carols By Candlelight. 11.00 MOVIE: Christmas In The City. (2013) 12.50 MOVIE: The Breakfast Club. (1985) 2.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Food Trail: South Africa. 2.30 Everyday Gourmet. 3.00 My Market Kitchen. 3.30 Jamie’s One-Pan Wonders. 4.00 Christmas With The Australian Women’s Weekly. 5.00 News. 6.00 MOVIE: PAW Patrol: The Movie. (2021) 7.40 Have You Been Paying Attention To 2023? 8.50 MOVIE: Top Gun. (1986) 11.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 HM The King’s Christmas Message. 3.10 The Larkins At Christmas. 4.15 MOVIE: The Secret Garden. (2020) 5.50 Royal Carols: Together At Christmas. 7.00 ABC News Summer. 7.30 HM The King’s Christmas Message. 7.40 The Royal Variety Performance. 9.40 MOVIE: Lion. (2016) 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Al Jazeera News Hour. 2.00 The Cook Up. 2.30 The Luxury Christmas Decorators. 3.25 Silent Night: A Song For The World. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 The Story Of Irish Dance. 9.05 Adele: 30 Greatest Moments. 10.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Christmas With The Salvos. 2.00 The Chase. 3.00 MOVIE: Crown For Christmas. (2015) 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 News. 7.00 Border Security. 7.30 MOVIE: Love Actually. (2003) 10.15 MOVIE: Groundhog Day. (1993) 12.25 Bates Motel. 1.25 Harry’s Practice. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Carols By Candlelight. 4.00 MOVIE: Blizzard. (2003) 6.00 News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 MOVIE: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. (1989) 9.30 MOVIE: National Lampoon’s Vegas Vacation. (1997) 11.30 The King’s Christmas Message. 11.40 MOVIE: The Jazz Singer. (1980) 2.00 Hello SA. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Dr Phil. 2.00 Jamie’s One-Pan Christmas. 2.45 My Market Kitchen. 3.00 The King’s Christmas Message. 3.15 Ent. Tonight. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 Jamie’s One-Pan Wonders. 5.00 News. 6.00 Bondi Rescue. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Cheap Seats. 8.30 MOVIE: How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days. (2003) 10.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Vera. 2.30 Cook And The Chef. 2.55 The Royal Variety Performance. 5.00 Back Roads. 5.30 Hard Quiz. 6.00 Back In Time For The Corner Shop. 7.00 ABC News Summer. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 9.05 MOVIE: Queen Of The Desert. (2015) 11.05 Mystify: Michael Hutchence. 12.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 PBS News. 2.10 Patrizio Buanne: Celebration. 3.10 Mastermind Aust. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 The Supervet. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.20 MOVIE: Whitney: Can I Be Me? (2017) 10.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.30 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v Pakistan. Day 1. Late afternoon session. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 14. Sydney Sixers v Melbourne Stars. 8.10 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 15. Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Renegades. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 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 Travel Guides. 8.30 MOVIE: The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee. (2020) 10.10 MOVIE: Last Vegas. (2013) 12.10 Tipping Point. 1.05 Pointless. 2.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.30 Bold. 3.00 Ent. Tonight. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 Jamie’s One-Pan Wonders. 5.00 News. 6.00 Bondi Rescue. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Thank God You’re Here. 8.30 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. 9.00 MOVIE: The Italian Job. (2003) 11.15 Late Programs.

TUESDAY

ABC TV

MONDAY

December 20 – 26

Classifications: (PG) Parental Guidance (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (CC) Closed Captions (R) Repeat. Please note: Listings are correct at the time of print and are subject to change by networks.

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5.30pm I Escaped To The Country. (PG, R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R) 7.30 Heartbeat. (PG, R) 8.45 Lewis. (M, R) 10.45 Law & Order: UK. (M, R) 11.45 Bargain Hunt. (R) 12.45 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG, R) 8.30 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG, R) 9.30 Beach Cops. (PG, R) 10.30 Surveillance Oz: Dashcam. (PG, R)

5.30pm Saved & Remade. (R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 As Time Goes By. (R) 8.40 Movie: GoldenEye. (1995) (PG, R) 11.20 Deadly Cults. (MA15+, R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.30 Bull. (M, R) 8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.25 Hawaii Five-0. (M, R) 10.20 Evil. (MA15+) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R) 7.00 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.20 Two And A Half Men. (M, R) 10.10 Seinfeld. (PG, R) 11.10 How We Roll. (PG) 11.35 Frasier. (PG, R)

5.45pm Vs Arashi. (R) 6.40 Jeopardy! (R) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Movie: 2001: A Space Odyssey. (1968) (G, R) Keir Dullea. 11.05 Movie: Poltergeist. (1982) (M, R) 1.10 VICE. (M, R)

WEDNESDAY

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.00 Would I Lie To You At Christmas? (R) 8.30 Hard Quiz Battle Of The Influencers. (PG, R) 9.00 Gruen. (MA15+, R) 9.40 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. (PG, R)

5.30pm I Escaped To The Country. (PG, R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R) 7.30 Father Brown. (M, R) 8.30 Murdoch Mysteries. (M, R) 11.30 Father Brown. (M, R) 12.30 Bargain Hunt. (R) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.30 Family Guy. (M) 8.00 American Dad! (M) 8.30 Movie: The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy. (2005) (PG, R) 10.45 Watch Dogs. (MA15+)

5.30pm Saved & Remade. (R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. (PG, R) 8.40 Movie: Tomorrow Never Dies. (1997) (M, R) 11.05 Madam Secretary. (M, R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.30 Bull. (M, R) 8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.25 NCIS: New Orleans. (M, R) 10.20 FBI: Most Wanted. (MA15+, R) 11.15 A Million Little Things. (PG)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R) 7.00 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.30 Seinfeld. (PG, R) 11.00 How We Roll. (PG) 11.30 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

5.45pm Vs Arashi. (R) 6.40 Jeopardy! (R) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Beyond Oak Island. (PG) 10.10 Battleground Texas. (M) 11.05 Locked Up: Teens Behind Bars. (M, R)

THURSDAY

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.00 Would I Lie To You At Christmas? (PG, R) 8.30 Movie: Boy. (2010) (M, R) 9.55 Would I Lie To You At Christmas? (R) 10.25 QI. (M, R) 11.00 Ghosts. (PG, R)

5.30pm I Escaped To The Country. (PG, R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R) 7.30 Pie In The Sky. (PG, R) 8.30 Escape To The Country. (R) 10.30 Escape To The Perfect Town. (PG, R) 11.30 I Escaped To The Country. (PG, R)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R) 6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 8.30 Movie: Blade Runner 2049. (2017) (MA15+, R) Ryan Gosling, Harrison Ford, Ana De Armas. 11.50 Movie: Lock Up. (1989) (M, R)

5.30pm Saved & Remade. (R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 RBT. (M, R) 8.30 Movie: The World Is Not Enough. (1999) (M, R) 11.05 Madam Secretary. (M, R) 12.05 Rizzoli & Isles. (M, R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.30 Bull. (M, R) 8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.25 NCIS: Hawai’i. (M, R) 10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M, R) 11.15 A Million Little Things. (PG) 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 How We Roll. (PG) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG, R)

5.45pm Vs Arashi. (R) 6.40 Jeopardy! (R) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Hoarders. (M) 9.20 Naughty And Nice: Sex Toy Britain. (MA15+, R) 10.15 Planet Sex With Cara Delevingne. (M, R)

FRIDAY

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (R) 8.00 QI. (PG, R) 8.30 Live At The Apollo. (M) 9.15 The Stand Up Sketch Show. (M) 9.40 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (M, R)

6.00pm Extreme Animal Transport. (PG) 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet In Autumn. (PG, R) 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R) 8.30 Escape To The Country. (R) 10.30 Carol Drinkwater’s Secret Provence. (PG)

6.00pm Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.00 Storage Wars. (PG) 7.30 Air Crash Investigations: The Accident Files. (PG) 8.30 Disasters At Sea. (PG, R) 9.30 Mighty Trains. (PG, R)

5.30pm Movie: Kid Galahad. (1962) (PG, R) 7.30 Movie: Die Another Day. (2002) (M, R) Pierce Brosnan. 10.10 Movie: Death Wish V. (1994) (MA15+, R) 12.10 Memory Lane. (PG, R) 1.30 Rizzoli & Isles. (M, R)

6.00pm Soccer. A-League Men. Round 9. Melbourne City v Melbourne Victory. 9.15 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 9. Perth Glory v Macarthur FC. 12.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (M, R) 1.00 FBI: International. (M, R) 2.00 48 Hours. (M, R)

6.10pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 6.35 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 10.00 Friends. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG, R)

6.45 The Toys That Built The World. (PG) 7.35 Impossible Engineering. (R) 8.30 Age Of Rage: Australian Punk Revolution. 10.00 Glastonbury 2022 Highlights. (M, R)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.00 QI Christmas Special. (PG, R) 8.30 Louis Theroux: African Hunting Holiday. (M, R) 9.30 You Can’t Ask That. (M, R) 10.05 Doc Martin. (PG, R)

5.30pm I Escaped To The Country. (PG, R) 6.30 Escape To The Country. (R) 7.30 Slow Train Through Africa With Griff Rhys Jones. (PG, R) 8.30 Call The Midwife. (M, R)

6.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 7.00 Motorbike Cops. (PG, R) 7.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) 8.30 Movie: Zero Dark Thirty. (2012) (M, R)

6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG, R) 8.30 Keeping Up Appearances. (R) 9.50 Movie: Blue Canaries. (2023) (MA15+) 11.50 Rizzoli & Isles. (MA15+, R) 1.40 The Closer. (M, R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M, R) 11.15 A Million Little Things. (PG)

6.00pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 6.25 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.00 Two And A Half Men. (M, R) 10.00 South Park. (MA15+, R) 11.00 Friends. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

7.30 Abandoned Engineering. (PG) 8.25 Travel Man: 96 Hours In Rio. (M, R) 9.20 History’s Greatest Of All-Time With Peyton Manning. (PG) 10.10 One Night In Hamleys Xmas Special. (M, R)

SUNDAY

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.00 Would I Lie To You At Christmas? (PG, R) 8.30 MythBusters. (PG, R) 9.20 Upstart Crow. (PG, R) 9.50 George Clarke’s Amazing Christmas Spaces. (R)

5.30pm I Escaped To The Country. (PG, R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R) 7.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R) 8.30 Endeavour. (M, R) 10.30 Fortitude. (MA15+, R) 11.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R) 12.30 RSPCA Animal Rescue. (R) 1.00 Endeavour. (M, R)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R) 6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.30 Outback Opal Hunters. (PG, R) 8.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. (PG, R) 10.30 Swamp People: Serpent Invasion. (PG) 11.30 Swamp People. (M)

5.30pm Christmas At Warwick Castle. (R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 Death In Paradise. (M, R) 8.40 Queens Of Mystery. (M) 10.40 The Madame Blanc Mysteries. (M, R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.30 Bull. (M, R) 8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 Blue Bloods. (M, R) 11.15 A Million Little Things. (PG) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R) 7.00 Friends. (PG, R) 7.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 12. Sydney Kings v Illawarra Hawks. 9.30 Seinfeld. (PG, R) 11.00 How We Roll. (PG) 11.30 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6.15 Jeopardy! (R) 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Taskmaster. (M, R) 9.25 Forged In Fire. (PG, R) 10.15 Then You Run. (MA15+) 11.15 Hoarders. (M, R) 12.55 The Devil You Know. (M, R)

MONDAY

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 8.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 9.10 Ghosts. (PG) 9.45 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 10.15 Rosehaven. (PG, R)

5.30pm I Escaped To The Country. (PG, R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R) 7.30 Rosemary & Thyme. (PG, R) 8.30 Inspector George Gently. (M, R) 10.30 Law & Order: UK. (M, R) 11.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.30 Outback Truckers. (PG, R) 9.30 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under. (M, R) 10.30 Ice Road Truckers. (PG, R) 11.30 Jade Fever. (M, R)

5.30pm Saved & Remade. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 New Tricks. (M, R) 8.40 The Closer. (M, R) 9.40 Movie: The 13th Summer. (2022) (M) Nathan Phillips. 11.40 Rizzoli & Isles. (M, R) 1.35 The Closer. (M, R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.30 Bull. (M, R) 9.25 FBI: International. (M, R) 10.20 48 Hours. (M) 11.15 A Million Little Things. (PG) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R) 7.00 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.30 Two And A Half Men. (M, R) 10.30 Seinfeld. (PG, R) 11.00 How We Roll. (PG) 11.30 Frasier. (PG, R)

5.45pm Vs Arashi. (R) 6.40 Jeopardy! (R) 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Travel Man’s Greatest Trips. (M, R) 9.25 Alone: The Skills Challenge. (PG) 10.15 Hudson & Rex. (M) 11.55 Box 21. (MA15+, R)

TUESDAY

SATURDAY

ABC TV PLUS 7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 8.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R) 9.20 Bay Of Fires. (M, R) 10.20 Killing Eve. (M, R) 11.00 Would I Lie To You At Christmas? (M, R)

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Community Noticeboard - Regular Meetings Adventist Community Kitchen 1st 2nd 3rd and 5th Monday of the month, 5.15pm -6.45pm, free meals all welcome, 49 North St Gatton 0419658914 Al-Anon 6pm Mon Lutheran Hall Spencer St Gatton 0488216123 Alcoholics Anonymous 7pm Wed Peace Lutheran Hall Gatton 0419725801, 10.30am Thu 0419725801, 7pm Sun 0413105825 Zion Lutheran Hall Minden Art & Culture Project free fortnightly art/craft, Lockyer Community Centre 54623355 Ballet Classes for Adults Tue 2pm, Somerset Civic Centre Esk, free tuition, no previous experience necessary 0448843644 Bingo shop 5 Laidley Mall, Thu 9.30am-12pm & Fri 7pm10pm, run by Lockyer Valley Community Disability Association enq 0412108945 Bingo Brisbane Valley Darts Clubhouse Lowood, Mon 7pm, Thu 10.30am, $28, 0423833954 Brisbane Valley Ukefreaks 6pm-8.30pm Wed Brisbane Valley Darts Clubhouse Lowood 0412470875 FB @ukefreaks CAMS Multicultural Program support for multicultural community members, Lockyer Community Centre 0455251581 Cars, Bikes, and Coffee Monthly Meet last Sun/mth, Tilly’s Auto Café, red shop, main St Moore 0437532556 Chug-along Social Group 2nd & 4th Wed/mth Gatton Uniting Church 54626763 Cards/Board Games (Adults) Coominya Public Hall Fri 9am-12pm $5 0412685125 Community Auslan classes Sat 9am-12pm, learning through everyday activities, address available on request, text only 0404885138 Community Playgroups Hatton Vale Uniting Church Tue 9:30am 0427536513; Grantham S.S. Wed 9am 5468 3777; Ma Ma Creek S.S. Thu 9am 5462 7271; Gatton S.S. Thu 9:15am 5466 3333; Glenore Grove S.S. Fri 9am 5466 6111; Grandchester S.S. Mon 8:30am 5466 9222; Kentville S.S. Thu 9am 5411 5111; Laidley Uniting Church Mon 9:30am 5403 2198; Laidley Community Ctre for Babies Mon 10am 5465 1889; Laidley Community Ctr Wed 9:30am 5465 1889; Laidley District S.S. Thurs 9am 5466 8222;

Laidley Uniting Church Thu 9:30am 5403 2198; Laidley St Mary’s Fri 8:30am 5465 1420; Lockrose S.S. Wed 8:30am 5465 8249; Mt Whitestone S.S. Fri 9:30am 5462 6717; Tenthill S.S. Mon 9am 5468 8088; Minden Baptist Church music play Thu 9.30 see Facebook. Community Tech Program free 45min tech sessions, Wed, Thu, Lockyer Community Centre Gatton 54623355 Coominya Public Hall General Meeting 1st Mon/mth 6.30pm 0488169162 Country Music Balladeer & Folk Music Walk Up 4th Sun/mth Laidley Pioneer Village, 11am-4pm. 0428502262 Creative Healing Hub located at Laidley Youth Centre and Toy Wiz, events include: healing, meditation, various arts and craft. Classes $20$25. Contact 0421842992 for bookings, times and more information. CWA Craft & Friendship Day 3rd Thu/mth 9am-12pm Glamorgan Vale hall 0459320538 Darts Brisbane Valley Darts Clubhouse Lowood, Tue & Thu 7pm, 0423833954 Devotional Meeting, all Faiths, hosted by Baha’i community, 1st/3rd Wed/mth 7pm. 0429861086 Digital Tech Hub Wed & Thu Lockyer Community Centre 54623355 Emergency Relief Program support for those experiencing financial challenges, food and fuels vouchers (eligibility criteria applies) Mon, Wed, Fri, Lockyer Community Centre, 54623355 Esk 50 & Over Club Wed 9am CWA Hall 0413443261 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 9am-11am, CWA Hall Heap St 0449842965 Esk Glen Rock Stitchers Thu 9am, Anglican Church Hall, Esk 0417798460 Esk Men’s Shed 12 Heap St, Tue & Thu 9am-12pm 0466721919 Fernvale Art Group Thu 9.30am-12.30pm, Fernvale Community Hall, 0407072926 Free Craft 2nd Thu/mth 12pm Lockyer Community Centre 54623355 Gatton & District Historical

Society 6.30pm 3rd Mon/mth Caffey Hall Gatton Historical Village 0420967022 Gatton Senior Citizens 13 North St. Mon & Thu Euchre 9am, 1st Tue/mth HOY, 2nd & 4th Tue/mth Craft Days, 3rd Tue/mth social days 9.30am. Morning tea & raffles, lunch supplied 0439030677 Gatton Table Tennis 9.30am -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 Gatton Weight-Loss Support Group Tue 9am, 91 Western Hwy Gatton, 0439700716 Glamorgan Vale CWA - 9am 1st Thu/mth Glamorgan Vale Community Hall 0413046168 Glamorgan Vale Tennis Club Inc 10am-2pm 2nd Sun/ mth 697 Glamorgan Vale Rd see Facebook. Glenore Grove QCWA Meeting 2nd Mon/mth 1pm 0419642913 Glenore Grove QCWA Craft 1st 3rd & 4th Mon/mth 1pm QWCA Hall 0459320538 Glenore Grove CWA Street Stall last Thu/mth 8.30am12pm IGA mall Gatton 0459320538 Grantham/Gatton Indoor Bowls Club Fri 1.30pm Senior Citz Hall North St Gatton 0754627708 Horse Archery Qld Lockyer Valley 3rd Sat/mth, 8.30am12pm, Laidley Showgrounds. 0422982035 Laidley Friday Markets Fridays 7am-2pm, Laidley Village Mall, run by Lockyer Valley Community Disability Association. 0423760066 Laidley Garden Club 9.30am 2nd Mon/mth Laidley Cultural Centre function room 0413136861 Laidley Indoor Bowls Club Mon 6pm-9pm Laidley Cultural Centre 0408631292 Laidley Uniting Church Playgroup Thu 9.30am11am, Laidley Uniting Church hall 0427536513 Laidley Weight Support Group Inc. 8.30am Wed Laidley RSL 0403501170 Light Exercise Group Mon 9:30am-10:30am, Girl Guides Hut, Rosewood 54641544 Line Dancing Classes Toogoolawah RSL Tuesdays 12.30-2.30pm 0422889530 Line Dancing Classes Gatton Seniors Centre, Thu 9,.30am-11.30am, beginner classes $7, 0439030677

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LIBRA (Sep 23 - Oct 22) The opposition between your ruler, Venus, and Uranus is exact on Tuesday. So the challenge is to get the balance right between your independence and the needs of loved ones; between being cautious and being spontaneous. An impulsive online spending spree on Monday or Tuesday could see you full of regrets later in the week. If you’re planning a weekend getaway, make sure you closely check all travel arrangements, bookings and accommodation – twice!

TAURUS (Apr 20 - May 20)

SCORPIO (Oct 23 - Nov 21) Expect the unexpected! Many Scorpios are primed for parties and other Yuletide celebrations as sociable, va-voom Venus transits through your sign until December 29. So it’s time to dance, charm, shmooze, shimmy, sparkle and shine! But on Thursday a loved one could hit you with some surprise news. And – with Mercury reversing through your money zone from Saturday – resist the temptation to spend up big over the Christmas/New Year period.

Mercury is reversing through your career/reputation zone, so make sure you behave yourself at the office Christmas party. And you also need to think twice about posting controversial comments online (especially about work or colleagues). Plus – with a tricky Venus/Uranus opposition – if you are too impatient, distracted (or even reckless), then you could find yourself involved in an argument or accident. Your Yuletide motto? ‘Act in haste, repent at leisure.’ Hey Bulls … this week Jupiter (which is transiting through your sign) makes a positive connection with Mercury. Which favours communication, education, organisation and productive work. But remember Mercury is in retrograde mode (and it also links up with Saturn) so results won’t be instant, and success won’t be overnight. Don’t be all work and no play, though – make the time to kick up your heels (or should that be hooves?) and have some fun.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20)

You’re in the mood to let your hair down and party but don’t accept things at face value. With Mercury reversing through your mystery zone, look beneath the surface gloss to discover what’s really going on. And – when you’re buying last-minute presents – Saturn encourages you to choose gifts that are practical and useful. It’s also a good idea to get as much of the food preparation done as you can before Christmas Day. Organisation is the key to a cool Yule.

CANCER (June 21 - July 22)

It’s time for Crabs to get cracking! When it comes to work, habits, health and fitness, the more proactive and organised you are, the better the results will be. However – with Mercury retrograde – a lack of focus, direction (and diplomacy) could temporarily side-track relationships and confuse you. And don’t let a dubious acquaintance lead you down the primrose path to trouble (romantically or professionally). Keep your trusty Truth Detector set on high.

LEO (July 23 - Aug 22)

Curious Jupiter and adventurous Uranus are charging through your career zone, so it’s time to stretch yourself in exciting new professional directions. But Mercury is reversing through your work zone, so you need to prepare carefully and plan thoroughly before you launch exciting projects in the New Year. Your motto for the week is from birthday great, actress and activist Jane Fonda (who turns 86 on Thursday): “Stay curious, keep learning and keep growing.”

VIRGO (Aug 23 - Sep 22)

Courtesy of retro Mercury, you can’t escape close relationships this week. Don’t approach things with the same old stale attitude – it’s time to recalibrate! If there is a problem: fix it. If there is a misunderstanding: sort it out. If there is too much distance between you and a loved one: get closer. The more positive energy and hard work you pour into partnerships, the more beneficial they will be. Xmas Eve is all about connecting with family and friends.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 - Dec 21)

The Sun and Mars are charging through your sign, so you’re raring to bust out of your comfort zone and do something daringly different as you travel, explore and/or experiment. But retrograde Mercury also moves into Sagittarius, so prudence and patience will take you further than spontaneity and speed. As writer (and fellow Sagittarian) George Eliot wisely observed: “Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together.”

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 - Jan 19) With Mercury retrograding through Capricorn until Saturday (when it reverses back into Sagittarius), it’s time to reflect, reconsider, re-evaluate, recalibrate and reboot. The Sun transits into your sign on Friday, where it stays until January 20. So it’s also a good week to inspire those around you in positive, powerful, long-lasting ways. As actress (and birthday great) Jane Fonda says: “I want to be inspiring to myself, to my kids, my family, and my friends.” AQUARIUS (Jan 20 - Feb 18) The Venus/Uranus opposition suggests a house move, family fiasco, uninvited guests dropping in or some other kind of domestic pre-Xmas drama. And some Aquarians could experience disruptions at work. Whatever happens, strive to get the balance right between your public life and your private responsibilities. Retrograde Mercury also pushes you to revisit and revise an old dream. But don’t get so carried away that you throw the baby out with the bathwater! PISCES (Feb 19 - Mar 20) This week the sociable Sun and proactive Mars are both charging through your career zone. So fire up the festive charm as you party with work colleagues and improve relations with clients or customers. However – with Uranus stirring things up and Mercury in retrograde mode – you may find relations with a relative, friend or neighbour become rather strained. So it’s also time to fire up your Piscean diplomacy skills – they are hiding there somewhere! COPYRIGHT Joanne Madeline Moore 2023

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IN MEMORIAM Dylan John Harm 3rd December 1995 to 21st December 2021 Remembering you every day Keeping you close in our thoughts So very Dear, so sadly missed In our Hearts Always Your Children Cruz, Saskia, Brylee, Roco, Alah Dad (Randall), Nan & Poppy Harm & Families

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BOWLS LAIDLEY BOWLS CLUB Our last Wednesday social for 2023. A. Roffe, A. Farley, M. Whereat. 15. E. Roffe, L. Anderson, E. Muller. 8. M. Zabel, J. Cotter, M. Anderson. 33. Mick Anderson, J. Mace, R. Knight. 3. S. Wilson, B. Pearse. 18. K. McGuire, B. Silk. 14. R. Duggan, R. Webb, S. Reck. 12. B. Yates, Locker, R. Pagett. 11. Our next social bowls day will be on February 6th at 9am. We hope to see you all there. Bring a friend. Saturday 16 was our breakup and trophy presentation lunch. All who attended were treated to a lovely Christmas lunch. I wish all members a very Merry Christmas and a better New Year. See you all in 2024. CRICKET LOCKYER A GRADE Gatton Fordsdale hung on to beat the brave Glenore Grove Roos in an upside down match. Gatton Fordsdale, batting first put up 9-216, with the lower order batsmen, Hayden Kleidon, 60 and Brendan Smith, 36 ensuring a good score. Cameron Utz and Paul Zischke both took 3 wickets. The Roos were in big trouble, before the tail wagged through Cameron Utz on 40 n.o and Jaxon Utz 29 n.o, getting them close. Opening batsman, Steve Kleidon came good with the ball with 5-22. A game where the bowlers batted well and the batters bowled well. Helidon edged past the Forest Hill Goats in a close contest. The Goats posted 8-186, with Russell Sippel best on 38. Helidon were 5 down when, with overs running out, they knocked the runs off through Matthew McMahon on 67 and Mark Ashley on 52. In the feature “Pink Stumps” charity match for the McGrath Foundation, Mayor Tanya Milligan assumed toss duties with Ropehill making the correct call, and batting. In dreadful heat, they posted a modest 137 with many contributors, but no standouts. Mulgowie started well through Matty Taber on 28, but Black Ducks Captain, Rohan Janke was an absolute destroyer with 5-3. Well done to these Clubs for a brilliant fundraising event. The competition has rarely been so evenly matched at the Christmas break. The Lockyer Cricket community extends seasons greetings to all players and supporters. VALLEY VIKINGS Despair for the Vikings to get within two balls of saving the day, in an heroic fightback. Chasing a modest 205, Centrals were cruising at 1-153 when rain halted play at Limestone. When play resumed, a half hour was added for lost time. Incredibly, the Vikings took 6-50 and with just two balls left before stumps, were still 4 runs in front. A draw would have been a fair result, but a six was hit to seal it for Centrals. The Vikings will start 2024 in 4th position, needing to produce their best work to earn a top three spot. GOLF ESK GOLF CLUB Saturday 16/12/23 - Medal of Medal Championship Final Single Stroke Sponsor - Gary Collins Club Champion for 2023 - Shaun Wilson Medal of Medal Winner - B Tumney 66nett R/UP - D Bitossi 68, E Lee 70, J Guest 73, S Lerm 74, B Farnham 76, G Collins 77, C Pettet 78, C Wheeler 79, Best of the Rest - D Bitossi Jnr 69,

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Laidley Touch Association 2023 season A Grade Mixed winners – the Uncos. PHOTOS: LTA

Laidley Touch A Grade Mixed Player of Final Male Shane Schultz and Female Ebony Schulz.

J Lee 70(L), G Proctor 70, C Nielsen 71, D Lee 74, H Knubel 74, BL Farnham 76, P Hedges 76, I Knopke 78, B Moore NCR NTP Handicap 14-19 - 2/11 3rd G Collins H/C 0-13 - 5/14 3rd B Farnham H/C 20+ - 6/15 3rd S Lerm Ladies - 7/16 3rd J Lee ALL IN Sponsor Esk IGA - 4/13 S Wilson Sponsor Brisbane Valley Meats 8/17 2nd G Proctor Today was final of Monthly Medal, well won by Brett (Happy ) Tumney, R/UP again was Doug Bitossi, becoming a bit of a habit 2nd place. Christmas break up lunch was well attended with the Club House pretty full. President Luke Latter did all the cooking and put on what I can only describe as the best food ever, well done Luke. Mant thanks to Gary for Sponsoring the event with some good prizes. Wishing all Club Members, Social Members and Friends a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Sunday 17/12/23 - 9 Hole Chooky Winner - C Pettet 28nett R/UP - G Steele 31, G Spencer 31, M Beetz 32, D Back 32, S Wilson 33, G Punch 34, D Lee 35, I Macintyre 37, B Glanville 37, J Lumsden 37, B Farnham 38, J Humphrey 38, V Scott 40 Putting Competition - Col Pettet 12putts NTP - No 13 D Lee, No 17 2nd D Lee Usual gang for our Chooky, with the Old Pom Col coming good to take the win and the putting competition. Greg getting R/UP spot on a count back with Gary. Dave taking both pin

Whitwell 37 ocb BRD: W James J Morris 36 S Webb 35 D Sippel J Palermo 34 S Luxford 33 ocb NTPs: 2: S Webb 5: C Petrohilos 11: D Sharp 14: C Petrohilos Ladies 14 2nd shot: S Luxford 4/13 2nd shot Div 1: J Luxford Div 2: A Skinner Results for Thursday 14 December 2023 Single Stableford Winner: K Lawrenson 39 ocb R/Up: B Gargano 39 BRD: Y Jones 38 G Winter J Morris 36 P Muller 35 C Gleeson S Kopelke 34 ocb NTPs: 2: C Gleeson 5: N Pellin 11: N Pellin 14: S Webb Ladies 14 2nd shot: Y Jones 9/18 2nd shot Div 1: C Gleeson Div 2: S Webb Results for Saturday 16 December 2023 Single Stableford Winner: K Lawrenson 39 ocb R/Up: M Wellings 39 BRD: G Winter 38 M Rennie P Harmon P Lawrenson 37 S Webb R Peasey C Wieland S Reynolds 36 B Richards S Kopelke D Hetherton 35 NTPs: 2: H Powell 5: M Wellings 11: D Hellyer 14: A Lawrenson 9/18 2nd shot Div 1: C Wieland Div 2: A Skinner ROSEWOOD GOLF CLUB RESULTS 14.12.23: SINGLE STABLEFORD: Winner: S Wright 38 pts R/Up: D Russell 37 pts OCB Run Down: S Nicholls 37, K Niemeyer 37, D Hartley 36 OCB, S Muggeridge 36, R Bryson 35, S Hibberd 33 NTP (All 2nd shots) - No 2: S Muggeridge, No 9: D Hartley 52 cm, No 11: S Wright 40 cm, No 15: R

shots and he only came to fix the shed door. LAIDLEY GOLF CLUB Saturday 16th December - Men & Ladies Single Stableford Ladies Winner: Cheryl Sternberg 40 Runner Up: Lail Emmerson-Smale 35 Run Down: Judy Logan 33 Pins: (Pro Pin) Barbara Panzram (Div.1) Jenny Paroz (Div.2) Jan Sippel Men’s Winner: Robbie Yeo 38 Runner Up: Ken Goebel 38 Run Down: B. Maugeri 37, C. Fletcher 37, A. Paroz 37, Laurence Stuart 36, F. Sippel 36, J. Stewart 35, Alexander Smith 35, Sy Townsley 34, L. Edwards 34, Will Nielsen 33, D. Chaston 33, R. Gray 33 Pins: (Pro Pin) Chris Fletcher (Div1) Troy Grimshaw (Div.2) S. Smith (Div.3) Alex Smith Thursday 14th December - Open Competition - Single Stableford Winner: Robin Core 41 Runner Up: Ken Hauser 39 Run Down: R. Yeo 38, L. Edwards 36, C. Weier 35, S. Luck 35, G. Natalier 33, C. Pearen 33, K. Goebel 32 Pins: (Pro Pin) Adam Cullen (Div.1) Peter Wood (Div2) Ken Hauser (All In) Dave Cannard Wednesday 13th December - Ladies Competition - Single Stableford Winner: Petal Davis 42 Runner Up: Judy Logan 38 Run Down: D. Manteufel 38, J. Sippel 36 Pins: (Pro Pin) Jan Sippel (Div.1) Jenny Paroz (Div.2) Petal Davis LOWOOD GOLF CLUB Results for Tuesday 12 December 2023 Single Stableford Winner: K Niemeyer 39 R/Up: M

Ala-Outinen in Hole RESULTS 16.12.23 Members Only Ham Run Competition 4BBB Stableford: Winners (Half Leg Hams): J Piccini & A Drinnen 46, S Muggeridge & J Hunter 44 OCB, D Walkom & A Chand 44, L Petersen & G Petersen 43 OCB, F Aumua & T Aumua 43 OCB Run Down (Small Hams): W Allan & J Buckley 43, J Hunter & R Hunter 42 OCB, R Brooks & R Winrow 42, C Josephs & P Josephs 41, D Butterfield & J Morgan 40 OCB, D Russell & T Stanford 40 OCB, K Hanly & R Morgan 40 OCB Ball Run Down: R Ala-Outinen & S Nicholls, J MR Smith & A Keenan, G Molloy & G Langford, J Browning & M Clem, C Melvin & D Lovey, J Comp & K Parker, P Kuhn & R Ellison NTP - No 2: T Stanford 86 cm, Ladies: J Stack 52 cm, No 9: (0-18) G Molloy 462, (19+) J Hunter, Ladies: E Nelson 90 cm, No 11: A Keenan, Ladies: E Nelson, No 15: A Keenan 336 cm, Ladies: Tuai Aumua 20 cm Approach (No 5): Men: P Toohey, Ladies: S Tupai TOOGOOLAWAH GOLF CLUB Wednesday 13th December - Ladies played 18 and 9 holes of Golf. Winner was Ulla Freihofner. Enid’s NTP Manuela Laycock. PM Chook Run 9 hole Single Stableford. Winner Bob Marshall 25 points, Runner up Brian Loveland 24 points. NTP’S 8/17 Jeff Yeo, 9/18 Jeff Yeo. Jeff you took out the Daily double. Saturday 16th December Brisbane

Brisbane Valley Meats Trophy Day held on Saturday December 16 at Toogoolawah Golf club: men’s winner Blair Broad, overall winner Garry McGarrigal, NTP and closest chip Clinton Smith, men’s runner-up Jeff Yeo, ladies runner-up Sandy Gleeson and ladies winner Judi Marshall. PHOTO: TOOGOOLAWAH GOLF CLUB

Valley Meat (BVM) Trophy Day. What An Awesome array of Prizes. An 18 hole Single Stableford Event. Overall winner Garry McGarrigal 36 points. Men’s Winner Blair Broad 35 points, Runner up Jeff Yeo 33 points. Ladies Winner Judi Marshall, runner up Sandy Gleeson, BVM’S NTP”S Ladies 2/11 Robyn Edmonds, Men’s 8/17 Jeff Yeo. All in Closest Chip 9/18 Clinton Smith. Exchange Hotel Groovy G.O.A.T. Pizza 3/12 Garry McGarrigal, IGA Toogoolawah 4/13 Clinton Smith, For Frank 6/15 Trevor Friedrich. Esk Grand Hotel 7/16 men’s Trevor Friedrich, Ladies A Miss. A Big Shout out to BVM for their Trophy Day. With Xmas fast approaching, Don’t forget BVM for all your Xmas needs. In Shop Service and Home Delivery available. Only had 1 break for the Storm and all inside for the 2nd. Coming Events Saturday 23rd December Club Trophy Single Stableford 12.00pm. Wednesday 27th December No Ladies Golf - PM Chook Run 3.30pm. RIFLES GATTON GLENORE GROVE RIFLE CLUB A hot and muggy Saturday afternoon with a mild North Easterly breeze that intensified often. A lively flowing mirage didn’t help shooters one bit . A great afternoon for the 600yd target. Good to have two new shooters having go, they did well considering the conditions. Iron Sights out of 105.21. R. Perry 96.3 F.Class out of 126.21 F. Open. D. Reddan 114.5 FTR A Beetham 106.1 F STD. R. Cowburn 109.3, K. Hartwig 102.3 (DOT), D. Wallis 102.0 C. Camilleri 101.0 (coached) C. Greenwood 97.1 and B. Bets 81.0 (coached) Next week a fun day 600yds with a 800yd target . TOUCH FOOTBALL LAIDLEY TOUCH ASSOCIATION Results Of Grand Finals 7th December 2023 Mixed A Grade Winners - Uncos 8 Runners Up - Layabouts 2 Male Player of Final - Shane Schultz - Uncos Female Player of Final - Ebony Schulz - Layabouts Mixed B Grade Winners - Dirty Ruckers 8 Runners Up - Gammin Mx 6 Male Player of Final - Matt Maticic Dirty Ruckers Female Player of Final - Janaya Burchell - Gammin Mixed C Grade Winners - Rovers Mx 8 Runners Up - Sitting Ducks 6 Male Player of Final - Jackson Gusterson - Sitting Ducks Female Player of Final - Taylah Horne - Sitting Ducks Men’s A Grade Winners - Waterboys 5 Runners Up - Gammin Men 4 Player of Final - Jayden Roberts Gammin Men’s B Grade Winners - Laidley High 7 Runners Up - Penetrators 6 Player of Final - Curtis Smith - Laidley High Merry Christmas & A Happy & Safe New Year To All From The Laidley Touch Committee.

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Father and Son Bill and Ross Hooper won the family doubles competition on December 10. Pictured with Tanya Hooper. PHOTOS: GATTON TABLE TENNIS ASSOCATION

Gatton table tennis recognises its top talent BY JESSE HAMILTON

THE Gatton Table Tennis Association held its annual trophy presentation on December 10, celebrating its finest ping pong hitters in a year of record participation. Championship awards were handed out across multiple categories, including reserve grade and

under 18s, with Ross Hooper taking out the A-grade fixture. Fun was had by all on the day as flip flops replaced the paddle for the novelty first to 21 thong-pong competition. Gatton Table Tennis Association President Bill Hooper said it was the best year since before COVID for the club as far as numbers.

“We ended up playing two grades for the second half of the year,” Hooper said. “We had good growth, we ended up with about 30 players compared to 20 last year.” The Gatton Table Tennis Association Hall on Woodland Road will open up for play in February of the new year.

Zeb French won the brotherhood rivalry taking out the under 18s singles trophy against older brother Ethan.

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Mayor Tanya Milligan opened play, with Ropehill electing to bat ﬁrst.

PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

Pink Stumps Day raises funds FROM PAGE 36 “Each year we’re hoping to build it bigger and bigger,” Janke said. Lockyer Valley Regional Council Mayor Tanya Milligan opened play and completed the toss with Ropehill electing to bat first.

She commended the teams for their fundraising eﬀorts, and for taking to the pitch in such heat. “I think the McGrath Foundation are doing amazing, amazing work,” she said. “I take my hat oﬀ to you

all. “It’s a wonderful cause.” Donations can be made at pinkisthecolour. com.au/fundraisers/ ropehillvmulgowie See sports results on page 34 for match results.

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CRICKETERS GO PINK BY GRACE CRICHTON

ROPEHILL Cricket Club hosted Mulgowie Cricket Club for their annual Pink Stumps Day on December 16. This is the second year the clubs have held the event to raise funds for the McGrath Foundation. Ropehill Cricket Club president and A Grade captain Rohan Janke said Mulgowie initiated the charity game last year as there were players on both teams who have been touched by breast cancer. “It’s a bit of something that we can give back,” he said. “If you’ve got a love for cricket, you’ve got a love for the McGrath Foundation and all the great stuﬀ they do.” Mulgowie and Rophill A Grade sides went head to head

while the Ropehill B Grade sides put up a double header on the second oval. “We thought what a great time because we’ve got two B Grade sides to have our own double header over there,” Janke said. Janke thanked the numerous sponsors who donated prizes for their raﬄe, from which all proceeds were donated to the charity. “And all that goes to the McGrath Foundation, there’s not a cent that goes to anyone else,” he said. The teams’ iconic pink shirts helped raise funds too, with $25 from each purchase going toward the foundation. Next year, Pink Stumps Day will be hosted by the Mulgowie Cricket Club. CONTINUES 35

Ropehill and Mulgowie Crickets Clubs held their Pink Stumps Day at Ropehill on December 16, raising funds for breast cancer charity the McGrath Foundation. PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

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